I'll start by saying I dont really watch TNA, so if the following is peppered wae confusion and expletives aimed at Hulk Hogan, please forgive me.
The show starts with Hogan talking to a bunch of guys in the ring. Talking to the talent. Detracting from the talent, because hes a limelight hogging auld shite. The camera pans to an adult male, excitedly waving around a red and yellow jaiskit wae Hogans face on it. I launch the can im drinking at the tele and it catches fire.
Hogan explains to the crowd that its open fight night, and that the 12 men in the ring had qualified for the Bound For Glory series. Everyone knew that though. Even I knew that and I dont even watch TNA. Seriously Hulk ma man, whit ye daein?
Ken Anderson vs Joseph Park
Anderson got the win after big Luke Gallows interfered, and I got unreasonably irritated at Taz and his rotten heel commentary. Thats about all I've got for this yin tbh. Anderson wins via pinfall.
Next was an Aces and Eights promo backstage. with Bully addressing the troops. Bullys a good heel, but it has a weird feel tae it. Gibbering about his wife. I dont care mate, say hings about wrestling.
Austin Aries vs Jay Bradley
I have no earthly idea who Jay Bradley is tbh. I gave him a wee google and apparentely hes ex WWE. He sends a wee cheesy as fuck challenge towards Aries, and out he comes. I haven't seen enough of Aries tbh, so I was looking forward to this, and it was awrite. A bit short, but I was impressed with Aries, as he picked up the win with a Brainbuster on a cunt that must have been at least 3-4 stone heavier than him.
Hernandez vs Christopher Daniels
Fuck Hernandez. Daniels is a talented guy, and made this watchable, but here...fuck Hernandez.
Daniels gets the win with the BME.
Kazarian vs Magnus
This was ok. The last time saw Magnus he was kinda shite, but I've heard he's improved and that certainly seemed to be the case.Magnus picked up the win with the Texas Cloverleaf, giving him 10 points in the Bound for Glory series. Good for him n that eh.
More Hogan. This time a promo with Bully Ray. Bully Ray comes across well again, but guess what? Its not about wrestling. Its not about anything of significance to wrestling either, its about Hogan. Listen Terry, I was yer biggest fan as a bairn, and I still had all the respect in the world for ye 2-3 years ago, but get yer decrepit auld melted face tae fuck please.
Finally something I'm intae! I heard about this promo and its half the reason I watched this in the first place tbh. Brooke Hogan addresses the knockouts divsion, but thats not why I watched it, because fuck Brooke Hogan. Mickie James comes out, and her wee bit is awrite. I've always been daft on Mickie James and I fuckin hated that angle about her weight in WWE, so its good to see her somewhere where her talents are used in a less snidey way. Her bit isnae the reason I watched this either though, the reason I watched it was for Eric Young. Aw these rides in the ring, and I'm tuned in for a guy, but that guy just happens to be fuckin hilarious. He explains that he and his wife ODB will have tae give up the Knockouts Tag Titles because "If you wanna get technical about it, if you wanna get down to brass tax, carry the two over the common denominator...technically I'm not a woman" Fuckin slayed me. He then announces its national kissing day, and winches the face of his missus. A thoroughly entertaining segment all in. Gies more of this kinda shit please.
AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe
Enjoyable wee contest this. The last time I watched TNA with any regularity was when Samoa Joe was champ, so I've always enjoyed his work. Styles is braw aswell. They wrestle to a very enjoyable 15 minute time limit draw. Not a Hogan in sight so it gets two thumbs up fae this guy. WRESTLING PREVAILS.
Bobby Roode vs Jeff Hardy
I'm a fan of Roode, and he bossed this for the most part, so I was surprised to see Hardy win clean. Decent wee match but. Hardy looked 10x better than he was when I watched his match at Slammiversary so I suppose thats good.
The show ended with a decent enough wee segment between the TNA Champ Bully Ray and Sting. Sting chases Bully up the aisle with the intent tae hand out a beat down, only for Kurt Angle to attack Bully from behind and stick him in the anklelock for what felt like around an hour. Turns out Kurt Angle is the newest member of the Main Event Mafia, and they're intent ending Aces and Eights reign of terror or whatever. Classic stable vs stable fair. I'm no mad at it, but I feel like I've seen it a million times.
Ach aside from the Hogan bits it was no bad I suppose, but it all felt a wee bit scatty. Theres an abundance of talent there, and for me it just felt like it wisnae being used properly. See if theres talent like AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, Bobby Roode, Sting, Samoa Joe and Austin Aries at yer disposal, then why am I being subjected to numerous Hulk Hogan promos? Fuckin senseless. TNA should be the alternative to all the "Sports Entertainment" pish, but this all felt like a shite WCW impression for the most part and a lot of that is down to Hogan.
Trust the stack of good wrestlers you employ to run yer wrestling company please. If ye want like, nae pressure.
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