411’s TNA Impact Report 10.16.08

Posted by Larry Csonka on 10.16.2008

Wacky TNA Title of the Week: Farewell Foley…


TNA Impact Begins…NOW!

-We get a video package from Bound for Glory, and footage of Jeff Jarrett saying that his appearance at Bound for Glory was "one and done."

-TNA will be live in HD next week.

-Tenay and West welcome us to the show and run down the card for tonight. They then say Abyss was hospitalized after the PPV. He is fine, but won't be here tonight.

Sheik Abdul Bashir w/X-Division Title and Sonjay Dutt w/SoCal Val vs. The Motor City Machineguns (Sabin and Shelley)

Dutt and Bashir are better know as "Team Wellness." Sabin and Dutt to begin, they blow a head scissors spot early, Dutt dance and Sabin gets a leg sweep and back splash. Dutt and Bashir sent to the floor, and Sabin with a senton dive. Sabin and Dutt back in, Bashir trips up Sabin and Dutt takes control. That doesn't last long at all as Alex tags in, superkick to Bashir and then a flapjack deal to Dutt. Suicide dive to Bashir, Val trips him up as Sabin flies in on Dutt. Misses a charge, boots by Dutt who goes up top, eats a kick by Sabin and then a top rope RANA by Sabin follows. Frog Splash by Alex and that is all.

Winners: The Motor City Machineguns @ 3:45 via pin

A few small issues, but fine for the little time given, actually, fine for the ridiculous amount of time they got. The Guns get a rare win, and then get owned by Angle. That's a push.
RATING: *½

-Kurt Angle comes to the ring and beats the shit out of the Guns. Tosses Shelley, tosses Sabin and then goes to the floor and throws sick clotheslines and levels then. Back in the ring and an Angle Slam on Dutt. Bashir actually escaped all of that. He tells Jarrett that he won the battle with the help from Foley, and there is a war that will wage. No one sneaks a win like that and leaves wrestling. Angle asks if he is a champion or a candy ass hick from Nashville. He says he will run through the TNA talent until he get to JJ, and all of the blood will be on JJ's hands.

-JB meets with Nash as he arrives. Nash says he wasn't there as a surprise, someone paid for the ticket. He has been waiting 10-months for this, Joe disrespected him and Scott Hall, and he got his payback. It's all about Nash 4 life now.

-TNA will be live in HD next week.


-We get a video package on the Joe vs. Sting title match from Bound for Glory.

~THE NEW CHAMP IS HERE~
Sting makes his way to the ring and says he stands here as the new champion. But he knows that it is not him that should be here. It should be Joe. Sting says that he knows at BFG Joe was the better wrestler, and he IS the better wrestler. Joe, the old man bit off more than he could chew, he admits that. Sting didn't know up from down, but he knew that 10-minutes into the match Joe had him beat, and could have pinned him. But Joe chose not to, but he chose to MOCK him and his generation. Joe tried to embarrass him, humiliate him and end his career. The bottom line is that due to Joe's disrespect, Sting is now the champion. When Sting had Flair in that position he took the win and walked away. The title is his and it will stay that way. So then he walked into the dressing room and some shook his hand, and some didn't. AJ didn't shake his hand…because he's friends with Joe.

AJ now makes his way to the ring, and says that he is friends with Joe and they have been for a long time. And if Sting would listen to what some have to say is because he doesn't listen, Sting showed no respect. All he talks is lack of respect, but AJ is on the road making a living and making money for the company while Sting sits at home spending money. AJ is away from his wife and kids, while Sting is coaching his son's football team. In 2002 it was Low Ki, Daniels and AJ and Joe that build this house. Their blood, sweat and tears hold it together. Just because Sting hangs a fancy chandelier doesn't mean that this is his house. Sting then says AJ didn't like his dad and the example he laid. Sting says if AJ keeps up he will turn into his dad. AJ PIMP SLAPS STING! Sting says because of their history, he will let that go. AJ says don't, slaps him again and they brawl to the floor! Security breaks them up.


-TNA will be live in HD next week.

-We shoot backstage and Angle is beating the shit out of Curry Man, Sharky and Eric Young.


-JB is in the awesome locker room of Booker T. Booker says in his country, they say the lion in the king of the jungle. But he thinks it is the elephant. Booker is a big game hunter, he hunts the elephant and takes him down with his bare hands, removes the tusks and uses it as an aphrodisiac. Booker scolds JB for touching him and calls him a horny dog. He then says tonight that "Gonzales" will fall at the foot of Booker. JB asks about the briefcase, and Sharmell says next week the contents of the case will be revealed.

-TNA will be live in HD next week.

Hernandez w/Homicide vs. Booker T w/Sharmell

They circle to begin, lock up and Hernandez shoves Booker away. Lock up again, side headlock by Booker and Hernandez tosses him off the ropes and gets a shoulder block. To the corner, Hernandez breaks and then eats a boot to the gut. Knees by Booker, but Hernandez back with the stalling vertical suplex gets a cover for 2. Irish whip by Hernandez, a boot by Booker and then a kick levels Hernandez, Booker covers for 2. Side kick by Booker and mounted rights follow. Booker mocks Homicide a bit, and then applies the chinlock on Hernandez. Hernandez fights to his feet, knees by Booker, a boot and off the ropes and misses the ax kick. A clothesline by Hernandez turns Booker inside out. Off the ropes, to the corner and a splash by Hernandez gets 2. A slam by Hernandez, he now heads to the apron and gets the slingshot shoulder block for 2. Border toss try by Hernandez, Sharmell distracts the ref, Homicide argues with them as well. Booker gets the briefcase, low blow, briefcase shot and then the ax kick follows. 1…2…3.

Winner: Booker T @ 5:40 via pin

It was there, but it felt as if they were just going through the motions.
RATING: *½

-TNA will be live in HD next week.


-TO THE BACK and Angle is beating down the Rock and Rave Infection. That was good for Rave's neck.

-Lauren is with Roxxi. Roxxi doesn't give a shit about Kong, and she doesn't give a shit about Spike TV. She's lost a ton of matches, most of them actually. She has survived. She won't run and hide from Kong, shit, just bring it bitch. "Oh, sorry Spike."


-Lauren is with Hemme, and Rave and Rock have been taken to the hospital. She tries to leave, and Kip and the Beautiful People stop her. They are upset that Hemme is taking her TV time. They have an HD test to do and something to debut, and they don't have time for her. They then mock Hemme and say that HD will make her look uglier. The Beautiful People then beat her ass and brown bag her.


~KRAZY KURT~
Crazy Kurt comes down to the ring, looks at Penzer and then Tenay and West. He attacks David Penzer and then rolls him into the ring. HAHAHA! Kurt beats Penzer with his own shoe and then ankle locks him. He continues to beat down security and referees and JJ is out now to stop this. Angle wants a rematch and JJ says to leave it go because it is over and he has business to deal with. Angle then says 2-years ago he came to JJ's house for lunch to sign a deal. Him, his kids, JJ and his kids. He knows where he lives, and how about "UNCLE KURT" pays a visit to the Jarrett children. JJ DOES NOT APPROVE and tries to attack Angle, but security holds JJ back.


-We get a video package, highlighting Bound for Glory.

~FAREWELL FOLEY~
Foley makes his way to the ring to say goodbye to TNA. I'll leave the jokes to the comment section. Foley comes out and admits that for years he has been an addict, some have wondered about it due t the rumors of him loving pain, he's a roller coaster junkie and has been for 23-years. He rarely has a beer, but when you work the style he did he could deal with it by treating the world like his personal theme park. He always looked forward to incredible coaster. He names a bunch of his favorite coasters, does the cheap pop gimmick and says he has been on an incredible thrill ride for 23-years. Maybe he is old and sentimental, or maybe Angle rattled him at BFG, but sometimes you need to step away, go back to the hotel and hit the pool, and then go out for more fun. He was having less fun and more stress, and he needed to back away. His decision to come to TNA was like a refreshing swim in the pool. Foley says that TNA has incredible athletes, passion and dedication that is second to none. His stint in TNA has been a great thrill ride. Unfortunately, there are so many time you can be a guest enforcer, that is one time. So he has loved it here, but it I time to say goodbye. He thanks the fans and says he wishes it could have lasted longer. Foley leaves the ring and as he heads up the ramp, Lethal Creed, some of the refs, AJ and JJ come out to offer hugs and thanks. JJ then asks for 10-minutes of his time, and one more meeting. I don't know about you, but I for one will never forget the Foley era of TNA.


-Tenay says Cornette called from Vegas and is on the line. Cornette says they have problems tonight. He knows about KRAZY KURT and what he has done. Cornette is here to stop these shenanigans, so since Angle wants to fight, he can have one. Angle will face Matt Morgan later tonight.

Raisha Saeid w/Awesome Kong vs. Roxxi

Saeid tries to attack at the bell, they trade rights and then Saeid takes Roxxi to the corner. Kicks by Saeid, and then rights. Forearm strikes now follow, off the ropes and a clothesline by Saeid. Kong approves as Saeid covers for 2. A suplex by Saeid…CURB STOMP BITCH! ANOTHER ONE! Mounted rights by Saeid, and a cover for 2. She then chokes out Roxxi with the shin, Roxxi fights back but Saeid slams her down. Up top goes Saeid, and MISSES the missile dropkick. Rights by Roxxi, spinning forearm follows and as Kong tries to trip her up she gets a kick to Saeid. Fall away slam by Roxxi, to the floor and Kong levels her. Kong then gives the steel post the spinning backfist as Roxxi moved, Roxxi works her over, back in the ring and a VOODOO CRUSHER for Saeid finishes it.

Winner: Roxxi @ 4:25 via pin

Once again a short match, but it had a ton of energy and it felt like they were actually trying to have a good match. I appreciate that. They need to shit or get off the pot with Roxxi though. She can only beat the lower tier chicks and then lose the big match so many times.
RATING: **

-Kong in now, IMPLANT BUSTER to Roxxi and then Kong and Saeid stand triumphant.

-TNA will be live in HD next week.

-Lauren is with Matt Morgan. Morgan says that he is a main event waiting to happen, and this is his chance. But his mind is with his best friend, his partner, his BOY Chris Parks, Abyss. He feels bad for talking Abyss into the match, and he will have to live with that. A man was slammed off of a stage through a flaming table. WHO DOES THAT? Angle may be in the wrong place at the wrong time tonight.


-Lauren is with Hemme, who is PISSED. She would whoop the sluts asses if she didn't have to go to the hospital to see her boys. But next week, she gets revenge. She promises to be PMSing next week! I don't think it works that way.

-Here is the line up for next week's LIVE Impact:
* Christy Hemme vs. One of the Beautiful People
* TNA X-Division Title Match: Sheik Abdul Bashir © vs. Jay Lethal
* TNA Knockouts Title Match: Taylor Wilde © vs. Awesome Kong
* Team Hard Rock Hardcore Text-off Gauntlet Match: 3D vs. Beer Money vs. LAX vs. Matt Morgan and Abyss
* Kevin Nash and Sting vs. Samoa Joe and AJ Styles

-Creed is with JB and dances and fixes his hair. He is willing to step in the ring and shoot himself to the top. Nash can bring all the games he has, play TNA Impact the game btw, and Nash may be 9'11, but Creed is coming!


-TNA will be live in HD next week.

Kevin Nash vs. Consequences Creed

Knees by Nash to begin. Clubbing shots to the back follows, and then Kevin Nash corner offense 101 follows. Creed escapes snake eyes, basement dropkick and jabs follow. TNA will be live in HD next week. Creed uses his speed, more jabs and a superkick is then caught and Nash obliterates Creed with a clothesline. Cobra Clutch by Nash ala Big Show without the cool toss, and the powerbomb, that is all.

Winner: Kevin Nash @ 2:00 via pin


-Nash says the new generation unconscious Creed, AJ, Joe; they are either arrogant or stupid. If Joe couldn't see what was coming at BFG, he must not have remembered running down Hall 10-months ago. The only people dumber are the people here because they still cheer him. When he was a boy, he heard the story about David and Goliath. Jack and the Beanstalk. The giant is always stupid. They always have hated him because he is a genius. The most intelligent man in the business. And they are all stupid for bringing their wives, because they all want to spend the night with Nash. He is the greatest that has ever been in the ring, and if they all pulled their money, they wouldn't have the money he drops in a strip club in a month. You don't have to love it, but he is the best thing going today.

-Foley leaves JJ's office, they will meet in the car later, and Foley then says he has to take an Angle. Foley calls JJ a Maverick and leaves. JJ=McCain?


-TNA will be live in HD next week.

-We get a "Cross the Line" video package.

-Lauren is with Team 3D. She claims that they assaulted Abyss. They are hardcore and are in the Monsters Ball, what did she expect? A headlock? A single leg takedown? Abyss got what he deserved and he likely loved it. It was a whole new level of violence, and next week they rematch in Vegas, and the fans get to pick who comes to the ring and when. They will take it to a whole new level in Vegas.

Matt Morgan vs. Kurt Angle

Lock up to begin, to the ropes and Morgan breaks clean. Lock up again, and Morgan tosses Angle down. Angle with a go behind, side headlock and off the ropes, shoulder block by Morgan. Angle to the floor, chills, back in and a boot by Angle. Uppercuts follow, off the ropes and Morgan snatches him up and gets the sack of shit slam. Morgan chokes on the ropes, leg to the back of the head and Morgan to the floor. Clubbing rights to Angle, the leg drop on the apron follows and we'll head to commercial @ 3:00.

Back from commercial @ 6:00 as Morgan gets a cross body off of the top and covers for 2. Angle escapes the hellevator attempt, and Morgan tells Angle that he was "this close." Angle makes Morgan look dumb, tricks him into chasing him and then lays the boots to him. Angle cannonballs onto the leg of Morgan and now focuses on the knee. Elbow drop to the knee, and into the leg vice goes Angle. Angle with the standing knee bar, Morgan kicks him off and then Angle with the chop block. Morgan comes back with the clothesline, to their feet and rights by both men now follow. Off the ropes and a back elbow by Morgan. A clothesline and another. Corner splash by Morgan and then the side slam follows for 2. Morgan misses the charge, Morgan escapes the Angle slam, Carbon Footprint by Morgan lands and he covers for 2. Angle gets the ankle lock now, Morgan escapes and then catches Angle, Catatonic! 1…2…NO! Morgan calls for the Hellevator, has Angle but Angle escapes, clips the knee, Angle slam and that is all.

Winner: Kurt Angle @ 11:00 via pin

A pretty good little TV match there, but I really question beating Morgan clean on TV right now.
RATING: **½

-After the match Angle attacks Morgan and works over his knee. Angle with the knee crank, but HERE IS ABYSS in a silk shirt! HE MEANS BUSINESS! Angle backs off, but then sneaks back in and attacks Abyss. Angle pummels Abyss and rips off his shirt to show the bandages from the burns. Abyss has a hell of a bruise and Angle gets the ankle lock on Abyss.

-TO THE PARKING LOT as JB catches up with Foley and JJ. JJ jokes about the bail out package so he doesn't have to talk to JB, and who can blame him. Foley says they are going to Vegas, and he has a declaration that will shake the foundation of the wrestling world. He is already back from leaving, almost as quick as his first retirement. Foley then closes by saying what happens in Vegas will be shared with the entire world.

-TNA will be live in HD next week.

*End scene.