Rob Van Dam defeated Christopher Daniels in a decent enough opener. It wasn't the most exciting match featuring either man but it was okay, and for the most part technically sound. It just felt strange having an ordinary match between the two after they had a (what would usually be) feud-ending No Disqualification match at the last pay-per-view. Why didn't they just leave it there and move on to new opponents?
Robbie E (c) defeated Eric Young to retain his TNA Television title. The bout itself was a pretty average one really. Although I think Robbie E is looking better. I still believe that Eric Young was far more effective in his role as a more serious heel persona in the company. There's more possibilities for him like that then there is as this silly random character (that's run its course for me) in my opinion. Robbie E grabbed the win after an attempt from Young to slam both him and Rob Terry following a distraction and top rope choke from Terry. He used a Codebreaker like maneuver as a finisher.
Matt Morgan and Crimson (c) defeated Devon and D'Angelo Dinero to retain the TNA Tag Team titles in a fair but at times sloppy match up. Afterwards Devon's two sons (can't be asked to learn their names just yet) expressed their disappointment at their Dad's performance and loss.
Austin Aries (c) defeated Kid Kash to retain his X Division Championship in a very entertaining title match. I predicted that it'd be a solid encounter between the two but it was even more engaging then I'd thought it'd be. The two went back and fourth and even traded moments of getting caught with knuckle dusters and having their legs on the ropes during pin attempts by the referee. It was a smart move leaving Kash heel for the bout. Aries caught Kash with a brainbuster for the one-two-three. As fun as it was, I still believe Aries needs to move on and battle some fresh X Division talent. I'd pick Alex Shelley myself, he's been seriously underutilized for months now.
Gail Kim (c) defeated Mickie James to retain her Knockouts Championship. Predictably the match was technically great and solid from start to finish with great exchanges between the two competitors. This was also a hell of a lot better then any match WWE have produced form the Divas division in years. Which is funny considering this is the calibre of female talent that they could still have if they'd treated them the way they actually deserve. This is something I do applaude TNA for, bar the way Kong was treated towards the end of her time in the company.
James Storm defeated Kurt Angle in an intense and technically brilliant (it's Kurt Angle, after all) match up. Angle dominated most of the bout but Storm began battling back towards the end and was victorious after applying a swift super kick to his opponent. Wise move giving Storm the big clean win over Angle, he definitely has a lot more to gain from it.
Jeff Hardy defeated Jeff Jarrett in an exciting cage match. It was a good effort by both wrestlers, one of the highlights being an insane Swanton from the very top of the cage by Hardy onto the mat. As per the stipulations of the match Hardy on Thursday's iMPACT will get to choose to fire either Karen or Jeff Jarrett, it'll most likely be Karen. Although she's done a decent job in her role as Knockouts VP, I feel the division will benefit from her not being there any more.
Bobby Roode (c) versus AJ Styles in a thirty-minute Iron Man match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship ended in a 3-3 draw. The action was worthy of the main event spot but failed to hold the crowds attention at certain points. AJ sold the leg injury very well and it fitted into the match stipulation, considering how long the match was and how Roode could exploit it. Although it was a good match, the build up and Styles Roode feud has just felt rushed and unconvincing. I never believed that Styles was going to beat Roode for the title at any point. I am however hopeful for the Hardy versus Roode match up for next months Genesis PPV and the potential it brings.
Overall Final Resolution was probably one of the better TNA pay-per-views as of late. With entertaining bouts involving Gail Kim and Mickie James, Angle and Storm, Aries and Kash, Hardy and Jarrett and Styles and Roode. Plus the level of Russo-ridiculousness was kept low so an added bonus.
Robbie E (c) defeated Eric Young to retain his TNA Television title. The bout itself was a pretty average one really. Although I think Robbie E is looking better. I still believe that Eric Young was far more effective in his role as a more serious heel persona in the company. There's more possibilities for him like that then there is as this silly random character (that's run its course for me) in my opinion. Robbie E grabbed the win after an attempt from Young to slam both him and Rob Terry following a distraction and top rope choke from Terry. He used a Codebreaker like maneuver as a finisher.
Matt Morgan and Crimson (c) defeated Devon and D'Angelo Dinero to retain the TNA Tag Team titles in a fair but at times sloppy match up. Afterwards Devon's two sons (can't be asked to learn their names just yet) expressed their disappointment at their Dad's performance and loss.
Austin Aries (c) defeated Kid Kash to retain his X Division Championship in a very entertaining title match. I predicted that it'd be a solid encounter between the two but it was even more engaging then I'd thought it'd be. The two went back and fourth and even traded moments of getting caught with knuckle dusters and having their legs on the ropes during pin attempts by the referee. It was a smart move leaving Kash heel for the bout. Aries caught Kash with a brainbuster for the one-two-three. As fun as it was, I still believe Aries needs to move on and battle some fresh X Division talent. I'd pick Alex Shelley myself, he's been seriously underutilized for months now.
Gail Kim (c) defeated Mickie James to retain her Knockouts Championship. Predictably the match was technically great and solid from start to finish with great exchanges between the two competitors. This was also a hell of a lot better then any match WWE have produced form the Divas division in years. Which is funny considering this is the calibre of female talent that they could still have if they'd treated them the way they actually deserve. This is something I do applaude TNA for, bar the way Kong was treated towards the end of her time in the company.
James Storm defeated Kurt Angle in an intense and technically brilliant (it's Kurt Angle, after all) match up. Angle dominated most of the bout but Storm began battling back towards the end and was victorious after applying a swift super kick to his opponent. Wise move giving Storm the big clean win over Angle, he definitely has a lot more to gain from it.
Jeff Hardy defeated Jeff Jarrett in an exciting cage match. It was a good effort by both wrestlers, one of the highlights being an insane Swanton from the very top of the cage by Hardy onto the mat. As per the stipulations of the match Hardy on Thursday's iMPACT will get to choose to fire either Karen or Jeff Jarrett, it'll most likely be Karen. Although she's done a decent job in her role as Knockouts VP, I feel the division will benefit from her not being there any more.
Bobby Roode (c) versus AJ Styles in a thirty-minute Iron Man match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship ended in a 3-3 draw. The action was worthy of the main event spot but failed to hold the crowds attention at certain points. AJ sold the leg injury very well and it fitted into the match stipulation, considering how long the match was and how Roode could exploit it. Although it was a good match, the build up and Styles Roode feud has just felt rushed and unconvincing. I never believed that Styles was going to beat Roode for the title at any point. I am however hopeful for the Hardy versus Roode match up for next months Genesis PPV and the potential it brings.
Overall Final Resolution was probably one of the better TNA pay-per-views as of late. With entertaining bouts involving Gail Kim and Mickie James, Angle and Storm, Aries and Kash, Hardy and Jarrett and Styles and Roode. Plus the level of Russo-ridiculousness was kept low so an added bonus.
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