Bully Ray started off Impact by calling out his "pal" the TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Bobby Roode. Once Roode had joined him Ray immediately began firing questions in his direction, asking why he hadn't been covering his back when he foughtJames Storm last week like he'd been covering his. Roode tried to calm Bully down and explain that his problem wasn't with him, but with the thorn in both their sides Sting. Who at that very moment made his way out to the ring.
'The Stinger' announced himself as the special enforcer for the World Title Fatal Four Way Match at Against All Odds on Sunday. He also booked a tag team match pitting himself and James Storm against Bobby Roode and Bully Ray. It wasn't the greatest segment but at least they kept it short, Ray is doing a very credible job in his role at the moment. You can tell how hard he's been working to improve his singles career. Same goes to James Storm also.
Christopher Daniels defeated AJ Styles in a solid enough contest, although certainly not their best. The London crowd were thoroughly into it and created a great atmosphere. Daniels grabbed the one-two-three after a reluctant Frankie Kazarian handed him a pair of brass knucks which 'The Fallen Angel' used to strike AJ in the head.
Magnus, accompanied by tag partner Samoa Joe, claimed that they were no longer in the "UK" or "her majesty's United Kingdom. Tonight, this. Is. England!" To an understandably big pop. He went on to say that he he'd proven the theory wrong that him and Joe wouldn't work as a unit. He also stated that they were a well oiled machine, the team on everyone's lips (maybe a slight exaggeration there) and that's why at the Against All Odds pay-per-view him and Joe will win the TNA Tag Team Championships.
This of course cued the current Tag Team Champs to make their way out, Crimson andMatt Morgan. Morgan stated that the "talking is done" and they all began to brawl once again, chasing off the number one contenders.
Alex Shelley defeated Austin Aries and Douglas Williams in an exciting and nicely executed Triple Threat bout. For me personally I would've like to have seen it allocated a bit more time, but that's my only complaint. Shelley got the pin on X Division Champion Aries after applying a Sliced Bread.
Just outside the Wembley Arena Knockout Champ Gail Kim attacked Tara, dragging her inside and taking her out.
Hulk Hogan and Garrett Bischoff made their way to the ring, Hogan receiving a big ovation. 'The Hulkster' requested that the fans give all their passion that they give to him, and pass it over to Garrett. Soon Eric Bischoff, accompanied by Gunner, joined them as Eric asked Hulk "Just who in the hell do you think you are?!" And questioned his involvement with his family business. He went on to say that Hogan's day has passed (it has) and he'll deal with his son his own way.
Hulk then announced a match for Sunday, Garrett versus Gunner. Straight after Gunner and Eric began attacking Hogan and Garrett. This was of course until Hogan decided to (as usual) take over and be the big hero as he threw Gunner out of the ring and helped Garrett take out his Dad.
Velvet Sky defeated Mickie James in an average Knockouts match up. No offence to Sky but she is no Gail Kim in the ring, and it's hard to get back to the standard of title bouts James and Kim had recently. After the match Mickie looked quite peeved about the loss (Velvet scored the win via a quick roll up pin) perhaps a heel turn is in her future?
Sting and James Storm defeated Bobby Roode and Bully Ray in an exciting and fun main event. From start to finish I was really enjoying the bout, all men put in a solid effort here and it was a nice end to TNA's two tapings in England. Sting forced Roode to tap with the Scorpion Deathlock as Ray just looked on at the champ with Roode's World Title in his hands.
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