James Storm started off Impact by addressing the TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode, claiming that he would exact revenge and win back the World title at Lockdown against his former tag team partner, he also warned him that he's going to "give you the ass whippin' of your life." Storm's mic skills really have come a long way in the last couple of years, I'd say he's certainly one of the best in the company at promos now.
Shortly after Bully Ray joined 'The Cowboy' and reminded him about formerly kicking a steel chair into his head, Storm retorted by also reminding Ray that he defeated him to become number one contender to the World title. After some more exchanged words Storm made it clear he wanted to fight Bully right there before their match at Victory Road, but instead 'Calfzilla' informed Storm that he would be fighting Gunner that night, who made his way out and began brawling with Storm until they were separated.
Madison Rayne defeated Velvet Sky in an average Knockouts contest after scoring a roll up pin while pulling on Sky's tights for the one-two-three.
Crimson defeated Samoa Joe in a decent to bit of a drab affair. Crimson grabbed the win after Morgan distracted Joe at ringside and quickly applied a spear to the 'Samoan Submission Machine'. It's a smart move on the booking teams part to turn Morgan and Crimson heel and the Tag Team Champs face. It was obvious even as bad guys that Joe and Magnus were a more popular team with the fans, due to having more charisma and ability in the ring.
Austin Aries came out to celebrate becoming the longest reigning X Division Champion of all time, and preceded to present a montage of his reign as champ. The charismatic Zema Ion joined AA and claimed that last week in their bout he embarrassed the champion and proved that he wasn't as smart as he thought he was, he also warned him that the same thing that happened to Jesse Sorensen could happen to him on Sunday. Aries admitted that he admired Ion's bravado and his attempt to prove that he had "hair on his nuts" and decided to let him do the toast. Zema complimented the title reign but informed 'A Double' that it will come to an end at his hands and then threw a glass of champagne in the champ's face., which prompted him to throw Ion out of the ring.
Backstage Eric Young and ODB decided that they'd get married in the ring on Impact. Was there ever any doubt?
Gail Kim defeated Mickie James in a solid match up involving the two best Knockouts and female workers in the company in my opinion. My only gripe was that the finish, where Kim struck James with her title belt while the ref wasn't looking, you could see coming from a mile way.
During a video package there was then an audio fault with delayed sound which carried on through to the following match. You wouldn't hear of this happening in WWE would you?
Mr. Anderson defeated Christopher Daniels in a surprisingly entertaining bout, with a good effort by both men. During the match Taz, in his usual wisdom, comically commented that the chubby looking Anderson's "body looks good, definitely in-shape." It's like TNA has it's very own Jerry Lawler.
Kurt Angle's 5-minute challenge versus Garrett Bischoff ended in a draw after the Olympic Gold Medallist failed to defeat Garrett in time. The actual bout had been rather dull, with a few signature impressive maneuvers from Angle. Afterwards Kurt attacked the referee and Garrett in frustration until Jeff Hardy came to his rescue.
James Storm defeated Gunner in a forgettable but okay contest. Not really any more to add to be honest.
After the contract signing between Roode and Sting for their No Holds Barred match at Victory Road, the World Champion reminisced about the time he won the World title. He went on to theorise that Sting had a personal vendetta against him because he was "jealous" since he'd now passed his prime while Roode was just hitting his. He also accused 'The Stinger' of stealing the spotlight from the younger wrestlers and claimed that he should've left the business "a long, long time ago."
Sting then decided to toss the table and chair over and spread face paint onto him and Roode, then beat on the champion until Roode fled from the ring.
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