My Impact Wrestling, April 26th 2012 Recap

Backstage on the first ever Impact Wrestling Open Fight Night Hulk Hogan decided to pick Samoa Joe and Magnus to defend their Tag Team titles against an as yet unknown team of his choice. 

Before his title defence Devon explained once again that the TNA Television title will now be defended every week on Impact Wrestling. He then went on to choose former tag team partner (you may remember them, quite famous) Bully Ray. Bully refused to step into the ring with the champ, claiming that as a team he'd already made him a star and he wasn't going to give him that privilege once again by taking him on. But as he was leaving Devon chased him down and beat him back into the ring.

Devon (c) defeated Bully Ray in a fair contest to retain his Television title. It wasn't anything outstanding but it was solid enough, surprised Devon got a clean win over Bully though, considering his position in the company.

Backstage Christopher Daniels and Kazarian attempted to brag with Kurt Angle about his victory over AJ Styles last week, but he wasn't having any of it and warned both of them that he didn't need any help in his future matches (Kaz and Daniels distracted Styles in the bout last week, helping Angle score the roll up pin for the victory). 

Jeremy Borash took advantage of the Open Fight Night and decided to call out Eric Bischoff, who he called the "biggest prick to come along in the company" for many years. Eric obliged to Borash's demands and joined him. JB then went on a quite entertaining rant about Eric, with Bischoff congratulating him on showing some guts. But he had a trick up his sleeve and had Bully Ray low blow JB for him, then had a referee come down to count his pinfall win. 

Anarquia of Mexican America challenged anyone from the back, claiming no one could beat them. So Kurt Angle answered his call, but instead Anarquia then put Hernandez forward to face the Gold Medalist, only this was a ruse for Anarquia to get the upper hand with an attack form behind.

Kurt Angle defeated Anarquia in a brief squash match when he forced him to tap to the ankle lock. 

Al Snow introduced young talent Alex Silva, who was participating in the first ever Gut Check challenge, where he faces a TNA talent and is judged on whether or not he deserves a contract with the company.

Robbie E defeated Alex Silva in an average bout. Silva looked decent at times but also a bit sloppy and out of his depth at others. 

Tessmacher put out a challenge to Gail Kim after pinning her on Impact recently, claiming that she was more than just looks and wanted to prove herself in between the ropes.

Brooke Tessmacher defeated Gail Kim in a fair to mediocre non-title contest. Tessmacher showed signs of improvement in the ring, unfortunately I'm still not totally convinced by her yet.  

Hulk Hogan announced that Jeff Hardy and Mr. Anderson would be receiving the Tag Team title shot over Kazarian and Daniels. A choice which made no sense whatsoever. Why would you choose a pairing that were arguing only last week over the cohesive unit of Kaz and 'The Fallen Angel', and a heel cohesive unit at that to face the popular pairing of Joe and Magnus?   

Samoa Joe and Magnus (c) defeated Mr. Anderson and Jeff Hardy to retain the TNA Tag Team title. The main event itself was an enjoyable contest, with all four men looking solid in the ring and putting on a good display. The result made logical sense too. Afterwards the understandably angered Kazarian and Daniels took out the champions from behind, to most likely set up what should be a very good title match at Sacrifice.

Ric Flair introduced Eric Bischoff out to the ring for the celebration of his career along with Bully Ray, Gunner, Kazarian and Daniels. Flair went on to drivel (doesn't sound like him, eh?) about how much Bischoff has meant and done for the company, which isn't anything at all in terms of actually improving it as a product. They also handed over a Rolex watch as a parting gift.

Garet Bischoff then interrupted the proceedings, claiming that he, along with Jeremy Borash, Austin Aries, the Motorcity Machine Guns and RVD, also got Eric a parting gift. But unfortunately for him it was an induction into the shed of shame. After grabbing hold of his dad, Garet proceeded to put him into the shed (which was actually a portable  toilet) and turned it on its side, covering Eric in excrement.