IMPACT

October 18, 2007
Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
thanks to: 1wrestling.com

Welcome to TNA, the hottest wrestling on television today. I'm Jay Shannon and, at Bound For Glory, two championships changed hands and a new one was born. Let's get right to it.

We start with a fantastic recap of Bound For Glory. I had to miss the event due to work, and I'm still kicking myself. I can't wair for the DVD release.

In the back, Kurt Angle is blaming Kevin Nash for the loss of the NWA title. JB tells Kurt that Kevin was trying to prevent Sting from killing him. Angle says he is going to wrestle Sting in a rematch, tonight. Karen tries to question Kurt's choice to wrestle. She slips and tells Kurt that he can't beat Sting. Kurt tells Karen to get out of the locker room, so he can get ready.

Let the titles roll!

Tonight, the four new champions will officially receive their belts. Sting won the World title, Gail Kim won the Knockout (women's) title and Styles/Tomko took the tag belts.

Kurt Angle marches to the ring. He wants the title back. Karen is following, several steps behind. Angle has the stick. He calls out Sting. The crowd has a "You Suck!" chant going. Angle keeps dissing Kevin Nash. Angle shows disrespect to the nWo. He says that nWo stood for "Nobody Won 0(Zero)". Um, Kurt check your history books, my friend, and I think you will find you are seriously wrong. He says that if Kevin Nash were here, he'd kick his a**. Be careful what you ask for, Kurt. Kevin Nash strolls to the ring. Karen is trying to play peacemaker. Kevin tells Angle that if he has something to say, say it to his face. Kurt blames Nash for the loss. Nash reminds Angle that Sting was "kicking your a** all over the arena". Kevin tells Angle that he came out because he "felt sorry for him". Kevin demands an apology. Kurt refuses and accuses Kevin of riding Angle's coattails. He calls him a disgrace. Angle tells Kevin to step out, because Kurt has a fight tonight. Kevin agrees, but the fight is with Kevin, not Sting. Kurt starts pounding on Kevin's chest. Kevin just grabs Angle and hits the JackKnife Powerbomb. Ok, it wasn't a match, but...

YOUR WINNER: "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash

We come back to a replay of Kevin Nash's Powerbomb. Kurt is whining about his condition. Karen begs Kurt to make amends with Kevin Nash. Kurt asks JB what Kevin likes. JB tells him "porn". Kurt tells Karen to go down to the quick mart and pick up some mags and flicks, but keep a few for them. So classy that Kurt Angle. . Karen is disgusted. She asks Kurt if he thinks this is a joke. Kurt suddenly has the bright idea to tell Kevin that this was all a big joke. Karen shakes her head in disbelief and walks out.

Fight for the Right quarter-final match:

Chris Sabin will face his partner, Alex Shelley in this match. This should be a great match:

Match Highlights:

The crowd is divided. The two men try several high risk moves, but every move is countered. Leg trips, a Samoan Drop attempt, running boot blocked, and too many more to count. Shelley gets a roll-up, but the kick out is instant. Brother Ray interrupts the match and starts talking trash. Brother Devon sneaks in the ring and blasts the two. Ray and Devon dismantle Sabin with a trio of clotheslines. Ray takes off a belt and straps both men. Ray calls for the tables. Ray clears the ring apron of the refs. Brother Ray says that Team 3D is going to destroy the entire X-Division..."Because we can". Two tables are set up in the ring. Stereo powerbombs put both "Guns" through tables.

YOUR WINNER: No Contest

In the back, Jim Cornette is hot about Team 3D, aka the Burrito Brothers, messing up the tourney. Christian Cage comes in with a ladder to claim the final spot in the Fight for the Right tourney. Samoa Joe comes in and wants the last spot. The two men start to fight in the office as we go to commercial.

Mike Tenay is talking with Glenn Gilberti. He used to be the Disco Inferno, back in WCW. Tenay tells Glenn that he has fallen off the map. Glenn tells him that he has always been a wrestler, even when he hasn't been on television. Glenn gets a bit irritated that Tenay calls the comeback a bit of a joke. Glenn tells TNA that they need him, the Disco Inferno. Scott Steiner strolls by and tells Glenn to give it up.

In the ring, Talia Madison is strolling to the ring. Oh my goodness, is this girl hot. Her opponent...well...isn't. Awesome Kong makes her way to the ring. Kong has a sports bra on this week. There was an incident at the PPV where Kong flashed the camera as she was eliminated from the Knockout Gauntlet Match.

Match Highlights:

Talia with a go behind. Kong shrugs her off. Talia pounds away, but Kong counters with one shot. Kong charges the corner, but Talia brings up the feet. Talia flies off the top rope, but Kong just catches her and slams her. Kong breaks out the chops. Kong whips Talia to the corner and then splashes her. Kong hits a spinning back fist. Kong hits a sit-out powerbomb and Talia is done.

YOUR WINNER: Awesome Kong

JB is talking with Kevin Nash. Kevin admits that he's been comic relief for the last year, but it's time to check if there is any Diesel left in the tank. Karen comes up and wants to talk with Kevin. Kevin blows her off and walks away.

After the break, we get a look at the new Christian Cage DVD. It has a lot of really early footage of Cage. Chris Harris and Rhino are brought in to talk about the match against Robert Roode and James Storm. Harris is ticked that Rhino is late for the interview. He also tells Rhino to try and stay sober. I see a heel turn coming. Hey, a AMW reunion? Let's hope.

James Storm and Jackie Moore are on their way to the ring. Storm has a new robe. Robert Roode, still wearing something bought at the Greg Valentine garage sale, is on his way out, along with Ms. Brooks. Chris Harris has a new intro video and music. Rhino seems to have a new intro, as well.

Match Highlights:

Rhino and Storm to start. Immediate tag to Roode. Collar and elbow into a headlock. Roode is knocked off his feet by a charging Rhino. Rhino is sent to the the corner. Back elbow stuns Roode. Roode is sent to the corner and shouldered. Tag to Harris. Roode uses the hair to drop Harris. Tag to Storm. Harris reverses a whip into a face plant. Roode chops at Harris and whips him to the ropes. Harris stops short and pounds the back of Roode. Harris lifts Roode for a stall suplex. Tag to Rhino. Roode whips Rhino into the corner so hard that Rhino leaves his feet. Storm tags in. Storm goes to Rhino's eyes. Belly to Belly by Rhino. Storm provides a distraction. Storm hits the superkick. Double team by Storm and Roode. Neckbreaker and kneedrop has Rhino weakened. Flapjack by Rhino on Storm. Dual tags. Harris takes out both men. Back body drop on Roode. Anderson Spinebuster on Storm. Lariat by Harris on Roode. Roode goes for the Pay-off, Harris reverses it into an attempt at the Catatonic. Roode counters into a roll-up. Rhino rushes the ring to take out Storm. Storm avoids Rhino and hits an Enziguri that staggers Harris. Harris walks right into the Pay-Off (Hennigplex). 1-2-3.

YOUR WINNERS: James Storm and Robert Roode

Harris is hot about the loss. Before we can see anymore, we stroll to the back where JB is talking with Kaz. Kaz has a Fight for the RIght tourney match, coming up in a few minutes. Kaz is very humble as he tells JB that he (Kaz) made some dumb choices in the past, but now he's determined to get back on the right path. He wants gold. We go to break.

It's time for the presentation of titles. The World Title, the Knockout Title and the Tag Team belts are on a table in the ring. Jim Cornette is in the ring to present the titles. The music of Jay Lethal rings out in the Impact Zone. He strolls to the ring. Why is he here? We shall see. The crowd rocks the house with a "Black Machismo" sing song chant. Cornette tells Jay that even though he isn't a new champ, he deserves to be congratulated for retaining the championship. Lethal cuts loose with a "OOOOH, YEAH!" yell and exits the ring.

On to business, Gail Kim is introduced. She looks beautiful in blue. She is almost in tears as she enters the ring. Cornette starts to present the belt but stops to let the crowd chant for Gail. Cornette calls Gail "a credit to the business". I agree. She gets on the mic. Her voice cracks as she thanks the fans for their support. Gail leaves the ring.

Next, Tenay announces that Christian's Coalition, A.J. Styles and (Travis) Tomko, beat Team PacMan for the tag belts. Styles and Tomko come out. Christian Cage, never one to miss a camera op, comes to the ring with them. Cornette calls Styles and Tomko "a first-rate team". He awards the belts and shakes the hand of Tomko. Tomko tells Styles that he did have his doubts about him, but Styles proved him wrong. Styles get the mic and starts babbling about Kip James and Pokemon. Christian Cage grabs the mic and starts dissing Styles. Cage demands the final spot in the Fight for the Right tourney, tonight. Cornette says that since both Cage and Samoa Joe want the final spot in the Fight for the Right, tonight, both men will battle for the last spot. Cornette tells Cage to get ready cause the match is coming up, quick. Yeah! Christian leaves the ring. Styles and Tomko hold up the tag belts and get some love from the crowd, before leaving the ring.

Tenay then introduces the new TNA World Heavyweight champion, Sting. The crowd explodes as the Stinger enters the arena. Cornette talks about Sting's 21 year career. The crowd rocks the house with a "You still got it" chant. Cornette tells Sting that he should be prouder of this title than any other, because he fought longer and harder for it. Sting agrees with the crowd that he does "still have it". Tenay asks Sting if he accepts Kurt Angle's challenge for a match, tonight. Sting turns to the fans and asks them. They erupt positively for the idea. Sting yells..."It's Showtime".

The party gets crashed by a wheelchair-bound Kurt Angle? Sting is really not buying the wheelchair bit, and neither is the crowd. Angle requests help from the security staff to get down the ramp in his wheelchair. Angle has a note from the TNA doctors that says he can't compete due to trauma to the spinal cord. Angle wants the match, but he wants it next week. Sting laughs off the injury. He tells Kurt that he better bring the wheelchair, because if he isn't injured for real, he will be after next week.

As we head to break, we see the new and improved Disco Inferno warming up in the back. Oh, please, say it ain't so. Break out the platform shoes and the white suits. It's Travolta Time...next!

Kurt Angle is crying in the locker room about Sting's threat to cripple him. Karen reminds Kurt that Kurt beat on Sting's 18 year old son. Side note...could we see the in-ring debut of Garrett in the near future? Kurt wants to find Kevin and make amends.

We go to the ring where Lance Hoyt is ready for his Fight for the Right quarter-final match. He is facing Kaz. THe crowd shows major respect for the K-A-Z.

Match Hightlights:

Lance hits a big fist. He whips Kaz, hard, to two corners. Lance hits a version of the Black Hole Slam that sends Kaz flying across the ring. Lance bounces off the ropes and hits a big boot. Tenay tells us that several "big names" are being courted by TNA. Hmm...RVD? Ric Flair? Eugene? Booker T? Back to action. Lance is pounding on Kaz in the corner. He sends Kaz to the ropes and drops him with a big fist to the face. Lance goes for a Crucifix Bomb, but Kaz slides through. Kax kicks Lance several times, including a roundhouse. Inverted Atomic Drop by Kaz. One legged dropkick by Kaz. Spinning neckbreaker by Kaz. Jimmy Rave is on the apron. Lance grabs Kaz and tosses him across the ring. Christy Hemme is in the ring, screaming at Lance. Kaz rushes up, grabs Hemme and kisses her. Lance misses a big boot, and falls victim to a running Enziguri.

YOUR WINNER: Kaz

Hemme is livid at the loss. There are some serious problems with this triad. Time will tell what will happen.

Crystal is talking with some goofy eating champion named Crazy Legs. I guess the eating show is on, after Impact. So is Ugly Betty, but I'm not watching that, either.

Junior Fatu is out to talk about the wild things that are going down in TNA. Fatu is going to face Robert Roode in the Fight for the Right qualifier, next week. Fatu actually mis-calls Robert "Rick Rude". I've wondered if Rick and Robert are related. I don't know if Rick had any kids, but Robert would be just about the right age. I haven't seen anything that says that they are related, but if anyone knows, for sure, please drop me a note. I really see a lot of "Rick" in "Robert". We're off to break.

Karen is grumbling about having to push Kurt in the wheelchair. Kurt wants Karen to go ask Black Reign if he knows where Kevin Nash is. Black Reign brings out his rat. Karen runs off as Kurt calls for help.

Back in the ring, it's Disco Time! Oh my. Disco Inferno is wearing probably the wildest, and ugliest, ring gear that I've seen in my entire 35 years of watching wrestling. I called my wife into my office to see it and she was stunned that anyone would be caught dead wearing something that bad. It may be Disco's last dance, as Glenn has Abyss to battle.

Match Highlights:

Disco tries to punch and kick Abyss as the match starts. West is actually laughing at Disco's attempts. Abyss whips Disco to the ropes and hits the Anderson Spinebuster. Abyss lifts Disco up and puts him in the Shock Treatment. Disco is whipped to the ropes and caught in the Black Hole Slam. So much for the comeback of Disco (Inferno).

YOUR WINNER (easily): Abyss

Black Reign hits the ring and attacks Abyss. Abyss clubs Black Reign and hits the Chokeslam. James Mitchell climbs in the ring and punches Abyss. Abyss lifts Mitchell and wants the Shock Treatment. Black Reign uses his weapon, Darkness Rising, to blast Abyss in the face. Black Reign handcuffs Abyss to the ring. Black Reign grabs Misty's (the rat) cage. Black Reign takes Misty out of the cage. Abyss is afraid of the rat. Mitchell takes out a plastic bag and Black Reign puts the rat in it. They then place the bag over the head of Abyss. This is creepy, and I love rats. They are actually very affectionate. We go to break.

Tenay and West are at the desk to talk about the rematch, next week, between Kurt Angle and Sting. Angle has found Kevin Nash, outside. JB rushes Angle, in the wheelchair, to try and talk to Kevin Nash. Nash drives off as Kurt Angle screams his apology. He also yells to Kevin that he will by him porn. Too funny.

In the ring, it's main event time. Christian Cage is out to battle Samoa Joe. We have tons of time, so this should be awesome. Looks like Christian left "the boys" in the back. Joe storms the ring, wearing his towel.

Match highlights:

Cage jumps Joe before the bell. Joe knife edge chops Cage. Joe hits a flying fore-arm. Chop by Joe. Cage is whipped to the ropes, but he slides out of the ring. Joe goes out to get Cage. Cage is in the ropes. He is caught with an inverted Atomic Drop by Joe. Joe misses the Senton Splash. Cage is dropped in the corner. Joe scrapes the boot across Cage's face, several times. Joe backs up and hits a running boot to the face of Cage. Joe hits a flying boot to the face of Joe. Joe goes for another Senton Splash, but Cage gets the knees up. Cage beats on Joe. He tries for the Unprettier, but Joe reverses it. Cage hits a falling neckbreaker on Joe. Joe reverses a whip and hits a clothesline in the corner and then an Enziguri. Joe wants the Suicide Dive, but Cage rolls in the ring as Joe lands on his feet on the arena floor. Cage tries for the Suicide Dive, but Joe nails Cage in the face on the fly. Joe, on the apron, wants to suplex Cage to the floor. Cage blocks itm but still ends up on the apron. Reverse DDT on the apron by Cage. Cage rolls Joe in the ring and goes to the eyes of Joe. Cage tosses Joe through the ropes. Cage hits a clubbing blow from the second turnbuckle onto Joe on the floor. We go to break.

Cage hits a neckbreaker as we return. Blatant choke by Cage. During the break, Cage took out Joe with a spinkick after suffering a nasty powerdrop. Neck vise by Cage. Joe fights out and goes for the Kokina Clutch. Cage breaks the hold with a dropping jawjacker. Elbows by Cage. Flying corkscrew forearm off the second turnbuckle by Cage. Joe is in the corner. Cage climbs the ropes and punches the head of Joe. Joe slips under and hits an awesome Powerbomb. Cage goes to the ropes and dives towards Joe. Cage gets caught on the way down with a Diamond Cutter. Amazing! Joe hits several fists and a discus punch. Cage goes to the ropes and walks into a clothesline that turns him end over end. Cage goes for the Unprettier, but Joe turns it into a snapmare. Chop/Kick combo by Joe. 1--2--no. Cage whips Joe to the ropes. Sunset flip by Joe. Joe locks in the body scissors and uses the old Pak Song rolling scissors to stun Cage. Cage is set on the turnbuckle. Joe wants the Muscle Buster, but Cage fights out. Joe wants the Belly to Belly Superplex, but Cage bites him and knocks him off the ropes. The ref gets knocked out. Joe hits the Muscle Buster. No ref. Styles and Tomko try to interfere. Tomko gets kicked in the groin. Matt Morgan takes Tomko out of the arena. Joe drops Styles and A.J. rolls out of the ring. Christian Cage has a chair. Joe kicks it into the face of Cage and then locks in the Kokina Clutch. Cage is tapping out, but there is still no ref. Robert Roode rushes the ring and picks up the chair. He wallops Joe across the back and knocks him out. He exits the ring as the ref starts to come around. Cage drapes himself across Joe and steals this one.

YOUR WINNER: Christian Cage.

We get the recap video and a promo for next week. Remember, Kurt Angle will face Sting for the TNA World Title. Also, expect Team 3D to continue their attack on the X-Division. I see this ending up a Triple X vs. Team 3D battle, somewhere down the road.