Jeff Hardy defeated Bobby Roode to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship
Violet: The spot where Hardy went over the barrier was insane. I don’t know how he can continue to treat his body with such disregard after all of these years. It’s truly impressive. Overall, the match was well wrestled and the right man came out on top. The Aces and Eights beat down at the end was what it was. I don’t get why the TNA locker room has stopped running in to defend each other.
Christopher Daniels defeated AJ Styles
Alex: These two put on the best performance of the night in a really great contest. The storyline leading up to Final Resolution was very well done (minus the Claire Lynch stuff), and the story told during the match was perfect. Daniels winning with the Styles Clash made me even more interested in AJ Styles' future. I'm really hoping this leads to a new, darker AJ.
Violet: Doing even more damage to the already bruised ego of Styles, Daniels won with AJ’s finishing move during what was advertised as their final match. Every once in a while TNA does a good job with their booking, and this was one of those rare occasions. For the first time, I’m actually interested in Styles.
Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, Garett Bischoff, and Wes Brisco defeated Aces & Eights
Alex: Painfully slow with absolutely no payoff. Figures.
Violet: This match was uneventful, especially since I was waiting for a Brisco/Bischoff heel turn/Aces and Eights reveal. Judging from the way Brisco saved from being hit by the hammer, it appears as if he is in cahoots with the faction. However, I was hoping for more drama than this subtle maneuver provided.
Tara defeated Mickie James to retain the TNA Knockouts Championship
Alex: I don't mind Tara retaining with some outside help, but I'd like to see Jesse get his own storylines so that he doesn't have to interfere in Knockouts matches to be onscreen. Their feud with EY and ODB is a perfect example of what I'm talking about.
Violet: Tara and Mickie James could have a strong, dynamic Knockouts match, but Tara is being held back by her gimmick with Jesse. Before he came around, she didn’t need any outside help to win.
Austin Aries defeated Bully Ray
Alex: This match turned out exactly as I predicted it. Well, aside from a shirtless Brooke Hogan being led away from ringside on her fathers arm... Brooke Hogan shirtless is the furthest thing from my mind at most times...
Violet: For me, the action in the match was overshadowed by the strange relationship that Hulk and Brooke Hogan share. Hogan is weirdly possessive and controlling of his adult daughter’s love life, and Brooke is way too comfortable being practically naked in front of her father. Oh, and they held hands as the exited the Impact Zone together. Brooke still didn’t pull her top back up.
Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez defeated Joey Ryan & Matt Morgan to retain the TNA Tag Team Championship
Alex: Wow what a terrible end to this match! How are Chavo and Hernandez still the champions? They get no crowd reaction, the internet hates them, and they couldn't even get a pop when they won the straps in Texas at BFG. What does TNA see in them? Dixie must've really promised Chavo a lot to sign with TNA. Bad move, Dixie.
Violet: I’m very disappointed that the boring Guerrero and Hernandez are still the Tag Team Champions, but I’m even more disappointed with the way TNA has booked Joey Ryan thus far. He’s nothing more than a punching bag. I wonder if he regrets leaving the indies yet.
RVD defeated Kenny King to retain the X-Division Championship
Alex: RVD isn't too old to go, but he's too old to go with prime of their life X-Division talent. Give the actual X-Division guys some time on television to build up their characters and then just let them wrestle. They'll get over, just give them a chance. RVD as X-Division champion in 2012 is just stupid.
Violet: The Number One Contender’s match from Thursday and last night’s title match were both good, but the pacing was much different. When I watch an X Division match, I want and expect the action to be fun, creative, and fast paced. However, when you put the belt on an aging Heavyweight, those aren’t the kind of matches you get. Conversely, I think King looked great. I hope TNA actually uses him.
James Storm defeated Kazarian
Alex: Eh, this was harmless enough and it got Kazarian and James Storm on the pay-per-view. There isn't much else to be said about this one.
Violet: This match might have been exciting, but it was clear from the start that Kazarian didn’t have a chance.
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