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It's been awhile since we've done a OAO for a TNA event. How many people are ordering? What are your thoughts going in? I'm ordering and I'm kind of excited, but I think that's more because this is TNA's big show and not because of a stacked line-up. Regardless, I think Styles/Williams and AMW/XXX will be gold, and the X Gauntlet could be fun. Here are my predictions: NWA World Title Ladder Match (and for the title of "Best Jeff"): Jeff Jarrett© vs. Jeff Hardy Granted, I didn't see Jarrett/Hardy I, but part of me (probably the tiny mark part that is dying a slow death) likes this match. They've has been buiding to a ladder match between these two for the better part of six months, and this is it. I think the gimmick will definitely improve the quality of the match. If Hardy takes a few big bumps, the crowd will be on his side all over again and I think it plays to Jarrett's brawling strengths. It can't be 10 minutes though. They are going to have to make sure to go at least 15, or else the ME will be very underwhelming. I think TNA is going to actually put the belt on Hardy here because Jarrett went over in the cage match on the BDSSP special. So I think Hardy gets the win here in his speciality match, and has the shortest reign in TNA history by dropping the belt back to Jarrett "3 days later." I think they cage match "rematch" will be necessary because Hall and Nash will align with Jarrett, but 3LK will make the save for Hardy and brawl with them to make the match one-on-one (and set up the next feud). This way, even though TNA had no one come out with the belt for the cage match, they can have the commentary say the cage match is for the title. X-Division Title Match: Petey Williams© vs. AJ Styles If this match gets the kind of time Styles and Kazarian got in their first match, we could have a MOTY candidate on our hands. These guys can flat out go and I'm looking forward to it. I think it's important that Styles look strong for the new audience, but I also think him winning the belt would be a division killer, so I think Williams will retain, with plenty of interference, and goes onto feud with the winner of the Gauntlet (Sabin, Garza or Dutt). Where Styles goes from here is anyone's gues, but I'd wager by his table match with Abyss on the BDSPP that he's heading back to the Heavyweight division. Tag Title Match : Team Canada© vs. 3 Live Kru I think these guys will work a nice little old school match that will surprise some people. I don't think it'll be a ***** affair, but it will definitely be fun and have the crowd in it. Look for this to go about 10 minutes (anything more would be criminally, because it would take valuable time away from the matches that need to go long to be effective), with BG doing his best Ricky Morton impersation until the hot tag to Mr. Arriba La Raza. TNA might pull the change here since 3LK is so over, but since I predicted a change in the main event, I'll stick with Team Canada here. Last Team Standing Match: AMW vs. XXX Well XXX going heel certainly makes things more interesting. Could that mean we see the return of Low-Ki and their patented numbers game that produced 4 victories over AMW? I dunno. I was going with XXX since AMW went over in there last "big match," but with Daniels and Skipper working singles matches on the BDSSP special, AMW might take this one and move on to challenge Team Canada. Monster's Ball No DQ Match: Abyss vs. Monty Brown vs. Raven This match has had the best build of anything on the show. Monty's facials as Abyss played with the thumbtacks on Impact were priceless. The addition of Mitchell makes it less obviously who's going over here, but I think TNA is ready to strap a rocket to Monty, so I think he wins here to move in line to challenge Jarrett, after someone (most likely Raven) takes a fireball from James Mitchell. In The Pit With Piper I thought it would be DDP, but since Piper has implied it's an unborn star, I'm going with Kanyon or Sean O'Haire, someone who can benefit from the rub of an angle with Piper. I'm hoping for O'Haire though, because I loved his devil's advocate gimmick and think it could get him over huge, which is good because TNA is gonna need a super heel besides Jarrett to challenge Monty. Trinity's Open Challenge I think TNA wants to bring in Chyna, but there's no way she'll job to Trinity, so I'm guessing Nicole Bass! No really, I'll go say its Desire or Jazz. Mini-Luchas I don't know even know who they are. The mini match at the anniversary was a lot of fun for the live crowd, but I don't know how well it will play on television. 20-Man X-Division Gauntlet This will probably open the show and really get the crowd into it if these guys are on. It looks like Sabin is next in line for a push, but I wouldn't put it past TNA to put over Hector Garza or Sonjay Dutt here. Either way, I think the winner here challenges Petey at Turning Point, and probably dethrones him. Eight Man Tag: Johnny B. Badd, Ron Killings, Empire Saint, and Erik Watts vs Kid Kash, Dallas and the Naturals This match is thrown together to get some guys a big payday. While I can appreciate TNA wanting to feature as many of their guys as possible, couldn't have thrown together a little storyline. Or even had the guys on TV. Only Badd and Killings have been on TV recently in any kind of prominent way. Anyway, the crowd will probably be into this too, because they like Badd and Killing and hate Kash. We'll probably see the faces win here just because. It's not like it means anything or anything like that. One more thing....Mero really needs to grow his hair out if he's gonna do the gimmick. It's just not the same w/o it! All in all, I think this will be a good show. The build has been good, if not speculatur, outside of the main event. The Monster's Ball match is as intriguing as anything Raven's done since his feud with Sabu and the Last Man Standing Match has been built well too with respect giving way to anamosity between the teams. Even though there isn't a "match for the ages" on the line-up, it seems like a bigger deal than any one show in their history, which is good. It's not like they're selling the show just on Jarrett/Hardy, they'll selling it as a "must-see supercard." I also like that even though they're bring in "names," the big matches all feature TNA talent. Smart move IMO. People tuning in to see what Hall, Nash and Piper are doing will be introduced to AJ Styles, Monty Brown, AMW and XXX, which can only be good for TNA in the long run. I'll definitely be ordering.

I agree with all your goods and bads, especially the one about how Turning Point should have been in Nashville. And I'll agree that Savage being back is good, but not because I think he's a great worker, but because TNA won't have to abandon their plans.

Thanks Swigg. Quick question though, how do I use it? I DL'ed the show, but my media player won't play the file.

Anyone know where I can DL this week's show? Comcast Sports in DC screw us by clipping the show to 40 minutes and completely skipped the Monty/Raven/DDP segment and I'd like to see it.

Question: Is the face team in the ME scheduled to be Savage/AJ/Brown or Savage/AJ/Hardy? I assumed that they'd have Monty challenge Jarrett and get confronted by JJ and Co. so that he can get thrown into the mix to start building toward a one on one match with Jarrett at Final Resolution, but if my memory serves me correctly, at the end of the second FSN special, Tenay talked about how Savage/AJ/Hardy were the perfect people to stand up to Nash, Hall and Jarrett. This would indicate that Monty's out. What do you guys think? What's gonna be the team and if Monty's out, what does he do at Turning Point?

I noticed those spots too, and they definitely weren't Hardy's fault.

Here's the official preview for Wednesday's show, SPOILER-FREE courtesy of TNAWrestling.com Looks like a good line-up. Ultimate X should be awesome and either way we get a great addition to the Turning Point line-up. It will be interesting to see where the storylines go following Victory Road. Thoughts? Let's keep it spoiler free for people who haven't peaked at them yet (there's a thread about the spoilers if you want to comment on the results. Otherwise, wait til it airs. )

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Here's SK's review, for those who are interested in his thought's on the show...

I can see it. I think it's cuz he had the long tights and the hair pulled back.

It does seem like they've stacked tonight's show a little more with the Cage Match and the Tables Match both figuring to get some decent time.

Yeah, I think they should try to negiotated a one-time, Clash of the Champions type show done the road. It will give them a better chance to show off their product.

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It was the main event of the first Best Damned Wrestling Event Ever on FSN last night.

Here's the official preview for Round 2, courtesy of TNAWrestling.com

The show was ok. I liked that they presented the matches ('cept the midget match) seriously, but the only people who's characters were developed were the hosts. I don't think they introduced their own characters enough to make people tune in on Friday. We'll see though.

Why did the Naturals jump Monty? That seemed really random.

Why did the Naturals jump Monty? That seemed really random.

Anyone watching? I wanna know how it's coming off so far (since I don't get it 'til later )

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At all? I figured they'd just be showing it later like they're doing in Baltimore/DC. EDIT: According to Comcast Philadelphia's website, they're showing BDSSP (the special) at 11.

You can watch it on TNA's site. They have it available for download.

Heads up for anyone planning to watch in the DC/MD/VA area...F**kin' Comcast is showing the specials at 11:30 on both nights, and not 8.

Yeah, I'd like to see Truth in that spot, but they probably want some "starpower" to anchor that team, so unless Sting comes in, I'm almost positive that Hardy will be there. The semi-main is going to be the Six Sides of Steel Match and Petey is most likely going to work with Sabin at the PPV, so these don't look likely.

' You'll probably have to wait until Final Resolution for that one, Blade. But I do really look forward to Jarrett taking The Pounce.