Official TNA Final Resolution Preview

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(all photos and articles compiled from www.tnawrestling.com)

 

FINAL RESOLUTION: THIS SUNDAY LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW!

Click here to watch a preview video running down the card

 

NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MAIN EVENT

Champion Jeff Jarrett vs. TBD (Nash, The Alpha Male or DDP) (Click here to watch a preview video on the main event)

 

On Sunday, January 16th at Total Nonstop Action “Final Resolution” three top TNA Superstars (Kevin Nash, Diamond Dallas Page & “The Alpha Male” Monty Brown) will square off for a chance to face one man, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett.

 

Jarrett is the three-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion and a competitor that has ruled the ranks in TNA Wrestling since its inception. The Champion has an advantage at “Final Resolution” in that he will only have to wrestle once while his opponent will be competing in a second match. Jarrett has recently been relying on his alliance with Kevin Nash & Scott Hall in recent months to help retain his title. If Kevin Nash emerges as Jarrett’s opponent will “The Kings of Wrestling” continue to rule together?

 

“I am TNA, I am the King of the Mountain, and ‘Final Resolution’ is on Planet Jarrett,” said The NWA World Heavyweight Champion “I don’t care if it’s the Hollywood has-been DDP, the Double-A ball player Monty Brown, or even Kevin Nash. The only one walking out of Universal Studios on January 16th with my belt, is me.”

 

WINNER ADVANCES TO THE MAIN EVENT TITLE MATCH THAT NIGHT

Kevin Nash vs. The Alpha Male vs. Diamond Dallas Page

 

Every competitor in professional wrestling wants one thing and one thing only, to be World Heavyweight Champion. The most coveted Championship in the history of professional wrestling is the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, held by Jeff Jarrett.

 

The chase to join such names as Lou Thesz, Harley Race, Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair, Sting & others as NWA World Heavyweight Champion has separated friendships and broken dreams many times over. On Sunday, January 16 at TNA Wrestling “Final Resolution” on pay-per-view three men (Kevin Nash, Diamond Dallas Page & “The Alpha Male” Monty Brown) will face each other for a shot at Jarrett and a shot at greatness.

 

Kevin Nash has been a World Champion before but has never held the prestigious NWA Title. “All things being equal, I have always been the number one guy wherever I’ve been” said Nash “and that belt, well it would look pretty cool around the Silver Fox’s waist.”

 

“The Alpha Male” Monty Brown is considered the hottest newcomer in professional wrestling by many and is looking forward to January 16th. Brown faced Jeff Jarrett for the Championship a few weeks ago on “iMPACT!” losing due to outside interference.

 

“Jeff Jarrett better take a long look at that belt and at himself because he knows and everyone else knows that he cannot defeat The Alpha Male one on one,” said Monty Brown “I don’t care how many former World Champions I have to go through, I am the most dominant male on this planet and I will show that at ‘Final Resolution’. 2005 is the year of The Alpha Male and Planet Jarrett is way past its prime.”

 

Diamond Dallas Page is a three-time World Champion and has created a Bang! since his surprising return to professional wrestling. DDP and his Diamond Cutter are always a serious threat to anyone’s title reign.

 

Three men all have one goal, beat each other to face the NWA World Heavyweight Champion later that night. All three have one mind set, becoming NWA World Heavyweight Champion. On Sunday January 16th at “Final Resolution” they will get their chance.

 

RETURN OF THE ULTIMATE X MATCH

For the TNA X Division Championship

Champion Petey Williams vs. The Phenomenal AJ Styles vs. Chris Sabin

Click here for a comprehensive history (and photos) of past Ultimate X matches

 

To steal a popular quote from the guy who sounds like Darth Vader in the commercial - "it's this Sunday night, live and exclusively on Pay-Per-View, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling presents...Final Resolution!" On a night that America's Most Wanted will attempt to shut down Team Canada Coach Scott D'Amore and take home the NWA World Tag Team Titles. On a night that The Alpha Male Monty Brown, DDP and Kevin Nash go on a quest to become the NWA World Heavyweight Champion.

 

It's a night of many things, but perhaps one match is more anticipated than all others. Final Resolution will also present to you the latest installment of...the Ultimate X! Called the most innovative match in professional wresting in the last decade, the Ultimate X match features two giant steel cables crossing high above the ring, with the X Division Championship hanging from the center. Four steel scaffolds surround the ring, holding the structure in place.The first X Division Superstar to successfully scale the scaffolds, cross the cables, and pull down the gold walks out the champion!

 

The Ultimate X Match made it's historic debut in TNA in August of 2003 and quickly became one of the most popular matches in professional wrestling, and judging by the results of past Ultimate X matches, this one is going to be a match that everybody will look back on.

 

Past Ultimate X bouts have consisted of three to four participants, and in this one - you will see "The Future" Chris Sabin and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles challenging Team Canada's Petey Williams for TNA X Division Champion. Let's break down the match participant by participant:

 

"The Future" Chris Sabin: "The Future" Chris Sabin is considered to be the king of the Ultimate X. He has competed in 4 Ultimate X bouts, winning 3 of them. Sabin has the advantage going in, as he has defeated the champion in Petey Williams in a past Ultimate X match. Sabin is one of the men responsible for Team NWA's victory in the World X Cup. He isn't perfect though, as last month at Turning Point he failed to defeat Petey Williams. But he put up a good fight, and defeated "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels on Friday’s Impact to earn this spot.

 

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles: "The Phenomenal One" will finally have the opportunity to avenge his loss at Victory Road to the X Division Champion in Petey Williams with the gold on the line in this daredevil, high-wire match. Voted by fans as 2004 X Superstar of the Year and Mr. TNA (MVP), "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles' looks to begin 2005 by reclaiming the title he helped pioneer in TNA Wrestling. Styles' has also been Mr. TNA for two straight years. But as far as the match itself goes, this isn't Styles' first time entering this structure, as he took on the team of Michael Shane and Kazarian back in the summer of 2003. Styles' fell short due to the interference of his former bitter rival, Kid Kash. Shane and Kazarian then went on to become Co-X Division Champions. Styles' is considered one of the best by die-hard fans and even the wrestling media. He has battled with the best of them, and has been with TNA since their inception. He has the ability to change his moves in mid-air, which separates him from other competitors. He is TNA's only Triple Crown winner, and won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship on two separate occasions, at such a young age. Whenever you watch a Styles' match, you’re going to be at the edge of your seat, as he always pulls out something new.

 

Petey Williams: Petey Williams hails from the country of Canada, and is your current reigning and defending TNA X Division Champion of the world. He has the held the gold longer than any other man, and looks to continue that record this Sunday night at Final Resolution. His finisher in the Canadian Destroyer, a brutal sunset flip jumping piledriver was also awarded the Finisher of the Year. Petey Williams competed in Ultimate X3 along with Hector Garza and "The Future" Chris Sabin. Williams might be 0-1 in the Ultimate X, but he has defeated both Sabin and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles in title matches. Going into this match, it doesn't look good for the Champion, unless the Team Canada Coach in Scott D'Amore has something to say about it. All the die-hard TNA fans respect William's ability, but they do not like the relationship that he has with D'Amore. D'Amore constantly interferes in matches allowing William's to pick up the victory. Everybody knows that Williams can win with his talent alone, and does not need his coach’s help.

 

What will go down this Sunday night at Final Resolution live on Pay-Per-View at 8PM ET from Orlando, Florida at Universal Soundstage 21? Will Petey Williams find a way to win? Will Chris Sabin remain the king of the Ultimate X? Or will the pioneer of the X Division, AJ Styles, regain the gold? Tune into Final Resolution this Sunday night to find out!

NWA TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Team Canada vs. AMW

 

On Friday's Impact, America's Most Wanted cleared one more hurdle in their road to reclaiming

the NWA World Tag Team Title by beating current champions Bobby Roode and Eric Young of team Canada in a non-title match. As a result, and by order of Director of Authority Dusty Rhodes,

Chris Harris and James Storm have earned a shot at the title at Final Resolution on January 16

live and exclusively on Pay-Per-View!

 

Since losing the tag team gold to the Naturals this past summer, AMW has been on a long and

brutal road to recapture the titles. Their journey included the final chapter in their bitter war with Triple X that ended at Turning Point in the Six Sides of Steel. Now, with the Triple feud behind them, AMW are set to chase history by attempting to once again become NWA World Tag Team Champions at Final Resolution.

 

When reached for comment regarding the impending NWA World Tag Team Title match at Final Resolution, Team Canada Coach Scott D'Amore stated:

 

"America's Most Wanted gets the title shot against my troops at Final Resolution? Are you kidding me? I ask you this - besides kissing up to Dusty Rhodes, what has AMW done to deserve a title shot against us? Sure, they survived Triple X - BARELY. I say one match doesn't make title contenders. Let Harris and Storm climb back up the ladder like Bobby Roode and Eric Young had to do to. This title match all comes down to one thing - Dusty's continued biased against Canadians. And I'll leave you with this - I will make this guarantee right now...AMW doesn't even make it to Final Resolution on January 16. Then who will Dusty Rhodes have to face my Canadians? The answer is NO ONE!"

 

Tune into Final Resolution on January 16 to see America's Most Wanted challenge Team Canada for the NWA World Tag team Titles, live and exclusively on Pay-Per-View! On Friday's Impact, America's Most Wanted cleared one more hurdle in their road to reclaiming

the NWA World Tag Team Title by beating current champions Bobby Roode and Eric Young of team Canada in a non-title match. As a result, and by order of Director of Authority Dusty Rhodes,

Chris Harris and James Storm have earned a shot at the title at Final Resolution on January 16

live and exclusively on Pay-Per-View!

 

Since losing the tag team gold to the Naturals this past summer, AMW has been on a long and

brutal road to recapture the titles. Their journey included the final chapter in their bitter war with Triple X that ended at Turning Point in the Six Sides of Steel. Now, with the Triple feud behind them, AMW are set to chase history by attempting to once again become NWA World Tag Team Champions at Final Resolution.

 

When reached for comment regarding the impending NWA World Tag Team Title match at Final Resolution, Team Canada Coach Scott D'Amore stated:

 

"America's Most Wanted gets the title shot against my troops at Final Resolution? Are you kidding me? I ask you this - besides kissing up to Dusty Rhodes, what has AMW done to deserve a title shot against us? Sure, they survived Triple X - BARELY. I say one match doesn't make title contenders. Let Harris and Storm climb back up the ladder like Bobby Roode and Eric Young had to do to. This title match all comes down to one thing - Dusty's continued biased against Canadians. And I'll leave you with this - I will make this guarantee right now...AMW doesn't even make it to Final Resolution on January 16. Then who will Dusty Rhodes have to face my Canadians? The answer is NO ONE!"

 

Tune into Final Resolution on January 16 to see America's Most Wanted challenge Team Canada for the NWA World Tag team Titles, live and exclusively on Pay-Per-View!

 

SPECIAL REFEREE: RODDY PIPER

Jeff Hardy vs. Scott Hall

 

Director of Authority Dusty Rhodes sent word to TNAwrestling.com that he has added Jeff Hardy vs. Scott Hall to this Sunday’s packed Final Resolution card with the legendary Rowdy Roddy Piper to serve as special guest referee!

 

“There will be no funny business this Sunday at Final Resolution,” said Piper “I will make sure Scott Hall can’t hide behind his friends, Hardy will get his shot at revenge”

 

Due to ongoing legal issues, Hector Garza was removed from the bout – opening the door for the Charismatic Enigma to step up in an attempt to exact some revenge on his ongoing nemesis. It was Hall who helped cost Hardy the NWA World Heavyweight Title at Victory Road, and the battled continued at Turning Point in the main event.

 

It was also at Turning Point that TNA handed defeat to the Kings of Wrestling, who now appear on the verge of near-collapse as Kevin Nash is determined to find a way to get past DDP and The Alpha Male this Sunday in order to defeat Jeff Jarrett for the NWA World Heavyweight Title.

 

After all the chaos the “Kings” caused TNA, Hardy is looking for payback this Sunday against Scott Hall. The Charismatic Enigma knows the time is now to strike against the teetering alliance of Hall, Nash and Jarrett – and he’s even got Roddy Piper watching his back!

 

Piper is a longtime veteran of ring wars against Jarrett, Hall and Nash and has seen the destruction they can cause. The legend wasn’t about to let it happen to TNA and will be the special guest referee to enforce the rules this Sunday at Final Resolution.

 

PLUS:

 

Raven vs. Erik Watts

 

Dustin Rhodes vs. Kid Kash

 

Primetime vs. Sonjay Dutt

 

3Live Kru vs. Shane, Kazarian, Daniels

 

Plus, check out the FREE 30 minute live preshow before the Pay-Per-View with Johnny B. Badd and Sonny Siaki vs. The Naturals and newcomer Chris Candido in action!

 

 

 

FINAL RESOLUTION THIS SUNDAY ON PAY-PER-VIEW!

The Full Card is Set!

 

Nashville, TN (January 14, 2005) – This Sunday, January 16th Total Nonstop Action Wrestling will present a 3-Hour Mega event “Final Resolution.” After the airing of “iMPACT!” on FSN the final card for Sunday is now final.

 

Three men will be chasing a chance to fight for the most coveted belt in professional wrestling, the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Kevin Nash, Diamond Dallas Page & “The Alpha Male” Monty Brown will face-off, and the winner will take on NWA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett later that night for the gold.

 

The X-Division Championship will be on the line in the most innovative match in professional wrestling, the Ultimate X. Champion and Team Canada Captain Petey Williams will face arguably the greatest X-Division competitor of all-time, AJ Styles, and a man that has won a record three Ultimate X matches, Chris Sabin. This high-flying action is unique to TNA Wrestling and already has the locker room waiting anxiously for the bout.

 

NWA World Tag Team Champions, Team Canada (Bobby Roode & Eric Young), will step into the six-sided ring against America’s Most Wanted (“Wildcat” Chris Harris & “Cowboy” James Storm) to defend the titles. AMW is coming off one of the greatest matches in the history of professional wrestling and now have their eyes firmly set on re-capturing the Tag titles. Can Team Canada keep the belts from the hottest tag team in the world?

 

“The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy will try and avenge his world title loss at “Victory Road” against a man that interfered to cost him that title, Scott Hall. To make sure there is no outside interference this time around Director of Authority “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, has named Rowdy Roddy Piper the special guest referee.

 

Who is to blame in a shocking love triangle and just who is really aliened with who? This Sunday, maybe the score will be settled as Raven takes on Erik Watts. Will DDP be a factor?

 

Pride and disrespect are the themes as Kid Kash faces Dustin Rhodes. Kash respects no authority in TNA and Dustin Rhodes fights for the pride of his father’s name.

 

Two of the most exciting X-Division competitors and pay-per-view MVP’s will square off as Primetime faces Sonjay Dutt. Primetime makes his pay-per-view return after shocking the world at “Turning Point” and Sonjay Dutt always seems to up his game on the big stage. This is a contest not to be missed.

 

3Live Kru(Ron “The Truth” Killings, Konnan & BG James) will compete in six-man tag action against Kazarian, Michael Shane & “Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels.

 

Trinity, Traci & Jonny Fairplay will compete in the DOA’s challenge. Two will stay with TNA Wrestling and try to become the DOA’s assistant and one will not. Who will “Survive”? All this action and more is available on pay-per-view Sunday, January 16th 8PM ET/ 5PM PT for only $29.95 SRP. This is more wrestling for less money than anywhere else in the world!

 

The alternative for the true wrestling fan, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling prides itself on delivering quality, family programming that is clean, innovative, cutting edge and with the high-risk, high-flying athleticism that TNA Wrestling is known for. Total Nonstop Action Wrestling “iMPACT!” airs Fridays at 4PM on FSN (check local listings) with a Saturday midnight(local) replay and a Friday night 2AM replay. TNA “Xplosion” is a syndicated program that airs on Empire Sports Network, Sunshine Network, Comcast Sports South and other local channels (check local listings).

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Ok, the Observer website mentioned Erik Watts overdosed/attempted suicide on Sunday. So the Raven match may not happen.

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Ok, the Observer website mentioned Erik Watts overdosed/attempted suicide on Sunday. So the Raven match may not happen.

I suppose that could put a monkey wrench in things.

(Imagine how Raven must feel, he'd rather die than be in a match with him!)

 

Anyway I will update this as things are changed or posted.

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Updated with new extensive Ultimate X match preview!

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Mass email sent by Bill Watts.

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Say what you will about Watts as a wrestler, but he needs to take the night off, and clear his head and get well before stepping back in a ring. Raven can easily be moved in to the 3 way match to make it a 4 way (since the feud with DDP is already there), or something similar (i.e. put the 3 way on early, have Raven run in and cost DDP the match and then DDP can challenge Raven to a one on one later), whatever.

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Updated with new article running down full card.

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It wouldnt be a bad idea at all for Raven to be added into that 3 way dance for the title shot - in fact to take it a step further I wouldnt mind even seeing him win the match in a booking surprise if they really arent fully on Monte Brown yet. In that respect, I'd much rather see Raven v. Jarrett again, even with no buildup, other than DDP or Nash v. Jarrett.

 

Allowing Watts to work the ppv would really make me question TNA's ability to handle their talent (which already there are alot of questions on - such as why they continue to keep talent like Jeff Hardy around when its clear he still has substance problems or at worst, his heart clearly not into wrestling). He should probably be forced to either quit or else allow TNA to help him in a rehab facility to get his job back, much like WWE has done with workers in the past.

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Hey, the Torch reported that Hardy's New Year's resolution was to show up on time for the tapings and he apparently arrived several hours early for iMPACT! even before catering arrived, so maybe he's turning a new leaf.

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Hopefully thats the case about Hardy - he's been just about as "whatever" about his career right now as he was in WWE during the past few years of his run there. Even an outright title chase (which would have likely led to a title run if he would have been more motivated to work better and be a company person) didnt get him going. I'd say give Hardy another few months and if its the same shit, just get rid of him.

 

Anyway watching Impact last night and Daniels/Sabin was a very good match for TV. Whoever wins the Ultimate X match - I hope they pencil them in a long term feud with Daniels over the belt.

 

The rest of the show was ok but I didnt see the hard sell for the ppv like I expected to see. I havent minded Rhodes' booking run so far but he needs to step it up during these two week TV tapings, especially when you only have 2 of those tapings to build to the next show. I'm willing to give somewhat of a benefit of a doubt as they've had some problems with talent not showing up last minute and having to change booking (Garza, Abyss, etc). But whatever the case, long term planning is a must in the system they have now.

 

I still really think they should make the Sat night show a completely different show instead of just a replay. It might burn out the live crowd somewhat to do 2 weeks of 2 shows in one night, but I think they should still try it. TNA desperately needs more TV time to build up to the ppvs and storylines.

 

This is the main issue I have seen with this ppv tomorrow - in that there just wasnt a very good job of building it up as much as it could have/should have been. Part of that was the booking but I think the main issue is just a lack of time overall to get things across. The undercard of these ppvs needs much more work too. Still looking forward to it though - if TNA gives Brown the title tomorrow and Ultimate X delivers, it will be a solid show.

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Dave Meltzer's preview:

 

--A look at tomorrow night's TNA PPV show:

*Jeff Jarrett vs. ?. The one good thing about the last two shows has been the great crowd response in Orlando. Since I doubt Kevin Nash will win, that leaves DDP or Monty Brown. On paper, DDP is the best match, and I'm sure everyone who didn't see the Jarrett-Brown match a few weeks ago would also think that. If you did, that match was shockingly good and it was only a shame so few people actually watch Impact. I don't know that anyone cares about the main event, and nobody cares about that title, but it will probably be a good match

*Petey Williams vs. Chris Sabin vs. A.J. Styles for the X title in Ultimate X. These three have been working very hard on the match. It will probably be a show stealing dare devil stunt show. And it needs to be, because the only chance this show has of being great is for this match to deliver.

*DDP vs. Monty Brown vs. Kevin Nash with the winner facing Jarrett. You can be eliminated by pinfall, submission, DQ, COR or by being thrown over the top rope. This match is needless because it forces someone to work twice. The original idea was they had no confidence in Monty Brown as a draw and the idea was for him to face Jarrett on top. That may or may not have since been changed. What they don't realize is this show is selling the same buys whether it's Brown, Nash or DDP advertised on top. Well, really, Nash may actually hurt the buy rate slightly as compared with the other two even though he's the "biggest name," given the limited audience TNA draws from. But that's another issue. This has the potential to be a bad match unless they get Nash out of there fast.

*Eric Young & Bobby Roode vs. AMW for the tag titles. Good shot for a title change. Should be the second best match on the show. Team Canada bumps well and Roode is very underrated as a worker. AMW always work their asses off.

*3 Live Kru vs. Michael Shane & Frankie Kazarian & Christopher Daniels. Three strong heel workers, and 3 Live Kru have looked a lot better of late, plus, most of the time, they're the most popular act in the promotion.

*Jeff Hardy vs. Scott Hall with Roddy Piper as ref. Not much hope for a good wrestling match, so I'm expecting Rhodes will fill it up with gimmicks to keep it fresh. Those three names in the same ring. Whoa!

*Erik Watts vs. Raven. I don't know if this match will be taking place or not

*Dustin Rhodes vs. Kid Kash. Size difference will be shocking. Rhodes is much bigger than most think of him as because he was always with the giants in WWF. Kash is much shorter than people think he is. Two veterans. Obviously Rhodes is going over.

*Elix Skipper vs. Sonjay Dutt. You never know with this kind of match. Skipper is supposed to be a heel, but fans have been cheering him ever since he did that spot of the year on the last PPV. Wow, and look at where he is now. Guaranteed effort in this match and at least there will be attempts at unique moves. You never know with this match.

There will be a 30 minute free pregame show featuring two matches, Johnny B. Badd & Sonny Siaki vs. Andy Douglas & Chase Stevens, as well as a singles match with Chris Candido.