Styles 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 Will be updated as more is added to their site TNA Wrestling Presents: HARD JUSTICE Sunday, May 15th On PPV Featuring Former UFC Champion Tito Ortiz NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH Champion "King of the Mountain" Jeff Jarrett vs. The Phenomenal AJ Styles In a bombshell announcement on this week’s Impact on Fox Sports Net, Director of Authority Dusty Rhodes announced that former UFC champion Tito Ortiz will serve as special guest referee for the NWA World Heavyweight Title match at the upcoming “Hard Justice” Pay-Per-View. NWA World Heavyweight Champion and “King of the Mountain” will defend his title against The Phenomenal AJ Styles, with Tito Ortiz enforcing the rules of the match. TNA cameras were on hand in Los Angeles this week to film an exclusive interview with Ortiz that will air on an upcoming Impact. Ortiz will speak on his decision to sign with TNA and his role as special referee at Hard Justice! X DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels vs. Shocker Following his win against Primetime at Lockdown, The Fallen Angel now faces Mexican superstar Shocker at Hard Justice! Can Daniels hand Shocker his first loss in TNA thus far, or will the talented newcomer capture the gold? 20-SUPERSTAR GAUNTLET FOR THE GOLD Winner to become the new number-one contender to the NWA World Heavyweight Title – featuring The Monster Abyss, Apolo, The Truth, Lance Hoyt and many more of your favorite TNA superstar to be announced! NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP The Naturals vs. America’s Most Wanted THE RETURN OF RAVEN'S HOUSE OF FUN MATCH Raven vs. The Charismatic Enigma - Jeff Hardy It will be “Raven’s Rules” as the House of Fun match returns to TNA Pay-Per-View at Hard Justice! The rules are this – there are none! It will be anything goes with weapons inside the steel-chain House of Fun structure as Raven tries to massacre Jeff Hardy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natey2k4 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 Wasn't Lockdown just two weeks ago:-/... Holy Shit. Anyway looks like a solid show. Shane v. Sabin will probably be added as well as possible one other match. Should be a good show regardless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 I'm guessing there have been more matches annonuced, but if they treat the Gauntlet with respect and let it go a fair while, then I think it should be pretty damn good. I also think that Styles should win, or the winner of the Gauntlet should win the belt next month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest netslob Report post Posted May 12, 2005 i wonder why it's no longer called the "Clockwork Orange" House of Fun match anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 So, who does Tito Ortiz screw? Because you just have to guess it's going to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedJed 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 If they stick with just these 5 matches plus Sabin/Traci v. Trinity/Shane on the ppv, I will be happy. Give each match time plus keep in mind a 20 man gauntlet will take some more time than a normal match. That rumored James/DDP v. Outlaw/Brown match was never developed in the first place and is better off the ppv as its a "filler killer" to me and serves no purpose for being on ppv - the match could be worked on an Impact coming soon instead and all of those guys should be in the gauntlet instead. The more interesting thing on this ppv is if they will hotshot anything or pull any weird booking shifts in Rhodes' absense. I also beg the question if Rhodes already wrote the ppv basically, and if so, how much they will change it up. I dont want to see Styles win the world title oddly enough as they still need to let this Brown re-signing thing either happen or dont happen and then plan accordingly. They should know more by next month's ppv, which they could build up as a King of the Mountain match - Jarrett v. Styles v. DDP v. Brown v. maybe Abyss v. ???? (you could put Raven, Outlaw, Killings, etc in this spot). If no headway is made with Brown by THAT point, you give the title to Styles (regardless having him chase the title from the May ppv is smarter than having him outright win it on Sunday) but if Brown resigns, then give him the belt then. Jarrett finally losing and TNA starting fresh post-Anniversary show is key. At this ppv, I figure if they have given Jarrett 11 months already, they might as well wait another month where it will mean more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedJed 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 So, who does Tito Ortiz screw? Because you just have to guess it's going to happen. Best idea would be to have him screw Styles, and then bring back Shamrock to do a Jarrett/Ortiz v. Styles/Shamrock feud down the road if they can get Ortiz to agree to another set of appearances. This would be a good program to build to after Jarrett would lose his belt, hopefully to Brown. With the future of Ortiz doing anything after this one shot though, he could just play a non factor in the match as a whole, who knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TNABaddboi 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 That rumored James/DDP v. Outlaw/Brown match was never developed in the first place and is better off the ppv as its a "filler killer" to me and serves no purpose for being on ppv - the match could be worked on an Impact coming soon instead and all of those guys should be in the gauntlet instead. I want to see those guys in the gauntlet too. I'm really hoping for a Monty win that would set the wheels in motion for a face turn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natey2k4 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 That's a thing I love about TNA, in WWE each year, Royal Rumbles and Battle Royales are normally pretty easy to predict.. in TNA, for this or the original, or even the X-Division.. I have NO IDEA who's going to win, there's alot of possibilities.. alot of contenders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carnival 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 nice face on Raven in that pic. This PPV is rushed to the max. I don't want to see any of these matches. I just hope Jarrett retains. Other than that, i don't care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Astro101 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2005 This ppv is rushed indeed...only 3 weeks to build up if I'm correct. But I am interested in a couple of the matches. I'll be watching and hoping that AJ wins it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natey2k4 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 Finalized HARD JUSTICE Card HARD JUSTICE Sunday, May 15th On PPV Featuring Former UFC Champion Tito Ortiz NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH Champion "King of the Mountain" Jeff Jarrett vs. The Phenomenal AJ Styles X DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels vs. Shocker 20-SUPERSTAR GAUNTLET FOR THE GOLD Winner To Become The New Number-One Contender To The NWA World Heavyweight Title NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP The Naturals vs. America’s Most Wanted THE RETURN OF RAVEN'S HOUSE OF FUN MATCH Raven vs. The Charismatic Enigma - Jeff Hardy Diamond Dallas Page and BG James vs. The Alpha Male Monty Brown and The Outlaw MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH Chris Sabin & Traci vs. Michael Shane & Trinity Team Canada vs. Apolo and Sonny Siaki *Well... they added one more match then what was even speculated. Hopefully its just for Team Canada to get a win back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myxamatosis 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 Finalized HARD JUSTICE Card HARD JUSTICE Sunday, May 15th On PPV Featuring Former UFC Champion Tito Ortiz NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH Champion "King of the Mountain" Jeff Jarrett vs. The Phenomenal AJ Styles X DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels vs. Shocker 20-SUPERSTAR GAUNTLET FOR THE GOLD Winner To Become The New Number-One Contender To The NWA World Heavyweight Title NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP The Naturals vs. America’s Most Wanted THE RETURN OF RAVEN'S HOUSE OF FUN MATCH Raven vs. The Charismatic Enigma - Jeff Hardy Diamond Dallas Page and BG James vs. The Alpha Male Monty Brown and The Outlaw MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH Chris Sabin & Traci vs. Michael Shane & Trinity Team Canada vs. Apolo and Sonny Siaki *Well... they added one more match then what was even speculated. Hopefully its just for Team Canada to get a win back. No! Where's my Lance Hoyt singles match!!! Give me Hoyt or give me death! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natey2k4 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 Hoyt will be in the final four of the Battle Royale with Bobby Roode, Abyss, and Monty Brown(if hes in it) or Ron Killings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedJed 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 Too many f'n tag matches. That's all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 They actually did a good hype job with the video packages on Impact and I may just order this show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zyn081 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 20-SUPERSTAR GAUNTLET FOR THE GOLD Winner to become the new number-one contender to the NWA World Heavyweight Title – featuring The Monster Abyss, Apolo, The Truth, Lance Hoyt and many more of your favorite TNA superstar to be announced! I thought that this would have been brought up earlier, but is that Shamrock in the beanie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Astro101 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 I'm not totally sure who you're talking about, but the guy I associate with the beanie is Lance Hoyt. Shamrock hasn't been with TNA since the beginning, except for a brief stint or two last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natey2k4 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 I don't think they'd waste Shamrock's return here, when they could have him face Ortiz is a matchup down the road, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zyn081 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 Well. Abyss is guy in the middle. Apolo on right. I dont think its Hoyt the guy on the left with the facial hair and beanie. Looks more like Shamrock to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natey2k4 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 Is Apolo still in the battle royal now that he has a tag match? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natey2k4 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2005 This month, the special preshow bout before we go live on Pay-Per-View will be Shark Boy vs. David Young! Credit: TNAWrestling.com *Shark Boy v. David Young eh? Hopefully Shark Boy picks up the victory, I'm not sure if im ordering yet, but I'll be checking this out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2005 Has anyone noticed how over Hoyt has gotten with the Florida crowd? Actually I guess the question I have is...how'd that happen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Astro101 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2005 I think they started cheering Kash and Hoyt a couple of months ago. It's great how crowd reactions can just change how they book a character. Even I feel myself rooting for Hoyt even though I just thought he was a loser hoss when they first started to bring him in. He's improved though and an Abyss/Hoyt feud would be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter's Torn Quad 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2005 As of the last word we've gotten, Jeff Hardy has not arrived at the TNA show and has missed more than one flight. If he doesn't arrive, Sean Waltman will face Raven in the clockwork orange house of fun match. Credit - WO.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Astro101 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2005 Just said that Waltman will replace Hardy. That sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 Wow, that match went from possibly ok to shit with one move. Damn that Hardy and missed flights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natey2k4 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 Pre Show Match Shark Boy d. David Young via pinfall after the Deep Sea Drop.. to acquire a spot in the 20 Man Gaunlet on the PPV. Hard Justice Opener Petey Williams & Eric Young d. Apolo & Sonny Siaki via pinfall after A-1 interfered. Mixed Tag Match Michael Shane & Trinity d. Traci & Chris Sabin via pinfall when Traci turned on Sabin. House of Fun Match Raven d. Sean Waltman via pinfall MAIN EVENT!! tag match Monty Brown & The Outlaw d. Ron Killings & DDP via pinfall. Apparently BG James wasn't there yet, so Killings took his place after DDP accepted him. Tag Team Championship Match The Naturals d. AMW via pinfall. A Huge Tribute Was Paid To Candido during and right before this match by the Naturals, as well as Tenay. X-Division Championship Match Christopher Daniels d. Shocker via pinfall following ANGEL WINGS from the top rope. 20-Man Gaunlet for Gold Abyss d. Ron Killings via pinfall (who were the final 2 in the Gaunlet). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carnival 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 why the spoiler tags? Traci? thats weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natey2k4 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 Just incase someone wants to read the preview, to get the replay.. just being safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
