WASP is back to TNA

First off let me apologize to Larry Stanley and anyone who became a regular reader. After TNA switched to Thursday nights, I have been lax in my duties to cover the show. Mostly because it is hard to find time to watch the damn thing.

I will try to be more regular now.

Now, onto TNA, a lot has happened since I last talked about them. Scott Hall and X-Pac are officially gone, RVD is champion, Tommy Dreamer showed up, Hernandez returned, Roxxi returned and was let go again. Man it's like a freaking revolving door, it's only been four weeks that I haven't talked about them.

THE BAND vs. INK INC. - If The Band was stripped of the titles, why are they in the tournament. TNA has a bunch of tag teams (Generation ME would've fit here) but instead we get Old Sexy and Half-Carton a Day Habit Eric Young against the tragically named Ink Inc. Surprisingly to me at least, Ink went over. Kevin Nash really needs to stay out of the ring. It's sad, it makes my heart hurt.

Chelsea is very attractive, Abyss is not, Chelsea has daddy issues.

Ric Flair is the best talker in the business, hands down.

However, Fortune is a stupid name, why not just call them the four horseman, could we not get the rights to it. And you should never just announce the name of your new stable. Stables should form naturally, let the announcers say it, that's why they are there. That is why J.R. was so good, he gave storyline information but it felt natural so you just accepted it. God Bless Jim Ross.

Jay Lethal's impression is great.

However, this went on WAY too long. It got to the point where it was just insane. It had some great moments and you can tell that Grandpa Flair is really enjoying his time in TNA.

Lacey Von Erich makes me weep for my children. She makes more money than the average American because she is slightly attractive, has an historic wrestling name, and is willing to lie on a table nude on TV.

HERNANDEZ vs. SAMOA JOE - I don't know why but I really thought Hernandez was taller than the 6'2" they are billing him at. And for the record if he is 6'2" and 280 pounds, there is no way that Joe is 6'2" 285 pounds. Joe looks like he's eating too much Fausi, look it up!

I was really interested to see this match and Matt Morgan came in and does what he does best and screw with Hernandez, it worked. I love Morgan and am glad he is coming into his own, he does need to shave though, he's starting to look like the Brawny Paper Towel guy.

AJ Styles is so great in the ring, I wish he could talk. Desmond Wolfe really is the whole package, just the simple "Wanker" under his breath as Styles walked away, it killed me.

DOUGLAS WILLIAMS vs. MAX BUCK - Doug Williams is the one of the best wrestlers in TNA. That may seem shocking but not if you watched this match. He was crisp, solid and hit every spot, including some very difficult maneuvers. He's very good on the mic and should be a champion for a long time. He is doing a great job of pissing off the X-Division fans and backing it up.

Spanky should never attack anyone post-match. Especially for the crowd to start popping for him. You may as well chant for Barry Horowitz.

ANGELINA LOVE vs. LACEY VON ERICH - Angelina made a very good point, you never know what will happen when you step in the ring. Any move at any time can go wrong. I think that is one of the reasons I idolize these people so much. They put everything on the line for us, many wrestling fans have lost the respect for the workers that they deserve. Love kills Lacey, as she should and then DDTs her into a chair. Really didn't think Lacey would take that so good for her.

However, that was an atrocious drop toe hold from Lacey and if I was Love there is no way I would've gone along with that. She missed, plain and simple and it was bad enough that the announcer felt the need to try and cover it up. If she is going to be in the ring (and a champion to boot) she needs to know how to do simple maneuvers. My 5-year-old daughter can drop toe hold someone.

The dynamic between Hardy and Anderson is really good. I like that everyone thinks Anderson is just a timebomb waiting to turn on Hardy. If they were smart they would have Hardy do the turn and really screw with everyone's mind.

TEAM 3D vs. BEER MONEY INC. - I'm sure this was decent enough. But nothing really sticks out as a great moment. Even the distraction from Ink Inc. felt forced.

Chelsea is mistreated by Wolfe on camera, poor Chelsea, no one loves you, come, I will comfort you. All I ask is you let me do some unspeakable things to your body. That's it, no more strings attached. Wow, that got kinda creepy for a moment...............

DESMOND WOLFE vs. JAY LETHAL - Lethal took a sick bump to start and Tommy Dreamer showed up to sit in the crowd. Those people were very lucky to have an icon sit among them for the show. Dreamer is a classy guy, met him at a show once. Always has time for everyone.

Chelsea quit and Wolfe chased her down, she fell (and was wearing black panties BTW) and Lethal makes the save. Lethal's new finisher is awesome as well.

Hogan announcing Lethal vs. Flair at Victory Road gets a big meh out of me. Flair shouldn't wrestle he should push his boys and talk.

Jeff Jarrett and Sting talked for a while but I didn't listen.

ABYSS vs. JEFF HARDY vs. MR. ANDERSON - A count-out. A three-man count-out.What stupid booking. This doesn't happen. Triple Threats are designed so no one can be counted out, because you HAVE to have a winner.

Cue Randy Orton "You're Stupid!"

Abyss makes his "long awaited" turn to a heel beating Jeff and Ken down. It could've been a slow build, should've been a slow build, but no, we blew our load right away.

And TNA, for the record, thumbtacks are one thing but broken candy glass is ridiculous. And stop with the bloody towel trick, you may have executed it better this time, but we've caught you at least twice, you aren't fooling anyone now.


Okay, now for the plugs: Make sure you check out Larry Stanley and John Conner on Showstoppers on Tuesday's for all your wrestling news. Check out J-Call's RAW blog as well for his opinions.

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