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TNA Destination X 07 Live Coverage

Welcome to the first ever TNA PPV live coverage from my own home. This doesn't mean too much, I just wanted to let everybody know.

TNA. We Are...We Are.



Somebody should have a sign that says "My sign was approved by TNA Management."
Team 3D take on LAX in a non-title match (smart move) to start out. Team 3D with the early advantage. Big DDT to D-Von by Homicide and clothesline to Bubba. Hernandez shows his agility by flying outside to hit D-Von. Homicide bonks Bubba with a pan several times but he doesn't go down. D-Von hits Hernandez with a crutch. They're fighting in the crowd with Team 3D in control. Bubba throws a chair to Homicide's head. They're back to the ring now with LAX gaining control. Trash can to the back of D-Von who replies with a powerslam for 2. Hernandez powers D-Von down for 2. D-Von with a wicked trash can lid shot to Hernandez's head. Superplex by Bubba onto Hernandez and a rana from Homicide onto Bubba for 2. WHAT'S UP!!!!!! Team 3D have a quick drink then grab the tables. Latino Nation come in to attack 3D, Johnny Rodz clears it out for a bit but gets clonked by Homicide. Bunch of black brothers come and get the Latino nation out of the ring. Doomsday Device gets 2. Border Toss blocked, 3D on Hernandez a Latino pulls the ref out. More gang war and Shelly comes in with a funky haircut. Frog Splash onto a table that barely broke gets LAX the win.

Borash interviews Rhino backstage. He says he's afraid.

Tag Team Bullrope match is now up. Gail and Petey gain control to start. We're now outside where Gail pushes Storm towards Petey in a chair who clotheslines him. Jackie lit up by chops from Gail but Jackie kicks her and gets out of the ropes too easily. Petey and Storm in the ring. CATFIGHT!!!!!! Gail is clubbing away at Jackie outside. Eye of the Storm gets Storm 2. Storm motions for a destroyer but Petey back body drops him. Petey now in control. Storm gets rope burn down south twice then gets DDTed to get Petey 2. Gail and Jackie back inside. Big collision from the ladies but Jackie gets up in time to low blow Petey to prevent the Destroyer which allows Storm to get the superkick for the win.

Interview with Big Poppa Pump. He rambles on and Cage comes in pleading Steiner to come to the ring with him tonight but to no avail. He grabs Latisha and runs off.

Chickenwing match next. Starr jumpstarts to get control but Senshi fights back. Nice corkscrew elbow from Senshi. Starr comes back and rakes his fingers on Senshi's back. Starr tries for the chickenwing a couple times but Senshi blocks. Pendulum elbow then Backlund comes out. Vicious clothesline from Senshi who goes to town. Calls for the chickenwing but Starr counters and Senshi counters with kicks. Senshi goes for the Warriors Way but Starr hits the ropes which takes Senshi outside and Starr suicide dives then throws him back in. Brainbuster reversed by Senshi who gets the chickenwing but Starr reverses it and breaks it. Starr now with the chickenwing on the mat but Senshi gets a foot on the rope. Senshi now applies the chickenwing on the mat and Starr taps. Senshi and Backlund were going to shake hands but Starr attacks Backlund from behind and gets him in the chickenwing.

Styles interviewed backstage. Says Rhino has a huge ego and is out of his element.

Christy is in the ring about to introduce her team but VKM come out. Kip runs down Christy again but she blows it off. Christy's team is The Heartbreakers. VKM have control. Kip is actually showing off some good wrestling moves for once. Christy distracts Kip which allows Romeo to get control for a bit. Christy tries to low blow Kip but it doesn't work because he wore a cup tonight. Hoyt comes out and carries Christy off. Romeo with a nearfall. Doubleteam from Heartbreakers but Kip moves out of the way. Hot tag to BG and this match is hopefully near its completion. BG hits his finisher on Romeo for the win.

Backstage with Latisha and Cage. He tries to talk to Abyuss who is sitting in a cage. Tries to smooth talk Abyss into helping him tonight. Abyss comes out of the cage and basically agrees to go out with him.

X-Division Title match up next. Sabin shoves Lynn and Lynn shoves back and sends him to the mat. Hard slap to Sabin's face followed by armdrags. Backbreaker gets Lynn 2. Sabin and Lynn both go into the guardrail. Slingshot elbow gets Sabin 2. Big tornado DDT from Lynn gets him the first fall. They go outside and Lynn clotheslines Sabin into the crowd then springboard corssbody blocks onto him. Sabin in control in the ring and gets a nearfall. Sunset flip from Lynn gets him 2. Sabin puts his feet on the ropes to get the 2nd fall. Lynn continues to move out of the way of Sabin and gets another nearfall. Sabin hits the Cradleshock but Lynn kicks out! Sabin tries for a Cradle Piledriver but Lynn reverses. Some dude comes out wearing a Sting Mask which allows Sabin to hit the Cradleshock again for the win. The man with the Sting mask is Daniels who gives Sabin the Angel's Wings then hits Lynn with the X-Title.

Backstage with Cornette. He says there's another innovation for Lockdown and Casey hopes it isn't anything with a pole.

Elevation X is up next. Rhino takes control to start out. Styles fights back and he goes up to the elevation X. Rhino is acting shaky as he gets up to Styles. They must have paid off a fan to act scared because they keep cutting to her. Rhino is how hanging on the edge. Rhino finally fighting back and Styles teases falling off. Styles doing the smart thing and hides inside the X. Rhino finally finds out where he is and throttles him but Styles rakes his eyes. exchange of punches and Styles takes control, tries for a Styles Clash but Rhino reverses it. Styles takes some powder out of his tights, gets it thrown back in face, gets Gored so he is hanging on the edge which allows Rhino to stomp on his fingers to make him drop. There was a near "Holy Crap!" moment but it was avoided when Styles was gored onto the X.

Interview with Angle. Says Steiner is gonna be the victim tonight. Angle and Steiner up next. Steiner takes control early on but gets headbutted while showboating. Belly to belly from Angle who then clotheslines Steiner to the outside. Angle misses a baseball slide but Steiner moves and clotheslines Angle on the outside then rams his head into the steps. Side suplex from Angle. Big uppercut then 3 German suplexes in a row. Angle slam reversed into a belly to belly for 2. Ankle lock but Steiner rolls out and gets 2. Angle rammed into the post shoulder first. Steiner Recliner broke by Angle who gets 2. Angle thrown to the outside and gets pummeled for a bit then comes back in. Version of Angle Slam followed by another Steiner Recliner but is reversed into another Angle slam and Ankle lock but Steiner gets to the ropes. Steiner tries for a top rope move but Angle coun ters to a sunset flip for the win. Crowd chants "that was cheap" and I agree.

Interview with Joe. Basically says he's gonna be the champ.

Last Rites match up next. Sting takes it right to Abyss to start. Tris for a Stinger Splash on the guardrail but Abyss moves and uses a chair on Sting. 2 Stinger Splashes and Abyss uses one of the fake candles to mae Sting bleed. Abyss calls for the casket, puts Sting in but he fights it off only to get a big boot for his trouble. Abyss stes a tombstone in a corner and Sting uses it against him by setting it by his head and smashing it with his bat. Abyss fights his way out of the casket now then chokeslams Sting on the top of the casket which breaks it. Abyss sets up 2 chairs, puts a tombstone in between them, goes up top for a suplex but Sting turns it around by hitting him with another set of fake candles. Abyss crashes through the tombstone which really earns the "Holy Crap!" moment of the night.

Funny backstage segment with Cage and Muta. Main event time. Another unique entrance from Joe that has to be seen. Joe starts out with kicks to the legs. Cage lit up by chops then a big knee drop gets 2. Cage in control outside. OUCH!!! Cage just took a big Judo throw on the outside. Cage is getting blasted in the crowd. Cage got a nice DDT on the apron to Joe. Backsplash misses and Cage gets 2. Cage showboats which allows Joe to attempt a Muscle Buster but it's reversed into a inverted DDT which gets Cage 2. Exchange of punches with Joe getting control. Big facewash gets Joe a nearfall. Big knee from the middle rope gets him another nearfall. Powerslam gets him another 2. Powerbomb gets Joe another nearfall. Joe now applies an STF but Cage gets to the ropes. Unprettier gets Cage 2. Joe just did his dive with Cage still on the apron. Cage tries to leave but 4 X-Division guys come out and get him back in the ring. Ref bump and Joe gets El Kabonged. Joe hits the Musclebuster but Cage kicks out. Cage tries for a top rope move but Joe catches him, put him in the Clutch but Cage uses the momentum and puts his feet on the ropes for the pin.

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TNA spoilers and Ernie Ladd passes away

Ernie Ladd has passed away

A few TNA spoilers behind the cut.



PwInsider.com reports the opponents for VKM tonight will be the former Heart Throbs. Furthermore, the Great Mutah will appear on the show but not wrestle.

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ACE and Other Vuz, Vuz, Vuz Jabronis Preview: TNA Wrestling's Destination X 2007

Tonight TNA Wrestling brings you its third annual Destination X pay per view event. I hope you like gimmick matches as usual, we’ve got a lot of them.

Wade: Hello, and welcome to the same PPV as last month with the only change being the name. I can tell you without excitement that there is really no match I'm looking forward too. There are way too many gimmick matches and the majority of the storylines suck. The silver lining, if you want to see it, is that in the mind of Vince Russo the word "sucks" means "success".

Destination X preview bonuses:

1. iMPACT Analysis: Destination X 2005
   
2. iMPACT Analysis: Destination X 2006
   
3. ACE Audio Preview: Destination X 2007

Now for a look at the Predictions Contest as it stands. (Note: Starting with this event, any event with no picks submitted prior to the roundtable deadline will result in all matches being scored as losses, acceptions may be made at my disgression.)

TNA Standings overall.
Casey: 2 Events, 7 wins, 10 losses for 41.18%
Art: 2 events, 7 wins, 10 losses for 41.18%
Ric: 2 events, 9 wins, 8 losses for 52.94%
Euan: 2 events, 8 wins, 9 losses for 47.06%
Scott: 2 events, 7 wins, 10 losses for 41.18%
Wade: 2 events, 9 wins, 8 losses for 52.94%
Marcus: 2 events, 10 wins, 7 losses for 58.82%

Pro Wrestling Standings
Casey: 5 events, 18 wins, 19 losses for 48.65%
Art: 5 events, 14 wins, 22 losses for 38.89%
Ric: 5 events, 19 wins, 18 losses for 51.35%
Euan: 5 events, 14 wins, 22 losses for 38.89%
Scott: 4 events, 15 wins, 15 losses for 50.00%
Wade: 4 events, 17 wins, 13 losses for 56.67%
Marcus: 4 events, 17 wins, 13 losses for 56.67%

Overall Standings:
Casey: 10 events, 43 wins, 39 losses for 52.44%
Art: 9 events, 37 wins, 35 losses for 51.39%
Ric: 10 events, 48 wins, 34 losses for 58.54%
Euan: 10 events, 41 wins, 40 losses for 50.62%
Scott: 9 events, 39 wins, 36 losses for 52.00%
Wade: 9 events, 42 wins, 33 losses for 56.00%
Marcus: 8 events, 41 wins, 25 losses for 62.12%
Jason: 1 event, 6 wins, 3 losses for 66.67%

Voodoo Kin Mafia Vs. Christy Hemme’s Mystery Team

Casey: I thought they'd wait until they had access to the Bashams but that's not it. I think the former Heart Throbs could be this team and if it is them then the VKM is walking out with a victory.
Winners: The Voodoo Kin Mafia

Art: Whoever Christy Hemme brings in, VKM's kicking their asses followed by Kip James farting in Christy's face afterward.
Winners: Voodoo Kin Mafia

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Winners: Christy Hemme's mystery team

Scott: Winners: VKM

Wade: This is a Wrestlecrap worthy storyline. I have found this pathetic from segment one and there has been no saving grace whatsoever. I haven't heard who the mystery team is but I'm sure they'll go over just so Vince can torture us some more.
Winners: Hemme's team

Marcus: Winners: VKM (if anyone really cares, are we sure this isn't going to be on the preshow?)

You can only win with the Crossface Chickenwing: Austin Starr Vs. Senshi

Casey: You know, I'm glad that they added this match and made it a stipulation match at that. I mean this show is really lacking for gimmicks and stipulations. Anyway, Senshi won't be winning by kicking Starr in the head but he will be winning.
Winner: Senshi

Art: Senshi jobbing to Austin Starr?? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA~!!!!~!!~~! Well, ANYTHING is possible but I believe Senshi will end up twisting Starr's arm off and proceed to beat him over the head several times with it.
Winner: Senshi

Euan: Winner: Senshi by kicking Starr in the head then applying Chickenwing

Scott: Winner: Austin Starr

Wade: Senshi has gone from being an awesome X-Division Champion to a pathetic comedy angle with Austin Starr. This has become even more complicated with Bob Backlund doing his crazy backstage and ringside stunts. He will make his pescence felt tonight.
Winner: Senshi by kicking Starr in the face (you can sue but you won't get much, lol)

Marcus: Winner: Senshi

Double Bullrope Match: Petey Williams and Gail Kim Vs. Jackie Moore and James Storm

Casey: Oh good, this match is happening again. Well my undeniable love for Gail Kim not withstanding, I'm not falling for this again. Storm and Moore will win and Chris Harris will attack them after the match or Harris will cost them the bout. I'm guessing the former.
Winners: Jackie Moore and James Storm

Art: Jackie and Storm will beat the shit out of those two.
Winners: James Storm and Jackie Moore

Euan: Kinky~! How long before the double pole match? Mmmmmmmmmmmm...that's enough of thinking like Vince Russo.
Winners: Jackie Moore and James Storm

Scott: Winners: James Storm and Jackie Moore

Wade: I still don't get why Petey Williams is involved. Vince must get Petey and Chris Harris mixed up a lot and nobody has told him yet because it's too funny. Hopefully Harris makes an appearence before the match is over so this thing makes sense.
Winners: Kim&Williams

Marcus: Winners: Jackie and James- Rematch them in a cage.

TNA X-division title match (2/3 falls) Jerry Lynn Vs. Chris Sabin

Casey: Originally, I had no idea this was 2 out of 3 falls. I could watch these men wrestle forever and I think that maybe I have been. Anyway, this is the time to have Lynn overcome the youngster in a match that favors the youngster and win the X-division title. It is just like the Randy Couture story without all of the attention, fame, and money earned.
Winner: Jerry Lynn

Art: Since I've done this preview the match suddenly became a 2-out-of-3 falls match which is not a bad thing as these two can go and will put on one of the best matches of the night that only the X-Division can offer. I'm still going with Lynn getting the title, Sabin's been busting his balls for some time
now and Lynn's all fired up ready to show Sabin why he's the better of the two.
Winner: Jerry Lynn

Euan: This could be the sleeper match of the evening. Due to my TNA boycott during the Russo Regime i have not watched Impact but i know for a fact that these two could put on one hell of a match if given time. But since this is TNA, the match will go 5 minutes and there will be 6 million run ins.
Winner - Jerry Lynn

Scott: Winner: Jerry Lynn

Wade: This storyline actually makes sense in a way. You have the classic "Old School vs. New school" angle with 2 very good wrestlers. I would like to see Lynn with the title again but I doubt that'll happen.
Winner: Chris Sabin

Marcus: Winner: Jerry Lynn

TNA Tag Team Championship: (Ghetto Brawl) Team 3D Vs. The Latin American Xchange

Casey: Ironically, the build for Team 3D is when will they capture the NWA tag team titles? They'd better hurry before TNA loses the rights to those belts. I originally thought LAX would win this match and lose the belts in the cage at Lockdown but now I've got a feeling that 3D is going to win. Of course, I thought they'd win last month and that didn't go so well for me.
Winners: Team 3D

Art: I'm picking 3D to win the tag titles as LAX has prevailed in most of their matches against 3D... yeah goofy logic right there.
Winners: Team 3d

Euan: Yawn! Is it so hard to book a different tag team title match not containing the same two teams each month...oh yeah, it's TN FUCKING A!
Winners: LAX

Scott: Winners: LAX

Wade: Team 3D is finally getting another title shot. I don't envy either team here since the NWA Tag Team titles will have to be given back. I'm sure the numbers will be too much for Team 3D again.
Winners: LAX

Marcus: Winners: LAX

Last Rights Match: Sting Vs. Abyss

Casey: Sting always wins these matches with Abyss. Sting says that this will cause Abyss to see the light or turn face for those of you not hip to the new lingo. It has to end this way.
Winner: Sting

Art: Sting's been the asshole in this eternal fued, I’m going with Abyss getting revenge for Stinger being a douche and raising Steve Borden up towards the heavens.
Winner: Abyss

Euan: This match will only end when someone is risen to the heavens. Only Vince Russo could book such a ridiculous match as this. Of course, it could have been a lot worse...it could have involved lubing up a pole. I don't know how that would've worked but it's TNA, they would've found a way.
Winner: Sting

Scott: Winner: Abyss

Wade: Worst gimmick ever. I like Sting, but he has been given some weird, wild stuff with Abyss. They could've done so much better, but as long as Russo is around that word has lost meaning.
Winner: Sting

Marcus: Winner: Abyss I hope.

Elevation X: AJ Styles Vs. Rhino

Casey: I don't get it. Why have a match that you know won't be good? Why handicap one of your best fliers in a match like this? I fear for the lives of both men but more for the man who is going to lose. I hope AJ Styles is ok. I am picking Rhino not just because the bump is made for AJ but because AJ has out smarted him at every turn, but I don’t think this will be pretty.
Winner: Rhino

Art: AJ takes the plunge off the X-scaffold and hopefully doesn't die, I'm picking Rhino to win this one.
Winner: Rhino

Euan: AJ Styles is a dead man...that is all.
Winner: Rhino

Scott: Winner: AJ Styles

Wade: This will probably earn the "Holy Crap!" spot of the night since I'm sure somebody is going to take a sick bump. There is no title or anything important on the line, just pride and Rhino actually being able to get a decent win over Styles.
Winner: Rhino

Marcus: Winner: Rhino although it wouldn't surprise me to see AJ win just because nobody would expect Rhino to take that fall.

Scott Steiner Vs. Kurt Angle

Casey: While I don't think this match will be that bad and while I don't really think a job to Steiner is the worst thing you could see, I don't think it is the right move.
Winner: Kurt Angle

Art: The Battle of the Suplexes~! If Kurt doesn't win this one it further displays TNA's stupidity... and this continues some type of fued.
Winner: Kurt Angle

Euan: BATTLE OF A 1000 SUPLEXES~! Finally the king of the suplex will be decided but i wonder if the Iron Sheik will do a run in and hit both men with his clubs then suplex them, put them in a double camel clutch, break their backs and then fuck their ass...no.
Winner: Kurt Angle

Scott: Winner: Kurt Angle

Wade: The battle of the steroid freaks! This won't be as awesome as the Battle of the Billionaires but what is? There's going to be a lot of suplexes and I too hope Iron Sheik does a run in. It can't be worse than Big Fat Oily Guy, can it?
Winner: Kurt Angle

Marcus: Winner: Scott Steiner. He just came in and needs a push (no matter how much we hate it) and again they'll rematch them in a cage.

TNA Heavyweight Championship: Christian Cage Vs. Samoa Joe

Casey: Samoa Joe is getting the title sooner or later. The only question is does he get it sooner, or later? If I'm a betting man, I bet he gets it sooner. If you are a betting man, you should bet the opposite of me if you want to win.
Winner: Samoa Joe

Art: I don't think Joe should get the title just yet but I have a feeling the patented TNA HotShottingЁ will be in effect thus Joe winning the NWA/TNA World title.
Winner: Samoa Joe

Euan: Joe forced to quit ROH = Title win.
Winner: Samoa Joe

Scott: Winner: Samoa Joe

Wade: The time has come for Samoa Joe to become TNA World Champion!
Winner: Samoa Joe

Marcus: Winner- Christian Cage- There's more money to be made in a rematch and I doubt they'll throw Joe in a cage for his first title defense should he win.

Wade will have Live Coverage of this show at around 7:30 PM ET, so check back then.

Quick Picks List
VKM Vs. Christy Hemme’s Team
Euan-Wade: Christy’s Team, Everyone Else: VKM

Austin Starr Vs. Senshi
Scott: Austin Starr, Everyone Else: Senshi

James Storm and Jackie Moore Vs. Petey Williams and Gail Kim
Wade: Kim and Williams, Everyone else: James Storm and Jackie

Jerry Lynn Vs. Chris Sabin
Wade: Chris Sabin, Everyone else: Jerry Lynn

Team 3D Vs. LAX
Casey-Art: Team 3D, Everyone Else: LAX

Sting Vs. Abyss
Casey-Euan-Wade: Sting, Art-Scott-Marcus: Abyss

Rhino Vs. AJ Styles
Scott: Styles, Everyone Else: Rhino

Kurt Angle Vs. Scott Steiner
Marcus: Scott Steiner, Everyone Else: Kurt Angle

Christian Cage Vs. Samoa Joe
Marcus: Christian Cage, everyone else: Samoa Joe

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ACE Preview: TNA Destination X 2007

Art Shimko of Meanfilipine.blogspot.com and the OC Times joins myself and Wandering Euan for an up close look at TNA's Destination X Pay Per View.

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If you hate Vince Russo then this show is for you. If you have a weak stomach, this show is not for you. If you enjoy: Twinkies, Hotdogs, Golf, being a volunteer firemen, swingsets, jungle jims, or are a fan of Travis Lutter it is advised that you not listen to this show.

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Projected Card for 2007 Destination X Pay Per View

Spoiler alert!



Seriously, spoilers ahead.

Ok, you were warned.

Event: Destination X
Event Date: 03/11/2007
Event Location: Universal Studios, Orlando Florida
Event Time: 7:30 PM ET, Preshow, 8:00 PM ET Pay Per View Broadcast

*NWA World Heavyweight Championship: Samoa Joe Vs. Christian Cage
*Kurt Angle Vs. Scott Steiner
*Elevation X: Rhino Vs. AJ Styles
*Last Rights Match: Sting Vs. Abyss
*X-division Title Bout: Jerry Lynn Vs. Chris Sabin
*NWA World Tag Team Title Bout: Team 3D Vs. The Latin American Xchange

You have 4 rematches from Against All Odds, no wonder that felt like a show in the middle of other shows.

Though actually, this card looks better than the AAO card did even with the 4 return bouts.

The card will probably be rounded out with the next set of iMPACT tapings scheduled for 2/26.

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Elevation X coming to a TNA Pay Per View near you.

You can read about TNA's latest and most likely most desasterous gimmick match Here

They got lucky with Ultimate X which I still think is a better concept than a ladder match, and I find it funny that they mention 6 sides of steel given that's just a cage match with 2 extra sides. King of the Mountain is the most complicated thing ever.

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