Last time, TNA took the early lead by winning week one. Let’s see what the 2nd week of January 2017 has in store for us. Could it, in the parlance of EC3’s annoying entrance theme, spell out “trouble trouble trouble trouble”?
TNA Impact Wrestling #652 1/12/17
TNA Impact Wrestling #652 1/12/17
1. Lashley vs. Ethan Carter III - TNA World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Last Man Standing Match - 7
2. Decay (Abyss & Crazzy Steve) (w/Rosemary) vs. The Death Crew Council (Bram & Kingston) (w/James Storm) - 4
3. Braxton Sutter vs. Mike Bennett (w/Maria) - 4
4. The Broken Hardys (Brother Nero & Matt Hardy) (c) vs. The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) - TNA World Tag Team Title Match - 6
Average score: 5.3More mayhem in the Impact Zone. Really strong opener continuing the emphasis on heavyweight title picture. It’s definitely dawned on me I love Last Man Standing matches. One of my higher scored matches in NHO blog history was an underseen Last Man Standing bout (Strong vs. Stevens in FIP) and this one delivered too. We got table spots and power offense. Very much enjoyed it. The DCC I’d forgotten were a thing. James Storm and AEW’s Eddie Kingston along with … Bram? Sure. Double countout finish was lacking. Sutter I saw live regularly early in his career as Pepper Parks in HWA. Do you read Sutter Cane? I had to make that reference at least once. More hijinks involving Allie and Maria which I noted on in the last edition would be an ongoing storyline. Main event is a bit of a dream match – is that fair to say? Got decent chunk of time but failed to really take off. Some awkward moments adjusting to each other’s style but plenty bits to enjoy and novel enough to warrant a look. Some teased dissension post-match as Richards airs his frustration at Edwards.
Ring of Honor ROH TV #278 1/14/17
1. Donovan Dijak, Jay White & Lio Rush vs. The Rebellion (Caprice Coleman, Kenny King & Rhett Titus) - 5
2. Steve Corino vs. Cody - 6
3. Jay Lethal vs. Jushin Thunder Liger - Decade of Excellence First Round Match - 6
Average score: 5.7
Really strong episode by Ring of Honor. Opening six-man had action galore and it’s something ROH does well. I’d forgotten about the former All-Night Express joining forces with Caprice Coleman and trying for a more hard-edged heel squad. Highest of marks for the segment that led to Cody vs. Corino. I happened to watch this episode a few hours before joining friends to watch WWE Royal Rumble ’24 and subsequently saw Cody Rhodes win the big Rumble match – but I was gobsmacked here at just how good he was on the microphone. He carried himself with such assurance and presence and his disdain for the crowd and ROH were wonderfully displayed. He said it should be called “Ring of Mediocrity” which I howled out. Corino came out and they had a spirited exchange regarding Cody’s father the great Dusty Rhodes and the feud Dusty and Cornio had in ’99 in ECW. This perfectly segued to a good match between the two. Main event was a treat. Always a joy to see Liger pop up especially mixing it up with American promotions. Even at his elder age he’s impeccable and they crafted something quality in a headlining spot on this show.
Who won?
ROH takes this one, I wouldn’t say handedly, as TNA had the best match of the week with the Last Man Standing bout, but ROH was solid top-to-bottom and makes their record (1-1) now.
Really strong episode by Ring of Honor. Opening six-man had action galore and it’s something ROH does well. I’d forgotten about the former All-Night Express joining forces with Caprice Coleman and trying for a more hard-edged heel squad. Highest of marks for the segment that led to Cody vs. Corino. I happened to watch this episode a few hours before joining friends to watch WWE Royal Rumble ’24 and subsequently saw Cody Rhodes win the big Rumble match – but I was gobsmacked here at just how good he was on the microphone. He carried himself with such assurance and presence and his disdain for the crowd and ROH were wonderfully displayed. He said it should be called “Ring of Mediocrity” which I howled out. Corino came out and they had a spirited exchange regarding Cody’s father the great Dusty Rhodes and the feud Dusty and Cornio had in ’99 in ECW. This perfectly segued to a good match between the two. Main event was a treat. Always a joy to see Liger pop up especially mixing it up with American promotions. Even at his elder age he’s impeccable and they crafted something quality in a headlining spot on this show.
Who won?
ROH takes this one, I wouldn’t say handedly, as TNA had the best match of the week with the Last Man Standing bout, but ROH was solid top-to-bottom and makes their record (1-1) now.
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