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Certain For Glory 2020Date: October 24, 2020Location: Skyway Studios, Nashville, TennesseeCommentators: Don Callis, Josh Matthews
It’s the largest evening of the 12 months, or at the very least it’s on paper. Certain For Glory has lengthy since been the highest present within the firm, although Slammiversary tends to be extra enjoyable. Possibly they will change issues round a bit this 12 months, although the cardboard isn’t giving me the most effective vibes. Let’s get to it.
Pre-Present: Deaners vs. Rascalz
Dez and Wentz for the Rascalz. The Deaners begin with the double teaming however Wentz fights out and hits a handspring knee to Cody’s face. Jake throws Dez at Wentz to chop that off however Jake’s dive is lower off with a kick to the top. Again in and Dez catches Cody on high however Jake powerbombs each Rascalz down. A Swan dive provides Cody two with Wentz making the save so it’s time for the speedy hearth kicks to Jake. The toss moonsault hits knees although and it’s T2G (no matter meaning) to complete Dez at 3:36.
Ranking: C-. Only a fast opener right here to get some folks within the ring and that’s completely fantastic. The match didn’t go wherever as a result of it wasn’t even 4 minutes lengthy, however on the similar time, I don’t get the Deaners. They’re fantastic for a gimmick comedy (work with me right here) group however over the Rascalz? Actually?
The opening video is an prolonged model of the identical Eric Younger vignette that has performed for months. He guarantees to finish Wealthy Swann.
X-Division Title: Willie Mack vs. TJP vs. Jordynne Grace vs. Chris Bey vs. Trey Miguel vs. Rohit Raju
Raju is defending and it’s one fall to a end. The champ tries to stroll on the bell however will get thrown again in, solely to have Mack clothesline TJP by mistake. Grace and Mack are despatched into one another, that means TJP and Bey can argue over who will get to beat up Raju. Bey and TJP slug it out and commerce takedowns as Callis brags about what number of languages he can (allegedly) converse. Trey is again in with a dropkick to Bey’s again, adopted by a low superkick for 2.
Mack takes Bey’s place for some flipping earlier than sending Trey outdoors with a flying shoulder. Grace shoulders Mack down for 2 however he slams her with out a lot hesitation. It’s TJP coming again in to tie up Mack’s legs, plus Trey’s on the similar time. For a bonus, it’s a chancery on Raju and a headlock on Grace. See, it was cool when he did this as soon as on Impression, however when he does it again and again, it stops being cool or intelligent and turns into clearly staged, which isn’t often a good suggestion.
Grace breaks it up and chokes TJP till Raju comes again in to take over on everybody. Raju takes Grace down and shouts EQUALITY earlier than knocking Miguel off the apron. A suplex will get two on Grace (Raju: “She’s obtained some spunk doesn’t she?”) however Mack is again in to run Raju over. Now it’s Mack getting to scrub home till he and Raju are left within the ring. Everybody else will get on the apron and begins beating up Raju till Mack hits the Samoan drop into the standing moonsault.
That’s damaged up by everybody else and it’s Grace diving onto Raju and TJP. Mack dives onto all three of them and Bey dropkicks Trey off of TJP’s shoulders….effectively into the final neighborhood of the pile. Bey hits a great wanting no fingers dive onto a bunch of individuals nevertheless it’s Raju rolling up TJP for 2. TJP’s crucifix bomb will get the identical with Grace making one other save, solely to get tied within the Tree of Woe.
Everybody goes to the nook so Grace pulls herself up for the Tower of Doom. She’s nonetheless tied up although so Raju hits an Alberto double stomp for 2 as Mack makes his personal save. It’s time for the parade of finishers till Grace has to interrupt up the kneebar on Raju, establishing the Grace Driver for 2 on TJP. Grace is shipped onto Mack and Bey, leaving Trey to splash TJP. Meaning Raju can come again in with a working knee although and steal the pin on TJP to retain at 13:20.
Ranking: B-. It’s the form of madness that you just count on from the X-Division and due to this fact it was entertaining, however on the similar time, it’s nonetheless the junk meals match that you’ve grown to know from these folks. I’d nonetheless wish to see a one on one match for the title, however Raju being the form of champion who escapes with the title makes this match extra. That is like checking off a field at Certain For Glory, so at the very least they lined it.
Right here’s what’s coming tonight.
The marriage occasion remains to be having points and the marriage goes to should be within the ring. Most of them are off for the Name Your Shot gauntlet although.
Heath and Rhino are prepared for the Name Your Shot. The earlier phase heard Josh asking for assist with audio points and this one had a director counting them in. Tighten that stuff up already folks. It’s solely been ten plus years of points.
We run down the Name Your Shot gauntlet. It’s a Royal Rumble with twenty entrants after which now we have a singles match on the finish. If Rhino or Heath win, Heath has a contract but when neither of them win, Rhino loses his contract.
Name Your Shot Gauntlet Match
Rhino is in at #1 and Daivari (who’s RIPPED), making a return to the corporate, is in at #2 with one minute intervals. The specter of an early Gore sends Daivari bailing to the ground with Rhino following him to begin the brawling. Daivari sends Rhino head first into the announcers’ desk and it’s Larry D. in at #3 (after two minutes). A splash crushes Rhino and so they each attempt to get him out because it’s again to the common one minute interval so Crazzy Steve can are available at #4.
Steve goes after Larry with some proper fingers and biting to the top till Daivari makes a save. It’s Acey Romero in at #5 and a double standing splash crushes Steve however he isn’t eradicated but. Tenille Dashwood (with Kaleb With A Okay) is in at #6 and her entrance takes so lengthy that Havok (additionally with a Okay) is in at #7 earlier than Dashwood can do something. Havok headscissors Romero down and Kaleb With A Okay will get powerbombed. Brian Myers is in at #8 because the entrances are going actually quick. Myers removes Steve and it’s Swoggle in at #9 for his required look.
Myers and Swoggle group as much as do away with Daivari earlier than Myers tosses Swoggle for a bonus. Tommy Dreamer is in at #10 and this week’s tribute is Street Warrior Animal (to be truthful, the shirt is on the market for charity). Subsequently, Dreamer sits down and places Myers on his shoulders so Swoggle can come again in and play Hawk (off the center rope that’s) on a mini Doomsday Gadget. Alisha Edwards is in at #11 and Dreamer is thrown out. Myers removes Edwards as effectively and Kiera Hogan, with Tasha Steelz is in at #12.
Dashwood stops for an image with Myers and is thrown out as effectively. At the least they’re protecting the ring clear, as they need to. Hogan stomps Havok down within the nook and it’s Taya Valkyrie, with Rosemary and John E. Bravo, in at #13. Taya chops at XXXL, who crash into one another (as a result of they’re not that shiny), establishing the double hip assault within the nook. Fallah Bahh, with Hernandez’s cash as a result of banks aren’t a factor, is in at #14 and Havok shoves Hogan out, solely to get tossed by Taya.
XXXL removes Taya and it’s James Storm in at #15. Home is cleaned and it’s a Final Name to do away with Larry D. Storm can’t slam Romero and it’s Adam Thornstowe in at #16. That goes nowhere so it’s Luster the Legend in at #17. Reno Scum double groups Storm and it’s Heath in at #18. A neckbreaker drops Myers and there’s a leaping knee to Luster, with Heath tearing both his groin or stomach within the course of. Heath is clearly in ache as he slugs it out with Acey and clotheslines him out. Myers is tossed as effectively and it’s Sami Callihan in at #19.
With nobody else being eradicated, it’s Hernandez in at #20 to finish the sector. That provides us a remaining grouping of Rhino, Bahh, Storm, Thornstowe, Luster, Heath, Sami and Hernandez. Bahh will get caught within the nook with Hernandez going for the cash and throwing it to the ground, with Bahh being eradicated as he will get it again. Hernandez goes after Bahh, adopted by Thornstowe and Luster going out to get us right down to 4.
Sami superkicks Storm out as he tries to pores and skin the cat and removes Heath (Sami: “I DON’T CARE ABOUT YOUR KIDS!”). We’re right down to Rhino vs. Sami, which is now an everyday match. Sami rakes his eyes and the Cactus Particular will get a fast two. A chair is introduced in however the referee tells Sami to place it down. Sami really does, permitting Rhino to hit the Gore for the pin at 26:24.
Ranking: C+. Not an ideal match or something, however they’d the logical ending (Heath profitable had he stayed wholesome wouldn’t have shocked me) and some good surprises. I may go for extra of Storm being round as he’s a legend round right here, although I’m nearly scared to think about what they’d do with him. They saved this transferring too, which is all the time a serious plus for one thing like this. Adequate stuff right here and so they didn’t do something silly, so effectively carried out.
Rhino will get a trophy for the win.
The North say their backs are towards the wall however that’s the place champions shine. They’re prepared for all the groups they’re dealing with tonight as a result of they’re that good. It has been 94 days since they’ve had the gold and tonight they’re going again onto their throne.
We recap Moose vs. EC3 for the TNA World Title. EC3 returned and took the title with the intention of destroying it to manage his narrative. I’m nonetheless undecided what meaning, however the promos have been intense sufficient to make up for it. Moose obtained the belt again however has to defeat EC3 at an undisclosed location.
TNA World Title: Moose vs. EC3
Moose is defending (I feel?) and so they’re in a warehouse. There’s no EC3 to begin however he pops up along with his hood over his head for dramatic impact. We’re in cinematic mode as they slug it out with Moose hitting a Rock Backside. EC3 is correct again with an exploder suplex and a few stomping within the nook however Moose kicks him low. Moose asks if he can see the image and sends him into the nook because the music adjustments. Extra proper fingers have EC3 busted open and Moose grabs a chair from the ground.
Again in and EC3 sweeps the legs to hammer away because the music adjustments once more. They head outdoors with EC3 speaking about that means and goal earlier than throwing him into the barricade. Again in and EC3 talks about how Moose has let folks take issues from him. The title means the whole lot and Moose must grow to be who he’s purported to be. EC3 hundreds up the One Percenter on the title (with a fast spotlight reel of the transfer enjoying) however Moose shoves him off and hits No Jackhammer Wanted.
Moose hits him with the title, asks if that is what EC3 desires, hits him with it once more, hits him with it a 3rd time, waits for the package deal on their feud to play, and hammers away much more. EC3 is finished so Moose picks him up and asks if that is what he desires. EC3: “YES!” The folks across the ring begin the MOOSE chant and EC3 tells him to manage his narrative. Moose says thanks and hits yet one more belt shot. That’s sufficient for Moose to depart and EC3’s followers carry him out at we’ll say 9:50.
Ranking: C-. I’m positive there’s some form of a deeper that means right here and that’s all effectively and good, however the Management Your Narrative factor appears to be the form of factor that is sensible to EC3 and never a lot else. The motion was fantastic however I actually don’t have to see a cinematic match once more, particularly when it isn’t fairly probably the most thrilling feud within the first place. It was fantastic, however hopefully that is it between them, assuming EC3 is even sticking round.
We glance again on the Rock inducting Ken Shamrock into the Corridor of Fame. One would possibly assume they’d promote this a little bit extra prematurely however that’s not what we do round right here. There’s additionally no point out of Bret Hart or Mick Foley sending in feedback, which aren’t on the corporate’s YouTube web page but both except I’ve missed them.
We recap Ken Shamrock vs. Eddie Edwards. Shamrock and Sami Callihan are a factor now and Sami has made Shamrock into his previous self once more, that means a violent heel flip.
Ken Shamrock vs. Eddie Edwards
Sami Callihan is right here with Shamrock. They circle one another to begin and it’s Shamrock hammering away within the nook. A knee to the face drops Eddie once more and Shamrock takes his again on the mat. Shamrock traps the arm and will get in some pictures to the again of the top. Eddie can’t roll out so it’s a chinlock to maintain him in hassle. A rope is grabbed so Shamrock takes him down by the leg once more, sending Eddie straight again to the rope.
Again up and Shamrock punches him out to the ground, that means it’s time for the arduous kicks. Eddie will get again in and it’s a working knee within the nook as this has been all Shamrock to this point. Eddie lastly hits a Blue Thunder Bomb for a breather however can’t even cowl. It’s time to begin cranking on Shamrock’s leg and Eddie sends him throat first into the underside rope. Eddie’s dive hits Shamrock and Callihan, adopted by a missile dropkick for 2 again inside.
The tiger bomb will get two however Shamrock grabs the arm, with Eddie having to stack him up for the break. The Backpack Stunner connects however Eddie has to headbutt his method out of a rear bare choke. Eddie hits the Boston Knee Occasion however goes with a half crab as an alternative of protecting. Sami makes the lights exit although and so they come again up with Sami, with the bat, within the ring. Eddie removes him with the kendo stick however walks right into a stomach to stomach from Shamrock. The ankle lock makes Eddie faucet at 12:32.
Ranking: C+. This took its time to begin however grew on me, even when it was similar to a Brock Lesnar type WWE match, albeit with smaller folks. Shamrock performs the monster effectively, particularly with the MMA type offense. This was a great match and I can reside with Shamrock profitable on his Corridor of Fame weekend, although I’m undecided the place these two go from right here.
We recap the Tag Crew Title match. The North held the titles for over a 12 months however then the Motor Metropolis Machine Weapons returned and gained the titles. The Good Brothers confirmed up and obtained their title shot with pure star energy, whereas Ace Austin and Madman Fulton are simply form of right here too to make it a 4 method.
Tag Crew Titles: Motor Metropolis Machine Weapons vs. The North vs. Ace Austin/Madman Fulton vs. Good Brothers
The Weapons are defending and it’s one fall to a end. Maintain on although because the North jumps Alex Shelley on the best way to the ring and Alexander provides him a Jay Driller on the stage. Meaning one thing round right here so Sabin is combating on his personal right here (although they don’t even hassle getting Shelley a stretcher). Sabin tries to battle the North on his personal however walks right into a dropkick from Web page to chop him down in a rush. A dropkick to Web page’s knee slows him down and Austin tags himself in to begin taking on on Sabin.
Fulton hammers away as effectively however Alexander tags himself in and hits a working clothesline because it’s again to Web page, with Sabin taking fairly the early beating. A knee to the face lets Web page get in an smug two however Alexander misses a moonsault. Fulton brings himself again in and sends Sabin arduous into the nook once more. A center rope legdrop right into a splash will get two on Sabin and there’s a delayed suplex slam. Sabin lastly takes Austin down although and there’s a rolling DDT to Fulton.
Austin spends an excessive amount of time checking on Fulton, permitting Sabin to usher in Anderson to scrub home. The spinebuster crops Austin and Gallows is available in for the stomach to again neckbreaker for 2. We get the large showdown between Gallows and Fulton and so they battle out to the ground. Sabin comes again in for some forearms to Anderson, however Austin will get the tag once more.
All the pieces stays damaged down and Sabin hits a working flip dive from the apron to take Alexander down. The Cradle Shock will get two on Austin with Web page making the save. The North slam Sabin off the highest, establishing the double spinebuster for 2 extra. Sabin breaks up the Northern Assault and brings in Anderson as the whole lot breaks down once more. Austin hits a springboard spinning kick to Gallows’ head and a working dropkick places him on the ground.
Austin winds up on Fulton’s shoulders however the North hammer on Fulton to deliver him right down to his knees. Extra strikes to the face drop Austin as effectively however Alexander has to flee the Magic Killer. The Gun Stun is blocked as effectively and Web page hits Anderson with the belt for the pin and the titles at 14:28.
Ranking: C+. One other adequate match and I can’t say I’m shocked on the Canadians getting the titles again on the present the place Don Callis runs issues (no I’m not critical). The North profitable is a little bit stunning however you may nearly assure that the Good Brothers are getting the titles sooner quite than later. Shelley being out isn’t good, however it’s form of good to see one much less particular person on the market. Largely insane right here and there are solely so many tales that may be instructed in one thing like this, however the motion was adequate and that’s all it wanted to be.
Rosemary and John E. Bravo apologize for not serving to Taya win earlier nevertheless it’s cool as a result of it’s wedding ceremony time. Havok is available in and it’s time to deliver James Mitchell again. Taya doesn’t assume a lot of Bravo however he mentioned he wears the pants within the relationship and may do that himself.
We recap Kylie Rae vs. Deonna Purrazzo. Rae thinks Purrazzo is out to get her for some motive and Purrazzo thinks Rae isn’t critical sufficient. Rae has been #1 contender for months and it’s lastly time for her title shot.
Knockouts Title: Deonna Purrazzo vs. Kylie Rae
Rae is difficult…or at the very least she can be if she was right here. Purrazzo, with Kimber Lee, laughs off Rae not being right here and points the open problem. This can be a little disturbing as Rae legitimately no confirmed the occasion and it isn’t clear why or the place she is. She was in Nashville the day earlier than, however by no means got here to the present. Hopefully the whole lot winds up being okay, however that’s a scary scenario. Anyway, we now have a alternative.
Knockouts Title: Deonna Purrazzo vs. Su Yung
Su is difficult, Kimber Lee is right here with Purrazzo, and Madison Rayne joins commentary. Yung crawls round to begin after which hammers away within the nook. Some stomping places Purrazzo on the apron for a slugout, capped off by a facet slam onto the apron. Again in and so they roll round for some close to falls, adopted by a hurricanrana out of the nook for 2. Purrazzo lastly will get in a shot to the face and begins in on the arm, as is her customized.
The arm is wrapped across the rope as Madison teases getting again within the ring to face Purrazzo. One thing like a Koji Clutch has Yung in hassle and Purrazzo stomps on the arm to maintain her down. The working knee drop misses however Purrazzo ties her up within the ropes for a baseball slide (that’s a brand new one) to the ground. Again in and a launch German suplex sends Yung flying however she’s proper again with a DDT for the double knockdown.
They get again as much as slug it out with Yung getting the higher of issues with out a lot effort. A working splash within the nook places Purrazzo on the ground for a breather so Yung sends her shoulder first into the submit. Yung places her in a chair for a dive off the apron, adopted by a Pedigree for 2 again inside. It’s time for the bloody glove however the referee will get bumped. Yung crops Purrazzo for no cowl, as Lee is available in with a fast chair shot to Yung’s again.
As an alternative of protecting, Purrazzo hundreds up the Pillmanizing on the arm, solely to get caught within the Mandible Claw. The purple mist removes Lee however Purrazzo will get her down into the Fujiwara armbar. That’s countered into the Claw once more however Purrazzo breaks that up as effectively. A Stunner into the Panic provides Yung the title again at 15:05.
Ranking: B-. They nearly needed to swap the title with the shock change of tempo and so they obtained the ending proper sufficient. The previous few minutes had a couple of too many shenanigans although and it damage issues a bit. What we obtained labored effectively sufficient although and Yung getting the title again is ok, even when Purrazzo will get it again fairly quickly. Hopefully Rae is okay although, as a result of that’s extra necessary than anything.
The Knockouts Tag Crew Titles are coming again and the following champions will probably be topped at Arduous To Kill on January 16.
We recap Eric Younger vs. Wealthy Swann for the World Title. Swann eradicated him from the World Title match at Slammiversary, then Younger injured Swann’s knee. Then he injured Swann’s knee once more and injured Swann’s knee once more. Now it’s title time.
Impression Wrestling World Title: Eric Younger vs. Wealthy Swann
Swann is difficult and has to dive over Younger’s lunge for his legs. The second try works however Swann kicks him away and snaps off a headscissors. A dropkick places Younger on the ground and we take a little bit of a breather. Swann sends him chest first into the submit and Younger takes one other breather on the ramp. Again in and Swann knocks him outdoors once more, establishing a flip dive off the apron. Younger lastly drops him onto the apron although and pulls on the neck a bit outdoors.
Again in and Swann hits what seems to be like a brilliant Rey Mysterio sitout bulldog….and Younger covers him for 2 as an alternative. Okay then. There’s a twist of the neck and a working clothesline provides Younger two. We hit the neck crank, adopted by one other clothesline with Younger telling Swann to GO AWAY. A neckbreaker will get two and the neck will get bent across the high rope. Younger will get two off a Loss of life Valley Driver as he’s definitely mixing up the neck work.
There’s a proper hand within the nook and Younger tells him to remain down (once more). Some extra forearms to the face hearth Swann up and he unloads on Younger for a change. Younger goes up high however will get tossed again down and so they’re each on the mat for a bit. A brilliant hurricanrana units up a frog splash for 2 on Younger however he bites his method out of one thing else on high. Younger’s high rope elbow to the again units up a Crossface to tug on the neck much more however Swann makes the rope.
One other slugout goes to Swann till Younger catches him with a torture rack neckbreaker for 2. One thing near a Determine 4 sends Swann to the ropes once more and he kicks Younger within the head. The working Phoenix splash will get two on Younger however he catches Swann within the Tree of Woe. Swann manages to tug himself up for a cutter out of the nook right into a Deadly Injection. The phoenix splash provides Swann the pin and the title at 21:33.
Ranking: B. It’s a great match and the neck work went effectively, plus Swann wining the title is a plus, however this felt prefer it ought to have been for the TV Title. Josh happening and on about how the darkish cloud was now gone from over Impression Wrestling simply got here off as silly as Younger had solely been champion for a few month and a half. This by no means felt like a Certain For Glory primary occasion coming in and that was the case right here as effectively. Definitely a great one, however the principle occasion of the largest present of the 12 months is method an excessive amount of.
The roster comes out to have a good time with Swann, which remains to be fairly the overreaction.
Total Ranking: B. The principle occasion is form of an ideal microcosm for the entire present: it’s high quality stuff for probably the most half and nothing is overly unhealthy, however there was nothing on right here that felt necessary. I saved pondering the principle occasion ought to have been one thing else, however what on the planet on right here is meant to be some huge match or second? Impression actually must work on increase their huge match feeling, however that has been the case for years. Good present and value a glance when you’ve got time. Simply don’t count on to be blown away by…effectively something really.
Thomas Corridor has been a wrestling fan for over thirty years and has seen over 60,000 wrestling matches. He has additionally been a wrestling reviewer since 2009 with over 6,000 full reveals lined. You could find his work at kbwrestlingreviews.com, or take a look at his- Amazon writer web page with 30 wrestling books.
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