TNA Hardcore Justice 2012
TNA Hardcore Justice, 08/12/2012
This review may contain spoilers if you haven't watched it, you are warned.
Gunner and Kash vs Hernandez and Chavo Guerrero - 6/10
Decent opener. Gunner and Kash are a nice tag team, but they need to work together more, get some tag moves, matching attires, stuff like that, and they could be a believable team. At this point, i can see how Hernandez will always be over with the fans, hopefully he should get a win. I thought that the end would create some rift between Chavo and Hernandez, but no.
BFG Series Falls Count Anywhere Match
RVD vs Pope D'Angelo Dinero vs Magnus vs Mr Anderson - 6/10
A&8s already started attacking taking out Pope. One less guy on this match. I actually had big big hopes for this match. The possibilities that can happen with more than 3 people in a falls count anywhere match are infinite. The match was ok, but it wasn't at all what i expected, like i said, i had high hopes. The finish was lacked awesomeness if you ask me.
Madison Rayne Stuff - She's awesome, the segment wasn't
TV Title Match
Devon (c) vs Kazarian - 5/10
The match was ok at most. Mainly because i knew from the beginning that Kaz had no chance on winning. The neckbreaker was awesome.
Madison vs Tess build up video - yuck, what would it be without Madison.
KO's Title Match
Miss Tessmacher (c) vs Madison Rayne - 5/10
I'm gonna think like BRM right now and if they know Hebner is not neutral, why would they assign him as the ref. Anyway, i still think that Rayne and Roode have the same song. This was one of those matches when Tessmacher doesn't look like a champ for some reason, kinda like she doesn't seem tough or something. While the finish was what i expected, it wasn't as dirty as i thought it would be. Match was ok.
Bully Ray promo - awesome!! I really wanna see Bully Ray take it hard to A & 8s
BGF Tables Match
Robbie E vs James Storm vs Jeff Hardy vs Bully Ray - 7.5/10
lol, that was the only use they had for So Cal Val. This match was supposed to be an elimination match to make more sense. WOW!!TERRIBLE BOTCH!!! Props to Ray and Robbie in this match, both were particularly good. There were some good near finishes here, but it kinda got old after the 3rd. You saw that part when Robbie landed on the table? That's why I'm saying this should be an elimination match, that will give the fans what they want and still give you the end you wanted. The A & 8s thing was meh, but now i'm super hyped on Bully Ray leading the cavalry against them.
Austin Aries promo - great!
TNA X Division Title Match
Zema Ion (c) vs Kenny King - 7/10
This match was great, but for some reason, it didn't really feel X Division to me, i'm not sure if it's because i've grown so accustomed of the style, or because they took it easy. Regardless, great wrestling and great moves here. Kenny really shined here with the counters he was pulling off, and Zema shined by getting out of them. Good finished, it made the champ look strong. No need for shenanigans.
Samoa Joe promo - good
BFG Ladder Match
Samoa Joe vs Kurt Angle vs Christopher Daniels vs Kurt Angle - 7/10
One of these is not like the others. No matter how awesome Angle is, i wish this was another 3 way with these guys. Anyway, match started really awkward with people just standing around. USA chants to a match with 4 US wrestlers, it's nice, cuz it's like chanting "We support all of you". The match was good, but i didn't really like all the teaming up against Daniels. Match was great, but not enough for the amount of talent and past that these guys have.
Robert Roode promo - great!
TNA World Heavyweight Title Match
Austin Aries (c) vs Robert Roode - 9/10
Amazing match. Only thing missing was a hotter crowd. I really got worried at the end, but i'm glad they restarted the match instead of a stupid finish.
OVERALL THOUGHTS:
At first i was worried A & 8s were gonna ruin a really promising card. Gladly they didn't. But it's been a while already since they started attacking, they need to start showing some purpose. This aside, it was a great show from TNA. No Sting, Dixie, Parks, Hogan, Brooke, or Claire, it was all about the wrestling, because wrestling matters in TNA, right?
NOTES:
- I love the background they used for the double screen recaps
- There's a lot of hate in the fans tonight
- I'm wondering if all the X-Rays they used to promote belong to Hogan??
This review may contain spoilers if you haven't watched it, you are warned.
Gunner and Kash vs Hernandez and Chavo Guerrero - 6/10
Decent opener. Gunner and Kash are a nice tag team, but they need to work together more, get some tag moves, matching attires, stuff like that, and they could be a believable team. At this point, i can see how Hernandez will always be over with the fans, hopefully he should get a win. I thought that the end would create some rift between Chavo and Hernandez, but no.
BFG Series Falls Count Anywhere Match
RVD vs Pope D'Angelo Dinero vs Magnus vs Mr Anderson - 6/10
A&8s already started attacking taking out Pope. One less guy on this match. I actually had big big hopes for this match. The possibilities that can happen with more than 3 people in a falls count anywhere match are infinite. The match was ok, but it wasn't at all what i expected, like i said, i had high hopes. The finish was lacked awesomeness if you ask me.
Madison Rayne Stuff - She's awesome, the segment wasn't
TV Title Match
Devon (c) vs Kazarian - 5/10
The match was ok at most. Mainly because i knew from the beginning that Kaz had no chance on winning. The neckbreaker was awesome.
Madison vs Tess build up video - yuck, what would it be without Madison.
KO's Title Match
Miss Tessmacher (c) vs Madison Rayne - 5/10
I'm gonna think like BRM right now and if they know Hebner is not neutral, why would they assign him as the ref. Anyway, i still think that Rayne and Roode have the same song. This was one of those matches when Tessmacher doesn't look like a champ for some reason, kinda like she doesn't seem tough or something. While the finish was what i expected, it wasn't as dirty as i thought it would be. Match was ok.
Bully Ray promo - awesome!! I really wanna see Bully Ray take it hard to A & 8s
BGF Tables Match
Robbie E vs James Storm vs Jeff Hardy vs Bully Ray - 7.5/10
lol, that was the only use they had for So Cal Val. This match was supposed to be an elimination match to make more sense. WOW!!TERRIBLE BOTCH!!! Props to Ray and Robbie in this match, both were particularly good. There were some good near finishes here, but it kinda got old after the 3rd. You saw that part when Robbie landed on the table? That's why I'm saying this should be an elimination match, that will give the fans what they want and still give you the end you wanted. The A & 8s thing was meh, but now i'm super hyped on Bully Ray leading the cavalry against them.
Austin Aries promo - great!
TNA X Division Title Match
Zema Ion (c) vs Kenny King - 7/10
This match was great, but for some reason, it didn't really feel X Division to me, i'm not sure if it's because i've grown so accustomed of the style, or because they took it easy. Regardless, great wrestling and great moves here. Kenny really shined here with the counters he was pulling off, and Zema shined by getting out of them. Good finished, it made the champ look strong. No need for shenanigans.
Samoa Joe promo - good
BFG Ladder Match
Samoa Joe vs Kurt Angle vs Christopher Daniels vs Kurt Angle - 7/10
One of these is not like the others. No matter how awesome Angle is, i wish this was another 3 way with these guys. Anyway, match started really awkward with people just standing around. USA chants to a match with 4 US wrestlers, it's nice, cuz it's like chanting "We support all of you". The match was good, but i didn't really like all the teaming up against Daniels. Match was great, but not enough for the amount of talent and past that these guys have.
Robert Roode promo - great!
TNA World Heavyweight Title Match
Austin Aries (c) vs Robert Roode - 9/10
Amazing match. Only thing missing was a hotter crowd. I really got worried at the end, but i'm glad they restarted the match instead of a stupid finish.
OVERALL THOUGHTS:
At first i was worried A & 8s were gonna ruin a really promising card. Gladly they didn't. But it's been a while already since they started attacking, they need to start showing some purpose. This aside, it was a great show from TNA. No Sting, Dixie, Parks, Hogan, Brooke, or Claire, it was all about the wrestling, because wrestling matters in TNA, right?
NOTES:
- I love the background they used for the double screen recaps
- There's a lot of hate in the fans tonight
- I'm wondering if all the X-Rays they used to promote belong to Hogan??