TNA Impact Wrestling Results (8/28): Title Change, Drew Galloway Vs. EC3, Aron Rex Referees

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING

“TURNING POINT”

TAPED AT THE IMPACT ZONE IN ORLANDO FLORIDA

– Tonight’s show opens with an overhead shot of EC3 and Drew Galloway meeting on a rooftop. Both men say that they have been called to this “summit” by the office. EC3 says that the office is trying to stir the pot by having them meet in this setting. Drew says he can’t complain because there is free whiskey. This is followed by a video package that showcases the history between Carter and Galloway.

-Josh Matthews announces that there will be footage of EC3 and Drew Galloway’s summit later tonight. World Champ, Bobby Lashley arrives at ringside to provide commentary for the upcoming #1 contenders open invitation battle royal.

#1 Contenders Battle Royal

Battle Royal Participants: Robbie E, Jessie Godderz, The “Miracle” Mike Bennett, Moose, The Tribunal, Mahabali Shera, Grado, Eli Drake & Eddie Edwards

– 10 man battle royal that doesn’t really show off TNA’s depth. Admittedly many of TNA’s roster is not in this match because they are preoccupied with other matches on this show but that defeats the idea of an open invitation battle royal. Bobby Lashley on commentary predicts that Jessie Godderz will win the match because of his great look and potential. He also gives Mike Bennett a good chance because he is the smartest man in the ring. Barron Dax is the first eliminated by his own partner, Basile Baraka. Shera is the next to go tossed out by Moose. As we go to commercial break.

– 8 men remain as Impact returns from the break. Baraka and Robbie E are battling on the apron. Basile eliminates Robbie E countering a suplex. He shows off after eliminating Robbie and this draws Moose’s attention. He hoists Basile up and over the top rope to eliminate him. Moose eyeballs Lashley at ringside after this elimination. Down to 6 wrestlers. Grado gets crotched on the top rope by Drake and eliminated. Eddie Edwards eliminates Eli Drake after a creative hanging spot where he initially avoided elimination.

– Final 4. Moose, Bennett, Edwards and Jessie. Moose and Bennett work together against Edwards and Godderz. Moose single handedly eliminates Jessie by throwing him over the top rope. Edwards is now in a 2 to 1 situation. Edwards battles back. Edwards jumps onto Moose but gets caught in a power bomb position. As Moose goes to eliminate Edwards. Bennett sneaks up from behind and eliminates the both of them.

The “Miracle” Mike Bennett Wins The Battle Royal and Becomes The #1 Contender For The TNA World Title

– Post match. Moose is livid at ringside while Bennett celebrates in the ring. Lashley smiles and laughs at ringside and says that’s what happens when you are the help. Lashley is also smiling because he has full confidence in beating Bennett.

– A clip of the EC3/Galloway summit is shown. Both are sitting poolside on a rooftop taking shots. Carter asks Galloway. What’s his problem with him?… Galloway says you cost me the world title 3 times.

– Tonight’s special guest referee for Impact’s main event of EC3 vs Galloway, Aron Rex is shown earlier in the day in the parking lot arriving to arena.

– Back from the break. Highlights are shown of the opening battle royal. Moose is shown backstage yelling at Mike Bennett. Bennett claims that his elimination of Moose was an accident as Maria runs over to the camera man to get him to shut the camera off.

– Broken Matt Hardy arrives to the arena. He is humming while he holds up a #1 contenders contract. He calls the audience ants and says that the contract is a majestic key to get the world tag titles. Titles that can only be destroyed by his broken brilliance. The “Obsolete” theme plays in the arena as the crowd chants Obsolete. Brother Nero enters and heads to the ring. Matt Hardy calls Brother Nero’s visit very generous but he wants to know why he is here. Jeff says that he is here to work and win for the creatures. Matt says that he is happy that Jeff is here to wrestle and win. Rosemary starts laughing on the mic as she stands on the soundstage area. Rosemary says that we have something you want and that The Hardy’s will not be allowed to have them. Abyss shows up on the ramp way and says that the Decay are going to enjoy destroying The Hardy legacy. Abyss talks about his beauty while the crowd continues to chant “Delete”… That’s never going to get old…. Crazzy Steve is in the crowd with a mic and he says that they are going to shatter The Hardys. Matt tells “Steven” that in his “premoneeeetion” that he saw which Decay member will try to kidnap his son Maxwell. Matt says he will eat the member of Decay that tries to kidnap Maxwell. Matt says his nefarious brother Nero is ready to fight. Which one of the Decay members want to face him. Abyss takes on the challenge. Jeff Hardy goes after Abyss on the outside to set up the next match.

* Just a side note. That Delete chant at Summerslam was one of the highlights of this past weekend. Even though the intent was to disrespect the new Universal title. It ended up being disrespectful towards Balor and Rollins. That was a funny moment though and it goes to show you how over Matt Hardy is with the hardcore wrestling fan.

Jeff Hardy Vs. Abyss

– Matt Hardy is on the house mic, telling his brother Nero that he needs him to “Delete”. The crowd of course chants along. Abyss dominates the early portion of this match. Jeff battles back and gets to the top rope. Matt yells at Jeff and tells him not to be a spot monkey and that he needs to learn how to fight with honor. Jeff dives onto Crazzy Steve at ringside. Steve is now in the ring with Abyss and Jeff and pulls out a chain. Jeff overcomes the double team and …

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