9/17/14 Impact Wrestling Coverage

Sep 17, 2014 - by Michael Riba

Impact: No Surrender kicks off with a video package of the ongoing feud between Team 3D, The Hardys, and the Wolves. We go into the arena, where we get ready for the opening contest.

Match #1: #1 Contender’s (TNA Women’s Knockout Championship) Battle Royal: Taryn Terrell vs. Madison Rayne vs. Velvet Sky vs. Angelina Love vs. Rebel vs. Brittany vs. Havok

All the women start to brawl around the ring. Havok chokes out Madison as The Beautiful People double-team Rebel. Brittany and Taryn battle on the other side of the ring. Havok eliminates Madison and Taryn, but then Brittany goes after Havok. Havok drops Brittany with a clothesline. Havok puts Brittany on the apron and then punches her down to the floor with a right hand. Angelina charges at Rebel, but Rebel pulls the ropes down and Angelina falls to the floor. We are down to Velvet, Havok, and Rebel. Rebel jumps on Havok’s back, but Havok backs her into the corner. Rebel comes back and goes to the top, but Havok shoves her down to the floor. We are down to Havok and Velvet. Velvet kicks Havok a number of times to no avail, but then Havok grabs Velvet around the throat. Havok goes for a leg drop, but Velvet rolls out of the way. Velvet goes for a cross-body, but Havok catches her and dumps her out to the floor.
Winner and #1 Contender: Havok.

Taz and Mike Tenay remind us of the two bigger matches later: Team 3D vs. The Hardys vs. The Wolves in a Ladder Match, and Bobby Lashley defending the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Bobby Roode as we head to a commercial break.

We’re back and we see Bobby Roode walking around backstage. We go back into the arena, where Mike Tenay plugs the next Bellator MMA event, which is this Friday on Spike TV.

We go backstage again, where we see Gunner and Samuel Shaw backstage. Gunner tells Shaw that he should see his therapist again, but Shaw says no. Gunner tells Shaw that Brittany has an eye for him. Shaw says he can’t go for that right now, because his mind is fixated on someone else.

MVP’s music hits, and he and Kenny King make their way to the ring. MVP grabs a mic and says that later tonight, Lashley will face Bobby Roode. MVP says Lashley will break Roode’s spirit and crush his dreams. MVP talks about Chris Melendez, and then calls him out to the ring. Melendez’s music hits, and he makes his way to the ring. MVP and Kenny King shake hands with him and the crowd breaks out in a “USA!” chant. MVP says Melendez is an American hero and thanks him for his service. MVP says Melendez is a killer and then suggests that Melendez rolls with the right people. Kenny takes the mic and says it won’t be easy for Melendez. Kenny says it is survival of the fittest, and that they like him and want him to roll with them. Melendez declines and Kenny asks Melendez if he thinks he is better than him, MVP, and Lashley. Kenny calls him “peg-leg” and says he is going to take Melendez back to boot camp. MVP wishes Melendez good luck and King attacks him from behind and the match begins as we head to a commercial.

Match #2: Chris Melendez vs. Kenny King
We’re back from commercial and King backs Melendez into the corner and is in solid control of the match. Lemendez begins to fight back, but King counters with an atomic drop and a enzuiguri to the back of Melendez’s head. King goes for the cover, but Melendez kicks out at two. King takes Melendez down with a suplex and then applies a headlock down on the mat. Melendez fights back, but King drops him to the mat again. Melendez begins to fight back again and backs King into the corner, but King counters with a big boot and then a leg drop. King goes for the cover, but Melendez kicks out at two. King picks Melendez up and puts him in a torture-rack like device, but Melendez rolls through and gets the roll-up pin fall.
Winner: Chris Melendez.
After the match, King attacks Melendez and talks down to him while he is lying on his back. King grabs Melendez’s prosthetic leg and tries to remove it, but Mr. Anderson’s music hits and he chases King out of the ring. Anderson goes back into the ring to check on Melendez.

We see a video package hyping the dominance of Lashley ever since his return to TNA. It then transitions into a video hype package for Bobby Roode. Tenay then hypes the main event title match as we head to a commercial.

We’re back and we see Chris Melendez and Mr. Anderson talking backstage. Anderson says the fans respect Melendez, but some the boys in the back may not.

Match #3: TNA X Division Championship Match: Samoa Joe (c.) vs. Homicide
They lock up and trade arm-locks. Homicide shoves Joe away with a palm to the face and then they come to blows and exchange right hands. Joe takes advantage with the fists of fury and eventually drops Homicide with one big right hand. Joe sends Homicide into the corner and then tosses him down to the mat. Joe kicks Homicide in the back of the head and then delivers a knee drop. Joe goes for the cover, but Homicide kicks out at one. Joe keeps control of the match and works over his arm down on the mat, but Homicide fights back and dumps Joe out to the floor. Homicide dives through the ropes and launches onto Joe, taking Joe down on the outside. Homicide rolls Joe back into the ring and delivers a few elbow shots and delivers a neck-breaker. Homicide goes for the cover, but Joe kicks out at two. Homicide goes up top and slams Joe’s head down into the mat. Homicide goes for the cover, but Joe kicks out at two again. Joe fights back with right hands and then slams him down to the mat with a scoop slam. Joe goes for the cover, but Homicide kicks out at two. Joe places Homicide in the corner and goes for the Muscle Buster, but Homicide counters with a DDT. Homicide goes for the cover, but Joe kicks out at two. Both men go for a clothesline, but Homicide takes advantage and drops Joe with a cutter. Homicide goes for the cover, but Joe kicks out at two. Homicide goes for the Gringo Killa, but Joe counters out and delivers a right hand. Homicide comes right back and goes for the cutter again, but Joe counters and locks in the rear-naked choke and Homicide taps out.
Winner and still TNA X Division Champion: Samoa Joe.
After the match, Joe and Homicide go to shake hands, but James Storm and The Great Sanada come out and attack them. A new-look Manik emerges from the back and delivers a splash from the top onto Homicide. Storm stands tall as Manik and Sanada kneel down over Homicide.

Jeremy Borash is backstage with the TNA World Tag Team Champions, The Wolves. He says tonight is a must win for them tonight, or the tournament is over. They agree and say tonight is their chance to prove that they belong among the greats in tag team wrestling. The three-way ladder match is next.

We’re back and we see Bobby Roode and Eric Young talking backstage. Roode talks about how crazy 2014 has been. He brings up that he was almost part-owner of TNA, that Eric was the World Heavyweight Champion, and that he was suspended for having passion. Young says he is pulling for Roode. They slap hands and Young walks away.

Match #4: Match 3 in the TNA World Heavyweight Championship Series (Ladder Match): The Wolves (c.) vs. Team 3D vs. The Hardys
All three teams begin to brawl as soon as the bell rings. Ray and Jeff are on the outside, but The Wolves take them out with simultaneous suicide dives. The Wolves then do the same to Devon and Matt. The Wolves set up a ladder, but Matt cuts them off. Edwards takes Ray down with an enzuiguri and then the Wolves take Devon, Ray, and Matt out with the ladder. Jeff counters them and flips down onto the ladder and sends it into the Wolves. The Hardys grab the ladder and take out the Wolves with it, but then The Wolves come right back and send them to the outside. Ray puts the ladder over his head and helicopter spins it to take out The Wolves. Ray slams the ladder down onto Richards. Ray slams Richards down to the mat and Devon dives from the ladder to connect with What’s Up? Matt Hardy takes Team 3D out with a ladder and then tosses Devon to the outside. Matt sets up the ladder and begins to ascend, but Edwards cuts him off. Edwards and Matt battle on the ladder, but Devon gets back into the ring and shoves the ladder over. Jeff Hardy gets to his feet and battles with Devon as we head to a commercial.

We’re back and Ray powerbombs Jeff onto a ladder and everyone is down now. Ray gets to his feet and tosses ladders around. He sets one up and begins to climb, but Richards cuts him off. Edwards joins in and they powerbomb Ray down to the mat. The Wolves and Devon begin climbing ladders, and then Matt Hardy joins them. Matt takes Edwards down with a Twist of Fate and all four men are down. Matt gets to his feet and Jeff sets up a ladder. Ray drops an elbow and then climbs the ladder to cut Jeff off. Ray grabs Jeff and delivers a superplex from the top of the ladder. Richards jumps on Devon in the corner and pummels him with right hands, but Ray slaps him on the back and then Team 3D takes Richards out with the Tower of Doom finisher. The Hardys smack Team 3D with a ladder and then drop them with a double Twist of Fate. Matt moonsaults onto Ray and Jeff Swantons onto Devon. The Hardys set up two ladders and begin to climb, but the Wolves cut them off. The Hardys slingshot Richards into a ladder and then do the same to Edwards. Jeff smashes Edwards into the ladder and then they turn their attention to Richards. Matt slams Richards onto a ladder and Jeff slashes Richards through the ladder. Team 3D grab a table and set it up on the outside. Devon places Matt on the table and then get back into the ring. The Wolves have chairs and they hit Team 3D with them. Richards stomps Devon down with a chair and the the Wolves roll Ray out of the ring. Richards stomps Matt Hardy through the table on the outside. Edwards sets up the ladder in the ring, but Jeff gets back into the ring. Jeff sets up a ladder of his own and he and Edwards climb for the belts. Richards gets into the ring and pulls Jeff’s ladder away from the belts and Edwards reaches up and grabs the belts for the win.
Winners of Match 3 in the TNA World Tag Team Championship Series: The Wolves. All three teams now have one win.

Match #5: Bram vs. Gunner
They lock up and Gunner powers Bram down to the mat. Bram gets right back up and they exchange right hands. Gunner charges at Bram and clotheslines him out to the floor, but Gunner goes over the top as well. They battle on the outside now, and Gunner keeps control of the match. Gunner tosses Bram back into the ring and delivers a falling headbutt. Gunner goes for the cover, but Bram kicks out at two. Bram comes back and takes Gunner to the outside. He slams Gunner down onto the steel steps and then slams Gunner’s injured knee onto them. Bram tosses Gunner back into the ring as Samuel Shaw comes down to ringside. Bram jumps down onto Gunner’s knee, but Gunner counters and rolls Bram up for a two count. Gunner drops Bram with a clothesline and then a back elbow. Gunner grabs Bram and goes for the powerbomb, but his leg gives out and Shaw gets into the ring. Shaw goes after Bram, but Bram moves and Shaw hits Gunner. Bram tosses Shaw out of the ring and Bram pins Gunner.
Winner: Bram.
After the match, Gunner and Shaw argue in the ring before Gunner walks away.

We see Lashley and Bobby Roode walking backstage as we head to a commercial. The main event title match is next.

We take a look back to earlier tonight when Havok won the Battle Royal to become the number one contender for Gail Kim’s Knockout Championship. Kim says she doesn’t mind Havok winning, but she doesn’t like the way she went about it. Kim says she will have no issues defending the title against Havok.

Match #6: TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match: Lashley (w/Kenny King and MVP) (c) vs. Bobby Roode
Lashley and Roode stare each other down and then Lashley powers Roode down to the mat. Roode gets to his feet, but Lashley keeps control with a huge clothesline. Lashley goes for the cover, but Roode kicks out at two. Roode gets to his feet and charges at Lashley and clotheslines him out to the floor. Lashley regroups on the outside and gets back into the ring to take control again. Roode counters Lashley and shoves him into the corner. Lashley goes up top and tries to jump onto Lashley, but MVP grabs Roode’s foot. Referee Hebner catches him and tosses MVP away from ringside as we go to a commercial break.

We’re back and Roode is in control of the match. Roode delivers a clothesline in the corner, but Lashley comes right back to send Roode into the opposite corner. Lashley grabs Roode and slams him down to the mat. Lashley goes for the Spear, but Roode counters into the cross-face. King grabs Roode’s boot and Roode breaks the hold, but Eric Young rushed to ringside and beats down King and drags him to the back. Lashley gets to his feet and goes for the power-slam, but Roode slides out and locks Lashley in the cross-face again. Lashley lifts Roode up and slams him down to break the hold. Lashley sets up for the Spear, and he connects with it. Lashley goes for the cover, but Roode kicks out at two. Lashley rolls to the outside and grabs the TNA World Heavyweight Championship belt. He swings it at Roode, but Roode ducks under and then delivers the Roode Bomb to Lashley. Roode goes for the cover, but Lashley kicks out at two. Both men get to their knees and exchange right hands. Roode takes the advantage and slams Lashley down to the mat. Roode goes for the cover, but Lashley kicks out at two. Roode goes for a float-over, but Lashley catches him and delivers the running power-slam. Lashley goes for the cover, but Roode kicks out at two. Lashley lifts Roode up, but Roode fights out. Roode goes for another Roode Bomb, but Lashley grabs the ropes to stop it. Roode tosses Lashley out to the floor and Lashley is down on the outside as Roode is down in the ring. Roode rolls to the outside and tosses Lashley back into the ring. Lashley comes back and press-slams Roode down to the mat. Lashley sets up for the Spear, but Roode leapfrogs over Lashley. Roode lands wrong on his knee and Lahsley charges again, but Roode catches him. Roode goes for the Roode Bomb, but his leg gives out. Lashley comes back with another Spear and gets the pin fall.
Winner and still TNA World Heavyweight Champion: Lashley.

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