TNA Knockouts Title Or Tara’s Freedom: Mickie James vs. Madison Rayne
Before James and Rayne lock up, Tara’s music hits and she comes out to ringside. Madison immediately goes over to yell at her. Tara tells Madison that she’s currently being counted out. Madison runs back into the ring, only to walk into a slick kick from James. James is going on the offensive now and is in control of the action. Tara debates on whether or not to punch Mickie. The ref is bumped. Madison goes to ringside and pulls out the loaded glove, but Tara takes it away. Mickie goes for the Thesz Press off the top but Madison moves and the ref is bumped again. Tara enters the ring wearing the loaded glove. She seems conflicted as to which woman to hit. Madison pleads with her. Tara seems to be buying it, but ultimately hits Madison with it anyways. This leads to Mickie James getting the pin and the victory.
Winner: Mickie James (retains Knockouts Title; Tara gets her freedom)
Backstage: Jeremy Borash Interviews Fortune
Backstage, Jeremy Borash is with Fortune. Kazarian tells him about his match with Max Buck and said he wouldn’t be a star if he was thrown by a ninja. Styles addresses his match with Tommy Dreamer. He said it was a no-DQ match and he doesn’t have a problem wrapping a chair around Dreamer’s head and knocking some sense into him. Beer Money wrap things up by talking about Matt Hardy. Daniels was also with the group but didn’t get any time on the mic.
X-Division Title: Kazarian vs. Max Buck
Buck is in control of the offense early. Crowd isn’t into this one as much as some of the past matches/segments. Kazarian hits a huge powerbomb spot on Buck off the ring apron and onto the exposed floor at ringside. “This is wrestling” chant breaks out shortly after. Kazarian ends things by hitting Buck with the Shining Wizard Kick for the clean pinfall victory to retain his X-Division Championship.
Winner and STILL X-Division Champion: Kazarian
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