Title This: Impact Wrestling Reaction 5-18

May 18, 2012

Kurt Angle def. Samoa Joe:

What I Liked:

A solid and physical match between two guys who have a great history together in TNA. Angle never misses a step, while Joe was able to ground Angle with his power. I feel like when Joe uses his head for offense, it makes him different than the average big guy. Both guys applied some submission to further the timing of the match, but it was backdrop and german suplexes from each guy that picked up the pace in the middle of the match. I felt Angle should win here, as it makes it more impressive if Roode has to beat him, Hardy, Ray, and Styles. I love the shot at the end with everyone surrounding a targeted Bobby Roode.

What I Disliked:

The ending of the match was an Angle rollup. We already had a finish very similar to this. Other than that, well done.

Grade: A-

Impact Wrestling Grade: B+

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