Impact Wrestling – February 20, 2014: As The Cowboy Turns
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Wrestling
Date: February 20, 2014
Location: Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
Commentators: Mike Tenay, Tazz
We open with an In Memory graphic for Nelson Frazier Jr.
We recap Bobby Roode helping Magnus over and over again for a promised title shot, only to have Dixie back out of the deal. Roode had to beat Joe last week to get the shot but lost, sending him over the edge. Bobby responds tonight.
Back from a break and Ethan shouts at Magnus that he literally just threw him to the Wolves. Magnus says that it was in the best interest of the Carters and Ethan is ticked.
BroMans/Zema Ion vs. Samoa Joe
Video on the Maximum Impact tour.
Madison Rayne and I believe Gail Kim get in a fight in the back. The camera looked to be a regular handheld one instead of a professional one.
Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne
This is a street fight and the title is not on the line. Madison comes out first and jumps Gail with a cookie sheet. Gail comes back with some choking with a kendo stick but misses a charge into the corner. Madison kicks her to the floor but Tapa dares her to come outside. The champ is happy to oblige and catches Tapa in a guillotine choke, kicking Gail in the process.
Another Gunner video on wanting to be a wrestler since he was a kid and becoming a Marine. We hear from his family who are so proud of him. Well done video.
Kurt Angle will be inducted into the Hall of Fame next week.
A German wrestler named Bad Bones won the international Gut Check challenge. He says something in German but we see Shaw jumping Anderson and taking Christy away.
Wolves vs. Bad Influence
Edwards and Kaz get us going and they hit the match for a nice technical sequence into a standoff. Daniels comes in with a cheap shot to Eddie but Edwards brings in Richards for a double Japanese armdrag. Kaz gets kicked in the head but Daniels sends Richards to the floor. Kaz drives him back first into the apron and sends him back inside for a two count off a clothesline.
A spinwheel kick gets two more on Davey but he sends Bad Influence into each other and makes the tag off to Edwards. An over the shoulder Stunner gets two on Daniels before Eddie throws Daniels into the air for a kick from Davey. A pair of top rope double stomps from the Wolves is enough for the pin on Daniels at 6:10.
Shaw takes Christy to a room where she wakes up. He tells her everything is ok and chases off a cameraman.
Willow is coming.
Video on Magnus wanting to be a wrestler.
Roode vs. MVP next week.
TNA World Title: Magnus vs. Gunner
This is no countout and No DQ. After the Big Match Intros, Magnus bails to the floor before any contact is made. Back in and Gunner works on a wristlock but gets reversed into a headlock. The hold stays on for about two and a half minutes before Gunner comes back with a back elbow and a clothesline. Magnus comes right back with a knee to the back to send Gunner outside. The champ calls for help from the back but gets the Wolves and Storm instead as we take a break.
Results
Samoa Joe b. Bro Mans/Zema Ion – Koquina Clutch to Ion
Gail Kim b. Madison Rayne – Kim hit Rayne with the title belt
Wolves b. Bad Influence – Top rope double stomp to Daniels
Magnus b. Gunner – Pin after a Last Call from James Storm
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