Here is my TNA Impact Insite for this week:
Four Way Dance for the X-Division Title
Alex Shelly vs Chris Sabin vs Sheik Abdul Bashir vs Sonjay Dutt
Not a bad opening match for Impact. The action was fast and furious, but that's expected for the X-Division Stars. After that long tournament, I didn't see any way that TNA would take the title off of Shelly, this being his first title run.
Score: 3.5 out of 5
Elimination Tag Team Match
Eric Young and Petey Williams vs Scott Steiner and Booker T.
I didn't really see any point to this match. In my opinion it would have been better if it would have been Williams vs Steiner one on one. On the other hand we got to see two former Team Canada members team up against two tag team veterans in Steiner and Booker T. That alone got it the score it has.
Score: 3 out of 5
ODB vs Sojourner Bolt
The TNA Knockout division hasn't really impressed me at all since Gail Kim left. They need to put a better spin or twist around the Knockout division or phase that division out. Have more hardcore matches and street fights with the Knockouts. Do something more than just having someone like ODB. The match was lackluster at best. They should have Kong run in after ODB hit at least a signature move first. Not a good match at all.
Score: 2 out of 5
First Blood Tag Team Match
Matt Morgan and Abyss vs Beer Money, Inc.
This match was entertaining. Usually First Blood matches are between singles wrestlers, I've never seen a tag team one before. Taking the match out into the audience was a nice move to keep everyone excited about it. As far as Morgan's turn on Abyss, he could've done a better job selling it but I won't complain. The match was outstanding.
Score: 4 out of 5
Tables Match
Kurt Angle vs A.J. Styles
When I heard about this, my first thought was "Not again". They had these two go at it for a better part of 2008. The only real good match they had was the last man standing match from a few months ago. The tables match could fit in that same bracket. I don't think it was better than the last man standing match, but it's right there with it.
Score: 4 out of 5
Total Show Rating: 16.5 out of 25

