TNA Hardcore Justice Preview
Posted by Dom Mucciacciaro on Friday, August 5, 2011
Under: Pay-Per-View Previews
This Sunday is Hardcore Justice and the card actually looks pretty good. For the first time in a long time all the matches seem to have some kind of reasoning behind them. That is a big plus for this show, since it should either progress or resolve ongoing stories. Let's break down the card...
- Tara and Ms. Tessmacher vs Mexican America. For the Knockout's Tag Titles.: I'll be honest and say that I don't care much for this match, but I can see why it's on the card. Mexican America recently lost their titles and are getting their rematch. This match is totally logical and the women involved all look great. I think Tara and Tessmacher will hold onto the titles in this match since they just won them.
- Mr. Anderson vs Bully Ray.: This match is kind of a late addition to the card but it has been built up pretty well. The two have had some tension in the past few weeks leading to this match, so it really makes sense. I also like the dynamic of them both being members of Immortal since the rest of the group is unsure about what to do. I'm not really sure who will win this one, since the story is really just starting.
- Devon vs The Pope. BFG Series Match.: If this match didn't have the BFG series it would be a dud. They have been trying really hard to make the fans care about the story between these two but no one seems to care. However, this match is part of the BFG series so it has some meaning. There is also the possibility that the outcome of this match will make people care about the story. I can really see either guy winning, but I don't see a clean finish.
- Crimson vs Rob Van Dam. BFG Series Match.: This is another match that is kind of saved by the BFG series. Without it, no one would really care about this match. RVD is loved by the fans and he can definitely bring it, but I don't think the fans are buying into Crimson like TNA had hoped. Every time I see him, I forget that he is undefeated. I do think he is talented, but he strikes me as forgettable. What makes this match interesting is that these guys are the top two in the BFG series right now. I can see Crimson winning this match to keep his streak alive, but I don't see him winning the BFG series.
- Fortune vs Immortal.: This match makes plenty of sense, since this war is the backbone of TNA right now. I do this this will be the end of the story. I can see something happening between Styles and Daniels, causing Fortune to lose the match and break up. This would lead to a feud between Styles and Daniels.
- Brian Kendrick vs Alex Shelley vs Austin Aries. For the X Division title.: I really like this match. I think it has the potential to steal the show. All three are really talented and exciting to watch. Aries has a lot of momentum going into the match, which is good because he's the only heel. I'm not really sure who will win but I'd put my money on Aries.
- Mickie James vs Winter. For the Knockout's title.: This match should be pretty decent. There is a good story there and both women can wrestle. Mickie has gotten the upper hand a lot but I am not sure who will win. If this story will continue, Winter needs to win. If they are ending the story Mickie can win.
- Beer Money vs Mexican America. For the Tag Team titles.: While I like Beer Money, I don't like this match so much. That is mainly because I can't stand Mexican America. I think they are annoying and really sloppy in the ring. I also think they are really boring to watch since they are so one dimensional as characters. Unfortunately, I think they will win this match, leading to the break up Beer Money. I think that is what the story has been building up to.
- Sting vs Kurt Angle. For the the World title.: This is the other match that can steal the show. Both are two of the greatest wrestlers ever and they can really bring it. There is also a lot of depth to the story. They both respect each other but need the title. Sting needs it so he can get the company back to Dixie carter, and Angle needs the title because he is a competitor and being the champion is what drives him. I'm not totally sure who will win the match. My only hope is that Angle doesn't join up with Immortal by the end of the show.
Overall, this looks like a pretty good show. Check it out this Sunday to find out if it can deliver. Until next time...
- Tara and Ms. Tessmacher vs Mexican America. For the Knockout's Tag Titles.: I'll be honest and say that I don't care much for this match, but I can see why it's on the card. Mexican America recently lost their titles and are getting their rematch. This match is totally logical and the women involved all look great. I think Tara and Tessmacher will hold onto the titles in this match since they just won them.
- Mr. Anderson vs Bully Ray.: This match is kind of a late addition to the card but it has been built up pretty well. The two have had some tension in the past few weeks leading to this match, so it really makes sense. I also like the dynamic of them both being members of Immortal since the rest of the group is unsure about what to do. I'm not really sure who will win this one, since the story is really just starting.
- Devon vs The Pope. BFG Series Match.: If this match didn't have the BFG series it would be a dud. They have been trying really hard to make the fans care about the story between these two but no one seems to care. However, this match is part of the BFG series so it has some meaning. There is also the possibility that the outcome of this match will make people care about the story. I can really see either guy winning, but I don't see a clean finish.
- Crimson vs Rob Van Dam. BFG Series Match.: This is another match that is kind of saved by the BFG series. Without it, no one would really care about this match. RVD is loved by the fans and he can definitely bring it, but I don't think the fans are buying into Crimson like TNA had hoped. Every time I see him, I forget that he is undefeated. I do think he is talented, but he strikes me as forgettable. What makes this match interesting is that these guys are the top two in the BFG series right now. I can see Crimson winning this match to keep his streak alive, but I don't see him winning the BFG series.
- Fortune vs Immortal.: This match makes plenty of sense, since this war is the backbone of TNA right now. I do this this will be the end of the story. I can see something happening between Styles and Daniels, causing Fortune to lose the match and break up. This would lead to a feud between Styles and Daniels.
- Brian Kendrick vs Alex Shelley vs Austin Aries. For the X Division title.: I really like this match. I think it has the potential to steal the show. All three are really talented and exciting to watch. Aries has a lot of momentum going into the match, which is good because he's the only heel. I'm not really sure who will win but I'd put my money on Aries.
- Mickie James vs Winter. For the Knockout's title.: This match should be pretty decent. There is a good story there and both women can wrestle. Mickie has gotten the upper hand a lot but I am not sure who will win. If this story will continue, Winter needs to win. If they are ending the story Mickie can win.
- Beer Money vs Mexican America. For the Tag Team titles.: While I like Beer Money, I don't like this match so much. That is mainly because I can't stand Mexican America. I think they are annoying and really sloppy in the ring. I also think they are really boring to watch since they are so one dimensional as characters. Unfortunately, I think they will win this match, leading to the break up Beer Money. I think that is what the story has been building up to.
- Sting vs Kurt Angle. For the the World title.: This is the other match that can steal the show. Both are two of the greatest wrestlers ever and they can really bring it. There is also a lot of depth to the story. They both respect each other but need the title. Sting needs it so he can get the company back to Dixie carter, and Angle needs the title because he is a competitor and being the champion is what drives him. I'm not totally sure who will win the match. My only hope is that Angle doesn't join up with Immortal by the end of the show.
Overall, this looks like a pretty good show. Check it out this Sunday to find out if it can deliver. Until next time...