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So Aries retains, Madison Rayne is the Knockouts Champion, AJ Styles won 20 points and Team 3D each won their matches; what does this all mean? For Ray and Devon and their fans, I believe it means they're going to be sticking around after all. There was some speculation as to whether or not we'd see them in TNA for much longer as their contracts expire shortly, but wins here tell me that the ink is drying on their renewed deals, giving TNA more options for viable World Title competitors.

While the World Title picture is, as of yet, up in the air, I think we're about to see something special come to fruition this week as the rematch clause has been waived. Bobby Roode is about to become a lot more interesting, of that I am completely certain. Compounding the dilemma, Aces and Eights continue to fuel the notion that James Storm is behind their tactics. With Bully Ray having won the Tables Match at Hardcore Justice despite interference, it'll be interesting to see where things go from here.

AJ winning here was an important thing to have happen as it makes the battlefield that much more interesting. No Surrender is on the horizon and maybe, just maybe we'll see daylight about this faction and their purpose in TNA along with Claire's involvement with Daniels, AJ, and TNA. AJ and Daniels both say to keep an open mind because the ending is good, so I walk forward with high hopes and raise my glass to TNA for another great PPV in the books. Hardcore Justice was a good showing and it marks the 4th straight outing TNA has put on that has gotten high fan marks. Congratulations to the creative team and to each competitor on the card for a job well done.