Tomorrow is Hardcore Justice.....it seems as though the PPVs for TNA keep getting better. Remember back about a year ago at this time. TNA was having difficulty putting together a show worth watching consistently, let alone a PPV. Every PPV was only a lead into the following week's worth of programming. Now, stories are more crisp and flowing; talents are more potent; and the competition on each show is much more fierce.
Having said that, it's that time once more to take a look and evaluate the card.
AJ Styles vs. Daniels vs. Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle.....This has the potential to be one of TNA's greatest matches. Why? Because we're looking at a combination of Unbreakable 2005, Genesis 2005, and Turning Point of 2009. Daniels, Joe, and Styles have an intangible chemistry together in the ring and Kurt Angle has done tremendous work with AJ and Joe in the past year. This is TNA's matchmaker crew as they can go with ANYONE. Look for this to be a match of the year candidate. as much as I love all three men, I just can't shake the idea that Kazarian will be out there gunning for Angle and Styles, leaving Joe as the ultimate victor of the match.
Jeff Hardy vs. Robbie E. vs. Bully Ray vs. James Storm.....This one is a tough call. TNA has had all the time in the world to try and woo Ray and Devon to stay, but it's entirely up to them if they want to make that decision. My prediction is that if Aces and Eights leave James Storm intact and take out Bully Ray, we can be safe to say that Ray and Devon will be on their way out. BUT if TNA has come to decision that Storm is going to be the target and the others will simply be moved out of the way, I'm betting on a Bully Ray victory. If Ray and Devon leave, I'll bet on Jeff Hardy to take the 20.
Magnus vs. RVD vs. Anderson vs. Pope......I don't have any idea how to call this....honestly. I believe Pope has put in his time and it's time to collect. BUT TNA is in the business of creating new threats to the World Title and they may decide to let Magnus have a shot, pushing Pope back into mid-card mode. Whatever the case, I want to see one of the two newer talents take this and since he's been on a bit of a hot streak, I'm going to side with Magnus as a newfound threat.
Kenny King vs. Zema Ion for the X Division Title.....Since I believe TNA has some stock invested in Kenny King these days, I'm going to go with King here. Ion has had a run, but I get the feeling that there are plans in the works to give Ion another run with the belt shortly before the return of Jesse Sorenson.
Austin Aries vs. Bobby Roode for the World Title.....This match is a bit of a giveaway and some of that will depend upon what happens in the James Storm match. The current plan is for him to finish the Roode/Storm feud at Bound for Glory. The question is whether the world title will be on the line for said match. If Bobby Roode is champion come Bound for Glory, I can see no other option but for them to continue with Storm winning the Series. Even so, I still believe Aries is the guy to carry the company for a little while longer. He may lose the belt soon, but I don't think this month.
Gunner and Kid Kash vs. Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez......This is a no-brainer for me. Chavo is fresh, he's new, he's the most recent acquisition. I see no reason they should lose.
Madison Rayne vs. Tessmacher for the Knockouts Title......I would LOVE to see a surprise twist in this match where Tessmacher retains, but I just don't see it happening with the way Rayne is being booked, having the referee in her pocket. Rayne wins.
That's my story and I'm sticking with it, people. Aces and Eights will be the game changer in this PPV and will succeed where The Nexus flopped. If there is someone who knows more about a successful faction takeover than Eric Bischoff, I don't know who it is. Even Vince McMahon can't pull off a successful invasion storyline. In any case, the faction in town will determine a great deal of the direction TNA is going to take in the coming weeks leading up to and past No Surrender.
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