Classic Wrestling Show Reviews

Our opening video package starts with highlighting the odds against Austin in tonight's Rumble match, along with Vince's involvement thanks to commissioner Shawn Michaels. There's also a bounty on the head of Austin for whoever can eliminate him from the Rumble. Then to the opening pyro, set to Vince's theme since that is the tagline for this event. We're live from the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler on commentary, who hype up the titular match, before we get to the opener. Road Dogg (WWF Hardcore Champion) vs The Big Boss Man (WWF Tag Team Champion) Brief lock up to begin, but Boss Man quickly shoves Roadie down, who pops right back up. Another lock up and Roadie shoved down again. Roadie plays up to the crowd a bit to set off Boss Man, who misses a clothesline and turns into a right hand. Boss Man corners Roadie, who tries to slip around but gets thrown into the corner instead, Boss Man with rapid rights. Roadie whipped ac...

We have a video package that starts with a few guys telling us to look in their eyes, before the voice over kicks in. It begins with a dream. On the road to victory, great rewards require great sacrifices. To the victors go the spoils, the losers fall alone. History is written by the victors.  We're live from the Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. Tenay and West welcome us to the show, and we get right to the first of five title matches of the night. Tenay goes through the bullet points like always: - Tara's Mind Games Upset Beautiful People: The condescending attitudes of the Beautiful People have been taken down several notches since the arrival of Tara in TNA. - Mi Pi Sexy Poisoned: What's behind Madison, Velvet and Angelina's change? Quite simply, their fear of a pet tarantula.  - Impromptu Impact Match Leads to New Champion: Now the pressure to save her friend and associate Velvet Sky led to Angelina's decision to defend her title recently on Impact, the re...