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ZOHASH.COM EXCLUSIVE: "Destiny" PPV Report from Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates, Illinois
October 12th, 2008 marked the day that TNA's highly anticipated "Destiny" pay-per-view extravaganza descended upon the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. A sold-out crowd of 5,500 wrestling enthusiasts bore witness to a night filled with bone-crunching action, drama, and surprises.
Opening Match: Steel Asylum Match
The curtain raiser saw Jay Lethal emerge victorious from a chaotic steel asylum match that involved nine competitors. The high-flying athlete showcased his aerial prowess, delivering a beautiful Lethal Line to Petey Williams en route to the win. (12 minutes)
Six-Man Tag Team Bimbo Brawl
ODB, Rhaka Khan, and Rhino proved too much for Cute Kip and The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) in this entertaining six-man tag team affair. ODB's powerbomb on Kip sealed the deal for her team. (6:15 minutes)
Impact X-Division Title Match
In a clash of styles, Abdul Bashir outmaneuvered Consequences Creed to retain his Impact X-Division Championship. The Middle Eastern grappler utilized his cunning and technical expertise to evade Creed's high-flying attacks before securing the win with a modified armbar submission. (9:15 minutes)
Impact Knockouts Title Triple Threat Match
Taylor Wilde pulled off an upset victory in this triple threat match, besting both Awesome Kong and Roxxi for the Impact Knockouts Championship. The underdog utilized her quickness and agility to evade Kong's power and Roxxi's submission attempts before pinning Roxxi with a roll-up. (5:15 minutes)
Monster's Ball Match
Beer Money Inc. (James Storm and Robert Roode) proved their worth as top contenders, defeating Abyss and Matt Morgan, The Latin American Exchange (Hernandez and Homicide), and Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray) in a chaotic Monster's Ball match. The duo of Storm and Roode capitalized on the chaos to score the win. (20:30 minutes)
Three-Way Match
Booker T showcased his mastery of the ring, outmaneuvering both AJ Styles and Christian Cage to emerge victorious. The Hall of Famer employed his cunning and athleticism to evade his opponents' attacks before pinning Styles with a scissors kick. (13:10 minutes)
Singles Match
Jeff Jarrett's rivalry with Kurt Angle reached new heights as the two legends clashed in a hard-hitting singles match. In the end, Jarrett emerged victorious, capitalizing on Angle's momentary distraction to secure the win. (19:30 minutes)
Impact World Title No Count Out Match
In the main event, Sting faced off against Samoa Joe for the Impact World Championship. The two legends engaged in a grueling affair that saw both men trading blows and near-falls. In the end, Sting's cunning and experience paid off as he pinned Joe with a Scorpion Deathdrop to retain his title. (undisclosed time)
As the curtain closed on "Destiny," it was clear that TNA had delivered a memorable pay-per-view event that will be remembered for months to come. The evening's matches showcased the very best of what professional wrestling has to offer, and fans in attendance were treated to an unforgettable experience.
ZOHASH.COM SCORECARD:
- Match of the Night: Beer Money Inc. vs. Abyss/Matt Morgan/Latin American Exchange/Team 3D
- Best Individual Performance: Jay Lethal (Steel Asylum match)
- Most Entertaining Match: ODB/Rhaka Khan/Rhino vs. Cute Kip/The Beautiful People
FINAL THOUGHTS: With "Destiny" in the books, TNA has set the stage for an exciting new chapter in its history. The question on everyone's mind is: what's next? Will Sting continue to reign supreme as Impact World Champion, or will a new challenger emerge to claim the title? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - the world of professional wrestling is in for a wild ride.
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Card Details
- Date: 12 Oct 2008
- Promotion: Impact Wrestling
- Arena: Sears Centre Arena
- Attendance: 5500
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 12 Oct 2008
Matches
Jay Lethal defeat Sonjay Dutt, Jimmy Rave, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Curry Man, Johnny Devine, Petey Williams, Shark Boy and Super Eric in a Steel Asylum Match
Match Time: 12:00ODB, Rhaka Khan and Rhino defeat Cute Kip and The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) in a Six Man Tag Team Bimbo Brawl
Match Time: 06:15Abdul Bashir
(C)
defeat Consequences Creed in a Impact X-Division Title Match
Match Time: 09:15Taylor Wilde
(C)
defeat Awesome Kong and Roxxi in a Impact Knockouts Title Triple Threat Match
Match Time: 05:15Beer Money Inc. (James Storm and Robert Roode)
(C)
defeat Abyss and Matt Morgan, The Latin American Exchange (Hernandez and Homicide) and Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray) in a Impact World Tag Team Title Monster's Ball Match
Match Time: 20:30Booker T defeat AJ Styles and Christian Cage in a Three Way Match
Match Time: 13:10Jeff Jarrett defeat Kurt Angle in a Singles Match
Match Time: 19:30Sting
(C)
defeat Samoa Joe in a Impact World Title No Count Out Match