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"Impact Wrestling's 'Hard Justice' Pay Per View: A Night of Unpredictable Action and Emotional Closure"
Orlando, Florida - August 8th, 2010 - In a card that defied expectations at every turn, Impact Wrestling's "Hard Justice" pay per view event delivered a thrilling evening of professional wrestling that will be remembered for some time to come.
The evening began with the unlikely union of The FBI (Guido Maritato, Tony Luke, and Tracy Smothers) defeating Kid Kash, Simon Diamond, and Swinger in a chaotic six-man tag team match. The FBI's cunning teamwork proved too much for their opponents, as they emerged victorious after a flurry of high-impact moves.
The first singles match saw Too Cold Scorpio demonstrate his trademark agility and quickness in defeating CW Anderson in just 6:50 minutes of action. A well-timed tornado DDT sealed the deal for Scorpio, who looked every bit the dominant force he was during his ECW heyday.
Stevie Richards continued his recent winning streak by besting PJ Polaco in a similarly brief encounter. The veteran wrestler's experience and guile proved too much for Polaco, as he wrapped up the victory with a picture-perfect suplex.
The three-way elimination match featuring Rhino, Al Snow, and Brother Runt was a wild and woolly affair that saw Rhino ultimately emerge victorious after eliminating his two opponents in rapid succession. The crowd favorite's strength and agility proved too much for the other participants, as he sent them both crashing to the mat before celebrating his hard-fought win.
In what was arguably the match of the night, Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray) clashed with Axl Rotten and Kahoneys in a tag team street fight that spilled throughout the Universal Studios parking lot. The veteran duo's experience and teamwork ultimately proved too much for their opponents, as they dispatched them with a vicious 3D splash.
The main event saw Raven face off against Tommy Dreamer in a highly charged singles match that had the crowd on the edge of their seats from start to finish. In a testament to their enduring chemistry, these two ECW legends delivered a match for the ages, with Raven ultimately emerging victorious after a brutal spear and subsequent pin.
In the final contest of the evening, Rob Van Dam faced off against Sabu in what was essentially a battle of styles between the hard-hitting V-Dub and the high-flying Sabu. In a display of athleticism that would be the envy of many, both men traded near-misses and big spots before RVD emerged victorious with a beautifully executed five-star frog splash.
As the curtain closed on Impact Wrestling's "Hard Justice" pay per view event, it was clear that this had been an evening for the ages - one that will be remembered long after the dust has settled. With its blend of unpredictability, emotional closure, and sheer athleticism, this card had something for everyone and proved a fitting tribute to the enduring legacy of professional wrestling.
Final Score: 7/10
Recommendation: A must-watch for fans of ECW and Impact Wrestling, with plenty of action and drama to go around. Even casual observers will find themselves drawn in by the sheer energy and enthusiasm on display.
Card Details
- Date: 08 Aug 2010
- Promotion: Impact Wrestling
- Arena: Universal Studios
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 08 Aug 2010
Matches
The FBI (Guido Maritato, Tony Luke and Tracy Smothers) defeat Kid Kash, Simon Diamond and Swinger in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:45Too Cold Scorpio defeat CW Anderson in a Singles Match
Match Time: 06:50Stevie Richards defeat PJ Polaco in a Singles Match
Match Time: 06:35Rhino defeat Al Snow and Brother Runt in a Three Way Elimination Match
Match Time: 06:00Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray) defeat Axl Rotten and Kahoneys in a Tag Team Street Fight
Match Time: 12:00Raven defeat Tommy Dreamer in a Singles Match
Match Time: 17:00Rob Van Dam defeat Sabu in a Non Title Match
Match Time: 17:15