TNA Lockdown 2006

Zoha's Wrestling Wrap: Impact Wrestling's "One Night Only" PPV Review

The "One Night Only" pay-per-view event from Orlando, Florida was a thrilling ride filled with high-flying action, hard-hitting brawls, and more than a few surprises. TNA (Impact Wrestling) brought its A-game to the Universal Studios arena, delivering a card that will be remembered for some time.

Opening Chaos: Black Tiger, Hirooki Goto & Minoru vs. Alex Shelley, Jay Lethal & Sonjay Dutt

The Steel Cage Six-Man Tag Team Match kicked things off in explosive fashion. The six competitors showed no quarter, with bodies flying everywhere and the steel cage adding an extra layer of intensity. In the end, it was Black Tiger, Hirooki Goto, and Minoru who emerged victorious, taking 12 minutes and 12 seconds to dispatch their opponents.

Senshi's Steel Cage Showdown: Senshi vs. Christopher Daniels

Next up was the Steel Cage Match between Senshi and Christopher Daniels. These two X-Division stalwarts went toe-to-toe in a thrilling contest that saw both men give it their all. In the end, Senshi proved to be the better man, submitting Daniels at 12:18.

Xscape Mayhem: Chris Sabin vs. Chase Stevens, Elix Skipper, Petey Williams, Puma & Shark Boy

The Xscape Steel Cage Match was an absolute free-for-all, with five competitors vying for a chance to escape the cage and claim victory. Chris Sabin ultimately emerged on top, taking 13 minutes and 6 seconds to outmaneuver his opponents.

X-Division Title Showdown: Samoa Joe vs. Sabu

The Impact X-Division Title Steel Cage Match saw Samoa Joe defend his title against the legendary Sabu. In a stunning upset, Joe defeated Sabu in just 6 minutes and 20 seconds, retaining his championship in dominant fashion.

Team Canada Takes on Team 3D: Anthem Steel Cage Six-Man Tag Team Match

The Anthem Steel Cage Six-Man Tag Team Match pitted Team 3D (Brother Devon, Brother Ray, and Brother Runt) against Team Canada (A1, Bobby Roode, and Eric Young). In a hard-hitting affair, Team 3D came out on top, taking 8 minutes and 45 seconds to defeat their foes.

NWA World Heavyweight Title Brawl: Christian Cage vs. Abyss

The main event of the evening was the NWA World Heavyweight Title Steel Cage Match between Christian Cage and Abyss. These two behemoths went at it in a brutal contest that saw both men give everything they had. In the end, Christian Cage emerged victorious, taking 19 minutes and 20 seconds to defeat Abyss and retain his title.

Lethal Lockdown Chaos: AJ Styles, Rhino, Ron Killings & Sting vs. America's Most Wanted, Jeff Jarrett & Scott Steiner

The evening concluded with the Lethal Lockdown Steel Cage Eight-Man Tag Team Match featuring a star-studded lineup. In an absolute war of attrition, AJ Styles, Rhino, Ron Killings, and Sting emerged victorious, taking 23 minutes and 51 seconds to defeat their opponents.

Final Thoughts

The "One Night Only" pay-per-view event was an absolute thrill ride from start to finish. With a mix of high-flying action, hard-hitting brawls, and unexpected twists, TNA (Impact Wrestling) proved once again why they're one of the top promotions in the world. If you missed this event, do yourself a favor and track it down – it's well worth your time.

Grade: A-

Recommendation: If you enjoy professional wrestling with a focus on high-flying action and hard-hitting brawls, then the "One Night Only" pay-per-view event is a must-watch. Even if you're not familiar with some of the competitors, the sheer energy and intensity of this event will keep you engaged from start to finish.

Card Details

Date: 23 Apr 2006
Promotion: Impact Wrestling
Arena: Universal Studios
Type: Pay Per View
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 23 Apr 2006

Matches

Black Tiger, Hirooki Goto and Minoru defeat Alex Shelley, Jay Lethal and Sonjay Dutt in a Steel Cage Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 12:12
Senshi defeat Christopher Daniels in a Steel Cage Match
Match Time: 12:18
Chris Sabin defeat Chase Stevens, Elix Skipper, Petey Williams, Puma and Shark Boy in a Xscape Steel Cage Match
Match Time: 13:06
Samoa Joe(C) defeat Sabu in a Impact X-Division Title Steel Cage Match
Match Time: 06:20
Team 3D (Brother Devon, Brother Ray and Brother Runt) defeat Team Canada (A1, Bobby Roode and Eric Young) in a Anthem Steel Cage Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:45
Christian Cage(C) defeat Abyss in a NWA World Heavyweight Title Steel Cage Match
Match Time: 19:20
AJ Styles, Rhino, Ron Killings and Sting defeat America's Most Wanted, Jeff Jarrett and Scott Steiner in a Lethal Lockdown Steel Cage Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 23:51