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"A Night of Carnage and Chaos: Impact Wrestling's 'Going Old School' PPV Review"

December 29th, 2013, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, Massachusetts - A cold winter night in the Northeast was the perfect backdrop for Impact Wrestling's "Going Old School" pay-per-view extravaganza. With a sold-out crowd of 1,000 fans packing the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, the energy was electric as the promotion brought out the big guns for an evening of non-stop action.

Match 1: Ethan Carter III vs. Tommy Dreamer - Tables Match

The evening kicked off with Ethan Carter III looking to continue his winning ways against the veteran Tommy Dreamer in a tables match. The two competitors clashed in a frenetic opening bout, with EC3 using his cunning and physicality to gain an early advantage. However, Dreamer's experience and determination allowed him to mount a spirited comeback, culminating in a thrilling sequence of near-falls and table spots. In the end, it was EC3 who emerged victorious, planting Dreamer through a stack of tables for the win (9:20).

Match 2: Austin Aries vs. Chris Sabin - Xscape Match

The first match of the night set the tone for the evening's chaos, as Austin Aries and Chris Sabin clashed in an unpredictable Xscape match. With no disqualifications or countouts allowed, these two high-flyers went all out, delivering a series of daring moves and near-misses that left the crowd gasping. In the end, it was Aries who proved too much for Sabin, pinning him after a jaw-dropping 450 splash (14:41).

Match 3: Bobby Roode vs. Samoa Joe - Singles Match

The main event of the night's opening triad saw Bobby Roode look to assert his dominance over Samoa Joe in a singles match. The two competitors engaged in a hard-hitting affair, with both men trading blows and near-falls. In the end, it was Roode who managed to keep his cool and secure the victory, locking Joe into the Crossface submission hold for the win (10:13).

Match 4: Lei'D Tapa vs. Velvet Sky - Street Fight

The women's division took center stage next, as Lei'D Tapa looked to assert her dominance over Velvet Sky in a street fight. This no-holds-barred bout saw both competitors unleash their inner beasts, with Tapa using her size and strength advantage to overwhelming effect. In the end, it was Tapa who emerged victorious, finishing Sky off with a vicious combination of slaps and clotheslines (8:05).

Match 5: Eric Young & Joseph Park vs. Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels & Kazarian) - Full Metal Mayhem Tag Team Match

The tag team division took center stage next, as Eric Young and Joseph Park looked to take down the cunning Bad Influence duo of Christopher Daniels and Kazarian in a full metal mayhem match. This chaotic bout saw all four competitors go at it with reckless abandon, delivering a series of wild moves and table spots that left the crowd gasping. In the end, it was EY & JP who emerged victorious, using their collective chaos theory to pin Bad Influence (13:35).

Match 6: Bully Ray vs. Mr. Anderson - Last Man Standing Match

The main event of the night's middle triad saw Bully Ray look to assert his dominance over Mr. Anderson in a last man standing match. This brutal affair saw both competitors trading blows and near-falls, with neither able to gain a decisive advantage. In the end, it was Ray who managed to keep his wits about him, delivering a series of vicious chair shots that left Anderson reeling before finishing him off with a devastating powerbomb (12:58).

Match 7: Team Angle vs. Team Roode - Lethal Lockdown Match

The evening's main event saw two teams clash in a lethal lockdown match, as Team Angle (Abyss, James Storm, Kurt Angle, and Samoa Joe) looked to take down Team Roode (Bobby Roode, Jessie Godderz, Magnus, and Robbie E). This intense bout saw all eight competitors go at it with reckless abandon, delivering a series of wild moves and table spots that left the crowd gasping. In the end, it was Team Angle who emerged victorious, using their collective strength to pin Team Roode (21:15).

In conclusion, Impact Wrestling's "Going Old School" pay-per-view event was an absolute barnburner from start to finish. With a series of thrilling matches and chaotic finishes, this card had something for everyone. Whether you're a longtime fan or just looking for some good old-fashioned pro wrestling action, "Going Old School" is an event that will leave you breathless and begging for more.

Final Rating: 4.5/5

This report was written by John Moore for Zohash.com

Card Details

  • Date: 29 Dec 2013
  • Promotion: Impact Wrestling
  • Arena: Lowell Memorial Auditorium
  • Attendance: 1000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Taped
  • Broadcast Date: 10 Jan 2014

Matches

  1. Ethan Carter III defeat Tommy Dreamer in a Tables Match
    Match Time: 09:20

  2. Austin Aries defeat Chris Sabin in a Xscape Match
    Match Time: 14:41

  3. Bobby Roode defeat Samoa Joe in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 10:13

  4. Lei'D Tapa defeat Velvet Sky in a Street Fight
    Match Time: 08:05

  5. Eric Young and Joseph Park defeat Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) in a Full Metal Mayhem Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 13:35

  6. Bully Ray defeat Mr. Anderson in a Last Man Standing Match
    Match Time: 12:58

  7. Team Angle (Abyss, James Storm, Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe) and Team Angle (Abyss, James Storm, Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe) defeat Team Roode (Bobby Roode, Jessie Godderz, Magnus and Robbie E) and Team Roode (Bobby Roode, Jessie Godderz, Magnus and Robbie E) in a Lethal Lockdown Match
    Match Time: 21:15

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