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- Tails Azimuth
IMPACT WRESTLING'S "Victory Road" PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT RECAP
Houston, Texas - Reliant Arena - July 13th, 2008
Attendance: 3,000
In a star-studded evening that featured some of the best in-ring action and surprises, Impact Wrestling's "Victory Road" pay-per-view event lived up to its billing. The event showcased a diverse mix of matches, from high-flying Ultimate X bouts to brutal Full Metal Mayhem six-man tag team affairs.
MATCH OF THE NIGHT
The evening kicked off with the World X Cup 2008 Third Round Four Teams Elimination Match, which saw Team TNA (Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, and Curry Man) emerge victorious. The match featured a thrilling series of eliminations, with teams from Japan, Mexico, and International all vying for supremacy. In the end, it was Team TNA that proved too strong, defeating their opponents in 24:17.
KNOCKOUT ACTION
Gail Kim continued her impressive streak with a dominating win over Angelina Love in a Singles Match. The match lasted just 6:12, as Kim showcased her technical prowess and physicality to secure the victory.
Sonjay Dutt also tasted success, besting Jay Lethal in another quick contest. This one clocked in at 8:24, with Dutt using his cunning and agility to outmaneuver the usually dominant Lethal.
TAG TEAM TITLES ON THE LINE
The Latin American Exchange (Hernandez and Homicide) successfully defended their Impact World Tag Team Titles against Beer Money Inc. (James Storm and Robert Roode) in a thrilling Fan's Revenge Lumberjack Match. The match was marked by intense action, with both teams giving it their all. In the end, Hernandez and Homicide emerged victorious, claiming victory at 10:08.
KNOCKOUT TITLE CHAOS
Taylor Wilde pulled off an upset win over Awesome Kong to claim the Impact Knockouts Title. This one was a barnburner, with both women trading blows and near-falls before Wilde ultimately secured the victory in just 4:50.
ULTIMATE X ACTION
The Ultimate X Match featured four top-notch competitors - Volador, Daivari, Kaz, and Naruki Doi - each vying for supremacy. In the end, it was Volador who emerged victorious, outmaneuvering his opponents to claim victory in 10:57.
MAIN EVENT SQUABBLES
The evening's main event saw Kurt Angle team up with Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray) to take on AJ Styles, Christian Cage, and Rhino. The Full Metal Mayhem Six-Man Tag Team Match was a wild ride, featuring all sorts of chaos and destruction. In the end, it was Angle and his team that emerged victorious, claiming victory at 15:52.
TITLE TILT
The evening's final match saw Samoa Joe face off against Booker T for the Impact World Title. However, this one ended in controversy, as both men were left unable to continue due to the brutal nature of the match. As a result, the title was not decided, leaving fans eager for what's next.
In conclusion, "Victory Road" was an event that had it all - action-packed matches, surprises, and some great storytelling. Impact Wrestling has set the bar high going forward, and we can't wait to see what's in store for its talented roster of competitors.
Card Details
- Date: 13 Jul 2008
- Promotion: Impact Wrestling
- Arena: Reliant Arena
- Attendance: 3000
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 13 Jul 2008
Matches
Team TNA (Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin and Curry Man) and Team TNA (Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin and Curry Man) defeat Team International (Alex Koslov, Doug Williams and Tyson Dux) and Team International (Alex Koslov, Doug Williams and Tyson Dux), Team Japan (Masato Yoshino, Milano Collection AT and Puma) and Team Japan (Masato Yoshino, Milano Collection AT and Puma) and Team Mexico (Averno, Rey Bucanero and Ultimo Guerrero) and Team Mexico (Averno, Rey Bucanero and Ultimo Guerrero) in a World X Cup 2008 Third Round Four Teams Elimination Match
Match Time: 24:17Gail Kim defeat Angelina Love in a Singles Match
Match Time: 06:12Sonjay Dutt defeat Jay Lethal in a Singles Match
Match Time: 08:24The Latin American Exchange (Hernandez and Homicide)
(C)
defeat Beer Money Inc. (James Storm and Robert Roode) in a Impact World Tag Team Title Fan's Revenge Lumberjack Match
Match Time: 10:08Taylor Wilde
(C)
defeat Awesome Kong in a Impact Knockouts Title Match
Match Time: 04:50Volador defeat Daivari, Kaz and Naruki Doi in a World X Cup 2008 Fourth Round Ultimate X Match
Match Time: 10:57Kurt Angle and Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray) defeat AJ Styles, Christian Cage and Rhino in a Full Metal Mayhem Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 15:52Samoa Joe
(C)
vs. Booker T in a Impact World Title Match - No Contest
Match Time: 17:30