- 01/07/2008 (3:32:54 am)
- Georgiann Makropoulos
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Hi Georgie,
I was at the ppv live at Universal last night. I have to admit that I was not to thrilled at what I saw and experienced.Just waiting in line is an experience because people would butt up in front of you.They walk you in to the sound stage and it is like a chinese fire drill.We had VIP tickets and people would jump in front. We waited for about an hour and a half to be escorted inside.
The gentleman that was sent to warm the crowd did one horrible job in my estimation. He would warm them up and have them jumping and then he would talk about the up coming schedule for about five minutes and then he would warm them up again and once more would talk about something else and the crowd would sit.This happened about three or four times. Maybe I am spoiled but Gene Okerland was the master of warming up a crowd.This guy was no "Mean Gene". Thankfully the marks did excite the crowd and by the time the show opened,They were ready.
LAX is a very good team and I was also glad to see Shelley Martinez back in the mainstream.Kaz and Dustin "Black Reign" Runnels was a downward spiral.
One thing I would have to give TNA is they actually have a womens division and Gail
Kim and Kong was the match of the night. When is the last time a womens match was the best match? The fans were into this match all the way.
Judas Mesias and Chris Abyss. WHO CARES!!
The mixed tag match was as always something to be desired because they have no meaning in the scheme of things. I am a fan of Robert Roode and he does remind me a bit of Curt Henning.Booker T looked great and probably is taking advantage of a light schedule and gym time.
Why let the women decide the match?
The Ultimate X Division was interesting to say the least. Team 3D were like fish out of water in this type of match.Johnny Devine did take some nasty bumps and falls.It was great
seeing Brother Devon as always after the show.
The tag Team Championship was a predictable joke. Samoa Joe and Nash were not going to work as a team and Kevin Nash's heart was not into it.A J Styles and Tomko are a decent team and I would like to see more of them.
Kurt Angle and Christian Cage are professionals. I can depend on them giving their all
and putting on one heck of a match.A.J.Styles backing Angle could have been seen a mile away.
If this is what the alternative to WWE is,than the state of wrestling is in trouble.
Dutch Mantel and Vince Russo are regergitating predictable plots and matches that leave you scratching your head.The fill in promos were terrible and boring.Whomever spends $29.00 to see
TNA ppvs should ask for their money back.I wonder if seeing them free at Universal of Florida was
worth it.Dixie,find someone who knows wrestling before Schleprock Russo and gang destroy your company.
Mark Meister of DeBary, FL



