MAJOR NEWS ITEMS FROM SUNDAY’S “SACRIFICE” PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT

There are several major news items to report from Sunday’s “Sacrifice” Pay-Per-View event. Catch the replay all week long on DirecTV, InDemand, Dish Network and TVN, plus international fans can watch it online by clicking on “PPV Webcasts” on the main!

CHRISTIAN CAGE BEATS ABYSS – REGAINS CONTROL OF THE NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
NWA World Heavyweight Champion Christian Cage exacted his revenge on Abyss on Sunday night, beating him in the “Full Metal Mayhem” match to regain control of the gold. In one of the most chaotic matches in recent TNA history, Cage was able to climb the ladder and pull down the championship in the end after putting James Mitchell through the thumbtacks and nailing Abyss with a frogsplash through a table.. Although Cage had been the recognized NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Abyss stole the World Title at Lockdown and refused to return it.

WORLD X CUP ENDS IN TIE – TNA MANAGEMENT TO ADDRESS SITUATION THURSDAY ON “iMPACT!”
Team Canada’s Petey Williams lost his singles bout to Team Japan captain and wrestling legend Jushin Liger at “Sacrifice”, but Williams came back in a big way later on in the night by winning the World X Cup Gauntlet – resulting in a tie in the final point standings in the World X Cup between Team USA and Team Canada! According to TNA management officials, the situation will be addressed Thursday night on “iMPACT!” as Team Canada’s Petey Williams will take on Team USA’s Chris Sabin in a sudden death match to determine the World X Cup champs!

NASH APPEARS AS PROMISED – BEGINS ASSAULT ON THE X DIVISION
“Big Sexy” Kevin Nash appeared at Sunday’s “Sacrifice” and did exactly what he promised – launching an assault on the stars of TNA’s X Division. Nash hit the ring following the Gauntlet Match, obliterating Team Mexico member Puma. Nash then laced into the X Division after the attack, once again claiming “A big man is better than a great little man 7 days a week”. Has Nash made his point? What will be the reaction from the X Division stars? Tune into “iMPACT!” on Thursday night to find out!

STING AND SAMOA JOE VICTORIOUS OVER JARRETT AND STEINER
Sting and his own hired assassin Samoa Joe were victorious on Sunday night, with “The Samoan Submission Machine” gaining the win in the end over “The King of the Mountain”. Sting and Joe shook hands after the bout, but that didn’t keep Jarrett and Steiner from attacking Sting as Joe left the arena. Instead of helping Sting, Joe turned his back and kept walking. As far as the X Champion was concerned - his job was already done! Regardless of Joe’s actions, it’s obvious the war between Sting and Jarrett is far from over.

GAIL KIM FIRES JACKIE – ASSISTS AMW IN RETAINING THE GOLD
Gail Kim once again showed her cold-hearted nature at “Sacrifice”, telling Jackie she was fired after the blonde beauty revealed she was pregnant. Later on in the event, Kim assisting America’s Most Wanted in retaining the NWA World Tag Team Title against AJ Styles and The Fallen Angel. Despite being barred from ringside, Kim found a loophole by dropping a nightstick from high above the ring for AMW to use to get the win. Certainly, AJ and Daniels aren’t going to stand for Gail and AMW’s blatant disregard for the rules of the bout. More to come this Thursday on “iMPACT!”…

THE NEW FACE OF TNA MANAGEMENT TO APPEAR AT “SLAMMIVERSARY” – LARRY Z LOSES CONTROL IN BRAWL WITH RAVEN
In a backstage interview, referee Mark “Slick” Johnson revealed that the new face of TNA management would make his debut at the upcoming June “Slammiversary” Pay-Per-View. Certainly, the news pushed the buttons of Championship Committee member Larry Zbyszko, who vented his anger later on in a brawl with Raven! TNA security had to step in and separate Raven and Zbyszko! It appears with his probation period, the return of Raven and the upcoming debut of the new TNA management, Larry Z is starting to feel the pressure in a major way.

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