Genesis

Let's begin at the beginning. I think replacing the six-sided ring with a traditional style is a big mistake. Six sides was one of the biggest things that made TNA unique. Whoever makes decisions needs to seriously rethink this one. Next, Taz has to go. He is absolutely terrible. The stuttering, calling talent by the wrong names, missing cues, and distasteful humor detract from the product.

Debuts. Impressed with one, disappointed with the other. Brian Kendrick faced off with Amazing Red for the X Division Championship. Answer me this. How does a debuting talent get a championship shot right out of the gate? I would be pissed if I'd been busting my ass just to get overlooked in favor of the latest WWE castoff. That being said, the match itself was very good, and served as proof that Kendrick deserves this chance.

Mr. Anderson's first taste of TNA action was against Abyss. Bit of unsolicited advice for whoever put this one together. When you're trying to get someone over as the next big thing, don't match them up against a man who couldn't wrestle his way out of a paper bag. Abyss' inability to do anything, with exception to stinking up the joint, severely hindered Mr. Anderson. I know he's better than this, and hope TNA quickly rectifies their mistake. This is one of the only times I can recall a victory meaning less than a loss.

Beer Money was victorious over The Band in a waste of time. When is the wrestling world finally going to realize that Sean Waltman and his running buddies bring nothing to the business?

Desmond Wolfe is the man. His match with The Pope was the second best of the night. He is amazingly innovative and inspiring. The things that this man does should be taught in every wrestling school worldwide. Just plain stunning! I see a title reign on tap for Mr. Wolfe in 2010.

Main event time. Another classic in the series of matches between AJ Styles and Kurt Angle. These two blow expectations up everytime they meet in the ring. Was phenomenal until the closing moments. I had heard that Ric Flair was going to be a mentor-like-figure to Styles. So, when he made his way to ringside shortly after the match began, I didn't think anything of it. I suppose I should have known that "The Dirtiest Player In The Game" would cheat to ensure victory for his man. I'm still disgusted. Can't anyone come up with a creative way to turn heel? I'm sick of the same old garbage. Yes, AJ retained his title. Why did it have to go down this way? I can't talk about it anymore.