The 2007Final Resolutionwas aprofessional wrestlingpay-per-view(PPV)eventproduced byTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling(TNA), which took place on January 14, 2007 at theTNA Impact! ZoneinOrlando, Florida.It was the third event under theFinal Resolutionchronology.
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| Promotion | Total Nonstop Action Wrestling | ||
| Date | January 14, 2007 | ||
| City | Orlando, Florida | ||
| Venue | TNA Impact! Zone | ||
| Tagline(s) | "Joe is going to kill you"[1] | ||
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Nine matches were contested at the event, with two being taped asdark matches.In the main event,Christian CagedefeatedStingandAbyssto retain theTNA World Heavyweight Championship.In other prominent matches,Kurt AngledefeatedSamoa Joe3-2 in anIron man match,Chris SabindefeatedChristopher DanielsandJerry Lynnto win theImpact X Division Championshipand in the opening contest,RhinodefeatedAJ Stylesin aLast Man Standing match.
The pay-per-view had a buy rate of 35,000.[2]In October 2017, with the launch of theGlobal Wrestling Network,the event became available to stream on demand.[3]
Storylines
editThe event featured wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds andstorylines.Wrestlers portrayedvillains,heroes,orless distinguishable charactersin the scripted events that built tension and culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches.[4]
This sectionis missing informationabout events in the storyline.(October 2018) |
Event
editThis articleneeds additional citations forverification.(October 2018) |
Prior to the start of the event there was adark matchwhich saw Jason Riggs and Johnny Riggs defeatSerotonin(KazarianandHavok) when Riggs pinned Havok.
Following this match there was one match during the pre-show. During this matchLance HoytdefeatedChase Stevens.Hoyt pinned Stevens after aFireman's carry flapjack.A. J. PierzynskiandDale Torborgwere in the audience and heckled Hoyt resulting in a confrontation after the match.
During the first match of the pay-per-view,RhinodefeatedA.J. Stylesin aLast Man Standing match(14:44) when Styles failed to answer the ten-count after Rhino hit two Gore's. NextChris SabindefeatedChristopher DanielsandJerry Lynnin a3-Way Danceto win theTNA X Division Championship,when Sabin pinned Lynn with aroll-upwhile grabbing the tights.
In the Paparazzi Championship Series finals,Alex ShelleydefeatedAustin Starr.The judges were "Samolian Joe", "Big Fat Oily Guy" andBob Backlund.The match originally went to a ten-minute time limit draw and was then declared a draw by the judges, beforeKevin Nashordered extra time. Shelley pinned Starr with aroll-up,and Shelley was presented a bowling trophy.
NextJames StormdefeatedPetey Williams,when Storm pinned Williams while grabbing the ropes during aroll-up.Jacquelinemade her return to TNA and delivered aDeath Sentencewith Storm toGail Kim.
In theNWA World Tag Team Championshipmatch,The Latin American Exchange(HomicideandHernandez) defeatedTeam 3D(Brother RayandBrother Devon) bydisqualificationto retain the titles. Team 3D were disqualified after adrunkBrother Runtinterfered, jumping off the top rope onto Homicide.
The penultimate match was a 30 minutesIron Man matchbetweenKurt AngleandSamoa Joe.The winner of the match a shot at theNWA World Heavyweight ChampionshipatAgainst All Odds.Joe forced Angle to submit to theCoquina Clutchto pick up the first fall. Angle then forced Joe to submit to theAnkle Lockto even the score at 1:1. Angle again forced Joe to submit to the Ankle Lock to take a 2:1 lead. Joe next pinned Angle after aMuscle Busterto even the score at 2:2. Angle picked up the final decision with approximately 5 minutes left in the match, when he pinned Joe with acradle pin.
In the main eventAbyssdefended theNWA World Heavyweight ChampionshipagainstChristian CageandStingin aThree Way Elimination match.Sting first pinned Abyss after theScorpion Death Dropguaranteeing a new champion would be crowned. Cage next pinned Sting after aFrog Splashto win the championship.
Results
editIron Man match
edit| Score | Point Winner | Decision | Notes |
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| 0-1 | Samoa Joe | Submission | Angle tapped out after being locked in theCoquina Clutch |
| 1-1 | Kurt Angle | Submission | Joe tapped out after being locked in theAnkle lock |
| 2-1 | Kurt Angle | Submission | Joe tapped out after being locked in another ankle lock. |
| 2-2 | Samoa Joe | Pinfall | Joe pinned Angle after aMuscle Buster |
| 3-2 | Kurt Angle | Pinfall | Angle pinned Joe after aninside cradle |
References
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- ^"Anthem, Impact announce Global Wrestling Network launch".Retrieved20 March2018.
- ^Grabianowski, Ed."How Pro Wrestling Works".HowStuffWorks, Inc.Discovery Communications.Retrieved2015-11-15.
- ^"The TNA Final Resolution 2007 Breakdown - 411MANIA".411mania.Retrieved21 March2018.
- ^"Final Resolution 2007 - Orlando, FL - Universal Studios - January 14, 2007 (900)".The History of WWE.RetrievedMarch 21,2018.
- ^Hoops, Brian (January 14, 2019)."Pro wrestling history (01/14): Christian wins NWA World Title".Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online.RetrievedJanuary 18,2019.