AMonster's Ball matchis aprofessional wrestling,hardcorematch type that originated in and is primarily staged byTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling(TNA - known as Impact Wrestling from 2017–2023).
The key premise of the match is that all contenders are (in storyline) sequestered alone in a locked room withoutlight,food,orwaterfor 24 hours before the match, to induce extreme feelings of aggression in the competitors. Once released, the wrestlers fight one another in ano disqualification match,with the usage of weapons encouraged. Victory can be achieved bypinfallor submission, with the match ending as soon as one wrestler is pinned or submits (there is no elimination format).
There have been 59 Monster's Ball matches conducted by TNA, with several unaffiliated independent promotions hosting the match type as well. It was the signature match stipulation ofAbyss.Before his retirement in 2019, he had appeared in 48 of the 50 Monster's Ball matches held by TNA to that point and managed in another.
Match history (TNA)
editParticipant list
editIn TNA, 55 wrestlers have taken part in Monster's Ball matches. Abyss holds the record for most participations, having competed in 48 such matches, and the record for most victories with 19.
Superstar | Victories | Appearances |
---|---|---|
Abyss/Joseph Park* | 19 | 48 |
Jeff Hardy/Willow* | 9 | 11 |
PCO | 4 | 4 |
Tommy Dreamer | 4 | 6 |
Bram | 3 | 3 |
Samoa Joe | 2 | 2 |
Taylor Wilde | 2 | 2 |
Eric Young | 2 | 3 |
Rhino | 2 | 5 |
A.J. Styles | 1 | 1 |
Davey Richards | 1 | 1 |
Eddie Edwards | 1 | 1 |
Eli Drake | 1 | 1 |
James Storm | 1 | 1 |
Kongo Kong | 1 | 1 |
Magnus | 1 | 1 |
Masha Slamovich | 1 | 1 |
Matt Hardy | 1 | 1 |
Monty Brown | 1 | 1 |
Robert Roode | 1 | 1 |
Savannah Evans | 1 | 1 |
Taya Valkyrie | 1 | 1 |
Trey Miguel | 1 | 1 |
Rosemary | 1 | 2 |
Crazzy Steve | 1 | 3 |
Allie Katch | 0 | 1 |
Alisha Edwards | 0 | 1 |
Black Reign | 0 | 1 |
Brother Devon | 0 | 1 |
Brother Runt | 0 | 1 |
Christopher Daniels | 0 | 1 |
Desmond Wolfe | 0 | 1 |
Havok | 0 | 1 |
Hernandez | 0 | 1 |
Homicide | 0 | 1 |
Jade | 0 | 1 |
Jessie Godderz | 0 | 1 |
Jonah | 0 | 1 |
Jordynne Grace | 0 | 1 |
Judas Mesias | 0 | 1 |
Kazarian | 0 | 1 |
Kimber Lee | 0 | 1 |
Kon | 0 | 1 |
Matt Cardona | 0 | 1 |
Matt Morgan | 0 | 1 |
Mick Foley | 0 | 1 |
Steve Maclin | 0 | 1 |
Robbie E | 0 | 1 |
Su Yung | 0 | 1 |
Brother Ray/Bully Ray* | 0 | 2 |
Daffney | 0 | 2 |
Grado | 0 | 2 |
Moose | 0 | 2 |
Raven | 0 | 4 |
Sabu | 0 | 4 |
- Abyss competed as Joseph Park in two Monster's Ball matches, the rest as Abyss.
- Jeff Hardy competed as Willow in one Monster's Ball match, the rest as Jeff Hardy.
- Bully Ray competed as Brother Ray in one Monster's Ball match, the other as Bully Ray.
Non TNA Monster's Ball matches
editA Monster's Ball match was announced by John Cena Sr. (father ofJohn Cena), president of the Massachusetts-basedMillennium Wrestling Federationon itsMWF Xtraonline show to take place at theirNight of Championsshow on June 21, 2008.Todd Hansondefeated Abyss,Rick Fullerand Brian Milonas to win the match and retain hisMWF Heavyweight Championship.[57][58]Through TNA's working relationship with Mexican promotionAAA,Verano de Escándaloon July 31, 2011, hosted a Monster's Ball match, whereChessmandefeated Abyss,Extreme Tiger,andJoe Líder.On June 7, 2014, atHouse of Hardcore V,Abyss defeated Tommy Dreamer in a Monster's Ball match. On November 14, 2015, Abyss would face off against Sabu in a Monster's Ball match atHouse of Hardcore 11in a losing effort. Abyss has brought the Monster's Ball match to several other independent promotions throughout the world. For example, in June 2018, Abyss was scheduled to faceJimmy Havocin Melbourne, Australia in a Monster's Ball match at a World Series Wrestling event.
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