We have a smooth transition from Impact to ReAction as Fortune continues its beat down of EV2. A somber Mike Tenay tells us that this must have been what Abyss has been talking about when he talks about “they” and tells us that RVD’s injuries are very serious.
We then head back to see RVD being wheeled into an ambulance as Dixie Carter looks on with concern. The voiceover guy says emotions are running high tonight and gives us a preview of ReAction that will take a special look at the Motorcity Machine Guns.
The wrestlers then give their thoughts on Abyss and who “they” are. Kurt Angle thinks there isn’t anyone in particular and thinks that Dixie Carter needs to do something about it. Mr. Anderson has the same frame of mind and Jeff Hardy cannot believe what Abyss has done to RVD and compares it to a horror movie. Angle and Anderson also chime in about what happened to RVD and say that it was excessive and unnecessary.
Abyss begins to talk about doing what he set out to do and what they told him to do. Kevin Costin, one of the trainers, begins to talk about RVD’s injury and says it is one of the worst injuries he has ever seen.
The focus of the show is set on the Fortune as the docu-cam sneaks up on AJ Styles and Kazarian who are talking about Dixie Carter bringing in talent who made their names elsewhere and how they get put ahead of the workhorses of TNA who put TNA on the map. Kazarian says they have earned their spots and deserved their spots and it is their time.
Brother Devon is tending to wounds in the back and says he doesn’t know what happened at the end of Impact. Footage of the brutal beat down is aired as we see Tommy Dreamer talking to Dixie Carter. Dixie demands Dreamer to bring the EV2 guys back next week and says she will make things right.
Footage of the 2-of-3 falls match between the Motorcity Machine Guns and Beer Money is aired. The Guns are seen in the back talking about being the best tag team in TNA and they are going to prove it to everyone. They go on to say that they have teamed together for four years and had a slow rise to the top but they are the masters of the art of tag team wrestling.
The Motorcity Machine Guns are the Impact Players of the Week as we are treated to a video package highlight reel of the duo. The Guns talk about their favorite type of matches, which is a straight up wrestling match, as they like to mix different styles of wrestling into one match. They also talk about the competition in TNA and welcome challengers with open arms.
The video package then focuses on their history and how they came to win the TNA Tag Team Championship at Victory Road. Chris Sabin says they are fighting champions and are going to prove that they are the best tag team in TNA. He then talks about their series with Beer Money and says that they brought out the best in each other.
A video package featuring Angelina Love is aired, who just became the 5-time Knockouts Champion by defeating Madison Rayne. Angelina talks about her match earlier and what it means to her. Madison is then shown who says she is going to focus on getting her title back and says that she is the better wrestler than Angelina and has been busting her ass while Angelina was being fired.
Madison then talks about how her body guard threw everyone off during her match. Velvet is shown who says that Madison cost her the tag team titles and she had it coming back. Velvet then talks about her past relationship with Angelina and how they brought in Madison, who ended up getting a big head. Velvet says she made Madison and was happy to see her get what she deserved.
The voiceover guy then tells us that Angelina will defend the Knockouts Championship next week on Impact. Angelina calls herself a fighting champion and is has a lot to accomplish in TNA.
We get an injury update on RVD as Eric Bischoff is on the phone and says that it is a lot worse than what they first thought. Bischoff says he hopes to get more information before the end of the show.
A video package that focuses on EV2 is aired and Tommy Dreamer says Hardcore Justice was done to have a curtain call for all of his brothers and way for them to say thank you. Dreamer puts over AJ Styles and Kazarian but calls them pieces of garbage after what they pulled tonight. More footage of tonight’s beat down is aired and Dreamer promises to show Fortune what hatred is all about. Dreamer says the only way for Dixie to make this right is to have an eye for an eye.
A preview for next week’s show is up next as Abyss says he can’t wait to do beat down someone else next week. The voiceover guy then wonders what is next for the Motorcity Machine Guns and Shelley says that any EV2 guys can assemble and bring it if they feel up to the challenge. Angelina Love will also defend the Knockouts Championship and the voiceover guy wonders if EV2 has had their last stand or if it is just the beginning.
Kurt Angle talks about EV2 and thinks they are a great idea but they aren’t good for the long run as he’d rather see a group like Fortune succeed. Hardy says he is willing to side with EV2 and help them out if needed.
The docu-cam catches up with Beer Money who say they are the best tag team in the world and needs to go for the gold to prove it. Storm adds that he also wants TNA to surivive and wants to take out those who are just here to get a paycheck by any means necessary.
Starman’s Thoughts
At least for tonight, ReAction was a great way to cap off a great episode of Impact. I enjoyed how there was a seamless transition between the two shows and kept the storyline of what happened at the end of Impact going throughout the entire broadcast.
I didn’t get to catch the pilot for ReAction when it aired back in April, but I do enjoy the style of this show. On the surface it does seem a lot like a recap show, but it does do a good job in showing new footage of wrestlers giving their opinions and thoughts about the current angles. It also did a good job of previewing next week’s Impact, which as I have stated before is one thing that is usually lacking.
If used properly, I feel that ReAction could be a great way for TNA to give more depth to their storylines and, more importantly, to the wrestlers themselves. I’d gladly take an episode of Impact like the one aired tonight and have an hour long of build up and interviews to help bridge the gaps and give meaning to everything, than an episode of Impact that features six or seven rushed matches and lame comedy angles.
TNA has been on a roll tonight and fans can only hope that it continues.
