Title This: Impact Wrestling Reaction 7-25

July 28, 2012

Kurt Angle def. Bully Ray

What I Liked:

The match was very good, not great. Ray and Angle have a good match where Angle basically came out of nowhere for the victory. Ray does a great job in the match carrying the psychology, beating down the smaller opponent. It made sense for Ray to carry much of the match, but the bigger question was Storm coming out to chase after Aces and Eights. He was the only guy that was not attacked tonight, and Aces and Eights retreated. All of the guys are looking at Storm, but Angle is wondering what happened with Storm. They all confront Storm, who seems on the defensive. This angle continues to build, and i do think one of the more complete guys in TNA need to be behind this. I do not mind Jeff Jarrett involved, but I do think there needs to be either Angle, Styles, Storm, or some other established name along with him. Aces and Eights continue to carry the show with their unpredictability. The main event gave us a good match and continues to focus on the big storyline. TNA succeeded at the end of the night after a very slow beginning. This was a very complete show, even though no RVD, Anderson, and other guys off TV.

What I Liked:

Bully Ray needs the victory here, plain and simple. He needs the points and needs the steam that he had a few months ago. I really feel they need to push their best heel over Kurt Angle, who would not be harmed with a loss.

Grade: B+

Impact Wrestling Grade: B

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