Location: Orlando, Florida (Universal Studios)
Date: June 4, 2009 (Taped: May 25-26-27)
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW
Lauren Brooke & Shane Douglas: Lauren Brooke confronted Shane Douglas backstage and asked him why he is back in TNA. Shane said he’s been waiting to make his mark on TNA for a very long time!
X-DIVISION TAG TEAM MATCH
Sheik Abdul Bashir & Kiyoshi defeated SUICIDE & Christopher Daniels: The Motor City Machine Guns & Lethal Consequences came down and fought SUICIDE all the way to the back. Sheik Abdul Bashir supposedly “injured” his ankle at ringside and the referee went to check on him. Meanwhile, in the ring, Shane Douglas showed up and knocked out Christopher Daniels with a chain-wrapped fist to the head! The British Invasion came down and celebrated with the Sheik & Kiyoshi..
IN THE RING
Shane Douglas: Shane Douglas shouted about Christopher Daniels getting fired from TNA and got a second chance. Douglas wondered where HIS second chance was, and thought maybe somebody in the office doesn’t like him. Same old politics! Douglas served notice that he DEMANDS his second chance. Douglas said he will make Daniels and everybody in TNA miserable until he gets it! Don West said the only way to get a second chance around here is to be a friend of Jeff Jarrett..
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
Jeremy Borash & Mick Foley + Kip James + Kevin Nash & Jenna Morasca: Mick Foley talked about getting the rules changed where the TNA World champion only has to defend the title once a year.. Foley cited that the SuperBowl is only played once a year. Foley also cited the World Series and Grand Slam of tennis – but those were bad examples… Kip James came in and begged Foley to give him some work so he could support his family. Kip said he would do anything. Foley appreciated the honest and said he would see what he could do.. Kip left and shook hands with Kevin Nash (w/Jenna Morasca) on the way out, saying “just looking for a job.” Nash came in and asked Foley what he is smoking these days. Foley said if he didn’t already advertise the six sides of steel match he would change it. Nash said he wasn’t going to do it. Foley said think about the ratings, and Nash said he doesn’t care about the ratings. Foley said he would triple Nash’s regular payday. Nash wanted four times his regular payday and Foley agreed..
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW
Lauren Brooke & The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) & Lethal Consequences (Jay Lethal & Consequences Creed): The Motor City Machine Guns & Lethal Consequences talked about their goal of unmasking SUICIDE, and setting aside their differences to settle the SUICIDE mystery.. Sabin said it would be them four against SUICIDE in the X-Division King of the Mountain match at Slammiversary..
TAG TEAM MATCH
Beer Money Inc. (Robert Roode & James Storm) defeated Consequences Creed & Chris Sabin: The British Invasion came out with intentions of interfering but Team 3-D hit the scene to prevent that from happening. Inside the ring, Beer Money got the victory to continue their rise up the ranks to the top of the Tag Team division..
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
The Beautiful People (Angelina Love & Velvet Sky & Madison Rayne) & Tara (aka Victoria from WWE): The Beautiful People attacked Tara, but Tara foght back and destroyed Velvet & Madison before yelling “you’re next, BITCH!” sending Angelina running in the opposite direction..
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW
Lauren Brooke & Daffney: Lauren said she doesn’t know what Daffney’s sick infatuation is with Taylor Wilde, but if she had a problem with her shouldn’t she have just talked to her? Daffney cut a crazy promo about being there but also being somewhere else. Daffney wondered who the real crazy one was, and all she knows is that she has to hurt Taylor tonight..
SIT-DOWN INTERVIEW
Mike Tenay & The Main Event Mafia (Sting & Kurt Angle & Kevin Nash & Scott Steiner & Booker T): Kevin Nash talked about his cage match with Joe and wanting more money. Nash said Joe has a hit-list of Mafia members but he isn’t going to get past him. Booker T cut a promo on Joe, followed by Scott Steiner cutting a promo on Joe (calling him FAT). Kurt Angle said if Samoa Joe wants to threaten them, they will destroy him. Sting cut Angle off and said that’s not what they’re gonna do. Sting said the Mafia is family and they will take care of Samoa Joe on their time, and it’s going to be done his way..
TNA KNOCKOUT MATCH
Daffney defeated Taylor Wilde with help from Dr. Stevie & Raven: Daffney kept assaulting Taylor Wilde after the match until Lauren Brooke ran down and tried to stop it! Raven talked about everyone waiting to see the reunion of Dr. Stevie & Raven. Raven said Dr. Stevie wrote a prescription for Abyss that needed to be filled. Raven promised that it would be the foulest medicine Abyss has ever put down his throat!
IN THE RING
Jeff Jarrett + “Showtime” Eric Young: Jeff Jarrett called out Eric Young and tried to make peace with him after Young assaulted him last week. Jarrett praised Young for being a great wrestler, but said last week he (JJ) won the match. Jarrett said on another night, Eric could have won. Jarrett said all Young had to do was respect that he (JJ) was the better man that night. Jarrett said Young spit in his face by jumping him from behind. Jarrett said they can end it right now or take it as far as they want to go. Young asked if he was supposed to say “I’m sorry?” Young wondered if Jarrett would give him some fatherly advice. Young said when he was a kid, his father moved to Cuba and he never saw him. Young said when he came to TNA, Jarrett became a father-figure to him. Young praised Jarrett’s accomplishments. Young said Jarrett created TNA and gave “these maggots” (the fans) a better choice. Young said Jarrett was living the American Dream. Young said their childhoods weren’t so different, because Jarrett’s dad, a wrestling promoter, didn’t have time for his own son. Young said he and Jarrett both promised themselves they would never grow up to be their dads. Young said Jarrett was becoming just like his father! Young said everything in TNA revolves around Jarrett – and everybody else comes second. Young said it’s the truth, but his concern goes out to Jarrett’s three little girls who Jarrett is forcing to settle for second place. Jarrett snapped and slapped Young and they got into a heated brawl and had to be separated.. Jarrett smashed Earl Hebner and broke through to get his hands on Eric Young…
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
Jeremy Borash & Mick Foley: Mick Foley scolded Jeff Jarrett for putting his hands on a referee and said he knew it was only a matter of time before he needed security. Big Rocco & Sally Boy (former Main Event Mafia security) entered the office and stood next to Mick Foley’s desk..
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW
Lauren Brooke & Sgt. Jesse Neal (w/Rhino): Jesse Neal said he is ready thanks to the training that Rhino has given him. Neal said he was doing it for his best friend in heaven and tonight he was going to live their dream…
SINGLES MATCH
“The Blueprint” Matt Morgan defeated Sgt. Jesse Neal (w/Rhino):
VIGNETTE: ODB training Cody Deaner on the farm.. Pure comedy!
IN THE RING
Mick Foley (Big Rocco & Sally Boy): TNA World Heavyweight champion came down with his personal security guards watching his back.. Don West said Mick Foley was the only sane person making decision in TNA these days.. Foley booked Samoa Joe vs. Booker T & Scott Steiner next week, and Sting vs. Kurt Angle in a King of the Mountain Qualifying match.. Foley said it looks like Jarrett has reached his breaking point and finally snapped. Foley said a few weeks ago he assured Earl Hebner he’d have a job for life in TNA, and now (thanks to Jeff Jarrett) he may never referee another match. Foley said for that action, there will be a reaction, and next week Jarrett will find out that his reaction will be hardcore..
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW
Jeremy Borash & Sting + Matt Morgan: Sting said the Main Event Mafia is stronger than ever and nothing will stop that momentum, not even the Sting vs. Angle match next week. Matt Morgan came in all pumped up bragging about his victory wanting to sign his Million Dollar Mafia contract. Sting said the man Morgan beat was a hero and Morgan needs to learn some respect before he talks to him. Morgan complained that the Mafia is looking down on him just because he is not a former champion!
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW
Jeremy Borash & Main Event Mafia (Booker T & Scott Steiner): Booker T wanted to know who was making the rules around there. Scott Steiner went off an a rant about Samoa Joe and their first blood handicap match next week..
LETHAL LOCKDOWN – KING OF THE MOUNTAIN QUALIFYING MATCH
Samoa Joe defeated Kevin Nash: Just before the match, cameras found Joe getting some last minute advise from his mystery adviser through the back door. Once inside the six sides of steel, they started sword-fighting with kendo sticks! The finish saw Joe break a hockey stick over Nash’s back and pinned him 1-2-3 to win the match! Joe said “one down an three to go.”
