The show officially starts with new TNA World Heavyweight champion Samoa Joe coming to the ring, much to the delight of the fans. Don West shills the PPV replay.
Joe puts over Kury Angle, saying he's one of the baddest men he's ever been in the ring with. Joe then says he had started to lose during the match, but he fought through for the fans. Big pop. He dedicates his championship run to the fans. Joe promises the belt will be defended with respect, honor, and the sweat of Joe's brow and the blood of his fist.
Scott Steiner's music hits, and Big Poppa Pump with both his title shot briefcases, as well as Petey Williams and Rakka-lakka Khan. (
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Steiner rambles on for a bit about sacrifice and dedication. He gives his X-Division shot to mini-Steiner, Petey. Steiner rambles some more and calls Joe fat. Clever. Truly, his promos rival those of Arn Anderson, Ric Flair, and the Rock COMBINED.
Kury Angle's music hits, and the Olympic Gold Medalist comes to the ring. Thank GOD. Kurt puts Joe over. But Kurt says he always learns from his mistakes. Kurt addresses Steiner and says Scott's last big win was against the Road Warriors in 1975. Kurt says he has a title rematch clause, saying he can have a rematch anytime, and he will do that next week.
Backstage, the new interview check talks with Rhino and Christian. Team 3-D interrupts. 3-D says Christian hasn't changed and he will eventually betray Rhino. 3-D goes on to say that Rhino is a shell of what he used to be. 3-D, along with the former Mr. Ass, James Storm and Robert Roode proceed to issue a beatdown.
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