World Title Series: Group TNA Originals | Abyss vs. James Storm


James Storm tells Abyss to leave and let him win by count-out. Abyss attacks Storm, planting him with a sidewalk slam just before the opening bell. Storm rolls to the outside where he slams Abyss’ face into the stairs before driving him into the ring post.

Storm mounts a chair in the corner and tries driving Abyss headfirst into the turnbuckle. Abyss counters, slamming Storm head-first into the chair. Abyss scores a near-fall following a big splash. Then he pulls Janice from beneath the ring. He plants her in the corner after failing to connect with Storm.  

Storm drops “The Monster” with a backbreaker and cowbell to the skull. It’s good for two. Abyss attempts a counter, but Storm rolls through into a powerbomb from the top rope! Storm delivers a diving elbow for a near-fall.  Storm connects with a Last Call, but Abyss remains standing to deliver a chokeslam!

Storm’s out a two. He crawls to the edge of the ring, takes a swig of beer and spits it into Abyss’ eyes. He delivers a second Last Call to end the match.

​Result: James Storm def. Abyss (James Storm: 3, Abyss: 0)

World Title Series: Group TNA Originals | Eric Young vs. Abyss

Abyss moves for an instant chokeslam but Eric Young bites his hand. Abyss sends Young through the ropes; Young rakes his eyes and tries slamming “The Monster” face-first into the stairs.

Abyss counters and charges toward Young. He meets the ring post and catches a boot to the head for his effort. Young returns the action to the ring and uses the second rope for a choke.

Young comes off the ropes into a near-chokeslam. He counters, but Abyss answers with a Samoan drop. Abyss rallies back with a series of clotheslines and a back body drop. He connects with a chokeslam and near-fall!

Abyss pulls Janice from beneath the ring. Earl Hebner takes her away, creating the opening Young needs for a low blow.

He follows up with a diving elbow and piledriver set-up. Abyss counters with the Black Hole Slam.

​Result: Abyss def. Eric Young (Abyss: 3, Eric Young: 0)

Bound For Gold Gauntlet | Mr. Anderson vs. Jessie Godderz vs. Eli Drake vs. Al Snow vs. Aiden O’Shea vs. Robbie E vs. Mahabali Shera vs. Tyrus vs. Chris Melendez vs. Tommy Dreamer vs. Abyss

Godderz extends a hand at the opening bell. Anderson takes immediate control; Godderz plays opossum before sending Anderson into the bottom rope. Godderz press slams Mr. Anderson.

Anderson connects with a swinging neckbreaker; Eli Drake enters the match. Drake and Godderz attempt to eliminate Mr. Anderson; Anderson saves himself as Al Snow enters with Head. Snow tosses Godderz and Drake across the ring.
Snow delivers a series of headbutts to Godderz; Drake drops Snow with a neckbreaker. Anderson and Snow gain control as Aiden O’Shea enters the match. O’Shea sends Snow into the ring post and begins to brawl with Anderson, Godderz and Drake. Robbie E storms the ring.

Robbie E joins forces with Snow to shift the complexion of the match. Snow eliminates Eli Drake with Head. Mahabali Shera is the next entrant; his music plays until everyone in the arena and ring is doing the “Shera Shake.”
O’Shea interrupts the party with a strong headbutt. Shera clotheslines him over the top rope and continues to dance. Tyrus powers into the ring and dominates upon entry.

“The Sarge” Chris Melendez enters, as Tyrus overpowers his opponents. Melendez immediately takes on Tyrus, Robbie E and Mr. Anderson. Tyrus eliminates Snow, Melendez and Shera. He then focuses on Anderson as tommy dreamer enters.  
Tyrus and Dreamer exchange low blows; Dreamer catches Tyrus with a crossbody. Godderz saves himself from elimination as “The Monster” Abyss climbs over the top rope. Abyss chokeslams Robbie E and comes face-to-face with Tyrus. Pope leaves commentary and enters the match!

Pope eliminates himself and returns to commentary.

Dreamer and Robbie E take down Abyss; Anderson and Godderz take on Tyrus. Abyss and Tyrus’ dominance continues until they come to blows. Dreamer interrupts Abyss’ attempt to eliminate Tyrus; Abyss catches him with the Black Hole Slam!

Tyrus eliminates Abyss!

Anderson and Dreamer DDT Tyrus! Godderz eliminates Robbie E with a headscissor. Anderson eliminates Dreamer and Godderz. Tyrus spikes Anderson; Anderson connects with the Green Bay Plunge! Tyrus powers out of the pin attempt.
Anderson receivers another spike while trying to eliminate Tyrus. Tyrus makes the cover and claims the victory.
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Result: Tyrus def. Mr. Anderson
Post-match: Ethan Carter III congratulates Tyrus. Tyrus announces he’ll be challenging for the TNA World Championship!