May 10th, 2012 – TNA House Show – New Orleans, LA: Jeff Hardy beat Mr. Anderson via pinfall

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Bobby Roode comes out and talks about how great he is, and he says he took Ken Anderson, Jeff Hardy and RVD out last week. He says he amazes himself sometimes, and he has great news because he will be the longest reigning champion ever in two weeks. Roode says no else has come close to him, and if RVD thinks he can outsmart him or beat him he is wrong. He says no one is stopping his domination, but RVD runs down to the ring and hits him a few times before Roode takes off. RVD tells him to come get his title back, but Ken Anderson sneaks in and throws him back in the ring, then Jeff Hardy comes out to join them.

Fatal 4 Way
Ken Anderson vs Jeff Hardy vs RVD vs Bobby Roode

Everyone jumps Roode at the bell then Roode sends RVD and Anderson to the floor, and Hardy misses a Whisper In The Wind as we go to a break. Roode hits a suplex as we get back, but Hardy comes back with a leg drop for a two coumt, then he kicks RVD off the apron. Hardy kicks him into the barricade, then Anderson drops Roode with a neckbreaker, but RVD slides in and breaks up a pin attempt. RVD hits a split-legged moonsault for two, then he kicks Anderson and goes for Rolling Thunder. Roode rolls in and hits a spinebuster, then RVD hits a spinning kick in the corner. He tries to monkey flip Hardy, but Hardy shoves him back and hits Whisper In The Wind for another near fall.

RVD hits Hardy with a stepover kick and hits Rolling Thunder, but Roode throws him out of the ring and Hardy counters a fisherman’s suplex attempt. He hits Roode with a Twist of Fate then Anderson hits a Mic Check, and he tackles Hardy but they both fall out of the ring. RVD climbs back in and hits Roode with a Five Star Frog Splash for the win, then he pulls a ladder from under the ring and sits on it. Roode screams when he sees what the stipulation is, and Hardy and Anderson continue to argue until the pyro goes off. RVD looks shocked as Abyss appears at the top of the stage, and he says he has a message for his brother. Abyss warns his brother that he is getting too close, and tells him to step away from the flames before he gets burned.

Winner – RVD
Things break down and RVD and Roode fight in the corner while Hardy and Anderson go at it, then they fight until security pulls them apart. Hulk Hogan comes out and says he smells blood but he likes it, and if they want to fight they will have a great main event tonight. He says RVD needs to agree to the match, because he is the number one contender and everyone will get something if they win a fatal four way match. Hulk says Hardy or Anderson will take RVD’s spot if they win, or Roode can pick his opponent if he wins, but RVD also gets a bonus. He says if RVD wins he will not only get his title shot, but he also gets to make the match stipulation, then RVD agrees and Hulk thanks him.

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May 4, 2012 – TNA House Show – Ontario, CA: Mr. Anderson defeating Robbie E- Match started off with Robbie E interrupting Mr. Andersons’s self introduction to fist pump.

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Rob Van Dam comes to the ring and says he knows they love him because he has entertained them over the years, and he knows he is a great wrestler. He says he is often imitated but not intimidated, and he is talking to them as the next world champion because he is going to beat Bobby Roode. RVD mentions the fact that he never lost his title and he knows what he brings to the table, then Roode comes out and says he sounds overconfident.

Roode says his head is usually in the clouds, but he wants to remind RVD who he is and says he is the ‘it’ factor and their champion. He says he is the most dominant champion because of his victories over guys like AJ Styles and James Storm, and RVD will be added to that list. Roode says they get to choose each other’s opponents tonight, and he wants to know who RVD picked for him. RVD says is going to face Ken Anderson, and he says that’s great but RVD is going to face his friend Jeff Hardy, and he wishes him luck.

No Disqualification
Ken Anderson vs Bobby Roode

Anderson jumps Roode on the ramp and throws him into the guardrail, then he tries to throw him into the steps but Roode Russian leg sweeps him into the apron. Roode goes for a piledriver but Anderson counters and slingshots him into the ringpost, then he hits a rolling fireman’s carry slam as we go to a break. When we return, Roode begs Anderson off but catches him with a low blow, then he drags Anderson out of the corner and kicks him in the ribs.

They roll outside and Roode throws him into the guardrail and kicks him before getting back in the ring, then Roode stomps him and taunts the fans. Roode hits a snap suplex and follows it with a leaping knee drop for a two count, then Anderson tries to make a comeback but Roode hits an elbow off the ropes. Roode grabs a chair from the floor and wedges it in the ropes, then he whips Anderson across the ring but Anderson reverses it and Roode hits the chair. Anderson clotheslines him and hits a spinning neckbreaker, then Roode ducks a kick but Anderson comes back with an enziguiri and calls for a Mic Check.

Roode blocks it and tries to go up top, but Anderson cuts him off and calls for a Green Bay Plunge. Roode slides out and hits a spinebuster for another near fall, then he sets up for a fisherman’s suplex on a chair but Jeff Hardy runs out and attacks him. He goes to pick Anderson up, but Anderson, thinking it’s Roode, drops him with a Mic Check and looks and sees his mistake. Roode hits him in the ribs and back with the chair, then he hits a fisherman’s suplex for the win and attacks Anderson and Hardy with the chair after the bell. RVD runs out to make the save and Roode runs off, but he sneaks back in when RVD checks on Hardy and DDT’s him on the chair.

Winner – Bobby Roode

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Ken Anderson is talking backstage about Eric Bischoff, and he says Eric brought him to TNA and he had high hopes for their business relationship. Anderson says Eric is a hypocrite for his views on management, because he treats people like crap and says people think he is an asshole. He says he is an asshole, but Eric is a douchebag and he won’t be missed, then he waves goodbye to the camera.

Hulk Hogan is in his office with the tag title contenders and he asks them all for their thoughts about who is deserving of the title shot. Daniels says he doesn’t want their friendship to influence his decision, but they are the best team and he proceeds to run down everyone else. Chris Sabin says they have been together the longest and they have won titles all over the world, and Hulk says he can get behind that.

He asks Ken Anderson if he can get along with Jeff Hardy, and he says of course he can and kisses Hardy on the cheek. Eric Young says he and ODB are the only married team, and he offers ODB for a night but Hulk says he couldn’t afford her. He says he can’t make a decision right now, but he knows he needs to eliminate one of the teams right now. Hulk says he is still worried about Sabin’s knee after the loss at Lockdown, so they are out and he will make a decision soon.

Hulk Hogan is back in his office with the other teams while he is looking at his phone, and he tells Eric Young he warned him about acting up. He says he told him to get serious about the titles, then sends them back to their hotel to continue their honeymoon and warns them not to reproduce. EY says he took his pants off, and Hulk says he can leave them off then tells the other two teams to head to the ring because he is going to make his decision.

Hulk Hogan comes out after the teams are in the ring, and he says it has been great so far but this is the toughest decision he has made yet. He says Daniels and Kazarian are a great team, but the other two guys can’t get along so they are out and he wants to see Anderson and Hardy make it work.

World Tag Team Championships
Jeff Hardy & Ken Anderson vs Samoa Joe & Magnus (c)

Joe unloads on Anderson in the corner, then Anderson come back with some strikes and applies an armbar before looking at Hardy for a reluctant tag. Magnus comes in and hits Hardy in the corner, then Hardy comes back with a spinning headscissors and a dropkick for a near fall. Anderson tags in and attempts a double team with Hardy, but Magnus fights them both off and tags Joe while Anderson yells at Hardy to back off. We get back after a commercial break, and Hardy hits an atomic drop and a legdrop then chases Magnus around the ringside area. Joe attacks him while Anderson watches from the apron, then Joe and Magnus roll Hardy in and hit a double team big boot and senton splash for a near fall.

Hardy comes back with a boot to the face and Whisper In The Wind on Joe, then they both tag out and Anderson unloads on Magnus with some clotheslines. He hits a neckbreaker then clotheslines Joe, but Magnus avoids a clothesline then Joe slams Hardy on the mat and gets another near fall. Hardy hits a Twist of Fate while Magnus whips Anderson into the steps outside, then Hardy thinks about going for a Swanton but dives on Magnus instead. Anderson rolls in and goes for a Mic Check, but Joe avoids it applies the Kokina Clutch while Hardy tries to break it up. Magnus holds Hardy’s legs so he can’t get in, then Anderson taps out and Hardy argues with him while Daniels and Kazarian run out and attack the champs.

Winners – Samoa Joe & Magnus

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Bobby Roode comes out and says his appearance has changed, but he is still the ‘it’ factor and he is the World Heavyweight Champion. He says it feels good to be there because he promised to defeat James Storm in front of his family and friends, and he came through on it. Roode says he needs to give Storm some credit for hitting him with the Last Call, but Storm ruined his own dreams and that is why he is still champion. He tells the fans he beat all of their heroes and there is no one left to beat, but Ken Anderson comes out and tells him to shut up. Anderson says he is going to kick his ass and take his title, and he doesn’t need a bat or a beer bottle to do it.

Roode says Anderson was sitting at home for too long, and there’s a group of guys in front of him waiting for a shot so he should take a number and get in line. Jeff Hardy comes out and says the only reason Roode is champion is because of Kurt Angle, and Kurt is out of his way now. Hardy says he needs to be selfish for a change, and Anderson says he was here first but they go back and forth about who is first while Roode eggs them on. Hulk Hogan appears on the big screen while referees run out and separate them, and he tells all the champions to be in the ring tonight, and Anderson will face Hardy for a title shot tonight.

Garett Bischoff comes to the ring with his Lethal Lockdown team, and he says Sunday was one of the best nights in his life but he couldn’t have done it without them. He says they fought a good fight and they got rid of his father for good, so he just wants to go ahead and thank them for the help. AJ Styles says he has balls because he took a beating and smashed a guitar over his father’s head, then Ric Flair comes out to interrupt the celebration. Flair says they are all there right now because of Eric Bischoff, and he says Garett called his father an old man but he thinks he is just a punk. He says the rest of them look like punks for siding with him, and he is going to host a big party for Eric so he hopes they find something to do because they aren’t invited.

Ken Anderson says he is excited about the Open Fight Night because it means anyone can face anyone, but he has a number one contender’s match to worry about. He says he has to face Jeff Hardy and RVD together, but he also wants to remind Bobby Roode that he didn’t forget about that bottle shot to the head.

#1 Contender’s Match
Rob Van Dam vs Ken Anderson vs Jeff Hardy

Anderson tries to reason with his opponents then stomps them each in the corner, but RVD comes back with a clothesline then takes Hardy down with a spinning heel kick. He monkey flips Hardy and kicks Anderson in the head, but Hardy comes back with a crossbody near fall then mule kicks RVD in the corner. Hardy follows with a front release suplex, but Anderson breaks the pin up and he throws Hardy shoulder first into the ringpost. Anderson puts RVD in a headlock, and RVD gets out and rolls over Anderson’s shoulders but he gets caught with a DDT for another near fall.

Hardy gets back into it and hits a Whisper In The Wind on Anderson, then they are slow to get up but Anderson drops Hardy with a swinging neckbreaker. RVD knocks Anderson down then connects with Rolling Thunder on Hardy, and Anderson catches him with a rolling fireman’s carry slam but Hardy catches him with a Twist of Fate. Hardy hits a Swanton but RVD breaks up the pinfall, then he goes up top and hits a Five Star Splash. Hardy runs at him and tries to hit another Twist Of Fate, but RVD counters with a backslide and rolls him up to take the match.

Winner – Rob Van Dam

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Backstage, we see a shot of Team Garett Bischoff. Garett wants to be the first one to get in the match tonight. AJ Styles says he doesn’t have enough experience. Garett said he knows he is a rookie, but he wants to go out and earn their respect. They agree he can kick it off tonight.

Garett Bischoff is out first to kick off the show. We are starting with Lethal Lockdown.

Lethal Lockdown
Team Eric Bischoff (Eric Bischof, Gunner, Bully Ray, Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) vs. Team Garett Bischoff (Garett Bischoff, AJ Styles, Rob Van Dam, Mr. Anderson and Austin Aries)

Time expires. Out next is Mr. Anderson (Team Garett Bischoff). Anderson with a series of clotheslines when he hits the ring. Anderson drops Gunner with a quick scoop slam and then drops a series of elbows over Daniels. Ray and Styles start exchanging shots. Styles with a big takedown on Ray. Daniels and Kazarian give Styles a big high body back drop. Gunner has Garett up in the tree of woe and he connects with a big body splash. Just a ton of brawling going on inside the ring. Not easy to follow all of the action with some awkward camera angles.

Time expires. Out next is Eric Bischoff (Team Eric Bischoff). Eric grabs his son Garett and holds him up. Ray chops Garett across his chest. Eric laughs. Ray with a second and Eric continues to laugh. Gunner holds up Garett and chops him as well. Kazarian takes his turn with a big kick to the head of Garett. They throw Garett away and slap hands. The crowd in Nashville starts to chant for RVD. Eric is yelling down at Garett going, “You had to come into my business!” Daniels starts beating down Garett as Eric continues to yell down at him.

Time expires. Out next is Rob Van Dam (Team Garett Bischoff). RVD drops members of Team Eric Bischoff with a series of kicks. RVD with a monkey flip to Kazarian across the ring. Eric Bischoff is hiding behind a corner trying to avoid the action. RVD poses and Anderson stands down below calling for the top of the cage to lower filled with weapons hanging above. Styles has a hockey stick and he starts cracking it over Ray. RVD drops a trash can off the head of Daniels. We see a shot of Eric Bischoff still hiding in the corner. Aries drops a trash can over Ray’s head. We also see a shot of Garett still down in the corner with welts on his back. Aries and Styles grab Eric Bischoff and toss him in the ring. Aries has Eric up and drops him in a scoop slam. RVD goes up top attempting a Five Star Frog Splash, but Gunner trips him up. Ray launches Aries with force into the side of the cage. Anderson with a swinging neckbreaker on Daniels and then drops Ray over the chest of Daniels. Kazarian with a kick to the head of Styles up top. Styles and Kazarian are climbing and hanging from the top of the cage. Kazarian falls off and Styles jumps off dropping a huge elbow. RVD with a Five Star Frog Splash on Kazarian. Ray with a huge big boot on Styles. RVD kicks a chair into Ray’s face. Daniels with Angel’s Wings on RVD. Garett drops Daniels face first. He goes to cover Daniels when Eric cracks a kendo stick over his back. Eric yells down at Garett, “You son of a bitch!” Everyone is down as Eric Bischoff stands alone with a kendo stick in hand. Garett has a guitar and he cracks it over the head of his father. Garett covers Eric and gets the pinfall.

Winners: Team Garett Bischoff
After the match, Taz talks about how this means Eric Bischoff is gone from TNA. We see a series of highlights of the match leading to the finish. Back live, we see a shot of Garett Bischoff heading to the back with the broken guitar in hand.