TNA wrestling taped 2 shows at Wembley Arena on the 31st January in front of approximately 5,000 fans. Some of the arena was taped off, similar to last year and some of the top area was empty. But the crowd was very strong, enthusiastic throughout the evening chanting away and making some of the big matches mean something. Some of these matches will feel like they are major league, with the crowd responses.

The two TV tapings were both very good shows and a couple of the matches were excellent. These shows did not have a lot of in ring talking segments and were more based around wrestling, which was great to see. This allowed time for the matches to develop and for the main events to be given enough time to mean something.

The show had two very strong matches that really made the evening a good show. Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Lashley in the main event was one of the best matches TNA has produced in the last 5 years and was a great moment to see Kurt Angle become the World Champion. The Last Man Standing match between Eric Young and Bobby Roode was also a very good match and both really put a lot of effort in to it to end the feud.

TNA though still does the same old booking errors, like countless DQ finishes and some storylines that never make any sense. But the wrestling was a really good standard and the overall show was 100% better compared to last year. I think this was because they lacked talent depth last year.

The first show to air on March 13th:

The Wolves vs. DJ- Z and Jesse Godderz vs. Manik and Sanada in the Ultimate X Match for the TNA Tag Titles. The Wolves won the match and a decent effort in by all wrestlers. It is quite hard judging this match knowing that the Ultimate X has been done countless times and the standard was set so high in the early days that it came across as just a decent match. The Ultimate X is now not really a special match used as the corner stone of the X division, but more of a throwaway gimmick to get people of the show with no build up.

Bobby Roode vs. Eric Young in a Last Man Standing match, was the second best match on the night and really helped by both putting in a lot of effort. Bobby Roode is one of the best workers in TNA and he won by putting Eric Young through the table doing the Roode bomb off the apron.

Drew Galloway faced off with MVP, this was set up by a talking segment between them. Nothing really much too it, but already Drew is a bit of a lost cause in the company. The BDC caused a DQ or a no contest, beating down on Drew, held him against the ring post and hit his head with a steal pipe. A long drawn out segment!

Magnus vs. Bram match was decent, but same old TNA, where they have former tag team teammates feud with each other. I do wish they come up with a better idea. Bram causes a DQ finish and uses cable ties to tie Magnus to the ropes, and then grabs Mickie James, threatening Magnus to take everything he loves, unless he kisses his boot. Magnus does kiss the boot. Terrible segment really.

Brooke vs. Robbie E- Crap segment. Brooke wins enough said.

Rockstar Spud vs. EC3 in a hair vs hair match. This was a really good match and Rockstar Spud was a true baby face in this match. This was his best match in his time with the company. EC3 was his usual heel self and helped keep the match going. Lots of blood in this one. Tyrus and Ken Anderson made appearances, where Tyrus tried to take out Spud and Anderson made a save. EC3 won though and shaved his hair bald.

The second show to air on March 20th:

Awesome Kong vs. Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell in a Knockouts Title match. Decent match, but lacked something. Taryn Terrell retained the title.

Magnus and Bram had a brawl in the ring. Magnus power bombs Bram on the stage.

Austin Aries vs Samoa Joe was setup by Austin Aries wanted to get feast and fired briefcase back for his world title shot. He asked for a match with Low Ki, but instead faced off with Samoa Joe. Good action, but another DQ finish. Austin Aries reclaimed his briefcase, when Low Ki accidently hit Samoa Joe and Austin took out Low Ki.

Rockstar Spud vs. Low Ki, this was quick squash, with Low Ki knocked out, Rockstar ran out, cashed in his X Title shot and quick beat Low Ki. It was a good moment for the hometown crowd.

James Storm vs. Matt Hardy. Lots of weapons used and all the revolution were outside of the ring interfering in the match. A decent match, with James Storm winning hitting the cow bell to the head on Matt Hardy.

Revolution beat down on Matt Hardy, Grado comes out to the biggest pop of the night. The Wolves also come out to make the save. Grado does a dance afterwards.
Bobby Lashley vs Kurt Angle for the TNA World Title. A great match between the two and will be a match that everyone should go out the way for to see. It went about 20 minutes and Kurt Angle was back to his best. Bobby Lashley put in another great shift. Kurt Angle became the new champion, with a great reaction and think he was even emotional.