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SUMMER BREAK 2004 - Sunday 25th July 2004

Jonathan Coachman and Vince Russo are at ringside to welcome you to TNA’s first new era PPV. It’s time for Summer Break 2004 folks. Front row at ringside is “The Franchise” Shane Douglas.

The Hotshots vs Japanese Extremists

The Hotshots and the Japanese Extremists met in the first match of the evening. The fans weren’t into it too much, as the feud is recently developing. The Japanese Extremists have a score or two to settle with the cocky young upstarts. The Hotshots made their way to the ring, their gaze immediately drawn to Shane Douglas, who simply smiled back. The match quality was good, with some real back and forth action. The Hotshots might not be the biggest team in the world, or the most over, but they gave a good account of themselves. Some innovative, but stiff looking offense from Tanaka gave the fans something to ooh and ahh about. Towards the conclusion of the match, Satoshi Kojima went to get a weapon from under the ring. While he was looking for the something, Shane Douglas leapt over the security rail and crashed his crutch over the back of Kojima. O’Reilly whipped Masato Tanaka to the ropes, who then also received a crutch shot, undetected by the referee. O’Reilly gets the pin with a DDT.

Overall – 64%
Crowd Reaction – 52%
Match Quality – 76%

The Director of Wrestling Affairs, Bret Hart was out next, carrying yet another velvet bag. Bret took the microphone and informed the fans in attendance that since he was adding a match to the card…tonight! He unveiled the International Title and stated that it would be won by one of three men tonight…either the Monster, Abyss…Raven, or the consistently consistent, Steve Corino.

Overall - 89

TNA Lightweight Title – Final Match
CM Punk vs Kid Kash

This match was incredible. Punk was over with the fans. Kid Kash consistently tried cheating, but Punk kept coming back. The guys had fantastic chemistry, and CM Punk won, giving Kash a taste of his own medicine by putting his feet up on the ropes. Kash was upset and asked that the referee change the decision, but Punk was allowed to leave with the TNA Lightweight title wrapped around his waist.

Overall – 86%
Crowd Reaction – 72%
Match Quality – 100%

TNA Tag Team Title Match!
Jeff Hardy and Jeff Jarrett vs America's Most Wanted

After Jeff Hardy and Jeff Jarrett earned a tag title shot against America’s Most Wanted, fans have been going crazy, making up T-shirts and signs saying 2 x Jeff and Jeff Squared, even “The Jeffs”. Hardy started the match against America’s Most Wanted’s Chris Harris. As with most popular tag teams, Hardy and Jarrett worked the hot tag…Hardy kept getting close only to be isolated by the opponents. AMW underlined why they are the best tag team today by hitting a series of double team attacks. Hardy finally delivered a Twist of Fate to Chris Harris. As He made his way over to Jarrett, James Storm “stormed” the ring, catching Hardy’s foot. Jeff twisted and performed that spinning round leg kick thing he does so well, before diving to make the tag to…no one. Jeff Jarrett stepped back off the ring apron and smiled as Hardy found no one for the tag. Jeff hardy turned into a devastating Death Sentence. Jeff Jarrett then entered the ring and gave Hardy “The Stroke” (not as pleasant as it sounds, apparently).

Overall 73%
Crowd Reaction – 75%
Match quality – 71%


TNA TV Title Title Match!
Jerry Lynn vs Chris Sabin

In accordance with the rules of the TV title, Chris Sabin defends against Jerry Lynn next. The title continues to gain in image as Chris Sabin pulls off an impressive performance to retain the title with the Future Shock. Jerry Lynn looks slightly upset at the result, but should be proud of the solid match.


Overall - 71
Crowd Reaction – 64%
Match quality - 78%

TNA International Title Title Match
Abyss vs Steve Corino vs Raven

Next up is the inaugural TNA International Title match. Steve Corino vs Raven vs Abyss. Abyss and Raven capitalise on their storied history to get the match over with the fans. Corino spends most of the match keeping out of the way, ensuring he attacks opponents when they are already down. Abyss looks like he’s going to pick up the win when he hits the Black hole slam on Steve Corino, only for Raven to smash a chair over his back. Abyss gets up and goes after Raven, but Raven smashes the chair once, twice, three times over Abyss’ head. Abyss falls backward. Raven looks like he’s going for the pin, but Corino has a pair of brass knucks and clocks Raven square between the eyes. The referee counts it and awards the International Title to Steve Corino.

Overall – 68%
Crowd Reaction - 68%
Match quality – 68%

John "Hawk" Bradshaw w/ Barry Windham vs Sting

John Bradshaw claims Sting is an unwelcome link to the past. In order to start the era of John “Hawk” Bradshaw, he must break the link. Sting and Bradshaw trade early blows (it’s not the most technical of matches, you’ll appreciate). Bradshaw sends Sting to the ropes and takes a Big Boot. Sting stumbles into the referee. Bradshaw and Windham double team Sting while he’s down. Bradshaw sends Windham to the outside to get a chair. Bradshaw drags Sting up to his feet as Barry Windham enters the ring. John Bradshaw takes the chair off Windham as Barry holds Sting up. Bradshaw winds back and DISASTER, he strikes Windham as Sting moves. The Stinger whips Bradshaw to the corner and follows up with a Stinger Splash (that’s original). Bradshaw stumbles out into Sting, who turns him round and hits a Scorpion Death Drop onto the steel chair. Sting throws the chair out of the ring before the referee recovers and counts John “Hawk” Bradshaw’s shoulders to the mat.

Overall - 65%
Crowd Reaction – 71%
Match quality - 52%

TNA Heavyweight Title Title Match
AJ Styles vs Andrew "The Test" Martin

The challenger, Andrew “Test” Martin makes his way to the ring first, followed by “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, current TNA Heavyweight champion. Styles has his work cut out for him as he first has to try and get Test off his feet. AJ is quick on The Test, not letting him get close enough for long enough to inflict any damage. Martin soon catches up with AJ though, and begins to dominate the match with powerful body slams and clotheslines. By slowing the pace, he manages to keep hitting his power moves. It only takes one mistake before Styles is back on him…The Test goes for the big boot and ends up getting his leg caught on the rope when Styles ducks under it. Styles attacks Martin’s standing leg with chop blocks and kicks. It’s apparent that Styles isn’t going to hit a Styles Clash on the big man. AJ has The Test down for a Spiral Tap attempt, but Martin is up quickly and throws AJ off the turnbuckle. Martin goes for the pump handle powerslam, but AJ floats over the back and hits a Low Blow to Martin. The referee spots it and calls for the bell. AJ Styles is disqualified. The fans aren’t exactly happy with the result, but at least AJ leaves with the belt. Summer Break is over as Andrew Martin is seething in the ring.

Overall – 74%
Crowd Reaction – 78%
Match Quality – 68%