Monday, 13 September 2010

TNA Webmatches: Episodes 4-6

Madison Rayne vs Roxxi
Here we go with another batch of webmatches. This match is a prime example of why the webmatches are such a good idea. Both girls can go in the ring and they get the chance to put on a solid little match. Roxxi is definitely over with the Impact Zone and gets the early advantage with a tough looking big boot before a missed crossbody lets Madison take over. Rayne isn't quite as solid in ring as Roxxi, but she's got more presence, and is really convincing as a bitch who wants to beat and hurt her opponent- she's got a nasty way of really putting effort into backrakes, while also showing her will to win with repeated pins. The ending fits in with this too- Madison gets frustrated at not getting the pin and tries a top rope move which misses. Roxxi hits a sweet overhead suplex for two, but the Voodoo Drop is enough for three.

Brutus Magnus vs Homicide
Magnus is still working the Gladiator gimmick at this point, when he was still British Racing green. Magnus is one of the few guys who has noticeably improved in TNA, but it'll be interesting to see how much Homicide needs to carry him here. Magnus actually looks pretty good right from the start and it's noticeable how much effort he's putting into his match, especially during a quick opening exchange running the ropes. The match is criminally short, but barring a 15 second chinlock from Magnus, is very fast paced and they work a decent series of reversals before Homicide gets the Gringo Cutter for 3. They worked very well together here and both looked good.

ODB vs Raisha Saeed
This is the most watched TNA webmatch with over 160,000 views. TNA massively missed the boat on ODB, the crowd absolutely loved her. Saeed gets the advantage from the off by sneak attacking ODB. Saeed continues to dominate with a curb stomp, which is the best way to work the match as ODB's ring work isn't great. Saeed works ODB over with a single-leg crab, which is again effective in getting the crowd vocal behind ODB. ODB fires back with a series of shoulderblocks before hitting a running powerslam for three. Not a great match, but effective as the superior Saeed carried the bulk of the work, which the popular face got to look good with some quick, devastating offence.

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