Keith Watanabe * NET 2.0

This PPV wasn't bad.  They did have one very memorable match though.  But the booking here was more solid than their TV as of late.  Here's the rundown:

Abyss vs Dustin Rhodes - A whatever brawl.  There was one nice bump that Dustin took via the chokeslam off the ramp while Abyss took the other nasty bump on the rat traps.  Outside of that, the angle has lasted too long but doesn't capture my interest.  I would've preferred if TNA uses an X-Division match to start off their PPVs instead.

Team 3D vs MCMGs - This was good.  MCMGs are one of the best teams around.  Not sure if they are the best in TNA but definitely up there.  Match reminded me of the old Killer Bees vs Big John Studd/King Kong Bundy type of matches.  Or maybe the R&R Express vs Doom.  Simple formula here: MCMGs fly around trying to wear Team 3D down, while Team 3D slow them down with high impact moves.  Simple, but effective.  This is Team 3D's good role now.  I was quite surprised by the win but it was a very good booking move for once.  Best spot was Chris Sabin defying gravity.  Seriously.  That was amazing.

The women's division match wasn't very special and it's really the Gail Kim show for now.  I liked how they allowed each of the women to have some time to be exposed.  But at the same time it showed me that some of these girls (Angel Williams in particular) are not ready.  Roxy has potential but needs more exposure in experience.  Call it in about a year maybe she'll prove us wrong.

I still think they need to allow Gail Kim to hold onto the belt and hold off Amazing Kong.  They need the slow burn with all the other women getting their shots (i.e. Hemmy, Ms. Brooks, etc.) since they were there a little longer than Kong.  But they need to allow Gail to hold on and establish some credibility initially for the title.  Besides Kong at the moment there really isn't anyone who appears ready for the spotlight.  Hemmy is cool but she needs matches and more experience.  I still feel that this is the most interesting part of TNA because I'd like to see this division truly blossom.

X-Division match was good with Sonjay trying to prove himself.  I think Sonjay should've been the traitor (in reference to the traitor on impact) to prolong the feud between Lethal and Sonjay.  Sonjay's turn is the only one that would make sense.  They could easily have a brutal feud that could elevate the X-Division title.  Also, I think Sonjay's heel turn is long overdue.  For all the criticism that he receives, he's capable and could turn the criticism against his opponents.  It's the only way to get someone talented and unique like him to get over in this situation.

Tag title match was interesting booking again.  Steiners are legends but barely can handle themselves (well, Rick's return is as expected since for all intents and purposes, he was retired).  But having AJ and Tomko go over  was a good move.  I just wish the win happened on a larger platform, since they made a huge deal of the Steiner vs Team 3D.  This match should've meant more, especially considering that AJ and Tomko won.

Joe vs Robert Roode had a purpose.  But I don't think the purpose was accomplished.  This type of match was really supposed to be Roode's big match that would make a statement for him as a wrestler.  This PPV was demonstrating for the most part some new blood moving up or saying that these guys are ready.  Roode didn't make that statement the way the rest of the people here did.  Roode hasn't found himself.  He's kinda in the middle.  Honestly, this guy needs to go to the WWE.  I can't tell if this guy should be a brawler, a talker or what.  But he's not having the killer matches that are making statements about him.  He looks like he wants to be Bret Hart/Randy Savage/Curt Hennig, etc.  But this is not the era.  He doesn't have a special killer finisher.  Whether or not he can do it is not the issue.  He needs it immediately.  If he doesn't show some improvement in the ring, then no one is going to take notice.  He'll be like X-Pac.

Christian Cage vs Kaz in a ladder match was the show stealer.  It was a very good effort for both Kaz and Christian Cage.  This is the kind of thing that wrestlers need to do in order to make the statement that they belong or deserve a push.  Kaz did it and so did Christian.  Kaz has been working impressively and has broken through the X-Division and will be a great addition to the heavyweight division.  This match was brutal and fun.  Some great spots by both guys.  People on the net were talking heavily about it but for good reason.  TNA really needs more matches that make people talk like this.

Main Event.  Booker T was the mystery partner even though the match itself wasn't so great.  But it was great seeing Booker T who looked really enthusiastic.  That was a great moment.  I've been saying that the acquisitions that TNA should make are Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit (when he was alive), Rob Van Dam, and Booker T.  Well, that got one.  WWE got Jericho (well according to rumor at least) and RVD probably will join one day.  But TNA is almost full in terms of the big stars they need.  This was a good move and hopefully they'll use him wisely.