TNA Impact Wrestling Review: Results and Analysis for January 19

Brooke vs Deonna Purrazzo

Result: Brooke def. Purrazzo via pinfall

Brooke is back in TNA after an absence to have her new baby.  The story is that the three time Knockout’s Champion might have a little ring rust.  Also, the newcomer Purrazzo is looking to making a name for herself in the Impact Zone.

This was very back and forth match for what could be regulated to jobber status.  It was crucial that Brooke place her name in the hat for the Knockout’s Title.  At the least, Brooke must show that she hasn’t lost a step.

After the match, Sienna comes out to spoil the returning win by Brooke.  Brooke sees her coming and gets the first strikes on Sienna.  The strength of Sienna was simply too much for Brooke as she leaves her laying in the middle of the ring with the Silencer.  This was a direct message from Maria Kanelis who Brooke had ran into backstage.

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The Fact of Life Case Reveal

Eli Drake has been selected to host the Race for the Case reveal.  Technically, Tyrus hosted the show since Drake doesn’t feel that the Impact fans are worthy of hearing his voice.  The number one briefcase allows the holder to make any match of his choosing.  Drake gets the fourth case which is the least valuable of all.  The DCC are next to reveal their number and it is number two.  The goal is to get number one so that you can pick your stipulation.  Trevor Lee receives the No. 3 case and Jeff Hardy holds No. 1 case and can make a match of his choosing.

Throughout the night, memorable moments in the history of Galloway and Moose were being played to promote the main event tonight.  Drew Galloway was set to take on Moose for the Grand Championship.

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Aron Rex and Rockstar Spud vs Robbie E and Swoggle

Result: Rex and Spud def. Swoggle and E via pinfall

Rex has decided to reinvent himself into something a little more interesting.  Robbie E decided to question the new look of Rex last week and it has lead to the tag team match this week.  Rex’s character is a more vocal, flamboyant version of Patrick Clark in NXT.  Fans did say that they don’t want to see the same characters when a wrestler comes over from WWE.

Spud attacks Swoggle from behind and leads the attack for Aron Rex.  When Rex gets in, he announces his arrival.  Swoggle goes after the leg of Rex and he demands that Spud gets Swoggle off of him.  Robbie E would build off of that momentum and continue to turn the tide but eventually Rex would capitalize on Spud’s attack to win the match.

I still don’t know what to think of the new Aron Rex persona.  Rockstar Spud as the assistant is bittersweet considering he was one of the best heels in TNA.  Their entire presentation is hilarious and adds a new twist to a wrestling character.  I am interested in seeing how the character continues to develop.