TNA may be billing tonight’s Impact as Mickie James‘ in-ring debut for the company this stint around, but her in-ring debut actually aired last night internationally. Further confusing to fans, the match is against exactly the same opponent as her Impact debut match will feature.
As a prelude to tonight’s match against Sarita on Impact, check out their first encounter against each other on Xplosion:
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That was a damn fine match in all honesty. Thought the pair of them worked really well together with some nice little spots throw in there. Bodes well for the future me thinks.
what a nice ddt … great match up
Apart from the fumble on the first “La Reienera” — Mickie and Sarita had a really great match! Matches like these really separate the Divas from the Knockouts. If all the Knockouts matches were at this level, TNA could definitely “talk the talk” in terms of offering a superior product in women’s wrestling. Definitely look that much more forward to MJ and Sarita’s match on Impact this evening.
i’m ready for mickie and hamada match and mickie looks like a mini kong compared to the size to the other knockout’s
Really good match with both delivering. good to see them get some time and use it so well. Obviously intention is to build up Mickie, and she sure she did well, the finisher looked awesome. Sarita also delvered. Matches like this will soon bring fans to the Knockouts.
Really nice match. This was a very pleasant reminder of when the Knockout division was actually good and put on matches like this all the time. Who would’ve thought? You take the spotlight off the Beautiful People, focus on the girls who can wrestle and you actually get good matches! What a concept!
Mickie looks refreshed; I think the time off did her a lot of good. I can’t remember the last time any of her WWE matches were this enjoyable.
I’m quite pissed Sarita didn’t get a promo, she can cut a great promo. As to the match, I still don’t agree that Mickie looks like a hooker, nonetheless the match was fantastic! Its a real shame Sarita won’t get the push Mickie will, i’d love Mickie and Sarita to feud in future. I’m also really glad Mickie mentioned that Sarita is known all around the world for her wrestling, shame TNA don’t pick up on Saritas background.
Good debut for Mickie. Xplosion is to the Knockouts what Superstars is to the Divas. The match length on both shows are longer than on the main shows and it gives the women some time to shine. Sarita is getting there with the more ground-based offense while also getting in a few fancier spots. Mickie worked well with her. Satisfying, overall.
Again with the blue lights. Sarita is so amazing and i honestly think she is getting wasted and would get better treatment in WWE because at least they have there divas compete in matches and appear once every 2 weeks on the show but TNA suck at that i mean look at Hamada, Daffney, Taylor and Sarita. WWE may be really bad at making long matches but they are good at using most of there divas someway and somehow each week. Sarita & Taylor would definetly be women wrestlers WWE would hire but they rarely sign women that come from TNA.
@NT86: I agree with what you said about Xplosion. That is why I love it when the knockouts are on Xplosion. I hope tonight’s match is just as good but i am skeptical. I was thinking. Since they have a lot more knockouts now they should start a feud on Xplosion. A feud with a story that we see each week exclusively on Xplosion. I was thinking they should have Hamada & Taylor feud with another tag team for the belts.
Xplosion Review:
Overall this was a good match . Good debut for Mickie. Thought it could have had a little more spots but there was few botches (Besides Sarita’s fumble of the La Reienera) . Was Expecting Mickie to showcase some new moves with her debut but was disappointed to find she was using most of the same moves from the WWE . One thing i am looking forward to see is Mickie’s signature strikes she used at the Beginning of her WWE career before they were banned (You can see these during her debut when she attacked Victoria) . These were similar to those she through at Tara after Tara was pinned by Madison thus losing the Championship . Hopefully Tonight’s match with Sarita will be a little better . I am very excited to see another Widows Peak also . Lets go Tara &&’ Mickie!
–DivaMan (Born WWE , Living TNA)
LVEFan: Taylor Wilde had a developmental concract with the WWE and was in OVW. WWE Ended it.
Match was great! one of Mickie’s better matches. She hasnt had a match like this since she won the Women’s Championship from Beth Pheonix and before that against Victoria on Smackdown. Really impressed with the way the match went. Really liked Sarita’s submission move! Never seen it before so I thought it was cool! Unfortunately Mickie doesnt seem to have any new flashy moves but the ones she has are effective. I was just gonna wait for the Redux tomorrow but I think I have to tune in tonight and watch it firsthand.
I would also like to add that Mickie’s DDT at the finish of the match was very amazing &&’ Devastating . &&’ i am also one of the few that is liking Mickie’s new attire .
Sorry for the Double post but it wasnt OVW; It was Deep South Wrestling. She was there with Angelina…
can some one tell me why she wasnt allowed to use those really good slaps and forearms she used to do when she started wwe u can c it in wrestlemania against trish n they both are full on punching each other how come that stopped??
That was a really good match except for that one spot. I hope tonight’s match will be as good or better then this match. Can’t wait for Impact tonight, GO MICKIE!
@Blacklighter05
I know about her being with WWE before and Michelle trained at DSW too. But Taylor Wilde has every detail WWE want. She has dirty blonde hair, she is fit, she can wear ‘whore’ attires, and she looks like a model that can pose for playboy but would never and shouldn’t. But her hair is the only problem.. hopefully it grows back.
Good match actually great match few botches and if the commerical break wasnt there it would have been better
That was a damn good match. Sarita and Mickie had good chemistry together and both equal offence during the match. I know some people have complained about that dance Sarita does but I think it works with her heel character. Mickie looked awesome; I love her new ring gear. The Daisy Duke look really works for Mickie and Mickie wears those shorts so good; that even Catherine Bach would be jealous. Hey, maybe Mickie should have played Daisy Duke in the Dukes of Hazzard movie instead of Jessica Simpson. Anybody who says Mickie James can’t wrestle needs to watch this match. I can’t until tonight to watch Mickie and Sarita hook up again.
What a good match! It was fantastic. One of the best Knockouts match in recent memory. That DDT was killer! And both women looked hot, especially Mickie James. I worried she might look like some cookie cutter wrestling gal off of the old WOW promotion, but she doesn’t. She pulls it off quite nicely and she doesn’t look like a, “hooker.” She truly looks great. Sarita is tremendous in there as always. This makes me forgive the messy encounters she had with Lacey during those tag matches on Impact. I guess it just goes to show that when you put two great workers together, the results will speak for themselves. These girls are what makes women’s wrestling fun to watch. Also, slight botches should be forgiven. They didn’t both anymore than Cena or Orton do in their matches; so they should be ignored because this match was a good one.
This was an enjoyable match even though Mickie dominated most of the match but i know it was to show she is a threat, hopefully tonight’s match come in the first hour because i cant force myself to watch TNA
GREAT MATCH
funny how they never say that mickie was with tna at the start
excellent match and it’s nice to see someone sell the DDT brilliantly
(i haven’t seen it executed correctly since Beth vs Mickie, or Victoria vs Mickie)
Loved this match., I beginning to regain some faith in the KO division..
I hate the way Sarita enters the ring… her little dance doesnt suit her and the whole kiss hand then throw? what the hell is that suppose to be? Seriously its annoying and cheesy…
The match was good… i Dont remember seeing Mickie moving this fast in a match..
Great back submission by Sarita and Great DDT by Mickie…
@Fanboy
It fits her song.. she’s latin and the little dance makes her look more ‘sexy’ and apparently the crowd like it so why not?
Very good match! If this is what we can expect from Mickie, then I’m very glad she joined TNA.
@LVEFan: I have to respectfully disagree with you. Taylor is a VERY good wrestler but its not just her hair that needs to grow back out. Sadly, it looks like the girl has put on some weight in the hip area so she needs to lose some weight. I DO NOT like any of her ring attire she has worn in the past couple of years. Her “sailor” attire was her best ring attire to date and she needs to get back to that. Dont get me wrong, I’m not hating on the girl but at this point, Velvet Sky has a better chance of getting a WWE contract.
I actually enjoyed that than again I usually enjoy Sarita involved matches. I really like the DDT very well done.
Very good match, I’m not even aware of the botch some people are mentioning. It wasn’t noticable to me, unless it was when Sarita dropped Mickie after that submission. Looked like she did it too early or something. Good chemistry, Mickie’s finisher looked good and her new attire looked good here as well.
the match at impact its the same in some spots
& i dont know why?
Great match! Please give us more Sarita, TNA!
What a match! I wonder why i was on Xplosion? Anyways, TNA should reinvest more time on the KOs now there is some new and refreshing talent in the ranks and mix it up with underused talents!