Impact Write-Up (February 23rd, 2012): Gail Takes Down ODB, But is Madison About to Rayne on Her Parade?
Why hello there, and welcome to your final Impact Write-Up that will ever take place… in February of 2012 that is. I actually have not seen the show yet, so you’ll be getting my live reactions to all the happenings of our Knockouts. What I do know though, is that Knockouts Champion, Gail Kim, took the fight to ODB in a non-title match that I’m sure will be nothing sort of tremazing (tremendous and amazing). I wish I could say more, but until this recap begins, that’s where my knowledge ends, so let’s make this a lot less painful and just scroll on so we can get down to business.
First up, we head backstage to see Madison Rayne, our new number one contender, giving her thoughts on Sting’s recent tweet saying he’s “done”. She claims that she hopes it’s true since he’s not been fair to either she or Gail, but speaking of Kim, Rayne states she only did what she did because she didn’t feel that a fighting champion such as Gail should have to face the other competition. Madison inserts that she will provide Gail with the competition that she deserves, and that’s all there is to it!
We head out to the arena, where ODB and… ugh, her friend that’s a boy make their way to the ring. After some posing, the STILL addictive music of Gail Kim hits, and here comes our classy Knockouts Champion in white. Gail executes her a-mah-zing ring pose, before making the same expression as Creepo Beard as I currently am. ODB takes a sip of the flask, before the bell sounds and we get underway. The crowd begins to chant for ODB, and Gail starts to scream at her. ODB hilariously chest bumps the Knockouts Champ back and pats her own booty before dropping Gail to the canvas and slapping hers!
While ODB keeps a hold locked in, Gail manages to slam her into the corner. ODB with an Irish whip as Mike Tenay, for some reason God only knows, begins to discuss Rihanna and Chris Brown like he wants to come off as hip to the current news. Once my attention gets back to the match from that random distraction, Gail is sitting in the corner holding her stomach and ODB is patting her lady parts!~ Suddenly, she runs forward and bronco busters’ Gail. Roll up for a two count as Gail kicks out and does her best to avoid the annoyance at ringside… such a trooper she is.
Kim takes advantage with a series of uppercuts, but ODB connects with the fallaway slam into a kip up after Gail’s failed crossbody attempt. She tries to drag Gail to the center of the ring, but Gail holds onto the ropes and proceeds to kick ODB in the shoulder. Kim continues to take control, following up with a clothesline for a near fall. ODB with a few forearms to the stomach, but Gail maintains the nice advantage with her impressive face-plant off the ropes as I beg someone to give this bearded person a sedative. Gail scores with her shoulder tackle through the ropes in the corner, before slamming ODB down and covering for a near fall. ODB finally fights out, but Gail proceeds to lock in the Flying Dragon submission hold until ODB drops her with a sidewalk slam.
Gail scores with a big clothesline that looks to demolish ODB, before dragging the One Dirty Broad into the corner and choking her with her boot. Suddenly, her attention turns to the ramp, where Madison Rayne walks down! Gail asks what she’s doing here, but Rayne tells her to not worry about it. ODB then gets some liquid courage from the flask, before mounting a comeback against Gail with a few shoulder tackles and a clothesline. ODB is then sent into the corner, but comes back with a boot and pounds Gail’s head into the corner with the Dirty Dozen! She follows it up with a Thesz Press for a two count, before lifting Gail up for the BAM finisher but Gail counters into the Eat Defeat for the win! Madison snatches the title and shoves the referee away, choosing to celebrate with Gail instead!
Thoughts: A fun match between ODB and Gail. I loved that they didn’t let Eric’s constant annoying interference take away from the match at all, most of the time completely ignoring that it was even happening. I don’t mind if he does backstage segments, but if you’re going to stand ringside, you shouldn’t do everything in your power to take away from the match, you should try to get people more into it. I’m sure it’s common knowledge that I don’t care for him, but it gets so annoying having him just run into the ring every five seconds. It’s not that he does it, it’s the amount of times it happens. Once would be tolerable, but like I said, I love that the two didn’t seem to get phased by it and put on a very solid match. I’d love to see another without said person ringside.
I’m also getting pretty excited to see Madison and Gail collide with one another. Personally hoping they drop the Tag Titles before then because TNT, Winter/Angelina, or Mexican America could all be using those belts to get back on TV and I don’t like seeing them just being props so to speak.
Goodvibes
February 24, 2012 at 9:34 pm
So with Madison Vs Gail, who’s the face?
Michael
February 24, 2012 at 9:46 pm
I’d say Madison would ideally play the face role. However she is so over as a heel that it might be easier to turn Gail face (if they’re indeed going for a heel/face feud).
TheGunner
February 25, 2012 at 10:05 am
I am hopefuly Madison is turing face. I get a kick out her as heel but she’s done it so long a change is needed just to get a fresh take
defineinsanity
February 24, 2012 at 9:43 pm
Why do people have to ask who’s the face all the time? They have done Heel vs Heel before you know :l
Michael
February 24, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Because they’re curious?
Goodvibes
February 24, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Exactly!
Michael
February 24, 2012 at 9:47 pm
ODB’s selling of the Eat Defeat is literally the best I’ve ever seen for that move.
GailKim&Maria95
February 24, 2012 at 10:10 pm
That is exactly what I thought when i saw it!
Goodvibes
February 24, 2012 at 11:05 pm
I was going to say the only other person i’ve seen make it look that good was Maryse the first time she took it! Love that finisher.
Juan
February 24, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Im not your friend anymore
But i love you
lol Madison and Gail had me laughing!!! Good match although Eric was annoyong through out it.
AdrianRay
February 24, 2012 at 10:09 pm
I died of laughter at the “I’m not your friend anymore”! Amazing!
Goodvibes
February 24, 2012 at 11:04 pm
I know! I took me back to Melina’s “You were always a horrible friend” days, ” What are you doing out here? Your not my friend anymore!” LOL
GailKim&Maria95
February 24, 2012 at 10:12 pm
Madison and Gail are so funny! Also TnT for Tag Champs!!!!!!!!!!! Right now they are just being wasted on Gail and Madison. We hardly see TnT, Winterlina, or Mexican America anymore. It’s truly sad
josh101
February 24, 2012 at 11:10 pm
I would hate to be Gail Kim friend first Melina now Madison gurl Gail get it together.
TaraFan19
February 24, 2012 at 11:19 pm
I love that Gail’s Theme is now on TNA’s website cause its so addicting that I need to have it.
MNM4ever
February 24, 2012 at 11:42 pm
wow! that eat defeat was sick; great match as usual. I cant wait to see what happens in the coming weeks between maadison and gail kim. This could be one of the best rivalries of the year if done properly, and so far it looks pretty good to me
MNM4ever
February 24, 2012 at 11:44 pm
** and its reminded me so much of melina’s “YOU WERE ALWAYS A HORRIBLE FRIEND” hahahah i miss melina so much!! Lucky she’s scheduled to compete soon with velvet; should be great.
and i think madison was trying to prove that gail was just using her when they were friends lol
RayneWoman
February 25, 2012 at 12:04 am
Madison is just precious. I love her.
ODB is extremely underrated as a wrestler. The way she sold the Eat Defeat was awesome.
LOL at ‘ I am not your friend anymore ‘
I just hope Madison doesn’t turn face. She is a genuine heel.
jen07201
February 25, 2012 at 12:58 am
I would picture they would keep Madison heel like this they have the match at Victory Road and if Madison wins she cheats and then Gail confronts her in Impact and turns face.
jen07201
February 25, 2012 at 1:29 am
Am I the only one who thinks that Gail Kim holding both championships is too much?
WWEStarInTraining
February 25, 2012 at 2:09 pm
No, I think she should drop the tag title.
jen07201
February 25, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Yeah let somebody else make them worthy amd make them important again.
BillyGP
February 25, 2012 at 5:58 am
Good match. Can’t wait for Gail vs Madison go Madison. If they drop the tag titles it will probably be to Mickie and Velvet let’s hope.
jen07201
February 25, 2012 at 11:29 pm
100% agree.
jim462
February 25, 2012 at 7:12 am
Decent match saw more of Madison going babyface & promo which opens it up for Mickie James heel turn which i hope starts soon
jim462
February 25, 2012 at 7:20 am
No Jen07201 It is too much for one knockout to have all the belts. Im glad there not playing hot potato with the Knockout belts like they were last year.But you need to let somebody else take the title and see what they can do with it. It gets old if the same person holds the title too long
jen07201
February 25, 2012 at 11:18 pm
Yeah it’s boring to see Gail with the tag title and they don’t even defend them often I mean I think the last time they were defended on TV was on January 5th and isn’t there a rule that if you don’t defend the titles within 30 days you’re stipped of them. We need new tag champs I mean we need someone who can make those titles important again.
Raekon
February 25, 2012 at 8:57 pm
I love how they sell the whole storyline.
The match was decent with 1-2 new moves (loved the facebuster at the ropes on odb), the attitude of gail was gold (cheering odb when she was on the ground to mock the audience), the crowd was totally in the match, eric is a great valet (even its a bit annoying at times when he keeps getting on the ropes or in the ring) and madisons and gails interraction was great too (I love you!, I’m not falling for it!). :)
Kessuki
February 26, 2012 at 1:56 am
you said it best and that was the best i’ve seen anyone sell the ‘eat defeat’.
Kessuki
February 26, 2012 at 1:58 am
the build up to madison vs gail has been job well done and im excited about the development of this feud. :D
Brandz785
February 26, 2012 at 7:38 am
loved everything about Impact :D