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Final Resolution (2005)
Promotional poster featuring Jeff Hardy
PromotionTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
DateJanuary 16, 2005
CityOrlando, Florida
VenueImpact Zone
Attendance875[1]
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The 2005 Final Resolution was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), which took place on January 16, 2005 from the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the first annual event under the Final Resolution chronology. Nine matches were featured on the event's card.

The main event was a standard wrestling match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, in which the champion, Jeff Jarrett, defeated the challenger, Monty Brown to retain the championship. The TNA X Division Championship was contested in an Ultimate X match, in which A.J. Styles defeated Chris Sabin and the champion, Petey Williams. The event's undercard featured different varieties of matches. America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) defeated Team Canada (Bobby Roode and Eric Young) for the NWA World Tag Team Championship on the undercard. Monty Brown defeated Diamond Dallas Page and Kevin Nash in a Three Way Elimination match to challenge Jeff Jarrett for the NWA Championship in the main event.

The professional wrestling section of the Canadian Online Explorer website rated the entire event an 8 out of 10, which was higher than the 2006 event's rating.

Background

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The event featured nine professional wrestling matches that involved different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds, plots, and storylines. Wrestlers were portrayed as either villains or heroes in the scripted events that built tension and culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches.

Monty Brown challenged Jeff Jarrett for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at Final Resolution.

The main event at Final Resolution was a standard wrestling match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship between the champion, Jeff Jarrett, and the challenger, Monty Brown. On the December 24 episode of TNA's primary television program, TNA Impact!, authority figure Dusty Rhodes announced a Three Way Elimination match for Final Resolution involving Brown, Kevin Nash, and Diamond Dallas Page (DDP).[2] The winner of said match would challenge Jarrett for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. A Three Way Elimination match involves three competitors fighting to eliminate each man by pinfall, submission, or throwing one another over the top rope and down to the floor until there is one left. Brown defeated Nash and DDP at Final Resolution to gain the opportunity to challenge Jarrett.[3]

Also on the event's card, the TNA X Division Championship was contested for in an Ultimate X match, with the participants being the champion, Petey Williams, and the two challengers being, A.J. Styles and Chris Sabin. In an Ultimate X match, four pillars are set up at ringside with steel red ropes attached at the top, which are criss-crossed to form an "X" over the center of the ring. The championship belt is hung on the center "X" with the objective being to remove it and fall to the mat below to win. On the December 17 episode of Impact!, Rhodes announced that there was going to be an Ultimate X match at Final Resolution for the TNA X Division Championship.[4] Styles and Williams were scheduled to be in the match after it was announced with Sabin being the only one having to earn the right to be in the match. Sabin defeated Christopher Daniels on the January 14 episode of Impact! to gain entry.[5]

In the tag team division, America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) (AMW) challenged Team Canada (Bobby Roode and Eric Young) for the NWA World Tag Team Championship. On the December 24 episode of Impact!, AMW defeated Team Canada to earn the chance to challenge for the championship at Final Resolution.[2]

Event

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Other on-screen personnel[6]
Commentator Mike Tenay
Don West
Ring announcer Jeremy Borash
Referee Rudy Charles
Mark "Slick" Johnson
Andrew Thomas
Interviewers Jeremy Borash
Shane Douglas

Pre-Show

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Two matches aired during the thirty-minute pre-show. The first encounter pitted The Naturals (Chase Stevens and Andy Douglas) against Johnny B. Badd and Sonny Siaki. The Naturals won the bout after Stevens bashed Siaki over the head with steel folding chair and then pinned him.[3] A standard wrestling match between Chris Candido and Cassidy Riley followed. Candido was victorious in the bout by pinning Riley after a diving headbutt off the top of a padded turnbuckle.[3]

Preliminary matches

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Abyss, who attacked Jeff Hardy after his match with Scott Hall at Final Resolution

The first contest was a Six Man Tag Team match between the team of Ron Killings, Konnan, and B.G. James—The 3 Live Kru (3LK)—and the team of Christopher Daniels, Michael Shane, and Kazarian. The 3LK were the winners by pinfall after Killings kicked Shane in the face.[7]

Elix Skipper fought Sonjay Dutt in the second encounter. Skipper defeated Dutt in the match after he performed a move he calls the Play of the Day, in which he laid his leg on Dutt's head and neck, grabbed Dutt's near arm, and then spun and slammed Dutt to the mat.[8]

The third match was between Dustin Rhodes and Kid Kash. Rhodes claimed victory after grabbing Kash's head and jumping forward to land on his butt to perform a bulldog.[9]

Raven fought Erik Watts in the next contest. Watts won the match by pinfall, after he lifted Raven up by the neck and slammed him down to perform a chokeslam.[7]

Roddy Piper was Special Guest Referee for a bout between Jeff Hardy and Scott Hall, which was the following contest. After the two fought for a few minutes, Hardy gained the pinfall victory after he jumped off the top rope and performed a Swanton Bomb, a high-angle front flip from the top rope, onto Hall who was laying flat against the mat.[8] Abyss attacked Hardy after the match finished, and lifted Hardy up onto his shoulders and then dropped to a seated position, a move which Abyss dubbed the Shock Treatment.

Main event matches

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The sixth scheduled bout was a Three Way Elimination match between DDP, Kevin Nash, and Monty Brown. The winner of this match would go on to challenge Jeff Jarrett for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. DDP eliminated Nash by performing a dropkick, which caused Nash to fall over the top rope and down to the floor.[3] With Nash eliminated, it was down to Brown and DDP. After the two fought back and forth for a few minutes, Brown threw DDP against the ropes while he ran against the opposite ropes and performed a running shoulder block in the center of the ring to complete a move he named the Pounce.[7]

A.J. Styles defeated Petey Williams and Chris Sabin in an Ultimate X match at Final Resolution to win the TNA X Division Championship.

America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) challenged Team Canada (Bobby Roode and Eric Young), who were accompanied by Coach D'Amore, for the NWA World Tag Team Championship in the seventh match. Johnny Devine interfered midway through by hitting Storm with a kendo stick, which led to a pinfall attempt by Young, however Stormed kicked out at two. Later, Young went to grab a chair from Devine who had his back turned to the ring. This caused Devine to panic and hit Young in the head with the chair. Storm immediately followed by grabbing Young and pinning his shoulders to the mat with a schoolboy-type pin attempt for the victory.[9]

The TNA X Division Championship was defended in an Ultimate X match, which involved A.J. Styles, Chris Sabin, and the champion, Petey Williams, who was accompanied by Coach D'Amore. D'Amore was banned from ringside in the opening minutes of the contest. Styles at one point was climbing across the cables to retrieve the championship, when Sabin springboarded off the far top rope and performed a dropkick in mid-air to Styles. This caused Styles to perform a front-flip in mid-air and land on his back in the center of the ring. The finish of the match saw Williams and Sabin both hanging on the ropes, each holding one end of the belt. Styles then springboarded off the far top rope and grabbed the belt in mid-flight. After he landed on the mat, he was declared the official winner.[8]

Jeff Jarrett defended the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Monty Brown in the main event. Near the closing minutes, Brown grabbed a guitar, which Jarrett had tried to use earlier, and bashed Jarrett over the head with it. Jarrett retained the championship in the bout after performed a maneuver he named the Stroke three times by grabbing Brown's head, and tucking his leg between Brown's two. He follows by extending Brown's near arm and tripping him to force his face into the mat. Jarrett then pinned Brown to end the match.[9]

Aftermath

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Further information: Against All Odds (2005)

After Final Resolution, Jeff Jarrett went on to be challenged by Kevin Nash for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at Against All Odds. Their match was announced on the episode of Impact! that followed Final Resolution.[10] At Against All Odds, Jarrett defeated Nash to retain the championship.[11]

Newly crowned TNA X Division Champion, A.J. Styles, went on to defend his championship against Christopher Daniels in a 30-minute Iron Man match at Against All Odds. Styles had to defend the championship against Daniels at the event as per a pre-match stipulation to their bout on the January 21 episode of Impact!, in which if Styles failed to defeat Daniels in under 10 minutes, then he would have to give Daniels a title shot. Styles failed to win the contest in under ten minutes, which granted Daniels a title match.[10] Dusty Rhodes then made the match a 30-minute Iron Man match.[10] Styles went on to defeat Daniels at Against All Odds 2 to 1 in falls during over-time.[11]

America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) (AMW) went on to Against All Odds to defend their newly won NWA World Tag Team Championship against Kid Kash and Lance Hoyt. This feud was built on a challenge made by Kash and Hoyt directed towards AMW on the January 21 episode of Impact! to defend their championship at Against All Odds against them, which AMW accepted.[10] At the event, AMW retained the championship.[12]

Reception

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The Canadian Online Explorer's writer Jason Clevett rated the entire event an 8 out of 10,[8] which was higher than the 2006 event's rating of 6.5 out of 10.[13] The NWA World Tag Team Championship bout was rated a 9 out of 10.[8] The Ultimate X match for the TNA X Division Championship was rated a 10 out of 10.[8] The Three Way Elimination match for a chance to challenge Jeff Jarrett for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship was rated a 5 out of 10, while main event was rated a 6 out of 10.[8] Clevett stated in his review that he felt "the crowd went home happy after the stellar Ultimate X bout".[8] When commenting on the NWA World Tag Team Championship match he stated it was "an awesome, awesome tag team match with insane crowd heat".[8] He thought the main event was a "decent match that was marred once again by an abundance of overbooking B.S. that seems to plague the main event scene of TNA."[8] The event was released on DVD on November 15, 2005 by TNA Home Video.[14]

Results

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No.Results[15]StipulationsTimes
1PThe Naturals (Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens) defeated Johnny B. Badd and Sonny SiakiTag team match—
2PChris Candido defeated Cassidy RileySingles match—
33 Live Kru (Ron Killings, Konnan and B.G. James) defeated Christopher Daniels, Michael Shane and KazarianSix-man tag team match8:21
4Elix Skipper defeated Sonjay DuttSingles match10:12
5Dustin Rhodes defeated Kid KashSingles match10:50
6Erik Watts defeated RavenSingles match10:19
7Jeff Hardy defeated Scott HallSingles match with Roddy Piper as special guest referee5:42
8Monty Brown defeated Diamond Dallas Page and Kevin NashTriple threat elimination match to face Jeff Jarrett on the same night9:40
9America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) defeated Team Canada (c) (Bobby Roode and Eric Young) (with Coach D'Amore)Tag team match for the NWA World Tag Team Championship19:12
10A.J. Styles defeated Petey Williams (c) (with Coach D'Amore) and Chris SabinUltimate X match for the TNA X Division Championship19:55
11Jeff Jarrett (c) defeated Monty BrownSingles match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship16:17
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
P – the match was broadcast on the pre-show

Three-way elimination match

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Elimination Wrestler Eliminated by Elimination move Time
1 Kevin Nash Diamond Dallas Page Knock over the top rope after a dropkick by Page
2 Diamond Dallas Page Monty Brown Pinned after a Pounce 9:40
Winner: Monty Brown

Notes

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References

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Final Resolution (2005)

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Final Resolution (2005) was the inaugural (PPV) event in the Final Resolution series, produced by (TNA), and held on January 16, 2005, at the in . The event featured nine matches, with three involving championships, and drew an attendance of 875. In the main event, NWA World Heavyweight Champion defended his title against , retaining the championship via pinfall. Earlier, (Chris Harris and ) defeated Team Canada ( and Eric Young) to capture the in a match that highlighted the ongoing rivalry between the American and Canadian factions. The was defended in a high-stakes Ultimate X match, where A.J. Styles overcame champion and to claim the title by retrieving the belt suspended above the ring, showcasing the division's emphasis on athleticism and innovation. Other key bouts included defeating with serving as special guest referee, adding a layer of star power and tension to the encounter, and winning a triple threat elimination match against and to earn his title shot, eliminating Page last after Nash was pinned. These outcomes advanced several TNA storylines, including Jarrett's dominant reign and the rise of Styles in the .

Production Details

Event Information

Final Resolution (2005) was a (PPV) event produced by (TNA), marking the inaugural iteration of the series. The event took place on January 16, 2005, at the TNA Impact Zone located within Universal Studios in . As TNA's first PPV of the year, it followed the promotion's shift to a monthly cycle of three-hour events that began with Victory Road in November 2004. The thematic focus emphasized the "resolution" of key feuds carried over from late 2004, serving as a capstone to ongoing storylines before advancing into the 2005 calendar. The card featured a total of eleven matches, including two on the pre-show and nine on the main broadcast. This structure aligned with TNA's evolving PPV format, which prioritized live three-hour broadcasts to build momentum in the competitive wrestling landscape of the mid-2000s. The event was held in the controlled environment of the , TNA's recurring venue that allowed for intimate audience interaction without the logistics of larger arenas.

Attendance and Broadcasting

Final Resolution (2005) took place before an audience of 875 at the TNA Impact! Zone in , reflecting the intimate live setting typical of TNA's early pay-per-view events held at Universal Studios. This attendance figure contributed to the event's energetic atmosphere, with fans filling the designated soundstage venue. The event was distributed as a live through major providers such as and Viewer's Choice, marking TNA's continued expansion of its monthly PPV schedule in 2005 following the event in December 2004. It achieved an estimated buy rate of 15,000 to 20,000, which was considered solid for TNA's burgeoning PPV lineup during this period and helped solidify the promotion's position as a viable alternative in . Portions of the show were later incorporated into episodes of TNA's weekly television program, Impact!, which aired on Fox Sports Net at the time. Produced entirely in-house by , the broadcast featured commentary from and Don West, who provided play-by-play and color analysis throughout the three-hour card. The production included pre-recorded video packages to recap key feuds, enhancing the storytelling for viewers tuning in via PPV.

Buildup and Storylines

NWA World Heavyweight Championship Feud

Jeff Jarrett entered the event as the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion, following a loss in a non-title six-man match at in December 2004 alongside and against A.J. Styles, , and , highlighting tensions in his alliance but retaining the title as the match was non-title. This event solidified his portrayal as a cunning backed by his faction, the Kings of Wrestling, including and , positioning him as the embodiment of TNA's corrupt establishment. The #1 contender was to be determined in a triple threat elimination match featuring , , and , stemming from Nash's ongoing rivalry with Jarrett, DDP's recent arrival and confrontations, and Brown's ascent as a top contender. 's path to the title shot culminated in this triple threat elimination match at against and , earned through his rising "Alpha Male" persona and prior victories showcasing his raw athleticism and predatory intensity against Jarrett's calculated dominance and factional advantages. Brown's background as a former linebacker was woven into the narrative to underscore his physical prowess and determination to topple the champion. Interference angles played a key role in the buildup, with (AMW) and Team Canada involved in prior weekly episodes, creating tension around potential run-ins and multi-man brawls that blurred the lines between Jarrett's allies and Brown's supporters. Key promos featured Jarrett taunting Brown's NFL athletic background, mocking his transition from football to wrestling as insufficient against the champion's and resources, further fueling Brown's aggressive responses and the personal stakes of the feud.

TNA X Division and Tag Team Title Storylines

The TNA X Division storyline heading into Final Resolution centered on champion , who had held the title since winning the match on August 11, , achieving the longest reign in the division's history up to that point at approximately 158 days. Williams, portraying a technical aligned with Team Canada, defended his championship through cunning submissions and interference, contrasting sharply with the high-flying, athletic styles of his challengers. A.J. Styles, a multi-time former champion, positioned himself as the primary contender seeking a triumphant return to the division after recent main event excursions, while earned his spot as an Ultimate X specialist known for innovative aerial maneuvers in the stipulation's previous iterations. The buildup unfolded across TNA's weekly programming in late , featuring qualifier matches that highlighted spectacular spots like springboard dives and multi-man spots, culminating in the announcement of an Ultimate X match for the . A pivotal event in the narrative was Williams' title defense against Sabin at on December 5, 2004, where Williams retained via interference from Team Canada coach , solidifying his heel persona and intensifying Sabin's quest for redemption. Styles inserted himself into the by defeating Sabin in a subsequent qualifier on the December 17, 2004, episode of Impact!, securing his inclusion and framing the rivalry as a clash between Williams' calculated dominance and the challengers' explosive athleticism. The Ultimate X format, originally introduced by TNA in June 2003 as a signature multi-level structure suspended above the ring, amplified the storyline's emphasis on risk and innovation within the . Parallel to the X Division action, the NWA World Tag Team Championship storyline revolved around Team Canada's Bobby Roode and Eric Young, who captured the titles on December 5, 2004, at by defeating 3 Live Kru (Ron Killings and B.G. James). As part of the broader Canada vs. USA angle that permeated TNA programming throughout 2004, Team Canada portrayed arrogant invaders promoting national superiority, leading to defenses against American teams amid escalating international tensions. (AMW), comprising Chris Harris and , emerged as the top challengers after a series of victories over international opponents in December 2004, including a win over Mexican representatives on the Impact! episode, positioning them to reclaim the belts and restore American pride. The feud gained traction through brawls and stipulations on weekly shows, such as AMW's triumph over Team Canada members in non-title tag matches, underscoring themes of and tag team supremacy. While AMW maintained a loose with NWA World Heavyweight Champion —providing occasional support in his feuds—their primary narrative remained rooted in the national rivalry, avoiding deeper entanglement with the heavyweight division. This dynamic built anticipation for their title clash at , highlighting the tag division's role in TNA's emphasis on intense, story-driven competition.

Other Key Feuds

One prominent non-title rivalry heading into Final Resolution centered on and , highlighting Hardy's transition to TNA after his WWE release in April 2003 and his full-time debut push in the promotion starting October 2004. Hall, positioned as a arrogant veteran with a history of sporadic TNA appearances tied to the fading nWo storyline, challenged Hardy to test the newcomer’s legitimacy, leading to a singles match with "Rowdy" appointed as special guest referee to curb Hall's expected cheating tactics. The buildup involved verbal barbs on TNA's weekly pay-per-views, where Hall dismissed Hardy as a flash-in-the-pan high-flyer, while Piper's involvement added layers of unpredictability given his own legendary status and impartial oversight role. Raven's ongoing antagonism toward extended a late rooted in psychological manipulation and echoes of their WCW history, where Raven's booking influence had clashed with Watts' pushed status. In TNA, Raven sowed discord by spreading lies to fracture Watts' alliance with , culminating in a backstage attack by Watts on the January 7, 2005, episode of Impact that turned Watts face and set up their no-holds-barred clash. This hardcore-versus-power dynamic played out through brawls on weekly shows, emphasizing Raven's against Watts' raw strength, without any stakes. Dustin Rhodes' midcard grudge with revolved around themes of respect and legacy, with Kash's brash, cocky persona repeatedly mocking Rhodes' storied family background and veteran credentials during minor television confrontations in December 2004 and early January 2005. Rhodes, returning to TNA as his natural persona in late 2004 after a Goldust stint, positioned himself as the honorable enforcer against Kash's agile, trash-talking style, building tension through encounters like their January 7 Impact bout alongside partners and Michael Shane. The rivalry underscored a generational clash of power versus speed, free from title implications. In the X Division, and Sonjay Dutt's showcase feud emphasized contrasting athletic styles—Skipper's explosive against Dutt's nimble agility—developed through competitive weekly encounters in late 2004 that highlighted innovative spots without escalating to personal animosity. Their bouts served as undercard highlights, with Dutt's underdog guru persona challenging Skipper's primetime confidence, fostering a rivalry focused on proving X Division supremacy rather than championships. Faction warfare defined the opener between 3 Live Kru—comprising Ron "The Truth" Killings, , and B.G. James with their laid-back, party-oriented vibe—and the trio of , Michael Shane, and Kazarian, who dominated midcard multi-man tags through calculated aggression. Stemming from tag division skirmishes in fall 2004, the heels targeted 3 Live Kru's unity to assert control, leading to chaotic six-man brawls on TNA programming that contrasted the Kru's charismatic energy with the opponents' technical precision and interference tactics.

Event Summary

Pre-Show Matches

The pre-show for Final Resolution 2005, held on , 2005, at the TNA Impact Zone in , featured two untelevised dark matches designed to energize the crowd of approximately 875 attendees prior to the main broadcast. In the first bout, The Naturals (Andy Douglas and ) defeated Johnny B. Badd and by pinfall, with Stevens securing the victory following a Natural Disaster double-team maneuver on Badd. This contest served as an early showcase for The Naturals, who were emerging as contenders in TNA's tag division and would later capture the in April 2005, marking a key step in their promotional push. The second match saw TNA newcomer and veteran wrestler , making his promotional debut earlier that month, submit Cassidy Riley with a Figure-Four Leglock. 's win underscored his established in-ring prowess and positioned him as a mentor figure, as he soon aligned with The Naturals to guide their ascent in the landscape. These encounters resolved no major ongoing angles but contributed to undercard momentum by highlighting mid-tier talent and building anticipation for the televised card.

Preliminary Card

The preliminary card of Final Resolution 2005 commenced with a six-man match pitting 3 Live Kru—consisting of B.G. James, , and Ron Killings—against , Kazarian, and Michael Shane. This fast-paced opener featured quick tags and high-energy exchanges, with Konnan starting against Daniels in a series of wristlocks and mat-based counters before the action spilled outside the ring. The match built momentum through triple-team maneuvers and near-falls, culminating in a pinfall victory for 3 Live Kru after 8:21 when Killings secured the win on Shane with a Lie Detector spinebuster. Next, Elix Skipper faced Sonjay Dutt in a singles match that highlighted the athleticism of TNA's midcard talent. Dutt opened with aerial offense, including a springboard crossbody, but Skipper countered with power moves like a Death Valley Driver to shift control. The bout maintained a brisk pace with innovative sequences, ending in Skipper's pinfall victory via the Overdrive at 10:12, advancing his push within the roster. Dustin Rhodes then took on Kid Kash in another singles encounter, emphasizing hard-hitting brawling over technical wizardry. Rhodes dominated early with strikes and a , while Kash retaliated with hardcore elements like shots outside, though referee intervention kept it clean. Rhodes sealed the win with a lariat and at 10:50 via pinfall, providing a solid, crowd-engaging midcard spot that reinforced his veteran presence. The card continued with defeating in a singles match rooted in their ongoing personal feud involving and alliances. Raven controlled the early going with signature strikes and a Russian legsweep on the floor, but Watts mounted a comeback using his size advantage for corner chokes and a decisive at 10:19 for the pinfall victory. This outcome temporarily sidelined Raven's momentum, marking a brief elevation for Watts amid criticism of the finish's execution. The preliminary segment closed with battling , officiated by special guest referee , in a short but spectacle-driven singles match. Hall relied on veteran tricks like eye rakes, while Hardy dazzled with high-flying spots including a Whisper in the Wind. Hardy overcame Hall's Razor's Edge attempt to hit a Swanton Bomb for the pinfall at 5:42, boosting his status as a marquee attraction in his early TNA tenure. Immediately post-match, Abyss ambushed Hardy with a Black Hole Slam, teasing further conflict. Overall, these matches served as energetic openers to hype the Orlando crowd, blending flair with veteran storytelling to set a lively tone without overshadowing the championship bouts ahead.

Main Events

The main events of Final Resolution 2005 featured intense competition for TNA's top championships, building on the ongoing feuds from the buildup. The evening's penultimate matches highlighted the promotion's athletic prowess and dramatic storytelling, with the crowd of approximately 875 in the in , creating a high-energy atmosphere through sustained chants and reactions to high-risk maneuvers. First, a three-way elimination match determined the number one contender for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, pitting against and . The bout lasted about 9:40 and showcased power-based exchanges, including dropkicks and signature moves like Brown's Pounce, amid tension over potential alliances and betrayals among the veterans. The elimination format added drama, with early exits heightening the stakes for the survivor. Next, (Chris Harris and ) challenged Team Canada ( and Eric Young, accompanied by ) for the in a 19:12 contest filled with near-falls and outside interference. Key moments included beer-related spots where beverages were used as weapons, chair shots, and distractions from D'Amore and , escalating the brawl-like intensity of the southern-style tag warfare. The crowd erupted at multiple close calls, underscoring the personal animosity between the patriotic factions. The was defended in an Ultimate X match between champion , A.J. Styles, and , running 19:55 and renowned for its innovative high-flying action on the elevated cable structure. Highlights featured daring ladder spots, springboard dives, and an arm injury angle on Styles following a devastating that sent him crashing in an inverted flip bump, testing the competitors' resilience. Interference from D'Amore added chaos before his ejection, while the Orlando audience chanted "This is awesome!" in appreciation of the match's athletic spectacle and creativity. Capping the night, NWA World Heavyweight Champion defended against in a 16:17 main event marred by controversy and external involvement. The clash incorporated weapon spots like guitar shots and ref bumps, with interferences from and Abyss tilting the scales in Jarrett's favor. The high-stakes drama reflected Jarrett's alliance-building tactics, leaving the crowd buzzing with a mix of excitement and frustration over the overbooked conclusion.

Match Results

Results Overview

The Results Overview provides a concise summary of all matches from Final Resolution (2005), held on January 16, 2005, encompassing pre-show, preliminary, and main event bouts, with outcomes, stipulations, durations where available, and title implications.
Match TypeParticipantsStipulationWinner(s)Method of VictoryDurationTitle Outcome
Pre-show Tag TeamThe Naturals (Andy Douglas & Chase Stevens) vs. Johnny B. Badd & Sonny SiakiStandard tag teamThe NaturalsPinfallN/ANone
Pre-show SinglesChris Candido vs. Cassidy RileyStandard singlesChris CandidoPinfallN/ANone
Preliminary 6-Man Tag3Live Kru (BG James, Konnan & Ron Killings) vs. Christopher Daniels, Kazarian & Michael ShaneStandard six-man tag team3Live KruPinfall8:21None
Preliminary SinglesElix Skipper vs. Sonjay DuttStandard singlesElix SkipperPinfall10:12None
Preliminary SinglesDustin Rhodes vs. Kid KashStandard singlesDustin RhodesPinfall10:50None
Preliminary SinglesErik Watts vs. RavenStandard singlesErik WattsPinfall10:19None
Preliminary SinglesJeff Hardy vs. Scott Hall (special referee: Roddy Piper)Standard singlesJeff HardyPinfall5:42None
Main Event Triple ThreatMonty Brown vs. Diamond Dallas Page vs. Kevin Nash#1 Contender's Triple Threat Elimination (pinfalls, submissions, or over-the-top-rope eliminations)Monty Brown (last eliminated Page after Page eliminated Nash)Elimination9:40None (Brown earned heavyweight title shot)
Main Event Tag TeamAmerica's Most Wanted (Chris Harris & James Storm) vs. Team Canada (Bobby Roode & Eric Young) (c)NWA World Tag Team ChampionshipAmerica's Most WantedPinfall19:12Title change (AMW became new champions)
Main Event Triple ThreatA.J. Styles vs. Chris Sabin vs. Petey Williams (c)Ultimate X for TNA X Division Championship (cable-based title retrieval)A.J. StylesTitle retrieval19:55Title change (Styles became new champion)
Main Event SinglesJeff Jarrett (c) vs. Monty BrownNWA World Heavyweight ChampionshipJeff JarrettPinfall16:17No change (Jarrett retained)

Notable Match Breakdowns

The three-way elimination match for an NWA World Heavyweight Championship title shot featured , (DDP), and , lasting 9:40 and drawing criticism for its brevity despite a solid finish. Nash was the first eliminated at 5:52 after DDP delivered a that sent him over the top rope, a spot that highlighted Nash's limited mobility but allowed the match to shift focus to the more agile DDP and Brown. Brown then dominated with , culminating in his signature Pounce finisher on DDP for the pinfall victory, securing his main event opportunity; however, the rushed pacing and Nash's early exit left reviewers noting it as underwhelming, rating it only *½ overall. The Ultimate X match for the pitted A.J. Styles against champion and in a 19:55 high-flying spectacle praised for its innovative aerial mechanics and intensity, earning a ****¼ rating. Styles, competing despite a pre-match arm injury that became exacerbated when Sabin ed him into the steel scaffolding, still executed daring spots like a flip dive onto both opponents early on. Sabin impressed with multiple climbs across the cables and a missile into the structure, while Williams countered with a on Sabin; standout moments included mid-air collisions during simultaneous ascents and Sabin's upside-down belt grab attempt, building to Styles knocking the belt loose during a tug-of-war to reclaim the title, in a match lauded for elevating the X Division's athletic reputation. America's Most Wanted (AMW)—Chris Harris and —challenged Team Canada's Eric Young and for the in a 19:12 back-and-forth bout that showcased international tactics from the Canadians, including outside distractions by and , ultimately rating ****½ for its pacing and drama. The match featured AMW's signature double-team maneuvers like the Death Sentence, countered by Roode's spinebuster and Young's figure-four, with AMW handcuffing D'Amore to the ring post to limit interference, leading to a roll-up pin after Devine's chair shot accidentally hit Young. This international flavor, blending brawling and technical exchanges, highlighted AMW's resilience in reclaiming the titles through opportunistic tactics. In the standard singles match between and , refereed by "Rowdy" , the 5:42 encounter ended quickly with Hardy's Twist of Fate and Swanton Bomb securing the pin, but Piper's biased officiating—favoring Hall by ignoring low blows and slow-counting Hardy's near-falls—drew controversy for undermining the bout's credibility, rating it a low *. Post-match, Abyss made his impactful TNA debut by attacking Hardy with a Black Hole Slam, lifting him onto his shoulders in a seated drop dubbed the , setting a tone of monster dominance without interference during the match itself. The main event NWA World Heavyweight Championship clash saw champion defend against in a 16:17 overbooked affair, where Jarrett retained via three consecutive following a guitar shot, but Scott Hall's interference—a Razor's Edge on Brown—proved pivotal, fueling Brown's visible post-match frustration and cries for rematches, earning a *** rating amid complaints of excessive ref bumps and brawling. Brown's early aggression with powerbombs and Pounces showcased his athleticism against Jarrett's technical , but the heel tactics, including Hall's blindsiding run-in, shifted momentum, allowing Jarrett to capitalize on the chaos for a controversial retention that highlighted ongoing issues with title defenses.

Aftermath

Immediate Consequences

Following the main event, where retained the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against via multiple instances of interference including chairs, a guitar, and a low blow, Jarrett celebrated his victory in the ring as the crowd expressed their disappointment with loud boos over the controversial finish. , positioned as a rising star, appeared visibly frustrated by the outcome, which many observers noted as a missed opportunity for his push despite his dominant performance earlier in the #1 contender's . Earlier on the card, after secured a victory over with a Swanton Bomb refereed by , Abyss made a surprise return to attack Hardy, delivering a that laid him out and solidified Abyss's role as a dominant monster . The assault drew a strong negative reaction from the audience, heightening tension for future confrontations. In the X Division title match, overcame an arm injury storyline to retrieve the belt in the Ultimate X structure against and , prompting cheers from the crowd for the innovative high-flying spots throughout the bout. The tag team title change saw (Chris Harris and ) dethrone Team Canada (Bobby Roode and Eric Young) via a roll-up finish aided by interference from , leading to AMW's on-site celebration where they handcuffed Team Canada's coach to the ring post. This left Team Canada temporarily without the championships, shifting their dynamic heading into the next shows. Backstage segments featured brief interviews with winners like Styles, who addressed his arm issue amid the excitement of his reign, while no significant injuries were reported beyond the event's signature high-risk maneuvers. The overall crowd was electric for the preliminary action but deflated by the main event booking.

Long-Term Storyline Developments

The outcomes of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship match at Final Resolution set the stage for ongoing tensions in TNA's main event scene throughout early 2005. Jeff Jarrett's retention of the title against Monty Brown positioned the champion for a high-profile defense against Kevin Nash at Against All Odds on February 13, where Jarrett successfully retained the belt in the main event via pinfall after interference from Billy Gunn (debuting as The Outlaw). The controversial finish contributed to the derailing of Monty Brown's main event push; he turned heel in March 2005 and left TNA in 2006 for WWE, debuting as Marcus Cor Von but failing to achieve similar success. In the X Division, A.J. Styles' victory in the Ultimate X match at Final Resolution to capture the championship from Petey Williams marked a pivotal shift, leading directly to his defense against Christopher Daniels in a 30-minute Iron Man match at Against All Odds. Styles emerged victorious with a 2-1 score in overtime, solidifying his status as TNA's premier babyface and one of the promotion's top draws through consistent high-profile bookings. The match's critical acclaim further elevated the X Division's reputation for athletic excellence, influencing subsequent storylines that positioned Styles as a cornerstone of TNA's in-ring product. The NWA World Tag Team Championship landscape saw America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) retain their titles against Kid Kash and Lance Hoyt at Against All Odds in a hard-fought tag team bout, where AMW secured the win after handcuffing Kash to the ring post and executing their Death Sentence finisher on Hoyt. This defense maintained AMW's dominance. Beyond the titles, the post-Final Resolution feuds extended key rivalries into TNA's spring events. Jeff Hardy's upset win over Scott Hall carried momentum into his escalating conflict with Abyss, which intensified through multiple stipulation matches and built toward cage-based confrontations, including Abyss's involvement in Hardy's high-risk spots at later pay-per-views like Lockdown. Meanwhile, Erik Watts' victory over Raven at Final Resolution concluded their personal grudge match but transitioned into Raven's broader storyline with TNA authority figures, resulting in Raven's on-screen "quit" from the company in late May after a controversial attack on Larry Zbyszko, leading to a temporary hiatus from programming. Overall, Final Resolution reinforced TNA's commitment to a monthly schedule throughout 2005, with the event's integration of ex-WWE talent like Hardy, Hall, Nash, and contributing to heightened roster confidence amid the promotion's expansion and competition with larger competitors. This formula, featuring a mix of title defenses and multi-man spectacles, helped sustain viewer interest and paved the way for record-setting buys at events like Bound for Glory later that year.

Reception and Legacy

Critical Reviews

The critical reception to Final Resolution (2005) was largely positive among contemporary reviewers, who commended the event's emphasis on athleticism and innovative match structures within TNA's , though some noted pacing issues and booking flaws in the undercard and main event. Jason Clevett of the Canadian Online Explorer rated the overall show 8 out of 10. Clevett specifically praised the X Division's role in elevating TNA's appeal through creative innovation while criticizing the main event's convoluted booking and reliance on interference. A review on 411Mania highlighted the "one-two punch" of the match and the Ultimate X bout as standout highlights, delivering some of the strongest in-ring action in recent TNA pay-per-views despite undercard shortcomings. The overall event earned a 7.0 rating, with the tag match receiving ****1/4 stars for America's Most Wanted's seamless chemistry and hard-hitting exchanges, and the Ultimate X earning ****1/2 stars for its daring aerial spots. Criticisms centered on abbreviated undercard run times, which limited match development, and the main event's heavy use of run-ins, which undermined its stakes. Inside Pulse's coverage echoed these sentiments, praising the event's strong video packages for effectively building storylines and excitement. The Ultimate X match was celebrated as a "crazy spotfest" showcasing exceptional athleticism from , , and , rated ****1/2 stars, while the tag title match garnered **** stars for its competitive flow. Reviewers noted common praises for the high-flying innovation and AMW's veteran teamwork but faulted short undercard durations and the interference-laden main event for feeling predictable. and Brown's performances were viewed as competent but formulaic, lacking surprise in Jarrett's retention. Fan reception aligned with professional critiques, as evidenced by an IMDb user rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 82 votes.

Cultural Impact and Releases

Final Resolution (2005) marked the inaugural event in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's (TNA) annual pay-per-view series of the same name, serving as a pivotal moment in the promotion's expansion during by highlighting its innovative as a high-flying alternative to mainstream wrestling offerings. The event's Ultimate X match for the , featuring A.J. Styles, , and , exemplified this style and helped solidify the format's role as a TNA staple, influencing subsequent iterations with its blend of athleticism and structural creativity. The event was commercially released on DVD by TNA Home Video on November 15, 2005, formatted as a two-disc set that included the full card alongside bonus features such as backstage footage. It achieved positive sales performance relative to TNA's mid-tier pay-per-views at the time, drawing an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 buys, which contributed to the promotion's growing PPV viability. Retrospective analyses have praised the event for its entertaining high spots and role in elevating talents like Styles. A 2016 review highlighted the card's spot-heavy action as engaging, particularly in the and Ultimate X bouts, despite booking flaws in the main event. Similarly, a 2023 evaluation rated the Ultimate X match at ****1/2, commending its energy, strategic elements, and status as a TNA highlight. The event bolstered TNA's reputation for athletic, innovative wrestling through its X Division showcase, though attendance of 875 reflected the intimate, controlled environment of the era in Orlando. No significant long-term controversies or injuries emerged from the show, allowing its focus to remain on in-ring achievements. As of 2025, Final Resolution (2005) is regarded as a foundational chapter in what became Impact Wrestling's history, underscoring early growth without subsequent revelations altering its narrative.

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