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 Promotional poster featuring Christopher Daniels (left) and Samoa Joe (right) | |||
| Promotion | Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) | ||
| Date | January 15, 2006 | ||
| City | Orlando, Florida | ||
| Venue | TNA Impact! Zone | ||
| Attendance | 900[1] | ||
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The 2006 Final Resolution was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) promotion that took place on January 15, 2006 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the second event under the Final Resolution name and first event of the 2006 TNA PPV schedule. Nine professional wrestling matches and two pre-show matches were featured on the event's card, two of which were for championships.
The main event was a tag team match pitting the team of Christian Cage and Sting against the team of Jeff Jarrett and Monty Brown. The team of Cage and Sting won the encounter. The TNA X Division Championship was defended by Samoa Joe against Christopher Daniels at the event, which Joe won to retain the title. America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) defeated Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray) to retain the NWA World Tag Team Championship at the show. On the undercard, Sean Waltman fought Raven in a No Disqualification match with the stipulation that if Raven lost, he would be fired from TNA. Waltman won the encounter, causing Raven to be fired from TNA in the storyline.
Final Resolution is remembered for the TNA debut of Sting, which was ranked as the 2nd greatest moment in the company's history due to it marking Sting's return to national television after five years.[2][3] Bob Kapur of the professional wrestling section of the Canadian Online Explorer rated the show a 6.5 out of 10, lower than the ratings given to the 2005 and 2007 installments.
In October 2017, with the launch of the Global Wrestling Network, the event became available to stream on demand.[4]
Production
[edit]Background
[edit]Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) announced in early October 2005 that their January PPV would once again be called Final Resolution, until they pulled this release from their website.[5] TNA later reinstated this piece of information with the official date of the show being January 15, 2006 at the TNA Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida.[6] TNA created a section of their website to promote the event.[7] A promotional poster for the show was released prior by TNA featuring Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe. A thirty-minute pre-show was scheduled to take place prior to the telecast featuring two wrestling matches.
Storylines
[edit]Final Resolution featured nine professional wrestling matches and two pre-show matches that involved different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers portrayed villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that built tension and culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches.[8]
The main event at Final Resolution was a Tag Team match pitting the team of Christian Cage and Sting against the team of Jeff Jarrett and Monty Brown. The background to this match began at TNA's Genesis PPV event on November 13, 2005 where Cage made his debut proclaiming he wanted to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship held by Jarrett.[9] TNA advertised a major announcement to take place at their previous PPV event Turning Point on December 11, 2005. The announcement was the acquisition of Sting as a newly signed wrestler to the TNA roster.[10] Cage then went on to defeat Brown at Turning Point to become number-one contender to the title.[11] This match was announced on the December 31, 2005 episode of TNA's television program TNA Impact!.[12]
The TNA X Division Championship was defended at Final Resolution by then-champion Samoa Joe against the challenger Christopher Daniels. This rivalry started at TNA's Sacrifice PPV event on August 14 when Joe won the 2005 TNA Super X Cup Tournament to become number-one contender to the TNA X Division Championship held by Daniels.[13] Joe went on to compete against A.J. Styles and Daniels in a Three Way match at TNA's Unbreakable PPV event on September 11, which Styles won to become the new champion.[14] At Genesis, Joe and Daniels competed in a Four-on-Four Tag Team Elimination X match, which Joe and Daniels' team won. After the bout, Joe attacked and injured Daniels, thus sidelining him in the storyline.[9] Joe then went on to defeat Styles at Turning Point to become the new TNA X Division Champion. After their match, Joe attacked Styles and attempted to injure Styles in a manner similar to the way he injured Daniels. At this time Daniels returned from injury to save Styles from the attack.[15] TNA promoted this match for Final Resolution on the January 7, 2006 episode of Impact!.[16]
The NWA World Tag Team Championship was defended by then-champions America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm; AMW) against Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray) at the event. The storyline behind this match began on the October 8, 2005 episode of Impact! where AMW and Jeff Jarrett assaulted Team 3D to the point they were left covered in blood.[17] Afterwards, Team 3D were not seen due to a scripted injury, with Jarrett, AMW, and Team Canada (A-1, Bobby Roode, Eric Young, Petey Williams, and Coach Scott D'Amore) hosting a segment where they buried Team 3D's careers on the October 15, 2005 episode of Impact!.[18] Team 3D made their return from injury at TNA's Bound for Glory PPV event on October 23, 2005 attacking Jarrett and AMW.[19] At Genesis, Team 3D teamed with Rhino to defeat AMW and Jarrett in a Six Man Tag Team match.[20] At Turning Point, Team 3D defeated AMW in a Tag Team Elimination Tables match.[15] TNA advertised Team 3D versus AMW for the tag team championship to take place at the event.[21]
Raven and NWA Championship Committee member Larry Zbyszko were involved in a rivalry heading into Final Resolution. At Bound for Glory, Raven requested an NWA World Heavyweight Championship match but was denied by Zbyszko. This led to Raven assaulting him before being ejected from the arena by security in the storyline.[19] At Genesis, Zybysko offered Raven the chance to be released from his contract, as this was what Zbyszko wanted in the storyline. Raven declined the offer and tried to attack Zbyszko once again. Instead, Zbyszko forced Raven to face P.J. Polaco in a match, which Raven won.[9] This led to Turning Point where Raven once again declined an offer to be released. Zbyszko then revealed Chris K as Raven's opponent for the night; Raven was victorious in the encounter.[10] On the December 17, 2005 episode of Impact!, Zbyszko announced that at Final Resolution Raven would have another opponent and if he won the bout then he gained a future NWA World Heavyweight Championship match.[22]
Event
[edit]| Role: | Name: |
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| Commentator | Mike Tenay |
| Don West | |
| Ring announcer | Jeremy Borash |
| Referee | Rudy Charles |
| Mark "Slick" Johnson | |
| Andrew Thomas | |
| Interviewers | Jeremy Borash |
| Shane Douglas |
Pre-Show
[edit]Prior to the airing of Final Resolution, TNA held a thirty-minute pre-show. During the broadcast, Team Canada (A-1, Eric Young, and Petey Williams) faced the team of Jay Lethal, Kenny King, and Lance Hoyt in a Six Man Tag Team match that lasted 5 minutes and 54 seconds. Williams pinned Lethal after forcing Lethal head-first into the mat with his signature Canadian Destroyer maneuver. Another contest was held, with The Latin American Exchange (Homicide and Konnan) defeating The Naturals (Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens) in 3 minutes and 50 seconds. Homicide pinned Stevens after Konnan hit Stevens with a slapjack.[23]
Miscellaneous
[edit]Final Resolution featured employees other than the wrestlers involved in the matches. Mike Tenay and Don West were the commentators for the telecast. Jeremy Borash was the ring announcer for the event. Andrew Thomas, Rudy Charles, and Mark "Slick" Johnson participated as referees for the encounters.[24] Shane Douglas handled the interview duties during the show. Besides employees who appeared in a wrestling role, Coach D'Amore, Gail Kim, Simon Diamond, Traci, Shannon Moore, Larry Zybysko, and James Mitchell all appeared on camera, either in backstage or in ringside segments.[25]
Preliminary matches
[edit]
The opening bout was a X Division Six Man Tag Team match pitting the team of Alex Shelley, Austin Aries, and Roderick Strong against the team of Chris Sabin, Matt Bentley, and Sonjay Dutt. Traci accompanied Bentley to the ring. Shelley won the match for his team by using a small package pin on Bentley at 10 minutes and 32 seconds.[26]
The James Gang (Kip James and B.G. James) fought The Diamonds in the Rough (David Young and Elix Skipper) next. Simon Diamond accompanied The Diamonds in the Rough to the ring. The duration of this contest was 7 minutes and 47 seconds. Kip pinned Skipper after a Missouri Boat Ride.[27]
The third encounter was between A.J. Styles and Hiroshi Tanahashi, which lasted 11 minutes and 3 seconds. During the bout, Shannon Moore interfered trying to hit Styles with Styles' Mr. TNA plaque. Styles dodged the assault, causing Tanahashi to take the blow. Styles followed up by slamming Tanahashi face-first into the mat with his signature Styles Clash maneuver and pinned him to win the bout.[23]
Following the third match, Larry Zbyszko revealed that Raven's opponent for the night was Sean Waltman. The two then fought in a No Disqualification match with the stipulation that if Raven won he gained a future NWA World Heavyweight Championship match, but if he lost he would be fired from TNA. During the bout, the referee was knocked out with Zbyszko taking over his duties. Waltman won the contest after forcing Raven face-first off of a ladder through a table with his signature X-Factor maneuver. Zbyszko counted the pin despite Raven's foot on the bottom rope at 10 minutes. As a result of his loss, Raven was fired from TNA in the storyline.[25]
The following contest pitted Bobby Roode, who was accompanied by Coach D'Amore, against Ron Killings. The duration of the match was 9 minutes and 53 seconds. Konnan interfered in the bout distracting Killings, which allowed Roode to sneak up behind Killings and hit him in the back of the head with Roode's signature Northern Lariat maneuver.[26]
The sixth encounter was between Abyss and Rhino, which lasted 9 minutes and 18 seconds. James Mitchell accompanied Abyss to the ring. Mitchell interfered in the contest by distracting the referee, allowing Abyss to bash Rhino with a steel chain. Abyss was the victor in the bout after slamming Rhino back-first onto a steel chair with his signature Black Hole Slam maneuver.[27]
Main event matches
[edit]
The NWA World Tag Team Championship was defended by America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm; AMW) against Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray) next. Gail Kim accompanied AMW to the ring. Midway through the bout, Team 3D performed their signature Whassup? maneuver on Storm. Kim interfered in the bout, distracting the referee. Around this time, Devon retrieved a table from under the ring which both teams used as a weapon, however the referee did not disqualify anyone for the usage. AMW earned a near-fall after a bearhug and a lariat combination on Ray. Team 3D followed with their own near-fall on Harris, after they performed their signature Deadly Device maneuver on Storm. After this, Kim interfered trying to blow powder into Ray's eyes, only for Ray to stop her and blow it back into her and the referee's eyes. With the referee blinded, Team 3D performed their signature 3D maneuver on Harris and the referee counted the pin. Team Canada then attacked 3D, knocking out Ray in the process with a hockey stick. They placed Harris on top of Ray and left the ring. After the referee regained his vision, he declared AMW the victors at 12 minutes and 41 seconds.[23]
Samoa Joe defended the TNA X Division Championship against Christopher Daniels in the eighth match of the show. Midway through the contest, Joe avoided a moonsault by Daniels by casually walking away, a trademark action of his persona. Daniels earned a near-fall after forcing Joe against the mat with a modified Death Valley Driver from the top of a padded turnbuckle. Joe followed up with his own near-fall by slamming Daniels back-first against the mat from the turnbuckle with a powerbomb. Daniels then performed his signature Best Moonsault Ever maneuver, gaining another near-fall. Their fight spilled to the ringside area where Joe positioned Daniels' head against the guardrail and kicked it against the rail. This move resulted in Daniels bleeding from the forehead, which Joe targeted for the rest of the bout. At this time, A.J. Styles came down to the ringside area. Joe performed his signature Muscle Buster maneuver and followed up by attempting to place Daniels in his trademarked Coquina Clutch submission maneuver, which Daniels fought off. Joe then dropped Daniels from the top of a turnbuckle onto a chair and continued to target Daniels' bleeding forehead. With Daniels unconscious in the storyline, A.J. Styles threw in the towel for Daniels to stop the match at 15 minutes and 30 seconds, resulting in Joe being declared the victor by TKO.[25]
The main event was a tag team match pitting the team of Christian Cage and Sting against the team of Jeff Jarrett and Monty Brown. The duration of the encounter was 15 minutes and 35 seconds. Jarrett was accompanied by Gail Kim. Cage and Brown started the match before they both quickly tagged in their partners. Kim interfered by distracting the referee, allowing Jarrett to hit Cage in the groin and throw him to the ringside mat. Kim then assaulted Cage in the ringside area. After several minutes of Jarrett and Brown having the advantage over a beaten Cage, Sting was tagged into the match and placed Jarrett in his signature Scorpion Deathlock submission maneuver. Jarrett submitted to the maneuver, but the referee was unconscious. Team Canada then interfered in the bout, attacking Cage and Sting. Jarrett bashed Sting in the face with the NWA World Heavyweight Championship belt and covered for a near-fall once the referee regained consciousness. Afterwards, Sting forced Jarrett's head into the ring mat with his trademark Scorpion Death Drop maneuver and covered for the pinfall victory.[26]
Reception
[edit]A total of 900 people attended Final Resolution.[1] Canadian Online Explorer writer Bob Kapur rated the entire event a 6.5 out of 10,[26] which was lower than the rating given to the 2005 installment.[28] It was also lower than the 7.5 out of 10 the 2007 event was given by Chris Sokol.[29] The Final Resolution ranking was lower than Turning Point's rating, which received a 7 out of 10 from Kapur.[10] TNA's next PPV event, Against All Odds, on February 12, 2006 was also ranked higher than Final Resolution; it received a rating of 7 out of 10 from Jason Clevett.[30] Compared to rival World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) Royal Rumble PPV event which took place the same month, Final Resolution was ranked lower as Royal Rumble was given a 7 out of 10 by Dale Plummer and Nick Tylwalk.[31]
The highest rating given by Kapur to an individual match went to the TNA X Division Championship bout, with an 8.5 out of 10. The opening Six Man Tag Team match, the No Disqualification match, Bobby Roode versus Ron Killings, the NWA World Tag Team Championship match, and the main event all received a 7 out of 10 by Kapur in his review.[26] Regarding the main event, Kapur said that "Sting looked good, but it remains to be seen if his return will be a turning point for the company in the long run."[26] Kapur commented on the X Division Championship match stating it was a "good match" that "reinforced Joe's dominance, and left the door open for another match with either Daniels or Styles."[26] He thought the World Tag Team Championship bout had a "stupid ending" that "marred what was otherwise a good tag match."[26]
James Caldwell of the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter reviewed the show and stated that the debut of Sting "answered a few questions" but that Sting "wasn't involved in the match long enough to see how he'll hold up over twelve months. However, he surpassed initial expectations with a strong effort and good energy. It was an encouraging return to TNA."[23] He also commented on the match that the "effectiveness of the finish was hurt by the usual interference and shortcuts."[23] Caldwell discussed the X Division Championship bout by praising it as the "best story told in the ring tonight" but that it was "too short of a match for the featured X Division."[23] As for the No Disqualification match, Caldwell said that it "set up the next chapter of the story" and that the "hardcore aspect had a place on the card."[23]
TNA released a DVD counting down the top 50 moments in their history in 2007, with Sting's debut at Final Resolution ranking at number 2 on the compilation.[2]
Aftermath
[edit]
Christian Cage and Jeff Jarrett continued their feud after Final Resolution. Since Cage had defeated Monty Brown at Turning Point to become number one contender he was in line for an NWA World Heavyweight Championship match.[10] On the January 21 episode of Impact!, Larry Zybysko revealed an open contract for a future title match at Against All Odds.[3] On the January 28 episode of Impact!, it was announced that Cage would face Jarrett for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at Against All Odds.[32] Cage defeated Jarrett to win the title at the event.[30] He held the championship until TNA's Slammiversary PPV event on June 18 when Jarrett won a King of the Mountain match for the title that also involved Cage, Sting, Abyss, and Ron Killings.[33]
Sting signed a one-year contract and appeared on the January 28 episode of Impact! where he announced his scripted retirement.[32] Sting did not appear in TNA until their Destination X PPV event on March 12 when he appeared after the main event to save Cage from an assault by America's Most Wanted, Abyss, Alex Shelley, Team Canada, Jarrett, and Brown before being attacked himself by the debuting Scott Steiner.[34] Sting then teamed with Styles, Killings and Rhino as part of a team referred to as Sting's Warriors against Jarrett's Army, composed of Jarrett, Steiner, and America's Most Wanted in a Four-on-Four Lethal Lockdown match at TNA's Lockdown PPV event on April 23. Sting's Warriors won the contest at the event.[35]
Samoa Joe went on to defend the TNA X Division Championship in a Three Way match against A.J. Syles and Christopher Daniels at Against All Odds in a rematch of their bout at Unbreakable in October 2005. On the January 21 episode of Impact!, it was announced that Styles would face Joe for the title at Against All Odds. In the same telecast, Daniels accused Styles of trying to take his spot as the contender for the championship due to Styles having thrown in the towel for Daniels. Styles argued that he was instead looking out for Daniels' health in the storyline.[3] The following week on the January 28 episode of Impact!, Zybysko announced that the three would compete in a Three Way match for the title at the show.[32] Joe retained the title at the spectacle.[30]
Following Final Resolution, Team 3D faced Team Canada at Against All Odds in order to exact revenge for their actions at the event. Team 3D demanded a match against America's Most Wanted and Team Canada from Zybysko on the January 21 episode of Impact! with Zybysko granting the request but only against one of the teams, leaving it up to Team 3D to decide.[3] Brother Ray announced on the January 28 episode of Impact! that they were leaving the decision up to the TNA fans to decide who they faced at Against All Odds.[32] On the February 4 episode of Impact!, Team 3D announced that the fans voted for them to face Team Canada.[36] Team 3D defeated Team Canada at the show.[30]
As for other rivalries after Final Resolution, Rhino and Abyss fought in a rematch on the January 28 episode of Impact! that ended in a no contest.[32] TNA commentator Mike Tenay announced on the February 4 episode of Impact! that Rhino and Abyss would face in a Falls Count Anywhere match at Against All Odds.[36] Rhino went on to win the contest.[30] America's Most Wanted went on to successfully defend the NWA World Tag Team Championship at Against All Odds against the team of Chris Sabin and Sonjay Dutt.[30] Raven did not appear in TNA for several months after the event due to his scripted firing. Sean Waltman was also not used by TNA following Final Resolution since TNA wanted to be "cautious about using him long-term giving his track record."[37]
Results
[edit]References
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Final Resolution (2006)
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Background
Final Resolution (2006) marked Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's (TNA) inaugural pay-per-view of the year, scheduled for January 15, 2006, at the TNA Impact Zone within Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.[2] The event attracted an attendance of approximately 900 fans, consistent with TNA's intimate live event format at the time.[2] Broadcast live as a three-hour pay-per-view production, it included a pre-show countdown to build anticipation for the main card.[1] TNA positioned Final Resolution as a pivotal launch to its 2006 schedule, directly following the momentum from the December 11, 2005, Turning Point pay-per-view, where several key rivalries were advanced. Promotion for the event highlighted high-stakes confrontations, including the in-ring debut of wrestling veteran Sting, announced shortly after Turning Point to draw significant viewer interest.[3] Production elements emphasized TNA's commitment to a polished broadcast, with veteran commentators Mike Tenay handling play-by-play duties and Don West providing color analysis throughout the event.[4] The card incorporated international flavor by featuring prominent Japanese talent such as Hiroshi Tanahashi, showcasing TNA's efforts to integrate global wrestlers into its roster for broader appeal.[5]Storylines
The buildup to Final Resolution (2006) centered on several interconnected rivalries that dominated TNA's weekly Impact programming in late 2005 and early 2006. The main event tag team match featuring Christian Cage and the debuting Sting against NWA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett and Monty Brown stemmed from Jarrett's aggressive heel tactics against TNA's incoming talent. Jarrett, aligned with Monty Brown and America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm), targeted outsiders like Cage and Rhino, declaring war on management for favoring new signees over established stars.[6] This escalated on the December 24, 2005, episode when Jarrett and Brown attacked Cage following his victory over Harris, while teases of Sting's return appeared through cryptic vignettes and voiceovers mocking Jarrett's "Planet Jarrett" faction. By the January 7, 2006, Impact, Jarrett staged a mock tribute to Sting using disguised wrestlers, further building anticipation for Sting's alliance with Cage to counter Jarrett's dominance.[7] On January 14, Sting's voice interrupted the show, heightening the psychological warfare ahead of their confrontation.[8] The TNA X Division Championship match between champion Samoa Joe and challenger Christopher Daniels highlighted an intense rivalry fueled by Daniels' determination to end Joe's undefeated streak. Their feud intensified through weekly clashes, with Daniels positioning himself as the cerebral technician capable of outsmarting Joe's brute force. On December 24, Daniels defeated Eric Young and publicly vowed to dethrone Joe at Final Resolution, emphasizing his six-month pursuit of the title.[6] This carried into January, where a six-man tag involving Daniels, A.J. Styles, and Chris Sabin against Generation Next showcased X Division athleticism, but Daniels' post-match ambush on Joe after the champion's squash win over Cassidy Riley on January 14 underscored the personal stakes.[8] The NWA World Tag Team Championship bout between champions America's Most Wanted (James Storm and Chris Harris) and challengers Team 3D (Brother Ray and Brother Devon) continued a violent feud rooted in brawling and table-breaking antics from late 2005. AMW's alliance with Jarrett drew Team 3D into broader conflicts against "Planet Jarrett," leading to chaotic interferences. On December 24, Team 3D defeated The Diamonds in the Rough, signaling their focus on AMW's titles.[6] By January 7, Team 3D quickly dispatched jobbers Buck Quartermain and Lex Lovett, while AMW's matches ended in disqualifications amid escalating tensions with Latino groups.[7] The go-home show on January 14 saw Cage and Rhino defeat AMW with Team 3D's aid, solidifying the challengers' momentum through multi-man brawls.[8] Raven's No Disqualification match against Sean Waltman, with the stipulation that a loss for Raven would result in his departure from TNA, tied into Raven's protracted issues with TNA management and Larry Zbyszko. The feud originated from Raven's controversial NWA World Heavyweight Championship reign in mid-2005, which Zbyszko undermined through interferences and proxies. Waltman, recently signed and aligned with Zbyszko, became the enforcer in this chapter, with video packages on Impact recapping Raven's "destiny" quest and management's sabotage.[9] By early 2006, the stipulation amplified the high stakes, positioning the match as Raven's last chance to settle scores before potential exile.[8] A.J. Styles' singles match against Hiroshi Tanahashi represented TNA's working agreement with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, pitting the X Division's high-flying style against Tanahashi's strong-style approach in a showcase of international talent. This non-title encounter was announced as a special attraction to highlight cross-promotional potential, with minimal direct buildup beyond Styles' ongoing X Division prominence and Tanahashi's guest status. The grudge match between Abyss and Rhino arose from personal animosity, including Abyss's brutal attacks that intensified their hatred. Managed by James Mitchell, Abyss sought to assert dominance over Rhino, who had been vocal about challenging for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. On December 24, Abyss decisively defeated Chris Sabin, but Rhino's interventions grew frequent.[6] This peaked on January 14 when Rhino goaded Abyss after the latter's quick win over Jay Lethal, leading to a post-match gore that promised a violent payoff.[8] Undercard feuds added depth, including Bobby Roode's racially charged confrontations with Ron "The Truth" Killings amid the Latin American Xchange (LAX) storyline led by Konnan. On December 24, Killings defeated Kenny King in an LAX-affiliated bout, rejecting Konnan's overtures and fueling tensions with Roode's Canadian stable.[6] This evolved into a series of rapid-fire matches on January 7, where Killings won twice before Roode prevailed in the third, amplifying the angle's cultural clashes.[7] Meanwhile, The James Gang (B.G. James and others) vied for tag team relevance against The Diamonds in the Rough, with losses underscoring their underdog push. A multi-man X Division showcase rounded out the card, featuring talents like Sabin, Styles, Daniels, and Generation Next members to emphasize the division's depth and ongoing internal rivalries.[8]Event
Venue and attendance
The Final Resolution (2006) pay-per-view event took place at the TNA Impact! Zone, a dedicated wrestling venue consisting of Soundstage 21 within Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Florida. This soundstage configuration offered a controlled, indoor environment that fostered an intimate setting for spectators, distinct from larger arena productions and aligned with TNA's approach to early pay-per-view events.[10][11][12] Attendance for the event reached 900, reflecting the venue's capacity for close-quarters viewing and contributing to a lively, responsive crowd dynamic typical of TNA's soundstage shows during this period.[1][2][4] The layout featured a standard professional wrestling ring positioned at the center of the soundstage, encircled by tiered seating for the audience, with overhead lighting rigs, entrance ramps, and video titantrons facilitating dramatic wrestler introductions and promotional segments. The proximity of the Impact! Zone to Universal Studios' theme park attractions added a unique, self-contained entertainment hub vibe, though the event remained a closed production focused on wrestling.[10][13][14]Pre-show
The pre-show for Final Resolution (2006), held on January 15, 2006, at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, featured two non-televised tag team matches designed to highlight midcard competitors and generate excitement for the pay-per-view card without involving championships.[15][16] In the opening bout, Team Canada (A-1, Eric Young, and Petey Williams) defeated Lance Hoyt, Jay Lethal, and Kenny King in a six-man tag team match by pinfall after Petey Williams pinned Jay Lethal following a Canadian Destroyer, with the contest lasting 5:54.[15][16] This match stemmed briefly from ongoing tensions between Team Canada's nationalist faction and the up-and-coming American wrestlers, providing an energetic start to the evening.[16] The second pre-show match saw Latin American Xchange (LAX), consisting of Hernandez and Homicide (accompanied by Konnan), defeat The Naturals (Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens) in a standard tag team match by pinfall, as Hernandez executed a Border Toss on Chase Stevens for the victory at 3:50.[17][1] The bout emphasized LAX's aggressive street-fighter style against The Naturals' more traditional teamwork, furthering the group's rising prominence in TNA's tag division.[17] Additional segments included a backstage promo by interviewer Shane Douglas, who expressed determination to locate Sting ahead of his anticipated in-ring debut, heightening intrigue around the main event storyline.[17] Commentators Mike Tenay and Don West also aired hype packages recapping key rivalries and previewing marquee matches, such as the X Division title defense, to transition viewers into the broadcast.[16] These elements served to warm up the approximately 900 attendees while spotlighting talent unlikely to feature prominently on the main card.[15]Main card
The main card of Final Resolution (2006) opened with a high-energy six-man tag team match pitting the young, aggressive Generation Next trio of Alex Shelley, Austin Aries, and Roderick Strong against the more experienced X Division stalwarts Chris Sabin, Matt Bentley, and Sonjay Dutt. The bout kicked off with Sabin and Shelley trading technical holds and reversals, including arm drags and dropkicks, before Shelley resorted to eye rakes to gain an edge. As the action spilled outside the ring, Dutt and Bentley showcased their aerial prowess with suicide dives and tilt-a-whirl DDTs, while Generation Next responded with coordinated triple-team maneuvers like gut stomps and suplexes, emphasizing the generational clash through fast-paced, cooperative sequences that kept the crowd engaged throughout the 10-minute sprint. Generation Next (Shelley, Aries, and Strong) won by pinfall in 10:32.[17][2] Following the pre-show's building momentum, the James Gang—B.G. James and Kip James—clashed with The Diamonds in the Rough, David Young and Elix Skipper, in a gritty brawl that highlighted their street-fighting styles. The match began with chain wrestling between James and Skipper, featuring shoulder blocks and knee drops, before Kip tagged in for a dominant powerslam. The Diamonds countered aggressively with tandem drop toehold-dropkick combinations and submission holds like the Cobra Clutch, leading to a chaotic exchange of punches and slams that underscored the teams' roughhouse approach over the seven-plus minutes. The James Gang won by pinfall in 7:50.[17][1] A.J. Styles then faced off against international star Hiroshi Tanahashi in a showcase of athleticism and cultural contrast, starting with rapid lockups and standoffs that quickly escalated into dropkick exchanges. Styles unleashed a flurry of high-impact moves, including springboard forearms and high knees, while Tanahashi retaliated with stiff German suplexes and sleeper holds, building tension through forearm strikes and near-submission attempts that highlighted their shared emphasis on technical precision and explosive counters over the 11-minute encounter. Styles won by pinfall in 11:00.[17][2] The No Disqualification match between Raven and Sean Waltman descended into hardcore mayhem from the opening bell, with Waltman immediately wielding a trashcan and kendo stick to target Raven, drawing blood early. Raven fought back by ramming Waltman with a shopping cart and incorporating weapons like tables and ladders into the fray, including a dramatic ladder crash and table setup that invited interference from ringside figures, amplifying the chaotic, no-holds-barred intensity across the 10 minutes of brutal exchanges. Waltman won by pinfall in 8:32, forcing Raven to leave TNA per the stipulation.[17][1] Bobby Roode battled Ron Killings in a technically sound affair laced with storyline friction, opening with Killings attempting quick roll-ups before Roode shifted focus to arm-targeted submissions. Killings mounted comebacks via planchas and missile dropkicks, but Roode enlisted outside aid for an abdominal stretch, leading to heated near-falls and a lariat attempt disrupted by additional interference, which infused the nine-minute bout with escalating drama and physicality. Roode won by pinfall in 10:00.[17][2] Abyss and Rhino engaged in a brutal power struggle, with Rhino initiating go-behind charges and clotheslines countered by Abyss's chair-assisted assaults on Rhino's back. The action intensified as Rhino delivered a TKO and retaliatory chair shots, while Abyss employed chokes and a chain-wrapped punch for devastating impact, creating a weapon-heavy brawl filled with high-stakes spots over the nine-minute duration. Abyss won by pinfall in 9:35.[17][1] For the NWA World Tag Team Championship, America's Most Wanted—Chris Harris and James Storm—collided with Team 3D—Brother Devon and Brother Ray—in a hard-hitting tag team war, beginning with mat-based holds and dropkicks between Devon and Storm. Ray's entry brought slams and chops, setting up table teases that AMW thwarted with baseball slides and double-teams, incorporating chair shots and synchronized maneuvers to heighten the 12-minute battle's physical toll and competitive fire. America's Most Wanted retained the championships via pinfall in 13:00.[17][2] The TNA X Division Championship match between champion Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels unfolded as a masterclass in striking and submissions, with Daniels using agility for jabs, tilt-a-whirl ranas, and moonsault attempts to evade Joe's onslaught. Joe imposed his ground game with kicks, a triangle choke, and stiff forearm exchanges that drew blood, resulting in a grueling, back-and-forth contest over 15 minutes that blended technical grappling with intense, realistic violence. Samoa Joe retained the championship via submission in 15:45.[17][2] The main event tag team showdown featured Christian Cage and Sting against Jeff Jarrett and Monty Brown, trading initial shoulder blocks and hip tosses before Sting's dropkicks and Stinger Splashes electrified the audience. The pairs executed double-team assaults, including conchairto setups, weaving high drama through tags, brawls, and crowd-rallying sequences across the 15-minute epic that capped the night's intensity. Christian Cage and Sting won by pinfall in 14:40; Team Canada attacked the winners post-match.[17][2]Results
Match card
| No. | Match Type | Competitors | Stipulation | Duration | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-show 1 | Six-man tag team match | Team Canada (Petey Williams, A-1, and Eric Young) vs. Lance Hoyt, Jay Lethal, and Kenny King | Standard tag team rules | 5:54 | Team Canada (Williams pinned Lethal)[18] |
| Pre-show 2 | Tag team match | Latin American Xchange (Homicide and Konnan) vs. The Naturals (Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens) | Standard tag team rules | 3:50 | LAX (Homicide pinned Stevens)[18] |
| 1 | Six-man tag team match | Generation Next (Austin Aries, Roderick Strong, and Alex Shelley) vs. Chris Sabin, Matt Bentley, and Sonjay Dutt | Standard tag team rules | 10:31 | Generation Next (Shelley pinned Bentley)[18][10] |
| 2 | Tag team match | The James Gang (BG James and Kip James) vs. Diamonds in the Rough (David Young and Elix Skipper) | Standard tag team rules | 7:47 | The James Gang (Kip pinned Skipper)[18][10] |
| 3 | Singles match | A.J. Styles vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi | Standard singles rules (International showcase) | 11:03 | Styles (pinned Tanahashi)[18][10] |
| 4 | Singles match | Sean Waltman vs. Raven | No Disqualification match (Raven's TNA contract voided if he loses; NWA World Heavyweight Championship match for Raven if he wins) | 8:06 | Waltman (pinned Raven)[18][10][1] |
| 5 | Singles match | Bobby Roode (with Scott D'Amore) vs. Ron Killings | Standard singles rules | 9:49 | Roode (pinned Killings)[18][10] |
| 6 | Singles match | Abyss (with James Mitchell) vs. Rhino | Standard singles rules | 9:18 | Abyss (pinned Rhino)[18][10] |
| 7 | Tag team match for the NWA World Tag Team Championship | America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) (c) vs. Team 3D (Brother Ray and Brother Devon) | Title match; no special rules | 12:43 | America's Most Wanted (Harris pinned Brother Ray; titles retained)[18][10] |
| 8 | Singles match for the TNA X Division Championship | Samoa Joe (c) vs. Christopher Daniels | Title match; no special rules | 15:33 | Joe (technical knockout via towel thrown in; title retained)[18][10] |
| 9 | Tag team match | Christian Cage and Sting vs. Jeff Jarrett and Monty Brown | Standard tag team rules | 15:05 | Cage and Sting (Sting pinned Jarrett)[18][10] |
Stipulations and outcomes
The main card at Final Resolution (2006) featured a mix of standard wrestling matches and title defenses, with one high-stakes stipulation match determining a wrestler's employment status. The event opened with a six-man tag team match under standard rules, where Generation Next (Alex Shelley, Austin Aries, and Roderick Strong) defeated Chris Sabin, Matt Bentley, and Sonjay Dutt via pinfall after 10:31, establishing momentum for the newer X Division talents without any title implications.[10] Next, B.G. James and Kip James (The James Gang) won a standard tag team bout against David Young and Elix Skipper by pinfall in 7:47, continuing their push as a veteran team in TNA's midcard.[10] In a singles match billed as an "international showcase," A.J. Styles pinned Hiroshi Tanahashi after 11:03, highlighting Styles' technical prowess in a non-title encounter.[10] The fourth match was a No Disqualification bout between Sean Waltman and Raven under "Raven's Rules," where the stipulation voided Raven's TNA contract if he lost (with a win earning Raven an NWA World Heavyweight Championship match); Waltman secured the pinfall victory in 8:06, resulting in Raven's storyline firing and departure from the promotion.[19][10] Bobby Roode defeated Ron Killings via pinfall in a standard singles match lasting 9:49, bolstering Roode's standing in the Team Canada faction.[10] Abyss then pinned Rhino after 9:18 in another standard singles contest, maintaining Abyss' dominance as a monster heel without external interference altering the outcome.[10] The NWA World Tag Team Championship match saw champions America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) retain their titles by pinning Team 3D (Brother Ray and Brother Devon) in 12:43 under standard tag team rules, preserving AMW's reign amid intense brawling.[10] Samoa Joe defended the TNA X Division Championship against Christopher Daniels in a standard title match, winning by technical knockout after A.J. Styles threw in the towel while Daniels was caught in the Rear Naked Choke after 15:33 to retain, underscoring Joe's undefeated streak and the match's technical intensity.[10] The main event tag team match pitted Sting and Christian Cage against Jeff Jarrett and Monty Brown under standard rules, with Cage and Sting winning via Sting's pinfall on Jarrett after 15:05, averting a potential title opportunity for Jarrett's faction while no championships were at stake.[10] Overall, the event resulted in no title changes, with all defenses successful, and the sole immediate in-ring consequence being Raven's contract termination.[10][19]| Match | Stipulation | Winner | Method | Duration | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Next (Alex Shelley, Austin Aries & Roderick Strong) vs. Chris Sabin, Matt Bentley & Sonjay Dutt | Standard six-man tag | Generation Next | Pinfall | 10:31 | No title involved; victory for Generation Next trio.[10] |
| B.G. James & Kip James vs. David Young & Elix Skipper | Standard tag team | James Gang | Pinfall | 7:47 | Standard win; no stakes beyond positioning.[10] |
| A.J. Styles vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi | Standard singles (international showcase) | Styles | Pinfall | 11:03 | Non-title; Styles advances U.S. representation.[10] |
| Sean Waltman vs. Raven | No DQ ("Raven's Rules"); Raven's TNA contract voided if he loses (NWA title shot for Raven if he wins) | Waltman | Pinfall | 8:06 | Raven fired.[19][10] |
| Bobby Roode vs. Ron Killings | Standard singles | Roode | Pinfall | 9:49 | Team Canada gains momentum.[10] |
| Abyss vs. Rhino | Standard singles | Abyss | Pinfall | 9:18 | Abyss remains dominant.[10] |
| America's Most Wanted (c) vs. Team 3D | NWA World Tag Team Championship | AMW | Pinfall | 12:43 | Titles retained.[10] |
| Samoa Joe (c) vs. Christopher Daniels | TNA X Division Championship | Joe | Technical knockout | 15:33 | Title retained.[10] |
| Sting & Christian Cage vs. Jeff Jarrett & Monty Brown | Standard tag team | Sting & Cage | Pinfall | 15:05 | No titles; Jarrett's group setback.[10] |