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No Surrender (2007)
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| No Surrender (2007) | |||
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 DVD cover featuring various TNA wrestlers | |||
| Promotion | Total Nonstop Action Wrestling | ||
| Date | September 9, 2007 | ||
| City | Orlando, Florida | ||
| Venue | TNA Impact! Zone | ||
| Attendance | 900[1] | ||
| Tagline | Where The Nightmare Becomes A Reality | ||
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| No Surrender chronology | |||
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The 2007 No Surrender was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), which took place on September 9, 2007 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the third event under the No Surrender chronology.
Eight matches were contested at the event. In the main event, Kurt Angle defeated Abyss to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. In other prominent matches, Christian Cage defeated Samoa Joe by disqualification, Jay Lethal defeated Kurt Angle to win the TNA X Division Championship, Rhino defeated James Storm and, in the opening contest, Team Pacman (Adam "Pacman" Jones and Ron Killings) defeated Kurt Angle and Sting to win the TNA World Tag Team Championship.
Storylines
[edit]The event featured professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Professional wrestlers portray villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.[2]
Event
[edit]| Role: | Name: |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Mike Tenay |
| Don West | |
| Interviewer | Jeremy Borash |
| Ring announcer | Jeremy Borash |
| David Penzer | |
| Referee | Earl Hebner |
| Rudy Charles | |
| Mark Johnson | |
| Andrew Thomas |
The opening match of the pay-per-view saw the champions Kurt Angle and Sting defend their TNA World Tag Team Championship against Team Pacman (Adam "Pacman" Jones and Ron Killings). Team Pacman won the match and the championship when Jones pinned Sting after an Olympic Slam from Angle.
The second match saw Rhino defeat James Storm. Rhino picked up the victory when he pinned Storm after a Gore through a table. After the match, Rhino hit Jackie Moore, who came to the ring with Storm, with a Gore.
The next match saw Robert Roode defeat Kaz, when Roode pinned Kaz after The Payoff.
The TNA X Division Championship match was next. The match saw Kurt Angle in his second match of the evening, defending his title. Jay Lethal picked up the victory when Lethal pinned Angle by reversing an ankle lock into a roll-up.
The following match was a No Disqualification match between Chris Harris and Black Reign. Harris won after he pinned Black Reign with an inside cradle.
The next match was a ten-team tag team gauntlet match to earn a TNA World Tag Team Championship match at Bound for Glory. A.J. Styles and Tomko won when Styles pinned Sabin with a roll-up. The other teams in the match were The Voodoo Kin Mafia (B.G. James and Kip James), Latin American Xchange (Hernandez and Homicide), Team 3D (Brother Ray and Brother Devon), The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin), Triple X (Christopher Daniels and Senshi), Sonjay Dutt and Petey Williams, Serotonin (Raven and Havok), Eric Young and Shark Boy and Rock 'n Rave Infection (Lance Hoyt and Jimmy Rave)
In the second to last match Christian Cage defeated Samoa Joe by disqualification. Joe was disqualified after attacking the referee when he tried to break up a hold. After the match, Joe continued to attack referees, security and X Division jobbers.
In the main event Kurt Angle defeated Abyss to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, in Angle's third match of the evening. Angle forced Abyss to submit to the ankle lock. After the match, Judas Mesias cut a hole under the ring mat and pulled Abyss underneath.
Results
[edit]| No. | Results[3] | Stipulations | Times[4] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Pacman (Adam Jones and Ron Killings) defeated Kurt Angle and Sting (c) | Tag team match for the TNA World Tag Team Championship | 5:30 | ||
| 2 | Rhino defeated James Storm (with Jackie Moore) | Singles match | 13:20 | ||
| 3 | Robert Roode (with Ms. Brooks) defeated Kaz | Singles match | 13:50 | ||
| 4 | Jay Lethal defeated Kurt Angle (c) | Singles match for the TNA X Division Championship | 12:30 | ||
| 5 | Chris Harris defeated Black Reign | No Disqualification match | 5:30 | ||
| 6 | A.J. Styles and Tomko defeated The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin)[1] | Tag Team Gauntlet for the Gold match to determine #1 contenders to the TNA World Tag Team Championship at Bound for Glory | 25:50 | ||
| 7 | Christian Cage defeated Samoa Joe by disqualification | Singles match | 15:15 | ||
| 8 | Kurt Angle (c) defeated Abyss by submission | Singles match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship | 19:30 | ||
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- 1.^ The other teams were The Voodoo Kin Mafia (B.G. James and Kip James), Latin American Xchange (Hernandez and Homicide), Team 3D (Brother Ray and Brother Devon), Triple X (Christopher Daniels and Elix Skipper), Sonjay Dutt and Petey Williams, Serotonin (Raven and Havok), Eric Young and Shark Boy and Rock 'n Rave Infection (Lance Hoyt and Jimmy Rave)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "No Surrender 2007". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
- ^ Grabianowski, Ed. "How Pro Wrestling Works". HowStuffWorks, Inc. Discovery Communications. Archived from the original on November 29, 2013. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ^ "TNA No Surrender 2007 Breakdown". 411Mania. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "TNA No Surrender 2007 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
No Surrender (2007)
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Production
Event Details
No Surrender (2007) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), held on September 9, 2007, at the TNA Impact! Zone within Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.[4][6] The event took place in the evening, aligning with TNA's standard pay-per-view scheduling.[1] The show drew an attendance of 900 spectators to the intimate Impact! Zone venue, which was a soundstage adapted for live wrestling events.[6][1] Promotional materials for the event featured the tagline "Where The Nightmare Becomes A Reality," emphasizing the high-stakes confrontations planned.[7] The card consisted of eight matches, headlined by a defense of the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.[1] Commentary was provided by Mike Tenay and Don West throughout the broadcast.[6]Broadcast and Promotion
No Surrender (2007) was broadcast live on pay-per-view (PPV) in the United States on September 9, 2007, produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), with replays made available in the days following the event.[8] The event was distributed internationally through various PPV providers and syndicated networks, and it later became accessible on TNA's official streaming platform, TNA+.[9] Promotional efforts centered on television advertising and content aired during episodes of TNA's weekly program, Impact!, including recap packages and hype segments to generate viewer interest.[10] Additional marketing involved tie-ins with the event's venue at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, leveraging the location for cross-promotional opportunities with park attractions.[1] The broadcast featured commentary from Mike Tenay and Don West, who provided play-by-play and color analysis throughout the event.[8] David Penzer served as the ring announcer, while Jeremy Borash conducted backstage interviews. Referees included Earl Hebner, Rudy Charles, Mark Johnson, and Andrew Thomas, overseeing the matches.[11][12] Initial estimates placed the PPV buy rate at approximately 17,000 to 20,000 in North America, reflecting moderate commercial performance for TNA's monthly events at the time, though official figures were not released by the promotion.[13][14]Storylines
Championship Bouts
The championship bouts at No Surrender (2007) were built around Kurt Angle's historic pursuit of retaining all three major TNA titles he held entering the event—the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, the TNA X Division Championship, and one-half of the TNA World Tag Team Championship—creating a narrative of immense physical and strategic strain on the former Olympic gold medalist. This multi-title angle, which began after Angle captured the X Division and Tag Team belts at Hard Justice earlier that month, positioned him as an overextended champion facing challengers eager to exploit his divided focus during weekly episodes of TNA Impact!. Promoters emphasized Angle's dual role as both singles and tag champion, with vignettes and commentary highlighting the logistical challenges of defending multiple belts in one night, amplifying the event's stakes.[15] The TNA World Tag Team Championship storyline centered on escalating tensions between champions Kurt Angle and Sting and the opportunistic challengers Team Pacman (Adam "Pacman" Jones and Ron "The Truth" Killings), who earned their shot through a combination of street-style ambushes and on-screen provocations. Following Sting's victory in a fatal four-way match on the August 30 episode of Impact! against A.J. Styles, Christian Cage, and Samoa Joe—which determined him as Angle's partner amid initial uncertainty over a tag partner lottery—Team Pacman immediately capitalized by attacking the champions backstage, with Jones spray-painting Sting's back in a signature act of disrespect. This feud, rooted in Team Pacman's real-life celebrity crossover appeal and Killings' veteran presence, unfolded through weeks of confrontational segments on Impact!, including parking lot interviews where Jones taunted the "big dogs" Angle and Sting, building to a high-stakes defense that underscored the invaders' disruptive impact on TNA's established hierarchy. On the September 6 episode, the rivalry intensified when Team Pacman assaulted Angle post-match after he and Sting lost a non-title tag bout, further spray-painting the champion and sowing distrust between Angle and his reluctant partner Sting, who expressed wariness over Angle's reliability.[16][17][18] For the TNA X Division Championship, Jay Lethal emerged as a bold underdog challenger to Kurt Angle, leveraging a string of recent victories and fiery promos to assert his legitimacy against the dominant technician. Lethal, portraying a confident upstart inspired by legends like "Black Machismo" (his Ric Flair impersonation persona), positioned himself through assertive backstage declarations of intent, emphasizing his agility and resilience as counters to Angle's grappling expertise. The build-up culminated on the September 6 Impact! episode, where Lethal teamed with Abyss in a non-title tag match against Angle and Sting, delivering a competitive performance that highlighted his speed and highlighted the mismatch in experience while foreshadowing his upset potential; Lethal's involvement in pinning sequences during the bout directly advanced his claim as a credible threat to Angle's secondary title. This narrative contrasted Lethal's youthful momentum with Angle's established prowess, framing the match as a pivotal moment for the X Division's revitalization under Angle's controversial reign.[17][18] The TNA World Heavyweight Championship defense pitted Kurt Angle against the monstrous Abyss, a rivalry escalated by violent pre-event clashes that pitted Angle's submission mastery against Abyss's raw power and sadistic tendencies. Abyss secured his title opportunity by emerging victorious in the Doomsday Chamber of Blood match at Hard Justice on August 12, a brutal stipulation that intensified their personal animosity through weapons and blood, with Abyss positioned as an unstoppable force seeking to dismantle Angle's empire. On Impact!, the feud progressed via menacing promos, such as Abyss's September 6 vow to spill Angle's "blood" for his "gold," and physical confrontations, including Abyss's dominant showing in the tag match where he executed a Black Hole Slam on Angle, underscoring the champion's vulnerability after multiple defenses. This storyline, amplified by manager Father James Mitchell's psychological taunts, emphasized Abyss's brute force as a direct counter to Angle's technical dominance, with pre-event attacks reinforcing the monster's threat to Angle's top prize amid his divided attentions.[15][17][18]Non-Title Feuds
The non-title feuds leading into No Surrender (2007) emphasized personal grudges and midcard tensions within TNA's roster, setting the stage for intense confrontations without championship implications. These storylines developed primarily through ambushes, verbal confrontations, and brawls on episodes of Impact! in August and early September 2007, highlighting character-driven animosities among veterans and rising stars. The feud between Rhino and James Storm stemmed from Storm's victory over Rhino at Hard Justice on August 12, 2007, where Storm capitalized on Rhino's vulnerability to alcohol despite Rhino's status as a recovering alcoholic. On the August 23 episode of Impact!, Storm taunted Rhino about his sobriety lapse, claiming Rhino had been drinking again and labeling him a liar, while announcing a "Cowboy Pub Crawl" to locate and further provoke his rival. Jackie Moore, Storm's ally, amplified the antagonism by accompanying him during these verbal assaults and physical skirmishes, including a brawl where Storm knocked out a bar patron in a scripted confrontation. The rivalry escalated with multiple Impact! altercations, focusing on Storm's beer-drinking persona as a deliberate trigger for Rhino's rage, positioning the match as a potential blow-off to their brutal exchanges.[19][20][21] Robert Roode's arrogant "future star" gimmick clashed with Kaz's veteran resilience in a feud ignited by Roode's mistreatment of his valet, Traci Brooks. On the August 23 episode of Impact!, Kaz intervened during a mixed tag match where Roode and Brooks lost to Kaz and Gail Kim, leading to Kaz publicly standing up against Roode's abusive behavior toward Brooks and sparking a physical altercation. This confrontation built through TV exchanges, with Roode dismissing Kaz as an outdated competitor while Kaz positioned himself as a defender of roster integrity, marking Kaz's first major singles push post-Serotonin. The animosity hinted at potential alliances shifting around Brooks, culminating in a heated singles bout at No Surrender.[22][21][19] Chris Harris's pursuit of Black Reign (Dustin Rhodes) evolved from psychological warfare into a violent No Disqualification stipulation, rooted in Black Reign's unstable, vengeful character targeting Harris after their initial clash. Following Harris's disqualification victory over Black Reign at Hard Justice—where Rhodes bloodied him with attacks involving handcuffs and relentless beatings—the feud continued on Impact! with Black Reign's ambushes and stalkings during Harris's matches, emphasizing Rhodes's erratic persona through dark promos and surprise assaults. Harris, transitioning from a prior rivalry with James Storm, sought retribution amid the mind games, framing the conflict as a battle against Black Reign's descent into madness. Weekly episodes featured Harris fighting off these psychological tactics, building to a no-holds-barred encounter.[23][24][21] The ten-team tag team gauntlet for #1 contendership showcased rivalries across TNA's tag division, with qualifiers on Impact! fostering temporary alliances and betrayals among prominent duos. Teams such as A.J. Styles and Tomko asserted dominance through aggressive tactics against challengers, while the Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) highlighted high-flying resilience in clashes with powerhouses like the Latin American Xchange (Homicide and Hernandez). LAX, former champions, engaged in heated exchanges with Team 3D over street credibility and veteran status, with brawls spilling from tag matches into post-match chaos; meanwhile, the Voodoo Kin Mafia added beer-fueled antics to disrupt proceedings. These dynamics, including eliminations and shifting partnerships during TV qualifiers, underscored the division's depth and set up the gauntlet as a battle royale-style test of endurance.[21][22][4] Christian Cage's manipulative tactics collided with Samoa Joe's unyielding intensity in a feud marked by intense promos and interrupted matches, positioning Joe as a credible threat to Cage's undefeated streak in TNA. On the August 23 episode of Impact!, Joe attacked Cage amid a multi-man brawl involving A.J. Styles and Tomko, escalating to the September 6 episode where Cage struck Joe with a steel chair and had Tomko handcuff him to the ropes for further punishment. These partial encounters and Cage's taunts about Joe's frustrations built a no-holds-barred atmosphere, with Joe vowing revenge through fiery promos emphasizing his submission expertise against Cage's cunning. The rivalry hinted at broader implications for title contention, drawing significant TV focus as a potential show-stealer.[19][17][21]Results
Undercard Matches
The undercard at No Surrender 2007 opened with a title match and progressed through intense singles bouts and a multi-team gauntlet, highlighting emerging rivalries and athletic displays in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). These matches established key stakes, including championship opportunities, without delving into the event's headline singles contests.| Match | Stipulation | Outcome | Time | Notable Spots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TNA World Tag Team Championship | Team Pacman (Adam "Pacman" Jones & Ron "The Truth" Killings) defeated Kurt Angle & Sting (c) by pinfall to win the titles | 5:56 | Interference from Karen Angle distracted Sting, allowing Jones to secure the pin after Killings' setup. |
| 2 | Singles | Rhino defeated James Storm by pinfall | 13:20 | Storm's valet Jackie Moore interfered to break up an early Gore, but Rhino delivered the finishing Gore through a table outside the ring. |
| 3 | Singles | Robert Roode (w/ Ms. Brooks) defeated Kaz by pinfall | 13:50 | Ms. Brooks' distraction enabled Roode to use a roll-up with a handful of tights following chain shot attempts. |
| 4 | TNA X Division Championship | Jay Lethal defeated Kurt Angle (c) by submission to win the title | 12:30 | After surviving the Ankle Lock, Lethal countered into a figure-four leglock, forcing Angle to tap out in an upset victory. |
| 5 | No Disqualification | Chris Harris defeated Black Reign by pinfall | 5:30 | In a brawl involving weapons, Harris hit the Catatonic (full nelson slam) for the decisive pin after Reign's missed attacks. |
| 6 | 10-Team Gauntlet for TNA World Tag Team Championship #1 Contendership | A.J. Styles & Tomko defeated remaining teams (last eliminating Motor City Machine Guns) by pinfall | 25:50 | Teams included A.J. Styles & Tomko, Triple X (Christopher Daniels & Elix Skipper), Latin American Xchange (Homicide & Hernandez), Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin), Serotonin (Havok & Kazarian), Petey Williams & Sonjay Dutt, Team 3D (Brother Ray & Brother Devon), Jimmy Rave & Lance Hoyt, Voodoo Kin Mafia (B.G. James & Kip James), and Eric Young & Shark Boy. Styles and Tomko outlasted all opponents to earn the contendership. |
Featured Bouts
The featured bouts at No Surrender 2007 highlighted intense singles competition, culminating in the Number One Contender's match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and the main event title defense. These encounters showcased technical prowess, power moves, and controversial finishes that captivated the audience at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. Christian Cage vs. Samoa JoeSamoa Joe asserted early dominance in this Number One Contender's match with a barrage of strikes, suplexes, and submissions, including a rear naked choke that forced Cage to seek the ropes. Cage retaliated with a low blow and targeted Joe's midsection, culminating in a near-fall after a frog splash attempt that missed. The momentum shifted dramatically when Joe reapplied the choke, but upon Cage reaching the ropes, Joe refused to release the hold despite the referee's intervention. This led to a disqualification victory for Cage at 15:15, as Joe continued the assault on the official, prompting a post-match rampage where he attacked additional referees and security personnel before the bout was officially concluded.
| Result | Stipulation | Time | Decision Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Cage defeated Samoa Joe | Singles match for Number One Contendership to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship | 15:15 | Disqualification after Joe refused to break a submission hold on the referee; crowd expressed mixed reactions to the controversial ending. |
In the main event, TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle defended against Abyss in a brutal singles match marked by weapon involvement and high-stakes exchanges. Angle focused on Abyss's lower body from the outset, applying ankle locks and knee bars while removing the challenger's boot to heighten the damage. Abyss countered with his raw power, executing a Black Hole Slam for a dramatic near-fall and incorporating chairs into the fray during intense brawling segments outside the ring. Angle's resilience shone through as he absorbed the punishment, reversing a chokeslam attempt into a suplex and hitting a moonsault for another close pin. The match concluded at 14:20 with Angle locking in a figure-four leglock transitioning to an ankle lock with a grapevine, forcing Abyss to submit and retain the championship in a clean finish.
| Result | Stipulation | Time | Decision Notes |
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| Kurt Angle (c) defeated Abyss | Singles match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship | 14:20 | Submission via ankle lock; the crowd erupted in approval for Angle's triumphant retention. |