Against All Odds 2006: Christian Cage's World-Title Win Gives TNA a Complete Pay-Per-View Payoff

Ron Killings defeated A-1. The match is presented as singles match and runs 1:43. On the pre-show, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. The match is minor material whose short duration or limited consequence keeps it from becoming an important part of the event. The 4.5 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Against All Odds 2006, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Lance Hoyt, Cassidy Riley and Shark Boy defeated Shannon Moore and The Diamonds in the Rough (Elix Skipper and David Young) (with Simon Diamond). The match is presented as six-man tag team match and runs 5:49. On the pre-show, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. The match is acceptable but slight, with too little time or consequence to create much lasting value beyond filling its position on the card. The 5.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Against All Odds 2006, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

The Naturals (Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens) defeated Austin Aries and Roderick Strong. The match is presented as tag team match and runs 10:29. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. The match is consistently good and earns its place on the card, even if it lacks the extra consequence or singular peak needed to join the night's top tier. The 7.5 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Against All Odds 2006, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Jay Lethal defeated Matt Bentley (with Traci), Alex Shelley and Petey Williams. The match is presented as x division four-way match and runs 10:30. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. The match is a strong feature that materially improves the event, with enough time, stakes or stylistic distinction to stand clearly above routine supporting material. The 8.0 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Against All Odds 2006, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

The James Gang (B.G. James and Kip James) defeated The Latin American Exchange (Homicide and Machete) (with Konnan). The match is presented as tag team match and runs 5:59. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. The match does its basic job without damaging the show, though its limited stakes or modest presentation make it easy to leave off a selective rewatch. The 6.4 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Against All Odds 2006, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) (c) defeated Chris Sabin and Sonjay Dutt. The match is presented as tag team match for the nwa world tag team championship and runs 10:43. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. The match is consistently good and earns its place on the card, even if it lacks the extra consequence or singular peak needed to join the night's top tier. The 7.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Against All Odds 2006, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Rhino defeated Abyss (with James Mitchell). The match is presented as falls count anywhere match and runs 15:25. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. Falls Count Anywhere gives Rhino and Abyss room to make their rivalry feel larger than a standard singles bout, and the 15:25 duration makes it one of the card's major attractions. The match is an excellent piece of the card, combining meaningful placement with enough time and consequence to remain one of the event's strongest reasons to revisit the show. The 8.6 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Against All Odds 2006, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Samoa Joe (c) defeated A.J. Styles and Christopher Daniels. The match is presented as three-way match for the tna x division championship and runs 10:06. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. Joe retaining against both Styles and Daniels compresses the division's three central names into a fast championship match, keeping Joe's reign intact while protecting the match's intensity. The match reaches elite territory because its stakes and structure are clear, the featured time is justified, and the result feels worthy of a major pay-per-view attraction. The 9.3 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Against All Odds 2006, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Team 3D (Brother Ray and Brother Devon) defeated Team Canada (Bobby Roode and Eric Young) (with Coach D'Amore). The match is presented as tag team match and runs 13:12. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. The match is consistently good and earns its place on the card, even if it lacks the extra consequence or singular peak needed to join the night's top tier. The 7.9 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Against All Odds 2006, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Christian Cage defeated Jeff Jarrett (c) (with Gail Kim). The match is presented as singles match for the nwa world heavyweight championship and runs 16:14. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. Christian Cage defeating Jarrett for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship provides the decisive title change the card is built toward and gives the final match a clear payoff. The match is an excellent piece of the card, combining meaningful placement with enough time and consequence to remain one of the event's strongest reasons to revisit the show. The 8.9 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Against All Odds 2006, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.