Final Resolution 2010: Full Metal Mayhem Gives a Strong Card Its Defining Match

Beer Money, Inc. (James Storm and Robert Roode) defeated Ink Inc. (Jesse Neal and Shannon Moore). The bout is presented as tag team match to determine #1 contenders for the tna world tag team championship on the main card and runs 10:42. The tournament or championship framing gives the bout important stakes even though the result is not a conventional title change or retention. The tag team match to determine #1 contenders for the tna world tag team championship format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives.

At 10:42, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The bout is worthwhile and purposeful, although it stops short of being one of the night's defining performances. Within Final Resolution 2010, it functions as match number 1 of 9, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 7.2 score reflects the complete package: stakes, placement, time allocation, stipulation, finish and how effectively the result contributes to the event rather than any outside rating.

Tara defeated Mickie James. The bout is presented as falls count anywhere match on the main card and runs 10:25. With no championship changing hands, the bout has to earn its position through the matchup, stipulation, finish and the momentum it creates for the rest of the card. The falls count anywhere match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 10:25, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The result is a strong piece of the card, with enough time and purpose to reward a full viewing. Within Final Resolution 2010, it functions as match number 2 of 9, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 7.5 score reflects the complete package: stakes, placement, time allocation, stipulation, finish and how effectively the result contributes to the event rather than any outside rating.

Robbie E (c) defeated Jay Lethal by disqualification. The bout is presented as singles match for the tna x division championship on the main card and runs 8:06. The championship stakes give the bout an immediate purpose, and the successful defense provides a clear result. The singles match for the tna x division championship format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 8:06, the wrestlers have a relatively compact window, which puts extra pressure on the finish and pacing. The match has clear limitations in time, finish or structure, so its value comes more from the result than from sustained wrestling. Within Final Resolution 2010, it functions as match number 3 of 9, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 5.8 score reflects the complete package: stakes, placement, time allocation, stipulation, finish and how effectively the result contributes to the event rather than any outside rating.

Rob Van Dam defeated Rhino. The bout is presented as first blood match on the main card and runs 12:23. With no championship changing hands, the bout has to earn its position through the matchup, stipulation, finish and the momentum it creates for the rest of the card. The first blood match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 12:23, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The bout is worthwhile and purposeful, although it stops short of being one of the night's defining performances. Within Final Resolution 2010, it functions as match number 4 of 9, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 7.0 score reflects the complete package: stakes, placement, time allocation, stipulation, finish and how effectively the result contributes to the event rather than any outside rating.

Douglas Williams defeated A.J. Styles (c). The bout is presented as singles match for the tna television championship on the main card and runs 14:49. The title change gives the finish direct consequence and makes the bout more important than a similarly placed non-title match. The singles match for the tna television championship format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 14:49, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The match delivers enough substance and consequence to stand out clearly above routine card material. Within Final Resolution 2010, it functions as match number 5 of 9, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 8.3 score reflects the complete package: stakes, placement, time allocation, stipulation, finish and how effectively the result contributes to the event rather than any outside rating.

The Motor City Machine Guns (c) (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) defeated Generation Me (Jeremy and Max Buck). The bout is presented as full metal mayhem match for the tna world tag team championship on the main card and runs 16:24. The championship stakes give the bout an immediate purpose, and the successful defense provides a clear result. The full metal mayhem match for the tna world tag team championship format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives.

At 16:24, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The combination of time, placement and stakes makes this one of the event's clearest full-match attractions. Within Final Resolution 2010, it functions as match number 6 of 9, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 9.1 score reflects the complete package: stakes, placement, time allocation, stipulation, finish and how effectively the result contributes to the event rather than any outside rating.

Abyss defeated D'Angelo Dinero. The bout is presented as casket match on the main card and runs 11:50. With no championship changing hands, the bout has to earn its position through the matchup, stipulation, finish and the momentum it creates for the rest of the card. The casket match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 11:50, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The match is useful supporting material, doing its job without becoming a major destination on its own. Within Final Resolution 2010, it functions as match number 7 of 9, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 6.7 score reflects the complete package: stakes, placement, time allocation, stipulation, finish and how effectively the result contributes to the event rather than any outside rating.

Jeff Jarrett defeated Samoa Joe. The bout is presented as submission match on the main card and runs 9:04. With no championship changing hands, the bout has to earn its position through the matchup, stipulation, finish and the momentum it creates for the rest of the card. The submission match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 9:04, the wrestlers have a relatively compact window, which puts extra pressure on the finish and pacing. The match is functional but limited, contributing to the card more through placement and story than standout bell-to-bell value. Within Final Resolution 2010, it functions as match number 8 of 9, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 6.4 score reflects the complete package: stakes, placement, time allocation, stipulation, finish and how effectively the result contributes to the event rather than any outside rating.

Jeff Hardy (c) defeated Matt Morgan. The bout is presented as no disqualification match for the tna world heavyweight championship with mr. anderson as special guest referee on the main card and runs 12:30. The championship stakes give the bout an immediate purpose, and the successful defense provides a clear result. The no disqualification match for the tna world heavyweight championship with mr. anderson as special guest referee format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives.

At 12:30, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The result is a strong piece of the card, with enough time and purpose to reward a full viewing. Within Final Resolution 2010, it functions as match number 9 of 9, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 7.8 score reflects the complete package: stakes, placement, time allocation, stipulation, finish and how effectively the result contributes to the event rather than any outside rating.