Final Resolution 2011: Roode-Styles Iron Man Gives the Show a 30-Minute Anchor

Rob Van Dam defeated Christopher Daniels. The bout is presented as singles match on the main card and runs 10:01. 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 singles match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 10:01, 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 2011, it functions as match number 1 of 8, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 7.3 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.

Robbie E (c) (with Robbie T) defeated Eric Young. The bout is presented as singles match for the tna television championship on the main card and runs 7:29. The championship stakes give the bout an immediate purpose, and the successful defense provides a clear result. 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 7:29, the wrestlers have a relatively compact window, which puts extra pressure on the finish and pacing. The match is useful supporting material, doing its job without becoming a major destination on its own. Within Final Resolution 2011, it functions as match number 2 of 8, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 6.5 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.

Crimson and Matt Morgan (c) defeated D'Angelo Dinero and Devon. The bout is presented as tag team match for the tna world tag team championship on the main card and runs 9:37. The championship stakes give the bout an immediate purpose, and the successful defense provides a clear result. The tag team 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 9:37, the wrestlers have a relatively compact window, which puts extra pressure on the finish and pacing. The bout is worthwhile and purposeful, although it stops short of being one of the night's defining performances. Within Final Resolution 2011, it functions as match number 3 of 8, 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.

Austin Aries (c) defeated Kid Kash. The bout is presented as singles match for the tna x division championship on the main card and runs 12:46. 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 12:46, 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 2011, it functions as match number 4 of 8, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 8.0 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.

Gail Kim (c) defeated Mickie James. The bout is presented as singles match for the tna women's knockout championship on the main card and runs 7:50. The championship stakes give the bout an immediate purpose, and the successful defense provides a clear result. The singles match for the tna women's knockout championship format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 7:50, the wrestlers have a relatively compact window, which puts extra pressure on the finish and pacing. The match is useful supporting material, doing its job without becoming a major destination on its own. Within Final Resolution 2011, it functions as match number 5 of 8, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 6.6 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.

James Storm defeated Kurt Angle. The bout is presented as singles match on the main card and runs 17:47. 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 singles match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 17:47, 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 2011, it functions as match number 6 of 8, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 8.6 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 (with Sting) defeated Jeff Jarrett (with Karen Jarrett). The bout is presented as loser leaves tna steel cage match on the main card and runs 10:18. 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 loser leaves tna steel cage match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 10:18, 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 2011, it functions as match number 7 of 8, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 8.0 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.

Bobby Roode (c) vs. A.J. Styles ended in a 3-3 draw. The bout is presented as 30-minute iron man match for the tna world heavyweight championship on the main card and runs 30:00. The tournament or championship framing gives the bout important stakes even though the result is not a conventional title change or retention. The 30-minute iron man match for the tna world heavyweight championship format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives.

At 30:00, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The match has enough time, importance and clarity to function as a true destination bout rather than merely strong support. Within Final Resolution 2011, it functions as match number 8 of 8, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 9.2 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.