Final Resolution 2012: Styles-Daniels and Hardy-Roode Give the Year a Strong Finish

James Storm defeated Kazarian. This is the opener at Final Resolution 2012, singles match that runs 6:08. The placement gives it a chance to establish momentum immediately. The short window limits how much the match can develop beyond its immediate result and story function. Because there is no title change attached to the result, the match is judged mostly on its placement, stakes and contribution to the card's momentum. The score also reflects how well this bout fits around the matches before and after it, not merely the names involved or the reputation the pairing may have elsewhere. Within this specific card, the result, time allocation, stipulation and position combine into a 6.6 score, which places it in the card’s middle range.

Rob Van Dam (c) defeated Kenny King. This is the match 2 at Final Resolution 2012, singles match for the tna x division championship that runs 9:21. Its middle-card position means it has to add something distinct without exhausting the audience before the final stretch. The allotted time is workable, but it puts pressure on the match to establish its purpose quickly. The champion retaining keeps the division stable, so the quality of the match itself has to justify the time it receives. The score also reflects how well this bout fits around the matches before and after it, not merely the names involved or the reputation the pairing may have elsewhere. Within this specific card, the result, time allocation, stipulation and position combine into a 7.8 score, which places it in a strong supporting tier.

Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez (c) defeated Joey Ryan and Matt Morgan by disqualification. This is the match 3 at Final Resolution 2012, tag team match for the tna world tag team championship that runs 10:36. Its middle-card position means it has to add something distinct without exhausting the audience before the final stretch. The allotted time is workable, but it puts pressure on the match to establish its purpose quickly. The champion retaining keeps the division stable, so the quality of the match itself has to justify the time it receives. The score also reflects how well this bout fits around the matches before and after it, not merely the names involved or the reputation the pairing may have elsewhere. Within this specific card, the result, time allocation, stipulation and position combine into a 7.2 score, which places it in the card’s middle range.

Austin Aries defeated Bully Ray. This is the match 4 at Final Resolution 2012, singles match that runs 13:05. Its middle-card position means it has to add something distinct without exhausting the audience before the final stretch. The allotted time is workable, but it puts pressure on the match to establish its purpose quickly. Because there is no title change attached to the result, the match is judged mostly on its placement, stakes and contribution to the card's momentum. The score also reflects how well this bout fits around the matches before and after it, not merely the names involved or the reputation the pairing may have elsewhere. Within this specific card, the result, time allocation, stipulation and position combine into a 8.0 score, which places it in a strong supporting tier.

Tara (c) defeated Mickie James. This is the match 5 at Final Resolution 2012, singles match for the tna women's knockout championship that runs 7:51. Its middle-card position means it has to add something distinct without exhausting the audience before the final stretch. The short window limits how much the match can develop beyond its immediate result and story function. The champion retaining keeps the division stable, so the quality of the match itself has to justify the time it receives. The score also reflects how well this bout fits around the matches before and after it, not merely the names involved or the reputation the pairing may have elsewhere. Within this specific card, the result, time allocation, stipulation and position combine into a 7.2 score, which places it in the card’s middle range.

Garett Bischoff, Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe and Wes Brisco defeated Aces & Eights (Devon, D.O.C., Knux and C. J. O'Doyle). This is the match 6 at Final Resolution 2012, eight-man tag team match that runs 11:23. Its middle-card position means it has to add something distinct without exhausting the audience before the final stretch. The allotted time is workable, but it puts pressure on the match to establish its purpose quickly. Because there is no title change attached to the result, the match is judged mostly on its placement, stakes and contribution to the card's momentum. The score also reflects how well this bout fits around the matches before and after it, not merely the names involved or the reputation the pairing may have elsewhere. Within this specific card, the result, time allocation, stipulation and position combine into a 7.8 score, which places it in a strong supporting tier.

Christopher Daniels defeated A.J. Styles. This is the match 7 at Final Resolution 2012, singles match that runs 21:34. Its middle-card position means it has to add something distinct without exhausting the audience before the final stretch. That is enough time for the wrestlers to build a complete match with room for escalation and a meaningful finish. Because there is no title change attached to the result, the match is judged mostly on its placement, stakes and contribution to the card's momentum. The score also reflects how well this bout fits around the matches before and after it, not merely the names involved or the reputation the pairing may have elsewhere. Within this specific card, the result, time allocation, stipulation and position combine into a 9.0 score, which places it among the event’s best work.

Jeff Hardy (c) defeated Bobby Roode. This is the main event at Final Resolution 2012, singles match for the tna world heavyweight championship that runs 22:58. The placement asks it to close the show with the largest share of attention. That is enough time for the wrestlers to build a complete match with room for escalation and a meaningful finish. The champion retaining keeps the division stable, so the quality of the match itself has to justify the time it receives. The score also reflects how well this bout fits around the matches before and after it, not merely the names involved or the reputation the pairing may have elsewhere. Within this specific card, the result, time allocation, stipulation and position combine into a 8.8 score, which places it among the event’s best work.