Genesis 2011: Beer Money and Motor City Machine Guns Power a Chaotic Title Night

Kazarian defeated Jay Lethal (c). The bout is presented as singles match for the tna x division championship on the main card and runs 11:36. 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 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 11:36, 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 Genesis 2011, 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 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.

Madison Rayne (c) defeated Mickie James. The bout is presented as singles match for the tna women's knockout championship on the main card and runs 10:27. 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 10:27, 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 Genesis 2011, 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 6.8 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.

Beer Money, Inc. (James Storm and Robert Roode) defeated The Motor City Machine Guns (c) (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin). The bout is presented as tag team match for the tna world tag team championship on the main card and runs 17:57. The title change gives the finish direct consequence and makes the bout more important than a similarly placed non-title match. 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 17:57, 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 Genesis 2011, 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 9.0 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.

Bully Ray defeated Brother Devon by disqualification. The bout is presented as singles match on the main card and runs 8:50. 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 singles match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 8:50, 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 Genesis 2011, 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 5.9 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 Douglas Williams (c). The bout is presented as singles match for the tna television championship on the main card and runs 9:45. 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 9:45, 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 Genesis 2011, 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 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.

Matt Hardy defeated Rob Van Dam. The bout is presented as singles match on the main card and runs 11:49. 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 11:49, 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 Genesis 2011, 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 7.1 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.

Jeff Jarrett vs. Kurt Angle ended in a no contest. The bout is presented as double j double m a "exhibition" on the main card and runs 0:40. 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 double j double m a "exhibition" format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives.

At 0:40, the wrestlers have a relatively compact window, which puts extra pressure on the finish and pacing. The bout is so brief or unsatisfying that it provides little complete-match value, regardless of the names or stakes involved. Within Genesis 2011, 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 3.0 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.

Mr. Anderson defeated Matt Morgan. The bout is presented as singles match on the main card and runs 15:29. 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 15:29, 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 Genesis 2011, 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 7.6 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.

Mr. Anderson defeated Jeff Hardy (c). The bout is presented as singles match for the tna world heavyweight championship on the main card and runs 9:05. 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 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 9:05, the wrestlers have a relatively compact window, which puts extra pressure on the finish and pacing. The match delivers enough substance and consequence to stand out clearly above routine card material. Within Genesis 2011, 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 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.