Genesis 2012: Monster's Ball and Angle-Storm Give an Uneven Card Strong Peaks

Austin Aries (c) defeated Kid Kash, Jesse Sorensen and Zema Ion. The bout is presented as four-corners elimination match for the tna x division championship on the main card and runs 10:48. The championship stakes give the bout an immediate purpose, and the successful defense provides a clear result. The four-corners elimination 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 10:48, 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 2012, 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 8.1 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.

Devon defeated D'Angelo Dinero. The bout is presented as singles 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 singles match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 10:18, 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 2012, 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 6.6 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.

Gunner (with Ric Flair) defeated Rob Van Dam. The bout is presented as singles match on the main card and runs 6:49. 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 6:49, the wrestlers have a relatively compact window, which puts extra pressure on the finish and pacing. The match is functional but limited, contributing more through placement and story than standout bell-to-bell value. Within Genesis 2012, 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 6.0 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) (with Madison Rayne) defeated Mickie James (with Velvet Sky) by disqualification. The bout is presented as singles match for the tna women's knockout championship on the main card and runs 6:19. 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 6:19, 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 sustained wrestling. Within Genesis 2012, 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 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.

Abyss defeated Bully Ray. The bout is presented as monster's ball match had abyss lost he would rejoin immortal on the main card and runs 15:28. 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 monster's ball match had abyss lost he would rejoin immortal format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 15:28, 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 2012, 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 8.2 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.

Crimson and Matt Morgan (c) defeated Magnus and Samoa Joe. The bout is presented as tag team match for the tna world tag team championship on the main card and runs 9:23. 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 9:23, 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 Genesis 2012, 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 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.

Kurt Angle defeated James Storm. The bout is presented as singles match on the main card and runs 13:42. 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 13:42, 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 2012, 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.

Jeff Hardy defeated Bobby Roode (c) by disqualification. The bout is presented as singles match for the tna world heavyweight championship on the main card and runs 19:41. 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 19:41, 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 2012, 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 7.4 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.