Lockdown 2011: Angle-Jarrett and Lethal Lockdown Deliver a Strong Cage Show

Brother Devon defeated Anarquia. The bout is presented as steel cage match on the main card and runs 2:30. 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 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 2:30, 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 Lockdown 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 4.5 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.

Max Buck defeated Amazing Red, Brian Kendrick, Chris Sabin, Jay Lethal, Jeremy Buck, Robbie E (with Cookie) and Suicide. The bout is presented as xscape match to determine the #1 contender for the tna x division championship at sacrifice on the main card and runs 13:33. The tournament or championship framing gives the bout important stakes even though the result is not a conventional title change or retention. The xscape match to determine the #1 contender for the tna x division championship at sacrifice format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives.

At 13:33, 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 Lockdown 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 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.

Ink Inc. (Jesse Neal and Shannon Moore) defeated The British Invasion (Douglas Williams and Magnus), Crimson and Scott Steiner and Eric Young and Orlando Jordan. The bout is presented as steel cage match on the main card and runs 8:49. 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 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 8:49, 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 Lockdown 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 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.

Mickie James defeated Madison Rayne (c). The bout is presented as steel cage title vs. hair match for the tna women's knockout championship on the main card and runs 0:35. The title change gives the finish direct consequence and makes the bout more important than a similarly placed non-title match. The steel cage title vs. hair 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 0:35, 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 Lockdown 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 5.2 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.

Samoa Joe defeated D'Angelo Dinero by submission. The bout is presented as steel cage match on the main card and runs 10:57. 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 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 10:57, 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 Lockdown 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 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.

Matt Morgan defeated Hernandez (with Anarquia, Rosita and Sarita). The bout is presented as steel cage match on the main card and runs 8:13. 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 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 8:13, 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 Lockdown 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 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.

Jeff Jarrett (with Karen Jarrett) defeated Kurt Angle. The bout is presented as "ultra male rules" two out of three falls steel cage match: on the main card and runs 22:35. 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 "ultra male rules" two out of three falls 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 22:35, 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 Lockdown 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 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.

Sting (c) defeated Mr. Anderson and Rob Van Dam. The bout is presented as steel cage match for the tna world heavyweight championship on the main card and runs 7:45. The championship stakes give the bout an immediate purpose, and the successful defense provides a clear result. The steel cage 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 7:45, 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 Lockdown 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 7.2 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.

Fortune (Christopher Daniels, James Storm, Kazarian and Robert Roode) defeated Immortal (Abyss, Bully Ray, Matt Hardy and Ric Flair). The bout is presented as lethal lockdown match on the main card and runs 22:54. 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 lethal lockdown match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 22:54, 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 Lockdown 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 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.