No Surrender 2011: Bobby Roode's Tournament Night and Austin Aries' Title Win Give the Show Real Purpose

Jesse Sorensen defeated Kid Kash. The bout is presented as singles match to determine the #1 contender to the tna x division championship on the main card and runs 7:54. The championship or contender framing gives the bout important stakes even though the result is not recorded as a conventional retention. The singles match to determine the #1 contender to 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 7:54, the wrestlers work in a relatively compact window, putting 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 No Surrender 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 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.

Bully Ray defeated James Storm by disqualification. The bout is presented as singles match in the bound for glory series on the main card and runs 11:46. With no championship changing hands, the bout has to earn its place through the pairing, finish, stipulation and the momentum it gives the rest of the card. The singles match in the bound for glory series format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 11:46, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The match is functional but limited, contributing more through placement and story than standout bell-to-bell value. Within No Surrender 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 6.2 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.

Winter defeated Mickie James (c). The bout is presented as singles match for the tna women's knockout championship on the main card and runs 8:36. 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 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 8:36, the wrestlers work in a relatively compact window, putting 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 No Surrender 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 6.7 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.

Mexican America (Anarquia and Hernandez) (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 9:44. 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 9:44, the wrestlers work in a relatively compact window, putting 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 No Surrender 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 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.

Matt Morgan defeated Samoa Joe. The bout is presented as singles match on the main card and runs 11:28. With no championship changing hands, the bout has to earn its place through the pairing, finish, stipulation and the momentum it gives 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 11:28, 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 No Surrender 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.

Bobby Roode defeated Gunner by submission. The bout is presented as singles match in the bound for glory series on the main card and runs 11:39. With no championship changing hands, the bout has to earn its place through the pairing, finish, stipulation and the momentum it gives the rest of the card. The singles match in the bound for glory series format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 11:39, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The match is a strong piece of the card, with enough time and purpose to reward a full viewing. Within No Surrender 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 7.8 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.

Austin Aries defeated Brian Kendrick (c). The bout is presented as singles match for the tna x division championship on the main card and runs 13:32. 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 13:32, 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 No Surrender 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 8.8 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.

Bobby Roode defeated Bully Ray. The bout is presented as final match in the bound for glory series on the main card and runs 12:30. With no championship changing hands, the bout has to earn its place through the pairing, finish, stipulation and the momentum it gives the rest of the card. The final match in the bound for glory series format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 12:30, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The match delivers enough substance and consequence to stand clearly above routine card material. Within No Surrender 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 8.4 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.

Kurt Angle (c) defeated Mr. Anderson and Sting. The bout is presented as three-way match for the tna world heavyweight championship on the main card and runs 15:27. The championship stakes give the bout an immediate purpose, and the successful defense provides a clear result. The three-way 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 15:27, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The match delivers enough substance and consequence to stand clearly above routine card material. Within No Surrender 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 8.3 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.