Sacrifice 2011: Beer Money and a Deep Middle Card Carry the Night

Mexican America (Anarquia and Hernandez) (with Rosita and Sarita) defeated Ink Inc. (Jesse Neal and Shannon Moore). The bout is presented as tag team match on the main card and runs 9:36. 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 tag team match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 9:36, the wrestlers work in a relatively compact window, putting 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 Sacrifice 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 6.4 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.

Brian Kendrick defeated Robbie E (with Cookie). The bout is presented as singles match on the main card and runs 6:40. 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 6:40, the wrestlers work in a relatively compact window, putting 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 Sacrifice 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 6.1 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.

Mickie James (c) defeated Madison Rayne. The bout is presented as singles match for the tna women's knockout championship (since mickie won tara was free from madison, had madison won tara would have remained under contract to madison) on the main card and runs 6:50. 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 (since mickie won tara was free from madison, had madison won tara would have remained under contract to madison) format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives.

At 6:50, 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 Sacrifice 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.

Kazarian (c) defeated Max Buck. The bout is presented as singles match for the tna x division championship on the main card and runs 11:20. The championship stakes give the bout an immediate purpose, and the successful defense provides a clear result. 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 11:20, 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 Sacrifice 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 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.

Crimson defeated Abyss. The bout is presented as singles match on the main card and runs 10:41. 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 10:41, 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 Sacrifice 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.

Beer Money, Inc. (James Storm and Robert Roode) (c) defeated Immortal (Chris Harris and Matt Hardy). The bout is presented as tag team match for the tna world tag team championship on the main card and runs 13:48. 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 13:48, 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 Sacrifice 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 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.

Tommy Dreamer defeated A.J. Styles. The bout is presented as no disqualification match on the main card and runs 13:02. 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 no disqualification match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 13:02, 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 Sacrifice 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 8.1 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.

Chyna and Kurt Angle defeated Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett by submission. The bout is presented as mixed tag team match on the main card and runs 10:14. 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 mixed tag team match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 10:14, 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 Sacrifice 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 7.0 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 Rob Van Dam. The bout is presented as singles match for the tna world heavyweight championship on the main card and runs 12:48. The championship stakes give the bout an immediate purpose, and the successful defense provides a clear result. 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 12:48, 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 Sacrifice 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 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.