Slammiversary 2006: King of the Mountain Caps One of TNA's Strongest 2006 Cards

Team Canada (Eric Young and A-1) defeated The Naturals (Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens). The match is presented as tag team match and runs 2:11. On the pre-show, its value comes from the result, placement and the amount of time the card gives the idea. The match is minor material whose short duration or limited consequence keeps it from becoming an important part of the event. The 5.0 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Slammiversary 2006, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

Team 3D (Brother Ray and Brother Devon) defeated The James Gang (B.G. James and Kip James). The match is presented as bingo hall brawl and runs 10:19. On the main card, its value comes from the result, placement and the amount of time the card gives the idea. The match is consistently good and earns its place on the card, even if it lacks the singular peak needed to join the event's top tier. The 7.5 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Slammiversary 2006, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

Rhino defeated Team Canada (Bobby Roode and Coach D'Amore). The match is presented as handicap match and runs 11:00. On the main card, its value comes from the result, placement and the amount of time the card gives the idea. The match is useful supporting material: competent, easy to follow and appropriately placed, but more functional than memorable in the full-show context. The 6.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Slammiversary 2006, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

Senshi defeated Sonjay Dutt, Alex Shelley, Shark Boy, Petey Williams and Jay Lethal. The match is presented as x division rankings elimination match to determine #1 contender to the tna x division championship and runs 19:29. On the main card, its value comes from the result, placement and the amount of time the card gives the idea. The 19:29 elimination format gives Senshi's contender win substance and makes the X Division feel like a major part of the anniversary card. The match is a strong feature that materially improves the event, combining solid execution with stakes or placement that justify its prominence. The 8.4 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Slammiversary 2006, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

Kevin Nash (with Alex Shelley) defeated Chris Sabin. The match is presented as singles match and runs 8:20. On the main card, its value comes from the result, placement and the amount of time the card gives the idea. The match is useful supporting material: competent, easy to follow and appropriately placed, but more functional than memorable in the full-show context. The 6.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Slammiversary 2006, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

A.J. Styles and Christopher Daniels defeated America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) (c) (with Gail Kim). The match is presented as last chance match for the nwa world tag team championship and runs 17:44. On the main card, its value comes from the result, placement and the amount of time the card gives the idea. The Last Chance stipulation adds urgency, and Styles plus Daniels winning the tag titles provides one of the night's most important championship payoffs. The match is excellent, with enough consequence and sustained quality to stand among the event's defining attractions rather than merely support them. The 8.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Slammiversary 2006, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

Samoa Joe defeated Scott Steiner. The match is presented as singles match and runs 13:04. On the main card, its value comes from the result, placement and the amount of time the card gives the idea. Joe defeating Steiner in a straightforward singles match is valuable because it reinforces his credibility against an established heavyweight opponent. The match is excellent, with enough consequence and sustained quality to stand among the event's defining attractions rather than merely support them. The 8.7 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Slammiversary 2006, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.

Jeff Jarrett defeated Christian Cage (c), Abyss (with James Mitchell), Ron "The Truth" Killings and Sting. The match is presented as king of the mountain match for the nwa world heavyweight championship and runs 23:00. On the main card, its value comes from the result, placement and the amount of time the card gives the idea. King of the Mountain is the event's signature concept, and Jarrett winning the world title gives the 23-minute main event a consequential finish. The match is excellent, with enough consequence and sustained quality to stand among the event's defining attractions rather than merely support them. The 8.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, role on Slammiversary 2006, and how much the result adds to the surrounding card are weighed together.