Turning Point 2005: Samoa Joe's Title Win Gives TNA One of Its Strongest Closing Stretches

The Naturals (Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens) and Lance Hoyt defeated Buck Quartermain, Jon Bolen, and Joe Doering. The match is presented as six-man tag team match and runs 7:11. On the pre-show, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. The match is acceptable but slight, with too little time or consequence to create much lasting value beyond filling its position on the card. The 5.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Turning Point 2005, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Sabu defeated Abyss (with James Mitchell). The match is presented as barbed wire massacre and runs 10:58. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. Barbed Wire Massacre gives Sabu and Abyss a match identity that is impossible to confuse with the rest of the card, and its controlled length helps the violence feel concentrated rather than repetitive. The match is an excellent piece of the card, combining meaningful placement with enough time and consequence to remain one of the event's strongest reasons to revisit the show. The 8.7 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Turning Point 2005, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Austin Aries and Matt Bentley (with Traci) defeated Alex Shelley and Roderick Strong. The match is presented as x division tag team match and runs 8:03. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. The match is solid and purposeful, offering a clear role within the card without developing the urgency or consequence of the stronger attractions around it. The 7.2 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Turning Point 2005, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Raven defeated Chris K. The match is presented as singles match and runs 5:49. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. The match is acceptable but slight, with too little time or consequence to create much lasting value beyond filling its position on the card. The 5.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Turning Point 2005, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Team Canada (A-1, Bobby Roode, Eric Young, and Petey Williams) (with Coach Scott D'Amore) defeated 4Live Kru (B.G. James, Kip James, Konnan, and Ron Killings). The match is presented as eight-man tag team match and runs 7:16. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. The match is useful supporting material: competent, easy to follow and appropriately placed, but more functional than memorable when measured against the rest of the event. The 6.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Turning Point 2005, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Chris Sabin, Dale Torborg, and Sonjay Dutt (with A. J. Pierzynski) defeated The Diamonds in the Rough (David Young, Elix Skipper, and Simon Diamond). The match is presented as six-man tag team match and runs 7:58. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. The match is useful supporting material: competent, easy to follow and appropriately placed, but more functional than memorable when measured against the rest of the event. The 6.8 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Turning Point 2005, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Christian Cage defeated Monty Brown. The match is presented as singles match to determine the #1 contender to the nwa world heavyweight championship and runs 12:38. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. The number-one-contender stipulation gives Christian Cage's win immediate purpose and positions the singles match as a bridge from the mid-card toward the world-title picture. The match is a strong feature that materially improves the event, with enough time, stakes or stylistic distinction to stand clearly above routine supporting material. The 8.2 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Turning Point 2005, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray) defeated America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm). The match is presented as tables match and runs 10:20. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. The Tables match lets Team 3D defeat the tag champions without a conventional title match, creating a clear rivalry result while keeping the stipulation central to the presentation. The match is a strong feature that materially improves the event, with enough time, stakes or stylistic distinction to stand clearly above routine supporting material. The 8.3 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Turning Point 2005, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Samoa Joe defeated A.J. Styles (c) by technical submission. The match is presented as singles match for the tna x division championship and runs 18:54. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. Joe taking the X Division title from Styles by technical submission is the night's defining competitive result, and the 18:54 duration gives the championship change enough room to feel fully earned. The match reaches elite territory because its stakes and structure are clear, the featured time is justified, and the result feels worthy of a major pay-per-view attraction. The 9.4 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Turning Point 2005, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.

Jeff Jarrett (c) defeated Rhino. The match is presented as singles match for the nwa world heavyweight championship and runs 17:29. On the main card, its value comes from how clearly the result, stipulation and allotted time define its role on the card. Jarrett's world-title retention over Rhino closes the card with a conventional championship result after the more distinctive Joe-Styles title change immediately before it. The match is a strong feature that materially improves the event, with enough time, stakes or stylistic distinction to stand clearly above routine supporting material. The 8.1 score reflects the complete bell-to-bell proposition rather than later reputation: immediate match quality, placement on Turning Point 2005, and the amount of consequence created by the result are weighed together.