Turning Point 2010: Tag-Team Quality and a Strong Middle Carry an Uneven Finish

Robbie E (with Cookie) defeated Jay Lethal (c). The bout is presented as singles match for the tna x division championship on the main card and runs 10:39. 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 10:39, 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 Turning Point 2010, it functions as match number 1 of 8, 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.

Mickie James vs. Tara ended in a no-contest. The bout is presented as singles match on the main card and runs 8:15. 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 singles match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 8:15, the wrestlers have a relatively compact window, which puts extra pressure on the finish and pacing. The match is functional but limited, contributing to the card more through placement and story than standout bell-to-bell value. Within Turning Point 2010, it functions as match number 2 of 8, 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.

The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) (c) defeated Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray). The bout is presented as tag team match for the tna world tag team championship on the main card and runs 17:06. 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 17:06, 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 Turning Point 2010, it functions as match number 3 of 8, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 8.5 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.

Rob Van Dam defeated Tommy Dreamer. The bout is presented as no disqualification match on the main card and runs 15:54. 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 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 15:54, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The result is a strong piece of the card, with enough time and purpose to reward a full viewing. Within Turning Point 2010, it functions as match number 4 of 8, 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.

Fortune (A.J. Styles, Douglas Williams, James Storm, Kazarian and Robert Roode) defeated EV 2.0 (Brian Kendrick, Raven, Rhino, Sabu and Stevie Richards). The bout is presented as ten-man tag team match on the main card and runs 11:17. 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 ten-man 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 11:17, 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 Turning Point 2010, it functions as match number 5 of 8, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 7.4 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.

Abyss defeated D'Angelo Dinero. The bout is presented as lumberjack match on the main card and runs 12:49. 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 lumberjack match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 12:49, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The match is useful supporting material, doing its job without becoming a major destination on its own. Within Turning Point 2010, it functions as match number 6 of 8, 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.

Jeff Jarrett defeated Samoa Joe by submission. The bout is presented as singles match on the main card and runs 10:30. 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 singles match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 10:30, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The match is useful supporting material, doing its job without becoming a major destination on its own. Within Turning Point 2010, it functions as match number 7 of 8, 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.

Jeff Hardy (c) defeated Matt Morgan. The bout is presented as singles match for the tna world heavyweight championship on the main card and runs 13:04. 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 13:04, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The result is a strong piece of the card, with enough time and purpose to reward a full viewing. Within Turning Point 2010, it functions as match number 8 of 8, 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.