Turning Point 2011: A Strong Card Survives a Bizarre Hardy-Jarrett Double Match

Robbie E defeated Eric Young (c). The bout is presented as singles match for the tna television championship on the main card and runs 7:49. 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 television championship format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 7:49, the wrestlers have a relatively compact window, which puts 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 Turning Point 2011, it functions as match number 1 of 10, 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.

Mexican America (Anarquia, Hernandez and Sarita) (c) (with Rosita) defeated Ink Inc. (Jesse Neal, Shannon Moore and Toxxin). The bout is presented as six-person tag team match for the tna world tag team championship on the main card and runs 8:35. The championship stakes give the bout an immediate purpose, and the successful defense provides a clear result. The six-person 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 8:35, the wrestlers have a relatively compact window, which puts 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 Turning Point 2011, it functions as match number 2 of 10, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 6.6 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 (c) defeated Jesse Sorensen and Kid Kash. The bout is presented as three-way match for the tna x division championship on the main card and runs 12:56. The championship stakes give the bout an immediate purpose, and the successful defense provides a clear result. The three-way 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 12:56, the wrestlers have enough room to establish a complete match and a meaningful finish. The match delivers enough substance and consequence to stand out clearly above routine card material. Within Turning Point 2011, it functions as match number 3 of 10, 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.

Rob Van Dam defeated Christopher Daniels. The bout is presented as no disqualification match on the main card and runs 11:14. 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 11:14, 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 2011, it functions as match number 4 of 10, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 7.6 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 vs. Matt Morgan ended in a double disqualification. The bout is presented as singles match on the main card and runs 12:08. 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 12:08, 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 Turning Point 2011, it functions as match number 5 of 10, 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.

Abyss and Mr. Anderson defeated Immortal (Bully Ray and Scott Steiner). The bout is presented as tag team match on the main card and runs 11:46. 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 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 11:46, 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 2011, it functions as match number 6 of 10, 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.

Gail Kim (with Karen Jarrett and Madison Rayne) defeated Velvet Sky (c). The bout is presented as singles match for the tna women's knockout championship on the main card and runs 5:51. 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 5:51, the wrestlers have a relatively compact window, which puts 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 Turning Point 2011, it functions as match number 7 of 10, 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.

Jeff Hardy defeated Jeff Jarrett. The bout is presented as singles match on the main card and runs 0:06. 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 0:06, the wrestlers have a relatively compact window, which puts extra pressure on the finish and pacing. The bout is so brief or unsatisfying that it provides little complete-match value regardless of the names or stakes involved. Within Turning Point 2011, it functions as match number 8 of 10, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 2.0 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.

Jeff Hardy defeated Jeff Jarrett. The bout is presented as singles match restart / second official match on the main card and runs 5:41. 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 restart / second official match format gives the match a specific framework, but that framework still has to justify the time and card position it receives. At 5:41, the wrestlers have a relatively compact window, which puts extra pressure on the finish and pacing. The result is a strong piece of the card, with enough time and purpose to reward a full viewing. Within Turning Point 2011, it functions as match number 9 of 10, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 7.5 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.

Bobby Roode (c) defeated A.J. Styles. The bout is presented as singles match for the tna world heavyweight championship on the main card and runs 18:31. 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 18:31, 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 2011, it functions as match number 10 of 10, so its value is judged against both its own proposition and the momentum it gives the matches around it. The 8.7 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.