Deadmans hand, aces and 8's

**eboy** · 07-23-2012, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by Dr. Death

I'd have to say that if Orton were to jump ship, TNA's ratings would skyrocket. With that being said, I'd have to say that Ace's and 8's will be Luke Gallows, Chris Masters, Morrison (could be, but hey, I'm just guessing here), Some new guy who was recently released from FCW. Just guesses. This is like the Nexus debut only in TNA and on a smaller scale.

I assume you mean Wes Brisco member of the legendary Brisco family, I think he held the FCW Tag Team Titles with Xavier Woods (who was of course, Consequences Creed in TNA.)

**Dr. Death** · 07-23-2012, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by eboy

I assume you mean Wes Brisco member of the legendary Brisco family, I think he held the FCW Tag Team Titles with Xavier Woods (who was of course, Consequences Creed in TNA.)

Yeah, that's who I meant. My mind went blank for a second and I couldn't think of his name.

**Grind_Bastard** · 07-26-2012, 09:02 PM

How long until we know who are aces and 8's? Hardcore Justice? I thought tonight could be a good night.

I was a bit disappointed on their attack to AJ as I wanted a finish to the match, but it seems ok storyline wise.

**BadAndy** · 07-26-2012, 09:02 PM

Well we get to see that Gunner is not part of the group like some speculated. I have to say, I do like that they've involved James Storm in this in some way. It's a way to possibly give him a heel run, but do we need him as a heel? I feel it's probably a red herring because there's still unfinished business between Roode and Storm.

**Darkside Ron Garvin** · 07-27-2012, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by BadAndy

Well we get to see that Gunner is not part of the group like some speculated. I have to say, I do like that they've involved James Storm in this in some way. It's a way to possibly give him a heel run, but do we need him as a heel? I feel it's probably a red herring because there's still unfinished business between Roode and Storm.

You answered your own question. Storm being the most over face in Impact at the moment would make no sense for a heel turn. However, adding this element adds to the story very well. Incorporate your top face as a "suspect or sympathizer" helps to keep people on their toes as to where it's going next. I felt they did it very well, even to the point that I was rolling the idea of "how" they would tie Storm to the group (first thought was that Chris Harris is tied in somehow) outside of his recent work... But it helps to further the Roode/Storm story while still involving Roode with Aries and Storm with the Series.

One thing I did appreciate is that after last weeks "every 15 minutes" attacks, I was glad that they were not featured on the show until after the first hour was complete. It did suck that they broke up an AWESOME match between AJ/Storm, but I thought TNA did the right thing by letting Angle/Bully go to the end before sending the group in. It was nice to see the clean win before the inevitable jumping that we knew was coming... Also, the A&8's breaking out of the ring as soon as Storm hit the ring, then announcing the match between Angle/Storm next week was a nice touch to the story. At this point, TNA has 3 solid stories going (Parks/Abyss/Bully, Joey Ryan's 87%, and A&8's) with 1 that, in the words of AJ Styles, "was over with WEEKS ago". Kudos to TNA for making things much more simple, more direction, and giving them a longer story arc as promised... Now, I see Hard(Core) Justice being a place that they could start showing members, but I think the "Aces" should be held out of being made known until BFG... But that's just my opinion on it.

**BadAndy** · 07-27-2012, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Darkside Ron Garvin

You answered your own question. Storm being the most over face in Impact at the moment would make no sense for a heel turn. However, adding this element adds to the story very well. Incorporate your top face as a "suspect or sympathizer" helps to keep people on their toes as to where it's going next. I felt they did it very well, even to the point that I was rolling the idea of "how" they would tie Storm to the group (first thought was that Chris Harris is tied in somehow) outside of his recent work... But it helps to further the Roode/Storm story while still involving Roode with Aries and Storm with the Series.

One thing I did appreciate is that after last weeks "every 15 minutes" attacks, I was glad that they were not featured on the show until after the first hour was complete. It did suck that they broke up an AWESOME match between AJ/Storm, but I thought TNA did the right thing by letting Angle/Bully go to the end before sending the group in. It was nice to see the clean win before the inevitable jumping that we knew was coming... Also, the A&8's breaking out of the ring as soon as Storm hit the ring, then announcing the match between Angle/Storm next week was a nice touch to the story. At this point, TNA has 3 solid stories going (Parks/Abyss/Bully, Joey Ryan's 87%, and A&8's) with 1 that, in the words of AJ Styles, "was over with WEEKS ago". Kudos to TNA for making things much more simple, more direction, and giving them a longer story arc as promised... Now, I see Hard(Core) Justice being a place that they could start showing members, but I think the "Aces" should be held out of being made known until BFG... But that's just my opinion on it.

Agreed. I really like where these are going although I wish they would pick up some steam with the Parks/Abyss/Bully story. It seems to be slowing down at this point. Joey Ryan was too good to just let go. The A&8's is nothing new by any means but they are doing a good job with it. I would like there to be a huge swerve to it and not have JJ be the orchestrator of it all.

**Wrestling1** · 07-27-2012, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by BadAndy

One of them had long curly blonde hair. It looked almost like Jerry Lynn. This story was the second best. I love the feud with AA and Roode, something different than the usual ones they've thrown against Roode. Zemo continues to capture my attention.

I was a little shocked they showed the Claire chick smoking. WWE would've flipped if that had happened since they are a part of so many different associations. Still it cracks me up how the soap opera angle of wrestling can have people change their persona from one week to the next. Daniels and AJ can be so golden it just sucks that they have to be a part of this awful storyline.

the long haird guy is buff deff not llynn i think its bischoff jj masters gallows and like 3 other ppl

**The Brown One** · 07-27-2012, 09:28 PM

It looks to be leading up to a tagteam match somewhere down the line. Kind of stupid though. I'd rather not see Hogan and Sting in another match. Plus the great talent - like Aries, Angle, Roode, Storm and Ray might be wasted in this storyline instead of having their own feuds.

**Wrestling1** · 07-28-2012, 12:58 AM

they just need to hurry up and reveal who these guys are cause the roode aa match was good until them the cowboy vs angle match was gonna be good and they just keep ruining it its kinda getting old already !

**The Brown One** · 07-28-2012, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by Wrestling1

they just need to hurry up and reveal who these guys are cause the roode aa match was good until them the cowboy vs angle match was gonna be good and they just keep ruining it its kinda getting old already !

Agreed. This storyline just ruins other feuds just for Hogan and Sting to wrestle a crappy match again.