TNA Knockouts PPV taping features Serena Deeb’s return match; Daffney shows up independently

Well, it had a difficult birth – with most of the former Knockouts banding together and turning down offers to work the show – but TNA have managed to put together a Knockouts only PPV as part of their taped “One Night Only” series after all, and managed to pull a coup out of the bag by featuring Serena Deeb‘s first match since October 2011. Deeb took on fellow OVW trainee Mickie James in the match, which it is believed will likely air in the July or August slot on TNA’s One Night Only calendar. (X-Travaganza will air in April, the Jokers Wild Tag Tournament in May, and TNA’s live Slammiversary will air in June). All of the early matches were termed as qualifiers for the main event “Queen of TNA” Gauntlet match, which is TNA’s Royal Rumble style timed-entrance Battle Royale with the final two facing off in a pinfall/submission standard match.

Interestingly, one former Knockout did show up despite not being booked – as Daffney, fresh off resolving litigation with the company, was seen protesting the show with an “I’m here independently” sign (in reference to her threat to challenge the so-called ‘Independent Contractor’ clause in TNA contracts).

Click back after the break for an exclusive pic of Daffney & Amber O’Neal at the show, along with full results, which also saw the return of other former Knockouts, a former Diva, Gut Check competitors and independent talent (more…)

March 17, 2013 | Categories: Report | Tags: Alissa Flash, Amber O'Neal, Brooke Tessmacher, Daffney, Gail Kim, Hannah Blossom, Ivelisse Velez, Jacqueline, Jillian Hall, Lei'D Tapa, Madison Eagles, Madison Rayne, Mia Yim, Mickie James, ODB, Santana Garrett, Serena Deeb, Taeler Hendrix, Tara, Taryn Terrell, TNA, Trinity, Velvet Sky | 1 Comment »