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NWA Rankings - 8/10/04
By THE TRUTH, MOP Squad Sports Staff Writer
Aug 10, 2004 - 12:05:00 AM |
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NWA World Heavyweight Champion - Jeff Jarrett
Official Rankings
1) Jeff Hardy
After defeating Monty Brown 2 weeks ago, Jeff Hardy has won the right to face Jeff Jarrett for the NWA World Championship, the only problem is that there is no date set for the match, a problem that will be resolved this Wednesday when the Championship Committee sets the date. Hardy and Jarrett have been clawing at each other tooth and nail practically since Hardy's arrival in TNA and when it's finally settled it will be a huge clash to say the least.
2) Monty Brown
Monty has been tearing through the TNA ranks for months now and just doesn't feel that Jeff Hardy deserves the shot before him. Monty has been standing in many people's way when it comes to the title but, when Jeff Hardy is done, look for Monty to finally get the shot he's looking for...that is, if he's finished with The Truth.
3) Ron Killings
The Truth is a former 2x NWA World Heavyweight Champion and is the first African American champion in the NWA's illustrious history...and he wants what he rightly deserves, another shot at the belt! Killings's last reign lasted just 1 week and was screwed out of winning the title just a few weeks later by a technicallity but, now, The Truth is ready to show the world just why he is the mack daddy of TNA.
4) Abyss
Abyss is, right now, preoccupied with competing in Goldylocks's Money -vs- Contract matches, claiming the contracts of D-Ray 3000, Shark Boy, Sonni Siaki, and more and, by doing so, climbing the ranks in the NWA. Abyss has been undefeated in these past few weeks, a move that has also cemented Abyss into the title picture. Abyss won a match months ago and was named the Number 1 Contender but he never got his shot...maybe his time is coming.
5) Sabu
Sabu has had his dealings with Raven over the past few weeks but he's also been climbing the ranking ladder. Sabu hasn't had a shot at the NWA World Heavyweight Championship since the early days of TNA against Ken Shamrock and hasn't held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship since 2000, when he lost it to Mike Rapada after a 1 month reign. Once Sabu's blood feud with Raven is over, it could be time for him to look at the bigger picture and the bigger picture involves the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
NWA World Tag Team Champions - The Naturals
Truth's Rankings
1) Team Canada
Due to the fact that Team Canada is actually comprised of 4 or more tag teams, they have the advantage of easily climbing the ranks. Any combination of Bobby Roode, Petey Williams, Johnny Devine, and Eric Young is considered as "Team Canada" and should be considered lethal. This Wednesday they'll get their Number 1 Contender's match when they meet another combination team in the ring, 3 Live Kru. With Petey Williams being entered into the X-Division Gauntlet for the Gold, the question remains as to who will comprise Team Canada this week?
2) 3 Live Kru
3 Live Kru will get their shot to become the Number 1 Contenders this Wednesday against Team Canada...the only question is, will it be BG James and Konnan, BG James and The Truth, or Konnan and The Truth in the match against Bobby Roode and Johnny Devine, Bobby Roode and Eric Young, or Johnny Devine and Eric Young? 3 Live Kru has been at the top of the Tag Team mountain and, if they win this match, they'll have the opportunity to climb that mountain again.
3) Michael Shane & Frankie Kazarian
Although they're involved in the X-Division at the moment, Shane and Kazarian have had great success in the tag team ranks over the past few weeks and, after this Wednesday's Gauntlet for the Gold for the X-Division Championship, if neither man retains the gold in this match, then it is quite possible that they'll move on to the NWA World Tag Team titles, a move that would be an incredible opportunity for this very young, very talented team.
4) America's Most Wanted
AMW and Triple X are not actually involved in the Tag rankings when it comes to the titles right now, as they're involved in a Best-of-3 Series against each other to decide, once and for all, just who is the top tag team in TNA. The only reason AMW is ranked above Triple Xis because AMW are 4 time NWA Tag Champs, one more reign that Triple X has. It should be considered academic that whichever team emerges from this series on top will be granted a shot at the Tag titles.
5) Triple X
Triple X is a fine team and, should they emerge from their series with AMW on top, look for them to recieve a quick title shot. Their only problem is that they're also a combination team and their 3rd man, Low Ki, is nowhere around. Low Ki is in the United States right now (pulling Ring of Honor duty) so he could be gearing up for a TNA return as we speak. But will he put the past behind him and reunite with his former friends or will he remember their nasty break up and return with a vengeance?
TNA X-Division Co-Champions - Michael Shane & Frankie Kazarian
Official Rankings
AJ Styles
After being screwed out of the title by the returning Kid Kash, AJ Styles will be looking to regain his title this Wednesday in the X-Division Gauntlet for the Gold. Styles will be heading into this match looking to become the first 4 time X-Division champion but he'll have to deal with 19 other X-Division superstars, including the man who cost him the title, Kid Kash.
Christopher Daniels
Daniels won't be participating in the Gauntlet for the Gold as he and his partner, Skipper, will be involved in the Best of 3 Series against AMW but Daniels is one of the innovators of X-Division and, once he and Skipper decide that it's time to break away from the tag circuit, Daniels will be ready to aim for the X-Division Championship, a title he's never held but one he's definately destined to hold very soon.
Elix Skipper
Primetime is another X-Division superstar who has never held the X-Division championship. Primetime will not be involved with the Gauntlet for the Gold but his time, like Daniels's, will come when he wants it. It's not a question of IF Skipper will hold it, but more a question of WHEN.
Chris Sabin
Chris Sabin is another man who brought his own style and amazing talent level to the TNA rings, is a former two time X-Division Champion, and will be involved with this Wednesday's Gauntlet for the Gold looking for number 3 so he can tie his friend AJ Styles. Sabin's problems with Co-Champions Shane and Kazarian are well documented and date back to the first ever Ultimate X match. Sabin will not only be wanting the belt, he'll be wanted retribution against his long time rivals.
Kid Kash
Kash was suspended by the NWA Board of Directors but recently made his return, costing AJ Styles the X-Division Championship in the process. Kid Kash is a high flying wonderboy and will be involved with this Wednesday's 20-man Gauntlet for the Gold. The K-I-D will, more than likely, be looking to inflict even more punishment on the Phenominal One rather than concentrating on the belt. With as much skill as Kash has, the X-Division title could be around his waist whenever he's ready to have it.
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