Hardcore Justice (2012) Predictions from DangerousDan

Hardcore Justice (2012) Predictions from http://www.fourdown.org/TNA_Hardcore_Justice_2012
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Destination X: #688 (Site) -- #15 (League: Big Show's Big League)
Slammiversary: #265 (Site) -- #7 (League: Big Show's Big League)
Sacrifice: #3 (Site) -- #1 (League: Big Show's Big League)

*** Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Bobby Roode vs. Austin Aries (c)

This match has been set up as the final confrontation. As I understand it the loser will not get another title shot so long as the other man has the belt. That makes it seem likely that Aries retains and that Roode tries to beat the stipulation. Roode can seek out another heel character then attempt to help him defeat Aries at No Surrender with the agreement that he gets first title shot. This plan will probably fail but that's a story for next month.

My Prediction: Austin Aries, Submission

*** Ladder Match,
Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe vs. AJ Styles vs. Chris Daniels

Angle has gotten a number of clean wins lately and he's doing well enough in the standings that he doesn't need the win here. Styles is caught up in the Claire Lynch baby thing and Daniels pretty much follows him around. I'll guess that Daniels will cost Styles the win and open the path for Smokey Joe.

My Prediction: Samoa Joe, No - no interference

*** Falls Count Anywhere Match,
Rob Van Dam vs. Magnus vs. Mr. Anderson vs. D'Angelo Dinero

With all due respect this match is obviously the left-overs match. Pope and Magnus are clearly not going to win so its a 50/50 coin flip. RVD needs it a little bit worse so I'll say they feed him the 20 points.

My Prediction: Rob Van Dam, No - no interference

*** Tables Match,
Bully Ray vs. James Storm vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Robbie E

This almost surely comes down to Storm and Bully after Aces & Eights vowed interference on Thursday. So who do they help? I'll guess that they keep a good thing going and Storm wins as result of their appearence. He's not their leader of course but that might not be revealed until next month.

My Prediction: James Storm, Yes - interference

*** Madison Rayne vs. Brooke Tessmacher

I loved when Madison said that Earl Hebner would never screw anyone in a match. I feel a reenactment of a famous Montreal-based incident coming here.

My Prediction: Madison Rayne, Submission, No - no interference

*** Match for the X Division Championship
Kenny King vs. Zema Ion (c)

I just saw Kenny on ROH yesterday and I'm a bit surprised that he can compete in both leagues at once. Maybe that was taped a while back. In any event its too early for Zema to drop his title.

My Prediction: Zema Ion, Pinfall, No - no interference

*** Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez vs. Gunner & Kid Kash

I'm not sure where we're going with Chavo but I could see Hernandez turning on him and starting a fued here.

My Prediction: Gunner & Kid Kash, Pinfall, No - no interference

*** Van Dam/Magnus/Anderson/Dinero: Who will be pinned or made to submit?

Coin flip between him and Magnus

My Prediction: D'Angelo Dinero

*** Bully Ray/Storm/Hardy/Robbie E: Who will be thrown through a table?

-- 4-Down Note: "In the event that the winner must throw all 3 of his opponents through tables to win, choose the final person to be thrown through a table to end the match."

Aces & Eights will take out Hardy and Rob E and their distraction allows Storm to Superkick Bully who then falls through a table

My Prediction: Bully Ray

*** How many title changes will occur at Hardcore Justice?

-- 4-Down Note: "This includes title changes for ANY match that is aired on TV/online (such as during a pre-show), regardless of whether or not the match was announced ahead of time or presented as a match above in the game. Dark matches will not count. If one title changes hands multiple times in one show, each time it changes counts as a title change."

KO Title

My Prediction: 1