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Name of the event:
NWA Total Nonstop Action #97
Broadcast type:
Live
Broadcast date:
12.05.2004
TV station/network:
PPV Sender
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Singles Match
James Storm defeats Kid Kash (9:07)
Singles Match
Monty Brown defeats BG James (6:29)
NWA TNA X Title #1 Contendership Best Of Three Series #2 Match
Corporal Punishment Match
Shane Douglas defeats Michael Shane (w/Traci) (9:06)

All workers
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Valid votes: 2
Number of comments: 3
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Average rating: 5.50  [2]
Average rating in 2026: 5.50  [2]
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BlackVikingGZ wrote on 20.05.2026:
[5.0] "The show starts with Mike Tenay announcing that a TV Deal has been signed and that in June TNA will start airing on TV, which is great news. Just after the intro video package, James Storm defeats Kid Kash on a very good opener with fast paced action and where he was able to overcome the heel's interferences. At the end of the match, D-Lo Brown, Chris Harris and Dusty Rhodes make the save, as the heels where battering Storm. That was a good match and the crowd responded really well to it and the babyfaces making the save. I'm really excited for AMW vs Kash & Dallas soon. After that, Monty Brown comes to the ring and challenges the 3LK hiennas for a match. BG James answers the call and they have a decent enough walk and brawl. I thought that BG had too much offense, but in the end, Monty punced him and won the match. After the match, he continued hurting James injured leg with a chait until the rest of 3LK made the save. Then we see a segment where Don West interviews Desire about her desire to come back after the serious back injury he had one year ago. Mid interview, Trinity attacks her back and hurts her, until Siaki makes the save. The best part was seeing Don West taking two bumps rolling on the grass. After that, Red won the second match of the Best of Three against Sonjay Dutt. It was better than the first in the sense that it had some high flying. Dutt had a very impressive performance. Next, another iteration of the New Franchise feud, this time with a Corporal Punishment Match. I didn't like at all. I'm tired of this feud and I didn't understand the stipulation nor cared about the outcome. After that, Goldylocks cuts a promo threatening Russo for giving Watts a job again, saying that's illegal that that she'd going to take actions with a lawyer. She wants an apology and has Abyss to achieve it. Next, again the World X Cup is the best match of the night. This time Team Canada (Roode and Williams) defeat Garza & Abismo Negro on a fun tag team match with many interesting moves. After the match, Lynn challenges D'Amore for a match. D'Amore accepts with the condition that he has to beat Roode first, and if he loses he will no longer be Team NWA captain. Lynn accepts. After that the higly anticipated main event, Harris finally having his title shot. What a shame that Russo is the booker. The overbooking was disgusting. Earlier in the show Russo decided it was a good idea to have Killings and Raven handcuffed to a ring post, so they could be controled. Far from the truth, as Konnan broke Killings free and Raven pulled out the referee when Harris was about to win to scape. Too much interference, that led to what could be a Four Way next week. The match wasn't as good as other AJ's defenses lately, but it was even worse due to the overbooking and the constant interferences. It doesn't help the main event scene or AJ look good. But what would I know."
Nevermore42 wrote on 31.03.2026:
[6.0] "This was a tough episode to rate as the wrestling was above average for TNA at the time, while the segments tended to be quite boring. The show kicked off with a good match between James Storm and Kid Kash that was only hindered by the eventual involvement of Dallas. Monty Brown had a surprisingly good match with BG James. The Amazing Red equalized his best of three series with Sonjay Dutt in the match of the night. Shane Douglas had a boring Corporal Punishment Match with Michael Shane. Team Canada got a win over Team Mexico in a good Tag Team Match. Finally, AJ Styles defended his World Heavyweight Title against Chris Harris in a good match."