The Revolution (TNA): Difference between revisions

▲===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling===

▲====Formation (2014)====

▲In June 2014, [[James Storm]] would begin a program where he would confront, and verbally run down [[Seiya Sanada|Sanada]]. Following Sanada's loss of the [[TNA X Division Championship]] to [[Austin Aries]], Storm would confront Sanada backstage, berating Sanada's mentor [[Keiji Mutoh|The Great Muta]], while slapping him in the face as a way to break Sanada down. On the July 24, 2014 edition of ''[[Impact Wrestling]]'', Storm would confront The Great Muta, calling him a fraud, and proclaim himself to be "The Legend". After spitting beer in Muta's face, Sanada would run Storm out of the ring, before attacking Muta himself with a steel chair, and bowing to Storm, revealing an unknown alliance between them.

▲The following week Storm would proclaim himself as Sanada's new mentor and master. Over the following weeks, TNA would air vignettes of Storm having a cult-like hold over Sanada, portraying Storm having him tied up, break Sanada down physically and mentally, and proclaim that "The Revolution is coming".<ref name=Impact081414>{{cite web|url=http://dailywrestlingnews.com/james-storm-starts-revolution-aug-14-2014/|title=James Storm Starts a Revolution|last=Krites|first=Bob|date=2014-08-14|accessdate=2014-08-28|work=Daily Wrestling News}}</ref> On the August 27 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Sanada accompanied by Storm debuted the new ring name '''The Great Sanada''' (debuting a look inspired by The Great Muta) before defeating Austin Aries with help from Storm.<ref name=Impact082714>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/87874/complete-impact-wrestling-report-the-great-sanada-is-revealed-sgt-chris-melendez-is-welcomed-to-the-tna-roster-the-tag-team-title-series-begins-and-more.html?p=1|title=Complete Impact Wrestling report: The Great Sanada is revealed, Sgt Chris Melendez is welcomed to the TNA roster, the tag team title series begins, and more|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|date=2014-08-27|accessdate=2014-08-28|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>

▲On the September 3 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Storm and Sanada abducted former X Division Champion [[T.J. Perkins|Manik]] following his loss in a 6-man #1 Contendership match for the TNA X Division Championship.<ref name=Impact090314>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/88018/complete-impact-wrestling-report-gail-kimtaryn-terrell-iv-mvp-apparently-remembers-more-tna-history-than-anyone-else-in-tna-lashleys-next-challenger-is-determined-champion-vs-champion-in-the-main-event-and-more.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT: GAIL KIM-TARYN TERRELL IV, MVP APPARENTLY REMEMBERS MORE TNA HISTORY THAN ANYONE ELSE IN TNA, LASHLEY'S NEXT CHALLENGER IS DETERMINED, CHAMPION VS CHAMPION IN THE MAIN EVENT, AND MORE|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|date=2014-09-03|accessdate=2014-09-04|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> On the following ''Impact'', Storm was shown initiating Manik, much like he did Sanada into his new faction. On the September 17 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Storm and Sanada attacked X Division Champion [[Samoa Joe]], and were joined by Manik, now sporting an all new look, joining Storm's group. On the October 8 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'' it was announced that Storm and Sanada would battle The Great Muta and [[Yoshihiro Tajiri|Tajiri]] in the main event of [[Bound for Glory (2014)|Bound for Glory]]. This marked James Storm's first appearance in the Bound For Glory main event, as well as the first time in company history that the main event was not contested for the [[TNA World Heavyweight Championship]].<ref name=Impact100814>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/88845/the-tna-bound-for-glory-2014-ppv-post-game-show.html?p=1|title=A Deeper Look AT Bound For Glory 2014|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=2014-10-12|accessdate=2014-10-15|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> At Bound for Glory, Storm and Sanada were defeated by The Great Muta and Tajiri. After the match, Manik joined in attacking Muta until [[The Dudley Boyz|Team 3D]] made the save.<ref name=Impact100814>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/88830/spoilers-tna-bound-for-glory-ppv-results.html?p=1|title=TNA Bound For Glory Results|first=Hiroyuki|date=2014-10-12|accessdate=2014-10-15|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>

▲====TNA World Tag Team Champions and various feuds (2014–2015)====

▲Following Bound for Glory, the stable, now known as "The Revolution" began to recruit members of the TNA roster, beginning with one half of the [[TNA World Tag Team Championship|TNA World Tag Team Champions]] [[Davey Richards]]. After teasing tension between Richards and his partner [[Eddie Edwards (wrestler)|Eddie Edwards]], on the November 12, 2014 edition of ''Impact Wrestling'', The Revolution demanded Richards' decision. When Richards turned down the Revolution's offer to join, they attacked Richards and Edwards, leaving them vulnerable for Storm to bring out his [[Feast or Fired]] briefcase, guaranteeing him a TNA World Tag Team Championship opportunity.

▲Storm revealed [[Abyss (wrestler)|Abyss]] as his partner, and the newest pledge to The Revolution. They defeated [[The American Wolves|The Wolves]] for the TNA World Tag Team Championships, making Storm a record six time champion. After the match, Manik attempted to introduce [[Mahabali Shera]] to James Storm before Storm demanded Manik to send Shera away.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_81779.shtml|title=TNA IMPACT RESULTS 11/12: The Wolves "defend" TNA Tag Titles, Samoa Joe announces X future, Aries vs. Lashley, more}}</ref> Shera was later seen in a vignette towards the end of 2014 beginning his initiation into the Revolution. On the January 7, 2015, edition of ''Impact Wrestling'' Shera was officially brought into the Revolution and given the new name '''Khoya'''.

▲On the January 30, 2015 edition of ''Impact Wrestling'', The Revolution lost the titles against The Wolves. Storm began a secondary angle on the April 3 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', when Storm seemingly broke character and confronted [[Bram (wrestler)|Bram]] when he attempted to attack [[Mickie James]] with a steel chair during Bram's match against [[Magnus (wrestler)|Magnus]], hinting a possible [[Face (professional wrestling)|face turn]]. Magnus and Mickie James confronted Storm after the match, to which Storm replied he was merely looking out for an old friend, hinting he was still a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]].

▲On the April 10 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Storm dismissed Sanada from The Revolution, stating that Sanada had let him down one too many times.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/04/10/22338421.html|title=Impact: Angle defies odds against Young, Lashley|last=Howell|first=Nolan|date=2015-04-10|accessdate=2015-04-14|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> Sanada's departure from TNA was confirmed by the promotion on April 16.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/93111/another-tna-departure.html?p=1|title=Another TNA departure|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=2015-04-16|accessdate=2015-04-17|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>

▲====Dissolution (2015)====

▲On the April 24 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Storm convinced James to avoid immediate retirement, encouraging the fans to cheer and chant for "One More Match", to which Mickie James agreed, to Magnus' dismay. On subsequent episodes, Storm continued to annoy Magnus by constantly fawning over Mickie. Magnus eventually became furious and broke a guitar over Storm's head. On the July 22 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Storm reveals the new member of the Revolution, [[Serena Deeb]]. During next weeks, Storm, Abyss and Manik attacked Khoya.

▲On July 30, Abyss, Khoya and Manik all quit The Revolution, effectively disbanding the stable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_86610.shtml|title=TNA news: Impact spoilers Thursday - new developments heading into Bound for Glory at final TV taping of two-week run|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2015-07-31|accessdate=2015-07-31|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>

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▲|September 3, 2014 – July 30 , 2015