10 Precise Moments TNA Was The Best Wrestling Show On Earth

10. Final Deletion

It was natural to refer to Final Deletion as "ahead of its time" when it first occurred, but few could have predicted that the exact period people were referring to in that assessment was a little under four years. What blew minds in 2016 looks like just another cinematic solution in 2020 - and that's the crucial context required to still get a kick out of this classic Matt Hardy creation.

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The elder of the two brothers was mocked when he first introduced his 'Broken' character to television after a particularly brutal battle with the 'Charismatic Enigma', but the gimmick somehow generated the first truly epic match between the pair as a result.

An enormous gamble from a company that had nothing to lose in 2016, the match spawned numerous sequels that fleshed out a "universe" that had a bit of a midas touch for those that interacted with it. Drawing incredible viewing figures and buzz, Impact's only error was not being able to harness its success for the company - Matt and Jeff were made men again, but the promotion itself didn't particularly bottle the acclaim.

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