20 Greatest TNA Matches Ever

20. Bully Ray Vs. Jeff Hardy (LockDown 2013)

First of all, Bully Ray (now back in WWE as Bubba Ray Dudley) deserves sincere plaudits for whipping himself into the best shape of his life in 2013. With the promise of a headline run as TNA Heavyweight Champion looming, Ray knew he had to look the part. His physical condition had never been better, and that isn't praised enough.

The story leading into LockDown was wonderful. Bully faced Jeff Hardy in a Steel Cage Match for the TNA Title. Both had great history with one another, dating back to their daredevil antics in the first ever TLC bouts over in the WWF. Fans were excited to see what they could do inside the cage.

Ray would turn on Hardy and reveal himself as the figurehead of the villainous Aces & Eights faction at the end of the match. Crowned champion, he was then positioned as TNA's top heel going forward, a situation that suited his loudmouth characteristics.

Amidst all the story, it's somewhat forgotten that Hardy and Bully actually had quite the contest. Long before the big turn, they were having a fine main event.