10 Precise Moments TNA Was The Best Wrestling Show On Earth

4. Fish Market Street Fight

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Only when an idea is so hideously absurd on paper can you really see the unknown strengths of the talent asked to try and execute it. And the very title of this entry should be a big clue about exactly what had been asked of Team 3D, Curry Man and Shark Boy at 2008's Destination X.

In a sublime surprise and comedic classic, the quartet didn't just get away with it. They got it over.

Fighting amongst sh*tloads of fish - and further credit to TNA for not doing the gimmick by half, the set dressing was reflective of more effort than they'd often make on the entire X Division - the four managed to construct cathartic conclusion to their heated television feud.

This, despite Bubba Ray necking on with some giant cold water beast, Curry Man using a cheeseburger as bait on the end of a line and Shark Boy landing a "wassup drop" with something that looked heavier than he was.

Total bullsh*t, but pitched as such and all the better for it.

 
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