TNA Slammiversary 2016: Every Match Ranked From Worst To Best
3. Mike Bennett Vs. Ethan Carter III
Result: EC3 scores the win after nailing the TKO into the One-Percenter (15:01).
Rating: This was an extremely physical slug-fest as you'd reasonably expect, though the pace was pretty slow from the outset even if that didn't stop it being a satisfying contest.
Even though Bennett lost, he came out of this one looking strong (especially after kicking out of the One-Percenter), and the closing minutes featured some great near-falls where it honestly could've gone either way.
The Maria shenanigans late in the match were unnecessary for the story being told in the ring and the camerawork made the whole spot feel really clumsy, but both men nevertheless emerged from the result looking good.
Plus, coming after four thoroughly mediocre matches, this one really felt like a miracle (pun intended). 7/10