James Storm reflected on the notorious blindfolded steel cage match he had with his former partner, Chris Harris, explaining the chaotic events that led to such an unusual bout. "Even on the field… you’re in a blindfolded game. This isn’t the ’80s. That match was really tough to pull off," Storm shared during an interview with Chris Van Vriette. He added, "Then I asked, ‘Wait, is this in the electric cage too?’"
The situation worsened just before the match when the production team realized there were no actual blindfolds. "It was only about 30 minutes before our match started that we found out there were no blindfolds, so they just grabbed two black bags and put them on our heads," Storm recalled. "They didn’t have any drawstrings, so they kept slipping off… I thought, ‘We’re done for.’"
Storm also spoke about a heated confrontation with Vince Russo behind the scenes. "He really went off on me. Then he said, ‘I’m so sorry… I know if you want to punch me.’"
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Fan Take: This glimpse behind the scenes highlights the unpredictability and often chaotic nature of TNA Wrestling’s creative process, which is both entertaining and frustrating for fans. Understanding these moments adds depth to the viewing experience and shows how much passion goes into the sport, even when things don’t go as planned.