Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 17, 2014

Eric Young comes out. He calls the TNA title the pinnacle of what he's done for the last 17 years. He plans to become a people's champion. All of a sudden, Dixie Carter shows up and takes all the credit for his success. She wants him to do everything she wants him to do as TNA's World Champion, but EY isn't interested in dealing with her crap. She wants to give Eric a makeover as well, and that if he refuses, she just might work on his "loud mouth," or maybe she'll work on "that wife of his." As Eric Young warns Dixie not to involve his wife in this, Bully Ray shows up and verbally runs Dixie off before saying he respects Eric Young.

Madison Rayne retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Velvet Sky in a street fight.

Eric Young thanks Bully Ray for standing by him. He then meets Abyss, who wants a shot at the World title. Eric Young proposes a Monster's Ball. Abyss thinks he's crazy. Young insists.

MVP talks about Eric Young,t hen focuses his attention on Samoa Joe, saying he watns to talk to him. Austin Aries shows up wanting a shot at the TNA world title, saying he's sick and tired of being ignored. MVP, knowing where Aries stands, nearly comes to blows with him. Aries wants the match, but tells him to wait until next week as "he doesn't want to throw fists with a convicted felon."

The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) retain the TNA Tag Team Championships against The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) thanks to interference by DJ Z.

Willow beats Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III in a handicap match. Kurt Angle returns to clear the ring and take it to EC3!

Kurt Angle tells Ethan Carter III they're going to fight in the ring soon...and the match will only end when one man is in a bodybag!

Bobby Roode is issuing an open challenge to anyone on the TNA roster except for Bully Ray.

Can Sanada prove himself to The Great Muta and to the country of Japan?

Kenny King shows up wanting a match, but for now he'll settle for guesting on commentary for the next match.

Tigre Uno beats Sanada to tie up the best-of-three series for the TNA X Division Championship at one victory for each man.

Bully Ray has plans for Bobby Roode...and somebody else is gonna carry them out in his stead!

Gunnar answers Bobby Roode's open challenge.

Bobby Roode beats Gunner in a Tables match thanks to interference from "The Cowboy" James Storm. Bully Ray makes the save.

Bully Ray teams with Gunner next week to take on Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm!

Eric Young retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Abyss in a Monster's Ball match!