Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 21, 2016

Matt Hardy mocks Jeff Hardy, manifesting himself in everything Jeff is trying to do. He dares Jeff to hit a ramp on his dirt bike, and the scene cuts to black before it finishes.

Lashley shows up to start tonight's show. He doesn't care how far he has to go to do it, but he beats people up on a regular basis and that is why he is TNA World Heavyweight Championship. However, he doesn't like it when somebody gets into his business, and says he should be X Division Champion. Nevertheless, he will beat Eddie Edwards up and take his title. Right now, though, he wants to deal with Moose. He says that doesn't have to put on a football uniform to call himself a man; instead, he just gets in a wrestling ring and destroys people. He calls out Moose, but "The Miracle" Mike Bennett shows up. He says that Moose is the man he sent to TNA to beat Lashley's ass, and that he will win the Bound For Glory playoffs and win the World title with Moose's help. He brings out Moose, and Lashley tells Moose that he's ready for him, and says all Moose has to do is get in the ring and they can go. Moose takes his shirt off and slowly heads towards the ring, but he is attacked from behind by Eddie Edwards. Edwards and Lashley brawl with Bennett and Moose until referees and officials break it up. Dixie Carter shows up on the TitanTron, and tells Lashley and Eddie to focus on their match. She also tells Bennett and Moose that if they interfere in that match, Bennett will be fired on the spot. Also, Bennett's Bound For Glory match is up next, and his opponent is Jeff Hardy. However, Matt Hardy appears, wanting to make sure Jeff is "deleted," then shows footage of Jeff Hardy doing the jump off the ramp on his dirt bike...and falling off his bike. Matt then tells Jeff to do his bidding. Matt says that Jeff will be here tonight, and Jeff shows up to very humiliating "music" as Reby Sky keeps uttering the word "obsolete" towards him.

"The Miracle" Mike Bennett quickly beats Jeff Hardy to continue to the semi-finals of the Bound For Glory Playoffs. After the match, Matt Hardy insults Jeff and tells him to get out of his ring as he is beneath him. Matt then says he plans to show who the true face of Hardy is when he wins the World title, then calls out his Bound For Glory Playoffs opponent, "The Cowboy" James Storm.

"Broken" Matt Hardy beats "The Cowboy" James Storm to continue to the semi-finals of the Bound For Glory Playoffs after Reby Sky hits Storm in the ankle with a metal hammer.

Eddie Edwards says that "The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Moose tried to crush his title dreams, but it's not happening this time thanks to Dixie Carter. He promises there will be a winner, and promises to become the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

We hear from Ethan Carter III before the Bound For Glory Playoffs.

"The Miracle' Mike Bennett and Moose are backstage. Bennett says Dixie Carter has no idea who he is...and Moose says that if Lashley wants a fight, he's going to give him one.

Ethan Carter III is in the ring. He says he's in TNA for the same reason as everyone else: the drive, passion and desire to be the best. He wants the TNA World Heavyweight Championship again, and he plans to win it through the Bound For Glory Playoffs, and he plans nothing less than to go all the way. Drew Galloway shows up and tells EC3 he's a passionate man, but says that he came to TNA and not the other way around. Drew says that the only time they will be able to face each other in the Bound For Glory Playoffs is in the finals, but they decide to fight right now...until Eli Drake shows up. Eli Drake tells Drew and EC3 they're a bunch of dummies, and tells EC3 his time is coming, ust not now. He tells Drew to leave the ring so he can face EC3.

Ethan Carter III beats Eli Drake to continue to the semi-finals of the Bound For Glory Playoffs.

Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy meet with Vanguard-1, and Matt learns he will face Ethan Carter III next week. Also, the "keys to victory" are nearly exposed...

Allie and Maria Kanellis-Bennett are getting ready for the State of the Knockouts Address. Maria feels she shouldn't have to answer questions, or answer to Dixie Carter.

Tyrus is..."The Fixer."

Lashley tells Dixie Carter all he needs is a ring and a ref, and tells Eddie Edwards if wants some, come get some. He extends that message to everyone on the roster.

It's time for the State of the Knockouts Address. Allie, Sienna, Jade, Marti Bell, Madison Rayne and Gail Kim are in the ring, and Allie brings out Maria Kanellis-Bennett. Maria hears that she's been going too far as leader of the Knockouts. She allows them to air their grievances, and Allie takes the time to kiss Maria's ass. Jade wants a rematch for the TNA Knockouts Championship after Marti Bell screwed her out of it, but Gail Kim tells her she won't get it like she won't get her rematch thanks to Maria's excuses of a broken hand. Sienna tells Gail to back down, and Maria tells Gail Kim to stop being selfish simply because she's TNA Hall of Fame bound. Gail says if she can't get her rematch, she wants her title shot, and if she has to face the rest of the Knockouts, so be it. Maria makes it so, and if Gail loses even once, she'll never get a shot again, and whoever beats her will be rewarded handsomely by Maria. Jade responds by walking out of the Knockouts Division, but when Marti Bell gets in her way, they immediately come to blows. Gail Kim says this is what happens when Maria is in charge, and Maria responds by saying that if Gail Kim is willing to do what it takes, so will see. Madison Rayne then attacks Gail from behind, saying it's nothing personal and that it's time everybody in the division looked out for themselves.

Rosemary meets with Bram backstage. Rosemary says that she is changing, and wants Bram to feel that change with her, and asks him to win tonight for himself. Rosemary asks Bram if he wants her help tonight. The two kiss.

The Tribunal (Basile Baraka and Judge Baron Dax) attack Mahabali Shera backstage.

Drew Galloway beats Bram with a Future Shock DDT from the top rope to continue to the second round of the Bound For Glory Playoffs.

"The Miracle" Mike Bennett confronts Drew Galloway backstage, saying he's the one to win since he has Moose on his side. Drew Galloway tells him not to be so cocky, saying there's still the possibility Moose could cost him his job tonight.

Lashley beats Eddie Edwards in Six Sides of Steel to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and win the TNA X Division Championship. After the match, Lashley pushes into the corner for another Spear, but he id stopped by Ethan Carter III. Matt Hardy, Drew Galloway, "The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Moose also all show up and end the show with a big brawl.