Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 22, 2018

The four briefcase holders from last week's Feast Or Fired Match - Moose, Petey Williams, Ethan Carter III and Eli Drake - are seen backstage and outside of the arena at the start of the show.

Alberto El Patron shows up to start tonight's show, and says he is ready to get down to business and ready to fight. He says that he finally has a real champion in Austin Aries, and it does not get any better than them squaring off for the first time in history at Redemption. He then says that he, not Austin Aries, is the greatest man that ever lived, but he already knew that. Alberto is about to leave with Austin Aries shows up. He says that even though he and Alberto come from two different worlds, they are a lot alike: they punch anyone in the face who disrespects them, they love professional wrestling, and they have competed for championship at the highest level. However, Austin Aries calls himself not only the greatest man that ever lived, but also the truth, as there is nobody more real than him in an industry full of fake people. He says that he calls it like it is, and says that when he looks in someone's eyes, he knows what kind of person the person he is looking at is, and says that Alberto is "full of B.S." He then says he hates laying games, as games are for boys, and prefers to handle this like men, and if Alberto wants a shot at him for the Impact Wrestling World Championship at Redemption, he's got it. He then asks that the B.S. be put aside. Alberto says it will happen soon, then asks Aries to meet him face-to-face as he has something to say to him: Aries has something to prove, but he is not the true champion until he beats him. Alberto also says he wants his redemption, and he wants the whole world to see it. He then says he will die for the fans, he wants the world to see it, and he wants Aries at Redemption. Aries admits they both have chips on their shoulders, but his is larger, and when he steps on Alberto's, he will dwarf him. Alberto tells him to enjoy the Impact World Championship while he can, because the title belongs to him. Alberto then asks the production crew backstage to play Aries' music, then heads to the back. Aries stops Alberto for a second, and tells him that he appreciates his appreciation and for acknowledging that he is Impact World Champion, but he asks that Alberto's music play. He then tells Alberto to enjoy his entrance theme, as this will be the opportunity he will hear his theme play last and he will still be Impact World Champion after Redemption.

Trevor Lee beats Fallah Bahh after Trevor Lee grabs hold of the referee, allowing aleb Konley to hit Bahh with a backhand as Bahh goes for a Banzai Drop.

We see footage from the oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan) camera of Callihan stalking Eddie Edwards' wife Alisha Edwards. Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell tells Eddie that this footage is being aired. Callihan is seen getting the attention of a hotel worker, who unlocks the door for him.

Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Petey Williams backstage. Petey says he was here before in the first-ever Feast Or Fired Match when he won the X Division title briefcase and won the title. He is okay with any title shot that the briefcase will give him, and he does not even care if the pink slip is in there as he has been fired before and he will not let opportunity escape him again. He says that from here on out, he will be "The Canadian Destroyer."

"Reborn" Matt Sydal retains the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship against Rohit Raju.

Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Moose backstage. Moose says he is feeling great, and that this year will be his year. He asked to be in the Feast Or Fired match he is a risk-taker, and there is a chance that he could get a shot at any title or getting fired, but he will think about it when he gets there. He plans to become Impact Wrestling World Champion this year.

Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Eli Drake backstage. Eli Drake says he has been fired from just about every job he has ever been in, but he stands holding on to championship titles and briefcases shortly after being fired from every other job, and says that if he is fired, he will only come back stronger.

Allie retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship against Sienna. Before the match begins, it is announced that Eddie Edwards is making his way back to the hotel where his wife Alisha Edwards is staying, and that updates will be forthcoming. After the match, Braxxton Sutter shows up, and says that he knows that things have been rough between them and that he is trying to re-evalutate some things in his life. He says that when he closes his eyes to sleep at night, he says that Allie is the most important thing he sees. As he says this, he accidentally calls Allie "Laurel." Braxton says that Allie looks beautiful and that she makes a great champion, and that he loves her. Braxton then proposes that the both of them spend the rest of their lives together, but Allie is having none of it. Suddenly, someone in pink gets in the ring and attacks Allie from behind. That person is none other than independent wrestler Su Yung, who drives Allie onto the top of her head.

Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Ethan Carter III, who says his briefcase holds his destiny and future. Tyrus walks across and says "Hope he gets fired." As EC3 continues to talk, Moose and Richard Justice both walk by and say the same thing, Fallah Bahh walks by and says "no, no, no," then Taiji Ishimori just walks by. Johnny Impact then shows up and says he hopes EC3 gets fired, then Lashley shows up, looks at the camera, and does a throat-slash gesture, indicating that EC3 will be fired.

The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is Mick Foley vs. Abyss in a Monster's Ball Match at Bound For Glory 2009 with Stevie Richards as special guest referee.

Eddie Edwards rushes back to Alisha Edwards' hotel room. Alisha is okay, and Eddie cannot find any trace of Sami Callihan. When he leaves, he finds out that Callihan is disguised as a hotel worker. Both men brawl in the hallway, and Alisha stops the brawl, telling Callihan that she has already called the police.

We see a video package chronicling the recent events leading up to Abyss vs. Kongo Kong in a Monster's Ball Match.

Kongo Kong beats Abyss in a Monster's Ball Match.

Jeremy Borash moderates the Feast Or Fired Match briefcase opening. Eli Drake's briefcase (numbered 1) contains a shot at the Impact Wrestling Tag Team Championships, which Eli Drake is not happy about. He tosses the briefcase out of the ring before leaving with it. Petey Williams' briefcase (numbered #2) is a shot at the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship. Ethan Carter III and Moose open their briefcases (#3 and #4, respectively). Moose says "Let's do it," while EC3 says "See you never, Moose!" Moose gets a shot at the Impact Wrestling World Championship, while Ethan Carter III gets the pink slip and is unceremoniously - or ceremoniously, depending on how you look at it - fired. (In reality, Ethan Carter III is leaving Impact Wrestling to head to NXT, having recently signed with WWE.) Ethan Carter III tries to get out of being fired, saying the title belongs to Taiji Ishimori and that he would not pick #3. He then says there is not a man, woman, child or god alive who will not make him open the briefcase. Jeremy Borash opens the briefcase, and Ethan Carter III is fired from Impact Wrestling. EC3 thinks this is a joke, but Borash tells him it is not a joke. Ethan Carter III says this is not how it ends for him, as he is the face of the company and the man who has held the company on his shoulder for the last four years. He says that he is a Carter, and that the company still needs him. After screaming that he is Dixie Carter's nephew, he finally accepts his fate, and says that things like this can light a spark that can carry one to absolute greatness. As the crowd chants "Thank you, Ethan," he quotes the end of The Great Gatsby: "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." EC3 then heads towards the back, then attacks Borash with the briefcase. All of a sudden, "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up, and after one punch from EC3, Brian Cage plows EC3 head-first into the mat to end the show.

Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for November 10, 2016

Eddie Edwards shows up to start tonight's show. He thanks family, friends and fans for always being there for him, and while there is still negativity, he has still used it as motivation to beat Lashley. He tells Lashley to keep winning as he hides from no one. Eli Drake shows up, and tells Eddie he gave him seven days to lick his wounds and get in shape for him. He says Lashley should be lucky he isn't looking into his eyes, then tells Eddie he'll cross his name off of his list and come out World champ. Suddenly, Ethan Carter III appears, and commends Eli Drake for cashing in Bound For Gold before saying that he will get the World title back and that Eli Drake isn't ready to be world champ, and that he's betting on Eddie Edwards tonight. "The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis-Bennett then show up, and tells EC3 the last time he bet the house, he bet his undefeated streak and lost to him. He tells EC3 to go to the back of the line, and promises that he will win the World title and become TNA's savior once and for all. Eli Drake says there are dummies everywhere, and as he talks to EC3, Bennett attacks EC3, starting a tag team brawl. Moose shows up and clears the ring.

"The Miracle" Mike Bennett uses his wits to beat Moose by count-out to qualify for the #1 contender's match for the World title.

Al Snow is back, and he's about to join The Tribunal (Basile Baraka and Baron Dax) in the ring.

In Cameron, North Carolina, Brother Nero meets with Reby Hardy, who says that "Broken" Matt Hardy has started acting very much unlike himself...by building another dining room. Brother Nero tries to jog Matt's memory, but nothing works. Also, Matt sounds more "normal" than ever and is now wearing a sweater.

The Tribunal (Basile Barak and Baron Dax) is in the ring. They are here to send a message that the world will take notice of, and welcome Al Snow back. Al Snow commends them for what they did to The Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero), but The Tribunal say they didn't do it for them and that they never needed him. They then attack Al Snow, and Mahabali Shera shows up to fight them off only to be overpowered.

Jessie Godderz has been waiting for Aron Rex, and this time, he just wants to beat him up.

Ethan Carter III beats Abyss with a sleeper hold to qualify for the #1 contender's match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

We hear from Eli Drake and Eddie Edwards prior to their World title match.

Back in Cameron, North Carolina, the Hardy clan play the "Obsolete Suite" to trigger memories in "Broken" Matt Hardy - who is making lobster bisque - but that fails to stir up any memories in Matt. Brother Nero decides to take him for a ride on his dirtbike...

Jeremy Borash is in the ring to interview Gail Kim. Gail Kim says that the wrestling business has made her a better person, and thanks the fans back when they thank her. Gail Kim then calls out Jade, and Jade shows up. Gail Kim tells Jade she is important to the future of the Knockouts Division, and sees her younger self in her. She believes in Jade, and calls her the future of women's wrestling. Gail then says she has been thinking about something for quite some time, but before she can say what it is, Abyss (Rosemary, Abyss, Crazzy Steve) show up. Rosemary spits mist into Gail Kim's face and takes down Gail Kim, then puts Gail in a submission hold and attacks Jade again as Abyss attacks Jeremy Borash. Abyss then places a trash can near Jade, and Rosemary kicks the can into Jade with a coast-to-coast drop kick.

Trevor Lee beats Rockstar Spud and DJ Z to qualify for the #1 contender's match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Robbie E and Grado find out they are both on the same side in a handicap match...against Lashley.

Brandi Rhodes meets with Allie backstage, and wants her to walk away from Maria and fight with her, but Allie cannot find the courage to do so.

Lashley beats Robbie E and Grado in a handicap match.

Aron Rex shines the TNA Impact Grand Championship on the way to the arena, and sees that Jesse is outside...

Jessie Godderz kicks Aron Rex's ass outside of the ring, as promised. Aron Rex gets a few shots in and is able to run away.

Brother Nero takes "Broken" Matt Hardy on a ride in his dirtbike to the Lake of Regeneration. When Matt refuses to get in the lake, Brother Nero decides it's time to head into the ring.

Eddie Edwards retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Eli Drake. After the match, Eddie Edwards is laid out by The DCC. The three men then unmask, revealing themselves to be Eddie Kingston, Bram and "The Cowboy" James Storm.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 25, 2016

Ethan Carter III and Drew Galloway meet on a rooftop...

Lashley guests on commentary for the next match, and "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero gives up his seat for Lashley begrudgingly.

"The Miracle" Mike Bennett wins an open invitational battle royal, last eliminating Moose and Eddie Edwards simultaneously, to earn a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Drew Galloway tells Ethan Carter III that he has cost him the World title three times.

Moose is angry with "The Miracle" Mike Bennett for what he did in the battle royal, and Maria Kanellis-Bennett gets the cameraman out of there.

"Broken" Matt Hardy shows up. In his hand is as he talks about his broken brilliance. Brother Nero shows up soon after. When Matt asks Nero why he's here, he says he's here to work. He then says he wants Decay (Rosemary, Crazzy Steve, Abyss) rendered obsolete. Rosemary shows up, saying that Matt Hardy cares too much what people think of him and gave up on that long ago. She says Decay gave up on that long ago, and that they have something The Hardys want but can't have. Abyss shows up and says he can't wait to destroy the Hardy legacy, and Crazzy Steve tells Matt Hardy and Brother Nero they have a lot to lose...and that they will shatter them. After Steve says The Hardys won't see Decay coming, Matt Hardy says he knows who tried to kidnap his son Maxell, and that he will eat them. Abyss then says he wants Matt Hardy in one more match, but Brother Nero attacks Abyss and Abyss gets Nero instead.

Abyss beats Brother Nero after Crazzy Steve accidentally spits red mist into Abyss' eyes, "Broken" Matt Hardy bites Steve for being the man in his premonition and Rosemary spits green mist in Brother Nero's eyes. After the match, he tells Decay that their day of deletion will come at his hands. He then tells Brother Nero that his airborne attacks cost everything, and says that they will not cost him the tag team titles. He tells Brother Nero to stop fighting him, realize that he is broken and learn to embrace his brokenness.

Maria Kanellis-Bennett finds out Billy Corgan went over her head and made a Knockouts title match against someone who stuck their nose in last week's match...and says there may be more than one person to take on...

Lashley meets "The Miracle" Mike Bennett backstage. He plans to beat Lashley for the World title, but Lashley says his reliance on help will backfire on him. Bennett says that Lashley should be worried about him, but Lashley tells him he should be worried about Moose.

Allie beats Sienna, Marti Bell, Jade and Madison Rayne in a no-disqualification match to win the TNA Knockouts Championship after Marti Bell knocks Allie out with the steel baton, sending her crashing into a downed Madison Rayne for the accidental pinfall.

Aron Rex says he wants to make an impact in TNA, and asked to be the special guest referee for Ethan Carter III vs. Drew Galloway. By the end of the night, one man will be Bound for Glory, and he guarantees it.

Ethan Carter III tells Drew Galloway he's not World champ because he lost.

Allie is ecstatic that she is TNA Knockouts Champion, but she never considered what Maria would think.

Ethan Carter III and Drew Galloway meet on a rooftop. Drew Galloway tells Ethan Carter III that he has cost him the World title three times, even though he knows he didn't mean to do it. Ethan Carter III tells Drew Galloway he's not World champ because he lost. Galloway is looking forward to Bound For Glory, but Ethan Carter III tells Galloway he's going to hit Galloway as hard as Galloway hits him. They have a whiskey toast, then Galloway pushes EC3 into the pool, signifying that the two are friends again.

Moose runs into Lashley, who asks him to swing by for dinner to discuss his future.

It's time for Fact of Life with Eli Drake with the X Divison as special guests. He wants the King of the Mountain title back, but knows it's not going to happen because TNA management are dummies. Next week, there will be a new X Division champion, and asks everyone in the ring who they think have no chance at winning the title. Rockstar Spud says it's Braxton Sutter, who calls him a blubbering crybaby who wears braces. Spud goes off on everyone else before saying he will win the title and Eli Drake cuts him off. DJ Z says Eli and Lashley have no idea what the X Division is all about, and says that he will be the one person in the X Division who will beat Lashley. Eli Drake hits the dummy button repeatedly, and DJ Z dares him to hit it one more time. When he is about to, DJ Z pushes the table down and everybody brawls.

Next week: An X Division Championship Gauntlet Match! "The Miracle" Mike Bennett vs. Lashley for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship!

Ethan Carter III beats Drew Galloway after reversing a Future Shock DDT into a jackknife pin to continue on to Bound For Glory in a match with Aron Rex as special guest referee. After the match, Aron Rex congratulates Drew Galloway for a valiant effort only for Galloway to viciously attack him.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for May 3, 2016

Lashley and Drew Galloway fight in the gym. Lashley throws Galloway into a UFC-style practice area and the brawl continues there until it is broken up.

"The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis shows up. Bennett brags about beating Ethan Carter III, and when he addresses what the TNA fans have said about him he says that he doesn't have a God complex, he is God. He then declares he deserves to be world champ. Suddenly, Jeff Hardy shows up, and confronts Bennett over the fact that Bennett called himself God. Jeff tells Bennett that beating EC3 is a joke, and Bennett retorts by saying he's stolen his fans. Hardy then tells Bennett he'll have to beat him if he really wants to prove himself. Bennett, viewing this as a challenge, tells Jeff he will get with Dixie Carter to make the main event a match between the two of them, but Hardy says they can go right now...and they do. Jeff Hardy sends Mike Bennett out of the ring, and Bennett asks for a ref to make this match official right now. A referee shows up, and the match is on.

Jeff Hardy vs. "The Miracle" Mike Bennett ends when Lashley arrives and Spears Hardy after a Bennett reversal. Afterwards, Lashley hits Bennett with a spear, then says he is the baddest man in TNA and that he will stay in the ring until he gets his world title shot. Dixie Carter shows up and tells him he won't just have a title shot handed to him. He'll have to face Hardy and Bennett for it, and to make sure the match stays fair, Drew Galloway will be special guest referee.

Decay (Rosemary, Abyss and Crazzy Steve) celebrate being tag team champs, and says change is upon them and everyone else. Rosemary then starts the "transformation" of Crazzy Steve and Abyss by spitting her trademark mist into Crazzy Steve's mouth and Abyss' unmasked face.

Decay (Crazzy Steve, Abyss, Rosemary) show up. Crazzy Steve and Abyss' faces are covered by black rags. As Rosemary brags about their win to Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode), the black rags come off. Steve's comes off first, and he speaks. He says Rosemary gave him a voice, and that the monster Abyss gave them purpose. Abyss is changed even more, for as the rag comes off, his mask is replaced with black paint similar to Crazzy Steve's. With his mask cast away, so is his pain. He feels beautiful, and finds beauty in decay. As Decay celebrate their new transformation, James Storm shows up. Abyss declares Beer Money dead. Storm says he's still standing, and takes on all of Decay at once...and wins. As Decay flees, Storm challenges Abyss to a fight.

Abyss beats "The Cowboy" James Storm after spitting mist into his eyes prior to the Black Hole Slam.

Maria Kanellis says that Gail Kim paid the price for opposing her last week...and that this week, Jade will find out the hard way...

Jeff Hardy says he is focused for tonight's main event. As for his brother Matt Hardy, he says that Matt is a changed man...and not for the better.

Maria Kanellis is in the ring. She plans on making the Knockouts Division great again, then introduces Jade to the ring. Jade doesn't show up until her music hits twice. Maria asks Jade to stand behind her and admit her mistake for being viewed as a badass by laying down for her so that she can have the title, and asks for a referee. Jade tells her that's not happening, and Maria responds by telling Jade she'll have a fight instead of a match before sending out the newest signee to the Knockouts Divison: Sienna. Sienna absolutely lays waste to Jade.

Bram says he's not a follower anymore, and tonight, he puts the King of the Mountain title on the line in an open challenge.

"The Miracle" Mike Bennett butts in on the impending interview between Jeremy Borash and Ethan Carter III, saying that he should be the one being interviewed, and that if he can beat EC3, he can beat anyone and become TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

Bram retains the TNA King of the Mountain Championship against Eli Drake, Andrew Everett, Jessie Godders and Eddie Edwards in a King of the Mountain Match. Eli Drake almost cashes in his Feast or Fired briefcase.

Drew Galloway says he will not let the TNA World Championship slip away from him, regardless of who wins tonight.

A bitter Matt Hardy says that Jeff Hardy tried to end him, and that the doctors now say that he can't wrestle again.

As "The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis enter the ring, Ethan Carter III suddenly appears. EC3 congratulates Bennett on doing the impossible and actually pinning him, and appreciates that Bennett is not all talk after saying he would pin him and did it. EC3 then says he accepts the loss like a man and that it changed him, and that the win defines Bennett. He wishes Bennett luck so he can see what being world champ is like, but reminds him he can take it from him and that they will fight again, and if Bennett wants to proclaim himself God, he'll be his devil.

In a match where Lashley inadvertently hits special guest referee Drew Gallow with a Spear and Decay (Crazzy Steve, Abyss, Rosemary) interfere and attack Jeff Hardy, Lashley beats Jeff Hardy and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett in a three-way match to become #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Galloway reluctantly counts the pin and raises Lashley's hand after the match, but Galloway sees the sneak attack from Lashley coming and the two of them brawl to end the show.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 1, 2016

Jeff Hardy congratulates Rockstar Spud for last week.

Kurt Angle beats Bobby Roode with the Ankle Lock Submission.

After the match, Bobby Roode says that there is no shame in losing to Kurt Angle, and thanks Kurt for everything he's done. "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up and thanks Angle as well, calling him a TNA legend and saying that their friendship has been priceless. The three of them have a toast, Angle with a half-gallon of milk and Roode and Storm with some wine. Angle says he wants to see Beer Money (Roode and Storm) take on The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards). The Wolves show up, and Davey Richards calls Kurt Angle the one constant in his life and career. As for The Wolves vs. Beer Money for the TNA World Tag Team Championships, he's all for it. Eddie Edwards tells Beer Money to keep the Feast or Fired Briefcase, because they'll lose. Storm, on the other hand, says that Beer Money will come out on top.

Matt Hardy shows up with Reby Sky and Tyrus. He says he came into the cage with one mission: beat Ethan Carter III. He then says he is done with EC3 and that he owns him. He then congratulates the man who helped him beat EC3 last night: Rockstar Spud. Spud shows up, clad completely in black and leather, says the audience would have sold out too if they lived in England their entire lives. He then turns on the fans for cheering for EC3, saying not one person stood up for him when he needed it most. Spud says he did the right thing: take from him what he's always wanted and craved, which is the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. After putting Matt and his family on a pedestal, he calls Matt the greatest TNA World Heavyweight Champion of all time, as well as the one the company needs and deserves. As Spud talks about how they "got rid of the cancer," EC3 shows up, clearing the ring and taking down both Matt Hardy. Spud tries to attack EC3 from behind, but runs when his attack has no effect. EC3 then challenges Spud to a fight tonight.

Gail Kim tells Maria from backstage that she had her chance to prove herself the miracle of women's wrestling and blew it...so now she's calling her out for a fight.

After Matt Hardy and Rockstar Spud blame Dixie Carter for everything that's happened as a result of her not firing Ethan Carter III, Dixie declares tonight's fight between Matt Hardy and EC3 unsanctioned.

We finally learn the identity of the man in white: Jimmy Havoc.

Abyss beats Jimmy Havoc in a no-disqualification Match.

Ethan Carter III gives Rockstar Spud credit for waiting a year to get revenge on him, but still says he is a coward. He says tonight will be a slaughter, and that it will not be merciful.

Gail Kim shows up and calls out Maria Kanellis, saying she showed her true colors when the crowd wanted to see her fight. She tells her to come on out. Maria shows up and says she's proud of the lesson she taught her: that she would be just like Gail if she got in the ring last week. She then says Gail wants to be like her, but Gail calls her "a crazy-ass bitch" and says she's nothing like her. Maria says Gail married a celebrity chef, then says she herself enjoys being a celebrity. Gail says the crowd wants to see her fight and chases Maria to the back, but Jade attacks Gail from behind and eventually hits her with the Knockouts Championship belt. She then tells Gail Kim that she's coming for what's hers.

Eric Young and Bram show up, and both men say that nobody can beat Eric. Eric Young challenges anyone who thinks he can beat him to come down to the ring, and the one to answer is UK indies sensation Big Damo.

Eric Young retains the TNA King of the Mountain Championship against Big Damo.

Drew Galloway tells "The Miracle" Mike Bennett that he will be the one needing the miracle as he will make him tap out.

"The Miracle" Mike Bennett beats Drew Galloway after Maria Kanellis puts Bennett's foot on the rope as Galloway has him in the Iron Maiden. This distracts Galloway, and Bennett rolls him up with a schoolboy for the win.

Matt Hardy tells Rockstar Spud to get ready for tonight's match and make Ethan Carter III "pay for his sins."

We hear from Grado, who says he can prove that he was screwed out of a job in TNA.

Next week: Kurt Angle vs. Lashley! Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) vs. The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards)!

Tyrus and Matt Hardy attack Ethan Carter III as he makes his way to the ring for the main event, but EC3 beats Tyrus up and locks Matt Hardy in a truck.

The non-sanctioned match between Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud ends with EC3 choking Spud out.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 26, 2016

Jeff Hardy is in the building. He's prepared to confront his brother Matt Hardy after last week.

Jeff Hardy heads to the ring. He has seen last week's main event, and he is sickened by what happened. He calls out Matt Hardy, saying that he wants answers. Matt's new music hits, and "Big Money Matt" shows up late to tick Jeff off. Reby Sky also shows up, as does Tyrus, who is holding baby Maxwell. Reby says Jeff abandoned Matt when he became "a redneck Evil Knievel." After Reby turns her back on Jeff and the crowd, Jeff makes it clear that there a lot of bitches in the ring. Matt says that he simply took Reby's advice: stop giving, start taking. As he keeps saying that Jeff is standing in his shadow, Jeff tells him just how appalled he is. Matt says that it might as well be time for the two Hardys to go their separate ways. Jeff Hardy says he stands by calling the now-chanted-for Ethan Carter III the best wrestler on the planet, simply because he won the World title fairly. Jeff, now medically clear, then says he wants to be the first person that Matt defends the title against. Matt grants him that match, saying he loves his brother, but that he will wash his hands of any and all guilt stemming from what he does to his brother tonight.

The TNA locker room is all abuzz about Feast or Fired.

The Feast or Fired Match takes place. Grado, Drew Galloway, Eli Drake and "The Cowboy" James Storm all get briefcases.

Jeff Hardy talks with Kurt Angle backstage, and tells him that he's annoyed with Reby Sky being in Matt's ear. Angle tells him he's doing the right thing, and that he's got his back tonight.

Tigre Uno retains the TNA X Division Championship against Mandrews and DJ Z. After the match, Gregory Shane Helms shows up again, saying that TNA was built from and defined by the X Division, and that it will come to prominence once again. He then tells Tigre Uno he has one more week to decide if he's ready to defend his title one last time, and Tigre Uno says yes. The match between the two of them is official for next week, and Helms says that Tigre Uno's time as X Division Champion is over.

Awesome Kong talks with the rest of The Dollhouse (Rebel, Jade, Marti Bell) to get them pumped for tonight.

Eli Drake and Jessie Godderz talk backstage. Eli Drake is afraid this might be his last night in TNA. Jessie tells him to open the briefcase early, but Eli Drake isn't quite so sure if he should.

Kurt Angle confronts Matt Hardy, and tells him that he's making a mistake with his actions and behavior as of late. Matt says he's creating something special from this title reign, but Angle says he's doing nothing but destroying. Matt warns Kurt not to get involved tonight, or else he's going to get hurt.

Awesome Kong destroys Velvet Sky. Madison Rayne makes the save, but gets jumped by The Dollhouse (Jade, Rebel, Marti Bell). Kong then hits Velvet with a splash from the top rope.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) are missing their TNA World Tag Team Championships, thanks to Crazzy Steve and Abyss. Tonight, they settle the score...and they want their belts back.

The opening of the Feast or Fired cases takes place...well, one of them, anyway. Maria Kanellis and "The Miracle" Michael Bennett show up, but Drew Galloway makes it clear that nobody is here to see him. Bennett says there will be repercussions for insulting him again, and the two of them leave. Eli Drake gets the King of the Mountain title shot.

When The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) call out Crazzy Steve, they get a girl who looks shockingly like him who says "Riddle me this, riddle me that. We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad. Decay...decay...decay." Crazzy Steve then shows up, followed by Abyss. This soon starts a brawl which takes place during the commercial break.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) ends when Crazzy Steve spits red mist into Davey Richards, followed by purple mist into Davey's face by the mystery girl. The gruesome threesome of Crazzy Steve, Abyss and the mystery girl then go on the attack.

James Storm gets a shot at the TNA World Tag Team Championships. Drew Galloway gets a shot at the TNA World Championship. Grado is fired from TNA.

Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy is about to happen when Eric Young shows up and expresses his displeasure with Jeff getting a World title shot. As he does, Bram attacks Jeff from behind, and Eric Young adds to the numbers game. Matt Hardy and Reby Sky watch from outside the ring, then Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) make the save. Crazzy Steve and Abyss show up, but Beer Money quickly take care of them and take their fight to the back. Matt Hardy then gets back into the ring, then Kurt Angle shows up and confronts Matt only to be attacked from behind by Tyrus. Matt Hardy then smacks Angle in the head with the TNA World Championship. Matt Hardy then walks away as Jeff Hardy fights off Bram and Eric Young, but Jeff is put through a table with an Eric Young piledriver.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for November 18, 2015

Awesome Kong beats Brooke when Brooke goes for a back suplex only for Kong to easily reverse it. Awesome Kong earns three points on Group Knockouts. Brooke is eliminated.

Josh Mathews and "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero interview both Matt Hardy and Ethan Carter III. Hardy says the Group of 16 is a step closer to the TNA World title, while EC3 calls Matt a facade and that the series doesn't end until he wins. EC3 is sick of Matt, who says that they will eventually cross again in the Group of 16 and wants to face off against him. EC3 says that everything he touches turns to gold, and then refuses to be on screen with Matt Hardy.

Eric Young tells "The Cowboy" James Storm not to come into the ring, as he will hurt him if he does.

Tigre Uno beats Manik. Tigre Uno earns three points on Group X Division and creates a three-way tie between him, Manik and DJ Z.

Eric Young beats "The Cowboy" James Storm. Eric Young earns three points on Group TNA Originals and leads with six points to advance to the Round of 16. James Storm is eliminated.

Josh Mathews and "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero interview Matt Hardy. Hardy calls Ethan Carter III a disrespectful, hateful person, and he plans to beat EC3 and become world champ again. He calls his relinquishing of the title as a way of setting example and says it was done for the greater good. He predicts Bobby Roode will win the main event tonight.

Mahabali Shera beats Aiden O'Shea. Mahabali Shera earns three points, and automatically advances to the Group of 16 with nine points.

Eric Young says it doesn't matter who is in his way, as he will knock them down. He says that he is never going to stop and that he will keep winning and taking as long as he draws breath.

Ethan Carter III refuses to wait for Eli Drake vs Crimson to end for his interview.

Eli Drake beats Crimson by submission. Eli Drake earns three points on Group Future 4. Eli Drake now leads Group Future 4 with seven points and advances to the Group of 16. Crimson is eliminated.

Josh Mathews and "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero interview Ethan Carter III, who says he is still not okay after losing the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, and says he will only be okay when he beats Matt Hardy and takes him out of the World Title Series, and goes so far as to take his beef with Hardy personally. He doesn't care who joins the Group of 16 with him, as he'll end up being the winner anyway.

Bobby Roode beats Abyss after avoiding a swing from Janice. Bobby Roode earns three points on Group TNA Champions. Abyss is eliminated.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for October 28, 2015

Ethan Carter III bragged about his victory against Lashley last week.

Matt Hardy beats Robbie E. Matt Hardy earns three points on Group Tag Team Specialists. Matt Hardy leads Group Tag Team Specialists with six points. Both men shake hands after the match.

Gail Kim has another shot towards the World Heavyweight title tonight, and it's against Awesome Kong. She's determined to beat Kong tonight.

Matt Hardy praises Robbie E for bringing the fight tonight, while Robbie E knows he earned the respect of both Matt Hardy and the fans. Also, Grado gets a selfie with Matt.

Drew Galloway beats Grado. Drew Galloway earns three points on Group UK. Drew Galloway leads Group UK with six points.

Aiden O'Shea beats Crazzy Steve. Aiden O'Shea wins three points on Group Wildcard.

Abyss takes on "The Cowboy" James Storm tonight. He says he doesn't need anybody anymore now that he is free of James Storm's Revolution.

Grado is out of it after his match.

"The Cowboy" James Storm tells Abyss to leave the room so he wins by count-out. Abyss refuses and beats him up.

"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Abyss after spitting beer in Abyss' eyes behind the ref's back. James Storm earns three points on Group TNA Originals.

Jeremy Borash interviewed Mahabali Shera back home in India. He plans to bring the World Heavyweight title back home, then talks about everyone else in Group Wildcard and the upcoming tour in India.

Next week: a full interview with Jeff Hardy!

DJ Z beats Tigre Uno. DJ Z earns three points on Group X Division.

Gail Kim beats Awesome Kong. Gail Kim earns three points on Team Knockouts.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for October 14, 2015

Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards, Matt Hardy, Robbie E are in Group Tag Team Specialists.

Earlier this week, Robbie E challenged Rob Gronkowski to a match on Impact Wrestling next week for calling himself "Robbie G."

Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards, Matt Hardy and Robbie E are part of Group Tag Team Specialists.

Mandrews, Manik, DJ Z and Tigre Uno are part of Group X Division.

Micah, Jessie Godderz, Crimson and Eli Drake are part of Group Future 4.

Abyss, Eric Young, James Storm and Bobby Roode are part of Group TNA Originals.

Matt Hardy beats Davey Richards. Matt Hardy earns three points.

Kenny King beats Aiden O'Shea. Kenny King earns three points on Group Wildcard (Kenny King, Aiden O'Shea, Mahabali Shera, Crazzy Steve).

Eric Young says that he controls the fate of the World title, and says that he will come one step closer to it tonight.

Davey Richards says he's not making excuses, and that Matt Hardy was the better man tonight.

Abyss beats Eric Young. Abyss earns three points.

Josh Mathews interviews Ethan Carter III, who insists that he was robbed of the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. As for the World Title Series, he says it's not over until he wins. Concerning his match against Lashley next week, EC3 says he's destroyed him before and that he'll do it again.

Eric Young says that everyone is against him, but says that this is only one battle in the war and that he will win this tournament. Abyss tells "The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode that they will meet the same fate as EY.

Robbie E beats Eddie Edwards. Robbie E earns three points, tying him with Matt Hardy in Group Tag Team Specialists.

Bobby Roode stands as the King of the Mountain Champion, but he hasn't forgotten about being World Heavyweight Champion. He and "The Cowboy" James Storm has a lot of history between each other...but Roode says he's the one who wants it more.

Robbie E is ecstatic about his victory. Eddie Edwards says he and Robbie will meet again, and Eddie promises to come out on top.

Mahabali Shera beats Crazzy Steve. Mahabali Shera earns three points, tying him with Kenny King on Group Wildcard.

Bobby Roode beats "The Cowboy" James Storm. Bobby Roode earns three points, tying him with Abyss on Group TNA Originals.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for September 16, 2015

The show begins with Jeremy Borash hosting a contract signing for the Lethal Lockdown match between TNA and GFW between Dixie Carter and Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett appears first with his wife, Karen, followed by Dixie. Both sides are allowed a few words, starting with Dixie. She finds it sad that the situation has come down to this, and insists that she never removed Jeff Jarrett from power and that Jeff left, and that she was hopeful they would together rewrite the ending for this company, but it is now all in the past. She's at the table for TNA, the fans and the roster that she's willing to invest in, and signs her contract. Karen tells Dixie she's delusional, and Dixie retorts by saying "And I'm not speaking with you." Jeff says that tonight is a moment in history, and that tonight the professional wrestling business forging forward. He brings up Eric Young allowing Chris Mordetzky to beat Drew Galloway last week, saying that EY is investing in him and Karen while he was still under TNA contract. Jeff says that the first dollar invested in TNA was his, and he has the right to be at the table. But he insists that Dixie Carter made a fatal mistake in removing him from power, and setting the wheels in motion for the hostile corporate takeover, which he plans to complete tonight with the Lethal Lockdown victory so he can assume the mantle of two professional wrestling companies. He plans to send Dixie Carter back to the outside of the wrestling business looking in, then signs his contract. After both contracts are placed in the briefcase, Jarrett grabs the briefcase, but Jeremy Borash says that the briefcase will be in a safe location until there is a winner. Jarrett then attacks Jeremy Borash, and Karen tells JB to keep the briefcase as she and Jeff will be coming back for it later.

Jeff Hardy brings Ethan Carter III and Tyrus to the arena. EC3 has another gift for him in the back, and Hardy takes it. The whole time, EC3 has Hardy do every little thing for him.

Bigfoot is in the front row during Mahabali Shera's entrance for a plug for Alaska Monsters on Destination America.

Mahabali Shera beats Abyss after avoiding a attack from Abyss with Janice and an interference attempt from "The Cowboy" James Storm.

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus watch a cat video as EC3 says they plan to "party hardy at a Hardy party with Jeff Hardy."

Jeff Jarrett fires up the troops of GFW backstage.

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. After talking about how he makes the TNA title look good, EC3 brings out Jeff Hardy, who is now in a suit with EC3's face plastered all over it as he carries the giant EC3 face on a stick to the ring. The fans chant "Hardy," and Hardy is told to ask the fans to stop chanting for him, and he does with little effort after initial reluctance, after EC3 tells him he needs the personal assistant job to support his family. Suddenly, Rockstar Spud appears and talks about how the current situation looks familiar, and says he'd wear the suit Hardy is wearing if it didn't have EC3's face on it. He says he came to EC3 for a job in TNA and did everything he had to do, but reminds him that his new personal assistant is, of course, Jeff Hardy, and says that he's garbage compared to Hardy. As the fans chant "You are garbage," he asks Spud if garbage is an undefeated TNA champion who has beaten everyone in his path and is something the company is built on, then hits Spud in the head with the mic. EC3, Hardy and Tyrus leave, but Spud attacks again as they do. Tyrus and EC3 attack Spud again, then EC3 orders Hardy to hit Spud...and he does, with Hardy telling Spud that he's sorry before he hits him.

Jeff Jarrett and Drew Galloway argue backstage, with Jarrett saying that the future of TNA rides on the Lethal Lockdown match tonight, and that he has a fifth man waiting in the wings.

Gail Kim beats Brooke, Awesome Kong and Lei'D Tapa with a Sunset Flip reversal on Brooke to win the TNA Knockouts Championship for the fifth time. Brooke and Gail Kim show respect after the match.

Team TNA (Drew Galloway, Lashley, Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) meet backstage. They know that they are TNA's last stand, and know what they have to do to win.

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus meet with Jeff Hardy. EC3 is incensed that he has to defend the World title next week against Rockstar Spud. Hardy asks EC3 if he's afraid, and EC3 says he isn't as he has Hardy in his corner.

Team TNA (Davey Richards, Drew Galloway, Lashley, Eddie Edwards, Bram) beats Team GFW (Sonjay Dutt, Eric Young, Brian Myers, Chris Mordetzky, Jeff Jarrett) in a Lethal Lockdown match, allowing Dixie Carter total ownership of TNA. During the match, GFW's fifth man for Lethal Lockdown is revealed to be Eric Young, while Team TNA's fifth man is revealed to be Bram. After Team GFW leave, Team TNA receives the briefcase from the beginning of the show and Dixie Carter celebrates with Team TNA.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 30, 2015

Bobby Roode shows up with the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in his hands. It doesn't belong to him, but at the same time, it means so much. He mentions how he lost the title earlier in the year, and tells Eric Young he's going to spill his blood. As for the World title, Roode has something that belongs to Lashley and Lashley has something that belongs to him, and Roode calls Lashley out. Lashley shows up, and Roode tells him he has no ill will against him, and respects him for fighting off the Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki). He tells Lashley he's owed a rematch, and he wants it tonight. Lashley gives it to him without hesitation, then Roode asks why they should wait, and asks for a ref. Instead, Austin Aries shows up with his World title shot briefcase. He ponders whether to take the winner of Roode vs. Lashley, or cash in and make it a three-way dance. MVP shows up and insults all of them, saying the World title belongs to the Beat Down Clan. Lashley then decides to make it a four-way dance between him, Bobby Roode, Austin Aries and MVP.

Kurt Angle plans to take on The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Low Ki, Kenny King) in a Lethal  with his own Team Angle at Lockdown next week.

Taryn Terrell retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Gail Kim and Madison Rayne in a three-way match.

Magnus has a camera crew follow him to a bar. He plans to work stuff out with Bram.

Tommy Dreamer is here...

Kurt Angle gets Gunner to join his team by slapping him to "awaken the warrior within."

Rockstar Spud and Mark Andrews (now known as "Mandrews") are in New York City, and they plan to challenge Ethan Carter III and Tyrus to a tag team match.

Tommy Dreamer shows up. He calls out Eric Young, who shows up. He tells Eric he's making a mistake throwing his friendship with Bobby Roode away and burning bridges with Roode and the fans. He calls Dreamer "a fat loser from this dump," and says he wants to not just burn a bridge, he wants to blow it up. He then hits a piledriver on Dreamer, then attacks the timekeeper and throws a steel chair into the ring. Before he can use it, Bobby Roode rushes in to save Tommy Dreamer. Eric Young attacks the timekeeper again as he retreats.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) take on "The Cowboy" James Storm and Abyss for the TNA World Tag Team Championships in a steel cage! But tonight, Jeff Hardy has to dance with Abyss in a Monster's Ball match, and he's brought plenty of weapons...

Magnus is able to reason with Bram concerning the Feast or Fired match from last week and get him back on his side. When Bram asks him to take an alternate exit out of the bar because it's quicker, Magnus soon figures out something is up. It's a set-up: Bram attacks Magnus and knocks him out with a billiards ball.

Jeff Hardy beats Abyss in a Monster's Ball match with help from Matt Hardy and The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards), who help Jeff Hardy fight off The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Manik, The Great Sanada).

The Hardys are prepared for next week...

Austin Aries says Lashley may have made a mistake putting him in the World title match tonight.

Rockstar Spud and Mandrews' challenge to Ethan Carter III and Tyrus is denied by EC3, but he does sic The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godders) on them.

Rockstar Spud and Mandrews beat The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godders) in what is Mandrews' TNA debut. After the match, Tyrus jumps Spud and Mandrews, before EC3 beats up Spud. EC3 then puts Spud and Mandrews in a handicap match against Tyrus next week...and it'll be in a steel cage.

Mandrews is distraught as an enraged Rockstar Spud tells Ethan Carter III through the camera that he isn't a loser.

Lashley retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Bobby Roode, MVP and Austin Aries. During the match, Eric Young screws After the match, The Beat Down Clan (Samoa Joe, Kenny King, Low Ki) and Eric Young attack all of MVP's opponents, but they are forced to retreat when Kurt Angle and Gunner charge the ring.

After the match, Bobby Roode challenges Eric Young to a Six Sides of Steel match. Austin Aries asks to join Team Angle, and Lashely chooses to stand alone when Angle wants him to join his team. Kurt Angle is still one man short for his team.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for September 24, 2014

Five men have been chosen to face a mystery opponent. If they win their matches, they'll enter a five-way dance where the winner gets a title shot for any TNA title of their choice. These men are: MVP, Magnus Austin Aries, Abyss and Robbie E!

MVP beats Low Ki to go on to the New York City Gold Rush five-way match.

The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jessie, DJ Z) talk backstage. Robbie E can't wait for a title shot as well as his appearance on The Amazing Race with Brooke. Robbie E wants a three-some with Brooke and Velvet Sky, but Jessie tells him to be careful where he mentions his conquests as he reminds Robbie that he's being filmed not only CBS, but also in TNA, and points to a camera. After some hesitation, Robbie E runs.

TNA pays tribute to Eric the Actor.

Tajiri beats Robbie E to go on to the New York City Gold Rush five-way match.

Rockstar Spud insists there is no strain in the friendship between him and Ethan Carter III.

Ethan Carter III tells Rockstar Spud via phone to see him next week. When he sees the cameraman behind the door, he quickly flees.

Austin Aries beats Knux to go on to the New York City Gold Rush five-way match.

Mr. Anderson beats Magnus to go on to the New York City Gold Rush five-way match.

Abyss beats Samuel Shaw to go on to the New York City Gold Rush five-way match.

Austin Aries beats MVP, Tajiri, Mr. Anderson and Abyss in a New York City Gold Rush match to earn a title shot towards the championship of his choice.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 7, 2014

Bully Ray, Devon and Tommy Dreamer plan to make wrestling history tonight.

Bram beats Abyss in a Monster's Ball match.

As Samoa Joe has a backstage interview, Low Ki stares him down. He can't wait to go at it with him with the X Division title on the line.

Ethan Carter III calls his team "the unsung heroes of hardcore" and tells Jeremy Borash says his team won't lose tonight. As for Dixie Carter going through a table, Ethan says Bully Ray can forget about it.

MVP, Kenny King and Lashley show up surrounded by a bevy of ladies. Now that Lashley is world champ, MVP has all the power and none of the headaches. MVP says he has all the power and none of the headaches as Lashley has the world title, which MVP says he'll have for years. All of a sudden, Bobby Roode shows up. He knows Lashley is a destroyer and a dominant world champion, but Roode says he's the longest-reigning champion. According to Roode, MVP knew this, and sent him home so he couldn't be champ, and says MVP is using him for the power of the title. King and MVP have lost to Roode, but not Lashley, and Roode wants to take Lashley on for the title. MVP and Kenny King then attack Roode. Austin Aries and Eric Young make the save, and MVP says that the title match isn't happening tonight.

Gunner and Samuel Shaw have a six-man tag match tonight. Mr. Anderson talks to Gunner alone, and tells him he doesn't trust Shaw. Gunner still wants Anderson to give him a chance.

Who is Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) and Dreamer's tag partner? A man who's been behind them since Day 1. But Bully Ray's not telling who it is!

The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jessie Godders and DJ Z) beat Gunner, Samuel Shaw and Mr. Anderson when Anderson argues with Shaw. Anderson forces Shaw into a corner and almost attacks him, but Gunner has to force them apart. It appears Anderson still can't trust Shaw despite Shaw being a one-man army against The Bro Mans.

Mr. Anderson argues with Gunner backstage. Samuel Shaw butts in and takes accountability for everything yet again.

Team 3D (Bully Ray, Devon, Tommy Dreamer, Al Snow) beat Team EC3 (Ethan Carter III, Snitsky, Rycklon, Rhino). Al Snow is the mystery fourth man for Team 3D. After the match, Bully Ray says Dixie is going through a table, but Dixie says King Mo is going to knock him out.

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) show up. Angelina Love wants her title shot. Suddenly, Taryn Terrell shows up and says she ruined her match against Gail Kim. As Angelina Love flaunts her supposed superiority, Gail Kim shows up. Kurt Angle has told her she can pick her title shot opponents for next week...and it's Angelina Love...and Velvet Sky...and Taryn Terrell. This starts a two-on-two brawl where Gail and Taryn stand tall.

"The Cowboy" James Storm tells Sanada not to let him down.

Bully Ray says he'll bloody up a Carter if given the chance.

Samoa Joe beats Sanada and Low Ki with a Rear Naked Choke to Sanada to become the TNA X Division Champion!

Who's coming?

Dixie Carter shows up Ethan Carter III, Rockstar Spud, Rhino, Snitsky, King Mo and Rycklon. She chews out all of her allies, and fires Rycklon and Snitsky. When she tries to fire the audience, Bully Ray, Devon and Tommy Dreamer show up. Team Dixie attacks, but Bully's boys are stronger. Rockstar Spud saves Dixie from going thorough a table...until the TNA locker room blocks off her exit. The inevitable finally happens: Dixie Carter is finally put through a table by Bully Ray.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 26, 2014

MVP, Bobby Lashley and Kenny King are here...

Gail Kim and Taryn Terrell beat The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Angelina Love).

MVP, Bobby Lashley and Kenny King are approaching the ring...

Bound For Glory comes to Tokyo, Japan on October 12th!

Dixie Carter has plans for tonight...

MVP and Kenny King show up to celebrate Bobby Lashley's TNA World Heavyweight title win. They introduce Bobby, and MVP says his power as Director of Operations is restored now that Lashley is champ. As he and Lashley talk about "spring cleaning," Eric Young shows up. He says he can't fight city hall, but he can tear it down. He goes on the warpath, but get soundly beaten by "city hall" until Bobby Roode shows up and backs up EY.

Bobby Roode sides with Eric Young with the plan to save TNA. Suddenly, Earl Solomon Armstrong of the Board of Directors shows up, fires MVP as Director of Operations, and says his replacement will be here soon. Roode punches MVP out of the ring.

Someone is threatening to take the family business away from The Menagerie (Knux, Rebel, The Freak, Crazzy Steve), and Steve has to win the gold to get more money. Manic and The Bro Mans (Jessie and DJ Z) also show up.

Dixie Carter plans to take back TNA...and get complete control this time.

Sanada retains the TNA X Division Championship against Manik, DJ Z and Crazzy Steve.

Dixie Carter and Rockstar Spud approach the ring...

Dixie Carter and Rockstar Spud show up. Dixie says she's not in complete control because she put her faith in wrestlers. She brings out Earl Solomon Armstrong, who then tells her she's not the replacement Director of Operations, and that the replacement will be here later tonight. Until then, his identity is a secret. Bully Ray shows, and even though Dixie tries to offer him $200,000, he still tries to put her through a table. He comes close to doing so, but Dixie escapes with the help of Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III.

As Dixie Carter and Rockstar Spud escape, Bully Ray says he won't give up until he puts Dixie through a table.

"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Mr. Anderson.

Samuel Shaw learns that's he's been released under Gunner's supervision.

"The Cowboy" James Storm speaks to Sanada backstage. He wants to help him become TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

Tommy Dreamer attacks Ethan Carter III. This leads to a brawl leading into the ring that officials have to break up.

Abyss and Willow are ready for the Monster's Ball Match.

MVP, Bobby Lashley and Kenny King are up to something...

MVP, Bobby Lashley and Kenny King beat up the limo driver.

Magnus and Bram beat Willow and Abyss in a tag team Monster's Ball match.

Earl Solomon Armstrong announces the new Director of Operations: Kurt Angle! As he plans to give back to the locker room, MVP, Kenny King and Bobby Lashley show up and surround him, questioning whether or not Angle's dealt with his personal demons, and say that Angle can't tell them what to do. Angle tells them that if they lay hand on him, they're all fired. Angle then does his first acts as DOO: he puts Lashley's TNA World Heavyweight Championship on the line next week against Eric Young, who shows up. He also reinstates Bobby Roode, who also shows up. Both Young and Roode rush the ring and brawl with Team MVP!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 19, 2014

MVP, Kenny King and Bobby Lashley show up. MVP is ticked off, not just because Eric Young is still TNA World Champion, but also because he was reprimanded by the Board of Directors. He calls out Eric Young, who shows up and makes it clear he still wants to punch MVP in the face. Kenny King runs his mouth yet again, and challenges him tonight for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, much to the chagrin of MVP. Eric Young brings out senior official Earl Hebner. It's on.

Austin Aries, Samoa Joe and The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) show up to keep MVP and Bobby Lashley from causing trouble.

MVP bullies the bellringer. Eric Young and his allies return to attack him, Kenny King and Bobby Lashley in a brawl that security has to break up. MVP puts Eric Young in another match for the World title against Bobby Lashley, and also puts The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) in a three-way tag team dance with the TNA Tag Team Championships on the line in a fit of revenge.

Eric Young retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Kenny King.

Dixie Carter gives Ethan Carter III the night off after his Texas Death Match victory at Slammiversary XII.

Eric Young takes a phone call from Kurt Angle. Young has some Hall of Fame backup.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) retain the TNA Tag Team Championships against the team of Samoa Joe and Austin Aries and the team of Willow and Abyss.

MVP, Kenny King and Bobby Lashley cook up a plan backstage to deal with Kurt Angle...

MVP puts The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) in another match with the TNA Tag Team Championships on the line.

Dixie Carter and Rockstar Spud show up. Dixie congratulates Ethan Carter III on his victory against Bully Ray at Slammiversary XII, and guarantees that she will never go through a table. She then mentions someone is saying vile things about her on the Internet, and has invited him to Impact Wrestling. That man is Tommy Dreamer, and he shows up. Dixie wants an apology, but Tommy speaks for the fans, and tells Dixie to do the right thing and give the fans what they want. Dixie is moved and hugs Dreamer...then knees him in the gut. EC3 attacks Dreamer afterward.

Bobby Lashley and Kenny King confront Kurt Angle. When Angle says he wants to talk to MVP, Kenny King gets MVP for him.

Kurt Angle meets MVP...

The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) retain the TNA Tag Team Championships against Magnus and Bram by disqualification after The Wolves are attacked with steel chairs. Willow and Abyss make the save before Magnus and Bram can deal more damage.

MVP puts a distraught Brian Hebner in the main event, and promises him more money...if Eric Young loses the TNA World title.

Taryn Terrell is back!

Magnus and Bram are jumped backstage by Willow and Abyss.

Gail Kim re-introduces Taryn Terell to TNA! Gail mentions their match from last year's Slammiversary, and says Taryn has earned their respect. Taryn then brings up the fact that they never had their rubber match, but The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) show up to trash talk before they attack Gail and Taryn. Taryn, however, shows no signs of ring rust, and helps Gail turn the tables on The Beautiful People!

Kurt Angle tells MVP to reconsider what he's doing, but MVP doesn't care. Kenny King gets promptly smacked when he gets in Kurt's face.

The backstage area is cleared out. That even includes Jeremy Borash and the camera guy.

Thanks to interference by MVP, Bobby Lashley beats Eric Young to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship! MVP, Lashley and Kenny King are about to attack EY further when a suspended Bobby Roode comes out of the audience and goes on the warpath!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 24, 2014

Magnus is back, and he's got a heavy steel turnbuckle in his hand! He says Abyss let him down, and calls him out. Abyss shows up. Magnus verbally tears into Abyss before firing him. Now that he's free from Magnus' service contract, he plans to tear people apart, starting with Magnus! Magnus reminds Abyss that he's not under TNA contract, and that he can press charges against Abyss if he lays a hand on him. MVP shows up and offers Abyss a spot on the roster...if he can beat Magnus later tonight.

Ethan Carter III tells Rockstar Spud to be a gazelle in his match.

Kurt Angle beats Rockstar Spud with the Ankle Lock Submission. When Ethan Carter III attacks Angle after the match, Willow makes the save.

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) want to give Madison Rayne a makeover...and not the good kind!

Madison Rayne calls out The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky), who then ask for her forgiveness and her thankfulness for the makeover they want to give her. Madison apologizes, but it's for the beating she gives them before they overpower her. Brittany tries to make the save, but she gets taken out and Madison gets the infamous paper bag.

Mr. Anderson has found Samuel Shaw's childhood home...

Bobby Lashley beats Kenny King by count-out.

Mr. Anderson finds Samuel Shaw's childhood house...and his family still lives there.

Beer Money ("Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) bury the hatchet before their match.

MVP beats Austin Aries.

Mr. Anderson learns some stuff about Samuel Shaw from Samuel's mother.

Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) beat Gunner and Bully Ray.

Magnus plans to beat Abyss tonight.

Mr. Anderson checks out Samuel Shaw's bedroom...and finds...something.

Mr. Anderson finds Samuel Shaw's childhood stuff...and Samuel Shaw. Mr. Anderson barely escapes a beating by Samuel Shaw, and Samuel's mom acts like nothing out of the ordinary is happening even as blood drips from the corner of Samuel's mouth. Samuel hugs his mom from a crouching position as Anderson leaves.

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) beat Gail Kim and Madison Rayne with a grabbing of the tights.

Knux knows he has to head out, and his sister plans to head out on the road again with him.

Abyss plans to massacre Magnus tonight, as he dedicates this match to the people who really care about him.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) plan to win the TNA World Tag Team Championships this Sunday at Sacrifice!

Abyss beats Magnus by disqualification when Magnus kicks him in the nuts. Magnus attacks him with a chair and even puts his hands on the ref. Eric Young tries to make the save only to earn the same offensive treatment as Abyss.

Another look at Sanada:

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 27, 2014

MVP shows up. Before he can deal with Abyss, Magnus shows up with Abyss. Magnus states Abyss has a personal service contract with him, and that all business involving Abyss must go through him. This also means that Abyss can only partake in in-ring action if Magnus is in the ring, so MVP pits them against each other for Magnus' TNA World title next week. He then throws Samoa Joe into the mix to make it a three-way dance. Joe shows up and says he has a problem with this, but MVP insists that the match will be a three-way match. Magnus opens his mouth, and Joe and MVP fight Magnus and Abyss off. Eric Young jumps in to get a piece of Abyss.

Eric Young says he has to face Abyss alone after he re-created him, so that Samoa Joe can get the one-on-one match he deserves. He passionately persuades MVP why he should go up against Abyss, but Samoa Joe tells him he's "not at the head of the line." MVP gives him his shot at Abyss...and puts him in next week's TNA World title match. Samoa Joe gets fresh with EY, and Joe and Eric brawl. Joe challenges Eric Young to a match later tonight.

Bully Ray brings back the Twitter Machine!

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) ask MVP for a match with Magnus and Abyss tonight...and they get it.

Throughout the show, Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III hunted for Willow in North Carolina. Spud gets kidnapped, but Ethan manages to find out where he is...only to be attacked by Willow!

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) beat Magnus and Abyss by submission. Abyss is preoccupied with Magnus' TNA World title...and refuses to give it back to him as they head back to the back!

Angelina Love shows up. She calls out Velvet Sky, who seems to be avoiding her since last week. An angry Velvet confronts Angelina about beating down Madison Rayne last week, and Angelina counters by saying she did it for her and that without her, Velvet Sky would be vanilla, bland and soft. She says she'd rather be blackballed by everyone in the business than be "mediocre" like Velvet. Angelina faces Madison Rayne later tonight, and demands Velvet pick a side after their match is over.

Bully Ray shows up, and backstage hands bring several tables. He states Bobby Roode would have ended up like Dixie Carter if he won at Lockdown. Bobby Roode shows up and runs his mouth, then walks away...but Bully Ray takes the fight to him. The brawl ends after Roode tricks Bully into running straight into a table, breaking it in half with a mighty tackle.

Abyss confronts Magnus. Magnus tells him he has to retain the World title next week, whether Abyss likes it or not.

Knux's home has been hit by a flood. Before he can have a talk with his sister, he'll have to talk to his old man.

Velvet Sky turns on Madison Rayne, allowing Angelina Love to beat Madison. The Beautiful People are back together!

ODB tells Eric Young to be careful tonight against Samoa Joe.

Kenny King will have to wait until next week for a match.

Samoa Joe beats Eric Young with the rear naked choke after EY passes out.

Samuel Shaw is suspended for a week after cutting a snipped of Christy Hemme's hair...and smelling it.

Gunner beats "The Cowboy" James Storm in an Anything Goes match.