Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 1, 2015

The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki, Hernandez) beat The Rising (Drew Galloway, Eli Drake, Micah), forcing The Rising to disband.

The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Hernandez) celebrate the dissolution of The Rising (Drew Galloway, Eli Drake, Micah) backstage.

Magnus is in the ring. He tells "The Cowboy" James Storm that his actions as of late have only made the bond between him and Mickie James stronger. Magnus introduces James back to the ring for the first time since Storm pushed her into the train tracks. As she sends a message to James Storm, Storm shows up along with Khoya. He says Mickie should thank him for not pushing her onto the train tracks any harder than he did, otherwise she would be in a wheelchair. He also says he tried to get her to join his Revolution just to prove to the world how easy it is to manipulate a woman. This gets Mickie James good and ticked off, and Mickie tells Storm to go find that one woman so that she and Magnus can tear them up.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) beat The Dirty Heels (Bobby Roode and Austin Aries) 2-1 at the last minute (both figuratively and literally) in a 30-minute Tag Team Iron Man Match to win the TNA World Tag Team Championships!

Taryn Terrell retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Brooke and Awesome Kong thanks to Jade and Marti Bell. After the match, it is revealed that Gail Kim is coming back.

Mike Tenay sits down with Jeff and Karen Jarrett.

Ethan Carter III beats Kurt Angle to become the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 24, 2015

Ethan Carter III tells Jeremy Borash that Kurt Angle's opponent tonight is a "TNA institution."

Kurt Angle enters the ring. He tells Ethan Carter III his run for the World title is coming to an end. He tells EC3 to bring out his mystery opponent right now, but only EC3 and Tyrus show up. After saying he will take the title from him in seven days, Angle tells him to shut up so he can get the match over with, but EC3 continue to talk about how he's beaten everyone TNA has put in front of him, but it only convinces Angle that EC3 is in love with himself, and Angle promises to end his undefeated streak next week and make him tap. Ethan Carter III is in the mood to fight after that, but it's all a tease as he brings out the opponent he's picked for Angle tonight...Matt Hardy.

Tigre Uno beats Low Ki and Grado to win the TNA X Division Championship! Tigre Uno tells Christy Hemme that this is the greatest night of his life.

Bram interrupts Jeremy Borash to say he's calling out another TNA legend tonight. After Bram leaves, a finger gloved hand touches JB's shoulder. JB looks at the man, who is not seen, and tells him "It's time."

Taryn Terrell yells at Jade and Marti Bell for their failure last week, then declares that at Slammiversary, it will be the three of them versus Brooke and Awesome Kong in a 3-on-2 match.

Velvet Sky beats Angelina Love and earns the right to return to TNA full-time.

The Dirty Heels (Austin Aries and Bobby Roode) aren't happy with the Full Metal Mayhem stipulation, but they're still certain they can use the lack of rules to stay in the series and break The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) in half.

Who will bring balance in a world on the razor's edge? Play time is over...

MVP is back. The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Low Ki, Kenny King, Homicide) may have lost to The Rising (Drew Galloway, Eli Drake, Micah), but they're back up and they're not done yet.

The Dirty Heels (Austin Aries and Bobby Roode) beat The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) in a Full Metal Mayhem match to tie the Best of Five Series up at two wins each.

Jeremy Borash interviews Matt Hardy when Ethan Carter III shows up. It does not take long for Matt Hardy to shut EC3 up.

Jeff Jarrett and his wife Karen Jarrett suddenly show up, much to the surprise of Josh Mathews and D'Angelo Dinero. Jeff is wearing a Global Force Wrestling T-shirt. A week ago, he was promoting a GFW show when TNA contacted him with a proposal. That proposal is a match, and not just any match. It's a King of the Mountain Match, and it's at Slammiversary this Sunday. Jarrett rattles off the names of wrestlers who became TNA legends, then hands the mike to Karen so she can air her reaction. She was against this at first, but she supported Jeff, who she says didn't leave TNA the way he wanted to go out. Jarrett says he's in the match Sunday, and says he's going to come out on top in TNA one last time.

Bram's opponent is none other than Vader.

Vader beats Bram by disqualification when Bram hits him with the steel turnbuckle. Bram continues to attack him when he is attacked by none other than "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan, who hasn't been seen in TNA in almost two years.

Eric Young beats Chris Melendez.

The Rising (Drew Galloway, Eli Drake, Micah) and The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki) are brawling in the ring as soon as we come back from commercials, and the BDC bring out a new secret weapon: Hernandez, who also hasn't been in TNA for a while.

Kurt Angle beats Matt Hardy with the Ankle Lock Submission. After the match, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up, and Matt Hardy fights them both off long enough so that Angle can fight back and put EC3 in the Ankle Lock Submission to end the show.

After the show, it is revealed that the contract signing segment involving "The Cowboy" James Storm and Magnus was not shown on television because their match is that personal. Their match is non-sanctioned, which means anything goes, the referee is only there to call the bell, and that nobody can be held liable for what happens.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 3, 2015

Ethan Carter III shows up with Tyrus and two young ladies to a barbershop quintet singing his theme song. They all celebrate EC3 being #1 on the Impact Top Five. After teasing everyone with the prospect of Tyrus dancing, EC3 states that the World title is his only conquest left, and he calls out Kurt Angle in order to "commemorate his final days as champion." Kurt Angle shows up, and tells him he's not exactly #1 contender. Next week is Destination X, and though Angle is waiting for the day to shut him up, it might be Rockstar Spud as he just might cash in the X Division title for a shot at him. EC3 says he knows Spud, and says he'll make him an offer he can't refuse. As EC3 leaves, so does the barbershop quintet, but the bass vocalist gets an Angle Slam.

Lashley beats Eric Young in his first match since returning from injury, thanks to the distraction from Chris Melendez. After the match, Chris Melendez goes after EY, and Lashley has to hold him back.

It's decision time for Rockstar Spud. Keep the X Division title? Or cash it in for a shot at the World title? Spud doesn't know what to do...

After talking about her recent match with Gail Kim to Jade and Marti Bell, Taryn Terrell gives Awesome Kong a shot at the Knockouts title. She tells Jade and Mari Bell that they're playing alone and to "go get their victim."

Chris Melendez tells Eric Young he's taken him to the danger zone...and he wants a fight.

Austin Aries sits down with Rockstar Spud, telling him to give it some thought before making his decision.

Brooke beats Jade after Brooke tricks Jade into accidentally kicking Marti Bella right in the face.

Jeremy Borash interviews Ethan Carter III, who says Rockstar Spud deserve to be a champion, but only an X Division Champion. He then gets a very important phone call...

Jade and Marti attack Rebel for celebrating with Brooke backstage after Brooke's win.

The Rising (Drew Galloway, Micah, Eli Drake) beat The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki).

Ethan Carter III has just had a telephone conversation that will change Rockstar Spud's life forever...

Mickie James runs into "The Cowboy" James Storm in Nashville.

Jeremy Borash interviews Rockstar Spud in the ring. As he decides, Kurt Angle shows up and tells Spud that while he respects him, he needs to know what he's up against. Before Spud can make a decision, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. Ethan Carter III has gotten off the phone with Dixie Carter, and he offers Spud a lifetime contract as Chief of Staff if he keeps the X Division title and lets him get the shot at Angle. Ethan Carter III has none of it, and tells him to stick it all up his arse as he refuses to throw the last fourteen years of his career away. He cashes in the X Division title before EC3 shoves him into the corner and retreats. Angle grabs a microphone and challenges EC3 and Tyrus to a tag match tonight against him and Spud.

Bobby Roode and Austin Aries talk backstage. They're 0-2, and they need to go big or go home. Aries hands Bobby Roode a gray T-shirt.

Storm and Mickie talk in Nashville. It becomes apparent that this isn't a meeting with music executives, as Storm asks Mickie to join The Revolution. Mickie is officially creeped out, refuses and leaves. Storm stops Mickie and tells her he respects her decision, but as he hugs her, he grimaces.

The Dirty Heels (Bobby Roode and Austin Aries) beat The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) with a low blow and a chair shot behind the referee's back to go 1-2 in the Best of Five series.

"The Cowboy" James Storm pushes Mickie down into the nearby train tracks in Nashville, and tells Magnus through her cellphone that "she's not coming home for dinner."

Madison Rayne is in the ring. She complains that unless you're either a member of The Dollhouse (Taryn Terrell, Jade, Marti Bell) or Gail Kim, you get nothing in TNA. She also mentions Velvet Sky's actions from last week and says that if she gets enough attention, she'll show up. Sure enough, Velvet Sky shows up and is allowed over the security barricade. Madison tells Velvet what her place is by slapping her, but Velver breaks her in half with a Spear before hitting a Stunner. After this, Angelina Love shows up again, and Velvet Sky fights off Love's personal security one more only to get cuffed and hauled off a second time...but not before Love attacks Velvet. After Velvet is hauled off, two real security guards show up and cuff Angelina Love for attacking a fan, and this time her personal security can't help her as she too is hauled off.

Rockstar Spud and Kurt Angle beat Ethan Carter III and Tyrus. After the match, Austin Aries shows up and admires Spud's decision yet questions his decision making, before announcing that he will cash in his Feast or Fired briefcase for the World Heavyweight Championship next week on the winner of Rockstar Spud vs. Kurt Angle for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Ethan Carter III is ticked off, still insisting he's #1.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 17, 2015

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Khoya) to advance to the Ultimate X Match later tonight for the vacant TNA World Tag Team Championships. Storm shoves Khoya for letting him down. Jeremy Borash interviews the Hardys after the match, and they make it clear they want the tag team gold.

Eric Young tells Kurt Angle he's coming for the World title.

Eric Young shows up. He says that Kurt Angle is ducking, and he'll do anything to get to him. Angle shows up, and EY tells Angle he sees a man who can be hurt and can be hurt really badly, while Angle sees somebody whose craziness has gotten the better of him. Angle gives Eric Young a choice: he can either be the old Eric Young, or he can be the new Eric Young he is now who likes to attack people from behind. He turns around to give Eric Young the chance to hit him from behind, but Eric Young simply tells him "I'll see you next week."

Mr. Anderson saves Rockstar Spud from a backstage beating at the hands of Low Ki and Kenny King.

The Beat Down Clan (Low Ki and Kenny King) beat Mr. Anderson and Rockstar Spud to advance to the Ultimate X Match by distracting the referee with a steel chair...and it works.

Ethan Carter III and Bram are ready for tag team action against Tigre Uno and whoever tags with him...and EC3 is the sane one in this partnership.

After being proud of Low Ki and Kenny King's efforts earlier tonight, MVP gives recent recruit Homicide some Beat Down Clan business: fight Kurt Angle.

Ethan Carter III and Bram beat Tigre Uno and Jay Rios to advance to the Ultimate X Match. When Bram confronts EC3 for taking the pinfall away from him, Tyrus stands between him and EC3 to break it up.

Kurt Angle has seen a glimpse of the old Eric Young. As for Homicide, Angle says he had better be ready tonight.

The Knockouts - Gail Kim, Brooke, Taryn Terrell, Angelina Love and Madison Rayne - come out for a special announcement: TKO: A Night of Knockouts is next week! Angelina Love wants all the attention, but as Gail Kim says it's about everyone, Madison Rayne takes the mike and says she's Queen Bee of the Knockouts. More is announced: Gail Kim, Brooke, Angelina Love and Madison Rayne are in a four-way #1 contender's match, new Knockouts will debut, and Taryn Terrell defends the Knockouts title against Awesome Kong. Kong shows up and this starts a brawl between all the Knockouts, which ends with Taryn Terrell hitting a flying cross body on everybody else.

Austin Aries and Bobby Roode try to drive a wedge between Robbie E and Jessie Godderz.

Austin Aries and Bobby Roode beat The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) to advance to the Ultimate X Match. Robbie E and Jessie Godderz finally implode after the match, and when DJ Z tries to break it up, neither man wants any of it.

Kurt Angle and Homicide brawl backstage. The brawl spills into the arena after the commercial break, As Angle puts Homicide in the Ankle Lock Submission, the rest of the Beat Down Clan - MVP, Low Ki and Kenny King - show up and outnumber Kurt Angle until The Rising (Drew McIntyre, Mykah and Eli Drew) take them out of the occasion, leaving MVP along in the ring with Angle. As he is about to hit Angle with a steel chair, Eric Young shows up and stops MVP from hitting Angle with it. Eric Young then picks up the chair after MVP leaves, then drops it in full view of Kurt Angle before walking away.

The Dollhouse (Jade and Marti Bell) debut next week!

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat the team of Ethan Carter III and Bram, the team of Bobby Roode and Austin Aries and The Beat Down Clan (Kenny King and Low Ki) in an Ultimate X match to become the new TNA World Tag Team Champions. In their time in TNA, this is the first time they have held the tag team belts. It is also their first tag team title reign in eight years.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 10, 2015

Kurt Angle opens the show. As he speaks, Lashley shows up. Lashley wants another shot at Kurt Angle's TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Eric Young wants a title shot as he's #1 on the Impact Top Five, but Lashley tells him to get in the back of the line. This starts a brawl between EY and Lashley, and EY dodges Lashley's Spear, causing Lashley to tackle Kurt Angle instead.

After the break, Kurt Angle says he'll fight Lashley and Eric Young at the same time.

Awesome Kong beats Gail Kim to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts Championship.

Mickie James thanks "The Cowboy" James Storm for helping Magnus last week. After Mickie leaves, Manik questions Storm, and Storm tells him not to question him before telling him to round up the rest of the Revolution.

"The Cowboy" James Storm is in the ring with The Revolution (Manik, Abyss, Khoya). The Great Sanada is gone, having been cut down to size by Storm for failing him one too many times. He then puts all three of them in a match against each other to see who will go for the tag team gold again with him next week. When Storm gets a referee in the ring, he tells him the only rule is that there has to be a winner.

Khoya beats Manik and Abyss to join "The Cowboy" James Storm next week.

Mike Tenay interviews Low Ki.

Drew Galloway shows up with the other members of the Rising. He thanks the fans for everything so far, and says he brought them here because he can't beat The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Low Ki, Kenny King) by themselves. The other two members of The Rising introduce themselves: Micah - the son of Haku - and Eli Drake. Drew then states The Rising is ready to give The Beat Down Clan a war. The BDC show up. After MVP says The Rising will go down tonight, both teams brawl.

After the break, Drew Galloway asks for a referee to start a six-man tag team match and gets one.

The Rising (Drew Galloway, Eli Drake and Myka) vs. The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King and Low Ki) ends with a sneak attack from a man who is revealed to be Homicide, who is back in TNA and on the side of the BDC. He attacks The Rising from behind while they have the match won.

Kurt Angle is attacked by Eric Young backstage.

Kurt Angle is checked on by a trainer after the break, and Angle insists on wrestling his match tonight.

Davey Richards beats DJ Z.

We see a vignette for The Dollhouse, Jade (aka Mia Yim) and Marti Bell.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) show up. They plan to become the next TNA World Tag Team Champions. Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up, and EC3 says he now plans to become a tag team champ to get a title. He says his tag team partner for tonight is...Bram. Bram shows up and says he's in a real bad news, and says he hates EC3 the least. Then Mr. Anderson shows up and throws his hat in the ring along with Rockstar Spud. Austin Aries shows up to round it out by announcing that he's leaving the Feast or Fired World Heavyweight Championship briefcase and going for the tag team titles with Bobby Roode.

Kurt Angle retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Lashley and Eric Young. After the match, Eric Young brutally attacks Lashley.