Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 23, 2017

In memory of George "The Animal" Steele, Chavo Guerrero Sr., Ivan Koloff and Nicole Bass.

"Broken" Matt Hardy asks George Washington the Giraffe for advice. At the Hardy Compound, Matt tells Brother Hardy that he is teleporting to an unknown place and that he may lose his abilities, and with permission, houses his abilities inside Brother Nero. Brother Nero has a premonition that Matt is going to Egypt. Matt then teleports away with the assistance of Vanguard-1.

Maria Kanellis-Bennett invites us to the marriage of Braxton Sutter and Laurel Van Ness.

Cody and Brandi Rhodes show up to start the show. Cody says that Lashley is in the back, but he is really here for Brandi. He mentions Brandi being called "Mini-Moose" and asks Moose to come to the ring so he can thank him. Moose shows up. Cody tells Moose that he is one of them, and Moose tells him and Brandi that if they need anything, they've got his number and his back. Cody thinks Brandi is cheating on him at first, but realizes that it's for business, then asks if they're sleeping together. Moose and Brandi can't believe, and Moose says he did what he did last week as a friend. Cody says that Moose is not a friend, but a "perfidious slut." Brandi asks if this is a joke, then Cody says he's just joking before kicking Moose in the groin, stomping him a few times and hitting him with Cross Rhodes.

Backstage, Cody Rhodes keeps the cameraman away from his wife Brandi.

We hear from Eli Drake and Tyrus concerning recent events between them.

Before the next match, Eli Drake confronts Tyrus for the events of last week. He then tries to get Tyrus to lay down for him so everything can be fine, but Tyrus does not lay down for anybody. Eli Drake then punches out senior referee Earl Hebner, and When Eli Drake gives him a raise, it's enough to win Tyrus back over.

Maria-Kanellis Bennett, Sienna and Laurel Van Ness get ready for the wedding. Allie is nowhere to be found...

"Broken" Matt Hardy comes back with a golden Skaarsgard and clad in gold, saying that he now bears characteristics of his first-ever vessel. He says that Skaarsgard has been transformed from a dilapidated boat to a golden ark that will house every tag title they possess until they become the greatest tag team in all of space and time. They then teleport to their next destination with help from Vanguard-1.

Jade says the feud between her and Rosemary is far from over, and it's now about taking back the Knockouts Division. She calls out Rosemary, and Rosemary shows up. Rosemary tells Jade she should be saving herself, and asks Decay to help do it for her. She says she is done with Jade, but Jade says she is not done with her. She knows they both share scars from the Monster's Ball match, and challenges her for the title one more time in a Last Knockouts Standing match. Rosemary accepts the challenge, and Jade tells Rosemary to bring her best, as the title is coming back to her.

Braxton Sutter is met by "The Miracle" Mike Bennett backstage. Bennett gives Sutter advice on being married.

Jessie Godderz beats Bram after sending him into Eddie Kingston, then manages to outsmart Bram and Kingston again.

The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) teleport to their next location, which happens to be a locker room. They call out the tag team champions, but instead get the #1 contenders, the Mid-Atlantic Outlaws. Matt Hardy demands a #1 contender's match, and after someone in the locker room gets behind The Hardy's attempt to procure gold, the #1 contender's match is on!

Allie finally shows up. Maria Kanellis-Bennett obviously doesn't care how Allie feels about the wedding, and bosses her around again.

The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) meet the Mid-Atlantic tag team champions...and the tag team title match is on. After a grueling battle, The Broken Hardys are Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Champions. They then teleport back to Cameron, North Carolina, and the Mid-Atlantic tag titles are placed in Skaarsgard. Sparks fly out of Skaarsgard afterwards.

We hear from Josh Barnett, who wants to bring the best out of Lashley.

Bobby Lashley guests on commentary for the next match.

Josh Barnett beats Bad Bones by submission.

Trevor Lee grabs the tights to retain the TNA X Division Championship against DJ Z after DJ Z avoids having his ankle grabbed by Gregory Shane Helms. After the match, Andrew Everett shows up and attacks Helms before spiking Trevor Lee into the mat.

Maria Kanellis-Bennett makes it clear to Braxton Sutter that he will marry Laurel Van Ness...or else he knows what will happen.

The marriage of Braxton Sutter and Laurel Van Ness. Rockstar Spud is the flower guy, and Aron Rex also shows up. Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Sienna are the bridesmaids. When Allie shows up as the ringbearer, Maria verbally craps on her for her dress, even though Allie's dress is the same as hers and Sienna's. Maria makes it clear she dos not anyone to object to the wedding, and blames the question being asked on Allie, who drops the ring. At the "I do's," Sutter says "I don't," and says he's never wanted to be Laurel's anything. He then admits that he has been in love with Allie, and reveals that if he didn't marry Laurel Van Ness, Allie would be fired. Not surprisingly, Maria fires Allie, but Allie tells Maria that she can't fire here because she quits. Sutter fights "The Miracle" Mike Bennett, while Allie finally beats the crap out of Maria. Brooke shows up and goes after Sienna as she tries to pull Allie off Maria, and Rockstar Spud - who is looking for Spud and Aron Rex - beats up Bennett before Sutter and Allie have their Hollywood ending and kiss to end the show.

Here's tonight's show in 60 seconds!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for November 24, 2016

Jeff Hardy shows up to start tonight's show. While he is thankful for his family, he is not exactly here alone as his fans are here, and he is thankful for them as well. He is not thankful for the DCC ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Eddie Kingston, Bram) for wrecking his brother Matt Hardy's memory. The DCC appear on the TitanTron and tell Jeff that nobody can help him, then accept his challenge and make it a no-disqualification match, which Jeff accepts. The DCC then show up and fight him, but Jeff overpowers them long enough to escape and start an "Obsolete!" chant.

Back in Cameron, North Carolina at the Hardy estate, Senor Benjamin reads a Playboy, Vanguard-1 drinks a lemonade and Matt picks tangerines.

Team Go For Broke (DJ Z, Mandrews, Braxton Sutter) beat The Helms Dynasty (Trevor Lee, Andrew Everett, Marshe Rockett) and the team of Crazzy Steve, Abyss and Decay in a Team X Gold match.

Maria and Laurel Van Ness leave Allie - who is playing with Thanksgiving paper dolls - out of the Thanksgiving fun by making her the server for their double date, and Laurel Van Ness says that Braxton Sutter wants women like her and not "little girls" when one of the pilgrims is noticed to look somewhat like Braxton.

Senor Benjamin helps Matt Hardy with the tangerine sorbet when a car pulls up, containing Kevin Keenan, the referee from The Final Deletion. He says Reby Sky sent him to jog his memory.

Maria Kanellis-Bennett, "The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Laurel Van Ness have their Thanksgiving dinner, with Allie as a server and dressed as a Pilgrim. Laurel and Maria mock Allie, and Laurel Van Ness says that she has invited Braxton Sutter to dinner. Everyone talks about what they're thankful for, but when Allie says what she's thankful for, Maria shuts her down. Also, Laurel Van Ness tries to hit on Braxton Sutter. Allie finally snaps and calls Laurel Van Nes a big meanie and says there's nothing vegan she can eat at the table, and almost pies her before Laurel ducks and the pie hits Maria instead. Mike Bennett doesn't make it much better when he takes his finger and licks the pie that was on Maria's face.

We hear from Ethan Carter III and Eli Drake before their match.

Ethan Carter III beats Eli Drake. As per match stipulations, Eli Drake cannot speak for the rest of the year.

Reby Sky enlists the help of Dr. Maximillian to hypnotize Matt Hardy...and it works. Matt Hardy is "Broken" again...but when he snaps his fingers again, it doesn't.

Al Snow and Mahabali Shera beat The Tribunal (Basile Baraka and Judge Baron Dax) by disqualification after The Tribunal use their belts as weapons, which they continue to do after the match.

Robbie E and Grado find out from Aiden O'Shea they have a Turkey Suit Challenge match, with the loser wearing the turkey suit.

Robbie E beats Grado in the Turkey Suit Challenge, which means that Grado has to wear the turkey suit. Grado and Robbie E both dance in the ring.

Rosemary tells Gail Kim that she, Crazzy Steve and Abyss make history when they make some decay, and that she will do the same to her in a steel cage.

Bram beats Jeff Hardy in a no-disqualification match with the help of Eddie Kingston and "The Cowboy" James Storm.

Matt Hardy finally regains his memory after being struck by lightning by the seven deities.

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.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for May 31, 2016

Dixie Carter is seen talking to someone at the beginning of the show...and Dixie is giving that person the show for tonight!

"The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis show up. He knows that Dixie has put someone in charge, and that he knows it's not the either of them. Maria says that if anyone should be in charge, it should be her. Bennett then calls out whoever is in charge...and it's Ethan Carter III. EC3 tells Bennett that the rematch between them is on for Slammiversary, and gives him the night off so he can have him at 100%...but he's not off the hook yet. EC3 makes Bennett the janitor for tonight as the head of the custodial department pushes a mop bucket to the top of the entrance ramp, and when Maria complains, EC3 announces that she's getting a job evaluation, and if she doesn't pass, she's fired. When EC3 tells them to get out of the ring, Bennett refuses. EC3 threatens to kick Bennett's ass, and Bennett says he's only leaving because he wants to leave. He kicks the mop bucket as he and Maria leave. Lashley then shows up, and wants to fight EC3. But EC3 reminds Lashley that Drew Galloway will be picking his opponent for him. Drew Galloway then makes an appearance.

"The Miracle" Mike Bennett finds out from Ethan Carter III that he has his work cleaning toilets tonight cut out for him.

Drew Galloway tells Lashley that his opponent for tonight is Bram.

Bram beats Lashley by disqualification after Lashley hits him in the gut with a steel chair. Lashley then hits Bram with two Spears after the match before Drew Galloway rushes into the ring with a steel chair and forces Lashley to retreat. Eli Drake then rushes in and cashes in his King of the Mountain title shot. After a brief match, Eli Drake beats Bram to become the new TNA King of The Mountain Champion.

Raquel tests the focusing ability of The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) by walking around the pool in a gold swimsuit.

After cleaning the bathroom, "The Miracle" Mike Bennett finds out his next task is learning how to referee, courtesy of Earl Hebner!

Eli Drake celebrates his new title win with some wine...that nobody else gets to drink.

Matt Hardy has invited us - and "Brother Nero" Jeff Hardy - to his home in North Carolina for the contract signing for the match between him and Jeff Hardy at Slammiversary.

The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) beats Rockstar Spud and Tyrus with the Adonis Crab in a match with "The Miracle" Mike Bennett as the (reluctant) special guest referee to become the #1 contenders to the TNA World Tag Team Championships.

Jeff Hardy heads to Matt Hardy's home...

Maria finds out from Ethan Carter III that she will be in the ring next for her job evaluation.

Ethan Carter III and Maria are in the ring, and Allie and Sienna are told to leave the ring for the job evaluation. EC3 brings out Gail Kim for the evaluation, and Gail Kim makes it clear that she wants a match with Maria at Slammiversary. Maria refuses, saying she is the leader of the Knockouts division, and EC3 tells Maria she is only a leader in theory and makes the match official. Maria then has no choice but to tell that at Slammiversary, she will kick Gail's ass. EC3 then puts Sienna and Allie in a tag team match right now against Gail Kim...and Jade.

Gail Kim and Jade beat Sienna and Allie.

Jeff Hardy runs into Reby Sky when he makes it to Matt Hardy's house, and she says she's not sticking around. Jeff goes into the house and finds Matt.

"The Miracle" Mike Bennett enters the ring, saying he is sick and tired of refereeing and cleaning toilets and that he is a wrestler and that Maria is not. Ethan Carter III reneges on giving him the night off from wrestling, and puts him in a match against "The Cowboy" James Storm.

"The Miracle" Mike Bennett beats "The Cowboy" James Storm after Maria distracts and slaps Storm. After the match, Ethan Carter III tells Bennett he will beat him at Slammiversary, then leaves Bennett with a Last Call superkcik to the face from Storm.

Al Snow is in the ring. He says he is making wrestling great again, and has some new recruits from London, who he introduces as "his tribunal." Basilie Baraka (formerly Sylvester LeFort) amd Judge Baron Dax (formerly Marcus Louis). They call themselves judge, jury and executioner and will take down anyone in their way, and that they now do it for Al Snow as The Tribunal. Snow says he needed only one wrestling move - the Snow Plow - to beat Grado last week. Grado shows up and says he's lying, saying he needed The Tribunal and weapons to beat him, but Al Snow says the video is doctored, and also makes "your mom" jokes towards him and Mahabali Shera. Shera and Grado brawl with The Tribunal, and Al Snow hits Grado in the back with a chair before doing the same to Shera, allowing The Tribunal to come out on top in this brawl.

We meet Braxton Sutter for the first time, and he tells us about himself. (Braxton Sutter has performed in TNA in the past under his indies name Pepper Parks.)

Matt Hardy has Jeff Hardy follow him outside to a shed and into a ring...

Lashley announces Drew Galloway's opponent: Decay (Crazzy Steve, Abyss, Rosemary).

Drew Galloway beats Decay (Crazzy Steve, Abyss, Rosemary) after Lashley inadvertently Spears Crazzy Steve instead of Galloway.

Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy finally sign their contract for their Slammiversary. As Jeff asks Matt if he really wants to end it where it all began, Reby Sky shows up and tosses Maxel to Jeff...only to reveal that it's a plastic doll and not her real child. Matt then hits Jeff from behind and puts him through a nearby table.

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 February 9, 2016

Matt Hardy shows up with Reby Sky and Tyrus. He's here to bring good business to TNA, and bashes the fans. Tyrus says Ethan Carter III won't be here, as EC3 couldn't do anything without him and is nothing without him. After Reby Sky puts Matt Hardy on a pedestal, Matt Hardy says he did not break one single rule in the Last Man Standing match when he beat EC3 for the World Heavyweight Championship, then says Dixie Carter hasn't spoken word one to him. He refuses to leave the arena until Dixie speaks to him, and demands that she also fires EC3.

Dixie Carter arrives...

Lashley beats Bram after Eric Young accidentally hits Bram with the King of the Mountain title.

Reby Sky tells Matt Hardy that Dixie Carter is a pushover, while Tyrus says that Ethan Carter III won't show up, and if he does, security will toss him out.

Kurt Angle shows up. Angle admits that the fans make it difficult to say farewell, yet here he is. He thanks the fans for their support during the last ten years he's been in TNA, and as he mentions his match for tonight, Maria Kanellis shows up and says his emotion is manufactured, and that TNA needs "The Miracle" Michael Bennett. Bennet shows up and enters the ring with Maria. Bennett admits Angle has had one hell of a career, and says he idolized and studied him as a kid, in the hopes of one day beating him when he grew up. Angle tells him to step back, and says that everything Angle has done is nearly untouchable, but says he is the miracle he can do it. Angle tells Maria she's beautiful, but she's going to need a miracle, then beats up Bennett. He says he doesn't wrestle people who don't have respect, and says his opponent tonight does. That opponent is Drew Galloway.

Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) enter the building. They approach a door with "Beer Money" on it. Inside is the Boozer Cruiser. Roode's plan tonight is to cash in their shot at the TNA World Tag Team Championships.

Trevor Lee retains the TNA X Division Championship after the distraction from Gregory Shame Helms.

Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) show up. They tell The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) to come on in and cash in the tag team titles, but instead they get The Decay (Rosemary, Abyss, Crazzy Steve). Rosemary says the tag titles are pretty, but everything pretty eventually rots and dies in their world. Roode knows he and Storm aren't going to get everything they want right now, but since they have a ref, they might as well have a fight. Roode and Storm charge the ramp and fight Decay. This starts a match.

Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) vs. Decay (Crazzy Steve and Abyss) ends when Abyss pulls the ref out of the ring after Beer Money hit the DWI on Crazzy Steve. Abyss then chokes the ref, and Beer Money take down The Decay. Rosemary, however, distracts Roode, allowing Crazzy Steve to hit a low blow on Roode and also hit Storm with one of the tag team titles. Abyss pulls out Janice from underneath the ring, and he and Abyss are about to finish them off when The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) rush in with steel chairs, forcing The Decay to back down and leave the ring. Richards then says that The Wolves want the tag team titles back, and offers them a shot at the tag team titles as part of their plan to do it. Abyss accepts on The Decay's behalf for next week...and it'll be a Monster's Ball match.

Reby Sky meets with Dixie Carter backstage, wanting to talk one-on-one. Reby admits that Matt Hardy is a proud man, and tells Dixie that she and Matt want what's best for their family.

The recently fired Grado shows up, jumping the barricade, entering the ring and getting on the mic, claiming that he was screwed out of his job in TNA and that he has proof. Eli Drake shows up with security guards. He sics them on Grado, and Grado gives chase. Eli Drake tries to get Grado from behind, but Grado gets away and makes a run for it backstage.

Drew Galloway says he plans to beat Kurt Angle where it all began for him in TNA...tonight..

Jade beats Madison Rayne thanks to a distraction by Rebel and Marti Bell. The Dollhouse (Jade, Rebel, Marti Bell) attack Madison Rayne after the match, but Gail Kim rushes in and fights them all off.

Billy Corgan is backstage when Grado shows up, telling him he's been screwed out of his job. Security gets Grado, then Eli Drake shows up, punches Grado in the face and tells security to get him out of here.

Drew Galloway beat Kurt Angle with the Crossface, after hitting him with three Claymores and making him bleed from his mouth.

Matt Hardy, Reby Sky and Tyrus are back in the ring. Matt Hardy demands Dixie Carter speak to him face-to-face. Dixie Carter shows up, and Matt Hardy blames Ethan Carter III for his own recent behavior, saying the injunction caused it all and that EC3 ruined business for TNA. He then demands Carter fire EC3 right now. When Matt Hardy goes into jerk mode, Rockstar Spud shows up, and while he agrees that Ethan Carter III did terrible things, he refuses to allow Hardy to treat Dixie Carter like dirt. Tyrus hits Spud with a cheap shot, then Matt Hardy goes back to being a jerk to Dixie, but EC3 shows up and takes down both Hardy's security and Tyrus before getting in the ring. Hardy retreats, then EC3 leaves.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 2, 2016

Earlier today, Ethan Carter III tells cameraman to meet him at an unspecified place at 4 PM for an interview.

Matt Hardy, Reby Sky and Tyrus appear to start the show. Matt says we won't get Jeff Hardy tonight, because Jeff made a big mistake last week. Reby says it didn't have to be this way, and believes that Jeff is just jealous that Matt won the World Heavyweight title. As Matt Hardy says that last week's actions were good for business for the Matt Hardy brand, Eric Young and Bram show up. EY takes pride in bringing immense pain to both Bobby Roode and Jeff Hardy, and praises Matt as world champ, but says the title goes through him. Kurt Angle shows up and says he's talked to TNA official concerning his next farewell tour match...and it's him vs Matt for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. A livid Matt Hardy tells Kurt Angle he will end his career if he keeps this up, but Angle says he can whup everyone in the ring right now if he has to. Suddenly, Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) show up, and they're in the mood for a fight, and declare that they will give a beatdown to Eric Young and Bram. This starts a brawl in which Crazzy Steve and Abyss show up in order to take advantage of the confusion, but The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) follow them into the ring and fight them off. Bobby Roode then declares that not only will Angle become the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion, but that Beer Money and The Wolves will take on Eric Young, Bram, Abyss and Crazzy Steve in a hardcore fight.

Drew Galloway says Feast or Fired was a big risk, but he now controls his own destiny. Tyrus shows up and tells him to set the briefcase down and walk away as it is a target on his chest. Drew tells him he has no plans of doing that, and Tyrus pretty much tells Drew that it's his funeral.

Lashley beats Aiden O'Shea despite the distraction provided by Raquel. After the match, Raquel heads into the ring and gets a microphone. She tells Lashley the same message as last time: she can bring him pain, or she can bring him pleasure.

Ethan Carter III says the world will hear it all tonight...

Maria Kanellis shows up and says that women's wrestling needs a leader to point it in the right direction. She decrees that the Knockouts Division is broken. Gail Kim shows up, and says she respect Maria, but Maria fancies herself a businesswoman and says she can make Gail mainstream. Gail Kim says she doesn't need her help, and to put her boots on if she wants to make but Maria calls her "part of the problem" and says that someone like Gail should be working for her. Gail wants none of this, and wants to fight her right now. Maria retreats.

Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) and The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) talk backstage. They almost come to blows over Beer Money's tag team title shot, but Roode reminds everyone to concentrate on tonight.

Eric Young, Bram and Decay (Crazzy Steve and Abyss) beat The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) and Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) in a 4-on-4 "hardcore war."

Drew Galloway congratulates Kurt Angle on their match, and wishes him luck in his match tonight.

Drew Galloway vs. Tyrus ends when the lights go out and Maria Kanellis shows up to tell Galloway his miracle begins now. When the lights come back on, "The Miracle" Michael Bennett hits Galloway with his own Feast or Fired briefcase. He tells Galloway that he is the miracle TNA is and not Galloway.

Kurt Angle says he's had the time of his life in TNA. Lashley wishes him luck tonight.

Gregory Shane Helms shows up, but he is not dressed for the ring. He then tells Tigre Uno, who is already in the ring, that the match isn't against him, but against someone he has mentored: Trevor Lee.

Trevor Lee beats Tigre Uno to win the TNA X Division Championship!

The now-once-defeated Ethan Carter III says he suffered the worst beating of his life two weeks ago. He congratulates Matt Hardy for winning the World title from him, but mentions that he didn't do it alone and that he kept getting back up. EC3 then declares he will be taking a plan for the UK and that he is coming for Matt Hardy and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Matt Hardy retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Kurt Angle with help from Reby Sky and Tyrus.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 5, 2016

Dixie Carter is in the ring. She thanks everyone for being here tonight, and TNA is now entering their fifteenth year on Pop Channel because Impact has made it all about the fans. She hopes this year is the best one yet. As she is about to talk about the World Title Series final four, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. EC3 decides it's a good time to air his grievances, where he says that Dixie is jealous of his success. Dixie tells Ethan that he has become a monster after all he has recently done. Matt Hardy shows up and agrees with Dixie, saying that Ethan robbed him and not the other way around. He promises to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship back, but as he speaks, he is suddenly attacked from behind by his World Title Series semi-finals opponent, Eric Young. Young, EC3 and Tyrus gang up on Matt and attack him until Lashley shows up and makes the save. After this, EC3 and Tyrus attack Lashley wile EY and Matt Hardy fight with one another. Hardy takes out EY, then takes out EC3 and Tyrus from the top rope.

During the break, Eric Young hit Matt Hardy in the back with a chair. Officials separate the two before EY can do any more damage.

Ethan Carter III beats Lashley after Tyrus distracts Lashley and EC3 stacks Lashley up while grabbing the tights. EC3 goes on to the World Title Series finals.

Kurt Angle is here...

Bobby Roode hopes he can back it up with his open challenge, which is open to anyone from any promotion.

Kurt Angle shows up. He says that tonight is the night for the fan in all of us, and thanks the fans for everything for the last twenty years. He's faced off with so many greats in that time, and wants only the best opponents for his farewell tour. He then announces that he has picked Drew Galloway for his main event match next week as part of the tour. Galloway shows up and thanks Angle for the honor and privilege, then Jessie Godderz shows up, saying he is the veteran on Pop Network. Then, Eli Drake shows up and says Angle was told the wrong story, saying that he is the future of wrestling and not Drew Galloway. Angle has enough of Drake, and challenges him and Jessie Godderz to a fight with him and Galloway. Not long afterwards, Angle and Galloway send them packing.

Jeff Hardy tells Jeremy Borash that nothing will stop Matt Hardy from winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship again.

Eric Young is in the ring. He says Matt Hardy is finished and that he is going to the finals. He then tells the referee to count Matt Hardy out when Matt Hardy shows up.

Matt Hardy defies the odds and beats Eric Young to continue to the finals of the World Title Series, shortly after Jeff Hardy gets taken down by EY while checking on Matt and Matt hits the Twist of Fate.

Eric Young goes ballistic backstage, saying that everything is unfairly stacked against him and that everyone will pay.

Ethan Carter III finally confronts Jeff Hardy for the first time since Slammiversary. Jeff tells EC3 that Matt will become TNA World Heavyweight Champion again.

Bram shows up after Bobby Roode, answering his open challenge and saying that 2016 will be his year.

Bobby Roode retains the TNA King of the Mountain Championship against Bram. After the match, Eric Young attacks Bobby Roode from behind, then he and Bram attack Bobby Roode. Roode is then saved by the last person even he would expect: James Storm, who hasn't been seen in TNA in months. Storm says he didn't like where he was going and left TNA because he wasn't having fun anymore, then says he couldn't take TNA being called "a disappointment." Storm then rekindles his friendship with Roode...and brings back Beer Money. Bobby Roode takes one of the beers from Storm's hand and accepts the offer.

Jeremy Borash interviews The Beautiful People (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne). Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne will be up against The Dollhouse (Rebel, Jade, Marti Bell), who are now officially minus Taryn Terell. Due to Angelina Love being seven-and-a-half months pregnant, someone else will be filling in for Angelina...and it's someone who really hates The Dollhouse...

"The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode tells Bram and Eric Young they're finishing this on pay-per-view on Friday night.

Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky's mystery partner for the next match is Gail Kim.

Gail Kim, Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky beat The Dollhouse (Rebel, Jade, Marti Bell). After the match, The Dollhouse attack Kim, Rayne until Awesome Kong shows up and...helps The Dollhouse. The Dollhouse then lift up Awesome Kong's massive arms in victory, implying that Kong has joined them.

The arena goes dark...and the first thing we see is "The First Lady of Wrestling" Maria Kanellis. She says that she has "The Miracle" that can fix professional wrestling...and that "miracle" is Michael Bennett. They both enter the ring, and Bennett says he is the miracle that will save TNA. He plans to change professional wrestling from stagnant to mainstream, and he plans to hold the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in his hands.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) walk in on Kurt Angle and Drew Galloway backstage, saying they want a match against both of them at One Night Only on Friday night. Jessie Godderz and Eli Drake, walk in, saying that Angle and Galloway should be taking them on instead. The Wolves ask if they want in on the match, and sure enough, they are in, making this a triple threat tag team match.

Before the finals of the World Title Series, Jeff Hardy asks Tyrus "if he trusts his boss enough to hit the bricks." Tyrus takes the microphone, says "Cool," then heads back to the back. Ethan Carter III and Matt Hardy are alone in the ring.

Ethan Carter beats Matt Hardy with a top rope One Percenter to become a two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for November 25, 2015

DJ Z and Tigre Uno earn pinfalls in a Triple Threat match to continue to the Round of 16 from Group X Division. Manik is eliminated.

Drew Galloway says he refuses to give up in the World Title Series, and has a new goal: to come back home as TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

Drew Galloway beats Rockstar Spud. Drew Galloway earns three points on Group UK. Drew Galloway has nine points in total and automatically advances to the Round of 16.

Bram beats Grado as soon as the match begins. Bram earns three points on Group UK. Grado and Rockstar Spud are both eliminated.

Jessie Godderz beats Micah. Jessie Godderz earns three points on Group Future 4. With six points, Jessie Godderz continues to the Round of 16. Micah is eliminated.

Kurt Angle addresses his future in TNA, and can't wait to come back in London in 2016.

Davey Richards beats Robbie E. Davey Richards earns three points on Group Tag Team Specialists. Davey Richards continues to the Round of 16. Robbie E is eliminated.

Kenny King beats Crazzy Steve. Kenny King earns three points on Group Wildcard. Kenny King continues to the Round of 16. Aiden O'Shea and Crazzy Steve are eliminated.

Austin Aries calls Lashley one of his toughest opponents in TNA, and plans to bring his A-game to continue on tonight. He hopes Lashley does the same.

Lashley beats Austin Aries. Lashley wins three points on Group Champions. Lashley moves on to the Round of 16. Austin Aries is eliminated.

For the Round of 16:
Block A is Ethan Carter III vs. DJ Z and Bram vs. Davey Richards.
Block B is Lashley vs. Drew Galloway and Mahabali Shera vs. Eli Drake.
Block C is Tigre Uno vs. Gail Kim and Eric Young vs. Kenny King.
Block D is Jessie Godderz vs. Awesome Kong and Bobby Roode vs. Matt Hardy.

The Round of 16 participants trash talk each other.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for November 4, 2015

Madison Rayne beats Brooke. Madison Rayne earns three points on Group Knockouts, and Group Knockouts is now in a four-way tie with three points apiece.

Eric Young is still convinced everyone is out to get him, but he still says that he is a winner.

Bram beats Rockstar Spud. Bram earns three points on Group UK.

Bobby Roode still has beef with Eric Young ever since the year began, and says he's ready to take EY on and become TNA World Heavyweight Champion again.

Manik beats Mandrews. Manik earns three points on Group X Division. Manik now leads Group X Division with six points.

Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards have some friendly words backstage before their match tonight.

Eric Young says he's biding his time, waiting for the right time to strike Bobby Roode.

Jeff Hardy talks about his recent success and recent dirt bike injury.

Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards wrestle to a 15-minute time limit draw, and both men get one point apiece for Group Tag Team Specialists.

Matt Hardy is advancing to the Group of 16 in the World Title Series.

The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) admit they brought the best out of each other in tonight's match, and call the Wolves Nation "the third Wolf."

Jeff Hardy talks about his recuperation, Ethan Carter III, the bet that made him EC3's personal assistant, Matt Hardy winning the World title at Bound For Glory as well as his special guest referee role in that match, Matt relinquishing the World title and his ban from the World Title Series.

Bobby Roode looks for Eric Young backstage...and finds him. Roode dares EY to hit him, but EY says he already has as he is in Roode's head.

Mahabali Shera beats Kenny King. Mahabali Shera earns three points on Group Wildcard, and now leads Group Wildcard with six points.

Next week: Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne, where the winner advances to the Group of 16! Also, Eric Young vs. Ethan Carter III, with the winner also advancing!

Before the next match, Eric Young tells the fans to pay attention as he is a world class athlete.

Eric Young beats Bobby Roode after pushing the referee towards him. Eric Young earns three points on Group TNA Originals, and Group TNA Originals is now in a four-way tie with three points apiece.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for October 7, 2015

Less than 24 hours after the events of Bound For Glory, Ethan Carter III announces that his attorney has acquired an injunction against TNA, Dixie Carter and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) in revenge for losing the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. The injunction keeps Matt Hardy from appearing on Impact Wrestling for thirty days.

The next day, Matt Hardy announces that he is relinquishing and vacating the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in order to negate the injunction as TNA and the fans deserve to have a honorable fighting champion. He promises to win the title again.

Dixie Carter and Billy Corgan accept Matt Hardy's relinquishing of the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, and describe his actions to do such "selfless." They then announce the World Title Series, which starts this week on Impact Wrestling.

The World Title Series is as follows: Thirty-two men and women, separated into eight groups, will face each other in round-robin play and the two people in each group with the most points will go on to the round of 16. Three points are awarded for a win, one point is awarded for a draw, and zero points are awarded for a loss. All matches will have a 15-minute time limit.

Bram, Rockstar Spud, Grado and Drew Galloway are in Group UK.

Aiden O'Shea, Crazzy Steve, Kenny King and Mahabali Shera are in Group Wildcard.

Awesome Kong, Madison Rayne, Brooke and Gail Kim are in Group Knockouts.

Lashley, Austin Aries, Mr. Anderson and Ethan Carter III are in Group Champions.

Drew Galloway gives Matt Hardy all the credit in the world for negating the injunction, but he looks at the World Title Series as his second chance. He plans to steamroll Group UK and everyone else in the series.

Drew Galloway beats Bram. Drew Galloway earns three points.

Gail Kim says that Impact has always been the place for women to be, and is ecstatic that a Knockout has a chance to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. She intends to take every opportunity she can to get it.

Drew Galloway says that he and Bram are both very aggressive, but says that he has a gameplan compared to Bram.

Brooke gets an upset win against Gail Kim. Brooke earns three points.

Ethan Carter III thinks the World Title Series should be called the EC3 Screwjob Memorial Series, and says that he is the true TNA World Heavyweight Champion as he continues to insist he was robbed. He plans to defeat Austin Aries, who he says has come out of the woodwork with the World Title now being vacant, in record time.

In a comedic match where both men perform other wrestlers' signature and finishing moves, Rockstar Spud beats Grado. Rockstar Spud earns three points to tie with Drew Galloway in Group UK.

Tyrus is watching the World Title Series to see who he takes on for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, and if Ethan Carter III goes all the way, it's going to get interesting...

Ethan Carter III and Austin Aries - who is accompanied to the ring by Thea Trinidad (formerly Rosita) - fight to a 15-minute draw. Both men earn one point. After the match, EC3 attacks Aries from behind and almost hits him with the One Percenter, but Aries finally gets the Brainbuster to connect.

Mr. Anderson calls Group Champions "the toughest group," and says he has to go through everyone else in it tonight if he wants to be World champion again...starting with Lashley tonight.

Austin Aries tells Ethan Carter III he couldn't beat him, and tells him that if they meet in the ring again, he'll take him down.

Awesome Kong beats Madison Rayne. Awesome Kong earns three points, tying her in first place with Brooke in Group Knockouts.

Lashley says the World Title Series will be great, as he's in the group of champions and that he's facing against the unknown. He calls Mr. Anderson "Victim #1."

Jeremy Borash interviews Matt Hardy. He says he had to relinquish the TNA World Heavyweight Championship for the good of Impact Wrestling. As for the World Title Series, which he is officially a part of, he plans to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship again, and this time without controversy.

Lashley beats Mr. Anderson. Lashley earns three points and takes the lead in Group Champions.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for September 23, 2015

Drew Galloway, The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards), Bram, Lashley and Dixie Carter are in the ring to start the show. Dixie thanks Galloway for leading Team TNA, and says he's not trying to be a leader, as everyone here that has anything to do with TNA - including the fans - are equals. Dixie then announces that there will be a match between all five members of Team TNA tonight, with the winner getting a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Dixie then calls out Eric Young, who shows up. Dixie calls out EY for being the traitor that he is, but EY says he has an ironclad contract with TNA. Dixie then calls out Chris Melendez, who shows up on crutches. She gives Melendez his match against Eric Young, and it's next...and to ensure that he gets a fair fight, it's a lumberjack match.

Chris Melendez beats Eric Young in a lumberjack match to regain his prosthetic leg.

Taryn Terrell brags about her attack on The Beautiful People (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne), then tells Jade to go after Gail Kim tonight. As for Marti Bell and Rebel, Taryn tells them to prove their worth.

Ethan Carter III tells Jeff Hardy to do as he says or else he's not getting paid.

Lashley enjoyed the Lethal Lockdown match last week, but is looking towards the present and wants the TNA World Heavyweight Championship again.

Gail Kim retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Jade. After the match, Marti Bell rushes in and distracts Gail Kim, who is hit with a Spear by Rebel. Both of them attack Gail Kim, but Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne rush in to make the save and get revenge for Angelina Love being injured last week. Madison and Velvet take the brawl backstage, and Awesome Kong shows up to stare down with Gail Kim.

Rockstar Spud has a lot on his mind concerning his World title match with Ethan Carter III. He also feels for Jeff Hardy.

Tigre Uno retains the TNA X Division Championship against Kenny King.

Ethan Carter III retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Rockstar Spud. After the match, Tyrus hits Rockstar Spud with a Heart Punch, then EC3 tells Jeff Hardy to end Spud's career. Jeff refuses, and as EC3 yells at him, Matt Hardy tries to make the save only to replace Spud as the sacrifice when Tyrus grabs him. EC3 then tells Jeff to hit Matt, but Matt kicks Tyrus in the nuts and Jeff hits EC3 instead.

Ethan Carter III says he's firing Jeff Hardy for the attack on him.

The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Abyss, Manik) is in the ring. Storm says he's lost faith in a lot of things recently, and says that the "Khoya situation" should have been dealt with long ago. Abyss grabs the microphone and says he's leaving the Revolution, saying that he stands in no man's shadow. He says that he made the monster Abyss, when TNA started 13 years ago, and tells Storm that he's done with him. Storm calls out Mahabali Shera, and Manik corrects him when he calls him Khoya. After being pushed around several times, Manik tells Storm he didn't make him, either. He takes off his mask and leaves. Mahabali Shera then shows up, and Storm blames everything that's happened on him. Shera wants a match, but Storm bails.

Drew Galloway thanks The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) for their help in last week's Lethal Lockdown match, then focus on tonight's five-way match for a World title shot.

Drew Galloway beats Eddie Edwards, Davey Richards, Bram and Lashley in a five-way match to become #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Ethan Carter announces he's heading to the ring to fire Jeff Hardy.

Drew Galloway plans to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at Bound For Glory for anyone who's ever had a dream.

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus are in the ring. EC3 calls out Jeff Hardy, telling him to come to the ring and beg for his job back. Hardy shows up with the giant EC3 head drawn on, and EC3 asks him if he has anything to say for himself. Hardy tells EC3 to fire him, but EC3 doesn't want to deny him an income and the opportunity to grace the fans. EC3 then orders Hardy to get on one knee, kiss the World title and apologize. Instead, Hardy quits. As Hardy leaves, EC3 tells Hardy he's fired and declares the show over.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 22, 2015

Dixie Carter starts the show by announcing the 2015 TNA Hall of Fame inductee, Jeff Jarrett.

Bram beats Magnus in a Street Fight. After the match, "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up, whacks Magnus with a cowbell, and tells him that tonight, he and Mickie James will find out who his partner for tonight is.

Eli Drake shows up with a crutch. He was tired of The Rising (Drew Galloway, Drake, Micah) and used them to get himself into the door. He wants to speak for himself, and calls Micah a puppet. Drew Galloway shows up and says he let him in because of his killer instinct, but he just had to be that big, bright shining star. He says that nothing has hurt him more than Drake turning on him. Galloway then asks the crowd what they want, and they want Galloway to kick his ass. He obliges, and he and Drake brawl. Drake almost hits him with the broken crutch, but Galloway is almost able to hit the Future Shock DDT before Drake is able to retreat.

Christy Hemme is about to advertise BBQ Pit Wars on Destination America when The Dollhouse (Taryn Terrell, Jade, Marti Bell) wreck everything. Taryn Terrell threatens to lock herself in the cage until she gets the TNA Knockouts Championship back. Brooke shows up, tells them they brought all this on themselves, and says that this is her house and not The Dollhouse. Taryn says she's untouchable, and Brooke says that if she wants the title back, she can come and get it. Taryn decides to do just that, but then the lights go out. When they come back on, Gail Kim is in the cage with Jade and Marti Bell, and Taryn is locked out. As Gail Kim beats up Jade and Marti, Brooke chases after Taryn only for Taryn to retreat. Brooke and Kim then stand tall.

We revisit the King of the Mountain match from Slammiversary XIII.

We hear from Tigre Uno in Tijuana, Mexico. He blasts Donald Trump's comments concerning Mexicans, and dares him to come to the Impact Zone to show him what a real Mexican is.

The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Manik, Abyss, Khoya) shows up. He reveals the newest pledge: Serena Deeb. Serena says that Mickie James and their friendship behind, and was lost until she met Storm. Storm says that Magnus and Mickie James have made their worst mistake.

Eric Young beats Rockstar Spud in a Chain Match.

Matt Hardy beats Bobby Roode in a Tables Match to become #1 contender to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 8, 2015

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus start the show. He announces that Dixie Carter has given him free reign to book tonight's show, and that he's making history by defending the TNA World title three times tonight . No sooner does he say this that Matt Hardy shows up to announce that he wants a piece of the World title picture, and challenges him to a match for the title. Ethan Carter III wants nothing to do with him, but Matt Hardy tells EC3 that he's still ready to beat his ass. Tyrus gets in Hardy's way, and EC3 pits Hardy in a 2-on-1 match against The Dirty Heels (Bobby Roode and Austin Aries). Ethan Carter guests on commentary for this match.

The Dirty Heels (Bobby Roode and Austin Aries) beat Matt Hardy in a 2-on-1 handicap match when Bobby Roode holds down one of Hardy's legs.

The Rising (Drew Galloway, Eli Drake, Micah) are in the ring as a unit one last time. They came to TNA to take down The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Homicide, Hernandez), but came up short. Galloway thanks Micah and Eli Drake for being at his side, and Micah and Drake return the favor. Galloway says wrestling's future is still bright, and that this isn't the end but only the beginning. Ethan Carter III makes fun of Galloway's plight, saying that he's booked him in a 3-on-3 match and Galloway doesn't have any tag team partners. His opponents are Abyss, Manik and Khoya of The Revolution.

Drew Galloway beats The Revolution (Abyss, Manik, Khoya) after miscommunication between Abyss and Khoya.

Mr. Anderson congratulates Ethan Carter III on his World title win, and asks for a title shot against him tonight. He doesn't get a title shot, but he does have a match with Bram tonight...and it's up next.

Mr. Anderson beats Bram by disqualification when Bram refuses to listen to the referee. He then takes Mr. Anderson's microphone, mocks him with it, hits him in the head with, then rips it off of the microphone cord as he continues to use it as weapon as officials try to get Bram off of Anderson.

Jessie Godderz beats Robbie E in a Street Fighter after Jessie uses a chair to lock in an Adonis Crab that Robbie can't escape.

Lashley runs into Ethan Carter III backstage. Lashley isn't getting a title shot, either, but EC3 does put him in a match with Tyrus tonight.

Kurt Angle has a document in his hands...and says that Ethan Carter III's night is about to get a little more interesting.

We get another part of the Jeff Jarrett interview.

Ethan Carter III announces his first of three opponents that he is defending the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against is none other than Norv Fernum, whom he haven't seen in a while...and quickly beats him. His next opponent is Shark Boy...and EC3 quickly beats him. Before the third match can happen, Kurt Angle shows up with the document he had earlier, and states that the document is a legally binding contract that lets him have his World title rematch anytime he wants...and elects to have that rematch tonight. Lashley then shows up for his match with Tyrus.

Ethan Carter III guests on commentary for the next match.

Lashley beats Tyrus after heaving him up for an impressive Electric Chair before the Spear.

We get even more of the interview with Jeff Jarrett.

Before their match, Madison Rayne tells Velvet Sky that she looks like "the idiots in the crowd" and that she doesn't belong in a TNA ring. Not surprisingly, a stone-faced Velvet Sky kicks Madison in the gut.

Velvet Sky beats Madison Rayne.

The superstars of TNA came to Camp Boggy Creek near Orlando in Eustis, Florida to perform a charity show and meet-and-greet for kids with chronic and life-threatening illnesses.

Kurt Angle beats Ethan Carter III by disqualification after EC3 knocks out referee Earl Hebrner, but EC3 still retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Dixie Carter is here...

Ethan Carter III introduces his aunt Dixie Carter, who hasn't been on television in almost a year. After EC3 puts himself on a pedestal, Dixie Carter says that she's not the same woman who was put through a table by Bully Ray, that EC3 is the monster now, and that the company belongs to the people, signalling a face turn. She calls EC3's actions tonight an embarassment, and that he should use his skills and not his last name to keep the World title. Dixie says EC3 is right in saying TNA needs a leader, but it's not her...or Ethan...

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 17, 2015

The show begins with a tribute to Dusty Rhodes.

Mike Tenay hosts the contract signing for Ethan Carter III vs. Kurt Angle for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. After both men get in the ring, they get a chance to have their say prior to the bout. Ethan Carter III lays some sweet poetry about whom Kurt Angle has beaten in his career before telling him that unlike all those legends, he hasn't been beaten and that he will be Angle's endgame. Angle says the best matches are made for him, and that this one will be no different, especially when he plans to make this match a nightmare for EC3. According to the contract, both men will have "tune-up matches" prior to the match that will happen in 14 days' time, and EC3 finds out straight from Angle that he's facing Lashley.

Before The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) and The Dirty Heels (Bobby Roode and Austin Aries) face off in Match 4 of their Best of Five Series, The Wolves say that the tag team titles are what counts as they signify who is the best tag team in the world, and that they have proven that before with every tag team that's been thrown in their path. After they call The Wolves call The Dity Heels out, Bobby Roode shows up and says Austin Aries isn't medically cleared due to his match with Kurt Angle last week, and that he and Aries call the shots. The Wolves then challenge Roode to a singles match, and Roode almost doesn't want to do it until he comes up with a grand idea in order to see how badly The Wolves want him in the ring: whoever wins the match gets to pick the stipulation for the fourth match in their Best of Five Series. They like the idea, and Eddie Edwards challenges Roode to a match, right here, right now. Roode accepts the challenge.

Eddie Edwards beats Bobby Roode when Austin Aries suddenly shows up and tosses a steel chair to Roode only for Davey Richards to take it from him, leading to Edwards stacking Roode up off the distraction. Richards and Edwards immediately pick Full Metal Mayhem as the stipulation for Match 4 of their Best of Five Series.

Jeremy Borash runs into Joseph Park, who has fallen on hard times since his ugly exit from Impact Wrestling. He plans to make a comeback by challenging Bram tonight.

Bram is backstage. He doesn't like cameras, apparently.

Bram beats Joseph Park after putting him through a table.

Taryn Terrell has set up a stipulation for tonight's tag match between The Dollhouse (Taryn, Jade, Marti Bell) and the team of Brooke and Awesome Kong. If Brooke and Kong win, they both get a shot at the Knockouts title. If they lose, they can never get a Knockouts title shot for as long as she holds the title.

The world is burning. Playtime's over...

Brooke and Awesome Kong beat The Dollhouse (Jade and Marti Bell) to secure title shots at Taryn Terrell and the TNA Knockouts Championship.

Chris Melendez shows up. He's not happy at all that Eric Young ripped his prosthetic leg and disrespected him and everything he represents. He calls out Eric Young, who shows up promptly. He shows impressive respect for Melendez' military career, but says he doesn't care about him, the fans or anybody except himself. As for ripping his leg out and choking him with it, he came up with the idea on the spur of the moment. When he asks how badly Melendez wants him alone in the ring next week, Melendez makes it clear he wants him very badly. The match is on for next week.

Jessie Godderz beats DJ Z with the Boston Crab. After the match, he tells DJ Z that his attack on him was no mistake, and tortures him as he puts himself on a pedestal, saying he's the reason that he and Robbie E won the tag team titles twice. As he goes for a press slam on DJ Z, Robbie E shows up and brawls with Jessie, forcing Jessie to retreat.

Magnus shows up and threatens to crack open some heads until "The Cowboy" James Storm comes out. Security shows up, followed by Storm. Storm tries to sow distrust between Magnus and Mickie James and make himself look like the bad guy, then pulls out a baby stroller that he plans to use as an "insurance policy" against Magnus. Magnus goes after Storm, and decks the security guards that hold him back only to find out that the stroller only has a doll inside and not his son Donovan. Storm runs away and Magnus gives chase.

Ethan Carter III beats Lashley despite three referees having to make the count due to Tyrus attacking all of them.