Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Tonight's episode shows matches from the first night of Impact Wrestling's UK Tour in Glasgow, Scotland.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says it is a privilege to bring IMPACT Wrestling to Scotland once again and that while the future looks bright for IMPACT, it is looking bright for him, and if he can beat Frankie Kazarian, he will prove he belongs on this stage.
Joe Hendry beats Frankie Kazarian with a roll-up to win the Glasgow Cup Tournament, which is awarded to him personally by Scott D'Amore.
Backstage, we hear from Moose, Brian Myers and "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo. Myers says they get to embarrass Subculture (Mark Andrews, "Flash" Morgan Webster, Dani Luna), Moose says that "The Virtuous Pro Wrestling Gods" will team up for one night, and Deonna says she will use this as a warm-up for Trinity to become a four-time Knockouts Champion.
Backstage, we hear from Joe Hendry, who says it has been quite a year for him in IMPACT Wrestling and proved that he belongs in the very top, and that he will be damned if he will let Simon Miller knock him off his pedestal.
Moose, Brian Myers and "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beat Subculture (Mark Andrews, "Flash" Morgan Webster, Dani Luna) in a six-person intergender tag match.
Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and Eric Young talk about their history, how they have a lot in common and how they have done everything there is to do in IMPACT. Eric Young says iron sharpens iron and that there is no better way to test themselves than against The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley).
Grado beats Trey Miguel. (The match is Grado's first in IMPACT in seven years.)
Backstage, we hear from Eddie Edwards, who calls Will Ospreay "one of one" and one of the best in the world. He says that they both had to be the best, and to do that, they had to go to Japan. He then says Ospreay is in his world, where he is the best of the best and things are just a little bit different.
Trinity beats Emersyn Jayne.
We see footage of the IMPACT Wrestling locker room in Glasgow, Scotland.
Backstage, we hear from Trinity, who says that she is coming off a huge victory tonight and that Deonna Purrazzo will feel the glow once and for all when she beats her and keeps her from getting another title shot for as long as she is champion.
The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and Eric Young.
"The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams beats Trevor Lee, Jack Evans and Puma King in a four-way match.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Rich Swann, who says he is super-happy for "Reborn" Matt Sydal for finding somebody who has bought into his crap in Ethan Page, and that he has found a partner for Bound For Glory who is on the same level as he is, and at Bound For Glory, Sydal and Ethan Page are going to need more than yoga. We then see footage of Rich Swann's Bound For Glory: Willie Mack.
Maximo beats Grado in a comedic match after Maximo kisses him. Both men shake hands after the match, then Grado kisses him and runs away.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards says that Moose can turn his back on him and Kenny, but if he wants to terrorize his wife Alisha Edwards, then tonight will be a taste of what he will do to him at Bound For Glory. Johnny says he hopes Moose and Killer Kross are watchinga fter the last few weeks, and tonight, Austin Aries, Moose and Kross are going to Slamtown.
We see a video package of the events between The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz) and The OG'z (King, Homicide, Hernandez) leading up to tonight's summit.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is Madison Rayne vs. Velvet Sky vs. Tara vs. Angelina Love for the TNA Knockouts Championship at Bound For Glory 2010.
We see a video package of the events leading up to "The Machine" Brian Cage and The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) vs. oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist).
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Eli Drake. Eli says that La Parka brought in the steel chair and got himself disqualified last week - even though it was Eli himself who introduced the chair into the match - and that he makes the rules. He says he is issuing an open challenge to anyone from New York City at Bound For Glory.
Before the next match, Gama Singh announces that whoever loses this match will have to go back to Punjab, India and will no longer beat a member of The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Gursinder Singh).
Rohit Raju beats Gursinder Singh, sending Gursinder Singh back to Punjab, India. Gama Sing then slaps Rohit around and tells him to get out of the ring and leave Gursinder in the ring.
Austin Aries, Moose and Killer Kross beat Johnny Impact, Fallah Bahh and Eddie Edwards.
We see Father James Mitchel play on an organ when Allie suddenly shows up. Allie asks for his help to return to the undead realm, and we find out that Allie made a deal with the devil and left her soul in the undead realm in exchange for Father James Mitchell getting her out of there, but Allie tells him that this is not about her soul and that she wants to get Kiera Hogan out of there. Mitchell, knowing that Allie will do whatever it takes, tells her to meet him at Bound For Glory, and while he cannot make any guarantees that Allie will be successful, he will be there with a coffin ready to take her to the undead realm. Allie and Father James Mitchell shake hands on it, confirming a deal.
Tessa Blanchard beats Keyra.
The OG'z (King, Homicide, Hernandez) and The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz) show up for a summit. King tells Konnan that in a few short days, he will end his legend, and says that Konnan refuses to step aside and let him become leader despite all the money he made him, and that he leeched off his mentor as well as Homicide and Hernandez, and questions if Konnan trust Santana and Ortiz will help him out. He says that Konnan needs to be put out of his misery, and says he put the hit on him as he can carry the weight and has no regrets in this world. He also brought back the original LAX to embarrass him every step of the way and prove that Konnan has to go. He then says that at Bound For Glory, he will destroy Konnan has ever built and anything he has every worked for. Konnan says something in Spanish, then takes the Mexican flag off from around King's neck and tells him is that all he has to do is give the word and the people will kick their butts all over Mexico City, Mexico. He also mentions their recent battles and that King "took the L" on several occasions before disrespecting him. Konnan speaks Spanish again, then tells King that if he thinks he is always slick and one step ahead, then he has taken two steps ahead, leaving King one step behind, and tells King he did everything for him. He says the bosses are watching, and reminds him of "the G code" - no kids, no families, no broken truces - and how he violated two parts of it. He also tells King the bosses have a message: the ceasefire ends right now. This immediately starts a brawl where LAX quickly comes out on top to end the show.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
"Reborn" Matt Sydal guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams beats Rich Swann after "Reborn" Matt Sydal distracts Rich Swann to the point that Swann misses on the Phoenix Splash.
We see footage from earlier today of Austin Aries, Killer Kross and Moose entering the arena.
Backstage, Rich Swann is met by "Reborn" Matt Sydal, but Rich Swann tells Sydal to stay away from him.
Joe Hendry makes fun of The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Gursinder Singh) on the way to the ring with a music video that also mentions his platonic relationship with Katarina.
The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Gursinder Singh) beat Joe Hendry and Grado. After the match, Katarina chews Grado for being an embarrassment who keeps losing week after week, and tells him she does not love him; instead, she is in love with Joe Hendry. After saying that Joe loves her and kisses him, Joe Hendry is surprised at Katarina's actions and calls Katarina the embarrassment in this situation. Katarina slaps Joe in the face and leaves.
Backstage, Joe Hendry and Grado are still amazed by Katarina's actions, and Joe says he should have seen this coming. Grado tells Joe that he knows he can trust him now after this.
The GWN Flashback of the Week is Bully Ray vs. Jeff Hardy for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in a Full Metal Mayhem Match at Lockdown 2013.
We see a video package chronicling Su Yung's reign of terror in Impact Wrestling as undead bridesmaids surround Su Yung, who has a casket ready for Tessa Blanchard.
Backstage, Bobo praises "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux when KM and Fallah Bahh show up. KM thanks her for the advice from a few weeks ago. Scarlett tells them that she loves a man with power who takes what he wants and has confidence, and says she would do anything for a man like that as it is "simply intoxicating." KM tells Fallah Bahh there might be something to that after Scarlett leaves with Bobo.
Eli Drake shows up. He says he has had fun coming to the ring the last couple of week, as they have been dummies who have been trying to impress him and have failed to do so. He then says he feels a bit adventurous tonight, and calls out anybody who wants to face a former world champion. He gets Stone Rockwell, and after some introductions, Eli Drake tells Rockwell not to fall victim to his own ambitions. When Eli asks Rockwell what his last adventure was, Rockwell talks about a train ride to Budapest, then Eli Drake brings out a referee to start a match. It doesn't take long for Eli Drake to beat Stone Rockwell with a single Gravy Train.
We hear from The Lucha Brothers (Fenix and Pentagon Jr.). Fenix says they have been fighting together since they were kids, and Pentagon Jr. sends a message to "The Machine" Brian Cage: if he wants ot know how to inflict pain, they has to team with them. He says that they can beat oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan) on their own and that they are not obstacles for them.
Backstage, Austin Aries, Moose and Killer Kross are met by Alicia, who is told that she will find out why Moose did what he did last week at the same time as everyone else. All of a sudden, Alisha Edwards shows up and confronts Moose, and Austin Aries tells her to separate the business from the personal as he, Moose and Kross leave.
Tessa Blanchard retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship against Su Yung. After the match, the undead bridesmaids show up with a casket, lay it down and open it up. As they leave, Su Yung attacks attacks Blanchard from behind and hits her with the Panic Switch. She then places Su Yung in the coffin, but Allie and Kiera Hogan show up and double-team Su Yung, making the save for Tessa Blanchard, who is less than thankful for their help as she says that she does not need friends.
We hear from "The Machine" Brian Cage, who says he saved The Lucha Brothers (Fenix and Pentagon Jr.) because he could, and the lat time he checked, he is the X Division Champion and the measuring stick around here. He says that if oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan) thinks they can do whatever they want, they have another thing coming as there is nobody bigger than him.
Konnan and King meet in a restaurant, where some older gentlemen are sitting at a table. The man in the center says that this get-together has been set-up because the violence that has been happening in public as of late has been unbearable and they cannot afford this kind of heat. He says that business has been good, and the violation of the G Code is brought up. Konnan chews out King for running Richie over, and King complains about being kept down and crucified for doing the same thing everyone else in the gang is doing, saying he did what he had to be done. The three men at the table converse among themselves, then decree that a cease-fire will continue until October 14th at Bound For Glory in New York City. There, they will battle over who is king of the street there, as The Latin-American Xchange (Santana, Ortiz, Konnan) and The OG'z (Hernandez, Homicide, King) will square off in a final war. Konnan tells King he should have finished him off along time ago, but he let his emotions trick his logic into think it was the right thing to do, and on October 14th, he will not miss. Konnan extends his hand, but King laughs and walks away.
Next week: Kongo Kong vs. "The Machine" Brian Cage! The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) in action! The Lucha Brothers (Fenix and Pentagon Jr.) vs. The Cult of Lee (Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley)!
oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan) beat Zachary Wentz, Ace Austin and Tre Miguel. After the match, Callihan hits Ace Austin with a piledriver, then says that oVe is the best trio walking the planet today without a shadow of a doubt. As for The Lucha Brothers (Fenix and Pentagon Jr.), their feud will never end and they will do this forever. He proposes making this interesting, and tells "The Machine" Brian Cage that if he wants to stick his nose in their business, then they will never, ever forget.
Austin Aries, Killer Kross and Moose show up. Aries says everyone wants to konw why Moose did what he did last week and standing with him and Killer Kross, and decides to let Moose explain everything. Moose says Eddie Edwards has everyone fooled, calling him a selfish, lying fraud and threatening to expose him. He says that when Eddie Edwards was going though with his issues with his wife Alisha, laid in the hospital with his face broken from Sami Callihan and had issues with Tommy Dreamer, he was there for him, but when he was laying in the hospital contemplating retirement, Eddie was nowhere to be found. He says the only person who checked on him was Killer Kross, who asked him how it felt to be abandoned. After that, he got a phone call from Austin Aries, not Eddie Edwards, who admitted that Moose is talented but would never be the #1 guy in the company or the industry if he catered to the fans. He thanks Aries for being the truth as well as the greatest man that ever lived. Aries thanks Moose for listening to reason, as Eddie Edwards only cared about getting shots at the World Championship instead of Moose, who now has the mastermind of professional wrestling as well as the baddest man walking the streets guiding him. Aries says everything has changed in Impact Wrestling, and nobody is safe and nobody is taking the Impact Wrestling World Championship away from him. Suddenly, Johnny Impact shows up, and Aries calls Johnny a nobody before Johnny says Killer Kross would be more ambitious than to play Austin Aries' bodyguard. Johnny also says he forgot to mention that at Bound For Glory, Austin will be defending the World title against him. Aries says they don't have to wait until Bound For Glory, and asks Moose and Killer Kross to clear the ring so they can go at it right now. Johnny tells Aries he's seen this before and knows that Killer Kross and Moose will jump him along with Aries. Johnny then advertises Boone: The Bounty Hunter, which is now available on DVD, much to the chagrin of Aries, who tells Johnny to get in the ring and stop advertising his movie on his time. Johnny then dares Aries to fight him on the ramp, but Aries refuses. Johnny then tells Aries that he can stay in the ring and prove that "the banana in his pocket is as small as everybody thinks it is." This is enough to get Austin Aries upset and charge at Johnny Impact, and both men brawl on the entrance ramp. Aries, Kross and Moose all get superkicked, and it soon becomes a three-on-one beatdown on Johnny Impact. Security shows up, but they are easily laid out by Moose before he, Kross and Aries place Johnny's head into a steel chair and smash another steel chair into the legs of the first one to target Johnny's neck.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Homicide and Hernandez - now known along with King as "The OG'z" - quickly decimate Silversmith and Lee. After the match, King says Konnan had to go, for it is not his time anymore and he got tired of waiting to become the leader. He decided to take him out, but he gives Konnan credit for being a smart man and decided to stay two steps ahead, which is where Homicide and Hernandez come in. He says Homicide did not want to be left in Mexico and that Hernandez was left out of the action in favor of Santana and Ortiz. He says that no matter how much Konnan lies and schemes, Santana and Ortiz will follow him, and now they are about to get it as Hernandez and Homicide are multiple-time world tag team champions and the only thing they care about it taking Konnan out. King then challenges The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz) to a 5150 Street Fight at Slammiversary XVI, and says that when you come at the King, you'd best not miss.
Alicia interviews Shotzi Blackheart, who is making her Impact debut against Allie. Shotzi says being here has given her a one-track mind, and that track is to prove she is no "phony baloney" and the ballsy badass she says she is. She says this mango is ready to tango, and that she is always ready to rock. She then asks if Allie to ready to roll, as her mind is a machine, her body is the bullet and Allie is the target. She then howls like a coyote after asking "Who's your daddy?"
We hear from oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan). Callihan says that Fenix, Pentagon Jr. and Rich Swann are screwed because oVe is the best trio walking the planet today and six-man tag matches are what they do better than anyone else. Callihan says he will put Pentagon Jr. out of his misery at Slammiversary XVI when he takes Pentagon Jr.'s mask off and makes him suffer the biggest humiliation that anyone could ever imagine.
Allie beats Shotzi Blackheart. After the match, Allie is suddenly blindsided on the ramp by Tessa Blanchard, who proceeds to throw Allie back into the ring to hit her with the Hammerlock DDT.
Backstage, Grado, Katarina and Joe Hendry meet Eli Drake. As Grado introduces Katarina and Joe Hendry, Eli Drake tries to make a move on Katarina only for Grado to challenge Eli Drake to a match and threaten to beat him up in the ring.
Deangelo Williams is seen backstage talking to Z&E (DJ Z and Andrew Everett).
We hear from Tessa Blanchard, who says she attacked Allie because she is focused on the Knockouts Championship and she is prepared to run through the entire Knockouts Division as well as anyone who gets in her way. She then says that Madison Rayne got in her way, and while she was handling business, Allie had to make the save and do the right thing. She says that doing the right thing got Allie nowhere as Rosemary is dead and Allie ended up in a coffin, and she is ready to teach Allie that doing the right thing is the wrong thing for her.
We see a video package chronicling the events between Eddie Edwards and Tommy Dreamer.
A new Knockout is coming soon to Impact Wrestling...
We hear from Austin Aries, who says that as Slammiversary XVI draws near, Moose is at an undisclosed location doing the ahrdest training of his life. He says that Moose is trying to black out all the noise and focus in an attempt to beat him, but that will not happen, and tonight, after weeks of hype, Deangelo Williams is going to give an update on Moose's progress. Austin Aries says he has been looking forward to this, and he promises to welcome Deangelo Williams to Impact Wrestling as he cannot wait to hear about Moose.
The GWN Classic Slammiversary Moment of the Week is Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell in a Last Knockout Standing Match at Slammiversary XI.
Josh Mathews interviews Deangelo Williams in the ring. Williams says he hasn't been doing much besides helping Moose train, and declines to announce where Moose is as "there are cheaters in the back" and he and Moose are focused on bringing home the gold. He says that Moose looks great, has dropped a lot of weight and gained a ton of muscle, and that he is ready for Austin Aries at Slammiversary XVI, whom he says is "trash." After footage of Moose's training for Slammiversary XVI plays, Williams says Moose is ready. Suddenly, Austin Aries shows up and says Williams in his wring before appreciating that he dressed up for the occasion. He then says that he is surprised that Williams is in the ring as training camp is about to start and nobody signed him. He says Williams retired because nobody needed his services "just like [his] buddy Moose." He then says Williams had a great career, but then reminds him that he never won a Super Bowl and is standing in his ring and using pro wrestling just to stay relevant just like Moose. Williams says it is just an interview, and Aries says he is trying to do a good thing for his friend and he can appreciate him doing that. He then tells Williams he has a message for him, then punches him and stomps on him a few times. He gets out of the ring and brings back a steel chair, but when Aries swings, Williams ducks and kicks Aries in the leg, knocking him down. Williams then grabs the steel chair, but Aries kicks him in the groin before he can hit him with it. Aries then grabs the steel chair and smashes it into Williams' back.
Backstage, KM makes up with Fallah Bahh after his loss to Killer Kross last week. All of a sudden, Gama Singh and The Desit Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Gursinder Singh) show up. Gama Singh asks if KM and Fallah Bahh think they are going to become tag team champions, then says that the tag team titles are within their reach and that they will bring honor back to their home country of India. KM says Gama Singh has no idea who they are, and if The Desi Hit Squad want a piece of them, all they have to do is get it. Gama Singh calls Fallah Bahh and KM "typical North Americans," saying that one cannot control what goes into his mouth and the other cannot control what comes out of his match. He then laughs and walks away along with The Desi Hit Squad.
Eli Drake beats Grado. After the match, Eli Drake tries to hit on Katarina again, but Joe Hendry steps between them and stands up for Grado and Katarina. Eli Drake accuses Katarina and Joe Hendry of having a relationship behind Grado's back.
We hear from Killer Kross, who says he was in the process of having a real good time until "The Canadian Destroyer' Petey Williams felt the need to interject himself into a situation that had nothing to do with him. He says that when he finds Petey Williams again, he will squeeze all the oxygen out of his skull, for in the end, everybody pays the toll.
Alicia interviews "Reborn" Matt Sydal, who says that the mismatch against "The Machine" Brian Cage at Slammiversary XVI is in his favor, and that while Brian Cage thinks of himself as mechanical, the world lives in an organic universe. He says that machines break down while organic things come back to life, and that no matter how far down somebody tries to bury him, he rises back up. He says Cage is as foolish as everyone else to think that size matters, because if that were the case, he would have no career. Sydal says that he has made a career of beating men bigger than him, because the strongest muscle he flexes is his mind. He says his open third eye changes the power dynamic in the match, and instead of Cage having the physical advantage, he has the mental and psychological advantage. Sydal says that it is what is on the inside that counts, and at Slammiversary XVI, it will become completely evident to everyone watching the match. He then tells Cage that it is what is inside - heart, spirit and an open third eye - that counts, and that the X Division title has attached itself to him and it is going nowhere.
It is announced that Tessa Blanchard vs. Allie is official for Slammiversary XVI.
We hear from Moose via telephone, who says that he knows what Austin Aries did to Deangelo Williams and that Austin Aries screwed up as friends and family have nothing to do with this. He says that if he attacked Deangelo Williams to get to him, it worked, because next week, he will be in the Impact Zone and waiting to see if Aries is man enough to get in the ring with him as payback is a bitch.
Alicia holds a sit-down interview with Madison Rayne, who says she did not come back to become an in-ring competitor but is now preparing to face Su Yung and potentially become a six-time Knockouts Champion. As she talks about Su Yung, she has a feeling that Su Yung's presence is in the building. She stands up and looks around, then notices that Alicia is gone and a bloodied white tarp with the words "UR TIME HAZ COME" is scrawled on it. She turns around and sees the back of the gown of an undead bridesmaid trailing out of the room, and follows it. The door shuts behind her and locks for a second, but then it unlocks. The last thing that is seen is Madison Rayne looking up as she gets back into the room.
oVe (Dave Crist, Jake Crist, Sami Callihan) beats Pentagon Jr., Fenix and Rich Swann in a six-man tag team match with lucha rules.
We see what Madison Rayne saw when she opened the door at the end of the footage of the sit-down interview: a portal into a dark forest. Madison Rayne walks inside and looks around, and notices the undead bridesmaids are here. She tries to run away, but trips as the undead bridesmaids surrounder. The undead bridesmaids tells Madison Rayne her time has come, but all of a sudden, the bridesmaids disappear. Madison Rayen looks around, and Su Yung appears behind her, laughing. She tells Madison Rayne her time has come, and grabs her.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Here are the top five jaw-dropping moments from tonight's six-man tag match main event!
Z&E (DJ Z and Andrew Everett) beat Eli Drake and Scott Steiner to become the Impact Wrestling Tag Team Champions after Scott Steiner inadvertently nails Eli Drake in the head with a steel chair from the outside.
Backstage, Z&E (DJ Z and Andrew Everett) are surprised that they have won the tag team titles after all the injuries they have overcome, and are joined in celebration briefly by "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams as DJ Z says that he and Everett are just getting started.
Madison Rayne is back at Impact Wrestling to provide commentary for Knockouts matches.
Tessa Blanchard beats Kiera Hogan, then continues to attack Kiera after the match. Madison Rayne heads to the ring and goes after Tessa Blanchard, who retreats.
In footage from earlier today, Grado and Katarina confront Jimmy Jacobs and Kongo Kong, with Grado thinking that they attacked Joseph Park. Jimmy denies taking part in the attack on Joseph Park, and says Grado will be laid out if they keep accusing him and Kongo Kong. This leads to Katarina claiming that Grado is not afraid of them and can beat them in a match, and Jacobs accepts the challenge, much to Grado's chagrin.
We see a video package for tonight's Street Fight between Eddie Edwards and Sami Callihan, taped at House of Hardcore.
Pentagon Jr. says that he has a surprise for us: El Hijo del Fantasma, whom he will be teaming with tonight against Austin Aries and "Reborn" Matt Sydal. Fantasma says he will be the next X Division champion when he beats Sydal.
Kongo Kong beats Grado. After the match, Katarina walks away before Kongo Kong sends Grado into the steel steps. Before Kongo Kong can toss Grado into them like he did Johnny Impact, Moose shows up and brawls with Kongo Kong, coming out on top.
Backstage, The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) are conducting business when The Cult of Lee (Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley) show up and mock Konnan's absence, which Ortiz does not take to very well.
In footage from earlier today, Tommy Dreamer tells Eddie Edwards that his feud with Sami Callihan is over after tonight's Street Fight, but Eddie says it is over when he says it is over and when Sami Callihan is no longer breathing.
For House Of Hardcore, Eddie Edwards beats Sami Callihan in a Street Fight. After the match, Eddie chokes Callihan out with a baseball bat, and security runs in to get Sami Callihan to the back while avoiding being smacked with a baseball bat. Tommy Dreamer then shows up to try to talk sense to Eddie Edwards.
For Destiny World Wrestling, "The Machine" Brian Cage beats Facade.
The Global Wrestling Network Flashback Moment of the Week is Austin Aries vs. Brian Kendrick for the TNA X Division Championship at No Surrender 2012.
In footage from earlier today, KM runs into Fallah Bahh and notice he has lost weight. This leads to another montage where KM gives Fallah Bahh a make-over. When they come back to the arena, Fallah Bahh hits on Kiera Hogan.
Next week: El Hijo del Fantasma vs. "Reborn" Matt Sydal for the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship! Moose vs. Kongo Kong! oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) vs. Drago and Aerostar! In two weeks at Under Pressure: Austin Aries vs. Pentagon Jr. for the Impact Wrestling World Championship! Su Yung vs. Allie for the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship! Tessa Blanchard vs. Madison Rayne!
Su Yung and her undead bridesmaids hold a funeral pyre for Rosemary.
El Hijo del Fantasma and Pentagon Jr. beat Austin Aries and "Reborn" Matt Sydal after Pentagon Jr. counters a top rope Shooting Star Press from Sydal with a superkick.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
The show starts with an announcement that Don Callis was supposed to receive a "Comeback of the Year" award from Anthony Carrelli (the real name of WWE alumni Santino Marella) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was then that he was attacked by Sami Callihan in revenge for Callis throwing in the towel on behalf of Eddie Edwards at Wrestlecon and saving Eddie's life. We then see footage where Sami Callihan accuses Callis of robbing him of "the one moment [he] should have had" at Wrestlecon to end Eddie's career once and for all, telling him he will pay. We then see footage of the presentation of the Destiny World Wrestling Comeback Award to Don Callis as well as Callihan's brutal attack on Callis with a baseball bat, then it is announced that senior management of Impact Wrestling are in a meeting to determine the fate of Sami Callihan, which is still ongoing, and that the decision will be announced as soon as it is made.
Z&E (DJ Z and Andrew Everett) beat The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) after DJ Z counters the Street Sweeper with a hurricanrana to Ortiz.
Backstage, Grado stretches with Joseph Park, and Grado tells Joseph Park that his girlfriend will be here. All of a sudden a woman with brown hair shows up. She turns out to be Grado's girlfiend, Katarina. (Katarina is former Impact Wrestling Knockout Winter, who has not been seen in the company since 2012.)
Austin Aries says that things got a little out of hand last week and that he meant it when he wished Eli Drake luck, and that he hopes to reclaim the World title from Eli Drake.
Grado beats Rohit Raju.
It is revealed that Joseph Park has been attacked backstage. Once again, a red card with a black circle with an X inside is left at the scene of the attack.
We see a video package of Tessa Blanchard.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Eli Drake and Scott Steiner. Eli says he and Scott Steiner are the greatest tag team to ever grace Impact Wrestling, and tonight, he will cash in his world title shot. The tag team titles mean the world to him, but being world champion means even more. He then says there is a new belt collector in town. Scott Steiner says game recognizes game, and when he said Eli Drake is great, he meant it, and he has Eli Drake's back. Eli appreciates Scott's help, but he wants to handle this on his own.
El Hijo del Fantasma beats Drago, Aerostar and Taiji Ishimori in a four-way match contested under lucha libre rules to become #1 contender to the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship.
Eddie Edwards bursts into the senior management meeting, demanding that Sami Callihan not be fired so he can end Callihan once and for all. Senior management reneges and tells Eddie that Callihan will stay, but tells Eddie not to do whatever he is planning to do within Impact Wrestling.
For House of Hardcore in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Moose beats Kongo Kong by disqualification after Jimmy Jacobs hits Moose in the back with a steel chair, which has absolutely no effect. Moose is about to beat up Jimmy Jacobs when Kongo Kong attacks hm from behind, and Moose quickly comes back on top, sending Kongo Kong out of the ring. Jimmy Jacobs then keeps Kongo Kong at bay.
Backstage, KM gets Fallah Bahh in the best shape of his life. Fallah Bahh exercises until he collapses while KM eats the whole time.
For Pro Wrestling Noah in Japan, "The Machine" Brian Cage beats Takashi Siguira.
The Global Wrestling Network classic match of the week is is the Ultimate X Match at Destination X 2009.
Allie is in her dressing room when a knock on the door is heard. Allie opens the door, then looks down and finds an undead bride doll with a note pinned onto it.
Pentagon Jr. retains the Impact Wrestling World Championship against Eli Drake. During the match, it is announced that House of Hardcore has offered to host Eddie Edwards vs. Sami Callihan in a Street Fight next week, "The Machine" Brian Cage's world tour continues in Canada, El Hijo del Fantasma faces "Reborn" Matt Sydal for the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship, and Su Yung will host a funeral for Rosemary in which Allie is an invited guest.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
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.
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.
Last week, Drew Galloway was furious with Ethan Carter III for costing him the Bound For Glory playoffs.
Ethan Carter III and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett have their last words before the Bound For Glory playoff finals. Bennett still feels Dixie Carter is screwing him over, but now he has Ethan Carter III in his sights again. He says that they are destined to fight forever, but this time he will win. EC3 makes it clear he finds Bennett very annoying, especially when he was the first man to beat him, but tonight they see who really is bound for glory. Bennett says whatever EC3 can do, he can do better, and he plans to win, get the World title and become top guy in under a year. He says that EC3 will always be second best compared to him. EC3 tells Bennett to bring everything he's got, because at the end of the day, he's winning the playoffs. Bennett tells EC3 that if he loses focus for even one second, he's going to lose. Moose shows up, and when EC3 spots him, Bennett attacks EC3 from behind, and he and Moose make short work of EC3.
Eli Drake says he should be the only one talking, as everyone's talking too much. He tells Ethan Carter III and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett to make some noise, because tonight, he plans to make "The Cowboy" James Storm cry crocodile tears in his crocodile beers.
We get a recap of everything Rosemary told Bram about his past.
"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Eli Drake to win the TNA King of the Mountain Championship! After the match, Lashley shows up.
After the break, Lashley says he's here to congratulate "The Cowboy" James Storm. Storm talks about his short World title reign, and how he beat Kurt Angle for it in under a minute. He then says Lashley is NCAA Champion and he could beat him in 30 seconds. Lashley tells Storm that there is no other professional wrestler that comes close to him, and makes it clear that he wants the King of the Mountain title. Storm says he wants the World title, and plans to kick his teeth down his throat. Lashley proposes a title vs. title match to Storm, and gives him the option of either facing him or handing the King of the Mountain Championship over to him to avoid a beatdown. Storm tells him he likes ass whippings, and puts his title on the line against Lashley's World title.
Maria Kanellis-Bennett tells Gail Kim she's never getting the Knockouts Championship back, and that she's facing Allie next.
Rosemary and Bram are in the barn. Rosemary has a deep dark secret to tell Bram...
Before the next match, Maria Kanellis-Bennett tells Gail Kim she has another opponent: Sienna.
Gail Kim beats Sienna and Allie after Sienna accidentally hits Allie.
"Broken" Matt Hardy tells Jeff Hardy that he failed him last week and cost him the World title. He plans to head to the ring and tell a story, and Jeff will learn what he must do next...
"Broken" Matt Hardy shows up to tell the genesis of the "Brother Nero story" and summons Jeff Hardy. Jeff shows up. Matt tells Jeff he embarassed the Hardy brand last week, and says he intentionally injured himself and betrayed him after they won the tag team titles. He wants Jeff to make that money back, and he wants him to win the tag team titles alone. He also bans Jeff from using the top rope. Two unknown guys - J.T. Dunn and Chuck Taylor - show up, and Jeff has to face them.
Jeff Hardy beats J.T. Dunn and Chuck Taylor after Matt Hardy attacks Jeff for using the Swanton Bomb and pins J.T. Dunn. During the match, Matt Hardy talks over the fans, bites a fans and makes strange noises. After the match, Matt tells Jeremy Borash that the winner is Jeff, not him and Jeff.
Al Snow says Grado and Mahabali Shera are either crazy or stupid. He and The Tribunal (Basile Baraka and Judge Baron Dax) are pumped for their match...
Grado and Mahabali Shera beat Al Snow and The Tribunal (Basile Baraka and Judge Baron Dax) in a 3-on-2 handicap match after Shera stops Snow from using some knuckles.
Rosemary tells Bram that Johnny was just like all the other guys. Bram tells Rosemary to get over it, but Rosemary loses it and pulls out a shovel. Abyss and Crazzy Steve show up and attack Bram, then stuff him in the trunk of a BMW that Abyss and Steve ride around in.
We get a look at Ethan Carter III and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett. Ethan Carter III tells Bennett to bring whatever he's got, as he's going to become World champion at the end of the day.
Tyrus is...The Fixer...
Ethan Carter III beats "The Miracle" Mike Bennett to win the Bound For Glory Playoffs after Maria Kanellis-Bennett is removed from the match for handing Bennett a kendo stick, Moose interferes only to brawl with Eddie Edwards, and EC3 kicks out of a kendo stick shot from Bennett.
Matt Hardy, now with his hair brushed back in a complete mess and with one part of it dyed bleached blonde, shows up to start tonight's show. He starts speaking differently as he says he has become much more dangerous than before and that he will face Ethan Carter III tonight. He says that he must "delete Brother Nero" and also announces that he has a contract for a Full Metal Mayhem match at Slammiversary against his brother Jeff Hardy. As he says that signing the contract is like signing Jeff's death certificate, Rockstar Spud and Tyrus show up. Spud says he's dedicated himself to Matt and his family, but says if Matt continues to fight his brother, there's no telling where Matt will end up and that this will all get worse. Tyrus feels the same way. Matt then decides to have a handicap Contract Ladder match between Jeff Hardy and the team of Spud and Tyrus. If Spud and Tyrus win, Matt won't have the Full Metal Mayhem match. If Jeff wins, the Full Metal Mayhem match is still on, and Spud and Tyrus can no longer associate with Matt Hardy.
Ethan Carter III beats Matt Hardy by disqualification after "The Miracle" Mike Bennett attacks EC3 from behind. After the match, Bennett tells EC3 that his road to redemption has come to an end due to his failure to win by pinfall or submission, and therefore he will not get his rematch at Slammiversary.
"The Miracle" Mike Bennett said that hwhat happened in the ring earlier was art when he crushed Ethan Carter III's dreams and blames EC3's loss on EC3 when Bennett himself put an end to the "road to redemption."
Allie is in the ring, and she introduces Maria Kanellis. Maria says her vision of the Knockouts Division must spread, and that Velvet Sky is fired as she is part of the "Knockouts Past/" After she says she is building a brighter future, Gail Kim shows up and says that she is fed up with Maria, but Maria doesn't really seem to care. Gail Kim says she'll kick Maria's ass, but Maria says what happened to Velvet Sky will happen to her, as Maria and Gail can't touch each other. Gail says they can if they have a match. Maria then makes a match, and if Gail wins, she stays. If she loses, she's fired. Gail's opponent? Sienna.
Mahabali Shera thanks Grado for being his friend, but Grado says he should be doing the thanking. Now Grado has a street fight against Al Snow to win, and he's got big plans...
The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) have a weird phone call where they're right next to each other. Robbie E tells Jessie that he's gotten in touch with a "guru" to get them on track.
Gail Kim says she won't lose to Maria Kanellis easily.
Before the next match, Al Snow says that Grado couldn't get any dumber, yet here they are having a Street Fight. When he asks the crowd if they want weapons, he responds to their cheers for wepaons by saying they won't get them. He insults Grado again, then hides between the video screen. When Grado shows up, Al Snow attacks him from behind, starting the match.
Al Snow beats Grado in a street fight thanks to the interference of...Sylvester LeFort and Marcus Louis, fresh out of NXT and the former with a bald head.
Even Reby Sky is worried about how obsessed Matt Hardy is with "deleting" Jeff Hardy...
Jeremy Borash is in the ring talking about what has happened between Lashley and Drew Galloway when Lashley shows up and tells him to get out. He wants his shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship after what happened with last week's lumberjack match and saying that he's the only legitimate fighter in TNA. Drew Galloway shows up and says Lashley is afraid of him due to his resiliency. Lashley says he still could have beaten Galloway that night. Galloway says he's an impatient match and wants to go right now, but Dixie Carter shows up and puts a stop to that. She is tired of the constant brawling, and says they will face each other at Slammiversary...and the only way to win is by knockout or tap out. After Dixie leaves, Drew tires to do the same, but Lashley calls him "a little bitch" for walking away. Drew charges at Lashley and hits the Claymore, then fights off security. Lashley then comes back and hits Galloway with a Spear, and officials and security have to stop the brawl, which proves impossible given the strength of both men. Lashley then tries to choke Galloway out.
Trevor Lee retains the TNA X Division Championship in an Ultimate X match against Eddie Edwards, DJ Z and Andrew Everett after Shane Helms grabs the ref to distract him so that Trevor Lee can snatch the title from Eddie Edwards and cheat him out of the title victory when he grabs it. The ref turns around to see Trevor Lee with the title, allowing him to retain.
Maria Kanellis tells Sienna that she has a job to do. Sienna says that Gail Kim has been face of the Knockouts for far too long, and that she will rip out her heart. Maria says she chose Sienna because she's bigger and stronger.
Ethan Carter III tells "The Miracle" Mike Bennett he is no stranger to rigged games, and that he has a phone call to make that will change everything. When he is done with Mike Bennett, Bennett won't have a life, much less a life's work.
Gail Kim beats Sienna after reversing a powerbomb into a sunset flip. Sienna and Maria attack Gail Kim after the match.
Rockstar Spud and Tyrus take stock of their situation backstage. Reby Sky shows up and tells them to do it for her, as even she is tired of Matt Hardy's obsession with "deleting" Jeff Hardy from TNA.
The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) find out that the "guru" is Raquel...and she puts them through the ringer.
Next week: Lashley picks an opponent for Drew Galloway! Drew Galloway picks an opponent for Lashley! It's Pick Your Poison next week on Impact Wrestling!
Jeff Hardy beats the team of Rockstar Spud and Tyrus in a Handicap Contract Ladder Match. The match between Jeff and Matt Hardy at Slammiversary is still on, and Tyrus and Rockstar Spud can no longer associate with Matt Hardy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kurt Angle shows up. He says he's returned for one reason only: to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Not one man in the gauntlet can beat him.
Lashley hears about what Kurt Angle has said, and says he plans to have a little chat with him.
The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) and Matt Hardy beat The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Abyss, Manik). After the match, The Revolution decimate them, then Abyss punishes Manik for losing the match by hitting him with a Black Hole Slam.
Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. They're not in a good mood after that surprise attack from Mr. Anderson last week. As EC3 issues a public warning, Mr. Anderson shows up. Since EC3 has been in a hair-cutting mood, Anderson has shown up with an electric razor of his own. EC3 sics Tyrus on him, but it's all a distraction so that Mandrews and Rockstar Spud can attack EC3 from behind. This starts a brawl, where Tyrus appears to be on top until he falls victim to a Mic Check from Anderson. Tyrus is soon strapped to the bottom rope with duct tape, and Anderson proceeds to cut Tyrus' hair instead. Spud tells EC3 that Tyrus is the first customer at the Rockstar Spud Barber Shop, and that EC3 himself will be next.
The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Low Ki, Kenny King, Samoa Joe) plan to beat Kurt Angle in the 20-man gauntlet and get back on top again.
Grado beats Al Snow. After the match, Al Snow raises Grado's arm in a show of respect, but both men are attacked by the Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Low Ki, Kenny King). The BDC, however, are forced to retreat when a man in a hoodie attacks them with a piece of pipe. When the hood comes down, the man is revealed to be none other than Drew Galloway, formerly known as Drew McIntyre.
The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jessie Godders, DJ Z) and Angelina Love take an "us-ie" backstage as Awesome Kong watches from the shadows.
Taryn Terrell retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Angelina Love. After the match, Awesome Kong shows up, and Taryn falls victim to an Implant Buster. Gail Kim shows up, and Kong decides to let her live...for now.
Tommy Dreamer shows up. He calls out Eric Young, but EY doesn't show up. Dreamer looks from him in the back, but EY attacks him from behind, starting a brawl between them. Dreamer fights back and asks for a ref, making this an official match.
Eric Young beats Tommy Dreamer in a no-disqualification match after hitting a low blow and another sickening piledriver.
Mickie James shows up. She's now engaged to Magnus and has given birth to a son, then Bram show up. Bram doesn't care what she has to say to him, and says he attacked Magnus to "wake him up," and blames Mickie James for "watering him down." James says the only reason Bram attacked her husband is because he knows he is only half the man Magnus is, and that Magnus would easily whip his ass. She then proceeds to call Bram a little bitch, and when Bram corners her, she slaps him. Officials have to keep Bram away from Mickie James.
Lashley tells Kurt Angle to put his money where his mouth is.
MVP wins the 20-man gauntlet with assistance from Kenny King to last eliminate Kurt Angle and become #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
