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.
We look back on The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) vs. The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Abyss) for the TNA World Tag Team Championships in a Six Sides of Steel Match from Lockdown 2015.
We look back on Lei Ying Lee vs. Xia Brookside in a no-disqualification match for the TNA Knockouts World Championship from last night's show.
We look back on Team Angle (Kurt Angle, Austin Aries, Gunner, Lashley) vs. The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Samoa Joe, Low Ki) in a Lethal Lockdown Match from Lockdown 2015.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Manny Lemons and El Pirata de la Muerte.
The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) head to the ring to start tonight's show. "Broken" Matt says that they have been reborn after stepping into the Wicked Garden, which he claims changed them, broke their bodies and smashed their souls. He says that the Wicked Garden was one of a kind and that they needed The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch), for it forced them to evolve and ascend. He says the Wicked Garden was pivotal in this change, and Brother Nero says he will never be the same. Brother Nero says they have been "rebroken by fate," and "Broken" Matt Hardy says that they will win back the TNA World Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, The Righteous show up. Vincent says that The Righteous walked The Broken Hardys through the Wicked Garden and showed every version of The Hardys, then says that there is more. He is also grateful that they are telling the truth. Dutch says the scars last forever and that The Hardys still stand because of them, but "Broken" Matt warns The Righteous that they have awakened something more insidious than they have ever realized. Bear Bronson and Brian Myers show up, and Myers calls everything The Righteous and The Hardys are calling "mumbo jumbo" and says the tag titles are the only thing that matters. Bronson says they do not care who their opponents are or what the fans want, and that all he sees are two guys blinded by their own ego who want to take food off their table before daring them to try."Broken" Matt Hardy says that he and Brother Nero will be tag team champions again, then he and Brother Nero knock the other two teams off the ring apron, starting a brawl. The Broken Hardys soon come out on top and pull a ladder out from underneath the ring, and Brother Nero climbs the ladder. The Righteous back off while Bronson and Myers run away.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge calls Ash by Elegance return to singles competition after 304 days "one of the the most unbelievable returns," then demands that the fans not call her a mark. Indi Hartwell guests on commentary for the next match. As soon as the match begins, however, the fans call Ash a mark, and that causes Ash to lose her mind and force M by Elegance to take her place in the match. While Ash and The Personal Concierge are on their way to the back, Elayna Black shows up to watch from the top of the ramp.
Mara Sadé beats M by Elegance by disqualification after Elayna Black shoves Mara Sadé off the top rope. After the match, Indi Hartwell gets in the ring, and Heather by Elegance jumps on her. Elayna, Heather and M soon go on the attack, then Rosemary and Allie rush into the ring to make the save.
We hear from Eric Young, who says that he attacked Ricky Sosa because he only wanted to show him what was going on and that a viral moment means nothing to him. He says that Sosa has talent, but there is a price to pay to be in a position like his and that Sosa must be taught a lesson. He says he has nothing against Sosa, then says there are levels to this and that Sosa will figure this out at Slammiversary.
AJ Francis beats Manny Lemons. After the match, Elijah shows up on the video screen and says that AJ Francis will never be him and that he will take back everything taken from him and then some at Slammiversary before burning a cease and desist notice. AJ Francis is fuming.
Xia Brookside beats Harley Hudson. After the match, Brookside attacks Hudson again, then Lei Ying Lee heads to the ring and Brookside retreats.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Ash by Elegance is out following the mental health issues from earlier. It is then mentioned that the TNA medical staff was rushed into action during tonight's World title summit, and that a lot of competitors will be risking everything at Slammiversary.
In footage from earlier today, Gia Miller, TNA President Carlos Silva, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and Mike Santana hold a World Championship summit. Carlos Silva asks that things remain professional so that fines are not levied. Nemeth says that Santana has done it all this year, then says that Santana's great year is about to come to an end. Santana says that Nemeth only sees one good year when he has been fighting his entire life, then says that the TNA World Championship is much bigger than the ring and pro wrestling, and that it is his life. He says that he has been fighting for a moment like this, then says that Nemeth has done it all as well before stating that the difference between them is that when TNA needed a true champion to put it on his back through the dark times, he was there. He mentions Nemeth stating that he was here from TNA only to go on world tours while he ended up being the guy Nemeth was supposed to be, and that he will continue to be the guy. Nemeth says he has always been here for TNA and that being an international superstar is different from having a good year, then says that Santana might just steal the show from him. Nemeth then mentions Santana's family as he says taht Santana will fail one more time. Santana then punches Nemeth out, and Ryan Nemeth attacks from behind. Santana grabs Ryan, and Nic Nemeth attacks Santana and slams him head-first into the front plate of the TNA World Championship before he and Ryan leave.
It is announced that Mike Santana has been taken to a local hospital and that his status for Slammiversary is up in the air.
Moose and JDC - who has not been seen since the show after Genesis - head to the ring. Moose says that there are no pinfalls and submissions and that it will only end when someone throws in the towel. He says that Eddie Edwards destroyed a family and stabbed him and JDC in the back, and says that like Eddie's wife, "payback is a bitch." Eddie and Alisha Edwards show up, and Eddie says that he did not destroy anything, then says that after all the time they spent together, it finally dawned on him that Moose and JDC were like a cancer growing within The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) and making it weak. He says that Moose and JDC kept The System from the next level of greatness and that they tore the cancer out so they could rebuild The System better than before, and at Slammiversary, he will end this once and for all. JDC says he has known Eddie for 25 years - longer than anyone else in the business - and that while he does not take what Eddie did personally, professional wrestling has made Eddie sick in the head and blinded by disease. He says that Eddie will lose everyone in his life, including his wife and daughter, and Alisha interrupts JDC for bringing her daughter up, telling him to bring his wife so she can slap her before saying The System is better without Moose and JDC. She says Moose walks around like a big shot, but deep down inside, he wants revenge on her because she played him like the fool he is and always will be. Alisha then dares Moose to Spear her and get that revenge, but Moose and JDC leave the ring. Alisha says he knew Moose would do that because he is nothing but a pathetic coward, and Moose slides back in the ring and nearly goes for the Spear until JDC stops him. Eddie says this all ends once and for all at Slammiversary, and Alisha says that it is ride and die and she would rather die than throw in the towel. Moose then says that Slammiversary will be a funeral.
We hear from Ricky Sosa, who says that Eric Young not only does not like him because he is different, but because he had a debut unlike anything he has ever seen. He then says he is in TNA to stay, whether he likes it or not, and that he will prove he belongs in TNA.
Frankie Kazarian, Cedric Alexander and Mr. Elegance beat Leon Slater, Fabian Aichner and KC Navarro in a six-man tag match after Kazarian scores a jackknife pin on Leon Slater after Slater hits Mr. Elegance with a top rope Swanton 450.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth heads to the ring. Nic Nemeth announces that "due to a disgusting incident backstage," Mike Santana will not only not make it to Slammiversary, but he will not come back to the wrestling business. He then demands he be crowned TNA World Champion. He tells TNA President Carlos Silva to put the TNA World Championship around his waist, then Ryan Nemeth is suddenly tossed out onto the stage by none other than Santana, who throws Ryan down the ramp. Carlos Silva, Daria Rae and Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up with security to prevent a brawl. Santana then punches a few security guards, but Nic Nemeth flees when Santana gets in the ring.
We look back on "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo vs. Mickie James in a Texas Death Match for the IMPACT Wrestling Knockouts World Championship from Hard to Kill 2022.
We look back on The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) vs. The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) from last night's show.
We look back on Mickie James vs. Chelsea Green from the July 14, 2022 episode of IMPACT Wrestling.
Mance Warner beats Manny Lemons after Steph de Lander trips Lemons off the top rope as the referee checks on Mance, allowing Mance to hit a Superplex followed by the Pay Window for the win.
We look back on "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Kurt Angle vs. Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) for the TNA World Tag Team Championships from No Surrender 2012.
We look back on AJ Francis vs. Rich Swann in a no holds barred match from last night's show.
Gia Miller interviews Elayna Black for Around the Ring. Topics discussed include how KC Navarro - who is also her boyfriend - persuaded her to come to TNA as well as countries that she would like to visit and wrestle in.
David Marquez interviews D3 and Blanco Loco. The two of them look forward to taking part in a tag team match tonight.
Baron Black beats Lord Crewe with a modified Cloverleaf combined with boots to the back of the head in a match that can only be won by knockout or submission.
Backstage, Marti Belle interviews Manny Lemons, who says that he is always ready and positive despite having a losing streak. Suddenly, David Ali shows up, shoves the lemon out of Manny's hand and tells him he will suffer another loss at his hands.
David Ali beats Manny Lemons.
Backstage, David Marquez interviews "The Captain" Shawn Dean, but The Bash Brothers (Dave Turner and Chris Ross) approach him and tell him his services are no longer required before stating they want to make a name off of him. Shawn Dean says it is a wrap for "The Captains of the Northwest wrestling scene" and challenges them to a match next week, saying he will be "war ready."
La Anexion (Angel Fashion and Mark Davidson) beat D3 and Blanco Loco after Blanco Loco inadvertently hits D3 with a top rope cutter.
The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) vs. The Bodgea (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) for the United World Tag Team Championships from last week's Championship Wrestling From Hollywood is replayed.
We hear from Effy, who says that professional game is a game of contrast. He says he sees two different athletes in Alan "5" Angels, even though they started off in the same place only for their paths to diverge. We hear from Effy, who says that professional game is a game of contrast. He says he sees two different athletes in Alan "5" Angels, even though they started off in the same place only for their paths to diverge.
Alex Chamberlain beats "The Latin Sensation" Gustavo. During the match, it is announced that Darius Bengston is currenly injured after what Chamberlain did to him last week
Backstage, David Marquez interviews AC Mack talks about his victory against Ariya Daivari last week, then wants to know what is next before stating that he wants championship gold.
Before the next match, Brandon Tate states that he and his brother Brent Tate are supposed to tag team against "Rapture Blond" and "Rapture Uso," but Brent could not make it and he has no tag team partner. Brandon proposes that he faces The Rapture in a two-on-one handicap match, but before the match can begin, Manny Lemons shows up to replace Brent Tate.
The Rapture (Jay Sky and Richard King) beat Brandon Tate and Manny Lemons.
Backstage, Marti Belle is approached by Dani Jordyn, who asks Marti if she let herself go before saying she used to look up to her before she took her advice. "Outlandish" Zicky Dice shows up, bragging on the phone about bribing umpires in the recent Atlanta Braves game before telling Dani they are heading to the ring.
Before the next match, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice brags about how he issued an open challenge to anyone in the audience for $5,000 before Logan Creed ruined things. As he calls out Logan Creed, Pedro Pablo heads to the ring.
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats "The South American Conquerer" Pedro Pablo. During the match, Dani Jordyn heads to the ring and distracts Pedro Pablo, but Marti Belle - finally having had enough of Dani Jordyn - pulls her off the apron. Nevertheless, Zicky Dice is able to hit Pedro Pablo with a sit-out powerbomb for the win.
Backstage, David Marquez interviews Heather Monroe. Monroe says her match with Reka Tehaka is the main event because she is the queen of Championship Wrestling, and while Reka Tehaka may have a win against her, she has skill, she will win, and Reka will learn her lesson.
Backstage, David Marquez interviews Alan "5" Angels. He accepts Effy's challenge and says that while Effy wants to be in the main event, he is only in it because of him. He says Effy may have generated buzz, but next week, there is a different between self-made superstars and real superstars.
Before the next match, Howdy Price says he and Levi Shapiro have officially arrived and that they can see why they waited: it smells bad here due to the manure used for Georgia's peaches. He says that he has brought something more exciting that than the new tree that has sprouted out around here, and that they will lay down an open challenge to anyone in the locker room with one year of experience. Suddenly, Jonah Turk shows up to accept the challenge.
Levi Shapiro quickly retains the United Television Championship against Jonah Turk with the claw from the top rope.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews Manny Lemons, who reminds the people who he is after saying that he has not lost his zest.
Baron Black beats Manny Lemons with a Texas Cloverleaf. After the match, Baron Black calls out Lord Crewe, saying he just woken one of the biggest technical giants, that it is "on sight," and that his ass is grass the next time he sees him.
Backstage, we hear from Effy, who says that he tends to make Championship Wrestling From Atlanta his personal buffet table and take it over, and that he will be eating those oysters, collecting those pearls, and that Atlanta will soon be his home.
Heather Monroe beats Reka Tehaka. During the match, Heather grabs the timekeeper's chair. When the referee takes it away, Heather hits Reka with her fan, then hits a backpack stunner for the win. Reka Tehaka tries to kick out, but she kicks out too late.
Backstage, Marti Belle interviews Lord Krewe. Krewe says his recent actions spoke louder than his words, then says "Any other questions?"
The Tate Twins (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat inFAMy (Robin Steele and Joeasa). After the match, inFAMy hit The Tate Twins with a low blow as The Rapture watch from ringside and enjoy what they see.
Backstage, Marti Belle interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice. Zicky says that what others call "chaos," he calls "outlandish." Suddenly, Dani Jordyn shows up and tells Zicky Dice there's something he'll want to see backstage, then tells Marti Belle she "smells like a baby prostitute."
Effy beats "Uptown" Andy Brown after reversing the Fatality into a jackknife pin.
It is announced that John Skyler has beaten "Outlandish" Zicky Dice to advance in the Digital Media Championship Tournament after grabbing the tights during a roll-up, which is ironic as Dice tried to win the same way only to get caught by the referee while Skyler did not. It is also announced that Crazzy Steve has beaten Homicide to advance in the Digital Media Championship Tournament.
Laredo Kid beats Matthew Rehwoldt in the BTI with a top rope Spanish Fly.
Bullet Club (Hikuleo, El Phantasmo, Chris Bey) beat FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay) and Chris Sabin after Hikuleo brings a chair into the ring to distract the referee while El Phantasmo hits Chris Sabin with a low blow so that Chris Bey can hit the Ultimate Finesser for the win. During the match, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) are seen watching the match from backstage.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Alexander says that normally, tagging with Christian Cage would be an honor and a privilege, but they have to face each other for the Impact World Championship. He says he has studied Christian Cage's career and that he is the wild card in this situation, and that he will take down Madman Fulton and Ace Austin and show Christian Cage exactly who he is taking on at Bound For Glory.
Heath heads to the ring. Heath says he has been out for a year and says everybody has had a bad year. He says that last year, he came ready to wrestle and get his Impact Wrestling contract, but the rug was pulled out from underneath him. He thanks his family for being there for him, but what really makes him sad is that he lost his best friend Rhino, who was there for him for a month but then went off the radar. He says he knows that this Rhino is not the man he knows and says that the abuse Eric Young and Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner) is putting him through is pissing him off, then says he is here to call Rhino out so that they can talk. He gets Eric Young, Joe Doering and Deaner instead, and Eric Young says the Rhino that Heath knows is gone because he got rid of him and made him better, stronger and "more pure." Eric Young asks how many more times they have to get rid of him, then says that Heath does not get to speak to Rhino anymore and that only he speaks to him, saying Rhino belongs to him as Violent By Design gets in the ring. Heath says Rhino belongs to nobody, but Eric Young says that Rhino as he knows him is gone forever before commanding Heath to lower his eyes and leave the ring. Heath says he holds his head down for nobody and he will be damned if he walks out. Eric Young says that Heath will either leave or force Violent By Design's hand, and Heath asks "Well, who wants to try me?" before fighting the whole group only to be levelled by Joe Doering. Doering and Deaner hold Heath back so that Eric Young punches him, then Eric says Rhino is not coming back. He tells Heath that he will be gone forever and punches him in the gut, then hits him in the back with the Violent By Design flag. Eric Young then drapes the flag on top of a downed Heath.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Willie Mack and Rich Swann. Willie Mack says he feels pretty good going up against El Phantasmo and Rohit Raju in the X Division Championship qualifier, then Manny Lemons and Zicky Dice show up only to be told they look like idiots by Swann. When Zicky and Manny say that they are better than Willie and Swann, Swann says they will get with Scott D'Amore to set up a tag team match. When Zicky and Manny tell Brian Myers that they have a match, Myers is unimpressed. He tells Sam Beale and VSK to his bus so they can eat some chicken wings. Zicky and Manny have no idea that Myers has a bus.
Tasha Steelz, Savannah Evans and Mercedes Martinez (who is no longer in NXT as of August) beat Kimber Lee, Brandi Lauren and Lady Frost with a schoolkid pin from Tasha to Kimber after Mercedes Martinez lays Kimber Lee out with a knee only to find out she is not the current legal participant for her team. After the match, Mercedes and Tasha argue in the middle of the ring, due to Tasha Steelz' unwillingness to tag her in throughout the match as well as being the legal participant for their team upon getting the win. Suddenly, Alisha Edwards shows up and attacks both Kimber Lee and Brandi Lauren with a Kendo stick, and security guards have to hold her back.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is "The Cowboy" James Storm vs. "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels from Genesis 2013.
Backstage, Alisha Edwards tells Gail Kim that she wants Kimber Lee. She gives it to her, and it will be part of a Monster's Ball match in which Jordynne Grace and Savannah Evers are also involved.
It's time for All About Me. After The Influence (Tennille Dashwood, Madison Rayne, Kaleb with a K) brag about how they are trending following last week and will become the #1 contenders for the Knockouts Tag Team Championships, we find out tonight's guests/hosts are Rosemary and Havok. Tenille Dashwood becomes heavily censored, then Rosemary asks Tenille Dashwood if she is feeling lucky. The Influence dismiss Rosemary and Havok, but Rosemary refuses to budge and continues to freak Madison and Tenille out to the point that they run away.
We hear from Moose and W. Morrissey. Moose says the hero does not always save the day and that sometimes he gets sent to the hospital just like Sami Callihan. Morrissey says what is going on between him and Moose is an alliance, not a friendship. Moose says they will take that alliance to the Call Your Shot Gauntlet when they dominate and become the last two men standing and fight each other over who gets to call their shot.
Steve Maclin beats "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams and Black Taurus to advance in the X Division Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Christian Cage. Christian says he has done a lot in tag team wrestling in his time, and that while Madman Fulton and Ace Austin are the real deal, he knows how tonight will go. He says that "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander has the chance to scout him only to find out he is not in his realm, and tells Josh to keep his emotions in check tonight. Christopher Daniels then shows up and tells Christian that he is back in Impact to right the wrongs of his past and get the World Championship, which he never held. Christopher Daniels says he wanted to mention this man-to-man and says he wants to challenge Christian for the Impact World Championship, regardless of whether it is in All Elite Wrestling or Impact, and tells him to think about it.
At Swinger's Palace, Johnny Swinger laments the closing of his casino. Hernandez reveals that he has a poster of Dixie Carter. Fallah Bahh shows up and mentions that supplies were bought with his money and that Swinger got what he deserved. Swinger then finds out that they have a "Jeff Jarrett: King Of The Mountain" poster.
Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and Manny Lemons. After the match, Sam Beale and VSK attack Swann and Willie as Brian Myers watches, and Myers then hits Willie Mack with the Roster Cut before VSK takes out Rich Swann.
Backstage, Mickie James attacks Deonna Purrazzo in a conference room, and Purrazzo and Mickie have to be held back. Scott D'Amore says Purrazzo is being reprimanded, and implements a no-contact clause before their match. If Mickie violates it, she loses her title shot; if Purrazzo violates it, she is stripped of the Knockouts Championship. Gail Kim also makes a Pick Your Poison match for both Mickie and Purrazzo where they pick opponents for each other for Knockouts Knockdown prior to their Knockouts title match. Gail Kim also makes a Pick Your Poison match for both Mickie and Purrazzo where they pick opponents for each other prior to their Knockouts title match. Purrazzo tells Mickie James "You're done" and threatens to get her legal team involved.
Christian Cage and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beat "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Madman Fulton.
Dustin Starr and David Marquez welcome everyone to Championship Wrestling From Atlanta, the newest addition to the United Wrestling Network. Suddenly, Zicky Dice shows up in a suit and a pink fanny pack carring pink balloons welcoming everyone to "Outlandia," and says that within seconds, he became the face of Atlanta. He also says that it is his birthday today, then says he has a gift for everyone in . He then says that today's show has become "Zicky Dice's Outlanta surprise party." When he asks for a surprise, Dustin and David pop his balloons.
"Uptown" Andy Brown beats Manny Lemons.
Dustin King interviews "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt. Rehwoldt says he has been fortunate enough in his entire career to travel the world and that everyone has their parts, entrances and exits. Tonight, he comes to Center Stage to face Ashton Star, and says that "star" is a tough name to live up to in any business or show. He hopes Ashton Starr is ready, as he is an artist on the verge of a breakthrough and a masterpiece and that he will make it in his image at the expense of Ashton Starr or any opponent. He hopes that Ashton Star is ready for his stage tonight.
Reka Tehaka beats Heather Monroe with a claw-style pinfall.
Marti Belle interviews Juicy Finau. Juicy says he has flown in from California and the locker room looks like an all-you-can-eat buffet, and he is hungry.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie). Slice says he has jet leg from the flight from Los Angeles, California and needs some Red Bulls for his awakening, then Danny Limelight asks why they are not main eventing the premiere episode and are defending the titles next week against The Awakening (Big Kon and Vik). Danny tells The Awakening that he and Slice do not care who they are, where they've been or what championships they have held, as they will not be stepping . He says that next week, they will drag The Awakening into the deep water and prove there will be no ascension in the tag division.
Juicy Finau beats Landon Hale.
We see a vignette for Carlie Bravo.
The Tate Twins (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat The Recusants (Tom Coffey and Brandon Espinosa).
"The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt beats Ashton Star.
Jake Crist beats Willie Mack to qualify for the Ultimate X Match for the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship at Homecoming following the distraction by Dave Crist and interference by Sami Callihan.
We hear from Tessa Blanchard, who says that Taya Valkyrie has made every excuse in the book for why she is not Knockouts Champion, and says she will be nothing more than Johnny Impact's wife. She finds it funny that when the heat is on, she runs to Johnny to save the day, and says that regardless of who she has in her corner, she has Moose. Moose says that she has convinced Tessa Blanchard he will give her the world, starting with a win tonight, and says that he is the real face of Impact Wrestling and that Johnny and Taya will find out why he is a legend.
Allie beats Heather Monroe. After the match, Allie akes Su Yung's glove to apply the Mandible Claw to Monroe. Kiera Hogan runs in to fend off Su Yung, then pulls Allie off Heather Monroe. Kiera tries to talk some sense into Allie, but Allie hits her with a right hand before she and Su Yung attack Kiera.
Backstage, Willie Mack talks with Rich Swann concerning oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist). Rich Swann tries to convince Willie Mack not to face oVe on his own, and says that he will handle Dave Crist next week. Willie Mack says he will be there for him.
The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) beat Damien Hyde and Manny Lemons.
Backside, "Reborn" Matt Sydal tells Ethan Page that the universe continues to give them gift after gift, and that the path to enlightenment have guided them here. He tells Page that he has learned from him, but if he reads between the lines, there is so much more, and he can only find out who he is when he stands in opposition to someone and becomes something in contrast to something else. He asks Page if he is ready, as the Ultimate X Match is on the line. Page tells Ethan he should be the one getting ready.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Katarina, who calls Jordynne Grace's win against her last week "lucky," and brags about Joe Hendry and Grado disappearing after they crossed her. She then says that Jordynne Grace will do the same after meeting her new friend. Another woman shows up, and Katarina then introduces Ruby Raze, her new friend and Jordynne's new nightmare.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Match is Chris Sabin exercising Option C for a shot against Bully Ray for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and winning it at Destination X 2013.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Eli Drake, who reveals that he is invited to a Monster's Ball Match against Abyss at Homecoming. Eli Drake says Abyss can't get over his lawsuit, and that he will beat him at Homecoming.
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) are suddenly met by "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux, who says that she is very impressed with them and that she will see them around.
Ethan Page beats "Reborn" Matt Sydal after a series of roll-ups to qualify for the Ultimate X Match at Homecoming. Sydal shakes Page's hand and raises his hand in victory after the match.
At Shady Acres in Baltimore, Maryland, Eddie Edwards is seen playing chess with Raven. Eddie says he can't take it any more, saying he does not belong here. Raven doesn't see what the big deal is, saying he checks himself in once a month, but Eddie says all he hears is that he takes everything too far. Raven, on the other hand, says Eddie hasn't taken anything far enough, and that sometimes in life, the choice is made for you and sometimes there is no choice. Raven blames the chess game being knocked over again on another orderly, and a doctor shows up. Raven pulls a keycard out of the doctor's back pocket and hands it to Eddie, saying it will take him anywhere he wants to go.Eddie says he owes Raven one, to which Raven replies, "Yeah...you do."
Backstage, LAX (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz) meet with The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) backstage. Konnan says the camaraderie between both teams, and reminds both teams of what has happened in the past before saying he knows them all well and that there should be no problems. The Lucha Bros. say that they and LAX are two of the best tag teams in Impact, and Konnan says that both teams will bring the house down. Pentagon Jr. then gets in Santana's face, and both teams almost go at it. Konnan stops both teams, and warns them that the breakdown of their friendship is already happening.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Johnny Impact and Taya Valkyrie. Johnny says that one of the craziest things in Impact is that you never know what you'll be preparing for, and while he is preparing for Homecoming tonight will be him and Taya versus Moose and Tessa Blanchard. He admits that his and Moose's paths have crossed, and he has owed him a trip to Slamtown for a long time. Also, since this is the first time he and his wife Taya have teamed up together in Impact, tonight is a very special night. Taya states that Tessa has been taking shortcuts to keep the Knockouts title, and that tonight will be a taste of what Tessa with experience at Homecoming. Johnny says that Taya will kick Tessa in the face so hard that her father Tully Blanchard will feel it.
Next week: Trevor Lee vs. Trey Miguel in an Ultimate X Qualifying Match! Rich Swann vs. Dave Crist in an Ultimate X Qualifying Match!
Johnny Impact and Taya Valkyrie beat Tessa Blanchard and Moose by submission after Taya makes Tessa tap out. After the match, Moose hits Johnny with a Spear before trying to flirt with Taya. Tessa attacks Taya from behind befoer going for the ground and pound, then grabs a steel a chair. Killer Kross suddenly shows up, and Moose and Tessa think that Kross is on their side. Kross grabs the steel chair from Tessa, then "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up and attacks both Kross and Moose. Kross leaves with Tessa and Moose, then checks on Taya. Johnny shows up and stares down with Cage to end the show.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Adam Cole is in the ring. He calls Bullet Club the most powerful group in all of wrestling, and because of that, everyone in it has targets on their backs. Jay Lethal shows up, and tells Cole it's not over between the two of them. Cole tells Lethal to stop beating around the bush and ask for the rematch he knows he'll never win, then tells him that that rematch won't take place tonight and that the Bullet Club will always have his back. Lethal tells Cole that he has friends, too, and Los Ingobernables de Japan (Naito, EVIL) show up and stand with Lethal.
We see footage from last week's match between The Addiction (Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). The Addiction show up and accuse Nigel McGuinness of doctoring the footage to make them look week, and accuse Kevin Kelly and McGuinness of "libel and slander."
Dalton Castle beats Caprice Coleman after Kenny King and Rhett Titus' interference attempt is foiled by Castle.
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The Addiction (Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) are seen on a ladder at the entrance ramp, saying that they are at the top of the ladder in the tag team division and that all the rungs represent everyone else there. Nigel McGuinness says that this gives him an idea.
Donovan Dijak beats Manny Lemons.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) beat Jay White and Lio Rush.
Nigel McGuinness announces that since The Addiction (Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) are so comfortable on ladders, they will defend the ROH World Tag Team Championships against The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) at Ladder Wars VI at All-Star Extravaganza.
