Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 9, 2017

The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero), Reby Sky and King Maxel are outside of the arena. Matt says all will be revealed tonight when Brother Nero asks what the Seven Deities have in store.

The DCC ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Eddie Kingston, Bram) show up to start the show. Storm says we are looking at three bad men, and that their plan was simple. If someone steps up, they knock them down, and they have done just that as they do not make promises that they cannot keep. He goes on to say that the world is going to hell, but for The DCC, business is booming and business is good. Eli Drake and Tyrus show up, and Tyrus tells Storm that he writes checks his ass can't cash before asking how tough the three members of The DCC are against the two of them. Tyrus says he knows Storm and Bram, but calls Eddie Kingston "Mini-Me" and asks why he's looking at him like he owes Kingston child support. Kingston throws the first punch on Tyrus, starting the three-on-two fight.

The DCC ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Eddie Kingston, Bram) beat Eli Drake and Tyrus after Eli Drake leaves Tyrus high and dry.

We look back at Lashley vs. Eddie Edwards' in their Title vs. Title Match from July 21, 2016.

Brandi Rhodes says she wants to set the example of what a Knockout should be, and says it's time for Rosemary to get her reality check after setting all of her mind games on her.

Braxton Sutter runs into Allie...and then Marie Kanellis-Bennett butts in, demanding coffee. After Allie leaves, Maria then tells Braxton Sutter to make Laurel's special day great, and tells him to "make it four carats" after saying that she expects the special day to happen.

Brandi Rhodes shows up. She thanks the fans for making her feel welcome, and says it's going to get wilder from here. Brandi says if she has a problem, she gets right down and solve it, and right now, she has a problem with Rosemary playing mind games with her. Brandi asks Rosemary if she wants to play mind games or throw hands. She then calls Rosemary out. Rosemary shows up along with Crazzy Steve and Abyss, and Rosemary tells Brandi that Decay saw potential in her, but she rejected them, and that decay comes to everyone, either by choice or by force. As Crazzy Steve and Abyss approach the ring, Rosemary tells Brandi that if she wants to fight, it's her funeral, and it doesn't take long for Rosemary to lock the guillotine choke on Brandi. Moose rushes in to make the save, then stares down with Rosemary before Rosemary slinks out of the ring.

Aron Rex calls Robbie E a walking fashion violation and the reason God invented eyelids as nobody wants to look at him. He says he'll make an exception to violence not being the answer when he and Robbie E step into the ring tonight.

Moose tells Decay that if they mess with Brandi Rhodes, they miss with him, and there is no decaying the Moose. Brandi says she can play mind games, too, and that she has friends around here. She challenges Decay to a mixed tag team match, and Moose says that if they want war, they've got it.

Before the next match, Aron Rex demands that his name be sung instead of spoken, and has Rockstar Spud sing it several times to show the fans how it's done. Robbie E's music interrupts, however.

Aron Rex beats Robbie E after applying some rings made of tape to his right hand and hitting Robbie with the knockout punch as Robbie is preoccupied with Rockstar Spud.

Reby Sky is worried about Matt Hardy's premonition, but Brother Nero says the Seven Deities will not lead them astray and that whatever "Broken" Matt Hardy has planned will be worth the risk. "Broken" Matt Hardy shows up and says that their quest for gold will be absolutely divine and that they will make magic tonight.

We look back at Eddie Edwards' World title win against Lashley on October 6, 2016.

Eddie Edwards' wife Alicia, Davey Richards and Angelina Love wish Eddie Edwards luck backstage.

Braxton Sutter and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett talk backstage. Bennett says that Maria Kanellis-Bennett is a strong, independent woman who comes off as a bit forceful, but she knows what is best for the people around her, and what Maria wants, Maria gets.

The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) show up. Matt says he has premonitions about his expeditions of gold, and that he has now seen the vision of this expedition. He then uncovers Vanguard-1 from the veil on the podium, and announces that Vanguard-1 has been upgraded to allow for teleportation and become the most powerful drone in space and time. With Vanguard-1, team after team after team will fall and they will take title after title after title until they are the greatest tag team in all of space and time. Brother Nero asks Broken Matt to break it down for the fans, which he does, and also says that "The Bucks of Youth" are not on their level. He then gets another premonition telling them that they must teleport. With the power of Vanguard-1, they teleport to Tijuana, Mexico.

Drew Galloway retains the Impact Grand Championship against Mahabali Shera by pinfall with 40 seconds left in the second round.

As Laurel Van Ness bosses the backstage hands around, Braxton Sutter shows up, wanting to talk to Laurel Van Ness. Braxton Sutter tries to break it pff, but when he kneels down to grab his bottle water, Laurel thinks he wants to be married and immediately says yes.

Gregory Shane Helms, Trevor Lee and Andrew Everett are here. Helms introduces Trevor Lee, then Trevor Lee says it was a matter of time before he broke DJ Z and took back the X Division title. He now calls himself the crown jewel of The Helms Dynasty (Helms, Lee, Everett). Helms then says there is a weakness in the Helms Dynasty: Everett, who he says has squandered every opportunity he has received. Helms says Everett is in the company because of him, and asks how many times he can fail him before he has to trim the fat. Everett says he has stepped on grenades for the dynasty, and understands that Trevor Lee is a great wrestler, then says the real problem is Helms, who he says is living off his former glory. Helms and Lee then viciously attack Andrew Everett, effectively kicking him out of the group.

We hear from Lashley and Eddie Edwards, who talk about their match tonight.

The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) take Tijuana by storm, attracting a lot of fans. Next week, they face Psychosis and Super Crazy in a Tijuana ring to kick off The Expedition of Gold.

Lashley retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Eddie Edwards when Davey Richards drags the referee out of the ring after Eddie hits the Boston Knee Party. When Eddie asks Davey why he did what he did, he simply tells Eddie "It's all about you" before Angelina Love, who is sitting in the front row with Eddie's wife Alicia, punches Alicia in the face. Lashley hits the Spear, and retains the World title. After the match, Angelina and Davey torture Eddie and Alicia, with Angelina pulling on Alicia's hair while Davey chokes Eddie out with his belt. Davey and Angelina then make out in the middle of the ring to end the show, cement a heel turn for both and effectively end The Wolves.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 19, 2017

In the Race For The Case Match, Eli Drake takes the red briefcase, Trevor Lee takes the blue briefcase, The DCC (Bram and Eddie Kingston) takes the gold briefcase, and The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) take the green briefcase.

We look back on Drew Galloway's debut on February 20, 2015.

We look back on Moose's debut on July 12, 2016.

Drew Galloway is backstage. Since he's been gone, there's been a lot of change in Impact Wrestling for the good of the company, but the Impact Grand Championship still isn't around his waist.

Lashley gloats about his win from last week, and says he has a proposition for Eddie Edwards...

Lashley shows up. He says that the ring wasn't big enough for him and Ethan Carter III, so he eliminated him. He says there is nothing that can stop him from taking the World title, and calls out Eddie Edwards, who shows up. Eddie tells Lashley he doesn't have to answer to him and that he owes him nothing, but he knows what Lashley is doing and why he is doing it, as Lashley knows he wants to be a fighting champion, and wants to know his master plan to take the World title. Lashley says Eddie is no fighting champion as he relies on fluke wins and his friends, and calls him a "feel-good champion." He then demands a World title shot in a 30-minute Iron Man Match. Eddie gives him the match so he can prove that Lashley is his bitch. Lashley jumps him for this statement, and Davey Richards has to rush in with a chair to get Lashley to back off.

Backstage, Maria Kanellis-Bennett calls Braxton Sutter on her phone, saying she has something for him when he shows up tonight. She then meets Brooke, who knows exactly who Maria is and tells Maria to stay away from her, stay out of her way and let her do her own thing.

Brooke beats Deonna Purrazzo in her TNA return. After the match, Sienna runs into the ring, but Brooke sees her coming and fights her only to be overpowered.

Tyrus and Eli Drake reveal that Fact of Life is up next, and the red briefcase's contents will be revealed.

Maria Kanellis-Bennett meets with Braxton Sutter backstage. She tells him to stop training Allie to wrestle, and tells him to find Laurel Van Ness.

It's time for Fact of Life with Eli Drake and Tyrus, where the contents of the Race For The Case briefcases will be revealed. The higher the number on the case, the better the prize. Eli Drake opens the red briefcase, which contains the number 4. The DCC ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Bram, Eddie Kingston) mess with Eli Drake and Tyrus before their gold briefcase is opened to reveal the number 2. Trevor Lee - who has no idea how to open the briefcase - gets number 3. That leaves Jeff Hardy with number 1,

We look back at Drew Galloway vs. Matt Hardy for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship on March 15, 2016.

We look back at Moose vs. "The Miracle" Mike Bennett at Bound For Glory 2016.

Allie meets Braxton Sutter, who tells her that he can't train her anymore and gives no explanation as to why. Allie is sad.

Before the next match, Robbie E tells Aron Rex he has his number and tells Rockstar Spud that Swoggle has his number.

Aron Rex and Rockstar Spud beat Robbie E and Swoggle.

We look back at Drew Galloway's heel turn from August 25, 2016.

We look back at Moose winning the TNA Impact Grand Championship from Aron Rex on December 1, 2016.

Next week: Jade vs. Rosemary in a Monster's Ball Match for the TNA Knockouts Championship! Lashley vs. Eddie Edwards in a 30-minute Iron Man Match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship!

Braxton Sutter escorts Laurel Van Ness to her car...and opens the door for her before getting in the driver's seat...

Drew Galloway beats Moose with a low blow followed by a Claymore to win the TNA Impact Grand Championship. Had the third round went three minute, Galloway would have had one point deducted from all three judges.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for November 24, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for November 10, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lashley beats Robbie E and Grado in a handicap match.

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

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

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

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

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for October 28, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grado is out of it after his match.

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

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

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

Next week: a full interview with Jeff Hardy!

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

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

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 8, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We get another part of the Jeff Jarrett interview.

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

Ethan Carter III guests on commentary for the next match.

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

We get even more of the interview with Jeff Jarrett.

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

Velvet Sky beats Madison Rayne.

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

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

Dixie Carter is here...

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

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for May 15, 2015

Kurt Angle shows up with Chris Melendez. After singing Melendez' praises, Angle asks him to team up with him tonight, which he does. Angle then calls out The Rising (Drew Galloway, Micah, Eli Drake), and they show up. Angle thanks them for fighting off The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki), but Galloway says not to worry about it as they're riding together and because he's "Kurt Freakin' Angle." Galloway then tells Angle that one day he'll face Angle for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, and Angle responds by saying he never backs down from a challenge. Eric Young shows up and says he will never quit until he takes the World title from Angle, but Angle responds by telling EY to shut up, as he hung out with cancer and the cancer nipped him in the ass. Eric Young tells Angle he's hanging with losers and says he only cares about his team: The Beat Down Clan, who attack Angle's team from behind. All of a sudden, someone else comes out to even the odds: Lashley, who breaks Eric Young in half with a Spear before Angle confirms Lashley as the final member of his team.

The Dollhouse (Jade and Marti Bell) beat Rebel and Brooke. After the match, Taryn Terrell says she has some juicy gossip concerning Gail Kim's family. (During the match, it is mentioned that The Menagerie - Knux, Rebel, Crazzy Steve and The Freak - are no more, as they have returned to the carnival business.)

Eric Young tells The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki) he's got a guy lined up in case Homicide doesn't show up.

Ethan Carter III shows up with Tyrus. He wants answers as to why he's not #1 on the Impact Top 5 when he won last week and Eric Young last. Enter Mr. Anderson, who shows up with a steel chair and challenges Tyrus to a match as he and EC3, with the stipulation that if he beats Tyrus, he gets EC3. EC3 rejects the challenge, but Anderson asks Tyrus if he's going to continue being EC3's bitch while calling him one. Tyrus tells EC3 to get him a referee and charges into the ring.

Mr. Anderson beats Tyrus. Ethan Carter III, who is at the top of the ramp after being banned from ringside, is in shock.

We see a preview of BBQ Pitmasters on Destination America.

Magnus shows up. He says that "The Cowboy" James Storm deserves a hundred guitar shots to the head like the one he got last week, and says Storm is full of crap. He calls Storm out so he can finish the job, but he gets Abyss instead. Abyss wants revenge for the guitar shot to Storm's head, and both Abyss and Magnus brawl. The props for BBQ Pitmasters gets used in the ensuing brawl, but when Manik and Khoya show up, the numbers game finally catches up with Magnus.

The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) beat The Dirty Heels (Bobby Roode and Austin Aries) to win the first round in their Best of Five series.

Drew Galloway tells Micah he's in the match while Eli Blake will have to sit this one out as they meet up with the rest of Team Angle (Kurt Angle, Lashley, Chris Melendez).

Taryn Terrell has met up with Gail Kim's step-daughters...and has a little number ready for her husband Robert...

The Dollhouse (Jade, Marti Bell, Taryn Terrell) show up. After talking about spending time with Gail Kim's step-daughters, Taryn Terrell disrobes to reveal she's wearing some of Gail Kim's lingerie. Gail Kim shows up, angered that Taryn has brought her family into this, and when Marti Bell talks back to Gail, Gail tells her to shut up. Taryn soon mentions Robert again, and this sends Gail Kim over the edge, causing her to go on a ring-clearing warpath.

Robbie E beats Jessie Godderz...three times. Each time, Jessie asks for a rematch, but Robbie E wins with a quick pin. After the third win, Jessie snaps and beats the tar out of Robbie.

Both Team Angle (Kurt Angle, Chris Melendez, Drew Galloway, Micah, Lashley) and Team Young (Eric Young, MVP, Low Ki, Kenny King) convene one last time before the main event...but who is the fifth man for Team Young?

Bram is revealed to be the fifth man for Team Young (Eric Young, MVP, Low Ki, Kenny King).

Team Young (Eric Young, MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki, Bram) beats Team Angle (Kurt Angle, Lashley, Drew Galloway, Micah, Chris Melendez) in a Hardcore War. After the match, Eric Young rips off Chris Melendez' prosthetic leg and attacks Kurt Angle with it.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 13, 2015

Bobby Roode beats Eric Young in a Last Man Standing match.

Jeremy Borash tells Rockstar Spud he doesn't have to face Ethan Carter III...but Spud has stood up to EC3, and he plans to win a decisive victory against him and shave his head bald.

Drew Galloway shows up to feel the passion from the audience and see who's up for taking back professional wrestling. Before Galloway can call out MVP, MVP shows up with The Beat Down Clan (Kenny King, Low Ki, Samoa Joe). MVP counters Galloway by mentioning the old "Chosen One" gimmick and tells his crew to head to the back to make this a one-on-one match.

Drew Galloway beats MVP by disqualification after Low Ki, Samoa Joe and Kenny King attacks Drew Galloway. Samoa Joe stops Low Ki from attacking Galloway to give him a pipe and hit the coup de grace.

Magnus and Mickie James talk backstage. Magnus knows what he has to do, and Mickie James asks him to be careful. Magnus then asks Mickie James to stay backstage.

Ethan Carter III tells Rockstar Spud that he brought all of this on himself, and also calls him "synonymous with failure."

Magnus beats Bram by disqualification after Bram hits a low blow in front of the ref. After the match, Bram attacks Magnus with a steel chair, then tries to tie him up and hit him with a cueball. Mickie James, who showed up ringside to will her husband through the match, is held hostage, and even her slapping Bram doesn't stop him from holding her hostage. Bram lets her go after Magnus kisses his boot, which he does. Bram leaves the ring after letting Mickie go, calling Magnus "pathetic."

Brooke beats Robbie E in an inter-gender match despite the distractions and interference attempts by Jessie Godders, DJ Z and Angelina Love.

Ethan Carter III beats Rockstar Spud in a Hair Vs. Hair match. After the match, EC3 shows respect to Spud and shakes hands with him, saying that Spud doesn't deserve to have his hair shaved tonight and that he proved that he was a man, but it was all a set-up for EC3 to attack him and shave his head in the corner.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 23, 2015

Robbie E, Rockstar Spud, Austin Aries and Magnus get the briefcases in the Feast or Fired match.

Magnus and Bram have a nasty confrontation backstage after Magnus took a briefcase before Bram could claim it in the Feast or Fired match.

Lashley shows up. He calls out MVP, telling him to bring the TNA title back. Kenny King shows up and tells Lashley couldn't last in the Beat Down Clan because he couldn't get it done. Lashley still wants his title back, and Kenny King decides to fight him. Lashley accepts the challenge, but first, Kenny King asks his comrades in the BDC - MVP, Low Ki, and Samoa Joe - to join him at ringside for this match.

Kenny King vs. Lashley ends when The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Low Ki) attack Lashley. MVP tells Lashley that if he wants the TNA World Heavyweight Championship back, he'd better find him on the streets of New York City and fight him there, as he considers the fans unworthy of seeing such a fight in the ring.

Havok vs. Gail Kim ends when Havok flagrantly disregards the referee. When Havok attacks Gail Kim some more, Awesome Kong shows up, and the two of them brawl with Kong coming out on top.

Khoya beats Tigre Uno in his TNA debut. After the match, James Storm calls out Jeff Hardy, saying he has beaten his demons in the form of drug abuse, but he's stronger than any demon that Hardy has come across.

Kurt Angle and Bobby Roode can't see eye to eye concerning the recent turn of events, and Angle tells him that they have to cooperate tonight or they're going to lose their tag match.

Rockstar Spud is amazed with how he's gone from British Boot Camp winner to Dixie Carter's Chief of Staff to potential TNA champion. If he gets fired, he'll make sure to get his parting shot on Ethan Carter III.

Eric Young and Low Ki beat Bobby Roode and Kurt Angle when MVP and Samoa Joe distract Kurt Angle after Angle gets a steel chair away from Eric Young.

MVP tells Lashley to meet him on 34th Street, where they'll fight one-on-one

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus shows up. EC3 notices there's no announcer, so he announces himself and then Jeremy Borash. JB shows up with Rockstar Spud. When the match begins, EC3 "commentates" the match. JB takes the match and tells him he can't commentate and hits him with the microphone, but EC3 ends up beating him down. EC3 then spits on Spud, and Spud fights EC3 only to be attacked by Tyrus. All of a sudden, British Boot Camp Season 2 winner Mark Andrews shows up, and together with Spud, they take down both EC3 and Tyrus.

Matt Hardy reverses the Eye of the Storm into an Inside Cradle to beat "The Cowboy" James Storm. After the match, Storm wants to shake his hand, but Hardy tells him to shove it. Abyss shows up and attacks Hardy from behind so Storm can hit the Last Call Super Kick. Abyss then reaches underneath the ring and pulls out Janice, but Jeff Hardy shows up with a steel chair and takes down Abyss. Jeff Hardy then suddenly challenges Abyss to a Monster's Ball match next week.

MVP is still waiting. He tells Samoa Joe that he's got Lashley.

The Feast or Fired briefcases are opened. Rockstar Spud gets the X Division title shot, and Magnus gets the Tag Team title shot.

After the break, Robbie E remembers that Velvet Sky got his briefcase for him, and makes her open it. She gets fired, and Austin Aries gets a World Heavyweight title shot.

Lashley and MVP finally fight in the street, but it's all a trap as the rest of The Beat Down Clan (Samoa Joe, Low Ki, Kenny King) and Eric Young jump Lashley and MVP jons in. Kurt Angle and Bobby Roode run the BDC off, and Roode finds the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. He looks at the title, then has a staredown with Lashley.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for September 24, 2014

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

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

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

TNA pays tribute to Eric the Actor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 12, 2014

Eric Young shows up and calls out MVP, who shows up with Kenny King and Bobby Lashley. Eric Young wants a fair fight from MVP, but MVP wants to make excuses. He throws EY a bone: if he can beat two people in his team tonight, then he can pick the stipulation for their match on Sunday. Bobby Lashley will be his first opponent.

Bobby Lashley beats Eric Young, who puts his back out during the match. Samoa Joe stops Lashley from further attacking EY.

Eric Young is in pain, and Samoa Joe has a bigger bone to pick with MVP.

Magnus and Bram show up. Now that Magnus has his edge back, he's unstoppable. Willow shows up and says "bring it on," as does Magnus. Willow considers himself a figment of Jeff Hardy's imagination, and calls himself "we." Magnus says he's bringing back-up in the form of Bram this Sunday, with Bram saying Willow is only one person...but Willow drops a bombshell. He's bringing out backup...and that backup is The Monster, Abyss! Abyss and Willow come out strong in the resulting brawl.

Ethan Carter III is coming to the ring...

Knux beats Robbie E, then sends him running for the hills with a bunch of balloons strapped to him.

As Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III chat in the ring, they reveal that they've brought someone back...and that someone is Brooke Tessmacher! Brooke is back!

Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud show up, and brings out Brooke to bring out "the truth about Bully Ray." After a few questions, Spud hits the spotlight and goes nuts, implying that Bully Ray is the father of Brooke's baby. (What?) Brooke has had enough of this, but EC3 and Spud confront her. They're about to "teach her a lesson" when Bully Ray shows up and runs them out of the ring. Bully Ray, unaware that Brooke would be here, makes up with Brooke, then tells EC3 that he and Dixie are going through tables. EC3 says that if Dixie goes through a table, it'll be over his dead body. This gives Bully the idea to make their match on Sunday a Texas Death Match. Ethan accepts the challenge.

Eric Young beats Kenny King, getting the first of two wins he needs for tonight.

Madison Rayne is more concerned with becoming #1 contender to the Knockouts title.

The Beautiful People (Angelina Sky and Velvet Sky) guest on commentary in the middle of the next match.

Gail Kim beats Brittany and Madison Rayne to become #1 contender to the TNA Knockouts Championship.

MVP talks to Brian Hebner outside of the arena...

After sitting in a steel chair and talking down to Eric Young, MVP takes the chair and smashes it into his back. Eric Young beats MVP by disqualification, and MVP tells Eric Young he will never beat him Sunday, regardless of the stipulation. As MVP, Kenny King and Bobby Lashley walk away, EY grabs the microphone and makes the stipulation: at Sunday, EY and MVP go at it for the TNA World title in a steel cage match!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for October 17, 2013

Dixie Carter shows up with two security guards and a briefcase. She says that Bound For Glory will be her finest work yet as she compares herself to Michelangelo. She praises Bully Ray for his actions last week, then announces a contract signing for the TNA title match for this Sunday before making it obvious she's trying to keep AJ Styles out of the match and get someone else to rid TNA of him and replace him in the TNA title match to the tune of the $50,000 which is in the briefcase. Bully shows up and tells Dixie he wants the money, but then Magnus shows up and makes it clear this just isn't right before saying Dixie sucks. He then challenges Bully to a match tonight for free. Bully tries to verbally put Magnus down, but Magnus slaps him. Bully accepts his challenge for tonight.

Kurt Angle is here...

Bully Ray, Knux and Garett Bischoff have plans for tonight, as Bully Ray takes on Magnus and Knux takes on one-half of the tag team champions. Bully Ray tells them "If you have my back, I have yours."

Robbie E beats Christopher Daniels, Eric Young and Hernandez in a four-way match. The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jesse Godderz) will have the advantage this Sunday.

AJ Styles is attacked during a backstage interview by Jesse Godderz, who is trying to cash in on Dixie Carter's $50,000 bounty...but Godders gets clobbered.

AJ Styles shows up. He's flattered by Dixie Carter's $50,000 bounty, and he knows he'll win the World Heavyweight title. He dares someone else to cash in on the bounty. Knux and Garrett Bischoff of Aces and Eights try to get a shot on him, but "The Cowboy" James Storm and Gunnar show up.

Gunner beats Knux.

Chris Sabin wants to be in the main event at Bound For Glory and wants the $50,000.

Knux and Garett Bischoff are ticked off Bully Ray left them high and dry.

Gail Kim wants to team with Brooke concerning ODB. Brooke wants nothing to do with it.

Chris Sabin looks for AJ Styles...but finds Samoa Joe instead. They both have a match tonight. Oops.

Samoa Joe beats Chris Sabin with the rear naked choke. Austin Aries attacks Joe only for Jeff Hardy to run in and beat up Aries. He brings out a ladder, and Manik shows up to hit Sabin and Aries with a high-flying cross body from the top of the ladder!

Christopher Daniels and Kazarian attack AJ Styles to get the $50,000 bounty. Again, it's to no avail, as AJ Styles pulls a ninja-style disappearance with a fire extinguisher.

Ethan Carter III aka EC3 will be at Bound For Glory! Guess what? He is related to Dixie Carter.

Bully Ray beats Magnus as Sting tries to take the steel chain away from Bully. As the ref is focused on Sting, Bully Ray lets go of the chain and low-blows Magnus behind the ref's back. Sting tries to explain everything, but Magnus doesn't seem to care.

Sting and Magnus are still arguing. Samoa Joe breaks it up as Magnus says he wants to make it by himself. Sting tells Magnus he'll be by himself this Sunday.

Kurt Angle shows up. He makes it known to Bobby Roode not to rain on his career, and that he'll never be him. Roode shows up, knows he can't be Kurt Angle, and talks about the legacy he's just beginning when he says he'll beat Angle this Sunday at Bound For Glory. Angle asks how he'll win when he's the one tapping, which causes Roode to attack him. Angle puts Roode in the Ankle Lock Submission, but Christopher Daniels and Kazarian rush in and overpower him before Roode puts him in the Crippler Crossface. Roode tells Angle that he'll be the one laying down the submission.

Bully Ray and AJ Styles show up for the World title match contract signing. Bully signs, and tells AJ he can't beat him before saying he's put the wrestling world on "hard times". AJ Styles isn't impressed, and calls Bully "a big, dumb bitch." He's got too much on the line to lose it all now, and he signs the contract. Bully Ray decides not to put the title on the line and goes for the $50K in cash Dixie Carter has, but AJ Styles outsmarts Bully and gets the briefcase! He then tosses the cash at Dixie Carter and her two security guards to end the show.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 6, 2013

Bully Ray enters the ring. He gloats about his victory and says he's heard Sting might even retire. He then says TNA's heroes are dead and there's no competition, and says he should be in the TNA Hall of Fame. He calls out Dixie Carter, but gets Hulk Hogan instead. Hogan disagrees about the supposed lack of competition, as the Bound For Glory Series is about to start, and he's got twelve people in the series that he should be worried about. Also, Bully's got a match against Jeff Hardy tonight. Bully is livid, and Hulk livens it up by making it a ladder match...and the Aces and Eights standard ballpeen hammer is hanging above the ring!

Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez have to face each other to see who enters the Bound For Glory series.

Hernandez beats Chavo Guerrero to qualify the Bound For Glory Series. Both men show respect after the match.

Quentin "Rampage" Jackson of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fame is here! He chats with the new tag champs, Gunnar and "The Cowboy" James Storm.

Devon shows up and calls out Joseph Park to come back and fight him for the TV title. Park shows up, tells Devon to shut up, and hits him with a surprise double leg takedown. Devon eventually gets the upper hand, but Abyss's music hits. Devon looks for Abyss after bloodying Park. A peeved Park is now going for Devon...

Devon and Knux are looking for Abyss...

Robbie E shows up and brags about his awful Bound For Glory Series standing from last year, and says he'll qualify for it again.

Samoa Joe beats Robbie E with the Rear Naked Choke to quality for the Bound For Glory Series.

Mickie James cheers Velvet Sky up with an Impact Wrestling lottery ticket (only available in the state of Georgia), and apologizes for ducking Velvet Sky at Slammiversary. Velvet accepts only to find out the rematch isn't happening tonight as Mickie has another match. Velvet feels as if Mickie is intentionally ducking her and slighting her because of her injured knee.

Jeremy Borash introduces Quentin "Rampage" Jackson, who says he's here to be the best by beating the best. Kurt Angle shows up and tells "Rampage" he'll eventually have to go through him. They both shake hands before leaving.

Jeff Hardy is ready to fight tonight.

Mr. Anderson and Bully Ray ponder why the latter has to face Jeff Hardy again before they talk about who should be the new VP (Vice President) of Aces and Eights. When Anderson asks Bully if he needs help tonight, Bully says a good VP would be able to answer that question best. Anderson wonders if he's VP.

Chris Sabin, "The Cowboy" James Storm and Gunner beat Bobby Roode, Austin Aries and Kenny King.

Devon and Knux are still looking for Abyss...

Brooke Hogan is impressed with Taryn Terrell after Slammiversary. Taryn asks about her and Bully, but Brooke neatly dodges the question.

Mickie James beats Taeler Hendrix after faking a knee injury and being a little more bubbly than usual.

Knux gets a beatdown from Abyss, and so does Devon! Abyss then says he's taking the TV title into the abyss.

Next week, Sting talks about his future in TNA.

Bully Ray runs away from Jeff Hardy before he can be struck by the hammer in their match. Hulk Hogan finds Bully and is about to hit him with his own hammer when Brooke Hogan screams at him not to. Bully runs away as Hulk stares at his daughter Brooke in disbelief.

Final Impact - TNA Impact Wrestling recap for March 14, 2013

AJ Styles is returning tonight in Chicago, Illinois!

Aces and Eights attack Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez before their match for the tag team titles. They introduce their president, Bully Ray, who used Hulk Hogan, screwed his daughter (and Bully Ray's new wife) Brooke Hogan, and followed every single one of us at Lockdown. Tazz welcomes Bully with a hug, then Bully enters the ring and gets his jacket. He brags about he fooled every single one of us for nine months. He dares Hulk Hogan to fire all of Aces and Eights after they've done in one night what New World Order could never do.

Sting, on the other hand, is really pissed off. He's going to get with Hulk Hogan to see how to deal with Bully Ray.

Knockouts referee Taryn Terrell is on probation following the events between her and Gail Kim at Lockdown.

Velvet Sky and Mickie James beat Gail Kima nd Tara afer Gail Kimslaps referee Taryn Terrell. Not surprisingly, Gail gets slapped back.

Bully Ray proposes a toast to the Aces and Eights, then Bully Ray leaves a message on Brooke Hogan's voicemail. Classy.

Rob Terry (formerly Robbie T) beats Robbie E in a Lockdown rematch...then it's dancing time!

Sting meets up with Hulk Hogan...

Bully Ray and Aces and Eights pick their next target....

Hulk Hogan tells Sting to get out of his office after all Sting has put him through concerning Bully Ray.

Austin Aries and Bobby Roode meet Sting. They rub the tiff between him and Hulk Hogan in his face. Sting wants to fight. Bobby Roode gets out of the way before Sting picks Austin Aries as his opponent for tonight.

AJ Styles is supposed to return, but Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) show up instead, dressed as the Legion of Doom (or Road Warriors, if you prefer). They then make fun of the Legion of Doom and AJ Styles before "The Cowboy" James Storm comes out and calls the "Legion of Boom" out on their crap before challenging one of them to a match right now. Christopher Daniels it is.

"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Christopher Daniels, then Daniels and Kazarian beat down Storm. AJ Styles finally shows up and beans Kazarian, causing Kazarian and Daniels to flee as AJ stares them both down. Styles then floors Storm with a monster short clothesline.

Aces and Eights ambush Kurt Angle!

Joseph Park shows up. He's glad to be here in Chicago, which is where his law firm of Park, Park & Park is based and also where is lives.  "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan shows up, and laughs at Hulk Hogan's predicament before calling the signing of Joseph Park "a mistake." He plans to correct all of Hogan's mistakes starting with Park, and tells Park to get out of the ring and get out of "this dump of a city." Park gets back in and challenges Morgan to a fight, but Morgan says "not on my time." He pretends to leave only to get back in and hit Park with the Carbon Footprint before saying "his time" is next week.

Bully Ray asks Hulk Hogan "Are you gonna fire us yet?" He then gets the idea to find Hulk Hogan along with the rest of Aces and Eights!

Aces and Eights beat down Sting as he takes on Austin Aries. Bully Ray tells Sting he used him before he asks Hulk Hogan "Are we memorable yet?" He then calls Hogan out.

After the break, Hulk Hogan shows up. Firing Aces and Eights would be the easy way out, and he's banding the entire TNA locker room together to take them out! Aces and Eights quell this insurrection quickly, and Bully Ray strikes some of the TNA wrestlers with the chain before asking Hogan "What're ya gonna do now?"

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling Recap for February 21, 2013

It's another show in London, England's Wembley Stadium, as well as the last for quite a while! Hulk Hogan comes out. He's not very happy Aces and Eights stuck their noses in TNA business last week, but he's thought longer and harder about who to make #1 contender to the World title since then. The new #1 contender? Bully Ray, who's just as surprised as we are and just wants to make Hulk and his daughter Brooke Hogan happy. He suggests a six-man tag match for the main event: Aces and Eights versus Bully Ray, Sting...and the Hulkster himself. Hulk agrees to the match without the slightest amount of hesitation.

Bad Influence (Chrstopher Daniels and Kazarian) meet up with Bobby Roode and Austin Aries in the back.

Bobby Roode and Austin Aries leave Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) high and dry, and "The Cowboy" James Storm, Joseph Park, Hernandez and Chavo Guerrero get the win all too easily in an eight-man tag team match.

Rockstar Spud beats Robbie E in his first ever TNA match when Robbie T gives Robbie E the list...and doesn't let go. Robbie E confronts Robbie T after the match and slaps him. This sets Robbie T off, and he scares Robbie E out of the ring!

In the four-way match between Tara, Gail Kim, Velvet Sky and Brooke Tessmacher (with Brooke Hogan watching from ringside), Gail Kim tosses Velvet out of the ring after she takes out Tara, and gets the pin on Tara so she can eliminate her instead! Tara is out, ensuring a new TNA Knockouts Champion!

Velvet Sky last eliminates Gail Kim, and wins the TNA Knockouts Championship!

Sting and Bully Ray are happy their six-man tag match with Aces and Eights is a go!

Next week: we find out what AJ Styles has been up to for the past two months, since he took a sabbatical from TNA Impact Wrestling!

Wes Brisco interferes as Samoa Joe takes on Garrett Bischoff, but Kurt Angle shows up, scares Brisco and Bischoff out of the ring, and tells Brisco he's going to take him out in a steel cage at Lockdown!

Rob Van Dam retains the TNA X Division Championship against Kenny King.

Brooke Hogan tells her dad Hulk Hogan to be safe in his match tonight.

Next week: Jeff Hardy returns!

At the beginning of the match between Hulk Hogan, Sting and Bully Ray versus Aces and Eights (D.O.C., Devon and Mr. Anderson), Hulk Hogan doesn't show up. Aces and Eights start the match with a sneak attack as Bully and Sting watch the entrance ramp and wait for Hulk to show up.

As Sting and Bully Ray get the upper hand on Aces and Eights, we find out Hulk Hogan was attacked and that Brooke Hogan is being held hostage again! Bully Ray runs to the ramp to save Brooke, and Sting not only loses to Devon, D.O.C. and Mr. Anderson of Aces and Eights...but gets utterly demolished by all of Aces and Eights as Brooke and Bully tend to Hulk.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 31, 2013

Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) show up in kilts and blue facepaint. They pay tribute to the "real, true warriors of the United Kingdom," the Scots before bashing England and Jeff Hardy's fate at the hands of Aces and Eights last week. Since this is in Manchester, United Kingdom, the crowd boos them like no tomorrow. So imagine the crowd marking out when Magnus returns to Impact Wrestling for the first time in two months. After telling Daniels he didn't win the World title last week because Hardy beat him down like he owed him money and insulting him some more, he issues a challenge to Bad Influence. They accept - and attack - by Magnus cleans house. Magnus then mentions Aces and Eights, then - because it's Open Fight Night as well as the first time the event has been in the UK - he calls out Devon.

Aces and Eights interferes, but Magnus clocks both D.O.C. and Mike Knox before they can do anything, and Magnus beats Devon by disqualification.

Sting tells Bully Ray that Hulk Hogan will be here tonight!

Joseph Park is here and glad to be in England. Robbie E and Robbie T show up before he makes his decision, and E makes fun of both the fans as well as Park himself for his lawyer background before wiping his butt with Park's notebook. He then issues a challenge to Park. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

Joseph Park beats Robbie E in his first non-PPV match.

Hulk Hogan is here!

Bobby Roode and Austin Aries are here. They plan to get all of the titles in TNA one-by-one, starting with the TNA World Tag Team Championships. As Roode makes fun of the British fans, Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez show up. Since Austin and Roode want a fight and the titles...why not fight? The challenge is accepted, and if Austin Aries or Bobby Roode beats one of the tag champs, they get a shot at the tag team titles. It's Austin Aries versus Chavo Guerrero!

Bobby Roode interferes, and it works as Hernandez unintentionally distracts the ref long enough for Roode to aid Austin Aries. Austin Aries beats Chavo Guerrero, and he and Bobby Roode get a shot at the tag team titles.

Bully Ray finds out Hulk Hogan is here.

Bully Ray comes to the ring with Brooke Hogan. Tazz knows what Bully Ray said about him, and reminds of his "you can't touch me" stipulation in his contract. Bully Ray wants to be reinstated, and gets the crowd to chant for Sting. Sting shows up, knows he can't do anything...but the fans can. He gets them to chant for Hulk Hogan, and Hogan shows up. At the end of the day, Hogan does the right thing and reinstates Bully. He then puts Sting and Bully in a tag team tables match with two members of Aces and Eights...next week!

TNA President Dixie Carter announces that starting March 14, Impact Wrestling will be live...permanently!

Velvet Sky shows up, and calls out Tara and Jesse. They show up. It's not going to be a handicap match, though, as Velvet has a partner of her own: "The Cowboy" James Storm!

Velvet Sky and "The Cowboy" James Storm beat Tara and Jesse.

Hulk Hogan now thinks a little better of Bully Ray.

Mr. Anderson is ready for his fight against Kurt Angle in a steel cage tonight...and he promises Angle won't leave in one piece.

Meanwhile, Samoa Joe has been attacked...but by whom? Wes Brisco and Garrett Bischoff get him some medical help.

Kurt Angle beats Mr. Anderson in a steel cage match with the Ankle Lock Submission. After the match, a member of Aces and Eights climbs into the steel cage. Kurt Angle - and Wes Brisco, who was outside of the cage during the match, confront the masked man only for the masked man to unmask. It's Garrett Bischoff. Kurt and Wes go after him, but Wes tackles Kurt by the leg and then removes some of his clothing to reveal that he too is part of Aces and Eights. Wes and Garrett then attack their former father figure inside the steel cage.