Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for November 12, 2014

Lashley is waiting angrily for MVP backstage...

"The Cowboy" James Storm, Manik and The Great Sanada show up. They call out Davey Richards, saying decision time is up. Davey Richards shows up along with Eddie Edwards, and before Eddie tells him it's not happening, Eddie Edwards takes the microphone and tells him he's not joining the Redneck Revolution. Not surprisingly, James Storm and his men attack them, and Storm has plans for Richards: he lassoes a rope around Richards' leg and Manik stands on it as Storm smashes the recently injured (and healed) knee of Richards until security shows up to stop them. After this, all three of them leave the ring only to return with the Feast or Fired Briefcase that Gunner gave Storm earlier this year back when they were still a team. He cashes it in, and as Storm does damage to The Wolves (Richards and Edwards), Abyss shows up. Storm then announces out of the blue that Abyss is the newest pledge to the Redneck Revolution, making it plain who Storm is winning the world tag team titles with it. After a choke slam and a Black Hole Slam on Eddie Edwards, Abyss lets James Storm tag in for the pinfall. James Storm and Abyss beat The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) to win the TNA World Tag Team Championships! After the match, James Storm hits a second Eye of the Storm on Davey Richards.

Taryn Terrell beats Madison Rayne.

Lashley asks Kurt Angle for a world title rematch with Bobby Roode, but Angle tells him Roode's not here as Roode has the day off doing promotional work for the company.

Manik catches up with Mahabali Shera backstage, and proposes that he meet with James Storm.

Kenny King shows up. He says MVP isn't here, but Lashley is, and Lashley will destroy Roode again to reclaim the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. He then calls out Chris Melendez, who shows up along with Mr. Anderson. When King calls Melendez a "fraud," Anderson doesn't take to kindly to this, and Kenny King challenges Melendez to a match. Melendez accepts, and says that he'll beat King the second time around. Kenny King then calls Mr. Anderson his "role model" and says that role models are like Santa Claus because they don't really exist before punching Anderson in the face and running away.

Gail Kim and Taryn Terrell have revenge against Havok on the brain and want to fight her. Kurt Angle makes a three-way dance for the TNA Knockouts Championship next week with Kim vs. Terrell vs. Havok.

The Menagerie (Knux, Rebel and Crazzy Steve) beat The Bro Mans (DJ Z and Jessie Godderz) and The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) in an elimination tag team match.

Eric Young checks on Jeremy Borash backstage, as does Rockstar Spud. Spud asks Eric if he can be in his corner tonight, and Eric says yes.

Manik introduces Mahabali Shera to "The Cowboy" James Storm, but Storm aggressively shoos him away as he preaches to his disciples that the tag team title win is only the beginning.

Eric Young beats Tyrus thanks to Rockstar Spud watching his back. After the match, Lashley shows up and spears EY before destroying Spud. He then puts Eric's arm in a steel chair and locks in the Crossface before Austin Aries makes the save with a steel chair. A-Double then challenges Lashley to a match later tonight.

Brittany tells Samuel Shaw that Gunner came on to her. When Shaw walks away, Brittany smirks.

Samoa Joe shows up. He announces that he won't be clear to wrestle for a while due to a recent injury, and says that the guys in the back and the fans deserve better. He then vacates the TNA X Division Championship, then says that the title is not a collection of gold plates and leather but a beacon of light. He says that he will get better, and warns that he will go after whoever holds the title when he gets back.

Bram challenges Tommy Dreamer to a hardcore match next week.

Gunner beats Samuel Shaw in a vicious no-disqualification match.

Lashley vs. Austin Aries ends in a double-count out after Lashley lays Aries out. After the match, Lashley hits the Crossface on Aries and almost breaks his neck.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for October 8, 2014

Bobby Roode shows up to start the show, and says he will not give up on his dream to become world champ again. He calls out Lashley, wanting his answer...and gets MVP and Kenny King instead. MVP says it again: no. Roode says he'll do whatever it takes to get another shot at Lashley. Kenny King hears this and decides to take advantage of that, as does MVP. MVP then tells Roode that if he can beat him and King in the same match tonight, he gets another shot at Lashley and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. But if Roode loses, he can never compete for the World title again. Bobby Roode accepts the challenge with little hesitation.

Madison Rayne grabs Taryn Terrell's tights as she beats Taryn Terrell and Angelina Love to become #1 contender to the TNA Knockouts Championship. After the match, Taryn Terrell argues with the ref over the decision before Havok shows up. Madison runs away, but Terrell is demolished at Havok's hands.

MVP and Kenny King tells Lashley not to worry about Bobby Roode and that they'll get rid of him.

"The Cowboy" James Storm and The Great Sanada beat Tigre Uno and Low Ki with a little help from Manik.

Gunner and Samuel Shaw talk in the back. Gunner shows concern for Samuel Shaw concerning his match with Bram, but Samuel Shaw doesn't think that Gunner is being supportive, and even mentions that he wants to be more like Gunner and that he got tattoos on his arms just for him.

Bram beats Samuel Shaw in a no-disqualification match with a shot to Shaw with a steel turnbuckle. Brittany checks on Samuel Shaw during the match.

Bobby Roode is more than ready to take down both MVP and Kenny King...next.

As Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) question The Wolves' (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) sanity, The Wolves show up and say they've got the mettle for Full Metal Mayhem.

Bobby Roode vs. MVP and Kenny King ends when Lashley breaks up the pin and attacks Roode after Roode hits the Roode Bomb on Kenny King.

Ethan Carter III is in the ring. He calls out Rockstar Spud. Spud shows up. It becomes obvious that EC3 doesn't care about the whole "best friend" thing between him and Spud, and tries to verbally put Spud down. He pushes Spud over the edge by pushing him down and slapping him, but Spud loses it and slaps back. EC3 then fires Spud.

Kurt Angle confronts MVP, Kenny King and Lashley. He tells MVP he's not the General Manager anymore, and that Roode will be fighting for #1 contendership for the World title next week. He warns MVP not to come anywhere near the match.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) in a Full Metal Mayhem match to close out the Tag Team Series.

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 September 3, 2014

MVP, Kenny King and Lashley show up. As MVP says that nobody can touch Lashley in the ring, Samoa Joe shows up, and says Lashley isn't even close to being the toughest on the planet. He challenges Lashley to a match...tonight. Kenny King gets in Joe's face and tells him he can't win, and Joe pops King in the mouth. MVP, Lashley and King quickly beat up Joe, and security have to hold Joe back as the three of them leave the ring. As they do, MVP...and Lashley...accept his challenge.

Gail Kim retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Taryn Terrell. After the match, Havok finally shows up and decimates the both of them.

Eric Young meets MVP backstage. MVP tries to drive a wedge between EY and Bobby Roode.

The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jesse Godders and DJ Z) have a rooftop dinner ready for a TNA Knockout...

Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud show up. EC3 chews out the audience for cheering for his aunt Dixie Carter going through a table, amongst other things. He then says Rhino was the first victim of violence against those he holds accountable, and will continue to destroy until Bully Ray is immediately fired, the words "hardcore" and "extreme" are out of the TNA vocabulary, and he gets the respect he demands. Rhino shows up and attacks EC3, then tells him he wants a fight. EC3 accepts the challenge...then throws Spud under the bus and makes him Rhino's opponent for tonight.

Gunner forgives Samuel Shaw for the uniform incident last week, then they both head to the ring for their match. One of the TNA Knockouts, Brittany, watches from nearby...

Magnus and Bram beat Gunner and Samuel Shaw after taking advantage of Gunner's hurt leg. Samuel Shaw snaps and wants a ref to check on Gunner. Gunner has to calm him down.

MVP meets Bobby Roode backstage, and attempts to drive a wedge between him and Eric Young again. Bobby Roode tells MVP to shove it.

The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jessie Godders and DJ Z) find out their dates are The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky)! Robbie and Jessie are ecstatic!

Bobby Roode beats Eric Young to become #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Both men shake hand after the match.

After Bobby Roode says he is ready to reclaim what's his, he has a staredown with Lashley.

Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) announce the next match in their tag team series with The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) is a tables match...and they plan to make this next match a war!

Homicide beats Manik, Low Ki, Crazzy Steve, DJ Z and Tigre Uno to become #1 contender for the TNA X Division title. After the match, James Storm and The Great Sanada immediately show up. Sanada attacks Manik at the behest of Storm, then Sanada and Storm drag Manik to the back by his feet.

Austin Aries is in the ring. He calls out "The Cowboy" James Storm and The Great Sanada for the green mist incident last week. They show up, and Storm talks about how Sanada is reborn and how he has a vision of championships, while talking about how great Sanada is. Austin Aries begs to differ, says he's "The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived," then calls James Storm "a legendary asshole." After telling Sanada that he threw his respect and career away to join up with the likes of Storm, Aries says he's not here alone. Enter the Japanese Buzzsaw, Tajiri. Tajiri comes out and attacks Sanada, causing Sanada to retreat.

When Rockstar Spud asks Ethan Carter III why he has to face Rhino tonight, EC3 makes it known that it's about Spud pulling his weight for the Carter family.

Rhino beats Rockstar Spud.

Lashley beats Samoa Joe.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 7, 2014

Bully Ray, Devon and Tommy Dreamer plan to make wrestling history tonight.

Bram beats Abyss in a Monster's Ball match.

As Samoa Joe has a backstage interview, Low Ki stares him down. He can't wait to go at it with him with the X Division title on the line.

Ethan Carter III calls his team "the unsung heroes of hardcore" and tells Jeremy Borash says his team won't lose tonight. As for Dixie Carter going through a table, Ethan says Bully Ray can forget about it.

MVP, Kenny King and Lashley show up surrounded by a bevy of ladies. Now that Lashley is world champ, MVP has all the power and none of the headaches. MVP says he has all the power and none of the headaches as Lashley has the world title, which MVP says he'll have for years. All of a sudden, Bobby Roode shows up. He knows Lashley is a destroyer and a dominant world champion, but Roode says he's the longest-reigning champion. According to Roode, MVP knew this, and sent him home so he couldn't be champ, and says MVP is using him for the power of the title. King and MVP have lost to Roode, but not Lashley, and Roode wants to take Lashley on for the title. MVP and Kenny King then attack Roode. Austin Aries and Eric Young make the save, and MVP says that the title match isn't happening tonight.

Gunner and Samuel Shaw have a six-man tag match tonight. Mr. Anderson talks to Gunner alone, and tells him he doesn't trust Shaw. Gunner still wants Anderson to give him a chance.

Who is Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) and Dreamer's tag partner? A man who's been behind them since Day 1. But Bully Ray's not telling who it is!

The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jessie Godders and DJ Z) beat Gunner, Samuel Shaw and Mr. Anderson when Anderson argues with Shaw. Anderson forces Shaw into a corner and almost attacks him, but Gunner has to force them apart. It appears Anderson still can't trust Shaw despite Shaw being a one-man army against The Bro Mans.

Mr. Anderson argues with Gunner backstage. Samuel Shaw butts in and takes accountability for everything yet again.

Team 3D (Bully Ray, Devon, Tommy Dreamer, Al Snow) beat Team EC3 (Ethan Carter III, Snitsky, Rycklon, Rhino). Al Snow is the mystery fourth man for Team 3D. After the match, Bully Ray says Dixie is going through a table, but Dixie says King Mo is going to knock him out.

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) show up. Angelina Love wants her title shot. Suddenly, Taryn Terrell shows up and says she ruined her match against Gail Kim. As Angelina Love flaunts her supposed superiority, Gail Kim shows up. Kurt Angle has told her she can pick her title shot opponents for next week...and it's Angelina Love...and Velvet Sky...and Taryn Terrell. This starts a two-on-two brawl where Gail and Taryn stand tall.

"The Cowboy" James Storm tells Sanada not to let him down.

Bully Ray says he'll bloody up a Carter if given the chance.

Samoa Joe beats Sanada and Low Ki with a Rear Naked Choke to Sanada to become the TNA X Division Champion!

Who's coming?

Dixie Carter shows up Ethan Carter III, Rockstar Spud, Rhino, Snitsky, King Mo and Rycklon. She chews out all of her allies, and fires Rycklon and Snitsky. When she tries to fire the audience, Bully Ray, Devon and Tommy Dreamer show up. Team Dixie attacks, but Bully's boys are stronger. Rockstar Spud saves Dixie from going thorough a table...until the TNA locker room blocks off her exit. The inevitable finally happens: Dixie Carter is finally put through a table by Bully Ray.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 3, 2014

Ethan Carter III and Bobby Roode beat Willow and Bully Ray in a tables match after Willow goes after Rockstar Spud. Roode further decimates Bully, putting him through two more tables.

Kenny King finds out he doesn't have a match tonight.

Magnus is here...

MVP meets Kenny King as he says that tonight's show will have a stacked card.

Samuel Shaw beats Mr. Anderson in a Straitjacket Match.

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) say they'll rewrite history tonight in their tag match against Madison Rayne and whoever she brings with her.

Eric Young is only in it to stop Abyss...but says he has what it takes to become TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

Kenny King shows up before Tigre Uno vs. Sanada can begin, and talks about how he's the X Division. MVP shows up and tries to reason with Kenny King, but King wants none of it. King wants a match with MVP to show him what he can do, but MVP tells him to leave. He does, but it's obvious there's tension between the two men.

Sanada beats Tigre Uno, putting him 1-0 in their Best of Three series.

Brittany talks to Madison Rayne...and becomes her tag partner for the night.

Magnus shows up and brings out Abyss. Abyss is in a suit and tie. After Abyss and Magnus talk strategy (even though they're pitted against each other tonight), Magnus tells Abyss he loves him. As Abyss and Magnus leave the ring, Abyss is suddenly surprise attacked by Eric Young, but Magnus jumps in to add to the numbers game until Samoa Joe clears the ring. Joe and EY stare down briefly, with EY telling Joe "If I want your help, I'll ask for it."

MVP talks to The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) when Robbie E shows up with a doctor's note saying Jesse Godderz tore his quad. The tag team match between The Wolves and The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jesse Godderz) is off. The Wolves aren't happy, and MVP has to give Kenny King his match against him tonight.

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) beat Madison Rayne and Brittany.

Knux talks to his dad, and finds out his dad needs help with the family business badly. Knux agrees to stay for a few days to help him out before he goes on the road again.

MVP and Kenny King fight to a no-contest.

Magnus talks to Ethan Carter III, wanting to know if he still has his back.

MVP attacks Kenny King in the back. The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) have to hold MVP back.

Magnus retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Abyss, Eric Young and Samoa Joe after Magnus tells Abyss not to go for the pin.

Dixie Carter returns next week.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 13, 2014

Bobby Roode is ticked that Team Dixie didn't regain control of TNA...and blames Bully Ray for Team Dixie's loss on Sunday.

MVP shows up, fresh from a team victory at Lockdown. He says Bully Ray will have a chance to explain his actions from Sunday later, and says he will be treated the same as everyone else under his watch. MVP plans to "movitate, validate and participate" the roster a little more, making it easier for everyone to settle whatever feuds they have. Magnus shows up and brags about how he's still TNA World Heavyweight champion, and brings out Abyss, whom he views as a machine motivated by both destruction and money. MVP brings out Samoa Joe. He makes a rematch between Magnus and Joe for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship next week...and gives Joe a match against Abyss right now!

Eric Young saves Samoa Joe from being attacked by Abyss' nail-covered 2x4, Janice.

Angelina Love is back!

Willow's here, too!

Brittany (formerly Santana Garrett) beats Gail Kim in her debut match by tricking Lei'D Tapa into tackling Gail Kim! Kim and Tapa fight, but Tapa proves dominant very, very quickly.

Rockstar Spud ambushes Bully Ray. Bobby Roode, Robbie E, Jesse, DJ Zema Ion and Ethan Carter III all attack him.

The Great Muta tells Sanada he is representing Japanese wrestling in America, and tells him "don't let Japan down."

Sanada and Tigre Uno beat The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jesse Godderz).

Bully Ray may be a little beat up, but he's not through with Bobby Roode and company!

Madison Rayne is psyched Angelina Love is back. Velvet Sky, though? Not so much...

The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jesse Godderz, DJ Zema Ion) are Bully Ray's first victims!

Samuel Shaw thanks Christy Hemme for "interjecting herself" in his match against Mr. Anderson at Lockdown.

Willow's on the loose...

Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud plan to give Dixie Carter a proper send-off.

Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud show up with a huge portrait of Dixie Carter. They give Dixie a proper send-off with a video package, then MVP shows up and commends Spud for his loyalty to Dixie. He gets him motivated to fulfill his contract obligations and gets him pumped for a match...with Willow. Meanwhile, EC3 has to wait until next week to take on Bobby Lashley...and oh, yes....Lashley's on the roster! Lashley then tears up the portrait of Dixie.

Ethan Carter III plans to beat Bobby Lashley to an inch of his life...but then Bobby Roode attacks him!

Mr. Anderson beats Samuel Shaw in a street fight after using Samuel's Christy Hemme mannequin against him.

Angelina Love is back for one person in particular...

Angelina Love shows up. She's glad to be back, and says she missed TNA while she was gone. She calls out Velvet Sky, who shows up. Angelina credits Velvet Sky for her TNA success, and wants to bring back The Beautiful People. Velvet wants to move on, but Angelina Love says they can be greater than ever. Velvet says she needs more time.

Bully Ray is on the hunt...as Willow roams the arena...

Willow attacks Rockstar Spud with his umbrella, then hits a Twist of Fate on the referee. He then pulls out a ladder from underneath the ring, then puts Spud's leg through a steel chair before stomping the chair. Willow climbs the ladder and dives onto the chair, blowing Spud's knee. Bully Ray shows up as Willow leaves.

Bully Ray is amazed everyone is cheering for him. He says his career flashed before his eyes after losing to Mr. Anderson in their casket match. He says he interfered in the Letha Lockdown match to save Bobby Roode from himself so Roode wouldn't turn into another Dixie Carter. He says he wants to face Roode fight now. Roode shows up, and they go right at it. It ends with Roode going through a table.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 6, 2014

Bobby Roode shows up with the Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jesse Godderz), who won the TNA Tag Team Titles back in Tokyo recently. Roode plans to run TNA his way after plowing MVP into the ground. Austin Aries shows up and wants to co-run TNA when Team Dixie wins, causing everyone else to say they want to do so, too, much to Roode's chagrin. As Aries and Roode bicker, MVP shows up with The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards). MVP has gotten another partner, but Dixie Carter shows up before he can announce who it is and tells MVP his choice doesn't matter. MVP's choice is Jeff Hardy, but Dixie won't let that happen. Bobby Roode gets in MVP's face, starting a brawl between the two teams.

Davey Richards has to be taken to the back after Austin Aries attacks him with a chair during the elimination tag team match of MVP and The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) vs Bobby Roode, Aries and Robbie E. Team MVP has an hour to re-renter the ring or Team Roode wins.

Samuel Shaw hasn't gotten the message from last week...

Mr. Anderson substitutes for Christy Hemme, lambasting Samuel Shaw as he announces the next match.

Samuel Shaw vs. Eric Young ends with Shaw choking Mr. Anderson out and going to the back to "reclaim" Christy Hemme.

MVP confronts Austin Aries, telling him he has no character.

Ethan Carter III and Dixie Carter talk about the recent turn of events.

Samuel Shaw is looking for Christy Hemme...

Samuel Shaw confronts Velvet Sky in the female dressing room, and finds out Christy Hemme is in the make-up room.

Ethan Carter III enters the ring, and says Kurt Angle is scared of him and his submission wrestling. Kurt shows up after Ethan calls himself an "American icon," and says Ethan is an "American asshole." He chases Ethan out of the ring, but as he leaves, Ethan rushes back in to attack Angle and blow his knee with a knee lock.

Davey Richards knows what he must do...

Kenny King is King of the Night! He's back, baby!

ODB, Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne beat Gail Kim, Lei'D Tapa and Alpha Female!

Willow's coming...

Samuel Shaw thinks he's found Christy Hemme, but it's really Mr. Anderson, who beats Samuel up and tells him to leave Christy alone!

Gunner shows up and tells James Storm his days are numbered. James Storm shows up, and after some talk, Storm beats Gunner up after the latter considers making their match a Last Man Standing match.

Bobby Roode heads to the ring as Davey Richards gets his shoulder taped up.

Bobby Roode wants the count-out win, but Davey Richards shows up in time.

Bobby Roode beats Davey Richards with the Crossface, giving Team Dixie the advantage at the Lethal Lockdown match this Sunday. MVP and Eddie Edwards have to chase Roode out of the ring to get him to let go.

Dixie Carter's strategy for Magnus: go out and defend his title successfully Sunday. That's it.

Samoa Joe shows up and calls out Magnus, who shows up. He taunts Joe and plans to use his rage against him to retain the world title this Sunday. Samoa Joe tells Magnus he won't be walking out at all when he's done. Magnus beats up Joe, but Joe gets the rear naked choke in on Magnus.

Tigre Uno is coming to LockDown!

Final Impact - TNA Impact Wrestling recap for January 2, 2014

Kurt Angle shows up and calls 2013 the worst year of his career. Bobby Roode shows up and asks Angle if he knows he hasn't got what it takes anymore, before wanting Angle to admit Roode is the better man. Angle challenges him to another match. Roode thinks it's a joke and declines on the grounds that he's beaten him every time they've met since December...but then accepts if something is put on the line. If Roode wins, Angle cannot accept a TNA Hall of Fame induction. Angle accepts for Genesis, and wants the match in a steel cage. Roode angrily accepts, then both men fight until the refs break it up. Rockstar Spud shows and tells both men to find a tag team partner, as they are now both in a tag team match against each other later tonight.

Dixie Carter gets a mystery note with no signature...

Gail Kim's next challenger is Madison Rayne.

Madison Rayne beats Gail Kim.

Chris Sabin threatens to dump Velvet Sky if she doesn't interfere for him in his X Division title defense tonight.

Kurt Angle's partner tonight is Gunner. James Storm is not impressed.

Chris Sabin wins the TNA X Division Championship back from Austin Aries after Velvet Sky stands at the apron and Sabin kicks Aries in the balls. After the match, Sabin thanks...himself.

Rockstar Spud gets a mysterious call from a 678 area code.

Samuel Shaw beats Norv Fernum by submission.

"The Cowboy" James Storm complains about Gunner chaning on him...and has plans for the guy.

"The Cowboy" James Storm wants to be Bobby Roode's partner tonight, one way or another.

If Bobby Roode's partner tonight is "The Cowboy" James Storm, then it's about to get a lot more interesting, according to Gunner.

Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) beat Gunner and Kurt Angle. Angle attacks Roode after the match.

Sting is here!

Ethan Carter III gloats about what's going on with Jeff Hardy...whom he's challenged to a match tonight via Twitter. Hardy doesn't show up, but Sting does. Sting gets on Ethan's case for dodging him again and again, and after being called a lapdog a second time, Ethan takes his challenge...albeit at Genesis.

Eric Young's experiment with Joseph Park continues with Park taking on Bully Ray. Bully tells Park it's not in his best interest to get in the ring with him tonight.

Bully Ray kicks Joseph Park in the balls, leading to Park winning by disqualification. Bully Ray then squirts lighter fluid all over him and tries to light him on fire. Mr. Anderson returns, running in to take on Bully only to get squirted as well. Bully leaves before either man can be set on fire.

The coronation of Magnus is about to being. After words by Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III, Dixie Carter comes out to play master of ceremonies. She introduces Magnus, who shows up in a suit. He thanks Ethan, Spud and Dixie before showing his true colors. All of a sudden, Gunner shows up with his Feast or Fired briefcase which gives him a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Gunnar intends to cash in, but gets beat up by Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III. Before Magnus can finish him off, AJ Styles shows up with his world title belt. It's soon just him and Magnus in the ring, and Styles says he's here because Dixie Carter screwed the fans over. He calls Magnus a farce, then challenges him to a match where the winner is the undisputed TNA champ. Much to Dixie's chagrin, Magnus goes against her and accepts the match for next week after AJ Styles says the challenge will go with him and that Magnus will doubt himself as a world champ if he declines.