Final Impact - GFW Impact Wrestling recap for September 7, 2017

We see footage from earlier today where Eli Drake, Chris Adonis and Matt Sydal enter the building.

Petey Williams and Sonjay Dutt beat Caleb Konley and Trevor Lee.

The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) beat John Bolin and Zachary Wentz. oVe (Dave and Jake Crist) are seen watching from backstage as LAX dominates. After the match, oVe shows up. LAX may claim to be family, but they are brothers and a tag team this birth. They have heard talk that LAX is the best tag team on the scene...but that was before they showed up. They are the best in the world, and they plan to prove it by taking the tag titles. Konnan says he LAX are the ones who dictate the terms, and tells them to head to The Crash to show what they're made of. oVe is up for the challenge.

Taryn Terrell and Sienna beat Gail Kim and Allie after Sienna uses Allie's momentum against her to get on top of Allie for a pinfall after a top rope cross body. After the match, Taryn Terrell and Sienna attack Gail Kim and Sienna, then Rosemary runs in and fights them both only for the numbers game to catch up. Suddenly, the moment is broken by the debuting Taya Valkyrie (also known as just Taya in Lucha Underground), who steps in the ring and stares down Sienna before attacking Rosemary and hitting her with a Widow's Peak.

We hear from Eli Drake before his match for the GFW Global Championship tonight against Matt Sydal.

Jim Cornette shows up. He thanks everyone at home for tuning in, as is a great time for GFW with the international competition and new talent. After plugging the GFW Global Championship main event, he says that he sees Eli Drake cracking and Matt Sydal coming on strong. After he predicts that Matt Sydal will become the new GFW Global Champion, Johnny Impact shows up. He says Cornette is talking about who the man is. He says he is the man. He then challeneges the winner of Drake vs. Sydal. Johnny says he respects Sydal and would love to face him. He doesn't respect Drake, but also wants to face him, too. Whomever he faces, worlds will collide. Suddenly, The Latin American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz, Low Ki, Diamante) shows up. Konnan says Johnny's opinion on the title scene is as worthless as his AAA Megas Championship. He says Cornette overlooked LAX. Cornette tells LAX they are not being discriminated against, nor are they getting any favors. Low Ki and Johnny scream at each other. Low Ki tells Johnny this is GFW, not WWE or Lucha Underground. Johnny responds by fighting LAX himself. Amazingly, Johnny manages to hold his own, and security has to rush in and separate all of LAX from one man. Not surprisingly, some of the security guards get knocked out, and LAX has to hold back one of their own in Low Ki. Security guards try to hold Johnny Impact back, but he tries to get his hands on Low Ki one more time before LAX get out of there. Cornette tells LAX to get out or else they will all be suspended.

A red-in-the-face Cornette makes Johnny Impact vs. Low Ki to decide a new #1 contender for the GFW Global Championship official for next week. He hopes they beat each other to death.

At the behest of Joseph Park, Grado tells Laurel Van Ness the wedding is off. Van Ness snaps after Grado leaves.

We see a mini-video documentary of GFW at AAA's TripleMania XXV, where we see and hear about the experiences of the GFW talent and staff as they spend time in Mexico. The incident between Sexy Star and Rosemary is briefly discussed.

We learn more about Dezmond Xavier.

AAA's Pagano is coming soon to GFW.

It is announced that Eddie Edwards is the first American-born wrestler to win Pro Wrestling Noah's GHC Heavyweight Championship.

We learn more about Garza Jr.

"The Stand-by Wrestler" Richard Justice is still backstage, even if Kongo Kong has caused him to be in serious pain. He tells Mackenzie Mitchell "Never take yourself out of the game, because you might not be able to get back in."

We hear from Matt Sydal before his match against Eli Drake for the GFW Global Championship.

Eli Drake retains the GFW Global Championship against Matt Sydal. During the match, Chris Adonis places the GFW Global Championship on the apron, then places a steel chair inside the ring. This distracts the referee, allowing Drake to attempt to hit Sydal in the face with the Global title only to fall victim to a knee. After a near-fall, Sydal goes up top again, but when Chris Adonis gets on the apron, Sydal hits him instead of going for the top rope Shooting Star Press on Eli Drake as originally planned. This last-second deviation causes the ref to be pre-occupied on checking on Chris Adonis, and Eli Drake tries to use the Global title as a weapon behind the referee's back again, this time successfully.

Here's this week's edition of After Impact!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 15, 2015

Dixie Carter is in the ring, which is surrounded by the TNA roster. She apologizes to the TNA fans and the TNA roster, and does not regret being put through a table by Bully Ray and getting a huge reality check out of it. She asks for the roster's trust in her vision of the future, which is easy to doubt as she has not always held to her promises. Before she can introduce a new leader for TNA, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up, asking Dixie who this "farce" is. Dixie then introduces "the man who will become the law": Bully Ray himself. Bully Ray talks about how he came back to TNA, starting with Dixie Carter's apology via telephone, which Bully Ray says was legit. He admits he's been angry with Dixie for the longest time, and says that if he comes back, he's doing it for the fans and the roster. He tells the roster to get up on the roster, as they are not beneath him. He then asks the fans if they want to see him take TNA back to the promised land, and they cheer. He then professionally shakes hands with Dixie Carter and accepts the General Manager position, declares that a fun wrestling show will occur tonight, and then tells Ethan Carter III that he's defending the TNA World Heavyweight Championship tonight. His opponent? The winner of a 20-man battle royale...which happens next.

Drew Galloway wins a 20-man battle royal to determine Ethan Carter III's opponent for his TNA World title defense later tonight, last eliminating Eric Young.

Next week: Dixie Carter announces the 2015 inductee into the TNA Hall of Fame.

Mike Tenay interviews Mr. Anderson. Anderson says he can reach into the dark side like Bram...and that it'll get nasty if he does.

Bully Ray tells Rockstar Spud that he gave it his all against Kurt Angle, and that he knew he saw something in Spud the first time he saw him. Bully then gives Spud his endorsement in the X Divsion Championship match tonight.

Drew Galloway plans to bag another World Heavyweight championship tonight. Eli Drake wishes him the best of luck.

Tigre Uno talks Donald Trump next week!

Tigre Uno retains the TNA X Division Championship against Rockstar Spud, Grado and DJ Z.

Taryn Terrell tells Brooke that once she's done with her, there will be nobody left to take her on for the Knockouts title. But she'd better watch out for Gail Kim...

Brooke beats Taryn Terrell to win the TNA Knockouts Championship, ending the longest Knockouts Championship reign ever. This is all thanks to Gail Kim, who shows up when the lights go dark and come back on, takes down Jade and Marti Bell, and then disappears when the lights go dark again.

Kurt Angle talks to Bully Ray. Angle has an idea, and a certain person isn't going to like it...

Kurt Angle shows up. He admits Ethan Carter III has talent, but does not like how EC3 is keeping the world title. He's talked with Bully Ray, who said the rematch never happened. Angle now has another rematch with EC3 for the World title, but it will have to wait until after he has a tumor removed from his neck. Eric Young shows up and says he beat Angle, and that he wants Angle taken out for good. He makes fun of Angle and his neck tumor before attacking him, but Angle fights back and brawls with EY. EY takes Angle down, however, and when Chris Melendez tries to make the save, he ends up taking a piledriver outside of the ring.

We relive "The Cowboy" James Storm vs. Magnus at Slammiversary XIII.

"The Cowboy" James Storm plans to cut Magnus and Mickie James down. As for his tag team partner, it's someone who is very close to Mickie James.

Ethan Carter III wants out of tonight's World title match with Drew Galloway, but Bully Ray tells him to stop bitching and get the job done.

Ethan Carter III retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Drew Galloway when Eli Drake shows up to fight off Tyrus as the referee is down, only to attack Drew Galloway with one of his crutches, revealing he was not injured and signalling a heel turn. After the match, Eli Drake rips his Rising shirt in half, wads it up, spits on it and tosses it towards Galloway.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 1, 2015

The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki, Hernandez) beat The Rising (Drew Galloway, Eli Drake, Micah), forcing The Rising to disband.

The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Hernandez) celebrate the dissolution of The Rising (Drew Galloway, Eli Drake, Micah) backstage.

Magnus is in the ring. He tells "The Cowboy" James Storm that his actions as of late have only made the bond between him and Mickie James stronger. Magnus introduces James back to the ring for the first time since Storm pushed her into the train tracks. As she sends a message to James Storm, Storm shows up along with Khoya. He says Mickie should thank him for not pushing her onto the train tracks any harder than he did, otherwise she would be in a wheelchair. He also says he tried to get her to join his Revolution just to prove to the world how easy it is to manipulate a woman. This gets Mickie James good and ticked off, and Mickie tells Storm to go find that one woman so that she and Magnus can tear them up.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) beat The Dirty Heels (Bobby Roode and Austin Aries) 2-1 at the last minute (both figuratively and literally) in a 30-minute Tag Team Iron Man Match to win the TNA World Tag Team Championships!

Taryn Terrell retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Brooke and Awesome Kong thanks to Jade and Marti Bell. After the match, it is revealed that Gail Kim is coming back.

Mike Tenay sits down with Jeff and Karen Jarrett.

Ethan Carter III beats Kurt Angle to become the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for May 29, 2015

Eric Young fought Kurt Angle outside of the buiding earlier today. EY threatens to break Angle's neck.

Taryn Terrell retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Gail Kim in a Six Sides of Steel match thanks to the help of Jade and Marti Bell. After the match, The Dollhouse (Taryn, Jade, Marti) attack referee Earl Hebner when Awesome Kong suddenly shows up. Taryn locks the steel cage door, and Kong tries in vain to get in as The Dollhouse attacks Gail Kim and Taryn removes the wedding ring from Gail King's left hand before dropping it in Gail's mouth and breaking her ring finger.

Mickie James shows up. It doesn't take long for "The Cowboy" James Storm to show up, and Mickie has to tell him that Magnus is protecting their family. Storm isn't having any of it, but does tell Mickie that he's set up meeting for her in Nashville concerning the one last match. As Storm walks up the ramp, Mickie tells Storm that "she'll see them in Nashville."

Kenny King plans to retain the X Division title with flying colors tonight.

Eric Young and Kurt Angle are in separate, locked and barred rooms. Eric Young busts his head on the plate glass.

Rockstar Spud beats Mandrews, Tigre Uno, Crazzy Steve, Argos, DJ Z, Manik and Kenny King to win the TNA X Division Championship in a Gauntlet Match!

The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) beat The Dirty Heels (Bobby Roode and Austin Aries) to go 2-0 in their Best of Five series.

Angelina Love plans to deal with Velvet Sky herself.

Kenny King is ticked that he has lost the X Division title.

Angelina Love shows up. Velvet Sky is in the front row, and Love calls out her own personal security in case Velvet touches her again. As soon as Love calls them off after thinking Velvet is too scared to attack her, Velvet finally goes on the attack until Love's own security is able to handcuff her and haul her off.

Mr. Anderson introduces the steel cage that Tyrus will be locked inside of.

Despite Tyrus being locked in a cage by Mr. Anderson, Ethan Carter III beats Mr. Anderson.

Rockstar Spud is ecstatic to become X Division champion again. With Destination X around the corner, Spud considers using Option C and cashing in for a shot at the World Heavyweight title...

Kurt Angle retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Eric Young in an "I Quit" Match.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 24, 2015

Kurt Angle shows up and calls out Eric Young, who shows up. Angle wants to know which Eric Young he'll get, and EY tells him he'll get the best one - the real one - thanks to Angle keeping him from turning into a darker shadow of his former self. Austin Aries shows up, says the real EY turned on Bobby Roode and should not be trusted, then announces Angle will be defending against him and tells Eric Young to wait his turn, before telling Angle to prepare for an awesome match.

Brooke beats Madison Rayne, Gail Kim and Angelina Love in a four-way dance to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts Championship.

Micah is representing The Rising (Drew McIntyre, Eli Drake, Micah). Who represents the Beat Down Clan (MVP, Homicide, Kenny King, Low Ki)?

The Rising (Drew McIntyre, Eli Drake, Micah) meet up with The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki). Micah steps up for his team while MVP steps up for his. As he takes off his jacket outside of the ring, Kenny King attacks Micah, meaning King is stepping up instead, revealing that this was a dirty trick by MVP to get a few shots in on Micah.

Micah beats Kenny King, despite Drew Galloway and Eli Drake being booted from ringside and the constant cheating by The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Low Ki). After the match, MVP, King and Low Ki attack The Rising, and Homicide finally shows up with a baton to turn the tide in favor of The BDC. Low Ki then attacks Drew Galloway with a pipe.

Mike Tenay interviews Rockstar Spud...and Spud has come a long way.

In The Dollhouse's (Jade and Marti Bell) debut (which starts by them forcing Christy Hemme to announce them together as The Dollhouse), Laura Dennis (better known as Cherry Bomb) beats Jade by disqualification after Marti Bell attacks the referee for ejecting her for tripping Dennis. After Christy Hemme annouces Dennis is the winner, The Dollhouse take their anger out on Hemme by sending her into the steel steps and putting the jawbreaker they were licking on in her mouth.

Kurt Angle talks to Eric Young in the back. He's tired of waiting for the title match and doesn't even know if he wants to be in TNA anymore.

Magnus thanks the fans for their support, then introduces his fiancee Mickie James into the ring. Mickie James says she's going home to be a mother, and thanks the fans for their support over the years. "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up and tries to talk her out of retirement, but Mickie has made her mind up. Storm then tries to rally her - and the fans - for one more match. Mickie decides to go for it. Magnus is a bit stone faced.

Backstage, Davey Richards reminds Magnus not to let "The Cowboy" James Storm deceive him and his family like he almost deceived him.

Davey Richards beats Manik. After the match, Abyss and Khoya attack Richards from behind, but The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) rush in and save the day.

Ethan Carter III announces #EC32015 as Tyrus holds balloons.

Ethan Carter III announces he is the next TNA World Heavyweight Champion. As he says that "the amount of unemployment and lazy millennials will go down" and that the United States will be united under Ethan Carter III, he says he will defend the title on the moon and on Mars. Mr. Anderson shows up, and says that he considers him so much of a pathological liar that he should run for president with Anthony Weiner as his running mate before criticizing him for having Tyrus do his dirty work. This starts a short brawl between Anderson and EC3, and EC3 quickly retreats when Anderson goes for the Mic Check.

Taryn Terrell makes her match against Awesome Kong a no-disqualification match.

Taryn Terrell retains the TNA Knockouts Championship in a no-disqualification match against Awesome Kong thanks to the surprising assistance from The Dollhouse (Jade and Marti Bell), who attack Kong with kendo sticks and help Taryn put Kong through a table. Taryn's demeanor changes, and she reveals that she was in cahoots with the Dollhouse all along.

Austin Aries says he's cashing in to raise the bar around here...then runs into Eric Young, who is on his way out of the building.

Magnus asks the camera crew to keep an eye on Mickie James.

Austin Aries is attacked from behind by Eric Young before he can face Kurt Angle for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. He hits a few piledrivers on Aries, including one on the steel steps, before officials and Kurt Angle try to get him out of the ring. Eric Young punches out a security guy, then attacks Kurt Angle when he tells him to get out. EY removes Angle's protective knee brace, then hits the previously injured knee with a steel chair and puts the Figure Four Leg Lock on him to end the show.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 20, 2015

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Revolution (The Great Sanada and Manik) and The Bro Mans (Jessie Godders and DJ Z).

Austin Aries shows up. He's been out of action for a little while and without his World title shot briefcase thanks to The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Kenny King, Low Ki). He calls them out, and Samoa Joe and Low Ki show up. Aries has an idea: a match for the briefcase...and the X Division title that the BDC also stole from him. Low Ki sics Samoa Joe on him, and he tells Aries he'll have to go through Joe first.

Austin Aries beats Samoa Joe by disqualification after interference by Low Ki. After the match, Joe and Low Ki try to attack Austin Aries with his briefcase, but Austin Aries gets Low Ki to whack Joe with it by mistake and attacks Low Ki, getting his World title shot briefcase back. As he leaves, Rockstar Spud enters with his X Division title shot briefcase and cashes it in, picking the bones and winning the TNA X Division Championship from Low Ki. Spud then has to run back to the back so Low Ki and Samoa Joe don't beat him up.

Magnus and Bram brawl backstage...and the brawl heads to the ring, where officials have a handful trying to separate them. Mickie James shows up and also gets in some shots on Bram, then Magnus power bombs Bram into the entrance ramp as the latter tries to crawl back to the backstage area.

Taryn Terrell retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Gail Kim and Awesome Kong in a three-way dance.

"The Cowboy" James Storm has dangerous plans in mind for Matt Hardy...

Kurt Angle knows what he's up against in Lashley, but he's up to the challenge tonight.

"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Matt Hardy in a no-disqualification match thanks to assistance from the rest of The Revolution (The Great Sanada, Manik, Abyss, Khoya). After the match, Storm knocks out Matt Hardy with the cowbell.

Kurt Angle beats Lashley with an Ankle Lock Submission to become the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 6, 2015

The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Kenny King, Low Ki) show up. Kenny King calls out Drew Galloway, stating that the BDC wants to rip him apart. MVP gives Drew an opportunity to explain himself in the ring and apologize. Galloway shows up in the crowd and gives them a voice, telling the BDC that they are screwing him him and the fans. King gives Galloway two choices - give up or get destroyed. Galloway says he's here to fight, and tells MVP to bring the boys to the back so he can fight him one-on-one. Kenny King steps up, telling the rest of the guys to leave so he can do this solo.

Drew Galloway beats Kenny King, then escapes the wrath of the rest of the Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Low Ki).

Bobby Roode shows up. He's still standing after what Eric Young has done to him, and plans to be #1 contender for the World title. Kurt Angle shows up and says he's the one that will be beating Lashley. Angle says they don't have to wait to fight tonight, and as Angle approaches the ring, Eric Young attacks Bobby Roode only to be knocked out of the ring shortly after Angle pulls him off of Roode.

"The Cowboy" James Storm talks to Bram outside, trying to enlist him into the Revolution...and it seems they have a few things in common...

Bram hits the DDT that is now known as The Brighter Side of Suffering to beat Matt Hardy. After the match, Bram pulls out a metal turnbuckle from underneath the ring and is about to attack Matt Hardy with it when Magnus makes a surprise return, giving Bram a beatdown and telling him he's going to give him the beating his dad should have given him a long time ago.

Rockstar Spud tells Mr. Anderson that he's going to end this feud with Ethan Carter III tonight.

Rockstar Spud says the last few months have been the worst of his life, and thanks the fans for getting him through them. He then calls out Ethan Carter III, telling him to come alone. EC3 shows up, and Spud tells him he wants a one-on-one fight. EC3 accepts, on the condition that he gets to shave Spud's head if Spud loses. Spud says that's fine, but then makes it a Hair vs. Hair match, and Spud gets to cut EC3's hair if EC3 loses. EC3 accepts the challenge, but tells him that in this world, "the bad guys win." Spud reminds EC3 of when he told him he was fierce and that he was a lion and a gazelle, admitting he is none of those things and that he is, in fact, a man, before telling him he's going to shave his head bald.

Taryn Terrell beats Awesome Kong by disqualification and retains the TNA Knockouts Championship after Kong puts her hand on referee Earl Hebner. After the match, Kong tries to destroy Terrell, but Gail makes the save and Kong takes out her aggression on her instead.

Thanks to the help of Matt Hardy, The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) beat The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Abyss) to become TNA Tag Team Champions!

Kurt Angle beats Eric Young and Bobby Roode after Eric Young hits Roode with a steel chair as the ref is down. Angle shows respect to Roode after the match, then Lashley shows up and stares down with Angle to end the show.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 20, 2015

Kurt Angle shows up. He says he's returned for one reason only: to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Not one man in the gauntlet can beat him.

Lashley hears about what Kurt Angle has said, and says he plans to have a little chat with him.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) and Matt Hardy beat The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Abyss, Manik). After the match, The Revolution decimate them, then Abyss punishes Manik for losing the match by hitting him with a Black Hole Slam.

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. They're not in a good mood after that surprise attack from Mr. Anderson last week. As EC3 issues a public warning, Mr. Anderson shows up. Since EC3 has been in a hair-cutting mood, Anderson has shown up with an electric razor of his own. EC3 sics Tyrus on him, but it's all a distraction so that Mandrews and Rockstar Spud can attack EC3 from behind. This starts a brawl, where Tyrus appears to be on top until he falls victim to a Mic Check from Anderson. Tyrus is soon strapped to the bottom rope with duct tape, and Anderson proceeds to cut Tyrus' hair instead. Spud tells EC3 that Tyrus is the first customer at the Rockstar Spud Barber Shop, and that EC3 himself will be next.

The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Low Ki, Kenny King, Samoa Joe) plan to beat Kurt Angle in the 20-man gauntlet and get back on top again.

Grado beats Al Snow. After the match, Al Snow raises Grado's arm in a show of respect, but both men are attacked by the Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Low Ki, Kenny King). The BDC, however, are forced to retreat when a man in a hoodie attacks them with a piece of pipe. When the hood comes down, the man is revealed to be none other than Drew Galloway, formerly known as Drew McIntyre.

The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jessie Godders, DJ Z) and Angelina Love take an "us-ie" backstage as Awesome Kong watches from the shadows.

Taryn Terrell retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Angelina Love. After the match, Awesome Kong shows up, and Taryn falls victim to an Implant Buster. Gail Kim shows up, and Kong decides to let her live...for now.

Tommy Dreamer shows up. He calls out Eric Young, but EY doesn't show up. Dreamer looks from him in the back, but EY attacks him from behind, starting a brawl between them. Dreamer fights back and asks for a ref, making this an official match.

Eric Young beats Tommy Dreamer in a no-disqualification match after hitting a low blow and another sickening piledriver.

Mickie James shows up. She's now engaged to Magnus and has given birth to a son, then Bram show up. Bram doesn't care what she has to say to him, and says he attacked Magnus to "wake him up," and blames Mickie James for "watering him down." James says the only reason Bram attacked her husband is because he knows he is only half the man Magnus is, and that Magnus would easily whip his ass. She then proceeds to call Bram a little bitch, and when Bram corners her, she slaps him. Officials have to keep Bram away from Mickie James.

Lashley tells Kurt Angle to put his money where his mouth is.

MVP wins the 20-man gauntlet with assistance from Kenny King to last eliminate Kurt Angle and become #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 30, 2015

Bobby Roode shows up with the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in his hands. It doesn't belong to him, but at the same time, it means so much. He mentions how he lost the title earlier in the year, and tells Eric Young he's going to spill his blood. As for the World title, Roode has something that belongs to Lashley and Lashley has something that belongs to him, and Roode calls Lashley out. Lashley shows up, and Roode tells him he has no ill will against him, and respects him for fighting off the Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki). He tells Lashley he's owed a rematch, and he wants it tonight. Lashley gives it to him without hesitation, then Roode asks why they should wait, and asks for a ref. Instead, Austin Aries shows up with his World title shot briefcase. He ponders whether to take the winner of Roode vs. Lashley, or cash in and make it a three-way dance. MVP shows up and insults all of them, saying the World title belongs to the Beat Down Clan. Lashley then decides to make it a four-way dance between him, Bobby Roode, Austin Aries and MVP.

Kurt Angle plans to take on The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Low Ki, Kenny King) in a Lethal  with his own Team Angle at Lockdown next week.

Taryn Terrell retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Gail Kim and Madison Rayne in a three-way match.

Magnus has a camera crew follow him to a bar. He plans to work stuff out with Bram.

Tommy Dreamer is here...

Kurt Angle gets Gunner to join his team by slapping him to "awaken the warrior within."

Rockstar Spud and Mark Andrews (now known as "Mandrews") are in New York City, and they plan to challenge Ethan Carter III and Tyrus to a tag team match.

Tommy Dreamer shows up. He calls out Eric Young, who shows up. He tells Eric he's making a mistake throwing his friendship with Bobby Roode away and burning bridges with Roode and the fans. He calls Dreamer "a fat loser from this dump," and says he wants to not just burn a bridge, he wants to blow it up. He then hits a piledriver on Dreamer, then attacks the timekeeper and throws a steel chair into the ring. Before he can use it, Bobby Roode rushes in to save Tommy Dreamer. Eric Young attacks the timekeeper again as he retreats.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) take on "The Cowboy" James Storm and Abyss for the TNA World Tag Team Championships in a steel cage! But tonight, Jeff Hardy has to dance with Abyss in a Monster's Ball match, and he's brought plenty of weapons...

Magnus is able to reason with Bram concerning the Feast or Fired match from last week and get him back on his side. When Bram asks him to take an alternate exit out of the bar because it's quicker, Magnus soon figures out something is up. It's a set-up: Bram attacks Magnus and knocks him out with a billiards ball.

Jeff Hardy beats Abyss in a Monster's Ball match with help from Matt Hardy and The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards), who help Jeff Hardy fight off The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Manik, The Great Sanada).

The Hardys are prepared for next week...

Austin Aries says Lashley may have made a mistake putting him in the World title match tonight.

Rockstar Spud and Mandrews' challenge to Ethan Carter III and Tyrus is denied by EC3, but he does sic The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godders) on them.

Rockstar Spud and Mandrews beat The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godders) in what is Mandrews' TNA debut. After the match, Tyrus jumps Spud and Mandrews, before EC3 beats up Spud. EC3 then puts Spud and Mandrews in a handicap match against Tyrus next week...and it'll be in a steel cage.

Mandrews is distraught as an enraged Rockstar Spud tells Ethan Carter III through the camera that he isn't a loser.

Lashley retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Bobby Roode, MVP and Austin Aries. During the match, Eric Young screws After the match, The Beat Down Clan (Samoa Joe, Kenny King, Low Ki) and Eric Young attack all of MVP's opponents, but they are forced to retreat when Kurt Angle and Gunner charge the ring.

After the match, Bobby Roode challenges Eric Young to a Six Sides of Steel match. Austin Aries asks to join Team Angle, and Lashely chooses to stand alone when Angle wants him to join his team. Kurt Angle is still one man short for his team.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 16, 2015

MVP shows up with Samoa Joe, Low Ki and Kenny King. MVP has us all fooled again, and he's back in the driver's seat. He's looked within "the family" for like-minded individuals, and has recuited Joe and Low Ki as a result, and has now created what he calls the Beat Down Clan. Eric Young, while not a member, has helped MVP out last week and MVP brings him out anyway. Eric Young says he attacked Bobby Roode because Roode never reciprocated the same kind of friendship Young gave him. He took the gold from Roode, and tonight, he plans to take everything else. MVP then brings out Lashley, but Lashley doesn't show up. When MVP re-introduces Lashley, Kurt Angle's music plays instead and Kurt Angle shows up. While Angle can't book matches anymore, he can make the whole Beat Down Clan tap. Samoa Joe gets out of the ring and gets in Angle's face only to be smacked in the face. When the rest of the Clan approaches Angle, security keeps them away from Angle. Angle then decides to fight Samoa Joe, right here, right now.

Samoa Joe beats Kurt Angle with the Rear Naked Choke after sending Angle into the ref and kicking him in the nuts. After the match, the Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Joe, Low Ki) and Eric Young all beat up Angle, but they are forced to retreat when Bobby Roode rushes in with the steel chair.

Bobby Roode is in the ring. He's trying to hold back his anger, but stuff has gone too far, especially with Eric Young. He plans to make Eric Young pay for what he's done...tonight.

The Revolution - featuring "The Cowboy" James Storm, Abyss, The Great Sanada, Manik and now Mahabali Shera - watch the next match from the nosebleed seats.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) to become #1 contenders for the TNA World Tag Team Championships.

Next week on Impact Wrestling: Feast or Fired!

As MVP and Kenny King chat backstage, it becomes readily apparent that Eric Young is preoccupied with Bobby Roode.

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus take control of the camera station, and use it to harass Jeremy Borash, challenging him to a match against EC3 next week and giving him 30 minutes to make a decision on whether to accept it before they can do worse than shave his head.

Lashley has arrived...

Eric Young beats Bobby Roode in a no-disqualification match. The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Samoa Joe, Low Ki) show up, and MVP mocks Bobby Roode before announcing that Lashley will be here later tonight.

Austin Aries defends the X Division title in a rematch against former champion Low Ki...and knows he's in for a war now that Low Ki is part of the Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Samoa Joe, Ki).

Brooke calls Robbie E a "classless Jersey douchebag" before her match tonight.

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) beat Brooke and Taryn Terrell after Robbie E distracts Brooke and Velvet Sky grabs Brooke's tights during the schoolgirl pin. After the match, the lights go out, and Awesome King is in the ring when they come back on. Angelina Love eats an Implant Buster, and DJ Z is choke slammed when he unwisely thinks he can take her on. After this, Havok shows up, and both Havok and Kong have a staredown. Security rushes in to quickly separate both of these titans.

Ethan Carter III finds Jeremy Borash backstage, and gets to JB enough to get his goat and make JB fight him next week.

"The Cowboy" James Storm introduces us to his new disciple: Mahabali Shera, now known as "Khoya," the Hindi word for "lost." Storm says he was lost when he found him...but he is now found. Next week, we see Khoya in action.

Low Ki beats Austin Aries to win the TNA X Division Championship, thanks to the distraction and behind-the-back interference from the rest of the Beat Down Clan (Samoa Joe, MVP, Kenny King).

The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Samoa Joe, Low Ki) and Eric Young are in the ring. MVP introduces Lashley into the ring, and this time he shows up. MVP says he made Lashley and that the TNA World Heavyweight Championship belongs to the Beat Down Clan, but Lashley begs to differ. It becomes obvious that both MVP and Lashley are going their separate ways, so MVP decides to be merciful...but it's all a trap and the Beat Down Clan and Eric Young all beat him up in response. MVP steals the TNA World Heavyweight Championship from Lashley, declaring that it belongs to the Beat Down Clan, ending the show.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 7, 2015

The superstars of TNA know 2015 is a new start with a new year and a new network. When everyone gets off the bus, faces and heels fight each other all the way to the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York, and the brouhaha spills into the arena. Kurt Angle shows up and has all the champions - Low Ki, Taryn Terrell, the team of James Storm and Abyss, and Bobby Roode - defend their titles tonight. Roode defends Lashley in a third match. MVP confronts Angle again for putting his hands on him the last time they met, then verbally craps all over him. Angle admits that he's stepped down as Executive Director, but he's returned to being a wrestler. After setting up all these matches prior to stepping down, he says that he made one more just for tonight: him vs MVP in a street fight, and it happens right now.

Kurt Angle beats MVP in a Street Fight.

MVP yells at Kenny King for not helping him at the Street Fight, and is about to do the same to Lashley.

Ethan Carter III promises to cut the hair of Rockstar Spud tonight.

We see Mike Tenay interview James Storm as a preview for next week's premiere of TNA Unlocked on Destination America.

The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Abyss) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) when Jeff Hardy, who is watching the match from ringside with brother and tag partner Matt Hardy, tries to stop Abyss from using the bullrope while the ref is down only to be bumped into one of the Wolves.

MVP yells at Lashley, telling him he runs the squad and that he calls the shots. Lashley pins him to the wall, telling him it's not about MVP and that it's about getting his World title back.

Jeremy Borash is about to introduce someone to the ring, but Ethan Carter III shows up, puts himself on a pedestal and then says he has some business to take care of. He promises to tear Rockstar Spud apart piece by piece until he ends his career, then calls Spud out. Spud is carried out to the ring by Tyrus, who has beaten him down and beats him down some more. EC3 gets the electric razor ready for the "scalping", but Jeremy Borash tells him "Don't you think he's had enough." EC3 tells him to stand down, but Borash slaps him in the face. Tyrus makes quick work of Borash, and Spud tries to protect him from EC3's wrath. EC3 announces a change of plans and puts the razor to Borash's hair instead. EC3 and Tyrus then leave, gloating.

Kenny King is incensed that Lashley put his hands on MVP, since "they made him." MVP and Kenny King have plans for him...

Austin Aries beats Low Ki to win the TNA X Division Championship, bringing his total amount X Division title reigns to six.

Robbie E returns after making it to the finals of The Amazing Race this year. Robbie E blames his loss on his reality show partner and now ex-girlfriend, Brooke.

Taryn Terrell wins a Knockouts Battle Royal to retain the TNA Knockouts Championship, which now has a new design. During the match, Brooke returned and beats up Robbie E before chasing him to the back. After the match, Havok attacks Taryn Terrell for making her the last to be eliminated, but then the lights go off. When they come back on, Havok is staring right into the eyes of a returning Awesome Kong. She may have slimmed down a bit, but she's still as dangerous as ever, and she proves that by choke slamming referee Steve Stifler.

During Lashley vs. Bobby Roode for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, MVP and Kenny King force their way from the backstage area to the ring with the aid of two masked men...

Lashley beats Bobby Roode to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship! MVP, Kenny King and the two masked men show up and attack the ref, then the masked men reveal themselves to be Low Ki and Samoa Joe. Eric Young rushes in and chases them off with a steel chair, then nails Bobby Roode in the gut with it. Lashley picks up the pieces with a Spear to take back the title.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for November 19, 2014

Bobby Roode shows up. He's had it with Lashley, who tried to end Eric Young and Austin Aries' careers last week. He tells Lashley he'll get his title shot, but tonight, it isn't about the world title or professional wrestling, it's about beating Lashley to a pulp. Lashley shows up, and the brawl is on until security quickly breaks it up.

With Eric Young injured, Ethan Carter III plans to go in for the kill against Rockstar Spud tonight.

On December 3rd, TNA presents the top moments of 2014. (This and a few weekly "best-of" clips shows up to and including December 24th will be the final TNA wrestling programming on Spike before moving to Destination America in January 2015.)

Taryn Terrell beats Gail Kim and Havok in a three-way dance to win the TNA Knockouts Championship!

Kenny King and MVP talk backstage. MVP feels the need to reassert himself in the ring tonight.

Kenny King vs. Sgt. Chris Melendez ends with MVP attacking Melendez with a steel chair.

Rockstar Spud is ready for Ethan Carter III...

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. EC3 shows up and makes fun of both Eric Young and Jeremy Borash before giving Rockstar Spud the opportunity to fight him. Spud shows up, and EC3 tells Tyrus to stay out of this and keep it one-on-one, which Tyrus does. EC3 then tells Spud that he gets satisfaction out of ruining his life, so he gives Spud the first shot. Spud kicks him in the balls, but EC3 goes nuts and demolishes Spud. Tyrus finishes Spud and leaves him lying after a choke slam. EC3 then cuts part of Spud's hair off.

Kurt Angle confronts Kenny King backstage only to be attacked viciously by MVP. Kenny King is surprised this even happened.

Bram beats Tommy Dreamer in a Hardcore Rules match, despite Al Snow running in to help Dreamer after Magnus jumps in to help Bram.

Kurt Angle has deadly plans for MVP for putting his hands on him.

Low Ki beats DJ Z, Tigre Uno and Manik to win the TNA X Divsion Championship!

Kurt Angle shows up and says that the Board of Directors will handle MVP. MVP shows up and says he beat Angle up because "he's MVP" and because he's tired of TNA and his fall from grace after losing his General Manager job. Angle says he's going to get in trouble, but he's going to start the new year off right...and punches MVP in the face. Kenny King joins the brawl, but MVP pushes him away. Mr. Anderson shows up and goes after Kenny King while Angle attacks MVP, then Lashley shows up and hits Anderson with a Spear. Bobby Roode then shows up and attacks Kenny King, then brawls with Lashley to end the show.

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 29, 2014

Low Ki and Samoa Joe beat MVP and Kenny King to continue to the finals of the Tag Team Tournament to decide the #1 contender for the TNA World Tag Team Championships.

Devon sends a message to Bram: you messed with the wrong guy last week. He also get a phone call from someone...

Bram shows up, tells Devon and Abyss that their time is up, and calls out his brother Magnus, who shows up. He considers himself and Bram "brothers by the blood that we've spilled" and that it's their time to become the new kings of hardcore. Devon shows up and introduces Tommy Dreamer, and both teams brawl until Devon pulls out some steel chairs, causing Bram and Magnus to retreat.

Taryn Terrell and Madison Rayne make up about the tights-pulling incident during the recent Knockouts Championship #1 Contender's match in an attempt to focus on their match against The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) tonight.

Shark Boy signs autographs...horribly. It becomes apparent that he's let himself go.

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Madison Rayne) beat Madison Rayne and Taryn Terrell when Madison leaves Taryn high and dry.

Kurt Angle says he made himself special guest referee for Bobby Roode vs. Lashley tonight to ensure a fair fight for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat Tyrus and Ethan Carter III to continue to the finals of the Tag Team Tournament to decide the #1 contender for the TNA World Tag Team Championships. Ethan Carter III can't believe that his bodyguard has been beaten.

"The Cowboy" James Storm shows up with The Great Sanada and Manik, and insists that he made them stronger before calling out Davey Richards of the Wolves. Eddie Edwards intervenes, and challenges James Storm and his disciples to a fight.

"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Eddie Edwards after Eddie argues with Davey Richards.

In a match that saw Kurt Angle as a guest referee that got knocked out (as well as Bobby Hebner jumping in only to get laid out as well) Bobby Roode beats Lashley to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship!

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 27, 2014

Kurt Angle starts the show from the cheap seats. Tonight, there is a grudge match between Ethan Carter III and Rhino, as well as the first match in the Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards)/Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy)/Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) tag team series. He also promises to find a solution to the finish of last week's Six Sides of Steel match with Eric Young and Bobby Roode. All of a sudden, MVP, Lashley, and Kenny King show up. MVP bashes New York City as he puts Lashley on a pedestal and calls him "The King of New York City." Suddenly, Tommy Dreamer shows up. He and MVP have been friends for a long time and he has respect for him, but tells him to watch his mouth, saying he's better than this, as are Kenny King and Lashley. As Dreamer tells Lashley that he is better than what he's doing right now, Kenny King attacks Dreamer from behind and tosses him out of the ring, only for Dreamer to drag King back out and rush into the ring with a kendo stick in his hand. Kurt Angle makes a New York Street Fight between Lashley and Dreamer, which starts as soon as Lashley attacks Dreamer from behind.

Lashley beats Tommy Dreamer in a New York Street Fight.

Madison Rayne has news for Taryn Terrell...she's about to become #1 contender over her.

Havok is coming next week!

Taryn Terrell beats Madison Rayne to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts Championship.

Eric Young and Bobby Roode are about to talk with Kurt Angle...

Apparently Gunner doesn't like Samuel Shaw playing dress-up with his military uniform...

Low Ki, Tigre Uno and Crazzy Steve beat Manik, DJ Z and Homicide.

Kurt Angle, Bobby Roode and Eric Young have worked something out concerning the Six Sides of Steel finish...

Rhino promises to bring hell to Ethan Carter III...

Bobby Roode is in the ring. He says that he and Eric Young will have a #1 Contender's match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship next week. Roode calls out EY, who shows up. Roode says they're going to battle for all the right reasons next week and that it would be an honor to be in the ring with him. EY shares the respect, saying Roode is the best in the business right now, but says that next week, he'll be better.

The Bro Mans (DJ Z, Robbie E, Jessie Godderz) have a Tinder battle so see who can get the most matches. They tie, but Robbie E has somehow matched with a bulldog, a parrot and...a TNA Knockout? This is probably the damnedest thing Jeremy Borash has ever seen in one of his backstage interviews.

Rhino beats Ethan Carter III by disqualification after numerous chair shots to the back by EC3, who finally snaps and smashes Rhino with a steel chair as the latter tries to grab Rockstar Spud by the suit collar.

"The Cowboy" James Storm introduces a "reborn" Sanada, now known as The Great Sanada and now wearing Japanese facepaint similar to The Great Muta's.

The Great Sanada beats Austin Aries after "The Cowboy" James Storm runs interference and Sanada hits Austin Aries with the Green Mist.

Sgt. Chris Melendez, U.S. Army, an amputee Purple Heart recipient and Iraq War veteran, is now officially a part of the TNA roster. After Kurt Angle welcomes him to TNA, Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) talk about how they got him started on his path to becoming a TNA wrestler.

Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) beat The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) in the first match of the Tag Team Series. They get to name the stipulation for the next match.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 26, 2014

MVP, Bobby Lashley and Kenny King are here...

Gail Kim and Taryn Terrell beat The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Angelina Love).

MVP, Bobby Lashley and Kenny King are approaching the ring...

Bound For Glory comes to Tokyo, Japan on October 12th!

Dixie Carter has plans for tonight...

MVP and Kenny King show up to celebrate Bobby Lashley's TNA World Heavyweight title win. They introduce Bobby, and MVP says his power as Director of Operations is restored now that Lashley is champ. As he and Lashley talk about "spring cleaning," Eric Young shows up. He says he can't fight city hall, but he can tear it down. He goes on the warpath, but get soundly beaten by "city hall" until Bobby Roode shows up and backs up EY.

Bobby Roode sides with Eric Young with the plan to save TNA. Suddenly, Earl Solomon Armstrong of the Board of Directors shows up, fires MVP as Director of Operations, and says his replacement will be here soon. Roode punches MVP out of the ring.

Someone is threatening to take the family business away from The Menagerie (Knux, Rebel, The Freak, Crazzy Steve), and Steve has to win the gold to get more money. Manic and The Bro Mans (Jessie and DJ Z) also show up.

Dixie Carter plans to take back TNA...and get complete control this time.

Sanada retains the TNA X Division Championship against Manik, DJ Z and Crazzy Steve.

Dixie Carter and Rockstar Spud approach the ring...

Dixie Carter and Rockstar Spud show up. Dixie says she's not in complete control because she put her faith in wrestlers. She brings out Earl Solomon Armstrong, who then tells her she's not the replacement Director of Operations, and that the replacement will be here later tonight. Until then, his identity is a secret. Bully Ray shows, and even though Dixie tries to offer him $200,000, he still tries to put her through a table. He comes close to doing so, but Dixie escapes with the help of Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III.

As Dixie Carter and Rockstar Spud escape, Bully Ray says he won't give up until he puts Dixie through a table.

"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Mr. Anderson.

Samuel Shaw learns that's he's been released under Gunner's supervision.

"The Cowboy" James Storm speaks to Sanada backstage. He wants to help him become TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

Tommy Dreamer attacks Ethan Carter III. This leads to a brawl leading into the ring that officials have to break up.

Abyss and Willow are ready for the Monster's Ball Match.

MVP, Bobby Lashley and Kenny King are up to something...

MVP, Bobby Lashley and Kenny King beat up the limo driver.

Magnus and Bram beat Willow and Abyss in a tag team Monster's Ball match.

Earl Solomon Armstrong announces the new Director of Operations: Kurt Angle! As he plans to give back to the locker room, MVP, Kenny King and Bobby Lashley show up and surround him, questioning whether or not Angle's dealt with his personal demons, and say that Angle can't tell them what to do. Angle tells them that if they lay hand on him, they're all fired. Angle then does his first acts as DOO: he puts Lashley's TNA World Heavyweight Championship on the line next week against Eric Young, who shows up. He also reinstates Bobby Roode, who also shows up. Both Young and Roode rush the ring and brawl with Team MVP!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 11, 2013

Bully Ray wants more control of his wife Brooke Hogan after finding out she got engaged to another man.

Bully Ray shows up in the ring, as does the rest of Aces and Eights. After telling Chris Sabin not to cash in the X Division Championship, he announces the election of a new Vice President. He also tells the Main Event Mafia that their match against them isn't happening next week, but the Mafia show up, obviously with other ideas in mind. Kurt Angle promises to eliminate Aces and Eights and bring the World Heavyweight title back to TNA. Sting teases a fifth member joining their ranks.

Samoa Joe and AJ Styles beat Joseph Park and Jeff Hardy when Joe makes Park submit with a rear naked choke in a Joker's Wild Tag Team Tournament match. The finalists of this tournament will all go against each other in a six-man gauntlet where the winner earns 25 points.

Mr. Anderson and Magnus beat Jay Bradley and Hernandez in a Joker's Wild tag team tournament match.

Austin Aries and Bobby Roode talk about their Bound For Glory progress. Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) show up and say luck is on their side since they're in Las Vegas.

Bobby Roode and Kazarian beat Austin Aries and Christopher Daniels in a Joker's Wild tag team tournament match.

The vote for Aces and Eights' new VP is about to begin.

Hulk Hogan talks to Brooke Hogan about Bully Ray. Brooke wants to take care of personal business after the show.

Bully Ray leaves the VP vote to the rest of Aces and Eights. Mr. Anderson gets the position over D.O.C. in a 4-3 vote, with Knux as the deciding vote. D.O.C. is made at Knux, who says "It's about the club."

Mickie James sits at ringside for the next match.

Gail Kim beats Taryn Terrell in a ladder match after tying Terrell's hair to the ring ropes. Kim is now #1 contender to the Knockouts title.

Kurt Angle and Sting talk about Samoa Joe and Magnus's success tonight. Sting then gets a phone call...

Sting's mystery caller will be at the arena soon...

Magnus wins the Joker's Wild Gauntlet Match to win 25 points.

Hulk Hogan comes out and talks about Destination X next week, then brings out Chris Sabin. Before Sabin can cash in the X Division title, Bully Ray shows up. He tells Hulk to tell Brooke Hogan that she and him have unfinished business, then warns Sabin not to cash in the X Division title or else he'll crush him. Sabin tells Bully he's got a short memory, as he has been at his side at Team 3D's retirement match and also kicked out of the 3D itself (still being the only person to do so). He then cashes in, and Bully says he'll not only have to deal with him, but the rest of Aces and Eights, whom he brings out. The Main Event Mafia shows up at the same time, and promises that next week, the match will just be Sabin and Bully Ray. Sting then introduces the fifth member of the Main Event Mafia: Quentin "Rampage" Jackson.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling Recap for May 2, 2013

The shoe begins with Hulk Hogan entering the ring. He calls out Sting, who shows up. He and Sting reconcile, and the latter asks for a 6-man tag match against Aces and Eights next week where he sets up the team. He gets it, but Hulk still needs someone to put in the mian event. Matt Morgan shows up and wants a title shot again. Hulk Hogan puts him in the main event with Sting...and whomever wins gets the World title shot against Bully Ray at Slammiversary.

Chris Sabin is now concentrating on the X Division after five-plus years as one-half of the Motor City Machine Guns with the now-departed Alex Shelley. He worked hard to get back here...and he's back!

Kurt Angle has issued a challenge to Aces and Eights last week to say if any of them can beat him one-on-one...and he has every intention to win!

Chris Sabin beats Zema Ion and Sonjay Dutt in an X Division match. Zema Ion is pinned, taking him out of title contention.

Jesse and Robbie E have a plan to take out Rob Terry...well, at least Jesse does. He wants to throw Joey Ryan in and make it a three-on-one attack, but Robbie E has a bad feeling about it.

Bully Ray is ticked that Sting and Hulk Hogan has mocked Aces and Eights, but he knows he'll get the job done. As for Kurt Angle, D'Lo Brown volunteers to take Kurt's challenge and swears by his colors that he'll take him out.

Rob Terry beats Joey Ryan, Jesse and Robbie E in a three-on-one handicap match.

Bobby Roode and Austin Aries enter the ring. He admits Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) got in their heads last week. Bad Influence show up and talk trash, saying they're the best. Both teams in the ring will have a match next week to name the #1 contender to the tag team titles. The tag champs, Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez, show up and say they've talked to Hulk Hogan. This match will have a special guest referee..."The Cowboy" James Storm.

Sting has a moment with Kurt Angle...

Tara and Gail Kim really hate Taryn Terrell, and plan to embarass her and Mickie James tonight.

Chris Sabin is glad to be back after two years of physical therapy and getting back to where he wants to be. For him, this win was worth it.

D'Lo Brown wants to not just beat Kurt Angle, but also humiliate him. He makes the match an I Quit Match.

Kurt Angle beats D'Lo Brown in an I Quit match. After the match, Angle calls out AJ Styles.

After the break, AJ Styles shows up. Kurt Angle knows AJ is in a bad place, and wants to know where he stands. Angle and Sting will be in the six-man tag match next week, and he gives AJ a week to decide which side it's gonna be.

Matt Morgan plans to take the ball and go through Sting in tonight's main event.

Taryn Terrell and Mickie James beat Tara and Gail Kim. Kim lands Ea De Feet on Terrell as a brawl happens after the match, then puts Terrell in a figure four leglock with her legs wrapped around the turnbuckle. The refs have to break it up.

Bully Ray is absolutely ticked D'Lo Brown said he quit against Kurt Angle, and says he'll deal with him next week. Bully then picks Mr. Anderson and Devon to go with him to next week's six-man tag match.

Bobby Roode says he and Austin Aries will win next week.

Sting beats Matt Morgan with the Scorpion Deathlock, and makes Morgan black out with it! Aces and Eights show up after the match, and Bully Ray talks trash to Sting.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 25, 2013

Security tries to stop Aces and Eights, but Bully Ray bullies them out of the way.

James Storm is in the ring. He says he got a good fight out of AJ Styles, whom he finds in the audience. He tells Aces and Eights that if they wanted a fight, they should have asked. He calls them out, but Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) show up and say they've been victims of those guys, too. They say Hulk Hogan may not have the answer to Aces and Eights, but they do...and the answer is four...Fortune Four. They want AJ to join them, but even James Storm isn't buying it. Kazarian calls Storm irrelevant, and this causes Storm to flip out and go at it with them only to get floored. Aces and Eights then show up and try to put Storm through a table, but Joseph Park rushes to the ring. He tries to take down Aces and Eights only to metaphorically take a bullet. Bully Ray tells them to hold up as he and Devon want him for getting into "family business." They then put Park through the table with a 3D - a Dudley Death Drop. It's the first one since Devon and Bully Ray originally split.

After the break, Bully Ray tells the audience that Aces and Eights aren't fooling around. He called out Hulk Hogan last week...and says Hulk has until the end of the show to respond to his challenge.

Mickie James tells TNA interviewers "It's about damn time I shine," concerning her match against Velvet Sky for the Knockouts title.

Hulk Hogan has no time for interviews...

Taryn Terrell steals a victory from a cocky Tara with a schoolgirl pin.

Robbie E wants Jesse to take out Rob Terry, and also wants to be in his corner.

Even with Robbie E, Jesse still couldn't beat Rob Terry.

Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) want Bobby Roode to reunite with them and reform Fortune Four. Austin Aries eavesdrops on the conversation from near a doorway...

We see a video package for Chris Sabin, who is coming back to the X Division after several months off due to a knee injury. Hail Sabin!

Austin Aries confronts Bobby Roode before their match concerning his conversation with Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) concerning the reformation of Fortune Four, and puts him through a little guilt trip. What's it gonna be, Bobby?

Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) guest on commentary for the next match.

Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez retain the TNA Tag Team Championships against Bobby Roode and Austin Aries after the interference attempts of Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) fail miserably.

Matt Morgan heads to the ring after talking about how Hulk Hogan is signing his death warrant against Bully Ray tonight.

Matt Morgan enters the ring and talks about how he can't get his way because Hulk Hogan is one big bunch of mistakes. He has a solution concerning Aces and Eights, and calls out Hogan so he can explain it. Hogan shows up. He wants to take on Bully Ray in exchange for a World title shot. Hulk believes in him, but sees right through what he's trying to do and says Morgan is in this for the wrong reasons. He declines and says he'll get all this done himself.

Aces and Eights laugh about the 3D to Joseph Park as well as Hulk Hogan taking on Bully Ray tonight. Bully asks the club to let him take care of this himself.

Velvet Sky retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Mickie James with a roll-up, despite taking damage to her injured knee.

Bully Ray and Devon talk about taking down Hulk Hogan.

Hulk Hogan has a moment with his daughter, Brooke Hogan. Brooke doesn't want him to do this, but Hulk knows he has to.

Bully Ray comes to the ring and rattles off all the names of those that Aces and Eights have taken down. He calls out Hulk Hogan. Hogan shows. They stare each other down. Bully says Hulk is scared of him. Hulk says otherwise, and that Hulkamania will never die. Another staredown occurs. Hulk gets emotional at first, and Bully turns his back with glee...but Hulk rip his shirt. Both men point at each other in typical Hulkster fashion before Hulk punches Bully, who bails out as Aces and Eights come out to the ring. Bully orders Aces and Eights to surround him, but the lights go out. When they come back on, Sting is in the ring pointing his bat at a cornered Hogan. He turns around and pushes the hat off Bully Ray's head with the bat. Hulk and Sting clean house, but Sting points the bat at Hogan again before walking away. What will the tension between Sting and Hogan lead to? Stay tuned!