Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 12, 2016

Ethan Carter III looks at himself in the bathroom mirror. Tyrus shows up and simply tells him "It's time."

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. EC3 says this is a time of vindication for him. He says that Tyrus has never doubted him, and thanks him for having his back after all this time. Before he can return to the topic at hand, however, Jeff Hardy shows up. Jeff says he's here to give him something he deserves: credit where it's due for beating Matt Hardy clean. He then hands EC3 a letter from his doctor. It's a doctor's note stating that he is clear for action, and Jeff wants his first match against Ethan Carter III. EC3 denies Jeff a title shot, saying he has to earn it. He then brings out an opponent after speaking to Bob Ryder through the camera: The Master of Motion, Shynron. Shynron plans to beat Jeff Hardy tonight. EC3 brings out a referee to make the match official, then guests on commentary for the match along with Tyrus.

Jeff Hardy beats Shynron.

Jeremy Borash interviews The Beautiful People (Jade, Rebel, Marti Bell, Awesome Kong). Marti Bell says that the Knockouts Division needed a shake-up, and that Awesome Kong has provided that shake-up. Kong says that this is her house, and that Gail Kim has something she wants. Suddenly, The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne) show up and tell The Dollhouse that they should be worrying about them tonight, and that they don't have to jump people from behind to make a point. They then land the first blows in a backstage brawl.

When we come back from break, we find out that the backstage brawl between The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne) and The Dollhouse (Jade, Marti Bell, Rebel, Awesome Kong) has spilled over to the ring, and has officially become the start of the match.

The Dollhouse (Jade, Marti Bell, Rebel, Awesome Kong) beat The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne) in a no-disqualification match.

Coming soon to TNA: Raquel...

Beer Money (Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm) show up for their beer bash in celebration of reuniting after almost five years. Storm is glad he came back to TNA and reformed one of the best tag teams in TNA history. Roode reveals that the reason they broke up and got back together is their drive and passion to be the best, and that he was wrong for turning on Storm like he did. They apologize for a few more things (including Roode puking in Storm's cowboy hat) as they give a toast to each other and the fans. As they get rowdy and loud, Eric Young and Bram show up to spoil the fun, and after Eric Young brags about taking the World title from him and admitting he doesn't like Bram but does like the way he operates, he says that Roode has something that belongs to him: the TNA King of the Mountain Championship. Roode tells EY he'll beat him like a little bitch, and puts the title on the line...right here, right now.

Eric Young takes advantage of some commotion near the end of the match to beat Bobby Roode and win the TNA King of the Mountain Championship!

Maria Kanellis and Michael Bennett meet up with Ethan Carter III and Tyrus backstage. Michael Bennett has kind words for EC3, but EC3 doesn't think as kindly of Bennett.

It's time for Mr. Anderson's new segment: "Huh?" The first guest ever on this segment is Matt Hardy, who is accompanied by Reby Sky and their son Maxell. Matt Hardy says the only reason he didn't beat Ethan Carter III for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship is because of Eric Young's piledriver. Anderson thinks he's making excuses, but Matt Hardy says he's being accountable and refuses to give up on winning the title again. Matt Hardy also says that he has EC3's number, and that Jeff Hardy won't be "doing his dirty work." He, Reby and Maxell leave after the interview becomes uncomfortable.

Christy Hemme interviews Drew Galloway, who says that a match with Kurt Angle has always been a childhood dream of his. He says he has to beat Angle tonight in order to prove he can be number one in TNA.

Bram and Eric Young talk backstage. They plan to wipe out Beer Money (Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm") once and for all.

Tigre Uno and The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) beat Jessie Godderz, DJ Z and Eli Drake.

Jeff Hardy talks to his brother Matt Hardy, telling him to get the World title while he can. Matt says he has an offer Ethan Carter III cannot refuse. Reby Sky cuts the conversation short.

Ethan Carter III shows up, saying that Matt Hardy has an offer and he wants to know what it is. Matt shows up, and gives EC3 the opportunity to control his fate much like he did with Jeff. Matt says that if he can't beat Ethan Carter III for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, he will leave TNA forever. EC3 ups the ante by making it a Last Man Standing match. They shake on the match.

Kurt Angle beats Drew Galloway. Both men show respect after the match.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 5, 2016

Dixie Carter is in the ring. She thanks everyone for being here tonight, and TNA is now entering their fifteenth year on Pop Channel because Impact has made it all about the fans. She hopes this year is the best one yet. As she is about to talk about the World Title Series final four, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. EC3 decides it's a good time to air his grievances, where he says that Dixie is jealous of his success. Dixie tells Ethan that he has become a monster after all he has recently done. Matt Hardy shows up and agrees with Dixie, saying that Ethan robbed him and not the other way around. He promises to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship back, but as he speaks, he is suddenly attacked from behind by his World Title Series semi-finals opponent, Eric Young. Young, EC3 and Tyrus gang up on Matt and attack him until Lashley shows up and makes the save. After this, EC3 and Tyrus attack Lashley wile EY and Matt Hardy fight with one another. Hardy takes out EY, then takes out EC3 and Tyrus from the top rope.

During the break, Eric Young hit Matt Hardy in the back with a chair. Officials separate the two before EY can do any more damage.

Ethan Carter III beats Lashley after Tyrus distracts Lashley and EC3 stacks Lashley up while grabbing the tights. EC3 goes on to the World Title Series finals.

Kurt Angle is here...

Bobby Roode hopes he can back it up with his open challenge, which is open to anyone from any promotion.

Kurt Angle shows up. He says that tonight is the night for the fan in all of us, and thanks the fans for everything for the last twenty years. He's faced off with so many greats in that time, and wants only the best opponents for his farewell tour. He then announces that he has picked Drew Galloway for his main event match next week as part of the tour. Galloway shows up and thanks Angle for the honor and privilege, then Jessie Godderz shows up, saying he is the veteran on Pop Network. Then, Eli Drake shows up and says Angle was told the wrong story, saying that he is the future of wrestling and not Drew Galloway. Angle has enough of Drake, and challenges him and Jessie Godderz to a fight with him and Galloway. Not long afterwards, Angle and Galloway send them packing.

Jeff Hardy tells Jeremy Borash that nothing will stop Matt Hardy from winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship again.

Eric Young is in the ring. He says Matt Hardy is finished and that he is going to the finals. He then tells the referee to count Matt Hardy out when Matt Hardy shows up.

Matt Hardy defies the odds and beats Eric Young to continue to the finals of the World Title Series, shortly after Jeff Hardy gets taken down by EY while checking on Matt and Matt hits the Twist of Fate.

Eric Young goes ballistic backstage, saying that everything is unfairly stacked against him and that everyone will pay.

Ethan Carter III finally confronts Jeff Hardy for the first time since Slammiversary. Jeff tells EC3 that Matt will become TNA World Heavyweight Champion again.

Bram shows up after Bobby Roode, answering his open challenge and saying that 2016 will be his year.

Bobby Roode retains the TNA King of the Mountain Championship against Bram. After the match, Eric Young attacks Bobby Roode from behind, then he and Bram attack Bobby Roode. Roode is then saved by the last person even he would expect: James Storm, who hasn't been seen in TNA in months. Storm says he didn't like where he was going and left TNA because he wasn't having fun anymore, then says he couldn't take TNA being called "a disappointment." Storm then rekindles his friendship with Roode...and brings back Beer Money. Bobby Roode takes one of the beers from Storm's hand and accepts the offer.

Jeremy Borash interviews The Beautiful People (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne). Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne will be up against The Dollhouse (Rebel, Jade, Marti Bell), who are now officially minus Taryn Terell. Due to Angelina Love being seven-and-a-half months pregnant, someone else will be filling in for Angelina...and it's someone who really hates The Dollhouse...

"The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode tells Bram and Eric Young they're finishing this on pay-per-view on Friday night.

Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky's mystery partner for the next match is Gail Kim.

Gail Kim, Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky beat The Dollhouse (Rebel, Jade, Marti Bell). After the match, The Dollhouse attack Kim, Rayne until Awesome Kong shows up and...helps The Dollhouse. The Dollhouse then lift up Awesome Kong's massive arms in victory, implying that Kong has joined them.

The arena goes dark...and the first thing we see is "The First Lady of Wrestling" Maria Kanellis. She says that she has "The Miracle" that can fix professional wrestling...and that "miracle" is Michael Bennett. They both enter the ring, and Bennett says he is the miracle that will save TNA. He plans to change professional wrestling from stagnant to mainstream, and he plans to hold the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in his hands.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) walk in on Kurt Angle and Drew Galloway backstage, saying they want a match against both of them at One Night Only on Friday night. Jessie Godderz and Eli Drake, walk in, saying that Angle and Galloway should be taking them on instead. The Wolves ask if they want in on the match, and sure enough, they are in, making this a triple threat tag team match.

Before the finals of the World Title Series, Jeff Hardy asks Tyrus "if he trusts his boss enough to hit the bricks." Tyrus takes the microphone, says "Cool," then heads back to the back. Ethan Carter III and Matt Hardy are alone in the ring.

Ethan Carter beats Matt Hardy with a top rope One Percenter to become a two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for September 30, 2015

Ethan Carter and Tyrus show up. EC3 brags about getting rid of Jeff Hardy, then focuses on Drew Galloway. He then calls out his aunt Dixie Carter, after saying that she's been cheerleading for him as of late. Dixie shows up and calls EC3's out-of-ring behavior "deplorable" for not involving himself in the feud between TNA and Global Force Wrestling. EC3 says he told her not to trust Jeff Jarrett, but she didn't listen. He also says he sleeps "pretty damn comfortably now that he's World Heavyweight Champion." He tells Drew Galloway that he can't beat him. Drew Galloway shows up and stares down with EC3, then tells him to shut up and that nobody likes him after being self-entitled and turning his back on TNA, but EC3 replies by saying he is TNA and the company is his regardless. Galloway tells EC3 there's a reason he led Team TNA, and that he'll tear him apart at Bound For Glory. After EC3 tells him that's not gonna happen, Galloway stares down with EC3 and then Tyrus.

"The Cowboy" James Storm blames Mahabali Shera for the dissolution of The Revolution, and says that tonight, it's no-disqualification. He plans to cut Shera down.

EC3 tells Dixie Carter that he plans to destroy Drew Galloway's career along with his title aspirations tonight, and to destroy the future before it can start as he feels he should be the franchise guy, not Galloway.

Mahabali Shera beats "The Cowboy" James Storm in a no-disqualification match with help from Abyss and Manik.

Bobby Roode plans to explain what the King of the Mountain title means to him...

Dixie Carter is tired of Ethan Carter III's questioning her every move, and decides to make the main event match more interesting. If Drew Galloway and Matt Hardy can beat EC3 and Tyrus tonight, Matt Hardy will be added to the world title match at Bound For Glory, making it a triple threat match.

Bobby Roode shows up. He is proud to be TNA King of the Mountain Champion, and says that the title represents professional wrestling. He plans to become a great fighting champion, and issues an open challenge for the title at Bound For Glory and prove he is the It Factor of professional wrestling. Lashley shows up and shakes Roode's hand out of respect, then answers Roode's challenge, wanting to go one more time. Roode shakes his hand and accepts.

Taryn Terrell tells Jade, Marti Bell and Rebel they have the advantage tonight. She plans to crush The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne) forever.

Trevor Lee beats DJ Z and Tommaso Ciampa.

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne) tell The Dollhouse (Taryn Terrell, Jade, Marti Bell, Rebel) they've made it personal...and they plan to tear them apart one ugly limb at a time.

Ethan Carter III is not at all happy with the caveat that Dixie Carter has added to the main event. Nevertheless, he plans to win tonight and at Bound For Glory.

The Dollhouse (Jade, Marti Bell, Rebel) beat The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne) after Rebel throws powder into Madison's eyes behind the referee's back.

Eric Young is in the mood for a fight tonight...

Eric Young shows up. He says he had Chris Melendez beat until thirty guys ran interference, and says this is the only reason Melendez beat him. EY then says he's not afraid of anybody, and that nobody has the guts to take him on. Robbie E shows up and tells him to shut up, and that he's ready to fight. EY makes quick work of Robbie E, then Melendez shows up. They fight, but Melendez uses EY's steel chair against him to make him retreat. EY tries to leave, but Mr. Anderson shows up to cut him off before getting a piece of EY. Robbie E, Chris Melendez and Mr. Anderson all take down EY together.

Matt Hardy talks with Drew Galloway backstage. They plan to win tonight, but come Bound For Glory, it's every man for himself in the title match.

Eric Young wants Dixie's help, saying it's not fair that the whole roster is after him. Instead, Dixie tells him he's facing Kurt Angle at Bound For Glory.

Drew Galloway and Matt Hardy beat Ethan Carter III and Tyrus. As a result, Matt Hardy is now part of the TNA World Heavyweight Championship match at Bound For Glory. After the match, Dixie Carter shows up and announces that the world title match will have a special guest referee: Jeff Hardy.

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 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!