Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 9, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 2, 2017

The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy) show up. Matt announces that Open Fight Night is upon us, ad says their conquest is just beginning, as the voice of the Seven Deities has grown louder and showed him a never-ending wave of championships and challenges. In their quest to become the greatest tag team champions of all time, the Seven Deities have given them teleportation powers to earn all the gold in the world. Jeff Hardy then issues the first challenge for Open Fight Night: Lashley for the World Heavyweight Championship. Lashley shows up, and says he knew their paths would cross. He tells Jeff Hardy that he is a born fighter and ready for anything, and asks Jeff if he himself is ready.

Lashley retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Jeff Hardy. After the match, Eddie Edwards shows up, congratulates Lashley, calls him "Triple B" and challenges him to a rematch for the World title. When Lashley asks what "Triple B" means, he says it means "Bitch Boy Bobby." Lashley gives Eddie the rematch, but tells him he has one chance and if he comes up short, he's done. Eddie says one shot is all he needs.

Tyrus says the man he and Eli Drake are challenging is a surprise, and that they plan to shock the world with their Open Fight Night challenge.

Brandi Rhodes runs into Rosemary, who not only creeps Brandi out but also gives her another chance to receive her guidance. Brandi isn't interested, and Rosemary says that she decides when it's over, not Brandi.

Aron Rex and Rockstar Spud have arrived...

Sienna beats Brooke after Maria Kanellis-Bennett pushes Brooke off the top rope.

The DCC ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Bram, Eddie Kingston) says everyone has a target on their back and anyone who wants to step up will get knocked down.

Arox Rex gets his make-up done as he and Rockstar Spud run down their schedule.

The DCC ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Bram, Eddie Kingston) show up and challenge Decay (Rosemary, Crazzy Steve, Abyss) to a Falls Count Anywhere match.

The DCC ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Eddie Kingston, Bram) beat Decay (Rosemary, Crazzy Steve, Abyss) in a Falls Count Anywhere match.

"The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis-Bennett meet up with Braxton Sutter, and Maria tells Braxton to propose to Laurel Van Ness or else something bad will happen to Allie.

Drew Galloway shows up. He says that people aren't sold on the Impact Grand Championship quite yet, but he has won the title and he plans to put it on the map. Moose shows up and says that even though Galloway kicked him in the nuts, he still has respect for him but he still wants to kick his ass. Moose rushes the ring, but Galloway says he's had his chance and says he's got a new opponent that he has chosen for tonight due to him asking for a shot at the title backstage: Rob Ryzin. Moose reluctantly leaves the ring before the match begins.

Drew Galloway retains the Impact Grand Championship against Rob Ryzin with 48 seconds left in the first round.

Gregory Shane Helms and Trevor Lee plan to enter the ring and cash in next...

Trevor Lee challenges DJ Z to a Ladder Match for the TNA X Division Championship, and also makes fun of the fact that his ankle is broken and he can't walk.

Trevor Lee beats DJ Z in a Ladder Match for the X Division Championship after trapping DJ Z's injured ankle inside a chair and underneath a ladder simultaneously.

Tyrus tells us we'll have to wait to see who Eli Drake's opponent is.

Aron Rex and Rockstar Spud are practicing their entrance when Robbie E shows up and challenges them to a match. Aron Rex says he's got it...next week.

We find out that Eli Drake is taking on Ethan Carter III. When EC3 takes his shirt off, we see a huge bruise halfway across his stomach.

Ethan Carter III beats Eli Drake with a jackknife cover. Eli Drake takes a baseball bat to EC3 after the match. The DCC ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Eddie Kingston, Bram) make their presence known when the lights turn off and then back on, then they attack EC3 before attacking Eli Drake and Tyrus, then spike piledrive EC3 into a steel chair.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 12, 2017

The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy" and Jeff Hardy) tell The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) that the hunt will be rendered obsolete, and they will prove it tonight as they delete The Wolves as mandated by the Seven Deities.

Ethan Carter III shows up. He sits near a few people in the crowd, saying he wanted one clean title match last night, but he couldn't get it because of Lashley bringing in a chair and Davey Richards hitting him with it. He says that The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) are in collusion, and call them out for costing him the World title. Instead, he gets Lashley. Lashley says he'll do whatever it takes to win the World title, and EC3 won't. He then says Eddie Edwards stuck his nose in their business and screwed them both over. However, he wants to eliminate EC3, and proposes a Last Man Standing match for #1 contendership. After asking the Anthem Owl for guidance, EC3 says he doesn't want the match tonight, he wants it right now. Lashley and Ethan Carter III brawl briefly before referees rush in to pull them apart.

Lashley beats Ethan Carter III in a Last Man Standing match to become #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

We see footage of someone putting a ring on their pinkie and then sticking it out.

Next week: Race for the Case! There are four cases to fight for, and the contents of each case will be revealed on Open Fight Night in two weeks!

Eli Drake and Tyrus raise a ruckus, and through a backstage stand, Eli Drake says that he is taking his voice away from the fans before announcing he will win the Race For The Case. He then beats up the backstage hand.

Rockstar Spud, dressed in a light blue doorman's uniform, introduces Aron Rex, who is in a white robe. Aron Rex says that a few months ago, he had an epiphany: nobody has paid for the sole purpose of seeing him perform in the ring. As he takes off his robe, Robbie E shows up, asking what the heck the fans are looking at, then questions why Spud is still here before saying that it's a new beginning in TNA yet Aron Rex is still the same old jackass. This earns him a two-on-one beating from Aron Rex and Rockstar Spud, which ends with Aron Rex knocking Robbie E out with his ring-adorned fist.

The DCC ("The Cowboy" James Storm", Bram, Eddie Kingston) says it's a new year, but some memories can never be forgotten. Bram can't forget Decay (Rosemary, Abyss, Crazzy Steve) kidnapping him and leaving him in the boot of a car. Kingston says he has 15 years of memories of people saying he is too violent and doesn't belong in the business, but now he has found a place in the DCC. Storm says the devil whispered in his ear that he can't handle the storm, before saying he is the storm and they are the Death Crew Count.

Allie is backstage when Maria Kanellis-Bennett confronts her yet again. She tells her she will never be a wrestler and cannot get it through her head, and that "The Miracle" Mike Bennett will put Braxton Sutter in a body cast and end their relationship.

Decay (Crazzy Steve and Bram) vs. The DCC (Eddie Kingston and Bram) end when the match gets out of control. Both teams continue to fight each other all over the ring.

The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) talk about how they have a match for the tag team titles on their first match back. Davey apologizes to Eddie for what happened last week.

McKenzie Mitchell interviews the returning Brooke. She took time away to heal, spend time with family and even start one of her own. Now she is back full-time as a member of the Knockouts roster, and can't wait to meet the new faces and take back the Knockouts Championship. She returns next week.

Braxton Sutter beats "The Miracle" Mike Bennett with a surprise jackknife pin after Maria forces Allie to watch Bennett mercilessly destroy Sutter only for Bennett to pay for wasting too much time putting him away.

"The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis-Benett talk backstage, and blame tonight's loss and 2017 not being their year on Allie. When Bennett tells Maria that she owns Allie and that Allie does anything she tells her to, Maria gets an idea...

Before the next match, Rosemary says that Gail Kim and Sienna were but the first, and that Decay will spread like a virus until the Knockouts feel, taste and become the darkness. Suddenly, Jade shows up and says she's still here, then tells Rosemary that she wouldn't be champion if it weren't for the mist. Jade then demands a rematch for the Knockouts Championship. Rosemary laughs, and invites her to a Monster's Ball match. Jade says Rosemary is a monster, but so is she, and accepts the invitation. As Jade leaves, Rosemary tries to attack her with the Knockouts title, but Jade sees it coming. This starts a brawl where Jade comes out standing tall.

The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) after Davey Richards gets upset with Eddie Edwards for taking care of Matt Hardy on the outside, leading to miscommunication between the two of them.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for December 1, 2016

At the start of the show, Aron Rex says that he has established the Impact Grand Championship the last few months as the greatest championship in the world, and issues an open challenge for the title. Moose shows up to answer the challenge, and Aron Rex isn't too happy.

Moose beats Aron Rex by pinfall with 1:45 left in the first round to win the TNA Impact Grand Championship! Jeremy Borash interviews Moose after the match, and Moose says that while Aron Rex was a good champion, he had no chance. He dares the locker room to take the title from him, as he has one word for them: Moose. Borash then interviews Aron Rex, but Aron refuses an interview.

Jeff Hardy says he knows that Matt Hardy has prepared himself in his own way tonight, but he knows Matt will be here. He hasn't spoken to Matt, but he knows they'll be defending the tag team titles.

The DCC cut a promo. Jeff Hardy shows up, and tells them they will get their title shot tonight as he tells them exactly who they are tangling with, and tells them that they will be deleted. The DCC take off their masks, and demand where Matt is. Jeff Hardy fights them instead. The numbers game catches up to Jeff Hardy, but suddenly The DCC's intro plays again. The arena then goes dark and when the lights come back on, "Broken " Matt Hardy is in the ring. After The DCC is cleared out, Matt announces his memories are restored and that they will get their tag team title match and that "DCC" will mean "Deletion coming, cowards."

We hear from Mandrews, Braxton Sutter and DJ Z before their three-way match tonight. At the end of day, they are a team.

DJ Z retains the TNA X Division Championship against Mandrews and Braxton Sutter. After the match, all three men celebrate, but Mandrews attacks DJ Z, saying he's worked too hard for the X Division title only to not get it.

Laurel Van Ness says that Braxton Sutter is just being nice to him...and that she doesn't, because Allie works for Marie. She tells Allie she won't have a man like Braxton, and after tonight, she won't have a job, either.

Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Laurel Van Ness show up. Maria says it is the holiday season, and that she is a charitable person. She says she has given the fans a role model, but some people don't seem to appreciate that. She then calls out Allie, Allie says she is sorry for hitting Maria with the pumpkin pie last week, but Maria knows she was aiming for Laurel Van Ness. After confronting her for costing her the Knockouts title, Laurel tells Allie she had a date with Braxton Sutter, and whispers into Allie's ear. Maria then says that Allie is a loser who can't do anything right and that she can't even wrestle, and then calls Allie "a stupid bitch." Allie slaps Maria in the face, and Maria says that slap was a mistake. Laurel Van Ness then attacks Allie, then Laurel and Maria leave.

Rpsemary tells Jade that Decay makes history every time they make someone decay, and tonight, she will end Jade's career.

The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy, who is known as Brother Nero again) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The DCC (Bram and Eddie Kingston).

Ethan Carter III talks to Eli Drake backstage. He tells Eli he proved himself and proved he belongs in the main event. He tells Eli that if he wants at the world title when he takes it again, to let him know. Of course, Eli can't speak for the rest of the year, but EC3 knows that.

WWe see the red marks that The Tribunal left on Al Snow and Mahabali Shera, and AL Snow tells The Tribunal that they owe him everything for him getting them in TNA. He then challenges them to a Strap match.

Ethan Carter III shows up. Once again, he stands as #1 contender for the TNA Eorld Heavyweight Championship, but he has words for Eddie Edwards, whom he calls out. EC3 tells Eddie he succeeded where he failed in beating Lashley, and now Eddie is World champion. The World title has changed people's perceptions of Eddie, but Eddie says he is still the same guy. EC3 says he failed to take the world title twice, and that he won't fail a third time. EC3 says there is a difference between winning a title and retaining it, and that he will do anyting to take a title, even stabbing a friend in the back. He says that retaining takes a different set of skills in retaining a title, and that a champion's mentality is "Kill 'em all...and let God sort 'em out."

Gail Kim watches the next match from ringside after relinquishing the TNA Knockouts Championship.

Rosemary beats Jade in Six Sides of Steel to win the TNA Knockouts Championship!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for November 17, 2016

Eddie Edwards shows up to start tonight's show. He knew the World title would put a target on his back, but he's all right with it. He considers himself a stand-up guy, and says he did what he had promised to do with Lashley and Eli Drake. Eddie then talks about The DCC (Bram, Eddie Kingston, "The Cowboy" James Storm) attacking him last week, saying that they are about chaos and anarchy...but so is he. He refuses to leave the ring until he gets a fight. The DCC then make their presence known, saying that it is not about titles and that they have taken their stand. They say that they shall not be stopped, and accept Eddie Edwards' challenge. They then appear in the ring, and they easily overpower Eddie until Brother Nero shows up. He hits a Twist of Fate on Eddie Kingston, then stares down James Storm.

Eddie Edwards and Brother Nero need a match against The DCC (Bram, Eddie Kingston, "The Cowboy" James Storm)...and they're about to get it...

Jessie Godderz beats Aron Rex with the Adonis Crab.

Maria, Sienna and Laurel Van Ness brag about Brandi Rhodes being alone in TNA, and Maria says nobody will team up with Brandi. They then try to drill that message into Allie in an attempt to force her to "know her place."

It is announced that Gail Kim will be vacating the TNA Knockouts Championship after injuries suffered by Rosemary, and that a new champion will be crowned in two weeks.

Eddie Edwards and Brother Nero officially have their match with The DCC (Bram, Eddie Kingston, "The Cowboy" James Storm).

Before the next match, Maria Kanellis-Bennett sends Allie to the back to keep her from getting ideas after mocking Brandi Rhodes for being alone in the Knockouts Division. Brandi says she has a tag team partner, but it's not Allie...it's Madison Rayne.

Brandi Rhodes and Madison Rayne beat Sienna and Laurel Van Ness.

At the Hardy household, "Broken" Matt Hardy is deleting e-mails and forgetting the entirety of Halloween. Reby Hardy considers using video footage to restore Matt's memory.

Ethan Carter III beats Trevor Lee, Lashley and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett with a sleeper on Trevor Lee to become #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Reby Hardy shows "Broken" Matt Hardy TNA video footage to job his memory, but it doesn't work and Matt ends up feeling guilty instead.

It's time for Fact of Life with host Eli Drake. He asks Ethan Carter III to come to his show, and he shows up. Eli says he just wants to extend the olive branch, and says that they have a chance to do something special together. Eli Drake wants EC3 to put his title shot on the line, but EC3 says no. Eli Drake then offers another stipulation: if EC3 beats him, he will not challenge for the World title for one year. EC3 likes the idea, but he wants Eli Drake on the title scene and wants him to be a top guy as he is at his best when he is being chased. EC3 declines, but knows that Eli Drake wants to be champion as he came so close. He accepts the proposal, but with a new stipulation: Eli Drake must put one thing on the line that is important to him: his voice. If Eli Drake loses, he cannot speak for one calendar year. But if Eli wins, he gets EC3's title shot. Eli Drake accepts the challenge. EC3 then takes the mic from his hand and says "Never again," then leaves.

Crazzy Steve and Abyss interrupt a promo that Jade is making. They tell her that her decay will come at the hands of Rosemary. When Rosemary confronts Steve and Abyss for being her messengers, Crazzy Steve says that Rosemary would love to speak to her in person, and Abyss says she'd love to do it backstage.

Jade looks for Rosemary backstage...

Mahabali Shera beats Basile Baraka with the Camel Clutch, then is attacked by Judge Baron Dax after the match. Al Snow shows up to tell Baron Dax and Basile Baraka to stop, but they tell him to go away. Al Snow gets in the ring and fights them both off, much to the surprise of Mahabali Shera. Shera and Snow then shake hands.

Jade finds Rosemary backstage. Rosemary tells Jade that Decay is darkness made flesh, but Jade says she is not afraid of her. Rosemary then proposes they have their match for the TNA Knockouts Championshipin a steel cage.

The DCC (Bram, Eddie Kingston, "The Cowboy" James Storm) beat Eddie Edwards and Brother Nero (who now goes back to being called Jeff Hardy).