Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 22, 2016

Drew Galloway starts tonight's show. He has waited for the past 15 years for this moment, and asks everyone to look at TNA and the World title differently as he looks to put TNA on the map again. An angry Matt Hardy shows up, calling Drew's win "felony robbery" after Drew "stole" the title from him. Drew says he saw an opportunity and took it. Matt says he will either get his title re-match, or he will obliterate Galloway. Drew tells Matt Hardy to bring it, then Jeff Hardy shows up and says there's a line for the World title, and that he's first in line as he was taken out of last week's match by Eric Young and Bram. Matt Hardy tells Jeff to go away, but Jeff says he's not going anywhere until he gets his title shot. He is then attacked from behind by Eric Young and Bram, and Matt Hardy and the rest of his cronies do the rest of the work as Young and Bram ready a table before the commercial break.

After the break, Matt Hardy, Tyrus, Rockstar Spud, Eric Young and Bram use the numbers game to their advantage against Jeff Hardy and Drew Galloway until Ethan Carter III rushes into the ring with a steel chair, chasing them all away before they can put Jeff through a table that was set up before the commercial break. EC3 then challenges Drew Galloway for the title, having lost it twice without being pinned or submitted, and tells Jeff to sit this one out. "The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis show up, and Bennett wants a title shot on the grounds that he was the last person to pin Drew Galloway. Drew says he'll fight everybody for the title. Dixie Carter shows up, and says this is going to be done the right way. Everyone wanting a title shot is placed in a gauntlet match tonight, and the winner gets the first title shot against Drew Galloway.

Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) namedrop some past TNA World Tag Team Championship teams on their way to the ring for their open challenge tonight, implying they could be potential challengers. At one point, Storm mentions America's Most Wanted ("The Cowboy" James Storm and "Wildcat" Chris Harris), and Roode says that would mean that Storm would have to fight on both teams. Storm still likes the idea, calling it "awesome."

Jeremy Borash interviews "The Miracle" Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis. Bennett commends Drew Galloway on the Feast or Fired cash-in from last night, but says he's going to win the gauntlet match and get the first title shot. He then draws a number for when he appears in the Gauntlet match. When Maria asks what number he got, Mike says he's got this.

Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) show up in the ring for their tag team open challenge. Robbie E suddenly shows up and says he's got two guys who are willing to take them on who used to do everything together: The Bro Mans. It's official - Robbie E and Jessie Godders are back together as The Bro Mans.

Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) beat The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godders).

Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Rosemary) challenge Eddie Edwards to a no-disqualification match after they gloat over Davey Richards recently getting injured, after Abyss says the three of them have come together for reasons that none of us could possibly understand.

Eric Young and Bram pick their numbers for the gauntlet match after Young declares himself the most dangerous man in professional wrestling. After they do, we find out that Willow is real, and as soon as Eric says he sees him, he disappears.

Eddie Edwards show up, and says he doesn't care which member of Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Rosemary) he faces as long as he gets a fight. He ends up getting Crazzy Steve.

Eddie Edwards beats Crazzy Steve in a no-disqualification match after Eddie tricks Steve into knocking Rosemary off the apron.

Maria Kanellis says that unlike Gail Kim, she's going to change the Knockouts Division forever.

Dixie Carter tells Lashley that he's lucky he's only been fined after what happened last week. Dixie Carter then gives Lashley what he wants...but what is it? Lashley says that "not one of those men are ready for me."

Jeremy Borash interviews Jeff Hardy and Ethan Carter III. Hardy is finally glad to get his potential World title shot, while Ethan Carter III wants to get his hands on "The Miracle" Mike Bennett. Both men then draw their numbers, and they like what they see, especially EC3, who says he's number one.

Before the next match, Maria Kanellis says she's asked for control of the Knockouts from TNA...then The Dollhouse (Rebel, Jade, Marti Bell) show up. Maria says they have so much potential, but she wants them to become women. Marti Bell thinks that Maria is trying to break The Dollhouse up, but Maria says she's making them stronger. Maria then gives up her shot at the Knockouts title, after she has asked TNA for permission to give up her shot at the title, and then has The Dollhouse fight each other, and the winner gets a shot at the Knockouts title.

Maria Kanellis guests on commentary for the next match.

Jade beats Marti Bell and Rebel to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts Championship.

Matt Hardy says he can't even trust Jeremy Borash as he, Tyrus and Rockstar Spud draw their numbers for the gauntlet match.

Grado and Mahabali Shera talk about the party they're going to have next week to celebrate Grado getting re-hired.

Drew Galloway shows up and says that the chaos that led to this gauntlet match is what we can expect when he is Champion. We then find out that Lashley is the first man in the gauntlet match, as Lashley congratulates Galloway on becoming the new champ only for Galloway to say he doesn't respect him for his actions as of late. Lashley then says he's in the gauntlet because nobody's as dominating as him. Drew Galloway is about to fight Lashley when Ethan Carter III shows up for the gauntlet match.

Jeff Hardy beats Rockstar Spud, Ethan Carter III, Lashley, Tyrus, Bram Eric Young and Matt Hardy in a Gauntlet Match to become #1 contender to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and face Drew Galloway next week.

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 May 15, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

We see a preview of BBQ Pitmasters on Destination America.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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