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 February 16, 2016

Dixie Carter tells Ethan Carter III he gets his rematch against Matt Hardy for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship next week in London...and it's Six Sides of Steel. This week, however, EC3 has business to take care of...

Ethan Carter III arrives. He knows he had a chip on his shoulder when he arrived. He has beaten great opponents, but Matt Hardy is the only one on his mind. EC3 mentions his rematch for next week, then calls out Tyrus so they can settle some unfinished business. Tyrus says EC3 is afraid and that he doesn't want this, especially since nobody is watching his back right now. The two of them then inevitably brawl until Matt Hardy attacks EC3 from behind, but EC3 is able to fight back and force Hardy and Tyrus to retreat. Hardy then tells EC3 that if he wants revenge so badly, he'll find a tag team partner and take on both him and Tyrus in a tag team match tonight.

Eric Young and Bram are in the ring. EY reminds everyone that they are looking not only at the king, but at God. As he challenges anyone tough enough to face him, e says that Jeff Hardy won't take his title anytime soon. Beer Money (Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm) show up and say they're ready to fight both Eric Young and Bram. Young tells Roode he had his chance. Storm then challenges EY for the title, and this starts a match.

Eric Young and "The Cowboy" James Storm fight to a double count-out after Bram and Bobby Roode get involved. The brawl is then carried on into the stands.

Drew Galloway talks to Ethan Carter III backstage. Drew volunteers to be his tag team partner due to sharing a common goal, but EC3 declines the offer as he wants to go it alone.

Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) continue to brawl with Eric Young and Bram backstage.

Before the next match, Maria Kanellis and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett declare that Bennett will be the next TNA World Heavyweight Champion, which explains the cheap shot he got last week. He also tells Drew Galloway that he will fail after he cashes in the Feast or Fired briefcase. Since Kurt Angle wants to duck out of a fight with him (in his words), he's picked Mandrews to be the next person to fight him. Bennett says he's impressed, but says it will take a miracle for Mandrews to beat him. Mandrews tells him to shut the hell up and smacks the mic into his face, starting the match.

"The Miracle" Michael Bennett beats Mandrews. He beats Mandrws up again after the match, but Drew Galloway shows up. When he rushes into the ring, however, Bennett retreats.

Decay (Crazzy Steve, Abyss, Rosemary) say that The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) will be lying in a pool of their own blood and decay when they're done tonight. Suddenly, an unknown man dressed in white with an appearance as crazy as Decay's suddenly shows up, wanting Rosemary's attention.

Odarg the Great is coming...

Matt Hardy and Tyrus surprise Rockstar Spud. Hardy tells him not to stick his nose in their business, and that Ethan Carter III is an evil man.

The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) beat Decay (Crazzy Steve and Abyss) in a chaotic Monster's Ball Match to retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships.

Rockstar Spud confronts Ethan Carter III. EC3 tells Spud to stay out of the match.

Gail Kim and Madison Rayne beat The Dollhouse (Jade and Marti Bell). Jade, Marti Bell and Rebel go on the attack after the match, but Velvet Sky makes the save. She then challenges The Dollhouse to a Lethal Lockdown match against her, Gail Kim and Madison Rayne next week.

Mahabali Shera introduces us to Odarg The Great. It's obviously Grado in a mask.

Eric Young and Bram brawl with Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) again, then escape. Beer Money challenges them to a Lethal Lockdown match next week.

Mahabali Shera and Odarg The Great beat Eli Drake and Jessie Godderz, but not before Odarg is unmasked.

Odarg The Great challenges Eli Drake to a match at Lockdown next week. Jessie Godders can't stop laughing.

During the handicap match between Ethan Carter III and the team of Matt Hardy and Tyrus, Rockstar Spud shows up to become EC3's tag team partner.

Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III beat Matt Hardy and Tyrus.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 2, 2016

Earlier today, Ethan Carter III tells cameraman to meet him at an unspecified place at 4 PM for an interview.

Matt Hardy, Reby Sky and Tyrus appear to start the show. Matt says we won't get Jeff Hardy tonight, because Jeff made a big mistake last week. Reby says it didn't have to be this way, and believes that Jeff is just jealous that Matt won the World Heavyweight title. As Matt Hardy says that last week's actions were good for business for the Matt Hardy brand, Eric Young and Bram show up. EY takes pride in bringing immense pain to both Bobby Roode and Jeff Hardy, and praises Matt as world champ, but says the title goes through him. Kurt Angle shows up and says he's talked to TNA official concerning his next farewell tour match...and it's him vs Matt for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. A livid Matt Hardy tells Kurt Angle he will end his career if he keeps this up, but Angle says he can whup everyone in the ring right now if he has to. Suddenly, Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) show up, and they're in the mood for a fight, and declare that they will give a beatdown to Eric Young and Bram. This starts a brawl in which Crazzy Steve and Abyss show up in order to take advantage of the confusion, but The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) follow them into the ring and fight them off. Bobby Roode then declares that not only will Angle become the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion, but that Beer Money and The Wolves will take on Eric Young, Bram, Abyss and Crazzy Steve in a hardcore fight.

Drew Galloway says Feast or Fired was a big risk, but he now controls his own destiny. Tyrus shows up and tells him to set the briefcase down and walk away as it is a target on his chest. Drew tells him he has no plans of doing that, and Tyrus pretty much tells Drew that it's his funeral.

Lashley beats Aiden O'Shea despite the distraction provided by Raquel. After the match, Raquel heads into the ring and gets a microphone. She tells Lashley the same message as last time: she can bring him pain, or she can bring him pleasure.

Ethan Carter III says the world will hear it all tonight...

Maria Kanellis shows up and says that women's wrestling needs a leader to point it in the right direction. She decrees that the Knockouts Division is broken. Gail Kim shows up, and says she respect Maria, but Maria fancies herself a businesswoman and says she can make Gail mainstream. Gail Kim says she doesn't need her help, and to put her boots on if she wants to make but Maria calls her "part of the problem" and says that someone like Gail should be working for her. Gail wants none of this, and wants to fight her right now. Maria retreats.

Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) and The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) talk backstage. They almost come to blows over Beer Money's tag team title shot, but Roode reminds everyone to concentrate on tonight.

Eric Young, Bram and Decay (Crazzy Steve and Abyss) beat The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) and Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) in a 4-on-4 "hardcore war."

Drew Galloway congratulates Kurt Angle on their match, and wishes him luck in his match tonight.

Drew Galloway vs. Tyrus ends when the lights go out and Maria Kanellis shows up to tell Galloway his miracle begins now. When the lights come back on, "The Miracle" Michael Bennett hits Galloway with his own Feast or Fired briefcase. He tells Galloway that he is the miracle TNA is and not Galloway.

Kurt Angle says he's had the time of his life in TNA. Lashley wishes him luck tonight.

Gregory Shane Helms shows up, but he is not dressed for the ring. He then tells Tigre Uno, who is already in the ring, that the match isn't against him, but against someone he has mentored: Trevor Lee.

Trevor Lee beats Tigre Uno to win the TNA X Division Championship!

The now-once-defeated Ethan Carter III says he suffered the worst beating of his life two weeks ago. He congratulates Matt Hardy for winning the World title from him, but mentions that he didn't do it alone and that he kept getting back up. EC3 then declares he will be taking a plan for the UK and that he is coming for Matt Hardy and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Matt Hardy retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Kurt Angle with help from Reby Sky and Tyrus.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 26, 2016

Jeff Hardy is in the building. He's prepared to confront his brother Matt Hardy after last week.

Jeff Hardy heads to the ring. He has seen last week's main event, and he is sickened by what happened. He calls out Matt Hardy, saying that he wants answers. Matt's new music hits, and "Big Money Matt" shows up late to tick Jeff off. Reby Sky also shows up, as does Tyrus, who is holding baby Maxwell. Reby says Jeff abandoned Matt when he became "a redneck Evil Knievel." After Reby turns her back on Jeff and the crowd, Jeff makes it clear that there a lot of bitches in the ring. Matt says that he simply took Reby's advice: stop giving, start taking. As he keeps saying that Jeff is standing in his shadow, Jeff tells him just how appalled he is. Matt says that it might as well be time for the two Hardys to go their separate ways. Jeff Hardy says he stands by calling the now-chanted-for Ethan Carter III the best wrestler on the planet, simply because he won the World title fairly. Jeff, now medically clear, then says he wants to be the first person that Matt defends the title against. Matt grants him that match, saying he loves his brother, but that he will wash his hands of any and all guilt stemming from what he does to his brother tonight.

The TNA locker room is all abuzz about Feast or Fired.

The Feast or Fired Match takes place. Grado, Drew Galloway, Eli Drake and "The Cowboy" James Storm all get briefcases.

Jeff Hardy talks with Kurt Angle backstage, and tells him that he's annoyed with Reby Sky being in Matt's ear. Angle tells him he's doing the right thing, and that he's got his back tonight.

Tigre Uno retains the TNA X Division Championship against Mandrews and DJ Z. After the match, Gregory Shane Helms shows up again, saying that TNA was built from and defined by the X Division, and that it will come to prominence once again. He then tells Tigre Uno he has one more week to decide if he's ready to defend his title one last time, and Tigre Uno says yes. The match between the two of them is official for next week, and Helms says that Tigre Uno's time as X Division Champion is over.

Awesome Kong talks with the rest of The Dollhouse (Rebel, Jade, Marti Bell) to get them pumped for tonight.

Eli Drake and Jessie Godderz talk backstage. Eli Drake is afraid this might be his last night in TNA. Jessie tells him to open the briefcase early, but Eli Drake isn't quite so sure if he should.

Kurt Angle confronts Matt Hardy, and tells him that he's making a mistake with his actions and behavior as of late. Matt says he's creating something special from this title reign, but Angle says he's doing nothing but destroying. Matt warns Kurt not to get involved tonight, or else he's going to get hurt.

Awesome Kong destroys Velvet Sky. Madison Rayne makes the save, but gets jumped by The Dollhouse (Jade, Rebel, Marti Bell). Kong then hits Velvet with a splash from the top rope.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) are missing their TNA World Tag Team Championships, thanks to Crazzy Steve and Abyss. Tonight, they settle the score...and they want their belts back.

The opening of the Feast or Fired cases takes place...well, one of them, anyway. Maria Kanellis and "The Miracle" Michael Bennett show up, but Drew Galloway makes it clear that nobody is here to see him. Bennett says there will be repercussions for insulting him again, and the two of them leave. Eli Drake gets the King of the Mountain title shot.

When The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) call out Crazzy Steve, they get a girl who looks shockingly like him who says "Riddle me this, riddle me that. We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad. Decay...decay...decay." Crazzy Steve then shows up, followed by Abyss. This soon starts a brawl which takes place during the commercial break.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) ends when Crazzy Steve spits red mist into Davey Richards, followed by purple mist into Davey's face by the mystery girl. The gruesome threesome of Crazzy Steve, Abyss and the mystery girl then go on the attack.

James Storm gets a shot at the TNA World Tag Team Championships. Drew Galloway gets a shot at the TNA World Championship. Grado is fired from TNA.

Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy is about to happen when Eric Young shows up and expresses his displeasure with Jeff getting a World title shot. As he does, Bram attacks Jeff from behind, and Eric Young adds to the numbers game. Matt Hardy and Reby Sky watch from outside the ring, then Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) make the save. Crazzy Steve and Abyss show up, but Beer Money quickly take care of them and take their fight to the back. Matt Hardy then gets back into the ring, then Kurt Angle shows up and confronts Matt only to be attacked from behind by Tyrus. Matt Hardy then smacks Angle in the head with the TNA World Championship. Matt Hardy then walks away as Jeff Hardy fights off Bram and Eric Young, but Jeff is put through a table with an Eric Young piledriver.

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 November 4, 2015

Madison Rayne beats Brooke. Madison Rayne earns three points on Group Knockouts, and Group Knockouts is now in a four-way tie with three points apiece.

Eric Young is still convinced everyone is out to get him, but he still says that he is a winner.

Bram beats Rockstar Spud. Bram earns three points on Group UK.

Bobby Roode still has beef with Eric Young ever since the year began, and says he's ready to take EY on and become TNA World Heavyweight Champion again.

Manik beats Mandrews. Manik earns three points on Group X Division. Manik now leads Group X Division with six points.

Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards have some friendly words backstage before their match tonight.

Eric Young says he's biding his time, waiting for the right time to strike Bobby Roode.

Jeff Hardy talks about his recent success and recent dirt bike injury.

Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards wrestle to a 15-minute time limit draw, and both men get one point apiece for Group Tag Team Specialists.

Matt Hardy is advancing to the Group of 16 in the World Title Series.

The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) admit they brought the best out of each other in tonight's match, and call the Wolves Nation "the third Wolf."

Jeff Hardy talks about his recuperation, Ethan Carter III, the bet that made him EC3's personal assistant, Matt Hardy winning the World title at Bound For Glory as well as his special guest referee role in that match, Matt relinquishing the World title and his ban from the World Title Series.

Bobby Roode looks for Eric Young backstage...and finds him. Roode dares EY to hit him, but EY says he already has as he is in Roode's head.

Mahabali Shera beats Kenny King. Mahabali Shera earns three points on Group Wildcard, and now leads Group Wildcard with six points.

Next week: Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne, where the winner advances to the Group of 16! Also, Eric Young vs. Ethan Carter III, with the winner also advancing!

Before the next match, Eric Young tells the fans to pay attention as he is a world class athlete.

Eric Young beats Bobby Roode after pushing the referee towards him. Eric Young earns three points on Group TNA Originals, and Group TNA Originals is now in a four-way tie with three points apiece.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for September 23, 2015

Drew Galloway, The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards), Bram, Lashley and Dixie Carter are in the ring to start the show. Dixie thanks Galloway for leading Team TNA, and says he's not trying to be a leader, as everyone here that has anything to do with TNA - including the fans - are equals. Dixie then announces that there will be a match between all five members of Team TNA tonight, with the winner getting a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Dixie then calls out Eric Young, who shows up. Dixie calls out EY for being the traitor that he is, but EY says he has an ironclad contract with TNA. Dixie then calls out Chris Melendez, who shows up on crutches. She gives Melendez his match against Eric Young, and it's next...and to ensure that he gets a fair fight, it's a lumberjack match.

Chris Melendez beats Eric Young in a lumberjack match to regain his prosthetic leg.

Taryn Terrell brags about her attack on The Beautiful People (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne), then tells Jade to go after Gail Kim tonight. As for Marti Bell and Rebel, Taryn tells them to prove their worth.

Ethan Carter III tells Jeff Hardy to do as he says or else he's not getting paid.

Lashley enjoyed the Lethal Lockdown match last week, but is looking towards the present and wants the TNA World Heavyweight Championship again.

Gail Kim retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Jade. After the match, Marti Bell rushes in and distracts Gail Kim, who is hit with a Spear by Rebel. Both of them attack Gail Kim, but Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne rush in to make the save and get revenge for Angelina Love being injured last week. Madison and Velvet take the brawl backstage, and Awesome Kong shows up to stare down with Gail Kim.

Rockstar Spud has a lot on his mind concerning his World title match with Ethan Carter III. He also feels for Jeff Hardy.

Tigre Uno retains the TNA X Division Championship against Kenny King.

Ethan Carter III retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Rockstar Spud. After the match, Tyrus hits Rockstar Spud with a Heart Punch, then EC3 tells Jeff Hardy to end Spud's career. Jeff refuses, and as EC3 yells at him, Matt Hardy tries to make the save only to replace Spud as the sacrifice when Tyrus grabs him. EC3 then tells Jeff to hit Matt, but Matt kicks Tyrus in the nuts and Jeff hits EC3 instead.

Ethan Carter III says he's firing Jeff Hardy for the attack on him.

The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Abyss, Manik) is in the ring. Storm says he's lost faith in a lot of things recently, and says that the "Khoya situation" should have been dealt with long ago. Abyss grabs the microphone and says he's leaving the Revolution, saying that he stands in no man's shadow. He says that he made the monster Abyss, when TNA started 13 years ago, and tells Storm that he's done with him. Storm calls out Mahabali Shera, and Manik corrects him when he calls him Khoya. After being pushed around several times, Manik tells Storm he didn't make him, either. He takes off his mask and leaves. Mahabali Shera then shows up, and Storm blames everything that's happened on him. Shera wants a match, but Storm bails.

Drew Galloway thanks The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) for their help in last week's Lethal Lockdown match, then focus on tonight's five-way match for a World title shot.

Drew Galloway beats Eddie Edwards, Davey Richards, Bram and Lashley in a five-way match to become #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Ethan Carter announces he's heading to the ring to fire Jeff Hardy.

Drew Galloway plans to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at Bound For Glory for anyone who's ever had a dream.

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus are in the ring. EC3 calls out Jeff Hardy, telling him to come to the ring and beg for his job back. Hardy shows up with the giant EC3 head drawn on, and EC3 asks him if he has anything to say for himself. Hardy tells EC3 to fire him, but EC3 doesn't want to deny him an income and the opportunity to grace the fans. EC3 then orders Hardy to get on one knee, kiss the World title and apologize. Instead, Hardy quits. As Hardy leaves, EC3 tells Hardy he's fired and declares the show over.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for September 9, 2015

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up to start the show. He talks about the TNA-GFW feud, then says he doesn't give a crap and that he's still world champion. He admits that Matt Hardy gave him a match for the ages, but says Matt still made a grave mistake in betting against him. He then says to the victor goes the spoils, and the spoils for EC3 is a new personal assistant in Jeff Hardy. EC3 immediately starts bossing him around, stripping him of his entrance music and tossing water at him after Hardy hands them a few bottles of water. Hardy also gets a first-day gift: a giant EC3 head on a stick, which he has to hold up at all times. EC3 then gives Hardy a few index cards to read off, which put EC3 on a pedestal. We also find out that Matt Hardy is in action tonight, tagging with Rockstar Spud against Ethan Carter III and Tyrus. That match is next.

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus beat Matt Hardy and Rockstar Spud. Jeff Hardy refuses to interfere on EC3 and Tyrus' behalf.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) talk backstage with Drew Galloway. The Wolves are ready to get their tag titles back, while Galloway is ready to get Team TNA the advantage next week.

Taryn Terrell is tired of Velvet Sky...and she sends Jade, Marti Bell and Rebel out to take down one of The Beautiful People (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne).

Madison Rayne is attacked by The Dollhouse (Jade, Marti Bell, Rebel), but Angelina Love and Velvet Sky help make the save until Jade is able to attack Angelina with a steel chair before getting away.

Jeff and Karen Jarrett show up. They say that Team GFW is ready to win the match between Drew Galloway and Chris Mordetzky and complete their hostile corporate takeover of TNA. He then calls out Bobby Roode, demanding he return the King of the Mountain title to Global Force Wrestling. Roode shows up, and Jarrett demands the title back, but Roode refuses, saying the title belongs to TNA and the TNA fans. Roode is about to fight Jarrett, but Karen stops it, telling Jeff that he's jeapordizing everything if he fights Roode, and telling Roode that he should be more concerned about securing his spot now that he's a week away from answering to Jeff. Karen goes on to say that Roode and Dixie Carter are both outnumbered, as is TNA, and says that Roode should consider teaming up with Jarrett like he has time and again. Karen then tells Jeff that they're leaving, and they do.

Eli Drake talks with Kenny King and Jessie Godderz. Drew McIntyre asks them if they know what's going on, but they don't care as they're going to be here regardless of who wins between TNA and GFW. He introduces three men who will fight for TNA: Tigre Uno, Robbie E and Micah. They brush them off, but this starts a brawl between the two groups that officials have to break up.

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus catch up with Jeff Hardy, telling him to hit someone when he tells him to hit someone, but chalks Hardy's refusal up to "first day jitters." He then tells EC3 to sell some of his T-shirts "to the Creatures."

Robbie E, Micah and Tigre Uno beat Jessie Godderz, Eli Drake and Kenny King.

Gail Kim vs. Brooke for the TNA Knockouts Championship with Lei'D Tapa and Royal Red taking the TNA Knockouts Championship, distracting Brooke in the process. Brooke fights off Lei'D Tapa outside the ring, and the match ends with Brooke retaining the Knockouts title and beating Gail Kim by disqualification after Tapa hits Brooke in the back of the head with the Knockouts title. Gail Kim fights off Lei'D Tapa but is easily overpowered. Awesome Kong shows up after that, and both women stare down in the center of the ring before getting into a big brawl. Neither woman can take the other down, and after a body slam from Tapa, Kong gets right back up and does one of her own before sending Tapa out of the ring.

Team GFW is backstage, staying focused for tonight. Jarrett tells them that he has something special for them later tonight.

Jeff Hardy and Drew Galloway talk about the TNA-GFW feud backstage, but Ethan Carter III and Tyrus tells him it's not their fight, that they have dinner reservations and that Hardy has gear to clean.

The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) beat Brian Myers and Trevor Lee to take back the TNA Tag Team Championships, thanks to a little help from...Earl Hebner? Hebner shows up after Sonjay Dutt shows up and drags the first ref out of the ring to beat him up. Hebner shows up, hits Sonjay Dutt in the face with a solid right and counts the pinfall for the wolves.

Chris Melendez may no longer have his prosthetic leg, but he's not done with Eric Young just yet.

Chris Melendez shows up. He's still ready to kick some ass despite not having his prosthetic leg (and being on his last leg), and calls out Eric Young, saying he's ready to go. Eric Young shows up with the prosthetic leg, which has been desecrated with tape with the words "E.Y." and "MY LEG" written on it. He says that if an American hero looks like Chris Melendez, then he doesn't want to be a hero. EY makes light of Chris, but Chris tells EY that when he's done with him, he'll be the one needing the leg. EY taunts Chris with the leg, pushing him down and telling him that the next time they're wrestle, EY will take everything from him.

Drew Galloway is assured that he's going to get the advantage for Team TNA tonight, and that he'll get payback on Chris Mordetzky for the backstage beatdown that he gave him.

Josh Mathews interviews Mahabali Shera. Shera grew up with nothing in India. He considers Kurt Angle his hero, and is honored that Angle introduced him to TNA, saying he wants to give back to him 200%. He says that acclimating to USA has not been easy, especially with no friends and no family. He explains his time in The Revolution, saying he did not like the name "Khoya," and tells "The Cowboy" James Storm that he will beat him and show him who he truly his.

Chris Mordetzky beats Drew Galloway in a lumberjack match to gain the one-man advantage for Team GFW next week. Near the end of the match, the lumberjacks brawled, and Jeff Jarrett tried to smash a guitar into Drew Galloway's head. Eric Young shows up and grabs the guitar to stop Jarrett, but Young smacks the guitar into Galloway's head anyway.

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 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.

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 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 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 October 8, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 20, 2014

Eric Young and Abyss fight in the back, but soon take it to the ring. Abyss chokes out EY with the chain.

After kicking Bobby Lashley in the nuts, Ethan Carter III tries to escape only to be attacked by Willow. Willow puts EC3's left leg through a chair and tries to go to town on it, but EC3 is barely able to escape his wrath.

Bully Ray is at TNA's Nashville headquarters, where he finds out that Dixie Carter is "busy."

Samoe Joe is frustrated Eric Young is now going to the hospital courtesy of Abyss...and he doesn't seem to have faith in MVP at the moment, saying that "everytime [he] tries to fix it, it manages to get worse."

Angelina Love awaits Velvet Sky's decision to reform The Beautiful People.

Ethan Carter III confronts Magnus, saying their "partnership" is terminated. Magnus says he's gotten all he can out of Dixie Carter, and says he doesn't need her anymore.

Gunner shows up to celebrate his win at Lockdown nearly two weeks ago. He thanks his dad, who is sitting in the front row, for all his support. Suddenly, "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up and introduces himself to Gunner's dad...before verbally bashing Gunner's grandpa. Gunner fights Storm, but Storm overpowers him and cuffs him to the ring ropes. He drags Gunner's dad in and busts a beer bottle on the back of his head.

Gail Kim plans to do away with Lei'D Tapa...and if Gail Kim wins, she's done with Tapa and Tapa is out of TNA!

The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jesse Godderz, DJ Z) show up and insult Tigre Uno and Sanada.

Gail Kim beats Lei'D Tapa. She's done with Tapa...and Tapa is out of TNA!

MVP tries to recruit Willow in Eric Young's stead, but Willow does not want to involve himself in "politics."

Angelina Love shows up and wants a decision from Velvet Sky. Velvet shows up, and while she thanks Angelina, she says that Angelina made her feel subservient and held her back. Nevertheless, she rejoins Angelina and brings back The Beautfiul People. They then bring out the missing third piece: Madison Rayne, who was also part of the group. Madison, howver, said she felt subservient and lowered as part of the group, and declines to rejoin.

Samoa Joe confronts Magnus during the latter's backstage interview.

The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jesse Godderz) tell Sanada and Tigre Uno to throw their match. They refuse and fight back before The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) show up.

The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jesse Godderz) retain the TNA Tag Team Championships against The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) and the team of Sanada and Tigre Uno.

Angelina Love knows what Madison Rayne said earlier in the ring was right, and Velvet Sky asks Angelina to talk to her alone.

Angelina Love talks to Madison Rayne again. Rayne says she'll think about it. Angelina then attacks her, saying The Beautiful People are just her and Velvet.

MVP plans to chain himself to Abyss. He tells Samoa Joe.

We see what Knux is up to.

Bully Ray bursts into Dixie Carter's office and tells her he's always hated her and that she's a nobody in this industry. He turns the chair around only to find nobody there, and he suddenly gets attacked by Bobby Roode.

Abyss has a surprise for MVP and Samoa Joe tonight...

Magnus retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Samoa Joe when Joe tries to go after Abyss, who is attacking MVP, only for Magnus to take advantage.

Kenny King is coming soon.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 20, 2014

Dixie Carter and Magnus enter the ring after they, Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Sopud get their head in the game for tonight. Magnus calls out MVP, who shows up. Magnus mentions MVP's past as he mentions how unimpressed he is with him, and MVP makes it clear he isn't impressed with Magnus either. MVP asks Dixie and Magnus whether or not they accept the 4-on-4 Lethal Lockdown match for control of TNA. They accept, but Magnus won't be team captain as he's too busy with his world title defense against Samoa Joe. After Magnus says he'll make MVP his bitch, the two men brawl until Ethan Carter III makes it a two-on-one against MVP. The American Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards), however, power past Rockstar Spud, and Gunner rushes in to save MVP. The American Wolves then get to Ethan Carter III at the ramp after Magnus runs away, and they hit EC3 with a stiff shot.

Bobby Roode is here...

Ethan Carter III confronts Magnus for running away from The American Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) and leaving him high and dry.

Samoa Joe shows up ready for a fight, and calls out any of Dixie Carter's goons. He gets The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jesse Godders, Zema Ion).

Samoa Joe beats The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jessie Godderz, Zema Ion).

MVP meets Austin Aries, and asks him to join his Lethal Lockdown team. Aries says he'll think about it.

Gail Kim beats Madison Rayne in a Knockouts Street Fight with the distraction by Lei'D Tapa.

Samuel Shaw spies on Christy Hemme and Mr. Anderson...

We see an awesome video package about Gunner's early life and military backgrounds as well as the road to where he is now.

James Storm tells Gunner to live for the moment concerning being TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

Bobby Roode shows up. He's proud to call TNA home after all this time, but admits he was severely ruthless. He says tonight is his last night as a pro wrestler, due to all the crap he's had to deal with recently. Before he leaves, eh thanks the fans. Dixie Carter suddenly shows up and tells Roode he's not leaving until she says he can, and that TNA needs him. She apologizes to Bobby Roode, but he won't have it. She wants Roode as her Lethal Lockdown team captain, and gives him a promise of 10% ownership of TNA if their team wins. He accepts, but tells her that if she screws his life over, he'll dedicate his future to destroying hers.

Jeremy Borash interviews Bad Bones, when Samuel Shaw attacks Mr. Anderson and Christy Hemme, and then kidnaps Christy!

Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) are amazed at the offer Bobby Roode accepted, and want to go to war at his side! Roode tells them to prove it in their match that they do.

The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) beat Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian).

Samuel Shaw carries Christy Hemme into a room just before she comes to...

Willow is coming soon...

Next week: Bobby Roode vs. MVP in a Team Captain vs. Team Captain match!

Magnus retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship againsT Gunner after James Storm hits the Last Call Superkick on Gunner, turning on him and going heel in the process.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 13, 2014

Dixie Carter comes out with Magnus, Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud to gloat. MVP shows up with Samoa Joe. Joe will fight Magnus for the TNA World title at Lockdown. Gunner shows up and tells Magnus he's cashing in his Feast or Fired briefcase for his World title shot in seven days, but Dixie Carter puts him in a match against Ethan Carter III...and if he loses the match, he loses his briefcase! MVP raises the stakes  by making it a ladder match and throwing EC3's tag team title shot briefcase into the ante. If EC3 uses any tricks he has up his sleeve in this match, MVP will level the playing field.

Magnus interferes in Gunner vs. Ethan Carter III, and "The Cowboy" James Storm assists Gunner. MVP makes the match EC3 and Magnus vs. Storm and Gunner for the two briefcases.

Gunner and "The Cowboy" James Storm beat Magnus and Ethan Carter III in a tag team ladder match. Gunner retains his shot at the World title, but he and Storm now have a shot at the tag team titles!

Mr. Anderson says his match with Bully Ray is all about his family...his new family.

The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jesse Godders) are not happy "Cowboy" James Storm and Gunner now have a shot at their tag team titles, and make this known to Rockstar Spud. MVP shows up and puts them and DJ Zema Ion against The American Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) and a mystery partner.

Samoa Joe is the mystery partner!

The American Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) and Samoa Joe beat The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jesse Godders, Zema Ion).

Velvet Sky wants the match with Chris Sabin called off. Dixie Carter won't do it, to the chagrin of MVP. Rockstar Spud then gets fresh with MVP by mentioning his past, and MVP challenges Spud to a match...next.

Abyss show up. He calls out Eric Young to make him see what he has wrought. Young shows up, saying he proved he wasn't afraid when he got in the ring with him last week. He knows as well as Abyss that Abyss and Joseph Park are one and the same, and that he is as fond of Abyss as the fans. However, Abyss says he can't be Joseph Park anymore, and needs help. Eric Young offers to complete the transformation, but Abyss refuses his help, saying they're done. Abyss then says he needs to go away and find someone who truly understands him. He drops the mask at Young's feet and walks away.

Samuel Shaw shakes hands with Christy Hemme, saying they should keep it professional. Awkward.

MVP squashes Rockstar Spud.

Bobby Roode is angry and looking for Dixie Carter...

Willow is coming...

An angry Bobby Roode confronts Dixie Carter, and goes ballistic when she won't give him another title shot. He tells Dixie that having him as an enemy is not a good idea.

Chris Sabin givs Velvet Sky the first shot, but she refuses, so Sabin calls her a skank. She responds be kicking him in the knee before kicking him in the crotch. Sabin gloats about always coming prepared and pulls out a cup, and when he turns around Velvet punches him in the crotch. As she goes to town on him, a large female over six feet tall shows up and tosses her around like a rag doll. It's none other than Alpha Female, and she sides with Chris Sabin.

Bully Ray finds Mr. Anderson's dressing room and personal belongings. He calls Anderson's wife on his phone and harasses her.

Bobby Roode cannot take the environment in TNA and needs to get his mind off things so he can plan for next week. He is escorted from the arena as per Dixie Carter's orders.

Mr. Anderson beats Bully Ray in a Casket Match.

Dixie Carter confronts MVP, wanting to buy MVP's share in TNA. He refuses, and proposes a Lethal Lockdown match between her team and his. The winning team dictates who gets complete control of TNA!