Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 8, 2016

Dixie Carter is in the ring, with the locker room surrounding the ring. Tonight is the last time we will see Kurt Angle wrestle in TNA as he squares off against Lashley tonight. She introduces Angle one last time, and says she'll never forget the time he made his TNA debut, as well as what he's done for the company. Drew Galloway thanks Angle not only for their recent match but for all that he's done for the TNA locker room. Kurt says he came here ten years ago to find himself, and says he has become a better person. After he thanks everyone for everything, Lashley shows up. He says that today will be a rough day, but also a great experience for everyone here, and is happy to have faced the man who got him into the business. After thanking Angle, he says the only sad thing is that Angle isn't ready to wrestle him, as an attempt to get into Angle's head.

Eric Young retains the TNA King of the Mountain Championship against Bram, Jimmy Havoc, Big Damo and Will Ospreay.

We look back at Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe at Genesis 2006.

Dixie Carter runs into Maria Kanellis, who tells her that "The Miracle" Mike Bennett is calling her out, and asks her to listen to what he has to say. She also wants a leadership position in the Knockouts division, and asks Dixie to get his assistant a call. Dixie tells Maria she saw what happened last week between her and Gail Kim, and that she believes in actions rather than words. Maria is not impressed as Dixie walks away.

Maria Kanellis and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett are in the ring. Bennett says TNA needs him now more than ever, and that Kurt Angle ducked and cheap-shotted him on his way out the door. He then says the miracle here is that he will be named the #1 contender to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, and that he will go on to win the World title and save pro wrestling. When he calls out Dixie Carter, however, he gets Drew Galloway, who calls him out on his entitlement complex, and tells him to stop running his mouth like a little bitch and earn his title shot. Bennett then says that he carries around the Feast or Fired briefcase like it was handed to him, then tells Drew to get Dixie for him. Galloway turns around as if to do that, then turns around and punches Bennett in the face. After a short brawl, Bennett retreats.

We look back at the King of the Mountain match from Slammiversary 2007.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) thank Kurt Angle personally backstage. Angle thinks highly of The Wolves, and as he tells them to kick some ass tonight, he tells Davey Richards that he's passing the Ankle Lock Submission on to him and that he'll give him some pointers on how to use it later.

Gail Kim retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Jade.

Ethan Carter III takes on Matt Hardy for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship for the third time next week. Matt Hardy doesn't like this, but he plans to take EC3 down for good.

Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) beat The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) in a fierce match to win the TNA Tag Team Championships for the fifth time! After the match, Davey Richards is helped to the back by officials.

We look back at the Kurt Angle Hall of Fame Tribute before Bound For Glory 2013.

Lashley confronts Drew Galloway backstage. He tells Drew that after Kurt Angle leaves, there will be a new top dog in town...and it won't be Drew Galloway.

We see some Twitter videos where TNA fans thank Kurt Angle for everything he's done for TNA.

Mike Bennett meets up with Kurt Angle backstage, saying he could have wrestled him instead of Lashley in his last match. Angle tells Bennett he'll wish he never comes back, and makes it clear he can tear him up if he does.

Grado shows up, saying he has proof that he was screwed out of his job. Eli Drake and Jessie Godderz show up, and says he'll bash Eli Drake in the head with his Feast or Fired backstage so much it'll knock some sense into him. Jessie says they'll put him out of his misery so the TNA audience won't have to deal with him anymore. They go on the attack, and when Mahabali Shera shows up to help Grado out, Eli Drake hits Shera in the back with the briefcase. When he re-focuses on Grado, however, he accidentally hits Jessie Godders with his Feast or Fired briefcase when Grado ducks. Grado grabs the briefcase and takes Eli Drake down, then runs off with it.

We see a video tribute package to Kurt Angle.

Lashley beats Kurt Angle in Angle's final TNA match. Lashley and Angle show respect after the match, then Lashley attacks Angle. Drew Galloway and Eddie Edwards confront Lashley only to get Speared. Ethan Carter III then shows up and stares Lashley down, and Lashley responds by leaving the ring with a look of malicious glee on his face.

Next week: TNA is live from Orlando, Florida! Jeff Hardy returns!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for September 2, 2015

Jeff and Karen Jarrett show up with the Global Force Wrestling roster. He tells Dixie Carter that he tried to help her, and he did help her with the TNA-GFW super-show. Karen then tells Jeff that she did what she did and that it needed to be done because she wanted to make sure he got what he deserved, saying she knows how much Jeff loves TNA as well as his family, and says she asked Chris Adonis to take out Bully Ray and Drew Galloway. Jeff then thanks Karen personally for "setting the wheels in motion" so he can take back what is his and starting a corporate hostile takeover. He plans to start another wrestling empire, and TNA - which he still has partial ownership in - is right in the center of it. He tells Dixie and "the boys in the back" that nobody can compete with the GFW roster, and they're going to prove it. Chris "The Adonis" Mordetzky takes the microphone and says that the GFW is not impressed with what the TNA locker room has to offer. He challenges anyone in the TNA locker room to come to the ring and face him. Lashley answers the challenge.

Lashley beats Chris "The Adonis" Mordetzky by disqualification when the Global Force Wrestling attacks Lashley after he lands the Spear on Mordetzky. The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) try to help Lashley out, but they are easily overcome by the numbers game. Jeff Jarrett asks his wife Karen Jarrett to come out with "the little special surprise."

We find out that Jeff and Karen Jarrett's "little special surprise" is the Feast or Fired Briefcase containing the shot at the TNA World Tag Team Championships. The briefcase was taken and held by Magnus, who since left TNA to go to GFW, and Karen says that Magnus gave the briefcase to her. Jeff Jarrett primes Brian Myers and Trevor Lee to take the tag team titles, but Earl Hebner refuses to cash in the briefcase for Jarrett. Jarrett and Hebner fight, and Jarrett easily overpowers him. A few members of the GFW roster bring a reluctant Steve Stifler in to cash in the briefcase and referee the match.

Brian Myers and Trevor Lee beat The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) to win the TNA World Tag Team Championships after Eddie Edwards is hit in the head with the Feast or Fired Briefcase by the rest of the Global Wrestling Force roster.

Bobby Roode could care less about the choas being caused by Global Force Wrestling in the ring, and is tired of being disrespected. He plans to take the King of the Mountain title from PJ Black.

Jeremy Borash interviews Ethan Carter III and Tyrus. After some youth literature puns involving The Hardy Boys and Choose Your Own Adventure, EC3 says he plans to retain against Matt Hardy and tells Jeff Hardy he likes his coffee hot, his women brunettes, and both his title reign and undefeated streak intact.

Dixie Carter has entered the arena...

Before the next match, Bobby Roode tells PJ Black to look around the arena and tells him that this is TNA, that he's a TNA original and that he has built everything he sees before him for the last 10+ years...and that he's earned the respect that he's been given. Roode doesn't know what's going on with Global Force Wrestling, but this is his, TNA's and the fans' house, and he promises to kick his ass and become King of the Mountain Champion.

Bobby Roode beats PJ Black to win the TNA King of the Mountain Championship after Drew Galloway stops Sonjay Dutt from interfering in the match. After the match, Jeff Jarrett and the Global Force Wrestling roster rush into the ring, but Roode gets out of dodge. Jarrett tells Dixie Carter that he and GFW aren't leaving until he takes back what is his and - according to Jarrett - stole from him. Dixie Carter shows up, flabbergasted at Jarrett's accusations, and tells him that all she wanted was to work by his side. Jarrett says he and Carter were a very successful team until she took his power and replaced him a series of failed regimes. He says the days of failed regimes are over, and that GFW will complete the take-over. Carter reminds Jarrett that he left TNA and she has stayed in the fight that continues to this day, and that Jarrett removed himself from power, not her. Dixie admits Jarrett taught her a lot about wrestling, but that he also taught her a lot about ego, especially when he took his ball and went home. Carter acknowledges Jarrett still has ownership in the company, and proposes a match where she puts her ownership at stake and the winner gets both her majority shares and Jarrett's shares in the company. Jarrett is willing to take the challenge, but says Dixie has nobody behind her. Drew Galloway shows up again, and tells Jarrett that he and GFW can go straight to hell, and that he's here to stand up for Dixie and TNA. The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) and Lashley, show up when Galloway says that if they want a hostile take-over, they're "going to have to go through all of us." Galloway deems them "Team TNA," and tells Jarrett and GFW to fashion the white flag of surrender.

Backstage, Jeff Jarrett tells the Global Force Wrestling roster to keep the fight going.

The 2016 TNA Knockouts Calendar is available right now at TNA Shop.

Kenny King is in the ring. He says he has been going through a bit of an identity crisis in the past year, and has come to the realization that he doesn't want to be the king who sukcer punches a man when he's not looking, relies on outside interference, and doesn't take orders and happens to be a leader. He decides to bring back Open Fight Night (in a way) and issues an open challenge to anyone in the back, regardless of whether they're from TNA or Global Force Wrestling. Bram answers the challenge, and both men take the fight to the ramp before the bell can even ring.

Bram beats Kenny King.

Jeremy Borash interviews The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). They know that Ethan Carter III loves to play the manipulator, and Matt says that Jeff's belief in him fuels him. Matt plans to take the TNA World Heavyweight Championship from EC3.

Velvet Sky shows up. She says that she's been keeping to herself ever since her return due to the changing landscape of TNA and the Knockouts Division. She says she's changed with it, then addresses The Dollhouse (Taryn Terrell, Jade, Marti Bell, Rebel), which she says is more out of control than ever before. She calls out Taryn, saying that she's going to make her wish she never knew her. Taryn appears...on the TitanTron. Taryn is tired of being compared to her, and says she's never crossed path her because she'd destroy her on every level. She tells Velvet that The Dollhouse will tear her apart, and sics them on Velvet. Velvet tells them that they didn't bring enough people with them, and decides to fight them anyway. Not surprisingly, she falls victim to the numbers game, but all of a sudden, Angelina Love and Madison Rayne show up and even the odds. The Beautiful People have fully re-united, and make it crystal clear to The Dollhouse that they're back for them.

Backstage, Dixie Carter tells Drew Galloway, Lashley and The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) that she has to put it all on the line and take complete control of the company.

Ethan Carter III retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Matt Hardy, after a low blow that the ref could not see when EC3 was pushed into him. As per the stipulations of the match, Jeff Hardy has to be EC3's personal assistant. Jeff reluctantly raises EC3's hand in victory.

Final Impact - Impact Wresting recap for August 26, 2015

The show begins with The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) showing up. Jeff apologizes for breaking his leg and promises he'll make it up to the fans. He then says that in the beginning, only he, Jeff and the fans believed they would make it...and here they are. Jeff then says that Matt needs one more shot, and if he can get it, he can become TNA World Heavyweight Champion. Matt says it's been one year since TNA welcomed him back, and everyone from the company to the fans to his family have been incredible to him. He says that his last match with Ethan Cater III was incredible and could have went either way, and says he feels he is the man who can carry TNA into the future, and tells EC3 that he's taking the World title. Just like Jeff, he feels he can become World champion with one more shot. Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. EC3 says that in 1999, he was at a live event for a match that involved ladders...and the Hardys. Now that he's dealing with them, he says he couldn't be any more disappointed, and says that he was victorious in his last meeting with Matt...and that he's not getting his one more chance. EC3 and Tyrus turn around to leave, but Jeff Hardy wants to know from EC3 why he's a "grade A jackass." EC3 says he is a franchise, and says the World title is "top guy stuff." He calls Jeff "a daredevil who can't stick a landing" and tells him to tread lightly. Jeff knows he's not medically cleared, but he's ready to throw down with a steel chair. EC3 whispers into Tyrus' ear, then says he's a granter of opportunities. He says that if the crowd can chant "Matt 4 Champ," he'll grant the rematch. He grants it, but there's a caveat: if Matt wins, he becomes World champion. If EC3 wins, Jeff has to be his personal assistant and has to do all his menial work.

Eric Young tells Chris Melendez he can't be held responsible for what happens to him, and says he's crazy to accept another match from him. He's taken everything he can from him, and now he plans to take the one thing he has left: his prosthetic leg.

Jeff and Karen Jerrett says they're happy to be here and that tonight will be a huge night on Impact Wrestling.

Eric Young beats Chris Melendez after putting legs hand on the ropes during the pinfall. EY takes Melendez' leg, calls himself a "big game hunter," then says that "it's going on the mantle."

Tigre Uno retains the TNA X Division Championship against Sonjay Dutt and DJ Z.

"The Cowboy" James Storm tells Abyss and Manik that Mahabali Shera (or Khoya) is no longer part of The Revolution, and that it's all about them now. He wants Abyss and Manik to bring the gold back to them. Storm tells Manik that if he ever sees him dancing like a monkey again, he will cut him down.

The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Revolution (Abyss and Manik), thanks to Mahabali Shera stopping "The Cowboy" James Storm from doing much in the way of interference.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) appear again. Jeff says that Ethan Carter III is always throwing money around, and there are still a lot of unknowns about the deal. Nevertheless, Jeff accepts Ethan Carter III's caveat for Matt Hardy vs. EC3 for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship next week.

Brooke beats Velvet Sky by disqualification when Jade and Marti Bell attack Brooke outside of the ring. Jade and Marti Bell continue their attack on Velvet Sky, but Rebel shows up to make the save...or so we think. Rebel kicks Velvet Sky in the back of the head, and the three of them attack Velvet Sky. Taryn Terrell appears on the TitanTron, telling Velvet she made a mistake messing with The Dollhouse (Taryn, Jade, Marti), and that she just met the newest member. Rebel is officially a member of The Dollhouse.

Bobby Roode plans to prove to Jeff Jarrett, Dixie Carter and the wrestling world why he is the "It Factor of Professional Wrestling" by getting a shot at the TNA King of the Mountain Championship.

Mr. Anderson says that actions speak louder than words...and that's what he has to say about the TNA King of the Mountain Championship. Meanwhile, Drew Galloway is on the phone backstage...

Bobby Roode beats James Storm, Lashley and Mr. Anderson to become #1 contender to the TNA King of the Mountain Championship.

The cover girl for the 2016 TNA Knockouts Championship is...all three. Brooke, Gail Kim and Velvet Sky will all be on the cover of the calendar.

Ethan Carter III says that Jeff and Matt Hardy accepting his challenge is the best decision they've ever made, and says that after Matt loses, he wants no qualms about it as he welcomes Jeff Hardy to Team EC3.

Dixie Carter shows up. She says that when someone sincerely offers their help, you listen and be a team player, and do not let stubbornness get in the way. She says that she was one of the few people who knew that the opportunity for Jeff Jarrett to help was there, and says she couldn't be any happier. She asks him to come to the ring, and he does. Jarrett says that the new chapter in their relationship was so out of the blue that it was the very last thing he was expecting, but he's glad it happened. He says that he's glad that Dixie accepted his help after what has happened since that phone call, as it is win-win for TNA, Global Force Wrestling and the wrestling fan. He says they've kept it going, but they've got to keep it growing. Dixie says that together, he and Jarrett are unstoppable, and that the show needs a leader. Before Dixie can make a decision on whether to make Jarrett that leader, Drew Galloway crashes the proceedings. He says that the TNA-GFW partnership has gotten everyone in the back fired, and respects Jeff Jarrett for what he's doing, but says that he found out something twenty minutes ago: security footage showing the license plates of the two getaway cars from the attacks, both sharing one name: Jeff Jarrett. Galloway knows that with him and Bully Ray out of the picture, Jarrett has everything to gain and nothing to lose. Jarrett vehemently defends himself, but Galloway threatens to drop him where he stands if he's lying about who it was. Suddenly, the perpetrator reveals themselves: Karen Jarrett, who says she did it for her family and for Global Force Wrestling, saying that Jeff deserves this. She says that Jeff started TNA, and that one little spark can cause a giant inferno. All of a sudden, Jeff Jarrett kicks Drew Galloway in the balls, and as his Global Force Wrestling storm the ring and attack Galloway, Jarrett tells Dixie that sometimes, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. Rockstar Spud and the TNA locker room rush in to counter them, but it turns into an all-out brawl where the GFW roster comes out on top. The show ends with the GFW roster and the Jarretts celebrating the start of a hostile takeover of TNA.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 12, 2015

Jeff and Karen Jarrett shows up with various members of the Global Force Wrestling roster. The stars of GFW square off against the stars of TNA!

Jeff and Karen Jarrett enter the ring to start the show. He is surprised by what has transpired since the phone call from Dixie Carter. He talks about his founding of Global Force Wrestling, and how it is competition at the highest level...which is what tonight will be like now that he is in charge. He plans to create a new rivalry, now that he's asked Dixie to bring Global Force Wrestling back, and he's doing it for the fans. For the first time ever, GFW takes on TNA. and Sonjay Dutt of GFW taks on Tigre Uno of TNA. TNA's Awesome Kong takes on GFW's Lei'D Tapa. The Wolves defend the TNA Tag Team titles against Trevor Lee and Brian Myers. Jarrett also mentions that he will defend the TNA King of the Mountain championship tonight, but as he does, Eric Young shows up. EY says he doesn't care about the fans or Jarrett; he only cares about himself. He calls himself the King of the World, saying he beat Kurt Angle twice and took Chris Melendez's leg off because he felt like it. He then demands he play promoter and make a match between him and Jarrett for the King of the Mountain title, with every intention of taking the title as well as Jarrett's dignity and career. Jarrett says he doesn't work for him, and he damn sure doesn't work for EY. He says that the King of the Mountain is neither a GFW or a TNA title, and that the first-ever interpromotional King of the Mountain match is tonight. He gives EY a spot in it, then leaves. EY attacks Jarrett as soon as Jarrett turns his back. Members of the GFW chase EY out of the ring, and EY is joined by some TNA wrestlers. Men from both sides brawl against each other.

Jeff Jarrett tells his roster to win his matches and says this is not an invasion.

Royal Red introduces himself and re-introduces Lei'D Tapa to the TNA audience before the next match, and says that all who challenge her will bow down.

Awesome Kong vs. Lei'D Tapa ends in a double count-out. Both women brawl after the match, but Awesome Kong brings it to a quick end.

We meet PJ Black (formerly Justin Gabriel). He prepares for King of the Mountain like he does the rest of his matches, and he's here to show the world what PJ Black is all about.

Drew Galloway is no stranger to the King of the Mountain match, and he plans to get the job done for TNA and himself after being in such a match once before at Slammiversary XIII.

Bobby Roode is here. He says that to say that things are getting crazy around here is an understatement. There are a lot of unanswered questions with a lot of unknowns around here, and he's frustrated. Roode is also frustrated that he wasn't even considered for tonight's King of the Mountain match, and says if Jarrett has a problem with it, he should say it to his face. He also calls out Rockstar Spud for ending Austin Aries' TNA career last week, and Spud shows up. He says that that match is proof that anybody can come in and beat anybody at any time. Roode then sarcastically thanks him for a job well done. Spud says he'd never thought he'd be in the same ring as Roode and that Roode could be such a condescending prick. After talking about all the times he's proved people wrong, from becoming a wrestler to facing Kurt Angle to beating Austin Aries and ending his TNA career, and how he's been an underdog his entire life, he tells Roode that unlike other "little guys," this little guy fights back. Roode tells Spud he's right, but says that if he was in the ring with Spud and not Aries, he'd make sure he'd end Spud's career, and he'll take his aggression out on anybody that he likes. Spud then get the first shot on Roode, but Roode gets the upper hand and beats Spud up, hitting him with the microphone, throwing him into the steel steps and choking him with own jacket before putting him in the Crossface.

Jeff Jarrett confronts Bobby Roode for his actions towards Rockstar Spud. Roode calls it a wake-up for Jeff Jarrett and TNA management.

Lashley beats "The Man" Jessie Godderz to qualify for the King of the Mountain match later tonight.

Drew Galloway has been found knocked out backstage in the same area Bully Ray was knocked out last week...

Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett and Dixie Carter meet up to figure out what to do about the mystery attacks. Jeff pledges to keep an eye on the show while Dixie heads to the hospital to check on Drew Galloway.

Ethan Carter III shows up. He talks about what the TNA World Heavyweight Championship means to him: a culmination of his life work and proof that he's better than any other person in any locker room. He goes on to make fun of Matt Hardy's loss to him and says that he will be world champion here, now and forever. Matt Hardy shows up and congratulates EC3 for beating him in a match that he and brother Jeff Hardy made into a TNA specialty, but tells EC3 that he is not going away as long as he is champion. EC3 admits that nobody has ever hit him as hard as when Hardy leg dropped him through the table, but he can't decide if he gets another shot at the World championship and lets the fans do it. The fans want it, and Hardy wants it, but EC3 ultimately says no and Tyrus clocks Hardy before holding him down so EC3 can hit him with the World title.

Taryn Terrell asks Jade and Marti Bell to fight her in a cage and end her forever so Gail Kim won't be able to lay a finger on her again. This match is official for next week.

Chris Mordetzky calls King of the Mountain Global Force Wrestling's chance to outshine TNA, and his own chance to walk out as the best man and become King of the Mountain.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) beat Trevor Lee and Brian Myers.

Lashley says that he can go into any match and beat anyone they throw at him. He plans to defend TNA in the King of the Mountain match and defend TNA well by destroying anyone thrown in his path.

Tigre Uno beats Sonjay Dutt.

Jeff Jarrett meets Ethan Carter III and Tyrus and tells EC3 he's proud of him, but EC3 thinks this is some sort of facade and tells him he's got his eyes on him. He tells him to watch the King of the Mountain match tonight, as the winner gets a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Mr. Anderson's recent feud with Bram has made him come to the conclusion that he's quitting when he's good and ready. Next week, Anderson takes on Bram in an Open Mic Challenge. Whoever grab the microphone gets to use it as a weapon.

Robbie E replaces Drew Galloway in the King of the Mountain match after Drew Galloway was attacked earlier in the night.

PJ Black beats Robbie E, PJ Black, Chris Mordetzky and Eric Young to win the TNA King of the Mountain Championship! Ethan Carter III can be seen holding up the TNA Heavyweight Championship at the top of the entrance ramp.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 1, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Mike Tenay sits down with Jeff and Karen Jarrett.

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

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 24, 2015

Ethan Carter III tells Jeremy Borash that Kurt Angle's opponent tonight is a "TNA institution."

Kurt Angle enters the ring. He tells Ethan Carter III his run for the World title is coming to an end. He tells EC3 to bring out his mystery opponent right now, but only EC3 and Tyrus show up. After saying he will take the title from him in seven days, Angle tells him to shut up so he can get the match over with, but EC3 continue to talk about how he's beaten everyone TNA has put in front of him, but it only convinces Angle that EC3 is in love with himself, and Angle promises to end his undefeated streak next week and make him tap. Ethan Carter III is in the mood to fight after that, but it's all a tease as he brings out the opponent he's picked for Angle tonight...Matt Hardy.

Tigre Uno beats Low Ki and Grado to win the TNA X Division Championship! Tigre Uno tells Christy Hemme that this is the greatest night of his life.

Bram interrupts Jeremy Borash to say he's calling out another TNA legend tonight. After Bram leaves, a finger gloved hand touches JB's shoulder. JB looks at the man, who is not seen, and tells him "It's time."

Taryn Terrell yells at Jade and Marti Bell for their failure last week, then declares that at Slammiversary, it will be the three of them versus Brooke and Awesome Kong in a 3-on-2 match.

Velvet Sky beats Angelina Love and earns the right to return to TNA full-time.

The Dirty Heels (Austin Aries and Bobby Roode) aren't happy with the Full Metal Mayhem stipulation, but they're still certain they can use the lack of rules to stay in the series and break The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) in half.

Who will bring balance in a world on the razor's edge? Play time is over...

MVP is back. The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Low Ki, Kenny King, Homicide) may have lost to The Rising (Drew Galloway, Eli Drake, Micah), but they're back up and they're not done yet.

The Dirty Heels (Austin Aries and Bobby Roode) beat The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) in a Full Metal Mayhem match to tie the Best of Five Series up at two wins each.

Jeremy Borash interviews Matt Hardy when Ethan Carter III shows up. It does not take long for Matt Hardy to shut EC3 up.

Jeff Jarrett and his wife Karen Jarrett suddenly show up, much to the surprise of Josh Mathews and D'Angelo Dinero. Jeff is wearing a Global Force Wrestling T-shirt. A week ago, he was promoting a GFW show when TNA contacted him with a proposal. That proposal is a match, and not just any match. It's a King of the Mountain Match, and it's at Slammiversary this Sunday. Jarrett rattles off the names of wrestlers who became TNA legends, then hands the mike to Karen so she can air her reaction. She was against this at first, but she supported Jeff, who she says didn't leave TNA the way he wanted to go out. Jarrett says he's in the match Sunday, and says he's going to come out on top in TNA one last time.

Bram's opponent is none other than Vader.

Vader beats Bram by disqualification when Bram hits him with the steel turnbuckle. Bram continues to attack him when he is attacked by none other than "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan, who hasn't been seen in TNA in almost two years.

Eric Young beats Chris Melendez.

The Rising (Drew Galloway, Eli Drake, Micah) and The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki) are brawling in the ring as soon as we come back from commercials, and the BDC bring out a new secret weapon: Hernandez, who also hasn't been in TNA for a while.

Kurt Angle beats Matt Hardy with the Ankle Lock Submission. After the match, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up, and Matt Hardy fights them both off long enough so that Angle can fight back and put EC3 in the Ankle Lock Submission to end the show.

After the show, it is revealed that the contract signing segment involving "The Cowboy" James Storm and Magnus was not shown on television because their match is that personal. Their match is non-sanctioned, which means anything goes, the referee is only there to call the bell, and that nobody can be held liable for what happens.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 3, 2015

Ethan Carter III shows up with Tyrus and two young ladies to a barbershop quintet singing his theme song. They all celebrate EC3 being #1 on the Impact Top Five. After teasing everyone with the prospect of Tyrus dancing, EC3 states that the World title is his only conquest left, and he calls out Kurt Angle in order to "commemorate his final days as champion." Kurt Angle shows up, and tells him he's not exactly #1 contender. Next week is Destination X, and though Angle is waiting for the day to shut him up, it might be Rockstar Spud as he just might cash in the X Division title for a shot at him. EC3 says he knows Spud, and says he'll make him an offer he can't refuse. As EC3 leaves, so does the barbershop quintet, but the bass vocalist gets an Angle Slam.

Lashley beats Eric Young in his first match since returning from injury, thanks to the distraction from Chris Melendez. After the match, Chris Melendez goes after EY, and Lashley has to hold him back.

It's decision time for Rockstar Spud. Keep the X Division title? Or cash it in for a shot at the World title? Spud doesn't know what to do...

After talking about her recent match with Gail Kim to Jade and Marti Bell, Taryn Terrell gives Awesome Kong a shot at the Knockouts title. She tells Jade and Mari Bell that they're playing alone and to "go get their victim."

Chris Melendez tells Eric Young he's taken him to the danger zone...and he wants a fight.

Austin Aries sits down with Rockstar Spud, telling him to give it some thought before making his decision.

Brooke beats Jade after Brooke tricks Jade into accidentally kicking Marti Bella right in the face.

Jeremy Borash interviews Ethan Carter III, who says Rockstar Spud deserve to be a champion, but only an X Division Champion. He then gets a very important phone call...

Jade and Marti attack Rebel for celebrating with Brooke backstage after Brooke's win.

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

Ethan Carter III has just had a telephone conversation that will change Rockstar Spud's life forever...

Mickie James runs into "The Cowboy" James Storm in Nashville.

Jeremy Borash interviews Rockstar Spud in the ring. As he decides, Kurt Angle shows up and tells Spud that while he respects him, he needs to know what he's up against. Before Spud can make a decision, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. Ethan Carter III has gotten off the phone with Dixie Carter, and he offers Spud a lifetime contract as Chief of Staff if he keeps the X Division title and lets him get the shot at Angle. Ethan Carter III has none of it, and tells him to stick it all up his arse as he refuses to throw the last fourteen years of his career away. He cashes in the X Division title before EC3 shoves him into the corner and retreats. Angle grabs a microphone and challenges EC3 and Tyrus to a tag match tonight against him and Spud.

Bobby Roode and Austin Aries talk backstage. They're 0-2, and they need to go big or go home. Aries hands Bobby Roode a gray T-shirt.

Storm and Mickie talk in Nashville. It becomes apparent that this isn't a meeting with music executives, as Storm asks Mickie to join The Revolution. Mickie is officially creeped out, refuses and leaves. Storm stops Mickie and tells her he respects her decision, but as he hugs her, he grimaces.

The Dirty Heels (Bobby Roode and Austin Aries) beat The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) with a low blow and a chair shot behind the referee's back to go 1-2 in the Best of Five series.

"The Cowboy" James Storm pushes Mickie down into the nearby train tracks in Nashville, and tells Magnus through her cellphone that "she's not coming home for dinner."

Madison Rayne is in the ring. She complains that unless you're either a member of The Dollhouse (Taryn Terrell, Jade, Marti Bell) or Gail Kim, you get nothing in TNA. She also mentions Velvet Sky's actions from last week and says that if she gets enough attention, she'll show up. Sure enough, Velvet Sky shows up and is allowed over the security barricade. Madison tells Velvet what her place is by slapping her, but Velver breaks her in half with a Spear before hitting a Stunner. After this, Angelina Love shows up again, and Velvet Sky fights off Love's personal security one more only to get cuffed and hauled off a second time...but not before Love attacks Velvet. After Velvet is hauled off, two real security guards show up and cuff Angelina Love for attacking a fan, and this time her personal security can't help her as she too is hauled off.

Rockstar Spud and Kurt Angle beat Ethan Carter III and Tyrus. After the match, Austin Aries shows up and admires Spud's decision yet questions his decision making, before announcing that he will cash in his Feast or Fired briefcase for the World Heavyweight Championship next week on the winner of Rockstar Spud vs. Kurt Angle for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Ethan Carter III is ticked off, still insisting he's #1.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 6, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 27, 2014

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

Lashley beats Tommy Dreamer in a New York Street Fight.

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

Havok is coming next week!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 10, 2014

Kurt Angle starts the show. He makes four matches: The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) vs. Bram and Magnus for the tag titles, Gail Kim vs Madison Rayne vs Angelina Love vs Brittany for the KO title, Sanada vs. Austin Aries for the X Division title and a 20-man battle royal where the winner gets a World title shot next week in New York City. Angle then calls out Willow. Willow shows up, and now that there's no MVP or Dixie Carter, Angle wants Willow to become Jeff Hardy again just for tonight.

Austin Aries plans to take the X Division title from Sanada tonight.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) retain the TNA Tag Team Championships against Bram and Magnus. Bram and Magnus go after the Wolves after the match, and Magnus has to pull Bram off of them.

Bobby Roode is still mad with MVP after his beatdown from last week...and he's calling him out!

Bobby Roode shows up. He knows MVP sees him as a threat, but wants to hide behind a doctor's note. He gives him a count of ten to show up before he hunts for him, but MVP shows up in a wheelchair. As he complains, Roode goes after him. He beats up Kenny King and dumps MVP out of the wheelchair, but Kenny King hits Roode with a steel chair. Eric Young rushes in and drops Kenny like a sack of potatoes, but gets Speared by Lashley.

James Storm tries to convince Sanada that The Great Muta is controlling him, and tells him not to lose the X Division title tonight.

Kurt Angle thinks Willow will become Jeff Hardy again tonight.

Austin Aries beats Sanada to win the TNA X Division Championship!

Bully Ray is amazed Rhino attacked him last week. Ethan Carter III plans to reveal Bully for who he really is.

Bully Ray shows up. He wants answers from Rhino for why he Gored him last week. Rhino shows up with Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III. Rhino says it's about him and Bully, and calls him a "con artist." Bully says that's not true, and tells Rhino it's his fault for getting fired from both WWE and TNA. Ethan Carter III reveals it's all so Rhino can take him out for the money...and Rhino gets Bully. He, Spud and EC3 attack Bully. Tommy Dreamer makes the save with the kendo stick.

Angelina Love plans to win the Knockouts title for a record seventh time tonight.

The Menagerie (Knux, Rebel, The Freak, Crazzy Steve) hope to win the battle royal tonight.

Gail Kim retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Madison Rayne, Brittany and Angelina Love.

Austin Aries is X Division champ again, and he plans to take the World title from Bobby Lashley by cashing in once again!

Bobby Roode knows he has to win the battle royal tonight...

MVP tells the world that Bobby Lashley will turn back all comers!

Jeff Hardy goes back to being himself, and he wins a 20-man battle royal to win a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship next week. Bobby Lashley shows up and stares Hardy down.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 3, 2014

Kurt Angle shows up. Tomorrow is the celebration for America's freedom, but tonight's the night to celebrate TNA's! He calls out Earl Hebner and promptly reinstates him, then makes some matches: Ethan Carter III takes on Bully Ray in a Tables match. There will also be a Triple Threat match for the TNA Tag Team Championships: The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) vs. The Bro Mans (Jessie Godderz and DJ Z) vs. The Menagerie (Knux and The Freak). Angelina Love will defend the Knockouts title on Gail Kim, and Eric Young takes on Bobby Lashley in a rematch for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Before Angle leaves, Samoa Joe shows up and thinks Kurt Angle isn't going to be as truthful as a leader than MVP and that he covets the World title, as Kurt was bought and brought here while he fought his way into TNA. Angle considers the ring sacred and questions Joe's dedication, making Joe angry to the point that he says he is pro wrestling before telling Kurt Angle to be careful what he wishes for and leaving.

Kenny King attacks Bobby Roode when the latter confronts MVP backstage. MVP chokes Roode out with his crutches.

Bobby Roode, despite putting some ice on his shoulder, tells Kurt Angle he wants to fight MVP now that he's back. Kurt Angle and Bobby Roode hunt for MVP and Kenny King.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Bro Mans (Jessie Godderz and DJ Z) and The Menagerie (Knux and The Freak).

Kurt Angle makes a Street Fight betwen Bobby Roode and Kenny King, since MVP is injured.

Bobby Roode beats Kenny King in a Street Fight.

Ethan Carter III feels he has Bully Ray's number tonight...

Bobby Roode hasn't always seen eye to eye with Kurt Angle, but feels Angle did the right thing by booking the Street Fight tonight.

Austin Aries asks Kurt Angle for his rematch against Sanada for the X Division title. Kurt Angle gives him the match, and says he and Aries should have the match that decides who's "the greatest wrestler alive."

Brittany is in the ring. She calls out Madison Rayne, who shows up. Madison wants to fight, but Brittany says that Madison was right about the Knockouts Division. Brittany wanted to be like Madison, but now knows Madison was trying to warn her. They hug and make up, then Brittany beats Madison Rayne up, saying she's learned not to meet her heroes as they'll always disappoint.

Bully Ray gives credit where credit's due to Ethan Carter III for his Slammiversary XII win, saying you've got to be tough to be lucky, and says EC3 was pretty tough...but says he was even luckier that night. Bully Ray plans to get his win back tonight.

MVP predicts Bobby Lashley (now officially known as Lashley) will be the most dominant TNA World champ ever.

As Bully Ray takes on Ethan Carter III (and has to deal with Rockstar Spud), the famous ECW wrestler Rhino shows up! He almost hits Rockstar Spud with the Gore, but turns around and Gores Bully Ray instead! Ethan Carter III then puts Bully Ray through the table to beat him in a Tables Match.

Eric Young tells Bobby Roode he's taking the TNA World title back tonight. Roode tells him he'll be in his corner tonight.

Rhino says he doesn't owe an explanation for his actions earlier, when he Gored Bully Ray.

Bound For Glory is October 12th in Tokyo, Japan!

We recap the history of Samuel Shaw's release.

No sooner do Gunner and Samuel Shaw return that they meet Mr. Anderson. Gunner implores Mr. Anderson to give Samuel a chance. Anderson reluctantly agrees, and the three of them meet Christy Hemme. Samuel apologizes, then Gunner and Samuel leave. Anderson and Christy don't know what to think.

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) talk to Brian Stifler, the referee from the Knockouts title match at Slammiversary XII. They want him to call the match, and he says he's able to do that.

Kurt Angle takes Brian Stifler out of the Knockouts title match, and replaces him with Brian Hebner.

Knux tells The Freak, Rebel and Crazzy Steve that they need money...and fast.

Gail Kim beats Angelina Love to win the TNA Knockouts Championship!

Kurt Angle says that next week, all titles will be on the line except for the World title...which he has special plans for.

Bobby Lashley retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Eric Young.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 19, 2014

MVP, Kenny King and Bobby Lashley show up. MVP is ticked off, not just because Eric Young is still TNA World Champion, but also because he was reprimanded by the Board of Directors. He calls out Eric Young, who shows up and makes it clear he still wants to punch MVP in the face. Kenny King runs his mouth yet again, and challenges him tonight for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, much to the chagrin of MVP. Eric Young brings out senior official Earl Hebner. It's on.

Austin Aries, Samoa Joe and The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) show up to keep MVP and Bobby Lashley from causing trouble.

MVP bullies the bellringer. Eric Young and his allies return to attack him, Kenny King and Bobby Lashley in a brawl that security has to break up. MVP puts Eric Young in another match for the World title against Bobby Lashley, and also puts The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) in a three-way tag team dance with the TNA Tag Team Championships on the line in a fit of revenge.

Eric Young retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Kenny King.

Dixie Carter gives Ethan Carter III the night off after his Texas Death Match victory at Slammiversary XII.

Eric Young takes a phone call from Kurt Angle. Young has some Hall of Fame backup.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) retain the TNA Tag Team Championships against the team of Samoa Joe and Austin Aries and the team of Willow and Abyss.

MVP, Kenny King and Bobby Lashley cook up a plan backstage to deal with Kurt Angle...

MVP puts The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) in another match with the TNA Tag Team Championships on the line.

Dixie Carter and Rockstar Spud show up. Dixie congratulates Ethan Carter III on his victory against Bully Ray at Slammiversary XII, and guarantees that she will never go through a table. She then mentions someone is saying vile things about her on the Internet, and has invited him to Impact Wrestling. That man is Tommy Dreamer, and he shows up. Dixie wants an apology, but Tommy speaks for the fans, and tells Dixie to do the right thing and give the fans what they want. Dixie is moved and hugs Dreamer...then knees him in the gut. EC3 attacks Dreamer afterward.

Bobby Lashley and Kenny King confront Kurt Angle. When Angle says he wants to talk to MVP, Kenny King gets MVP for him.

Kurt Angle meets MVP...

The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) retain the TNA Tag Team Championships against Magnus and Bram by disqualification after The Wolves are attacked with steel chairs. Willow and Abyss make the save before Magnus and Bram can deal more damage.

MVP puts a distraught Brian Hebner in the main event, and promises him more money...if Eric Young loses the TNA World title.

Taryn Terrell is back!

Magnus and Bram are jumped backstage by Willow and Abyss.

Gail Kim re-introduces Taryn Terell to TNA! Gail mentions their match from last year's Slammiversary, and says Taryn has earned their respect. Taryn then brings up the fact that they never had their rubber match, but The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) show up to trash talk before they attack Gail and Taryn. Taryn, however, shows no signs of ring rust, and helps Gail turn the tables on The Beautiful People!

Kurt Angle tells MVP to reconsider what he's doing, but MVP doesn't care. Kenny King gets promptly smacked when he gets in Kurt's face.

The backstage area is cleared out. That even includes Jeremy Borash and the camera guy.

Thanks to interference by MVP, Bobby Lashley beats Eric Young to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship! MVP, Lashley and Kenny King are about to attack EY further when a suspended Bobby Roode comes out of the audience and goes on the warpath!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for May 8, 2014

Bully Ray is driving to the TNA offices in Nashville.

Eric Young gets in the ring. He issues an open challenge for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship as MVP hasn't booked him in a match tonight. Bobby Roode shows up to answer the challenge. He knows he lost last week, but knows that he and EY have had a lot of history in TNA together. He wants to go at it for title again, but also for old times' sake. EY accepts the challenge.

MVP talks to Eric Young. He calls his match tonight with Bobby Roode for the TNA world title off, and says he has plans for his match at Slammiversary XII. MVP wants Eric to take the night off, and says he'll take care of Roode.

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) beat Brittany and Madison Rayne in an Evening Gown Match.

Dixie Carter puts Rockstar Spud in charge of dealing with Bully Ray.

Magnus meets Bram again. Bram says he's scored him a match against Willow, and will be behind him at ringside.

Ethan Carter III beats Kurt Angle after Angle's knee injury is re-aggravated. Angle has to be checked on after the match.

MVP comes to the ring. After saying that he has plans for Slammiversary XII, he calls off Eric Young vs. Bobby Roode for tonight. Bobby Roode shows up and gets fresh with him, even going so far as to put his hands on him more than once. MVP spears the guy and whips his ass until both referees and backstage crew have to separate both men.

Bully Ray is in the Nashville office of TNA...and Rockstar Spud can't stop him.

Knux and Rebel bring out a crate...

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) retain the TNA Tag Team Championships against The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie).

The crate that Knux brought out contain Crazy Steve and The Freak...and they're both crazy and freaky, respectively.

Bully Ray's called for a meeting...

Knux beats Kazarian in the debut of The Menagerie (Knux, Rebel, Crazy Steve, The Freak).

Bully Ray sends Rockstar Spud on a beer run...and finds out what he's in for when he hears the "Bully Fears Dixie" company mantra.

Gunner and Mr. Anderson chat, plotting the next move to make against James Storm.

Bully Ray has the staff loosened up. When Rockstar Spud puts his foot down, Bully says he'll leave if he tells him where Dixie Carter is. Rockstar swears he doesn't know. Bully then says he'll leave if Rockstar drinks a beer. Rockstar reluctantly does so, only for Bully to put him through a table. He then gets Dixie Carter's home address.

Willow beats Magnus by disqualification after he is attacked by Bram, who handcuffs him to the ring ropes and smashes a steel turnbuckles into his leg.

Kurt Angle finds out he needs surgery for his torn ACL.

MVP calls out Eric Young, who shows up. He reveals that Eric Young's opponent for Slammiversary XII is...MVP himself, who attacks Eric Young to turn heel and close out the show.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for May 1, 2014

MVP has a card draw with Mr. Anderson, Gunner and Bobby Roode to help decide the matches for who becomes #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Roode draws the high card, giving him a bye into the finals of tonight's mini-tournament.

Magnus is angry that he's not in the running for the World title tonight. When he calls out MVP for an explanation, Abyss shows up and destroys Magnus until he retreats.

Bully Ray shows up with a table with Dixie Carter's name on it...literally. He tells Dixie it'll take more than what she did at Sacrifice to get rid of him, and that if he sees her in the building tonight, she's going to go through a table.

Dixie Carter is here...

Dixie Carter tells Rockstar Spud that it's Bully Ray who should be hiding in fear.

Gunner beats Mr. Anderson thanks to interference from..."The Cowboy" James Storm?

Magnus meets an unknown man who says "We need to talk."

The random man that Magnus talks to appears to be an old friend of his named Bram, who tells Magnus that he is an embarrassment to all of England.

Ethan Carter III is in the ring. He says that in seven days, he takes on Kurt Angle. Rockstar Spud is his opponent for tonight, and they both mess around in a "sparring section" until Angle shows up to tell EC3 that he'll tear him to shreds and beat him next week.

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) plan to celebrate taking the Knockouts title at Sacrifice...tonight!

Crazy Steve, The Freak, Knux and Rebel are The Menagerie...and they debut next week!

Bobby Roode beats Gunner to become the #1 contender to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and to take on Eric Young later tonight.

Dixie Carter has plans for Bully Ray...

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) get a letter from the TNA Board of Directors to "carry themselves professionally." Luckily, they both have evening gowns...and a plan...

Dixie Carter shows up with seucirty guards. She sticks it to Bully Ray, gloating that she has outsmarted him. Bully Ray shows up and reasons with the security outside of the ring, getting them to walk away. The in-ring security, however, is more stubborn, and while they pin down Bully, it's not for long as all three guards get trashed. But before Bully can put Dixie through the table, MVP stops the carnage and tells Dixie Carter to get out of the ring before he changes his mind. To control the situation further, both Dixie and Bully are barred from the Impact Zone until further notice.

Willow beats "The Cowboy" James Storm by disqualification after putting his hands on the ref. He tries to attack Willow after the match but is outsmarted...and his fate is made worse when Mr. Anderson Mic Checks him in revenge for earlier tonight!

The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jessie, DJ Z) whine to MVP over their loss at Sacrifice...and get a match against The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) and a mystery partner that happens next as a result. Afterwards, Bully Ray confronts MVP.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) and Sanada beat The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jessie, DJ Z).

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) show up and plan to stick it to the TNA Board of Directors by taking it all off...then troll us, saying the letter was a fabrication and that they're not really going to strip for us. Gail Kim shows up and goes after them, planning to make them stick to their promise of taking it all off. The Beautiful People flee, but Brittany and Madison Rayne sneak up on them from behind and disrobe them!

Eric Young retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Bobby Roode. Eric Young is a good sport towards Roode after the match.

Bully Ray is heading back to Nashville!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 17, 2014

Eric Young comes out. He calls the TNA title the pinnacle of what he's done for the last 17 years. He plans to become a people's champion. All of a sudden, Dixie Carter shows up and takes all the credit for his success. She wants him to do everything she wants him to do as TNA's World Champion, but EY isn't interested in dealing with her crap. She wants to give Eric a makeover as well, and that if he refuses, she just might work on his "loud mouth," or maybe she'll work on "that wife of his." As Eric Young warns Dixie not to involve his wife in this, Bully Ray shows up and verbally runs Dixie off before saying he respects Eric Young.

Madison Rayne retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Velvet Sky in a street fight.

Eric Young thanks Bully Ray for standing by him. He then meets Abyss, who wants a shot at the World title. Eric Young proposes a Monster's Ball. Abyss thinks he's crazy. Young insists.

MVP talks about Eric Young,t hen focuses his attention on Samoa Joe, saying he watns to talk to him. Austin Aries shows up wanting a shot at the TNA world title, saying he's sick and tired of being ignored. MVP, knowing where Aries stands, nearly comes to blows with him. Aries wants the match, but tells him to wait until next week as "he doesn't want to throw fists with a convicted felon."

The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) retain the TNA Tag Team Championships against The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) thanks to interference by DJ Z.

Willow beats Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III in a handicap match. Kurt Angle returns to clear the ring and take it to EC3!

Kurt Angle tells Ethan Carter III they're going to fight in the ring soon...and the match will only end when one man is in a bodybag!

Bobby Roode is issuing an open challenge to anyone on the TNA roster except for Bully Ray.

Can Sanada prove himself to The Great Muta and to the country of Japan?

Kenny King shows up wanting a match, but for now he'll settle for guesting on commentary for the next match.

Tigre Uno beats Sanada to tie up the best-of-three series for the TNA X Division Championship at one victory for each man.

Bully Ray has plans for Bobby Roode...and somebody else is gonna carry them out in his stead!

Gunnar answers Bobby Roode's open challenge.

Bobby Roode beats Gunner in a Tables match thanks to interference from "The Cowboy" James Storm. Bully Ray makes the save.

Bully Ray teams with Gunner next week to take on Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm!

Eric Young retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Abyss in a Monster's Ball match!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 10, 2014

Dixie Carter is back! She's got a lot to say, but she can't say it all quite yet. We'll have to wait until later.

There is now a ten-man gauntlet to determine the new #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Sadly, Samoa Joe won't be in it.

Magnus guests on commentary during the ten-man gauntlet.

Eric Young wins the ten-man gauntlet match. As Christy Hemme interviews him, he calls out MVP, saying he has a favor to ask.

MVP shows up. Eric Young wants his shot at Magnus and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship tonight despite injuring his right arm. MVP makes it so, telling Magnus to get off commentary and suit up. If Magnus disqualifies himself or gets himself counted-out, he forfeits the title! Also, Abyss is barred from ringside, and anyone that interferes on Magnus' behalf will be fired on the spot!

Rockstar Spud tries to surprise Dixie Carter, but Dixie thinks Rockstar has cast her aside to work for MVP. Willow destroys everything.

Angelina Love beats ODB, Gail Kim and Brittany to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts Championship.

Dixie Carter confronts MVP, and tells him she's here to deal with a disgruntled wrestler...

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) meet Jesse Godderz and DJ Z of the Bro Mans. Robbie E's flight was canceled, so he's not here. However, Jesse has both of the tag belts. MVP has an idea...and if Robbie E doesn't show up by bell time, DJ Z will be defending the title under the Freebird rule.

Dixie Carter shows up and calls out Bully Ray, who shows up. She confronts him for trying to break into her office weeks ago only for Bobby Roode to shut him down. Bully Ray says TNA is our company, not Dixie's. Dixie grabs the mic from Bully, asking him if he knows who she is, telling him she's still her boss before slapping her. Bully is then suddenly attacked by Bobby Roode. Bully fights back, and Roode flees, leaving just Bully and Dixie in the ring...

Magnus confronts Dixie Carter. Dixie wants to do with Magnus at this point.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) beat the Bro Mans (Jessie Godderz and DJ Z) by disqualification when Robbie E miraculously shows up and drags the ref out of the ring during a pin attempt. The Bro Mans, however, still retain the TNA Tag Team Championships.

Christy Hemme has a message about commitment to send to Samuel Shaw...

Christy Hemme calls out Samuel Shaw. She says Samuel is just misunderstood. She teases him and says she has a surprise for him. Mr. Anderson shows up from inside a van to a mental institution, enters the ring and beats up Samuel Shaw. Anderson tries to throw a knocked-out Samuel Shaw into the van, but Samuel Shaw still comes to and escapes!

Willow chllenges Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III to a handicap match next week.

TNA comes to the Manhattan Center in late June!

Eric Young beats Magnus to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 27, 2014

MVP shows up. Before he can deal with Abyss, Magnus shows up with Abyss. Magnus states Abyss has a personal service contract with him, and that all business involving Abyss must go through him. This also means that Abyss can only partake in in-ring action if Magnus is in the ring, so MVP pits them against each other for Magnus' TNA World title next week. He then throws Samoa Joe into the mix to make it a three-way dance. Joe shows up and says he has a problem with this, but MVP insists that the match will be a three-way match. Magnus opens his mouth, and Joe and MVP fight Magnus and Abyss off. Eric Young jumps in to get a piece of Abyss.

Eric Young says he has to face Abyss alone after he re-created him, so that Samoa Joe can get the one-on-one match he deserves. He passionately persuades MVP why he should go up against Abyss, but Samoa Joe tells him he's "not at the head of the line." MVP gives him his shot at Abyss...and puts him in next week's TNA World title match. Samoa Joe gets fresh with EY, and Joe and Eric brawl. Joe challenges Eric Young to a match later tonight.

Bully Ray brings back the Twitter Machine!

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) ask MVP for a match with Magnus and Abyss tonight...and they get it.

Throughout the show, Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III hunted for Willow in North Carolina. Spud gets kidnapped, but Ethan manages to find out where he is...only to be attacked by Willow!

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) beat Magnus and Abyss by submission. Abyss is preoccupied with Magnus' TNA World title...and refuses to give it back to him as they head back to the back!

Angelina Love shows up. She calls out Velvet Sky, who seems to be avoiding her since last week. An angry Velvet confronts Angelina about beating down Madison Rayne last week, and Angelina counters by saying she did it for her and that without her, Velvet Sky would be vanilla, bland and soft. She says she'd rather be blackballed by everyone in the business than be "mediocre" like Velvet. Angelina faces Madison Rayne later tonight, and demands Velvet pick a side after their match is over.

Bully Ray shows up, and backstage hands bring several tables. He states Bobby Roode would have ended up like Dixie Carter if he won at Lockdown. Bobby Roode shows up and runs his mouth, then walks away...but Bully Ray takes the fight to him. The brawl ends after Roode tricks Bully into running straight into a table, breaking it in half with a mighty tackle.

Abyss confronts Magnus. Magnus tells him he has to retain the World title next week, whether Abyss likes it or not.

Knux's home has been hit by a flood. Before he can have a talk with his sister, he'll have to talk to his old man.

Velvet Sky turns on Madison Rayne, allowing Angelina Love to beat Madison. The Beautiful People are back together!

ODB tells Eric Young to be careful tonight against Samoa Joe.

Kenny King will have to wait until next week for a match.

Samoa Joe beats Eric Young with the rear naked choke after EY passes out.

Samuel Shaw is suspended for a week after cutting a snipped of Christy Hemme's hair...and smelling it.

Gunner beats "The Cowboy" James Storm in an Anything Goes match.