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We find out that Austin Aries' tag team partner is "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura.
Austin Aries and "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura beat Blake and Murphy. After the match, Alexa Bliss turns her back on Blake and Murphy, and then Blake turns his back on Murphy, effectively ending them as a tag team and faction.
We see a video package of Asuka.
Bayley knows that Nia Jax loves to use her size to intimidate, but she says that's not going to happen. She admits that Nia Jax is tough, but she is beatable. After tonight, she will re-focus on becoming NXT Women's Champion once again.
Cathy Kelley interviews No Way Jose, who calls his style "Jose being Jose." He says his smile is why opponents underestimate him and that he has high energy. He says he's here in NXT to have a fiesta.
Carmella says that Enzo Amore will be back soon, and that she is happy for Big Cass' recent success on the main roster. She says she's still in NXT to become Women's Champion.
Carmella beats Peyton Royce by submission.
We see footage from last Saturday's house show in Portland, Oregon, which ended in a brawl between Finn Balor and Samoa Joe that involved most of the locker room. We then see a new contract signing as shown on Facebook Live, where it is revealed that Finn Balor vs. Samoa Joe for the NXT Championship at TakeOver will take place in a steel cage, making the match the first-ever steel cage match in NXT history.
Alexa Bliss tells Blake and Murphy that it's about her now, and that it will be easier without them on their back. Murphy gives Blake a disapproving stare.
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa beat Danny Burch and Rob Ryzin.
NXT General Manager William Regal congratulates the team of Enzo Amore and Bigg Cass and The Vaudevillains for their recent main roster success. He then announces that American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) will defend the NXT Tag Team Championships against The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) in a tag team title rematch at TakeOver.
Nia Jax beats Bayley after Bayley lands hard on her injured left knee and Nia works on it to the chagrin of the ref.
Ethan Carter III shows up to start the show by starting a sitdown strike, but Kurt Angle stops it, saying everyone is here to see wrestling and not him "being a whiny bitch." Angle dares EC3 to fight him, saying he'd snap his ankle in two. Rockstar Spud shows up as Ethan Carter III leaves, and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship match begins.
Kurt Angle retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Rockstar Spud with the Ankle Lock Submission. After the match, Angle raises Spud's arm, but Austin Aries can be seen at the top of the entrance ramp with his Feast or Fired briefcase.
Taryn Terrell says that if Awesome Kong wants a shot at the Knockouts title, she has to wear a pink slip and take part in a lingerie pillow fight.
Low Ki beats Manik and Crazzy Steve to continue to the X Division Championship match.
Grado's been getting ready for the X Division title match. Well, he's trying, anyway.
Tigre Uno beats Mandrews and DJ Z to continue to the X Division Championship match. After the match, Jessie Godders shows up and attacks DJ Z.
Awesome Kong shows up for the Knockouts title match without the pink slip, and fights off Jade and Marti Bell. When Taryn Terrell orders Christy Hemme to declare her the winner, Brooke shows up and says the lingerie match is a new low, even for her. After some talk, Brooke finally get her hands on Taryn Terrell and disrobes her, forcing Taryn to retreat to the back. Brooke tells Taryn that the next time they meet, she's taking the Knockouts title.
Bobby Roode tells Austin Aries that he has his back tonight. Of course, he wants the first shot at the TNA World title if he wins.
As Grado strips down to weigh himself for the match, he learns from ref Steve Stiffler and Jeremy Borash that it's about no limits, not weight limits.
Grado beats Kenny King and Cruz to continue to the X Division Championship match.
Bram just clocked a cameraman, and he has intentions of clocking somebody in the ring soon.
Bram is in the ring. He's not a big fan of the past or history in general, and calls out any past TNA superstar that happens to be in the back. Crimson responds to Bram's open challenge.
Bram beats Crimson after biting his hand prior to The Brighter Side of Suffering.
Angle is impressed with Spud's attempt to beat him, and now he has to face Austin Aries. He guarantees he'll retain the World title as much as he guarantees this will be match of the year.
EC3 says he's the true #1 contender, and tells Angle that when he throws the first punch, he won't get up.
Kurt Angle retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Austin Aries with the Ankle Lock Submission. After the match, Angle is attacked from behind by Ethan Carter III.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat "The Cowboy" James Storm and Khoya to advance to the Ultimate X Match later tonight for the vacant TNA World Tag Team Championships. Storm shoves Khoya for letting him down. Jeremy Borash interviews the Hardys after the match, and they make it clear they want the tag team gold.
Eric Young tells Kurt Angle he's coming for the World title.
Eric Young shows up. He says that Kurt Angle is ducking, and he'll do anything to get to him. Angle shows up, and EY tells Angle he sees a man who can be hurt and can be hurt really badly, while Angle sees somebody whose craziness has gotten the better of him. Angle gives Eric Young a choice: he can either be the old Eric Young, or he can be the new Eric Young he is now who likes to attack people from behind. He turns around to give Eric Young the chance to hit him from behind, but Eric Young simply tells him "I'll see you next week."
Mr. Anderson saves Rockstar Spud from a backstage beating at the hands of Low Ki and Kenny King.
The Beat Down Clan (Low Ki and Kenny King) beat Mr. Anderson and Rockstar Spud to advance to the Ultimate X Match by distracting the referee with a steel chair...and it works.
Ethan Carter III and Bram are ready for tag team action against Tigre Uno and whoever tags with him...and EC3 is the sane one in this partnership.
After being proud of Low Ki and Kenny King's efforts earlier tonight, MVP gives recent recruit Homicide some Beat Down Clan business: fight Kurt Angle.
Ethan Carter III and Bram beat Tigre Uno and Jay Rios to advance to the Ultimate X Match. When Bram confronts EC3 for taking the pinfall away from him, Tyrus stands between him and EC3 to break it up.
Kurt Angle has seen a glimpse of the old Eric Young. As for Homicide, Angle says he had better be ready tonight.
The Knockouts - Gail Kim, Brooke, Taryn Terrell, Angelina Love and Madison Rayne - come out for a special announcement: TKO: A Night of Knockouts is next week! Angelina Love wants all the attention, but as Gail Kim says it's about everyone, Madison Rayne takes the mike and says she's Queen Bee of the Knockouts. More is announced: Gail Kim, Brooke, Angelina Love and Madison Rayne are in a four-way #1 contender's match, new Knockouts will debut, and Taryn Terrell defends the Knockouts title against Awesome Kong. Kong shows up and this starts a brawl between all the Knockouts, which ends with Taryn Terrell hitting a flying cross body on everybody else.
Austin Aries and Bobby Roode try to drive a wedge between Robbie E and Jessie Godderz.
Austin Aries and Bobby Roode beat The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) to advance to the Ultimate X Match. Robbie E and Jessie Godderz finally implode after the match, and when DJ Z tries to break it up, neither man wants any of it.
Kurt Angle and Homicide brawl backstage. The brawl spills into the arena after the commercial break, As Angle puts Homicide in the Ankle Lock Submission, the rest of the Beat Down Clan - MVP, Low Ki and Kenny King - show up and outnumber Kurt Angle until The Rising (Drew McIntyre, Mykah and Eli Drew) take them out of the occasion, leaving MVP along in the ring with Angle. As he is about to hit Angle with a steel chair, Eric Young shows up and stops MVP from hitting Angle with it. Eric Young then picks up the chair after MVP leaves, then drops it in full view of Kurt Angle before walking away.
The Dollhouse (Jade and Marti Bell) debut next week!
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat the team of Ethan Carter III and Bram, the team of Bobby Roode and Austin Aries and The Beat Down Clan (Kenny King and Low Ki) in an Ultimate X match to become the new TNA World Tag Team Champions. In their time in TNA, this is the first time they have held the tag team belts. It is also their first tag team title reign in eight years.
The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Khoya) show up and enter the ring, which is surrounded by steel cage walls. James Storm gloats about how he decimated both of the Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), then Jeff Hardy shows up for the first time since his injury. He's back, and he's still standing. He got the cage set up tonight so he could put an end to The Revolution. Manik tries to attack Jeff from behind, but he eats a Twist of Fate, as does Abyss when he tries it as well. Hardy then commands the ceiling of the cage to be lowered, and it is evident there are weapons on the cage ceiling. Hardy says it's all about his revenge tonight.
Now without the X Division Championship - and Samoa Joe - The Beat Down Clan feel it's time to make a statement.
Rockstar Spud retains the TNA X Division Championship against Low Ki after Drew Galloway distracts Low Ki and the interfering pair of MVP and Kenny King.
The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki) are in the ring, and MVP threatens to send Drew Galloway to the hospital. He tells Drew to get in the ring before he and the BDC attack the crowd. Drew shows up and appeals to the crowd, then Kenny King tells Drew he's going to break both of his legs. Low Ki takes the mic and says he wants to fight him, and when Drew gets in the ring, two men jump the barricade and join Drew, helping him jump the BDC in the process. Drew and these two men are known now as The Rising.
The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki) are shocked Drew Galloway would play the numbers game, but MVP insists nobody does the numbers game better than them.
Awesome Kong beats Brooke. After the match, Kong puts Brooke in another Implant Buste and tries to put her through the table, but Taryn Terrell puts a stop to this and tries to fight her to no avail. Taryn ends up going through the table instead.
Austin Aries congratulates Kurt Angle on last week's World title win...and teases cashing in his Feast or Fired briefcase on him.
Khoya attacks Jeff Hardy from behind backstage, but Hardy fights back with a steel ladder and four beer bottles.
Kurt Angle shows up. As he thanks the fans and talks about how he's had to refocus to become World champ again, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. EC3 implies he's better than him and says he will become the man who will take the title from him, and that there's nothing Angle can do about it. Bobby Roode shows up and wants a shot at the title that was stolen from him. As he shows respect towards Angle and tells him everyone's gunning for his World title, Eric Young shows up and says he stole the title from Bobby Roode because he can, and that as long as he's breathing, the title goes through him and Roode will never be world champ again. Austin Aries shows up, pulls out a bottle of champagne and teases cashing in his Feast or Fired briefcase on him. Angle tells everyone in the ring that he'll fight anybody for the title, then leaves. As he does so, Lashley shows up and tells him "we fight," telling him that he wants a rematch. Angle tells him he's got it...and out come the officials to separate them. As the officials are busy, everyone else brawls with each other, and Mr. Anderson shows up to attack both EC3 and Tyrus. During the break, the brawl turns into a sanctioned six-man tag team match between the team of Eric Young, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus and the team of Mr. Kennedy, Austin Aries and Bobby Roode.
Eric Young, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus beat Mr. Kennedy, Bobby Roode and Austin Aries after EC3 and Tyrus distract Aries long enough to make him miss the 450 splash and hurt his knee, allowing Eric Young to lock in the Figure Four leglock and make Aries tap out.
Bram shows up. He calls Magnus a coward for "hiding behind Mickie James," saying she's more of a man than he'll ever be, and even involves their kid in this. Magnus and Mickie show up and tell him to shut up about his kid or else the police will get involved. He tells Bram he'll fight him anywhere and everywhere, and says he's up to it before trying to cat-call Mickie. Magnus rushes towards Bram only to get hit with a low blow. Bram initally goes for a metal turnbuckle under the ring, but then grabs Mickie and tries to force her to kiss him. Magnus fights back, picks up the metal turnbuckle and strikes Bram with it repeatedly. Mickie also gets a few shots in on Bram before she and Magnus leave.
Jeff Hardy beats "The Cowboy" James Storm in a Six Sides of Steel match.
Kurt Angle shows up to start the show and immediately calls out Lashley...and Lashley immediately shows up. Angle tells him to respect the World title, and says that he'll leave him high and dry when he faces MVP tonight. After Angle leaves, the Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Samoa Joe, Low Ki) show up. Samoa Joe tells Lashley he sold them out, and owes his success to them. Joe then says that MVP will take the world title tonight. MVP reminds Lashley that he's a man alone, and that nobody will help him when he takes the title back to the BDC.
Mr. Anderson & Rockstar Spud beats Ethan Carter III & Tyrus.
EC3 is outraged for his loss to Spud & Anderson and plans to cut Spud's hair tonight.
Knockouts Champion Taryn Terrell makes her intentions clear to Awesome Kong that she will defend her title against her at anytime. Gail Kim comes out and says that she and everyone respects her, but she does not think Taryn knows what she's getting herself into by facing Awesome Kong. Taryn says that she is a fighter and a champion and that she needs to fight Kong. The lights go out, and Awesome Kong appears. Taryn gets the upperhand , but Kong's power proves to be too much, as she lays Taryn out with the Implant Buster.
The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Samoa Joe, Low Ki) formulate a gameplan to take back the World title.
Austin Aries is keeping his eyes on the main event...and he just might cash in tonight...
Robbie E. & Angelina Love beats Chris Melendez & Brooke.
EC3 is in a room alone with Rockstar Spud... with hair clippers.
Mr. Anderson runs through the hall to prevent EC3 from cutting Rockstar Spud's hair and lays him out. Tyrus comes in to get EC3.
Gunner chats with Kurt Angle, who is still not going to help Lashley. Gunner says the title is at stake... and slaps him to give him some motivation.
Austin Aries shows up. He says all eyes will be on the main event..and so will his. He teases cashing in the Feast or Fired briefcase tonight, but Samoa Joe shows up. He threatens to snap his fingers and have the rest of the Beat Down Clan (MVP, Low Ki, Kenny King) beat him up. Aries says that Joe has changed into a sell-out and MVP's lap dog, and isn't the same fearless Samoa Joe who could tear the whole house down in a 30-minute match with him. Joe threatens to snap Aries' neck, and Aries responds by fighting him.
Austin Aries beats Samoa Joe with the 450 Splash when an interference by Kenny King backfires. The Beat Down Clan (Samoa Joe, Kenny King, Low Ki) attack Aries and puts him through a table! Low Ki takes briefcase from a battered Aries.
Lashley says that if MVP wants to be the champion, he will have to beat him for it. As for Kurt Angle, Lashley does not need his help.
MVP congratulates Eric Young for putting Bobby Roode in the hospital. EY says it feels good after gaining fifteen years of retribution. MVP urges EY to get revenge on Lashley for putting him on the hospital in the No DQ title match later on tonight.
Noam Darr vs. Rampage Crown barely gets started when Bram attacks both British Boot Camp competitors, laying them both out. Bram continues to taunt Magnus and he wants him in the ring tonight. Instead, he gets Grado who prances around ringside and gets in Bram's face. Grado attacks Bram, only for him to get laid out with a jumping DDT. Bram continues to taunt Magnus afterwards.
Next week on Impact Wrestling: take on The Revolution (James Storm & Abyss) defend the TNA World Tag Team Championship against The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards)!
Lashley beats MVP to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, thanks to the assistance from Drew Galloway. During the match, the BDC interfered, along with Bobby Roode and Gunner.
All segments courtesy of Prince Watercress!
The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Low Ki, Kenny King) and Eric Young get out of a van that has taken them to the arena. MVP wants last week pushed aside, and says the BDC has to reinforce their power.
Kurt Angle starts the show. He thanks Austin Aries and Gunner for their help last week, then introduces Lashley. Lashley shows up, and says he only joined up because he wanted to beat up the Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Low Ki, Kenny King). Angle then says he didn't just bring him here to thank him, and that it's time for him to become World champ again. Before Angle can issue the challenge to Lashley, the Beat Down Clan show up. MVP insists that his team didn't lose last week because Lashley wasn't a sanctioned tag team partner. He then says the Beat Down Clan can do whatever they want, and have decided to beat one of them up. Lashley takes the bull by the horn and says he'll take them on in a tag team match. His partner tonight? Kurt Angle.
Bobby Roode and Austin Aries chat backstage before their match against each other tonight. They both plan to bring the house down, but only one can get the advantage in next week's 20-Man Gauntlet to name the #1 contender to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
Ethan Carter III and Tyrus are not happy with last week's turn of events concerning Jeremy Borash cutting the power to his electric razor, and challenges Rockstar Spud, Mandrews and Borash to a handicap match between himself and Tyrus.
Bobby Roode defeated Austin Aries with the Crossface Submission. Roode grabs the mic and says that his match was "pro wrestling" and he and Aries shakes hands in mutual respect. Roode says that if he can defeat one of the greatest wrestlers in the world, he now feels that he deserves another shot at the TNA World title. Roode wants to face Lashley again for the title, despite Lashley's problems with The Beat Down Clan and says that he;s taking back the World title. Eric Young attacks him from behind and hits Roode with the piledriver then spits on him.
As Bobby Roode is helped to the back by officials, Eric Young attacks him yet again and puts him in a second piledriver.
Al Snow shows up, and he has a beef against Grado from British Boot Camp 2. He calls out Grado and gives him one last chance to quit before he kicks his ass next week. Grado shows up, and Snow says he has no respect for Grado because Grado has no respect for him or for wrestling in general. Grado takes the mike and makes it clear he's having none of this. Snow takes the mike back out of his hands and decides to involve Grado's parents in this. His parents are in the front row, and Snow tells them to tell Grado to quit while he has a chance. Grado's mom slaps Snow, and Grado attacks Snow from behind. Snow retreats, and tells Grado that the match is on for next week.
Bram defeated Crazzy Steve, and taunted Magnus throughout the match.
Despite grabbing the mic and calling out Magnus during his match with Crazzy Steve, Bram still ends up getting the win.
Rockstar Spud has to get Jeremy Borash into the mood to fight backstage.
Gunner thanks Kurt Angle for trusting in him last week, but questions him teaming with Lashley. Angle says he and Lashley will face each other soon down the line, and that he wants Lashley at his best.
Tyrus & Ethan Carter III defeated Rockstar Spud, Mandrews, and Jeremy Borash. After the match, EC3 attempts to cut Spud's hair when the lights suddenly go out, and Mr. Anderson pops up out of nowhere and attacks both EC3 and Tyrus, with both of them sliding out of the ring. Mr. Anderson is back.
Gunner hopes to win next week's Gauntlet match and win the World title... then BDC members Low Ki and Kenny King attack him.
Madison Rayne is bragging about her accomplishments, and Awesome Kong's theme music is constantly interrupting her.
Awesome Kong quickly defeats Madison Rayne.
Austin Aries and Kurt Angle chat backstage. Aries hopes to become World champ again, and has the Feast or Fired briefcase that will help fast track his way back to it.
Matt Hardy shows up. He says that last week was the first time that he had ever seen a broken Jeff Hardy. The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Abyss, The Great Sanada, Manik, Khoya) shows up, and Storm displays malicious glee and satisfaction at cutting down Jeff Hardy. He then gives Matt Hardy two options: join The Revolution, or have a hospital bed next to his brother's. Matt chooses the hospital bed, and the Revolution uses the numbers game to their advantage. Before Storm can finish him off with the bullrope, however, The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) show up and blow The Revolution away to make the save for Matt Hardy.
Austin Aries isn't telling when he's going to cash in his Feast or Fired briefcase. The Beat Down Clan (Kenny King, Low Ki, Samoa Joe) attack Austin Aries and MVP takes Aries' briefcase for a World title shot!
The Beat Down Clan (Samoa Joe & MVP) defeated Lashley & Kurt Angle when MVP pins a distracted Lashley after Angle flies into Lashley. Lashley and Angle argue in the ring to end the show.
Bobby Roode kicks off the show. He has the World Heavyweight Title belt and admits it doesn't belong to him. He talks about how important the title is, how it was stolen from him and he wants revenge against Eric Young. Roode calls out Bobby Lashley and wants to settle it like men. Roode doesn't blame Lashley for any of this. Roode offers to give the belt back but wants a rematch. Lashley agrees and calls for a referee. Instead, Austin Aries comes out with the Feast or Fired briefcase that he won last week. Aries discusses how he is always full of options, and decides on whether he should cash in or sit backstage and watch Roode and Lashley rip each other apart for the title. MVP comes out, and he says that the title does not belong to Lashley, but it belongs to the Beat Down Clan. He's also tired of Roode supposdly "whining" about the World Championship. Lashley, who's had enough, realizes that all three men want a shot at the title, agrees to put the title on the line against Aries, Roode and MVP tonight.
Kurt Angle announces that it will Team Angle vs. Team BDC (Beat Down Clan) at Lockdown next week, and his team members will be named by the end of the night.
Jeff Hardy takes on Abyss in a Monster's Ball Match later tonight!
Taryn Terrell defeated Gail Kim and Madison Rayne in a three way dance to retain the Knockouts Championship.
Magnus has a camera crew follow him to a bar. He plans to work stuff out with Bram.
Tommy Dreamer is here...
Kurt Angle gets Gunner to join his team by slapping him to "awaken the warrior within."
Rockstar Spud and Mark Andrews (now known as "Mandrews") are in New York City, and they plan to challenge Ethan Carter III and Tyrus to a tag team match.
Tommy Dreamer comes to the ring and calls out Eric Young. Young wants Dreamer to mind his own business. Young says Dreamer is full of BS and goes into their history on the road together. Dreamer tells EY not to burn bridges. EY says that being a good guy gets you nowhere and calls him a fat loser from New York. Tommy Dreamer does not take a liking to this, and now he is looking for a fight. EY goe sin on the attack and hits Dreamer with a piledriver. Eric Young pushes a fan and fetches a steel chair. EY goes to hit Dreamer with the chair but Roode makes the save. EY ends up attacking the fan at ringside again before escaping.
The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) are ready for their Tag Team Title next week against The Revolution (James Storm & Abyss), but Jeff Hardy has to go through Abyss in a Monster's Ball Match. Jeff says that it is over for Abyss tonight!
Bram and Magnus meet up in the bar. Bram is still upset over not retrieving the briefcase last week. Magnus says that Bram would be better off if Bram controlled his attitude, and says that they are not eighteen anymore and that it is time to face more responsibilities. As Magnus and Bram leave the bar, Bram tells Magnus to wait for him outside... only for him to be blindsided by Bram. It was set-up!
Jeff Hardy defeated Abyss in a Monster's Ball Match. During the match, The Revolution (James Storm, Manik, Khoya and The Great Sanada) interfere only for The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) to clear the ring of The Revolution.
The Hardys are prepared for next week...
Austin Aries does not think that Lashley done him a favor for granting him a shot at the World title, but he did make a mistake.
Season Two British Bootcamp winner Mark Andrew and Rockstar Spud were scheduled to face EC3 and Tyrus, but instead they get The Bromans (Robbie E. & Jessie Godderz). Andrew and Spud pick up the win, but get attacked by EC3 and Tyrus, and EC3 says that Rockstar Spud will never face him in a match, but set up a handicap match between Tyrus and Spud & Andrew in a the Steel Cage!
Mandrews is distraught as an enraged Rockstar Spud tells Ethan Carter III through the camera that he isn't a loser.
Bobby Lashley retains the title against Bobby Roode, Austin Aries and MVP. After the match, . EY comes out and attacks Roode while the referee isn't looking. EY leaves as Roode is left laying. Aries goes for a dive but Lashley spears him to retain the title. After the match, The BDC come out and attack Roode, Aries and Lashley. Gunner and Kurt Angle make the save. Team Angle vs. The BDC is announced for Lockdown. Lashley turns down the team invite and says he will never team with Angle. Lashley leaves to end this episode.
Robbie E, Rockstar Spud, Austin Aries and Magnus get the briefcases in the Feast or Fired match.
Magnus and Bram have a nasty confrontation backstage after Magnus took a briefcase before Bram could claim it in the Feast or Fired match.
Lashley shows up. He calls out MVP, telling him to bring the TNA title back. Kenny King shows up and tells Lashley couldn't last in the Beat Down Clan because he couldn't get it done. Lashley still wants his title back, and Kenny King decides to fight him. Lashley accepts the challenge, but first, Kenny King asks his comrades in the BDC - MVP, Low Ki, and Samoa Joe - to join him at ringside for this match.
Kenny King vs. Lashley ends when The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Low Ki) attack Lashley. MVP tells Lashley that if he wants the TNA World Heavyweight Championship back, he'd better find him on the streets of New York City and fight him there, as he considers the fans unworthy of seeing such a fight in the ring.
Havok vs. Gail Kim ends when Havok flagrantly disregards the referee. When Havok attacks Gail Kim some more, Awesome Kong shows up, and the two of them brawl with Kong coming out on top.
Khoya beats Tigre Uno in his TNA debut. After the match, James Storm calls out Jeff Hardy, saying he has beaten his demons in the form of drug abuse, but he's stronger than any demon that Hardy has come across.
Kurt Angle and Bobby Roode can't see eye to eye concerning the recent turn of events, and Angle tells him that they have to cooperate tonight or they're going to lose their tag match.
Rockstar Spud is amazed with how he's gone from British Boot Camp winner to Dixie Carter's Chief of Staff to potential TNA champion. If he gets fired, he'll make sure to get his parting shot on Ethan Carter III.
Eric Young and Low Ki beat Bobby Roode and Kurt Angle when MVP and Samoa Joe distract Kurt Angle after Angle gets a steel chair away from Eric Young.
MVP tells Lashley to meet him on 34th Street, where they'll fight one-on-one
Ethan Carter III and Tyrus shows up. EC3 notices there's no announcer, so he announces himself and then Jeremy Borash. JB shows up with Rockstar Spud. When the match begins, EC3 "commentates" the match. JB takes the match and tells him he can't commentate and hits him with the microphone, but EC3 ends up beating him down. EC3 then spits on Spud, and Spud fights EC3 only to be attacked by Tyrus. All of a sudden, British Boot Camp Season 2 winner Mark Andrews shows up, and together with Spud, they take down both EC3 and Tyrus.
Matt Hardy reverses the Eye of the Storm into an Inside Cradle to beat "The Cowboy" James Storm. After the match, Storm wants to shake his hand, but Hardy tells him to shove it. Abyss shows up and attacks Hardy from behind so Storm can hit the Last Call Super Kick. Abyss then reaches underneath the ring and pulls out Janice, but Jeff Hardy shows up with a steel chair and takes down Abyss. Jeff Hardy then suddenly challenges Abyss to a Monster's Ball match next week.
MVP is still waiting. He tells Samoa Joe that he's got Lashley.
The Feast or Fired briefcases are opened. Rockstar Spud gets the X Division title shot, and Magnus gets the Tag Team title shot.
After the break, Robbie E remembers that Velvet Sky got his briefcase for him, and makes her open it. She gets fired, and Austin Aries gets a World Heavyweight title shot.
Lashley and MVP finally fight in the street, but it's all a trap as the rest of The Beat Down Clan (Samoa Joe, Low Ki, Kenny King) and Eric Young jump Lashley and MVP jons in. Kurt Angle and Bobby Roode run the BDC off, and Roode finds the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. He looks at the title, then has a staredown with Lashley.
James Storm, Manik and The Great Sanada show up. They call out Davey Richards, saying decision time is up. Davey Richards shows up along with Eddie Edwards, and before Eddie tells him it's not happening, Eddie Edwards takes the microphone and tells him he's not joining the Redneck Revolution. Not surprisingly, James Storm and his men attack them, and Storm has plans for Richards: he lassoes a rope around Richards' leg and Manik stands on it as Storm smashes the recently injured (and healed) knee of Richards until security shows up to stop them. After this, all three of them leave the ring only to return with the Feast or Fired Briefcase that Gunner gave Storm earlier this year back when they were still a team. He cashes it in, and as Storm does damage to The Wolves (Richards and Edwards), Abyss shows up. Storm then announces out of the blue that Abyss is the newest pledge to the Redneck Revolution, making it plain who Storm is winning the world tag team titles with it. After a choke slam and a Black Hole Slam on Eddie Edwards, Abyss lets James Storm tag in for the pinfall. James Storm and Abyss beat The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) to win the TNA World Tag Team Championships! After the match, James Storm hits a second Eye of the Storm on Davey Richards.
Taryn Terrell beats Madison Rayne.
Lashley asks Kurt Angle for a world title rematch with Bobby Roode, but Angle tells him Roode's not here as Roode has the day off doing promotional work for the company.
Manik catches up with Mahabali Shera backstage, and proposes that he meet with James Storm.
Kenny King shows up. He says MVP isn't here, but Lashley is, and Lashley will destroy Roode again to reclaim the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. He then calls out Chris Melendez, who shows up along with Mr. Anderson. When King calls Melendez a "fraud," Anderson doesn't take to kindly to this, and Kenny King challenges Melendez to a match. Melendez accepts, and says that he'll beat King the second time around. Kenny King then calls Mr. Anderson his "role model" and says that role models are like Santa Claus because they don't really exist before punching Anderson in the face and running away.
Gail Kim and Taryn Terrell have revenge against Havok on the brain and want to fight her. Kurt Angle makes a three-way dance for the TNA Knockouts Championship next week with Kim vs. Terrell vs. Havok.
The Menagerie (Knux, Rebel and Crazzy Steve) beat The Bro Mans (DJ Z and Jessie Godderz) and The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) in an elimination tag team match.
Eric Young checks on Jeremy Borash backstage, as does Rockstar Spud. Spud asks Eric if he can be in his corner tonight, and Eric says yes.
Manik introduces Mahabali Shera to James Storm, but Storm aggressively shoos him away as he preaches to his disciples that the tag team title win is only the beginning.
Eric Young beats Tyrus thanks to Rockstar Spud watching his back. After the match, Lashley shows up and spears EY before destroying Spud. He then puts Eric's arm in a steel chair and locks in the Crossface before Austin Aries makes the save with a steel chair. A-Double then challenges Lashley to a match later tonight.
Brittany tells Samuel Shaw that Gunner came on to her. When Shaw walks away, Brittany smirks.
Samoa Joe shows up. He announces that he won't be clear to wrestle for a while due to a recent injury, and says that the guys in the back and the fans deserve better. He then vacates the TNA X Division Championship, then says that the title is not a collection of gold plates and leather but a beacon of light. He says that he will get better, and warns that he will go after whoever holds the title when he gets back.
Bram challenges Tommy Dreamer to a hardcore match next week.
Gunner beats Samuel Shaw in a vicious no-disqualification match.
Lashley vs. Austin Aries ends in a double-count out after Lashley lays Aries out. After the match, Lashley hits the Crossface on Aries and almost breaks his neck.
Kurt Angle shows up. To prevent manipulation from MVP and Kenny King in the match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship title shot match, he calls out Lashley, who shows up. Angle asks Lashley why he denied Bobby Roode his rematch. His response? Roode already had his shot and blew it. He then asks Kurt Angle if he wants a shot at the title. Angle says he and Lashley will fight one today, but today is not that day. Angle then names the participants in the TNA World title contendership match: Eric Young, Jeff Hardy, Austin Aries and Bobby Roode. Whoever wins this match will take on Lashley for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
The induction of Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) into the TNA Hall of Fame is replayed.
Magnus interrupts Matt Hardy backstage, calling him nothing more than a cheerleader for his brother Jeff Hardy. This leads to Hardy challenge Magnus to a match tonight.
Havok retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Madison Rayne.
Kurt Angle congratulates Devon on the induction into the TNA Hall of Fame as one-half of Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon).
Eric Young that while four men will enter the World title shot match, he's the one who's going to win.
Matt Hardy beats Magnus after Magnus is caught using the ropes during a pinfall and Hardy takes advantage by hitting a Twist of Fate from the top rope soon afterwards for the pin.
The Menagerie (Knux, Rebel, Crazzy Steve) beat The Bro Mans (Jessie and DJ Z) and Angelina Love.
Bobby Roode and Austin Aries know it's all about skill tonight when it comes to getting a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
Ethan Carter III shows up with his new replacement for Rockstar Spud...Brodus Clay, recently released from WWE. He now goes by the name Tyrus, and he's the new muscle for EC3, who goes on to make fun of his dumping Rockstar Spud before saying Bully Ray should stay in the Hall of Fame and out of the roster for putting Dixie Carter through a table. As EC3 goes on to say that nobody will ever be able to beat him, Devon from Team 3D shows up, announces that EC3 hasn't beaten him in a singles match yet and says he's going to put EC3 through a table, and if Tyrus intereferes, he'll "slap him so hard he'll make him his beeyotch." When Devon approaches the ring, he is suddenly attacked with a trash can lid by Bram.
After the commercial break, Ethan Carter III, believing that Tyrus will be undefeated just like him, gives him a challenger and "TNA Legend" that he found deep in the ocean: Shark Boy, who is in the back eating donuts.
Tyrus beats Shark Boy.
Jeff Hardy is in the groove for the World title shot match tonight.
Bram refuses to give an explanation backstage for his attack on Devon.
Now that they have retained the TNA World Tag Team Championship in the Tag Team Series, The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) throw down the gauntlet. They will take on any team at any time, saying "the hunt is on."
Bobby Roode beats Austin Aries, Eric Young and Jeff Hardy in a hectic elimination-style four-way dance to become the #1 contender to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. After the match, all four men lift their arms up together in an act of mutual respect.
Bobby Roode had his chance to become world champ last week, and blew it. Now he has something to prove to the world.
Austin Aries shows up. He gives the fans a chance to pick who he faces tonight, and when he hits on the X Division title and Samoa Joe, Joe shows up and wants Aries to challenge him for the X Division Championship tonight. Aries accepts. The match starts now.
Samoa Joe retains the TNA X Division Championship against Austin Aries with the Coaquina Clutch.
Rockstar Spud meets Ethan Carter III backstage. Ethan Carter III tells him his failure has earned him nothing, and orders Spud to follow him to the ring. Spud is disappointed.
Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud show up. Ethan asks Spud if he is his best friend. Spud says yes, but Ethan says he's just his employee. He says that the crowd is not with Spud, then verbally craps all over him and tears his suit before slapping him, telling him to cry. As he bullies him, Eric Young shows up and tells Spud he's better than this, and that he'll eventually have to stand up to EC3 and hit him. Spud is hesitant, and EC3 attacks EY.
Ethan Carter III beats Eric Young after EY knocks EC3 into Rockstar Spud, who is on the apron. As the ref's back is turned, Ethan Carter III hits a low blow on Eric Young to seal the victory.
Mr. Anderson talks with Chris Melendez backstage. He says it's time to stand up to MVP and his goons, especially Kenny King.
Havok destroys Gail Kim before their match for the TNA Knockouts Championship can even begin.
The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) show up. Their stipulation for Match #4 of the Tag Team Series next week is almost revealed when Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) show up. They tell The Wolves they aren't as good as they think they are, and that they'll never reach their level. The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) show up and tell The Wolves that they hope they appreciate their run. The Wolves interrupt, saying their time is now. Bully then starts a brawl between the three teams until Kurt Angle shows up to break it up. The Wolves then announce the stipulation: Full Metal Mayhem.
MVP and Kenny King meet Mr. Anderson and Chris Melendez backstage. Anderson challenges them to a match. MVP accepts.
Gail Kim tells Kurt Angle he still wants Havok tonight, even though Havok has given her a good beating.
Manik beats Shark Boy.
Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) tell The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) that they have no idea what they're in for in the last match of the Tag Team Series.
MVP beats Mr. Anderson after a distraction from Kenny King.
Bobby Roode is in the ring. After talking about his loss two weeks ago, he asks Lashley to join him in the ring. He tells Lashley that he noticed that he startled him in their match, and that Lashley knew then that he could beat him. He asks for a rematch, but MVP butts in and tells him no.
Havok beats Gail Kim to become the new TNA Knockouts Champion!
Five men have been chosen to face a mystery opponent. If they win their matches, they'll enter a five-way dance where the winner gets a title shot for any TNA title of their choice. These men are: MVP, Magnus Austin Aries, Abyss and Robbie E!
MVP beats Low Ki to go on to the New York City Gold Rush five-way match.
The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jessie, DJ Z) talk backstage. Robbie E can't wait for a title shot as well as his appearance on The Amazing Race with Brooke. Robbie E wants a three-some with Brooke and Velvet Sky, but Jessie tells him to be careful where he mentions his conquests as he reminds Robbie that he's being filmed not only CBS, but also in TNA, and points to a camera. After some hesitation, Robbie E runs.
TNA pays tribute to Eric the Actor.
Tajiri beats Robbie E to go on to the New York City Gold Rush five-way match.
Rockstar Spud insists there is no strain in the friendship between him and Ethan Carter III.
Ethan Carter III tells Rockstar Spud via phone to see him next week. When he sees the cameraman behind the door, he quickly flees.
Austin Aries beats Knux to go on to the New York City Gold Rush five-way match.
Mr. Anderson beats Magnus to go on to the New York City Gold Rush five-way match.
Abyss beats Samuel Shaw to go on to the New York City Gold Rush five-way match.
Austin Aries beats MVP, Tajiri, Mr. Anderson and Abyss in a New York City Gold Rush match to earn a title shot towards the championship of his choice.
MVP, Kenny King and Lashley show up. As MVP says that nobody can touch Lashley in the ring, Samoa Joe shows up, and says Lashley isn't even close to being the toughest on the planet. He challenges Lashley to a match...tonight. Kenny King gets in Joe's face and tells him he can't win, and Joe pops King in the mouth. MVP, Lashley and King quickly beat up Joe, and security have to hold Joe back as the three of them leave the ring. As they do, MVP...and Lashley...accept his challenge.
Gail Kim retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Taryn Terrell. After the match, Havok finally shows up and decimates the both of them.
Eric Young meets MVP backstage. MVP tries to drive a wedge between EY and Bobby Roode.
The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jesse Godders and DJ Z) have a rooftop dinner ready for a TNA Knockout...
Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud show up. EC3 chews out the audience for cheering for his aunt Dixie Carter going through a table, amongst other things. He then says Rhino was the first victim of violence against those he holds accountable, and will continue to destroy until Bully Ray is immediately fired, the words "hardcore" and "extreme" are out of the TNA vocabulary, and he gets the respect he demands. Rhino shows up and attacks EC3, then tells him he wants a fight. EC3 accepts the challenge...then throws Spud under the bus and makes him Rhino's opponent for tonight.
Gunner forgives Samuel Shaw for the uniform incident last week, then they both head to the ring for their match. One of the TNA Knockouts, Brittany, watches from nearby...
Magnus and Bram beat Gunner and Samuel Shaw after taking advantage of Gunner's hurt leg. Samuel Shaw snaps and wants a ref to check on Gunner. Gunner has to calm him down.
MVP meets Bobby Roode backstage, and attempts to drive a wedge between him and Eric Young again. Bobby Roode tells MVP to shove it.
The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jessie Godders and DJ Z) find out their dates are The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky)! Robbie and Jessie are ecstatic!
Bobby Roode beats Eric Young to become #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Both men shake hand after the match.
After Bobby Roode says he is ready to reclaim what's his, he has a staredown with Lashley.
Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) announce the next match in their tag team series with The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) is a tables match...and they plan to make this next match a war!
Homicide beats Manik, Low Ki, Crazzy Steve, DJ Z and Tigre Uno to become #1 contender for the TNA X Division title. After the match, James Storm and The Great Sanada immediately show up. Sanada attacks Manik at the behest of Storm, then Sanada and Storm drag Manik to the back by his feet.
Austin Aries is in the ring. He calls out James Storm and The Great Sanada for the green mist incident last week. They show up, and Storm talks about how Sanada is reborn and how he has a vision of championships, while talking about how great Sanada is. Austin Aries begs to differ, says he's "The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived," then calls James Storm "a legendary asshole." After telling Sanada that he threw his respect and career away to join up with the likes of Storm, Aries says he's not here alone. Enter the Japanese Buzzsaw, Tajiri. Tajiri comes out and attacks Sanada, causing Sanada to retreat.
When Rockstar Spud asks Ethan Carter III why he has to face Rhino tonight, EC3 makes it known that it's about Spud pulling his weight for the Carter family.
Ethan Carter III did not enjoy jail, but he has had a moment of clarity. He has plans tonight.
Bram and Magnus celebrate victory, but Magnus tells Bram that he's got a long way to go and that nobody outshines him.
Ethan Carter III, Rockstar Spud, and Rhino show up. EC3 is ticked that Dixie Carter went through a table, and thanks Kurt Angle for the moment of clarity he had in jail. He then blames everything that has recently happened on Rhino and yells at him, but Rhino tells him to knock it off, and says he'd rather be dirt poor than go through this before calling EC3 a bitch. This leads to a one-sided brawl between EC3 and Rhino that Rockstar Spud tries to stop in vain in which EC3 decimates Rhino.
We see an anti-smoking advertisement with Mr. Anderson.
Samoa Joe plans to take the fight to Low Ki one more time.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) have reunited to prove they're the best tag team in the world once more.
Samoa Joe retains the TNA X Division Championship against Low Ki.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) meet Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) behind closed doors...but why?
Jeremy Borash interviews Mr. Anderson backstage. He still can't trust Samuel Shaw, even after he put him in the funny farm. Samuel Shaw confronts him, and this starts a brawl, which starts their "I Quit" Match.
Mr. Anderson beats Samuel Shaw in an "I Quit" Match.
Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) conclude their closed-door meeting. Bully Ray says they just came up with an idea that will shake up the tag team division.
After last week's show, Gail Kim was attacked backstage by Angelina Love. Kurt Angle has since signed off on a Last Knockout Standing Match for the TNA Knockout Championship that Gail has asked for.
Bobby Roode plans to become #1 contender for the World title after winning the Six Sides of Steel Match tonight.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) show up. After stating the time and place was right to reunite, they bring out Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) so that their new idea can be realized. What's the new idea? Well, since The Hardys want to be tag team champions, and Team 3D want to be tag team champions, they need The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards). The Wolves show up. They want in on this grand idea, and proclaim that if they want a three-way tag team dance for the tag titles, they've got it anytime, anywhere!
Mike Tenay interviews Dixie Carter. It is her first since going through a table at the hands of Bully Ray. She suffered with a broken back and fractured ribs, and is taking the time to focus her energies on business outside of the ring. The world has not seen the last of Dixie Carter or her nephew Ethan Carter III.
Gail Kim retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Angelina Love in a Last Knockout Standing Match.
Kurt Angle announces that next week will be the start of a series between The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards), Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). The first to win two matches gets to pick the stipulation for the three-way tag team dance for the tag titles!
MVP takes time to put Lashley on a pedestal prior to the Six Sides of Steel Match by sending a message to those participating.
Bobby Roode and Eric Young beat Austin Aries, Gunner, Magnus and James Storm in a Six Sides of Steel Match. But two men can't share #1 contendership for a TNA World Heavyweight title, and the refs can't decide who's the true winner!
Bully Ray shows up to start the show off on a happy foot. He calls putting Dixie Carter through a table one of the best feelings he's ever had. He thanks the fans for making it happen, then thanks one man in particular: his tag team partner, Devon. He's glad to be home in New York City, and before he can get down to business, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) show up. They congratulate Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) for entering the TNA Hall of Fame, then reminisce about their amazing matches against each other in the height of the Attitude Era. The crowd chants "one more match," and Bully Ray likes the idea. So does everyone else in the ring, and they agree on having their first match against each other in 12 years tonight.
Samoa Joe is ready to defend his X Division title.
Rockstar Spud, Rhino and Ethan Carter III have arrived...
Eric Young, Austin Aries and Bobby Roode talk about Dixie going through a table...then concentrate on Team MVP.
Low Ki beats Homicide, DJ Z, Crazzy Steve, Tigre Uno and Manik in an X Division Championship Scramble match to become #1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship.
Rockstar Spud, Rhino and Ethan Carter III are here...
Rockstar Spud, Rhino and Ethan Carter III enter the ring to observe a moment of silence for Dixie Carter. When they keep getting booed, Spud gets mad and hands the microphone to EC3, who demands the termination of Bully Ray from TNA, and refuses to leave the ring until that happens. Kurt Angle shows up and tells Rockstar to shut up before telling EC3 that it's not happening. Angle makes it clear: Bully's termination ain't gonna happen. He tells EC3 to either wrestle tonight or get out of his ring. EC3 refuses to comply with either option, so he sics Brooklyn's finest on them. The cops show up and surround the Dixie Train. Rockstar Spud wants to fight, and this causes the cops to immediately arrest him and Rhyno. When EC3 tries to bribe one of the cops, he gets cuffed, too. All three men are escorted out of the arena.
Samuel Shaw talks with Gunner. Gunner tells him not to worry about him and Mr. Anderson, and tells him setting up the bonds of trust will take time. For now, Gunner takes on Anderson tonight.
Rockstar Spud, Rhino and Ethan Carter III are escorted out of the arena.
Gunner vs. Mr. Anderson ends when Samuel Shaw goes at it with Anderson.
The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) talk backstage. When Velvet Sky says one of them should win the KO title tonight, Angelina Love is taken aback.
After Impact Wrestling went off the air last week, Bully Ray and the crowd celebrated Dixie going through a table in grand style!
Gail Kim retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Velvet Sky, Taryn Terrell and Angelina Love.
MVP, Kenny King and Lashley don't care about Dixie Carter. They care about Eric Young, Bobby Roode and Austin Aries.
MVP, Kenny King and Lashley beat Eric Young, Austin Aries and Bobby Roode with a crutch from MVP to the back of the head of Aries behind the referee's back.
Who's coming?
The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) can't wait to see Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) vs The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy)...and face Team 3D themselves.
Abyss calls out Bram. He wants Janice back. Bram and Magnus show up, but Bram refuses to give Janice up. Abyss proposes one more match where Janice is hung 15 feet above the ring! Bram accepts the challenge, and Magnus makes light of everything. Abyss beats them up, but Bram and Magnus get the upper hand and take Janice away again.
James Storm has every intention of making Sanada the next Great Muta.
Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) beats The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Both teams shake hands after the match.
Kurt Angle re-introduces the six-sided ring, and Tazz not only sings Angle's praises, but also compares the spirit of TNA right now in New York City to that of Extreme Championship Wrestling. Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer show up and call New York City "the greatest wrestling city in the world." Bully Ray also mentions his promises to put Dixie Carter and her cronies through tables. Tommy Dreamer states that it feels like change is about to come to TNA. All of a sudden, Ethan Carter III and Rhino spoil the homecoming while making fun of the Manhattan Center crowd. This starts a fight between the team of Bully and Dreamer and the team of EC3 and Rhino.
Rhino and Ethan Carter III beat Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer thanks to the distraction by Rockstar Spud.
Lashley, MVP and Kenny King are here...
Austin Aries thanks Kurt Angle for his rematch and successful win. Angle puts him in a battle royal to see how good he is. Aries accepts and welcomes the challenge.
James Storm tries to convince Sanada he's going to end up a loser if he keeps listening to The Great Muta.
Austin Aries retains the TNA X Division Championship in an X Division Gauntlet Challenge.
Bobby Roode and Eric Young plan to beat MVP and Kenny King tonight.
James Storm attacks Sanada backstage, calling him a loser.
Dixie Carter is here...
Jeff Hardy states that Willow was made to deal with the darkness in TNA. Now that the light shines again, he became Jeff Hardy again when Kurt Angle asked him to.
Eric Young and Bobby Roode beat MVP and Kenny King by disqualification when MVP uses his crutch as a weapon...and reveals he's faking his torn meniscus.
The Great Muta will be here next week!
Madison Rayne beats Brittany in a no-disqualification, no-countouts match.
Dixie Carter still puts herself above Bully Ray...
Kurt Angle gives Austin Aries one more week to think about cashing in on Option C again.
Lashley retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Jeff Hardy.
Dixie Carter heads to the ring, much to the shock of Kurt Angle.
Angle confronts MVP. He puts him in a falls-count-anywhere match against Bobby Roode. MVP is ticked!
Rockstar Spud is in the ring. He introduces Dixie Carter into the ring, and she is accompanied by Ethan Carter III and Rhino. As she trashes the New York City crowd and vows to put Bully Ray through a table, Bully Ray shows up with Tommy Dreamer and a table. Rhino, Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III are taken down, but Dixie is able to escape along with Spud and Rhino. EC3 isn't so lucky, as Bully Ray's long-time tag partner Devon shows up to even the odds and help Bully put EC3 through a table!
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.
...but Samoa Joe is in the ring. He calls out MVP, who shows up wit Kenny King and Bobby Lashley. When Kenny King speaks, however, Samoa Joe quickly shuts him up and tells MVP he trusted him until his power trip. He wants MVP and his goons all at once tonight. MVP doesn't want to do it, but Austin Aries shows up and tells him to make it happen. MVP then decides to put Samoa Joe in a match against Austin Aries where the winner stays in the TNA and the loser is kicked out of the company!
Bram tells Magnus he's turned soft and that he needs to get his edge back now, or he may never be able to get it back later on.
Willow beats Bram by disqualification after Magnus shows up and takes Bram's iron bar away from him...only to hit Willow with it instead!
MVP talks with The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards), and tells them they're a tag team when he says so. He puts them in a one-on-one match against each other...and if they refuse, they'll be stripped of the tag team titles!
Eddie Edwards beats Davey Richards, but Kenny King, who has been watching the match the whole time, says that wasn't a fight and wants more. He gets more, alright. The Wolves (Edwards and Richards) beat him up.
Dixie confronts MVP over the Samoa Joe vs Austin Aries match contract situation.
Brittany tells Madison Rayne she's here for her during her rematch against Angelina Love tonight, but Madison doesn't want her involved.
Robbie E tells Jesse and DJ Z he's afraid of clowns.
MVP tells referee Brian Hebner he wants a winner and a loser at the end of Samoa Joe vs Austin Aries tonight.
Samoa Joe and Austin Aries chat in the back.
The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jesse, DJ Z) are in the ring when The Menagerie (Knux, Rebel, The Freak, Crazzy Steve) show up and make fools of them.
Eric Young and Bully Ray tell Brian Hebner to do the right thing, but Brian says he's got a family to provide for. EY and Bully decide to take things into their own hands.
Gunner plays Go Fish with Samuel Shaw in the funny farm. It doesn't go over very well.
Eric Young and Bully Ray stop Samoa Joe and Austin Aries by knocking out referee Brian Hebner. Bully confronts MVP when he shows up with Kenny King and Bobby Lashley, and makes a match for tonight: Bully, EY, Joe and A-Double vs MVP, King, Lashley and Ethan Carter III in an eight-man tag first blood match. MVP doesn't want to do it, but Kenny King immediately accepts without thinking twice.
Mr. Anderson shows up mocking James Storm, until the real James Storm shows up wanting to fight. They go at it, and Anderson eats a Last Call Superkick. Storm makes it official for Slammiversary XII.
Gunner shows back up at the mental ward with a sketchbook...
We see some drawings of Samuel Shaw's and the meaning behind them...including an unfinished sketch of someone who looks like Gunner...
Angelina Love retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Madison Rayne after Velvet Sky throws powder into Madison's face.
Brittany tells Madison she did what Madison told her to do: nothing.
Eric Young, Austin Aries, Bully Ray and Samoa Joe beat MVP, Kenny King, Bobby Lashley and Ethan Carter III in a First Blood eight-man tag match thanks to Bully Ray and his chain.
Ethan Carter III gets a beatdown from MVP and his goons, causing Dixie Carter to officially declare war against MVP.
MVP, Bobby Lashley and Kenny King show up. MVP says the investor thing was just a way to take power in TNA and take control, while bringing King and Lashley up with him. The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) show up, and they see MVP's true colors as he says they don't have the stomach to push his plan and that they're better off going back to Japan. MVP's men make mincemeat of The Wolves, and one of the Wolves gets Speared into a table by Lashley.
Eric Young is here...and he means business.
Ethan Carter III arrives...
Davey Richards is on a stretcher, and is placed in an ambulance.
Eric Young is here. MVP shows up not long afterward and brings out Kenny King and Bobby Lashley. EY can't stand King, but he's surprised at Lashley due to all of his prior accomplishments prior to sucking up to MVP. Eric Young finally goes after Lashley, but before MVP, King and Lashley can give him a beatdown, Austin Aries shows up and helps Eric Young force them into retreating. Aries challenges MVP to a match. He gets it. MVP also announces that Eric Young has a match tonight, too, but he refuses to mention who his opponent is until he's ready.
Magnus finds out from Bram that he's got another match against Willow tonight, and this time it's Falls Count Anywhere. Magnus slaps Bram, and is delighted to have brought the aggression out of him.
Angelina Love issues an open challenge for the Knockouts title. Gail Kim gets in her face before punching it.
Angelina Love shows up with Velvet Sky. Angelina excludes all former Knockouts champs from her open challenge. Brittany answers.
Angelina Love retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Brittany thanks to the distraction from Velvet Sky. After Brittany gets a makeover, Gail Kim runs in and overpowers Angelina and Velvet!
Dixie Carter doesn't care if she's banned from the building! She wants MVP!
"The Cowboy" James Storm" meets Mr. Anderson at a bar. They agree to a drinking contest.
MVP vs Austin Aries ends with the interference of Kenny King and Bobby Lashley starting a 3-on-1 beatdown on Aries. Eric Young rushes in only to be overpowered as well. MVP then announces Eric Young's opponent tonight is Lashley. All of a sudden, Dixie Carter and Ethan Carter III show up...
Dixie Carter confronts MVP. When she says she wants to do something for him, Bully Ray shows up and chases both Dixie and Ethan Carter III out of the ring. Bully Ray confronts MVP, who is ticked that Bully's here despite being banned from the arena. Bully Ray reminds MVP that he's in TNA because of him, but he soon gets beat up by Kenny King and Bobby Lashley. After MVP and his guys leave, Dixie Carter and Ethan Carter III pick the bones, finishing Bully off by having Ethan putting Bully through a table.
Bully Ray chases Dixie Carter and Ethan Carter III outside.
Willow beats Magnus in a Falls Count Anywhere match after Magnus hesitates to hit Willow with a foreign object again.
Gunner attempts to reach out to Samuel Shaw at the insane asylum.
Eddie Edwards is back...
Gunner tries to get Samuel Shaw's trust, as he can still see the good in him.
Eddie Edwards calls out MVP and his goons. He gets Kenny King, and they brawl until Kenny puts Eddie out.
The drinking contest between "The Cowboy" James Storm and Mr. Anderson is heating up...
MVP lets Brian Hebner referee the main event tonight...and tells him not to let him down.
Mr. Anderson beats "The Cowboy" James Storm up in the bar.
Jeremy Borash interviews Eric Young. Eric may not be 100%, but he plans to give 100% of what he has left when he takes the fight to MVP!
Bobby Lashley beats Eric Young after MVP distracts the ref and Kenny King beats up Eric Young.
