Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for March 1, 2016

Jeff Hardy congratulates Rockstar Spud for last week.

Kurt Angle beats Bobby Roode with the Ankle Lock Submission.

After the match, Bobby Roode says that there is no shame in losing to Kurt Angle, and thanks Kurt for everything he's done. "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up and thanks Angle as well, calling him a TNA legend and saying that their friendship has been priceless. The three of them have a toast, Angle with a half-gallon of milk and Roode and Storm with some wine. Angle says he wants to see Beer Money (Roode and Storm) take on The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards). The Wolves show up, and Davey Richards calls Kurt Angle the one constant in his life and career. As for The Wolves vs. Beer Money for the TNA World Tag Team Championships, he's all for it. Eddie Edwards tells Beer Money to keep the Feast or Fired Briefcase, because they'll lose. Storm, on the other hand, says that Beer Money will come out on top.

Matt Hardy shows up with Reby Sky and Tyrus. He says he came into the cage with one mission: beat Ethan Carter III. He then says he is done with EC3 and that he owns him. He then congratulates the man who helped him beat EC3 last night: Rockstar Spud. Spud shows up, clad completely in black and leather, says the audience would have sold out too if they lived in England their entire lives. He then turns on the fans for cheering for EC3, saying not one person stood up for him when he needed it most. Spud says he did the right thing: take from him what he's always wanted and craved, which is the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. After putting Matt and his family on a pedestal, he calls Matt the greatest TNA World Heavyweight Champion of all time, as well as the one the company needs and deserves. As Spud talks about how they "got rid of the cancer," EC3 shows up, clearing the ring and taking down both Matt Hardy. Spud tries to attack EC3 from behind, but runs when his attack has no effect. EC3 then challenges Spud to a fight tonight.


Gail Kim tells Maria from backstage that she had her chance to prove herself the miracle of women's wrestling and blew it...so now she's calling her out for a fight.

After Matt Hardy and Rockstar Spud blame Dixie Carter for everything that's happened as a result of her not firing Ethan Carter III, Dixie declares tonight's fight between Matt Hardy and EC3 unsanctioned.

We finally learn the identity of the man in white: Jimmy Havoc.

Abyss beats Jimmy Havoc in a no-disqualification Match.

Ethan Carter III gives Rockstar Spud credit for waiting a year to get revenge on him, but still says he is a coward. He says tonight will be a slaughter, and that it will not be merciful.

Gail Kim shows up and calls out Maria Kanellis, saying she showed her true colors when the crowd wanted to see her fight. She tells her to come on out. Maria shows up and says she's proud of the lesson she taught her: that she would be just like Gail if she got in the ring last week. She then says Gail wants to be like her, but Gail calls her "a crazy-ass bitch" and says she's nothing like her. Maria says Gail married a celebrity chef, then says she herself enjoys being a celebrity. Gail says the crowd wants to see her fight and chases Maria to the back, but Jade attacks Gail from behind and eventually hits her with the Knockouts Championship belt. She then tells Gail Kim that she's coming for what's hers.

Eric Young and Bram show up, and both men say that nobody can beat Eric. Eric Young challenges anyone who thinks he can beat him to come down to the ring, and the one to answer is UK indies sensation Big Damo.

Eric Young retains the TNA King of the Mountain Championship against Big Damo.

Drew Galloway tells "The Miracle" Mike Bennett that he will be the one needing the miracle as he will make him tap out.

"The Miracle" Mike Bennett beats Drew Galloway after Maria Kanellis puts Bennett's foot on the rope as Galloway has him in the Iron Maiden. This distracts Galloway, and Bennett rolls him up with a schoolboy for the win.

Matt Hardy tells Rockstar Spud to get ready for tonight's match and make Ethan Carter III "pay for his sins."

We hear from Grado, who says he can prove that he was screwed out of a job in TNA.

Next week: Kurt Angle vs. Lashley! Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) vs. The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards)!

Tyrus and Matt Hardy attack Ethan Carter III as he makes his way to the ring for the main event, but EC3 beats Tyrus up and locks Matt Hardy in a truck.

The non-sanctioned match between Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud ends with EC3 choking Spud out.

Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for February 2, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for January 12, 2016

Ethan Carter III looks at himself in the bathroom mirror. Tyrus shows up and simply tells him "It's time."

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. EC3 says this is a time of vindication for him. He says that Tyrus has never doubted him, and thanks him for having his back after all this time. Before he can return to the topic at hand, however, Jeff Hardy shows up. Jeff says he's here to give him something he deserves: credit where it's due for beating Matt Hardy clean. He then hands EC3 a letter from his doctor. It's a doctor's note stating that he is clear for action, and Jeff wants his first match against Ethan Carter III. EC3 denies Jeff a title shot, saying he has to earn it. He then brings out an opponent after speaking to Bob Ryder through the camera: The Master of Motion, Shynron. Shynron plans to beat Jeff Hardy tonight. EC3 brings out a referee to make the match official, then guests on commentary for the match along with Tyrus.





Jeff Hardy beats Shynron.

Jeremy Borash interviews The Beautiful People (Jade, Rebel, Marti Bell, Awesome Kong). Marti Bell says that the Knockouts Division needed a shake-up, and that Awesome Kong has provided that shake-up. Kong says that this is her house, and that Gail Kim has something she wants. Suddenly, The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne) show up and tell The Dollhouse that they should be worrying about them tonight, and that they don't have to jump people from behind to make a point. They then land the first blows in a backstage brawl.

When we come back from break, we find out that the backstage brawl between The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne) and The Dollhouse (Jade, Marti Bell, Rebel, Awesome Kong) has spilled over to the ring, and has officially become the start of the match.

The Dollhouse (Jade, Marti Bell, Rebel, Awesome Kong) beat The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne) in a no-disqualification match.

Coming soon to TNA: Raquel...



Beer Money (Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm) show up for their beer bash in celebration of reuniting after almost five years. Storm is glad he came back to TNA and reformed one of the best tag teams in TNA history. Roode reveals that the reason they broke up and got back together is their drive and passion to be the best, and that he was wrong for turning on Storm like he did. They apologize for a few more things (including Roode puking in Storm's cowboy hat) as they give a toast to each other and the fans. As they get rowdy and loud, Eric Young and Bram show up to spoil the fun, and after Eric Young brags about taking the World title from him and admitting he doesn't like Bram but does like the way he operates, he says that Roode has something that belongs to him: the TNA King of the Mountain Championship. Roode tells EY he'll beat him like a little bitch, and puts the title on the line...right here, right now.



Eric Young takes advantage of some commotion near the end of the match to beat Bobby Roode and win the TNA King of the Mountain Championship!



Maria Kanellis and Michael Bennett meet up with Ethan Carter III and Tyrus backstage. Michael Bennett has kind words for EC3, but EC3 doesn't think as kindly of Bennett.



It's time for Mr. Anderson's new segment: "Huh?" The first guest ever on this segment is Matt Hardy, who is accompanied by Reby Sky and their son Maxell. Matt Hardy says the only reason he didn't beat Ethan Carter III for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship is because of Eric Young's piledriver. Anderson thinks he's making excuses, but Matt Hardy says he's being accountable and refuses to give up on winning the title again. Matt Hardy also says that he has EC3's number, and that Jeff Hardy won't be "doing his dirty work." He, Reby and Maxell leave after the interview becomes uncomfortable.

Christy Hemme interviews Drew Galloway, who says that a match with Kurt Angle has always been a childhood dream of his. He says he has to beat Angle tonight in order to prove he can be number one in TNA.

Bram and Eric Young talk backstage. They plan to wipe out Beer Money (Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm") once and for all.

Tigre Uno and The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) beat Jessie Godderz, DJ Z and Eli Drake.

Jeff Hardy talks to his brother Matt Hardy, telling him to get the World title while he can. Matt says he has an offer Ethan Carter III cannot refuse. Reby Sky cuts the conversation short.

Ethan Carter III shows up, saying that Matt Hardy has an offer and he wants to know what it is. Matt shows up, and gives EC3 the opportunity to control his fate much like he did with Jeff. Matt says that if he can't beat Ethan Carter III for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, he will leave TNA forever. EC3 ups the ante by making it a Last Man Standing match. They shake on the match.



Kurt Angle beats Drew Galloway. Both men show respect after the match.

Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for January 5, 2015

Dixie Carter is in the ring. She thanks everyone for being here tonight, and TNA is now entering their fifteenth year on Pop Channel because Impact has made it all about the fans. She hopes this year is the best one yet. As she is about to talk about the World Title Series final four, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. EC3 decides it's a good time to air his grievances, where he says that Dixie is jealous of his success. Dixie tells Ethan that he has become a monster after all he has recently done. Matt Hardy shows up and agrees with Dixie, saying that Ethan robbed him and not the other way around. He promises to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship back, but as he speaks, he is suddenly attacked from behind by his World Title Series semi-finals opponent, Eric Young. Young, EC3 and Tyrus gang up on Matt and attack him until Lashley shows up and makes the save. After this, EC3 and Tyrus attack Lashley wile EY and Matt Hardy fight with one another. Hardy takes out EY, then takes out EC3 and Tyrus from the top rope.

During the break, Eric Young hit Matt Hardy in the back with a chair. Officials separate the two before EY can do any more damage.

Ethan Carter III beats Lashley after Tyrus distracts Lashley and EC3 stacks Lashley up while grabbing the tights. EC3 goes on to the World Title Series finals.

Kurt Angle is here...

Bobby Roode hopes he can back it up with his open challenge, which is open to anyone from any promotion.

Kurt Angle shows up. He says that tonight is the night for the fan in all of us, and thanks the fans for everything for the last twenty years. He's faced off with so many greats in that time, and wants only the best opponents for his farewell tour. He then announces that he has picked Drew Galloway for his main event match next week as part of the tour. Galloway shows up and thanks Angle for the honor and privilege, then Jessie Godderz shows up, saying he is the veteran on Pop Network. Then, Eli Drake shows up and says Angle was told the wrong story, saying that he is the future of wrestling and not Drew Galloway. Angle has enough of Drake, and challenges him and Jessie Godderz to a fight with him and Galloway. Not long afterwards, Angle and Galloway send them packing.

Jeff Hardy tells Jeremy Borash that nothing will stop Matt Hardy from winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship again.

Eric Young is in the ring. He says Matt Hardy is finished and that he is going to the finals. He then tells the referee to count Matt Hardy out when Matt Hardy shows up.

Matt Hardy defies the odds and beats Eric Young to continue to the finals of the World Title Series, shortly after Jeff Hardy gets taken down by EY while checking on Matt and Matt hits the Twist of Fate.

Eric Young goes ballistic backstage, saying that everything is unfairly stacked against him and that everyone will pay.

Ethan Carter III finally confronts Jeff Hardy for the first time since Slammiversary. Jeff tells EC3 that Matt will become TNA World Heavyweight Champion again.

Bram shows up after Bobby Roode, answering his open challenge and saying that 2016 will be his year.

Bobby Roode retains the TNA King of the Mountain Championship against Bram. After the match, Eric Young attacks Bobby Roode from behind, then he and Bram attack Bobby Roode. Roode is then saved by the last person even he would expect: James Storm, who hasn't been seen in TNA in months. Storm says he didn't like where he was going and left TNA because he wasn't having fun anymore, then says he couldn't take TNA being called "a disappointment." Storm then rekindles his friendship with Roode...and brings back Beer Money. Bobby Roode takes one of the beers from Storm's hand and accepts the offer.

Jeremy Borash interviews The Beautiful People (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne). Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne will be up against The Dollhouse (Rebel, Jade, Marti Bell), who are now officially minus Taryn Terell. Due to Angelina Love being seven-and-a-half months pregnant, someone else will be filling in for Angelina...and it's someone who really hates The Dollhouse...

"The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode tells Bram and Eric Young they're finishing this on pay-per-view on Friday night.

Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky's mystery partner for the next match is Gail Kim.

Gail Kim, Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky beat The Dollhouse (Rebel, Jade, Marti Bell). After the match, The Dollhouse attack Kim, Rayne until Awesome Kong shows up and...helps The Dollhouse. The Dollhouse then lift up Awesome Kong's massive arms in victory, implying that Kong has joined them.

The arena goes dark...and the first thing we see is "The First Lady of Wrestling" Maria Kanellis. She says that she has "The Miracle" that can fix professional wrestling...and that "miracle" is Michael Bennett. They both enter the ring, and Bennett says he is the miracle that will save TNA. He plans to change professional wrestling from stagnant to mainstream, and he plans to hold the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in his hands.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) walk in on Kurt Angle and Drew Galloway backstage, saying they want a match against both of them at One Night Only on Friday night. Jessie Godderz and Eli Drake, walk in, saying that Angle and Galloway should be taking them on instead. The Wolves ask if they want in on the match, and sure enough, they are in, making this a triple threat tag team match.

Before the finals of the World Title Series, Jeff Hardy asks Tyrus "if he trusts his boss enough to hit the bricks." Tyrus takes the microphone, says "Cool," then heads back to the back. Ethan Carter III and Matt Hardy are alone in the ring.

Ethan Carter beats Matt Hardy with a top rope One Percenter to become a two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion!

Wednesday Night iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for September 23, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Night 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" Jesse 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.

Tary 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.

Wednesday Night iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for July 29, 2015

Austin Aries shows up to start the show. He says there is nobody better than him in the business right now, and he's not happy with Bully Ray because he's not in contendership for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Bully Ray shows up, and says he can't give him a shot to either the World or tag titles because he's lost to Kurt Angle and The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) respectively. He also tells Aries that he runs his mouth a little too fast, and it just might get him into trouble. Bully says he can give him an X Division title shot, but Aries says the title is for those who will never make it to the main event...like Rockstar Spud. Spud, having heard this, shows up and he's not very happy to have heard this from Aries' mouth. He has respect for him, but Aries decides to be a realist about it...to the point that he's a jerk. He decides to give Spud a match against him to see if he can hang with him and if his hard work can pay off. Spud says he's been proving he can hang his entire life. He says he'll prove he can not only hang with him, he'll beat him. Aries proceeds to mock Spud even further, mocking the "Rockstar" in his name and saying that if he can't beat someone like Spud, he shouldn't be in a TNA ring. Bully Ray decides to put that statement to the test, and makes that a stipulation in a match between Aries and Spud. Aries decides to throw in another stipulation: if Spud loses, he can no longer use "Rockstar" in his name as the "Rockstar" name will belong to Aries.

Kurt Angle talks with Sgt. Chris Melendez. Angle thanks Melendez for saving him from Eric Young last week, and they both head towards the ring together as Melendez gets another shot at Eric Young.

Before the next match, Melendez says he will not accept defeat against Eric Young and wants his rematch. Eric Young shows up and tells him to quit while he's ahead, but Melendez promises that he'll beat his ass.

Eric Young beats Chris Melendez.

Matt Hardy tells Jeremy Borash that "we" haven't decided on a stipulation for his match against Ethan Carter III for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Brooke retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Marti Bell when the lights go out and Gail Kim's music hits, but Gail Kim is nowhere to be found.

Bound For Glory will take place on October 4th.

Tigre Uno talks about fatherhood, lucha libre, and the X Division Championship.

Tigre Uno says he's not afraid of people like Donald Trump, who predictably is not here tonight.

Ethan Carter III dares Matt Hardy to take his best shot at him.

Ethan Carter III shows up. He mocks Bully Ray as well as Jeff and Matt Hardy, then Jeff Hardy shows up. He talks about his recovery from injury and says that seeing EC3 on TV made him sick. He's afraid that he may never wrestle the same way, but he's working himself back to the ring. He asks the crowd if EC3 is a good world champion, and the crowd says no. Jeff states that his brother Matt will take the World title from EC3 next week. Matt Hardy shows up, sticks it to EC3, and pulls out a table, a steel chair and a ladder from underneath the ring. Matt Hardy and EC3 will square off for the World title in a Full Metal Mayhem match next week. Matt also announces that, as per Bully Ray, nobody will be allowed at ringside during the match...not even Tyrus.

Jeremy Borash interviews Magnus and Mickie James. Magnus says this isn't a match, this is a fight, as "The Cowboy" James Storm and Serena made it personal. Mickie is surprised that Serena has sided with Storm, and says that family has to come first.

Mickie James and Magnus beat "The Cowboy" James Storm and Serena after Khoya, whom Serena calls for while everyone else is laid out, shows up and accidentally whacks Storm in the gut with the walking stick. After the match, Mickie hits the DDT on Storm just like she did on Serena.

Mike Tenay interviews Mr. Anderson, who says he can enter the dark side just like Bram, and that if he does, it's going to get nasty.

Bram tells Mr. Anderson to tell his children goodbye before their match next week.

Dixie Carter inducts Jeff Jarrett into the TNA Hall of Fame.

Wednesday Night iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for July 22, 2015

Dixie Carter starts the show by announcing the 2015 TNA Hall of Fame inductee, Jeff Jarrett.

Bram beats Magnus in a Street Fight. After the match, "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up, whacks Magnus with a cowbell, and tells him that tonight, he and Mickie James will find out who his partner for tonight is.

Eli Drake shows up with a crutch. He was tired of The Rising (Drew Galloway, Drake, Micah) and used them to get himself into the door. He wants to speak for himself, and calls Micah a puppet. Drew Galloway shows up and says he let him in because of his killer instinct, but he just had to be that big, bright shining star. He says that nothing has hurt him more than Drake turning on him. Galloway then asks the crowd what they want, and they want Galloway to kick his ass. He obliges, and he and Drake brawl. Drake almost hits him with the broken crutch, but Galloway is almost able to hit the Future Shock DDT before Drake is able to retreat.

Christy Hemme is about to advertise BBQ Pit Wars on Destination America when The Dollhouse (Taryn Terrell, Jade, Marti Bell) wreck everything. Taryn Terrell threatens to lock herself in the cage until she gets the TNA Knockouts Championship back. Brooke shows up, tells them they brought all this on themselves, and says that this is her house and not The Dollhouse. Taryn says she's untouchable, and Brooke says that if she wants the title back, she can come and get it. Taryn decides to do just that, but then the lights go out. When they come back on, Gail Kim is in the cage with Jade and Marti Bell, and Taryn is locked out. As Gail Kim beats up Jade and Marti, Brooke chases after Taryn only for Taryn to retreat. Brooke and Kim then stand tall.

We revisit the King of the Mountain match from Slammiversary XIII.

We hear from Tigre Uno in Tijuana, Mexico. He blasts Donald Trump's comments concerning Mexicans, and dares him to come to the Impact Zone to show him what a real Mexican is.

The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Manik, Abyss, Khoya) show up. He reveals the newest pledge: Serena Deeb. Serena says that Mickie James and their friendship behind, and was lost until she met Storm. Storm says that Magnus and Mickie James have made their worst mistake.

Eric Young beats Rockstar Spud in a Chain Match.

Matt Hardy beats Bobby Roode in a Tables Match to become #1 contender to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Making an iMPACT - Impact Wrestling recap for May 15th, 2015

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

The Dollhouse (Jade and Marti Bell) beat Rebel and Brooke. After the match, Taryn Terrell says she has some juicy gossip concerning Gail Kim's family.

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

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

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

We see a preview of BBQ Pitmasters on Destination America.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for May 8, 2015

Eric Young is in the ring demanding who the special guest referee for his World title match against Kurt Angle is, and says he will be World champ one way or another. Out of nowhere, Bully Ray shows up, and says it's him.

The shows starts with Ethan Carter III entering to the ring with Tyrus, saying he's doing this for the fans and that he plans to beat Anderson as a gentlemen's champion of arm wrestling.. Mr. Anderson shows up, tells EC3 to shut up, then reveals that his Falls Count Anywhere stipulation beat Ethan's Arm Wrestling stip 85% to 15%.

Ethan Carter III beats Mr. Anderson in a Falls Count Anywhere match.

Kurt Angle asks Bully Ray if he's going to call the match down the middle. Bully Ray replies "Do you know who I am?"

Gail Kim talks to Awesome Kong in the back. She wants to know if they're on the same page tonight. Kong walks away.

The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki) show up in masks. MVP says Homicide can't be here tonight because he's been injured and needs shoulder surgery, and blames it on The Rising (Drew Galloway, Eli Drake, Micah). He then tries to make the BDC look like the good guys to no avail as they call out The Rising. They show up, say that anybody could have jumped Homicide, then shifts the blame onto Kenny King. MVP isn't down with this, and says that he doesn't care about the fans; only the money and the power. MVP challenges Galloway to a match, and he's all too eager to oblige.

Drew Galloway beats MVP. After the match, Galloway is attacked with a steel chair by Eric Young, and Kenny King and Low Ki attack Micah and Eli Drake.

James Storm has a gift for Mickie James...

James Storm shows up in the ring with a gift-wrapped box. He then introduces Mickie James to the ring. After calling Mickie an amazing wrestler, mother and friend, Mickie gets a chance to open the present, and inside is a guitar. Storm and Mickie take a selfie, then Magnus shows up. Storm has a gift for him: a helmet signifying the Brutus Magnus gimmick. Magnus and Mickie leave, but Storm has a gift for their son: a doll for when he goes to sleep at night. This gets Magnus' goat, and he gets back in the ring and smacks the guitar right into Storm's head. Mickie and Magnus leave, and as Storm gets back up, he is smiling, revealing that this is part of Storm's dark plans.

Gail Kim confronts Taryn Terrell in public, and almost makes a scene.

Eric Young asks MVP, Kenny King and Low Ki for their help to take the World title from Kurt Angle.

The Dollhouse (Taryn Terrell, Marti Bell, Jade) beat Gail Kim and Awesome Kong. After the match, Gail and Kong lay out Marti Bell.

Matt Hardy sits backstage with the TNA World Tag Team Championships.

Mickie James is at odds with Magnus over what he did to James Storm earlier.

Jeremy Borash interviews Matt Hardy in the ring. Jeff Hardy may be injured from a motorbike accident, but he and Jeff are the best tag team in the world. He then vacates the TNA World Tag Team Championships, then says it's time to go home and figure out what's next. As he leaves, The Dirty Heels (Bobby Roode and Austin Aries) show up. Aries hasn't forgotten Eric Young, and will get his revenge after tonight. He then focuses on the tag team titles, saying that he and Roode have won it before and they're two of the best on the planet. Roode agrees, Davey Richards shows up, saying they should be on the waists of the best in the world, and the best are the Wolves. He then reveals that his tag team partner, Eddie Edwards, is back. Edwards shows up and says he's medically cleared. After proclaiming The Wolves (Richards, Edwards) are the best, he then challenges The Dirty Heels to a Best of Five series for the titles. The Dirty Heels accept.

Angelina Love is in the ring, and all she cares about is herself. As she talks, Velvet Sky suddenly returns with colored streaks in her hair and a more rugged look. Angelina tries to suck up to Velvet, but it doesn't work. Angelina then snaps and says to a stone-faced Velvet that she made her, and without her, she's nothing. Velvet snaps and attacks Angelina.

Bully Ray tells Eric Young he's playing the World title match really loose, and that he's going to let him and Kurt Angle tear each other apart.

Despite interference from The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki) and Chris Melendez and The Rising (Drew Galloway, Micah, Eli Drake), Kurt Angle retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Eric Young.

Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for April 10, 2015

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Kurt Angle opens the show. As he speaks, Lashley shows up. Lashley wants another shot at Kurt Angle's TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Eric Young wants a title shot as he's #1 on the Impact Top Five, but Lashley tells him to get in the back of the line. This starts a brawl between EY and Lashley, and EY dodges Lashley's Spear, causing Lashley to tackle Kurt Angle instead.

After the break, Kurt Angle says he'll fight Lashley and Eric Young at the same time.

Awesome Kong beats Gail Kim to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts Championship.

Mickie James thanks "The Cowboy" James Storm for helping Magnus last week. After Mickie leaves, Manik questions Storm, and Storm tells him not to question him before telling him to round up the rest of the Revolution.

"The Cowboy" James Storm is in the ring with The Revolution (Manik, Abyss, Khoya). The Great Sanada is gone, having been cut down to size by Storm for failing him one too many times. He then puts all three of them in a match against each other to see who will go for the tag team gold again with him next week. When Storm gets a referee in the ring, he tells him the only rule is that there has to be a winner.

Khoya beats Manik and Abyss to join "The Cowboy" James Storm next week.

Mike Tenay interviews Low Ki.

Drew Galloway shows up with the other members of the Rising. He thanks the fans for everything so far, and says he brought them here because he can't beat The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Low Ki, Kenny King) by themselves. The other two members of The Rising introduce themselves: Myka - the son of Haku - and Eli Drake. Drew then states The Rising is ready to give The Beat Down Clan a war. The BDC show up. After MVP says The Rising will go down tonight, both teams brawl.

After the break, Drew Galloway asks for a referee to start a six-man tag team match and gets one.

The Rising (Drew Galloway, Eli Drake and Myka) vs. The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King and Low Ki) ends with a sneak attack from a man who is revealed to be Homicide, who is back in TNA and on the side of the BDC. He attacks The Rising from behind while they have the match won.

Kurt Angle is attacked by Eric Young backstage.

Kurt Angle is checked on by a trainer after the break, and Angle insists on wrestling his match tonight.

Davey Richards beats DJ Z.

We see a vignette for The Dollhouse, Jade (aka Mia Yim) and Marti Bell.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) show up. They plan to become the next TNA World Tag Team Champions. Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up, and EC3 says he now plans to become a tag team champ to get a title. He says his tag team partner for tonight is...Bram. Bram shows up and says he's in a real bad news, and says he hates EC3 the least. Then Mr. Anderson shows up and throws his hat in the ring along with Rockstar Spud. Austin Aries shows up to round it out by announcing that he's leaving the Feast or Fired World Heavyweight Championship briefcase and going for the tag team titles with Bobby Roode.

Kurt Angle retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Lashley and Eric Young. After the match, Eric Young brutally attacks Lashley.

Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for April 3, 2015

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Eric Young shows up. He says he will make sure that Bobby Roode never gets another shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Bobby Roode shows up and says he will do whatever it takes to make sure he doesn't hound him again. Eric Young makes the match a submission match, and Bobby Roode accepts the challenge. The match happens right now.

Thanks to the referee going down before the end of the match, Eric Young beats Bobby Roode in a submission match.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) show up, with Edwards on crutches after recently injuring his heel. Edwards reminds the crowd of the dangers of their profession, then says he has fractured his heel and that he'll be out for a long time, leaving the Wolves unable to defend the TNA World Tag Team Championships. Richards says that without Edwards and the Wolves Nation, there is no Wolves, and relinquish the titles. Richards then says the Wolves will eventually be back, and be back for the tag team titles.

Angelina Love brags about her skills before her match with Gail Kim, and says that she's free of her constraints from the past year before getting a cheap shot on Gail.

Gail Kim beats Angelina Love.

The cast of Ghost Asylum run into The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm, Khoya, Abyss) while hunting for ghosts. Turns out their barn is apparently haunted by ghost, and they go in. As they go inside, The Revolution laugh, saying there really isn't a ghost.

Magnus beats Bram in a Falls Count Anywhere match. In what is perhaps the most surprising moment in TNA so far this year, "The Cowboy" James Storm stops Bram from hitting Mickie James - who shows up mid-match to motivate Magnus - with a steel chair.

After the match, Magnus meets "The Cowboy" James Storm, who tells him that he was looking out for an old friend before walking away.

Kurt Angle retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Lashley.

Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wresstling recap for March 27, 2015

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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.

Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling Recap for March 13, 2015

Bobby Roode beats Eric Young in a Last Man Standing match.

Jeremy Borash tells Rockstar Spud he doesn't have to face Ethan Carter III...but Spud has stood up to EC3, and he plans to win a decisive victory against him and shave his head bald.

Drew Galloway shows up to feel the passion from the audience and see who's up for taking back professional wrestling. Before Galloway can call out MVP, MVP shows up with The Beat Down Clan (Kenny King, Low Ki, Samoa Joe). MVP counters Galloway by mentioning the old "Chosen One" gimmick and tells his crew to head to the back to make this a one-on-one match.

Drew Galloway beats MVP by disqualification after Low Ki, Samoa Joe and Kenny King attacks Drew Galloway. Samoa Joe stops Low Ki from attacking Galloway to give him a pipe and hit the coup de grace.

Magnus and Mickie James talk backstage. Magnus knows what he has to do, and Mickie James asks him to be careful. Magnus asks Mickie James to stay backstage.

Ethan Carter III tells Rockstar Spud that he brought all of this on himself, and also calls him "synonymous with failure."

Magnus beats Bram by disqualification after Bram hits a low blow in front of the ref. After the match, Bram attacks Magnus with a steel chair, then tries to tie him up and hit him with a cueball. Mickie James, who showed up ringside to will her husband through the match, is held hostage, and even her slapping Bram doesn't stop him from holding her hostage. Bram lets her go after Magnus kisses his boot, which he does. Bram leaves the ring after letting Mickie go, calling Magnus "pathetic."

Brooke beats Robbie E in an inter-gender match despite the distractions and interference attempts by Jessie Godders, DJ Z and Angelina Love.

Ethan Carter III beats Rockstar Spud in a Hair Vs. Hair match. After the match, EC3 shows respect to Spud and shakes hands with him, saying that Spud doesn't deserve to have his hair shaved tonight and that he proved that he was a man, but it was all a set-up for EC3 to attack him and shave his head in the corner.

Making an 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.

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.

Makin' an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling Recap for February 20, 2015

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Kurt Angle shows up. He says he's returned for one reason only: to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Not one man in the gauntlet can beat him.

Lashley hears about what Kurt Angle has said, and says he plans to have a little chat with him.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) and Matt Hardy beat The Revolution (James Storm, Abyss, Manik). After the match, The Revolution decimate them, then Abyss punishes Manik for losing the match by hitting him with a Black Hole Slam.

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. They're not in a good mood after that surprise attack from Mr. Anderson last week. As EC3 issues a public warning, Mr. Anderson shows up. Since EC3 has been in a hair-cutting mood, Anderson has shown up with an electric razor of his own. EC3 sics Tyrus on him, but it's all a distraction so that Mandrews and Rockstar Spud can attack EC3 from behind. This starts a brawl, where Tyrus appears to be on top until he falls victim to a Mic Check from Anderson. Tyrus is soon strapped to the bottom rope with duct tape, and Anderson proceeds to cut Tyrus' hair instead. Spud tells EC3 that Tyrus is the first customer at the Rockstar Spud Barber Shop, and that EC3 himself will be next.

The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Low Ki, Kenny King, Samoa Joe) plan to beat Kurt Angle in the 20-man gauntlet and get back on top again.

Grado beats Al Snow. After the match, Al Snow raises Grado's arm in a show of respect, but both men are attacked by the Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Low Ki, Kenny King). The BDC, however, are forced to retreat when a man in a hoodie attacks them with a piece of pipe. When the hood comes down, the man is revealed to be none other than Drew Galloway, formerly known as Drew McIntyre.

The Bro Mans (Robbie E, Jessie Godders, DJ Z) and Angelina Love take an "ussie" backstage as Awesome Kong watches from the shadows.

Taryn Terrell retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Angelina Love. After the match, Awesome Kong shows up, and Taryn falls victim to an Implant Buster. Gail Kim shows up, and Kong decides to let her live...for now.

Tommy Dreamer shows up. He calls out Eric Young, but EY doesn't show up. Dreamer looks from him in the back, but EY attacks him from behind, starting a brawl between them. Dreamer fights back and asks for a ref, making this an official match.

Eric Young beats Tommy Dreamer in a no-disqualification match after hitting a low blow and another sickening piledriver.

Mickie James shows up. She's now engaged to Magnus and has given birth to a son, then Bram show up. Bram doesn't care what she has to say to him, and says he attacked Magnus to "wake him up," and blames Mickie James for "watering him down." James says the only reason Bram attacked her husband is because he knows he's only half the man Magnus is, and that Magnus would easily whip his ass. She then proceeds to call Bram a little bitch, and when Bram corners her, she slaps him. Officials have to keep Bram away from Mickie James.

Lashley tells Kurt Angle to put his money where his mouth is.

MVP wins the 20-man gauntlet with assistance from Kenny King to last eliminate Kurt Angle and become #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

TNA Lockdown 2015 - The Recap

Results courtesy of Prince Watercress!

All matches take place inside a steel cage. Six Sides of Steel Match rules are in effect. There are no disqualifications, and there are three ways to win: pinfall, submission, or escaping the cage.

The Revolution ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Abyss) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) thanks to a blue mist attack from The Great Sanada. After the match, The Revolution (Storm, Abyss, Sanada, Manik, Khoya) try to put The Hardys through tables. Matt goes through one, but Jeff fights back only to be conked in the back of the head by Storm's cowbell and falls off the top of the cage door, leading to him landing on the steel steps neck first and being knocked unconscious.

The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Low Ki, Samoa Joe, Kenny King) set up a game plan for tonight. MVP says he has an offer Kurt Angle can't refuse.

MVP, Eric Young and Kenny King are in the ring. MVP talks about how the six-sided cage can be dangerous while making light of Jeff Hardy's recent injury, and says it will be a bad night for anyone who crosses his path and that of the Beat Down Clan (MVP, King, Low Ki, Samoa Joe). After Eric Young says he'll make Bobby Roode bleed, MVP calls out Kurt Angle so they can have a conversation like men. Angle shows up with Austin Aries and Gunner, and MVP offers that they throw the match and save his partners' careers or else Angle will never walk again. Angle refuses, saying his team won't leave until they kick some ass. His team gets in the cage, and both sides brawl, with the end result being Gunner's arm getting wrecked after Samoa Joe takes a steel chair to it as the Beat Down Clan hold it against the steel cage door.

Gunner still plans on participating in the match between Team Angle (Kurt Angle, Gunner, Austin Aries) vs. The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Low Ki, Kenny King), and Kurt Angle tries to appeal to Bobby Lashley for help again.

Awesome Kong beats Havok.

Two weeks ago, Velvet Sky told Angelina Love about her being fired. Angelina Love is more relieved and happy about Velvet's sudden exit than Velvet would ever suspect.

When Lashley hears that Kurt Angle is looking for him, Lashley makes it known to Angle that he's not too hard to find.

Bobby Roode beats Eric Young, making good on his promise to make EY bleed.

Kurt Angle tries to get Lashley to join Team Angle, again to no avail.

Tyrus beats Rockstar Spud and Mandrews thanks to Ethan Carter III picking off Mandrews' ankle from ringside, causing Mandrews to hit the steel steps headfirst. After the match, EC3 tries to cut his opponents' hair, but Jeremy Borash cuts the power to the electric razor, causing EC3 to come after him.

Brooke beats Robbie E in a competition involving spinning around a baseball bat three times, climbing up the cage, getting in the ring and returning back to the start.

Team Angle (Kurt Angle, Austin Aries, Gunner) beats The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Kenny King, Samoa Joe, Low Ki) in a Lethal Lockdown match thanks to Team Angle gaining a sudden fourth member: Lashley, who has a change of heart and teases a backstab to set the stage for evened odds.

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The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Bro Mans (Jessie Godders and DJ Z) to continue to the second round of the eight-team tag tournament for #1 contendership for the TNA World Tag Team Championships.

Bram shows up, calls himself a "hardcore legend," and says that Devon is his next victim. Devon shows up and fights Bram until security breaks it up. Kurt Angle shows up and makes this match official...and it's going to be a hardcore match.

Brittany finds Samuel Shaw, and asks him if he's going to do what they talked about tonight...

Low Ki announces his partner for this tag team tournament is...Samoa Joe.

Samoa Joe and Low Ki beat Gunner and Samuel Shaw with the Rear Naked Choke to continue to the second round of the eight-team tag tournament for #1 contendership for the TNA World Tag Team Championships, after Brittany distracts Gunner by grabbing his leg, allowing Samoa Joe to beat Gunner by submission. After the match, Gunner repeatedly tells Brittany to leave Samuel alone. As he does, Samuel leaves the ring shortly only to come back with a steel chair, which he smashes repeatedly into Gunner's back. After this vicious attack, Samuel Shaw and Brittany wildly make out in the ring.

Ethan Carter III has a partner for tonight's tag team tournament...Tyrus. He also challenges Rockstar Spud to find a partner, enter the tournament and take him on, but says Spud is scared and he can't do it.

As MVP says that Lashley will prevail against Bobby Roode again next week, Kenny King announces he and MVP are in the tag team tournament.

Rebel is scheduled to face Angelina Love tonight, but Havok shows up instead and destroys her. Then Gail Kim arrives and tries to fight her off. The brawl goes back and forth until officials are able to break it up.

Bram beats Devon in a hardcore match thanks to Magnus bringing in a kendo stick.

Mr. Anderson talks to Chris Melendez about the tag team tournament. When Anderson mentions that MVP and Kenny King are their first-round opponents, Melendez jumps in to become Anderson's partner.

MVP and Kenny King beat Mr. Anderson and Chris Melendez to continue to the second round of the eight-team tag tournament for #1 contendership for the TNA World Tag Team Championships.

Eric Young wants Rockstar Spud to gather his courage and take on Ethan Carter III in the tag team tournament. Spud feels he doesn't have what it takes to be a wrestler, and Eric Young follows him, feeling that if Spud can't figure out that slapping EC3 was the best thing he's ever done, he'll have to show that to him.

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) can't wait for their next opponents. After cutting their backstage promo, James Storm tries to proselytize Davey Richards into joining the Redneck Revolution...

When Eric Young shows up to take on Ethan Carter III and Tyrus in the tag team tournament and announces he's Rockstar Spud's partner, EC3 cracks up as Spud fails to show up. Ethan then proceeds to verbally crap on Spud, saying that Spud fears him, Tyrus and virtually everything until Spud's music hits again...and Spud actually shows up.

Ethan Carter III and Tyrus beat Rockstar Spud and Eric Young to continue to the second round of the eight-team tag tournament for #1 contendership for the TNA World Tag Team Championships.

Kurt Angle shows up and brings out Bobby Roode and Lashley for the contract signing for their match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship that happens next week, but before he does, he mentions that he has added a stipulation that neither party knows about. After some final statements from both Roode and Lashley, where Roode reminds Lashley that he was close to winning the first time and MVP says that Lashley is more machine than man, Roode and Lashley sign the contract (with the latter signing after MVP doesn't want the match to go on) after Angle reveals the stipulation: MVP and Kenny King are banned from ringside, and Angle himself is the special guest referee!