Makin' an iMPACT - Impact Wrestling recap for March 8, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gail Kim retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Jade.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We see a video tribute package to Kurt Angle.

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

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

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 26, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 September 9, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Night iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for September 2, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dixie Carter has entered the arena...

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

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

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

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

Bram beats Kenny King.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Night iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for August 26, 2015

Jeff and Matt Hardy comes out to open the show. Matt probably needs the fashion police judging by that gaudy pink shirt. Jeff says they started out from nowhere and got to the top of the business. Jeff says Matt deserves another shot at the title. The fans chant "One more match!" Matt gets on the mic and says he will carry the business in the future. He thanks the fans for making their voices heard this week. He thanks everyone for their support and mentions his wife and new son. Ethan Carter III interrupts, along with Tyrus. Carter says he was a fan of the Hardy Boyz in the '90s. He says he'd like to face Matt in a match again because he remembers standing over Matt last week after beating him up badly. He mocks Jeff's broken leg and calls him a has-been. Carter says if the fans chant for Hardy, he'll get a pass, but there's a condition: If Carter wins Jeff will be forced to be his personal assistant.

Eric Young beats Chris Melendez, with Melendez’s prosthetic leg on the line.

Tigre Uno beats DJ Z and Sonjay Dutt to retain the TNA X Division Championship.

James Storm is backstage with the other members of The Revolution. He lays down the law to Abyss and Manik. He says that Mahabali Sheera is no longer a member of The Revolution. Storm demands full loyalty from Manik...or else. He tells them to win Tag Team title from The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) tonight.

The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) beats The Revolution (Abyss & Manik) to retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships.

Velvet Sky vs. Brooke Adams ends when The Dollhouse (Jade & Marti Bell) attacks them both. Rebel makes her return to seemingly save Brooke and Velvet, but she attacked Velvet Sky, turning heel in the process. Taryn Terrell appears on the screen and reveals that Rebel is the newest member of The Dollhouse.

Backstage, Bobby Roode says he will prove to Dixie, Jeff and everyone else in TNA why he has the IT factor.

Mr. Anderson talks about the KOTM match too and says he could talk about how amazing he is but instead will just show it.

Meanwhile, Drew Galloway looks agitated about something...

Bobby Roode beats James Storm, Mr. Anderson and Lashley when he counters Storms superkick into the Roode bomb.

Dixie Carter is on her way out. Will Jeff Jarrett be running TNA now?

Dixie Carter comes out. She talks about how to run a successful company. She then calls Jeff Jarrett to the ring. Jeff thanks Dixie for giving him the chance to come back to the company he founded. He tells Dixie the GFW-TNA relationship can help both promotions. She agrees that together a Carter/Jarrett team can accomplish a lot. Suddenly Drew comes out. He tells Dixie that there's something she needs to know. Drew  tells Dixie that Jeff Jarrett was the one who attack him and Bully Ray.  He says one of the getaway rental cars on the video clip was registered to Jarrett. Jeff swears blind he is innocent in the matter. Then Karen claims it was her: She did it for Jeff.  Then Jeff attacks Drew. Then GFW guys attack Drew too. The TNA guys, including Spud, The Wolves and Robbie E, run down and they all get into a huge brawl. GFW get the upper hand and end up standing tall in the ring. A horrified Josh Matthews bemoans how TNA made a huge mistake in inviting these people into TNA and Jarrett's theme plays to end the show.

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 1, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Mike Tenay sits down with Jeff and Karen Jarrett.

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

Wednesday Night iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for June 17, 2015

The show begins with a tribute to Dusty Rhodes.

Mike Tenay hosts the contract signing for Ethan Carter III vs. Kurt Angle for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. After both men get in the ring, they get a chance to have their say prior to the bout. Ethan Carter III lays some sweet poetry about whom Kurt Angle has beaten in his career before telling him that unlike all those legends, he hasn't been beaten and that he will be Angle's endgame. Angle says the best matches are made for him, and that this one will be no different, especially when he plans to make this match a nightmare for EC3. According to the contract, both men will have "tune-up matches" prior to the match that will happen in 14 days' time, and EC3 finds out straight from Angle that he's facing Lashley.

Before The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) and The Dirty Heels (Bobby Roode and Austin Aries) face off in Match 4 of their Best of Five Series, The Wolves say that the tag team titles are what counts as they signify who is the best tag team in the world, and that they have proven that before with every tag team that's been thrown in their path. After they call The Wolves call The Dity Heels out, Bobby Roode shows up and says Austin Aries isn't medically cleared due to his match with Kurt Angle last week, and that he and Aries call the shots. The Wolves then challenge Roode to a singles match, and Roode almost doesn't want to do it until he comes up with a grand idea in order to see how badly The Wolves want him in the ring: whoever wins the match gets to pick the stipulation for the fourth match in their Best of Five Series. They like the idea, and Eddie Edwards challenges Roode to a match, right here, right now. Roode accepts the challenge.

Eddie Edwards beats Bobby Roode when Austin Aries suddenly shows up and tosses a steel chair to Roode only for Davey Richards to take it from him, leading to Edwards stacking Roode up off the distraction. Richards and Edwards immediately pick Full Metal Mayhem as the stipulation for Match 4 of their Best of Five Series.

Jeremy Borash runs into Joseph Park, who has fallen on hard times since his ugly exit from Impact Wrestling. He plans to make a comeback by challenging Bram tonight.

Bram is backstage. He doesn't like cameras, apparently.

Bram beats Joseph Park after putting him through a table.

Taryn Terrell has set up a stipulation for tonight's tag match between The Dollhouse (Taryn, Jade, Marti Bell) and the team of Brooke and Awesome Kong. If Brooke and Kong win, they both get a shot at the Knockouts title. If they lose, they can never get a Knockouts title shot for as long as she holds the title.

The world is burning. Playtime's over...

Brooke and Awesome Kong beat The Dollhouse (Jade and Marti Bell) to secure title shots at Taryn Terrell and the TNA Knockouts Championship.

Chris Melendez shows up. He's not happy at all that Eric Young ripped his prosthetic leg and disrespected him and everything he represents. He calls out Eric Young, who shows up promptly. He shows impressive respect for Melendez' military career, but says he doesn't care about him, the fans or anybody except himself. As for ripping his leg out and choking him with it, he came up with the idea on the spur of the moment. When he asks how badly Melendez wants him alone in the ring next week, Melendez makes it clear he wants him very badly. The match is on for next week.

Jessie Godderz beats DJ Z with the Boston Crab. After the match, he tells DJ Z that his attack on him was no mistake, and tortures him as he puts himself on a pedestal, saying he's the reason that he and Robbie E won the tag team titles twice. As he goes for a press slam on DJ Z, Robbie E shows up and brawls with Jessie, forcing Jessie to retreat.

Magnus shows up and threatens to crack open some heads until "The Cowboy" James Storm comes out. Security shows up, followed by Storm. Storm tries to sow distrust between Magnus and Mickie James and make himself look like the bad guy, then pulls out a baby stroller that he plans to use as an "insurance policy" against Magnus. Magnus goes after Storm, and decks the security guards that hold him back only to find out that the stroller only has a doll inside and not his son Donovan. Storm runs away and Magnus gives chase.

Ethan Carter III beats Lashley despite three referees having to make the count due to Tyrus attacking all of them.

Wednesday Night iMPACT - Impact Wrestling recap for June 3rd, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mickie James runs into “The Cowboy” James Storm in Nashville.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling recap for March 20, 2015

The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Revolution (The Great Sanada and Manik) and The Bro Mans (Jessie Godders and DJ Z).

Austin Aries shows up. He's been out of action for a little while and without his World title shot briefcase thanks to The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Kenny King, Low Ki). He calls them out, and Samoa Joe and Low Ki show up. Aries has an idea: a match for the briefcase...and the X Division title that the BDC also stole from him. Low Ki sics Samoa Joe on him, and he tells Aries he'll have to go through Joe first.

Austin Aries beats Samoa Joe by disqualification after interference by Low Ki. After the match, Joe and Low Ki try to attack Austin Aries with his briefcase, but Austin Aries gets Low Ki to whack Joe with it by mistake and attacks Low Ki, getting his World title shot briefcase back. As he leaves, Rockstar Spud enters with his X Division title shot briefcase and cashes it in, picking the bones and winning the TNA X Division Championship from Low Ki. Spud then has to run back to the back so Low Ki and Samoa Joe don't beat him up.

Magnus and Bram brawl backstage...and the brawl heads to the ring, where officials have a handful trying to separate them. Mickie James shows up and also gets in some shots on Bram, then Magnus power bombs Bram into the entrance ramp as the latter tries to crawl back to the backstage area.

Taryn Terrell retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Gail Kim and Awesome Kong in a three-way dance.

"The Cowboy" James Storm has dangerous plans in mind for Matt Hardy...

Kurt Angle knows what he's up against in Lashley, but he's up to the challenge tonight.

"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Matt Hardy in a no-disqualification match thanks to assistance from the rest of The Revolution (The Great Sanada, Manik, Abyss, Khoya). After the match, Storm knocks out Matt Hardy with the cowbell.

Kurt Angle beats Lashley with an Ankle Lock Submission to become the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion!

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

All results courtesy of Prince Watercress!

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.

Makin' an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling Recap for January 16, 2015

MVP comes out with his crew and says he’s always known it’s been him against the world, so he’s a genius and he surrounded himself with people who have an appetite for success. He calls Samoa Joe and Low Ki his family, and they have had highs and lows together, but they are together called ‘The Beat Down Clan.’ MVP says they’re nothing to… mess with, and he wants to introduce their world champion, but he has other business to deal with first. MVP introduces Eric Young, and Eric says no one’s opinion matters, and he couldn’t stand in the ring with MVP a month ago, but he respects him. He says MVP took something away from a brother, and when he (EY) was champion, he took care of Roode first. Eric says when Roode won the title back, he didn’t return the favor, and he was in the hospital because he defended Roode, and all he got was a text message. Eric says he actually did get the truth, and he took what Roode cared about most, so tonight he is taking everything else. MVP then introduces new champion Bobby Lashley, but Lashley doesn’t walk out, and instead they get Kurt Angle on the stage. MVP asks if he is stupid because they already beat him up enough, but Kurt says he’ll make them all tap out and Samoa Joe gets in his face. MVP taunts Kurt but Kurt punches Joe, then they try to go after each other but a group of security guards break them up. Kurt tells Joe if he wants a fight, he’ll get it, and he’ll get it right now!

Samoa Joe defeats Kurt Angle with the Rear Naked Choke. After the match, The BDC proceed to do a mugging on Kurt Angle until Bobby Roode comes out with an equalizer and sends the gang running!

Roode sits down in the middle of the ring. He says this crap in TNA has gone too far. Roode says he's going to make EY pay for his sins tonight.

The Revolution (James Storm, Abyss, Manik, Mahabali Sheera, The Great Sanada) watch the next match from the nosebleeds seats.

The Hardys defeated The Wolves to become the number one contenders for the TNA Tag Team Titles.

Feast of Fired begins next week!

As MVP and Kenny King chat backstage, it becomes readily apparent that Eric Young is preoccupied with Bobby Roode.

EC3 and Tyrus take over the broadcast room and harash Jeremy Borash. EC3 challenges him to a match next week, and if he doesn't accept, - he's gonna get more than his head shaved!

Eric Young defeats Bobby Roode in a No Disqualification Match after a nasty piledriver. The Beat Down Clan (MVP, Low Ki, Samoa Joe, Kenny King) show up and announces that Lashley will be here later tonight.

Brooke talks about how she carried the team of herself and Robbie E. throughout the Amazing Race competition.

The Beautiful People (Angelina Love & Velvet Sky) defeated Brooke & KOs Champion Taryn Terrell due to an interference by Robbie E. After the match, the lights go out and Awesome Kong standing in the ring. She destroys TBP before chokeslamming Robbie E. Havok comes out to the ring looking for a fight, but security has to come out and hold back these two.

EC3 meets up with Jeremy Borash, still wanting an answer to his challenge. JB comes up with the fact that he's not a wrestler - just an announcer. After further taunting (and mind games, if you will), JB finally accepts.

The camera crew is standing outside of a dressing room. Manik comes out of the room and motions the crew into the dressing room. James Storm introduces the world to his newest disciple, Mahabali Sheera, who's power and destruction will be unleashed next week!

Thanks to  the assistance by BDC member Kenny King, Low Ki defeats Austin Aries to win the X Division Title, bringing his reigns up to four.

MVP calls out Bobby Lashley and he shows this time. MVP says he got Lashley everything he has. MVP says The BDC (Beat Down Clan) owns the World Heavyweight Title. Lashley says the title is his. Lashley wants nothing to do with this and MVP is offended. They hug but Low Ki attacks and Lashley gets beat down by the group. Ki hits a double stomp to the back and MVP hits him with the belt. As they leave, MVP says the title doesn't belong to Lashley, it belongs to The BDC.

Making an iMPACT! - Impact Wrestling Recap for January 7th, 2015!

The superstars of TNA know 2015 is a new start with a new year and a new network. Whenever everyone gets off the bus, faces and heels fight each other all the way to the Manhattan Center, and the brouhaha spills into the arena. Kurt Angle shows up and has all the champions – Low Ki, Taryn Terrell, the team of James Storm and Abyss, and Bobby Roode – defend their titles tonight. Roode defends Lashley in a third match. MVP confronts Angle again for putting his hands on him the last time they met, then verbally craps all over him. Angle admits that he’s stepped down as Executive Director, but he’s returned to being a wrestler. After setting up all these matches prior to stepping down, he says that he made one more just for tonight: him vs MVP in a street fight, and it happens right now.

Kurt Angle beats MVP in a Street Fight.

MVP yells at Kenny King for not helping him at the Street Fight, and is about to do the same to Lashley.

Ethan Carter III promises to cut the hair of Rockstar Spud tonight.

We see Mike Tenay interview James Storm as a preview for next week’s premiere of TNA Unlocked on Destination America.

The Revolution (“The Cowboy” James Storm and Abyss) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) when Jeff Hardy, who is watching the match from ringside with brother and tag partner Matt Hardy, tries to stop Abyss from using the bullrope while the ref is down only to be bumped into one of the Wolves.

MVP yells at Lashley, telling him he runs the squad and that he calls the shots. Lashley pins him to the wall, telling him it’s not about MVP and that it’s about getting his World title back.

Jeremy Borash is about to introduce someone to the ring, but Ethan Carter III shows up, puts himself on a pedestal and then says he has some business to take care of. He promises to tear Rockstar Spud apart piece by piece until he ends his career, then calls Spud out. Spud is carried out to the ring by Tyrus, who has beaten him down and beats him down some more. EC3 gets the electric razor ready for the “scalping”, but Jeremy Borash tells him “Don’t you think he’s had enough.” EC3 tells him to stand down, but Borash slaps him in the face. Tyrus makes quick work of Borash, and Spud tries to protect him from EC3′s wrath. EC3 announces a change of plans and puts the razor to Borash’s hair instead. EC3 and Tyrus then leave, gloating.

Kenny King is incensed that Lashley put his hands on MVP, since “they made him.” MVP and Kenny King have plans for him…

Austin Aries beats Low Ki to win the TNA X Division Championship, bringing his total reigns to six.

Robbie E returns after making it to the finals of The Amazing Race this year. Robbie E blames his loss on his reality show partner and now ex-girlfriend, Brooke.

Taryn Terrell wins a Knockouts Battle Royal to retain the TNA Knockouts Championship, which now has a new design. During the match, Brooke returned and beats up Robbie E before chasing him to the back. After the match, Havok attacks Taryn Terrell for making her the last to be eliminated, but then the lights go off. When they come back on, Havok is staring right into the eyes of a returning Awesome Kong. She may have slimmed down a bit, but she’s still as dangerous as ever, and she proves that by choke slamming referee Steve Stifler.

During Lashley vs. Bobby Roode for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, MVP and Kenny King force their way from the backstage area to the ring with the aid of two masked men…

Lashley beats Bobby Roode to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship! MVP, Kenny King and the two masked men show up and attack the ref, then the masked men reveal themselves to be Low Ki and Samoa Joe. Eric Young rushes in and chases them off with a steel chair, then nails Bobby Roode in the gut with it. Lashley picks up the pieces with a Spear to take back the title.