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The Mack meets with Sexy Star in the locker room. He has a match with Marty "The Moth" Martinez and wants her at ringside, but she initially refuses due to what "The Moth" put her through. The Mack says this isn't like her, and says the Sexy Star he knows is a fearless ass-kicker. Sexy Star changes her mind, and she and The Mack fist bump.
During The Mack vs. Marty "The Moth" Martinez, we meet a woman in an elaborate moth costume as a strange music box melody plays. She distracts not only Sexy Star, but also The Mack, and Marty "The Moth" Martinez is able to beat The Mack. We find out that this woman is Marty's sister, Mariposa. Sexy Star, hiding and afraid behind the post, easily falls victim to an attack from Mariposa.
We get a closer look at Fenix, who grew up and prepared for competition in Lucha Underground despite all the naysayers and has now made a name for himself.
Jack "The Dragonslayer" Evans is confronted by Drago backstage. Drago makes quick work of a light fixture, then dares Evans to slay him now...but "The Darewolf" PJ Black, still sore from last week, joins in on the fun. After all three men pull out their nunchaku, Drago almost makes quick work of them, but Evans and Black get the upper hand. All of a sudden, Aerostar shows up and saves Drago with some light-up nunchaku action of his own, and Aerostar and Drago join forces.
Before the next match, Taya shows up in place of Johnny Mundo, and says that since Johnny kicked Cage's ass, it's time for her to do the same. After she introduces herself, she asks Cage if he has to balls to go face-to-face with her.
Despite much interference, weaponry and double-teaming from Johnny Mundo, Cage stills beats Taya in a no-disqualification match.
We see another commercial from Famous B, who now calls himself "a recently retired underground fighter" and gives a woman on the commercial his "magic touch."
Ivelisse tells Angelico and Son of Havoc they have their tag match next week against The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce)...but she had to agree to an ultimatum. If they don't win, they're out of Lucha Underground for good.
Mil Muertes retains the Lucha Underground Championship against Prince Puma and Pentagon Jr. in a triple threat match. After the match, however, Fenix shows up and says he's cutting the celebration short, as he will turn in the Gift of the Gods Championship and get his shot at Mil Muertes to win the Lucha Underground Championship
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!
Shane McMahon starts tonight's show. He recaps what happened last week, and says he's lost a respect for his father Vince after he disowned him, and calls him "an egomaniacal, miserable old bastard" who has seriously lost touch. He then says it is his destiny to own Raw and beat The Undertaker, saying that Vince's tyrannical grasp as well as that of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon must stop, and that there are more talent that are more deserving of a push that need it. We hear the gong of 'Taker's theme, followed by Vince's theme. Vince shows up, and the crowd calls him an asshole before chanting for CM Punk. Vince says there is fear in Shane's eyes, and that he will feel that fear at WrestleMania 32. After saying that Stephanie McMahon will get everything now that Shane is out of the will, Vince then talks about the night Shane went to his very first WWE event. We see a picture of father of son from way back when, then Vince takes a picture frame with said photo in it and smashes it with his foot. Vince also says that Shane's children will see him fail against The Undertaker, as a family's dreams will be shattered as 'Taker puts an end to what Vince calls "his greatest failure." Vince then sics security on Shane, and tell them to escort Shane out of the building. Shane says he'll leave peacefully as long as nobody touches him, as he says he's pretty amped up tonight. One guy gets close and tries to put a hand on them, and he gets kneed in the face. The other security guards get in the ring, but they all get beat down, too. Shane stands tall, and Vince is astounded.
Kevin Owens beat Neville with a roll-up. After the match, Owens continues to attack Neville, but that attack is cut short by the surprise appearance of Sami Zayn, who goes straight for Owens and gives him a brawl he'll never forget.
Dolph Ziggler is talking with Zack Ryder when Stephanie McMahon shows up. After talk about Shane McMahon - and a tweet that he was forced to delete due to it being "disaparaging to The Authority," Stephanie puts Dolph Ziggler in an elimination handicap match against three members of The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, King Barrett, Alberto Del Rio).
Summer Rae beats Brie Bella with a roll-up after Lana shows up and distracts Brie. After the match, Lana hits Brie Bella with a Bella Buster.
Dean Ambrose shows up. He loves that he's thrown a wrench in the works on the Road to WrestleMania, and says he's hijacking the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and WrestleMania 32, and says Triple H will respect him after Roadblock. He says that he and Triple H will be doing stuff for the community together, and says Triple H will make him a suit only to realise he's not a suit guy. As soon as he says he'll be a fighting champion, Triple H shows up. He says the World Heavyweight Championship will be around his waist as long as he allows it to be. Dean Ambrose tells Triple H to suck it, but Triple H says "Roadblock" is just a name from marketing and that Ambrose is a speed bump or pothole at best. He also says Ambrose has the same problem with authority as Roman Reigns. After more insults tossed back and forth, Ambrose dares Triple H to get in the ring. Triple H says he'll do it only on his time, then puts Ambrose in a match later tonight against Bray Wyatt to teach him a lesson that "The Authority always wins."
The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, King Barrett) beat Dolph Ziggler in a 3-on-1 elimination match.
We see a video package of Shane McMahon's history in the WWE.
Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks trade words backstage before their tag match against Naomi and Tamina.
Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks beat Naomi and Tamina with a Banks Statement to Tamina. After the match, Becky and Sasha are both attacked by Charlotte.
R-Truth passes by Mark Henry on his way to give Goldust a Chicago deep dish pizza. Goldust doesn't know what's up, until Truth mentions the Golden Truth idea. Goldust then says a true partner would know that he is lactose intolerant, and if he took one bite, his butt would explode. Goldust puts the pizza down and walks away, and as R-Truth says he didn't know about Goldust's exploding butt, Mark Henry takes the pizza all for himself.
Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) says that Y2AJ (Chris Jericho and AJ Styles) will never make it, and that they are a real team.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against Y2AJ (Chris Jericho and AJ Styles). After the match, Chris Jericho hits three Codebreakers on AJ Styles. He then grabs a Y2AJ shirt and shoves it in AJ Styles' mouth.
Renee Young interviews Chris Jericho, who says he turned on Styles after everyone cheered "AJ Styles" and not "Y2J."
Kalisto beats Tyler Breeze.
Big Boss Man is the next inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016.
Jojo interviews Kalisto. He hopes to make a WrestleMania moment that will live forever. Ryback shows up, saying he's not in the main event on WrestleMania 32, and says he respects Kalisto and says that he is a real-life champion, and tells him he should go solo, saying that being in a tag team with Sin Cara will hold him back.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) show up and make fun of Ryback for wanting to go solo. Curtis Axel says "The Axeman Cometh" before everyone does the "YI" chant.
Ryback beats Curtis Axel.
Vince McMahon meets with Stephanie McMahon, who wants to talk to him about Shane McMahon. Stephanie asks "What if...?" Vince says he's got this, but Stephanie asks "What if you don't?" Vince insists he's got this.
This Thursday on SmackDown: Miz TV with Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens as special guests! Chris Jericho explains his actions!
Before the next match, Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron, saying he will conquer the conqueror and slay the beast by beating Brock Lesnar at Roadblock this Saturday. Tonight, however, he will use Dean Ambrose as an example of just how dangerous he can be and why he is called "The Eater of Worlds."
Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt ends with the arrival of the rest of The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman). The four of them then destroy Ambrose. Triple H then shows up, loosens his tie and gets in the ring. Bray Wyatt stares Triple H down, however, and Triple H returns the favor by staring down Wyatt, who then laughs, looks at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and touches it, then backs away with his Family. Triple H then deconstructs the commentary table, but when he gets back in the ring, Ambrose hits Triple H with Dirty Deeds. He then picks up the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and looks at it as he stares down Triple H from the corner.
Paige, Natalya and Brie Bella beat Naomi, Tamina and Summer Rae.
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) show up. They say that Ryback got a fluke victory this past Monday on Raw. Rose says we may have heard of Legend of JBL on the WWE Network, but tonight will be "Legends of the Crimson Werewolf." Curtis Axel, on the other hand, says this is no time for nicknames and that it's time to be serious, as you have to go out and really fight to take on Ryback. He tells Slater not to let Ryback get up. Ryback shows up as they keep chanting "YI."
Ryback beats Heath Slater.
The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) beat Hugo Knox and Tucker Knight.
Alex Reyes interviews Dana Brooke and Emma. Dana calls Deonna Purrazzo, who fell to Asuka last week, a nobody. Emma says she intends to make an example out of her opponent tonight.
The team of Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady and the team of Dash & Dawson (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) call each other out over cowardly actions. Both teams will fight it out for the NXT Tag Team Championships at WWE Roadblock, live on the WWE Network on March 12th.
Emma beats Santana Garrett with the Emma Lock.
NXT General Manager William Regal has Eva Marie and Nia Jax's next tag team match set up...and it's against Bayley and Asuka. Eva and Nia aren't impressed.
NXT General Manager William Regal is in the ring. He introduces NXT's newest and greatest acquisition to date: Austin Aries. Before Aries can get in the ring, he is jumped from behind by Baron Corbin, who hits End of Days on Aries outside of the ring. Corbin then takes Aries' torn T-shirt, says "An eye for an eye," then tosses the shirt at Regal. Regal is furious.
"The Drifter" Elias Samson beats Steve Cutler.
The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) are using their loss to The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) as a reason to get serious and make sure nothing derails the Hype Train. They plan to shut The Vaudevillains up for good. But behind the scenes, The Vaudevillains have seen and heard things. They silently scheme...
Next week: Sami Zayn vs. Samoa Joe in a 2-out-of-3 falls match to determine a #1 contender for the NXT Championship!
Finn Balor beats Neville. Both men shake hands after the match.
Alex Reyes interviews Sami Zayn and Samoa Joe. Joe calls Sami "one of the most ungrateful people I've ever known." Sami Zayn thinks Joe is entitled and predicates his success on the hard work of others, and says his success won't be at his expense anymore. Joe tells Sami he will take him down last week.
Mil Muertes isn't happy with Catrina's recent actions concering King Cuerno and Fenix. Catrina reminds him that if it wasn't for her, he wouldn't be alive right now. Mil Muertes then tells Catrina to give him Pentagon Jr. and Prince Puma, saying he'll bury them instead. Catrina says no. She disappears. Mil Muertes is angry.
El Vampiro notices that Mil Muertes is not sitting on his throne above ringside.
Kobra Moon beats Sexy Star with a Dragon Sleeper combined with a body scissors after Sexy Star is distracted by Marty "The Moth" Martinez. During the match, The Mack shows up at ringside to cheer Sexy Star on.
We see another commercial from Famous B, who hopes to make someone a famous fighter. We seen then see a television, and Rey Mysterio Jr. turns it off. We then see Rey Mysterio Jr. and El Dragon Azteca train.
King Cuerno says he will no longer be a hunter, but a god when he wins tonight's ladder match against Fenix.
Prince Puma vs. Pentagon Jr. ends when Mil Muertes, now with a leather sling around his arm, shows up and breaks the sling, then enters the ring as Pentagon Jr. tries to finish Prince Puma off and attacks Pentagon. Prince Puma tries to fight off Mil Muertes, but Mil Muertes also makes quick work of him. He then hits both Puma and Pentagon Jr. with a Double Flatliner. Mil Muertes, now fully healed, is back with a vengeance.
Mil Muertes and Catrina go backstage. Mil Muertes says this week was nothing. Next week, he will defend the Lucha Underground Championship against Prince Puma and Pentagon, Jr. He says this is his temple, and that nothing will stop Mil Muertes.
In three weeks, twenty luchadors will converge for Aztec Warfare. Two luchadors start, with a new participant every 90 second. Eliminations happen through pinfall or submission. The winner becomes #1 contender for the Lucha Underground Championship.
Mil Muertes sits back on the throne overseeing the ring before the next match.
Fenix beats King Cuerno in a ladder match to become the first-ever two-time Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Champion! Both Fenix and Mil Muertes lift up their respective championships and stare each other down at a distance to end the show.
