Offical Annoucment on Nick "Magnus" Aldis Working For Global Force

Global Force Wrestling issued the following:
Nick Aldis joins Global Force Wrestling
Former TNA World Heavyweight Champion and UK superstar, Nick Aldis, formerly known as Magnus at TNA Wrestling, has signed on with Global Force Wrestling and will be part of their next GFW Grand Slam Tour live events on July 9 in Wisconsin, July 10 in Pennsylvania, and July 11 in Ohio. He will also be headlining the first ever world television taping on July 24th, in Las Vegas.
"I'm ready to explore opportunities as a free agent that haven't been open to me before. Jeff Jarrett has been instrumental in my career development and I have always respected him as a performer and promoter. As soon as I heard about GFW I knew that one way or another I would play a part. I'm very excited about that.," said Aldis.
GFW Founder and CEO could not be happier that Magnus has decided to join the force. "Nick is one of the brightest stars in professional wrestling today and I could not be more excited to have him front and center promoting GFW. His star power in the UK will help give Global Force Wrestling the brand exposure we are looking for."
Aldis also appeared on the United Kingdom revival of Gladiators, where he was known by the name Oblivion.
"Aldis star power transcends pro wrestling and he is someone that we have had our eye on for months," said Karen Jarrett Co Founder of Global Force Wrestling.

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First Match Set for TNA Slammiversary

TNA President Dixie Carter posted the following on Twitter:

"Hear it here first! #Slammiversary2015 Match Announcement: @MagnusOfficial vs. @JamesStormBrand! Lots of tension. Going to a be good one…"

 

Opinionated View- You got that right Dixie. Two of TNA's bet about to square off.

 

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Magnus Featured on TNA Greatest Matches This Weekend

TNA’s Best of Magnus will air Saturday morning on Destination America, featuring the following matches…
* Bound for Glory 2013: Sting vs. Magnus
* Turning Point 2013: Magnus vs. Samoa Joe
* Impact Wrestling 2013: Jeff Hardy vs. Magnus

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Former TNA Champion and former Knockouts Champion welcome first child

TNA wrestler Magnus (a/k/a Nick Aldis) and former TNA Knockout Mickie James welcomed their first child on Thursday. The couple named their baby boy Donovan Patrick Aldis.

Opinionated View- Well Congrats to the new parents.

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Impact Wrestling Preview: Magnus vs Willow Headlines

Preview Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c as the road to the Slammiversary event continues! If you can't watch it Thursday, make sure to set your DVR!

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- This past week, Director of Wrestling Operations MVP shocked the TNA fans when he blindsided World Heavyweight Champion Eric Young and announced HE would face EY for the title at June's Slammiversary! Why did MVP attack the World Champion - and why did he name himself the new number-one contender? Eric Young wants answers! We'll hear from both EY and MVP on Thursday's broadcast! What will happen when champion and challenger come face-to-face? Don't miss it!

- After taking over TNA Headquarters this past week, Bully Ray continues his hunt in Nashville for TNA President Dixie Carter! Now in possession of Dixie's home address, will Bully pay a visit to the President's estate on Thursday? If so, is Dixie prepared for a potential home invasion from her biggest enemy on the TNA roster? Tune in to see what happens next between Bully and Dixie!

- Also on Thursday's IMPACT, it will be Jeff Hardy's bizarre alter-ego WILLOW battling both Magnus and TNA newcomer Bram in a handicap match! Bram brutally attacked Willow this past week - handcuffing the superstar to the ropes and beating him with a steel wrench. Will the maniacal Willow get his revenge on the British superstars, or will the odds be too much for him to overcome? Don't miss Bram's in-ring debut on Thursday!

- The X Division Championship will be on the line on Thursday on SpikeTV as Sanada defends the gold in a three-way bout against Tigre Uno and DJZ from the BroMans!

- Plus, "Cowboy" James Storm will be in action against Mr. Anderson on Thursday night!

- All this and much more on Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast, plus news on the upcoming Slammiversary epic event!

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TNA Reveals Bram's Story Line Connection to Magnus

- ImpactWrestling.com has posted an article, discussing Bram's (former NXT talent Kenneth Cameron) storyline connection to Magnus. Here is the explanation… 

"With rumors swirling, we've begun searching for answers. What we can now report is that Bram hails from Chesterfield, UK and was a life-long friend of Magnus. Bram is said to be an extremely violent and dangerous hooligan and the rumors insist that Magnus was once seen as the same. We're told that the bar brawls and ruthless violence in their past has become something of a British legend. This leads us to question what separated Bram and Magnus and why is Bram here now? Perhaps even more so, it begs the question: where has this side of Magnus been and will we see the reign of Magnus return if it is unleashed again?"

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TNA Sacrifice 2014 Report:

A video package runs focusing on Eric Young vs. Magnus tonight.

A graphic opening hits welcoming us to TNA Sacrifice 2014. We go live to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. We open tonight with The BroMans defending the TNA Tag Team Championships in a 3 on 2 handicap match.

TNA Tag Team Championships - 3 on 2 Handicap Match
The BroMans (c's) and DJ Z vs. The Wolves

Before the match, Eddie Edwards gets on the mic and talks about The BroMans doing what they can to cause disqualifications. He said tonight will be different. Edwards hands a note to Christy Hemme to read. Hemme reads the letter and per the order of MVP, this title match will now take place under No DQ rules.

The bell rings and here we go. DJ Z is tossed to the outside quickly. Wolves with double huricanranas on Robbie E and Jessie. The Wolves dump The BroMans over the top rope after that and then launch DJ Z over the top rope on the BroMans. The Wolves hit the ropes and connect with a double suicide dive to all three members of the BroMans at ringside. Richards and Edwards with big elbows to DJ Z in the corner. Jessie takes an atomic drop and chop combo from The Wolves. Robbie with kicks to Richards. Richards shrugs them off and The Wolves with kicks on Robbie in the corner. Richards with a big corner kick and Edwards follows with a knee to the head on Robbie. DJ Z cracks a laptop off teh back of Edwards. Jessie drops Richards over the steel guard railing at ringside. Quick tags between the BroMans as they work over Edwards. Edwards is sandwiched in the corner by the BroMans with a triple boot spot. More quick tags as they keep Edwards from tagging in Richards. Edwards with a big back suplex on Jessie. DJ Z pulls down Richards from the ring apron when he is about to get the hot tag. The BroMans triple team Edwards on the outside. Edwards with a double huricanrana on both Robbie and Jessie. Edwards with a kick to the head of DJ Z and hot tag to Richards. Richards with a huge kick on Jessie, dropkick to DJ Z and Z brings down Robbie at the same time. Richards is up top and connects with a double missile dropkick to DJ Z and Jessie. DJ Z ends up hitting Jessie with the laptop. DJ Z is taken out with a shot to the jaw. Edwards lifts up Robbie in a powerbomb and Richards brings him down with double knees to the back. Edwards with a foot stomp to Jessie and Richards follows with a foot stomp off the top of his own. Richards covers for the pinfall.

Winners and new TNA Tag Team Champions: The Wolves

After the match, The Wolves celebrate with the TNA Tag Team Championship belts. We see highlights from the match. Back live, Richards climbs up on the guard railing to celebrate more with the crowd in Orlando.

Mike Tenay and Taz officially welcome us to the show and discuss Eric Young vs. Magnus.

Backstage, Jeremy Borash is with Samuel Shaw to hype the Committed match next with Mr. Anderson. A padded van is in the background. Shaw dedicates this match tonight to Christy.

A video package runs hyping Mr. Anderson vs. Samuel Shaw.

Committed Match
Mr. Anderson vs. Samuel Shaw

Anderson and Shaw take turns getting in and out of the ring. Shaw takes off and has Anderson chase him down. Shaw grabs Christy Hemme at ringside and shoves her into Anderson. Anderson pushes her aside and lands a big right hand on Shaw. Anderson with shots to Shaw on the outside and brings it to the ring. Anderson with a huge high back body drop on Shaw. Anderson clotheslines Shaw to the outside and Shaw tosses Anderson into the side of the ring. Shaw locks on a modified triangle choke standing with Anderson. Anderson tries to fight out of it. Shaw seems to choke out Anderson and then goes after Christy inside the ring. Shaw looks at her and says, "You're coming with me whether you like it or not b*tch." Christy slaps Shaw. Anderson is back in the ring with a series of clotheslines and spinning neckbreaker on Shaw. Shaw bails. Anderson catches up and nails Shaw against the guard railing. Anderson gets Shaw up on his shoulders and dives down in a senton splash. Anderson tosses Shaw off the ramp, grabs a steel chair, hits him in the ribs with it and then cracks it over his back. Anderson then sends Shaw into the guard railing knocking it over. Anderson drags Shaw to the back and comes across Jeremy Borash. He wants JB to interview Shaw. JB asks how the match is going and Anderson answers in a high voice for Shaw that it isn't going very well. Anderson drops Shaw on a cart and sends it into more production carts backstage. Anderson checks on the padded van when Shaw attacks him from behind. Christy walks up getting Shaw's attention. She tries to calm him down and then knees him in the groin. Anderson with a Mic Check on Shaw to the rear of the van and then tosses him into the back of the van. Anderson shuts the doors and the referee calls for the bell.

Winner: Mr. Anderson

After the match, Mr. Anderson slaps the van to take off and it does. Anderson and Christy Hemme head to the back as we see highlights.

Backstage, Jeremy Borash is with EC3 and Spud. Spud said he will make sure EC3 gets his victory over Kurt Angle tonight.

Kurt Angle and Willow vs. Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud

We start with Kurt Angle and EC3. EC3 quickly tags in Rockstar Spud when Angle gets close. Angle demands EC3 get in the ring. Angle yells at Spud, "If you don't get out of the ring, I'll kick your ass from here all the way to England!" Spud quickly tags in EC3. Willow takes out Spud at ringside. Angle with an overhead belly to belly suplex on EC3. EC3 side steps a charge from Angle and sends him into the steel ring steps. In the ring, EC3 attacks Willow who was going after Spud. Willow with elbows to Spud and EC3 and explodes out of the corner with the Whisper in the Wind. EC3 has the tag and takes out Willow with a big suplex. Angle is still recovering near the steel steps. Angle with multiple german suplexes on EC3. Angle gets the ankle lock applied on EC3 when Spud breaks it up. Angle launches Spud across the ring from the corner and then gets an ankle lock applied on him. EC3 with a chop block to break it up. Willow with a dropkick to EC3 on the ground. Willow with a big shot to EC3 in the corner and then tosses Spud into him. Willow jumps off the back of Spud to splash EC3. Angle with an Angle Slam on Spud. Willow with a Swanton Bomb off the top rope over Spud for the win.

Winners: Kurt Angle and Willow

After the match, Kurt Angle has a stare down with an angry EC3.

Backstage, we see footage from earlier today of TNA Champion Eric Young talking about becoming champion a few weeks ago on Impact Wrestling. He said he is doing everything now for anyone who has heard the word no before.

A video package runs of Knux in a car with Rebel. Knux said he is bringing in Crazy Steve and The Freak. Rebel doesn't like this idea.

A video package runs showing Sanada becoming the TNA X Divison Champion in Japan.

TNA X Division Championship Match #3
Sanada (c) vs. Tigre Uno

Series of counters between the two early. Uno with a few right hands. Sanada with a quick snap huricanrana on Uno. Sanada locks up Uno and cradle rolls around with him all over the ring. Uno with a big arm drag and big kick to the head that results in a two count. Uno with a modified armbar submission locking the head of Sanada with his knees. Sanada catches Uno with a dropkick as he comes jumping off the top rope. Uno catches Sanada with a dropkick sending him to the outside and then follows up with a twisting flip dive over the top rope to the outside. Back in the ring, Sanada gets his knees up when Uno attempts a moonsault. Sanada with a springboard chop to the top of Uno's head. Sanada with a second springboard chop. Sanada calls for a third attempt and this time Uno moves out of the way. Uno with a release german suplex on Sanada to the corner and Sanada's head bounches off the turnbuckle. Sanada trips up Uno on the top turnbuckle and connects with a snap huricanrana. Sanada with Tiger Suplex into a bridge on Uno for a two count. Sanada misses a moonsault, lands on his feet, chops Uno in the corner, tosses Uno to his shoulders, Uno rolls through into a roll up for a two count. Uno with a high cradle into a DDT on Sanada. Uno misses his 450 Splash from the top rope when Sanada fires back with a moonsault for the pinfall.

Winner and still TNA X Division Champion: Sanada

After the match, Sanada helps up Tigre Uno and extends his hand. They shake hands and Sanada raises Uno's arm.

Backstage, Jeremy Borash is with James Storm. He said he might be known as the Cowboy, but you can also call him the Star Maker. Storm talks about making Gunner a star and making Gunner's daddy a star.

A video package runs hyping James Storm vs. Gunner next.

I Quit Match
James Storm vs. Gunner

Storm and Gunner exchange right hands early. Gunner with chops to Storm in the corner and then explodes with a big jumping clothesline. Storm sends Gunner over the top rope and Gunner pulls down part of the guard railing. Storm stomps over the railing on top of Gunner. Storm starts positioning the steel ring steps near the guard railing and then puts the railing up against the ring. Gunner jumps off the steps and takes out Storm with a clothesline. Storm catches Gunner with a big kick to the head on the ring apron. Storm with a modified cutter pulling Gunner back in over the top rope and dropping down. The referee checks on Gunner asking if he wants to quit and he says no. Storm catapults the throat of Gunner into the ropes. Storm brings in three steel chairs, grabs one and hits Gunner in the ribs with it. Storm cracks it over the back of Gunner. Gunner still refuses to quit. Storm cracks a metal sheet over Gunner's back and chokes him in the corner. Gunner fires back catching Storm with a high knee. Gunner cracks a trash can lid over the head of Storm. Orlando crowd starting an "AJ STYLES" chant. Gunner and Storm exchange trash can lid shots. Gunner drops Storm using the full trash can bashing it over his head. Gunner goes up top and connects with a diving headbutt. Storm refuses to quit. Storm sends Gunner shoulder first into the steel ring post and then kicks him in the head. Gunner refuses to quit. Storm then drops Gunner face first off the steel ring steps. Storm slaps Gunner telling him to quit. Gunner refuses. Storm tosses Gunner back in and grabs a beer bottle from under the ring. Storm smashes the beer bottle over the head of Gunner. Gunner is busted open. Storm punches the bloody head of Gunner and then licks the blood off his knuckles. Storm locks a Boston Crab on Gunner. Gunner screams no as blood runs down his face. Storm shoves the referee and then holds him down removing his belt. Storm starts cracking the belt over the back of Gunner repeatedly. Gunner still refuses to quit. Storm connects with his Last Call superkick. Gunner says "never" when asked if he wants to quit. Storm picks up a piece of the beer bottle shards, cuts Gunner more with it and low blows him. Storm sends Gunner into the corner. Gunner gets fired up and says no. Gunner hits his head over the turnbuckle repeatedly to fire himself up. Gunner with an F5 on Storm. Gunner with a second F5 on Storm. Gunner with a third F5 on Storm. Gunner sets up a chair, grabs a second and sets that up near the first one. Gunner brings the steel guard rail inside the ring and puts it over the two chairs. Gunner with a superplex on Storm over the steel guard railing! Gunner grabs a shard of glass and holds it over Storm's head screaming to quit. Gunner starts cutting Storm and Storm quits.

Winner: Gunner

After the match, highlights are shown leading to the finish.

Backstage, Jeremy Borash is with The Beautiful People. Angelina Love talked about coming back to TNA as charity.

TNA Knockouts Championship Match
Madison Rayne (c) vs. Angelina Love w/ Velvet Sky

Madison Rayne drops Angelina Love early with a shoulder block. Rayne with some quick arm drags and Love bails. Rayne with a baseball slide dropkick connecting with Love on the outside. Love trips up Rayne on the ring apron. Love distracts the referee allowing Sky to toss Rayne back in. Love with a quick clothesline on Rayne. Love with a dropkick to the back of Rayne. Sky with shots to Rayne on the outside as Love again distracts the referee. Love locks the arms of Rayne back using her legs to lock it up. Rayne leans back to get a pinfall attempt on Love for a two count. Rayne with repeated clotheslines that drop Love. Rayne with the scissor stomp to the head of Love right into the mat. Love rolls out and Sky tries to help her recover. Rayne dives off the ring apron and takes out both Love and Sky. Love with a close pinfall attempt on Rayne. Love goes up top, jumps and Rayne moves. Rayne with a spear that connects on Love. Sky jumps up and distracts the referee. Rayne grabs the referee to get his attention to count a pinfall. The referee gets pushed away and Sky sprays hairspray in the face of Rayne. Love rolls up Rayne for the win.

Winner and new TNA Knockouts Champion: Angelina Love

After the match, The Beautiful People celebrate the big win. We see highlights. Back live, Madison Rayne is arguing with the referee about the hairspray being used.

Backstage, Jeremy Borash is with Bully Ray. Ray talks about Bobby Roode being a great wrestler. He said the crowd in Orlando tonight wants to see Roode go through a table. Ray breaks a table nearby.

A video package runs hyping Bully Ray vs. Bobby Roode.

Tables Match
Bully Ray vs. Bobby Roode

Bully Ray gets a "S*IT FACTOR" chant started up. Bobby Roode flips off Ray. Ray goes after Roode backing him to the corner with some big shots and follows with a big high back body drop. Ray with some jabs and a big elbow that drops Roode. Ray gets the crowd to chant "GET THE TABLES" and bails to set one up. Roode cuts him off and gets in some big stomps. Ray sends Roode face first into the steel ring post. Roode recovers getting in shots to Ray in the corner back in the ring. Roode has a table in the ring and setup against the corner. Roode catches Ray with a quick dropkick. Roode with a neckbreaker on Ray. Roode brings the table back down, tries to suplex Ray over it, Ray blocks, has Roode up, Roode counters with knees and Ray counters with a suplex back the other way. Roode with a Blockbuster from the second turnbuckle. Ray counters a powerbomb attempt by Roode into a back body drop. Roode counters an attempt by Ray to slam him through the table. Ray with a huge chop to the chest of Roode. Ray with a second huge chop. Ray has Roode up for a powerbomb, Roode jumps off, Roode counters a second powerbomb attempt and Ray finally gets Roode up for a third attempt and powerbombs him through the table. As Ray brought Roode up for the powerbomb, Roode's boot caught the referee and the referee was out for the table break. Ray leaves the ring and grabs a second table. Ray has the second table setup. Roode with a spinebuster on Ray. Roode with an elbow to Ray. Roode jumps off the top turnbuckle, Ray jumps up and catches Roode with a cutter. Ray drags Roode to the outside and puts him over two tables. Ray climbs up to the top turnbuckle. As he gets near the top, a person with a hat, beard and glasses runs up and pushes him off the turnbuckle. Ray crashes through the tables. It appears to be Dixie Carter in disguise. The bell rings.

Winner: Bobby Roode

After the match, Dixie Carter removes the fake beard and hat. She yells at Bully Ray to never double cross her again. Carter yells, "That felt so good!" Carter heads to the back. We see a shot of Bobby Roode holding his arms up smiling.

TNA Championship Match
Eric Young (c) vs. Magnus

Jeremy Borash did the introductions for the challenger Magnus and champion Eric Young.

Magnus gets in Eric Young's face early. Lock up and Magnus pushes Young back to the corner repeatedly. Young trips up Magnus and walks over his back. Young with a quick headlock takedown keeping Magnus grounded. Young catches Magnus with boots to the face and another headlock takedown. Magnus avoids a suicide dive from Young when he turns back around to the ramp. Young then comes back with a slingshot cross body taking out Magnus. Magnus catches Young with a powerslam when Young leaps off the ring apron. Magnus gets a two count after rolling Young back in the ring. Magnus drops Young with a big clothesline. Magnus catches Young with a big knee to the gut. Magnus with a drop toe hold into a Camel Clutch submission on Young. Young breaks free, Magnus drops his body weight over the lower back of Young and then goes back to the Camel Clutch again. Young gets a knee up and Magnus crotches himself when Young turns over. Double cross body spot between both men in the middle of the ring. Double clothesline spot follows with both men down again. Both are up and exchanging shots. Young gets the better of it. Young with a flying forearm, clothesline, shoulder block and belly-to-belly suplex combo on Magnus. Young misses a moonsault attempt. Magnus plants Young in the middle of the ring. Magnus connects with a flying elbow off the top turnbuckle for a two count on Young. Young plants Magnus, goes up to the top turnbuckle and connects with his own flying elbow. Hook of the leg and Young gets a very close two count on Magnus. Magnus drops down Young and gets the Texas Cloverleaf submission locked on. Young gets to the bottom rope. Young with a modified Sharpshooter on Magnus. Magnus gets to the ropes to break it. Magnus cuts off Young who went up top and flipped him down to the mat below getting a two count. Magnus is frustrated. Magnus bails, grabs a crowbar from under the ring and brings it in. The referee sees this, takes it away and tosses it out. Young connects with the Piledriver. Magnus kicks out! Young catapults Magnus to the corner and connects with a second Piledriver. Young goes up to the top turnbuckle and connects with another flying elbow. Young hooks the leg and gets the pinfall.

Winner and still TNA Champion: Eric Young

After the match, we see highlights leading to the finish. Back live, Eric Young holds up the TNA Championship in celebration. Young then drops down the title, steps back and takes a good look at it. Young smiles as the event goes off the air.

A promo for TNA Slammiversary on June 15th airs.

Card for Tonight's TNA Sacrifice

TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match
Eric Young (c) vs. Magnus

Kurt Angle and Willow vs. Ethan Carter III and Spud

Tables Match
Bully Ray vs. Bobby Roode

I Quit Match
James Storm vs. Gunner

Committed Match
Mr. Anderson vs. Samuel Shaw

TNA Tag Team Championships Match
The BroMans (c's) vs. The Wolves

TNA X Division Championship Match #3
Sanada (c) vs. Tigre Uno

TNA Knockouts Championship Match
Madison Rayne (c) vs. Angelina Love

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4/24 TNA Impact Wrestling Report

Just days away from the “Sacrifice” PPV, Impact opens up with highlights from last week and then Magnus’ music hits and the former World Champion strolls down to the ring.

Magnus starts his usual opening “ladies and gentlemen this is your champion speaking” but stops realizing he no longer holds the belt. Magnus says he doesn’t look at it as he lost the belt or was beaten by EY, but he was let down because good help is hard to find these days. Magnus says that he is going to break wrestling tradition and not talk crap about Abyss behind his back. He says he wants Abyss to come out so he can say what he wants to say to Abyss’ face. Magnus is holding some big hook or something in his hand.

Abyss comes out to the ring and Taz reveals that the “hook” is actually part of a turnbuckle. Magnus says Abyss is a 6’8”, 300 lb. “blithering idiot.” Magnus threatens to hit Abyss with the turnbuckle if he tries to attack him. Magnus says that Abyss makes him sick and he’s starting to realize why everyone in his life abandons Abyss. He calls Abyss a “gigantic disappointment” and he only asked Abyss to do one thing, make sure that no matter what the World Title stays with Magnus.

Abyss reminds Magnus that MVP said anyone that came anywhere near the ring would be fired on the spot. Magnus reminds Abyss that he has a contract with Magnus not with TNA and then he fires Abyss from his personal service contract.

Abyss asks Magnus if he is really going to fire him and then points to his mask and says it was never about the money with him, it was about Abyss having a sense of belonging. He says he befriended and trusted Magnus because he said that he was Abyss’ friend. Magnus laughs at Abyss and Abyss says he realizes that all Magnus is, is a self centered arrogant jackass! Abyss says he is “THE MONSTER” and Magnus better remember that he hurts people and destroys lives. Abyss says since he is no longer an employee of Magnus he will start next with Magnus!

Magnus says Abyss does not have a contract with him or TNA so if he lays a finger on him he will have Abyss arrested for assault. Before anything else can be said MVP walks out and interrupts both men.

MVP says that Abyss is not one of his favorite people but he understands that in life people deserve second chances, and MVP wouldn’t be standing here today if he wasn’t given a second chance. MVP says if Abyss wants a place to belong and since he was just fired MVP will give Abyss a second chance and a full time spot on the TNA roster. MVP says he will give Abyss a spot on the roster if he wins his match tonight…against Magnus! Magnus freaks out and says that MVP can’t do that but MVP says he can and he did! MVP literally skips up the ramp and Abyss says that he never liked Magnus and he’s going to kick his ass.

EC3 approaches Rockstar Spud in the back and says he isn’t going to give Spud a speech to fire him up this week. EC3 says what he saw in Kurt Angle last week was the “real Kurt Angle”, and in that moment he realized something. He says that he realized there is only one man in the world that can beat Kurt Angle and that man is Ethan Carter III. EC3 says he has a plan tonight and he knows he asks a lot of Spud, but tonight he needs Spud to be his “gazelle” rather than a “lion” in his match with Kurt to exhaust Angle.

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“Olympic Hero” Kurt Angle vs. Rockstar Spud w/EC3

Spud keeps trying to walk back down the tunnel as he was making his entrance but EC3 made him get in the ring. Spud begs Angle not to hurt him but then shoots for the single leg on Angle only to get Gutwrench Suplexed across the ring. Spud kicks Angle in his previously injured knee repeatedly but then gets destroyed with a Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker. After every spot Angle stares down at EC3. Angle beats on Spud and then whips him into the ropes and attempts a backdrop only to get kicked by Spud. Angle chases Spud out of the ring and when Spud slides back in the ring he distracts the referee as EC3 holds onto Angle’s leg not allowing him to get back in the ring. Spud then hits a Sliding Dropkick underneath the ropes onto Angle on the floor. Spud rolls Angle back in and hits a series of right hands on the Olympian. Spud climbs up top and dives off with a Missile Dropkick as he yells “I’m a gazelle!” He only gets a one count. Spud climbs back up top and Angle quickly gets up to the top and tosses Spud off with a Belly-to-Belly Overhead Superplex! EC3 gets on the apron and Angle knocks him off and then locks in the Ankle Lock as Spud taps quickly!

Winner: Kurt Angle via submission (Ankle Lock)

EC3 chop blocks Angle’s previously injured knee and then goes to put on the Knee Lock, but Willow runs out and chases Spud and EC3 off.

Backstage Angelina Love tells Velvet Sky that things are getting ugly with Madison Rayne. Velvet picks up a makeup bag and sarcastically says whatever is in that bag certainly doesn’t have anything to do with things getting ugly with Madison. Angelina says tonight out of the goodness of their hearts the Beautiful People will give Madison a makeover.

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Backstage MVP walks into his office where Kenny King is sitting. MVP says that King has been going around making himself comfortable everywhere hasn’t he and King says MVP doesn’t realize that King should be headlining in this company. MVP says he has a match tonight so he can’t be worrying with King but if he wants a match tonight he’ll give him one. King gets excited and says of course he’s ready and MVP says he has a person just for King tonight. MVP refuses to tell King who the opponent is though.

Madison Rayne comes out to the ring and she says that she’s heard that the BP really want to give her a makeover so instead of sneaking around they can come out right now.

The Beautiful People come out and Angelina asks Madison what’s wrong and that she is looking a little rundown lately. Angelina asks if her “little baby” is keeping her up all night, and she knows Madison wants to be a role model for her kid but doesn’t she think that she should be showing some thankfulness for the amazing offer BP gave her for a makeover.

Madison says they’re right and she forgives them for what they have done to her, and then Madison apologizes to them. She says that she is sorry “because I’m about to do this” and then attacks both of them! The numbers game gets the better of Madison and BP beat Madison down.

Angelina screams at Velvet for disrespecting them and says Madison was a nobody before they allowed her into the BP. She says the only reason they hired her “ugly butt” was to make them look better. Brittany runs out and attacks BP!

The numbers game gets the better of her as well and Velvet hits a big clothesline on Brittany and then Angelina throws her to the floor. Velvet hits In Yo Face on Madison and then Angelina pulls out the trusty brown paper bag. She puts it over Madison’s face and wave Madison’s hand around while she is laid out.

Earlier this week Mr. Anderson is shown in Samuel Shaw’s hometown.

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During the break Gail Kim approaches Madison and Brittany and says that The Beautiful People are taking the Knockouts division in the wrong direction and she isn’t going to allow them to ruin her division. She says that everyone knows she doesn’t get along with either one of them especially Madison and she may not like Madison but she does respect her. She asks Madison to be her partner and Gail is right something has to be done about BP. Madison agrees to be her partner and Brittany says she’ll be out there in their corner. Madison says she’s already told her before that she appreciates it but she isn’t ready for this and no thanks.

Kenny King vs. Bobby Lashley

King didn’t seem too thrilled to have to face Lashley. Lashley grabs King at the bell and takes him down and then quickly grabs King and takes him down yet again. Lashley puts King in a side headlock and then lets go and puts the boots to King. Lashley whips King into the ropes and connects with a shoulder block. Lashley hits the ropes and King leapfrogs him and then hits a drop toehold and locks in a side headlock. Lashley powers up to his feet and then slams King to the mat. Lashley hits a Sidewalk Slam and King quickly rolls out to the floor. As Lashley poses to the crowd King tries to sneak back in the ring and attack him from behind, but Lashley shows off his freakish athleticism by leapfrogging a charging King from behind. Lashley then hits a Powerslam and whips King into the corner. Lashley charges at King but King drags the referee in between them. Lashley puts on the brakes and then grab the referee and moves him out of the way. King tries to poke Lashley in the eyes but Lashley blocks it and puts King in a wristlock. King is able to come back with a second eye poke and then he grabs Lashley and bulldogs him across the top rope as King leaps over the top rope. King then hits a Springboard Missile Dropkick! King taunts Lashley as he puts the boots to him. King hits a series of right hands but Lashley fights back with elbows to the gut only for King to rake his eyes. King puts Lashley in a modified Crossface but Lashley is able to lift King up to his shoulders! King punches Lashley in the head repeatedly and hits the ropes only to run right into an Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex! Lashley hits a series of strikes and then a Running Knee and a big Lariat! Lashley whips King into the corner and follows up with a huge Running Shoulder Block! Lashley then picks King up to his shoulder and tosses him across the ring. Lashley sets up for the Spear but King gets his boot up! Lashley catches King’s boot and tries to spin him around but King spins around into a Spinning Enziguri! King climbs up top and taunts the crowd before diving off for the Blockbuster attempt, but Lashley catches King in midair and counters into a Delayed Suplex! Good lord that was insane! Lashley sets up for the Spear again but King rolls out to the floor and crawls up the ramp as he has had enough.

Winner: Bobby Lashley via countout

Another video of Anderson in Shaw’s hometown is shown. Anderson pulls him to Shaw’s parents house and a creepy looking older woman comes to the door. She looks eerily like an older Christy Hemme, and her name is Christy as well. Anderson makes a hilarious face to the camera as she invites him in.

In the back, James Storm approaches Bobby Roode in the locker room and asks if he is getting ready for their match calling him “partner.” Roode laughs and asks Storm if he has forgotten that it was just a few months ago that he beat the hell out of Storm in a bar. Storm laughs and says he hadn’t forgotten about that and he also hasn’t forgotten about the time Roode broke a beer bottle over his head and took his World Title away from him. Storm says memories like that don’t just go away and Roode of all people should know that the “Cowboy” doesn’t forget even when he is sh*t faced drunk. Roode laughs and says now that that is all cleared up why does Storm want to be his partner. Storm says because when they were partners no one could beat them and they were the best, the best tag team ever. Storm says they could go out and kick the crap out of others together, drink cold beer afterward, and then the next night beat the crap out of each other and not blink an eye. Storm says that is the respect they had for each other but he never once received any credit for making Gunner a star. He just wants to grab Gunner and say, “sorry…NOT SORRY” and then kick his teeth down his throat. Storm then says that it’s also a plus that he can make Gunner’s old man cry again when he kicks the crap out of Gunner and both laugh at that. Roode says he knows exactly what he’s talking about because there is something about putting Bully Ray through a table that puts a big smile on his face, and then Roode says Storm knows that Roode never smiles and Roode gets serious. Storm says he’s right so they need to stop talking and get this thing done.

Austin Aries is shown walking backstage followed then by MVP.

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MVP vs. “A-Double” Austin Aries

MVP and Aries lockup with Aries getting the advantage with a side headlock. Aries then spins around into a Full Nelson before transitioning into a cravate. MVP counters into a wristlock and then Aries rolls through into a headlock takeover! MVP counters into a headscissors and then Aries headstands up to his feet and into a dropkick! MVP fights back with a Forearm Smash and then a Jawbreaker over his knee. MVP sets up for the Ballin’ Elbow Drop, but Aries rolls out to the floor and tries to grab MVP’s feet. MVP stomps on Aries’ hands and then hits a Slingshot Plancha over the top onto Aries on the floor! MVP rolls Aries back into the ring but Aries dropkicks the middle rope as MVP started to climb back in the ring causing MVP to fall hard to the floor. Aries climbs up top and dives off with the Savage Flying Axe Handle! Aries rolls MVP back into the ring and then hits an Eddie Guerrero like Slingshot Somersault Senton Splash followed by a Leaping Elbow Drop! 1…2…NO MVP kicks out! Aries climbs up top and hits a Flying Back Elbow off the top to the back of a seated MVP for another nearfall. Aries shows some frustration and then MVP fights back with a series of strikes. Aries cuts him off and boxes the head of MVP. Aries goes for the IED in the corner but MVP moves out of the way and a follows up with a series of nasty clotheslines in the corner followed by an attempt at a Uranage Suplex. Aries bites the arm of MVP to block the hold and then goes for the Roaring Elbow but runs into a huge series of strikes that is capped off with a nasty Lariat that knocks Aries inside out! 1…2…NO Aries kicks out! MVP grabs Aries but he holds onto the ropes to stop MVP from dragging him away. Finally MVP drags Aries away from the ropes and then hits the Ballin’ Elbow Drop! MVP sets up a German Suplex, but Aries hits an elbow followed by the Roaring Elbow! Aries goes for the Brainbuster but MVP blocks it and hits a huge Release German Suplex! MVP follows up with an attempt at the Drive-By Kick, but Aries blocks it and counters into a Knee Breaker followed by a Backdrop Suplex! Aries shoves MVP into the corner and hits the IED! Aries then rolls MVP over and covers him for another nearfall. Aries goes up top and attempts the 450 Splash, but MVP rolls out of the way and Aries slams hard into the mat! MVP follows up with the Drive-By Kick! 1…2…3!

Winner: MVP via pinfall (Drive-By Kick)

MVP taunts Aries on the mat as he rolls out of the ring.

Footage of Sanada winning the X-Division Title in Japan is shown and then Muta hyping Sanada up after Lockdown. Another vignette focusing on Sanada is shown as he works out. He says that he wants to be the very best and will settle for nothing less than that. He says the pressure that Muta has put on him pushes him to test his limits and pass them. He says that he must not fail Great Muta because the honor of a nation rest on his shoulders.

Mr. Anderson is still at Shaw’s moms crib and she talks about how talented Samuel is. She mentions that he makes a homemade apple pie for him every day, and reveals that he lives in her basement. She asks if he would like to see his bedroom even though he’s not here right now.

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Beer Money (Bobby Roode & James Storm) vs. “The Modern Day Viking” Gunner & Bully Ray

Storm and Roode come out separately rather than together. Bully and Storm lockup at the bell with Storm getting Bully in a side headlock. Roode screams at Storm to ‘squeeze his head off’ and Storm replies with, “I’m trying!” in a humorous moment. Bully shoves Storm into the ropes and nails him with a shoulder block and then locks in a wristlock. Bully whips Storm into the ropes again and goes for a backdrop, but Storm kicks him only to eat a clothesline from Bully. Roode runs in but runs right into a backdrop from the Bully! Ray hits a Double Clothesline on Roode and Storm and then tags in Gunner and holds Storm’s arm as Gunner dives off the top with a Diving Headbutt to the outstretched arm of Storm. Storm manages to escape Gunner and tags in Roode who eats a series of elbow sand clotheslines from Gunner. Gunner hits a Scoop Slam and then follows up with a Diving Headbutt for a nearfall. Bully tags back into the match and they whip Roode into the ropes and connect with a Double Shoulder Block. Bully then charges at Roode but eats an elbow and then Roode shoves Bully into the heel corner. Bully elbows Storm and then catches a charging Roode with a boot! Storm trips Bully from the floor and pulls him nut first into the ring post. A fan screams at Storm ringside saying he sucks I think which Storm responds with a simple “yeah and you’re fat!” Roode puts the boots to Bully and tags in Storm and punches Bully as Roode holds him. Storm hits an uppercut and covers Ray for a nearfall before putting him in a chinlock. Roode tags back in and throws Bully into the corner and puts the boots to him. Roode puts Bully in a front facelock and then connects with a dropkick as Bully tried to fight out of the hold. Storm chokes Bully in the ropes and then bites him as Roode distracts the referee. Roode taunts Bully so Bully answers his taunt with a nasty chop! Roode punches Bully repeatedly and then hits the ropes only to run right into a Sidewalk Slam from Bully! Both men are down now. Both men get the hot tag out and Gunner runs over Beer Money with clotheslines and headbutts! Gunner hits Storm with a Running Knee in the corner and then one for Roode as well! Gunner hits a Slingshot Suplex off the ropes for a nearfall before Roode breaks it up! Bully hits Roode from behind and then hits Storm with a series of jabs and then he hits Roode with a Bionic Elbow. Bully then hits a Scoop Slam on Storm and Gunner goes up top and dives off with the Wassup Diving Headbutt to Storm’s nuts! Bully tells Gunner to get some tables and Gunner obliges him. Gunner lays Roode lays Bully out on the table at ringside and Bully dives off the apron with a Mick Foley style Elbow Drop, but Roode rolls out of the way and Bully crashes through the table! In the ring Storm goes for the Last Call on Gunner but he ducks and hits a Spike DDT! 1…2…NO Roode breaks up the count! Gunner hits the Hanger-18 on Roode but then eats the Last Call from Storm! 1…2…3!

Winners: Beer Money via pinfall (Last Call)

In the back Magnus says Abyss did not fulfill his obligations to Magnus and he will teach Abyss and anyone else who doesn’t follow his directions a lesson tonight. He says he will end Abyss’ career tonight because it is about time people around here understood whose time it is, and when your time comes there is nothing that MVP, Dixie, or anyone else can do about it.

Mr. Anderson walks down to Shaw’s bedroom.

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Anderson shows off Shaw’s room which looks like a child’s bedroom with big letters reading “Samuel’s Room” on the wall and a bunk bed. Shaw comes in and freaks right the hell out about Anderson being there. Shaw attacks Anderson and the cameraman gets caught up in the brawl. As the cameraman escapes the basement Samuel’s mom asks him what is going on and then Samuel stumbles in and begins hugging his creepy ass mom. The cameraman calls this weird and says he’s getting out of there.

The Beautiful People vs. Gail Kim & Madison Rayne

Gail and Madison are former tag team partners and Madison is also obviously also a former member of the Beautiful People.

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Back from the break the bell rings and Madison tries to go after Velvet but everytime she does Velvet climbs through the ropes. Finally Madison grabs her by the hair and slams her to the mat repeatedly. Madison whips Velvet into the ropes and connects with a clothesline and then Angelina comes in and walks into a Jawbreaker from Madison. Gail runs in and she and Madison hit Double Dropkicks to BP sending them to the floor! Gail and Madison hit Dual Sliding Dropkicks through the ropes onto BP on the floor! Madison slams BP into each other and then throws Velvet back into the ring. Madison hits the Scissor Stomp on Velvet for a nearfall. Gail tags into the match and hits a series of kicks and slaps on Velvet. Gail then hits a Running Clothesline for another nearfall. Gail whips Velvet into the ropes where Angelina blind tags herself into the match only to meet a kick from Gail. Gail hits a Forearm Smash on Velvet but gets taken to the mat by her hair by Angelina! Angelina puts the boots to Gail and then gets a nearfall before taunting Madison. Angelina attempts to whip Gail into the corner but Gail reverses it and then hits a Flying Body Splash in the corner! Gail then hits Velvet with a Mafia Kick on the apron knocking her to the floor. BP decides to leave up the ramp but Gail & Madison grab them and toss them back into the ring. Angelina charges at Gail but Gail catches her with a drop toehold and then locks her in a headscissors. Velvet comes in and hits a sliding dropkick to the back of Gail to break the hold. Angelina then jumps on the back of Gail with a Sleeper! Gail backs Angelina into the corner repeatedly and then hits a backbreaker! Madison tags in and lays into Angelina with forearms. Madison hits an Enziguri and then Velvet runs in and eats a punt kick from Madison! Madison slams Angelina into the corner as Gail and Velvet fight on the floor. Madison tosses Angelina in the corner while Velvet slams Gail into the apron. Velvet climbs into the ring but eats a Spear from Madison! Angelina rolls Madison up and pulls the tights, 1…2…3!

Winners: The Beautiful People via pinfall (rollup)

Another video package of Knux and his family is shown with his hot girlfriend doing some circus stuff with torches on fire. He tells her that he can’t stay home because he has to follow his heart and she says that she knows and she made a decision to be supportive of him now even though she hasn’t been that way for him before. She says that she is going to go with him.

Backstage Abyss says tonight is about redemption and righting all the wrongs he’s done in his life. He says all he’s ever wanted is a sense of belonging and now he knows Magnus is nothing but an arrogant, pompous son of a bitch. Abyss says he made the mistake of hurting those that cared about him most and those people know who they are, he knows who he is. Abyss says tonight this massacre is for him.

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A video package highlighting The Wolves is shown. She says she came to Impact for two things, to get rid of Dixie Carter and to win the Tag Team Titles. They reveal they will face Bro-Mans & Zema this Sunday at Sacrifice in a Handicap Match for the Tag Team Titles. They say that Bro-Mans have done everything to stop them from winning their belts and even though it will be 3-on-2 in the ring The Wolves will have their Wolves Nation behind them.

Main Event 
Magnus vs. “The Monster” Abyss

EY comes out and sits at the commentator table for the Main Event. Abyss attacks Magnus at the beat hitting him with wicked strikes in the corner. Abyss whips Magnus into the corner and charges at him only to eat a big boot. Magnus then runs right into a series of clotheslines from the monster! Abyss tosses Magnus out to the floor and then follows him out.

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Back from the break Magnus hooks Abyss’ leg in the ropes and stomps on it repeatedly. Magnus leg kicks Abyss on that same leg and then continues to stomp on it. Magnus sweeps the legs of Abyss and then elbow drops the injured leg before putting him in a Kneebar. Abyss gets to the ropes but Magnus continues to stomp on the leg of Abyss. Magnus hits the ropes but Abyss grabs him by the throat and goes for a Chokeslam, but Magnus kicks the injured leg repeatedly. Magnus goes for a Figure Four on Abyss but Abyss uses his good leg to kick Magnus through the ropes. Magnus trips Abyss from the floor and then drags his legs towards the ring post and attempts a Hanging Figure Four, but Abyss uses his legs to pull Magnus into the post. Abyss comes down to the floor and tosses Magnus back into the ring. Abyss goes for a Chokeslam again but Magnus kicks him right in the balls!

Winner: Abyss via DQ

Magnus grabs a steel chair and nails Abyss in the back with it and then hits him repeatedly with the chair! Magnus slams the chair into the leg he injured earlier and then grabs the referee and corners him. EY runs down to the ring and grabs Magnus only to eat a low blow. Magnus nails EY with the chair repeatedly wearing the champ out! Magnus chokes EY with the chair and then starts hitting Abyss with the chair again. Magnus goes back and forth hitting EY and Abyss with the chair.

Four Way Title Match Main Events Tonight's TNA Impact Wrestling

Preview Tonight's IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c - if you can't watch the action on Thursday, make sure to set your DVR!

 - Tonight's can't-miss IMPACT will feature a huge main event with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line and the odds stacked against Magnus as he defends the gold in a four-way bout against Samoa Joe, Eric Young and Abyss! Will Samoa Joe finally recapture the World Title from his nemesis? Can Eric Young find a way to stop Abyss? After this past week, can Magnus still trust Abyss? Will Magnus find a way to overcome his biggest challenge yet to remain World Champion? Tune in Thursday night for the big IMPACT four-way World Title main event!

- Also on IMPACT, the war continues between Bully Ray and Bobby Roode as Bully and Jeff Hardy's alter-ego Willow team up to battle Roode and Ethan Carter III in a Tag Team Tables Match! No doubt, Bully Ray and Willow are masters of Table Matches during their careers - can Roode and EC3 find a way to beat the masters at their own game on Thursday? Don't miss Bully and Willow going hardcore on Roode and EC3 this Thursday!

- In a huge Knockouts tag team match, The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Angelina Love) reunite and team up for the first time in years on Thursday night as they face Knockouts champion Madison Rayne and a partner of her choice! Who will Madison get to step up and join her? Are The Beautiful People set to once again dominate the Knockouts Division in TNA Wrestling? Tune in and find out!

- A Best-Of-Three Series starts on Thursday's IMPACT for the X-Division Championship as titleholder Sanada will defend the gold against high-flying luchadore Tigre Uno! Two of the top international X Division stars in the world will battle for the title! Match 1 in the Best-Of-Three Series is scheduled for this Thursday on SpikeTV!

- Also on Thursday's IMPACT, Mr. Anderson steps back into the ring against the "creepy bastard" Samuel Shaw in a Straightjacket Match! After their war at Lockdown, can Anderson finally get revenge on Shaw this Thursday? The first wrestler to subdue their opponent and lock them in the straightjacket wins the match!

All this and much more on Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c!

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3/21 Impact Wrestling Report: Joe vs Magnus Rematch

Impact Wrestling opens up with a video package highlighting Samoa Joe’s quest to recapture the TNA World Title focusing on “Joe’s rage.”

Tenay and Taz say that Bully Ray was invited to TNA’s headquarters in Nashville, TN and that we will not believe what went down. Footage of an office that has been trashed is shown and Taz says that we will see the footage later tonight.

In the parking lot Eric Young and Abyss are brawling as ODB tries to get EY to back off. Abyss gets the upper hand which causes ODB to pick up a pipe and hit Abyss with it! He grabs it from her and goes after her, but EY is able to hit him from behind repeatedly with a trashcan. Abyss grabs a post or something and chokes EY with it and starts tossing EY all around the backstage area. The brawl eventually spills into the backstage area Abyss whips EY into a bunch of chairs. Abyss picks up a chain and goes to hit EY with it but EY kicks him in the balls and then grabs the chain. EY hits Abyss in the back with the chain over and over and then wraps it around his fist and punches Abyss with it!

The brawl spills out into the arena now with EY whipping Abyss with the chain now! Abyss fights back and throws EY and the chain in the ring. EY comes back with a sliding dropkick through the ropes onto Abyss on the floor! EY then goes back in the ring and dives through the ropes with a Suicide Dive onto Abyss! EY grabs a chair and swings it at Abyss but Abyss ducks and shoves EY into the ring steps! Abyss punches EY repeatedly in the back of the head and then tosses EY back into the ring. Abyss grabs a chair and sets it up in the center of the ring. EY tries fighting back but when he bounces off the ropes Abyss tosses him face first into the chair! Abyss chokes EY with his own bandanna and then he goes back to just punching EY repeatedly. Abyss wraps the chain around EY’s throat but then EY starts biting Abyss and throwing haymakers at him!

EY hits the ropes but gets caught with the Black Hole Slam by Abyss! Abyss grabs the chain again and then puts EY between the ropes and wraps the chain around EY’s throat. Abyss pulls back on the chain and EY’s face literally starts turning purple! That was actually kind of disturbing.

Abyss leaves a passed out EY in the ring while referees and ODB run out to check on him.

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Ethan Carter III vs. Bobby Lashley

Back from the break the bell rings and EC3 jumps Lashley. EC3 hits the ropes but Lashley leapfrogs him and then lays him out with a clothesline! Lashley whips EC3 into the corner and then Lashley charges right into an elbow from EC3. EC3 runs at Lashley but Lashley hits an elbow of his own. Lashley hits a Delayed Vertical Suplex! Lashley slams EC3 into the corner and then puts the boots to him. Lashley throws EC3 literally clear across the ring! Lashley then goes for a Spear but EC3 rolls out of the ring to get away. Lashley follows him out but walks into a boot in the gut from EC3. EC3 slams Lashley into the apron and then chops him hard. Lashley answers with a series of forearms but EC3 nails him with a knee to the gut and then tosses Lashley back into the ring. EC3 climbs up top and Lashley tosses EC3 off the top! EC3 begs off and as Lashley hesitates EC3 grabs Lashley’s trunks and pulls him headfirst into the turnbuckles. EC3 chokes Lashley and then mounts him in the corner and hits a series of crossfaces as he trash talks the fans. EC3 puts Lashley in a front facelock and then lets go of the hold and hits a series of jabs. EC3 hits the ropes but Lashley catches him with a Spinebuster! Lashley goes for the Spear again but again EC3 rolls out to the floor to avoid it. Lashley follows him out and clotheslines EC3! Lashley tosses EC3 back into the ring and then hits a Running Clothesline to EC3 in the corner! Lashley puts the boots to EC3 and then goes to whip him into the corner, but EC3 attempts to reverse it. Lashley reverses right back into the corner they were just in but the referee had moved there. EC3 stops himself before hitting the referee and then he holds onto the referee as Lashley grabs him from behind. EC3 mule kicks Lashley in the balls as the referee couldn’t see and then rolls back out to the floor again. EC3 looks like he’s contemplating leaving as Lashley tries to recover in the ring. Willow then attacks EC3 from behind!

Winner: EC3 via DQ

Willow slams EC3 into the ring steps repeatedly knees first. Willow pulls a ladder out from under the ring and then grabs a chair and puts EC3’s leg trapped in the chair! Willow stomps the chair over and over and then climbs up the ladder! Willow sets up for a dive but Willow crawls underneath the ladder and up the ramp to get away from Willow.

Earlier today Bully Ray stands outside Dixie Carter’s office as he bitches about her making him wait for their meeting. He says he’ll play her games because he has something he wants to say to her.

Samoa Joe walks into MVP’s office and he says that Eric Young is supposed to be chained to Abyss tonight to watch his back, but now he’s on the way to the hospital. MVP says he wants things to be done fairly but Joe says he wants his World Championship. MVP says he will find someone to be chained to Abyss and fix this. Joe says that every time MVP tries to fix things they get worse.

Backstage Angelina Love says Velvet has had plenty of time to make a decision so tonight the world finds out where Velvet stands.

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Back from the break EC3 walks into Magnus’ locker room, or well he limps, and asks where the hell Magnus was while Willow was assaulting him. Magnus pretty much tells him to shut the hell up and EC3 calls him an ass. EC3 says that’s funny coming from the guy that just got beat up by a clown. EC3 says Magnus’ business relationship with the Carter family is officially terminated. Magnus laughs and says he could have told EC3 long ago because he got everything he wanted out of “Aunt D” and now he kicked her to the curb because she is useless to him. EC3 tells him to watch what he says about Dixie. Magnus says Abyss is all he needs and EC3 will find that out like everyone else tonight.

Gunner comes down to the ring and says he wants to take this time to say he is proud because he went to war with one of the toughest guys in TNA at Lockdown and won. He says he is proud that he served his country and he is proud of all of the veterans in the crowd. Gunner says as a Marine he was trained to never give up and fight for everything he wants. He says without that he wouldn’t be standing where he is today. Gunner looks over and points at his dad sitting in the front row and thanks him as well. Gunner goes out to ringside and says without his parents support he wouldn’t be here. Gunner says he wouldn’t be the man he is now without his dad, and he promises his dad he will be World Champion one day. He hugs his dad but then Storm’s new heel music hits.

Storm walks out and says he hates to break up the family reunion going on but he finds it kind of rude of Gunner not to introduce him to his dad after he made Gunner a star. Storm introduces himself to Gunner’s dad and says he doesn’t have to introduce himself to Storm because he already knows who Gunner’s dad is. Storm says he is the guy that was crying in Gunner’s video package before Lockdown talking about how proud he is of his son and then he mocks him asking if he’s going to cry again. Storm mentions how Gunner’s dad said that how it made him feel that his own father wasn’t able to see what he became, and then Storm says that he’s sure his dad is looking down from heaven and is glad he’s dead so he doesn’t have to see how much of a disappointment his son and grandson became!

Storm punches Gunner but then Storm shoves him away and shocks him with the Last Call! Storm handcuffs Gunner to the middle rope and then taunts Gunner’s dad before grabbing him and dragging him to ringside! Gunner manhandles him and holds him up to Gunner screaming that he is a disappointment. Storm walks away and Gunner’s dad tries to free his son, but then Storm grabs his beer bottle and breaks it over Gunner’s dad’s damn head! Good lord! Papa Gunner sold that like a champ. Gunner can only watch as Storm smiles at him and then walks away.

Backstage Gail Kim says ever since the Knockouts division was created she has been the benchmark for the division, and she is the one that brought Tapa in now and now she cost Gail the Knockouts Title. Gail says tonight if Tapa doesn’t beat her tonight then she is done with her which means Tapa is done with TNA.

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Backstage Bro-Mans walk into Tigre Uno and Sanada’s locker room and mockingly bows to them. Tigre says something in Spanish but Bro-Mans say they can’t understand anything he just said. Zema says he used to wrestle in Mexico so he “speaks Lucha Libre.” Zema says he’s pretty sure Tigre said they are stud muffins and then Sanada says something in Japanese and Jesse asks if he just said something about his momma. Zema says he also wrestled in Japan so he “speaks strong style” and Sanada said Bro-Mans are “wrestling gods.” Zema tells them to lay down for Bro-Mans so they can hit up the clubs. Tigre and Sanada look as confused as I am about Zema’s damn sagging pants.

Lei’D Tapa vs. Gail Kim

Gail trashtalks Tapa and points her finger in Tapa’s face so Tapa grabs her finger and bends it back before tossing her into the corner. Tapa hits a clothesline from behind and then she headbutts Gail repeatedly. Tapa whips Gail into the ropes but Gail holds onto the ropes and then sidesteps the charging Tapa. Gail hits a series of leg kicks and forearms followed by a Running Clothesline. Gail hits a Running Forearm and then hits the ropes again as Tapa never went down, and this time Tapa catches her in midair and hits a Choke Bomb! Tapa goes for her finish but Gail counters into a Hanging Dragon Sleeper! Tapa is able to break the hold and flip Gail onto her back. Tapa then charges at Gail with a Mafia Kick, but Gail moves and then this a series of leg kicks on Tapa. Gail slams Tapa’s leg into the mat and then hits the ropes and Tapa catches her with a Press Slam this time and then sells the leg again. Tapa covers Gail for a nearfall and then she grabs Gail by the throat, but Gail leg kicks her repeatedly and then dropkicks that injured leg! Gail continues to work on the leg with leg kicks but Tapa shrugs her off and goes for a TKO, but her leg gives out on her and Gail kicks her to the leg again. Gail hits Eat Defeat for the pin!

Winner: Gail Kim via pinfall (Eat Defeat)

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MVP talks to Willow backstage and asks him to be chained to Abyss, but Willow starts saying a bunch of weird crap about politics and side deals which he has no desire to be part of. Willow says MVP and Joe’s problems have nothing to do with him, and he will get back at Magnus in his own time. As Willow walks away MVP says, “issues… right” and shakes his head.

Angelina Love comes out to the ring and she asks Velvet to come out and give her an answer about reforming The Beautiful People.

Velvet comes out and says that when she first came to TNA Angelina was her mentor, and she taught her things about the business in and out of the ring. Velvet says there were times she wanted to pack her bags and go home in their first year but Angelina would not let her and she won’t forget how she was there for her. Velvet says there were also the bad times where she felt beneath and subservient to Angelina and she felt like Angelina was holding her back.

Velvet says that if she was looked at as the leader of the BP it was because she was the veteran and if that hurt she’s sorry and while Angelina was gone from TNA Velvet achieved a lot of success. Angelina says that they both know one is a very lonely number in this business, and if they don’t have each other’s backs no one will. Angelina says she knows Velvet really wants this to happen, but Velvet says she has always looked to Angelina as a big sister. She says she knows there past was then and this is now and she’s been through a lot with Chris Sabin over the last year. Velvet then smiles and says “THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE ARE BACK! HOLLER!”

Their music hits but Angelina stops it and says they’re missing a third member and calls out Madison Rayne!

Madison comes out and Angelina says the Beautiful People are coming back together and she wants to extend the offer to Madison to come back to the group, but she does so in kind of a mocking tone as she says Madison’s name. Madison asks her to repeat it again and Angelina again says it in a sarcastic tone. Madison says Angelina talks to her like she’s beneath her like she’s still that “lost little girl” that they let into the Beautiful People. Madison says things have changed and Angelina says like in every other sport she had to pay her dues. Madison asks if that’s what she calls “paying your dues” and mentions how Angelina and Velvet had big thrones while they sat her on the floor and made her do all their dirty work. Madison says her dues are paid and SHE is the TNA Knockouts Champion, and as much as she appreciates the offer and she loves Velvet but she isn’t interested in this reunion.

Backstage Magnus says Joe is the one concerned about tonight’s Title Match while he searches for a new ally. Magnus says Abyss reacts to all the same things everyone does, money. Joe then walks up and gets in Magnus’ face and says tonight he taps Magnus out. Al Snow gets between them and tells him to save it for later as Joe says he’s going to take Magnus out tonight.

As Bro-Mans and the international team come out Robbie E grabs a microphone and reminds them that they told Sanada & Tigre to lay down to them so they can get to the clubs. Tigre takes the microphone and says “no” so Bro-Mans pie face them! Sanada & Tigre jump Bro-Mans and chase them out of the ring! Bro-Mans try to leave ringside but The Wolves come out and stop them!

TNA World Tag Team Championships 
Triple Threat Match
Bro-Mans w/Zema Ion vs. Sanada & Tigre Uno vs. The Wolves

Last week Sanada & Tigre beat the Bro-Mans clean in a non-title match. The Wolves defeated the Bro-Mans earlier this month to capture the Tag Titles but then dropped them back to Bro-Mans in Japan a week later. The Wolves attack Bro-Mans on the ramp and toss them right into a Double Sliding Dropkick from Sanada & Tigre on the floor!

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Back from the break The Wolves whip Robbie into the ropes and then Eddie hits a drop toehold followed by a sliding dropkick from Davey. Jesse tries to get involved but the international stars interrupt him and then whip him into the ropes and hit a Double Spinebuster. They treat Jesse’s legs like a wishbone and then sandwich him with Double Sliding Dropkicks! Bro-Mans roll out to the floor and that leaves The Wolves and the internationals! They exchange rights and forearms to each other but hten Davey nails Tigre with a Spinning Back Kick that sends him to the floor! The Wolves whip Sanada into the ropes and then Davey hits an Atomic Drop followed by a huge chop from Eddie! Davey then rolls forward into a bridging pin! 1…2…NO Sanada kicks out! Eddie tags in and then The Wolves take turns chopping and kicking Sanada with crazy strikes! The Wolves hit the ropes but Tigre trips them from the outside and then holds them as Sanada dropkicks both of them! Tigre then hits a Slingshot Corkscrew Splash onto both The Wolves! Sanada hits the ropes but Robbie blind tags him and then walks into a Hip Toss from Eddie! Eddie slams Robbie into a headbutt from Davey and then Davey tags in and The Wolves whip Robbie into their corner. Eddie whips Davey into a Running Forearm on Robbie and then Eddie hits a Running Back Elbow! Eddie tosses Robbie into a drop toehold from Davey and then Eddie hits an Elbow Drop onto Robbie! Tigre blind tags himself back into the match and then starts lighting Robbie up with chops. Tigre hits the ropes but Jesse catches him from behind with a knee to the back and then Robbie clotheslines him! Robbie punches him repeatedly and knocks Sanada off the apron. Jesse tags into the match and then Bro-Mans whip Tigre into the ropes and hit him with a Double Press Slam! Then they sandwich Tigre in the corner with a Double Knee! Jesse Press Slams Tigre way into the air and as he drops him Robbie blind tags him and then dives off the top with the Fist Pump Drop for a nearfall. Robbie whips Tigre into the ropes but Tigre catches him with a Wheelbarrow Bulldog! Tigre tags Sanada and Robbie tags in Jesse as well. Sanada hits Robbie with a Running Back Elbow and then a hurricanrana! Sanada hits a Backbreaker and then sets up for the Moonsault but Zema grabs Sanada’s X-Division Title at ringside and distracts him with it. Sanada tags Tigre and then dives off the top with a Plancha onto Zema on the floor! Tigre springboard into the ring and then tilt-a-whirls around Jesse and lands on his feet and dropkicks him to the floor! As he went through the ropes Davey tagged him. Davey swings at Tigre but Tigre blocks it and then hits a gorgeous Double Spring Hurricanrana while holding onto Davey’s hand! Eddie comes in and swings at Tigre but he ducks and then springs to the top. Eddie charges at him right into a Tigre boot. Tigre then attempts a Diving Hurricanrana but Eddie blocks it and Davey runs over and they hit a Powerbomb/Backstabber combo! 1…2…NO Bro-Mans break it up! The Wolves toss Bro-Mans out to the floor and then they climb up to the top on separate posts. Bro-Mans shove The Wolves off the top down to the floor! Bro-Mans hit the Bro Down on Tigre! 1…2…3!

Winners & STILL Tag Champs: Bro-Mans via pinfall (Bro Down)

The Beautiful People talk in the back about what happened with Madison. Angelina says a lot of the things Madison said were truth but she isn’t that person anymore and she just wants Madison to see that. Velvet says she should go talk to her and maybe without an audience they can work things out.

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Another “King of the Night” Kenny King vignette airs.

Angelina Love approaches Madison in the locker room but Madison says everything she needed to say in the ring. Angelina says she hasn’t and she says she knows sorry isn’t good enough anymore but she isn’t the same person. Angelina says the business is every woman for herself and if you don’t watch your back someone will stick a knife in it. Madison says what she just went through with Gail she understands that and Angelina says that’s why they need to stick together. Madison agrees to think about it but then when she starts to walk away Angelina laughs and grabs her by the hair slamming her into some nearby lockers! Angelina knees Madison in the gut and then grabs her by the throat. Angelina screams “Don’t you ever disrespect me again you little BIATCH! The Beautiful People are Velvet Sky and ME!”

MVP walks up to Samoa Joe backstage carrying the chain and says Joe’s only responsibility tonight is Magnus because the man chained to Abyss tonight will be MVP. MVP says it’s his responsibility and this will be the MVP Principals at work, leading by example like a boss should.

A video package highlighting Knux from Aces and Eights. Knux is in the country where a girl from back home called him home. He says he knows if he hears from her something is up. Knux talks about his family business being a carnival and his dad wanted him to run it with him but his dream was to wrestle which is why he hasn’t spoken to his family in awhile.

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Earlier today Bully Ray walks into Dixie Carter’s office in Nashville and he asks Dixie if she ever thought about the fact that not a single person in the wrestling business likes her including the fans. He says she is not a good human being and he hasn’t liked her since the day he walked into TNA. Bully says that’s okay because she hasn’t liked him either and that’s because she can’t control him. He says she came to his home to try and pay him off to make sure Team Dixie won at Lockdown. Bully says when Anderson Mic Checked him into the coffin his career flashed before his eyes. He says he knew that’s not the way he wanted people to remember him. Bully says after Dixie tried to come and control him like she’s controlled everyone else made him realize he needed to do what he did at Lockdown. Bully says she doesn’t have his respect or the fans respect and she is nothing and a nobody in his industry. Bully says he’s not going to sit there and talk to the back of a chair anymore, the whole time he was ranting Dixie’s chair was turned around so the back of it was facing him. Bully spins it around but no one is there, and just then Bobby Roode blindsides him!

Roode slams Roode into a wall and then onto Dixie’s desk! Roode screams that you don’t screw with him and then he grabs a picture and slams it over Bully’s back. Roode says Bully screwed over the wrong man and that Dixie didn’t invite him, it was Roode! “You don’t screw with Bobby Roode…SURPRISE!” Roode says before leaving Bully Ray laid out backstage.

Magnus talks Abyss backstage and Abyss says he has something real special for tonight’s match and then pulls out some tacks.

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TNA World Heavyweight Championship 
“Samoan Submission Machine” Samoa Joe w/MVP vs. Magnus (c) w/Abyss

MVP will be chained to Abyss at ringside. This is a rematch from Lockdown. Magnus attacks Joe before the bell and slams him into the top turnbuckle. Magnus slams Joe into another corner and then connects with a European Uppercut. Magnus swings at Joe but he ducks and then lays into Magnus with a barrage of strikes! Joe headbutts Magnus and then hits a Snapmare Takeover followed by a slap to the back and then a kick to the front followed by a Knee Drop! Magnus rolls out to the floor and begs Joe to hold up. MVP stops Abyss form getting involved and Taz points out that Joe is still grabbing his ribs after every move. Magnus trips Joe and then pulls him out to the floor and slams Joe into the ribs and Taz says that Magnus may have spotted Joe selling the ribs as well causing him target them. Magnus tosses Joe back into the ring and hits a European Uppercut followed by chops and jabs. Joe fights back with a series of jabs of his own until Magnus rakes his eyes. Magnus attempts to whip Joe into the ropes but Joe reverses it and attempts a clothesline, but Magnus ducks and then he also ducks a backhand attempt from Joe. Joe finally puts him down with a Running Elbow and then Joe beats him down in the corner with a series of nasty jabs. Joe whips Magnus into the opposite corner and hits a Running Back Elbow followed by a Leaping Enziguri!

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Back from the break Magnus attempts to whip Joe into the corner but Joe reverses it and then charges right into a boot from the champ. Magnus climbs up top and dives off but falls right into an Atomic Drop from Joe! Joe hits the ropes but Magnus catches him with a knee to the injured ribs and then Magnus hits a Back Suplex. Joe starts rolling around in the ring screaming as he grabs his ribs. Magnus starts kicking Joe in the ribs and then he picks Joe up, but Joe shoves him away and hits a series of slaps. Joe then winced and grabbed his ribs before hitting the ropes. That hesitation gave Magnus enough time to get right behind him with a Lariat! 1…2…NO Joe kicks out and then Magnus slams his knee into the back of Joe and puts him in a Chinlock continuing to work on the ribs and back area of Joe. Joe fights out of the hold and hits the ropes, but Magnus leapfrogs him and then catches Joe with a Flying Knee! Magnus puts Joe in a Waistlock working on those ribs. Joe fights out of it with elbows and then answers Magnus with an Atomic Drop followed by a Mafia Kick and then the Backsplash Senton. As Joe lands on the move he immediately grabs the ribs and Taz points out that doing a move like that may hurt Joe more than Magnus at this point. Magnus then charges at Joe but Joe catches him with the Snap Powerslam! Joe rolls over and grabs his midsection again rather than being able to get the pin or go for the choke. Magnus retreats to a corner and Joe charges at him but Magnus moves out of the way and then runs right into a Standing Uranage from Joe! Joe goes for the Coquina Clutch but Magnus counters with a Jawbreaker, and in the process Joe accidentally hit the referee! As MVP checks on the referee Abyss pulls MVP into a big right hand! Abyss pulls the tacks out from under the ring and MVP decks Abyss and grabs the tacks and thorws them away from Abyss. MVP pulls Abyss into the steps and then dives over the steps onto Abyss! MVP unlocks himself from Abyss and then grabs the tacks and throws them up the ramp, but then Abyss hits him from behind with a chair repeatedly! Joe sees Abyss so then he goes for the Elbow Suicida through the ropes but Abyss throws the chair at Joe’s face! Joe falls back into the ring and Magnus dives off the top with the Fling Elbow Drop! 1…2…3!

Winner & STILL World Champ: Magnus via pinfall (Flying Elbow Drop)