Scott Barton's TNA TV rating thread

[Scott Barton]

Found them in my WWE one, please can we keep them separate?

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING
DATE - WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - MANHATTAN CENTER: NEW YORK CITY
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHEWS

TNA opens on Destination America outside the Manhattan Center as a brawl breaks out with the entire TNA roster which spills all around the Manhattan Center until Kurt Angle comes out and opens the show. Angle announces that every TNA Championship will be defending tonight including Bobby Roode vs. Lashley 3. Angle was about to make an announcement until MVP interrupted and showed distain by turning his back on him before trying to goad him to hit him. Angle said that he had stepped down as the executive director but he is now on the active roster so the last match he will make his himself vs. MVP in a street fight right now.

1# Kurt Angle bt. MVP in a "Street Fight" - **
2# "Cowboy" James Storm & Abyss bt. The Wolves to retain the TNA World Tag Team Championship - **3/4
(The Hardys took out The Great Sanada and Manik before Jeff Hardy inadvertently knocked Eddie Edwards, this led to the "Last Call" by Storm and the 3.)

Jeremy Borash was about to interview a special gentleman but was interrupted by EC3 who said that he had business to take care of before his quest for the World title. EC3 called out Rockstar Spud to finish their business, Spud was dragged and beaten to the ring by Tyrus, JB attempted to get EC3 to stop but he was told to stand down. Moments later, JB shocked everyone by slapping EC3 which resulted in JB being splashed in the corner by Tyrus then EC3 shaved his head.

3# Austin Aries bt. Low Ki to become the NEW TNA X Division Champion - **1/4
4# Taryn Terrell won a battle royal to retain the TNA Knockouts Championship - *1/2
(Participants were - Taryn Terrell, Gail Kim, Havok, Velvet Sky, Angelina Love, Madison Rayne, Rebel. Post-match, Havok blindsided Terrell and beat her down until the lights went off and when they came on, Awesome Kong was stood in the ring. Kong and Havok went face to face before Havok backed down, Kong then chokeslammed the referee to put the stamp on her return to TNA.)

5# Lashley bt. Bobby Roode to become the NEW TNA World Heavyweight Champion - **3/4
(Bobby Roode had the match won but Kenny King knocked out the referee, Kurt Angle came down to make the save but was taken down by MVP, Kenny King and two masked men who revealed themselves to be Low Ki and Samoa Joe. Eric Young made a feline to the ring with a steel chair which cleared all from it but attacked his longtime friend Roode with the chair, this led to Lashley hitting the spear and getting the 3 to become 2-time world champion.)

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA ONE NIGHT ONLY - TURNING POINT
DATE - FRIDAY 9TH JANUARY 2015
TAPED - FRIDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2014
VENUE - JOHN PAUL JONES ARENA: CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & MIKE TENAY

1# Samoa Joe bt. Kenny King - **1/4
2# Gail Kim bt. Angelina Love & Madison Rayne in a "3 way dance" - *1/2
3# The Great Sanada bt. Austin Aries - **1/2
("Cowboy" James Storm pushed Aries off the top which led to Sanada hitting the "Last Call" and getting the 3.)

4# Gunner & Mr. Anderson bt. Rockstar Spud & Ethan Carter III - **3/4
5# Eric Young bt. Magnus - **3/4
6# Bram bt. Abyss in a "Monsters Ball" match - **1/4
7# Bobby Roode bt. "Cowboy" James Storm - ***
8# Jeff Hardy bt. MVP - **1/2

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING
DATE - FRIDAY 16TH JANUARY 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 8TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - MANHATTAN CENTER: NEW YORK CITY
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHEWS

MVP, Samoa Joe, Low Ki and Kenny King open "Friday Night" Impact Wrestling, an elated MVP talks about surrounding himself with like-minded people who are his family and introduces us to the newly formed "Beat Down Clan". MVP brings Eric Young to the ring, EY says that he respects MVP being there for Lashley and continued to speak about how he gave Roode a shot at the title when he was champion but didn't receive the favour back from Roode. EY said that he took the thing that Roode loved most away from him and tonight he will take everything else, MVP then brought down the new 2-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion to the ring - Lashley. Lashley never showed, it was Kurt Angle who showed instead, Angle said he will make all 5 men in the ring tap before Samoa Joe confronted Angle which resulted in Angle giving a shot to Joe before Angle challenged him for a match right now.

1# Samoa Joe bt. Kurt Angle Via Submission - **1/2
(Post-match, Angle was on the receiving end of a 4 on 1 beatdown until Roode made a feline to the ring with a steel chair as the beat down clan escaped. Roode grabbed a microphone and said that he is trying to hold back his anger as the crap tonight has gone too far, Roode then commented on what EY said which he referred to as Bullshit. Roode said that tonight is not about pro-wrestling but Payback and EY will be made to pay for what he has done.)

Professor Mike Tenay is with Magnus and reviews Magnus’ last year from winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, teaming with Bram and changes in his family life by having a baby with Mickie James. Tenay looks ahead for Magnus being a part of “Feast or Fired” next week, Magnus said he will get the world title opportunity but the risk of getting fired is also an opportunity. Magnus speaks about Harley Race training him and getting in to the business to end the interview.

2# The Hardys bt. The Wolves to become #1 contenders for the TNA World Tag Team Championship - ***1/4
(The Revolution was watching the match from the balcony of the Manhattan Center.)

3# Eric Young bt. Bobby Roode in a “No Disqualification” match - **1/4
(Post-match; MVP, Kenny Kingand Samoa Joe came to the ring with MVP saying that Lashley will be here tonight.)

4# The Beautiful People bt. Brooke & Taryn Terrell
(Post-match, the lights went off and when they came on, Awesome Kong was in the ring and took down the Beautiful People before chokeslamming DJ Z. Havok came to the ring to go face to face with Kong before they were separated by security.)

BACKSTAGE – EC3 wanted to know if JB would face him next week in which EC3 managed to goad JB in to the match. Moments later, we saw “Cowboy” James Storm introduce Khoya as his new disciple.

5# Low Ki bt. Austin Aries to become the NEW TNA X Division Champion - **
(Low Ki was submitting but the referee was distracted with Samoa Joe and MVP on the apron. Aries got knocked off the top moments later by Kenny King before Low Ki hit the “Ki crusher” to get the 3.)

The Beat Down Clan are in the ring after they have everyone’s attention and being the world champ to the ring. Lashley takes exception to MVPs comments that the World title belong to the Beat Down Clan as Lashley claims the title belongs to him. Lashley then says that he is not about the Beat Down Clan after MVP’s comments, soon after, the Beat Down Clan assaulted Lashley with MVP smashing the title belt in to the head of Lashley before the destruction continued and they took the title belt away with them.

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA XPLOSION
DATE - SATURDAY 17TH JANUARY 2015
TAPED - WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - MANHATTAN CENTER: NEW YORK CITY
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHEWS

1# Gunner bt. Jesse Godderz - **

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TNA XPLOSION
DATE - WEDNESDAY 21ST JANUARY 2015
TAPED - WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - MANHATTAN CENTER: NEW YORK CITY
ANNOUNCERS - JEREMY BORASH & JOSH MATHEWS

1# Robbie E bt. Rockstar Spud - *1/2

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING
DATE - FRIDAY 23RD JANUARY 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 8TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - MANHATTAN CENTER: NEW YORK CITY
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHEWS

1# Robbie E, Rockstar Spud, Austin Aries & Magnus all won "Feast or Fired" - **1/2
(Participants - Gunner, The Wolves, Rockstar Spud, Bram, Magnus, Austin Aries, Samuel Shaw, DJ Z, Robbie E, Jesse Godderz, Crazy Steve)

Lashley comes to the ring and demands for his title, Kenny King appeared and said that he will fight Lashley in front of his "family" as the Beat Down Clan come to the ring with MVP holding Lashley's World title belt.

2# Lashley bt. Kenny King Via DQ in a non title match - **
(The Beat Down Clan interfered in the match and attacked Lashley to cause the DQ, the Beat Down Clan held Lashley whilst MVP taunted him and challenged him to meet him in the streets of New York City to get back his title belt.)

3# Gail Kim bt. Havok Via DQ - *1/2
(Havok pushed the referee to the floor before planting Gail Kim face first on to the ring bell to cause the DQ. Post-match, Havok went to chokeslam Kim but once again the lights went off and when they came back on it was Awesome Kong in the ring and sent Havok out of it.)

4# Khoya bt. Tigre Uno – 1/2*
(Post-match, James Storm sent a message to Matt Hardy saying that he will be one demon that he won’t conquer tonight.)

5# Low Ki & Eric Young bt. Bobby Roode & Kurt Angle - **
(Eric Young smashed a steel chair on Roode as the referee was distracted with Angle threatening Samoa Joe & MVP with a chair.)

6# Ethan Carter III bt. Jeremy Borash Via DQ – DUD
(EC3 spat at Spud which angered him to attack EC3 but Tyrus took down Spud until Mark Andrews in attendance assisted Spud which included a shooting star press from the top on to Tyrus on the outside.)

7# Matt Hardy bt. “Cowboy” James Storm - **1/4
(Post-match, Abyss assaulted Matt from behind before Storm hit the “last call” superkick. Abyss brought out ‘Janice’ before Jeff came to his brothers aid with a steel chair before taking out ‘janice’ and hitting Abyss with the ‘twist of fate’. Jeff told Abyss that they will face next week in a Monsters Ball match.)

Christy Hemme presented the “Feast or Fired” briefcase openings with Rockstar Spud opening the first briefcase and it contained an X Division Championship opportunity. Magnus was next to open his case and he got a tag team title opportunity, Robbie E then elected to give his briefcase to Velvet Sky as she was the one who technically got the briefcase for him, Robbie E did this as he didn’t actually think he could be fired. When Velvet and Aries opened their cases at the same time, it was Aries who received the World title opportunity as Velvet Sky got fired to the elation of Robbie E.

Lashley and MVP begin to fight outside the Manhattan Center before taking it inside, however it was all a rouse as the Beat Down Clan and Eric Young beat down Lashley in a 5 on 1 attack. Angle and Roode soon saved Lashley as the Beat Down Clan hightailing it, the show ended with Roode holding Lashley’s world title belt whilst confronting him.

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA XPLOSION
DATE - WEDNESDAY 28TH JANUARY 2015
TAPED - WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - MANHATTAN CENTER: NEW YORK CITY
ANNOUNCERS - JEREMY BORASH & ROCKSTAR SPUD

1# Bram bt. Crazy Steve - **

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING
DATE - FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY 2015
TAPED - FRIDAY 9TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - MANHATTAN CENTER: NEW YORK CITY
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHEWS

Bobby Roode comes to the ring with the world title belt and sends a message to Eric Young for costing him the title on January 7th. Roode then calls out Lashley before returning the belt, Roode wants his rematch tonight and Lashley accepts. Roode is eager to have the match right now, Austin Aries comes down and talks about his options after winning the world title briefcase last week, MVP is next to come down wanting a title shot. Lashley tells all 3 men that he will put the title on the line against all of them tonight.

1# Taryn Terrell bt. Madison Rayne & Gail Kim to retain the TNA Knockouts Championship - **

Next Friday Night it will be TNA Lockdown with Team Angle vs. Beat Down Clan in Lethal Lockdown, Havok vs. Awesome Kong and The Wolves vs. The Hardys.

Tommy Dreamer calls out EY and talks about his recent actions by turning his back on Bobby Roode and the fans. EY responds by insulting Dreamer to the annoyance of Dreamer, this resulted in EY hitting the piledriver on Dreamer before Roode made the save when EY brought out a steel chair.

BACKSTAGE - Kurt Angle gets Gunner to join his team for Lethal Lockdown next week.

We see Magnus and Bram in a bar to air the grievances especially after Magnus got a briefcase last week. Both men sorted their problems and were off to go to another bar, Bram sent Magnus to a quicker exit whilst he paid the bill but it turned out to be a trap as Bram assaulted Magnus before hitting him in the head with a snooker ball.

2# Jeff Hardy bt. Abyss in a “Monsters Ball” match - ***
(The Revolution interfered in the match until Jeff’s brother Matt made the save with a Kendo Stick, this was short lived as Storm hit Matt with a garbage can before hitting the “last call” superkick. The Wolves then made a feline to the ring to make the save and alongside Matt took down the Revolution which led to Jeff hitting a sunset flip on Abyss on to a bunch of tacks then the swanton bomb to get the 3.)

3# Mandrews & Rockstar Spud bt. Bro Mans - *1/2
(Post-match, Tyrus & EC3 beatdown Spud before telling Spud that he and Mandrews will face Tyrus next week at Lockdown.)

4# Lashley bt. Austin Aries, MVP & Bobby Roode in a “4 way dance” to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship - ***
(Eric Young attacked Roode with a steel chair which took him out of the match. Post-match, Beat Down Clan & Eric Young attacked Roode, Aries & Lashley until Angle comes down with Gunner to make the save. Roode grabbed a microphone and challenges EY next week, Roode told EY how he will make him bleed. Angle said that next week he will get his revenge before Aries wanted in on Angle’s team which left Angle just one more short, Angle wanted Lashley on his team, however Lashley refused to be on Team Angle for Lethal Lockdown.)

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA XPLOSION
DATE - WEDNESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2015
TAPED - WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - MANHATTAN CENTER: NEW YORK CITY
ANNOUNCERS - JEREMY BORASH & ROCKSTAR SPUD

1# Brooke bt. Angelina Love - *1/2

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA LOCKDOWN 2015
DATE - FRIDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2015
TAPED - FRIDAY 9TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - MANHATTAN CENTER: NEW YORK CITY
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHEWS

1# "Cowboy" James Storm & Abyss bt. The Hardys in a "Steel Cage" match to retain the TNA World tag team championship - **1/2
(First of Manik got involved in the match before Matt handcuffed him to the cage. Later, Khoya pulled Matt through the camera hole of the cage before Sanada misted Jeff which led to the "Last Call" superkick from Storm and the 3. Post-match, Khoya spinebustered Matt through a table, Manik got freed from the cage by Abyss and went to splash Jeff through a table but Jeff moved so Manik went through the table. Jeff continued to fight back until Jeff landed leg either side of the cage door, Storm hit him with the cow bell and Jeff went crashing down on the steel steps.)

MVP, Kenny King and Eric Young are in the ring, MVP has a proposal for Kurt Angle and Eric Young has words for Bobby Roode ahead of their match tonight. Angle appears alongside Gunner and Austin Aries, MVP proposes that Team Angle walks away from the match or he will make it so they won’t be able to walk. Angle is dismissive of the threats as he said they aren’t leaving before they kick their asses as a brawl breaks out with all 6 men before Samoa Joe and Low Ki join in and put Team Angle at a numbers disadvantage. Samoa Joe smashes a steel chair on the arm of the cage as it was being held there before the Beat Down Clan escaped.

We now go back to Lockdown 2014 for a replay of the Knockouts Championship match as Madison Rayne retained her title against Gail Kim in the steel cage.

2# Awesome Kong bt. Havok in a “Steel Cage” match - **
3# Bobby Roode bt. Eric Young in a “Steel Cage” match - **3/4
4# Tyrus bt. Rockstar Spud & Mandrews in a 2 on 1 Handicap “Steel Cage” match - *3/4
(EC3 spat at Mandrews so Mandrews went after EC3 but had his feet pulled from under him so the back of his head went crashing in to the steel steps. Spud saw what was going on and attempted to help but had the door of the cage smashed in to his face which led to the spike from Tyrus and the 3. Post-match, EC3 went to shave Spud’s hair but JB cut the cord before he too got out of dodge.)

We see highlights from earlier today as Robbie E challenged Brooke to an old NXT type “Challenge” where they did 3 turns on the bat to make them dizzy before attempting to climb the cage. Once they were in the cage, Brooke hurricanrana’d Robbie before both escaped the cage and Robbie pushed Brooke out of the way but before he went over the line, he took a selfie. Brooke came from behind Robbie, kicked him before she crossed the line.

5# Team Angle (Kurt Angle, Gunner, Austin Aries & Lashley) bt. Beat Down Clan (MVP, Samoa Joe, Low Ki & Kenny King) in a “Lethal Lockdown” match - **1/2

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TNA ONE NIGHT ONLY – RIVALS
AIRED - FRIDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2015
TAPED – SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2015
VENUE – ROYAL PALACE THEATRE: ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC
ANNOUNCERS – TAZ & MIKE TENAY

1# Taryn Terrell bt. Gail Kim - **1/2
2# “Cowboy” James Storm bt. Mr. Anderson - **1/2
(ft. The Great Sanada kicking Anderson behind the referee’s back which led to the “last call” superkick by Storm and the 3.)

3# Kenny King bt. Samoa Joe, The Great Sanada & DJ Z in a 4-Way “Elimination” match - **3/4

ORDER OF ELIMINATION:
1. DJ Z by Samoa Joe
2. The Great Sanada by Samoa Joe Via Submission

The Great Sanada misted Joe which cost him the match as King rolled him up to get the 3.

3. Samoa Joe by Kenny King

4# Bram bt. Gunner - **1/4
5# Ethan Carter III bt. Austin Aries - **1/2
(Rockstar Spud held down the feet of Aries to give EC3 the win. Post-match, a furious Aries gave EC3 & Spud a ‘noggin knocker’ before hitting Spud with the brainbuster.)

Abyss blamed Eric Young for the way he is before the match and told EY that he is lucky that this is only a regular wrestling match. EY then challenged the monster to his own kind of match – Monsters Ball which Abyss accepts.

6# Eric Young bt. Abyss in a “Monsters Ball” match - **3/4
7# Angelina Love bt. Madison Rayne - *1/4

We go back to the 29th October 2014 episode of Impact Wrestling where Bobby Roode defeated Lashley to become the New TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

8# Bobby Roode bt. MVP Via DQ - *1/4
(Kenny King interfered in the match to cause the DQ but soon after EY made the save. Post-match, Roode challenged both MVP and King to a tag team match.)

9# MVP & Kenny King bt. Eric Young & Bobby Roode - *3/4
10# Jeff Hardy bt. Magnus - **1/2

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA XPLOSION
DATE - TUESDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2015
TAPED - WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - MANHATTAN CENTER: NEW YORK CITY
ANNOUNCERS - JEREMY BORASH & ROCKSTAR SPUD

1# Matt Hardy bt. Manik - *3/4

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING
DATE - FRIDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 29TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - SSE HYDRO ARENA: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHEWS

Kurt Angle opens Impact Wrestling emanating from the UK by calling the TNA World Heavyweight Champion to the ring, Angle thanks Lashley for helping Team Angle beat the BDC last week but Lashley said he only did it to get his hands on MVP. Angle challenged Lashley to a TNA World Heavyweight Championship match as he said it was time for him to be the champion again. The Beat Down Clan soon interrupted proceedings and MVP wants to fight, Lashley says that he will face two men out of the BDC in a tag team match tonight with his partner - Kurt Angle.

1# Bobby Roode bt. Austin Aries Via Submission - **3/4
(Post-match, Roode showed respect to Aries before saying that it's time for him to get back the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and wants a rematch as Roode/Lashley III never really happened. EY attacks Roode from behind before hitting the piledriver, during the commercial, Roode was being helped to the back before EY struck again and hit the piledriver on the entrance ramp.)

Al Snow is in the ring and he talks about how good he is and no one could do what he does, he sends a message to Grado that he has 1 more opportunity to leave TNA before he kicks his ass next week, he the calls Grado to the ring. Grado gets in the ring and then Al Snow berates him saying that he has no respect, Snow even tells Grado’s parents at ringside that he should quit before Grado’s mother slapped him and then Grado goes after him. Snow tells Grado that he has no chance next week.

Professor Mike Tenay sits down with Kurt Angle to talk about the movie – The Foxcatcher. They discuss the lives of John Du Pont and Mark and his brother Dave Schultz, they discuss how well depicted they were in the film. This interview is apparently to be continued.

2# Bram bt. Crazy Steve – 3/4*
(Throughout the match, Bram was calling out Magnus despite knowing that he isn’t here tonight.)

3# Ethan Carter III & Tyrus bt. Rockstar Spud, Mandrews & Jeremy Borash in a “3 on 2 Handicap” match - *3/4
(Post-match, EC3 attempted to shave the head of Spud before the lights went off and when they came on, Mr. Anderson was stood next to them in the ring before he took down both EC3 and Tyrus.)

BACKSTAGE – Gunner was talking about the Gauntlet match next week before he was jumped by Kenny King and Low Ki.

4# Awesome Kong bt. Madison Rayne – SQUASH
Matt Hardy gives us an update on his brother Jeff after what happened last week, Matt told us that it was the first time that he has ever seen a broken Jeff Hardy. The Revolution then come to the ring with the “Cowboy” James Storm giving Matt two options, he could either pledge allegiance to the Revolution or they can set Matt up with a nice bed in the hospital next to his brother Jeff. Matt chose to go against the revolution but was soon outnumbered until the Wolves made the save.

BACKSTAGE – Austin Aries was being interviewed before he was jumped by the BDC.

5# MVP & Samoa Joe bt. Lashley & Kurt Angle - **3/4

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA XPLOSION UK
DATE - WEDNESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 29TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - SSE HYDRO ARENA: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
ANNOUNCERS - JEREMY BORASH & JOSH MATHEWS

1# Noam Dar & Kay Lee Ray bt. Rampage Brown & Gail Kim in a mixed tag team match - **1/2

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING
DATE - FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 29TH JANUARY 2015 & FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY 2015
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHEWS

A determined Kurt Angle opens Friday Night Impact by saying he returned to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and he will win the 20-man #1 contenders gauntlet tonight.

Match taped 30/01/15 at the Manchester Arena: Manchester, England

1# Matt Hardy & The Wolves bt. Manik, "Cowboy" James Storm & Abyss - ***
(Post-match, The Revolution took down the wolves and matt hardy before Abyss hit the "Black Hole Slam" on to Manik for losing the match.)

Matches and Segments taped 29/01/15 at the SSE Hydro Arena: Glasgow, Scotland

Ethan Carter III alongside Tyrus issued a public warning to "someone" for ruining him cutting Spuds hair, Mr. Anderson interrupted and threatened to take EC3's hair until Tyrus attempted to intercept which allowed Spud and Mandrews to take down EC3 as Tyrus got taken down by Anderson. They tried to take EC3's hair but Tyrus came back and took down Spud and Mandrews before Anderson hit him with the 'Mic Check' and he was the one who got his head shaved. Spud grabbed a mic and told EC3 that he is next.

2# Grado bt. Al Snow - *1/2
(Post-match, the Beat Down Clan took down both Grado and Al Snow after they shook hands in the ring, this was until Drew Galloway made the save and took them out.)

It’s part 2 of the interview with the Professor Mike Tenay and Kurt Angle who continue to talk about the Movie – The Foxcatcher.

3# Taryn Terrell bt. Angelina Love to retain the TNA Knockouts Championship - *
(Post-match, Awesome Kong appeared in the ring but Terrell refused to back down until Kong physically took her down. Gail Kim came to the ring in an attempt to get in the face of Kong as Kong held up the Knockouts title.)

Tommy Dreamer came to the ring to call out Eric Young as he came to Scotland to fight. Eric Young didn’t show so Dreamer went to find him but when he got backstage, EY blindsides him at the ‘GO’ position as the fight between both men begins. Dreamer calls for the referee for an old school fight.

4# Eric Young bt. Tommy Dreamer in a “No DQ” Match - **1/2

Mickie James returns to TNA and talks about Bram’s recent actions before calling him a coward, this prompted him to come to the ring holding the same cue ball that he knocked out Mickie’s fiancée. Bram explained how he did it to open his eyes and blames Mickie for the watered down version of Magnus, Mickie retaliated by calling Bram half the man and called him a little bitch. This angered Bram as he attempted to intimidate Mickie but she slapped him as the referee’s broke up the pair.

5# MVP won a 20-man “Gauntlet” battle royal to become the #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship - ***1/4

ORDER OF ENTRY
1. Kenny King 2. Austin Aries 3. Crazy Steve 4. Jesse Godderz 5. Bram 6. Khoya 7. Chris Melendez 8. Mr Anderson 9. Samuel Shaw 10. DJ Z 11. The Great Sanada 12. Tyrus 13. Rockstar Spud 14. Robbie E 15. Gunner 16. Ethan Carter III 17. Samoa Joe 18. Low Ki 19. MVP 20. Kurt Angle

ORDER OF ELIMINATION
1. Crazy Steve by Khoya
2. Chris Melendez by Bram
3. Samuel Shaw by Tyrus
4. Jesse Godderz by Tyrus
5. DJ Z by Tyrus
6. Rockstar Spud by Tyrus
7. Khoya by Tyrus
8. The Great Sanada by Mr. Anderson
9. Tyrus by Mr. Anderson
10. Robbie E by Austin Aries
11. Bram by Gunner
12. Ethan Carter III by Mr. Anderson
13. Mr. Anderson by Samoa Joe
14. Gunner by MVP & Samoa Joe
15. Austin Aries by Low Ki
16. Samoa Joe by Kurt Angle
17. Low Ki by Kurt Angle
18. Kenny King by Kurt Angle
19. Kurt Angle by MVP

(Kenny King held Angle which led to MVP kicking him with the boot as Angle went flying over the top rope.)

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA XPLOSION UK
DATE - WEDNESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2015
TAPED - FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - MANCHESTER ARENA: MANCHESTER, ENGLAND
ANNOUNCERS - JEREMY BORASH & JOSH MATHEWS

1# Mandrews bt. Dave Mastiff - ** (Guest ring Announcer - John Bently from The Gadget Show)

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING
DATE - FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2015
TAPED - FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - MANCHESTER ARENA: MANCHESTER, ENGLAND
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHEWS

Kurt Angle opens Impact Wrestling to call out the TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Lashley makes his way to the ring and Angle bemoans Lashley doing nothing last week when he was screwed by the Beat Down Clan. Angle wants to fight Lashley but because of Lashley it will be Lashley vs. MVP tonight for the World Heavyweight title, Angle tells Lashley that if the BDC get involved then he will do nothing. After Angle leaves, the BDC enter and claim that MVP will win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship tonight by any means.

1# Rockstar Spud & Mr. Anderson bt. Tyrus & Ethan Carter III - **1/2
(Mr. Anderson low blowed Tyrus behind the referee's back and then hit the 'Mic Check' which led to Spud getting the 3.)

Taryn Terrell talks about Awesome Kong's intentions before calling her to the ring. Gail Kim came to the ring instead to warn Terrell about Kong but Terrell says that she needs to fight Kong. Kim leaves and the lights go out before Awesome Kong is in the ring, Terrell goes for Kong but to no avail as Kong took her down before raising the Knockout's title.

2# Robbie E & Angelina Love bt. Brooke & Chris Melendez - *3/4

BACKSTAGE - EC3 attempts to shave the hair of Spud but it was thwarted by Mr. Anderson.

Austin Aries is in the ring and talks about having all the power with his briefcase and teases using it tonight. Samoa Joe interrupts and warns him from getting involved before Joe saying he wants to fight Aries.

3# Austin Aries bt. Samoa Joe - **1/2
(Kenny King tries to distract Aries but Aries sent Joe face first into the briefcase then hit the 450 splash and got the 3. Post-match, Kenny King, Low Ki and Samoa Joe attack Aries before Low Ki stomped Aries on the table but the table didn’t break, Joe then senton splashed Aries through the table and took the briefcase.)

4# Noam Dar vs. Rampage Brown ended in a No Contest – No Rating
(Bram took down both men and hit them with the ‘Impaler DDT’, Bram then sent a message to Magnus before calling him out, instead of Magnus he got Grado. Grado got in to the face of Bram but he was soon hit with the ‘Impaler DDT’, Bram said he is still waiting for Magnus to fight him.)

NEXT WEEK – We will see Abyss & “Cowboy” James Storm vs. The Wolves for the TNA World Tag Team titles

5# Lashley bt. MVP to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship - **
(When the referee was down, Eric Young attacked Lashley with a steel chair but Roode came after him before EY hit the piledriver, both men fought up the aisle way and left the arena. Moments later, Lashley had the match won when the referee was pulled out of the ring and it was Samoa Joe who this time got involved but it was Gunner who this time made the save and took him down. Lashley soon took out Kenny King when he tried to interfere, MVP tried to steal a win by using a steel chair but Drew Galloway kicked MVP which led to the spear and the 3 count.)

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA XPLOSION UK
DATE - WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 2015
VENUE - WEMBLEY ARENA: LONDON, ENGLAND
ANNOUNCERS - JEREMY BORASH & JOSH MATHEWS

1# Mandrews, Crazy Steve, Noam Dar & Kay Lee Ray bt. Dave Mastiff, Rampage Brown, Samuel Shaw & Madison Rayne in an 8-person tag team match - **3/4

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING
DATE - FRIDAY 6TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY 2015
VENUE - MANCHESTER ARENA: MANCHESTER, ENGLAND
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHEWS

The Beat Down Clan open up Impact Wrestling to address Drew Galloway getting involved In their business before MVP called Galloway to the ring so he could explain himself. Galloway appeared in the crowd and said that he is here in TNA to stand up for wrestling fans against those who dictate who should be the champion. Kenny King say they want retribution tonight after last week, Galloway said he is ready to fight right now if King sends the beat down clan to the back.

1# Drew Galloway bt. Kenny King - **1/2

Professor Mike Tenay is with The Wolves and we get to know the background of both Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards, they talk how they got in to the business and becoming a tag team together.

Bobby Roode makes his way to the ring and sends a message to Eric Young that he is still standing and will become the #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship tonight and nothing will get in his way. Kurt Angle came to the ring who is ready to fight but Eric Young blindsides Roode until Angle broke it up as Angle and Roode knocked EY out of the ring.

2# Bram bt. Matt Hardy - *3/4
(Post-match, Bram grabbed a metal turnbuckle from under the ring but before he could use it Magnus returned and took down his former partner. Magnus then told Bram then his blood will stain the hollowed grounds of England.)

Rockstar Spud came to the ring to call out EC3 by himself as he wants to fight him in a match to end his streak. EC3 accepts before both men agreed to a Hair vs. Hair match which will happen next week in London, England.

3# Taryn Terrell bt. Awesome Kong Via DQ to retain the TNA Knockouts Championship - *1/2
(Kong continued the onslaught on Terrell after the match but Gail Kim came to the ring and made the save by getting in the face of Kong, Kong pushed her down which escalated in to a brawl between both knockouts to the back.)

4# The Wolves bt. Abyss & “Cowboy” James Storm to become the NEW TNA World Tag Team Champions - **1/4
(The remaining members of the Revolution took down both Eddie Edwards & Davey Richards before the match, they also made countless interferences in the match but this was to no avail when Matt Hardy came to ringside. It wasn’t too long before Matt got involved and hit Abyss with the “Twist of Fate” that led to the “Hammer of the Gods” by both members of the Wolves to become 3-time TNA World Tag Team Champions.)

5# Kurt Angle bt. Bobby Roode & Eric Young in a “3-way Dance” to become the #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship - ***1/2
(Post-match, Kurt Angle and Bobby Lashley went face-to-face.)

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA ONE NIGHT ONLY - JOKERS WILD 3
AIRED - FRIDAY 6TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - JEREMY BORASH & JOSH MATHEWS

Jeremy Borash & Christy Hemme open the show to explain the rules of tonight where each team will be drawed at random before each match, the winners of each match will go in to a gauntlet battle royal tonight where the winner will win $100,000.

1# Bro Mans bt. Al Snow & Mr. Anderson in a Joker's wild tournament match - **
2# Awesome Kong & Rockstar Spud bt. DJ Z & Samuel Shaw in a Joker's wild tournament match - *3/4
3# The Wolves bt. Bobby Roode & Austin Aries in a Joker's wild tournament match - **3/4
4# Ethan Carter III & Crazy Steve bt. Knux & Tyrus in a Joker's wild tournament match - *1/2
5# Bram & Eric Young bt. Tommy Dreamer & Magnus in a Joker's wild tournament match - **1/4
6# "Cowboy" James Storm & Gunner bt. Chris Melendez & Kenny King in a Joker's wild tournament match - *3/4
7# Sonjay Dutt & Gail Kim bt. Tigre Uno & Manik in a Joker's wild tournament match - **1/2
8# Lashley & Khoya bt. The Great Sanada & Abyss in a Joker's wild tournament match - **
(Storm slapped Khoya and sent him to the back for going for Abyss.)

9# Lashley won a "Gauntlet" Battle Royal to win $100,000 - **1/2

(Order of Entry - 1. Awesome Kong 2. Gail Kim 3. Jesse Godderz 4. Robbie E 5. Rockstar Spud 6. Ethan Carter III 7. Gunner 8. Eddie Edwards 9. Davey Richards 10. "Cowboy" James Storm 11. Sonjay Dutt 12. Crazy Steve 13. Khoya 14. Bram 15. Lashley 16. Eric Young)

ORDER OF ELIMINATION
1. Gail Kim by Jesse Godderz
2. Rockstar Spud by Ethan Carter III
3. Awesome Kong by Ethan Carter III
4. Sonjay Dutt by "Cowboy" James Storm
5. Gunner by "Cowboy" James Storm
6. Robbie E by Lashley
7. Jesse Godderz by Lashley
8. Khoya by Lashley
9. Crazy Steve by Eric Young
10. Bram by The Wolves
11. "Cowboy" James Storm by Davey Richards
12. The Wolves by Ethan Carter III & Eric Young
14. Eric Young by Lashley
15. Ethan Carter III by Lashley

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA XPLOSION UK
DATE - WEDNESDAY 11TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - JEREMY BORASH & JOSH MATHEWS

1# Eddie Edwards bt. Robbie E Via Submission - **1/2

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING
DATE - FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 2015
VENUE - WEMBLEY ARENA: LONDON, ENGLAND
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHEWS

1# Bobby Roode bt. Eric Young in a "Last Man Standing" match - ***1/4

We see the second part of Professor Mike Tenay's interview with the Wolves about their career in Japan, having matches against each other and their first year In TNA.

Drew Galloway comes to the ring before feeling the passion in the crowd, Galloway talks about how they want to take back pro-wrestling before talking about MVP ahead of their match tonight. The Beat Down Clan interrupted, MVP told Galloway he will beat his ass all by himself tonight.

2# Drew Galloway bt. MVP Via DQ - *3/4
(Low Ki & Kenny King interfered causing the DQ, post-match, a 3 on 1 beatdown escalated before Samoa Joe handed Low Ki a steel pipe who smashed it on the head of Galloway who was against the post which busted Galloway open.)

3# Magnus bt. Bram Via DQ - **1/2
(Bram low-blowed Magnus to cause the DQ, post-match, Bram beat down Magnus with a chair before "zip-tying" him to the ropes. Mickie James came down to try and save her husband by slapping Bram, Bram grabbed Mickie and told Magnus that he will take away everything that he loves. Bram told Magnus to kiss his boot in order for him to let Mickie go, Magnus then proceeded to kiss his boot.)

4# Brooke bt. Robbie E – DUD
(Jesse Godderz dropkicked Robbie E by accident when the referee was distracted by Angelina Love.)

Next week, we will see Lashley vs. Kurt Angle for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship as we see a preview video for the match.

5# Ethan Carter III bt. Rockstar Spud in a “Hair vs. Hair” match - **3/4
(This match featured much interference, firstly, Tyrus powerbomed Spud but Mr. Anderson came down to hit the ‘mic check’ on to Tyrus which made the match even once again. EC3 soon hit Anderson with his arm brace and then hit Spud which busted him wide open. Later in the match, Jeremy Borash got involved by low blowed EC3 but to no avail as EC3 kicked out of the pin fall. Another shot by the arm brace, followed with the “one-percenter” led to the 3 count. Post-match, EC3 goaded Spud in to believing an attempt at a reconciliation before shaving his hair.)

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA XPLOSION UK
DATE - WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - SATURDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - JEREMY BORASH & JOSH MATHEWS

1# Kenny King bt. Sonjay Dutt - **1/4

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING
DATE - FRIDAY 20TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 2015
VENUE - WEMBLEY ARENA: LONDON, ENGLAND
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHEWS

1# The Wolves bt. DJ Z & Jesse Godderz and Manik & The Great Sanada in a 3-way "Ultimate X" match to retain the TNA World Tag Team Championship - ***1/2

Austin Aries talks how he has been out of commission for the last 2 weeks thanks to the BDC putting him through a table, Aries calls out the BDC as he wants his TNA World Heavyweight Championship briefcase back. Samoa Joe and Low Ki come down with the briefcase, Aries challenges Low Ki for the briefcase and the X Division Championship - winner take all. Low Ki denies him the challenge before Joe cheapshots him, Low Ki tells Aries that if he wants him then he has to go through the Samoan Submission machine.

2# Austin Aries bt. Samoa Joe Via DQ - **3/4
(Low Ki interfered in the match to cause the DQ, post-match, it became a 2 on 1 beatdown until Low Ki hit Joe by accident with the briefcase and then Aries took down Low Ki before retrieving his briefcase. Rockstar Spud then comes to the ring and cashes in his X Division Championship briefcase.)

3# Rockstar Spud bt. Low Ki to become the NEW TNA X Division Champion - No Rating

Magnus is assaulting Bram backstage before they come to the arena, Magnus then takes down Bram with a steel chair. Despite an attempt by the referees to hold them back, Magnus' wife, Mickie James continued the assault. Magnus finished by powerbombing Bram on the stage.

Various TNA Superstars come on-screen to give their predictions on tonight's TNA World Heavyweight Championship match.

4# Taryn Terrell bt. Gail Kim & Awesome Kong In a "3-way dance" to retain the TNA Knockouts Championship - **1/2
5# "Cowboy" James Storm bt. Matt Hardy in a No Disqualification match - **3/4
(Abyss pulled out the referee before Matt took down the Revolution, later, The Great Sanada misted Matt before Storm hit 2 "Last-Call Superkicks" to get the 3. Post-match, Storm hit Matt with the cow bell.)

6# Kurt Angle bt. Lashley Via Submission to become the NEW TNA World Heavyweight Champion - ***3/4

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA XPLOSION UK
DATE - WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - SATURDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - JEREMY BORASH & JOSH MATHEWS

1# Taryn Terrell bt. Havok in a non title match - *

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING
DATE - FRIDAY 27TH MARCH 2015
TAPED - FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 2015
VENUE - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHREWS

"Cowboy" James Storm and Khoya come to the ring which is surrounded by 6-sides of steel, with Storm telling us that tonight won't be "Jeff Hardy's revenge" as he isn't here as he took him out. Moments later, Jeff Hardy returned and says that he is still standing and is ready to end the revolution. Manik assaults Jeff from behind but Manik got hit with the "Twist of Fate", Abyss then assaulted Jeff but again, Jeff took Abyss down with a steel chair. Jeff then got the roof lowered on to the steel cage and said that tonight is about Jeff Hardy's revenge. After the commercial, Storm told Khoya to take down Hardy backstage.

1# Rockstar Spud bt. Low Ki to retain the TNA X Division Championship - **
(MVP & Kenny King tried to interfere but it was Drew Galloway who distracted the BDC that led to Spud rolling Low Ki up to get the 3.)

After the commercial, the BDC are in the ring with MVP sending a message to Drew Galloway saying that the BDC aren't about games before calling him out. Galloway talks about what happened 2 weeks ago and get the fans to stand up with him. Low Ki challenges him, then along with Galloway, two other guys take down the BDC before Galloway introducing us to "The Rising".

2# Awesome Kong bt. Brooke - *1/4
(Post-match, Kong hit Brooke with another "Implant Buster" before pulling out a table. Taryn Terrell saved Brooke, but despute an attempt to take down Kong, she herself got powerbombed through a table.)

BACKSTAGE – Khoya cheapshots Jeff Hardy from behind but it was Hardy who took him down with a ladder and then smashed 4 beer bottles over his head.

The NEW TNA World Heavyweight Champion comes to the ring to talk about how important winning the title for the first time in 3 and a half years means to him. Angle was soon interrupted by EC3 alongside Tyrus, EC3 spoke of his 18 month undefeated streak before putting Angle on notice that he will be the man to beat him for the title. Bobby Roode was next to make his way to the ring as he claimed he never had a fair rematch for the title, Roode told Angle that there isn’t anyone who deserves a shot over him. Eric Young was the next out and he told Roode that he will stop him as it was him who took the title from Roode as he is better than him. Austin Aries brought out some champagne to celebrate but questions who celebration it will be. Angle then told all challengers that he will fight anyone, as Angle left the ring, Lashley came out wanting his rematch. In the ring, Tyrus & EC3 blindsides Aries before EY assaulted Roode, Anderson comes to the ring and makes a beeline for EC3 as the brawl with all 6 men continued.

3# Eric Young, Tyrus & Ethan Carter III bt. Austin Aries, Mr. Anderson & Bobby Roode in a Six man tag team match - **1/2

Bram spoke of how Magnus is a coward because he hides behind his family, Magnus along with Mickie James come to the stage to warn Bram. Bram wants to fight Magnus, Magnus responded by telling Bram he wants to fight Bram anywhere and everywhere. Bram has further words for Mickie which resulted in Magnus coming to the ring, both men fought until Bram grabbed Mickie, an engraged Magnus hit Bram with the steel turnbuckle and then Mickie went for him as Bram retreated.

Professor. Mike Tenay interviews Drew Galloway who talks about his time in the WWE and in wrestling, Galloway spoke how the fans should decide whats on TV before Galloway talks how he joined the wrestling business and his future.

NEXT WEEK ON IMPACT WRESTLING – Eric Young vs. Bobby Roode in a Falls Count Anywhere match and it will be Kurt Angle vs. Lashley for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

4# Jeff Hardy bt. “Cowboy” James Storm in a “Steel Cage” match - ***

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA XPLOSION UK
DATE - WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL 2015
TAPED - SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - JEREMY BORASH & JOSH MATHEWS

1# Ross & Marshall Von Erich bt. John Yurnet & Sonjay Dutt - *3/4
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TNA ONE NIGHT ONLY – HARDCORE JUSTICE 4
AIRED – WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL 2015
TAPED – FRIDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE – UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS – JEREMY BORASH & JOSH MATHEWS

1# The Wolves bt. The Great Sanada & Manik in a “Ladder” match to earn a future Tag Team Championship match - **3/4
2# Drew Galloway bt. Kenny King in a “Pipe on a pole” match - **1/2
3# Eric Young bt. Gunner in a “Tables” match - **3/4
4# Gail Kim bt. Havok in a “Street Fight” - *1/2
5# Matt Hardy bt. Abyss in a “Monsters Ball” match - ***
6# “Cowboy” James Storm won a “Hardcore” Gauntlet match - ***

ORDER OF ENTRY
1. Robbie E 2. Crazzy Steve 3. Jesse Godderz 4. Chris Melendez 5. Samuel Shaw 6. Khoya 7. Crimson 8. Tyrus 9. Knux 10. "Cowboy" James Storm 11. DJ Z 12. Mr Anderson

ORDER OF ELIMINATION
1. Robbie E by Tyrus
2. Chris Melendez by Tyrus
3. Jesse Godderz by Knux
4. Samuel Shaw & Crimson by each other
6. DJ Z by Crazzy Steve
7. Crazzy Steve by Khoya
8. Knux by "Cowboy" James Storm & Khoya
9. Khoya by Mr. Anderson
10. Tyrus by Mr. Anderson
11. Mr Anderson by "Cowboy" James Storm

(Post-match, Anderson hit the 'Mic Check' on Storm before dropping a handful of jelly beans, which Crazzy Steve brought to the ring as his weapon of choice earlier, down Storm's trunks.)

7# Ethan Carter III bt. Rockstar Spud in a "First Blood" match - **1/2
8# Bram bt. Tommy Dreamer in a "Steel Cage" match - **3/4
9# Bobby Roode bt. Lashley in a "Last Man Standing" match - **3/4

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING - BELL TO BELL
DATE - FRIDAY 3RD APRIL 2015
TAPED - FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 2015
VENUE - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHEWS

1# Eric Young bt. Bobby Roode in a "Submission" match - **3/4

The Wolves come to the ring with Eddie Edwards on crutches as they are interviewed by Jeremy Borash, Edwards reveals that he has fractured his heel and will be out of action for a long time. When JB asked Davey Richards if he will find a new tag partner, he responded by saying that he and Eddie fight together, therefore they are relinquishing the TNA World Tag Team titles. Richards sends a message that whomever becomes the tag team champions, they will hunt for them when they return and take them back.

2# Gail Kim bt. Angelina Love - **1/2
3# Magnus bt. Bram in a "Falls Count Anywhere" match - ***
(Bram went for Mickie James but was stopped surprisingly by James Storm.)

Professor. Mike Tenay interviewed Low Ki about his early days in TNA as he was involved in the very 1st match of a TNA event, they then spoke about how he got his name, wrestling and training in Japan.

During the commercial, Magnus asked Storm why he helped Mickie tonight and he responded by saying that he was helping out an old friend, to the bemusement of Magnus.

4# Kurt Angle bt. Lashley to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship - ***1/2

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA XPLOSION UK
DATE - WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL 2015
TAPED - SATURDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - JEREMY BORASH & JOSH MATHEWS

1# Bram bt. Mr. Anderson - **1/4

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING
DATE - FRIDAY 10TH APRIL 2015
TAPED - SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2015
VENUE - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - TAZ & JOSH MATHEWS

Impact Wrestling opens with the TNA World Heavyweight Champion to address the controversial finish to last week's main event by calling out Lashley. Lashley tells Angle that he did not win because his shoulder was up, Lashley wants to do it one more time - Angle accepts tonight. Eric Young interrupts proceedings by saying that he is the number 1 contender as he is #1 in the ranks and especially after making Roode "tap out" last week. Lashley got in to the face of EY, EY poked the eyes of Lashley until Angle separated them but got a low blow for his efforts, Lashley went to spear EY but he moved and Lashley ended up spearing Angle. After the commercial, Angle is still in the ring and tells EY and Lashley that he will fight them both in the same match tonight.

1# Awesome Kong bt. Gail Kim to become #1 contender for the Knockouts title - **1/2

BACKSTAGE - Mickie James thanked Storm for last week, when Manik questioned what Storm was doing, Storm warned Manik.

"Cowboy" James Storm brought the Revolution to the ring to tell them all how they failed him, before mentioning that he cut Sanada out of the group because he failed one time too many. Storm spoke of next week's tag team tournament and says he will be in it, but all 3 members of the revolution will fight it out to see who will be his partner.

2# Khoya bt. Manik & Abyss in a No Disqualification "3-way" match to become Storm's tag team partner - **1/2

The Rising come to the ring and introduce themselves - Drew Galloway, Myka and Eli Drake. All 3 men speak about the #Standup Campaign and then about standing up to the BDC, shortly after, the BDC make their way out. MVP speaks about the fall of the rising before it escalated in to a 6-man brawl, to which a 6-man tag team match was made.

3# The Rising bt. Beat Down Clan Via DQ in a six man tag team match - **3/4
(Homicide returned to TNA and took out The Rising to cause the DQ, post-match, a 4 on 3 beatdown took place.)

BACKSTAGE – Eric Young beats down Angle whilst shouting how the World title was his belt.

4# Davey Richards bt. DJ Z - **1/2

A video comes on-screen previewing Jade and Marti Belle – A dollhouse production – coming soon.

The Hardys come to the ring to say they are looking to become the TNA World Tag Team Champions for the first time in TNA. They were soon interrupted by EC3 alongside Tyrus, EC3 reminded us again how he is unbeaten in 19-months before revealing his tag team partner for the tournament – Bram. Bram spoke how he hated everybody but hates EC3 the least, Bram spoke of all he cares about is battering the Hardys and the other losers in the locker room. Mr. Anderson was next to come out with his tag team partner for the tournament – Rockstar Spud, Aries then comes out to announce his tag team partner will be a man he used to be tag team champions with – Bobby Roode.

5# Kurt Angle bt. Lashley & Eric Young in a “3-way” to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship - ***
(Post-match, EY attacks the injured leg of Lashley with a steel chair before applying the “Figure-4-Leg Lock”.)


NEXT WEEK ON IMPACT WRESTLING – “Tag Team Gold” where teams will face each other, the winners of each match will then go into Ultimate X later in the night to determine the NEW TNA Tag Team Champions

 

[Scott Barton]

TNA XPLOSION UK
DATE - WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL 2015
TAPED - THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2015
VENUE - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: ORLANDO, FL
ANNOUNCERS - JEREMY BORASH & ROCKSTAR SPUD

1# Samuel Shaw bt. Crimson Via Submission - **