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*** WWE ***
- John Cena's Return: This past week on Monday Night RAW, John Cena returned to action as he battled Elias Samson. According to reports, Cena is expected to stick around for a few more weeks leading into the WWE Royal Rumble at the end of January.
- New Tag Team Champions Crowned: If you missed Monday Night RAW this past week, there were new WWE RAW World Tag Team Champions crowned. Seth Rollins and Jason Jordan defeated Sheamus and Cesaro to close out 2017 the new tag team champions.
- Jason Jordan Makes History: After winning the WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship this past Monday, Jason Jordan has made some history as well. Jordan currently is the first and only superstar to win the NXT World Tag Team Championship, the WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Championship and the WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship.
- Dolph Ziggler Stripped Of The WWE United States Championship: This past Tuesday on Smackdown Live, GM Daniel Bryan announced that Dolph Ziggler was being stripped of the WWE United States Championship, after Ziggler laid down the title in the ring, walked out and hasn't been heard from since.
- WWE United States Championship Tournament Announced: This past Tuesday on Smackdown Live, GM Daniel Bryan announced a tournament to crown a new WWE United States Champion. Bobby Roode defeated Baron Corbin and Jinder Mahal defeated Tye Dillinger to start it off. The winner of Aiden English vs. Xavier Woods will face Mahal and the winner of Zack Ryder vs. Mojo Rawley will battle Roode in the final four.
- Batista Return Possible?: According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Batista has stated that he would love to return to the WWE for one more full time run with the company. Batista stated that he's been eyeing a lengthy return to the WWE, one that could last up to a whole year. Batista stated that he has already met with Vince McMahon about the idea and Batista would love to have a long feud with Triple H during that year. I'll keep you posted on this news as more is revealed.
- Randy Orton Taking A Hiatus?: According to PWInsider.com, Randy Orton could be out of action for most of February and all of March and will also work a light schedule in January. Rumors are stating that this could be leading to Orton eventually stepping down into a part time role with the company as well with Brock Lesnar, John Cena and Chris Jericho.
- Dean Ambrose Update: The Tuesday before Christmas, Dean Ambrose underwent successful surgery to repair a high grade triceps tendon injury. The procedure was performed by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas in Birmingham, Ala., and took around 40 minutes. Ambrose has begun physical therapy, starting with light range of motion exercises. Ambrose is expected to miss Wrestlemania 34, as he will be out for at least 9 months.
- Brian Kendrick Injured: This past Monday on RAW, Brian Kendrick was sent to local hospital to be checked for a potential injury, after taking a stiff Go To Sleep from Hideo Itami during their match. After tests came back it was discovered that Kendrick suffered a fractured orbital bone and a fractured nasal bridge. It's unknown at this time how long Kendrick will be out for.
- Paige Injured: This past Wednesday night at a live WWE event, Paige suffered a kick to the back by Sasha Banks which caused the match to be stopped and Paige in need of assistance. According to fans in attendance, initially, a stretcher was brought out, but Paige was able to walk to the back with the help of the doctors.
- Go To Sleep Banned: It was announced this week that after Hideo Itami accidentally injured Brian Kendrick delivering the Go To Sleep, Vince McMahon officially has banned the move from being used.
- Ronda Rousey News: After the announcement of the first ever Women's Royal Rumble at the WWE Royal Rumble, rumors began on a possible Ronda Rousey appearance in the match. Sources have said, however, that Rousey is still in training for her WWE debut and will also be filming a movie with Mark Wahlberg during the Royal Rumble time frame. It looks like her debut at the WWE Royal Rumble is false unless things change up to match time.
- Possible Fastlane Main Event Spoiler: The Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio has recently announced a Fatal Five Way Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at the Smackdown Live pay per view WWE Fastlane on March 11th. WWE have not confirmed this match to be true at the moment, but if it pans out to be true then it'll be WWE World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles defending his championship in the Fatal Five Way Match against Shinsuke Nakamura, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens.
** 205 Live Recap **
- Jack Gallagher vs. Hideo Itami: The first match of the night saw Gallagher looking to get revenge on Itami after Itami injured Brian Kendrick on Monday Night RAW. Itami locks in a submission on Gallagher and makes him tap out to get the victory.
- Tony Nese vs. Akira Tozawa: Earlier in the night Nese stated that he wanted to take out everyone in the Zo Train, but understands that Enzo Amore is the star of 205 Live and Nese has learned his place. Tozawa mocked Nese for that decision and ended up getting slapped in the face by Nese. The match closes out with Nese hitting the running knees on Tozawa and scoring the pinfall.
- Ariya Daivari and Drew Gulak vs. Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali: Earlier in the night, Cedric tries to talk sense into Gulak that Enzo Amore is just using him. The match closes out with Ali hitting the 054 Splash on Daivari and scoring the pinfall.
*** NXT ***
- Johnny Gargano New #1 Contender: This past week on NXT TV, Johnny Gargano officially became the new #1 Contender to the NXT World Championship, after defeated Aleister Black, Lars Sullivan and Killian Dain in a Fatal Four Way Match.
- NXT Takeover Philadelphia: With Johnny Gargano winning the Fatal Four Way Match, the official main event at NXT Takeover Philadelphia will be Andrade "Cien" Almas defending the NXT World Championship against Johnny Gargano. NXT Takeover Philadelphia will take place the night before WWE Royal Rumble.
- Shayna Bazsler Debuts: This past week on NXT TV, Shayna Bazsler made her official NXT debut, by attacking and choking out Kairi Sane.
- WWE Adds A 5th NXT Yearly Pay Per View: WWE announced this week that NXT will get a 5th yearly Takeover Pay Per View, starting this year. WWE will be including WWE Money In The Bank as their 5th main pay per view that will include all of RAW and Smackdown Live stars. NXT will get their pay per view the Saturday before Money In The Bank.
- James Storm Asked About Signing With NXT: Former Impact wrestler James Storm was interviewed recently and was asked about whether or not he would return to NXT if he was offered a spot on the roster again. Storm stated that he has been hitting the gym daily and keeping in excellent shape, just in case he was made an offer by any promotion out there right now. Storm stated that NXT in his eyes is a huge promotion on its own now and any wrestler should be honored to accept a roster spot with the company. Storm stated that he would love to have a good run in NXT and also help out the up and comers in the company. Will we see The Cowboy return?? Will have to stay tuned and find out.
*** Impact Wrestling ***
- Ethan Carter Files Documents To Trademark His Name: Impact Wrestling star EC3 has filed documents this past week in an attempt to legally own his character’s name. EC3 filed trademark documents which state that he wants to use the name for “Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer. The documents also note that he wants to use the name for “conducting fitness classes.” Impact Wrestling announced a few weeks ago that they were allowing all Impact Wrestlers past and present the opportunity to keep their gimmicks that they created in Impact Wrestling. This opened the door to allow Matt Hardy to debut his Broken/Woken gimmick finally in the WWE.
*** NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING ***
- Young Lion Cup Winner: Last week the 11th Annual Young Lion Cup Tournament finished up at NJPW Lion's Gate Project 10. Katsuya Kitamura came out victorious in the tournament and claimed the Young Lion Cup Trophy. The following is the final standings of the tournament.
Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE brings you the Weekend 3 Count. W3C brings you wrestling news, rumors and recaps from around the wrestling world. You'll find news rumors and recaps involving WWE, NXT, GFW, ROH, Lucha Underground, NJPW, House of Hardcore, NWA, ICW, CZW, FIP, PWG, AAW, EVOLVE, PROGRESS, SHINE, SHIMMER and any Indy promotion that I find an interesting story or a cool discovery in. Be sure to check out the W3C every Sunday afternoon at @TripleThreatCLE
** Theme Song Of The Week **
This week's theme song is going back to another ECW original. One of my favorites in ECW "The Franchise" Shane Douglas.
*** WWE ***
- Roster Draft Coming Soon?: There has been talk this week that we could see another roster shakeup coming after WWE SummerSlam. This time it'll be an actual draft taking place and rumors have said that NXT will also be included in the draft. So WWE Superstars could get drafted to NXT and NXT Superstars could get drafted to the main roster on one of the two shows.
- Bayley Injured On RAW: WWE announced this past week that Bayley had suffered a shoulder injury while facing Nia Jax on Monday Night RAW. Bayley was evaluated by medical personnel, but the official diagnosis was inconclusive due to the amount of swelling involved. Bayley has been told to rest the shoulder until next week, at which point doctors are hopeful that the swelling will have sufficiently gone down so that she may be reevaluated and a firm verdict can be reached. Bayley commented on her injury:
"Everything just tensed up around it. I've never had an injury like this before, so I can't really know what it is. I guess we're gonna see."
- New #1 Contender to The WWE World Heavyweight Championship Decided: If you missed Smackdown Live this past week, Shinsuke Nakamura became the new #1 Contender to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Shinsuke Nakamura will now go on to WWE SummerSlam and face Jinder Mahal for the title.
- Jon "Bones" Jones Calls Out Brock Lesnar: This past Saturday night, Jon "Bones" Jones defeated Daniel Cormier to win the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. After the match, Jones proceeded to call out Brock Lesnar as his next opponent. When asked what's next for him, Jones simply said "Brock....Lesnar!" Jones then said “If you want to know what it feels like to get your ass kicked by someone who weighs forty pounds less than you, meet me in the octagon.” It has been rumored that Brock Lesnar wants to step back into the UFC octagon for the next UFC pay per view in November and rumors were saying that Lesnar most likely would meet the winner of Jones/Cormier. Brock Lesnar was asked for his comments later on Sunday afternoon, Lesnar stated to Jones "Be careful for what you wish for, young man." Dana White, UFC President, also commented and stated "It’s fun to talk about, but the reality of it happening anytime soon, it’s not a reality." I'll keep you updated on this story as I find out more information.
- Christiane "Cyborg" Justino Calls Out Becky Lynch: Another UFC fighter called out a professional wrestler this week for a match at WWE SummerSlam. Cyborg, who just won the UFC Women's Featherweight Championship called out Becky Lynch to a match at WWE SummerSlam. Becky posted a video taunting Cyborg before her UFC bout. Cyborg responded by tagging Becky and Triple H in a Twitter response and asking for the match.
- Eva Marie Done: Eva Marie officially said goodbye to the WWE on Twitter this week, cutting all ties with the company.
** 205 Live Recap ** This week's show saw Akira Tozawa battle Ariya Daivari in a #1 Contenders Match for the opportunity to face WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville at WWE SummerSlam.
- Brian Kendrick vs. Jack Gallagher: The match closes out quickly with Gallagher unloading on Kendrick and refusing to listen to the referee. The referee is forced to finally DQ Gallagher.
Winner: Brian Kendrick, by DQ.
- After the match, Gallagher tosses Kendrick into the barricade and grinds Kendrick's face in the apron LED board. Kendrick jumps the barricade and escapes into the crowd.
- Backstage, Rich Swann and TJ Perkins decide to challenge each other to a rematch next week after taking verbal shots at each other.
- Tony Nese vs. Gran Metalik: The match closes out with Metalik knocking Nese off the ropes and getting a near fall cross body. Metalik hits an elbow drop for another near fall on Nese. Nese kicks Metalik off the ropes and hits Running Kneese for the pinfall.
Winner: Tony Nese, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Neville says that Titus O'Neil and Akira Tozawa have been a thorn in his side, so it should be obvious on who he wants to win the #1 Contenders Match. Neville then says it doesn't matter because whoever wins will fall to the King of the Cruiserweights.
- "#1 Contenders Match": Akira Tozawa vs. Ariya Daivari: The match closes out with Daivari missing a splash and eating a shining wizard from Tozawa for a near fall. Daivari knocks Tozawa off the ropes and then gets a near fall frog splash. Tozawa counters the Rainmaker, sends Daivari outside and then hits a suicide dive. Back in the ring, Tozawa hits the senton off the ropes on Daivari and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Akira Tozawa, by pinfall, to become the new #1 Contender.
*** NXT ***
- NXT Release: WWE announced this week that NXT has released NXT wrestler HoHo Lun.
*** GFW ***
** GFW Impact Recap ** This week's show saw LAX again promise us a new member since Alberto El Patron refused to join and has gone to war with them. Also Moose defended his GFW Grand Championship against Ethan Carter.
- At LAX's Clubhouse, Konnan guarantees the newest member of LAX tonight. Konnan promises that the newest member will introduce Impact to a new level of violence never before seen.
- "Super X Cup Tournament Match": Dezmond Xavier vs. Drago: The match closes out with Drago hitting the running flip DDT on Xavier for a near fall. Drago gets frustrated and ends up getting tripped into a 619 from Xavier. Xavier hits a twisting corkscrew splash called the Final Flash on Drago and scores the pinfall, to advance to the Finals.
Winner: Dezmomd Xavier, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Ethan Carter says he's a hot commodity, calls Bruce Prichard, who's judging in the GFW Global Championship Match tonight corrupt and states that it'll only take him one round to beat Moose.
- Backstage, Alberto El Patron and his family state that they're not worried about LAX or their new member because Konnan has been known to be a liar. El Patron then questions his brother El Hijo because he's been friendly with Konnan lately. El Hijo calls El Patron crazy and he's loyal to his family. El Patron says he doesn't believe him as Bruce Prichard and Karen Jarrett interrupt and tell all of them to calm down.
- Trevor Lee vs. Mumbai Cat #1: The match closes out with Mumbai Cat #2 switching places with #1 and unloads on Lee with offense. Mumbai Cat #2 hits a tornado DDT and a cross body splash to score the upset pinfall on Lee.
Winner: Mumbai Cat, by pinfall.
- After the match, Mumbai Cat unmasks himself and its really Sonjay Dutt. GFW Security escort Dutt out of the building, but not before Dutt challenges Trevor Lee to a Ladder Match for the GFW X Division Championship at Destination X.
- Backstage, Grado gets a pep talk from Joseph Park to concentrate on his match tonight and he promises Grado he'll figure out how to get he and Laurel Van Ness married.
- Eli Drake vs. Eddie Edwards: The match never happens as Edwards gets jumped from behind and beat down by Kongo Kong.
Winner: No Contest.
- Backstage, Kongo Kong and Laurel Van Ness continue to go nuts. Kong jumps standby wrestler Richard Justice and beats him down.
- "GFW Grand Championship Match": Moose (c) vs. Ethan Carter: Round One ends with EC3 taking it 29-28. Round Two ends with Moose taking it 29-28. The match closes out with EC3 hitting the One Percenter on Moose for a near fall. Moose plants EC3 with the leaping choke slam, however, time expires in Round Three before Moose can get the pinfall. The judges give Round Three to EC3 30-28, making EC3 the new GFW Grand Champion.
Winner: Ethan Carter, by decision, to win the GFW Grand Championship.
- Backstage, Bruce Prichard admits it was him that ruled Ethan Carter the victor in Round 3. Prichard also admits that he does what's best for GFW, that's why Sonjay Dutt is banned from The Impact Zone.
- Backstage, Dutch Mantel says he's unsure of why Bruce Prichard voted Ethan Carter the winner, because it was quite obvious that the last round was owned by Moose.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": KM, Mario Bokara and Fallah Baah vs. Grado, Suicide and Braxton Sutter: The match closes out with all six men brawling around ringside. Grado is able to score a surprise rollup pinfall on KM.
Winners: Grado, Suicide and Braxton Sutter, by pinfall.
- After the match, Joseph Park comes to the ring with Laurel Van Ness and Grado asks for her hand in marriage. Before Laurel can answer, Kongo Kong hits the ring and beats down Grado. Allie tells Braxton Sutter to help Grado, but Sutter walks off. Kong goes for a top rope splash on Grado, but Parks pulls Grado out of the ring before it can happen.
- Backstage, LAX jokes that Alberto El Patron can't even trust his own family and promises revenge on El Patron for going back on his word.
- Backstage, Braxton Sutter and Allie argue over what just happened. Sutter says his team won and Grado can fend for himself.
- Ethan Carter interrupts the show just to gloat that he's the new GFW Grand Champion and gloat about how much he loves his new title.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Alberto El Patron, Dos Caras and El Hijo vs. LAX: The match closes out with El Patron hitting the double foot stomp and then kicks Homicide off the apron. The referee gets knocked down as a brawl breaks out. El Patron locks Ortiz in the cross arm breaker submission. El Hijo is in the ring with a steel chair and blasts Homicide with it. El Hijo and Homicide brawl outside, until Konnan knocks down El Hijo. El Patron traps Santana in the cross arm breaker submission when suddenly Low Ki comes out of nowhere with Warriors Way on El Patron. Low Ki has the LAX logo on his suit, revealing himself as the newest member. Santana covers El Patron as the referee wakes up and counts the pinfall.
Winners: LAX, by pinfall.
- After the match, the show ends with LAX posing with their newest member Low Ki.
- Brandi Rhodes Done With GFW: GFW Wrestling recently updated their roster online and have not added Brandi Rhodes to the Knockouts Division. This has speculated that Brandi is in fact done with GFW Wrestling, as she hasn't been seen on TV for quite sometime now.
- Champions Profile: ETHAN CARTER: Ethan Carter defeated Moose this past week to win the GFW Grand Championship.
- Ethan Carter made his professional wrestling debut in 2002. Carter was trained by Florida Championship Wrestling. Carter was born in Willoughby, Ohio. Carter wrestled as Derrick Bateman during his timeframe in WWE/NXT. Carter was introduced as the nephew of then TNA President Dixie Carter when he debuted with TNA.
- Ethan Carter has wrestled for Ohio Valley Wrestling, Florida Championship Wrestling, NXT, EVOLVE, TNA/GFW and other Indy Promotions.
- Top Titles Won:
* 1 Time AIW Absolute Champion
* 1 Time Firestorm Pro Heavyweight Champion
* 1 Time FCW Florida Tag Team Champion
* 1 Time HOG World Heavyweight Champion
* 2 Time TNA World Heavyweight Champion
* 1 Time GFW Grand Champion
* 1 Time WrestleCircus Ringmaster Champion
- PWI ranked Carter #20 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2016
*** RING OF HONOR ***
** ROH TV Recap ** This week's show was all about the ladies as we got the Women of Honor.
- "Stardom High Speed Championship Match": Kris Wolf (c) vs. Sumie Sakai: The match closes out with Sakai hitting a fisherman's buster for a near fall. Sakai sends Kris into the corner and climbs the ropes. Kris counters it and hits a modified jack knife power bomb and scores the pinfall, to retain her title.
Winner: Kris Wolf, by pinfall, to retain the Stardom High Speed Championship.
- Silas Young and Beer City Bruiser interrupt the show to tell everyone that no one cares about women's wrestling and that it's now been 36 days that Jay Lethal has been out of action thanks to Young.
- Mandy Leon vs. Jenny Rose: The match closes out with Mandy hitting a frankensteiner on Jenny for a near fall. Jenny counters a submission and turns it into a surfboard submission on Mandy. Mandy escapes, but gets lifted onto Jenny's shoulders in an electric chair drop. Jenny hits the move and hooks Mandy for the pinfall.
Winner: Jenny Rose, by pinfall.
- "Triple Threat Match": Kelly Klein vs. Deonna Purrazzo vs. Karen Q: The match closes out with Deonna countering a clothesline and tried trapping Kelly in a Fujiwara arm bar submission. Kelly escapes by unloading knees on Deonna, breaking the submission. Kelly gets drop kicked to the floor by Karen. Karen grabs Deonna and hooks her in a cradle for the pinfall.
Winner: Karen Q, by pinfall.
*** Lucha Underground ***
** Lucha Underground TV Recap ** The Final 8 of The Cueto Cup Tournament took place this week. The main event of the show saw Lucha Underground World Champion Johnny Mundo battle El Dragon Azteca Jr. in a non title match.
- Dario Cueto is shown visiting his caged brother Matanza Cueto in The Temple's Dungeon. Dario tells Matanza that he needs to overcome his hunger or else the Gods will take him over and use his body as just another vessel. Dario leaves Matanza food, but its just out of reach to his cell door.
- "The Cueto Cup Tournament Match": Pindar vs. Fenix: The match closes out with Fenix hitting a german suplex on Pindar and then both men fight onto the top rope. Fenix hits an Exploder Suplex on Pindar off the top rope and then hits double knees for the pinfall.
Winner: Fenix, by pinfall, to advance to the Final 4.
- In Dario Cueto's office, Worldwide Underground enters. Dario isn't happy with WU interfering in their matches in order to win them. Dario bans WU from Johnny Mundo's match later tonight. Dario says he has special plans for WU, but he'll take those plans away if they interfere tonight.
- "The Cueto Cup Tournament Match": Prince Puma vs. Dante Fox: The match closes out with both men battling onto the top rope. Puma sends Fox off with an Exploder suplex and then hits a reverse driver for a near fall. Puma hits Fox with a double foot stomp, sending him into the turnbuckle. Puma hits the 630 Splash and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Prince Puma, by pinfall, to advance to the Final 4.
- After the match, Killshot hits the ring and attacks Fox. Killshot tells Fox that this isn't over between them.
- At the LAPD Headquarters, Captain Vasquez is with Detective Cortez Castro. Vasquez is upset that Castro hasn't proved that Cage killed Councilman Delgado yet. Vasquez tells Castro that she doesn't want Cage, she wants his iron fist gauntlet instead. Castro says there is no man that can get the gauntlet from Cage. Vasquez opens a drawer, revealing a half of a medallion, the other half belongs to Catrina. Vasquez hints at maybe a woman can get the gauntlet from Cage.
- Johnny Mundo vs. El Dragon Azteca Jr.: The match closes out with Azteca getting a near fall dragon roll. Azteca hits a Cassadora Bomb off the top rope on Mundo for another near fall. Mundo comes back and hits a Spanish Fly on Azteca. Mundo and Azteca trade offense and pinfall attempts until Mundo finally hits End of the World to score the pinfall.
Winner: Johnny Mundo, by pinfall.
- After the match, Mundo grabs a steel chair and beats down Azteca with it. Mundo attempts to break Azteca's neck when Rey Mysterio hits the ring. Mysterio chases off Mundo and helps Azteca. Mysterio greets his family at ringside before leaving. Johnny Mundo comes back and terrorizes the Mysterio Family. Mundo goes nose to nose with Mysterio's son Dominic as security rush out to separate both men. Rey Mysterio runs back out, but gets grabbed by Worldwide Underground. WU hold Mysterio and make him watch as Mundo hits Dominic in the head with his world title. WU run off as Mysterio tends to Dominic to end the show.
*** NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING ***
** G1 Climax Night #10 Highlights ** NJPW continued with the G1 Climax Tournament this week.
~~~ BLOCK B HIGHLIGHTS ~~~
- Evil defeated Toru Yano.
- Minoru Suzuki defeated Tama Tonga.
- Sanada defeated Michael Elgin.
- Kenny Omega defeated Satoshi Kojima.
- Kazuchika Okada defeated Juice Robinson.
* BLOCK B SCORES AFTER NIGHT #10 *
- Kazuchika Okada 10
- Kenny Omega 8
- EVIL 8
- Minoru Suzuki 6
- Sanada 6
- Tama Tonga 4
- Michael Elgin 4
- Toru Yano 2
- Juice Robinson 2
- Satoshi Kojima 0
** G1 Climax Night #11 Highlights **
~~~ BLOCK A HIGHLIGHTS ~~~
- Yoshi Hashi defeated Bad Luck Fale.
- Zack Sabre Jr. defeated Togi Makabe.
- Tomohiro Ishii defeated Yuji Nagata.
- Tetsuya Naito defeated Hirooki Goto.
- Kota Ibushi defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi.
- Toru Yano defeated Tama Tonga.
- Satoshi Kojima defeated SANADA.
- Michael Elgin defeated Minoru Suzuki.
- Juice Robinson defeated Kenny Omega.
- EVIL defeated Kazuchika Okada.
* BLOCK B SCORES AFTER NIGHT #14 *
- Kazuchika Okada 12
- Kenny Omega 10
- EVIL 10
- SANADA 8
- Minoru Suzuki 8
- Michael Elgin 6
- Toru Yano 6
- Tama Tonga 4
- Juice Robinson 4
- Satoshi Kojima 2
*** ICW ***
** Shug's Hoose Party 4 Night #1 ** ICW was live in Glasgow, Scotland for night #1 of their two night pay per view. The main event of the show saw WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne defend his title in a Fatal Four Way Match against BT Gunn, Trent Seven and Wolfgang. The event also saw the ICW return of WWE Cruiserweight Noam Dar.
- Grado announced that he could not compete tonight due to other commitments. Grado then announced his match at Night #2 against Sha Samuels would be a Loser Leaves ICW Match. Samuels interrupts, but gets jumped from behind and beat down by Bram, who was making his ICW debut.
- Mikey Whiplash defeated Stevie Boy in a Dog Collar Match. After the match, Whiplash tried to put Stevie Boy in a coffin, but Jimmy Havoc made the save.
- It was announced that Rey Mysterio would be at the next pay per view on November 19th called Fear and Loathing X.
- Kid Fite defeated Bull James.
- Super Crazy defeated Jody Fleisch.
- "ICW Women’s Championship Match": Kasey defeated Kay Lee Ray (c) to become the new ICW Women’s Champion.
- Joe Henry defeated Lionheart in an Unsanctioned Match.
- "ICW Zero G Championship, Ladder Match": Kenny Williams defeated Zack Gibson (c) to become the new ICW Zero-G Champion.
- Dickie Divers defeated Thomas Kearins.
- "WWE United Kingdom Championship, Fatal Four Way Match": Pete Dunne (c) defeated BT Gunn, Trent Seven and Wolfgang.
- The Pinky Party (Noam Dar and Sha Samuels) defeated Joe Coffey and Bram.
** Shug's Hoose Party 4 Night #2 ** ICW returned for night number two of their two night pay per view. The main event of the show saw ICW World Heavyweight Champion Joe Coffey defend his title against Joe Jester in a Steel Cage Match.
- Jody Fleisch defeated Aaron Echo.
- Molly Spartan tried to interview Lionheart, but Lionheart kicked her out of the ring. ICW owner Mark Dallas interrupted and announced Lionheart will battle Rob Van Dam at Fear and Loathing X.
- Wolfgang defeated Super Crazy.
- "ICW Zero-G Championship Match": BT Gunn defeated Kenny Williams (c) to win the ICW Zero G Championship.
- "Kiss My Arse Match": DCT and Adam Shane defeated Davey Blaze and The Wee Man.
- Bram interrupts Ravie Davie and Session Moth Martina's Scheme Wedding and beats everyone down.
- Ravie Davie defeated Bram.
- "ICW Women’s Championship Match": Kasey (c) defeated Kay Lee Ray.
- Polo Promotions (Mark Coffey and Jackie Polo) defeated The Marauders (Wild Boar and Mike Bird). Polo Promotions earn a ICW World Tag Team Championship Match.
- "ICW World Heavyweight Championship, Steel Cage Match": Joe Coffey (c) defeated Jack Jester.
- Champions Profile: KENNY WILLIAMS: Kenny Williams defeated Zack Gibson this past week in a Ladder Match to become the new ICW Zero G Champion.
- Kenny Williams made his professional wrestling debut in 2012, was trained by Kid Fite / TJ Rage and hails from Glasgow, Scotland.
- Kenny Williams has wrestled for ICW and other Indy Promotions.
- Top Titles Won:
* 1 Time BCW Openweight Champion.
* 2 Time ICW Zero G Champion.
* 1 Time PBW World Tag Team Champion.
- Champions Profile: KASEY: Kasey defeated Kay Lee Ray this past week to become the new ICW Women's Champion.
- Kasey made her pro wrestling debut in 2010, was trained by Alan "Machine" Cunningham and hails from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- Kasey has wrestled for ICW, GFW/TNA and other Indy Promotions.
- Top Titles Won:
* 1 Time British Empire Women's Champion.
* 1 Time W3L Women's Champion.
* 1 Time ICW Women's Champion.
- Champions Profile: BT GUNN: BT Gunn defeated Kenny Williams this past week for the ICW Zero G Championship.
- BT Gunn made his professional wrestling debut in 2006, was trained by Conscience and Eric Canyon and hails from Glasgow, Scotland.
- BT Gunn has wrestled in ICW and other Indy Promotions.
- Top Titles Won:
* 2 Time ICW World Heavyweight Champion.
* 3 Time ICW World Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time ICW Zero G Champion.
* 1 Time BCW Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time BCW Openweight Champion.
* 1 Time BCW Tag Team Champion.
* 2 Time MEW World Tag Team Champion.
* 2 Time PBW Heavyweight Championship.
* 1 Time PBW Tag Team Champion.
* 2 Time PWE Tag Team Champion.
* 1 Time NWA Scottish Heavyweight Champion.
* 1 Time SWE Heavyweight Championship.
* 1 Time Target Wrestling Champion.
* 1 Time Target Wrestling Tag Team Champion.
And that's this week's W3C! Join me every Sunday afternoon as I bring you news, recaps and rumors all around the wrestling world!
Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE, has returned with your TNA Impact Recap Edition.
TNA Impact took place in London, England, one week removed from their Lockdown made for TV pay per view. Kurt Angle continued his retirement tour, taking on Bobby Roode one on one. Abyss faced Jimmy Havok in a Monster's Ball Match. Gail Kim calls out Maria Bennett. Eric Young defended the TNA King of the Mountain Championship against UK Independent Wrestler Big Damo. The miracle, Mike Bennett battled Drew Galloway one on one. Ethan Carter faced his former best friend Rockstar Spud in an Unsanctioned Match, in the main event.
*** Impact ***
- Backstage, Rockstar Spud greats Matt Hardy and Hardy calls Spud his "#1 Man". Matt, Reby and Tyrus all tell Spud they're proud of him.
- Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Roode: The match closes out with, Roode applying the cross face submission, but Angle counters into the Ankle Lock submission. Roode rolls through and reapplies the cross face submission. Angle counters out for a near fall rollup. Angle misses a clothesline and ends up in the cross face submission again. Angle escapes and hits the Angle Slam on Roode for a near fall. Angle goes for the Ankle Lock submission, but Roode counters with an enziguri, followed by the Roode Bomb for a near fall. Angle traps Roode in the Ankle Lock submission again and applies the pressure, finally forcing Roode to tap out. Winner: Kurt Angle, by submission.
- Kurt Angle and Bobby Roode Promo: After the match, Angle and Roode go face to face. Roode says there's no shame in losing to Angle, one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Roode thanks Angle for everything, says he loves him and they share a manly hug. James Storm comes down to the ring and also thanks Angle for everything he's done, his friendship is priceless, says he loves Angle too and shares a manly hug as well. Storm gives Angle a carton of milk and tells him to chug it. Angle talks about his last match against Bobby Lashley and says he'd love to see The Wolves vs. Beer Money. The Wolves arrive now and say that Angle is an inspiration and if the fans want The Wolves vs. Beer Money for the tag team titles, then they won't disappoint them. Both teams state that they are both the best and agree to have a match next week for the TNA World Tag Team Championship.
- Matt Hardy Promo: Matt says he's beaten Ethan Carter so many times now that it's getting boring, he's done with EC3, no more chances for EC3 and Matt's moving on. Matt calls down Rockstar Spud to pay homage to him. Spud arrives and says everyone that lives in a dump sells out one day, never forgave EC3 for the hell he put him through last year and can't believe the UK crowd is cheering for EC3 instead of their own hometown hero, Rockstar Spud. Spud says everyone is jealous, what he did to EC3 was revenge and now dedicates his life to the Matt Hardy Brand. EC3 hits the ring with a steel chair and unloads on Tyrus. EC3 counters a Twist Of Fate from Hardy with a clothesline. EC3 and Spud stare each other down until Spud runs. EC3 announces that tonight it'll be EC3 vs. Rockstar Spud in an Unsanctioned, Anything Goes with no referee match.
- Backstage, Gail Kim says Maria Bennett proved last week how selfish she is and only cares about herself.
- "Monster's Ball Match": Abyss vs. Jimmy Havok: The match closes out with, Abyss tossing a chair at Havok, knocking off the top rope and through a table outside. Rosemary hands Abyss "Janice" and Abyss swings at Havok. Havok ducks, drop kicks Abyss through a table and gets a near fall. Havok grabs a barbed wire board and "Janice". Abyss stops Havok from swinging and goes for a choke slam. Havok escapes and goes for some kendo stick shots on Abyss. Abyss grabs Havok, plants him with the Black Hole Slam and scores the pinfall. Winner: Abyss, by pinfall.
- Gail Kim Promo: Gail says she needs to address Maria Bennett. Gail says the Knockout's have always been about excellence and wrestling and she got into this business cause she loves wrestling. Gail says last week Maria showed her true colors and is all talk and no action. Gail calls Maria out and Maria arrives. Maria declines fighting Gail, is proud of what she did last week and Gail is nothing compared to her. Gail calls Maria a crazy ass bitch. Maria says Gail always wanted to be famous and she married a restaurant reality star. Maria is proud that she was on The Apprentice with Donald Trump, posed for Playboy, is the first lady of wrestling and will not wrestle cause she's a lady. Gail attacks Maria, as Jade makes the save for Maria. Jade lands a spin kick and hits Gail with her TNA Knockout's Championship. Jade holds up the title and tells Gail she's coming for the championship.
- Backstage, Matt Hardy blames Dixie Carter for not firing Ethan Carter. Dixie blames Matt for being a manipulator. Matt can't believe Dixie is siding with EC3 after everything he's done to her. Dixie says she's done dealing with the issue and approves the EC3 vs. Rockstar Spud Unsanctioned Match.
- Eric Young Promo: EY says he's the TNA King of the Mountain Champion and there is not one person in the United Kingdom that can beat him. UK independent wrestler, Big Damo, arrives and accepts the challenge.
- "TNA King of the Mountain Championship Match": Eric Young (c) vs. Big Damo: The match closes out with Damo landing a powerbomb and an elbow drop on EY for a near fall. EY lands punches on Damo, but Damo bounces back with a flying crossbody to EY for a near fall. Bram gets on the apron, but gets knocked off by Damo. Damo goes for a senton on EY, but EY gets his knees up for the block. EY hits the piledriver on Damo and scores the pinfall. Winner: Eric Young, by pinfall, to retain the TNA King of the Mountain Championship.
- Backstage, Ethan Carter says Rockstar Spud is a cow headed to its slaughter and he will take every last breath away from Spud.
- Mike Bennett vs. Drew Galloway: The match closes out with, Galloway hitting a spine buster on Bennett for a near fall. Bennett comes back and hits an ace crusher on Galloway for a near fall. Bennett hits a forearm and goes for Miracle In Progress. Galloway counters and drops Bennett with the Celtic Cross and follows with the Claymore. Galloway locks Bennett in the Iron Maiden submission, but Maria reaches in and puts Bennett's foot on the ropes to break the submission. Maria distracts Galloway, allowing Bennett to score the rollup pinfall on Galloway. Winner: Mike Bennett, by pinfall.
- Outside the building, Grado says he has proof that he was screwed over in the Feast Or Fired Match.
- "Unsanctioned Match": Ethan Carter vs. Rockstar Spud: EC3 gets attacked by Tyrus in the parking lot. Matt Hardy attacks EC3 from behind next. EC3 locks Matt inside a production truck and finally gets his hands on Spud, as they brawl to the ring. The match closes out with, EC3 hitting a TKO on Spud and Spud tries to crawl away. EC3 grabs a table, but Spud drop kicks EC3. EC3 catches Spud in mid air and hits a slam. Spud tries to crawl away again, but gets tossed back in the ring. Spud lands a low blow on EC3 and slaps EC3 in the face. EC3 counters a Spud punch and hits a power bomb on Spud, right through the table. EC3 begins to choke the life out of Spud and refuses to release his grip, as TNA officials have seen enough and storm the ring. The TNA officials finally pull EC3 off Spud to end the show. Winner: Ethan Carter, by referee stoppage.
Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE, has returned with your TNA Impact Recap Edition.
TNA Impact took place in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this week. This week Matt Hardy puts it all on the line, as he battles Ethan Carter in a Last Man Standing Match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and with Matt Hardy's career on the line. Will we see a new champion crowned, or the end of a Hardy in TNA? Kurt Angle searches for his next opponent in his "Retirement Tour". Awesome Kong gets a shot at Gail Kim and the TNA Knockout's Championship.
*** TNA Impact ***
- Jeff Hardy Promo: Jeff calls out brother Matt and wants to talk about the career decision he made with EC3. Jeff calls the Hardys risk takers, complements Matt on making Jeff the man he is today, but calls Matt's decision risky. Matt says he let his family down, his career is at a cross roads, but he'll beat EC3 tonight and put everything back in line. Matt says he'll make everyone proud and Jeff finally approves. Tyrus interrupts and heads to the ring. Tyrus says Matt made a mistake and his time in TNA is over. Tyrus says everything he's done in TNA has been about business, Jeff made things personal making fun of Tyrus and Tyrus demands a match with Jeff.
- Tyrus vs. Jeff Hardy: The match closes out with, Tyrus working on Jeff's leg. Tyrus drags Jeff to the ring post and grabs a steel chair. The referee orders Tyrus to drop the chair, but Tyrus shoves the referee away and catches a DQ. After the match, Tyrus goes for his Spike finisher, but Jeff counters with a Twist Of Fate. Winner: Jeff Hardy, by DQ.
- TNA announces the return of Feast Or Fired next week.
- Backstage, The Wolves talk about Beer Money and saving them for last after beating the best teams in TNA. Abyss attacks from behind and Crazy Steve laughs at The Wolves.
- "TNA Knockout's Championship Match": Gail Kim (c) vs. Awesome Kong: The match closes out with, Jade of The Dollhouse distracting Gail. Gail wipes out The Dollhouse with a cross body. Gail hits Kong with a couple clotheslines and a neck breaker for a near fall. Jade again gets on the apron, but The Beautiful People arrive to help Gail. BP and DH brawl on the floor. Gail hits Eat Defeat on Kong and drops Jade on top of Kong to score the pinfall. Winner: Gail Kim, by pinfall, to retain the TNA Knockout's Championship.
- Beer Money Promo: Storm and Roode call out Eric Young and Bram cause they want to kick some ass tonight. Eli Drake and Jessie Godderz interrupt instead. Godderz and Eli say that Beer Money should be called Midlife Crisis and they'll break them. Storm says they wrote a check their ass can't cash. Storm and Roode begin brawling with Eli and Godderz, setting up an impromptu match.
- Eli Drake and Jessie Godderz vs. Beer Money: The match closes out with Eli and Godderz in control, but Beer Money come back and quickly end Eli and Godderz with the double team DWI for the pinfall. Winners: Beer Money, by pinfall.
- Kurt Angle Promo: Angle says every bump he's taken the past 20 years has been worth it, he's proud of the match he had with Drew Galloway last week and wants to have more five star matches. Bobby Lashley appears and interrupts Angle. Lashley talks about his history with Angle, how much he respects Angle and would like one more match against him. Angle accepts Lashley's challenge. Lashley promises to whip Angle's ass.
- Mike Bennett vs. Pepper Parks: The match closes out with, Bennett making quick work of Parks. Bennett hits a clothesline, a running boot, a vertical suplex, a spine buster and finally the Falcon Arrow to score the pinfall. Winner: Mike Bennett, by pinfall.
- Backstage Matt and Reby Hardy talk Jeff Hardy into going to the hospital to get his leg looked at. Matt promises Jeff that everything will be ok if he leaves the arena.
- Backstage, Ethan Carter says Matt Hardy can't beat him and promises to send Hardy home without his career and in an ambulance.
- "TNA World Heavyweight Championship, Last Man Standing Match (Matt Hardy's Career On The Line)": Ethan Carter (c) vs. Matt Hardy: The match closes out with, Matt countering a TKO with a Twist Of Fate. Matt than low blows EC3 and hits another Twist Of Fate. Matt takes EC3 to the apron and hits a third Twist Of Fate off the apron and through two tables. EC3 gets up at 9. Matt lands another Twist Of Fate with EC3's head in between a chair. EC3 gets up at 9. Reby Hardy tosses Matt a hammer to use, but EC3 lands a low blow and hits the One Percenter. Tyrus hits the ring and turns his back on EC3 by dropping him with the Big Ending. EC3 stunned over Tyrus' turn is still able to get up at 9. Matt grabs the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and uses the title to beat EC3 unconscious. EC3 is counted out and Matt Hardy wins the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Winner: Matt Hardy, by Knockout, to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
- Matt Hardy HEEL TURN Promo: Matt says he's the real champion, he just beat the unbeatable, calls the TNA fans insignificant, his wife Reby helped him open his eyes and realize if he wanted something bad than he'd just take it. Matt says Tyrus made the right business decision by joining with Matt and we are now entering the "Big Money Matt" Era of TNA. Matt grabs a steel chair and drives it down across the back of EC3's head and Reby spits on EC3 to end the show.
Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's time for this week's TNA Impact recap for the week.
- This week's Impact took place at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. Some highlights to this weeks show included: Week three of the TNA World Title Series continued, as TNA looks to crown a new TNA World Heavyweight Champion.
- Group Champions State Their Tournament Opinions: Austin Aries says he thinks Ethan Carter could make the next round. Mr. Anderson says he thinks he and Bobby Lashley will make the next round. Lashley says the same about he and Anderson. EC3 says he's cloning himself and EC3 2.0 will advance with him in the tournament.
- Austin Aries defeated Mr. Anderson, by pinfall: The match closes out with Aries landing a 450 Splash on Anderson and getting a near fall. Anderson hits a spinning heel kick on Aries for a near fall. Anderson and Aries end up trading blows while on the top rope, until Anderson hits the Green Bay Plunge and gets a near fall. Anderson goes back up top, but Aries hits a running drop kick, slowing down Anderson. Aries hooks Anderson, hits a top rope brain buster, covers and scores the pinfall. Austin Aries scores 3 points for the pinfall and Mr. Anderson is mathematically eliminated from the World Series Tournament.
- Tigre Uno defeated Mandrews, by pinfall: The match closes out with Mandrews landing a drop kick that sends Uno to the floor. Mandrews follows up with a suicide dive, taking out Uno. Back in the ring, Uno dodges a Mandrews shooting star press and hits a german suplex on Mandrews. Uno hits the Sabertooth Splash on Mandrews, covers and scores the pinfall. Tigre Uno scores 3 points for the pinfall victory.
- Austin Aries Promo: Aries says the tournament hasn't been easy, first it was Ethan Carter, then it was Mr. Anderson. Aries says he demands himself to be superior, he's his biggest fan and his harshest critic, but whenever he needs motivation he looks to ringside for his girlfriend, Thea Trinidad.
- Ethan Carter Promo: EC3 still calls Bound For Glory a travesty, his back is against the wall, but that makes him lethal. Tonight, he takes out Bobby Lashley and will go on to win the World Series Tournament.
- Group Future Four Non-Televised Match Highlights: Jesse Godderz defeated Crimson, by submission. Godderz forced Crimson to tap out to the Boston Crab submission. Eli Drake and Micah brawl to a double count out in their one on one match. Jesse Godderz picks up 3 points for his pinfall victory. Micah and Eli Drake each get 1 point for their double count out.
- Jessie Godderz Promo: Godderz says he's training extremely hard and has what it takes to be the next TNA World Heavyweight Champion.
- Manik defeated DJ Z, by pinfall: The match closes out with DJ Z getting a near fall rollup on Manik and then a back breaker for another near fall. Manik hits a drop kick, but misses a frog splash attempt, as DJ Z dodges it. DJ Z looks to take control, but gets hit with the Detonation Kick from Manik. Manik covers and scores the pinfall. Manik scores 3 points with the pinfall victory.
- Ethan Carter defeated Bobby Lashley, by pinfall: The match closes out with Lashley hitting the spear on EC3, however, Tyrus pulls Lashley to the floor, stopping the pinfall attempt. Lashley gets back in the ring and Tyrus follows with a steel chair. Lashley spears Tyrus and EC3 goes for the steel chair. Lashley tosses the chair out of the ring, but EC3 low blows Lashley afterwards. EC3 hits the One Percenter, covers and scores the pinfall. Ethan Carter picks up 3 points on the pinfall victory, to close out this weeks Impact.
** TNA World Title Series Scoreboard **
Group Tag Team Specialist: Matt Hardy 3 Points, Robbie E. 3 Points, Davey Richards 0 Points, Eddie Edwards 0 Points
Group Future Four: Jessie Godderz 3 Points, Eli Drake 1 Point, Micah 1 Point, Crimson 0 Points
Group X-Division: Tigre Uno 3 Points, Manik 3 Points, DJ Z 0 Points, Mark Andrews 0 Points
Group TNA Originals: Abyss 3 Points, Bobby Roode 3 Points, James Storm 0 Points, Eric Young 0 Points
Group UK: Rockstar Spud 3 Points, Drew Galloway 3 Points, Grado 0 Points, Bram 0 Points
Group Champions: Austin Aries 4 Points, Ethan Carter 4 Points, Bobby Lashley 3 Points, Mr. Anderson 0 Points and Eliminated
Group Wildcard: Kenny King 3 Points, Mahabali Shera 3 Points, Crazzy Steve 0 Points, Aiden O’Shea 0 Points
Group Knockouts: Brooke Tessmacher 3 Points, Awesome Kong 3 Points, Madison Rayne 0 Points, Gail Kim 0 Points
Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's this week's TNA Impact recap edition. Last week, Drew Galloway made it clear that he was in TNA to be the one to stand up against the BDC and make things right. Magnus returned and attacked Bram, after Bram spent the past couple weeks calling Magnus out. Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III agreed to a hair vs. hair match, tonight. The Wolves defeated James Storm and Abyss and became the new TNA World Tag Team Champions. Kurt Angle became the new #1 Contender to Bobby Lashley's TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Let's get to last night's recap, as TNA visits England.
- "Last Man Standing Match": Bobby Roode def. Eric Young: EY goes for a piledriver through a table, but Roode counters and drives EY through the table with the "Roode Bomb". Roode gets to his feet just before the ten count for the victory.
- Backstage, Jeremy Borash pep talks Rockstar Spud. Spud doesn't care if he gets his head shaved, or his ass kicked, because he scored a major victory by standing up to Ethan Carter III.
- In Ring Segment With Drew Galloway: Galloway feels passion for the fans, wants to help take back wrestling for the fans, despises people like MVP that manipulate the system and try to screw people over. MVP and the Beat Down Clan appear. MVP says Galloway was once chosen, had everything it took to be a champion but a brain and is now being chosen again for an ass kicking from the BDC. MVP says he and Galloway used to be friends, so he'll do the honors of beating Galloway's ass by himself and sends the BDC to the back.
- Drew Galloway def. MVP: Galloway sets MVP up for the "Future Shock" DDT, but the BDC hit the ring and attack Galloway, causing the DQ.
- After the match: The BDC beat down Galloway. MVP hits the "Drive By" on Galloway. Galloway gets tossed to the floor, where MVP and Kenny King hold Galloway up. Samoa Joe hands Low Ki a lead pipe and Ki busts the lead pipe over Galloway. Galloway is left busted wide open.
- Backstage, Mickie James tells Magnus to remember that the doctor said to protect his head and neck. Magnus tells James to stay backstage, cause he needs to end this with Bram.
- Backstage, Ethan Carter III says he's been undefeated for 16 months now, lists the legends that he's beaten, will beat Rockstar Spud, shave him bald and bring his own mother to tears in Spuds home country.
- Magnus def. Bram: Bram targeted Magnus' head and neck throughout the match. Bram gets DQ'ed after low blowing Magnus.
- After the match: Bram beats Magnus down with a steel chair. Bram zip ties Magnus and pulls out his cue ball. Mickie James tries to shield Magnus, but gets grabbed by Bram. Mickie gets a slap in, but then gets grabbed by the throat by Bram. Bram orders Magnus to kiss his boot or watch Bram take out Mickie. Mickie tells Magnus not to do it, but Magnus does it, to save Mickie. Bram laughs and releases Mickie to Magnus.
- Backstage, the BDC gloat about busting open Drew Galloway.
- Brooke Tessmacher def. Robbie E: Angelina Love distracts the referee, as Robbie holds Brooke. Jesse tries to drop kick Brooke, but accidentally hits Robbie. Brooke sends Jesse to the floor and cradles Robbie to score the pinfall.
- "Hair vs. Hair Match": Ethan Carter III def. Rockstar Spud: Tyrus power bombs Spud. Mr. Anderson hits a "Mic Check" on Tyrus. EC3 hits Anderson and Spud with an arm brace. Spud gets busted wide open in this match. Jeremy Borash got involved, trying to help Spud. EC3 hits the "1%" on Spud to score the pinfall.
- After the match: EC3 says he won't shave Spud's head because Spud just showed that he belongs in TNA with the great performance he's given. EC3 shakes Spud's hand, then takes him out with another arm brace shot. EC3 hangs Spud upside down and shaves his head. EC3 leaves Spud hanging in a puddle of his own blood as EC3 declares that TNA is his now and everyone needs to take notice as Impact closes out.
That wraps up this weeks TNA Impact, till next time, tap or snap.
