Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 3.2.16: TNA Impact

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

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 3.21.15: #TNA #ImpactWrestling Recap

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's this week's TNA Impact recap edition.

- TNA continued their tour of the UK, with tonight's show taped in London, England.

- "TNA World Tag Team Championship, Ultimate X Match": The Wolves (c) vs. Manik and Sanada vs. The BroMans: Jesse scales across the ropes, but gets sprayed in the face with green mist from Sanada. Eddie Edwards kicks Sanada in the head, than lands a hurricanrana on Sanada, flipping Sanada off the ropes. Davey Richards flies and hits the stomp on Sanada. The Wolves both scale across the ropes and retrieve their TNA World Tag Team Championship, for the victory and to retain.

- In Ring Segment With Austin Aries: Aries demands his Feast or Fired briefcase back, that the BDC stole from him and isn't leaving till they do. Samoa Joe and Low Ki arrive and go face to face with Aries. Ki says they hold the briefcase, so they have control. Aries says he has the solution to that. Aries offers to put up his Feast or Fired briefcase if Ki puts up his TNA X-Division Title. Joe attacks Aries from behind. Ki says Aries doesn't deserve a title shot, but can have his briefcase back if he can beat Joe.

- Austin Aries vs. Samoa Joe: (This match would be Samoa Joe's last match in TNA, as Joe would quit TNA, a week after these tv tapings.) Joe gets DQ'ed, after Aries chased Joe out to the floor and gets taken out by a Low Ki clothesline.

- After the match: Low Ki goes to hit Aries with the briefcase, but Aries ducks, causing Ki to nail Joe on accident. Aries drops Ki with a kick and regains his briefcase from the BDC. Rockstar Spud hits the ring and has his Feast or Fired briefcase in hand. Aries encourages Spud to cash in his TNA X-Division Title shot, and Spud does.

- "TNA X-Division Championship Match": Low Ki (c) vs. Rockstar Spud: As soon as the bell sounds, Spud hits the "Underdog" on Ki, covers and scores the pinfall. Rockstar Spud is the NEW TNA X-Division Champion.

- Magnus and Bram Brawl: Magnus is shown beating the hell out of Bram, backstage. Magnus beats Bram all the way down to the ring, as referees try to separate the two. Bram tries to escape, but Magnus hits a couple clotheslines and yells that he should have killed Bram. Mickie James runs out to the ring, but joins in with Magnus, as she kicks Bram below the belt and beats on Bram's head. Bram crawls up the ramp, trying to escape, but instead takes a Magnus power bomb right on the ramp. Magnus and Mickie finally walk away, leaving Bram hurting. 

- "TNA Knockouts Championship, Triple Threat Match": Taryn Terrell (c) vs. Gail Kim vs. Awesome Kong: Kong kicks out of Terrell's diving cutter. Gail Kim goes for "Eat Defeat" on Terrell, but Terrell counters and rolls Kim up and scores the pinfall, to retain the TNA Knockouts Championship.

- "No DQ Match": James Storm vs. Matt Hardy: Hardy hits a "Twist of Fate" on Storm. Abyss tries to wake Storm, as Sanada gets in and sprays green mist in Hardy's face. Storm grabs his cowbell and blasts Hardy with it. Storm hits two "Last Call" super kicks on Hardy, covers and scores the pinfall.

- "TNA World Heavyweight Championship": Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Kurt Angle: Very intense back and forth match. Angle applies the ankle lock submission on Lashley and grapevines the leg. Lashley fights to survive and nearly passes out from the pain, until finally tapping out. Kurt Angle is the NEW TNA World Heavyweight Champion. Angle celebrates as Impact closes out.

That wraps up this weeks TNA Impact, till next time, tap or snap.

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 3.14.15: #TNA #ImpactWrestling

By @B_Rock1978

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.

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 2.28.15: #TNA Impact Recap

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's this week's TNA Impact recap edition. Last week, MVP won the 20 Man Gauntlet and earned himself a TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match against Bobby Lashley, tonight. Rockstar Spud, Mark Andrews and Mr. Anderson shaved Tyrus' head. Newcomer, Grado, defeated his teacher, Al Snow. Drew Galloway made his TNA debut, taking out the Beat Down Clan with a lead pipe. Former rivals, Awesome Kong and Gail Kim went face to face. What will tonight's Impact have in store for us? Let's get to last night's recap as TNA visits Glasgow, Scotland.

- In Ring Segment with Kurt Angle: Angle is upset that he lost the 20 Man Gauntlet last week and than calls out Bobby Lashley. Lashley comes to the ring and goes face to face with Angle. Angle is confused as to why Lashley didn't help out last week, when the BDC attacked. Lashley said that was Angle's fight, not his and tonight his match with MVP is his fight and doesn't want Angle's help. Angle promises he won't help and hopes Lashley leaves still the TNA World Champion, tonight. Angle leaves the ring and out comes MVP and his Beat Down Clan. Samoa Joe says  MVP will make Lashley a former champion tonight. MVP says Lashley will get his ass laid out and the whole BDC will become the TNA World Champions, tonight.

- Ethan Carter III and Tyrus vs. Rockstar Spud and Mr. Anderson: Tyrus and Anderson trade punches. ECIII and Tyrus double team Anderson and knock Spud off the apron. Spud tags in and hits a shining wizard and the underdog on Tyrus. ECIII tries to get in the ring, but the referee orders him back. During the distraction, Anderson low blows Tyrus. Anderson hits the "Mic Check" on Tyrus and Spud covers and scores the pinfall.

- In Ring Segment with Taryn Terrell: Terrell says being TNA Knockouts Champion has been a dream and if Awesome Kong wants a shot, than come get it. Gail Kim comes out and goes face to face with Terrell. Kim says Terrell doesn't know what she's getting into, challenging the toughest woman in wrestling. Terrell says she's a fighter and she wants this. Kim understands and leaves the ring. Terrell celebrates in the ring, when the arena goes dark. The lights are back on and Awesome Kong is in the ring. Terrell lands some forearms and a drop kick on Kong. Kong takes out Terrell with a clothesline and then plants Terrell with the "Implant Buster". Kong holds up the TNA Knockouts Title as Terrell is left laid out.

- Backstage, Austin Aries, hints at a possible feast or fired briefcase cash in tonight on Lashley or MVP.

- Angelina Love and Robbie E vs. Brooke Tessmacher and Chris Melendez: Melendez hits a snap suplex on Robbie for a two count.  Love hits Brooke with punches and a fallaway slam for a near fall. Robbie is in and Brooke chases him around the ring. Love is back in and hits a neck breaker on Brooke for a near fall. Brooke is back on offense and hits a forearm and a flapjack on Love. Brooke goes to the top rope as Robbie tags himself in. Melendez tries to stop Robbie, but Robbie shoves Brooke off the top rope and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Ethan Carter III, busts into Rockstar Spud's dressing room with the electric razor turned on. Mr. Anderson makes the save but gets beat down by ECIII. Spud gets a small piece of ECIII's head shaved as Tyrus saves ECIII and pulls him out of the room to safety.

- Backstage, Gunner meets with Kurt Angle. Angle is packing and says he doesn't need this crap. Gunner talks up Angle as his hero and Angle was the reason he got into wrestling. Gunner slaps Angle in the face for motivation like Angle did to Gunner a few weeks back.

- In Ring Segment with Austin Aries: Aries brags about having the feast or fired briefcase and again hints at cashing in tonight. Samoa Joe interrupts and says he can stop Aries from ever cashing in. Aries wants to know where the old Joe is, the one that feared no man and served no man. Instead he sees a Joe that rubs MVP's feet. Joe says he's going to snap Aries' neck and heads to the ring. Aries decides to meet Joe halfway, hits a suicide dive on Joe and we have an impromptu match.

- Austin Aries vs. Samoa Joe: Aries is in control and hits a charging elbow. Joe blocks the brain buster and sends Aries to the floor with a boot. Joe stomps on Aries in the corner, hits an atomic drop, a boot and a senton for a near fall. Aries sends Joe to the floor and hits another suicide dive. Aries hits a missile drop kick and the IED. Joe blocks a suplex and applies a full nelson. Joe goes for the "Muscle Buster" but Aries counters into the "Last Chancery" submission. Kenny King grabs Aries' briefcase but Aries throws Joe into the briefcase. Aries hits a crucifix bomb and than hits a 450 splash from the top rope on Joe to score the pinfall.

- After The Match: Kenny King and Low Ki join Samoa Joe and beat down Aries. The BDC place Aries on a table and Joe senton splashes Aries right through the table.

- Backstage, Bobby Lashley is going to prove that MVP didn't make him.

- Backstage, MVP congratulates Eric Young on his win over Tommy Dreamer last week. MVP says his match with Lashley is a No DQ match and "Anyone" can get involved. MVP also reminds EY of how Lashley took the title from him over the summer.

- Rampage Brown vs Naom Dar: Bram comes to the ring as soon as the match starts and beats down Brown and Dar. Bram hits "Impaler" DDT's on both men. Bram calls out Magnus and dares him to step in the ring. Grado comes out to the ring instead and talks trash to Bram. Bram swings at Grado, but Grado ducks and lands punches of his own. Bram finally lands a punch on Grado and lays him out with an "Impaler" DDT.

- "TNA World Heavyweight Championship, No DQ Match": Bobby Lashley (c) vs. MVP: MVP and Lashley trade punches. Lashley takes down MVP, who rolls to the floor and Lashley follows. The BDC try to help MVP on the outside, but the referee ejects Low Ki from ringside. The referee gets distracted again, allowing Samoa Joe to choke Lashley. Lashley fights back but gets tossed to the floor. Kenny King lands a series of stomps on Lashley and MVP gets a near fall. Lashley hits a couple clotheslines and a spine buster for a near fall. Lashley goes for the spear but Kenny King grabs Lashley's leg. MVP hits a suplex than goes for the "Drive By". Lashley counters and spears MVP, taking out the referee too.

Eric Young hits the ring and beats down Lashley with a steel chair. EY goes for the piledriver but Bobby Roode hits the ring. EY and Roode brawl up the ramp as Lashley hits a neck breaker on MVP. Lashley power slams MVP but King pulls the referee out of the ring before he can count. Samoa Joe attacks Lashley until Gunner hits the ring and chases off Joe. MVP hits the "Playmaker" on Lashley than goes to use the steel chair. Drew Galloway hits the ring and stops MVP and sets Lashley up to hit the spear on MVP. Lashley covers and scores the pinfall. Bobby Lashley retains the TNA World Title as Impact closes out.

And that wraps up this weeks TNA Impact, till next time, tap or snap.

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 2.21.15: #TNA #ImpactWrestling Recap

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's this week's TNA Impact recap edition. Kurt Angle and Bobby Lashley looked to have had words with each other last week after losing to the Beat Down Clan. Ethan Carter III is still on a mission to shave Rockstar Spud's head. Mr. Anderson returned to TNA, to help Spud. Bobby Roode is still having problems with his former best friend, Eric Young. Newcomer, Grado looks to go to war with his British Bootcamp 2 teacher, Al Snow. The Revolution attacked Matt Hardy, last week, The Wolves making the save for Hardy. All these heated feuds beginning and so much more. Let's get to last night's recap as TNA visits Glasgow, Scotland.

- In Ring Segment with Kurt Angle: Angle talks about tonight's #1 Contender's 20 Man Gauntlet Match. Angle says he's here to win and the 19 other men don't stand a chance.

- Backstage, TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Bobby Lashley, cuts a promo. Lashley says Angle talks too much and he is about to go have a talk with him.

- "Six Man Tag Match": Matt Hardy and The Wolves vs. James Storm, Abyss and Manik: A six man brawl breaks out during entrances to kick this one off. Hardy flies to the floor on Manik, then gets hit by Khoya and tossed into the steel steps by Storm. Revolution work over Hardy, tagging in and out. Hardy with a "Side Effect" on Manik, tags in The Wolves, they double team Storm then hit Manik with double team action. Khoya tries to get involved but The Wolves send him to the floor. The Wolves, fly, and wipe out Revolution on the floor. Hardy and Davey Richards deliver a "Twist of Fate"/"Double Stomp" combo. Eddie Edwards, off the top rope and drills another "Double Stomp" on Manik, for the pinfall. After the match, Revolution take out Hardy and The Wolves. Storm, next signals to Abyss, who surprisingly hits his own stablemate, Manik, with the "Black Hole Slam". Storm considered this punishment to Manik for losing the match and then orders Khoya and Sanada to carry Manik to the back.

- In Ring Segment with Ethan Carter III and Tyrus: ECIII is not in a good mood because "someone" stopped him from shaving Rockstar Spud's head. Mr. Anderson interrupts and asks if he's that "someone" he's referring to. Anderson reveals a razor and says that maybe some one should shave ECIII. ECIII dares Anderson to make a move, then sends Tyrus after Anderson. Tyrus and Anderson go face to face as Spud and Mark Andrews sneak in the ring, entering from the crowd and attack ECIII from behind. Tyrus eventually gets back to the ring to help ECIII but gets hit with the "Mic Check" from Anderson. ECIII escapes as Anderson, Spud and Andrews tie up Tyrus with duct tape and shave off his mohawk. Spud says ECIII will be next.

- Backstage, the Beat Down Clan decide to target Kurt Angle in the 20 Man Gauntlet Match, later.

- Backstage, Mickie James returns to TNA and says she's going to update everyone on her fiancee, Magnus' condition.

- Al Snow vs. Grado: Snow beats the hell out of Grado, to start the match, then consistently points at Grado's parents in the front row. Snow hits the "Snow Plow", but Grado kicks out at two. Grado tries to get in a few shots, but Snow regains offense. Snow gives the fans the bird, then hits a moonsault on Grado for a near fall. Snow goes for another moonsault, but Grado moves this time. Grado hits a boot, a running cannonball and some elbows. Snow grabs "Head" and swings it at Grado. Grado ducks "Head" and plants another big boot on Snow. Grado covers Snow and scores the pinfall. After the match, Snow raises Grado's hand, showing good sportsmanship. The Beat Down Clan hit the ring and beat down Snow and Grado. A hooded fan jumps the barricade and gets in the ring. The hooded fan starts swinging a lead pipe and unloads on the whole Beat Down Clan, chasing them from the ring. The fan reveals himself as Drew Galloway (Drew McIntyre in WWE).

- "TNA Knockouts Title Match": Taryn Terrell (c) vs. Angelina Love: Love hits Terrell with a samoan drop on the floor. Terrell takes offense and hits a rolling neckbreaker and a snap suplex on Love, for a near fall. Terrell clothesline from the second rope for a near fall. Love blocks Terrell's "Ace Crusher" and hits the "Botox Injection", but Terrell kicks out at two. Terrell counters a DDT and lays out Love with the "Ace Crusher" to score the pinfall. After the match, the arena goes dark and Awesome Kong is in the ring when they come back on. Terrell goes right at Kong, swinging. Kong hits a shoulder block, then puts Terrell down with the "Implant Buster". Kong grabs the Knockouts Championship as Gail Kim hits the ring. Kong and Kim go face to face until Kong smiles, throws the title down on Terrell and leaves. 

- Backstage, Low Ki looks to have been busted open pretty good during Drew Galloway's attack

- In Ring Segment with Tommy Dreamer: Dreamer says last time he was here, Eric Young attacked him and Dreamer is here to fight tonight. Dreamer calls out EY but EY no shows. Dreamer decides to go backstage and look for EY. Backstage, EY, jumps Dreamer from behind. EY and Dreamer brawl to the ring. Dreamer calls for a referee and wants a hardcore match right now and we get one.

- "Hardcore Match": Tommy Dreamer vs. Eric Young: Dreamer spits a drink in EY's face, but EY crotches Dreamer on the barricade and busts Dreamer open from the forehead. Dreamer tosses EY into the steel steps. EY baseball slides a table into Dreamer. Dreamer counters the piledriver. EY counters the DDT. EY drops elbows on Dreamer's busted open face. Dreamer superplexed EY off the top rope and both crash through the table set up in the ring. EY wedges a chair in the corner. Dreamer hits an elbow drop on EY, with a chair, right into EY's family jewels. EY counters a fireman's carry, low blows Dreamer, shoves Dreamer into the wedged chair and hits the piledriver. EY covers and scores the pinfall.

In Ring Segment with Mickie James: James talks about what Bram did to Magnus a few weeks ago. Bram and Magnus were best friends and can't believe Bram would attack Magnus the way he did. James calls Bram a coward and Bram makes his way to the ring. James says she's disappointed in Bram's actions. Bram tells James to shut up. Bram wants Magnus to open his eyes and see that he's held down by James and their newborn baby now. James says Bram is half the man Magnus is and calls Bram a bitch. Bram traps James in the corner, but James slaps Bram in the face. TNA officials hit the ring and make sure Bram doesn't touch James.

- Backstage, Bobby Lashley finds Kurt Angle. Lashley asks if Angle really thinks he can beat Lashley. Angle says he's beaten everyone he's ever faced but has yet to face Lashley.

- #1 Contender's 20 Man Gauntlet Match: The Match comes down to Kurt Angle left alone with MVP, Kenny King, Samoa Joe and Low Ki, all from the Beat Down Clan. Bobby Lashley makes his way to the ring and watches at ringside. The BDC toy with Angle and beat Angle down. Samoa Joe charges at Angle, but Angle counters the charge and dumps Joe to the floor, eliminating Joe. Angle next grabs Low Ki and hits a back drop, sending Low Ki over the ropes to the floor, eliminated. Angle next tosses King and it's down to MVP and Angle as the final two. MVP hits "Ballin'" and goes to toss Angle, but Angle lands on the apron. MVP goes for the "Blackout Kick" but Angle dodges it. Angle hits a suplex on MVP and runs the ropes. King grabs Angle's leg, distracting Angle. MVP hits the "Blackout Kick" and Angle goes over the ropes to the floor. MVP is the new #1 Contender to Bobby Lashley's TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Impact ends with MVP celebrating and Lashley looking on.

And that wraps up this weeks TNA Impact, till next time, tap or snap.

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 2.14.15: #TNA #ImpactWrestling Recap

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's this week's TNA Impact recap edition. It's the first Impact after last week's highly successful Lockdown free tv pay per view. Lockdown scored TNA the highest ratings they've had since making the jump to Destination America. What new feuds will develop, now that the career ending Six Sides of Steel event has passed? Let's get to last night's recap as TNA visits Glasgow, Scotland.

- In Ring Segment with Kurt Angle: Angle puts over Team Angle for winning last week, then calls out Bobby Lashley. Lashley comes to the ring and goes face to face with Angle. Angle thanks Lashley for joining Team Angle and shakes Lashley's hand. Lashley says he just wanted to get his hands on MVP. Angle next asks for a TNA World Title Match, but the Beat Down Clan interrupt. MVP states that the BDC never lost last week because Lashley wasn't in the match. MVP makes a claim for a shot at the TNA World Title and asks who wants their ass kicked first. Lashley says he and Angle will face any two BDC members tonight.

- Backstage, Ethan Carter III and Tyrus hype tonight's handicap match against Rockstar Spud, Mark Andrews and Jeremy Borash. ECIII is still obsessed with wanting to shave Spud's head.

- Austin Aries vs. Bobby Roode: Roode hits a drop kick, a suplex and drives home some shoulders in the corner. Roode goes for the "Roode Bomb" but Aries counters the finisher. Roode with the spine buster and goes to mat wrestling. Aries lands some mounted punches but Roode hits a neck breaker for a near fall. Aries lands a drop kick and hits a elbow, sending Roode to the floor. Aries misses a suicide dive and kisses the barricade. Back in the ring, Aries goes for a small package, but Roode counters with the crossface submission. Aries tries to escape but eventually taps out.

- In Ring Segment with Bobby Roode: Roode says he respects Aries and shakes Aries' hand. Roode wants another shot at Bobby Lashley and the TNA World Title. Eric Young hits the ring, out of nowhere and attacks Roode. EY plants Roode with the piledriver and talks trash while Roode is out. TNA officials help Roode to the back, but EY attacks again. EY plants Roode with another piledriver, this time driving Roode down on the steel ramp.

- In Ring Segment with Al Snow: Snow talks about Grado, who was on British Bootcamp 2. Grado comes to the ring and goes face to face with Snow. Snow says Grado has no heart, passion, doesn't respect wrestling, disrespected Snow and offers Grado one more chance to quit. Grado tells Snow to shut up. Snow turns his attention to Grado's family in the front row and begins harassing Grado's mom. Grado's mom hits Snow and Grado attacks Snow from behind. Snow retreats and threatens to kick Grado's ass.

- Bram vs. Crazy Steve: Steve gets in a few shots on Bram. Bram unloads shots of his own and grabs a microphone. Bram stomps on Steve and calls out Magnus. Magnus no shows, as Bram drives Steve into the mat with a DDT. Bram covers and scores the pinfall.

- Backstage, Gunner asks Kurt Angle if he can really trust Bobby Lashley. Angle thinks nothing of the matter.

- "Handicap Match": Ethan Carter III and Tyrus vs. Rockstar Spud, Jeremy Borash and Mark Andrews: JB gets some knees in on ECIII until ECIII returns with punches. ECIII misses a splash and Andrews is in. Tyrus is in and punches Andrews and ECIII locks in a camel clutch. Andrews hits some jabs and an enziguiri on ECIII. Spud is in and unloads with kicks and stomps on ECIII, until Tyrus grabs Spud by the head. Tyrus misses a splash on Spud and flattens ECIII instead. Spud hits a springboard cutter on Tyrus and JB follows with a splash on the floor.

ECIII catches Spud from behind and hits the "One Percenter" to pick up the pinfall. After the match, ECIII tries to shave Spud's head but the arena goes dark. The lights are back on and Mr. Anderson is in the ring. Anderson fakes ECIII and Tyrus into thinking he's on their side, before delivering a couple low blows. ECIII and Tyrus retreat before Anderson can do more damage.

- Backstage, Kenny King and Low Ki of the Beat Down Clan lay out Gunner.

- Awesome Kong vs. Madison Rayne: Kong attacks at the bell and drops Rayne. Kong irish whips Rayne into the corner. Kong goes for a splash but Rayne dodges. Rayne gets in some kicks, but Kong goes back on offense. Kong delivers the "Implant Buster", covers Rayne and scores the pinfall.

- In Ring Segment with Matt Hardy: Matt gives us an update on Jeff Hardy's condition, after Jeff took that nasty spill off the cage last week. James Storm interrupts and says he destroyed everyone's hero (Jeff Hardy) and gives Matt two choices. Either join Revolution or join Jeff in the hospital. Matt nails Storm in the face for his answer. The rest of Revolution hit the ring and beat down Matt. Manik applies an armbar and Storm threatens to break Matt's arm. The Wolves hit the ring and make the save for Matt.

- MVP and Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle and Bobby Lashley: MVP and Joe double team Lashley in the corner. Joe goes for a slam but Lashley counters with his own. Angle is in and suplexes Joe and MVP, then hits Joe with the "Angle Slam" for a near fall. Angle gets double teamed in the corner next. Lashley is tagged in and hits clotheslines, a power slam and then spears MVP in the corner. Lashley goes for another spear but MVP counters with an elbow. Lashley hits MVP then goes to spear Joe. Angle cuts in front of Lashley, tackles Joe and applies the ankle lock submission. MVP breaks the submission then shoves Angle into Lashley. Lashley gets rolled up and pinned during all the distractions. Lashley and Angle have words with each other as Impact closes out.

And that wraps up this weeks TNA Impact, till next time, tap or snap.

~B~

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 11.20.14: #TNA #Impact Results

By @B_Rock1978

"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE. It's the TNA Impact results from last night's show. Impact took place from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Last night's Impact will be the last episode to ever air on Spike TV. As I sit and write these results, it was made official on Wednesday afternoon that TNA signed a new multi year TV deal with Destination America. Spike TV will be pre-empting TNA Impact the rest of the year, so this will be my last TNA Impact results for this year. TNA will return to TV in January on their new TV home, Destination America. Let's get to last night's results.

- In Ring Segment With Bobby Roode: TNA World Champion, Bobby Roode, kicks off the last Spike TV Impact, in the ring with a mic. Says Eric Young is his true friend and doesn't appreciate Bobby Lashley attempting to end Young's career last week. Lashley tried ending Austin Aries' career too, knows Lashley wants a title shot but tonight Roode wants Lashley no referees, no rules. Bobby Lashley wastes no time getting to the ring and immediately begins brawling with Roode. Roode and Lashley brawl throughout the arena and behind the barricades in the crowd before TNA Security break things up.

- Backstage Segment with Ethan Carter III: ECIII says it's a shame Eric Young was injured last week, then immediately challenges his former best friend Rockstar Spud, tonight.

- "TNA Knockouts Championship Match": Havok (c) vs. Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell: Havok gets double teamed early but shoves Kim and Terrell away easily. Havok unloads her power on Kim and Terrell until Kim is able to apply an octopus lock. Terrell follows with a submission hold of her own but Havok won't tap out. Out to the floor, Havok catches Terrell but Kim follows, taking out both ladies with a forearm. Back in the ring, Kim small package on Terrell for a near fall. Terrell hits some offense on Kim, but gets dragged to the floor by Havok and dropped face first on the barricade. Back in the ring, Havok, splashes both Kim and Terrell for near falls. Havok gets knocked back out to the floor, allowing Kim and Terrell to go at it.

Kim and Terrell are on the ropes as Havok returns and we get a tower of doom spot, wiping out all three ladies. Havok gets a splash and choke slam countered then gets chopped down by Kim and Terrell. Kim with a cross body on Havok and Terrell with a body press on Havok for near falls. Kim hits "Eat Defeat" on Havok and Terrell follows with an "Ace Crusher" on Havok. Kim and Terrell go at it again with Terrell sneaking in a sunset flip on Kim for the pinfall. Taryn Terrell is the NEW TNA Knockouts Champion.

- Backstage Segment with Kenny King and MVP: King wants to know why MVP is avoiding him. MVP says he needed time to think things over.

- Kenny King vs. Sgt. Chris Melendez: Mat wrestling early by King until Melendez gains offense and King retreats to the floor. Back in the ring, King applies a camel clutch on Melendez. Melendez escapes, hits King with a big boot, using his prosthetic leg and gets a near fall with a perfect plex. Melendez continues to unload on King until MVP slides in the ring and hits Melendez with a steel chair, DQ'ing King. MVP snaps and just unloads on Melendez's leg with the steel chair, continuously. Mr. Anderson hits the ring to make the save.

- Backstage Segment with Rockstar Spud: Spud accepts Ethan Carter III's challenge from earlier tonight.

- Backstage Segment with Kurt Angle: Mr. Anderson is pissed off. Angle says MVP has gone too far and promises Anderson that Angle will deal with MVP.

- In Ring Segment with Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud: ECIII says he's impressed by Spud and knows Spud wants to fight. Spud comes out and ECIII tells Tyrus to leave the ring and not get involved. ECIII says he knows he ruined Spud's life, knows Spud wants to hit him and offers Spud the first punch. Spud refuses to punch ECIII but kicks him square in the nuts instead. ECIII fights back and beats the holy hell out of Spud but Spud keeps coming back for more. ECIII gives Spud to Tyrus. Tyrus destroys Spud with a clothesline. ECIII says he won't stop till Spud decides to retire. ECIII then shaves off Spud's hair before leaving.

- Backstage Segment with Kurt Angle and MVP: Angle finds Kenny King and demands to be told where MVP is. MVP attacks Angle from behind and unloads punches on Angle. King asks MVP what he's doing and MVP says that's what happens when Angle wants to play games.

- "Hardcore Match": Bram vs Tommy Dreamer: Bram attacks Dreamer on his way to the ring. Dreamer tosses Bram into the ring post. Bram slams Dreamer on the entrance ramp and hits Dreamer with a trash can. Dreamer now busted open, tosses Bram into the ring post and suplexes Bram on the floor. Later in the match, Bram wipes Dreamer's blood off his face and wipes it on his own chest as a badge of honor. Bram, trash can shot on Dreamer for a near fall. Dreamer unloads on Bram with the Singapore cane and gets a near fall with a Russian leg sweep. Dreamer crushes Bram's nuts on a chair then gets a near fall with a clothesline. Dreamer baseball slides a trash lid into Bram's face. Bram comes off the ropes but gets a steel chair booted into his face then laid out with the Dreamer DDT for a near fall. Magnus hits the ring and helps double team Dreamer. Al Snow hits the ring and brawls with Magnus to the back. Dreamer cheese grates Bram's face then wedges a barbed wire wrapped chair in the corner. Bram nut shots Dreamer and tosses Dreamer head first into the barbed wire chair. Leaping DDT on Dreamer and Bram scores the pinfall.

- Backstage Segment with Kurt Angle: Angle says MVP just crossed the line and they're settling this once and for all.

- "TNA X Division Championship, Fatal Four Way Match": Low Ki vs Tigre Uno vs Manik vs DJ Z: Ki hits a mule kick on DJ Z early for a near fall. Ki and Manik get dropped with a DJ Z drop kick. Manik with a surfboard submission on Uno that gets broken up with a Ki double stomp. Ki kicks Manik in the head as Manik tries a suicide dive. Uno takes everyone out with an Asai moonsault.

A spot fest closes out the match with the end coming with Ki hitting a top rope "Ki Krusher" on Uno for the pinfall. Low Ki is the NEW TNA X Division Champion.

- Backstage Segment with MVP: MVP is trying to call Bobby Lashley but it keeps going right to his voice mail.



- In Ring Segment with Kurt Angle and MVP: Angle is in the ring with a mic. Says MVP abused his power, jumped Angle from behind and Angle immediately called the TNA Board of Directors for a proper punishment for MVP. MVP is on his way to the ring and gets in Angle's face. MVP says Angle is a former champion but has to call "mommy" for help, he's sick of Angle's snitching ass, sick of TNA and sick of the Board of Directors. Angle says he didn't call the Board of Directors to get MVP fired, will probably get in trouble himself for what he's about to do, but wants to start the New Year off right. Angle jumps MVP and starts unloading on MVP, beating him down. Kenny King hits the ring and helps MVP double team Angle. Mr. Anderson hits the ring to help Angle. Bobby Lashley hits the ring, spears Anderson in half and high fives King. Bobby Roode hits the ring and tosses King into the barricade. Roode and Lashley have a stare down then begin throwing punches at each other to close out the last TNA Impact on Spike TV.

And that's a wrap my friends, thanks for reading this week's Impact results. And thank you for reading all my Impact results every week. I'll be back to writing TNA Impact results come January. Till next time, tap or snap.