TNA: Changing of the Guard 3.0

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October 11, 2018

Impact Wrestling begins on a TBS Thursday night highlighting its season premiere last week, finishing with Ethan Carter III retaining his TNA World Heavyweight Championship in a King of the Mountain Match. Later tonight, EC3 will receive a championship coronation but right now, reDRAGON heads out for some tag team action to begin the night!

Brave Harts w/Nattie Neidhart vs. reDRAGON
Pillman and DBS Jr tried all they could to show this is a serious generational tag team to be taken serious in this new Impact Wrestling season, but it takes Chasing the Dragon on Brian Pillman Jr. to give Fish and O'Reilly a signature win.

Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly cut their own celebration short for a quick word to the TNA World Tag Team Champions, the Briscoes. Fish says it's been six months without a title defense, six months without a mandatory rematch. What's been eating away at them is they must get the rematch. Fish and O'Reilly suggest at Bound for Glory on November 4th, they get their rematch.


Dirty Standards sit in silence in the locker room before Angelico pushes the button and asks if Bram got a dent in his stomach from the spear last week by Bill Goldberg. Bram nearly rips his head off and it's Sabin playing peacemaker. Sabin says this is why Bram doesn't speak before handling business himself. Sabin says they need to get on the same page tonight for their six-man tag against Top Flight and Taiji Ishimori.

John Skyler w/Eric Young vs. Ron Killings
Eric Young saw his former comrade come back to work last week in the King of the Mountain Match, and watches his protege John Skyler lose to Ron Killings by the Truth Kick.

After the match, Killings dances but Eric Young scolds John Skyler for losing this match.


Mauro Ranallo and James Storm acknowledge the X-Division being a focal point of Impact Wrestling since its inception. They highlight two newcomers for the X-Division that are set to wrestle each other tonight: Speedball and Jonathan Gresham. They also remind the fans of their main event, Ricochet defending the X-Division Championship against last week's Ultimate X winner, Johnny Gargano.

Back to the arena, Kenny Omega makes his entrance and calls back to last week's King of the Mountain Match but he isn't thrilled, so he just invites John Hennigan out to the ring to discuss things. Instead of getting Hennigan after waiting, out come the Young Bucks. They plead Omega not to handle Bullet Club business in front of everyone, but John Hennigan finally comes out. Hennigan says if Omega isn't thrilled with the low-blow, the bell had rung and it was in fair competition for the richest prize in our sport. Hennigan says he has no beef and offers a handshake, but Omega won't accept. Instead, Omega says if he wants fair and friendly competition, he should accept his challenge for Bound for Glory. The Young Bucks hate the idea but Hennigan accepts and rolls out.

A replay airs of another team in shambles after last week, the Beautiful People, after Angelina Love and Velvet Sky walk out. McKenzie Mitchell asks Madison Rayne her response after having a full week to sit on it, but Madison says she's called and texted, but haven't heard back from Angelina or Velvet, which leads her to one or two conclusions: either the Beautiful People are done, or they're moving on without her. Madison says either way, she's riding solo. Nattie Neidhart interrupts, but says she respects Madison going on her own, calling her very capable of being on her own as a 6-time Knockouts Champion. Nattie says she wants to beat Madison in a fair contest, so challenges her to a match next week if she's mentally okay to do so, and Madison Rayne accepts.

Riho vs. Toni Storm
It's Riho's debut at Impact Wrestling and she's showing her determination against Toni Storm until the lights go out... they flicker throughout the arena with red, white, and orange tint. When the lights come back fully, Toni Storm is gone and Riho is completely laid out by this freak. James Storm says he's heard of her, and this must be ROSEMARY! Rosemary making her Impact known for the very first time here in the company, as we get a no contest for Riho's debut being upstaged by Rosemary's arrival.


PJ Black is backstage searching for his tag team partner Heath with fliers, but he's sandwiched between Second Gear, Mance Warner and Matthew Justice. Second Gear is looking at PJ and saying since it's 2-on-1 right now, it doesn't look too good for him... but in comes Austin Aries who returned last week in the Ultimate X match. Aries says he hopes PJ can find Heath soon, but he won't stand by and not even up the odds. Aries challenges Second Gear to a tag match, but Warner and Justice laugh at PJ Black and Aries teaming together before retreating.

Dirty Standards vs. Top Flight & Taiji Ishimori
As we've seen from Bullet Club and The Beautiful People since the relaunch, Dirty Standards is in total disarray. Angelico and Bram got into an argument before Bram shoved Angelico into a schoolboy pin attempt by Ishimori that Sabin had to break up. Sabin yelled at Bram before Bram threw Sabin over the top rope and crashing to the floor. Top Flight hit a double dropkick sending Bram to the floor as well before Ishimori locks in the Bone Lock and Angelico taps.

While Top Flight and Taiji Ishimori celebrate a quick victory, their first at Impact Wrestling, Sabin and Bram have to be separated by security on the outside while Angelico recovers from the Bone Lock and decides to exit the other side through the fans.


After the commentators flip to Bram's string of bad luck, a package replaying Bill Goldberg's victory over Bram last week, Ranallo and Storm announce Bill Goldberg will be in attendance next week on Impact! Meanwhile, Jeremy Borash is backstage with Danielle Moinet and he asks about her conversation with Sting last week. Moinet says everything makes sense in due time, and she conveniently gets a phone call and has to run away from her interview time.

The two new arrivals to the X-Division enter the ring and fans can't wait to see what's next!

Jonathan Gresham vs. Speedball
Speedball earns a lot of respect with the never-before-seen athleticism and all the moves he's pulling out, but Gresham gets Speedball in an Octopus Lock in the center of the ring and Speedball has no chance but to tap.

After the match, Gresham waits for Speedball to get to his feet, upset he lost his first match at Impact. Gresham extends the hand and Speedball shakes it, only to get kicked in the gut and hit with a Brainbuster. The fans boo Gresham, as they finally pick a side, and Gresham gestures to the crowd before leaving for the locekr room.


The Briscoes are in Sting's office and Sting admits, there's a lot of teams in Impact and they're all vying for a shot at the titles held by the Briscoes. Sting says they'll defend their titles in a 4-Corners Tag Match at Bound for Glory, with the competitors being decided in a series of matches, one of them being next week Second Gear versus Austin Aries and PJ Black. Sting then follows the Briscoes out of the office, as he gets prepared for EC3's Championship Coronation tonight.

Ricochet(c) vs. Johnny Gargano for the X-Division Championship
These two tear it down and looks like Johnny Gargano is about to cash in and be the new X-Division Champion with the Gargano Escape, but Ricochet rolls over for the pinfall attempt and Gargano has to let go. Ricochet slips underneath the bottom rope and hits a springboard clothesline before scaling back to the top and trying for a 630 Splash, in which Gargano rolls out of the way and tries a crucifix pin, but Ricochet happens to have his foot on the rope with the ring positioning. Gargano gets up and charges at Ricochet, who catches him and hits an exploder suplex into the corner before Ricochet successfully hits the 630 Splash and wins the match!

Ricochet begins celebrating with his X-Division Championship when presumedly his next challenger steps up to the plate, Low Ki. Low Ki comes to the ring to lock eyes with the X-Division Champion and hold up 5 fingers, signaling the 4-time champion is looking to hold the belt 5.


Ricochet and Low Ki are rushed out off-screen as Mauro Ranallo and James Storm advertise next week, with Bill Goldberg making an appearance! Madison Rayne has accepted Nattie Neidhart's challenge to compete in a 1-on-1 match. Second Gear's Impact debut versus Austin Aries and PJ Black being made official with an opportunity to be one of the three teams challenging The Briscoes for the tag titles at Bound for Glory. Matches to happen in the following weeks are: reDRagon versus Top Flight, Young Bucks versus Bad Influence. Made official for Bound for Glory though on November 4th, is John Hennigan versus Kenny Omega with dissension within the Bullet Club... but right now, Sting is welcoming the TNA World Heavyweight Champion to the ring, Ethan Carter III, otherwise known as EC3!

Admittedly not always seeing eye-to-eye with the man, Sting congratulates Ethan Carter III on not only being a good champion, but carrying the company through a tough year through the hiatus. Sting says EC3 has proven him wrong in many respects, and finds it fitting that EC3 is the man entering the new era as the Impact Wrestling Champion! Sting presents a new title belt to EC3. EC3 parades it around before a music hits that hasn't been heard in a looooong time... the Impact Zone goes NUTS for JEFF JARRETT! The man who started this company heads out to the entrance way before Impact Wrestling runs out of time tonight.

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October 18, 2018

Impact Wrestling begins on this Thursday night promising Jeff Jarrett will be in the Impact Zone, promising to address his appearance to close last week's show. But right now, Low Ki heads out for his match against Angelico. During Angelico's entrance, a pre-taped message airs in the corner of the screen with Angelico saying he's ready for a singles career apart from Dirty Standards. While Low Ki's entrance, the pre-taped message simply said he's here to prove he should be the next X-Division Champion.

Angelico vs. Low Ki
Angelico shows he has promise outside of Dirty Standards and as a singles star, but it doesn't last long when Angelico goes for a top rope maneuver and Low Ki dazes him with a kick, before hitting a hurricanrana to the mat and finishing the match with the Warrior's Way.

Low Ki gets his hand raised before Ricochet interrupts. The X-Division Champion gets in the ring and asks Low Ki if it feels nice that the tables have turned, and his celebration gets interrupted (referencing Low Ki interrupting Ricochet's successful title defense last week). Ricochet admits to admiring Low Ki's contributions to the X-Division before he got there, but in a 2-year span, he's already a 4-time X-Division Champion like Low Ki, so it's not as impressive as he thinks. Ricochet turns to Bound for Glory, saying he still needs a challenger, so when it comes to Low Ki's challenge... HAIL SABIN! Angelico, resting against the barricade, sees Chris Sabin walk to the ring and stand toe-to-toe with both Low Ki and Ricochet before saying 4 times, 5 times might not be impressive, but he wants to become a TEN time champion at Bound for Glory! This stare-down is how we go into a commercial break on TBS.


Mauro Ranallo and James Storm are wrapping their minds around what just happened before the break with three of the top X-Division stars Impact Wrestling has ever seen standing their ground. They highlight Madison Rayne versus Nattie Neidhart, Second Gear versus Austin Aries and PJ Black, with appearances by Bill Goldberg and Jeff Jarrett on this show. But right now, Darby Allin is in action against Jonathan Gresham!

Darby Allin vs. Jonathan Gresham
Fans are not taking too well to Gresham's attitude he unleashed last week after the Speedball match, and continuing tonight. Darby is absorbing a beating by Gresham but a quick counter into Last Supper gets the win!

After the match, Darby is immediately attacked from behind by Jonathan Gresham. Gresham is on the beatdown before Speedball's music hits and he runs down, lands a few kicks and strikes, before Gresham drops to the mat and rolls out of the ring. Speedball stands tall, wanting more as Gresham retreats to the back.


Jeremy Borash stands by with Austin Aries and PJ Black before their tag team match tonight to qualify for Bound for Glory. JB asks Austin about his decision to step in as PJ's partner tonight. Aries says he came back to win gold, he tried the X-Division title in Ultimate X and came up short of an opportunity. He'll eventually try for the world title, but he saw PJ Black needed help and it's not fair for any newcomers to outnumber someone 2-to-1 when their partner is M.I.A. PJ Black butts in and says Heath is his tag partner for life, and he continues to look for him, but he knows Aries will be a great substitute tonight, and who knows, maybe they're the next Tag Team Champions!

Back to the hallways, Bill Goldberg busts out of his private locker room and makes his entrance. Goldberg says he's scheduled to be at Bound for Glory November 4th in Memphis. He doesn't have an opponent, but he realizes there's a certain guy on the roster who doesn't have an opponent. So, Eth--- GORE! GORE! GORE! Rhino is back in the Impact Zone! Rhino intensely comes down to the ring, gets a mic, and gets in Goldberg's face. Goldberg doesn't take kindly to that and tells Rhino to back off. Rhino doesn't and Goldberg shoves Rhino. Rhino then jumps on Goldberg and security alongside the entire locker room rush out to separate the two. They can't contain these guys until cooler heads prevail and Sting insists on jumping to a commercial break.

The break ends and Sting is talking to Bill Goldberg backstage who is pissed. Goldberg says he had an opponent in mind, but screw that, he wants RHINO at Bound for Glory! Sting takes a moment and asks if Goldberg's sure before he makes this match official.

Madison Rayne vs. Nattie Neidhart w/Brian Pillman Jr.
Pillman watches Nattie's back while Madison Rayne is on her own now. Rayne puts her best foot forward but it's Nattie Neidhart locking in the patented Sharpshooter for Madison to have no choice but to tap.

Nattie waits for Madison to get to her feet before embracing with a hug and raising her hand for a valiant effort. Nattie leaves the ring with Brian Pillman Jr and Madison Rayne takes in the fan appreciation a little longer before she's blindsided... it's Angelina Love and Velvet Sky! Love and Sky beat Rayne down before Nattie sees this at the corner of her eye and runs back down. Nattie fights Love and Sky off before they ultimately decide to retreat and Nattie kneels by Madison Rayne to check on her.


The Young Bucks are talking to John Hennigan in the Bullet Club locker room about Hennigan's differences with Kenny Omega. They insist after Bound for Glory, this be it and they go back to being a full unit. Hennigan says he can't promise because it's a two-way street. Hennigan does say after he beats Kenny Omega, he's going after the world champion and getting back the title he shouldn't have lost. Matt gets pissed at Hennigan brushing Omega off, saying Omega is a top 3 wrestler in the world, if not #1. Nick calms him down and gets them to hug it out before Kenny Omega walks in and gets skeptical of a meeting without him. Hennigan gets up and says it's nothing much before walking out and Omega throws a water bottle as the Young Bucks try calming him down.

Riho vs. Toni Storm
Take Two from last week with security guards surrounding the ring with Ranallo explaining this because of the arrival of Rosemary for the first time in the Impact Zone. Toni finishes Riho off with Storm Zero and gets a win, leaving Riho 0-1 to begin her Impact career.

Toni Storm doesn't spend time celebrating but brushes past the security guards to the curtain, but before she can get there, the lights go out. The lights flicker with the same red, white, and orange tint before Rosemary has a hold of Toni Storm and throws her head first into the mini-tron. The security rush up the ring to make sure Rosemary does no more damage but she just laughs as she heads away.


Sting, watching all of this unfold on the screen, buries his head in his hands. A quiet knock occurs and McKenzie Mitchell walks in. McKenzie asks if this is a good time and Sting recollects himself. McKenzie asks about the chaos to happen on Impact tonight. Sting says he understands people want to make an Impact in this new era, whether it's Gresham, The Beautiful People, Rhino, Rosemary, and everyone else, but he'll deal with it in due time. McKenzie then asks about Jeff Jarrett showing up last week at Impact and if he's seen him today. Sting says he's to show up by the end of the show, but he had no idea Jeff was coming to the ring and interrupting EC3's championship coronation, so he'll be as intrigued to watch Jeff Jarrett explain his actions later this evening. Another knock happens and in walks Chris Sabin. Sabin asks if Sting saw him earlier, and Sting admitted to it being a long night. Sabin requests an X-Division Championship match at Bound for Glory against Ricochet. Sting says Low Ki has also requested, so the only way to settle it is next week in a #1 contender match.

Bram vs. Speedball
Bram is also on his own with the dismantling of Dirty Standards, and he's facing a newcomer from last week Speedball. Speedball saved Darby Allin earlier tonight, but against Bram nearly got the win before Jonathan Gresham decided to show up and distract Speedball for Bram to hit a Brighter Side of Suffering and scoring a win over Speedball.

Jonathan Gresham just backed up the ramp laughing at costing Speedball, before Darby Allin returns the favor from earlier tonight and blindsides Gresham with a skateboard. Darby beats Gresham up before Bram jumps to the outside, picks Darby up like he's nothing and slinging him against the barricade. Bram helps Gresham to his feet and the two leave before Allin or Speedball can engage once again.


Second Gear are getting ready for their match right now before The Briscoes walk up to the overly arrogant Matthew Justice and Mance Warner. Jay Briscoe commends Second Gear for introducing themselves a couple weeks ago, because without that intro, they're likely sitting around waiting for an opportunity. Jay challenged them to seize that opportunity tonight. Second Gear laugh and shoulder brush the champions, and Jay has to grab Mark by the arm so he doesn't retaliate.

Austin Aries & PJ Black vs. Second Gear
Competing for one of the spots in the TNA World Tag Team Championships match at Bound for Glory. Matthew Justice and Mance Warner were vicious and had to get reminders from the official this match didn't allow weapons, so some close DQ calls that would lose their spot. Justice was working on PJ Black when there was a brief moment both men made a hot tag and Aries is going up against Warner. Aries eventually locks in the Last Chancery on Mance Warner, but Aries lets go of the hold briefly for PJ Black to come in and hit a 450 Splash to the ribs. Aries rolls Warner over and grabs the win over the rookie tag team.

Fans celebrate as A-Double's music hits and he celebrates with PJ Black. They rush out of the ring as Matthew Justice re-enters, pissed, while Aries and Black punch their ticket to Bound for Glory.


Mauro Ranallo and James Storm note Jeff Jarrett has arrived at the Impact Zone and he's walking through the parking lot right now as Impact on TBS goes to their final commercial break.

After the break, Sting stands by with Candice LeRae, Nattie Neidhart, and Ivelisse. Sting says he needs a #1 contender for the Knockouts Champion Gail Kim at Bound for Glory. Sting says he looked at who has won and these are the three, along with Toni Storm. Sting says if Toni Storm is able, she'll compete in this match, but they'll all go against each other next week for the opportunity to go to Bound for Glory.

Storm and Ranallo break down next week's show. Along with the 4-Way Knockouts match, Top Flight challenge reDRAGON for the next spot in the world tag title match at Bound for Glory. Rhino will compete in a return match after attacking Bill Goldberg earlier this evening. The Beautiful People are scheduled to appear, while Chris Sabin and Low Ki battle for an X-Division Championship opportunity at Bound for Glory.

Jeff Jarrett is here! Jarrett heads to the ring and admits there's a lot of questions swirling why he came to Impact last week. Some are speculating it's about Sting and the future of this company, some speculate it's about EC3 and the world title... and in one short answer, yes. Jarrett takes offence his father started TNA, and Sting is wanting to get rid of those initials, while changing everything about what his father built. Jarrett asks where the six sides are, where the initials TNA are, and the great things people enjoyed about this company. Jarrett then said EC3 never defended the world title, even on hiatus, which he would've never allowed the company to go on, or the face of the brand to do. Ethan Carter III heads out and the world champion responds with calling Jarrett one of the more cowardly champions this company has ever seen. EC3 then suggested if Jarrett wanted to do something about it, then he shall, in Memphis at Bound for Glory. Jarrett tells EC3 to be careful what he asks, because on November 4th, the Jarretts take back this company.

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October 25, 2018

TWO WEEKS AWAY from Bound for Glory! Mauro Ranallo and James Storm highlight what's happening tonight, including the news that broke just two days ago. Jeff Jarrett will have his first match back in Impact with his world title opportunity official at Bound for Glory. Jarrett wrestles longtime foe and TNA original Eric Young in the main event tonight. But right now it's time for the GORE!

John Skyler vs. Rhino
Prepping for his main event match later tonight, Eric Young isn't ringside with John Skyler who gets beat up in minutes before Rhino sends a message to Bill Goldberg with the GORE!

Rhino gets up and turns around into a SPEAR by Bill Goldberg! Goldberg is here?! Bill Goldberg gets Rhino up in the Jackhammer and lays Rhino out, sending the ultimate message 10 days out from Bound for Glory: Gore versus Spear.


Ranallo and Storm are going crazy for the unexpected visit from Bill Goldberg to his Bound for Glory opponent, Rhino, but Storm highlights Rhino looked impressive and at Bound for Glory, it won't be a sneak attack. They head backstage where The Briscoes stand by with Jeremy Borash. JB asks The Briscoes their thoughts on the upcoming match between Top Flight and reDRAGON for a spot in the tag title match at Bound for Glory. Jay says line 'em up, they'll knock 'em down, saying reDRAGON is one of the best teams in the world and Top Flight is one of the best new teams in Impact, but that doesn't change The Briscoes are the absolute best. Jay says they'll watch, but rest assured, they're Dem Boyz.

reDRAGON vs. Top Flight
The Martin twins are getting aerobatic in this contest but reDRAGON knows how to ground their opponents, and once they catch Top Flight, they slow down the aerial assault before finishing the Top Flight's Darius Martin with a Chasing The Dragon.

After the match, both Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish prevent Top Flight from exiting the ring before handshakes and raising the arm of the fallen, showing Top Flight earned the respect of reDRAGON tonight.


A replay airs of Rosemary attacking Toni Storm last week on Impact. Mauro Ranallo throws it back to McKenzie Mitchell standing in front of the medical room and Ranallo asks for an update on the health of Toni Storm. Mitchell says Toni Storm is unfortunately not cleared to compete, thus making tonight's #1 contender match a triple threat between Candice LeRae, Ivelisse, and Nattie Neidhart.

The Beautiful People's Angelina Love and Velvet Sky come to the ring, all high and mighty above the ones in the Impact Zone. They begin to describe Madison Rayne as deadweight, as an anchor who held them down from their true potential and blame Madison for the Beautiful People not having a shot to challenge Gail Kim for the Knockouts Championship. They reminisce on being the most dominant force in the original TNA days when it was just the two of them and insist it's time to get back to those dominant days. Madison Rayne comes out and rather than talking into the mic, throws it down to run to the ring and attack the Beautiful People, but it's a 2-on-1 attack that finishes with Velvet Sky pulling out the paper bag and hiding Madison Rayne's face in the middle of the ring.

The Young Bucks meet with Sting who hands them a contract. They ask what it's for, but Sting says he's requiring they get it signed so he can make it official: Kenny Omega versus John Hennigan at Bound for Glory. Matt and Nick Jackson roll their eyes and try to get Sting to conduct the signing, but Sting says it's Bullet Club business and feels it's best they handle it internally... but good luck.

Candice LeRae vs. Ivelisse vs. Nattie Neidhart
All three are giving everyone in attendance, and watching on TV, a show! They're giving their best effort to compete for the Knockouts Championship, but it's Nattie trapping Candice in a Sharpshooter. Before Candice can tap, Nattie has to let go of the hold due to an oncoming Ivelisse who hits a diving crossbody, sandwiching Nattie between the two opponents. Ivelisse then waits for Nattie to get up before charging at her, but her legs get swept and Nattie executes a jack-knife cover for the win!

Nattie pops up and Ivelisse is left in shock as Neidhart gets the bid for Bound for Glory. Nattie gets her hand raised and as Ivelisse begins knocking stuff over at ringside and kicking the barricade on her exit, Nattie can't leave before Gail Kim's music hits... the Knockouts Champion is here! Kim hasn't been in the Impact Zone since the spring and Gail Kim comes face-to-face with Nattie Neidhart before smiling and lifting her title belt for the photo that'll surely surface on the internet for the next 10 days.


X-Division Champion Ricochet stands by with McKenzie Mitchell about the contest tonight between Low Ki and Chris Sabin, determining his #1 contender at Bound for Glory. Ricochet recaps watching Impact the last couple weeks, seeing EC3, now Gail Kim, and The Briscoes continue finding out their challengers, but now it's his turn. Ricochet gives credit to Sabin for being a 10-time champion, but Low Ki's trying to hold this title for a 5th time before he does. Ricochet says he doesn't plan on losing this title anytime soon, especially at Bound for Glory, but he knows everyone will be in for a treat at Bound for Glory.

Ron Killings vs. Taiji Ishimori
Ishimori is a lot quicker than The Truth, but Killings uses his veteran instincts to catch Ishimori on the Truth Kick to win this match.

As Ron Killings celebrates his win on Impact tonight, Mauro Ranallo announces The Young Bucks are bringing Kenny Omega and John Hennigan out to the ring NEXT for the contract signing!


The Young Bucks have the ring set up for the contract signing between John Hennigan and Kenny Omega. They introduce Kenny Omega first and mention their long history with Omega, before saying it's vital to Bullet Club they get this contract signed with no physicality and not "your typical pro wrestling contract signing." Before Omega can sign, Hennigan comes out and takes offense to the Young Bucks bringing Omega out first before he claims it'll always be Omega and the Bucks before Bullet Club. The Young Bucks try arguing it's all about the Bullet Club, but Omega says he's noticed John Hennigan is very insecure for someone who flaunts his looks, Hollywood status, and his in-ring ability. The Young Bucks step in and say enough, because they just need the contract signed. Omega says he'll remind Hennigan and everyone why he is The Cleaner, because he'll clean Hennigan's mess up, before he signs the dotted line and tosses the contract Hennigan's way. John swallows his tongue but says he's not insecure, but he's very confident in his ability. Hennigan points out Bound for Glory is all about who is the best in Bullet Club, and the joke is on the fans, because whoever wins will be next in line to be the world champion again. Hennigan then leans in, reminding Omega he hasn't been champion in nearly a year, so he can consider himself the "Second Best" Bout Machine as Hennigan signs. Hennigan and Omega get in each other's face before the Young Bucks split them away. Matt reminds them of one more thing: this little spat is ONLY between the two of them. The Young Bucks say their focus is winning their tag match next week, moving onto Bound for Glory and regaining the tag titles. The Young Bucks warns them to keep this heat and drop it at Bound for Glory. The Young Bucks go for "Too Sweet" but both Omega and Hennigan decline, leaving the ring on their own.

Austin Aries and PJ Black are backstage when Aries explains to PJ Black this is good because the Young Bucks are distracted heading into their match against Bad Influence next week, but they need more momentum. Aries says one of them should challenge Bobby Fish or Kyle O'Reilly next week in a singles match. PJ Black nods in agreement, saying he'll go ask for a match against Kyle O'Reilly now.

Chris Sabin vs. Low Ki
Ricochet joins Ranallo and Storm on commentary for this classic. Sabin and Low Ki put together a match that gets fans chanting "fight forever" and Sabin even hits Hail Sabin but Low Ki barely kicks out at 2.99! Sabin's unsure of what to do next but gets Low Ki up in the Hail Sabin once again, but as he swings Low Ki, Low Ki extends his legs and kicks the official down. Low Ki counters and goes for a Brainbuster, but Sabin counters into a Brainbuster of his own. Sabin hooks the leg, but the official is out and Angelico runs down. Ricochet stands up and Angelico gets in the ring and attacks Chris Sabin. Ricochet jumps in the ring and hits a springboard clothesline on Angelico before fighting him away from ringside, but Low Ki climbs to the top and hits Warrior's Way on Sabin, the damage is already done, and the official crawls to the 3-count.

With desired assistance or not, Low Ki lays exhausted on the mat with an X-Division Championship opportunity against Ricochet at Bound for Glory as he chases his 5th X-Division title. Low Ki slowly gets up as Sabin rolls out, pissed about Angelico costing him the title match.


Jeremy Borash stands by with Bram and Jonathan Gresham who admit they've bonded over similar pests. Gresham says Bram's not a fan of Darby Allin, Gresham's not a fan of Speedball, and the two problems have met at an intersection. Bram says he's been in a tag team for too long and is ready for a singles career, but perhaps it doesn't hurt to have an ally in this situation. Borash breaks the news next week: Bram and Jonathan Gresham team up to face Darby Allin and Speedball three nights before Bound for Glory.

Mauro Ranallo and James Storm discuss that tag team match next week, in addition to some other matches on the show next week! The Young Bucks fight Bad Influence for the final spot in the TNA World Tag Team Championships match at Bound for Glory. Kyle O'Reilly wrestles PJ Black ahead of that match as well. Plus, Bill Goldberg and Madison Rayne are expected to address both their situations that took place tonight. And finally, the contract signing between Omega and Hennigan went rather peaceful, but will that be the same for Ethan Carter III and Jeff Jarrett for their contract signing?


Ethan Carter III comes to the ring with the Impact World Championship. EC3 sends a message to Jeff Jarrett, admitting he respects everything Jarrett build because without his family, there would be no TNA, no Impact, and no EC3. But EC3 says he comes from a legendary family too with the Carters, so he goes to blame Jarrett for the way he handled his relationship with Dixie Carter and made life difficult for her when he should've easily stepped aside... but now Bound for Glory is his redemption for his family. Bound for Glory he proves that Jeff Jarrett was the foundation and the genesis of TNA, but EC3 is the present and future of Impact Wrestling! Jeff Jarrett interrupts, and simply makes his entrance and brushes past the world champion with the main event up next after the break.

Jeff Jarrett waits inside the ring as Eric Young is at the curtain and stops John Skyler with a hand up. Eric Young expresses his disappointment in Skyler for getting embarrassed tonight to Rhino, so insists Skyler takes notes in the back.


Eric Young vs. Jeff Jarrett
This match of TNA originals has some nice nods to the TNA past, but it ends with Jarrett catching Eric Young in The Stroke to win the match.

As Jeff Jarrett celebrates, Ethan Carter III reappears from the back to hold the title up from a distance while Jarrett struts and then signals the title is coming home to the Jarrett family in 10 days, before Impact Wrestling fades off the air.