Matt Hardy is returning to TNA at the TNA Impact tapings in New York City. It will be the first time in 3 years since he has been inside a TNA ring, which is also the last time a match featuring The Hardy’s has been televised. The Hardy’s are one of the most recognizable tag teams of all time.
It’s the last Impact before Slammiversary.
MVP has a plan to put an end to the TNA World Heavyweight Champion Eric Young. Will EY survive & mack it to Slammiversary. What does MVP have up his sleeve?
Last week TNA President Dixie Carter declared war against MVP an his alliance. Is Dixie about to launch an all-out assault on MVP?
EC3 promises a shocking expose on Bully Ray to reveal the person he really is.
TNA Knockouts #1 Contender Match: Madison Rayne VS Gail Kim VS Brittany:
Knux VS Robbie E
There will be an update on Willow after the vicious beating he got last week at the hands of Magnus. Will Willow be able to compete at Slammiversary?
MVP said he plans on doing everything he can to be able to wrestle TNA World Heavyweight Champion Eric Young this Sunday at Slammiversary. MVP didn’t have an MRI done on his knee because doctors determined that surgery could wait until after he tested his injured knee in the ring. He started putting weight back on his knee & hopes it will be good to go for Slammiversary.
MVP has confirmed that TNA officials are working on a backup plan if he is not able to wrestle.
Source: Wrestling Inc
Samoa Joe returns & speaks out against MVP. MVP makes a match between Samoa Joe & Austin Aries, where the loser is gone from TNA.
Bram VS Willow: Bram got a pry bar from under the ring. Magnus came to the ring & stopped him from using it. Magnus took the pry bar & beat down Willow with it himself. Winner – Willow by DQ
MVP in the back with The Wolves & MVP put them in a match against each other.
Davey Richards VS Eddie Edwards: Edwards rolled up Richards for the win. Winner – Edwards After the match Kenny King said it wasn’t good enough & wanted to strip them of the Tag Titles. The Wolves took out their frustration on King before King could escape & crawl up the ramp.
Madison tells Brittany that she doesn’t want her help & to not do anything.
MVP gives referee Brian Hefner some instructions for the Samoa Joe VS Austin Aries match. He wants a clear winner.
The BroMans & DJ Z in the ring. They talk about The Menagerie. Robbie E is afraid of clowns. The Menagerie came to the ring. The Menagerie ends up tossing The BroMans & DJ Z out of the ring.
Eric Young & Bully Ray talk to Referee Brian Hefner about doing the right thing. Hefner said he has to do what is right for his family. Bully said they will have to do what they need to do.
Gunner visits Samuel Shaw in the mental hospital.
Contract VS Contract: Austin Aries VS Samoa Joe: Eric Young came out & pulled Ref Brian Hefner out of the ring, said they have to do waht they need to do. He want Hefner to do the right thing. Bully comes out & decks Hefner. MVP, Bobby Lashley & Kenny King came out. Bully challenged them & EC3 to a 8-Man First Blood match against him, EY, Joe & Aries. MVP didn’t want it but King quickly accepted.
Mr. Anderson mocks James Storm but Storm gets the last laugh.
Gunner visiting Samuel Shaw & explores Shaw’s private art book.
TNA Knockouts Championship: Madison Rayne VS Knockouts Champ Angelina Love: Brittany came down to ringside. Velvet Sky interfered, she spayed hair spray in Madison’s eyes. Angelina rolled Madison up for the win. Winner – Angelina
Madison confronted Brittany in the back about why she didn’t stop Velvet. Brittany said she just did what Madison asked & did nothing.
8-Man Tag First Blood Match: MVP, Bobby Lashley, Kenny King & EC3 VS Eric Young, Bully Ray, Samoa Joe & Austin Aries: Bully wrapped his chain around his fist & nailed EC3 in the forehead & busted EC3 open for the win. Winners – EY, Bully, Joe & Aries
MVP, Lashley & King was beating up EC3 in the back. Dixie Carter came in & told them to stop. She said MVP has crossed the line. she said if MVP wanted a war then he has got one. She said she will make them all pay & tells MVP to get ready to bleed.
For a full recap check out Ed Boston’s recap from WrestlingInc.com at this link.
Will Samoa Joe suffer a backlash for evening the odds last week & going to war with the Director of Wrestling Operations, MVP? We will hear from Joe.
Bully Ray has 6 tables for 6 victims. Last week Rockstar Spud was the first to go through a table. Who will be Bully’s second victim, MVP, Bobby Lashley, Kenny King, EC3 or Dixie Carter?
Bram VS Willow:
TNA Knockouts Championship Match: Knockouts Champ Angelina Love VS Madison Rayne:
Plus, appearances by James Storm, Mr. Anderson & The Menagerie.
Bully Ray reveals 6 tables with the names of EC3, Bobby Lashley, Kenny King, MVP, Rockstar Spud & Dixie Carter. He said he will put all them through a table.
6-Man Tag: MVP, Bobby Lashley & Kenny King VS Austin Aries & The Wolves: Winners – MVP, Lashley & King
Tigre Uno VS Bram: Winner – Bram After the match Bram got a turnbuckle from under the ring but Magnus stopped him from using it. Magnus wants Bram to wrestle Willow.
Mr. Anderson & Gunner in the back talking about Samuel Shaw.
Brittany ask Madison Rayne to ber her partner against The Beautiful People. Madison said no & wants Brittany to call the match off.
Mr. Anderson & Gunner VS The BroMans: Winners – Anderson & Gunner
Brittany asked Gail Kim to be her partner & she said yes.
Dixie Carter & EC3 came to the ring & she called out MVP to discuss business.
Video from Kurt Angle. He gives update on his condition.
The Beautiful People VS Brittany & Gail Kim: Winners – The Beautiful People
Brittany wants an Explanation from Madison Rayne
Bully Ray VS Eric Young: Kenny King Special Guest Ring Announcer, EC3 Special Guest Referee, Bobby Lashley Special Guest Enforcer & MVP Special Guest Time Keeper: Bully took out EC3 with a big boot to the face. MVP, Lashley & King jumped Bully & EY. Samoa Joe came down for the save.
For a full recap, check out Ed Boston’s recap from WrestlingInc.com at this link.
WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Von erich & his sons Marshall & Ross will be at TNA Slammiversary on June 15th in Dallas.
Marshall & Ross will be wrestling in a tag team match. They have been working for Pro Wrestling NOAH & will get to wrestle in front of their father on Father’s Day. They also will be appearing at the fanfest that weekend.
Source: Wrestling Inc & PWInsider:
The fallout from MVP’s new alliance & the path of destruction they unleashed this past week, after beating down World Heavyweight Champion Eric Young, Austin Aries, World Tag Team Champions The Wolves & Bully Ray. Can anyone stop the trio of MVP, Bobby Lashley & Kenny King?
Will we find out more about Dixie Carter & MVP’s current business relationship?
Will Bully Ray unleash his fury after being beaten down by MVP, Lashley & King… And then humiliated after Dixie ordered EC3 to put him through another table? Will everyone feel Bully’s wrath?
Brittany has challenged The Beautiful People to a tag match. Who will Brittany get as her partner?
Mr. Anderson & Gunner VS The BroMans:
Bram will be in action. Will Bram bring out the dark side in Magnus?
TNA has announced that the Great Muta will be appearing at the June 25th Impact taping in NYC at the Manhattan Center. TNA Wrestling says they’re extremely honored & excited to announce his appearance.
Muta was last seen at TNA Lockdown in Miami, where he teamed with his Wrestle-1 proteges, Sanada & Yasu against Bad Influence & Chris Sabin.
Below is the match from TNA Lockdown:
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