TNA Impact Preview

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Special Halloween edition of Impact.

Kurt Angle VS Bobby Roode.

What’s next in the ongoing situation involving TNA World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles & TNA President Dixie Carter?

Knockout Championship Match: ODB VS Knockouts Champion Gail Kim.

TNA Tag Team Championship Match: TNA Tag Team Champions Bro Mans VS James Storm & Gunner.

Will “The Monster” Abyss make his return on Halloween night & unleash terror on Daniels & Kazarian or anyone else who might be in his path of destruction?

TNA Impact Wrestling Roster Changes & TNA World Heavyweight Championship Vacated

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TNA has removed Hulk Hogan & AJ Styles from their roster page on their website. TNA has added Mr. Anderson who made his return last week. Even though AJ has been removed he does have a contract that last until the end of the year.

Here is a video of TNA President Dixie Carter announcing that she vacated the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

TNA Wrestlers Working Indies

TNA wrestlers are expected to begin working more independent shows because of the company cutting back on the number of events.

TNA Up For Sale?

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According to Dave Meltzer on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, the Carters are looking to sell TNA. When asked if Eric Bischoff is interested in buying TNA, Meltzer said he didn’t know but he wouldn’t be surprised.

Matt Hardy Comments On His Brother Jeff Not Being Used Last Night On Impact

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Matt Hardy tweeted about his brother not being on last nights episode of TNA Impact.

“Not cuz he’s my brother, but Jeff Hardy is an integral part of TNA succeeding, IMO… Jeff should be on all the “live” episodes-HE IS A STAR.”

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TNA Impact Recap: October 24, 2013

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TNA President Dixie Carter came to the ring. In the ring was a welcome back AJ Styles banner & AJ merchandise. Dixie said she may have made a mistake. Dixie said she is proud to call AJ her Champion & brought him out to the ring. Dixie said the past 6 weeks has been about her motivating AJ. She said she is here to help him. Dixie said she is ready to pay. She had gifts for AJ – a fancy dressing room, a watch & a car. She wants AJ to be on Team Dixie. AJ said he is buying it & this wasn’t what he meant by making her pay. They talked about her involvement in the match at Bound For Glory. Dixie said AJ doesn’t have to have the rematch tonight with Bully, she can cancel it. She asked AJ to join her on her private plane & get out of this place. Bully Ray came to the ring. Bully said he didn’t come all the way here to Utah for her to take away his title shot. AJ said he isn’t going anywhere with Dixie. AJ said he came here to defend his Title & he will beat Bully. Bully said AJ got lucky at Bound For Glory. Bully said it was referee Earl Hebner’s fault he didn’t win. Bully said he is going to take back his Title & send AJ home. Bully said AJ is a boy & he is a God. AJ said Aces & Eights couldn’t help Bully at BFG & they can’t help him tonight. AJ said he is going to beat Bully & then celebrate with the fans. Bully attacked AJ & was setting up to put AJ through a table when the lights went off. Mr. Anderson’s music played & Anderson appeared on the stage & ran to the ring & went at it with Bully. Anderson hammered away on Bull in the corner. Bully stumbled out of the ring & Brooke helped Bully to the back.

Back from the break & Mr. Anderson still in the ring. Anderson said he missed the fans & he really missed Bully. He said his neck feels good. He talked about what Bully Ray has been doing. He said everybody is sick & tired of it. Dixie came out & told security to handcuff him & get him out of here. Security went to the ring & handcuffed Anderson & escorted him away.

Gail Kim & Brooke VS Velvet Sky & ODB: Lei’D Tapa was at ringside with Gail. Lei’D interfered in the match, taking out Velvet with a kick to the head while Gail distracted the ref. Gail & Brooke got the win.

Backstage the Bro Man’s talked about winning the TNA Tag Team Championship at Bound For Glory. They said they will have a celebrotion.

Ethan Carter III VS Dewey Barnes: EC3 got the win. After the match EC3 said he is a Carter & the world needs them.

Footage from earlier in the day was showed of Magnus & Sting talking. Magnus thanked Sting for meeting with him. Magnus said he watched the Bound For Glory match back & he didn’t show Sting the right amount of respect. Magnus told Sting he appreciated the chance to wrestle him. Sting said he was still trying to figure out if he passed torch to Magnus or lit a fire underneath him or both. Magnus said it was Sting’s world & he is just living in it. They shook hands.

Kurt Angle came to the ring & talked about what happened at Bound For Glory. He said he couldn’t accept the Hall of Fame honor because he has more to prove. He talked about his match with Bobby Roode. He said he lost the match because he knocked himself out. Roode came out to the ring. Roode said the real reason Angle decline the Hall of Fame honor was because Angle knew he couldn’t beat him. Roode said 2 years ago he failed now it’s Angle’s turn to have that feeling of failure. Angle said Roode isn’t better than him. Angle challenged Roode to a match for tonight. Roode said he can’t, no Angle can’t. Roode mentioned that Angle tore cartilage in his knee & isn’t cleared to wrestle. Angle said he isn’t cleared to wrestle but the doctor didn’t say anything about a fight. Angle punched Roode & pounced on him. Security pulled them apart.

Aces & Eights backstage, Bully Ray was upset with Mr. Anderson. He said Anderson came back to get revenge on him. Bully told Bischoff & Knux to go down to the jail & make sure Anderson doesn’t post bail. Bully said he is going to get back his World Heavyweight Title. Bully told them to get the job done.

Dixie Carter in her office on the phone with her lawyer. It appeared she was discussing a contract. A Woman in the room with her, probably Dixie’s assistant shut the door on the camera.

The new TNA Tag Team Champions Bro Man’s came to the ring for their celebrotion. They had a DJ, champagne & party favors. Robbie E said Bound For Glory was the biggest night in bro man history. James Storm & Gunner interrupted & came down to the ring. Strom told the DJ to get out & Storm opened up a bottle of champagne. Bro Man’s was upset. Storm said next week the will get their rematch. Bad Influence(Daniels & Kazarian) came down. Kazarian said they want a Title shot. Gunner tossed Daniels’ appletini in Daniels’ face. They all started fighting. Eric Young & Joseph Park ran down to help Storm & Gunner. Daniels smashed a champagne bottle over Park’s head. Park was busted open. Park snapped & Daniels & Kazarian bailed from the ring. Park choke slammed Jessie Godderz. Park took off to the back.

TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match: Bully Ray VS TNA World Heavyweight Champ AJ Styles: Brooke was at ringside with Bully. Referee Earl Hebner got knocked out & AJ had Bully tapping in the Calf Killer submission hold. Bully hit AJ with a chain & nailed him with a cutter. Bully only got a 2 count. Bully went back for his chain. Mr. Anderson who still had handcuffs around one of his wrist came down. Anderson snapped Bully’s neck on the top rope. AJ got the win to retain the Title. After the match, Bully & Anderson went at it. Security pulled them apart. Backstage Dixie Carter had a contract in her hands & she said she was coming to the ring.

AJ Styles still in the ring, Dixie Carter came down. Dixie said she has a contract for AJ & it has everything he could want. it has more zero’s in it than he has ever seen. She said she is even going to give him the car as a signing bonus. She said lets move forward together, she wanted him to sign the contract. AJ looked it over. AJ called Dixie a horrible human being. AJ tore up the contract & said to Dixie do you think making you pay was about the money. AJ said money can’t fix Dixie’s problem. AJ said Dixie doesn’t respect The World Heavyweight Title, him or the fans. AJ said he is going to make Dixie pay by leaving & talking the Title to the fans. AJ took the car keys & headed to the back. Dixie was yelling at AJ to not get in the car. AJ got in the car & drove off.

TNA Impact Preview

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The Aftermath of Bound For Glory.

World Heavyweight Championship rematch ordered by Dixie Carter. New World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles VS Bully Ray.

Kurt Angle will appear to discuss what happened at Bound For Glory. What will Angle have to say to the fans of Impact?

What does Chris Sabin have planned after regaining the X-Division Championship?

Now that the new Knockouts Champion Gail Kim & Lei’D Tapa have seemingly formed an alliance, can any Knockout stop them?

Where do Sting & Magnus stand after battling each other at Bound For Glory?

TNA Impact Recap: October 17, 2013

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TNA President Dixie Carter came to the ring. She said Bound For Glory will be her finest piece of work. Dixie mentioned Bully Ray destroying AJ Styles last week. Dixie said it’s her job to motivate & evaluate. Dixie mentioned the World Heavyweight Championship match contract signing that will take place later in the night. She said what if AJ doesn’t make it to the signing & if another talent stepped up to impress her & solidify his place in the company & walked away $50,000 richer & make tonight AJ’s last night in this company. She said AJ might have walked away from the money   she offered him last week but she promises that there is somebody who wont repeat that stupid mistake. She said when that happens AJ wont be in the main event at Bound For Glory & she will open up the spot for someone else. Dixie said creating opportunities is what she does best. She had the security guy with her who was holding the briefcase open it up & show the money. Bully Ray with Brooke came down. Bully said he took out AJ last week for free, so he figures tonight he will do it again & collect the $50,000 & he doesn’t care who he has to face at Bound For Glory. Magnus came out & said 12 men over 3 months put their body’s on the line for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship & now because Dixie doesn’t like AJ she rather give the opportunity to whoever is greedy enough to take the $50,000. Dixie said she calls it smart. Magnus said no wonder everybody says Dixie sucks. Fans chanted Dixie sucks! Magnus said he is tired of hearing Bully talk & told Dixie she can take her $50,000. Magnus said he will fight Bully tonight for free. Bully said they say Magnus is the future, he is tough, he has heart & all the people seem to like him a lot. Bully said the fans believe in him & so does Sting. Bully said the truth is Magnus is a fraud, a big pretty boy & hasn’t got a tough bone in his body. Bully said Magnus is probably the biggest disappointment he has ever seen. Magnus decked Bully with a punch to the jaw & Bully rolled out of the ring. Bully accepted Magnus’s challenge for tonight.

Kurt Angle arrived at the arena.

Aces & Eights backstage, Bully Ray said last week was a thing of beauty how they came together as a club & took out AJ Styles. Bully said he was proud of them. Bully mentioned the possibility of collecting the $50,000 bounty. Bully told Knux to beat Gunner tonight. Bully said he knows Bischoff will have his back & just in case they need him just give him the signal & he will be there. Bully said he has their back just like he knows they will have his at Bound For Glory.

4 Corners Match: Robbie E VS Hernandez VS Daniels VS Eric Young: Robbie E got the win & earned the Bro Man’s the advantage Sunday at the BFG Preshow Tag Team Gauntlet match, where the winners get a Tag Team Championship match later on the BFG PPV.

Backstage AJ Styles was asked about the bounty on him. Jessie Godderz attacked AJ but AJ took out Jessie. AJ said it’s going to be a long night.

AJ Styles came to the ring. AJ said Dixie Carter is desperate. He talked about the bounty. He said he’s flattered & that Dixie is scared to death. AJ said when he wins at BFG he is going to make Dixie pay. AJ said whoever want to collect the bounty to come on because he isn’t going to run.  Bischoff & Knux came to the ring & attacked AJ. James Storm & Gunner came down & Bischoff & Knux bailed from the ring.

Gunner VS Knux: At one point in the match Bischoff waved for Bully Ray to come help. Storm spit beer in Bischoff’s face. Knux hollered for Bully to come. Gunner got the win. Bully never came to help.

Chris Sabin & Velvet Sky backstage, Sabin was asked about the bounty on AJ Styles. Sabin said he is going to go collect the bounty.

Bischoff & Knux backstage, they were mad that Bully didn’t come to help them. Knux said next time Bully needs their help it’s going to be interesting.

Backstage Gail Kim talked to Brooke about Lei’D Tapa. Gail wanted them to work together if Lei’D comes out & tries to destroy them. Brooke said she isn’t going to help Gail, she said it’s every girl for themselves & walked off. Gail said she guesses it is every Knockout for themselves then.

Backstage Chris Sabin was looking for AJ Styles. Sabin ran into Samoa Joe. Joe said Sabin doesn’t have his priority’s straight. Joe said tonight it’s them in the ring & this Sunday they are in the Ultimate X. Joe said if Sabin survives then maybe he can continue pursuing  the bounty.

Chris Sabin VS Samoa Joe: Velvet was at ringside with Sabin. Sabin tried to walk out on the match & used Velvet as a shield. Joe won by submission. After the match Austin Aries came down & attacked Joe. Jeff Hardy came down & hit Aries with the Twist Of Fate. hardy got a ladder & set it up. Hardy climbed the ladder. Sabin pulled Hardy off the ladder & Hardy kicked Sabin. Manik came down & climbed atop the ladder & jumped off with a crossbody onto Sabin & Aries.

Backstage, Daniels & Kazarian attacked AJ Styles. AJ sprayed them with a fire extinguisher & was able to get away.

Promo for Ethan Carter III. He said he will be at Bound For Glory.

Magnus VS Bully Ray: Brooke was at ringside with Bully. During the match the referee got knocked out. Bully got his chain. Sting came down & prevented Bully from using it on Magnus. The referee came to & while the ref dealt with Sting, Bully hit Magnus with a low blow. Bully got the win. After the match Magnus wasn’t happy with Sting. Sting explained he was trying to help.

Backstage, Magnus was still upset with Sting. Samoa Joe came in & to calm things between them.

Kurt Angle came to the ring. Angle talked about Bobby Roode messing with his legacy. Angle said Roode has dug his own grave. Angle said Roode will never be Kurt Angle. Roode came out & said he doesn’t want to be Angle now. Roode said he is the be all & end all of pro wrestling. Roode said Angle ruined his Hall of Fame induction. Roode said he is more worthy of a Hall of Fame induction than Angle. Roode said Angle hasn’t done anything lately. He said the last time he remembers was 2 years ago at BFG when Angle beat him to retain the World Heavyweight Championship. Roode said this Sunday he will beat Angle. Angle said how is Roode going to do that when he is the one who will be tapping. Roode said he isn’t going to tap because….. Roode attacked Angle. Angle then got Roode in the ankle lock. Daniels & Kazarian attacked Angle from behind & beat him down. Roode told them to get out, he’s got it. Roode applied a crossface submission to Angle & made Angle tap. Roode said as he was saying, because he is going to make Angle tap out.

Jeremy Borash & Dixie Carter in the ring. JB introduced Bully Ray & AJ Styles to the ring. Bully signed the contract. Bully said AJ can’t beat him, AJ doesn’t have the brains, the passion & the thunder in his fist to beat him. Bully told a story of how in 1985 after Ric Flair destroyed Dusty Rhodes, Dusty came back 1 month later & said Flair put him, the wrestling industry & his family on hard times. Bully said he has for the past year & a half put the wrestling world on hard times. Bully said at Bound For Glory when he defeats AJ he is going to put AJ on hard times. Bully said he is going to send AJ home with no contract & no championship. Bully said he wouldn’t be shocked that when AJ goes home that his wife & 3 kids wouldn’t be there no more. Bully said he is the Darth Vader of the wrestling business & AJ ain’t no Luke Skywalker. AJ said Bully is no Ric Flair & he is no Dusty Rhodes. AJ said that was the past this is the future. AJ said Bully is a big dumb b*tch. AJ said that he has got everything to lose & everything to gain, he has to win this Sunday. AJ said that he is the most dangerous, most intense & the most desperate man Bully will ever get in the ring with. AJ said he will win at BFG & make Dixie pay & become the next World Heavyweight Champion. AJ signed the contract. Bully told Dixie to hold up because he isn’t putting his Title on the line because he is going to collect the bounty right now. Bully shoved the podium into AJ then tried to hit him with the chain. AJ ducked & grabbed the briefcase & smashed Bully in the face. AJ opened the briefcase & tossed the money at Dixie. AJ & Bully exchanged words. AJ said Bully is going to have to kill him.

TNA Impact Preview

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Tonight’s Impact will feature the final countdown to Sunday’s Bound For Glory PPV.

World Heavyweight Championship match contract signing between Bully Ray & the challenger AJ Styles. What is AJ’s condition after the brutal attack by Bully with a steel chain last week? AJ claims nothing can stop him from competing at Bound for Glory. However, sources say that TNA President Dixie Carter has a plan to test AJ’s determination & resolve! What does Dixie have planned for AJ?

We will hear from Kurt Angle. What will he have to say about his return match at Bound For Glory against Bobby Roode, as well as his Hall of Fame induction?

Chris Sabin VS Samoa Joe.

Preview of the Bound For Glory Preshow Tag Team Gauntlet match. Tonight it will be Eric young VS Daniels VS Hernandez VS Robbie E. Whoever gets the first pinfall or submission earns the advantage in the Preshow Gauntlet match, with the winners getting a shot at the TAG Team Championship later that night.

Gunner VS Knux.

Plus, more news & updates on TNA’s biggest event of the year.

Hulk Hogan TNA Status Update

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Hulk Hogan is no longer being advertised to appear at TNA’s Bound For Glory. Hogan is still a free agent. Hogan was expected to meet with TNA President Dixie Carter this week, no word on if he has.