Here are a few more details on the Hardys situation —
Since the report this morning, the talks with the Hardys and TNA fell apart and the Hardys, unless something drastic changes, are done and will not be coming to television to be written out of the promotion or drop the titles, which they were willing to do.
TNA wanted them to sign a short-term deal to put them on television but they wanted to remain free agents and not sign a new deal, since TNA wanted the ability to book them on independent dates. It is not a lock they are WWE bound, but that does seem to be the likely result. We’ll talk more about this tonight on Wrestling Observer Radio.
Rebecca Hardy wrote on Twitter today: “I’ve said it many times. TNA was the perfect situation for our family and how grateful I was for professionalism/open communications/respect…Now think about what kinds negative changes and straight f***ery would have to go down for us to leave.”
The big argument right now is who owns the rights to the Broken Hardy character as TNA claims ownership and that they would not be allowed to keep the character in WWE. Matt claims, as reported by Pro Wrestling Sheet, that TNA owns the rights to anything filmed for TNA but he owns the names and all the characters.
With the contracts of Matt & Jeff both expiring this month, they can start anywhere immediately. Those in TNA believe they are WWE bound, knowing that they are a hot act and at their age, the window would close if they don’t think about going now.
Previously: Bobby Lashley defeated Eddie Edwards to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship after Davey Richards turned on Edwards and cost him the title. Additionally, The Broken Hardys used Vanguard 1 to teleport to Tijuana in search of Mexico’s tag team champions.
Tonight: The Expedition of Gold begins when The Broken Hardys take on Super Crazy & Psicosis for the Crash Tag Team Championship in Tijuana, Mexico. Plus, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett makes his TNA Impact debut.
Show Recap —
Brandi Rhodes & Moose defeated Rosemary & Crazzy Steve (w/ Abyss) in a mixed tag match
Rosemary teased starting the match with Brandi but she tagged out to Steve. Abyss knocked down Moose on the floor behind referee Earl Hebner’s back to give Steve the advantage. Brandi came in and ran wild on Rosemary. Moose and Brandi gave Steve and Rosemary the Game Changer to win the match.
– In the back, Brandi and Moose celebrated their victory. Moose told Brandi to call him if she ever has any problems.
– An intense Eddie Edwards came down to the ring. Edwards mentioned that last week Davey Richards choked him out while Angelina Love forced Alisha to watch. Richards and Love came out. Richards took credit for carrying Edwards and creating the Wolves Nation. Edwards and Richards ended up getting into a huge pull-apart brawl. Edwards will face Richards in a street fight later tonight.
– Last night, Mike Bennett threw a bachelor party for Braxton Sutter with all of Bennett’s friends. Bennett implied that one of his friends is a drug dealer.
– In Tijuana, Mexico, The Broken Hardys arrived at the Auditorio Municipal. They demanded to speak with the promoter.
– Last night, Maria Kanellis made Allie throw her friend a bachelorette party. It was at this point that Allie found out that the party was for Laurel Van Ness, who is marrying Sutter next week. That made Allie sad.
Jesse Godderz defeated Kingston
Kingston had the brief advantage but Godderz made a comeback and hit a springboard forearm to pick up the win. After the match, the lights went out and The DCC appeared in the ring but Godderz escaped.
– Last night, Sutter wanted to leave the party but Bennett wouldn’t let him because that would mean that Bennett has to go home. Bennett corrected himself and told Sutter the party wouldn’t be the same without him. Moments later, Bennett’s friend, George, splashed the drug dealer.
– Last night, Maria, Laurel, and Sienna were having a horrible time at the bachelorette party despite Allie’s attempts to have fun.
Fact of Life with Tyrus
Tyrus brought out his guest, Eli Drake. Tyrus was mad that Drake abandoned him in their match against The DCC. Drake told Tyrus that he owns the desk and Tyrus. This angered Tyrus, who challenged Drake to a match next week.
– In Tijuana, The Hardys finally had their meeting with the boss, Konnan. Konnan had no problem with them wrestling the champions as long as he didn’t have to pay them.
– Last night, Maria gave Laurel lingerie for her wedding night. Allie is a ring bearer next week.
The Broken Hardys defeated Super Crazy & Psicosis to win the Crash Tag Team Championship
For legal reasons the referee was digitized. There was no commentary for the match. It was just various quick shots from the match in Tijuana. The finish of the match came when Matt hit the Twist of Fate on Psicosis and Jeff hit the Swanton for the win. The Hardys teleported out of Mexico before Konnan could get the belts back.
Brooke defeated Sienna (w/ Maria Kanellis)
Maria interfered to help Sienna get the early advantage over Brooke. The finish came when Brooke countered out of the AK-49 and rolled up Sienna to win the match.
– TNA World Champion Bobby Lashley made his way down to the ring. Lashley ran down all the guys he’s beaten in TNA. He said it doesn’t matter if it’s wrestling or MMA, there is nobody that can beat him.
This brought out the debuting former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett. Barnett challenged Lashley to a title match but Lashley told Barnett to go to the back and take a seat. Barnett went for an armbar, which angered Lashley. Lashley accepted Barnett’s challenge for a title match.
– Last night, everybody but Sutter had passed out at the bachelor party. Sutter placed Bennett in a compromising position with a stripper and took a picture.
Davey Richards (w/ Angelina Love) defeated Eddie Edwards in a street fight
Richards jumped Edwards from behind to start the match. Edwards made a comeback and hit a sick suicide dive. Edwards went to hit Richards with a chair, but Love came in with a chair of her own. Edwards took the chair from Love and Richards blasted Edwards with a second chair.
Richards and Love started making out in the ring when suddenly Edwards’ wife Alisha ran down for the save. Love knocked her out with a forearm and handcuffed her to the ropes. Love went to hit Alisha with the chair, but Edwards covered his wife. Richards grabbed the chair and viciously beat Edwards with it.
Richards gave Edwards a concerto while Alisha was forced to watch. Love gave Earl Hebner a low blow and counted three as Richards covered Edwards with his foot.
Next Week: The Expedition of Gold continues when The Broken Hardys will challenge for the Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship. Also, Josh Barnett challenges Bobby Lashley for the TNA World Heavyweight title. Even more! Next week will feature the wedding of Laurel Van Ness and Braxton Sutter.
Previously: Ethan Carter III defeated Eli Drake in last week’s main event. After the match, The DCC beat down EC3, Drake, and Tyrus. Also, Bobby Lashley defeated Jeff Hardy to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
Tonight: Bobby Lashley defends the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Eddie Edwards.
Show Recap —
– In the back, The Broken Hardys, Reby, and King Maxel arrived at the Impact Zone. Matt criticized Maxel’s poor eating habits. Matt promised that tonight all would be revealed.
– The DCC came down to the ring. James Storm mentioned that The DCC kept their promise to run through all of the talent in TNA. Eli Drake and Tyrus interrupted The DCC. The audience doesn’t deserve to hear Drake’s voice so Tyrus was doing all of the talking.
All five guys ended up brawling around ringside. Storm gave Tyrus a low blow, but somehow Tyrus caught his arm and countered it.
The DCC defeated Eli Drake & Tyrus
Drake wanted a third partner but Tyrus thought they could win without a third guy. The DCC isolated Drake in their corner to start the match. Tyrus came in and they kept Bram on their side of the ring.
James Storm got the hot tag and briefly ran wild on Drake. Tyrus came back in and dominated The DCC. Drake abandoned Tyrus, leaving him on his own. Tyrus cleared the ring and gave Kingston a suplex but Storm nailed him with a superkick to win the match.
– Backstage, Allie and Braxton Sutter both reached for a water bottle and touched hands. Maria Kanellis interrupted them and sent Allie away. Maria is forcing Sutter to propose to Laurel Van Ness later tonight.
– Brandi Rhodes came down to the ring and called out Rosemary. Rosemary mentioned that they offered Brandi a spot in Decay but she’d rather fight. Abyss and Crazzy Steve surrounded Brandi, leading to Rosemary locking on a submission until Moose ran out for the save.
– In the back, Moose and Brandi challenged Decay to a mixed tag match next week. Moose said if you mess with Brandi, you mess with Moose.
Aron Rex (w/ Rockstar Spud) defeated Robbie E
Before the match, Spud introduced Aron Rex by singing his name. Rex made Spud sing his name several more times before Robbie E finally interrupted.
The finish of the match came when Spud was pulled into the ring and Robbie went after him to throw him out. Rex adjusted the rings on his fingers and hit a loaded punch, knocking out Robbie to win the match.
– In the back, Eddie Edwards prepared for his match against Lashley with his wife Alisha, Davey Richards, and Angelina Love.
– Backstage, Mike Bennett approached Braxton Sutter. He slapped Sutter on his back, knocking the water bottle out of Sutter’s hands. Bennett gave Sutter a pep talk for the upcoming proposal. Bennett told Sutter that he knows he’ll do the right thing and Sutter agreed.
– The Hardys entered the ring and Matt introduced Vanguard 1, which has been updated by the Seven Deities. Vanguard 1 is now a transportation device that’ll take them to every promotion in the world to win all of the tag team titles. The Hardys want to prove they’re the greatest tag team in space and time.
Matt pointed out that it could take them to any promotion, including The Honorable Ring where they could face the Bucks of Youth. They put their hands on Vanguard 1 and disappeared from the Impact Zone. They teleported to Tijuana, Mexico to begin the search for the tag team champions.
Grand Champion Drew Galloway defeated Mahabali Shera to retain his title
Shera controlled the early part of the first round and hit the Sky High but it was after the round was over. The judges gave the first round to Shera.
Shera charged at Galloway to start round two but he got wiped out with a big boot. Galloway hit the Claymore, followed by the Future Shock DDT to win the match in round two.
– In the back, Sutter approached Laurel Van Ness and tried to break off their relationship. He dropped his water bottle and went to pick it up. Van Ness assumed he was proposing and said yes. She celebrated and went to call Maria. Sutter tried to explain himself but it was too late.
– The Helms Dynasty came out to the ring. New X Division Champion Trevor Lee said he’s the crown jewel of the X Division and the Helms Dynasty. Shane Helms said he feels that Andrew Everett is the weakest link of the Dynasty. Helms told Everett he’s going to trim the fat. Everett snatched the mic from Helms and told him he’s wrong. Helms and Lee jumped Everett and beat him down.
– Back in Tijuana, The Broken Hardys searched the streets for the tag team champions of Mexico. The journey through the streets led them to the Auditorio Municipal.
TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley defeated Eddie Edwards to retain his title
Alisha and Angelina Love were sitting at ringside. Lashley got the advantage on Edwards and went over to taunt Alisha and Love. That gave Edwards the chance to hit a suicide dive. Edwards hit a second dive and a missile dropkick for a near fall.
Lashley tried to hit Edwards with the World title but Davey Richards ran down and grabbed the belt. Edwards made a comeback and went for a third suicide dive but this time Lashley caught him and hit a sick belly-to-belly suplex on the floor. Lashley went for the spear but Edwards hit the Boston Knee Party.
Edwards had the match won but Richards pulled the referee out of the ring. Richards yelled at Edwards and Angelina Love knocked out Alisha, which distracted the referee.
Richards hit Edwards with the title belt and Lashley hit the spear to win the match. After the match, Richards choked out Edwards with his belt while Love forced Alisha to watch.
Next Week: The Expedition of Gold begins when The Broken Hardys challenge Super Crazy & Psicosis for the Crash Tag Team Championship in Tijuana, Mexico.
