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Previously: Eddie Edwards retained the TNA World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Eli Drake. After the match, The DCC attacked Edwards and unmasked to reveal James Storm, Bram, and Eddie Kingston.

Tonight: Ethan Carter III, Trevor Lee, Mike Bennett, and Bobby Lashley will battle in a four-way number one contenders match for a shot at the TNA World Champion.

Show Recap:

– Eddie Edwards kicked the night off by calling out The DCC. He said he wasn’t leaving until somebody came out for a fight. The DCC responded in a video. They said it’s not about titles, it’s about chaos and they accept Edwards’ challenge.

The DCC came down to the ring and Eddie Kingston attacked Edwards. Edwards made a comeback until all three ganged up on him. James Storm was about to hit Edwards with the World title when Jeff Hardy ran out for the save. Hardy took out Kingston and Bram while Storm backed off.

– In the back, Edwards and Hardy demanded that Aiden O’Shea let them speak to the boss. They want a match with The DCC.

Jesse Godderz defeated Aron Rex

This was not for the Grand Championship and was fought under regular rules. Godderz controlled the early part of the match until Rex took over. Godderz made a fiery comeback but Rex briefly regained control. Godderz countered a submission attempt by Rex into the Boston crab for the submission victory.

– In the back, Laurel Van Ness claimed that Braxton Sutter texted her. Allie’s feelings seemed hurt. Maria Kanellis showed up and pointed out that Brandi Rhodes was all alone because of Cody’s injury. She asked if Allie would team with Brandi and she said no.

– In breaking news, Gail Kim announced she is vacating the Knockouts title. She suffered an injury in her match with Maria. A new champion will be crowned in two weeks.

Brandi Rhodes & Madison Rayne defeated Sienna & Laurel Van Ness w/ Maria Kanellis

Maria sent Allie to the back before the match started. The heels isolated Rayne in their corner and wore her down. Brandi got the hot tag and ran wild on Sienna. Van Ness interfered but Rayne took her out. Brandi slipped out of the AK47 and drove Sienna face first into mat for the pin.

– Edwards and Hardy left the boss’s office and announced they’ll face all three members of DCC in a handicap match.

– Broken Matt sat on the computer deleting emails and ate a ton of candy. Reby pointed out that Jeff is at the Impact Zone fighting The DCC. Reby found some video she thinks will help bring Matt’s memory back.

Ethan Carter III defeated Trevor Lee, Bobby Lashley, and “The Miracle” Mike Bennett in a four-way number one contenders match

Lashley, Lee, and The Miracle ganged up on EC3 and beat him down. They threw EC3 out of the ring. Lee, Lashley, and Miracle turned on each other. Lashley gained control and guerrilla press slammed Lee on EC3 on the outside. Lee and Miracle worked together to take out Lashley and isolate EC3.

Lee and Bennett turned on each other and traded shots. EC3 made a comeback and ran wild. Lashley went for the spear but Lee countered with a standing moonsault fallaway slam for a near fall. The finish came when EC3 locked on the sleeper on Lee to win the match and become the number one contender.

– Reby showed Matt video of his past antics including his Final Deletion match with Jeff. Matt was shocked by his past actions and disgusted in himself. It appeared that Matt was about to have a premonition but it turned out to just be a sneeze.

– Up next was The Fact of Life with Eli Drake. His guest tonight was EC3. Drake was annoyed that EC3 has another title shot. Drake challenged EC3 to a match next week with EC3’s title shot on the line. EC3 agreed to put it on the line, but if Drake loses he can’t talk for the rest of 2016.

– Abyss and Crazzy Steve approached Jade and told her that she should go look for Rosemary.

Mahabali Shera defeated Basile Baraka

Baraka controlled the majority of the match but Shera made a comeback and locked on the camel clutch to pick up the victory. After the match, Baron Dax and Baraka ganged up on Shera until Al Snow made the save.

– Jade searched and found Rosemary. Jade said that it’s going to be her and Rosemary for the Knockouts Championship. The match will take place inside the six sides of steel cage.

The DCC (James Storm, Bram & Eddie Kingston) defeated Eddie Edwards & Jeff Hardy

This match had no count outs and no disqualifications. This was a wild brawl with all five guys in the match at once. Edwards hit a sick suicide dive onto The DCC and Jeff hit a crossbody. The DCC isolated Jeff on the outside and worked over Edwards in the ring. Kingston set up two chairs in the ring back-to-back. He set up for a suplex but Edwards countered and Kingston landed on the chairs spine first.

Bram hit the Brighter Side of Suffering DDT on Edwards off the apron through a table on the floor. In the ring, Hardy went for the Twist of Fate but Storm countered into the Last Call superkick to pick up the win.

Next Week: It’s a special Thanksgiving edition of Impact. EC3 defends his number one contender title shot against Eli Drake; if Drake loses he cannot speak for the rest of 2016. Also, next week’s show will feature an X Division elimination match.

Previously: Eddie Edwards retained the TNA World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Bobby Lashley in last week’s main event. Also, Broken Matt Hardy fell from the top of a forklift during a brawl with the DCC. Matt is now suffering from amnesia.

Tonight: Eli Drake is using his Bound for Gold title shot when he challenges Eddie Edwards for his title. Plus, qualifying matches to determine the participants in a number one contenders match for the TNA World Championship. Also, Knockouts Champion Gail Kim has a major announcement to make.

Show Recap —

– Eddie Edwards came out to the ring to start the night off. He discussed his victory over Lashley last week but Eli Drake interrupted him. Drake promised to win the title tonight. Ethan Carter III then came out to the ring. EC3 guaranteed that he’ll be the next contender for the title. Mike Bennett and Maria were next out to the ring. Bennett promised to become number one contender as well. All four guys started brawling until Moose hit the ring and the heels ran out.

“The Miracle” Mike Bennett w/ Maria Kanellis defeated Moose by count out in a number one contenders qualifying match

Maria interfered early by pulling Miracle out of the ring. Earl Hebner sent Maria to the back. Miracle took over and worked on Moose’s knee. Moose went for the Game Changer but Bennett countered with two superkicks and a diamond cutter for a near fall. They brawled on the outside and Moose dropped Miracle on the steps. Moose charged but Miracle moved and Moose crashed into the steps. Miracle rolled into the ring and Moose was counted out.

– In the back, Al Snow returned and was headed to the ring. He said he feels great and is excited because The Tribunal has a surprise for him.

– In Cameron, Jeff Hardy arrived at the Hardy compound. Reby told Jeff that Matt is a completely different person. Senor Benjamin relaxed and watched Matt build a second dining room. Matt still doesn’t remember Jeff. Jeff reminded him that they’re the TNA tag champions. Matt denied being a wrestler and said he doesn’t do that violent stuff. Reby thinks she has a way to bring Matt’s memory back.

– The Tribunal and Al Snow were in the ring. Snow thanked The Tribunal for attacking the Hardys a few weeks ago for him. The Tribunal informed him that they have never done anything for him and said that he drags them down. The Tribunal attacked Snow. Mahabali Shera casually walked out to the ring and brawled with The Tribunal. The Tribunal beat down Shera as well.

– Outside, Jesse Godderz was waiting for Grand Champion Aron Rex. This isn’t about his title; it’s about beating up Rex.

Ethan Carter III defeated Abyss in a number one contenders qualifying match

Abyss controlled the match and kept EC3 grounded. EC3 made a brief comeback but Abyss stopped him with a chokeslam for a near fall. Abyss brought in a steel chair. Abyss took a wild swing but EC3 ducked and locked on a sleeper to win the match.

– Back to the Hardy compound. Reby, Jeff, and Benjamin sang “Obsolete” to Matt. They prompted Matt to sing his part and say “Obsolete.” He didn’t know what to say and just stared at them blankly until he finally sang, “Isn’t it ironic?” Jeff is taking Matt for a ride on the same dirt bike he broke his leg on.

– Jeremy Borash was in the ring and introduced Gail Kim. Her voice was shaking as she talked about her career. Kim called out Jade to the ring. They both cried as Kim told Jade that she’s the future of the division. Kim struggled to make her announcement but Decay interrupted her before she could finish. Rosemary blew the mist into Kim’s eyes and then knocked out Jade. Rosemary choked out Kim and then hit the corner-to-corner dropkick on Jade with a trash can.

Trevor Lee defeated Rockstar Spud and DJ Z in a triple threat number contenders qualifying match

DJ Z injured his leg after a flip to the outside. The finish of the match came when DJ Z went for the ZDT but Lee blocked it and pushed him off and Spud hit a low blow on DJ Z. Lee hit the fisherman buster on Spud to win the match.

– In the back, Brandi Rhodes asked Allie to help her fight Maria and Sienna but Allie turned her down.

Bobby Lashley defeated Robbie E & Grado in a handicap number one contenders qualifying match

Robbie E and Grado got in some offense but it wasn’t enough as Lashley took out Grado and then speared Robbie E to pick up the win.

– Rex was in his car arriving at the Impact Zone. He saw Godderz waiting for him. Rex and Godderz argued before they brawled all over the back. Rex raked Godderz in the eyes and escaped in his car.

– Jeff took Matt for a ride on his bike and Matt was terrified. They arrived at the lake that helped rejuvenate Jeff after Delete or Decay. Matt refused to go in the lake. Jeff is going to the Impact Zone to fight the DCC. Matt won’t go with him because he doesn’t get into barbaric fights. He thinks Jeff has anger issues.

TNA World Heavyweight Champion Eddie Edwards defeated Eli Drake to retain his title

They brawled on the outside and Edwards charged at Drake. Drake caught Edwards in the powerslam position but then dropped him back-first on the apron. Drake had the advantage until Edwards made a comeback.

Edwards hit a sick suicide dive on Drake that had so much momentum that Edwards hit Drake and kept going into the crowd. Edwards hit the Blunt Force Trauma for a very close near fall. Drake missed a top rope move and Edwards hit the Boston Knee Party to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

After the match, Edwards’ celebration was interrupted by the DCC. Edwards attacked but they overwhelmed him in a three-on-one attack. The DCC took off their masks to reveal James Storm, Eddie Kingston, and Bram.

Next Week: EC3, The Miracle, Trevor Lee, and Lashley will battle in the number one contenders match.