TNA Impact Wrestling Report – 10/22/14

Matt Hardy came to the ring and said there’s no mystery who his partner will be, the man who brought him back to TNA, his brother Jeff Hardy. Jeff came to the ring and joined him. DJ Zema came out and announced his partner was Jesse Godderz.

The Hardy Boyz vs. The Bromans

The Hardys control early with lots of double team maneuvers. Godderz cut off Matt and worked him over with some ground and pound. He brought Matt over to the Bromans’ corner and tagged in Zema. Zema locked in a top wristlock but Matt fought his way out and nailed the Side Effect.

Jeff tagged in and cleaned house on Godderz, but Zema’s interference prevented him from getting the pin. Hardy came back with a twisting moonsault. Matt nailed the Twist of Fate on Godderz and Jeff nailed a swanton to set up Matt scoring the pin.

Your winners, Matt and Jeff Hardy!

After a commercial, Bram came out to the ring. He said that everyone thought Bram was just Magnus’ mate but now everyone knows who he is, the new King of Hardcore and the man around here. He said that he likes the feeling of things sinking into flesh and reminded Abyss that was what It felt like when he stole Janice. He said that he got to hurt Devon last week and promised he would kick his head in. He said that everyone would know his name and fear it for he is Bram.

Devon, openly limping, came to the ring and attacked Bram. They began brawling on the mat. They brawled on the floor for a bit and upon returning to the ring, Devon was cut off. Devon made a comeback and began slamming Bram’s head nto the mat. He began choking Bram and Atlas Security and officials hit the ring to break it up.

Kurt Angle came out and said that if Bram wants to be remembered, he will let Devon do anything Devon wants to do to him later tonight in a hardcore match. They were held apart.

Backstage, Brittany came up to Samuel Shaw and asked if he was going to do what they talked about. He said that he didn’t know and she flirted with him, telling him she would really like if he did, trying to manipulate the creepy b***ard.

After commercial, Low Ki came to the ring for a promo. He said that when he entered the Tag Team tournament, he knew he needed a partner that he could go to war with. He said he was picking someone who he’s gone to war with and someone who has something he wants and will get, the X-Divison title, but he also knows he’s someone that can help him get the TNA Tag Team titles. The crowd chanted for “Joe” and they got him, as out came X-Division champion Samoa Joe.

Samuel Shaw came to the ring and asked who was going to be his partner. He said it was someone he respects and looks up to like a brother, Gunner. Gunner said you never leave a man behind and said that they need to show the world they are friends tonight.

TNA X-Division champion Samoa Joe & Low Ki vs. Samuel Shaw & Gunner

Shaw and Joe started out. Joe controlled Shaw and tagged in Ki, who nailed a springboard kick to the head. Gunner tagged in and was able to overpower Ki with stiff chops. Gunner whipped Ki into the ring but was kicked off. Ki charged but was clotheslined down for a two count. Brittany came to the ring, busting out all over in a bright lime green top and began talking to Shaw. Ki worked over Gunner with chops of his own but was again clotheslined down for a two count.

Shaw tagged in and worked over Ki. Gunner tagged in and went to the ropes. He told Shaw to get her out of here. That allowed Ki the chance to recover and kick Gunner as he leapt off the ropes. Joe tagged in and nailed his big powerslam on Gunner for a two count. Joe nailed a leaping leg lariat for another two count.

Joe worked over Gunner and attempted to nail a muscle buster but Gunner caught him with a big knee. Gunner went to rebound off the ropes but Brittany’s grabbed at his leg. He turned towards her, allowing Joe to grab him in the Kokina clutch and choke him out.

Your winners, Samoa Joe & Low Ki!

Gunner and Brittany had words after the match. He said that he told her to leave him alone. Shaw left the ring and grabbed a chair, then began beating Gunner with it, turning on his partner. The idea was that Brittany was getting off on the violence and she attacked him in a romantic sense. The two began making out, rolling over the unconscious Gunner as they pawed at each other.

Backstage, EC3 was warming up in the back as Tyrus stood there looking tough. EC3 said they should enter the tournament so they can have a Tag Team title reign to precede his future TNA title run. He said there are rumors Rockstar Spud is in the building and challenged him to find a partner and face them tonight, but “I know you won’t because you are afraid, and you will always be afraid.”

Bobby Lashley was backstage and asked about his contract signing with Bobby Roode tonight. MVP said that despite the good old boy network, Lashley will do next week what he did last time: destroy. Kenny King said it’s time they all rock some gold and told the cameraman to get out so they could prepare.

Rebel came to the ring. The announcers said she would be facing Angelina Love, but instead TNA Knockouts champion Havok came to the ring.

TNA Knockouts champion Havok vs. Rebel

Havok attacked her with a clothesline and his the Harlet Slam. Gail Kim, with her arm all bandaged, hit the ring and attacked Havok. Havok charged her but went to the outside when Gail dropped down and held the ropes down. They had a stiff exchange on the floor and brawled on the ramp and arena floor until officially broke them up. They broke free of Atlas Security and friends and kept brawling in the aisle. They were separated but kept brawling as TNA went to commercial.

Kurt Angle was asked what to expect from tonight’s contract signing. He said he wasn’t having one just to have one and he had something big planned that would raise the stakes for each man in the title hunt.

Bram vs. Devon: Hardcore Match

They immediately began brawling on the floor. They battled into the ring, where Devon clotheslined him over the top to the floor. The fans chanted for tables. Devon nailed him with a drink at ringside. They went back and forth on the floor until Bram was sent into the ringpost.

Bram was sent back into the ring, where Devon drilled him with a series of different weapons including chairs and trash can shots. The crowd chanted “ECW.” Devon fumbled a shot, which allowed Bram to nail him with a trash can lid. Bram wedged a trash can in the corner between two turnbuckles and nailed Devon again with the trash can lid. He began trashtalking Devon, but was nailed with a low blow.

Devon sent Bram into the trash can in the corner. He then drilled Bram low with a trash can and placed it above his nether-regions to set up for the Wazzup Headbutt. Devon went to the top but Magnus ran out and nailed him with a Singapore Cane. Devon crashed into the ring where Magnus nailed him with the metal that connects the turnbuckle to the ringpost, KOing and pinning the TNA Hall of Famer.

Your winner, Bram!

Backstage, Mr. Anderson came up to Sgt. Chris Melendez and offered to let him be his partner tonight against MVP and Kenny King. Melendez said he needs to let him get in the ring with King after what happened in NYC. They psyched each other up and headed to the ring.

Mr. Anderson & Sgt. Christopher Melendez vs. Kenny King & MVP

Anderson and Melendez ran King and MVP out of the ring early. MVP distracted Anderson in order to allow King to attack him. MVP worked over Anderson in the corner and held his arm out mocking Melendez, who was waiting for a tag. Anderson made a comeback and clotheslined MVP.

King and Melendez tagged in. Melendez nailed a series of clotheslines and a hiptosses. He nailed a Perfectplex for a two count. Melendez went for a Death Valley Driver but MVP nailed him. All four brawled. Melendez nailed MVP as he charged for Anderson but was rolled up by King, who hooked the tights and scored the pin.

Your winners, MVP and Kenny King!

Backstage, Eric Young was with Rockstar Spud. Young told him they needed to go to the ring. Spud said he appreciates what Young is trying to do but he’s lost his best friend and his job and he doesn’t belong here. Young said that when Spud slapped EC3, it was the best thing he could have done and the start of his journey. Spud walked off, saying there’s no point. Young said that if he doesn’t realize it himself, Young is going to have to force him.

Backstage, The Wolves cut a promo and went their separate ways. James Storm approached Davey Richards and told him he’s really good, but in him, he sees salvation and glory. He said he wanted to show him beauty of a revolution and asked him to speak to his man Manik. ‘

EC3 & Tyrus vs. Eric Young & Rockstar Spud

The announcers said this was the main event. Young came out and said he’s got a partner that he sees a lot of himself in. He said there was a time where he was seen as the funny guy and he was only here to make people laugh but he became the World champion thanks to all those fans. He said he believes in Spud. Spud’s music hit, but he didn’t come out.

EC3 started laughing and said Spud wasn’t coming. He said that he sees a lot of himself in Spud just like the fans do. He said Spud was a dumb child with a dumb dream to become a wrestler who snuck into TNA by winning a bogus reality show but now he’s got to deal with the fact that he’s in a world where bad guys win. He said Spud is like the 99% in the crowd who will do nothing with their lives and are losers. He began ripping the crowd when Spud’s music played and out came Rockstar Spud.

When they returned, Tyrus was working over Spud, who fought his way back and tried to lock on a sleeper. Tyrus caught him on his back and drilled Spud to the mat. Spud kicked up and kept fighting back until being caught and slammed to the mat. EC3 tags in but so does Young.

Young cleans house and goes to the top where he nails the flying elbow. Tyrus pulled EC3 to the floor, where Young nailed a tope to the outside on them. Spud went to the top and nailed a big flip dive off the tip to the floor on EC3 and Tyrus. That got a big TNA chant.

Back in the ring, Tyrus caught him coming off the ropes and nailed a chokeslam. He let EC3 cover Spud and pin him.

Your winner, EC3 and Tyrus!

They announced next week’s Impact card:

*TNA champion Bobby Lashley vs. Bobby Roode

*Samoa Joe & Low Ki vs. MVP & Kenny King.

*EC3 & Tyrus vs. The Hardy Boys.

Kurt Angle came to the ring for the contract signing. He said he’s added a stipulation that neither competitor knows about.

Bobby Roode came to the ring. MVP and Kenny King came out with TNA champion Lashley. Roode said that last time, Lashley beat him but even knows that Roode came so close to winning the title. He said that all he cares about is wrestling while no one knows what Lashley cares about more, wrestling or MMA. He said that he’s going to beat Lashley and put the belt around his waist. He told Lashley that MVP is holding him down. Roode said he’s going to prove to the world that he’s going to prove to the world that he’s not a Destroyer, but just another man.

MVP said it doesn’t matter if it’s in the ring, the cage of a Streetfight, Lashley destroys everyone. He said he brought Lashley here and all he does is point him to the ring and Lashley destroys his opponent. He said that anyone that faces Lashley, it’s a foregone conclusion that he’s going to defeat him.

Angle announced that the bout deserves a decisive winner. He said that MVP and King won’t be involved in the match and there would be a special referee. MVP said he’s predictable. He said he’s never been involved in Lashley’s matches because he doesn’t have to be and he knows Angle will make EY the referee. Angle said they are world class athletes so he’s making himself, a former Olympic gold medalist, the referee.

MVP said there was no way they were signing that as Roode signed. The trio went to leave but Lashley turned around and signed the contract as MVP asked him what he was doing. Roode and Lashley faced off as they went off the air.

Credit: PWInsider

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