Matt Hardy vs. Tyrus
Tyrus absorbs a few Hardy punches as the bell rings, but has his own bell rung by a Jawbreaker from Matt. He slams Matt down with authority (trademark Gorilla Monsoon 1987) and hits a Yokozuna-like splash on Hardy. He goes outside and gouges at Matt’s eyes, but misses a splash attempt to sandwich Matt between himself and the steel post. Big time “Shi-Plex” by The Man Dinosaur (as The Pope refers to him) that leads into two Twists of Fate back-to-back for the abrupt and decisive Matt Hardy victory.
Winner – Matt Hardy
EC3 blindsides Matt from behind as he celebrates and takes him out with the title. He challenges Jeff Jarrett to, “Send out your best so I can sacrifice them on my Altar of Perfection.”
PJ Black vs. Ethan Carter III (c)
EC3 seems overwhelmed by PJ Black as he is attacking the champ from all angles and flying all over the place. Carter slows him down and starts to get the match back to his pace with some knife-edge chops in the corner followed by a High Angle Back Body Drop, and finally a Rear Chinlock. PJ turns up the speed a few notches with several versions of splashes in the corner and from the top rope. Black takes a bit too much time getting to the top rope for his signature 450 Splash and EC3 is able to hit a Superplex for a close two-count.
Impressive Short Arm Reverse Elbow from Black leads into a Moonsault off the top for a two-count of his own. He misses another Springboard Moonsault and takes a Powerbomb out of a School Boy for a pair of two-counts for the champ. Ethan calls for the 1% (better known as Dirty Deeds or The Headlock Driver by Dean Ambrose), but falls victim to a Sitdown Powerbomb from Black that almost secures Black as a double champion! They trade forearms and kicks until PJ gets the advantage. He nails a Springboard 450 Splash and EC3 miraculously kicks out! Carter is able to stop a 2nd attempt and get the win with the 1%’er, successfully defending his title cleanly.
Winner – Ethan Carter III
Backstage, Jeff Jarrett is still talking to Dixie. He proposes to Dixie that he run Impact Wrestling every week. Dixie seems reluctant, but confident that he could do it. She says she needs a week to make it happen. Next week is advertised with all three TNA Championships being defended.
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