TNA iMPACT! Season 6, Episode 1: January 1, 2009

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January 1, 2009

TNA Wrestling returns for a very special New Year's Day broadcast, featuring the "Best Of TNA" from 2008!  The FIRST WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH OF 2009 will take place on "iMPACT!", as TNA World Tag Team Champions Beer Money, Inc. will step into the six-sided ring on New Years to defend the gold against former champions The Latin American Xchange!  Plus, the broadcast will feature some of the very best matches from our epic Pay-Per-View events from 2008, airing free for the first time on SpikeTV! Don't miss your chance to witness the following showcase matches from 2008:  TURNING POINT 2008: WORLD TITLE MATCH Sting vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.  BOUND FOR GLORY 2008: GRUDGE MATCH Jeff Jarrett vs. Kurt Angle w/ Mick Foley as special enforcer.  LOCKDOWN 2008: WORLD TITLE MATCH Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle.  TNA KNOCKOUTS CHAMPIONSHIP Awesome Kong vs. Gail Kim.  Plus, exclusive comments on each match from your favorite TNA Wrestling superstars!

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January 8, 2009

TNA Wrestling returns to SpikeTV with two hours of Total Nonstop Action, just days before the "Genesis" Pay-Per-View epic event! More matches for "Genesis" will be announced on the broadcast! In addition, the following matches are scheduled to take place: Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle will face Jeff Jarett's longtime ally, BG James. Speaking of Angle, the Main Event Mafia plan to speak out about "Genesis" and Mick Foley's announcement that he is returning to the ring at the Pay-Per-View event! Both Mick Foley and TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett will be in attendance on Thursday night, so who knows what chaos could potentially erupt on the broadcast! The X Division Championship Tournament continues with another semifinal featuring Alex Shelley taking on Eric Young.

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January 15, 2009

What is the condition of TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett after being brutally beaten by Kurt Angle on Sunday night?

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January 22, 2009

The featured bout will be Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle taking on his nemesis "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles in a Tables Match!

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January 29, 2009

How will TNA Wrestling management react to Kurt Angle's threats that this Thursday will be "the beginning of the end for TNA"?

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February 5, 2009

How will the members of the Main Event Mafia react to the return of Samoa Joe following his injury at the hands of the M.E.M?

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February 12, 2009

Sting and Kurt Angle teaming up to take on Team 3D.

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February 19, 2009

Kurt Angle wants a fight, and Sting is going to give it to him.

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February 26, 2009

What is the future of the Main Event Mafia? Will TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett, Management Director Jim Cornette or Executive Shareholder Mick Foley address Angle's challenge?

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March 5, 2009

Can the Main Event Mafia survive this falling out between the Kurt Angle and the Sting? Plus, what will be the fallout from the Main Event Mafia attacking both Jeff Jarrett and Mick Foley?

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March 12, 2009

What will happen when Kurt Angle returns from his one-week suspension? Can TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett keep Angle under control, or will all hell break loose again between the two rivals?

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March 19, 2009

Has Angle reached his breaking point with Sting, Jarrett and Mick Foley - and if so, what hell will break loose? Plus, sources tell us that "iMPACT!" will feature one of the biggest main events in the broadcast's history.

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March 26, 2009

The huge TNA World Heavyweight Title main event is set for Lockdown, and both Sting and Mick Foley will be in attendance! What will happen when the two legends meet face-to-face?

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April 2, 2009

Who will be the captain of Samoa Joe's team in Lethal Lockdown after "The Samoan Submission Machine" turned down the chance to be the leader after winning the 20 Man Gauntlet? Plus, Mick Foley discusses his battle with Sting.

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April 9, 2009

There will be a First Blood Handicap Match on the program featuring Hardcore Legend Mick Foley in action, along with "The Icon" Sting serving as the special enforcer! What is the status of Sharmell?

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April 16, 2009

A former TNA Champion returns to join Jeff Jarrett's Lockdown team and bolster the Frontline! Who will be Jarrett's final team member? How will Kurt Angle and the rest of the Main Event Mafia react to this huge return?

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April 23, 2009

How will the landscape of TNA change with the arrival of Bobby Lashley? We'll hear from the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion Mick Foley. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles will be in action as he defends the TNA Legends Championship.

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April 30, 2009

With the Sacrifice main event in place, what does Kurt Angle have planned? The Godfather of The Main Event Mafia is out for revenge, and no one in TNA is safe.

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May 7, 2009

In perhaps the biggest match in TNA "iMPACT" history, for the first time ever it will be the entire Main Event Mafia teaming up in a 10-Man War to battle the TNA Frontline!

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May 14, 2009

Who is in charge in TNA Wrestling: TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett, or Executive Shareholder and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Mick Foley? Will we find out the true identity of TNA X Division Champion Suicide?

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May 21, 2009

"iMPACT!" will feature a huge Quadruple Main Event as Sting, Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Mick Foley will be in action on the broadcast.

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May 28, 2009

"The Icon" Sting is the NEW Godfather of The Main Event Mafia! The question is, what will happen within the ranks of the MEM now that Sting is the new leader? How will Kurt Angle react to his demotion?

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June 4, 2009

In a King Of The Mountain Qualifying Match, "The Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe will take on Main Event Mafia's Kevin Nash inside the Six Sides of Steel with Lethal Lockdown rules! Plus, the TNA in-ring debut of Jesse Neal.

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June 11, 2009

The huge King of the Mountain Qualifying main event will feature a battle of Main Event Mafia members and longtime rivals as Sting faces Kurt Angle, with the winner advancing to Slammiversary.

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June 18, 2009

The big Three-Way Main Event will feature TNA World Heavyweight Champion and Executive Shareholder Mick Foley teaming with TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett vs. TNA Legends Champion AJ Styles & Samoa Joe vs. Sting and Kurt Angle!

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June 25, 2009

NEW TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle will appear along with Samoa Joe, who shocked the wrestling world by turning his back on the fans and his friend AJ Styles!

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July 2, 2009

A huge tag team match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship will take place as TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett will team with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to battle reigning titleholder Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe!

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July 9, 2009

Will a TNA World Title change hand? All of the TNA World Champions will be in action, including TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle, Knockout Women's Champion Angelina Love and TNA World Tag Team Champions Beer Money!

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July 16, 2009

It will be a huge main event as "The Icon" Sting will battle his nemesis Kurt Angle inside the confines of the unforgiving Six Sides of Steel cage match! Can Sting get his final revenge on Angle and The Main Event Mafia?

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July 23, 2009

"iMPACT!" will kick off with Taz and Samoa Joe speaking out to the wrestling world. What will Taz have to say about what went down at Victory Road? What does the potential alliance of Taz, Joe and the Main Event Mafia mean?

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July 30, 2009

The God of Thunder Bobby Lashley makes his return. What does this superstar have in store for the Main Event Mafia? Plus, the War of Champions begins with two World Titles on the line.

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August 6, 2009

What happened with the huge brawl involving nearly the entire roster and the authorities taking control? Tensions reach a breaking point on "iMPACT!" on SpikeTV as a full scale riot breaks out!

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August 13, 2009

An exclusive sitdown interview with Bobby Lashley on his arrival in TNA Wrestling and what he has planned, including the recent issues with The Main Event Mafia.

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August 20, 2009

TNA Wrestling returns featuring the aftermath of the "Hard Justice" Pay-Per-View event. We'll hear from still TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle and the members of the Main Event Mafia, who continued to dominate TNA!

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August 27, 2009

TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter will make her first-ever "iMPACT" appearance to make a huge statement involving 'The Boss' Bobby Lashley.Where does that leave The Godfather, Kurt Angle?

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September 3, 2009

The final 2 slots in the 4 Way TNA Title Match at No Surrender will be decided. 8 superstars have been randomly selected to compete in two brackets on TNA "iMPACT!".The winner of each bracket will advance to the TNA Title Match.

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September 10, 2009

The main event will feature "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Daniels teaming up to take on TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe. A Gauntlet Match is also scheduled to take place.

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September 17, 2009

The main event of "iMPACT!" will feature "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan taking on X Division Champion Samoa Joe! TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle will be on commentary for the bout! Also, Kevin Nash vs Mike Foley rematch!

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September 24, 2009

It will be the beginning of a new era on "iMPACT!" as we will hear from NEW TNA World Heavyweight Champion - "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles! What will Styles have to say about his historic victory for the gold?

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October 1, 2009

It will be a "Battle Of The Playboy Playmates" on "iMPACT!" as Christy Hemme battles Traci Brooks in TNA Knockouts action! There will be an X Division Ladder Match.

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October 8, 2009

It will be Kurt Angle teaming with Mick Foley to take on the team of "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan and Abyss! "The Icon" Sting will respond to TNA World Heavyweight Champion "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.

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October 15, 2009

TNA Wrestling returns to Spike with the huge "Super iMPACT!"! TNA World Heavyweight Champion "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles taking on his longtime nemesis and Main Event Mafia leader Kurt Angle!

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October 22, 2009

The broadcast will feature TNA World Heavyweight Champion "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles teaming with Daniels to battle Kevin Nash and Samoa Joe in tag team action! What is Sting's future in TNA Wrestling after Bound For Glory?

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October 29, 2009

Kurt Angle and British newcomer Desmond Wolfe will go to war! What will the fallout from what happened between Angle and Wolfe? Can the newcomer top his TNA debut and take the fight to the greatest wrestler in the world?

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November 5, 2009

What's next for Hulk Hogan in TNA? How will his arrival change the face of Total Nonstop Action? An update on the condition of TNA World Heavyweight Champion "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Who is behind all of it?

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November 12, 2009

The main event will feature TNA World Heavyweight Champion "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles battling "The Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe. Abyss will battle Dr. Stevie, and if Abyss pins Dr. Stevie, he's gone from TNA Wrestling!

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November 19, 2009

For the first time since "Bound For Glory", Sting will appear to discuss his wrestling future as well as Hulk Hogan's arrival in TNA Wrestling! What will "The Icon" have to say about Hulk Hogan joining forces with TNA?

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November 26, 2009

A "Holiday Classic" tournament will take place, with the winner receiving a title shot in their division. Plus, more news on Hulk Hogan joining Total Nonstop Action Wrestling!

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December 3, 2009

The interview wrestling fans have been waiting for - TNA President Dixie Carter on the state of TNA and what the future holds for Hulk Hogan! Plus, how will Kurt Angle exact his revenge on Desmond Wolfe?

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December 10, 2009

TNA Executive Mick Foley heads to TNA Offices to find Jeff Jarrett! More news on Hulk Hogan and TNA President Dixie Carter and the live "iMPACT!" on January 4! Plus, TNA World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles, Kurt Angle & more.

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December 17, 2009

What will happen when Jeff Jarrett returns to "iMPACT!"? Will he speak with TNA President Dixie Carter? How will everyone in TNA Wrestling react? Plus, what happened when Mick Foley had his face-to-face sitdown with Hulk Hogan?

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December 24, 2009

TNA looks back at some of the most memorable matches and moments from 2009.

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December 31, 2009

On New Years Eve, TNA Wrestling counts down to 2010 with four hours of Total Nonstop Action! The huge night will feature the TNA Knockouts in action in a one-night tournament to determine the #1 Contender for the Knockouts Champ.