886 Captures | 4 Digitals | Match Video
TNA World Heavyweight Championship | Matt Hardy vs. EC3Carter and Hardy lock up in the center of the ring. EC3 pulls himself between the ropes to force the break. Hardy battles out of a headlock and begins to dominate the match, ultimately sending EC3 through the ropes to the floor.

Carter regains control and returns the action to the ring where he presses Hardy with a slam. Carter misses an elbow drop from the turnbuckle, but Hardy’s offense is countered with a sleeper hold.

Hardy breaks the hold with a jawbreaker before planting EC3 with a running bulldog. Hardy connects with an elbow from the turnbuckle and a Side Effect. He attempts a Twist of Fate, but EC3 counters by shoving him into the official. The official goes down and then Hardy delivers the Twist of Fate.

The crowd chants the count, but there’s no referee to make it official. Tyrus nails Hardy with a cheap shot before Carter delivers a title shot to the face! Carter makes the cover, but Hardy just kicks out before three!

Carter reaches for the title a second time; Jeff pries it from his grasp and takes a shot of his own. Matt catches Carter with a schoolboy and a two count. Carter’s out and sets up the One Percenter. Hardy counters and they butt heads; they’re both down.

Tyrus again attempts to involve himself, but Jeff takes him out with a chair shot! The distraction allows Carter to catch Hardy with a swinging neckbreaker; Hardy’s out at two! Matt Hardy delivers a tornado DDT; Carter’s out a two!

Carter counters another Twist of Fate, but then attempts a Twist of Fate of his own. Matt shoves Carter toward the official. EC3 catches himself and drills Hardy with a low blow before sealing his victory with a sunset flip.

Result: Ethan Carter III def. Matt Hardy (via pinfall)

Post-match: Carter demands that Jeff Hardy raise his hand in victory.

Credit: IMPACTWRESTLING.com

556 Captures | 5 Digitals | Segment Video
The Carter UltimatumJeff Hardy says Matt Hardy needs one more shot – one more chance to become the TNA World Heavyweight Champion. If granted another shot, Matt vows to become the champion that leads TNA into the future.

Ethan Carter III recalls watching the Hardys as a child. He says competing against two legends couldn’t be more…disappointing. EC3 says he went into God Mode and stood atop Matt Hardy like Zeus on Mount Olympus.

Carter and the Hardys trade barbs. EC3 says if the crowd chants “Matt for Champ,” Matt will have his title match, with one condition: If he defeats Matt, then Jeff becomes his personal assistant. The Hardys decide later.

The Hardys DecideJeff Hardy accepts Ethan Carter’s challenge. He says Matt Hardy can’t lose. The match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship takes place next week.

Credit: IMPACTWRESTLING.com

186 Captures | Digitals | Match Video
Matt Hardy vs. TyrusTyrus uses his size advantage to overpower Matt Hardy. Tyrus delivers a slam that’s followed up with a splash from the middle rope.

Hardy dodges a corner splash and connects with two Twists of Fate to secure the win.

Result: Matt Hardy def. Tyrus

Post-match: EC3 attacks Matt Hardy using the TNA World Heavyweight title. He storms into the ring and screams, “Jeff Jarrett – send me your very, very best and I shall sacrifice them on my altar of perfection!”

Credit: IMPACTWRESTLING.com

224 Captures | 8 Digitals | Segment Video
Matt Hardy Demands a RematchEthan Carter III says he was born and bred to carry TNA on his back into the future. He claims that since he’s World Champion, he’s better than every other wrestler across all promotions and the globe. The fans chant, “You suck!” EC3 disagrees by saying he defends his title in “God mode.”

Matt Hardy interrupts.

Hardy says EC3 has a valid claim about being the best. He says EC3 surprised him by defeating him in Full Metal Mayhem, but that he’s not going away until “#MattForChamp” is a reality.

EC3 says he respects Hardy’s humbleness in defeat. Then, he concedes that he truly does feel respect for Hardy. He says the fans can decide if Matt Hardy receives another title opportunity. The crowd goes wild – and EC3 says “No” as Tyrus blindsides Hardy. Tyrus restrains Hardy as EC3 drives through him with the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Credit: IMPACTWRESTLING.com

986 Captures | 11 Digitals | Match Video
TNA World Title: Full Metal Mayhem | Matt Hardy vs. Ethan Carter III (c) Matt Hardy’s quest to become the TNA World Heavyweight Champion begins in dominant and ambitious fashion. Hardy clubs the champion with a series of shots and a running bulldog.

EC3 counters a Side Effect with a clothesline and then he retrieves a chair from outside the ring. EC3 drives the chair into Hardy’s abdomen and then he brings it down across his back. The undefeated – and unbreakable – champion trash talks Hardy as he drives him face-first into the chair.

Hardy counters a continued onslaught with a Side Effect through the chair!

Matt Hardy retrieves a ladder as EC3 reels against the ropes. He uses the ladder against EC3 before mounting it on the ropes. Hardy drops EC3 onto the ladder with a hip toss and then smashes his face against it before connecting with a suplex.

Hardy begins his ascent toward the World Title; EC3 counters with a chair shot to the knee.

EC3 assaults Hardy with a Singapore cane before tipping over and stuffing Hardy inside the steel steps! EC3 positions the ladder and just as he reaches for the title – Matt Hardy tips it, sending Carter onto the top rope. Hardy drives the ladder into EC3’s groin and then hammers it with a steel chair!

Hardy repositions the ladder and again begins his ascent. EC3 picks his leg. Hardy battles back, ending up atop the ladder. His fingers touch the title just as EC3 gives the ladder a shove. Hardy catches himself on the ropes and delivers a Twist of Fate to the champion.

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