TNA Impact Wrestling results: Bobby Lashley vs. Josh Barnett

Previously: Braxton Sutter dumped Laurel Van Ness during their wedding ceremony last week and then finally kissed Allie. Also, Cody Rhodes returned to Impact and turned heel when he attacked Moose because he was jealous of the friendship between Moose and Brandi Rhodes.

Tonight: TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley defends his title against Josh Barnett.

Show Recap —

TNA Knockouts Champion Rosemary defeated Jade to retain her title in a Last Knockout Standing match

Rosemary hit a coast-to-coast dropkick using a trash can but Jade was able to beat the count. Jade leapt off the top rope and Rosemary spit the mist in her eyes. Rosemary hit the Red Wedding but Jade got back to her feet.

Rosemary hit a second Red Wedding on the floor, though Jade beat the count again. Jade attempted a powerbomb on the top of the ramp, but Rosemary spit mist in Jade’s eyes again and hit a third Red Wedding to win the match.

– The Broken Hardys, Reby, King Maxel, and Senor Benjamin gathered at Matt’s personal zoo. Matt wanted to test Jeff’s newfound abilities.

– Moose made his way down to the ring to call out Cody. Josh Mathews mentioned that Cody isn’t here tonight. Moose doesn’t care what club Cody’s a member of, doesn’t care who his father was, and doesn’t care that he’s the American Nightmare. Cody ran in from the crowd and jumped Moose from behind.

They brawled around ringside and it required several referees, security, and wrestlers to separate them. Brandi ran down and pleaded with Cody to stop. He briefly stopped, then suddenly grabbed Mathews and threw him down. Moose dove over the top rope onto Cody and the others. Cody grabbed Brandi and dragged her away.

– Mathews returned to commentary and said the he might have broken ribs. He mentioned that he’s showing great courage by returning to commentary. He’s worried that new management might replace him and asked Pope if he knows anything. Mathews thinks that Jeremy Borash is the one who should be fired. Mathews was a total heel the rest of the night.

James Storm defeated Jessie Godderz

Godderz had the match won with a Boston crab until Kingston distracted the referee, which allowed Bram to hit Godderz with a chair. Storm hit the Last Call superkick to win the match.

X Division Champion Trevor Lee (w/ Gregory Shane Helms) defeated Andrew Everett to retain his title

Everett hit two flip dives to the outside and followed up with a beautiful Asai moonsault. Everett hit a sick hurricanrana, sending Lee head first to the mat. Everett went for a shooting star press but Lee got his knees up and rolled Everett up to retain the title.

– At the Hardy zoo, Jeff had a premonition and they teleported to a flea market. They went in search of the tag team champions. The Hardys demanded a National tag title shot but the Appalachian Outlaws are the number one contenders. Senor Benjamin took out the Outlaws with a taser so The Hardys could get the title shot.

The Broken Hardys defeated The Ecktourage to win the National Tag Team Championship

The Expedition of Gold continued. The Appalachian Outlaws ran out and fought Jeff to the back while the heels worked over Matt. Jeff and Senor Benjamin chased the Outlaws with fireworks. Jeff returned to the ring to save Matt. Matt hit the Twist of Fate and Jeff followed up with the Swanton Bomb to win the titles. This was likely the Broken Hardys’ final TNA appearance.

– A doctor was checking on Moose when Drew Galloway approached and offered him a title match right now.

– A great video package on the non-wedding of Braxton Sutter and Laurel Van Ness aired. Van Ness was shown in a dark room drunk and crying after. She hates Sutter and Allie.

Moose defeated Drew Galloway to win the Grand Championship

Moose was selling injuries from his brawl with Cody. Galloway hit the Celtic Cross on the steel steps and won round one.

They brawled on the floor and Galloway hit a Death Valley Driver on the apron. Moose responded with a powerbomb on the apron. The judges gave the second round to Moose.

Galloway scored a close near fall with a tombstone. Galloway hit the Claymore and Moose followed up with the Game Changer but the time limit expired.

The match went to the judges for a decision. Moose won the match and the Grand Championship by split decision. This was likely Galloway’s final TNA appearance.

TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley defeated Josh Barnett to retain his title

The match had an MMA feel to it. They traded submission attempts early, but nobody got the advantage. Lashley took over on Barnett and worked him over in the corner. Barnett fired back with knee strikes but Lashley caught him with an elbow.

Lashley went for a spear but Barnett caught him and rolled into an armbar. Lashley made it to the ropes to break the hold. Barnett rocked Lashley with a kick to the head. They collided and Barnett went down. Lashley quickly recovered and hit the spear to score the win and retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Next Week: The Pope promised that the new regime will officially take over next week and said to expect major changes.