EC3 instructed production to give him music, then sang along to it. A masked wrestler made his entrance without music. Meanwhile, Tyrus was gazing at the TNA Title belt. EC3 called to Bob Ryder backstage and told him to send out a young wrestler to face Hardy. EC3 told Hardy that he has to do the same. EC3 said he started at the bottom and now he’s at the top. “Jeff Hardy, your request for a World Heavyweight Title match has been denied,” EC3 said.

EC3 asked Hardy if he knows how badly he’s wanted this match. Hardy wanted his first match to be against EC3 and challenged him to a TNA Title match. EC3 said it was a note for Jeff’s doctor clearing him to wrestle. Hardy handed over a piece of paper to Tyrus and told him he should give to EC3 since it involves reading. Jeff said Matt can speak for himself, but tonight is about the Charismatic Enigma.

Hardy also recalled EC3 making him wear “that stupid suit” and making his brother’s life a living hell. He praised EC3 for doing it on his own last week and showing he is the man. Hardy said he thought of EC3 as a spoiled brat and said he probably still is. Jeff Hardy’s music played and he made his entrance. EC3 took the mic back and turned the attention back to himself. Tyrus called him “boss” and said he never doubted him, nor did he leave him. EC3 thanked him for never doubting him even though he wasn’t at his side during his match against Matt Hardy. EC3 said he knows Tyrus earned a title shot and he’ll honor that. EC3 said Tyrus has taken so many bullets for him that he can never thank him enough. He turned his attention to Tyrus and spoke about their personal friendship. EC3 boasted about becoming the TNA Champion. “Damn right it is,” EC3 said… Josh Mathews and “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero were on commentary and checked in from ringside…ĮC3 and Tyrus headed to the ring for a promo. The narrator also hyped that they celebrate Kurt Angle and hyped his match against Drew Galloway… Footage aired of Angle arriving and posing for pictures with fans… The Impact opening montage aired… Backstage, EC3 was admiring his title belt when Tyrus showed up and told him that it was time. A recap of EC3 winning the vacant TNA Championship opened the show. Taped in January in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at Sands Event Center

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