TNA iMPACT!: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of TNA iMPACT! Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
January 7, 2005
Jan 7, 2005
On the first iMPACT! of 2005, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett speaks out about his next title defense, Chris Sabin battles Bobby Roode, and AJ Styles and Petey Williams
January 14, 2005
Jan 14, 2005
In the final iMPACT! before Final Resolution 2005, Chris Sabin goes to war with Christopher Daniels with a spot in Ultimate X on the line, and AJ Styles and Dustin Rhodes are also
January 21, 2005
Jan 21, 2005
After the events of Final Resolution 2005, a new #1 contender is named for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and AJ Styles faces Christopher Daniels in a 10-Minute Challenge
January 28, 2005
Jan 28, 2005
Jeff Jarrett previews his next title defense against Kevin Nash, Diamond Dallas Page confronts the Kings of Wrestling, and Monty Brown goes toe-to-toe with Johnny Devine of Team Ca
February 4, 2005
Feb 4, 2005
Diamond Dallas Page and Monty Brown test their newfound alliance against the Naturals, and AJ Styles, Abyss and Jeff Hardy are all in action.
February 11, 2005
Feb 11, 2005
It's a three-way X-Division shoot-out when Chris Sabin, Elix Skipper and Shark Boy meet head-to-head-to-head, and Jeff Jarrett and Kevin Nash speak out in the final iMPACT! before
February 18, 2005
Feb 18, 2005
As TNA feels the fallout from Against All Odds 2005, Dusty Rhodes makes a series of pronouncements for the upcoming Destination X, and Lance Hoyt tests his luck against 'The Alpha
February 25, 2005
Feb 25, 2005
Chris Candido takes on Elix Skipper, and tensions boil over between Diamond Dallas Page and Jeff Jarrett ahead of their title bout at Destination X 2005.
March 4, 2005
Mar 4, 2005
Dusty Rhodes adds a twist to the NWA World Heavyweight Championship match at Destination X, and AJ Styles defends the X-Division Championship against Kid Kash.
March 11, 2005
Mar 11, 2005
Diamond Dallas Page confronts Jeff Jarrett ahead of their championship bout at Destination X, and Christopher Daniels battles Chris Sabin in an Ultimate X Qualifying Match.
March 18, 2005
Mar 18, 2005
Jeff Jarrett celebrates his title victory and attempts to solidify his position of power in TNA, and Diamond Dallas Page and Syxx-Pac team up for tag action.
March 25, 2005
Mar 25, 2005
The main event for the inaugural Lockdown pay-per-view is set by Dusty Rhodes, and America's Most Wanted defend the tag team championships against Phi Delta Slam.
April 1, 2005
Apr 1, 2005
In a #1 Contender’s Four-Way bout, Petey Williams, Elix Skipper, Michael Shane and Chris Sabin battle for a X-Division Title opportunity at Lockdown.
April 8, 2005
Apr 8, 2005
Dusty Rhodes makes a historic decree that changes the complexion of Lockdown, AJ Styles goes toe-to-toe with Chase Stevens and Chris Sabin battles it out with Michael Shane.
April 15, 2005
Apr 15, 2005
Diamond Dallas Page and Sean Waltman face off with ‘The Outlaw’ and Monty Brown ahead of their main event showdown inside of Lethal Lockdown, Konnan takes on Eric Young and 3 Live
April 22, 2005
Apr 22, 2005
Just days from Lockdown 2005, the dream team of Jeff Hardy and AJ Styles take on Raven and Abyss in the main event, and America’s Most Wanted rekindles their rivalry with the Natur
April 29, 2005
Apr 29, 2005
As the IMPACT Zone reels from the events of Lockdown, Dusty Rhodes announces a shocking guest referee for the World Championship bout at the inaugural Hard Justice!
May 6, 2005
May 6, 2005
The Outlaw squares off with Konnan, Shocker takes on Sonjay Dutt, Raven has harsh words for Jeff Hardy, and Chris Sabin battles Michael Shane.
May 13, 2005
May 13, 2005
A 10-Man Gauntlet Match featuring Bobby Roode, Petey Williams, Chris Sabin, Abyss, Trytan and more determines who will enter the Hard Justice 20-Man as the coveted 20th entrant!
May 20, 2005
May 20, 2005
After the cataclysmic finale to the inaugural Hard Justice pay-per-view, Dusty Rhodes announces a monumental main event for Slammiversary 2005.
May 27, 2005
May 27, 2005
In the main event, Jeff Jarrett and Monty Brown team to face World Champion AJ Styles and Sean Waltman, and 3 Live Kru takes on America's Most Wanted.
June 24, 2005
Jun 24, 2005
In the return of iMPACT! as an online-exclusive 'webcast,' Raven revels in his recent championship victory before he's confronted by a monstrous contender.
July 1, 2005
Jul 1, 2005
AJ Styles takes on Alex Shelley, Sean Waltman tries to deep-six Sonjay Dutt, Simon Diamond and Trytan combine their efforts against America's Most Wanted!
July 8, 2005
Jul 8, 2005
Jeff Jarrett makes known his dissatisfaction with being held out of the championship picture, Petey Williams takes on Amazing Red and Zach Gowen is in action against Mikey Batts.
July 15, 2005
Jul 15, 2005
Ahead of their pay-per-view clash at No Surrender, AJ Styles & Sean Waltman try to co-exist against formidable foes in Bobby Roode and A1 of Team Canada.
July 22, 2005
Jul 22, 2005
The 2005 Super X Cup takes the stage, with first round matches including Sonjay Dutt vs. Samoa Joe and AJ Styles vs. Matt Bentley, and Jeff Jarrett tries to throw Raven off his gam
July 29, 2005
Jul 29, 2005
Round 1 of the Super X Cup rolls on with Chris Sabin facing Petey Williams and Shocker taking on Alex Shelley, and Raven welcomes an extreme ally from his past to even the odds aga
August 5, 2005
Aug 5, 2005
Alex Shelley tries to chop Samoa Joe down to size in the semi-finals of the Super X Cup, Raven & Sabu take on Simon Diamond & David Young and The Naturals battle Team Canada with t
August 12, 2005
Aug 12, 2005
On the final edition of iMPACT! before Sacrifice 2005, AJ Styles tries to punch his ticket to the finals of the Super X Cup with a win over Petey Williams!
August 19, 2005
Aug 19, 2005
With Sacrifice 2005 in the rear view mirror, the Candido Cup kicks off with tag team tournament action. Rhino takes on Sonny Siaki, and Samoa Joe, Christopher Daniels and AJ Styles
August 26, 2005
Aug 26, 2005
The Candido Cup continues with two more Round 1 matches, and World Heavyweight Champion Raven tries to fend off Team Canada's Bobby Roode.
September 2, 2005
Sep 2, 2005
In Round 2 Candido Cup action, it's Sean Waltman & Alex Shelley against Konnan & Lance Hoyt, while Ron Killings & Sonjay Dutt face Shocker & Chris Sabin on the other side of the br
September 9, 2005
Sep 9, 2005
On the final edition of iMPACT! before Unbreakable 2005, the Candido Cup reaches a crescendo in the finals as Shocker & Chris Sabin try to co-exist against Sean Waltman & Alex Shel
Best Of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling 2005 #1
Sep 15, 2005
A compilation of some of the best wrestling action from 2005 as Alex Shelley goes one-on-one with Samoa Joe, Jeff Jarrett battles Monty Brown, and a replay of the Ultimate X match
Best Of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling 2005 #2
Sep 22, 2005
It's a Best of 2005 episode of iMPACT! as Monty Brown takes on Abyss and Raven in a Triple Threat Match, and Christopher Daniels battles AJ Styles in a 30 minute Iron Man Match for
October 1, 2005
Oct 1, 2005
It's the first edition of iMPACT! on Spike TV with a match between X-Division Champion AJ Styles and Roderick Strong, Alex Shelley battles Petey Williams and Chris Sabin in a Tripl
October 8, 2005
Oct 8, 2005
iMPACT! opens with a battle between 3 Live Kru and Team Canada, and continues with in a three-way dance between Matt Bentley, Christopher Daniels and Austin Aries. In the main even
October 15, 2005
Oct 15, 2005
Monty Brown battles Jerrelle Clark and Mikey Batts in a 2-On-1 Handicap Match, Christopher Daniels attempts to defeat three X-Division stars in under 15 minutes in an Iron Man Chal
October 22, 2005
Oct 22, 2005
Samoa Joe battles Elix Skipper, The Naturals put their tag gold on the line against America's Most Wanted, and X-Division champ AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy and Lance Hoyt team to face Je
October 29, 2005
Oct 29, 2005
In the opening contest, Abyss takes on Lance Hoyt, then the team of Alex Shelley & Roderick Strong battle AJ Styles & Sonjay Dutt. In the main event, the NWA Tag Team Titles are on
November 3, 2005
Nov 3, 2005
On a special two-hour primetime episode, X-Division Champion AJ Styles teams with Austin Aries and Sonjay Dutt to take on Samoa Joe, Christopher Daniels & Alex Shelley. Team 3D ren
November 10, 2005
Nov 10, 2005
With the Genesis pay-per-view less than 24 hours away, the stars of IMPACT! look to gain momentum heading into the big event. Samoa Joe battles Austin Aries with Christopher Daniel
November 17, 2005
Nov 17, 2005
Coming off an incredible Genesis event, the roster turns their attention towards Turning Point next month on pay-per-view. America's Most Wanted takes to the ring for tag team acti
November 24, 2005
Nov 24, 2005
After attacking Christian Cage last week, Monty Brown is in singles action against Helvis. We receive an injury update on Christopher Daniels after his brutal beatdown at the hands
December 3, 2005
Dec 3, 2005
As we continue on the road to Turning Point 2005, Christian Cage continues to be a thorn in the side of the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion, Jeff Jarrett.
December 10, 2005
Dec 10, 2005
With Turning Point 2005 just three nights away, the stars of iMPACT! look to gain momentum heading into the pay-per-view event.
December 17, 2005
Dec 17, 2005
After defeating AJ Styles for the X-Division Championship at Turning Point 2005, Samoa Joe is in singles action against Jay Lethal. X-Division action continues when Alex Shelley ba
December 24, 2005
Dec 24, 2005
As the stars of iMPACT! head towards Final Resolution 2006, Christian Cage gets in the holiday spirit. Christopher Daniels takes on Team Canada's Eric Young with a special spectato
December 31, 2005
Dec 31, 2005
After battle lines were drawn between Jeff Jarrett and Christian Cage last week, Jarrett teams with Monty Brown to battle Kenny King and Shark Boy. Rhino is in action against A1 of