TNA iMPACT!: Season 3
Season 3 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 2.
- 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 3 Progress Shield
January 1, 2006
Jan 1, 2006
Ring in the new year with the stars of iMPACT! Witness a World Tag Team Championship match as America's Most Wanted defends against AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels, plus more!
January 7, 2006
Jan 7, 2006
iMPACT! kicks off 2006 with a bang! As the road to Final Resolution 2006 continues, Team 3D has a tune-up match before they challenge AMW for the Tag Team Championships.
January 14, 2006
Jan 14, 2006
With one episode of iMPACT! left until Final Resolution 2006, tensions are at an all-time high! The war between Jeff Jarrett and Sting reaches its boiling point just one night befo
January 21, 2006
Jan 21, 2006
After a historic night of action at Final Resolution 2006, Sting is slated to make his first television appearance in five years!
January 28, 2006
Jan 28, 2006
With just two weeks until Against All Odds 2006 on pay-per-view, we find out who Jeff Jarrett will defend the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title against at the big show.
February 4, 2006
Feb 4, 2006
The road to Against All Odds 2006 continues as the fans vote on who Team 3D will face at the pay-per-view. X-Division Champion Samoa Joe is lurking during a singles bout between AJ
February 11, 2006
Feb 11, 2006
It's the final stop on the road to Against All Odds 2006. Witness the finals of the No.1 Contenders Tag Team Tournament to see who will challenge America's Most Wanted on pay-per-v
February 18, 2006
Feb 18, 2006
After a huge Against All Odds 2006 pay-per-view event, Christian Cage is the new World Champion. Austin Aries takes on Christopher Daniels in X-Division action and more!
February 25, 2006
Feb 25, 2006
The stars of iMPACT! look ahead to the next pay-per-view event, Destination X 2006. As the new World Champion, Christian Cage has a target on his back and a new challenger makes hi
March 4, 2006
Mar 4, 2006
World Champion Christian Cage and Monty Brown brawl as the road to Destination X continues. Before the impending eight-man war, Jeff Jarrett, Abyss and America's Most Wanted get tu
March 11, 2006
Mar 11, 2006
The Tag Team Championships are on the line as America's Most Wanted defends the titles against The Naturals. With the World X Cup right around the corner, Sonjay Dutt, Alex Shelley
March 18, 2006
Mar 18, 2006
Sting returned at Destination X 2006 but who did Jeff Jarrett recruit to welcome him? World X Cup Qualifying Matches continue as Sonjay Dutt takes on Elix Skipper and Matt Bentley.
March 25, 2006
Mar 25, 2006
In a preview of the all steel-cage pay-per-view Lockdown, Team 3D battles Team Canada inside Six Sides of Steel. Jeff Jarrett and his new recruit, Scott Steiner, take on The Natura
April 1, 2006
Apr 1, 2006
The road to Lockdown 2006 rolls on as total chaos erupts in the iMPACT! Zone. America's Most Wanted defends the NWA Tag Team Championships against The James Gang and more!
April 8, 2006
Apr 8, 2006
iMPACT! opens in a big way as 'The Monster' Abyss battles AJ Styles one-on-one. Roderick Strong, Chase Stevens and Alex Shelley look to qualify for the World X Cup in a Three-Way M
April 13, 2006
Apr 13, 2006
In IMPACT's debut on Thursday nights on Spike TV, Christopher Daniels defends the X-Division Championship against Samoa Joe, Sting has his first match on television and more!
April 20, 2006
Apr 20, 2006
The last stop on the road to Lockdown 2006. As they prepare for Lethal Lockdown, Jeff Jarrett and America's Most Wanted battle Team 3D. Plus, we get a preview of the violence that
April 27, 2006
Apr 27, 2006
After one of the most violent nights in history at Lockdown 2006, the stars of iMPACT! must begin on the road to Sacrifice 2006. Samoa Joe defends the X-Division Championship again
May 4, 2006
May 4, 2006
The road to Sacrifice 2006 continues. America's Most Wanted defend the NWA Tag Team Championships against AJ Styles & Christopher Daniels. After having his World Title stolen by Ab
May 11, 2006
May 11, 2006
Sting's tag team partner against Jeff Jarrett and Scott Steiner at Sacrifice 2006 is revealed. Plus, AJ Styles teams with Christopher Daniels and Rhino to battle America's Most Wan
May 18, 2006
May 18, 2006
Christian Cage may have escaped Sacrifice 2006 his title intact but his greatest challenge awaits when his next title defence is announced. Looking to qualify for the big match, Ab
May 25, 2006
May 25, 2006
Monty Brown and Ron Killings battle to see who will enter the King of the Mountain match at Slammiversary 2006. The stars of the X-Division are in action as Jay Lethal takes on Ale
June 1, 2006
Jun 1, 2006
Jeff Jarrett & Scott Steiner get answers from Sting & Raven. Jeremy Borash exposes Alex Shelley. The wrestlers line up for the King of the Mountain qualifiers, plus more!
June 8, 2006
Jun 8, 2006
The King of the Mountain qualifiers continue with Scott Steiner taking control! The James Gang & Chris Sabin battle Bobby Roode, Eric Young & A-1, plus more!
June 15, 2006
Jun 15, 2006
Elix Skipper & David Young faces off against The Naturals in a bloody tag team match! The giant Kevin Nash is challenged by Mr. X, America's Most Wanted returns, plus more!
June 22, 2006
Jun 22, 2006
Jim Cornette throws mud at Jeff Jarrett and riles up the crowd! AJ Styles & Christopher Daniels battle Elix Skipper & David Young for the Tag Team Titles! The X-Division Title on t
June 29, 2006
Jun 29, 2006
Christian Cage challenges Sting for a chance in the ring. Team Canada go up against Chris Sabin & Sonjay Dutt, plus a look at a TNA company meeting with Jim Cornette, plus more!
July 6, 2006
Jul 6, 2006
Sonjay Dutt and Homicide go head-to-head. Kevin Nash has a surprise waiting in a body bag and Steiner & Jarrett go up against Sting & Christian Cage plus much more on IMPACT!
July 13, 2006
Jul 13, 2006
Rhino challenges anybody and everybody. Abyss and Father James team up. And, an All or Nothing! match with everything on the line for Team Canada. Plus much more on IMPACT!
July 20, 2006
Jul 20, 2006
Rhino takes on a challenger, then is issued a new one. Homicide & Hernandez sign a contract in blood! Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett go head-to-head in the Main Event, and much more o
July 27, 2006
Jul 27, 2006
Tensions are rising in IMPACT with the stars taking sides. The James Gang & Eric Young go 6-on-6 against America's Most Wanted and A-1. Samoa Joe and Rhino settle things in the rin
August 3, 2006
Aug 3, 2006
Jarrett & Steiner demand to speak to Jim Cornette, and Christopher Daniels challenges Homicide. A #1 contenders 5-way match and much more on IMPACT!
August 10, 2006
Aug 10, 2006
Rhino, Monty Brown and Somoa Joe start the night off, followed by a 6-Man-Tag Match with Chris Sabin, Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal, Kevin Nash, Alex Shelley and, Johnny Devine! Plus mor
August 17, 2006
Aug 17, 2006
Ron Killings faces Samoa Joe, a tag-team bout to decide the #1 Contendership for the NWA World Tag Team Title and more!
August 24, 2006
Aug 24, 2006
The action continues! A Tag Match with The Papparatzi vs The Naturals. Christian Cage vs Rhino. Plus more!
August 31, 2006
Aug 31, 2006
Abyss competes in a Ten Thousand Thumbtacks Match and more!
September 7, 2006
Sep 7, 2006
Singles match with Monty Brown and Kenny King. Christian Cage & Sting vs Jeff Jarrett & Scott Steiner!
September 14, 2006
Sep 14, 2006
Tag match between Christian Cage & AJ Styles vs Frankie Kazarian & Matt Bentley! Chris Sabin vs Alex Shelley!
September 21, 2006
Sep 21, 2006
Singles match Jeff Jarrett & Samoa Joe! Rhino vs Monty Brown and LAX vs AJ Styles & Christopher Daniels!
September 28, 2006
Sep 28, 2006
Tag team match with Team 3-D vs Vaughn Doring & Brandon Thomaselli! 6-Man with Chris Sabin, Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal, Senshi, Alex Shelley, Johnny Devin!
October 5, 2006
Oct 5, 2006
Tag team match with Team 3-D vs Matt Bentley & Frankie Kazarian! 5-Way You're Fired Match! With Shark Boy, Eric Young, Norman Smiley, Elix Skipper and David Young!
October 12, 2006
Oct 12, 2006
8-Man Tag with Chris Sabin, Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, Shark Boy vs Senshi, Alex Shelley, Johnny Devine, Petey Williams!
October 19, 2006
Oct 19, 2006
Christian Cage, Norman Smiley, Senshi, 8-Man Tag with AJ Styles, Chris Daniels, The James Gang vs AMW and Gail Kim & LAX!
October 26, 2006
Oct 26, 2006
Tag Title Match with LAX vs The Naturals! A 18-Man Reverse Battle Royale!
November 2, 2006
Nov 2, 2006
Fight for the right tournament continues with Lance Hoyt, Ron Killings, Robert Roode, Christopher Daniels, Rhino and Christian Cage!
November 9, 2006
Nov 9, 2006
Fight for the Right Semi-Final 3-way with AJ Styles, Ron Killings and Robert Roode and Abyss!
November 16, 2006
Nov 16, 2006
Tables Match with The Naturals vs Team 3-D! Plus the Six Sides of Steel Barbed Wire Cage Match with Christian Cage and Rhino!
November 23, 2006
Nov 23, 2006
Tag Match with AJ Styles & Christopher Daniels vs The Naturals! Plus Sting vs Christian Cage in a #1 Contenders Match!
November 30, 2006
Nov 30, 2006
A 3-Way #1 Contenders match with Chris Sabin, Sonjay Dutt & Jay Lethal! Plus! Tag Tile Handicap Match with LAX vs Samoa Joe & Kurt Angle!
December 7, 2006
Dec 7, 2006
Singles match with Petey Williams and Homicide! All-Star War with Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, Abyss, Rhino and Christian Cage!
December 14, 2006
Dec 14, 2006
Singles Match with Petey Williams and Christopher Daniels! Plus, Titles vs Unity Match with LAX vs AMW and Gail Kim! Plus more!
December 21, 2006
Dec 21, 2006
Tables match with Team 3-D vs The Naturals! Plus AJ Styles & Samoa Joe vs Kurt Angle & Rhino in the Main Event! Plus more!
December 28, 2006
Dec 28, 2006
Tag Match with Chris Sabin & James Storm vs Christopher Daniels and Petey Williams! Plus a Nightstick on a pole match with Sting, Christian Cage and Abyss! Plus the TNA Wrestling Y