TNA iMPACT!: Season 8
Season 8 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 7.
- 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 8 Progress Shield
January 6, 2011
Jan 6, 2011
With the Genesis PPV event just days away, Jeff Hardy, Eric Bischoff, and Immortal try to weaken all of the TNA Champions. A special sit-down interview with Matt Morgan and Mr. And
January 13, 2011
Jan 13, 2011
TNA Wrestling offers a unique style of wrestling that features a blend of traditional wrestling with high-flying athleticism and cutting edge action.
January 20, 2011
Jan 20, 2011
TNA Wrestling offers a unique style of wrestling that features a blend of traditional wrestling with high-flying athleticism and cutting edge action.
January 27, 2011
Jan 27, 2011
Who is hunting Immortal and who will "they" take out next? How will Kurt Angle seek revenge on Jeff Jarrett and his ex-wife, Karen? Plus, Matt Hardy attempts to avenge his brother'
February 3, 2011
Feb 3, 2011
Mr. Anderson defends his TNA Wrestling world championship title against Jeff Hardy. Plus, the members of "They" will be unveiled by Crimson.
February 10, 2011
Feb 10, 2011
Jeff Jarrett and Jeff Hardy in a tag match against AJ Styles and Kurt Angle. Also Mr. Anderson defends his TNA title against Matt Morgan. Winner of this match will face Jeff Hardy
February 17, 2011
Feb 17, 2011
Did Mr. Anderson or Jeff Hardy emerge from Against All Odds as the TNA Wrestling Champion? The Jeff Jarrett-Kurt Angle feud turns more personal, and The Beautiful People take on th
February 24, 2011
Feb 24, 2011
After Ric Flair's betrayal of Fortune, AJ Styles seeks payback against Ric Flair. Plus, a three way match: Mr. Anderson vs. RVD vs. Kurt Angle, and Madison Rayne issues an open cha
March 3, 2011
Mar 3, 2011
Find out the results of the court decision regarding the ownership of TNA between Hulk Hogan and Dixie Carter. Plus, Jeff and Karen Jarrett renew their wedding vows. How will Kurt
March 10, 2011
Mar 10, 2011
New TNA Wrestling World Champion, Sting, speaks out on his shocking return. How will Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and "Immortal" react now that they have complete control of TNA? Plus, J
March 17, 2011
Mar 17, 2011
After Sting's successful defense of his TNA Championship Title at Victory Road, who will step forward to challenge him for the gold next? Plus, Jeff and Karen Jarrett have a stunni
March 24, 2011
Mar 24, 2011
Mr. Anderson is determined to get his title back. However Rob Van Dam is also in the hunt for the title and thinks he should get the title shot. How far will Mr. Anderson go to get
March 31, 2011
Mar 31, 2011
How far will Hulk Hogan go to get Sting's TNA World Title back under Immortal's control? Plus now that Kurt Angle has signed to wrestle Jeff Jarrett at Lockdown, will Kurt Angle se
April 7, 2011
Apr 7, 2011
Mr. Anderson has been playing mind games with Hulk Hogan and Immortal for weeks. Is this the week Mr. Anderson makes his move? Plus, Christopher Daniels returns seeking revenge...b
April 14, 2011
Apr 14, 2011
Rob Van Dam gets an offer from Hulk Hogan that he can't refuse...or will he? Jeff Jarrett finds himself face-to-face with Kurt Angle. Does Jeff and Karen's fairy tale wedding have
April 21, 2011
Apr 21, 2011
Tonight, catch up on all of the aftermath of TNA Lockdown on iMPACT! Who came out of the steel cage as the winner and champion in the three way match between Sting, RVD, and Mr. An
April 28, 2011
Apr 28, 2011
Will Mr. Anderson finally get his title shot one-on-one in the ring with TNA World Champion, Sting? Who at the network is the match maker? Plus, Karen Jarrett is in search of the w
May 5, 2011
May 5, 2011
Hulk Hogan and the rest of Immortal demand to know who the "Network" representative is who's been calling the shots. Plus, Jeff and Karen Jarrett call out Velvet Sky. Is Velvet "Ms
May 12, 2011
May 12, 2011
Tonight on TNA iMPACT!, the Network representative is finally revealed to Hulk Hogan and the rest of Immortal. Kurt Angle's "Ms. Angle" is revealed, and Matt Hardy reveals his new
May 19, 2011
May 19, 2011
Catch up on the aftermath of TNA Sacrifice. Did Sting retain his championship title against RVD? Who came out with the victory in the mixed tag team match between Jeff and Karen Ja
May 26, 2011
May 26, 2011
Rob Van Dam and Kurt Angle meet for the first time ever on IMPACT WRESTLING. Plus, Hulk Hogan and Mick Foley return to IMPACT WRESTLING and Mr. Anderson brings in a mystery guest f
June 2, 2011
Jun 2, 2011
The power struggle between Hulk Hogan and Mick Foley is coming to a head...who will come out on top? Is Bobby Roode's injury going to sideline Beer Money? Mr. Anderson continues to
June 9, 2011
Sep 8, 2011
Mr. Anderson continues to play mind games with Sting. Plus Karen Jarrett is out due to injury, so Jeff Jarrett is flying solo in a match against Kurt Angle.
June 16, 2011
Sep 15, 2011
Tonight the Bound For Glory Series is revealed. Kurt Angle announces his future plans and the Knockout tag team champions Sarita and Rosita defend their title against Velvet Sky an
June 23, 2011
Sep 22, 2011
Tonight Eric Bischoff calls out the "Icon" Sting. Plus in a Bound For Glory series match - Scott Steiner takes on Bully Ray, and Knockouts Mickie James and Winter square off in a s
June 30, 2011
Jun 30, 2011
Sting has reached a new level of intensity and it's directed at Hulk Hogan. Will it come to a head? AJ Styles takes on Gunner, and later a can't-miss 6 wrestler Knockout tag match.
July 7, 2011
Jul 7, 2011
Immortal gives Mr. Anderson an ultimatum. Plus in a preview of Destination X, AJ Styles vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Christopher Daniels vs. Jerry Lynn square off in a four corners match.
July 14, 2011
Jul 14, 2011
Mid Summer Nightmare. Mr. Anderson defends his TNA World Title against Sting, Madison Rayne faces off against former partner Tara, The British Invasion take on Mexican America in t
July 21, 2011
Jul 21, 2011
Sting is face to face against the #1 Contender, Kurt Angle. In a Four Way Ladder Match, AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe vs Matt Morgan vs Gunner match up in the BFG Series. Mickie James def
July 28, 2011
Jul 28, 2011
Kurt Angle calls out Hulk Hogan; The Bound For Glory Series continues with singles match ups, Match #1 Rob Van Dam vs Gunner and Match #2 Bully Ray vs Crimson.
August 4, 2011
Aug 4, 2011
World Champion Sting & Kurt Angle sign the contract for the World Title Match. Three key Bound For Glory series matches take place: Samoa Joe vs. The Pope, Devon vs. AJ Styles, and
August 11, 2011
Aug 11, 2011
Get up to date with the fallout of HardCORE Justice: Did the insanity that has defined Sting over Kurt Angle challenge the World Title? The Bound for Glory series heats up with 2 m
August 18, 2011
Aug 18, 2011
How will Sting react to the beating he suffered by Kurt Angle and Hulk Hogan? Will they have hell to pay? World Tag Team Title Match: Beer Money vs Mexican America, & Bound For Glo
August 25, 2011
Aug 25, 2011
In a huge showdown, Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair call out Sting! World Champ Kurt Angle vs. Crimson, and the Bound For Glory Series continues.
September 1, 2011
Sep 1, 2011
Jeff Hardy returns! Plus, Rob Van Dam vs. Gunner, AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels, Hulk Hogan, Sting, Kurt Angle, Ric Flair and more.
September 8, 2011
Sep 8, 2011
What does Jeff Hardy have planned? Kurt Angle vs. Mr. Anderson for the World Title, the countdown to Sting v. Ric Flair, plus Hulk Hogan.
September 15, 2011
Sep 15, 2011
Wrestling icons collide: Sting vs. Ric Flair! Plus, Hulk Hogan, Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles, Rob Van Dam and more - the aftermath of No Surrender.
September 22, 2011
Sep 22, 2011
The road to Bound For Glory: Sting confronts Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle calls out Bobby Roode, Jeff Hardy, Anderson/RVD vs. Bully Ray/Jerry Lynn.
September 29, 2011
Sep 29, 2011
Hulk Hogan delivers a major announcement! Sting speaks out, Bobby Roode vs. AJ Styles, World Champ Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy and more!
October 6, 2011
Oct 6, 2011
As the road to Bound For Glory continues, Hulk Hogan says goodbye and closes the book on his career. How will Sting react? Can Jeff Hardy prove he deserves another chance in IMPACT
October 13, 2011
Oct 13, 2011
Sting and Hogan sign their contract for the Bound For Glory battle! What does Angle have planned for Roode just days before their World Title bout? Plus, AJ Styles and Rob Van Dam
October 20, 2011
Oct 20, 2011
See exclusive footage from Sunday's "Bound For Glory" and find out who became the reigning World Champion! Who has all the power in IMPACT now, Hulk Hogan or Sting? Plus "The Monst
October 27, 2011
Oct 27, 2011
NEW World Heavyweight Champion James Storm will address the fans on his future! Plus, the new GM "General Menace", Sting, has promised to have a new #1 contender for Storm's World
November 3, 2011
Nov 3, 2011
The World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line as James Storm defends the gold against his tag team partner Bobby Roode! Plus, Ronnie from MTV's Jersey Shore comes to even
November 10, 2011
Nov 10, 2011
Ronnie from MTV's "Jersey Shore" gets inside the ring for his first OFFICIAL Match with Eric Young against Robbie E & Rob Terry. Plus James Storm plans to unleash hell on Bobby Roo
November 17, 2011
Oct 17, 2011
After beating AJ Styles last week, Bobby Roode is the World Heavyweight Champion! But this week he has to deal with James Storm. Plus, a "10 Knockouts Gauntlet" match will determin
November 24, 2011
Nov 24, 2011
The special holiday edition features an 8-Man Elimination Match with Team Storm vs. Team Angle. Plus, a rematch for the World Tag Team Championship title & the 1st ever Thanksgivin
December 1, 2011
Dec 1, 2011
Sting returns to IMPACT, and he's on a mission to deal with Bobby Roode for attacking Dixie Carter, AJ Styles & Jeff Hardy. Plus, Karen Jarrett plans to punish the Knockouts for pl
December 8, 2011
Dec 8, 2011
In the main event, World Heavyweight Champion, Bobby Roode, teams with Jeff Jarrett to battle AJ Styles and Jeff Hardy! Styles will challenge Roode for the World Title, while Hardy
December 15, 2011
Dec 15, 2011
Bobby Roode & challenger AJ Styles start the night with a bang, while Jeff Hardy faces Bully Ray in one-on-one action. Plus, a month-long WILD CARD Tag Team Tournament to determine
December 22, 2011
Dec 22, 2011
Rumor has it that Sting will hand down punishment to World Heavyweight Champ, Bobby Roode, while Jeff Hardy prepares for his shot at the gold at "Genesis"! Plus, the Best-Of-3 Seri
December 29, 2011
Dec 29, 2011
Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle, takes on Rob Van Dam in the main event. Plus, it's the final match in the Best-Of-3 Series between Anthony Neese & Zema Ion, and the winner will