TNA iMPACT!: Season 9
Season 9 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 8.
- 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 9 Progress Shield
January 5, 2012
Jan 5, 2012
Just days before Genesis, Bobby Roode & Jeff Hardy go face-to-face one last time on IMPACT! Plus, in a huge 6-man main event, Hardy teams with James Storm & "The Monster" Abyss to
January 12, 2012
Jan 12, 2012
World Heavyweight Champion, Bobby Roode, opens up to discuss his controversial PPV win over Jeff Hardy! How will the GM, Sting, deal with Roode and his actions? Plus, Morgan and Cr
January 19, 2012
Jan 19, 2012
James Storm talks about finally getting revenge on Kurt Angle, and about his pending rematch for the World Title against Bobby Roode. How will Jeff Hardy react to getting cheated o
January 26, 2012
Jan 26, 2012
In this week's HUGE Main Event, James Storm & Jeff Hardy team up to take on Bobby Roode & Bully Ray in a Tables Match! Plus, Alex Shelley makes his return to action on IMPACT WREST
February 2, 2012
Feb 2, 2012
For the first time ever, IMPACT takes place from London & features Hulk Hogan's return to England for the first time in over a decade! Plus, Sting reveals who will get a shot at th
February 9, 2012
Feb 9, 2012
Sting teams up with James Storm to take on Bobby Roode and Bully Ray in a huge main event in London! Plus, how will Eric Bischoff react to the return of Hulk Hogan & his alliance w
February 16, 2012
Feb 16, 2012
Did Bobby Roode beat the odds at "Against All Odds" or was a new titleholder crowned? Plus, a new #1 Contender will be determined in a 10-Knockout Battle Royal, and Austin Aries &
February 23, 2012
Feb 23, 2012
Super Bowl champ Brandon Jacobs returns to IMPACT WRESTLING! Plus a huge tag team main event of Jeff Hardy and James Storm vs. Kurt Angle and Bully Ray. And, is Sting serious about
March 1, 2012
Mar 1, 2012
Bobby Roode has released Sting's manic side & now "The Icon" wants revenge! He doesn't want the World Title - he just wants to annihilate his enemy. How will Roode react? Plus Styl
March 8, 2012
Mar 8, 2012
The war between Sting & World Champion Bobby Roode continues as their battle at Victory Road draws closer. Will Flair & Gunner make good on their threats to annihilate Garett Bisch
March 15, 2012
Mar 15, 2012
World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode and Sting have their contract signing - what will happen just days before Victory Road? Plus, Mr. Anderson returns to fight Christopher Danie
March 22, 2012
Mar 22, 2012
Witness the aftermath of the brutal "Victory Road" event, where World Champion Bobby Roode faced Sting. Plus, the X Division Championship will be on the line as Austin Aries defend
March 29, 2012
Mar 29, 2012
What will be Hulk Hogan's answer to TNA President Dixie Carter? Will Hogan take over as General Manager of IMPACT WRESTLING? Plus, Mr. Anderson battles Jeff Hardy in a featured bou
April 5, 2012
Apr 5, 2012
Hulk Hogan, now the General Manager, takes control of IMPACT WRESTLING! According to Hogan, he's going to start this new era by addressing the entire roster. What does Hogan have p
April 12, 2012
Apr 12, 2012
World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode and challenger "Cowboy" James Storm are face-to-face for the last time before their main event match at Lockdown! Plus, Eric Young and ODB ge
April 19, 2012
Apr 19, 2012
Who walked out of Lockdown as the World Heavyweight Champion after their war in the cage- Bobby Roode or James Storm? Plus, which Bischoff is gone from IMPACT WRESTLING after Sunda
April 26, 2012
Apr 26, 2012
Anyone on the roster can challenge anyone to fight in the first ever "Open Fight Night"! Plus, Ric Flair has promised to hold an "Eric Bischoff Appreciation Night" after Bischoff w
May 3, 2012
May 3, 2012
Before their World Heavyweight Championship bout at Sacrifice, Bobby Roode & Rob Van Dam pick each others opponents! Plus Ric Flair has promised to call out Hulk Hogan on what happ
May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012
It's the final countdown to Sacrifice! What will happen between World Champion Bobby Roode and challenger Rob Van Dam just days before their match? Plus, Christopher Daniels and Ka
May 17, 2012
May 17, 2012
AJ Styles addresses the controversy between himself and TNA President Dixie Carter! Plus, the Knockouts Championship will be decided on Thursday in a three-way match between Gail K
May 24, 2012
May 24, 2012
Open Fight Night returns - who will get called out to fight? Plus Bobby Roode attempts to become the longest reigning champion in history but he must defend the title against an op
May 31, 2012
May 31, 2012
It's a historic broadcast as IMPACT goes LIVE with the return of The Icon. Sting faces World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode in a Lumberjack Match, & Brooke Hogan makes her IMPACT
June 7, 2012
Jun 7, 2012
Just days before Slammiversary, World Heavyweight Bobby Roode, Daniels and Kazarian battle Sting, AJ Styles and Kurt Angle in a huge 6-man main event. Plus more on the controversy
June 14, 2012
Jun 14, 2012
In the aftermath of the "Slammiversary" Pay-Per-View event, Hulk Hogan demands a World Heavyweight Title match! Plus, the annual "Bound For Glory Series" kicks off with a Gauntlet
June 21, 2012
Jun 21, 2012
The monthly Open Fight Night returns, involving the competitors in the Bound For Glory Series! All 12 Wresters in the BFG Series will be in action - 6 men make challenges, 6 will b
June 28, 2012
Jun 28, 2012
AJ Styles and Kurt Angle defend the TNA World Tag Team Championships against Christopher Daniels and Kazarian. Plus, TNA Gut Check continues as newcomer Taeler Hendrix faces the ju
July 5, 2012
Jul 5, 2012
Qualifying matches continue for the X Division Championship Tournament, with four new competitors and Devon defends his TNA Television Championship against Crimson.
July 12, 2012
Jul 12, 2012
Find out if Bobby Roode or Austin Aries is named World Heavyweight Champion after Sunday's PPV event! Plus, Miss Tessmacher defends the gold against former Knockouts champion, Gail
July 19, 2012
Jul 19, 2012
What will the fallout be after the "The Aces & Eights" shocking and brutal attack on Hulk Hogan & Sting? Plus, IMPACT will feature the monthly "Gut Check" challenge! Which newcomer
July 26, 2012
Jul 26, 2012
Don't miss the IMPACT debut of Chavo Guerrero, as the wrestling world hears from him for the first time! Plus, 2 huge Bound For Glory Series matches will take place: AJ Styles vs.
August 2, 2012
Aug 2, 2012
Impact will feature a huge Bound For Glory Series main event match as Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle battles "Cowboy" James Storm! In tag team action, Austin Aries teams with new
August 9, 2012
Aug 9, 2012
"Cowboy" James Storm faces Bully Ray, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles takes on Kurt Angle, and Rob Van Dam will be in action against "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero! Plus, will Sting find a
August 16, 2012
Aug 16, 2012
Don't miss the huge double main event when Jeff Hardy battles Bully Ray! Plus, AJ Styles goes for revenge against enemy Christopher Daniels, and former tag team partners Samoa Joe
August 23, 2012
Aug 23, 2012
Monthly Open Fight Night is back! Don't miss the huge return of Hulk Hogan as he vows to help Sting & the other TNA superstars battle The Aces & 8s! Plus, TNA Gut Check returns & o
August 30, 2012
Aug 30, 2012
With only two weeks left in the annual "Bound For Glory Series" for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship, the stakes have never been higher! Two huge BFG Series bouts as Je
September 6, 2012
Sep 6, 2012
Don't miss the final 2 matches in the Bound For Glory Series! Jeff Hardy battles Samoa Joe in one featured bout, while Rob Van Dam goes against Bully Ray in other! Who will be elim
September 13, 2012
Sep 13, 2012
The road to Bound For Glory officially kicks off! What will happen when Austin Aries and Jeff Hardy go face-to-face? Plus, what will be the fallout between General Manager Hulk Hog
September 20, 2012
Sep 20, 2012
Will "TNA Gut Check" prospect Evan Markopolous earn a contract and a spot on the TNA roster? The newcomer faces the judging trio of Bruce Prichard, Al Snow, and Taz. Plus, will Hog
September 27, 2012
Sep 27, 2012
Will "TNA Gut Check" prospect Evan Markopolous earn a contract and a spot on the TNA roster? The newcomer faces the judging trio of Bruce Prichard, Al Snow, and Taz. Plus, will Hog
October 4, 2012
Oct 4, 2012
The fight between Aces and 8s and Team TNA is set for Bound For Glory! "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan will not be allowed to enter the fight - so who will represent TNA in the battle?
October 11, 2012
Oct 11, 2012
What will happen when TNA World Champion Austin Aries comes face to face with Jeff Hardy for the final time before their World Title Match? Plus, how will Aces & 8s respond to Hulk
October 18, 2012
Oct 18, 2012
Did Austin Aries retain the World Heavyweight Championship, or did "The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy finally recapture the gold? Tune in to find out who was triumphant at Bound F
October 25, 2012
Oct 25, 2012
"Championship Thursday" is back, and the World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line as new titleholder "The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy defends the gold against an oppon
November 1, 2012
Nov 1, 2012
OPEN FIGHT NIGHT returns! One challenge already set is Bully Ray vs. Devon from the Aces & 8s! Plus, Brooke Hogan told Knockouts Champion Tara that ODB plans to call out Tara's man
November 8, 2012
Nov 8, 2012
What will happen between World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy and his challenger Austin Aries just days before their match at Turning Point? Plus, don't miss the huge battle betwe
November 15, 2012
Nov 15, 2012
Who walked away from the PPV main event Ladder Match as the World Heavyweight Champion- Jeff Hardy or Austin Aries? Plus, the lethal TNA Knockouts will be in action as a new #1 Con
November 22, 2012
Nov 22, 2012
It's Open Fight Night on a special Thanksgiving edition of IMPACT Wrestling, All previous "Gutcheck" winners return to compete Plus, it's the annual TNA Turkey Bowl match between E
November 29, 2012
Nov 29, 2012
It's Championship Thursday as Rob Van Dam defends his X-Division Championship against whichever challenger Hulk Hogan selects. Plus, how will Hogan respond to the bombshell that Au
December 6, 2012
Dec 6, 2012
In a huge six-man tag team main event, Jeff Hardy teams with AJ Styles & James Storm to battle Bobby Roode, Christopher Daniels & Kazarian! Don't miss the chaos that is sure to ens
December 13, 2012
Dec 13, 2012
Don't miss the aftermath of Final Resolution! Who walked away as the World Heavyweight Champion - Jeff Hardy or Bobby Roode? Plus, is the war just beginning between Aries & Bully R
December 20, 2012
Dec 20, 2012
It's a HUGE Main Event as Jeff Hardy defends the World Title against Austin Aries! Plus, it's Championship Thursday & Tara must defend her Knockouts Title against one of these 4: V
December 27, 2012
Dec 27, 2012
It's the final Impact of 2012 as Open Fight Night returns! As we look forward to 2013, several Impact superstars have grudges they want to settle before the year ends. Plus, Daniel