IMPACT Wrestling in 2015 had a litany of big names. Stars such as Bobby Lashley and Kurt Angle dominated the main event scene with their indomitable presence. The mid-card featured Davey Richards and Eli Drake (aka LA Knight), to name a few.
The availability of these talents made for some excellent in-ring work rate. 2015 also turned out to be a breakout year for stars such as Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud (aka Drake Maverick).
That being said, let’s take a look at the best IMPACT Wrestling TV matches of 2015:
Booby Roode vs. Eric Young (Last Man Standing Match – IMPACT Wrestling #556)
This Last Man Standing Match pitted two of TNA’s longtime workers, Booby Roode and Eric Young, against each other. The match was taped at the Wembley Arena in front of over four thousand fans.
Both men dished brutal punishment on each other. Neither wanted to give in and made use of foreign objects to make a statement. Roode emerged as the last man standing after his 19-minute battle with Eric Young.
Ethan Carter III vs. Kurt Angle (TNA World Title Match – IMPACT Wrestling #572)
Kurt Angle beat Lashley to capture the TNA World Title in one of the best IMPACT Wrestling matches of 2015. The Olympic Gold Medalist found a new challenger in Ethan Carter III, who had incredible momentum on his side.
The two met in a highly physical match-up at the June 25, 2015, IMPACT Wrestling taping. The story going into the match was that EC3 had never tapped out in his career. The Top One Percent reversed Angle’s offense into a roll-up pin for the win.
The Wolves vs. The Dirty Heels (TNA World Tag Team Titles Iron Man Tag Match – July 1)
The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) had a fantastic series Best of Five Series of Matches against The Dirty Heels (Austin Aries and Bobby Roode) on the IMPACT Zone in 2015. The fifth match pitted the two teams in an Iron Man stipulation.
All four men really meshed well as tag teams. The Wolves brought their far more aggressive and physical style to the mat. The Dirty Heels stayed true to their name, relying on cheap antics to masterfully pull off one of the hardest stipulations in pro wrestling.
Ethan Carter III vs. Rockstar Spud (Hair vs. Hair Match – March 13)
Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud had arguably the most tense feud on the IMPACT Zone in 2015. The former best friends-turned-enemies wanted nothing but to spill each other’s blood and they did just that in this brutal match.
Spud got a standing ovation as he made to the ring at the historic Wembley Arena in London. The underdog didn’t hesitated for a moment to attack the bigger and stronger EC3. Spud showed a lot of heart, but still ended up losing the match.
Lashley vs. Kurt Angle (TNA World Title Match – March 20)
Lashley and Kurt Angle had a series of great matches in 2015. They took on each other for the coveted TNA World Heavyweight Championship at a TNA IMPACT Wrestling London taping on January 31, 2015.
The match aired on Destination American in March and garnered critical acclaim. Both men showcased some excellent wrestling in this 20-minute outing. Angle looked incredibly good against the stronger Lashley and made him tap out with the Ankle Lock to win the title.
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