01-19-12 – Backstage, Mickie celebrated her win with Velvet Sky and Tara. Mickie said she’s not finished because she wants to bring the Knockouts Title to hardcore country. She also spoke about a knee injury and said she’s been fighting through it.

01-26-12 – Tara defeated Velvet Sky and Mickie James to become the number-one contender for the TNA Knockouts Championship. Tara took control early and went for the Widow’s Peak on Sky. James broke up the attempt, however, and Sky sold on the mat while Tara and James went to work. Tara gained control in time for a commercial break. The show returned with Sky hitting Tara with a monkey flip. The ladies worked a rotation of one hitting a power move on another while the third woman sold. Then the selling woman would stand up to take her turn hitting a maneuver. Sky laid out James with a bulldog and then Tara picked Sky up and hit a side slam that landed on James. Tara covered James and picked up the victory. Elsewhere, Tara spoke to the camera and she talked about the type of opponent Kim is and how she will do what she needs to secure the Knockouts Championship.

02-02-12 – Tara beat Gail Kim in a non-title match in 4:50. Tara hit an early flurry but Kim quickly took control. Kim choked Tara out on the ropes. Kim continued her offense before locking in an inverted single-leg Boston crab. Tara battled out and made several attempts at offense only to take a straight kick to the gut from Kim. Kim went up top and flew but Tara got out of Kim’s way. Tara ran through her offense. Madison Rayne got in the ring and attempted to strike Tara but Tara moved out of the way. Madison Rayne inadvertently struck Kim, with Earl Hebner staring right at the entire exchange, but the match continued. Tara hit the Widow’s Peak for the win.

02-09-12 – Tara was outside filming being at Wembley stadium. Gail Kim walked up and attacked Tara and left her lying backstage.

02-16-12 – Madison Rayne won a Knockouts Battle Royal to become the Number One Contender for the Knockout’s Championship in 6:32. ODB eliminated Winter and Brook Tessmacher almost instantly. ODB then lifted Rosita and threw her over the top rope. Mickie James ascended the ropes only for ODB to shove her to the floor. The remaining women swarmed ODB and she was quickly eliminated. Sarita eliminated Tara. Angelina Love and Sarita double-teamed Velvet Sky. Angelina Love had Velvet Sky hung up on the top ropes, but Sarita attacked Love. Love and Sarita went back to attacking Sky and Love hit the Botox Injection on Sky. Sarita eliminated Love. Sarita charged Sky, but Sky pulled the top rope down and Sarita went crashing to the floor. Sky began to celebrate, but Madison Rayne ran in and threw her over the top rope. Rayne celebrated her victory.

04-05-12 – Mickie James vs. Winder vs. Tara vs Angelina Love vs. Madison Rayne vs. Velvet Sky. Knockouts challenge. Winter and Tara started the match with the action quickly escalating to Tara’s standing moonsault. Tara went for the pin, but every Knockout took exception to it and went into the ring to break it up. Love and James were tagged in as the crowd chanted for James. The two exchanged basic holds and shoulder tackles until James connected with a dropkick on Love. Love was able to hit a sidewalk slam for a two count, but James quickly recovered and took Love down. Sky used James to tag herself in and tried and battled Love a for a quick minute until Love tagged Rayne in. Tara used a blind tag on Sky to get herself into the match and hit a big sideslam for a two count on Rayne. Tara quickly tagged Sky back in, but Rayne was able to maintain an offensive edge against her. All the Knockouts took turns hitting their finishers on each other, ending with Sky hitting James with In Yo Face for the win. Winner: Velvet Sky.

04-19-12 – Hemme announced a Knockouts tag match up next, with Gail Kim already in the ring. Out to join Gail for the heel team were Madison Rayne, Sarita, and Rosita. Miss Tessmacher and Tara then came out first for the babyface team. Mickie James was out third for the faces, followed by Velvet Sky, who lost the title match to Gail at Lockdown. They cut to break before the match started. Tara & Miss Tessmacher & Mickie James & Velvet Sky vs. KO champion Gail Kim & Sarita & Rosita & Madison Rayne. Eight-KO tag match. The announcers focused on a returning Tessmacher throughout the match. The action broke down before the finish, which led to the ring clearing out. In the chaos, Tessmacher scored a roll-up pin on Gail for the win. It looks like Tessmacher is next in line for a title shot against Gail after Velvet didn’t get the job done at Lockdown. Post-match: The victorious babyface Divas mocked Gail, who stood frustrated in the ring. Winners: Team Tessmacher.

06-07-12 – Backstage, the Knockouts were shown “warming up” for their #1 contender match up next. Velvet Sky vs. Miss Tessmacher vs. Tara vs. Mickie James. #1 contender match to Knockouts Title. Brooke Tessmacher is officially back to Miss Tessmacher, due to Brooke Hogan joining the promotion. A few moments into the match, they cut to a shot of Gail Kim walking out on-stage for a closer look. As the action continued, TNA cut to break. Back from break four minutes later, Gail was on commentary and the action was still ongoing in the ring. The action eventually came down to Velvet and Mickie James to sell a brewing rivalry over who will get attention in the Knockouts division. Tessmacher then snuck in a quick roll-up to score the win. On-stage, Gail stood up and applauded Tessmacher getting the win. Winner: Tessmacher to become #1 contender to the Knockouts Title.

06-21-12 – Back live, Jeremy Borash was in the ring along with Taeler Hendrix. Jeremy Borash announced that this is Gut Check. Cue up the dramatic music. Jeremy Borash told Hendrix they hope she is ready. Out came her Gut Check opponent, Tara, who Tenay said is the most experienced TNA Knockout on the roster, which will give Taeler a tough task tonight. Tara vs. Taeler Hendrix. Gut Check match. Tara played the veteran role early on, giving Hendrix a lesson in the ring. Mid-match, Joseph Park was instructed by a stagehand to leave his bleacher seat. Hendrix eventually teased a comeback, but Tara cut her off and scored with the Widow’s Peak for a clean win. Winner: Tara.

07-05-12 – Backstage, Miss Tessmacher, standing next to Tara, told a cameraman that Gail Kim can hide behind lawyers, but she will beat Gail any day of the week, tonight with Tara, and next week with the title on the line. Tessmacher thanked Tara for supporting her tonight and they shared a moment. It feels like a Tara heel turn coming. TNA Knockouts champion Miss Tessmacher & Tara vs. Madison Rayne & Gail Kim. After back-and-forth focusing on the Tessmacher vs. Gail feud, Tessmacher eventually scored a clean, decisive victory over Madison. Tessmacher and Tara stood tall, victorious, with no sign of a heel turn or anything mischievous. Winners: Tess & Tara.

07-26-12 – TNA showed a clip of Tara talking about how excited she is that Chavo Guerrero has come to TNA. Kid Kash said their paths crossed in the past and he hopes they cross here. Kurt Angle said he’s had amazing matches with Chavo’s family and he believes Chavo is one of the best wrestlers today. Mickie James & Tara vs. Gail Kim & Madison Rayne. Christy Hemme waited for her cue to announce the opening match spotlighting the Knockouts division. As Madison Rayne and Gail Kim came to the ring, TNA rolled footage from three weeks ago when Madison made her love interest known smooching Earl Hebner. And, Earl is referee for this match as well, which brings up an obvious conflict of interest. Mickie and Tara then came out next to face the heel duo. The heels isolated Mickie early on, then Tara took a hot tag. Earl’s conflict of interest became the story, “missing” pinfall attempts by the faces. Mickie eventually scored the fall, but Earl decided to reverse the pin and award Madison and Gail the match, which did not sit well with Mickie and Tara. Winners: Madison & Gail.

08-02-12 – Madison Rayne vs. Tara vs. Gail Kim vs. Mickie James. Four-way #1 contender match to Knockouts Title. Back live, Christy Hemme introduced KO champion Miss Tessmacher to join the announcers for commentary on the match. And, it appears that, yes, “Conflict of Interest” Earl Hebner has been assigned this match. After each Knockout received a ring introduction, Impact cut to break before the bell sounded. The bell sounded back from break as all of the Knockouts acted weary of Earl Hebner’s role in this match. Madison tried talking to Earl, who tried to do his job officiating the match. Each nearfall drew a questionable look from the Knockouts other than Madison, still concerned about Earl. After Mickie and Gail moved their fight to the outside, Tara and Madison were left in the ring. Tara rolled up Madison and scored a three count, but Earl counted Tara’s shoulders down, giving Madison the win to become new #1 contender. Earl sold believing in his decision while Tara sold frustration being screwed out of the title shot. Winner: Madison.

08-23-12 – Miss Tessmacher’s music played to bring out the new Knockouts champion. TNA rolled footage of Taryn Terrell officiating Tessmacher’s title match victory over Madison Rayne last week. Back live, Tessmacher had solo promo time. Tessmacher thanked Brooke Hogan for righting a wrong last week, then noted the one question she has to ask herself every day is whether she can beat her mentor. On Open Fight Night, Tessmacher called out Tara, who was standing by backstage dressed to wrestle. After Tara came out, Taryn Terrell came out as special ref for the match. Knockouts champion Miss Tessmacher vs. Tara. Non-title match, Taryn Terrell special referee. Tara toyed with Tessmacher early on, indicating she’s still the crafty veteran even if Tessmacher is champ. Tessmacher made a comeback, then wanted a top-rope finish, but Tara cut her off. Tara with a superplex for the pin and the win. Afterward, Tara tried to be nice about having Tessmacher’s number, but Tessmacher didn’t want anything to do with it. Winner: Tara.

09-06-12 – Brooke Hogan is with Tara now. She gives Tara a Knockouts Title match against Brooke Tessmacher this Sunday. She talks about Taryn Terrell but Gail Kim walks into the room. Hogan makes a match between Kim and Tara and the two bicker. Taryn Terrell is in the ring and we’re set for the Gail Kim/Tara bout. Tara vs. Gail Kim. Kim takes down Tara with a takedown. Tara gets to her feet but Kim takes her out with a dropkick. Armdrag from Tara. Kim gets whipped into the results and Tara flips her on the rebound. Flying armbar from Gail Kim. Kim sends Tara into the ropes and rushes into her with an splash to the stomach. She goes for a pin attempt but it gets a two count. Kim chokes Tara with her boot but Terrell takes her off. Kim gets caught off guard with a roll up by Tara. Kim nails her in the head and goes for another pinfall, two count. Tara gets the advantage with a flurry of punches. She takes her down with a boot and lifts Kim for a vertical suplex. She covers and gets a two count. Tara tries to follow up but Kim trips her into the second rope. Kim climbs the turnbuckle but is stopped by Tara. Tara retrieves Kim and drives her to the mat with the Widow’s Peak for the win. Winner: Tara.

09-13-12 – Here’s Tara. Taz and Tenay call her unpredictable. She wants to congratulate her best friend, Miss Tessmacher, who she calls her best friend in the Knockouts division. Out comes the champion. Tessmacher was Sports Illustrated “Lady of the Day” this week and Tenay attributes this to Brooke Hogan for some reason. Tara congratulates Tessmacher for “beating the teacher.” Tara says it was a bittersweet night. Part of her was upset while part of her was happy because she did her job. She calls it an honor to wrestle with Tessmacher. She says she loves her. Despite being the champion for a while, Tara wants to properly present Tessmacher with the belt. Tessmacher gives Tara the strap and Tara puts the belt on the champ. Tara introduces Tessmacher as the champion and raises her arm in the air. The two hug and Tara encourages Tessmacher to climb on the turnbuckle and taunt. Tara exits the ring and Tessmacher continues to taunt. Tessmacher finishes her celebration but is clotheslined by Tara. Tara delivers a Widow’s Peak and Tenay asks Taz where this came from.

09-20-12 – Tara’s out which prompts the announcers to recap last week’s turn on Miss Tessmacher. Tara hears the chitchatting in the Knockout lockerroom. They want to know why Tara did what she did and that disgusts her. Tara says Miss Tessmacher used her to get back on television. It took someone special, Tara’s new boyfriend in California, to open her eyes. He reminded Tara that she is the best female wrestler in the world. Fans chant boring and she tells them to shut up. This gives us a Tessmacher chant as Tenay asks who is Tara’s boyfriend. Tonight is Open Fight Night so Tara is going to call out her victim: Christy Hemme. She says she can challenge anyone she wants. Hemme slowly walks to the ring as Tara asks if she thinks she’s too good. Tara hears Hemme talking about her. Hemme says she’s an announcer and Tara says she already knows that. Tara says Hemme needs to show respect and asks Christy who her favorite Knockout is. For some reason, Hemme says Miss Tessmacher. Tara repeats the question but Miss Tessmacher runs out. Tara tosses Hemme into Tessmacher and leaves the ring screaming “BOUND FOR GLORY.” Later in the show, Tara Is arguing with Brooke Hogan backstage. Brooke says Tara’s actions were wrong because Hemme is an announcer. Brooke says she respects Tara but is disappointed. Hogan says there’ll be consequences next week to which Tara responds: “Bring it.”

09-27-12 – Now we’re with Brooke Hogan and Tara. Tara says Brooke is late. The two begin to speak and Tara gets a phone call from her mystery Hollywood boyfriend. She says she’ll make plans with George and Stacy. Hogan says Tara has to earn her title shot but they’re once again interrupted by Tara’s mystery Hollywood boyfriend on the phone. Brooke takes the phone and says Tara’s match is next after the break. We return to Christy Hemme who, before announcing Tara out, tells us the next match is for the number one contendership of the Knockouts Title. Tara ignores Taryn Terrell who tries to let Tara know she’s the ref or something. Tara’s opponent for the match is ODB, who is out with Eric Young. Did you know these two are the Knockouts Tag Team Champions? They’re out with the belts. Tara vs. ODB. ODB drags Tara into the ring. The two ladies trade punches until Tara gets tossed across the ring by her hair. ODB repeats the move but Tara rolls out of the ring. ODB gives chase back into the ring. Shoulder block from ODB to Tara. Tara delivers multiple shoulder shots in the corner until Taryn Terrell breaks them up. Eric Young is on the apron asking for a tag. ODB with a splash to Tara as Eric Young leaves the apron. Bronco Buster from ODB. Eric Young rolls into another corner and asks for a Bronco Buster of his own but Terrell doesn’t let it happen. The fans should have booed. ODB connects with a baseball slide. She spanks Tara and follows that up by slamming Tara’s face into the apron. ODB rolls Tara back inside and Tara asks for mercy. ODB tries to attack but Terrell holds her off. ODB with a short-arm clothesline. More clotheslines. ODB kicks Tara. Fallaway slam. ODB kicks Tara out of the ring and Terrell asks for space. Tara is holding her knee in pain and tries to use Eric Young to get up. ODB breaks that up and Eric Young says his pants are still on. Tara rolls back in and removes her knee brace. Taz asks if Tara can continue with her knee issues. Terrell and ODB check on Tara where Tara catches ODB with a sneak rollup for the win. She had her foots on the ropes too. Winner: Tara. Terrell assists Tara up the ramp but Tara looks in the ring with a smile. She mouths to the camera, “I did it for you, baby.”

10-04-12 – Tara is on the phone with her Secret Hollywood Boyfriend. Stacy and George cancelled on them last week. Gail Kim breaks up the phone call because their match is up next. Tara asks Kim if she wants to go on a double date after Bound for Glory since they both have famous boyfriends. Kim rejects, saying if Tara wins, she’s next for the title. Kim storms off while Tara wonders what “Torrie and A-Rod are doing.” Christy Hemme introduces Gail Kim and Tara as Mike Tenay discusses the Tessmacher-Tara feud. ODB, the Knockouts Tag Team Champion, is Tessmacher’s tag team partner for the bout. Gail Kim and Tara vs. Ms. Tessmacher and ODB. Taryn Terrell rings the bell and ODB starts the match with Gail Kim. Taz and Tenay wonder about Tara’s boyfriend. ODB takes Kim to the ground with a chest bump. She tosses her into the corner and comes in with a clothesline. Kim escapes a fireman’s carry but is taken down with a shoulderblock. Body slam from ODB to Gail Kim incites “ODB” chants from the fans. Tessmacher is tagged in and dropkicks Gail Kim. Tessmacher delivers a stink face in the corner. ODB tries for the Bronco Buster but Kim escapes and tags in Tara. Tara is whipped into the corner and ODB delivers the buster to her. Kim tries to attack ODB from behind but she ducks. Tara attacks ODB and mounts her. She punches ODB before tagging in Gail Kim. Kim sends ODB into the corner and comes in with a shoulder attack to the stomach. Kim with a clothesline. She covers and gets a two count. Gail Kim measures ODB but Tara tags herself in. Tara tries a standing moonsault but ODB gets her knees up for the block. Tessmacher is tagged in and clubs Tara. She delivers back to back clotheslines and takes down Tara with a flying headscissors takeover. Tara is sent into the turnbuckle and Tessmacher sends her face first into the mat. Tessmacher goes for the pin but it’s broken up by Gail Kim. Kim is taken out with a spear from ODB. Tara shoves Gail Kim into Tessmacher. Tara grabs Tessmacher and takes her out with the Widow’s Peak for the win. Winners: Gail Kim and Tara

10-11-12 – Brooke Hogan is with Taryn Terrell, asking her if she’s ready for Sunday. Tara sends Terrell off and hands Hogan a sheet of paper. It’s a media list. Tara said it’s from her Hollywood boyfriend letting her know what to do on Monday after she wins the belt. Tara says her Secret Hollywood Boyfriend is going to be at the show Sunday. Hogan tears up the paper and says Tara isn’t the champ yet. Tara leaves saying “Kim and Khloe were so right about you.” Tara rushes the ring after the Gail Kim vs Brooke Tessmacher match and she pounds Tessmacher and tries the Widow’s Peak. Tessmacher squirms out and takes Tara out with the facebuster.

10-18-12 – New TNA Knockouts Champion, Tara and her Hollywood boyfriend Jessie Godderz are in the back taking a photoshoot. Tara says Vanessa and Kobe are getting back together but they’re still the hottest couple on the planet. They share a kiss. Up after the commercial break, ODB versus Tara. Tara and Jessie Godderz appear on the ramp as Christy Hemme lets us know this match won’t be for any titles. Taz, sarcastically I hope, tries to make Godderz out to be this big deal. ODB’s music plays but she doesn’t show up. She’s backstage arguing on the phone with Eric Young. She runs to the ring, phone in one hand, flask in the other and Taz wonders where Eric Young is. Tara vs. ODB. Tara makes out with Godderz but ODB strikes her from behind. ODB takes Tara down with a shoulderblock. She puts her wedding ring in a pocket. ODB lifts Tara and takes her out with a powerslam. ODB returns to her phone. She tells Eric Young to stay on. ODB smothers Jessie’s face in her chest and goes back to her phone. Taz drops some random Big Brother knowledge. Tara takes ODB down and slams her face into the mat screaming “that’s my man.” Tara grabs ODB by her hair and stretches her on her back. She follows that up with a kick to the back. ODB elbows out of Tara’s grasp but Tara slams her across the ring. Tara pounds ODB in the back and twists her head. ODB elbows out but Tara strikes her. Tara once again grabs ODB’s hair and pulls it. ODB is sent to the mat and Tara goes back to Jessie. They make out while ODB grabs her flask. ODB takes a drink and nails Tara in the back. ODB picks Tara up, spits in Jessie’s face and nails Tara with the TKO for the win. Winner: ODB. Tessmacher approves of the results of the match from the ramp. Tenay lets us know Tessmacher and Tara will fight for the Knockouts title next week.

10-25-12 – In the back Tara complains to Brooke Hogan about ODB. She says ODB beat Tara fair and square. Jessie says he had to take 12 tomato baths just to get ODB’s smell off him. Brooke says Tara has a title match tonight against Tessmacher so she better get her head in the game. Brooke tells Jessie that she heard ODB has her eye on Jessie. TNA Knockouts Championship Tara (c) w/Jessie vs. Miss Tessmacher. Tessmacher nails Tara with a dropkick as she tried to get in the ring. Tessmacher slams Tara into the ring apron repeatedly and then rolls her back in the ring. Tessmacher stomps Tara and then covers her for the first nearfall of the match. Tessmacher hits a Snapmare Takeover and kicks Tara in the back and then slams her head into the mat over and over. Tessmacher tosses Tara into the corner and puts the boots to her. Jessie argues with Tessmacher and Tara hits her from behind. Tara rolls out to the floor and Tara follows her. She slams Tessmacher into the apron and then back in the ring. Tara kicks Tessmacher in the ribs and pays Tessmacher back by slamming her face into the mat repeatedly. Tara rakes the face of Tessmacher and then puts the boots to her. Tara hits a Scoop Slam and then goes for a Slingshot Somersault Leg Drop, but Tessmacher moves and nails Tara with elbows. Tessmacher chops at Tara and then whips her into the ropes and connects with a series of clotheslines! Tessmacher follows up with a Flying Elbow and then the Asstastic in the corner! Tessmacher mounts Tara in the corner and hits a Falling Facebuster! Tessmacher then hits the ropes as Tara grabs the referee and Jessie pulls Tessmacher out hard to the floor! Tara grabs Tessmacher as she rolls back in and hit’s the Widow’s Peak! 1…2…3! Winner & Still KO Champ: Tara via pinfall (Widow’s Peak). Brooke Hogan walks out onto the stage and says next week is Open Fight Night and that means anybody can call anyone out. She says that she just got off the phone with ODB and ODB wants to challenge…JESSIE! Jessie and Tara freak out.

11-01-12 – In the back Jessie is complaining about having an ear infection and he says he’s a man so he shouldn’t have to face ODB. Tara says she has Jessie’s back and then Jessie says he needs Tara to sterilize him so he can face ODB. She puts Germ-X on his hands and Jessie rubs it all over himself. ODB comes out and calls out Jessie and says that she heard his “battery” isn’t that big after calling him Tara’s “little boy toy.” She tells Jessie to get his “Big Brother ass” out to the ring. ODB vs. Jessie w/ Tara. Jessie hits the ring and swings at ODB but she ducks and punches him in the gut. ODB chops Jessie repeatedly but then Jessie rolls out of the ring to get away from ODB. Jessie slides back in after being consoled by Tara and gets chopped a little more. ODB tries to whip Jessie into the corner but he blocks it and then eats a kick from ODB. ODB mounts Jessie in the corner but he shoves her off and good lord his chest is red as hell from those chops from ODB. Jessie goes for an Elbow Drop but ODB rolls out of the way and then he rolls back out to the floor. ODB follows him this time and Jessie rolls back into the ring and ODB catches him with a Wheel Barrow Slam! ODB attempts to whip Jessie into the corner but he reverses it and then charges at him. ODB gets her boots up and then climbs up top and hits Jessie with the Dirty Dozen in the corner. ODB dives off the top but Jessie moves out of the way. Jessie taunts ODB and then hits a Scoop Slam and then he taunts ODB and celebrates with Tara. He turns around and walks into a Scoop Slam from ODB! ODB spanks Jessie which pisses Tara off. ODB taunts Tara but gets rolled up by Jessie for the pin. Winner: Jessie via pinfall.

11-08-12 – Handicap Match Jessie & Tara vs. ODB. Jessie & Tara go after ODB but she avoids them and clotheslines Tara and then chops Jessie. ODB chops Tara’s ample chest and then motor boats Jessie’s face into her chest. ODB slams Tara & Jessie into each other and then hits the ropes but eats a Double Back Elbow from Jessie & Tara. Jessie hits a Scoop Slam and Tara chokes her. Tara and Jessie whip ODB into the ropes and then goes for a Double Back Drop but ODB stops and kicks them both! ODB hits a series of clotheslines on Tara followed by a Dropkick! ODB hits a Scoop Slam on Jessie and then she slams Tara on top of Jessie! ODB avoids a charging Jessie and then hits a Splash in the corner and then she drop toe hold’s Tara into Jessie’s crotch! ODB hits a Double Carpet Muncher onto Tara & Jessie and screams “I’m a classy biatch!” ODB Spears Tara and then stacks her up, 1…2…3! Winner: ODB via pinfall. Jessie tried to hit ODB from behind but she caught him. Tara then nails ODB from behind with ODB’s flask followed by the Widow’s Peak. Jessie pours ODB’s liquor out on top of her while he and Tara makeout.

11-15-12 – Jessie w/Tara vs. “Showtime” Eric Young w/ODB. Eric Young locks it up with the referee and gets punched in the back by Jessie. Jessie hits a Front Slam on Eric Young and then covers him for a nearfall early. Jessie hits Eric Young with a series of elbows and then whips Eric Young into the ropes and hits a Powerslam. Jessie hits a Leg Drop and then covers Eric Young for another nearfall. Jessie chokes Eric Young in the ropes and then hits him with a Back Elbow in the corner. Jessie chokes Eric Young in the ropes again and then follows up with a dropkick. Jessie gets a celebratory kiss from Tara and then continues to beat on Eric Young in the corner. Jessie whips Eric Young into the opposite corner but Eric Young flips over the top to the apron. Eric Young hits Jessie with a Shoulder Block through the ropes and then slides underneath Jessie’s legs and nails him with a big right hand. Eric Young hits the ropes but Jessie catches him with an Abdominal Stretch. Jessie pounds on Eric Young’s ribs with elbows but Eric Young fights the hold and counters it into a Hip Toss. Eric Young shrugs off some shots from Jessie and pulls down the trunks revealing his damn speedos and lights Jessie up with big right hands. Eric Young whips Jessie into the ropes and hits a Flying Forearm. Tara gets in the ring but ODB comes in and Spears her! Eric Young hits a Powerslam on Jessie and then goes to climb up top but Jessie knocks him off the apron. Eric Young crashes into the guardrail which distracts ODB allowing Tara to hit her from behind. Tara rolls Jessie back into the ring and Jessie hits a Stunner on Eric Young for the pin! Winner: Jessie via pinfall (Stunner). In the back Tara and Jessie walk into Brooke Hogan’s office where Ray is sitting with Brooke. Both act surprised and Bully walks away. Tara says Brooke needs to consult her about what goes on in the Knockouts division but Brooke says she would like for someone to knock on her door before they barge in too. Tara says if she wants privacy she should lock the door.

11-22-12 – Eric Young and ODB are in the back again. The Robbie’s E and T aren’t pleased with the turkey suit. Last year, the turkey challenge ruined Big Robbie’s life. Robbie E wants Eric Young to call him out. Jessie Godderz walks by with Tara. He joins the conversation. Eric Young says he can call both of them out. The Ultimate Turkey Boy Extravaganza: Eric Young vs. Jessie Godderz vs. Eric Young. An instant classic. Taeler Hendrix is out next with her Open Fight Night entry. She calls out Tara. Taeler Hendrix vs. Tara. Hendrix offers her hand for a shake but Tara slaps it away. The ladies grapple with Tara sending Taeler to the canvas. They meet again, this time with Tara going behind and slamming Hendrix to the mat. Tara gets her shoulders massaged by Godderz before re-entering the fray with strikes to Hendrix. Bodyslam. Tara goes back and shares a kiss with Jessie. Tara tosses Hendrix, by her hair, across the ring. Tara positions Hendrix in front of the camera and asks her to smile. Tara hangs Taeler by her hair across her back. The referee Taryn Terrell commands her to stop. Hendrix tries to fire back but Tara slams her down to the mat. Tara kicks Hendrix in the stomach and retreats to her boytoy Jessie. Hendrix catches Tara off guard with a dropkick and has a quick rollup for two. Hip toss from Hendrix. Hendrix dodges two punches and delivers the protobomb. Headbutt from Hendrix. Multiple jabs meet Tara’s face. Crossbody. Hendrix covers but only gets a two. Jessie screams at Hendrix, causing the distraction. Tara tries to attack but Hendrix dodgers. Big roundkick to the back of the head for a two count for Hendrix. Tara stuns Hendrix by slamming her face first into her knee. Huge slap from Tara. Hendrix is taken out with the Widow’s Peak for the Tara victory. Winner: Tara. During the Triple Threat Turkey Suit Match Tara enters the ring but ODB takes her out. Jessie chokes Eric Young with the rope as Robbie E rests in the corner. Tara and ODB roll over the official and out of the ring. Eric Young takes Jessie out of the ring but he’s caught by Robbie T. Robbie E tries an attack but Eric Young gets out of the way and the Robbie’s collide. Jessie goes for his stunner but Eric Young counters into a rollup for the win. Winner: Eric Young. Jessie reluctantly takes the Turkey Suit as Tara re-assures him of his hotness. He puts the suit.

12-06-12 – Mickie James came to the ring for a talking segment. Mickie thanked everyone for supporting her while she was at home recovering. Mickie did not identify what she was talking about, with the entire audience apparently expected to know that she recently had surgery, then vowed to become new Knockouts champion. Suddenly, Tara’s music interrupted to bring out KO champion Tara and Jessie. Tara made sad noises to mock Mickie’s story, then recapped her great year compared to Mickie’s bad year. Suddenly, the Beautiful People’s music played, causing Taz to react. “Is this a joke?” he asked. Velvet Sky, making her TV return, emerged on-stage as the announcers wondered how long it’s been since she was on Impact. Sky entered the ring to join the discussion, noting she’s missed everyone. Sky thanked Brooke Hogan for bringing her back, then wished them luck at Final Resolution. Sky then put them on notice that 2013 will be the Year of Velvet Sky as Knockouts champion. Cue up Velvet’s music to end the segment.

12-13-12 – Video package: Mickie James was shown in-tears after failing to win the Knockouts Title Sunday at Final Resolution. The video transitioned to how the Tara vs. Mickie title match unfolded. Brooke Hogan’s Office: Back in Orlando, Tara and Jessie walked in to talk with Brooke. Tara noted their boyfriends are wrestling tonight, so they need to stick together. Brooke ignored Tara kissing up to her, then told Tara that she’ll find out who she’s defending the Knockouts Title against next week, just like everyone else. Tara, upset, told Brooke that her boyfriend (Bully Ray) is going to lose to Jessie. Championship Thursday hype: Miss Tessmacher, ODB, Velvet Sky, or Mickie James will face Knockouts champion Tara and Kurt Angle will challenge Devon for the TV Title. Impact Zone: The announcers said up next is the main event, sponsored by Five Hour Energy. Out first was Jessie, flanked by Tara. Taz noted he fears for Jessie after seeing how fired up Ray was in the previous segment with Hogan. Taz told him to stop playing grab-ass and get ready. Ray then marched out to the ring and chased Jessie out of the ring, then chased Tara around ringside, then chased Jessie back into the ring. Bully Ray vs Jessie (w/Tara). Ray lit up Jessie once the bell sounded. Ray continued the assault, then Jessie tried to comeback with chops, but Ray no-sold and ran over Jessie with a boot to the face. Ray threw up the Horns Stan Hansen-style, then took Jessie into the corner to destroy his chest with an open-hand strike. Ray quieted down the crowd one more time, then popped Jessie’s chest again. The crowd wanted it one more time, but Tara entered the ring to plead with Ray to spare Jessie. Instead, Ray spanked Tara out of the ring. Jessie, fired up, attacked Ray from behind before angrily striking Ray with strikes and blows. Jessie followed with a dropkick. Ray was shown bleeding from the cut at Final Resolution, then Jessie continued the assault after seeing Ray’s blood. Jessie knocked down Ray numerous times, then shoved his boot into Ray’s mouth in the corner. “Make him pay!” Tara shouted from ringside. Jessie went back to a dropkick, then examined the welts covering his chest. But, Jessie posed too long, which allowed Ray to come back with a Bubba Cutter. Ray pinned Jessie for the win.

12-20-12 – Brooke Hogan is backstage and decides that Mickie James will get the title shot. She tells Velvet to watch Tara since she might be next in line to get a title shot, but Velvet doesn’t seem satisfied for some odd reason. Knockouts Title Match: Tara (with Jessie) vs Mickie James. Mickie catches Tara with several rollups right off the bat, but fails to put Tara away. Jessie trips Mickie from the floor and Taryn Terrell misses it completely, counting 2 as Tara makes a cover. Tara tosses Mickie across the ring by her hair and goes for a couple of pinfall attempts, but can’t put Mickie away just yet. Tara gets Mickie in a surfboard and Mickie escapes and gets another rollup, but Jessie distracts Terrell and Tara manages to recover and powerslam Mickie. Mickie gets her knees up on the ass shaking moonsault, and they trade right hands on their knees until they get to their feet and Mickie gets an advantage. Mickie gets a DDT and tries a cover, but Jessie again interjects himself and drags Tara out to the floor. Mickie wipes Jessie out with a dive off the top rope and then rolls Tara back inside. Jessie hold her ankle on the way in and distracts Mickie just long enough to hit what looked like an inverted atomic drop except that Mickie’s jaw came down on Tara’s knee. Tara makes a cover and gets the win. Winner: Tara.

12-27-12 – The Robbie’s came to the ring in matching cardigans before Robbie E. called out Jessie for the Bro-Off. Jessie emerged on-stage with Knockouts champion Tara to make their way to the ring for the Open Bro-Off challenge. Robbie E. (w/Rob Terry) vs. Jessie (w/KO champ Tara) — Bro-Off. In the ring, Jessie reminded Robbie that he’s actually Mr. Pec-tacular. Robbie said there are three rules to a Bro-Off. (1) Every bro for himself. (b) Everything you do has to end in a “bro.” In the background, Terry looked like he was smelling something bad in the ring. Robbie then asked for his music to play. Robbie did some exercise moves passing as dance moves before telling Pec to top that. Jessie then did a dramatic pose for Tara, who enjoyed Jessie’s portion of the Bro-Off as Taz provided play-by-play. Upon completion, Jessie said that’s how you Bro-Off, dude. Robbie quipped that it wasn’t as bad as he thought it was, but noted in a Bro-Off that it’s bros before hoes (pointing to Tara). And, the other problem is that Jessie ended his sentence with “dude,” not “bro.” So, Robbie declared himself the winner. But, Rob Terry interrupted and said there is one more bro to go. Terry removed his sweater, then did his own pose to show up Jessie. The music suddenly changed to a dance theme that led to Terry doing the splits, some sort of drop-down, then a one-arm push-up. Terry hopped to his feet, then threw his fist in the air, stunning Robbie, Jessie, and Tara. “Bro,” Terry declared. Terry then left the ring, leaving the trio in the ring with their jaws hanging down to the mat. On-stage, Terry just shrugged his shoulders for the punchline. WINNER: Terry.