Monster's Ball match

{{short description|Professional wrestling match type}}

A Monster's Ball match is a professional wrestling, hardcore match type that originated in and is primarily staged by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA - known as Impact Wrestling from 2017–2023).

The key premise of the match is that all contenders are (in storyline) sequestered alone in a locked room without light, food, or water for 24 hours before the match, to induce extreme feelings of aggression in the competitors. Once released, the wrestlers fight one another in a no disqualification match, with the usage of weapons encouraged. Victory can be achieved by pinfall or submission, with the match ending as soon as one wrestler is pinned or submits (there is no elimination format).

There have been 60 Monster's Ball matches conducted by TNA, with several unaffiliated independent promotions hosting the match type as well. It was the signature match stipulation of Abyss. Before his retirement in 2019, he had appeared in 48 of the 50 Monster's Ball matches held by TNA to that point and managed in another.

Match history (TNA)

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align=center|1Monty Brown defeated Raven and AbyssVictory Road

|November 7, 2004

|Orlando, Florida

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align=center|2Rhino defeated Abyss, Sabu, and Jeff HardyBound for Glory

|October 23, 2005

|Orlando, Florida

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|{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_15202.shtml|title=10/23 TNA Bound for Glory PPV: Caldwell's "alternative perspective" review|last=Caldwell|first=James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 23, 2005|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724034418/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_15202.shtml|archive-date=July 24, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|3Samoa Joe defeated Abyss and RhinoHouse show

|June 10, 2006

|Wayne, New Jersey

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align=center|4Rhino defeated AbyssHouse show

|September 29, 2006

|Richmond, Virginia

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align=center|5Samoa Joe defeated Brother Runt, Raven, and AbyssBound for Glory

|October 22, 2006

|Plymouth Township, Michigan

Jake "The Snake" Roberts was the special guest referee

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align=center|6Abyss defeated Raven, Black Reign and RhinoBound for Glory

|October 14, 2007

|Duluth, Georgia

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align=center|7Beer Money, Inc. (Robert Roode & James Storm) (w/Jacqueline) (c) defeated Abyss & Matt Morgan, Team 3D (Brother Ray & Brother Devon), and The Latin American Xchange (Homicide & Hernandez) to retain the TNA World Tag Team ChampionshipBound for Glory IV

|October 12, 2008

|Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Steve "Mongo" McMichael was the special guest referee

|{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_27196.shtml|title=Keller's TNA Bound for Glory PPV report 10/12: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 12, 2008|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723150041/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_27196.shtml|archive-date=July 23, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|8Taylor Wilde defeated Daffney (w/Abyss & Dr. Stevie)Sacrifice

|May 24, 2009

|Orlando, Florida

First ever Knockouts Monster's Ball match

|{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_32290.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Sacrifice PPV Report 5/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Sting vs. Foley vs. Jarrett vs. Angle|last=Caldwell|first=James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=May 24, 2009|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117162819/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_32290.shtml|archive-date=January 17, 2021|url-status=live}}

align=center|9Abyss & Taylor Wilde defeated Raven & Daffney (w/Dr. Stevie)Slammiversary

|June 21, 2009

|Auburn Hills, Michigan

First ever mixed tag team Monster's Ball match

|{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/font_color_770000_KELLER_S_TAKE_font_11/article_32990.shtml|title=Keller's TNA Slammiversary 7 PPV Take 6/21: Ongoing thoughts, observations, nitpicks, and quotables|last=Keller|first=Wade|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=June 21, 2009|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724114744/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/font_color_770000_KELLER_S_TAKE_font_11/article_32990.shtml|archive-date=July 24, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|10Abyss defeated Mick FoleyBound for Glory

|October 18, 2009

|Irvine, California

Dr. Stevie was the special guest referee for the match

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align=center|11Abyss defeated RhinoHouse show

|November 9, 2009

|Nashville, Tennessee

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align=center|12A.J. Styles defeated AbyssTNA Impact!

|May 3, 2010

|Orlando, Florida

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align=center|13Abyss defeated Desmond WolfeSlammiversary VIII

|June 13, 2010

|Orlando, Florida

|{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_41923.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Slammiversary results 6/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - RVD vs. Sting, Hardy & Anderson, "nice surprise"|last=Caldwell|first=James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=June 13, 2010|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807145845/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_41923.shtml|archive-date=August 7, 2020|url-status=live}}
align=center|14Jeff Hardy defeated AbyssHouse show

|July 2, 2010

|Brooklyn, New York

|{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1278123782|title=7/2 TNA Results: Brooklyn, NY|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|date=July 2, 2010|website=WrestleView|access-date=July 3, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120923043603/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1278123782|archive-date=September 23, 2012|url-status=dead}}
align=center|15Jeff Hardy defeated AbyssHouse show

|July 23, 2010

|Bloomington, Illinois

|{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1279990744|title=7/23 TNA Results: Bloomington, Illinois|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|date=July 24, 2010|website=WrestleView|access-date=July 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120924065827/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1279990744|archive-date=September 24, 2012|url-status=dead}}
align=center|16Jeff Hardy defeated AbyssHouse show

|July 24, 2010

|LaPorte, Indiana

|{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1280069199|title=7/24 TNA Results: LaPorte, Indiana|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|date=July 25, 2010|website=WrestleView|access-date=July 25, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120924065851/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1280069199|archive-date=September 24, 2012|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_42698.shtml|title=7/24 TNA results in LaPorte, Ind.: Interesting night with rain at outdoor venue, Abyss vs. Hardy, Nash works around injury|date=July 25, 2010|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=July 25, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063421/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_42698.shtml|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}
align=center|17Jeff Hardy defeated AbyssHouse show

|August 13, 2010

|Baton Rouge, Louisiana

|{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_43101.shtml|title=8/13 TNA results in Baton Rouge, La.: Jeff Hardy vs. Abyss, Morgan vs. Pope, Nash vs. Jarrett|last=Donlon|first=Jamie|date=August 13, 2010|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 14, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111346/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_43101.shtml|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}
align=center|18Jeff Hardy defeated AbyssHouse show

|August 14, 2010

|Thibodaux, Louisiana

Mick Foley was the special guest referee

|{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_43121.shtml|title=8/14 TNA results in Louisiana: Monster's Ball, Jarrett vs. Nash comedy match, Lethal vs. Styles|last=G.|first=Kyle|date=August 14, 2010|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 15, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080846/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_43121.shtml|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}

align=center|19Jeff Hardy defeated AbyssHouse show

|September 16, 2010

|York, Pennsylvania

|{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_43848.shtml|title=9/16 TNA results in York, Pa.: Samoa Joe vs. Kaz, Hardy vs. Abyss Monster's Ball, matches in the rain|last=Kurtz|first=Greg|date=September 17, 2010|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=September 17, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304082533/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_43848.shtml|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}
align=center|20Jeff Hardy defeated AbyssHouse show

|September 17, 2010

|Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

|{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_43859.shtml|title=9/17 TNA results in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.: Hardy vs. Abyss, Machineguns vs. Ink, Inc., Joe, Jarrett, Styles|last=Hale|first=Jack|date=September 18, 2010|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=September 18, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062846/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_43859.shtml|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}
align=center|21Tommy Dreamer defeated AbyssHouse show

|September 23, 2010

|New York City, New York

Mick Foley was the special guest referee

|{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1285328352|title=9/23 TNA Results: New York City|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|date=September 24, 2010|website=WrestleView|access-date=September 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120805171329/http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1285328352|archive-date=August 5, 2012|url-status=dead}}

align=center|22Abyss defeated Tommy DreamerHouse show

|September 25, 2010

|Rahway, New Jersey

|{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1285514106|title=9/25 TNA Results: Rahway, New Jersey|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=September 26, 2010|website=WrestleView|access-date=September 26, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120805171521/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1285514106|archive-date=August 5, 2012|url-status=dead}}
align=center|23Rob Van Dam defeated AbyssBound for Glory

|October 10, 2010

|Daytona Beach, Florida

|{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_44417.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Bound for Glory PPV results 10-10-10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Angle vs. Anderson vs. Hardy, "they" reveal|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=October 10, 2010|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=October 10, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415202732/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_44417.shtml|archive-date=April 15, 2021|url-status=live}}
align=center|24Tommy Dreamer defeated AbyssHouse show

|October 15, 2010

|Racine, Wisconsin

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|{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/51858/1015-tna-results-from-racine-wi.html?p=1|title=10/15 TNA Results from Racine, WI|last=Croyle|first=Joel C.|date=October 16, 2010|website=PWInsider|access-date=October 16, 2010}}

align=center|25Tommy Dreamer defeated AbyssHouse show

|October 16, 2010

|Dubuque, Iowa

|{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287295383|title=10/16 TNA Results: Dubuque, Iowa (Photos inside)|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=October 17, 2010|website=WrestleView|access-date=October 17, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120805171737/http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287295383|archive-date=August 5, 2012|url-status=dead}}
align=center|26Tommy Dreamer defeated AbyssHouse show

|October 17, 2010

|Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Mick Foley was the special guest referee

|{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287536266|title=10/17 TNA Results: Hoffman Estates, IL|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|date=October 19, 2010|website=WrestleView|access-date=October 19, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926111119/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287536266|archive-date=September 26, 2012|url-status=dead}}

align=center|27Abyss defeated SabuHouse show

|October 21, 2010

|Grand Rapids, Michigan

|{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287721552|title=10/21 TNA Results: Grand Rapids, Michigan|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=October 22, 2010|website=WrestleView|access-date=October 22, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926111245/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287721552|archive-date=September 26, 2012|url-status=dead}}
align=center|28Abyss defeated SabuHouse show

|October 22, 2010

|Cadillac, Michigan

|{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_44748.shtml|title=10/22 TNA results in Cadillac, Mich.: Styles vs. RVD main event, Machineguns vs. GenMe, Monster's Ball, three TNA titles defended|author=Ryan|date=October 24, 2010|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=October 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070740/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_44748.shtml|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}
align=center|29Abyss defeated SabuHouse show

|October 23, 2010

|Saginaw, Michigan

|{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287934066|title=10/23 TNA Results: Saginaw, MI|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|date=October 24, 2010|website=WrestleView|access-date=October 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926111604/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287934066|archive-date=September 26, 2012|url-status=dead}}
align=center|30Abyss defeated SabuHouse show

|October 24, 2010

|Port Huron, Michigan

|{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287983635|title=10/24 TNA Results: Port Huron, Michigan|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|date=October 25, 2010|website=WrestleView|access-date=October 25, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926111615/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287983635|archive-date=September 26, 2012|url-status=dead}}
align=center|31Abyss defeated Tommy DreamerHouse show

|April 9, 2011

|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

|{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_49195.shtml|title=4/9 TNA in Pittsburgh, Pa. Quick results on Angle vs. Jarrett in Angle's hometown, Monster's Ball match, Kazarian & Traci|last=Wellek|first=William|date=April 9, 2011|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 10, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081135/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_49195.shtml|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}
align=center|32Abyss defeated Bully RayGenesis

|January 8, 2012

|Orlando, Florida

As per stipulation of the match, had Abyss lost, he would have had to rejoin Immortal

|{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/the-x-review-tna-genesis-2012/|title=The X Review: TNA Genesis 2012|last=Rinehart|first=Colin|website=411Mania|date=January 10, 2012|access-date=July 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724100005/https://411mania.com/wrestling/the-x-review-tna-genesis-2012/|archive-date=July 24, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|33Joseph Park defeated Judas Mesias (w/James Mitchell)One Night Only: Hardcore Justice 2

|July 5, 2013

|Orlando, Florida

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|{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/tremendous-tirades-7-05-13-tna-one-night-only-hardcore-justice-2/|title=Tremendous Tirades 7.05.13: TNA One Night Only – Hardcore Justice 2|last=Csonka|first=Larry|website=411Mania|date=July 6, 2013|access-date=July 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724085438/https://411mania.com/wrestling/tremendous-tirades-7-05-13-tna-one-night-only-hardcore-justice-2/|archive-date=July 24, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|34Joseph Park defeated Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels & Kazarian)Impact Wrestling

|December 26, 2013

|Orlando, Florida

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|{{cite web|url=https://www.pwmania.com/tna-impact-wrestling-results-december-26-2013|title=TNA Impact Wrestling Results – December 26, 2013|publisher=PWMania.com|date=December 27, 2013|access-date=July 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724191526/https://www.pwmania.com/tna-impact-wrestling-results-december-26-2013|archive-date=July 24, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|35Abyss defeated Eric YoungImpact Wrestling

|February 6, 2014

|Glasgow, Scotland

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|{{cite web|url=https://www.pwmania.com/tna-impact-wrestling-results-february-6-2014|title=TNA Impact Wrestling Results – February 6, 2014|publisher=PWMania.com|date=February 6, 2014|access-date=July 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200425115835/https://www.pwmania.com/tna-impact-wrestling-results-february-6-2014|archive-date=April 25, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|36Jeff Hardy defeated AbyssOne Night Only: #OldSchool

|February 7, 2014

|Poughkeepsie, New York

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|{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=103430|title=TNA One Night Only: #OldSchool|website=cagematch.net|access-date=July 24, 2020}}

align=center|37Eric Young (c) defeated AbyssImpact Wrestling

|April 17, 2014

|Orlando, Florida

|Match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship

|{{cite web|url=https://www.pwmania.com/tna-impact-wrestling-results-april-17-2014|title=TNA Impact Wrestling Results – April 17, 2014|publisher=PWMania.com|date=April 17, 2014|access-date=July 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724085421/https://www.pwmania.com/tna-impact-wrestling-results-april-17-2014|archive-date=July 24, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|38Magnus & Bram defeated Abyss & WillowImpact Wrestling

|June 26, 2014

|Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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|{{cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/2014/6/20/5827806/tna-impact-spoilers-june-26-2014-power-struggle-part-v|title=TNA Impact spoilers (June 26, 2014): Power Struggle, Part V|last=Rueter|first=Sean|website=Cageside Seats|date=June 20, 2014|access-date=July 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724085415/https://www.cagesideseats.com/2014/6/20/5827806/tna-impact-spoilers-june-26-2014-power-struggle-part-v|archive-date=July 24, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|39Bram defeated AbyssImpact Wrestling

|August 7, 2014

|New York, New York

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|{{cite web|url=https://www.pwmania.com/tna-impact-wrestling-results-august-7-2014|title=TNA Impact Wrestling Results – August 7, 2014|publisher=PWMania.com|date=August 8, 2014|access-date=July 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724113416/https://www.pwmania.com/tna-impact-wrestling-results-august-7-2014|archive-date=July 24, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|40Bram defeated AbyssOne Night Only: Turning Point

|January 9, 2015

|Charlottesville, Virginia

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|{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-tna-one-night-only-turning-point-review/|title=Csonka's TNA One Night Only: Turning Point Review|last=Csonka|first=Larry|website=411Mania|date=January 17, 2015|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723122145/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-tna-one-night-only-turning-point-review/|archive-date=July 23, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|41Jeff Hardy defeated AbyssImpact Wrestling

|January 30, 2015

|New York, New York

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|{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/52836-tna-impact-wrestling-results-1-30-15-tna-title-main-event/|title=TNA Impact Wrestling Results – 1/30/15 (Title Main Event)|last=Martin|first=Adam|website=WrestleView|date=January 31, 2015|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630024757/https://www.wrestleview.com/tna-wrestling-results/tna-impact-results/52836-tna-impact-wrestling-results-1-30-15-tna-title-main-event/|archive-date=June 30, 2018|url-status=live}}

align=center|42Eric Young defeated AbyssOne Night Only: Rivals

|February 6, 2015

|Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

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|{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-tna-one-night-only-rivals-review/|title=Csonka's TNA One Night Only: Rivals Review|last=Csonka|first=Larry|website=411Mania|date=February 15, 2015|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723122249/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-tna-one-night-only-rivals-review/|archive-date=July 23, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|43Matt Hardy defeated AbyssOne Night Only: Hardcore Justice 2015

|February 13, 2015

|Orlando, Florida

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|{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-tna-one-night-only-hardcore-justice-4-review/|title=Csonka's TNA One Night Only: Hardcore Justice 4 Review|last=Csonka|first=Larry|website=411Mania|date=April 19, 2015|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724123343/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-tna-one-night-only-hardcore-justice-4-review/|archive-date=July 24, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|44Abyss defeated GradoOne Night Only: Live!

|January 8, 2016

|Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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|{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-tna-one-night-only-live-review-1-08-16/|title=Csonka's TNA One Night Only: Live Review 1.08.16|last=Csonka|first=Larry|website=411Mania|date=January 8, 2016|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821140956/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-tna-one-night-only-live-review-1-08-16/|archive-date=August 21, 2019|url-status=live}}

align=center|45The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) (c) defeated Decay (Crazzy Steve & Abyss) (w/Rosemary)Impact Wrestling

|February 16, 2016

|Manchester, England

|Match for the TNA World Tag Team Championship

|{{cite web|url=https://www.pwmania.com/tna-impact-wrestling-results-february-16-2016|title=TNA Impact Wrestling Results – February 16, 2016|publisher=PWMania.com|date=February 17, 2016|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724053304/https://www.pwmania.com/tna-impact-wrestling-results-february-16-2016|archive-date=July 24, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|46Decay (Abyss & Crazzy Steve) (c) (w/Rosemary) defeated The BroMans (Robbie E & Jessie Godderz) (w/Raquel)Impact Wrestling

|July 28, 2016

|Orlando, Florida

|Match for the TNA World Tag Team Championship

|{{cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/tna/2016/7/28/12305600/tna-impact-results-live-blog-july-28-2016-broken-matt-hardy-vs-ec3|title=TNA Impact Results, Live Blog (July 28, 2016): Broken Matt Hardy vs. EC3!|last=Decker|first=Kyle|website=Cageside Seats|date=July 28, 2016|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723122145/https://www.cagesideseats.com/tna/2016/7/28/12305600/tna-impact-results-live-blog-july-28-2016-broken-matt-hardy-vs-ec3|archive-date=July 23, 2020|url-status=live}}

align=center|47Rosemary (c) defeated JadeImpact Wrestling: Genesis

|January 26, 2017

|Orlando, Florida

|Match for the Impact Knockouts Championship

|{{cite web|url=https://dailyddt.com/2017/01/26/tna-impact-wrestling-review-results-january-26-genesis/4/|title=TNA Impact Wrestling Review and Results for January 26: Genesis|author=DJ Beal|website=Daily DDT|date=January 26, 2017|access-date=July 23, 2020|page=4}}

align=center|48Abyss (w/James Mitchell) defeated GradoBound for Glory

|November 5, 2017

|Ottawa, Canada

|As part of the story line, since Grado lost, his work visa is terminated and must leave the U.S.

|{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=11/5 Powell's Impact Wrestling Bound For Glory live review: Eli Drake vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact Wrestling Championship, OVE vs. LAX in a 5150 Street Fight for the IW Tag Titles, Sienna vs. Gail Kim vs. Allie for the Knockouts Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/05/115-powells-impact-wrestling-bound-glory-live-review-eli-drake-vs-johnny-impact-impact-wrestling-championship-ove-vs-lax-5150-street-fight-iw-tag-titles-sienna-vs-gail/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 5, 2017|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301135132/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/05/115-powells-impact-wrestling-bound-glory-live-review-eli-drake-vs-johnny-impact-impact-wrestling-championship-ove-vs-lax-5150-street-fight-iw-tag-titles-sienna-vs-gail/|archive-date=March 1, 2021|url-status=live}}

49

|Kongo Kong defeated Abyss

|Impact!

|March 22, 2018

|Orlando, Florida

|

|{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/03/22/3-22-powells-impact-wrestling-tv-review-feast-or-fired-briefcase-reveal-show-kongo-kong-vs-abyss-in-a-monsters-ball-allie-vs-sienna-for-the-knockouts-championship-austin-aries-and-alber/|title=3/22 Powell's Impact Wrestling TV Review: Feast or Fired briefcase reveal show, Kongo Kong vs. Abyss in a Monster's Ball, Allie vs. Sienna for the Knockouts Championship, Austin Aries and Alberto El Patron meet face-to-face|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 22, 2018|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228130628/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/03/22/3-22-powells-impact-wrestling-tv-review-feast-or-fired-briefcase-reveal-show-kongo-kong-vs-abyss-in-a-monsters-ball-allie-vs-sienna-for-the-knockouts-championship-austin-aries-and-alber/|archive-date=February 28, 2021|url-status=live}}

50

|Eli Drake defeated Abyss

|Homecoming

|January 6, 2019

|Nashville, Tennessee

|

|{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=01/06 Powell's Impact Wrestling Homecoming review: Johnny Impact vs. Brian Cage for the Impact World Championship, LAX vs. Pentagon Jr. and Fenix for the Impact Tag Titles, Tessa Blanchard vs. Taya Valkyrie for the Knockouts Championship, Ultimate X for the vacant X Division Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/06/01-06-powells-impact-wrestling-homecoming-review-johnny-impact-vs-brian-cage-for-the-impact-world-championship-lax-vs-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-for-the-impact-tag-titles-tessa-blanchard/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 6, 2019|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129041523/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/06/01-06-powells-impact-wrestling-homecoming-review-johnny-impact-vs-brian-cage-for-the-impact-world-championship-lax-vs-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-for-the-impact-tag-titles-tessa-blanchard/|archive-date=November 29, 2020|url-status=live}}

51

|Taya Valkyrie (c) defeated Jessicka Havok, Rosemary, and Su Yung

|Slammiversary XVII

|July 7, 2019

|Dallas, Texas

|Match for the Impact Knockouts Championship

|{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=7/7 Impact Wrestling Slammiversary results: Powell's live review of Brian Cage vs. Michael Elgin for the Impact World Championship, Rich Swann vs. Johnny Impact for the X Division Championship, The North vs. LAX vs. The Rascalz for the Impact Wrestling Tag Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/07/7-7-impact-wrestling-slammiversary-results-powells-live-review-of-brian-cage-vs-michael-elgin-for-the-impact-world-championship-rich-swann-vs-johnny-impact-for-the-x-division-championship-the-n/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 7, 2019|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115171924/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/07/7-7-impact-wrestling-slammiversary-results-powells-live-review-of-brian-cage-vs-michael-elgin-for-the-impact-world-championship-rich-swann-vs-johnny-impact-for-the-x-division-championship-the-n/|archive-date=January 15, 2021|url-status=live}}

52

|Savannah Evans defeated Alisha Edwards, Jordynne Grace, and Kimber Lee

|Knockouts Knockdown

|October 9, 2021

|Nashville, Tennessee

|Shannon "Daffney" Spruill Memorial match

|{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2021/09/13/impact-wrestling-brings-back-knockouts-knockdown-with-matches-set-for-this-weekend-in-nashville-tennessee/|title=IMPACT Wrestling Brings Back Knockouts Knockdown, With Matches Set For This Weekend In Nashville, Tennessee|author=Impact Wrestling Staff|publisher=Impact Wrestling|date=September 13, 2021|access-date=October 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921021440/https://impactwrestling.com/2021/09/13/impact-wrestling-brings-back-knockouts-knockdown-with-matches-set-for-this-weekend-in-nashville-tennessee/|archive-date=September 21, 2021|url-status=live}}{{cite tweet|number=1437554788015693829|user=IMPACT|author=Impact Wrestling|title=Knockouts Knockdown will feature the Daffney Memorial Monster's Ball match - a tribute to Daffney, who competed in the first Knockouts Monster's Ball alongside @RealTaylorWilde in 2009.|date=September 13, 2021|access-date=October 2, 2021}}

53

|PCO defeated Jonah

|Impact!

|May 5, 2022

|Poughkeepsie, New York

|Starting with this match, the original premise of Monster's Ball returns where the participants are locked away for 24 hours beforehand.

|{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2022/05/05/impact-on-axs-tv-results-may-5-2022/|title=IMPACT! on AXS TV Results: May 5, 2022|publisher=Impact Wrestling|author=IMPACT Wrestling Staff|date=May 5, 2022|access-date=May 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506092744/https://impactwrestling.com/2022/05/05/impact-on-axs-tv-results-may-5-2022/|archive-date=May 6, 2022|url-status=live}}

54

|Sami Callihan defeated Moose

|Slammiversary

|June 19, 2022

|Nashville, Tennessee

|Event also serves as Impact Wrestling's 20th Anniversary Show

|{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/19/6-19-impact-wrestling-slammiversary-results-powells-live-review-of-josh-alexander-vs-eric-young-for-the-impact-world-championship-ultimate-x-match-for-the-x-division-championship-queen-of-the-mo/|title=6/19 Impact Wrestling Slammiversary results: Powell's live review of Josh Alexander vs. Eric Young for the Impact World Championship, Ultimate X match for the X Division Championship, Queen of the Mountain match for the Knockouts Title, The Briscoes vs. Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson for the Impact Tag Titles|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=June 19, 2022|access-date=April 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620132043/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/19/6-19-impact-wrestling-slammiversary-results-powells-live-review-of-josh-alexander-vs-eric-young-for-the-impact-world-championship-ultimate-x-match-for-the-x-division-championship-queen-of-the-mo/|archive-date=June 20, 2022|url-status=live}}

55

|Masha Slamovich defeated Allie Katch

|Impact!

|September 29, 2022

|Nashville, Tennessee

|

|{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/30/9-29-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-masha-slamovich-vs-allie-katch-in-a-monsters-ball-pco-and-vincent-vs-rich-swann-and-heath-black-taurus-vs-delirious-ace-austin-an/|title=9/29 Impact Wrestling TV results: Moore's review of Masha Slamovich vs. Allie Katch in a Monster's Ball, PCO and Vincent vs. Rich Swann and Heath, Black Taurus vs. Delirious, Ace Austin and Chris Bey vs. Trey Miguel and Laredo Kid, Brian Myers vs. Crazzy Steve for the Digital Media Championship|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 30, 2022|access-date=October 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001215613/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/30/9-29-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-masha-slamovich-vs-allie-katch-in-a-monsters-ball-pco-and-vincent-vs-rich-swann-and-heath-black-taurus-vs-delirious-ace-austin-an/|archive-date=October 1, 2022|url-status=live}}

56

|Trey Miguel (c) defeated Crazzy Steve

|Impact!

|February 4, 2023
(aired February 23)

|Kissimmee, Florida

|Match for the Impact X Division Championship

|{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/himanshus-impact-wrestling-review-02-23-23/|title=Himanshu's Impact Wrestling Review 02.23.23|last=Doi|first=Himanshu|website=411Mania|date=February 23, 2023|access-date=February 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224062513/https://411mania.com/wrestling/himanshus-impact-wrestling-review-02-23-23/|archive-date=February 24, 2023|url-status=live}}

57

|PCO defeated Steve Maclin, Rhino and Moose

|Bound for Glory

|October 21, 2023

|Cicero, Illinois

|

|{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=Impact Wrestling Bound For Glory results: Moore's live review of Alex Shelley vs. Josh Alexander for the Impact World Championship, Will Ospreay vs. Mike Bailey, Trinity vs. Mickie James for the Knockouts Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/21/impact-wrestling-bound-for-glory-results-moores-live-review-of-alex-shelley-vs-josh-alexander-for-the-impact-world-championship-will-ospreay-vs-mike-bailey-trinity-vs-mickie-james-for-the-knoc/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 21, 2023|access-date=April 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029060746/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/21/impact-wrestling-bound-for-glory-results-moores-live-review-of-alex-shelley-vs-josh-alexander-for-the-impact-world-championship-will-ospreay-vs-mike-bailey-trinity-vs-mickie-james-for-the-knoc/|archive-date=October 29, 2023|url-status=live}}

58

|PCO defeated Kon

|Impact!

|March 23, 2024
(aired April 11)

|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

|

|{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=TNA Impact results (4/11): Moore's review of PCO vs. Kon in a Monster's Ball, Moose vs. Trent Seven in a non-title match, Crazzy Steve vs. Laredo Kid for the Digital Media Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/12/tna-impact-results-4-11-moores-review-of-pco-vs-kon-in-a-monsters-ball-moose-vs-trent-seven-in-a-non-title-match-crazzy-steve-vs-laredo-kid-for-the-digital-media-title/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 12, 2024|access-date=April 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240412215527/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/12/tna-impact-results-4-11-moores-review-of-pco-vs-kon-in-a-monsters-ball-moose-vs-trent-seven-in-a-non-title-match-crazzy-steve-vs-laredo-kid-for-the-digital-media-title/|archive-date=April 12, 2024|url-status=live}}

59

|PCO (c) defeated Matt Cardona

|Bound for Glory

|October 26, 2024

|Detroit, Michigan

|Match for the TNA Digital Media Championship and Canadian International Heavyweight Championship

|{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=TNA Bound For Glory results: Moore's live review of Nic Nemeth vs. Joe Hendry for the TNA World Title with referee Frankie Kazarian, Jordynne Grace vs. Masha Slamovich for the Knockouts Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/26/tna-bound-for-glory-results-moores-live-review-of-nic-nemeth-vs-joe-hendry-for-the-tna-world-title-with-referee-frankie-kazarian-jordynne-grace-vs-masha-slamovich-for-the-knockouts-title/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 26, 2024|access-date=October 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241102132211/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/26/tna-bound-for-glory-results-moores-live-review-of-nic-nemeth-vs-joe-hendry-for-the-tna-world-title-with-referee-frankie-kazarian-jordynne-grace-vs-masha-slamovich-for-the-knockouts-title/|archive-date=November 2, 2024|url-status=live}}

60

|Xia Brookside defeated Rosemary

|Impact!

|May 24, 2025
(aired June 5)

|Brampton, Ontario

|

|{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=TNA Impact results (6/5): Moore's review of Moose vs. Eric Young for the X Division Title, Rosemary vs. Xia Brookside in a Monster's Ball, Mike Santana, Matt Hardy, and Leon Slater vs. Frankie Kazarian and The Nemeths|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/06/06/tna-impact-results-6-5-moores-review-of-moose-vs-eric-young-for-the-x-division-title-rosemary-vs-xia-brookside-in-a-monsters-ball-mike-santana-matt-hardy-and-leon-slater-vs-frankie/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 6, 2025|access-date=June 14, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250614145616/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/06/06/tna-impact-results-6-5-moores-review-of-moose-vs-eric-young-for-the-x-division-title-rosemary-vs-xia-brookside-in-a-monsters-ball-mike-santana-matt-hardy-and-leon-slater-vs-frankie/|archive-date=June 14, 2025|url-status=live}}

Participant list

In TNA, 56 wrestlers have taken part in Monster's Ball matches. Abyss holds the record for most participations, having competed in 48 such matches, and the record for most victories with 19.

class="wikitable sortable"
Superstar

!Victories

!Appearances

Abyss/Joseph Park*

|19

|48

|Jeff Hardy/Willow*

|9

|11

PCO

|4

|4

Tommy Dreamer

|4

|6

Bram

|3

|3

Samoa Joe

|2

|2

Taylor Wilde

|2

|2

Eric Young

|2

|3

Rhino

|2

|5

A.J. Styles

|1

|1

Davey Richards

|1

|1

Eddie Edwards

|1

|1

Eli Drake

|1

|1

James Storm

|1

|1

Kongo Kong

|1

|1

Magnus

|1

|1

Masha Slamovich

|1

|1

Matt Hardy

|1

|1

Monty Brown

|1

|1

Robert Roode

|1

|1

Savannah Evans

|1

|1

Taya Valkyrie

|1

|1

Trey Miguel

|1

|1

Xia Brookside

|1

|1

Crazzy Steve

|1

|3

Rosemary

|1

|3

Allie Katch

|0

|1

Alisha Edwards

|0

|1

Black Reign

|0

|1

Brother Devon

|0

|1

Brother Runt

|0

|1

Christopher Daniels

|0

|1

Desmond Wolfe

|0

|1

Havok

|0

|1

Hernandez

|0

|1

Homicide

|0

|1

Jade

|0

|1

Jessie Godderz

|0

|1

Jonah

|0

|1

Jordynne Grace

|0

|1

Judas Mesias

|0

|1

Kazarian

|0

|1

Kimber Lee

|0

|1

Kon

|0

|1

Matt Cardona

|0

|1

Matt Morgan

|0

|1

Mick Foley

|0

|1

Steve Maclin

|0

|1

Robbie E

|0

|1

Su Yung

|0

|1

Brother Ray/Bully Ray*

|0

|2

Daffney

|0

|2

Grado

|0

|2

Moose

|0

|2

Raven

|0

|4

Sabu

|0

|4

  • Abyss competed as Joseph Park in two Monster's Ball matches, the rest as Abyss.
  • Jeff Hardy competed as Willow in one Monster's Ball match, the rest as Jeff Hardy.
  • Bully Ray competed as Brother Ray in one Monster's Ball match, the other as Bully Ray.

Non TNA Monster's Ball matches

A Monster's Ball match was announced by John Cena Sr. (father of John Cena), president of the Massachusetts-based Millennium Wrestling Federation on its MWF Xtra online show to take place at their Night of Champions show on June 21, 2008. Todd Hanson defeated Abyss, Rick Fuller and Brian Milonas to win the match and retain his MWF Heavyweight Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2008-06.html|title=Independent Wrestling Results - June 2008 - June 21, 2008- Millenium Wrestling Federation - Night of Champions|access-date=October 24, 2010|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/a/abyss.html|title=Abyss profile|access-date=October 24, 2010|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}} Through TNA's working relationship with Mexican promotion AAA, Verano de Escándalo on July 31, 2011, hosted a Monster's Ball match, where Chessman defeated Abyss, Extreme Tiger, and Joe Líder. On June 7, 2014, at House of Hardcore V, Abyss defeated Tommy Dreamer in a Monster's Ball match. On November 14, 2015, Abyss would face off against Sabu in a Monster's Ball match at House of Hardcore 11 in a losing effort. Abyss has brought the Monster's Ball match to several other independent promotions throughout the world. For example, in June 2018, Abyss was scheduled to face Jimmy Havoc in Melbourne, Australia in a Monster's Ball match at a World Series Wrestling event.

References

{{Reflist}}