Whether fans know it as TNA or Impact Wrestling, there is no denying that the wrestling company established in 2002 has earned its place in wrestling history as an important company. With so many of wrestling's biggest stars having walked through their doors, there have been many important matches in many divisions of the company.
In comparison to WWE and AEW, Impact Wrestling does not always get the same amount of recognition and accolades for their best matches. In fact, only one match has received the coveted five-star rating from Dave Meltzer thus far, but the wrestlers in the ring have proven that they are capable of delivering when given the opportunity.
10 Christopher Daniels vs. Samoa Joe - 4 1/2 Stars
The peak of Impact Wrestling's X-Division came about due to the rivalry between AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe. Any combination of the three incredible athletes was sure to create magic inside of the ring and they were always called upon to deliver.
At Final Resolution in 2006, Samoa Joe defended his X-Division championship against Christopher Daniels. While this would normally be a show-stealing match, it was the emotion that the two wrestlers displayed that made it even more special. With Daniels coming fresh off of an injury at the hands of Joe, he was ready to make a statement in the ring, and it came across with a hard-hitting match.
9 AJ Styles vs. Chris Sabin vs. Petey Williams - 4 1/2 Stars
The Ultimate X match has remained one of the most unique match styles that Impact Wrestling has created, and it has served to create a unique identity for the X-Division since its creation in 2003. When the right types of wrestlers are involved in the match, it can not only steal the show but can create some incredible moments.
At a time when there was no shortage of talent in the X-Division, AJ Styles, Chris Sabin and Petey Williams fought at Final Resolution 2005 for the X-Division Championship. With breath-taking moments at every turn, these three men earned a very high rating for their match, Styles was able to become the new champion with a high-flying feat that needed to be witnessed to be believed.
8 Bobby Roode & Eric Young vs. Chris Harris & James Storm - 4 1/2 Stars
Impact Wrestling's tag team division has gone through some ups and downs over the years, but there is no denying the talent that the division had during the company's early years. With teams like Team Canada and America's Most Wanted at the helm, they proved that tag team wrestling is an incredibly important piece of a wrestling company.
When done properly, tag team wrestling can be an emotional roller coaster, and these two teams tore it up at Final Resolution 2005. Harris and Storm would walk away with their fifth NWA Tag Team Championship reign, and continue to extend their run as a solid tag team for the company.
7 Chris Sabin vs. Juventud Guerrera - 4 1/2 Stars
When Impact Wrestling learned that they had something special with the talent in their X-Division, they started to utilize the wrestlers in a certain way that started to revolutionize the wrestling business. By showcasing traditionally smaller wrestlers in a big way, it helped set the company apart from its competition.
A tournament like the Super X Cup in 2003 brought in talent from across the world to Impact to compete at a high level, and both home-grown and international talent clashed in great matchups. The final match between rookie Chris Sabin and veteran Juventud Guerrera was among the best in the company's early years and set the stage for the division's future.
6 AJ Styles vs. Jerry Lynn vs. Lo-Ki - 4 1/2 Stars
The X-Division is synonymous with AJ Styles, with his six reigns making him a highly decorated champion from the division. Among those reigns is also the inaugural one with the belt, solidifying him as the face of the division.
However, Style's first reign did not last long as he lost it just a few short weeks later to Lo-Ki in a three-way match also involving Jerry Lynn. As talented as Styles was at the time, there were plenty of wrestlers ready to carry the flag of the X-Division, and Lo-Ki proved just how hungry he was.
5 AJ Styles vs. Jerry Lynn vs. Lo-Ki vs. Psicosis - 4 1/2 Stars
The match to crown the inaugural X-Division Champion took place in 2002 and involved AJ Styles, Jerry Lynn, Lo-Ki and Psicosis vying for the opportunity to be named the first champion. The mixture of established international talent and fresh faces made for a very exciting match that lit a fire for fans.
While this match was hard-hitting and high-flying, it not only served the purpose of establishing a division but showcased AJ Styles as someone who had a very bright future. Considering that he would grow to become a multi-time champion in both the X-Division and in other companies, this match has a very important significance.
4 AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe - 4 3/4 Stars
The X-Division is most well known for the high-flying and fast-paced style that smaller wrestlers can execute. While there are still many matches like this that AJ Styles helped pioneer, wrestlers like Samoa Joe brought a new era to the division with his size and strength.
Matches featuring AJ Styles had unbelievable athleticism that few wrestlers could counter, but Joe's brutal strikes and submissions grounded Styles. After keeping him under his Coquina Clutch for a long time, Styles passed out from the pain and lost his X-Division Championship at Turning Point 2005.
3 AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels - 4 3/4 Stars
In the history of rivalries in Impact Wrestling, the one between AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels not only goes back the furthest but was one of the longest-lasting feuds the company had ever seen. With two of the most popular wrestlers engaged both with and against each other, it made for a very interesting time.
Their most brutal affair took place at Against All Odds 2005 in an Iron Man match. When two of the best wrestlers in the world are given such a high-profile match, it is bound to tear the house down. However, these two performed in a way that not even fans thought they would witness.
2 Chris Harris & James Storm vs. Christopher Daniels & Elix Skipper - 4 3/4 Stars
The very first Turning Point event for Impact Wrestling not only featured many high-profile wrestlers, but it was only the company's second pay-per-view event. At a time when Impact was the only pro wrestling alternative to WWE, this was a very big deal and it needed to make a big statement.
In one of the most insane wrestling spots that still stands the test of time, Elix Skipper tight-rope walked across a steel cage to hurricanrana Chris Harris off the top of the steel cage. The move was one of the most incredible things to witness for fans, and helped get the wrestling world talking about Impact.
1 AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels vs. Samoa Joe - 5 Stars
As the only Impact Wrestling match to be given a five-star rating in the company's twenty-plus year history, the Unbreakable 2005 X-Division Championship match remains a very important match in wrestling history.
AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe had locked horns many times before, but this three-way match seemed special from start to finish. All three men fired on all cylinders for the whole match and had one of the best matches the world has ever seen. Even though all three men have moved on from the company, they surely look back on this match very fondly.