The final TNA Impact episode of 2012 will carry the Open Fight Night theme leading into Sting's live return on next week's Impact. The following items are in-play for tonight's show.
-- The top match/fight TNA is advertising is Austin Aries vs. Bobby Roode, extending their feud over the TNA World Title, which is currently held by Jeff Hardy.
-- Robbie E. and Jessie are advertised for a "Bro-Off" to play up their recent run-in.
-- Gail Kim will call out a Knockout for singles action.
-- TNA will continue building toward their first PPV of 2013, Genesis, on January 13. TNA still has the Jan. 3 and Jan. 10 episodes to fill out the line-up.
-- Impact will have fall-out from the end of last week's show when Hulk Hogan "caught" Bully Ray and Brooke Hogan making out in the parking garage.