TNA held a series of matches featuring various TNA wrestlers. The winner of these matches would advance farther in Gauntlet Battle royal match with the winner getting a future shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. It took place on May 10, 2014, from the Impact Wrestling Zone in Orlando, Florida, and Aired on PPV on December 5, 2014.
Franklin Roberto Lashley
Lashley
Nuufolau Joel Seanoa
Samoa Joe
Chris Parks
Abyss
Ken Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Eric Maher
Eddie Edwards
Michael Paris
DJZ
Tigre Uno
Tigre Uno
Samuel Shaw
Samuel Shaw
Steve Scott
Crazzy Steve
Michael Hutter
Ethan Carter III
Seiya Sanada
Sanada
Nicholas Aldis
Magnus
Chad Lail
Gunner
Mark LoMonaco
Bully Ray
James Curtin
Rockstar Spud
Rob Strauss
Robbie E
Jessie Godderz
Jessie Godderz
James Cox
James Storm
Frank Gerdelman
Kazarian
Michael Hettinga
Knux
Robert Terry
The Freak
Thom Latimer
Bram
Wesley David Richards
Davey Richards
Daniel Solwold Jr.
Austin Aries
Kenny D. Layne
Kenny King