The following is from TNAWrestling.com:

There are several news items to report from Thursday’s broadcast of TNA “iMPACT!’ on Spike TV…

STING WILL HAVE CHRISTIAN CAGE IN HIS CORNER
Sting gave Christian Cage his answer on Thursday’s “iMPACT!”, allowing the former World Champion to watch his back in the match against Jeff Jarrett at the “Hard Justice” Pay-Per-View on Sunday, August 13. As a result, Jarrett will bring “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner as well to serve has his backup when he defends the NWA World Heavyweight Title that night against “The Man In Black”. Can Sting reclaim the NWA World Heavyweight Title? Witness Jarrett vs. Sting on August 13 at the Pay-Per-View!

CORNETTE CALLS MEETING – DROPS SEVERAL BOMBSHELLS
TNA Management Director Jim Cornette called for a mandatory meeting on Thursday’s “iMPACT!” and had several major announcements. First, Cornette added new matches for the August 13 “Hard Justice” Pay-Per-View, including AMW vs. The James Gang vs. The Naturals vs. Bentley & Kazarian, with the winner earning a tag team title shot. In addition, Cornette stated that Brother Runt would face Abyss, and in a “Falls Count Anywhere” match it will be Samoa Joe vs. Rhino vs. The Alpha Male! Cornette also announced matches for next Thursday’s “IMPACT!”, with The Paparazzi vs. Chris Sabin, Jay Lethal and Sonjay Dutt as well as the huge main event of Christian Cage vs. Scott Steiner!

PETEY WILLIAMS EARNS X CHAMPIONSHIP SHOT AT “HARD JUSTICE”
Five of the top X Division stars competed on Thursday’s “iMPACT!” for a shot at the X Title against Senshi against “Hard Justice”. In the end, it was Petey Williams coming out of nowhere to nail Jay Lethal with the Canadian Destroyer for the victory! As a result, the former X Champion gets a chance to reclaim the gold on Sunday, August 13 against martial arts master Senshi!

Also on Thursday’s “iMPACT!” –

One-half of the NWA World Tag Team Champions, “The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels, challenged Homicide to face him on next Thursday’s “iMPACT!”, prior to the NWA World Tag Team Title match between both teams at the August 13 “Hard Justice” Pay-Per-View.

Also, The Naturals overcame “The Franchise” Shane Douglas’ latest test, beating longtime bitter rivals America’s Most Wanted in tag team action after more miscommunication between Chris Harris and James Storm!