The first three-way match took place on the August 27 episode of "Impact Wrestling", which Team 3D won. Team 3D chose a tables match, which took place on the September 10 episode of "Impact Wrestling", which Hardys won. Hardys were then allowed to choose the next stipulation which was a ladder match and it was announced that it would take place at No Surrender and Wolves' World Tag Team Championship would be on the line in the match. It was announced that Samoa Joe would defend the X Division Championship against Homicide at No Surrender. A Knockouts battle royal was announced for No Surrender to determine the #1 contender to Gail Kim's Knockouts Championship and would also feature the newcomer Jessicka Havok as one of the participants, thus marking her first match in TNA. On the September 3 episode of "Impact Wrestling", Bram and Magnus defeated Gunner and Samuel Shaw in a tag team match, leading to a match between Gunner and Bram at No Surrender. On the September 10 episode of "Impact Wrestling", Team 3D's new trainee and United States Army veteran Chris Melendez made his TNA debut by defeating DJ Z. It was announced that Melendez would compete in his next match against Kenny King at No Surrender. The event kicked off with a Knockouts battle royal to determine the #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts Championship. Havok dominated the match earlier on. Madison Rayne was the first to get eliminated as she tried to kick Havok but Havok caught her foot and tossed her over the top rope. Taryn Terrell jumped on Havok's back but Havok tossed her over the top rope but Terrell jumped on the apron and Havok punched her to eliminate her. Havok then eliminated Brittany by hitting her a forearm smash on the apron. Rebel would then eliminate Angelina Love as Love charged at her but Rebel pulled the rope down, causing Love's elimination. Havok next eliminated Rebel by catching her foot and tossing her over the top rope. Havok and Velvet Sky were the last two remaining participants. Sky hit a diving crossbody on Havok but Havok caught her and tossed her over the top rope to eliminate her for the win. Next, Chris Melendez took on Kenny King. MVP distracted Melendez, allowing King to attack him from behind. King attempted to nail a "Royal Flush" but Melendez countered with a roll-up and pinned King for the win.