tna president, dixie carter, announced a rematch for the tna world heavyweight championship after the event. on the october 24, 2013 "impact wrestling" episode, styles defeated ray to retain the world title. after the match, carter, who had opposed styles, had a change of heart and offered a new, lucrative contract to styles; however, styles refused to accept the contract due to his spite for carter and left the company with the title. carter vacated the title and began a world title tournament the following week, although styles proceeded without authorization to defend the title belt in various international promotions.