Bobby Lashley
Rhino appeared at No Surrender to face new superstar Bobby Lashley. Despite "Goring" Lashley twice, Rhino was defeated following a knockout punch. On the October 15 episode of "Impact!", he lost a stretcher match to Bobby Lashley. The following week, Rhino would start an angle where he claimed that TNA was favoring the younger talent of the company, while trying to force veterans like himself out of the company. After weeks of persuasion, on the November 5 episode of "Impact!" Team 3D turned heel and joined Rhino in his cause.