Anthony Michaels returns to avenge the demise of his Season 10 team by beating bold and brash strategist Josh Payne; Ash Mann confronts former teammate Alexis Kovacs to settle the score with honor.
It's a battle of egos as Season 12's Cam Pohl and Pon put their versatility to the test to settle a score; it's style against style as Season 11's Tim Stafford clashes with Kyle Mackenzie.
Egos collide when Season 9's Dane Smith calls out "Ink Master" veteran Christian Buckingham to prove once and for all that talent knows no age; Jeremy Brown battles coach Steve Tefft for respect.
Fueled by bad blood, Sirvone Smith battles the relentless Tuff Tito; new school legends Jime Litwalk and Craig Foster put an old rivalry to rest.
Season 11's funny fashionistas Tiara Gordon and Oba Jackson return to face off; it's the dropout vs. the traitor when Sketchy Lawyer takes on Mike McAskill.
King Ruck and Julia Carlson tattoo themselves to stay in the competition, but it still stings for eliminated artists Keith Diffenderfer and Angel Bauta.
Season 10's master illustrator Matt Buck takes on technician Katie Rhoden; Gonzo takes on Season 11 loud mouth, Austin Rose.
It's the accused versus the artists who called them out when Aaron Is points the finger at fellow Season 8 competitor Katie McGowan; Season 2's Mark Matthews and Sebastian Murphy finally get their chance to brawl.
LT, who appeared in Season 5, wants respect from Ryan Eternal; April Nicole and Made Rich from Season 9 face off.
It's hungry up-and-comers versus game playing veterans when Tito Zambrano is out for revenge from Big Jaz, who put him up for elimination. Ashley Velazquez calls out the self-proclaimed tattoo god St. Marq.
Season 9's Thom Bulman wants a rematch against alleged cheater Ulyss Blair; Boneface takes another swing at Season 9 champ Bubba Irwin, who must defend his title without teammate DJ Tambe in his corner.