Anthony Michaels returns to avenge the demise of his season ten team by beating bold & brash strategist Josh Payne. Ash Mann confronts former teammate Alexis Kovacs to settle the score with honor.

It's predator versus prey when two epic Ink Master feuds come to a head. Angel Rose fights back against her season eleven thorn Jimmy Snaz. Season ten's Sparks returns to burn competitor Jason Elliott.

It's a battle of egos as season twelve's Cam Pohl and Pon put their versatility to the test to settle score. It's style against style as season eleven's Tim Stafford clashes with Kyle Mackenzie.

Egos collide when season nine'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 bitter blood, Sirvone Smith battles the relentless Tuff Tito. New school legends Jime Litwalk and Craig Foster put an old rivalry to rest.

Season eleven'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 & Julia Carlson tattooed themselves to stay in the Competition, but it still stings for eliminated Artists Keith Diffenderfer & Angel Bauta.

It's pen vs. machine as season ten's master illustrator Matt Buck takes on technician Katie Rhoden. Gone-too-soon Gonzo takes on season eleven loud mouth Austin Rose.

It's the accused versus the artists who called them out when Aaron Is points the finger at fellow season eight competitor Katie McGowan. Season two's Mark Matthews and Sebastian Murphy finally get their chance to brawl.