Two grudges from Season 9 are settled as Thom Bulman faces Ulyss Blair after snitching on him for allegedly cheating, and Boneface challenges Bubba Irwin to prove himself.
Season 12's Tito Zambrano wants revenge on Big Jaz, and St. Marq and Ashley Velazquez from Season 7 bring the fireworks as up-and-comers take on veterans.
It's bad blood fueled by clashing personalities and a mutual lack of respect when season nine's April Nicole takes on loudmouth Made Rich. Hotheads Ryan Eternal and LT back up their barks with bite
Season Ten's master illustrator Matt Buck takes on technician Katie Rhoden; Gonzo takes on Season Eleven loud mouth, Austin Rose.
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 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.
Fuelled by bad blood, Sirvone Smith battles the relentless Tuff Tito; new school legends Jime Litwalk and Craig Foster put an old rivalry to rest.
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.
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.