GE GTW335ASN2WW won’t finish cycle

[BaineB254]

Water was standing in the tub and put it into drain and spin and it drained and spun fine one time. Removed the drain pump and felt inside there was a loose metal object. Removed the inner tub and found a 6 inch semi circular piece of metal in the inner tub loose. Reassembled and it’s still not draining, it sounded like pump was struggling but impeller didn’t feel loose, just the drain pump was almost hot enough to scold my hand! Is drain pump the most likely culprit? Thanks in advance

[BaineB254]

Also it sounds like it’s trying to run soon as I plug it in, even though no lights are on

[BaineB254]

Update! After removing the metal piece from the outer tub and replacing the drain pump it starts working