Natalya recently revealed her reaction to The Undertaker & Jeremy Borash’s AAA work.
Ever since WWE acquired AAA last year, 2025, the promotion has seen a significant rise in mainstream wrestling as well as heaps of compliments on its booking.
Recently speaking on The Busted Open Radio, Natalya heaped praise and exclaimed how she was “blown away” by their work in AAA.
“I will say that [The Undertaker]Taker and Jeremy Borash – Jeremy Borash, he works alongside Taker at AAA. A lot of people know JB as being somebody that puts together the most amazing video packages in WWE. He puts together, if you see some of the best video packages in the company, usually JB is behind a lot of them,” she said.
“And so to see what Taker, who by the way – Taker is not known for being a luchador. When you see what Undertaker has built in just the last six months of booking at AAA alongside Jeremy Borash and, of course, the people that had been in place in Triple A that work with them. Taker is very, very collaborative.
“I’m just blown away. Like, I think that Taker has really stepped into this new role and he is proving why his influence past the ring may be one of his greatest accomplishments,” she added.
Nearly eight years ago, in 2018, Borash departed Impact Wrestling for WWE. Borash held multiple vital roles at Impact Wrestling, where he was heavily praised for his role in the “Broken Hardys” content. He also played the role of an announcer on camera.
After joining WWE in 2018, he made his televised WWE debut as a part of the 205 Live team with Tom Phillips in 2020. He also directed The Undertaker’s WrestleMania 36 “Boneyard Match” against AJ Styles.
Former TNA/Impact Wrestling mainstay and current WWE behind-the-scenes employee Jeremy Borash made his WWE television debut as part of the broadcast team for last night’s 205 Live.
Borash hosted this week’s “The Matches That Made Me” episode of 205 Live alongside Tom Phillips. He was introduced by Phillips at the start of the show, with Phillips joking that he’s sure this is the fashion that Borash always hoped he would make his WWE TV debut in. Phillips brought up that Borash had previously been on WCW Nitro, but TNA/Impact wasn’t directly mentioned.
Phillips and Borash also wrapped up last night’s show before it went off the air. Phillips asked Borash who he thought would win the interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship tournament and accused Borash of being biased for picking Drake Maverick, who Borash worked with in Impact Wrestling.
Borash joined WWE after departing Impact Wrestling in January 2018. He worked in a variety of on-screen and behind-the-scenes roles for Impact, and his job title in WWE/NXT is senior director of content and development.
Oney Lorcan was the focus of “The Matches That Made Me” on 205 Live last night. He tweeted about Borash being on the brand: “JEREMY BORASH IS A CERTIFIED LUNATIC AND I AM HAPPY HE IS ON 205 LIVE ON THE WWE NETWORK RIGHT NOW”
Jeremy Borash, who had been with Impact Wrestling since the company’s beginnings, is headed to WWE pending finalization of a contract.
PWInsider first reported the news today, confirmed by our Dave Meltzer. Borash is expected to work in NXT, but further details on his role have yet to emerge. When he was with Impact, Borash had various on-screen duties and was a vital employee behind the scenes. He received praise for the part he played in the “Broken Hardys” content that Impact produced.
On camera, Borash was most recently the lead play-by-play voice of Impact. He was also scheduled to host a new weekly version of Live Audio Wrestling on the company’s Twitch channel.
Borash was in Philadelphia for Royal Rumble week and hosted a “Slobberknocker Sessions” live show with Jim Ross. PWInsider noted that Borash was backstage at the WWE events over the last few days. They wrote that he was initially telling people that he was just visiting friends, but the word backstage at Raw was that he had been hired by WWE.
With two of Impact Wrestling’s announcers involved in a match at Slammiversary, the company is bringing in both a familiar voice and a new one to call the pay-per-view.
Impact announced today that Don West and Robert Flores will be the announce team for Slammiversary. West was formerly one of the voices of Impact alongside Mike Tenay. He parted ways with the company in 2012 but returned to work with ShopTNA at the beginning of this year.
Flores works in television for both the MLB and NHL networks, which he joined after leaving ESPN in 2016. He’s a longtime pro wrestling fan and was slated to serve as the co-host of “The Ric Flair Show” on the MLW Radio network earlier this year before Flair decided that he didn’t want to continue with the podcast.
With “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero in the middle of things, announcers Josh Mathews and Jeremy Borash have been feuding since the relaunched version of Impact debuted. Mathews and Borash will meet in a tag team match at Slammiversary, with Mathews teaming with Scott Steiner and Borash teaming with Joseph Park.
Slammiversary will take place on July 2nd at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. It’s Impact’s first major PPV since last October’s Bound for Glory event.
Previously: Bruce Prichard ordered Josh Mathews and Jeremy Borash to choose teams to face each other in the culmination of their feud.
Tonight: Team JB (Alberto El Patron, Chris Adonis, Matt Morgan & Magnus) battles Team GOAT (Bobby Lashley, Bram, Eli Drake & Tyrus). Plus, Braxton Sutter & Allie take on Sienna & KM.
Show Recap —
Reno Scum defeated Laredo Kid & Garza Jr. and Decay (w/ Rosemary)
Luster the Legend ran wild on Decay until Abyss cut him off with a chokeslam. Laredo Kid took out Abyss with a springboard dropkick and Adam Thornstowe followed up with a dive to the floor. Luster tossed Crazzy Steve into Garza Jr., who was trapped in the Tree of Woe. Reno Scum used the surfboard/double foot stomp on Steve to win the match.
– On commentary, Jeremy Borash and Josh Mathews argued throughout the previous match. Mathews promised to leave the commentary booth if his team doesn’t win later. Mathews took off to the back to take a phone call after the match.
– In the back, Andrew Everett argued with Shane Helms and X Division Champion Trevor Lee. Everett goaded Helms into being the fourth man in the four-way match later.
– Bruce Prichard came out to reveal the fan vote to determine the number one contender for the Impact Championship. It was between Ethan Carter III, Matt Morgan, and James Storm. Storm won and an angry EC3 charged out to the ring.
Prichard told EC3 to take a look in the mirror and ask himself what happened to the guy he used to be. Prichard pointed out that EC3 not only lost to Alberto El Patron, but he also tapped out. EC3 promised to take Prichard’s advice and will decide what to do next.
Allie & Braxton Sutter defeated Sienna & KM
KM worked over Sutter until Sutter gave KM a suplex in the corner and Allie tagged in. Sienna scooped up Allie, but she got tripped up and Allie scored the win.
After the match, the fury was unleashed when Kongo Kong made his debut. Kong beat down Sutter in the corner. Laurel Van Ness ran in and teamed up with Sienna to beat down Allie.
– Mathews returned to commentary during the match. He had a very important phone call about his team he had to take.
Rosemary was in control of the match until Garrett made a comeback. She got in a flurry of offense, then missed a handspring moonsault. Rosemary hit the Red Wedding to win.
– Angelina Love and Davey Richards made out like their careers depended on it backstage. The Interviewer guy asked if they had any remorse for beating down Eddie Edwards and Alisha last week. They didn’t and went back to making out.
Andrew Everett defeated Marshe Rockett, Suicide and Gregory Shane Helms
Helms spent the match on the floor and would jump in whenever a guy was down alone in the ring. Helms finally came in, but Everett dominated him and sent him to the floor.
Rockett missed a huge crossbody and Everett hit the Shooting Star Press to win. After it was over, Trevor Lee and Helms jumped Everett, but Everett hit the Frankendriver on Lee.
Davey Richards (w/ Angelina Love) defeated DJZ
Richards knocked down DJZ and went to the floor to celebrate with Love. DJZ hit a dive, then followed up with a crossbody for a near fall. DJZ attempted the ZDT, but Richards pushed him off and hit a vicious kick. Richards locked on the ankle lock to win the match.
Eddie Edwards and Richards tried to brawl after the match, though security kept them separate. Alisha ran down and brawled with Love before referees broke it up.
– The video package for Veterans of War aired again.
Team JB (Alberto El Patron, Chris Adonis, Matt Morgan & Magnus) defeated Team GOAT (Bobby Lashley, Bram, Eli Drake & Tyrus)
Mathews enthusiastically cheered on his team and argued with JB throughout the match.
Lashley teased starting with El Patron but tagged out to Drake. Adonis and Bram tagged in and went back and forth. Magnus came in and unloaded on Bram. The heels took over on Magnus until El Patron came in and ran wild.
The heels isolated Adonis and cut him off from his corner. Tyrus missed a Vader Bomb and Matt Morgan got the hot tag. El Patron nailed Tyrus with a superkick. Lashley took out El Patron with a spear. Magnus made the blind tag, then Morgan hit the Carbon Footprint on Bram. Magnus came off the top with an elbow drop on Bram for the victory.
JB celebrated and danced at ringside. The rest of the babyfaces on the roster came out and celebrated Mathews leaving. Mathews was clearly very upset.
Next Week: Impact World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley defends against “The Cowboy” James Storm.
Previously: LAX won the Impact World Tag Team Championship in a four-way defeating Reno Scum, Decay, and Garza Jr. & Laredo Kid.
Tonight: Eddie Edwards will battle Davey Richards in a last man standing match. Also, Impact will feature a Knockouts gauntlet battle royal to determine the next challenger for Knockouts Champion Rosemary. Plus, Josh Mathews and Jeremy Borash reveal their team members for an upcoming match.
Show Recap —
Eli Drake (w/ Tyrus) defeated Caleb Konley
Konley was in control of the match until Tyrus helped Drake takeover. Konley made a short comeback but Drake hit his finisher to win the match.
– Jeremy Borash and Josh Mathews argued after the match. Bruce Prichard ran out and called them in the ring. Prichard was sick of their bickering and ordered both to pick teams. Prichard said that next week their two teams would face off to finally settle this matter.
Borash and Mathews went back on commentary and they were both on their phones putting their teams together throughout the night.
ODB and Madison Rayne were the final two in the Knockouts gauntlet battle royal
– Ava Storie and Madison Rayne started the match off. Mathews stood up and cheered for Rayne as she entered the ring. Rebel was out next and briefly worked with Rayne to double team Storie. Amanda Rodriguez was out next, followed by MJ Jenkins. Diamante was next and ran wild. Rebel eliminated Rodriguez.
ODB entered and dominated all the Knockouts. ODB gave a splash to all five Knockouts that were piled in the corner. ODB tossed out Storie. The final entrant was Brandi Rhodes, who quickly eliminated Diamante. Jenkins dumped out Rebel but ODB and Rhodes worked together to eliminate Jenkins. Rayne sneaked up and eliminated Rhodes.
ODB defeated Madison Rayne
The match then turned into a singles bout. ODB quickly hit the TKO to become the number one contender for the Knockouts Championship.
– James Storm came out to his old music and is back to being “The Cowboy.” Storm said that five years ago new management took over and told him that there is no room for a character like “The Cowboy.” He said the night he won the World Championship was the highest rated Impact.
The DCC interrupted Storm. Bram stood in the corner holding a chair. Kingston said that Storm lied to him about everything. Storm said he did everything for them but they didn’t live up on their end. Kingston spit in Storm’s face and Storm responded with a Last Call superkick. He followed that up with a Last Call to Bram as well.
Andrew Everett defeated Marshe Rockett and Suicide
Everett hit a sweet looking twisting corkscrew to the floor. Suicide scored a close near fall but Rockett broke it up. Everett knocked Suicide off the apron and hit a shooting star press on Rockett to win the match.
– Backstage, Davey Richards and Angelina Love were making out when the interview guy interrupted them. Richards promised to bury Eddie Edwards and then the rest of the Impact roster.
Davey Richards (w/ Angelina Love) defeated Eddie Edwards in a last man standing match
They brawled into the stands to start things off. Edwards attempted a plancha from the stands but Richards moved and Edwards crashed onto a garbage can. Edwards powerbombed Richards through two steel chairs. Later, Richards superplexed Edwards onto a pile of chairs.
Edwards’ wife, Alisha, appeared at ringside to cheer on her husband. Love passed Richards a steel chain. Edwards trapped Richards head in a chair and then hit a double foot stomp from the top. Love jumped on Edwards so Alisha ran in and brawled with Love at ringside. Love knocked out Alisha and entered the ring.
Love held Edwards and Richards wrapped a chain around his leg. Richards had second thoughts but Love told him to do it for her and kissed him. Richards kicked Edwards in the side of the head to win the match.
– A video aired for the arrival of a new team. The video included George W. Bush talking about the 2003 Iraq War. The graphic “Veterans of War” appeared on the screen.
– LAX celebrated Santana and Ortiz winning the Impact tag titles in Orlando.
Alberto El Patron defeated John Bolin
El Patron dominated the majority of the match. He hit the double foot stomp for the win. After the match, he promised to defeat Bobby Lashley for the World Championship.
– Backstage, KM and Sienna got into an argument with Braxton Sutter and Allie. Karen Jarrett broke it up and announced a mix tag for next week.
– Another “Fury Will Be Unleashed” promo aired. Sienna showed pictures of Sutter and Allie to a mysterious man.
Jeremy Borash and Josh Mathews Revealed Their Teams
Bruce Prichard returned for the reveal of the teams. It’ll be an eight-man tag match with four on each side. Mathews’ first pick was Impact World Champion Bobby Lashley. Borash’s first pick was Alberto El Patron.
Mathews’ second pick was DCC member Bram. Borash went outside the roster for his second pick, which was Chris Adonis (formally Chris Masters in WWE).
For his third pick, Mathews introduced Eli Drake, who was followed by the final member of the team — Tyrus. They jumped Team Borash and beat them down. Borash then introduced the third member of his team — the returning Matt Morgan. Morgan and Lashley had a staredown.
In the back, somebody exited a car and headed into the Impact Zone. The Pope speculated that it’s Borash’s final team member. Impact was out of time and he said to check out Impact’s website to find out who the final member is.
Impact uploaded a video online revealing the fourth member — GFW World Champion Magnus. The heels were in control until Magnus joined up with the rest of Team Borash to clear the ring of Team Mathews.
Next Week: Team Borash (Alberto El Patron, Chris Adonis, Matt Morgan & Magnus) will battle Team Mathews (Bobby Lashley, Bram, Eli Drake & Tyrus). Plus, KM & Sienna take on Braxton Sutter & Allie.
The ‘Delete or Decay‘ focused episode on POP TV drew in 337,000 viewers, down from last week’s 351,000 viewers. A big reason for that was the regular season return of the NFL on NBC that did a 16.5 rating.
TNA’s viewership has dropped for two straight weeks and with America’s biggest sport as prime competition for the next few months, it might be a while before it gets any relief.
By comparison, ‘The Final Deletion’ episode of Impact did 410,000 viewers.
Aside from the ‘Delete or Decay’ spectacle, the show featured first round matches for the TNA Grand Championship, lots of Billy Corgan, and an EC3/Bobby Lashley brawl.
POP TV released ‘Delete or Decay’ on YouTube Friday.
