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TNA Impact live results: Nemeth vs. Ali World title match, PCO & Steph De Lander wedding

Posted on by Matt Boone

Tonight’s TNA Impact has a little something for everyone including a World title match and a wedding between PCO & Steph De Lander.

New champion Nic Nemeth will defend the title he won at last month’s Slammiversary against former X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali. Ali interrupted Nemeth’s title celebration last week to put this into motion.

After winning the TNA Digital Media and International titles at Slammiversary, PCO proposed to recent squeeze De Lander and the two will get married on tonight’s show with calamity sure to happen.

Joe Hendry will be on hand to give his thoughts after being attacked and pinned by Josh Alexander in the Slammiversary six-way World title match.

The Rascalz will take on X-Division Champion Mike Bailey, Trent Seven & KUSHIDA while Knockouts Tag Team Champion Masha Slamovich will go one-on-one with Spitfire’s Jody Threat.

The show will also see Ryan Nemeth battle Frankie Kazarian and the return to action of Rosemary following her surprise return at Slammiversary.

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The Rascalz (Wes Lee, Zachary Wentz & Trey Miguel) defeated Speedball Mountain (“Speedball” Mike Bailey & Trent Seven) & KUSHIDA

Six-man tag-team action gets things started on this week’s show. After the bell sounds to get things started, it is Trey Miguel and KUSHIDA who kick things off for their respective teams. The two jockey for position and then it is KUSHIDA who takes Miguel down to the mat with a headlock.

They work their way back up to their feet and the pace picks up. Miguel tags in Wentz. Wes Lee also comes in and the three hit multiple triple-team spots. Lee tags in and goes to work on KUSHIDA, who fights back and tags in “Speedball” Mike Bailey.

TNA’s new X-Division Champion comes into the ring with rapid-fire kicks to the WWE NXT Superstar. He settles into a comfortable offensive lead and tags in Trent Seven, who picks up where Bailey left off, taking it to the former WWE NXT North American Champion.

Seven ends up running into a big boot from Lee in the corner, which allows The Rascalz member to regain some offensive footing. He tags in Wentz, who hits a Bronco Buster. Lee ends up hitting one at the same time in the opposing corner.

Tom Hannifan cackling like a fan-boy quips, “Sean Waltman, eat your heart out!” Very Michael Cole-esque. Miguel hits a big double stomp, but cartwheels and flips into a simple elbow from Seven, which shifts the momentum back in his team’s favor. He hits a DDT and tags in KUSHIDA.

KUSHIDA looks for a Hooverboard Lock on Lee, who ends up making it to his corner to get the much-needed tag. Wentz hits a big dive to Seven on the floor. Bailey kicks him from the apron and then splashes onto him with a springboard moonsault at ringside.

Back in the ring, Lee hits a flip into a big kick for a two-count. Seven tags in and climbs to the top, but Lee runs over and hits a kick that stuns him. He climbs up after him, but Seven counters and hits a super scoop slam off the ropes for a two-count of his own.

Lee walks into a super kick from Bailey and then a Seven Star Lariat from Seven. They go for Ultimo Weapon on Lee, but Wentz runs over to make the save before they can execute it. Lee hits a running back-elbow to Seven in the corner, and then tags in Miguel.

They hit a triple-team spot and then Miguel hits a diving splash onto KUSHIDA and Bailey on the floor. Lee and Wentz hit their double-team High-Flyer Flame on Seven in the ring for the pinfall victory. Good and very fun opening match to kick off the in-ring action on this week’s show.

The commentators close it out by flashing the WWE NXT Great American Bash graphic on the screen to promote The Rascalz’ match at week two of the annual themed event from WWE NXT.

Jordynne Grace Issues TNA Knockouts Championship Open Challenge

We shift gears and head into a video segment featuring TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace. “The Juggernaut” goes on to issue another open challenge for her title for next week’s episode of TNA iMPACT on August 8. After this wraps up, the show heads into the first commercial break of the evening.

Campaign Singh Must Prove Loyalty, Credibility To The Campaign Tonight

When the show returns from the break, we shoot backstage for an interview segment. Standing by is Campaign Singh and The Campaign. We are told that this was supposed to be an interview with Mustafa Ali about his TNA World Championship shot in the main event this evening against Nic Nemeth.

Singh is on the phone with Ali, who appears upset. Singh frantically talks about how he will prove his loyalty to The Campaign and his credibility tonight. After he hangs up, he appears nervous about how he’s supposed to do that.

Rosemary defeated Kristara

Back inside the iMPACT Zone, TNA Knockouts star Rosemary is introduced. She makes her way to the ring for her comeback match. Already in the ring is her scheduled opponent for tonight, Kristara.

After the bell sounds to get things started, Rosemary bum-rushes Kristara and gets the early offensive jump on her. She beats her down and lets out screams and shrieks after hitting big moves.

She hits her finisher for the pinfall to pick up an easy victory in what was a quick and basic match. She heads out to the ringside area and grabs a nap-sack and heads back into the squared circle with it.

She kneels over her fallen opponent and pulls a black rose out of the bag. She lays it on her chest and crosses her arms over it. Ash By Elegance was shown watching on a monitor backstage during and after the match.

The System Are Regrouped And Refocused Following A Rough TNA Slammiversary

We shoot to The System in a backstage interview segment. The group are still wearing the same red, white and blue gear that they wore last week on the show, due to being in the Montreal market.

Each member takes a turn speaking into the camera about how the group may have been dealt a blow or two in recent weeks, but they are still the most dominant force in all of professional wrestling.

They will show why you must trust in The System. After this wraps up, the show heads into another commercial time out.

Campaign Singh Confronts, Challenges Mike Santana

Backstage, we see Mike Santana sitting on a stairwell talking about how recent weeks have proven that there are some cracks in The System. As he continues talking, he is cut off by Campaign Singh. He stands up. Singh nervously tells him that he is challenging him to a match tonight.

Josh Alexander Still Refuses To Fully Explain His Actions

We head back inside the iMPACT Zone where “The Walking Weapon” Josh Alexander is introduced. He doesn’t come out. He is introduced again. Once again he doesn’t come out. The commentators inform us that Gia Miller is with him backstage.

A fired up Alexander talks to Miller about how he doesn’t care where he is supposed to be right now. He says he’ll talk right here. He rants briefly about fans believing in Joe Hendry, but how it is he who has carried TNA on his back for years. He gets annoyed and walks off without saying much once again.

Frankie Kazarian defeated Ryan Nemeth

Things move on to the next action scheduled, which is a singles match pitting Ryan Nemeth one-on-one against Frankie Kazarian. Nemeth comes out first, followed by Kazarian. The bell sounds and Kazarian immediately steps through the ropes and calls over the ring announcer.

Kazarian orders her to once again introduce him, but this time insists she remind everyone that he is, in fact, “The King of TNA.” Nemeth acknowledges the groans from the crowd to that announcement, and in doing so, turns his back on Kazarian.

Kazarian quickly charges at him from behind and sneak-attacks him to get the early offensive jump on “The Hollywood Hunk.” Nemeth fights back and shifts the offensive momentum in his favor, isolating the arm of Kazarian and working over the limb.

Nemeth hits a picture-perfect dropkick as Kazarian started to fight back. He grabs him and begins turning him what a Rude Awakening-style neckbreaker, but Kazarian avoids it and hits a big counter that allows him to settle into the offensive drivers seat.

As he does, the show heads into a mid-match commercial break as the match continues. When the show returns, Kazarian is still in control of things, but not for long, as Nemeth gets his second wind and unleashes on the self-proclaimed “King of TNA” with a ferocious flurry of strikes.

Nemeth hits a gut-wrench suplex for a two-count as things slow back down. Nemeth heads to the top-rope and leaps off with a cross-body splash for another close pin attempt. After kicking out, Kazarian starts to fight back. He hoists Nemeth up for a Fade To Black, but Nemeth escapes out the back door.

Kazarian slingshots Nemeth from the ring apron outside of the ring ropes, over the ring ropes, into a perfectly-timed cutter. He immediately follows up with the pinfall for the victory. Good match with a very cool finishing spot.

Josh Alexander Unnecessarily Attacks Ryan Nemeth

When the match wraps up, Kazarian heads over to say something off-mic braggadocios about being the “King of TNA” to the commentators at ringside. As he heads to the back, we see Josh Alexander emerge and walk past him.

He heads into the ring and picks up Nemeth, hitting him with his finisher for no reason. He leaves him laying, never says a word, and heads to the back as fans once again sing “Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye!” at him.

Jody Threat (w/ Dani Luna) defeated Masha Slamovich (w/ Alisha Edwards)

After this, the show heads to another commercial break. When we return, we head straight to the ring for Knockouts action, as the TNA Knockouts Tag-Team Champions Masha Slamovich and Alisha Edwards head to the ring.

Slamovich settles inside the squared circle for advertised singles action. Her opponent, Jody Threat, makes her way out accompanied by her Spitfire tag-team partner Dani Luna. The bell sounds and off we go.

Threat comes out strong, but it is Slamovich who ultimately settles into the early offensive lead, which she maintains for several minutes before Threat starts to show signs of life.

Threat hits a running double knees to the spine of Slamovich as she was draped over the bottom rope. She follows that up with a back suplex and a big clothesline for a close two-count. For the second time, Edwards hops on the ring apron.

This time, Luna runs over and yanks her down. Edwards sends her face-first into the steel ring post for her efforts. Meanwhile, back in the ring, Slamovich hits a gut-wrench powerbomb on Threat for another close two-count.

While the referee is distracted, Edwards wraps one of the Knockouts title belts around the middle turnbuckle. It backfires, however, as Threat knocks her off the apron and then drop toe-holds Slamovich face-first into the belt. She follows up with her finisher for the pinfall victory.

Joe Hendy Needs The Believers To Continue To Believe

Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt talk about Joe Hendry being the hottest rising star in the pro wrestling business right now. We then head to a video package with new comments from Hendry.

He talks about the fans believing in him and how he needs them to continue to support him as he continues to ascend the ladder in the business.

He talks about obstacles he has faced as he has transitioned into being somewhat of a full-time WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling crossover performer. After this wraps up, we head to another commercial break.

Mike Santana defeated Campaign Singh

After the show returns, we hear the familiar sounds of the entrance theme music for Mike Santana. Out he comes for our next match of the evening. Already in the ring is the man who challenged him earlier tonight, Campaign Singh.

As soon as the bell sounds to get the match underway, Singh charges at an unsuspecting Santana and attacks him from behind to get the early offensive jump in the bout. This doesn’t last long at all, however, as Santana quickly takes back over.

Santana wears out Singh for another minute or two and then finishes him off with his Spin The Block finisher for the easy pinfall victory. It looks like Campaign Singh will need to find another way to prove his loyalty and credibility to Mustafa Ali and The Campaign.

Once the match wraps up, Santana talks about what happened at TNA Slammiversary and sends a message to Moose, before vowing before God, his girl and his baby that he will become TNA World Champion.

He says he needs Moose to understand something and tells him to look into the camera. (That’s your job, Mike! He’s supposed to look into a television set!) He promises Moose that he’s going to hurt him and makes it clear that a “hit” has been put out on him as of this moment.

Nic Nemeth (c) defeated Mustafa Ali to retain the TNA World Championship

It’s main event (match) time!

When the show returns from the break, we learn some match and segment announcements for next week’s episode of TNA iMPACT on August 8 from Tampa, FL. (see below). After that, we return inside the iMPACT Zone in Montreal where the familiar sounds of Mustafa Ali’s theme hits the house speakers.

The former TNA X-Division Champion takes his time coming out and settling inside the squared circle for his big title opportunity. The “Tale of the Tape” graphic for this TNA World Championship bout flashes on the screen, as Hannifan and Rehwoldt quickly run down some of the more interesting statistics.

After that, the entrance tune for the reigning and defending TNA World Champion hits. Out comes the man who promises to be a fighting champion, Nic Nemeth. As he poses on the ropes in the corner with his title raised high in the air, we head to a quick pre-match commercial break.

When the show returns, the bell sounds to get this title tilt officially off-and-running. Nemeth slaps a side-headlock on Ali and controls him, but Ali escapes and puts Nemeth in one of his own. Ali slowly starts to settle into the initial offensive lead.

Ali makes the mistake of gloating after getting Nemeth down and out in the corner. This allows Nemeth time to recover, and he comes back at Ali with a vengeance. He picks up the speed and pace, as he hits the ropes and runs over Ali with a massive clothesline.

Moments later, Ali sends Nemeth sternum-first into the turnbuckles with a rib-cracking ferocity. Nemeth returns the favor, plus some, as he does the same to Ali, but sending the former X-Division Champion face-first into the middle turnbuckle with even more momentum.

Ali grabs Nemeth and hits a modified electric chair slam on the unforgiving floor at ringside. We see officials checking on Nemeth as Ali gets back up and celebrates his work, gloating to the crowd as they loudly boo.

On that note, the show shifts gears and heads into a mid-match commercial break as this championship clash continues. When things return, we see Ali get closer and closer to stealing the win, and potentially the title, with cheap heel tactics. Ultimately, Nemeth picks up the win with The Danger Zone to retain.

PCO, Steph De Lander Wedding

It’s main event (segment) time!

Once the main event title tilt wraps up, the show heads into another commercial break. When it returns, Hannifan and Rehwoldt set the stage for the nuptials of PCO and Steph De Lander, mentioning Santino Marella will preside over the ceremony.

We shoot back inside the iMPACT Zone in Montreal, where Rhino comes out in his ring gear with a tie on. We are informed that he is the best man for the groom, PCO. Next out comes the TNA Digital Media and Quebec International Champion to chants of “PCO! PCO!”

He settles in the ring next to the best man Rhino and Santino Marella. “Here comes the bride” plays next and out comes the beautiful bride-to-be, Steph De Lander, in an extravagant white wedding dress with a bouquet of flowers.

Hannifan pulls another Michael Cole, pretending to get choked up at how beautiful this scene is. Marella begins in his comedic broken English-style of presiding over the ceremony. He informs us that the bride and groom have decided to read their own vows.

De Lander says she takes PCO to be his unlawful, undead bride. She promises to never bolt on him, nor complain when the electricity bill is really high. She promises to always make him love and keep him in stitches with her sense of humor. She rhymes, poem-style, about how they are meant to be. She finishes with “’til death do us part.”

Marella tells “Pico” (not gram) that it is his turn. PCO lets out a big roar into the microphone, and that’s it. Marella responds, “[Laughs] Okay! Now the ring presentations!” De Lander puts a ring on PCO’s finger. PCO goes to do the same, but has to take it off the stiff, cold, cut off finger of his dead grandmother, which he pulls out of his pocket on the spot. Eek!

“If anyone has a good reason why these two shouldn’t get married, speak up now or forever shut-up-your-face!” Marella says as the final line. Of course, someone does. The theme for AJ Francis hits and out he comes with his First Class brother Rich Swann.

Francis assures them that they’re only out to be witnesses to the freak show. They have no intentions of spoiling the party. Santino reveals he got certified at ICanMarryYou.com and then says, “normally I’d say you can kiss the bride.” He follows up, “this is Montreal, though, so you can French-kiss the bride!”

The theme for Matt Cardona hits and out comes “The Indy God” to crash the festivities. He comes out with a gift in-hand with a giant bow on it, as Hannifan and Rehwoldt remind everyone of Cardona’s past with De Lander. Cardona walks into the ring and reveals his gift was a piece of a cinder block. He walks right up to PCO and knocks him out with it.

He tears down the wedding set as fans boo and a sad-looking De Lander watches on. Cardona stops from leaving the ring. He heads back in and snatches De Lander by the hand. He tries yanking her forcefully out of the ring with him, but she freaks out and yells off-mic about this being her day, questioning why he is doing this to her.

He backs off in the corner as she continues to freak out on him. Cardona exits the ring and yells back off-mic, “What are you doing? You’re with me! It’s not supposed to be this way!” We see De Lander crying in the ring as PCO slowly gets back to his feet. That’s how this week’s show wraps up. Thanks for joining us and don’t forget to follow me on Twitter/X.

Next Week in Tampa, FL. (8/8/2024)
* KUSHIDA vs. Jonathan Gresham
* Joe Hendry Will Be In Action
* Ultimate X Qualifiers Begin For TNA Emergence
* Jordynne Grace’s TNA Knockouts Title Open Challenge

Big Vinny V: TNA Impact with Slammiversary fallout

Posted on by Vincent Verhei

Coming off their biggest, most successful show in years and years, TNA Wrestling takes all of that momentum…and does absolutely nothing with it.

The follow-up edition of Impact sees a whole lot of talking (much of it bad), a little bit of wrestling (not much of it good), and barely anything newsworthy, with Mustafa Ali challenging Nic Nemeth for next week’s show the highlight. With little in the present to discuss, it was a show that left us wondering what’s next for the knockouts division, what’s in store for the ABC and the tag titles, and how a theoretical reunion between Josh Alexander and Ethan Page might work. All this and more on the Big Vinny V Show! 

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Nic Nemeth vs. Mustafa Ali World title match booked for next TNA Impact

Posted on by Ethan Renner

Nic Nemeth will make his first TNA World title defense on the August 1 Impact.

Nemeth will defend the TNA World Championship against Mustafa Ali on the Thursday, August 1 Impact. The bout was made official during this week’s Impact episode.

Digital Media Champion PCO and Steph De Lander’s wedding is also set for next week’s Impact. The PCO/De Lander storyline will continue with the wedding following De Lander’s proposal to PCO at Slammiversary earlier this month.

Joe Hendry will perform a concert on Tuesday’s WWE NXT Great American Bash special, and is also booked for a promo segment on the August 1 Impact as announced this week.

Franke Kazarian vs. Ryan Nemeth, Masha Slamovich vs. Jody Threat, plus Rosemary in action have also been announced for the August 1 Impact episode.

Our report from this week’s Impact is here.

The lineup for next week’s TNA Impact:

  • TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth defends against Mustafa Ali
  • PCO & Steph De Lander wedding
  • Joe Hendry speaks
  • Frankie Kazarian vs. Ryan Nemeth
  • Masha Slamovich vs. Jody Threat
  • Rosemary in action

TNA World title match official for Sunday’s Impact TV taping

Posted on by Josh Nason

After winning the TNA World title for the first time at Slammiversary, Nic Nemeth will defend the title for the first time at Sunday’s TV taping in the same city.

Journalist & author Pat Laprade noted on X that it’s confirmed Nemeth will defend against now-former X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali.

Laprade also stated that new TNA Digital Media & International Heavyweight Champion PCO will not only defend his two titles against Moose but will also get married to Steph De Lander during tonight’s taping. PCO proposed to his new squeeze after his big win at Slammiversary.

Here’s everything that has been announced or is confirmed for tonight’s taping which will cover the next two weeks of Impact:

  • TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth defends against Mustafa Ali
  • TNA Digital Media & International Heavyweight Champion PCO defends against Moose
  • Steve Maclin vs. Jake Something
  • Jody Threat vs. Masha Slamovich
  • Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace in action
  • X-Divison Champion Mike Bailey in action
  • Alan Angels in action
  • Ash by Elegance in action
  • Mike Santana in action
  • Josh Alexander in action
  • Joe Hendry in action
  • The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz & Trey Miguel) in action

‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey wins X-Division title at TNA Slammiversary, Earl Hebner makes cameo

Posted on by Josh Nason

Aided by Earl Hebner of all people, “Speedball” Mike Bailey is once again TNA X-Division Champion after regaining the title at Slammiversary in Montreal, Canada — Bailey’s hometown.

With the referee knocked out of the match late, champion Mustafa Ali called for Hebner to come out from the back and then applied a sharpshooter to Bailey, looking for Hebner to call the match as he did in the infamous 1997 WWE “Montreal Screwjob” with Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels. Hebner, however, hesitated and refused to do so which enraged Ali.

Bailey rallied and eventually locked on his own sharpshooter that won him the match and the title.

It’s Bailey’s second run with the title and the first since October 2022 when he held the title for 110 days.

The defeat ends the 149-day reign for Ali who first won the gold from Chris Sabin at February’s No Surrender. He successfully defended the title seven times.

To this point, it’s the third title change on the pay-per-view as there are new Tag Team Champions and a new Digital Media/International Heavyweight Champion.

X-Division title match official for TNA Slammiversary

Posted on by Ethan Renner

Mustafa Ali’s next challenger for the X-Division Championship was decided in a number one contender’s match on Thursday’s TNA Impact.

“Speedball” Mike Bailey won a triple threat number one contender’s match on Thursday’s Impact to earn the right to challenge Ali for the X-Division title at Slammiversary set for Saturday, July 20.

Bailey won the three-way that also involved KUSHIDA and Jonathan Gresham by pinning Gresham to earn the title shot.

Five title bouts are now official for Slammiversary, including a Digital Media Championship bout that became official following AJ Francis retaining the gold over Rhino on Impact. Francis will defend against PCO at the July 20 pay-per-view.

The updated TNA Slammiversary card:

TNA Slammiversary, Saturday, July 20 on pay-per-view —

  • TNA World Champion Moose defends against Joe Hendry, Frankie Kazarian, Nic Nemeth, Josh Alexander & Steve Maclin
  • TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace defends against Ash by Elegance
  • TNA X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali defends against Mike Bailey
  • TNA Digital Media Champion AJ Francis defends against PCO
  • TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions Masha Slamovich & Alisha Edwards defend against Jody Threat & Dani Luna

Big Vinny V: A trainwreck show with a TNA Impact review

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It’s the first live edition of the Big Vinny V Show and I’ll be honest with you, it did not go according to plan.

The show begins mid-trainwreck and a meltdown ensues, but then things settle down and we have a lot of fun reviewing TNA Impact with “Speedball” Mike Bailey confronting X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali to set up their Slammiversary match, Steve Maclin fighting (and I do mean fighting) Sami Callihan in a qualifying match for the World title six-way at Slammiversary, and Nic Nemeth facing Rich Swann in another qualifier in the main event.

All this and more on the Big Vinny V Show!

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TNA Impact live results: Slammiversary title match qualifiers begin

Posted on by Matt Boone

The six-way World title match at next month’s TNA Slammiversary will begin to take shape on tonight’s TNA Impact with two qualifying matches.

In one, former TNA World Champions Steve Maclin and Sami Callihan will clash for the first time since their 2022 rivalry while past title challenger Nic Nemeth will take on former World Champion Rich Swann.

The Slammiversary bout will include current champion Moose and former champion Josh Alexander along with four other competitors.

X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali will be on hand to deliver a State of the Union address following some unflattering distorted audio released recently.

In a three-way tag team match, ABC (Chris Bey & Ace Austin) will face Jake Something & Deaner and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz).

Following a confrontation last week, KUSHIDA will take on Alan Angels while Knockouts Tag Team Champion Masha Slamovich will face Xia Brookside.

Our live coverage begins at 8 PM Eastern.

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An “In memory of Sika Anoa’i” graphic gets the show started.

Jordynne Grace Gives Ash By Elegance Knockouts Title Shot

Jordynne Grace is introduced and comes to the ring to kick off the show. Gia Miller interviews the Knockouts Champion in the ring and talks about Ash By Elegance trying to get her attention for a while now. She says she saw Santino Marella and signed the contract. Ash gets a Knockouts title shot tonight.

George Iceman comes out to interrupt her. He introduces Ash By Elegance, accompanied by personal security. He says there is a contract and a match, but it won’t be tonight. Instead, it will be at TNA Slammiversary.

Because the contract is already signed, Ash By Elegance is going to take a much-needed, extensive vacation in the Bahamas. For their own safety, they brought security to escort her out of here because she is violent. Ash tells security, “Go get her, boys!” Grace takes out the security guards one-by-one. Santino Marella runs out to stop Jordynne.

Masha Slamovich (w/ Alisha Edwards) defeated Xia Brookside

As Santino is getting Grace to head to the back, Masha Slamovich makes her way out accompanied by Alisha Edwards. Grace and Slamovich lock eyes as they pass each other. Slamovich settles in the ring for the opening contest.

Xia Brookside is out next, and has a quick word with Grace as well. Before the TNA Knockouts Champion heads to the back, she gives Brookside a thumbs up. The match gets started and sees Slamovich grab a side head-lock off an opening lock-up. Brookside counters and slaps on a headlock of her own.

Brookside takes the early offensive lead. She gets Slamovich stumbling back into the corner before dropping down and monkey-flipping her across the ring. Edwards grabs Brookside from ringside, allowing Slamovich to attack Brookside from behind and take over.

Slamovich continues to work over Brookside right in front of Edwards, who taunts her at ringside. Slamovich ties up the referee, allowing Edwards to choke Brookside over the ropes behind his back. Slamovich with a big suplex after that. Slamovich begins working over the arm of Brookside, who fights back.

While selling the arm, she takes over and hits a hurricanrana before following up with Broken Wings. She leaps into a neckbreaker. Fans chant “Let’s go Xia!” as she works over Slamovich in the corner. Edwards hops on the apron, but Brookside knocks her to the floor. The distractions allows Slamovich to hit Brookside with a kick and the Snow Plow for the win.

First Class With DJ Whoo Kid

After a recap of First Class attacking PCO during his date with Steph De Lander is shown. Backstage, DJ Whoo Kid catches up with AJ Francis and Rich Swann. DJ Whoo Kid gives him the International Wrestling Championship, which Killer Kowalski, The Shiek, Mad Dog Vachon, Abdullah The Butcher, Dino Bravo and others have held.

He declares himself the new International Heavyweight Champion. Francis says Rich Swann will beat Nic Nemeth tonight. DJ Whoo Kid gives them some drinks to celebrate. After this wraps up, the show heads into the first commercial break of the evening.

Lars Frederiksen Gives Spitfire Their Final Test

We see Dani Luna and Jody Threat talking with Lars Frederiksen of Rancid, who gives them a tough-love pep talk about how now is the time for them to double down.

For their final test, Jody and Dani will be fighting each other. He wants them to bring the violence in their minds to the ring and most importantly to each other. The Spitfire teammates shake hands.

Mustafa Ali State Of Union Address

Back inside the arena, Campaign Singh is in the ring. He informs us that the man we have all been waiting for is in the building. He introduces the TNA X-Division Champion and out comes Mustafa Ali for his advertised State of the Union address.

The commentators remind us of the alleged distorted bonus footage of Ali’s sit-down with Tom Hannifan being shown at Against All Odds before Ali begins speaking. Ali thanks everyone for their warm, warm reception.

Ali says he is here to address something that happened, which is the aforementioned video that aired showing his true colors. He brings up the distorted audio and unclear images. He says he knows fans demand the truth. Fans in the Impact Zone chant “We want truth! We want truth!”

Ali says he has found the truth after having Campaign Singh launch an investigation. The truth is, that video was A.I. generated “fake news.” He assures the fans he would never belittle his great hometown of Chicago. He says they are number one. Most of what they are number one for is crime related, but still, they’re number one!

With that in the rear view mirror, Ali insists it is time to move forward and look to future challengers for his X-Division Championship. He says he looks to the TNA locker room and other locker rooms to find who deserves to be the new number one contender.

Fans loudly chant “We want Speedball!” Ali says, “No, we don’t want Speedball. Speedball couldn’t hang with me if his life depended on it.” He then asks Chicago who they would like to see. They chant the same thing. Ali says he tried to play nice. He demands a group of hecklers be ejected from the building.

He exits the ring and points out the fans he wants thrown out. One of the fans throws a drink on Ali before leaving. Ali beats the fan down after pulling him over the barricade. He throws the fan in the ring and heads in to beat him down more. “Speedball” Mike Bailey runs out and tackles Ali. Trent Seven is out to try and calm things down. Security tries keeping everything in order.

Ali pretends to leave, but charges around the ring and leaps on Bailey to get the fight going again. It is broken up again but Bailey ends up with the X-Division Championship, which he holds up to taunt Ali. Ali rolls back into the ring and grabs the mic.

He’s sick of hearing fans chant his name. He’s sick of being accused of dodging him. He says he ruined his homecoming, so now he’s gonna ruin his. He’s laying out a challenge for the X-Division Championship between Ali and Bailey at Slammiversary. Bailey is happy and throws the title back to Ali before heading to the back.

We head to another commercial break. When we return from the break, “Speedball” Mike Bailey talks directly into the camera to react to Mustafa Ali’s State of the Union Address. He claims it was a mistake to challenge him for a match in his hometown of Montreal.

ABC (Chris Bey & Ace Austin) defeated Jake Something & Deaner vs. The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz)

Back in the Impact Zone, it’s time for three-way tag-team action. All three teams come out and first take turns on the microphone talking about being deserving of tag-team title shots. This was after Cody Deaner spoke of meeting with Santino, who told him he is excited they’re back in the tag division and that if they win tonight, they are in line for a tag-team title shot.

Deaner and Miguel kick things off in the ring. Deaner gets the early offensive jump. Wentz tags in for Miguel. Deaner works him over as well briefly before tagging in Something, who picks up where he left off. We head to a mid-match break and when we return, Miguel and Wentz are in the offensive lead, taking it to Deaner and utilizing frequent tags.

The commentators tout Joe Hendry’s appearance in WWE NXT being WWE’s single most viewed clip on X of 2024. Something goes on an offensive tear, cleaning house of many of the opposition in the ring. On the floor, he Donkey Kong’s The Rascalz before the action resumes in the ring, where The Art of Finesse gets ABC the win.

Backstage With The System

Backstage, The System are shown. They talk about Santino Marella always trying to stack the deck against them, but they always end up on top regardless. Moose brings up not losing a singles match in two years now. He says one person might be a problem, but Johnny Dango Curtis is going to handle that potential problem for him. We head to another commercial break after this wraps up.

Steve Maclin defeated Sami Callihan in a Road To Slammiversary Qualifier

An extensive video package airs to promote the next Road To Slammiversary qualifier. It’s time to see who will join the six-man match at Slammiversary with TNA World Champion Moose, as Steve Maclin and Sami Callihan do battle.

Maclin with a fast start, hitting a running knee for a two-count. Callihan fights back with a big near-finish of his own within the first few seconds after a Cactus Driver. Things slow down after that, with Callihan in the offensive driver’s seat.

Maclin turns the tables with another running knee, which he follows up this time with a top-rope headbutt for a close two-count. With Callihan on the floor, Maclin runs the ring apron and hits a flying elbow, Cactus Jack-style, at ringside.

Callihan fights back and launches Maclin on the floor as well. The fans rally behind both guys as the referee begins a double count out, which is stopped when Maclin and Callihan each re-enter the ring just in time after the count of nine. Maclin hits a Rock Bottom-style backbreaker for another nearfall attempt.

Callihan cuts off Maclin’s offensive run with an exploder suplex into the turnbuckles in the corner of the ring. Callihan looks for a Cactus Driver off the middle rope, but Maclin fights his way out of it. He gets behind Callihan on the top-rope, but Callihan gets him on his shoulders and connects with a Super Death Valley Driver.

He follows that up with another Cactus Driver straight into the pin attempt, but still only gets a count of two and a half. Callihan looks for a Cactus Driver on the hard part of the ring apron outside of the ring ropes, but Maclin fights his way free.

Maclin hits a running knee as Callihan was coming back into the ring. He hits his finisher next and gets the win to qualify for the TNA title match at Slammiversary. After the match, the show goes back into another commercial break.

KUSHIDA defeated Alan Angels

After the show returns from the break, Alan Angels makes his way out of the entrance tunnel to the ring for the next match of the show. His opponent, KUSHIDA is out next and before the bell sounds, Angels goes to work on him to get the early offensive jump.

Before even taking his entrance coat off, KUSHIDA fights back and takes over as fans chant his name. Angels fights back with kicks to KUSHIDA in the corner. He whips him to the opposite corner and follows him in with a clothesline.

KUSHIDA catches the right arm of Angels as he leaps to the floor. He snaps the arm of Angels in vicious fashion before taking over in the ring. KUSHIDA hits a Tanaka punch to Angels as he leaped off the ropes. KUSHIDA follows up with the Hoover Board Lock for the tap out victory.

After the match wraps up, Jonathan Gresham hits the ring and attacks KUSHIDA from behind. Gresham leans KUSHIDA’s head back and tries pouring that black ink into his mouth, but security runs out and stops him before he does. The show went into another break after this wrapped up.

Backstage With The Hardys

Backstage, we return from the break to “BROKEN” Matt Hardy, Rebecca Hardy and Jeff Hardy. Matt talks about The System putting their hands on his wife at Against All Odds. He announces a mixed tag match with Matt and Rebecca vs. Eddie & Alisha Edwards in Philadelphia, PA. for next week. Jeff Hardy then mentions The Hardy Boys vs. The System in tag-team action also coming up in Philly.

Nic Nemeth defeated Rich Swann in a Road To Slammiversary Qualifier

It’s main event time!

Back inside the Impact Zone, the commentators plug the TNA Summer Tour and TNA Slammiversary lineup, as well as the card for next week’s Impact. The elaborate video package for our second Road To Slammiversary Qualifier, which serves as this week’s main event, airs next.

Rich Swann and Nic Nemeth make their respective ring walks, with AJ Francis and DJ Whoo Kid accompanying the former, and the latter coming out by himself. Before things get started, we head into another pre-match commercial break.

When we return, Nemeth and Swann lock up and “The Wanted Man” immediately goes to work on the arm of the First Class member, isolating it and cranking away. Meanwhile, the commentators talk about AJ Francis buying the title belt that PCO long wanted after ruining his recent date with Steph De Lander.

Swann gets a break in the action and rolls out to the floor for a quick in-match hug session with Francis and DJ Whoo Kid. Back in the ring, Nemeth hits a quick drop down after switching behind Swann, taking him down to the mat and slapping on a bulldog choke.

Nemeth hits a picture-perfect dropkick and pops up for a quick arrogant hip-swivel in Swann’s face. Swann and DJ Whoo Kid tie up the referee, which allows Francis to get in a cheap shot. He gets in another one, hitting Nemeth with a can of Gin N Juice, before the referee ejects he and DJ Whoo Kid from ringside.

After that, the show heads into a mid-match commercial break. When we return, Swann is still in a comfortable offensive lead. Nemeth eventually fights back and hits the Jerry Lawler heart attack series of quick repeated elbow drops to take over on offense. Swann catches Nemeth coming off the ropes with a huge clothesline to slow down his momentum.

Nemeth leaps onto Swann for a comeback, but Swann catches him and buckle bombs him into the corner. Moments later, out of nowhere, Nemeth hits a Fame-Asser for a close two-count. After Swann kicks out, Nemeth slaps on a sleeper hold onto a grounded Swann.

A Danger Zone attempt doesn’t pan out, leading to Swann hitting a big kick for a two-count. Fans chant “Wanted Man” to try and rally behind Nemeth. Swann sets Nemeth up and heads to the top for a splash, only to land on the raised knees of Nemeth. Swann hits a hand-spring cutter for a close nearfall attempt.

Swann picks up Nemeth, but Nemeth drills him with a big punch. He invites Swann to hit him back, and Swann happily obliges. The two trade shots back-and-forth in the middle of the ring and then Nemeth hits a big headbutt and a super kick. He runs into a super kick by Swann and then delivers another of his own, followed by a DDT. He hits the Danger Zone after that for the win.

With the win, Nemeth joins Steve Maclin and Josh Alexander in the six-way TNA World Championship match against Moose at TNA Slammiversary. Next week, either Frankie Kazarian or Mike Santana, and Joe Hendry or Jake Something will join the three in the bout. Nemeth’s post-match celebration wraps up the show. Thanks for joining us and follow me on Twitter/X.

Next week:

* Frankie Kazarian vs. Mike Santana (Road To Slammiversary Qualifier)
* Joe Hendry vs. Jake Something (Road To Slammiversary Qualifier)
* Dani Luna vs. Jody Threat
* Eddie & Alisha Edwards vs. Matt & Rebecca Hardy

Big Vinny V Show: TNA Under Siege & the worst gimmick of the year

Posted on by Vincent Verhei

Last Friday’s TNA Under Siege streaming special had some great wrestling, some odd booking, and the debut of Jonathan Gresham as The Octopus: one of the worst gimmicks you’ll see all year.

That show is the focus of this week’s Big Vinny V Show.

Highlights included Mustafa Ali defending his X-Division Title against Ace Austin in a better match bell-to-bell than anything WWE presented at Backlash (albeit with a polar opposite crowd reaction), and Matt Hardy having his best outing in ages in the main event against Moose and The System.

The lows included, as always, the Knockouts tag division as well as the aforementioned mollusk.

All this and more on the Big Vinny V Show!

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TNA Under Siege live results: ‘Broken’ Matt Hardy in trios action

Posted on by Darrin Lilly

Friday’s TNA Under Siege streaming special from Albany, New York, will see the promotional in-ring return of “Broken” Matt Hardy for the first time since 2017.

After making his surprise return at last month’s Rebellion, Hardy will team with “Speedball” Mike Bailey & Trent Seven against The System’s Moose, Bryan Myers & Eddie Edwards.

The night will feature two title matches as Knockouts Tag Team Champions Spitfire (Jody Threat & Dani Luna) defend against Alisha Edwards & Masha Slamovich while X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali defends against Ace Austin.

Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace will team with PCO against Steph De Lander & Kon while Jonathan Gresham will make his return to in-ring action as he faces KUSHIDA. 

Former TNA World Champions Josh Alexander & Eric Young will team against Frankie Kazarian & Steve Maclin while Hammerstone takes on Jake Something.

Other matches include Laredo Kid vs. Rich Swann; Joe Hendry vs. Zachary Wentz, and two pre-show matches.

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Rhino defeated VSK

Rhino took control of the match after a few chops. The action spilled to the floor. Rhino slammed VSK on the apron. VSK made a comeback as the action returned to the ring. Tom Hannifan noted that there were changes to the card. VSK missed a splash off the top rope. Rhino suplexed VSK and followed with the Gore for the pin. A crowd pleaser to open the Countdown show.

– Gia Miller interviewed Ace Austin about his X Division Title match later tonight. Ace discussed that he and Chris Bey have had some disagreements recently, but he agreed that they are both talented enough to team up and pursue singles success. He said he was no stranger to beating the odds and he made his own luck. He predicted a win. He said that even though Bey wasn’t there, he wouldn’t have trouble finding someone to celebrate with tonight.

The FBI (Zack Clayton & Ray Jaz) (w/Guido) defeated The Batiri

The Batiri had green and black facepaint. Zack Clayton used power moves to keep the advantage. Ray Jaz landed a legdrop on his opponent. The Batiri gained the advantage briefly but the FBI quickly made a comeback. Jaz hit an elbow drop and Clayton got the pin.

– Frankie Kazarian and Steve Maclin agreed to team up and take care of business tonight.

Laredo Kid defeated KC Navarro to retain the TNA Digital Media Title

Kid landed a moonsault from the top rope to the floor on KC. Back in the ring, Kid chopped KC hard. They exchanged moves back and forth. KC dropkicked Kid. The action went to the floor briefly with KC getting the upper hand. Kid gave KC a series of clotheslines.

Kid gave KC a senton and an elbow drop for a two count. Kid missed a moonsault and KC gave him a superkick. KC gave Kid a DDT for a two count. Kid kicked KC and gave him a Spanish Fly from the top rope for the pin. This match was all action. A solid win to continue Kid’s title reign.

Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt ran down the card for the evening and pitched to the main show. They noted that Hammerstone is not medically cleared and will be replaced by Rich Swann in the match against Jake Something.

Eric Young & Josh Alexander defeated Frankie Kazarian & Steve Maclin

Alexander gave Young headgear to wear to protect his taped up ear. Young went right after Kazarian, who immediately tagged out. Young dropkicked Maclin. Alexander armdragged Kazarian. Alexander gave Kazarian a rolling senton. Alexander chopped Maclin. Alexander knocked Maclin off the apron, but Maclin tripped Alexander. Kazarian chopped Alexander and gave him a Russian leg sweep for a two count. Maclin gave Alexander a backbreaker.

Kazarian gave Alexander a backstabber. Kazarian got a two count after a suplex. Kazarian leveled Alexander with a back elbow. Maclin drop a knee on Alexander’s back. Alexander threw Kazarian to the outside. Young chased Kazarian around the ring, but Maclin decked Young. Alexander gave Kazarian a belly to belly suplex off the top rope and finally made the hot tag to Young, who cleaned house on Maclin. Young finally got to Kazarian and choked him, but Kazarian escaped.

Alexander gave Maclin a series of German suplexes. Kazarian legdropped Alexander and gave him a DDT. All four wrestlers exchanged moves. Maclin knocked Young off the top rope and gave him Caught in the Crosshairs for a two count. Alexander gave Maclin a backbreaker for a two count. Maclin slammed Alexander and Young gave Maclin a flying elbow drop to break up the pin attempt. Young and Kazarian faced off. Young attacked Kazarian with punches. Alexander decked Kazarian with a forearm shot.

Maclin clotheslined Alexander over the top rope. Maclin accidentally gave Kazarian a running knee. Alexander gave Maclin a crossbody block on the apron. Young gave Kazarian a piledriver and got the pin.

A really good tag team match to kick off the evening. Young got a bit of revenge, but I’m sure there will be more chapters to his feud with Kazarian.

Ash By Elegance (w/ The Personal Concierge) defeated Havok (w/ Rosemary)

The Concierge said that he received a blessing and holy water to purify the ring and get rid of the evil spirits, then brought Ash to the ring. Ash wore a necklace of garlic during her entrance. Havok powered Ash to the mat. Ash regrouped on the outside. Ash evaded Havok and posed. Ash slapped Havok. Havok grabbed Ash and slapped her. Havok rag dolled Ash. Ash rolled to the outside and consulted with the Concierge.

Havok pulled Ash back into the ring. Ash went to slap Havok again but Havok gave her a headbutt and launched Ash. The Concierge threw the holy water into Havok’s eyes. Ash powerbombed Havok to the mat. The Concierge tried to throw holy water on Rosemary, but she drank it and chased him up the ramp. Havok went for a suplex, but Ash was able to roll her up for the pin.

After the match, Ash choked Havok with the garlic necklace. Ash attacked Havok with a chair and gave her the Rarified Air with a chair on top of Havok. Ash taunted Havok on the ramp and gave her a DDT. Someone in the crowd yelled “She has a family!”

This was entertaining for what it was and could lead to an interesting feud. I’m just glad the Ash vs. Xia Brookside feud is apparently over.

– Gia Miller interviewed “Broken” Matt Hardy and Speedball Mountain. Mike Bailey said he feels a bit broken. Trent Seven told Bailey to pull himself together because they’ve reached the main event and are now House Hardy. Matt said The System was under siege. He said he is with family. He gave them “coats of arms” to keep them safe tonight.

Joe Hendry defeated Zachary Wentz

The announcers speculated about why Trey Miguel wasn’t with Wentz. They also touted the success of Hendry’s recently released song. Hendry did mic work before the match and said the wrestling business is all about “Who have you beaten?” He noted that wrestlers in the back have beaten some big names such as Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle, and Bushwhacker Luke. He asked if fans have heard of Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, or Post Malone. He said that he had beaten them all on the UK music charts and was now number six. Fans chanted “Number Six!” Hendry said the entire world was saying “We believe.”

Wentz charged Hendry at the bell and went on the attack. Wentz did a dive on Hendry on the ramp. Wentz got a two count on Hendry. Wentz gave Hendry a series of kicks. Wentz attempted a dive on the outside, but Hendry caught him and threw him back into the ring. Hendry followed with a clothesline and overhead slam.

Wentz gave Hendry more kicks and a swanton bomb for a two count. Hendry threw Wentz to the mat and gave him the Standing Ovation chokeslam for the pin. Decent match. Hendry’s mic work was almost as long as the match. This seemed almost more of a match to promote Hendry’s music success than anything.

Alisha Edwards & Masha Slamovich defeated Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat) (w/ Lars Frederiksen) to win the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Titles

Lars joined Hannifan and Rehwoldt on commentary. He said that Spitfire was working on being a more cohesive team and learning to thwart tactics from wrestlers like Masha and Alisha. Lars noted that he made songs about destroying the system. Spitfire double teamed Masha early, including giving her a delayed suplex. Alisha turned the tide by snapping Dani’s neck over the top rope. Alisha talked trash to Dani, but Dani fought back until Masha cut her off.

Masha and Alisha double teamed Dani. Masha threw Dani out of the ring. Alisha hit Jody Threat with a kendo stick behind the referee’s back. Masha powerbombed Jody. Then gave her a front piledriver for the pin. The System came out to celebrate.

– AJ Francis and Rich Swann promo. AJ talked about moving on from Joe Hendry’s apology. He said that Rich Swann would have beat Laredo Kid in his scheduled non-title match but now he would beat Jake Something.

Rich Swann (w/ AJ Francis) defeated Jake Something

AJ interfered while Jake was on the floor. Back in the ring, Swann kicked Jake numerous times. Jake finally fired up but Swann raked his eyes. Swann choked Jake on the second rope as AJ cheered him on. AJ attacked Jake again while the referee wasn’t looking. Swann raked Jake’s eyes again to cut off a rally. Swann got a two count after more kicks.

Swann clotheslined Jake, but he no-sold it and returned a clothesline of his own. Swann sidestepped Jake and kicked him in the head. Jake made a comeback. Swann escaped Into the Void and kicked Jake. Jake caught Swann with a punch as he was coming off the ropes. AJ pulled down the top rope so that Jake fell out of the ring. The referee saw AJ about to attack Jake.

Cody Deaner walked to the stage. He stopped the referee from stopping the match and said that Santino Marella was going to leave it to the people to decide if the match would end in a DQ or if he should come to the ring and “chop down that Dolla Tree.” Fans chanted “Dolla Tree.” Cody said the fans have spoken and he attacked AJ. AJ chokeslammed Cody on the apron,. Jake did a dive on AJ. Swann followed with a dive on Jake. Swann gave Jake a cutter in the ring and a frog splash for the pin.

The match was okay, but there was way too much interference. Surprise result with Swann pinning Jake.

Jonathan Gresham defeated KUSHIDA

Gresham wore a black octopus mask to the ring and wrestled in a black mask. Gresham coughed loudly after the first lock up and continued to cough. Kushida put Gresham in a surfboard submission on the mat. They traded chops. Gresham bit Kushida’s arm and the announcers noted how that is uncharacteristic of him. Gresham aggressively stomped Kushida. Gresham put Kushida in a Boston Crab. Kushida reached the ropes to break the hold; Gresham wouldn’t release the hold until the count of four. Kushida went after Gresham’s left knee. Kushida connected with the palm strike.

 Gresham rolled up Kushida using the tights for a two count. Kushida went after Gresham’s right arm. They had a quick sequence of moves and both collapsed to the mat. After they got to their feet, they traded punches. Gresham had a black substance like ink all over his hands. He was spitting it out and put it in Kushida’s mouth, leading to Gresham getting the pin. Kushida started coughing after the match and security helped him to the back.

The match itself was good, but the new mysterious presentation of Gresham and the black substance was the bigger story coming out of the match. It will be intriguing to see where this will lead.

Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace & PCO defeated Steph De Lander & Kon

Grace “re-animated” PCO during his entrance. Grace and Kon battled to start the match. Grace gave Kon several forearm shots. Kon shoulderblocked Grace to the mat. Steph tagged in and chopped Grace. Steph suplexed Grace for a two count. Grace backdropped Steph. PCO and Kon faced off and traded strikes. PCO clotheslined Kon and gave him an elbow drop. PCO gave Kon the PCOsault but Steph broke up the pin.

Kon and Steph tagged in and out to keep the advantage. Kon and PCO clotheslined each other. Grace made the hot tag and hit a series of moves on Steph. Steph put the referee between her and Grace and used the distraction to get the upper hand. PCO went to chokeslam Steph but she tried to flirt with him to get out of it.

PCO dipped her and was going to kiss her but he got attacked and chokeslammed by Kon. Grace hit Kon low and gave him a Death Valley Driver. PCO did a dive through the ropes and onto Kon on the floor. Grace powebombed Steph, followed by the backfist, and Juggernaut Driver for the pin.

A fun match that was a nice change of pace. Grace’s power was highlighted and the crowd was really into it. If the Kon and PCO feud is never going to end, then was a fresh way of keeping it going.

Mustafa Ali defeated Ace Austin to retain the TNA X Division Title

Hannifan noted again that Chris Bey was unable to be with Ace tonight. After some initial action, Ali gave Ace a flying tornado DDT on the floor. Fans chanted “This is awesome!” Ali choked Ace with the ring apron. Ali gave Ace a kick and followed with a neckbreaker for a two count.

Ace caught Ali with a clothesline. Ace DDT’d Ali for a two count. Ali chopped Ace, but Ace came back with a legdrop. Ali threw Ace into the post and Ace sold his arm. Ali wrapped Ace’s arm around the post and put him in a version of the STF. Back in the ring, Ali taunted Ace and slammed him. Ace came back and slammed Ali and followed with a kick.

Ace threw Ali’s arm into the turnbuckle, then gave him a legdrop for a two count. Ali pulled Ace down and gave him a German suplex on the outside, prompting a “Holy s***!” chant from the fans, Back in the ring, Ace was able to suplex Ali into the corner. Fans chanted “This is awesome!” again.

Ace tried to pop his shoulder back into place. They exchanged strikes. Ace kicked Ali in the head and he fell out of the ring. Ace kicked Ali was he was on the apron, Ali pulled Ace off the apron and threw him back in the ring. Ali put Ace in the sharpshooter. Ace pulled Ali to break the hold. Ace kicked Ali and powerbombed him for a two count. Ali’s Secret Service guys got on the apron, but Ali knocked them off.

Ace hit The Fold on Ali, but one of Ali’s security members pulled him out of the ring. Ace knocked out a security member on the ramp. Ace rolled up Ali for a two count. Ali kicked Ace off the ropes. Ace feel onto the X Division Title belt that Ali had just brought in the ring, Ali hit the 450 splash for the pin.

Easily the match of the night. These two worked so well together and the fans ate it up. Ali’s streak of impressive matches continues, as well as the storyline of ABC coming up short in singles matches.

The System (TNA World Champion Moose & Tag Team Champions Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) defeated “Broken” Matt Hardy & Speedball Mountain (Mike Bailey & Trent Seven)

Speedball Mountain came out in coats like Hardy and did the “Delete” gesture. Rehwoldt said they look stupid. Brian Myers and Hardy started the match, but Hardy said he wanted Moose. Moose tagged in but said “That’s not how The System works” and tagged out to Eddie Edwards. Hardy bit Eddie’s hand. Eddie gave Hardy a thumb to the eye. Hardy catapulted Eddie into the ropes. Speedball Mountain double teamed Eddie. Fans chanted “Delete!” Mike Bailey avoided Myers and chopped him. Hardy’s team triple teamed Myers.

Bailey gave Myers a series of punches. Bailey missed a standing moonsault. Moose slammed Bailey and got a two count. Fans chanted “Ball of Speed.” Eddie clotheslined Bailey and scored a two count. Myers put Bailey in a chinlock and gave him a back elbow. Rehwoldt called Myers the “Wrestler of Great Profession.” Moose stomped on Bailey’s ankle. Moose’s team kept the advantage on Bailey.

Moose knocked Hardy off the apron. Bailey finally made the tag to Trent Seven and ran wild on The System. Seven jumped off the ropes but Moose moved. Eddie gave Seven a Blue Thunder Bomb for a two count. Fans chanted “Trent the Seven.” Eddie charged Seven but missed and fell to the outside. Seven tried to make the tag, but Eddie and Myers pulled down Hardy and Bailey at the exact moment. Seven clotheslined Myers and made the tag to Hardy.

Hardy punched and clotheslined Eddie, then took down Eddie and Myers with a clothesline. Hardy drove Eddie and Myers’ heads into the turnbuckles. Hardy gave Eddie a Side Effect for a two count. Eddie escaped the Twist of Fate. Moose stepped in the ring and faced Hardy. They traded punches. Moose booted Hardy. Hardy caught Moose with a cutter when he came off the top rope for a dramatic two count. Fans chanted “Holy s***!”

Hardy gave Moose an elbow drop for another two count. Hardy called for the Twist of Fate. Eddie broke it up. Bailey tagged in and dropkicked Myers from the top rope. Bailey gave Myers a tornado kick. Myers gave Bailey a spear, but Seven and Myers broke up the pin. Fans chanted “This is awesome!” The System went for a triple piledriver but Hardy’s team escaped and turned it into a tripe Twist of Fate. Seven tagged in.

Moose knocked Hardy out of the ring. Speedball Mountain did a moonsault and dive on Myers and Eddie. Everyone brawled on the floor. Moose powerbombed Seven on the apron. Hardy escaped a Moose powerbomb and bit Moose. Hardy gave Moose a Twist of Fate on the floor. Hardy put Moose on a table at ringside. Hardy climbed to the top rope and legdropped Moose through the table. Back in the ring, Speedball Mountain fought Eddie and Myers.

Bailey did an Ultima Weapon on Myers on the apron. Seven gave Eddie a burning hammer, but Alisha broke up the pin. Bailey confronted Alisha, but Myers gave Bailey a Roster Cut on the floor. In the ring, Eddie kicked Seven low and gave him a boot to the face, followed by a backpack stunner. Myers immediately gave Seven an elbow drop and Eddie pinned Seven.

A spirited main event, which the crowd was invested in. The fans were really into Hardy’s act, as well as Speedball Mountain. The System continues to dominate and has even added gold. Despite The System winning, this could still set up a Hardy vs. Moose title match.

TNA Impact live results: Jordynne Grace vs. Miyu Yamashita

Posted on by Jack Irene

Jordynne Grace will defend her Knockouts title against Miyu Yamashita on the Under Siege go-home edition of tonight’s TNA Impact.

This will be the Japanese star’s first appearance in TNA since a four-way no. 1 contender’s match at March 2023’s Multiverse United show. Grace will be gunning for her seventh title defense in this first-time-ever match.

In a bout to determine who will get a shot at X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali at tomorrow’s streaming special, rivals and former champions Ace Austin and Trey Miguel will do battle.

Ali will be in non-title action on the show as he faces Austin’s partner Chris Bey.

In a preview of Friday’s Knockouts Tag Team title match, Spitfire’s Dani Luna will take on Alisha Edwards. Luna and Jody Threat will defend against Edwards and Masha Slamovich.

After their continued rivalry, Joe Hendry will issue an in-ring apology to AJ Francis and Rich Swann in musical form.

Our coverage will begin at 8:30 PM Eastern when the show goes live on YouTube for Insiders.

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We started with a recap of last week, during which Nic Nemeth faced defeat, felt “broken,” and met with a new ally in Matt Hardy. The System is not impressed, with Eddie Edwards comparing Nemeth to Eric Angle. The staredown between Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace and TJPW ace Miyu Yamashita led to our opening video. 

X-Division Mustafa Ali defeated Chris Bey in a non-title match

We were greeted by AJ Francis and Rich Swann boasting on the balcony of The Palms. Francis enjoys the view with his entourage, including Houston rapper Bun B.  Ali gained early control of the in-ring action, with Bey throwing big shots to sway momentum. His opportunity opened up when he nailed a coast-to-coast elbow for a near fall. Ali switched gears from his methodical pace to a much more physical showing. There were heavy hits from both guys, with Ace Austin doing good work at ringside, even causing a distraction leading to a series of dives to the outside from both competitors. One of Ali’s security guards would wave his flag into the back of Bey, allowing Ali to hit his smooth 450 splash, capping off a good match. Bey’s partner, Ace, would be in action later. 

Alisha Edwards defeated Dani Luna

Spitfire makes their entrance to the sound of Rancid’s Lars Frederiksen on commentary, which isn’t bad. Alisha is accompanied by her newest ally, Masha Slamovich. Things started hot, and Luna showed off her power early on. Lish would fire back with flashy maneuvers, which Luna provided an excellent base for. Lish soaked in the heat as Lars reminisced on meeting Jody Threat, finding her mid-sip on a forty-ounce outside after she got kicked out of his concert. Luna started her comeback with a rope-assisted Blue Thunder Bomb. Both partners get involved, causing a distraction, as Masha storms the ring and hits a beautiful spinning backkick and Snow Plow, assisting Lish to a nice victory.

– A vignette aired for DMTV which Sami Callihan explained as “Death Machine TV, “where he spits and does Sami Callihan things.” It looked to be the beginning of a new chapter for Callihan, who likes to keep things fresh. 

Hammerstone defeated Cody Deaner

Hammerstone roasts Cody Deaner’s new attitude and challenges him to an arm wrestling match. Deaner finds it amusing but counters with a “Sin City Street Fight,” ultimately leaving it up to the people to decide. We chose the latter, and the bell rang with Deaner jumping Hammerstone at the start. Hammerstone dominated early on until Deaner could create separation with a steel chair. Hammerstone regained momentum, chokeslamming Deaner through a table and tapping him with the torture rack. After the match, he looked to add insult to injury, but Deaner’s former cousin, Jake Something, made a delayed save. Security got between them until they were roared off, leading to a staredown and Hammerstone removing himself from the ring. It was nice to see Jake Something presented as more of a threat than ever, and Hammerstone is a natural fit for TNA. 

– Santino Marella met with Jonathan Gresham and welcomed him back. He eventually shook his hand, which resulted in Gresham inking on him. Gresham was then met by his possible alter ego, donning the Octopus mask. 

– Broken Matt Hardy and Speedball Mountain had some fighting words for The System. This was an amusing clash of personalities. 

Joe Hendry’s apology song

Hendry had a mic, guitar, rug, and spotlight, and boy, did he shine. Enhanced by AJ Francis’s disgusted expression, Hendry played his greatest hits to remind us of what led to this beef. This warmed the crowd up, preparing them for his apology song, which was to the tune of Creed. With a chorus begging for the former Top Dolla’s release, the concert closed with a fuming First Class and a hot crowd. Great segment.

– Gia Miller introduced The System on stage, who delivered some generic words threatening Matt Hardy and Speedball Mountain. Doing this as a live interview was an interesting choice. 

Ace Austin defeated Trey Miguel to earn an X-Division title shot at Under Siege

A rivalry was renewed here, although Trey’s mom was nowhere to be found. Up for grabs, however, was a shot at Mustafa Ali and his X-Division Championship tomorrow night at Under Siege. The match was slower-paced, with both men selling their knees. Eventually, this and a temper tantrum led to The Fold from Ace Austin for a 1-2-3. This was pretty good and set up Ace for what should be a great match with Ali. 

TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace defeated Miyu Yamashita to retain the title

The balcony stayed warm as Ash, by Elegance, was welcomed by her Personal Concierge. The match was a display of power vs. striking, with things being evenly matched throughout. Grace and Yamashita met in the middle, colliding with a back fist and kick simultaneously. Some solid exchanges led to a Skull Kick countered into a Juggernaut Driver, allowing Grace to retain. After the match, Kon and Steph De Lander jumped the Champion, promising to snap her neck, before the lights went out and PCO made the save. PCO and Grace cleared the ring and gained momentum, heading into Under Siege.  

Final Thoughts:

Under Siege gained momentum this week despite being a largely skippable card on paper. 

The X-Division matches tonight were solid. Ace Austin was put in a singles position for tomorrow night, which he always excels in. 

The Knockouts division is a bit strange right now, albeit fresh. Kon filling in for Cardona makes the story a bit less natural, but SDL is doing good work as a strong heel character, and I’m curious to see where it goes. Yamashita is one of the best, and I’d love to see her become more comfortable working in America. 

Also, Joe Hendry’s performance tonight was fantastic, and he continues to be one of the most valuable pro wrestlers in the world. Seeing how TNA handles his recently acquired success on the music charts should be interesting.  

Overall, tonight was a good show, with a lot of promise for future shows and stories. 

The Big Vinny V Show: TNA Impact with Nic Nemeth vs. Eddie Edwards

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The Big Vinny V Show has returned with a look back at last Thursday’s TNA Impact.

With Rebellion in the rear view, it’s time to set the stage for next month’s Under Siege which means TNA is devoted to finding a new challenger for Mustafa Ali’s X Division title.

And so, they attempted to do so in a way only TNA would do and because it’s TNA, it still got screwed up.

Elsewhere, Nic Nemeth and Speedball Mountain are still feuding with The System, Frankie Kazarian is still feuding with Eric Young, PCO is still feuding with Kon, and Mike Santana is still feuding with Steve Maclin, as we are all left wondering what in the hell the point of Rebellion was.

At least the Impact main event was good because Eddie Edwards, in fact, can wrestle.

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Mustafa Ali set for NJPW Strong Resurgence

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Mustafa Ali is returning to NJPW for May’s Resurgence event.

The current TNA X-Division Champion announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he will be part of the May 11th pay-per-view in response to a report that his future in the company was in doubt.

It’s unknown who Ali will face.

Bodyslam reported Friday that Ali was set to be part of the annual Best of the Super Juniors tournament and go deep into it, but was not planned to win it which was a point of contention that resulted in him being pulled. They also reported his backstage post-match promo after this month’s Windy City Riot “rubbed people the wrong way.”

Ali did not address the specific reporting about the tournament, but simply posted the following:

We have reached out independently to Ali for comment.

NJPW wrestler and executive Rocky Romero took to X Friday to also refute any claims made in the Bodyslam story.

Ali’s victory over Hiromu Takahashi match at Windy City Riot was the 38-year-old’s first match in NJPW. Since gaining his release from WWE, Ali is 30-0 and is currently the TNA X-Division Champion.

He has also worked with Pro Wrestling Revolver, GCW, Deadlock Pro and other promotions. He will be in action Friday for Action Wrestling in Georgia, Saturday for Northeast Wrestling in Connecticut, and at the C2E2 Expo in Chicago on Sunday.

The Big Vinny V Show: TNA Impact with Jordynne Grace vs. Tasha Steelz

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The build for TNA Rebellion continues as Knockouts champion Jordynne Grace defends her title against Tasha Steelz. 

Elsewhere, X Division champion Mustafa Ali books a six-man match to determine his next challenger but ends up disappointed by the surprising winner, the Time Splitters square off against the Grizzled Young Veterans with a result that’s shocking for multiple reasons, Crazzy Steve defends the Digital Media title in a violent-but-nonetheless-boring spectacle, Eric Young issues a heavy challenge to Frankie Kazarian, and tension builds between TNA champion Moose and his Rebellion challenger Nic Nemeth. 

All this and more on The Big Vinny V Show!

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Mustafa Ali X-Division title defense part of new additions to TNA Rebellion

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Two new matches have been added to next month’s TNA Rebellion pay-per-view including an X-Division title defense and a Full Metal Mayhem match.

After winning a six-man scramble match called the Rebellion Referendum on Thursday’s Impact, Jake Something earned the right to challenge current champion Mustafa Ali at the Saturday, April 20th event.

Something outlasted Leon Slater, Chris Bey, Alan Angels, Jason Hotch and Kevin Knight by pinning Hotch following his Into the Void finisher — a victory that Ali didn’t seem thrilled by.

Something will be in search of his first TNA title of any kind while Ali will be looking for the second defense of the title he won at February’s No Surrender. This will be their first-ever time in the ring together.

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TNA originals turned rivals Eric Young and Frankie Kazarian will do battle in a Full Metal Mayhem match on the PPV.

The two become at odds after teaming with another, leading to a match at No Surrender for a future title shot. Young picked up the win and went on to challenge TNA World Champion Moose at March’s Sacrifice, only for Kazarian to interfere and help cost him the match.

Young challenged Kazarian to the no DQ, no countout, TLC-esque bout on Thursday.

It will be the second-such match for both men and their second against each other. Kazarian competed alongside Christopher Daniels against Young and Joseph Park in a losing effort as part of the Hardcore Justice III One Night Only PPV special in December 2013.

Here’s the current card that is set for the Palms in Las Vegas:

  • TNA World Champion Moose defends against Nic Nemeth
  • X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali defends against Jake Something
  • TNA Tag Team Champions The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) defend against Speedball Mountain (Mike Bailey & Trent Seven)
  • Eric Young vs. Frankie Kazarian in a Full Metal Mayhem match