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TNA Impact live results: Mike Santana vs. AJ Francis street fight

Posted on by Matt Boone

The road to Slammiversary truly begins on tonight’s TNA Impact, headlined by Mike Santana against AJ Francis in a street fight.

Santana is looking to gain revenge for Francis and KC Navarro screwing him out of his recent opportunity against TNA World Champion Trick Williams.

Former TNA Tag Team Champions The Hardys will take on Judas Icarus and Travis Williams of The Northern Armory.

The next top contender for Masha Slamovich’s Knockouts title will be crowned in a battle royal.

In a Call to Arms match of which the rules are unknown, The Order’s Mustafa Ali and John Skyler will go one-on-one.

In a singles bout, Nic Nemeth will take on The Rascalz’s Zachary Wentz while TNA X-Division Champion Moose will be in action.

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A recap package shows highlights of last week’s show, and then the usual show-starting “Cross the Line” intro video and theme song plays.

Joe Hendry Kicks Things Off

Inside the Impact Zone, Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt welcome us to the show. Joe Hendry’s theme hits and out he comes to kick off the show. Hannifan mentions Hendry’s appearance on WWE NXT this past Tuesday night.

He confirms Hendry vs. Trick Williams for the TNA World Championship at TNA Slammiversary 2025. A loud “We Believe! We Believe!” chant breaks out. “Say his name and he appears! Joe Hendry is here in Pittsburgh!” Hendry begins.

Hendry says before he starts he wants to thank the fans. He then brings up how the TNA World Championship is held by an outsider in Trick Williams. He says it belongs to each and every one of the fans. He talks about his long journey to TNA and finally getting a big break.

Hendry says the fans made him be in a position to main event TNA Slammiversary, to challenge for the TNA World Championship at TNA Bound For Glory, and to face a legend like Randy Orton at WrestleMania.

He asks the fans to do him a favor. He asks if they can. They cheer and say yes. He says they were there for his rise, and now he wants…no, he needs, the fans to be there for his redemption. He vows to bring the TNA World Championship back to TNA at TNA Slammiversary. His theme hits to end the segment.

Killer Kelly Makes A Promise

Backstage, Killer Kelly is shown talking directly into the camera. She brings up her past in MK Ultra with reigning TNA Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich. She vows to show who the real monster is.

She guarantees victory against the champion next week. She gives her thoughts on tonight’s TNA Knockouts No. 1 Contender Battle Royal. We head to a break.

Zachary Wentz (w/ Trey Miguel) vs. Ryan Nemeth (w/ Nic Nemeth)

When the show returns, we hear the spray-paint cans as the lights dim inside the Impact Zone. Out comes The Rascalz duo of Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel. They head to the ring, where Wentz is scheduled for singles action, as Hannifan promotes the four-way ladder match for the tag titles at TNA Slammiversary.

After he settles in the ring, his music dies down and the entrance tune for The Nemeths plays. Out comes “The Hollywood Hunk” Ryan Nemeth accompanied by Nic Nemeth. Ryan is in the ring and ready to rock and roll, and the bell sounds to get things started.

They locked up to start, with Ryan Nemeth taking control by grabbing Zachary Wentz’s arm. Wentz rolled and flipped out of the hold, finishing with an arm drag. He followed up with a dropkick and then charged at Nemeth in the corner.

Nemeth dodged, but Wentz caught him with a kick and connected with a springboard crossbody for a two count. Wentz went for a handspring move, but Ryan distracted the referee while Nic Nemeth tripped Wentz, sending him crashing to the floor.

Ryan rolled him back into the ring and delivered a neckbreaker for another two count. Nemeth followed up with a flurry of elbows before locking in a chinlock. Wentz battled out, but Nemeth cut him off with a knee to the midsection and whipped him into the corner.

Nemeth charged, but Wentz moved, causing Nemeth to hit the turnbuckle. When Nemeth charged again, Wentz met him with a kick. Wentz delivered a chop, but Ryan countered with an attempt at another neck-breaker.

Wentz reversed it into a backslide for a two count. He then hit a pair of tackles, followed by a stiff chop, a handspring knee, and a running knee. Wentz snap-mared Nemeth and landed a penalty kick, then followed with a running shooting star press for another two count.

Wentz climbed to the top rope, but Nemeth rushed in and shook the rope, crotching him. Nemeth capitalized with a leaping DDT for a near-fall. Nic then tried to slide one of the TNA World Tag Team Title belts to Ryan, but the referee intercepted it.

During the confusion, Wentz hit a jumping knee, then climbed back to the top rope and connected with a Spiral Tap to score the victory. After the match, things almost got going again between both teams, but ended in a stand-off.

Match Result: Zachary Wentz defeated Ryan Nemeth

Gia Miller Interviews Trick Williams

It is announced that Joe Hendry will go one-on-one against Wes Lee on WWE NXT next Tuesday night. The show then shoots backstage, where Gia Miller asks Trick Williams if he’s ready for his title defense against Hendry at TNA Slammiversary.

Trick asks Gia a question, only to cut her off and tell her it was a “Trick question.” He says he’s ready for the Irish boy at Slammiversary. “Let’s talk about it…” He then switches focus to AJ Francis and Mike Santana. He predicts Francis will kick Santana’s butt all the way back to the block.

TNA Knockouts Championship No. 1 Contender Battle Royal

Inside the Impact Zone, the ring walks begin for the TNA Knockouts Championship No. 1 Contender Battle Royal. The show heads to a break. When the show returns, Gia Miller is backstage with Masha Slamovich.

Slamovich says she doesn’t need mind games with Killer Kelly. She challenges her to a chain match for their title tilt on next week’s show. In runs an excited Arianna Grace, who tells her she’s working on something big but can’t say what it is yet.

Back inside the arena, the ring is filled up with all of the Knockouts contenders. The bell sounds and the Knockouts Championship No. 1 Contender battle royal gets underway. The IInspiration and The Elegance Brand are eliminated almost immediately. They continue to brawl afterwards.

Jody Threat immediately targeted Alisha Edwards from there. Katie Arquette was next to be eliminated after Threat nailed her with a Pop Shove It. Jayda Stone was also tossed out shortly after. Tasha Steelz focused her attention on Indi Hartwell, while Xia Brookside nearly eliminated Rosemary, who managed to hold on.

Harley Hudson and Myla Grace double-teamed Dani Luna until Threat stepped in to help. Despite the assist, Luna was eliminated by Grace moments later. Brookside and Victoria Crawford squared off briefly, but Crawford managed to save herself by standing on Rosemary to avoid elimination.

Indi Hartwell eliminated Mila Moore, while Hudson punished Tessa Blanchard in the corner. Lei Ying Lee worked over Threat, who tried to toss her, but Lee reversed the momentum and eliminated Threat instead. Lee and Hartwell then battled in the corner.

Meanwhile, Edwards targeted Grace until Brookside pulled Edwards away and they exchanged strikes. Crawford went after Hartwell but was repelled. Edwards delivered a hard chop to Brookside, then ducked a shot from Hartwell and dropped her in the corner. Brookside quickly jumped back on Edwards.

Rosemary went after Hudson and Grace, but the duo fought her off and eliminated her. Steelz and Edwards then worked together to eliminate both Hudson and Grace. Hartwell, Brookside, and Lee each took turns attacking Edwards until Steelz ultimately eliminated her.

Blanchard saved Crawford from elimination before turning her focus to Brookside. Brookside fended her off and even saved Lee from an attack by Crawford. Brookside pushed Crawford onto the apron, and Lee followed up with a kick that sent Crawford to the floor.

Steelz rocked Lee with a superkick, then exchanged strikes with Brookside. Brookside charged, but Steelz lifted her onto the apron and eliminated her. Lee quickly capitalized by eliminating Steelz. Moments later, Blanchard eliminated Lee.

That left Blanchard and Hartwell as the final two. Hartwell blocked Blanchard’s punches and fired back with strikes of her own. She went for a big boot, but Blanchard dodged, causing Hartwell to end up on the apron.

Blanchard slammed her head into the turnbuckle, but Hartwell fought back. Blanchard charged, but Hartwell countered, sending Blanchard over the top and onto the apron as well. As the two traded blows on the apron, Ash by Elegance suddenly appeared from the opposite side of the ring.

Having never been eliminated, she charged at both Hartwell and Blanchard, knocking them off the apron and to the floor to win the match. We see replays from the start, and while The IInspiration and Elegance Brand both seemed to be eliminated, Ash actually went under the ropes.

Match Result: Ash By Elegance wins to earn shot at TNA Knockouts Championship

Jacy Jane Appears In The Impact Zone

Once the match wraps up, as Ash By Elegance is celebrating in the ring with George Iceman, reigning TNA Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich comes out and stares down Ash.

NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jane’s theme hits and she comes out as well. All three stare each other down to end the post-match scene.

Jake Something Puts Steve Maclin On Notice

Footage of Jake Something’s return last week is shown. Jake Something is then shown backstage. He spoke about being sidelined with an injury and feeling forgotten — except by one man: Tommy Dreamer.

Something expressed his respect for Dreamer, both as a man and as a mentor. He made it clear he wasn’t going to let Mance Warner’s attack on Dreamer slide.

He also revealed that his sights were set on the TNA International Championship, putting Steve Maclin on notice. Maclin then appeared and welcomed Something back.

He wished him luck in his upcoming match against Warner. Something replied that Maclin would be seeing him soon. Maclin nodded and said they certainly would.

TNA Injury Report

In the latest TNA Injury Report, Mike Santana had been cleared to return following a head injury. KC Navarro remained sidelined with a dislocated knee.

Elijah was also out of action due to a torn triceps. Back live, Hannifan and Rehwoldt are shown on camera to provide another update on Elijah, noting he has undergone successful surgery and is now on the road to recovery.

They say they wish he could’ve been here with them tonight. They run down action still to come and the show heads to a break.

Call To Arms Match
Mustafa Ali vs. John Skyler

The show returns and out comes Mustafa Ali accompanied by Tasha Steelz and The Great Hands. His opponent, John Skyler, and himself are taped to the ropes by Steelz per the unique match stipulations. Ali tries cutting himself free before they even start.

We then learn that the rules are that both competitors had one hand tied to the ropes, with the first to get untied gaining the advantage. The match could only be won by pin-fall or submission. Tasha Steelz tied up John Skyler, while Jason Hotch secured Mustafa Ali tightly.

Once the bell rang, Skyler immediately tried to free himself, but Ali pulled out a pair of scissors and quickly cut his rope. Ali wasted no time, hitting a running dropkick on Skyler and following up with stomps in the corner.

He choked Skyler with his boot until Skyler pushed him off and landed a back elbow. They traded chops before Skyler connected with a leaping knee. Ali charged at him in the corner but was lifted onto the apron. Ali yanked Skyler down by the hair and climbed to the top rope.

He leapt off, but Skyler dodged and then tossed him over the top rope to the floor. Hotch handed the scissors to Skyler, who cut himself free while Steelz discreetly hid the scissors. Ali re-entered the ring and hit a knee strike, but Skyler recovered quickly with a leg lariat.

Skyler charged the corner, but Ali slid out onto the apron. Ali attempted a rolling move, but Skyler countered into a DDT. Skyler climbed to the top rope, only for Ali to cut him off with a superkick on the apron. Ali hit the ropes, but Skyler countered with a slingshot spear for a near fall.

Ali slipped behind him and used the ropes to choke Skyler, then launched him hard into the corner. Ali climbed up and delivered a 450 Splash to secure the victory.

Match Result: Mustafa Ali defeated John Skyler

“PRIME” Cedric Alexander Arrives In TNA

Mustafa Ali went to the floor and grabbed a chair. Jason Hotch confronted him, urging him to put the chair down. Ali appeared to comply, tossing the chair aside—only to suddenly send Hotch crashing into the ring post.

Tasha Steelz stepped in, pleading with Ali to stop. Ali rolled Hotch into the ring and followed with the chair in hand. He raised it, ready to strike both Hotch and John Skyler, but Steelz stepped in front of them. Ali then lifted the chair as if to hit her—until the music of the debuting Cedric Alexander hit.

Alexander made his way to the ring and tried to talk Ali down off-mic. Ali dropped the chair and told Steelz to get up. He took her hand and tried to lead her out of the ring, but Alexander grabbed her other hand, halting Ali in his tracks.

Ali got in Alexander’s face, but The Great Hands stood up behind him, backing Alexander and Steelz. Seeing the numbers shift, Ali backed down and exited the ring. As he walked up the ramp, he stared Alexander down the entire way to the back.

The System And Moose Backstage

A recap aired showing the conclusion of last week’s tag team match featuring Matt Cardona and The Home Town Man taking on The System. After the match, Cardona and Brian Myers had a tense stare-down before The System launched a post-match assault on both The Home Town Man and Cardona.

Notably, Myers refrained from attacking Cardona during the beatdown. Once the video package wrapped up, the scene shifted backstage where The System was standing by. Moose addressed the camera, stating that Leon Slater would be in the biggest match of his career at Slammiversary.

For him? It’s just another Sunday. Matt Cardona then interrupted, demanding to know what The System’s problem was. Eddie Edwards responded, telling Cardona that he didn’t even work in TNA and that he’d have no issue beating the spray tan off him.

Edwards then declared he was going to speak with Santino Marella. The System walked off, with Myers being the last to leave after briefly locking eyes with Cardona. The show heads to another commercial break.

The Hardys (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy) vs. The Northern Armory (Travis Williams & Judas Icarus) with Eric Young

When the show returns, the lights go down and out come the duo of The Northern Armory. Travis Williams and Judas Icarus make their way out accompanied by Eric Young. They settle in the ring and wait for their opposition.

The iconic sounds of The Hardys theme hits and out comes Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy to rock star crowd reactions. Jeff Hardy and Travis Williams kicked things off with a lock-up. Jeff took control early, grabbing Williams’ arm and working it over.

He flipped Williams over and followed up with a dropkick to the back. Matt Hardy tagged in, and The Hardys delivered a double back elbow and a double elbow drop. Judas Icarus charged into the ring but was quickly taken down with a hip toss.

The Hardys then stomped Williams down in the corner, popped him up, and Jeff slammed him to the mat. Icarus broke up the ensuing pin attempt. Matt struck Williams and hit the ropes, but Icarus caught him with a knee to the back.

While Williams distracted the referee, Frankie Kazarian pulled Matt to the floor and took a cheap shot. Williams followed up with a flying knee off the apron and rolled Matt back into the ring for a two count. Icarus tagged in and sent Matt into the ropes.

Williams connected with a knee, and Icarus followed with a clothesline for another two count. Matt was sent to the outside again, and Williams re-entered the match. While he distracted the referee, Kazarian took another shot at Matt.

Williams tried to grab Matt on the apron, but Matt countered by snapping Williams’ head over the top rope. Kazarian tried to interfere again, but this time the referee caught him and ejected him from ringside. Kazarian threw a fit, forcing multiple referees and officials to escort him to the back.

Jeff tagged in and unleashed a series of strikes on Icarus. Williams tried to break up a pin attempt, but Jeff moved, causing Williams to crash onto Icarus instead. Icarus locked in a sleeper hold, and Williams followed up with a dropkick to Jeff.

Meanwhile, Matt worked over Williams on the outside before returning to the ring. The Hardys hit the Plot Twist on Icarus, and Jeff climbed to the top rope. He connected with the Swanton Bomb to secure the victory.

Match Result: The Hardys defeated The Northern Armory

Leon Slater Is Ready To Make History

After the match wraps up, The Hardys theme plays as Matt and Jeff celebrate. Jeff gets on the microphone and calls out to the ring who he says is his favorite wrestler, Leon Slater. The unofficial third Hardy makes his way out.

Matt Hardy says that Slater has been working hard every day. Slater is a future star and is on the road to Slammiversary. At Slammiversary, Slater will become a record breaker. Slater will become the youngest TNA X-Division Champion in the history of TNA.

The Hardys know Slater will do it. The crowd chants for Slater. Slater thanks The Hardys and says that he won’t just show up at Slammiversary – he’s going to show out. He’s going to live forever in New York or die trying. Yeah, Slater is doing it for himself, but also his mom, little sister, and the fans.

On top of all that, Slater is going to win to make The Hardys proud. He’s been hearing Moose talk about being the greatest TNA X-Division Champion of all-time. Moose better get ready for the toughest night of his life. Moose has a match up next, so Slater heads to sit in on special guest commentary.

Moose (c) vs. Jake Painter vs. Shane Sabre

Moose grabbed a microphone and said he needed a warm-up ahead of TNA Slammiversary. In the spirit of the X-Division, he had requested a Triple Threat Match to give Leon Slater a preview of what to expect in the biggest match of his career.

Moose began by flooring Shane Sabre with a big boot. Jake Painter tried to attack, but Moose hit him with a big boot as well. He chopped Sabre in one corner, then turned and chopped Painter in the opposite one.

Moose gouged at Sabre’s eyes before whipping him across the ring and into Painter. When Moose charged into the corner, both opponents moved out of the way. Painter and Sabre attempted to send Moose into the ropes, but Moose came back with a double clothesline.

He followed up with a powerbomb to Painter, then delivered a pop-up powerbomb to Sabre, who landed on top of Painter. Moose then tossed Sabre to the floor and speared Painter to pick up the win. After the match, Moose mounted Jake Painter.

Moose then delivered a flurry of punches until Leon Slater hit the ring. Slater got in Moose’s face and the two exchanged heated words. Moose then raised the TNA X-Division Championship high before exiting the ring. The show then went to another break.

Match Result: Moose defeated Jake Painter and Shane Sabre

Street Fight
AJ Francis vs. Mike Santana

It’s main event time!

When the show returns from the break, a video package airs with comments from AJ Francis and Mike Santana promoting their Pittsburgh Street Fight, which will serve as the main event of the show. The package wraps up, and First Class’ theme hits.

Out comes Francis with KC Navarro for the final match of the evening. After he settled inside the squared circle, Mike Santana’s hip-hop theme hit and he made his custom ring entrance through the crowd in his first appearance back since being suspended.

The bell sounds and the two immediately collide, with Santana taking it to Francis in the ring before knocking him to the floor and hitting a dive through the ropes. He then pulls a table out from under the ring and sets it up.

Francis grabs Santana, but Mike fights it off and hits a running big boot that sends Francis over the guardrail and into the crowd. Santana punches Francis a couple of times until Francis sends Santana into the barricade in front of the stands. Francis hits Santana with a garbage can.

Francis stalks Santana, but Mike grabs him and sends him into the barricade in front of the stands. Santana charges at Francis, but is caught and is dropped throat first onto the steel barricade in front of the stands. Santana shakes it off and punches Francis.

Santana throws a garbage can at Francis and then clotheslines him back over the guardrail to the ringside. Santana uses the guardrail to hit a springboard forearm. Francis shakes it off, though, and catches Santana. Francis throws Santana into the ring post and then stands on him.

Francis grabs a chair and a trash can lid from under the ring. Francis throws the chair into the ring and then hits Santana with the trash can lid. Santana is hit again by the trash can lid and then choked by Francis on the steel steps. Santana starts to fight back, but Francis cuts him off with a kick.

Francis slams Santana onto the floor and then sends him back into the ring. Francis grabs another chair from under the ring and gets into the ring with it. Francis hits a downed Santana with the chair. Francis chokes Santana with the chair.

Francis sits down on the chair and jaws at Santana. Santana fires up and forearms Francis. Santana kicks Francis, but AJ shakes it off and slams Santana onto the chair for a two count. Francis chokes Santana on the middle rope and then hits him with a trash can.

Francis puts the trash can over Santana’s head and body and hits Tennessee Whiskey. Francis gets back into the ring and Santana starts to fight back. Santana rolls under a clothesline and throws the trash can at Francis. Francis rolls to the floor and Santana hits a dive over the top rope.

Santana sends Francis into the steel steps and then grabs a second table from under the ring. Santana sets up the second table next to the first one and then heads towards Francis. Francis goozles Santana and lifts him up. Santana is able to fight out of it and lands on the apron.

Santana hits a moonsault on Francis. Santana rolls Francis into the ring and climbs to the top rope. Santana goes for a frog splash, but Francis moves out of the way. Santana rolls through and hits a Rolling Buck Fifty.

Santana sets up two chairs so that they face each other and hits Francis with a Death Valley Driver onto them for a two count. Santana charges Francis in the corner, but is lifted to the apron. Francis clotheslines Santana on the apron and then lifts him up.

Santana wiggles out and hits Francis with a big boot. Santana lifts up Francis and hits a Death Valley Driver on him from the apron through the tables. Trick Williams runs out from the back, but Joe Hendry’s music hits right away. Hendry and Williams exchange strikes and fight up the ramp.

They make their way to the back as Santana rolls Francis back into the ring. Santana climbs to the top rope and hits a Papi Splash for a two count. Santana goes for Spin the Block, but Francis hits the TFL. Francis goes for the Down Payment, but Santana punches Francis.

Santana goes for a hurricanrana, but Francis holds on and hits a Styles Clash for a two count. Francis calls Navarro over. Navarro gives Francis a sip of champagne and puts the bottle in the corner. Francis charges at Santana. Santana ducks and grabs the bottle. Santana hits Spin the Block with the bottle for the win.

Match Result: Mike Santana defeated AJ Francis

Mike Santana Wants In TNA Slammiversary Main Event

After the match, Mike Santana grabs a microphone and says that he has worked hard to get to where he is today. He thanks the fans. Santana is not called the standard of TNA for nothing.

When the TNA World Championship is mentioned, his name has to be mentioned, too. Santana says that he wants to be a part of the main event at Slammiversary.

He says that Santino Marella knows what to do and that Marella owes him one. Santana is not going to New York to lose. He tells the fans to get used to his face, because he’s “The Standard” in TNA. That’s how this week’s show goes off the air.

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TNA Impact live results: The Champions Challenge returns

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The Champions Challenge match returns as part of tonight’s TNA Impact from Tempe, Arizona.

The show is headlined by the 10-man match featuring all of the male champions. On one side, TNA World Champion Trick Williams teams with International Champion Steve Maclin, X-Division Champion Moose, and TNA Tag Team Champions The Nemeths against Joe Hendry, Elijah, The Rascalz & Leon Slater.

The female champions will also be in action as Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich teams with Lei Ying Lee against Knockouts Tag Team Champions Ash & Heather by Elegance.

Matt Cardona and a mystery partner will battle Eddie Edwards & JDC of The System.

In a clash of former TNA World Champions, Eric Young takes on Sami Callihan.

Director of Authority Santino Marella will also be on hand with some news as will Mustafa Ali’s Order 4 group.

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After the usual show-starting recap package for last week’s episode, and the intro video and “Cross the Line” theme opener, the show settles inside the Impact Zone.

Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt welcome us to the show as the Road to Slammiversary continues, with the company celebrating 23 years of TNA Wrestling.

Eric Young (w/ The Northern Armory) vs. Sami Callihan

The familiar sounds of Sami Callihan’s entrance tune hits the house speakers. The longtime TNA veteran makes his way out and settles in the ring for the scheduled opening contest. Eric Young comes out next accompanied by The Northern Armory duo of Travis Williams and Judas Icarus.

Young and The Northern Armory have new theme music when they come out, and they’re also all wearing black hoods with white X’s on them. As they settle in the ring, Callihan, with a freshly-shaved head, attacks before the bell.

Callihan continues to inflict damage on the floor at ringside. He pulls out a steel chair from under the ring, but before he can use it, Young kicks him in the bread basket. Young gets the chair and has Callihan’s arm on the steel steps. He swings it as hard as he can, but Callihan moves in time.

From there, Callihan fights back and takes over. He rolls Young into the ring and plays to the crowd. Upon following Young into the ring, the bell sounds. Young immediately attacks Callihan and goes for a quick pin attempt, only getting a count of two.

Young sends Callihan back out to the floor where his Northern Armory vultures immediately go to work on him. They send him back in the ring, where Young delivers a couple of kicks before sending Callihan right back out.

Williams and Icarus inflict more punishment as Young seems to be beefing with some random dude in the crowd. The referee reaches a count of nine before Callihan quickly springs to life and rolls back in the ring to keep this match alive. Young goes to work on Callihan in the corner.

Hannifan points out that this is match number 714 for Eric Young. Interesting. Young slams Callihan and heads to the top-rope, only for Callihan to come-to and crotch him and climb up after him. Young bites at Callihan’s head. Young leaps off but is caught on the way down by a big shot from Callihan.

Callihan plays to the crowd and begins looking for the Cactus Driver ’97. Young fights it off and counters. The two both gouge the others eyes and then Young looks for the Tombstone. Callihan avoids it and counters with a flatliner. Both guys are down.

Young is up first. Callihan chops him and whips him into the corner. Young flips up and over, Ric Flair in his prime style, and then does the quick-climb up to the top-rope. Unlike Flair, however, Young connects with his follow-up offense off the top, landing his signature flying elbow drop for a close two-count.

Young looks at a potential weapon, and hears Hannifan say something he doesn’t like. He heads out and gets in his face. Hannifan and Rehwoldt says it wasn’t them who said whatever angered him. Young looks around at people in the crowd, intimidating some of them, before heading into the ring again.

Callihan surprises Young, grabbing a handful of non-sunshine mid-level body, use your imagination, and squeezes away. The crowd explodes. Callihan follows up with a big move and goes for the cover, but Young kicks out.

Callihan has Young in place and is calling for the finish, when Williams and Icarus hit the ring. One provides a distraction, while the other blasts Callihan with a steel chair. Young follows up with a piledriver and covers Callihan for the pinfall victory.

Match Result: Eric Young defeated Sami Callihan

Joe Hendry, Elijah, Leon Slater & The Rascalz Talk Champions Challenge

Joe Hendry, The Rascalz, Elijah and Leon Slater are shown backstage with Gia Miller. She interviews them and asks about their scheduled match in tonight’s main event, which features the returning TNA Champions Challenge, with each current TNA title-holder on the other side of the ring.

Hendry, Elijah and Scott take turns, in that order, hyping up the match. The Rascalz then close out the segment calling The Nemeths Hollywood Chumps as opposed to Hollywood Hunks. They ask themselves out loud is Steve Maclin is alright, or if they should kick his ass.

They all walk off together. Hannifan mentions action still to come as the match and segment graphics flash across the screen. The show settles into a commercial break.

Order 4 Summit

The show returns from the break to the sounds of Mustafa Ali’s theme hitting inside the Impact Zone. Out he comes with the rest of the Order 4 group — Tasha Steelz and The Great Hands duo of John Skyler and Jason Hotch.

After they settle in the ring, Ali begins by demanding that Steelz step up first. He mentions her being in charge of his press, and says she has done an awful job. He demands she apologize. He then demands to see her phone. He sees she has been calling “him” and demands she stop.

Ali then calls out Jason Hotch. He talks about their recent issues and mentions how he’s not even the one paying his rent or for the food his children eat. He demands an apology from him on behalf of his wife and children. He apologizes through gritted teeth.

From there, Ali calls John Skyler to come over. Skyler grabs the microphone out of Ali’s hands before he can say much of anything to him. He mentions how unlike Steelz and Hotch, he has no family. He says wrestling is his family. He tells Ali he’s been acting like a jackass.

Ali loses his cool and gets in Skyler’s face. He asks if he remembers who he is talking to right now. He demands him apologize. Not only that, but he orders him to get down on his hands and knees to do his apology. Skyler gets ready to, but stops and refuses. Ali says there’s consequences for his actions. They will fight next week in a “Call To Arms” match.

Killer Kelly Sends A Message To Masha Slamovich

In a new vignette that airs after the Order 4 Summit, Killer Kelly is playing with a chain and rolling around in a red lit scene, where she reflects on her days as part of MK Ultra with current TNA Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich, before making it clear that she’s coming for her title. The show heads to another break.

Ash & Heather By Elegance (w/ M By Elegance & George Iceman) vs. Lei Ying Lee & Masha Slamovich

When the show returns, we see George Iceman in the ring drawing cheap heat with the crowd in attendance, in progress. He then does his dramatic introduction for the greatest TNA Knockouts Tag-Team Champions of all-time.

On that note, out come the reigning title-holders Ash and Heather by Elegance. They head to the ring with M By Elegance to join their personal concierge. The lights go out. The theme for their opponents begins playing and out comes Lei Ying Lee, followed by TNA Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich.

The bell sounds and things get officially off-and-running with Ash and Lee kicking things off for their respective teams. Lee gets the early offensive advantage, leading to a hissy fit from Ash, who stops mid-match to check Google Translate for something. Heather tags in and gets rag-dolled as well.

This leads to Ash and Heather regrouping on the floor at ringside with M and Iceman. As they do, Lee hits a big senton from the corner to the floor on the pile of elegant bodies. Slamovich hits the ropes inside the ring and goes air-born for a big dive as well. The show heads to a mid-match break.

When the show returns, we see some more back-and-forth action, with the Elegance duo pulling ahead due to interference from M By Elegance behind the referee’s back. When Slamovich helps her team shift the momentum, it is a surprise appearance by Killer Kelly causing a distraction that leads to the Elegance brand stealing the win.

Match Result: Ash & Heather By Elegance defeated Lei Ying Lee & Masha Slamovich

The IInspiration Send Message To Knockouts Tag Champions

Backstage, Gia Miller is standing by with The IInspiration duo of Cassie Lee and Jess McKay. She asks for their thoughts on what just transpired in the ring. They tell the Elegance Brand to enjoy their titles while they can, because they’ve got their sights set on them.

A TNA Injury report segment airs with updates on Mike Santana’s bottle attack from AJ Francis. They mention he returns from suspension next week. Tasha Steelz was shaken up after her match last week, but is cleared for action. The show heads to another commercial break.

Jake Something Returns, Attacks Mance Warner

When the show returns, TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella comes to the ring to make some announcements. He says it will be Mike Santana vs. AJ Francis in a Street Fight next week when Santana returns from suspension.

He then calls out to the ring someone he describes as a mentor and a legend, Tommy “The” Dreamer. Dreamer makes his way out and joins Santino in the ring. Santino talks about how Dreamer has that dog in him. “And I’m pretty sure it’s a husky, because, well … you’re kind of husky!”

Santino tells Dreamer anytime he wants he can have it, Tommy Dreamer vs. Mance Warner. He says he has the power to make it happen. The theme for Warner hits and out he comes with Steph De Lander. De Lander says “The Innovator of Violence” might’ve been cool in 1996, but she wasn’t even born then.

She says this is 2025 and he might’ve been violent then, but her man, “The Southern Psychopath” Mance Warner, is the most violent and dangerous man walking today. Dreamer says he can’t do this right now, but they need to understand there’s always a bigger picture, and it’s always about something else.

On cue, the theme for that ‘something’ else hits, as the theme for Jake Something hits the house speakers in the Impact Zone. Something makes his way out looking as massive as ever in his surprise return to TNA after an injury hiatus. He attacks Warner, who retreats with De Lander to end the segment.

Indi Hartwell, Tessa Blanchard Have Words

After footage from last week’s show airs involving Indi Hartwell, we shoot backstage where we see Hartwell confronting Tessa Blanchard. Blanchard reminds Hartwell how she helped her in the past.

Blanchard then complains and moans, prompting Hartwell to say the way she’s talking, she’s starting to prove people right the way they talk about her. The show then heads to another commercial break.

Eddie Edwards & JDC vs. Matt Cardona & The Hometown Man

Inside the Impact Zone, the show returns to the familiar sounds of The System’s entrance music. Out comes Eddie Edwards and JDC, accompanied by Brian Myers and Alisha Edwards. They settle inside the ring for scheduled tag-team action.

Out next comes the first of their two opponents, Mr. “Alwayz Ready” himself, Matt Cardona. Cardona gets on the microphone for the big reveal of his mystery tag-team partner. Out comes “The Hometown Man” himself.

In his return appearance, “The Hometown Man,” who teamed with The Hardys and Leon Slater at TNA Against All Odds against The System, makes his way out. The superhero formerly known as Cody Deaner gets the early jump at the sound of the bell.

The match gets all of a few minutes to develop, before “The Hometown Man” gets a roll-up out of nowhere for an unexpected three-count. As soon as the bell sounds, Brian Myers attacks “The Hometown Man.”

Cardona yanks him off of him. The two go face-to-face, but Edwards and JDC attack Cardona from behind. The show heads to another commercial break after the match.

Match Result: Matt Cardona & “The Hometown Man” defeated Eddie Edwards & JDC

TNA Title On-The-Line Next Week On WWE NXT

Following the obligatory recap video package of TNA-related action on this week’s episode of WWE NXT on The CW Network, a graphic flashes on the screen as Tom Hannifan promotes Trick Williams vs. Josh Briggs for the TNA World Championship.

TNA Champions Challenge
Trick Williams (c), Steve Maclin (c), Moose (c) & The Nemeths (Nic & Ryan Nemeth) (c) vs. Joe Hendry, Elijah, Leon Slater & The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz)

It’s main event time!

When the show returns, Tom Hannifan runs down the advertised lineup for next week’s episode of TNA Impact (see below), and then the stage begins getting set for the returning TNA Champions Challenge in our main event of this week’s show.

From there, the self-proclaimed “King of TNA” Frankie Kazarian makes his way out to join Hannifan and Rehwoldt on special guest commentary for the final match of the evening. 20 minutes later, all of the very many ring entrances for those involved in TNA Champions Challenge wraps up. The good guys all do the Joe Hendry turn together.

It is mentioned that Moose, as of tonight, has moved into second place in the longest reigns in the history of the TNA X-Division Championship. TNA World Champion Trick Williams makes his way to the ring last, and then the show heads into a quick pre-match commercial break.

The show returns and the match gets underway. Things start off slow, with Nemeth kicking things off and taking an early offensive lead. He forcably tags in Steve Maclin, who picks up where he left off, taking it to Zachary Wentz of The Rascalz.

Trey Miguel tags in and The Rascalz look for a double-team spot on “Bulletproof” Maclin, who avoids it and has a stop-and-stare moment with them. Maclin looks to make a tag, but none of the other champions, all heels, are willing to do so.

Maclin smacks the crap out of Ryan Nemeth and makes him come in, yanking him over the ropes and slamming him down. Miguel follows up on Ryan and covers him, but Ryan kicks out at two. Trick tags in and helps expand his team’s lead.

Moose picks up where he left off as the show heads into a mid-match break. When the show returns, Trick is in the ring easily handling Miguel, with the action noticeably slower and deliberate than it has been thus far. Ryan sneaks in some cheap offense on Miguel as Trick ties the referee up.

As soon as Maclin tags in, Moose immediately does a force-tag, not allowing Maclin to do anything. This is the second time they’ve done this to the only babyface on their team in the match. Maclin tries to come in again, only to be forced back on the apron in favor of Nic Nemeth.

Maclin ends up in the ring moments later. Joe Hendry nearly tags in, and the crowd explodes thinking that he has. The referee forces Hendry back on the apron due to not seeing it. Maclin refuses to tag his teammates in when he nears his corner of the ring, knowing they won’t let him back in if he does.

Moose ends up back in for the TNA Champions team. Once again Hendry tags in for the TNA All Stars team, but once more the referee was distracted when it happened, so the TNA fan-favorite is forced back on the apron. Moments later, Hendry finally gets tagged and this time the referee saw it.

The crowd explodes as a fired up Hendry hits the ring fresh off the hot tag, and he immediately goes to work on Nic Nemeth. He sends him flying out to the floor and scoops up Ryan Nemeth when he sees him coming. He slams him and off Ryan goes.

He goes for the dramatic turn, and upon turning, sees TNA World Champion Trick Williams standing in his face. The two milk the moment for a few seconds, and then they begin trading shots back-and-forth. Hendry hoists the big-man up and hits him with a fall-away slam.

Hendry tags in Elijah. The crowd do some singing-style chants for “Oh, walk with Elijah!” as he goes to work on “The Hollywood Hunk” in the corner of the ring. Ryan heads to the top and leaps off, but comes down to a perfectly-timed flying knee from Elijah. Leon Slater tags in and hits a leaping switch kick.

Moose filters in and hits a high spot. The Rascalz come in and hit a double-team Crucifix Bomb. Nic Nemeth tries using a title as a weapon, but Maclin lays him out, despite him being Maclin’s own teammate.

In the ring, Hendry hits a Standing Ovation on Ryan. He sends him to Elijah, who hits his tombstone piledriver finisher for the pinfall victory. The TNA All-Stars team celebrate as Elijah’s theme plays and Tom Hannifan does an excellent send-off mentioning the 23-year anniversary of TNA. That’s how this week’s show goes off the air.

Match Result: Joe Hendry, Elijah, Leon Slater & The Rascalz defeated Trick Williams, Steve Maclin, Moose & The Nemeths in TNA Champions Challenge

Next Week On TNA Impact (6/26/2025):
* The Hardys vs. The Northern Armory
* TNA Knockouts Title No. 1 Contender Battle Royal
* Mustafa Ali vs. John Skyler (Call To Arms Match)
* Joe Hendry will be in the Impact Zone
* Mike Santana vs. AJ Francis (Street Fight)

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TNA Impact live results: Indi Hartwell debuts, Jeff Hardy vs. Nic Nemeth

Posted on by Matt Boone

Indi Hartwell’s TNA career officially begins on tonight’s TNA Impact from Irvine, California.

After news of her signing was revealed last month, the former WWE/NXT wrestler will compete for the first time as she battles Kelsey Heather.

In their first singles meeting since 2009, Jeff Hardy takes on Nic Nemeth as the feud between their respective teams continue.

Tessa Blanchard teams with Victoria Crawford (the former Alicia Fox) against Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich and WWE NXT’s Nikkita Lyons.

In a four-way International title shot eliminator, it will be Elijah vs. Mance Warner vs. Matt Cardona vs. Ace Austin.

Rosemary takes on Xia Brookside while The Rascalz battle The Great Hands.

Frankie Kazarian will discuss his upcoming Under Siege tag team match with Trick Williams against Joe Hendry and Elijah.

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Tessa Blanchard & Victoria Crawford vs. Masha Slamovich & Nikkita Lyons

The show kicks off with an “In Memory Of” graphic in honor of Terry “Sabu” Brunk. After the usual recap package showing highlights from last week, the show settles inside the Impact Zone. Tessa Blanchard’s theme immediately hits and out she comes for the opening contest.

Blanchard settles inside the squared circle and her music dies down. The theme for Victoria Crawford hits and out comes the former WWE Superstar known as Alicia Fox. TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich is out first for the opposition. WWE NXT Superstar Nikkita Lyons comes out last.

After the bell sounds, Blanchard and Lyons kick things off for their respective teams. Lyons takes the early offensive lead. Blanchard and Lyons both tag out. Crawford takes over on Slamovich initially. Slamovich starts to fight back. She hits a spinning back-fist and a step-up enzugiri.

Both ladies try to head to their corner for the tag, but Blanchard rushes over and yanks Lyons off the apron, where she blasts her face on the corner on the way down. Crawford goes to work on Slamovich. Blanchard slides a steel chair into Crawford.

Slamovich gets a hold of it and whacks Crawford. The referee calls for the bell. Blanchard and Crawford get the win via disqualification. Blanchard yanks Crawford out of the ring to save her from any post-match punishment.

Apparently things aren’t over just yet. TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella’s theme hits and out he comes. He says things won’t end that way. He orders the match to be restarted. Fans chant “Santino! Santino!” Before the match can restart, Robert Stone comes out and says the decision stands.

Blanchard and Crawford remain the winners via disqualification. Santino didn’t like that. Blanchard and Crawford did, and they rub it in on Lyons and Slamovich as they head to the back with their hands raised. The show heads to a commercial break after that.

Match Result: Tessa Blanchard & Victoria Crawford defeated Masha Slamovich & Nikkita Lyons via Disqualification

Cody Deaner Knows Significance Of TNA Under Siege

The show returns to an in-depth sit-down interview with Cody Deaner, who talks about the importance of his match coming up at TNA Under Siege 2025, and how he must win if he wants to continue his future in TNA Wrestling.

He tells a story about the first time his son saw him wrestle. He recalls his son crying afterwards. He thought it was because his son thought he was hurt. It turns out it was because he lost. He says he’s determined to make sure his son doesn’t cry after TNA Under Siege 2025.

The Great Hands (John Skyler & Jason Hotch) (w/ Tasha Steelz) vs. The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz)

Back inside the Impact Zone, the team of The Great Hands make their way out to the ring accompanied by Tasha Steelz. John Skyler talks on the microphone as they settle inside the squared circle about how he blames the fans for Mustafa Ali’s recent change in personality.

The theme for their opposition hits and out comes The Rascalz duo of Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz to a good pop. The bell sounds to get things officially off-and-running with this tag-team tilt, and it is Miguel and Skyler who kick things off for their respective teams.

After some good back-and-forth action, we see The Great Hands start to take over. They do a good job of isolating their weakened foe in the ring and preventing him from making a tag. However, the momentum begins to shift, with The Rascalz making a comeback.

Ultimately, Mustafa Ali would interfere, leading to Skyler and Hotch getting the win. After the match, Ali viciously assaults The Rascalz in a continued showing of his new, uncontrollable persona. Ace Austin eventually ran down to make the save. The show went into another commercial break afterwards.

Match Result: The Great Hands defeated The Rascalz

TNA International Championship Eliminator
Matt Cardona vs. Mance Warner vs. Ace Austin vs. Elijah

The show returns to Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary setting up special video footage that took place during the commercial break. We see Ace Austin backstage still enraged about what just happened.

He looks for The Great Hands, and eventually finds them. Unfortunately, John Skyler, Jason Hotch and Mustafa Ali all beat Austin down until security and officials rush to the scene to break it up. Back in the Impact Zone, we get ready for our next match.

Matt Cardona’s theme hits and out comes “The Complete” Cardona for this high stakes four-way showdown, where the winner will receive a shot at the TNA International Championship currently held by “Bulletproof” Steve Maclin.

Ace Austin comes out still selling the affects of the assault he just endured backstage. Mance Warner comes out with Steph De Lander. Finally, Elijah comes out strumming his guitar to a big pop from the Ivrine crowd. The bell sounds and off we go.

After some back-and-forth action, which sees De Lander get involved a few times on Warner’s behalf, and all four men having their respective moments in the spotlight, it is Cardona who picks up the win after hitting his Radio Silence finisher on Austin for the pin. Cardona has earned a TNA International title shot.

Match Result: Matt Cardona defeated Ace Austin, Elijah & Mance Warner to earn a TNA International Title shot

Tessa Blanchard Slaps The Hell Out Of Arianna Grace

The show heads to another commercial break after the TNA International Championship Eliminator wraps up. When the show returns, Tom Hannifan does a live ad-read to promote TNA’s involvement in the upcoming Border Brawl show.

From there, backstage we see “The Liaison” Arianna Grace is not happy about Santino Marella’s authority being overturned by Robert Stone in regards to the Tessa Blanchard & Victoria Crawford win over Nikkita Lyons & Masha Slamovich.

Blanchard says she’s sick of Arianna’s mouth and smacks the living crap out of her. She walks off as Arianna is on her knees from the slap, possibly with a bloody mouth. The brief backstage segment wraps up there.

First Class Penthouse With O’Shea Jackson Jr.

Back inside the Impact Zone, the theme for First Class hits and out comes AJ Francis and KC Navarro to host the latest installment of their God-awful talk show segment, First Class Penthouse. They begin with their usual boasting.

They then hit the usual pop culture insults for cheap heat, with some rap and basketball references, before bragging about how they always bring the best when they show up. They hype up their special guest as a bonafide movie star.

With that said, after listing his IMDB credits, they introduce O’Shea Jackson Jr. The son of Ice Cube and recent TNA Rebellion 2025 pre-show panelist makes his way out wearing a First Class t-shirt, which Francis and Navarro quickly show off.

Jackson Jr. grabs Francis’ hand and takes it off of his shoulder, Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall-style. Francis asks why they have static. Jackson Jr. tells him that he might think he’s Suge Knight, but he looks more like a “broke-ass Uncle Phil.”

The crowd explodes with “Uncle Phil! Uncle Phil!” chants. Francis has a decent comeback, noting how he should be like Uncle Phil and treat Jackson Jr. like Jazz, and throw his ass out of here. Jackson Jr. breaks bad and Navarro tries keeping him and Francis apart.

On that note, Mike Santana’s hip-hop theme hits to calm things down. Santana makes his way through the crowd, as always, as Navarro and Francis complain about being interrupted by him. In very annoying fashion, by the way.

Santana chases them to the back without saying anything. He and Jackson Jr. shake hands and pose for the crowd to end what was actually the first tolerable First Class Penthouse segment ever. That’s how the talk show-style segment wraps up.

Indi Hartwell vs. Kelsey Heather

Without wasting much time, the theme for Indi Hartwell hits and out comes the former WWE and WWE NXT Superstar to the ring for her highly-anticipated TNA Wrestling in-ring debut. Hannifan and Rehwoldt talk on commentary about how it’s a lifelong dream for Indi to compete in a TNA ring.

Already in the ring is her opponent for this scheduled one-on-one contest in the TNA Knockouts division, Kelsey Heather. The bell sounds to get things officially off-and-running. Fans immediately break out with a loud “Indi Wrestling! Indi Wrestling!” chant.

Kelsey slaps Hartwell to get the physicality started, and all this does is anger Hartwell, who quickly goes to work on Heather. She hits a side-slam and some big strikes, but then Heather hops on Hartwell’s back with a sleeper-hold.

Heather taunts Hartwell while holding onto the hold, but Hartwell escapes and shifts the offensive momentum back in her favor. She sends Heather into the ropes and hits a big sidewalk slam.

She hits a running booty to the side of Heather’s head as she was draped over the middle rope. Hartwell hits her “Hurt Don’t It” finisher after that for the pinfall victory. Hannifan and Rehwoldt run through the match highlights while singing Hartwell’s praises. The show heads to another commercial break.

Match Result: Indi Hartwell defeated Kelsey Heather

Tasha Steelz & Indi Hartwell Verbally Clash Backstage

When the show returns, Indi Hartwell is shown backstage talking to the camera about getting her first TNA Wrestling match, and win, in the books tonight. As she sits down to continue talking more, she is cut off by Tasha Steelz.

Steelz puts her hand in Hartwell’s face and says she doesn’t know what Hartwell is talking about, noting “I’m sure it’s a cute promo,” but she claims to have more important matters to discuss. She turns to the camera and mentions that Mustafa Ali has been kicked out of the building.

Before she can say anything else, Hartwell stands up and cuts her off. Hartwell says she just had a successful debut, and Steelz is going to have the audacity to take her camera time? Tasha says she’ll deal with Hartwell later. She heads off looking for Santino Marella or Robert Stone.

Rosemary vs. Xia Brookside

Inside the Impact Zone, the lights go down and the familiar sounds of Rosemary’s theme hits. Out she comes, heading to the ring for the next match of the evening as a split-screen interview she did earlier in the day is shown.

The theme for her opponent hits, and out comes Xia Brookside. Hannifan and Rehwoldt talk about the new side of Brookside that has been seen in recent weeks. The bell sounds and things get officially off-and-running.

Brookside charges at Rosemary, who exits the ring and does a sadistic laugh at Brookside as she avoids the early action on the floor. Back in the ring, the two finally engage and begin getting after it. Brookside takes the early lead, but it isn’t long before Rosemary takes over.

Rosemary grabs some brass knuckles, but before she can use them, Brookside stops her. Rosemary secures a submission on Brookside in the ring, and the two push-and-pull with the brass knuckles inches away. Brookside recovers and begins shifting the offensive momentum into her favor.

Brookside climbs to the top-rope after establishing a comfortable offensive lead. She is stopped when Rosemary once again picks up and puts the brass knuckles on her hand. Brookside hops down and fights with Rosemary over them. She headbutts Rosemary and gets the brass knuckles.

She debates putting them on and eventually does. Rosemary turns her cheek and invites her to blast her with a free shot with the brass knuckles. Rosemary pops up and thumbs Brookside in the eye. Rosemary goes to load up with the green mist, but before she can spray it, Brookside decks Rosemary.

She has Rosemary tied up on the ropes. The referee tries to break things up, but once again Brookside’s darker side shows itself, as she shoves the referee off of her and continues a physical rampage on Rosemary. Lei Ying Lee ends up running out and chasing Rosemary away.

She stands tall in the ring shouting at Rosemary. The post-match scene wraps up on that note, We then see a quick “TNA Injury Report” video package. Steve Maclin suffered a minor skull fracture, lacerations and an extreme loss of blood. The show heads to another commercial break after that.

Match Result: Rosemary defeated Xia Brookside via disqualification

Arianna Grace Wants Tessa Blanchard At TNA Under Siege

When the show returns, Arianna Grace demands a match against Tessa Blanchard at TNA Under Siege. Santino Marella doesn’t like the idea, but agrees to it. Robert Stone comes in and thinks it’s the first smart decision he’s made.

Frankie Kazarian & Trick Williams Confronted By Joe Hendry & Elijah

Highlights are shown of the WWE NXT Battleground 2025 contract signing between TNA World Champion Joe Hendry and Trick Williams is shown. Back live inside the Impact Zone, Frankie Kazarian’s theme hits and he makes his way down to the ring.

The self-proclaimed “King of TNA” goes on to rant and complain about being “robbed” of the TNA World Championship at TNA Rebellion. He then moves on to discuss the upcoming TNA Under Siege show, and mentions how there’s someone who feels the same about Joe Hendry as he does.

On that note, the familiar sounds of Trick Williams entrance tune hits the house speakers in Irvine, CA. The crowd breaks out into a loud “Whoop That Trick!” chant as the WWE NXT Superstar heads down to join Kazarian in the ring.

Trick says it’s no secret that he doesn’t like Kazarian, and that Kazarian doesn’t like him either. He says they’re not out here to be liked. They’re out here to be respected. If they were out here to be liked, they’d be like Joe Hendry.

As always, the rule applies, as someone said his name, and so out he comes to appear. The crowd goes wild as the TNA World Champion settles at the top of the entrance stage. They provoke Hendry, saying he claims to be a fighting champion. They challenge him to prove it.

Before Hendry heads down for a one-on-two impromptu battle, we hear the familiar sounds of a guitar strum off-camera. With that said, Elijah walks … out to join Hendry at the top of the stage. As they get ready to fight, Santino Marella’s theme hits.

The TNA Director of Authority comes out and mentions how the four of them are scheduled to battle it out at TNA Under Siege. He says they all seem ready tonight, so it’ll take place tonight instead. The crowd loves it. Robert Stone comes out and shuts it down. He even mentions “suitable replacements” for next week.

Nic Nemeth (w/ Ryan Nemeth) vs. Jeff Hardy (w/ Matt Hardy)

It’s main event time!

After the show returns from another commercial break, the TNA Moment of the Week segment airs, showing footage of RVD vs. Sabu from years ago. The lineup is announced for next Thursday night’s TNA Under Siege “go-home” episode of TNA Impact on May 22 (see below).

We return inside the Impact Zone in Irvine, CA., where Nic Nemeth’s “Wanted Man” theme hits. Out comes one-half of the reigning TNA World Tag-Team Champions accompanied by his brother, “The Hollywood Hunk” Ryan Nemeth, for our scheduled main event of the evening.

He settles inside the squared circle and his music dies down. The legendary theme for The Hardy Boyz hits next, and out comes Nemeth’s opponent, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, accompanied by his brother, Matt Hardy.

Hannifan mentions to the viewers at home that this is only the second ever singles match between Hardy and Nemeth. He mentions how Hardy won their lone singles match from over 16 years ago. The bell sounds and we’re officially off-and-running with our final match of the evening.

Hardy immediately takes Nemeth down. He goes to hit the ropes, and Ryan tries grabbing his foot. Jeff catches him, and turns to yell at him, only to then turn around into a big DDT from a prepared Nemeth. Nemeth charges at Hardy after that, but Hardy sends him up and over the top-rope.

Nemeth crashes and burns on the floor at ringside. Jeff hits a follow-up dive from the ring to the floor to take Nemeth out for a big pop. He celebrates that with his brother Matt, as the show heads into a mid-match commercial break as the action continues.

When the show returns, the action is back in the ring, with Nemeth controlling the offense. Hardy begins fighting back, hitting his trademark Whisper in the Wind spot off the ropes in the corner. Hardy looks to follow-up with a Twist of Fate, but Nemeth counters and slaps on a sleeper-hold.

Hardy begins to fade as Nemeth squeezes away. Fans break out in a “Hardy! Hardy!” chant. Hardy fights back to his feet and drops down into a jawbreaker to force Nemeth to release the hold. Nemeth ends up sending Hardy shoulder-first into the steel post.

He immediately follows up with a FameAsser and quickly covers him, only to get a close two-count. Nemeth tunes up the band in the corner waiting for Hardy to get up. He charges at him looking for a super kick, but Hardy avoids it and counters with a Twist of Fate.

He takes his shirt off. He heads to the top-rope. He leaps off for his trademark Swanton Bomb, but Nemeth counters him on the way down and quickly tries rolling him up, again only getting a close count of two.

Hardy rolls Nemeth up out of nowhere seconds later, but Nemeth kicks out before the count of three. Fans break out in a loud “This is Awesome!” chant. Hardy looks for another Twist of Fate, but Nemeth counters with a super kick. He covers him, but only gets two.

Fans break out in a loud “Let’s go Hardy!” chant, rallying behind “The Charismatic Enigma” as Nemeth stalks him, waiting for him to get up. As soon as he does, Nemeth leaps for a Danger Zone, but Hardy avoids it and counters with a Twist of Fate.

He follows up with a Swanton Bomb that connects this time, and covers Nemeth for the pinfall victory. Excellent main event. As soon as the match wraps up, Ryan Nemeth hits the ring for a post-match attack, but Leon Slater runs out to make the save. The Hardy Boyz iconic theme hits again. That’s how this week’s show goes off the air.

Match Result: Jeff Hardy defeated Nic Nemeth

Next Week On TNA Impact (5/22/2025)
* Ace Austin vs. Mustafa Ali
* Sami Callihan & Mike Santana vs. First Class
* Santino Marella & Robert Stone In-Ring Debate
* Joe Hendry & Elijah vs. Moose & Brian Myers

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TNA Impact TV taping spoilers: NXT’s Oba Femi teams with the Hardys

Posted on by Josh Nason

Following Thursday’s live edition of TNA Impact, the company filmed additional matches afterward for next week’s show.

It was the first of two nights of sold-out tapings from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida, that concludes Friday.

These come courtesy of Jacob Cohen:

  • Tasha Steelz defeated Maggie Lee
  • Steve Maclin defeated KC Navarro
  • Sami Callihan vs. Mance Warner ended in a DQ which led to Santino Marella making a street fight for TNA Sacrifice
  • Good Hands (Jason Hotch & John Skyler) defeated Cody Deaner & Laredo Kid
  • Mike Santana defeated NXT’s Oro Mensah
  • Tessa Blanchard defeated Kelsey Heather
  • Frankie Kazarian defeated Ace Austin
  • The System did an in-ring promo where Moose said he was upset Jeff Hardy had pinned him twice. Brian Myers suggested Eddie & Orlando Colon might be good for the group and the two men later agreed to work with The System.
  • Knockouts Tag Team Champions Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat) defeated Ash By Elegance & Heather By Elegance who now become Spitfire’s personal concierges for 24 hours.
  • The System (Moose, Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards) def. Oba Femi, Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy

TNA Impact live results: Joe Hendry vs. Frankie Kazarian number one contender’s match

Posted on by Matt Boone

The next challenger for TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth will be determined on tonight’s episode of TNA Impact as Joe Hendry will take on Frankie Kazarian.

The winner will face Nemeth in the main event of October’s Bound for Glory. Both men are in search of their first-ever TNA World title run.

After losing to Hendry at Victory Road, former champion Josh Alexander will be on hand to share his thoughts on what’s next.

Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace and a mystery partner from WWE NXT will take on Rosemary and NXT’s Wendy Choo. Grace recently defended her title against Choo while Rosemary has appeared on NXT TV.

Former WWE wrestler Lei Ying Lee (Xia Li) will make her promotional debut.

KUSHIDA joins forces with Kevin Knight and X-Division Champion “Speedball” Mike Bailey against Chris Bey, Ace Austin and former champion Zachary Wentz; Xia Brookside goes one-on-one with Heather Reckless; and Jonathan Gresham battles Laredo Kid.

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Jordynne Grace & Sol Ruca defeated Rosemary & Wendy Choo via Disqualification

Wendy Choo makes her way out first to kick things off on this week’s show. She stops and is joined by Rosemary, and the two head to the ring for our first match of the evening. Jordynne Grace comes out next and then Arianna Grace comes out.

“The Liaison” announces Sol Ruca as Grace’s mystery partner from WWE NXT. Ruca gets a decent reaction coming out, and as soon as she and Grace enter the ring, Rosemary and Choo attack. The four brawl before the match even officially starts.

Ruca hits a wild moonsault to the floor, which is followed up by “The Juggernaut” diving through the ropes for a ring-to-floor splash of her own. In the ring, the bell finally sounds and it is Ruca and Rosemary kicking things off for their respective teams.

Rosemary does a good job establishing the early offensive lead, and then tags in Choo. Choo picks up where Rosemary left off, taking it to Ruca and keeping the high-flyer grounded. The two continue to utilize frequent tags while keeping Ruca on their side of the ring and far away from the much-needed tag.

Ruca finally takes over and hits her always-fun-to-watch Sol-Snatcher. Grace goes for a Juggernaut Driver to follow up, but before they can pick up the win, Tasha Steelz attacks the TNA Knockouts Champion. Masha Slamovich runs out to chase her off and make the save.

Gia Miller Interviews Frankie Kazarian

Backstage, Gia Miller talks with Frankie Kazarian, who asks if she is down with the king. He tells her the answer for her, which is ‘yes.’ He asks if she is a believer of Joe Hendry. Again, he tells her the answer for her, which is ‘no.’

He vows to beat Hendry tonight and go on to prove he is “The King of TNA” by beating Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship at TNA Bound For Glory. “Every head must bow, and every tongue must confess, I am ‘The King of TNA.'” We head to a commercial break.

Jonathan Gresham defeated Laredo Kid

When the show returns, Laredo Kid’s theme hits and the masked man makes his return to the Impact Zone for our second match of the evening. He settles inside the squared circle and then his opponent, “The Octopus” Jonathan Gresham makes his way out.

The bell sounds to get things started, and Kid gets off to a fast start with some crowd-pleasing high flying offense. He hits a big high spot from the ring to the floor that pops the crowd in the Impact Zone. Back inside the ring, Gresham locks Kid in a submission.

Kid struggled for a good minute or so before ultimately making it to the ropes to force the hold to be broken. Upon getting up, Kid started connecting with a wide variety of kicks, before hitting a cross-body splash off the middle rope.

Kid hits a suplex and holds on. He hits a second one and then finishes with a brainbuster to complete the Three Amigos homage to the late, great, Eddie Guerrero. Gresham takes back over and hits a moonsault, before going back to work on the knees of Kid. He repeatedly smashes Kid’s knee into the mat over-and-over again until Kid tapped out. That’s like tapping to strikes in MMA. Rare.

Mike Santana Starts A Brawl In The System Locker Room

Backstage, Mike Santana is shown with a chain in-hand. “They don’t seem to get it, but they will now …” he says, before busting into The System’s locker room. The door shuts and the camera shot remains on the door as we hear banging and sounds of pain from the other end of the door. We then head to another commercial break.

Zachary Wentz & ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) defeated Leon Slater, KUSHIDA & “Speedball” Mike Bailey

When the show returns from commercials, Zachary Wentz makes his way to the ring for scheduled six-man tag-team action. His partners, the ABC duo of Ace Austin and Chris Bey are out next. Their opponents, Leon Slater, KUSHIDA and TNA X-Division Champion “Speedball” Mike Bailey make separate entrances next.

The bell sounds and former X-Division Champion Wentz kicks things off against current title-holder Bailey, as a flashback to the title bout from the recent TNA Victory Road 2024 special event, which saw Bailey recapture the title.

The two only mix it up for a few seconds before all six men hit the ring and end up in a big stand-off. On that note, the show heads right back into another commercial break as the match continues.

As we settle back in from the break, we see Wentz and Slater mixing it up. Slater blasts Wentz with a roundhouse kick that knocks him into his own corner. Austin tags in, but so does KUSHIDA. It is KUSHIDA who takes the hot tag and begins shifting the offensive momentum into his team’s favor.

Everyone ends up in the ring for a ton of high spots, including an amazing one from Slater, who clears the ring post with a running leap to the floor with a senton splash. Back in the ring, he goes for the 450 off the top, but nobody was home. Wentz hits a UFO Cutter for the win.

Deaner Accepts Challenge From Hammerstone

Backstage, we see Hammerstone coaching Jake Something through a workout, when in comes Deaner. He wants to talk to Something, but Hammerstone interject and down-talks him. Hammerstone ends up challenging Deaner to a fight.

Deaner says there’s two things he’ll never walk away from. He looks at Something and says family, and then Hammerstone and says a fight. He accepts the challenge and walks off. The show heads into another commercial break.

Lei Ying Lee defeated Hyan

When the show returns, Mike Santana is shown in a vignette filmed immediately after his Texas Death Match with JDC from last week.

He is still covered in blood and has his chain wrapped around him, but talks with a smile and a giggle in his voice as he talks about The System being forced to deal with him in his “playground.” He vows to make them feel his pain and agony.

Back inside the Impact Zone, the theme for newcomer Lei Ying Lee hits. Out comes the former WWE Superstar known as Xia Li, following weeks of vignettes promoting her arrival. She settles in the ring for her debut. Already in the ring is her opponent, Hyan.

Lee goes on an offensive spree to start things off, mixing in a number of kicks and strikes. She yells “come on!” as she continues to take it to Hyan. Hyan gets a brief moment and gets a bit cocky, shoving Lee. Lee goes back to work on her, climbing up high on Hyan and striking down on her skull.

She hoists Hyan up in a torture rack position and airplane spins her before slamming her down. Fans chant “We want tables!” Instead they get Lee’s “Thunderstruck” roundhouse kick finisher. Lee picks up an easy win in her Impact debut.

Josh Alexander, Sinner & Saint Attack Eric Young & Steve Maclin

After the match, we see Leon Slater looking bummed out backstage. In walks TNA X-Division Champion “Speedball” Mike Bailey. Slater apologizes for letting their team down. Bailey tells him not to, and reminds him he’s in the most competitive division in the business. He tells him he has a future in the X-Division.

When the show returns, ABC duo Ace Austin and Chris Bey are shown in a heavily post-produced promo segment where they mourn the loss of their TNA Tag-Team Championships. They also talk about their champions clause rematch against The System.

In comes The Hardys duo of Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy. Matt makes a case for The Hardys getting a shot as well. He says whether it’s ABC or The System, be aware that The Hardys are coming and nothing is going to stop this train. Jeff does the “choo choo” train sound.

Back inside the Impact Zone, the theme for “The Walking Weapon” hits and out comes Josh Alexander. He heads to the ring as Tom Hannifan points out on commentary that he asked for this time. He settles in the ring and soaks in the atmosphere before speaking.

Fans immediately get on his case with loud “You tapped out!” chants, referencing his loss to Joe Hendry at TNA Victory Road 2024. He talks about believing in Joe Hendry like they do after sharing the ring with him. He admits he was going down the wrong path and a good friend gave him some good advice.

He asks Eric Young to come out. Young comes out. Young helps the fans come around and chant for Alexander. A “Walking Weapon” chant spreads and Young calls Alexander the lifeblood of TNA if he is the heartbeat. The mutual admiration session wraps up and they go to leave.

Young tries to hold the ropes for Alexander. Alexander smiles and waves him off. Alexander goes to hold the ropes for Young. Young smiles and obliges, but as he goes to step through the ropes, Alexander snatches him up and dumps him on his dome with a German suplex.

The crowd boos as Alexander gets back on the mic and takes issue with Young’s previous comments. He continues to attack him, and then Steve Maclin runs out to make the save. This brings out Sinner & Saint, and the full plan is unveiled.

We learn that Alexander wasn’t giving veteran advice to them like Young suggested he do as the locker room leader he should be last week. Instead, they were apparently plotting this attack. Alexander hits a C4 Spike. The three stand tall as the show heads into another commercial break.

Monster’s Ball Match Added To TNA Bound For Glory 2024

Backstage, Matt Cardona learns he has a Monster’s Ball match with PCO at TNA Bound For Glory 2024. The announcement was made directly to him by Santino Marella and Steph De Lander. Cardona wasn’t happy.

Heather Reckless defeated Xia Brookside

Back inside the Impact Zone, newcomer Heather Reckless heads to the ring for our next match of the evening in the TNA Knockouts division. Her opponent, Xia Brookside, makes her way out with a cowboy hat on.

A little slap from Reckless gets things started. Brookside slams her down and does a little “Texas Two Step” dance as she stands over her. Reckless charges at Brookside in the corner, but Brookside hops on the middle rope and bops her on the top of her head with her heel.

As the action continues, we see Ash By Elegance and George Iceman appear on the entrance ramp. They make their way down to ringside to a ton of crowd heat from the San Antonio fans. We then see the action spill out to the floor, where Brookside yanks some of the extensions out of Reckless’ hair.

The action resumes in the ring, where Iceman is loudly yelling “You suck, Brookside!” The distraction leads to Reckless taking back over on offense, and in the end, Reckless heads to the top-rope and leaps off, connecting with Rarified Air for the pinfall victory.

The show heads to another commercial break. When we return, Ash By Elegance is backstage complaining about her feet hurting when in comes Reckless. She gloats about doing Rarified Air, but Iceman and Ash aren’t impressed. They do agree she has “something” but claim she needs elegance. They have some ideas.

Joe Hendry defeated Frankie Kazarian to earn TNA World Title shot against Nic Nemeth at TNA Bound For Glory 2024

It’s main event time!

Back inside the Impact Zone, the theme for TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth hits and out he comes to join Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on special guest commentary for our main event of the evening.

This week’s main event is a TNA World Championship No. 1 Contender’s match, with Joe Hendry squaring off against Frankie Kazarian. The winner will move on to challenge Nemeth for the TNA title at TNA Bound For Glory 2024 on October 26 in Detroit, Michigan.

Hendry’s theme hits and he makes his way to the ring to a big reaction from the San Antonio crowd. Nemeth sings his praises as someone who definitely has something special. His catchy-ass entrance tune wraps up, he does the dramatic head turn and smile.

Fans chant “We Believe! We Believe!” and then the theme for his opponent hits. Out comes the self-proclaimed “King of TNA” Frankie Kazarian. He heads to the ring to a ton of boos. He goes to demand his “King of TNA” introduction. Hendry stops the ring announcer and takes the mic.

He tells Kazarian not to worry and ensures him he will give him an introduction worthy of a title contender. He introduces him as the winner of the Antonio Banderas look-alike contest. He is the Dad from Spy Kids. He is Puss in Boots. Fans chant “Puss in Boots! Puss in Boots!” Before he can finish his sarcastic intro, Kazarian attacks him and things start off with a bang between these two.

Hendry immediately starts fighting back, however, and upon taking over, Hannifan talks us into a mid-match commercial break as the match continues.When the show returns, we see Kazarian is in a comfortable offensive lead. So much so that he exits the ring and grabs a mic. He rolls back into the ring and asks the fans if they still believe in Joe Hendry.

Fans loudly chant “We believe! We believe!”As Kazarian continues to verbally taunt his fallen foe, Hendry recovers and attacks Kazarian. Hendry begins taking back over control of the offense as the San Antonio crowd comes to life. Hendry looks for the Standing Ovation, but doesn’t get it.

Kazarian starts to shift the momentum back in his favor, but not for long, as a “Puss in Boots!” chant from the fans in the Impact Zone leads to another Hendry comeback. This time, Hendry locks Kazarian in an ankle lock that looked close. Ultimately, however, Kazarian made it to the ropes.Again we see Kazarian fight back, as he hits a big slingshot DDT.

Hendry takes over again and launches Kazarian out to the floor. Hendry heads out after him. He hoists Kazarian up and holds him for a stalled suplex on the floor. Kazarian reaches into his bag and slides a set of brass knuckles onto his hand while the referee is dealing with Hendry in the ring. Hendry leans through the ropes to grab Kazarian, and Kazarian blasts Hendry with the brass knuckles.

He knocks him out and quickly rolls into the ring and covers him for the win. Kazarian is announced as the winner and his music plays, however as he is celebrating, Nic Nemeth stands up from his chair at the commentary desk. He grabs the brass knuckles that Kazarian used and shows them to the referee. He explains what happened and the referee restarts the match.

Kazarian gets the offensive jump on Hendry again, but again gets a bit too cocky. As he stops and wastes time taunting Hendry and the crowd in the Impact Zone, Hendry ends up recovering and taking over. He hits his Standing Ovation and scores the pinfall victory.

With the win, it will be Joe Hendry challenging Nic Nemeth for the world title at TNA Bound For Glory 2024. That’s how this week’s show goes off the air. Thanks for joining us, and don’t forget to follow me on Twitter/X.

Next Week:
* Heather Reckless’ “Elegant Makeover” Begins
* Sinner & Saint vs. Steve Maclin & Eric Young
* The Hardys vs. ABC
* Rosemary & Wendy Choo & Tasha Steelz vs. Masha Slamovich, Sol Ruca & Jordynne Grace

TNA Impact live results: Jordynne Grace Knockouts title open challenge

Posted on by Matt Boone

TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace will put her title on the line in an open challenge on tonight’s Impact — the fallout edition from last Friday’s Emergence.

Grace has held the title for over 230 days with 15 successful defenses to her credit. If Grace survives, she will put the title on the line in another open challenge Tuesday on WWE NXT.

After their win in an eight-man match at Emergence, The System will be on hand to kick off the show. Moose & JDC will then team up to take on Mike Santana & Joe Hendry.

New TNA X-Division Champion Zachary Wentz will also be in the house after he survived an Ultimate X match at Emergence to win the title. He is also coming off a victory over former partner Wes Lee at Sunday’s NXT No Mercy as the crossover between both companies continues.

KUSHIDA will face Laredo Kid while former World Champion Eric Young will battle Jake Something.

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The System Kick Off This Week’s Show

The lights in the Impact Zone go out as Tom Hannifan welcomes us to this week’s show in Louisville, Kentucky. As advertised, The System theme hits. Out comes Moose, Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards, JDC, Alisha Edwards and Masha Slamovich.

They all head to the ring in their Mark Henry early WWE days U.S.A. jackets. Alisha is wearing a neck brace after suffering an injury at Emergence this past Friday. “Do you wanna know something,” Alisha begins as always with her raspy voice.

She says The System has something to say. Fans drown them out, Dominik Mysterio and Don Callis style, with loud boos as they try to talk. Eddie Edwards says The System does not fail. All they needed was a nice little reboot. He says it’s time to get back their championship gold.

Brian Myers says as your former tag-team champions, he and Eddie are contractually obligated for a rematch. Much like Moose, they will be cashing in that clause at TNA Victory Road 2024. They announce they will be challenging ABC for the tag-team titles at the upcoming special event.

JDC gets his turn on the microphone and immediately says, “Shut up, town!” He hands the microphone over to Moose, who tells everyone to shut up because the face of the franchise has something very important to say. He addresses Nic Nemeth. He says in two weeks, he has to face a guy he’s never beaten.

“Like a British lad once said, at Victory Road, I’ve got bad news for ya….” he says because you’re looking at the four-time TNA World Champion. Before we get to Victory Road, he’s got something more important to talk about. And that’s JDC.

He says everyone wants to know JDC’s relationship with The System. He says tonight JDC has a big night. Because if they win their match against Joe Hendry and Mike Santana, JDC will officially become a member of The System. If they lose, JDC is out and everybody in this building knows what The System does to outsiders.

Alisha gets another turn on the mic. She says everybody is asking for their rematches. She’s wicked smart and she knows her right as a champion. She does not have to defend her title more than once every 30 days. She is also under the concussion protocol. Therefore, she can find a suitable replacement if her doctor does not clear her to wrestle.

The theme for Spitfire plays and out comes Dani Luna and Jody Threat. They have a microphone and tell Alisha it was unfortunate what happened to her at Emergence. Alisha tells them MAlisha already beat them once, so they can take their stupid faces and go back to whatever dive bar they crawled out of.

They reveal they spoke with Santino and got another Knockouts tag title shot at Victory Road. It’s do-or-die though, because if Spitfire loses, they must break up as a team. Alisha says they’re actually doing her a favor because she’ll never have to see their stupid faces again. They’re on.

Gia Miller Interviews Eric Young

Backstage, Gia Miller introduces her guest at this time, Eric Young. She asks him how he’s feeling after his battle with Steve Maclin at TNA Emergence. He says he got one over on him, but he’s a guy he respects. He says he has his back no matter what. He is asked about his match tonight with Jake Something. Young says they have history and he’s a bad dude. He’s gonna represent this company and win tonight.

Tom Hannifan Gives Update On JBL At TNA Emergence

We head to a commercial break after the Young interview. When the show returns, footage is shown of JBL’s surprise appearance at the end of TNA Emergence, where he whispered something into Nic Nemeth’s ear after Nemeth retained the TNA World Championship in the Iron Man main event against Josh Alexander. Hannifan says JBL left the building as soon as the show ended and Nemeth has yet to reveal what JBL said to him.

KUSHIDA and Laredo Kid ends in No Contest

The theme for KUSHIDA plays and out he comes in his Marty McFly gear to kick off things on this week’s show inside the squared circle. His opponent in what should be a high-flying wrestling fans dream match, Laredo Kid, heads out next.

After the bell sounds, KUSHIDA immediately isolates the arm of Kid, softening him up for the Hoover Board Lock. The action spills out to the floor and upon returning inside the ring, things are broken up before they can get fully going, as Josh Alexander randomly comes out and attacks.

Josh Alexander defeated KUSHIDA

As Alexander goes to leave, KUSHIDA gets on the microphone at ringside and demands a fight right now between he and “The Walking Weapon.” He charges at Alexander and the brawl continues, as Hannifan informs us on commentary that Santino Marella has made this impromptu bout official.

The two fight their way back into the ring and the bell sounds to get it started. As they get going, the show heads into a mid-match commercial time out. When the show returns, we see KUSHIDA mat wrestling with Alexander.

KUSHIDA gets Alexander in his own ankle lock submission. He hits a German suplex and then stomps on the fingers of Alexander. He lands a big follow-up kick for a two-count. KUSHIDA looks to slap on a straight arm-bar, but Alexander defends.

On the floor, KUSHIDA looks to secure his Hoover Board Lock, but Alexander avoids it and takes over on offense. Back in the ring, Alexander uses his entrance shirt as a weapon. The referee gets rid of it as “The Walking Weapon” proceeds to chop the hell out of KUSHIDA. Moments later, Alexander hits the C4 Spike for the win.

Joe Hendry Has A Message For Josh Alexander

The cameras follow KUSHIDA backstage as he is helped by a referee. He seems to have a neck or throat injury and Joe Hendry checks on him. Josh Alexander walks through the curtain and Hendry gets in his face about this, and for costing him the TNA World Championship at TNA Slammiversary. He assures him he’ll never forget that and he will make him pay.

Jordynne Grace (c) defeated Karmen Petrovic in an open challenge to retain the TNA Knockouts Championship

Back inside the Impact Zone, the theme for Jordynne Grace hits and out comes the TNA Knockouts Champion. “The Juggernaut” settles in the ring as Hannifan promotes her title defense coming up in WWE NXT.

We await the result of who will answer her open challenge tonight first, however. It’s time to see who is assumed to be the loser, with TNA already promoting Grace’s upcoming title defense in NXT like it’s a foregone conclusion.

“Miss NXT” Arianna Grace comes out and says she knows everyone wishes it were her, but it’s not. She says she’s the liaison between TNA and NXT. She gets pretend emotional introducing her good friend, Karmen Petrovic.

The fellow NXT Superstar comes out with her katana sword in-hand to answer Grace’s challenge. The bell sounds and the two shake hands. Karmen throws out some kicks as Hannifan and Rehwoldt sing her praises for her martial arts background.

Rosemary is shown in the rafters watching on, as the commentators promote her involvement in NXT as of late as well. Grace hits a big spinebuster for a close two-count. After Petrovic kicks out, the show heads into a mid-match commercial break as the action continues.

When the show returns, we see footage of Petrovic getting a close two-count during the break. She blasts Grace with a wide variety of kicks as Rosemary is once again shown watching on from high above. Grace begins no-selling the kicks and Hulk’ing up.

All that’s missing was the standing seizure and dramatic “YOU!” finger-point. She takes over and hits her finisher for the win to retain. When the match ends, the lights go out. When they come back on, Grace is laid out with a pillow next to her. Rosemary is shown laughing in the rafters. Wendy Choo?

ABC, First Class To Run It Back Next Week

ABC are cutting a colorful pre-taped vignette when it is interrupted live by First Class duo AJ Francis and KC Navarro. They tell them they shouldn’t be worried about The System at Victory Road as much as they should be worried about First Class right now. Ace Austin and Chris Bey try to explain tag-team rules to them while the four reminisce about their recent match. They set up a bout for next week’s show.

Xia Zhao Is Coming Soon To TNA

After the ABC and First Class segment, the show heads into another commercial break. When the show returns, a “Coming soon” vignette for Xia Zhao, formerly known as Xia Li in WWE airs.

Zachary Wentz & “Speedball” Mike Bailey defeated The Good Hands

Inside the Impact Zone, new TNA X-Division Champion Zachary Wentz comes to the ring. He talks about thinking his career was over not too long ago. He says he worked his ass off and became TNA X-Division Champion.

“Speedball” Mike Bailey comes out and congratulates Wentz on winning the title but says he’s invoking his rematch clause for the X-Division Championship at Victory Road. The Good Hands come out and say Jason Hotch was robbed at Emergence. John Skyler and Jason Hotch attack Bailey and Wentz.

We learn via the ring announcer per Santino Marella that this impromptu tag-team match is now official. Bailey and Wentz fight back and lay out Skyler and Hotch. In the ring, Bailey and Hotch start things off as the legal two men in the ring. Skyler tags in and takes over on offense.

Wentz tags in and hits his finisher to pick up the win for his team. Bailey hands him the X-Division Championship after their win as Hannifan and Rehwoldt promote their upcoming showdown with the title on-the-line at Victory Road.

Steph De Lander Confronts Matt Cardona

Backstage, Steph De Lander is shown calming PCO down. She wants to confront Matt Cardona by herself. The show heads to another commercial. When the show returns, footage airs to show the connection between Rosemary and NXT’s Wendy Choo. It is alluded that was the pillow earlier in the Jordynne Grace beatdown.

A video package airs with Rosemary acting like, well, Rosemary, while referencing Choo and questioning if she can trust her. Back inside the Impact Zone, De Lander makes her way to the ring. She brings up Cardona ruining her wedding and being involved in her business lately.

De Lander demands Cardona come out to the ring. Cardona’s theme hits and out he comes. He reminds De Lander of a contract they each signed. The date was March 13, 2023, the day Cardona found her in Australia and plucked her from obscurity.

He promised to change her life and give her a career. He says that’s exactly what he did. He brought her to the U.S. and got her booked on the hottest indy shows in the business. He got her an action figure, magazine covers and a job in TNA. He paid for her tickets and hotels.

He held up his end up the contract, now it’s her turn to do the same. She’s his property and he owns her. De Lander says it’s true but she worked hard and had good matches. She would’ve been a star with or without him and this contract means nothing to her. He gets in her face until she cries and PCO comes out to run him off. The show heads into another commercial break.

The Hardys Set To Battle The System Next Week

When the show returns, a fired up Matt Hardy talks while Jeff Hardy stands next to him with cool face paint on. Matt talks about how everyone says The Hardys were great. They were fans’ childhoods. He says it’s not were. It’s they are. They are great. They will prove it next week against The System duo of Brian Myers and Eddie Edwards. By beating them, they claim they’ll be back in the mix to win the TNA World Tag-Team Championships and prove they still are great. The greatest of all-time.

Eric Young defeated Jake Something

Inside the Impact Zone, Eric Young makes his cool entrance to the ring for our next match of the evening. After he settles inside the squared circle, his theme dies down. Jake Something makes his way out as his opponent, the bell sounds and this one gets off-and-running.

Something immediately goes to work on Young in the corner of the ring, driving his shoulder into the mid-section of the TNA veteran repeatedly. Something hits a big power bomb for a close two-count. He gets frustrated at his inability to finish off Young.

Young fights back with a discus lariat. He looks for a death valley driver and connects with it on the big man for a close two-count of his own. He calls for the elbow drop and heads to the top, but Something stops him. Young hits a piledriver for the win.

After the match, Young tries to show respect but Something turns on him and Donkey Kong’s him into the mat. He continues to beat him down until Steve Maclin runs out to chase him off and make the save for the man he just battled this past Friday at Emergence.

Moose & JDC defeated Joe Hendry & Mike Santana

It’s main event time!

But first, we head backstage where Gia Miller catches up with Joe Hendry as he is preparing to head to the ring for our final match of the evening. He says you can’t deny the momentum he is riding and asks her to excuse him because he’s got a TNA World Championship to continue to chasing.

The show heads into a quick pre-match commercial break, as the main event with Joe Hendry & Mike Santana battling The System duo Moose and JDC is up next. If The System lose, JDC will be an outsider and face outsider consequences. If they win, JDC is officially part of The System.

When the show returns, the signing of Heather Reckless is announced. Her debut is set for next week against Gisele Shaw. After that, Gia Miller is joined backstage by Reckless for her debut interview. She says she’s excited to be here and says she’s here to show the world and the Knockouts division why her name is Heather Reckless.

Ash By Elegance comes in with George Iceman to interrupt her. Gisele Shaw comes in and ends up slapping her. Steve Maclin vs. Hammerstone is also announced for next week’s show. Inside the Impact Zone, the lights go out and The System make their way out for the tag-team headliner.

Out next is Joe Hendry. He settles in the ring to a rock star reception and fans singing along with his catchy-ass “I Believe In Joe Hendry” theme. He gets on the mic and says he knows how this goes. He riles the crowd up, gets them to wave their hands, and then he turns around and gets attacked.

He tells The System duo of Moose and JDC that they should turn around instead. They do and are met with a double clothesline by Mike Santana, who was in the ring behind them. As the four brawl, we see Josh Alexander walking down the ramp without any music.

“The Walking Weapon” settles in on special guest commentary alongside Hannifan and Rehwoldt as Hendry and Santana kick things off for their respective teams. The show heads into a quick mid-match commercial break as the main event of the evening continues.

When the show returns, Hendry is in the middle of hitting a big fall-away slam on Moose. He follows up with one on Santana but then walks into a pump kick from Moose. Hendry fights back and hoists Moose up for his stalled suplex as Alexander bickers with Hannifan while Rehwoldt kisses his butt on commentary.

Alisha Edwards provides a distraction from ringside, which allows Moose and JDC to take over and beat down Hendry. Moose works Hendry over on the floor a bit and then rolls him back inside the ring, where he continues to take it to him. Hendry fights back with a suplex and tags in Santana.

Santana hits the Rolling Buck 50 on Moose and then launches Santana out to him on the floor. Alexander tells Hendry at ringside to focus on the match and not him. As soon as he turns to do exactly that, Alexander pops up from the commentary desk and low-blows Hendry.

Santana splashes onto him from the ring for a big pop. Back in the ring, Moose hits a big spear and makes the cover on Santana to give The System duo the win. With the win, JDC is now officially a member of The System.

Nic Nemeth Sends A Message To Moose

Nic Nemeth is shown watching on his smart phone. “Not too bad Moose. Not too bad.” He congratulates them on “The System Reboot” catchphrase and tells Moose all he had to do was challenge him. He wanted to fight the very best since day one, that’s why he kicked Moose’s teeth down his throat on day one. He says now that he’s the champion, all he had to do was look him in the eye.

He says instead he took the child’s way out. He says it’s been killing him for months that he didn’t get to pin the man he thinks is the best to win the title. He vows to look him in the eyes and do exactly that at Victory Road. That’s how this week’s show wraps up and goes off the air. Thanks for joining us, and don’t forget to follow me on Twitter/X.

Next Week:
* The Hardys vs. Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards
* ABC (c) vs. First Class (TNA Tag-Team Titles)
* Heather Reckless vs. Gisele Shaw
* Steve Maclin vs. Hammerstone

TNA Impact live results: Nic Nemeth vs. Josh Alexander World title match

Posted on by Matt Boone

After sending former X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali packing in his first title defense, TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth will look to go two-for-two when he battles former champion Josh Alexander on tonight’s edition of Impact.

The two went toe-to-toe in the Slammiversary six-way that saw Nemeth win his first TNA title. Alexander decided to take a different path during the match when it comes to the fans and is now hell-bent on regaining the gold.

The show will feature two more three-way qualifiers for an Ultimate X match at this month’s Emergence as NXT’s Riley Osborne will battle Chris Bey and John Skyler in one while in the other, Ace Austin faces Rich Swann and Jason Hotch.

In separate promos, former champion Steve Maclin will be on hand as will current Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace.

In what should be a hard-hitting bout, former champion Moose will take on Mike Santana while former Knockouts Champion Tasha Steelz will face Gisele Shaw.

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Riley Osborne defeated Chris Bey and John Skyler to qualify for Ultimate X at TNA Emergence

Kicking off this week’s show is the first of two scheduled Ultimate X Qualifying matches. One-half of the TNA World Tag-Team Champions ABC, Chris Bey, makes his way out to the ring first.

John Skyler comes out next with a microphone in-hand telling the local Tampa, FL. crowd, “Shut up…shut up! Even though you two-timing Tampa twerps can tell …” he begins, as he walks-and-talks his way to the ring boasting how he’s going to beat Chris Bey “and this other ham sandwich.” He vows to qualify tonight and bring down the Ultimate X “by these good hands!”

WWE NXT Superstar Riley Osborne of Chase U comes out to a big pop from the fans inside the Florida State Fairgrounds. Fans break out into a “Chase U! Chase U!” chant as he settles inside the squared circle for the opening contest.

Before the bell sounds, “The King of TNA” Frankie Kazarian makes his way out. On commentary, Tom Hannifan questions why he’s out here for this match. He finds out soon after, as Kaz takes a seat alongside he and Matthew Rehwoldt for special guest commentary. The bell sounds and the first match of the evening gets underway.

Bey knocks Skyler out to the floor and splashes on him at ringside to start things off. Kaz says he’s out for commentary because Santino Marella won’t give him a title opportunity and the X-Division is what it is because of him. He says he’ll immediately win the X-Division title and use option C to become world champion, since Santino won’t let him do it the normal way.

Meanwhile, Skyler takes over on offense in the ring, with Osborne down in one corner while he works over Bey in the other. Bey starts to fight back and peppers Skyler with some chops. Skyler hits a belly-to-belly suplex to Bey, who crashes onto Osborne on the way down.

With Bey still out on the floor, Skyler locks Osborne in a Boston crab in the center of the ring. Bey eventually makes it back in to break things up. Bey hits a slingshot DDT on Skyler, but is then tossed over the top and out to the floor by Osborne. The Chase U student follows up with a big flipping dive over the top and onto Bey.

Back in the ring, he hits a falcon arrow on Skyler for a two-count. As this is going on, Kaz talks to Rehwoldt about “oiling up and smelling good” for his special commentary appearance this evening. Hannifan asks what he did to deserve this. Skyler gets caught with a slingshot cutter and then Bey and hits The Art of Finesse on Osborne.

Skyler sends Bey into the post before he can make the cover. He tries stealing the pin, but Osborne reverses it for a two-count of his own. Osborne heads to the top-rope and hits a picture-perfect shooting star press on Skyler to qualify for Ultimate X at TNA Emergence 2024. Good opener.

Nic Nemeth Talks TNA World Title Defense Later Tonight

“Earlier today” footage of TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth arriving to the building. He is approached for an interview in the parking lot and asked about his title defense against Josh Alexander later this evening. Nemeth says Alexander isn’t the same guy who had record-long title reigns for TNA in the past.

He made the mistake of mentioning Nemeth’s family and tonight Nemeth will stand over Alexander and prove to him “how damn good” he is. After this, the show heads into the first commercial break of the evening.

Santino Marella Leverages Matt Cardona Into Contract For PCO Fight

The show returns with Santino Marella in the ring. The TNA Wrestling authority figure talks about what Matt Cardona did last week, crashing PCO and Steph De Lander’s honeymoon last week and brutally assaulting “The French-Canadian Frankenstein.”

Marella then calls out Cardona and “The Indy God” makes his way out to the ring. He talks about all that Cardona did, including hurting his own jaw, which he said was sore for three days. He says despite all that, he has a proposition to make him.

Cardona tells Marella they go back and he’s acting like he doesn’t know about him. He says he’s “The Death Match King” and “The Indy God.” He says he doesn’t work for Santino, TNA or anybody else. Cardona talks about what he did at the wedding and honeymoon of De Lander and PCO. Santino laughs and says Cardona just gave him evidence on-camera.

He can have him prosecuted, or he can listen to Santino’s proposition. He says he’ll “prostitute, I mean prosecute” Cardona and send him to jail if he doesn’t agree to sign a contract right now. Cardona clarifies, “You’re saying if I wrestle PCO in Tampa, I don’t have to go to jail?” Santino says, “Yeah.”

Cardona takes the contract from Santino and says he’ll have his people look it over and if everything is good, he’ll fight PCO in Tampa. “You can trust me, Santino,” he says, before walking off. Santino seems to think that’s as good as signed. Hmmm.

Steve Maclin Sends A Message To Eric Young

Backstage, Frankie Kazarian boasts showing next week how he’s going to get to the TNA World Championship by way of the X-Division Championship. Up walks Eric Young for a verbal back-and-forth with him. Steve Maclin also enters the picture and the three exchange cold stares.

We then shoot to a video package with Maclin, who vows to work his way back to the TNA World Championship. He’ll stack bodies one-by-one, naming many of the top stars in TNA as those he’ll go through if necessary. He mentions Young as someone he has never faced. He says he’s gonna change that.

He says Young wants to be the face and heartbeat of TNA. Maclin says he’s the new blood that is being pumped through the veins and heart of TNA. He tells Young he’ll be the first body he stacks and then it’s “tag’m, bag’m and mayhem for all.”

Gisele Shaw defeated Tasha Steelz

TNA Wrestling’s Cardi B (“Okkurrrr!”) makes her way out to the ring for our second match of the evening on this week’s show. We see highlights of her cheating to defeat Gisele Shaw on a recent episode of TNA Xplosion, which is why tonight’s match features multiple referees.

Shaw’s theme hits next and “The Quintessential Diva” makes her way out and heads to the ring for her fair shake against Steelz. As soon as the bell sounds, Shaw charges across the ring and blasts Steelz in the bread-basket.

She charges across the ring and blasts Steelz as she climbs to the middle rope with a big kick. She slams her for a two-count. Steelz heads out to the floor, so Shaw chases after her. Steelz catches her coming out and slams her into the steel ring steps.

Under the ring, Steelz finds a giant steel wrench. One of the three referees on the floor takes it from her. Essentially a spot to show that there’s multiple officials involved in this one. Back in the ring, Steelz hits a shining wizard type of kick for a two-count.

Shaw hits a big spinebuster off the ropes and stalks Steelz as she gets up. She hits a shock-and-awe for a close two-count. Shaw goes for a big running knee out of the corner, but Steelz sees it coming and counters with a nasty jaw-breaker for a two-count of her own.

We see Steelz literally “tuning up the band” ala Shawn Michaels in the corner, but when she goes for the follow-up super kick, Shaw blocks it. Shaw goes for a cradle shock, but Steelz counters.

She tries leveraging a pin with her feet on the ropes, but another one of the outside-of-the-ring officials pushes her feet off before she can get the three-count. Steelz goes to bicker at him and Shaw takes over, this time connecting with her running knee finisher for the pinfall victory.

Moose defeated Mike Santana

Backstage, The System, still wearing their early WWE-days Mark Henry-style red, white and blue jacket and pants outfits, are shown standing over Mike Santana after beating him down and knocking him out.

A bunch of TNA officials rush to the scene to tend to Santana as The System taunts him, “Woof! Woof!”, as they walk off. The show heads to another commercial break.

When the show returns, The System and JDC are introduced. They make their way out to the ring in their Mark Henry 1996 WWE gear as the commentators bring fans up to speed on their ongoing issues with the aforementioned Santana and Moose’s scheduled match against him tonight.

Alisha Edwards begins. “Do you wanna know something?!” She tells the “stupid fans” of Tampa that they may have expected Moose vs. Santana, Santana is not medically cleared. She says that means it looks like Moose has the night off.

The lights in the building go out and the spotlight begins swirling as the camera shot changes to show Santana arguing with a doctor, pushing past him defiantly to head to the ring and fight regardless. Santana hits the ring and brawls his way through The System.

A referee comes in and calls for the bell and his match with Moose is on. Moose gets the early offensive jump, attacking Santana from behind to get things off-and-running in his favor. He whips Santana into the corner hard and focuses his early attack on Santana’s back.

Moose slides Santana under the bottom rope over the ring apron and blasts him with some standing elbows from the floor. 12-to-6 elbows, by the way, which are legal across the board in all combat sports now-a-days! Santana fights back but Moose chokeslams him onto the apron from the floor.

On that note, the show heads into a mid-match commercial break as Moose continues to dominate the offense, now focusing his attack on the right arm of Santana to take away his Spin The Block-finisher.

When the show returns, Moose is shown distracting the ref in the ring while The System slam Santana shoulder-first into the steel ring post. Moose seems content with a count-out victory, taunting the crowd on one side of the ring as the referee reaches all the way to the count of nine on the other side.

Santana ultimately returns to the ring, where Moose delivers more punishment, stomping away at him in the corner. He ties up the ref again, and now some more members of The System reach under the ropes to choke and further attack Santana.

A defiant Santana, from his knees, waves Moose on in Rock “just bring it” fashion. Moose open-hand slams Santana, which only angers him. Hannifan talks about Santana’s rough life as he explodes back to his feet in an offensive rage.

He takes it to the former TNA World Champion with rights and lefts and then runs into him with his own injured right arm. Santana walks into a big boot from Moose. Moose goes for a chokeslam, but Santana counters and rolls Moose up for a close two-count.

Santana hits the Rolling Buck-50 to shift the offensive momentum in his favor. He follows up with a running cannonball splash to Moose in the corner for a two-count. Santana slaps his own hurt arm, calling for Spin The Block. He hits it but can’t follow-up with a quick cover.

Instead, both guys are down as fans chant “TNA! TNA!” Santana eventually crawls for the cover, but Moose rolls away. Santana rolls Moose back in the ring. Moose yanks Santana’s arm down over the top-rope before Santana re-enters himself. He follows up with an enormous spear for the win. Really good match.

Joe Hendry’s Name Wasn’t Said, But He Appears With An Announcement

After the match, Moose and The System appear to be up to no good, as they close in on Mike Santana, who is still down and out after a very hard fought effort. Although no one said his name, Joe Hendry appeared.

Hendry runs down to the ring to a rock star reception from the Tampa crowd. He has a steel chair in-hand and clears the ring of Moose and the rest of The System. He gets on the mic and tells The System they’ve made enemies out of Santana and himself.

He reminds them that there are strength in numbers. He tells Moose and JDC they will be squaring off against two more enemies of The System next week. The Hardy Boys — Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy.

Spitfire Sends A Message To Malisha

Backstage in the stairwell, The Spitfire duo of Jody Threat and Dani Luna dare Malisha to try them again. They say for them it’s do-or-die and vow that they will recapture the TNA Knockouts Tag-Team Championships. Nic Nemeth vs. Josh Alexander is hyped for tonight’s main event with footage and the graphic for the bout flashes across the screen before the show heads into another commercial break.

Jordynne Grace Responds To Ash By Elegance’s Attack

We return to footage of Ash By Elegance’s pink kendo stick attack of Jordynne Grace on last week’s show. We then shoot to new footage of “The Juggernaut” reacting to what happened. She tells Ash if she wants to fight, she’s damn sure going to get one.

Jason Hotch defeated Ace Austin and Rich Swann to qualify for Ultimate X at TNA Emergence

ABC’s Ace Austin makes his way out to the ring for our next match of the evening, which is the second of two advertised Ultimate X Qualifiers for the show. He will try to do what Chris Bey failed to do in the opener.

Rich Swann makes his way out accompanied by fellow First Class member AJ Francis. The two will be competing with Jason Hotch, already in the ring. The bell sounds and we hear Francis join Hannifan and Rehwoldt on special guest commentary for this one.

Austin gets Hotch out of the ring almost immediately after the match begins. Swann takes control of the offense by attacking Austin from behind after that. Francis is shown telling Hannifan he should be clapping for what Swann did.

Hotch throws Swann to the floor and hits a leaping neck-breaker to Austin for a two-count. Hotch stomps away at Austin and drops down for some ground and pound, but is blasted with a big kick from behind by Swann, who settles back into the offensive driver’s seat.

“I’m not on an island, but I’m very relevant,” says Francis on commentary while boasting about making titles in TNA relevant again, such as the TNA Digital Media and International Heavyweight Wrestling Championships.

Austin hits a big spot on Hotch for a close two-count. Swann breaks it up and Austin rolls him up for a two-count as well. Austin turns Swann inside-out with a big shot and covers him for a close pin attempt. Austin calls for his finisher, but Hotch grabs his boot from ringside to prevent it.

Swann hits a big dive over the top-rope onto both guys on the floor for a big “TNA! TNA!” chant. Hotch knocks Swann into Francis to shut him up for all of two seconds on commentary. Austin goes to work on Hotch, but is then attacked from behind by Francis, which is perfectly legal in this match.

Chris Bey runs out from nowhere and dives over the top-rope to take out Francis. Austin sets up for his finisher again, but he is distracted by John Skyler, who runs out after coming up short in the other Ultimate X Qualifier earlier tonight.

This leads to Hotch scoring a huge upset pin over Austin to qualify for Ultimate X at TNA Emergence. He and Skyler head to the back together as the show heads into another commercial break.

Matt Cardona Signs Contract With One Condition

When the show returns, Matt Cardona convinces Santino Marella to have a six-person mixed match in Tampa first involving himself and PCO, and then a one-on-one bout between the two at TNA Emergence. Cardona again pretends that this is the plan, which Santino is all smiles and happy about.

Nic Nemeth (c) and Josh Alexander fight to a 30-minute time-limit draw

It’s main event time!

The stage is set for the highly-anticipated TNA World Championship clash between reigning champion, “The Danger Zone” Nic Nemeth and former champion, “The Walking Weapon” Josh Alexander.

Alexander heads to the ring to a ton of boos, fresh off of his heel turn at the TNA Slammiversary 2024 pay-per-view last month. His opponent, the reigning and defending champion, Nemeth, heads out next to a big pop from the Tampa crowd.

Following the final formal pre-match ring introductions for the champion and the challenger, this main event title tilt gets officially off-and-running. Nemeth starts off hot, but it isn’t long before “The Walking Weapon” takes over.

The action spills out to the floor, where Alexander slams Nemeth into the steps and the barricade. He taunts fans inside the Impact Zone in the Florida State Fairgrounds as the show heads into a mid-match commercial break as the match continues.

When the show returns, Alexander is shown raking at the eyes of Nemeth over the ropes. The fans boo and the referee gets on his case, but he milks every drop of the five seconds allotted for dastardly deeds.

Nemeth begins fighting from underneath with shots to the bread-basket of “The Walking Weapon,” but Alexander reverses Nemeth face-first into the top turnbuckle to shift the momentum right back into his favor. Soon after this, the show heads into another mid-match advertising time out.

This time when the show returns, Nemeth slowly begins to take over the control of the action. He hits ten elbow drops to the chest of a grounded Alexander. The Jerry Lawler-special. He hits a Fame-Asser for a close two-count. He sets Alexander up for the Danger Zone, but Alexander avoids it.

Alexander looks for the C4, but Nemeth avoids it. Alexander comes off the top-rope with a big knee to Nemeth for a close two-count of his own. Moments later, the show heads into a third mid-match commercial break as the championship main event of the evening continues.

When the show returns, Alexander is seen beating down Nemeth on the floor at ringside. He sends Nemeth shoulder-first into the steel ring steps with a vicious authority. The fans react with a loud “You suck! You suck!” chant. The referee tries to get the match back in the ring.

Alexander rolls Nemeth into the squared circle and stands over his prone body as the boos and groans from the Tampa crowd grows. He beats on a lifeless Nemeth some more and then turns him upside down and inside-out for an over-the-knee back-breaker for another close two-count.

“The Walking Weapon” sits Nemeth on the top-rope backwards. He heads up after him for a belly-to-back super-plex, but Nemeth rolls on top of him as they come crashing down to the mat with a ton of momentum. Nemeth gets a two-count. He pops up and hits his Danger Zone finisher, but is down next to Alexander upon connecting.

He takes several seconds and looks to roll for the cover, but as he does, Alexander rolls out to the floor. Same exact spot used in one of the other featured matches tonight with Moose doing the same with Mike Santana. Booking 101, guys!

Nemeth heads out to the floor and gets Alexander back inside the squared circle after connecting with a DDT on the floor. He picks Alexander up with designs on another Danger Zone, but Alexander fights back and sends Nemeth into the ring post shoulder-first. And again on the other side of the ring.

Alexander hoists Nemeth up and runs him across the ring, lawn-darting him into the middle turnbuckle for Snake Eyes. Nemeth is down and out as Alexander stalks him. He brings Nemeth to the middle of the ring looking for the C4 Spike, but Nemeth comes to life and connects with Danger Zone.

He goes for the cover, but the timekeeper calls for the bell before the referee makes his count. The ring announcer informs us that the 30-minute time-limit has expired. Therefore, still TNA World Champion is Nic Nemeth. The fans boo. Nemeth isn’t happy.

After the match, the fans chant for five more minutes. Nemeth wants it, too. The ref leaves it up to Alexander, who gets to his feet and looks nervous. He drops down and exits the ring. Nemeth stops him and brings him back in. Alexander low-blows Nemeth. He puts his hands on the female official for gasps from the commentators and fans alike.

He takes Nemeth’s title and heads into the ring. He gets in Nemeth’s face and tells him “This belongs to me!” The show goes off the air on that note. Thanks for joining us, and don’t forget to follow me on Twitter/X.

Next Week:
* Frankie Kazarian vs. KUSHIDA vs. Hammerstone (Ultimate X Qualifier)
* Laredo Kid vs. Bhupinder Gujjar vs. Jai Vidal (Ultimate X Qualifier)
* Alisha Edwards vs. Rosemary
* Charlie Dempsey vs. Jonathan Gresham
* Jeff Hardy & Matt Hardy vs. Moose & JDC

TNA Impact live results: Ultimate X qualifying matches begin

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Two three-way qualifying matches for entry into the Ultimate X match at Emergence begin tonight on TNA Impact.

In one, WWE NXT’s Dante Chen will make his promotional debut as he battles KC Navarro and Zachary Wentz of The Rascalz. In the other, X-Division Champion “Speedball” Mike Bailey takes on Trent Seven and Jake Something. If Bailey loses, he will vacate the title and it will be put up for grabs in the Ultimate X match.

Tonight’s show will also feature another open challenge by Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace.

The man who appears everywhere in wrestling — Joe Hendry — will take on NXT’s Wolfgang of the Gallus faction.

Following last week’s disaster of a wedding between PCO and Steph De Lander due to the return of Matt Cardona, the fallout from the failed nuptials will be felt.

After a fairly unsuccessful Slammiversary that saw Moose lose his World title and Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers drop their Tag Team titles, The System will kick off the show to give the state of their group.

After turning on Joe Hendry during last month’s six-way for the World title at Slammiversary, Josh Alexander will attempt to explain his actions.

KUSHIDA vs. Jonathan Gresham rounds out the lineup.

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Steph De Lander Honeymoon Pt. I

Steph De Lander checks in to kick off this week’s show. She is holding black and red lingerie for her monster PCO and welcomes us to her honeymoon following their undead wedding last week.

The System Kick Off This Week’s Show

“Trust … The System” is the first thing we hear when we shoot inside the Impact Zone. Out comes JDC and The System in their red, white and blue gear. Alisha Edwards begins on the mic. “Do you wanna know something?” The fans loudly respond, “No!”

She says she’s so sick and tired of us stupid fans thinking that The System is failing. A “You suck! You suck!” chant breaks out as the raspy-voiced Alisha yells at the fans in Tampa to shut their collective mouths.

Eddie Edwards takes the mic next and claims he and Brian Myers losing the tag-team titles was nothing more than a fluke. He tells everyone in the back that they will do whatever it takes to get their belts back. Myers insists nothing has changed and that The System is still the best wrestling faction.

Another “You suck! You suck!” chant spreads throughout the Impact Zone as JDC begins his turn on the mic. He tells the fans to shut up once more before handing the mic off to Moose. Moose addresses Nic Nemeth. He says he might be the TNA World Champion at this moment, but he’ll never be the face of the franchise.

When the time is right, he claims he will come and get what his rightfully his, the TNA World Championship. Before then, he needs to address the lunatic Mike Santana telling people he’s afraid of him. Moose asks if Santana knows how many Hall of Famers he has on his resume.

Moose says Santana calls himself a dog. He says next week he’ll take that dog out back and give him the “Old Yeller” treatment. Why? Because in the end, “you always trust in The System.” Their theme hits again to wrap up the opening segment.

Backstage With Jonathan Gresham & KUSHIDA

Backstage, Jonathan Gresham is interviewed without his mask on. Gia Miller brings up his match against KUSHIDA tonight, which was originally set for TNA Slammiversary. She says she didn’t expect to see him like this without his mask on.

Gresham says he hasn’t been feeling well for a while. KUSHIDA comes in and doesn’t say anything. He looks at Gresham, extends his hand and then walks off. On that note, we head into a commercial break.

“Speedball” Mike Bailey (c) defeated Trent Seven & Jake Something to qualify for Ultimate X

When the show returns, we see the TNA digital exclusive where “Speedball” Mike Bailey is with Santino Marella. It is announced that if Bailey doesn’t win in the three-way Ultimate X match he is involved in tonight, he will vacate his TNA X-Division Championship.

Inside the Impact Zone, the theme for Trent Seven hits and out comes his Speedball Mountain tag-team partner for our first match of the evening. Jake Something heads to the ring next, followed by reigning TNA X-Division Champion “Speedball” Mike Bailey.

The commentators inform us that there are no disqualifications or count-outs in these qualifier matches. The bell sounds and this high stakes three-way qualifier bout gets started. Seven and Bailey shake hands at the onset. Fans immediately start chanting “Speedball! Speedball!”

Something and Seven scramble up and down from the mat, before Something is thrown out to the floor. Seven and Bailey mix it up and we see Seven end up on the floor as well. Bailey goes for a high spot to the floor and Something moves, causing Bailey to unintentionally take out Seven.

Back in the ring, Bailey and Something mix it up and end up in the ropes, where Bailey hits a modified poison-rana to bring Something up and over the ropes and out to the floor. Bailey launches himself onto Something, who catches him on the floor and by Bailey’s legs, swings him repeatedly into the ring apron.

Something power bombs Bailey on the apron and leaves him laying, before heading back into the ring and dominating the offense over Seven. Seven fights back and hoists Something up on his shoulders. Out of nowhere, Bailey leaps off the top-rope and dropkicks them both down.

Seven starts to fire up, and he blasts Bailey with a few powerful clotheslines for a two-count. Something hits a double shoulder block to knock both guys down. He continues to hit the ropes and run over the Speedball Mountain duo a few more times. He goes for a splash on Seven, but he gets his boot up.

Bailey hits a poisonrana. Seven hits a top-rope scoop-slam for a close two-count. Speedball Mountain both take turns chopping the hell out of Something. Seven hits a Seven-star lariat on Something, who doesn’t go down. He goes for another, but Something blocks it. Bailey hops on Something’s back.

With Bailey on his back, Something hits a power bomb on Seven and a back-splash to get Bailey off of him. Something hits a Void on Seven with Bailey at ringside. He goes for the cover, but Bailey breaks it up in time. Bailey hits a super kick and then a tornado kick in the corner. Bailey hits Ultimo Weapon off the top on Something for the win. He is the first to qualify for Ultimate X at TNA Emergence 2024.

Backstage With Tasha Steelz, Gisele Shaw & Santino Marella

Footage of Tasha Steelz vs. Gisele Shaw from TNA Xplosion is shown. We see Steelz cheat to win and then shoot backstage to a promo from Steelz. As Steelz boasts over her victory, Shaw confronts her.

Santino Marella comes in making cop siren sounds. He announces another match between the two with extra referees for next week to ensure no “extra shenanigans” take place this time. Steelz makes the Cardi B “Okurrrr (Okay)” noise to wrap things up.

Backstage With Hammerstone, Eric Young & Santino Marella

TNA Bound For Glory 2024 is announced for October 26 when we return. The location was not yet announced. Slow roll out for the announcement. Backstage, Hammerstone approaches Santino Marella. He says he wants in the Ultimate X.

Santino says it’s not about weight limits, it’s about no limits. He tells him he’s got it and walks off. Eric Young comes up and tells Hammerstone they have unfinished business.

KUSHIDA defeated Jonathan Gresham

Back inside the Impact Zone, KUSHIDA makes his way to the ring looking like Michael J. Fox in Back To The Future as always. He settles inside the ring and awaits the arrival of Jonathan Gresham.

“The Octopus” makes his way to the ring and is wrestling without the mask on. The bell sounds and off we go. Tom Hannifan explains how this was supposed to take place at TNA Slammiversary but didn’t due to Gresham’s travel issue.

Gresham tries to shake hands but KUSHIDA isn’t interested. Gresham and KUSHIDA lock-up and Gresham backs KUSHIDA into the corner. He gives him a clean break. KUSHIDA slaps on a side headlock and takes Gresham down to the mat.

We see Gresham get KUSHIDA’s back standing, and he pushes him into the ropes. Once again Gresham gives KUSHIDA a clean break. A very technical wrestling battle continues with these two applying holds and hitting reverses and counters.

A back-elbow by Gresham slows KUSHIDA down as Hannifan talks us into a mid-match commercial break. When the show returns, we see KUSHIDA get the Hooverboard Lock for the submission victory.

Backstage With ABC & “Speedball” Mike Bailey

TNA World Tag-Team Champions ABC are shown backstage. They talk about recapturing the tag-team titles. As they continue to talk, they are approached by TNA X-Division Champion “Speedball” Mike Bailey.

He thanks them for their help and then asks him to do him the honor of competing in Ultimate X Qualifying matches. Chris Bey and Ace Austin like the idea of possibly becoming double-champions. After this wraps up, the show heads into another commercial break.

Steph De Lander Honeymoon Pt. II

When the show returns, we see Steph De Lander in a hot tub from her honeymoon. She grabs her cell phone to call her monster. She gets his voicemail. She laughs it off and looks around, waiting for him.

Jordynne Grace (c) and Rosemary ends in No Contest in TNA Knockouts Championship Open Challenge

Inside the Impact Zone, the theme for Jordynne Grace hits. Out comes “The Juggernaut” for her latest TNA Knockouts Championship Open Challenge. She settles in the ring and waits to see who answers the call this week.

The lights go out and when they come back on, the theme for Rosemary hits. Out she comes from “The Undead Realm” to a decent crowd reaction. She settles in the ring with a bag and pulls out her giant butcher’s knife.

The bell sounds to get this one started as fans in Tampa break out in a “Rosemary! Rosemary!” chant. Rosemary gets Grace down early and screams and shrieks as she unloads on her with rights and lefts from back-mount. She gets an odd stretch on Grace under the bottom rope.

Grace starts to fight back. She connects with a huge super-plex off the top-rope and holds on after the landing. She picks Rosemary up for a powerful German suplex and then looks to try and finish her off.

Before she can, however, Ash By Elegance comes out and attacks them both with a pink kendo stick. The referee throws it out. After the match wraps up, the show heads into another commercial break.

TNA Bound For Glory 2024 Announcement

When the show returns, Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt are shown on-camera at the commentary desk. Hannifan introduces the official promotional trailer for TNA Bound For Glory 2024, which confirms the show for October 26 at the Wayne State University Fieldhouse in Detroit, Michigan.

Josh Alexander Calls Out TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth

Back inside the Impact Zone, the theme for Josh Alexander hits and out comes “The Walking Weapon.” He gets on the mic as fans chant “You sold out!” and “You screwed Joe (Hendry)!” at him.

Alexander calls Hendry a meme and says he’s not a pro wrestler. He says he didn’t change, the fans did. This time a few weeks ago, they’d be chanting “Walking Weapon!” at him.

He continues to drone on, talking about how he was considered the heart and soul of TNA. He calls himself the best pro wrestler walking the planet. Whether you like him or not, you’ll have to get used to him.

Alexander calls out TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth. He says Nemeth boasted being a fighting champion and the face of TNA. He says TNA already has a face, and it is Josh Alexander. He says they’ll call him the same thing they did in WWE when he’s done with him. “A transitional champion.”

Nemeth comes out and doesn’t say a word. He simply walks up, hits him to get him to drop his guard and then blasts him with a super kick. He kneels down next to him on the mic and says, “I am a fighting champion. You want your match, you got it. Next week right here in Tampa, I will end you.”

When we return, Santino Marella is shown backstage. He makes it official. Nic Nemeth vs. Josh Alexander will take place for the TNA World Championship next Thursday night. Frankie Kazarian comes in and says this is his house, and in his house, “Daddy at first.”

Santino says when it’s his turn, he’ll get a title shot, but right now, “Daddy’s not even sitting at the table.” Kaz assures Santino he’ll get it one way or the other.

Zachary Wentz defeated KC Navarro and Dante Chen to qualify for Ultimate X

Back inside the Impact Zone, The Rascalz make their way out, as Zachary Wentz is part of the next three-way Ultimate X qualifier. As they settle in the ring, footage is shown from this week’s WWE NXT of Wes Lee attacking The Rascalz.

KC Navarro comes out next, followed by WWE NXT Superstar Dante Chen, and then the bell sounds to get this one officially off-and-running. It’s time to find out who joins “Speedball” Mike Bailey as the second participant in the returning Ultimate X match at TNA Emergence.

The three immediately take turns hitting arm-drags and sunset flips in a very fast-paced start to this Ultimate X qualifier. Navarro ends up in the early offensive lead, hitting back-to-back-to-back wild high spots in the ring and on the floor.

Navarro hits a tornado DDT on Chen for a close two-count, while Wentz recovers on the floor. Wentz fights his way back into the mic in the ring until Chen hits a modified double-noggin-knocker on Wentz and Navarro. Chen gets some offensive spotlight shine for a few moments.

Wentz takes over from there and hits his finisher for the pinfall victory. With the win, Zachary Wentz joins the field in the TNA X-Division Championship Ultimate X match at TNA Emergence. The commentators promote the main event coming up next as we head into another commercial break.

Steph De Lander Honeymoon Pt. III

We see an excited Steph De Lander in night wear laying in bed excited. “He’s almost here!” she says, as she waits on her new husband, PCO. Someone knocks at the door and she pops up happy. Matt Cardona is on the other side of the door.

De Lander wants nothing to do with him and pushes him out. Outside the room, we see PCO being held down. Cardona leans down in his face and tells him to stay away from his property, De Lander, and then stomps the back of his head.

Joe Hendry defeated Wolfgang

It’s main event time!

Hannifan and Rehwoldt show us highlights from WWE NXT of Joe Hendry’s recent match involving Gallus’s Joe Coffey. Back inside the Impact Zone, Gallus’ own Wolfgang from WWE NXT makes his way out and heads to the ring for our final match of the evening.

The catchy-ass entrance tune for Joe Hendry plays and the fans in the Impact Zone stomp, clap and sing along with him. He settles in the ring and his music dies down, but the “We Believe!” chants grow louder. He gets on the mic. “Say his name and he appears,” he begins as always.

Hendry tells Wolfgang it wasn’t so long ago that they were both back in Scotland trying to make names for themselves. He says it also wasn’t long ago that he showed up to his place of work and handled him. He brings up Gallus attacking him with a chair.

He says what’s interesting about that is that Mark and Joe Coffey isn’t here tonight. He says since it’s just them, he’s got something to say but he’s struggling to find the words. “I think it goes something like …” and boom, a big shot from Hendry to Wolfgang starts this one off with a bang.

Hendry continues to unload on Wolfgang, who he sends out to the floor with a big shot. Wolfgang recovers and the action continues at ringside. Hannifan and Rehwoldt talk us into a mid-match commercial break as the main event of the evening continues.

When the show returns, we see the action back inside the ring with Hendry in a commanding offensive lead. The crowd chants “Joe! Joe! Joe!” but Wolfgang quiets them down as he begins to shift the momentum in his favor. Fans chant “We want tables!” as the fight continues on the floor at ringside.

Wolfgang pulls the pad off of his arm and grinds his exposed elbow into the forehead of Hendry. Hendry begins fighting back. He hoists Wolfgang up for a delayed suplex. Fans break out in a “We believe!” chant as the wildly popular star continues to settle into a comfortable offensive lead.

Hendry muscles Wolfgang up and hits an impressive fall-away slam. He gets the “We will rock you!” clap-chant going and looks for the Standing Ovation. Wolfgang avoids it. Wolfgang looks for the Howling swanton bomb off the top, but Hendry avoids that and hits the Standing Ovation for the win.

Backstage, we see Mike Santana brawling with The System by himself. Tons of security guards break up the wild brawl as this week’s show goes off the air on that note. Thanks for joining us and don’t forget to follow me on Twitter/X.

Next Week:
* Moose vs. Mike Santana
* Ultimate X Qualifying Matches Continue
* Nic Nemeth (c) vs. Josh Alexander (TNA World Title)

TNA Impact live results: Jordynne Grace open challenge, Charlie Dempsey in action

Posted on by Matt Boone

TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace will continue to put up her title against any and all comers as she issues another open challenge on tonight’s edition of Impact.

Grace is coming off a victory over NXT’s Tatum Paxley at last month’s Against All Odds and with stars from both brands crossing over without warning, it’s anyone’s guess who could answer the challenge tonight.

One of those crossing over is NXT’s Charlie Dempsey who made a surprise appearance last week, interfering in a match between Trey Miguel and Leon Slater. Dempsey will now face Miguel’s partner Trey Wentz tonight just two days after Wentz and Miguel reunited The Rascalz with Wes Lee on NXT TV.

A Slammiversary X-Division title shot is on the line in a three-way with “Speedball” Mike Bailey vs. Jonathan Gresham vs. KUSHIDA.

JDC — aka the former Dirty Dango — will be in singles action against Chris Bey while Digital Media Champion AJ Francis defends against Rhino.

Our live coverage begins at 8 PM Eastern.

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Frankie Kazarian: What Are You Filming?!

This week’s show starts where last week’s show ended. We see cinematic experience-style footage picking up with Frankie Kazarian reacting to The System questioning who attacked Nic Nemeth. “Marks…hey, what are you filming?!” were the last words as the show went off the air on 7/4.

On 7/11, the show started with the continuation of that shot, which shows Ryan Nemeth holding a camera phone at Kazarian. He pops up and asks what he’s gonna do about it. Nic Nemeth is then shown in a dark alley waiting for him. He proceeds to beat him down until it is broken up.

Jordynne Grace (C) defeated Izzi Dame in an Open Challenge to retain the TNA Knockouts Championship

Inside the Impact Zone, the theme for Jordynne Grace hits and out comes “The Juggernaut” for her advertised TNA Knockouts Championship Open Challenge. She settles in the ring to chants of her name and then in a dramatic delay, we hear Gia Miller introduce Izzi Dame as the person answering the challenge.

The WWE NXT Superstar makes her way out and heads to the ring to give Grace her latest title challenge in the latest TNA and NXT crossover. The commentators remind us that fellow WWE NXT Superstar Charlie Dempsey will be in action later against Zachary Wentz of The Rascalz.

After the bell starts things off, the match is immediately paused as George Iceman comes out to a ton of heat from the fans in the Impact Zone. He mentions Ash By Elegance is on vacation, but he has good news, she will be watching via satellite from a beautiful luxury resort on a sandy beach that none of us degenerates could afford.

We see a small box in the bottom left corner of the screen that shows Ash By Elegance sipping a drink in a bikini as Dame and Grace lock up to get the first match of the evening underway. After a slow start, Grace hits a big inverted side-suplex to pop the crowd.

She blasts Dame out of the ring and goes to dive through the ropes for a spot, but almost tied herself up in the process. Whoops! She ends up on the floor, where Dame attempts to run her into the ring-post, only for Grace to reverse things and send the WWE NXT Superstar into the steel instead.

Fans chant “Jordynne’s Gonna Kill You!” as she stalks her prey. George Iceman gets a little too close for comfort for “The Juggernaut,” so the TNA Knockouts Champion confronts him. Iceman backs off and ends up backing up into Rosemary, who appears from the crowd and chases him to the back.

Back inside the ring, fans chant “Let’s go Jordynne” as Dame hoists her upside down and repeatedly slams her face-first into the middle turnbuckle. She sits her on the top-rope for a super-plex attempt, but Grace headbutts her down. Dame fights back and hits a stalled falcon arrow for a two-count.

Dame looks for a piledriver as fans chant “TNA! TNA!” but Grace counters with a back body-drop. She hits a powerful clothesline on Dame in the corner. She goes for a running elbow but Dame gets out of the way. Ash By Elegance’s little satellite window pops up in the bottom corner of the screen again as Grace goes rampage-mode with ground and pound on Dame on the mat.

She goes for the Juggernaut Driver, but Dame counters. The two trade shots from their knees back to their feet. A spinning back-fist by Grace stuns Dame. A big boot by Dame stuns Grace. Grace hits a Juggernaut Driver seconds later for the pinfall victory to retain her title in a good opening match.

Santino Marella Makes Wild Card Tag-Team Main Event Announcement

Santino Marella is shown looking pumped up backstage ahead of an announcement he will be making on the other side of the first commercial break of the evening.

When the show returns, he says the main event this evening will be a wild card tag-team match. It will be Josh Alexander and Joe Hendry joining forces to take on Steve Maclin and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Moose of The System.

Charlie Dempsey defeated Zachary Wentz (w/ Trey Miguel)

From one match with a WWE NXT Superstar directly into another we go, as The Rascalz’ theme hits and out comes Zachary Wentz accompanied by Trey Miguel for singles action. The two settle in the ring fresh off their appearance on WWE NXT on Tuesday night.

The TNA commentators promote The Rascalz vs. Gallus in six-man tag-team action for next week’s WWE NXT show. Charlie Dempsey from the No Quarter Catch Crew in WWE NXT makes his way out next to loud “NXT! NXT!” chants. The bell sounds and our second bout of the evening gets underway.

The two lock-up and Dempsey immediately isolates the arm of Wentz and goes to work on wrenching away at it. Wentz frees himself and uses his speed off the ropes to dropkick low at Dempsey and take over on offense. He hops up to the top turnbuckle for a seat but Dempsey blasts him with a hard shot and takes him down the hard way with a knuckle arm-drag.

He pulls Wentz’ arm in an awkward position, elbow up, and stomps on it as he settles into a prolonged offensive lead. Miguel tries leading the Impact Zone in a “Zach! Zach!” chant. Dempsey hits a gut-wrench suplex for a two-count before going right back to work on Wentz’ arm.

Dempsey hits a nice dragon suplex and goes to work on the arm of Wentz once again. He looks for a kneebar but Wentz scrambles. Dempsey hits a German suplex into a bridge for a pin attempt that gets a count of two. Wentz hits the ropes and blasts Dempsey with a knee-strike that shifts the momentum into his favor.

Wentz hits a big kick to a grounded Dempsey and a running shooting star for another two-count. Myle Borne from the NQCC shows up at ringside and provides an assist, which leads to Dempsey picking up the pinfall seconds later. After the match, the NQCC duo beat down The Rascalz some more.

The System Talk Forthcoming Business

Backstage, The System are dressed to the nines with gold over their respective shoulders. They talk about being an accomplished, dominant group. They boast getting ready to add ending the careers of The Hardyz after their return next week.

Moose talks about JDC’s business tonight against Chris Bey and his own Wild Card tag-team main event alongside Steve Maclin tonight. Once this wraps up, the show goes into the second commercial break of the evening.

Santino Marella Approaches NQCC Backstage

When the show returns, Charlie Dempsey and Myles Borne are shown backstage. Dempsey gloats about bringing backup after studying The Rascalz and learning that they use the numbers advantage to win matches.

Santino Marella tells the NQCC they will have a six-man tag-team match next week against The Rascalz and their partner, “Someone from our world who knows your world.” The quick backstage segment wraps up on that note.

“Speedball” Mike Bailey (w/ Trent Seven) defeated KUSHIDA and Jonathan Gresham to become No. 1 contender for TNA X-Division Championship

Back inside the Impact Zone, KUSHIDA makes his way out for the scheduled TNA X-Division Championship Eliminator. Out next are his opponents, “The Octopus” Jonathan Gresham and then “Speedball” Mike Bailey, who comes out with Trent Seven.

It’s time to find out who will move on to TNA Slammiversary to challenge reigning TNA X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali. The commentators point out the referee wearing special gloves due to Gresham’s inclusion in this match. Bailey takes the early offensive lead with machine-gun rapid-fire kicks with both legs to Gresham.

Fans chant “Speedball! Speedball!” as the Speedball Mountain member lives up to his name to the delight of the Impact fans in Philadelphia. The action continues on the floor between Bailey and Gresham, and then returns inside the squared circle where Bailey hits a missile dropkick and a running shooting star for a two-count.

After that, the show heads into a mid-match commercial break as the X-Division Title Eliminator continues inside the 2300 Arena. When the show returns, we see KUSHIDA looking for the hooverboard lock on Gresham and then Bailey.

KUSHIDA and Bailey trade a wild variety of different kicks. KUSHIDA hits a big high spot from the top-rope to the floor on “The Octopus.” Bailey hits a double knee moonsault onto KUSHIDA on the hard part of the ring apron outside of the ring ropes.

Gresham knocks Bailey off the top-rope to take over control of the offense. Gresham summons the black ink from his mouth with his hand. KUSHIDA fights the hand and sprays green mist from his mouth into the eyes of Gresham. KUSHIDA goes for the hooverboard lock on Gresham, but Bailey comes off the top-rope on Gresham for the pinfall victory.

With the win, “Speedball” Mike Bailey now moves on to challenge Mustafa Ali for the TNA X-Division Championship at TNA Slammiversary in Montreal. Campaign Singh and Mustafa Ali show up with Ali’s secret service to attack Bailey and Seven from behind after the match.

They hold Bailey while Ali yells “actions have consequences” (isn’t that one taken? cough, Solo Sikoa and Bloodline, cough) and blasts him with a chair. He gets Seven in a Sharpshooter and cranks back while eye-to-eye with Bailey, who is being held by Singh-and-co.

Steph De Lander Has One Question For PCO: “Will You Wait For Me?”

Steph De Lander is shown on the beach in an old SNL “Deep Thoughts” style scene for a vignette showcasing the key moments of her ongoing love journey with “The French Canadian Frankenstein” PCO.

She says she needs to go home to Australia and tie up some loose ends. She has one question for PCO. “Will you wait for me?” After this wraps up, the commentators promote The Hardy Boyz vs. The System for the TNA Tag-Team Championships for next week’s show.

AJ Francis (C) defeated Rhino in a Philadelphia Street Fight to retain the TNA Digital Media Championship

Up next is the TNA Digital Media Championship bout scheduled for the show, but first, another commercial time out. When the show returns, Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt run down the current lineup for TNA Slammiversary 2024.

The theme for Rhino hits and out comes the ECW and Philadelphia-area wrestling legend for his scheduled title opportunity against the centerpiece of First Class. AJ Francis makes his way out accompanied by Rich Swann, cutting a boastful promo as they head to the ring.

Francis touts being the longest-reigning International Wrestling Champion of the modern era. He gloats about his fighting spirit for giving Rhino a title opportunity. He takes some cheap shots at Philadelphia sports teams upon entering the ring, and this prompts Rhino to ambush him for the hot start to this one.

We hear a loud “ECW! ECW!” chant as Rhino has Francis down. He backs into the corner looking for a gore, but Swann hits the ring and attacks him. Francis joins in and the First Class duo beat down Rhino as the crowd loudly boos.

Santino Marella comes out and stops things and says because they’re in Philadelphia, this one isn’t over, in fact it will continue as a Philadelphia Street Fight. With that said, Rhino attacks Francis from behind and the match spills out to the floor.

Rhino pulls out a table but Francis blasts him with a foreign object to take over. He takes too long gloating to the fans in the Impact Zone, and turns around into a chair being thrown into his grill, Sabu-style, by Rhino. Fans chant “We want tables!” and Rhino obliges, sliding one into the ring.

He leans the table in the corner but then is blasted by a blatant low blow from Francis, who quickly covers him for the pinfall victory, which he earns his cheap heat finish fashion. He and Swann continue to beat down Rhino afterwards until the lights go out.

When the lights come back on, PCO appears behind First Class for a big pop. He attacks Francis and begins to beat him down but ends up dumped out on the floor. Francis gets in his face and holds up the International Heavyweight Championship he desires before leaving him laid out on the ramp. The show heads into another commercial break.

Gisele Shaw defeated Tasha Steelz

When the show returns from the break, Tasha Steelz makes her way to the ring for one-on-one action in our next match of the evening. Out next is her opponent, Gisele Shaw. Steelz ends up attacking Shaw outside of the ring before the bell sounds to get things started.

When the smoke clears and the dust settles, the two get into the ring and the bell finally sounds to get things officially started. Shaw fights from underneath early on, as the commentators remind fans Steelz is a former Knockouts Champion.

Steelz continues to control the action until she comes off the ropes with a full head of steam into a quick Dustin Rhodes-style snap-suplex from Shaw for a two-count. Shaw hits a cutter and a close-range knee before following up with her finisher for the pinfall victory in a quick and basic match.

Gia Miller Interviews Xia Brookside

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Xia Brookside. Brookside talks about how Alisha Edwards cost her a win in her last in-ring performance on Impact. She vows to get revenge for that next week.

She is asked about Steph De Lander and if she’ll be able to come back after the heinous attack from First Class. Brookside says she will and that one thing is for sure, “true love conquers all.” After this, the show heads into another advertising time out.

JDC defeated Chris Bey

When the show returns from the commercial break, the theme for JDC hits and out comes Johnny Dango Curtis for our second-to-last match of the evening. He settles inside the squared circle and the theme for his opposition hits.

“The Ultimate Finesser” Chris Bey makes his way out accompanied by his ABC tag-team partner Ace Austin. The bell sounds and Bey quickly goes to work on JDC, blasting him with a flurry of strikes that suffocates his space.

He knocks him to the floor and hits a big flipping dive over the ropes, splashing onto him at ringside for a loud “ABC! ABC!” chant from the fans in the Impact Zone in Philly. Tom Hannifan says “turning Philly into Flip-adelphia.” You just stop it right now, Tommy-Han’s.

JDC catches Bey at the perfect time, sending him off the ropes and crashing and burning down below to the floor at ringside. Fans loudly chant “You suck! You suck!” at JDC as he gloats in the ring while Austin checks on Bey on the floor.

Back in the ring, Bey walks right into a Donkey Kong’ing from JDC, who settles into a comfortable offensive lead. Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards and Alisha Edwards are shown slowly making their way down to ringside as JDC uses a slow, methodical offensive pacing on Bey in the ring.

The System members end up in a brawl with Austin on the floor, which draws the attention of Swann, who hits a top-rope splash out to them at ringside. As the chaos continues outside of the ring, back inside the ring, JDC quickly finishes off a distracted Swann for the win. The show heads into another commercial break.

Moose & Steve Maclin defeated Joe Hendry & Josh Alexander in the Wild Card Tag-Team Main Event

It’s main event time!

When the show returns from the break, a vignette airs promoting The Hardy Boyz’ return for next week, as “BROKEN” Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy will challenge Brian Myers and Eddie Edwards of The System for the TNA World Tag-Team Championships next Thursday night.

Inside the Impact Zone, the familiar sounds of Joe Hendry’s theme hits and out comes one of the hottest rising stars in the entire pro wrestling industry right now for our Wild Card tag-team main event. The Philly crowd gives him the rock star reception coming out.

“The Walking Weapon” Josh Alexander heads out next and settles inside the squared circle as Hendry’s partner for this tag-team tilt. Their opposition heads out next, with Steve Maclin coming out first, followed by TNA World Heavyweight Champion Moose of The System.

Before the match gets underway, Hendry cuts his trademark pre-match in-ring promo. He says he’s facing a couple of stars in Dancing Moose and “Tag’m and Bag’m” Steve Maclin. Hendry says after tonight, the only thing Maclin will be doing his bagging Joe Hendry’s groceries.

He says meanwhile all of Philly will be chanting “We Believe!” The fans in the Impact Zone oblige, as that very chant starts up. He finishes up with his catchphrase. The match gets ready to start, but is again delayed when Frankie Kazarian’s entrance tune hits.

As Kaz makes his way out to a ton of boos, the show heads into a pre-match commercial break. When the show returns, we hear that Kazarian has joined Hannifan and Rehwoldt on special guest commentary. Kicking things off for their respective teams are Alexander and Maclin, who get things started as the show heads into a break.

When the show returns from break, we see Moose and Alexander in the ring mixing it up. Alexander stops and points to Hendry, eliciting a “We Believe! We Believe!” chant from the Impact Zone in Philadelphia. Hendry tags in and he gives the fans something to believe in, as he quickly goes to work on the TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

All four men end up in the ring, where Alexander and Hendry go to hit dueling suplexes on Maclin and Moose. Alexander easily hits his but Hendry struggles to get the massive Moose up. Alexander tells him he believes and Joe muscles up the champ and holds him for a stalled suplex that pop the crowd.

Hendry goes on an offensive spree, hitting a number of trademark spots, including an impressive fall-away slam on the big man Moose. He does the stomp-stomp, clap crowd cat-call to get the “We Will Rock You” beat going inside the Impact Zone.

“The Walking Weapon” tags in and goes to work with Kurt Angle-style repeated German suplexes on Maclin. He turns Moose inside-out with a big clothesline as the TNA World Heavyweight Champion was coming off of the ropes with a ton of speed.

Hendry goes for the Standing Ovation on Maclin, but sees Kazarian hop on the apron. The distraction allows Moose to hit his finisher on Alexander. Maclin follows up with his on Alexander as well for the pinfall victory. The show goes off the air soon after that. Thanks for joining us and don’t forget to follow me on Twitter/X.

Next Week On TNA iMPACT (7/18/2024)
* Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards vs. The Hardyz (TNA Tag-Team Titles)
* The Rascalz & TBA vs. No Quarter Catch Crew
* Alisha Edwards vs. Xia Brookside

TNA Impact live results: Frankie Kazarian vs. Ace Steel Chicago street fight

Posted on by Matt Boone

Tonight’s TNA Impact will feature the fallout from last Friday’s Against All Odds, headlined by a Chicago street fight between Frankie Kazarian and Ace Steel.

After defeating Joe Hendry at AAO last Friday using brass knuckles stolen from Steel, Kazarian helped eliminate Hendry from the no. 1 contender battle royal on Tuesday’s WWE NXT. Steel has had enough and the two men will do battle tonight.

Tonight will also see footage from the long-awaited first date between PCO and Steph De Lander after weeks of courtship and prompting from Xia Brookside.

After their victories at AAO, The System (TNA World Champion Moose, TNA Tag Team Champions Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers & Alisha Edwards) will kick off the show to celebrate and layout what’s next for them. It’s likely they will address the return of Jeff Hardy who came out to aid Matt Hardy after Moose’s main event victory.

Our coverage kicks off at 8 PM Eastern.

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The System Kick Off This Week’s Show

Starting off the show this week is a live shot of the city of Chicago, Ill. as fans chant “TNA! TNA!” inside the Impact Zone. The System theme hits and the group comes out dressed to the nines with their title belts in-hand. Dango is with the group after his surprising return at TNA Against All Odds.

The fans loudly boo as Alisha Edwards begins, “Do you wanna know something?! Quiet, I’m tryin’ to talk here!” The fans continue to give her the Dominik Mysterio treatment as she scolds them, claiming they should be thankful for getting to witness history. She calls The System the most dominant force in pro wrestling history.

Eddie Edwards is second on the mic to loud “Eddie sucks!” chants. He says his ride-or-die-bride is trying to explain is that we are witnessing history. The one and only true super-team in the world of professional wrestling. He touts their respective performances at Against All Odds, retaining all of their gold on the big stage.

Brian Myers says much of the same and introduces Johnny Dango Curtis, someone he touts for having The System’s back at Against All Odds. Dango talks about sitting at home un-booked and underappreciated. He talks about being friends with Edwards for 20 years and knowing Alisha since she was 15. He considers her a sister.

He claims to be the best in the ring and on the mic and talks about how Moose has trepidations about him. He promises he can trust him. Moose tells him to slow his role. Moose says Dango is not part of The System — yet. Moose says the truth is, The System is unbeatable. Moose is unbeatable. He boasts being unbeaten in over two years and claims there is no one in the back who can beat him.

He claims this is why outsiders are being brought in to test him, and they can’t get the job done either. He continues to talk until he is cut off by Director of Authority Santino Marella, who comes out. He talks about a plethora of top tier talent in TNA.

He says with that in mind, the Road to Slammiversary begins tonight with the first of five matches across the next several weeks, where the winners advance to TNA Slammiversary in Montreal to challenge Moose for the TNA World Championship in a six-way match.

He also mentions Dango has a match coming up with Ryan Nemeth tonight. He tells Moose his Road to Slammiversary challenger matches begins tonight, because it will be Josh Alexander vs. Eric Young in the main event. He tells Moose to watch closely.

ABC Wants One More Big Match Next Week

ABC are shown backstage and Ace Austin talks about three being a magic number. He says last week we saw a great PPV with Against All Odds, the return of Jeff Hardy and their own performances at the show. They say next week they need one more big match to take them into their third tag-team title run. The show went into its’ first commercial break after this.

Frankie Kazarian Post-NXT Digital Exclusive

When the show returns from the break, we see the TNA digital exclusive segment with Frankie Kazarian outside after his performance in the number one contender battle royal on Tuesday’s episode of WWE NXT. He blames the loss to Joe Hendry.

Spitfire defeated The Hex

The Spitfire duo of Dani Luna and Jody Threat head to the ring for the first match of the evening. The Hex team of Marti Belle and Allysin Kay come out next and the bell sounds to get this one started. Belle and Threat kick things off for their respective teams.

The commentators tout TNA’s Against All Odds garnering more TNA+ subscribers than Under Siege, No Surrender and other shows combined. The largest single-day sign-up count in TNA+ history. Meanwhile, Threat establishes the early offensive lead, prompting Belle to crawl to her corner for the tag.

Threat and Luna both hit the ring and fire up with double-team offense on Kay to keep the offensive momentum in their favor. The commentators talk about the Rancid front-man’s role in Spitfire. A cheap shot by Kay and outside interference by Belle on the apron behind the referee’s back shifts the momentum in their favor.

The duo isolate Threat in their corner of the ring and utilize frequent tags to keep a fresh woman on her at all times. After a few minutes, Luna finally gets the hot tag. She comes in with a ton of energy and even hits a dive out to the floor, eliciting a loud “TNA! TNA!” chant from the fans in the Impact Zone.

Kay hits a wicked back suplex on Luna. Belle follows up and tries for the cover, but Luna kicks out. The duo goes for Hex Marks The Spot, but Luna saw it coming and avoided it. Luna takes over and hoists Belle up in the torture rack position. She feeds her to Luna, who plants her into the mat for the pinfall victory.

The Hardy Family In TNA Against All Odds Digital Exclusive

In a post-Against All Odds digital exclusive, Matt Hardy is shown after footage of his spear to his wife Reby Hardy through a table. He talks about The System going too far. Reby says she’s gonna be the one to teach “rich b*tch” Alisha a lesson. Matt brings up his brother, Jeff Hardy, who is with them, being on the scene now and how they are taking over. Over. Over!! We head to another commercial break.

KUSHIDA On ‘The Sound Check’ With Alan Angels

We return to KUSHIDA sitting backstage. He is approached by “The Front Man” Alan Angels for ‘The Sound Check.’ He tells KUSHIDA he’s his guest for his show. He says he has so many questions for him, but first, he wants to show a quick recap of everything going on with him.

We see Jonathan Gresham taking him out with his voodoo sickness and then KUSHIDA returning and swabbing some ink from Gresham’s mouth at Against All Odds. We also see him testing it in Tokyo, Japan in some beatdown kitchen. It has been put into a vile that he apparently has.

Angels asks if he cares to explain. KUSHIDA says Gresham made everyone sick and he’s looking for the cure. Angels asks if he’s qualified. Angels accuses him of trying to monetize the situation. He says no one believes him. KUSHIDA tries to walk away, but Angels stops him. KUSHIDA tells him they can fight next week.

Frankie Kazarian defeated Ace Steel in a Chicago Street Fight

Back inside the Impact Zone in Cicero Stadium, the theme for Frankie Kazarian hits to bring him out for the scheduled Chicago Street Fight. Footage from Against All Odds is shown to explain how this match was set up. We also see a clip from Tuesday’s NXT of Joe Hendry and Frankie Kazarian’s interaction in the battle royal.

Chicago’s own Ace Steel makes his way out in street clothes with a chair in-hand. Split-screen footage is shown of Steel and a young CM Punk in TNA many moons ago. As soon as Steel hits the ring, he goes after Kaz and works him over in the corner. He brings him down to the mat and kicks him in the spine.

Steel clotheslines Kazarian out to the floor and grabs a trash can, which he launches into his face from the ring before heading out after him. He brings him back into the ring with the trash can and suplexes him on it. Kaz recovers and begins to take over. He whips Steel into the corner, who flies over the ropes and takes an ugly bounce down to the floor.

Frankie Kazarian vs. Steve Maclin and Joe Hendry vs. Jake Something are announced as future Road To Slammiversary Qualifying matches on the show. Kazarian chokes Steel with the cameraman’s cord. He throws chairs, street signs and a kendo stick into the ring and heads back in after Steel. Kazarian goes for a chair shot but bounces it off the ropes into his own dome.

Steel takes over and beats Kazarian down with the kendo stick until Kazarian fights back into the lead. He puts Steel’s arm through the chair and tries a leg drop off the ropes to snap it, but Steel escapes. Steel hits a nasty neck-breaker onto an unfolded chair on Kazarian.

Kazarian recovers and moments later hits Fade To Black on Steel on a pile of chairs for the win. After the match, Kaz puts Steel in the chicken wing, which brings out Joe Hendry to make the save. The post-match scene wraps up moments later.

Mustafa Ali Wants To Find Culprit Who Leaked Video

Backstage, an angry Mustafa Ali is with Campaign Singh. He demands Singh put together a mission to find out who the culprit was who leaked the footage of his sit-down interview, which was shown at Against All Odds. Ali then declares he will address the people next week. Singh tells Ali he’s a genius. Ali says he knows.

PCO & Steph De Lander’s Big Date

We shoot to two lines of people applauding as we see PCO turn the corner in the background. He begins walking in the middle of the people clapping, but he starts attacking them and they all scurry and flee. PCO and Steph De Lander’s date is next. We head to another commercial break.

When we return, Steph De Lander comes to the ring, which has a table and tablecloth, chairs, candles and the works for the big date. PCO comes out next. De Lander holds the ropes for him. She pulls his chair out or him. He walks around, presumably to do the same, but instead picks the chair up and gets ready to hit her with it until she explains to him that that’s a no-no.

De Lander tries talking to him, but he just mumbles. He drinks a vase full of black gunk and offers her some. She tries it but says it’s too strong. She wants to “take a photo for the gram.” He unveils a plate of black spaghetti. He goes to eat with his hands until De Lander shows him how to use a fork.

The charming awkwardness continues until First Class’s theme hits to interrupt them. AJ Francis calls them love at first fright. He wants to toast them to eternal undead love. He splashes the drink in PCO’s face and Rich Swann super kicks him. Francis shoves De Lander down and hits PCO with a death valley driver.

Swann uses zip-ties to lock PCO to the middle rope in the corner, before putting the boots to him. De Lander slaps AJ Francis across the face so hard his hat flies off. Francis grabs her by the throat and with PCO forced to watch, Francis chokeslams De Lander through the table they were having their date at. We head to another commercial break.

Ash By Elegance defeated Heather Reckless

When we return from the break, Heather Reckless is shown in the ring awaiting the arrival of her opposition. Ash By Elegance’s personal concierge comes out and does his introduction for her before she comes to the ring for our next match of the evening.

Ash By Elegance dominates from the onset and enjoys the upper-hand for the majority of the match. Reckless eventually gets in some offense, but then Ash’s concierge gets involved at ringside, giving Ash the assist as she follows up with Rarified Air for the win.

After the match, she continues to attack Reckless and then taunts and mocks Jordynne Grace by posing like her. She goes to hit the Juggernaut Driver, but Grace runs out and makes the save. Ash’s concierge tries to attack from behind, but she backs him into a corner. Ash hits Grace with the title and lays her out. We head to another commercial break.

JDC defeated Ryan Nemeth

When we return from the break, Johnny Dango Curtis, now being called JDC, makes his way to the ring for the next match of the evening. Ryan Nemeth makes his way out and the two get things started, with JDC taking the early offensive lead.

After some back-and-forth action, we see JDC hit his top-rope leg drop for the pinfall victory. After the match, Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers of The System come out to celebrate with him. They end up blatantly attacking Ryan until Nic Nemeth runs out to make the save. We head to another commercial break.

Josh Alexander defeated Eric Young in a Road To Slammiversary Qualifying Match

It’s main event time. A special elaborate video package airs to promote the showdown between Eric Young and Josh Alexander. After teaming up at Against All Odds, the two do battle tonight with the winner earning one of five spots in the six-way TNA World Championship showdown against Moose at TNA Slammiversary.

“The World Class Maniac” Eric Young heads to the ring as split-screen footage of their loss to ABC at Against All Odds is shown. “The Walking Weapon” Josh Alexander comes out next and the bell sounds to start off the final match of the post-Against All Odds episode of the show.

The two shake hands and soak up the crowd atmosphere, as dueling “Walking Weapon” and “Eric Young” chants break out. The commentators mention today being the birthday of the late Don West. “Tonight, this one is for Don,” says Tom Hannifan on commentary as Alexander works over the arm of Young.

Young comes off the ropes with a big back elbow that shifts the offensive momentum into his favor as we head into a mid-match commercial break. Alexander hit a big back suplex during the break that allowed him to take over. He puts Young in a Sharpshooter.

After several moments, Young counters, picks the ankle of Alexander and transitions into a Sharpshooter of his own. Alexander escapes. When the show returns from the break, Young has Alexander in a rear chin-lock in the middle of the ring. Young hits a big death valley driver for a close two-count.

The two fight on the apron. Alexander knocks Young to his butt, hits the ropes and hits a body press onto Young’s back that sends them both through the middle and bottom rope and out to the floor. Alexander goes for a top-rope moonsault but Young moves. Young climbs to the top-rope.

Alexander leaps up after him. Young knocks him down and hits a flying elbow smash for another close two-count. Young looks for a piledriver on Alexander, but Alexander floats over his back, snatches up his leg and applies an ankle lock. Young manages to turn it around, escape and hit a Young Blood neck-breaker.

He follows up with a piledriver and goes for the cover, but Alexander gets his foot on the bottom rope to keep this one alive. Fans chant “This Is Awesome!” as the two head to the top-rope together. Young looks for a piledriver off the top, but Alexander avoids it and snatches up another ankle lock.

Young kicks his way free and rolls Alexander up for a count of two. Young pops up and hits a discus clothesline. Alexander blasts Young with a back elbow and forearm shiver. He gets double-underhooks and hits a C4 Spike for the pinfall victory.

With the win, Josh Alexander secures one of the spots in the six-way title tilt against Moose at TNA Slammiversary. After the match, Alexander waits for Young to get up. The fans chant “Hug it out!” and they do. That’s how this week’s show went off the air. Thanks for joining us and follow me on Twitter/X.

Next week:
* Xia Brookside vs. Masha Slamovich
* ABC vs. The Rascalz vs. Cody Deaner & Jake Something
* Steve Maclin vs. Sami Callihan
* Rich Swann vs. Nic Nemeth

TNA Impact live results: The System visit the Hardy Compound

Posted on by Matt Boone

“Broken” Matt Hardy has been a thorn in The System’s side since he returned to TNA and now, the faction led by TNA World Champion Moose will invade the infamous Hardy Compound on tonight’s TNA Impact.

Hardy invited Moose, Eddie Edwards and Bryan Myers after attack The System executed on Nic & Ryan Nemeth and Joe Hendry.

The Nemeth brothers will be in tag team action against former TNA Tag Team Champions ABC.

After The Rascalz attacked both he and Steve Maclin last week during their match, Mike Santana will take on the team’s Zachary Wentz one-on-one.

Following her surprise appearance at last Sunday’s NXT Battleground during Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace’s challenge of Roxanne Perez, Ash by Elegance will be in action against an opponent to be named.

In what could set up a future Knockouts Tag Team title match, current titleholder Masha Slamovich will take on Marti Belle of The Hex.

In another women’s bout, Dani Luna will battle former Knockouts Champion Tasha Steelz.

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The go-home show for TNA Against All Odds kicked off with a video recap of the top moments from last week’s show. This included Frankie Kazarian vs. Nic Nemeth in the main event, which Nemeth won, as welll as the post-match attack from The System. Also shown is the message from “Broken” Matt Hardy that ended the 20th anniversary show last Thursday.

Mike Santana def. Zachary Wentz

The commentators speak of it being a wild week in wrestling, one they vow will end in “wonderful” fashion. With that said, the theme for The Rascalz hit to bring out Zachary Wentz. Wentz headed to the ring accompanied by Trey Miguel for the opening contest.

Mike Santana’s theme hit next, and the crowd popped as he made his way to the ring. As soon as he reached the ringside area, he slid into the ring and immediately went to work on Wentz. The bell rung and the match got off to a hot start. Wentz tried to go to the eyes of Santana, but Santana beat him down and sent him to the floor.

Trey Miguel tried to interfere, leading to Santana chasing him around the ringside area. The loss in focus allows Wentz to hit a top-rope moonsault to Santana on the floor. Back in the ring, Wentz connected with a running Shooting Star for a two-count.

After a few minutes, the crowd rallied Santana into an offensive comeback, which Wentz ultimately cut short before taking over control of the action. Miguel gets in some helpful assists, choking Santana on the ropes from the floor. Santana fights back and stops a shot attempted by Wentz. He told him, “Not tonight, sucka!” before delivering a death valley driver of his own.

The two trade shots in vicious fashion back-and-forth. Wentz hits a headlock DDT (BFT). Steve Maclin hit the ring to stop Trey Miguel from getting involved again. Santana hits Spin The Block for the win out of nowhere seconds later. Santana and Maclin have a stare down afterwards.

Mustafa Ali Interview

A sit-down interview with Mustafa Ali is shown. Ali talks about the forefathers of the X-Division and his path to excellence. He claims to be all about fairness and equal opportunity. He talks about the diverse roster that’s propelling the business forward and inspiring the next generation.

Ali is pressed about some rule-breaking tactics he has used in matches, but stammers through the topic and focuses on some technicalities about his win/loss record. He talks over an attempted question about losing in tag-team action last week.

When some tough questions about “Speedball” Mike Bailey and Trent Seven come up, Ali doesn’t want to answer. His people interject and inform the interviewer that he has surpassed his allotted interview time. After this, the show went into a commercial break.

The System Talk The Hardy Compound

We see The System backstage when we return. Moose is warned by Eddie Edwards about bad things happening at The Hardy Compound. Moose is overly confident. Masha Slamovich approaches Alisha Edwards, who doesn’t want to talk right now. The Hex have words with Slamovich to end the segment.

Marti Belle def. Masha Slamovich

Back inside the Impact Zone, Masha Slamovich’s theme hits to bring her out for the next match of the evening. Her opponent, Marti Belle from The Hex, comes out accompanied by Allysin Kay and then the bell sounded to start this one off.

The two yell off-mic back-and-forth to start things off. They push each other and then a side head lock brings things down to the mat, where Slamovich ends up controlling things. Belle brings it back standing and switches behind one-half of the Knockouts Tag-Team Champions, taking her arm and locking it up.

Kay gets involved at ringside again, choking Slamovich over the ring ropes. Moments later, we see her try and get involved in a pin attempt, but the referee catches it. Seconds later, Belle rolls Slamovich up again, and Kay leans on her for help from ringside and the referee doesn’t see it.

Backstage With Steph De Lander, PCO

Backstage, Steph De Lander says she’s gonna give PCO her response at Against All Odds. First Class walk by loudly and leave. As they do, PCO is shown in the background. We head to another commercial break on that note.

PCO Attacks First Class

When we return from the break, Gia Miller is standing on the entrance ramp. She introduces the First Class duo of AJ Francis and Rich Swann. AJ is asked about defeating Laredo Kid last week to become the new TNA Digital Media Champion. She brings up Swann’s involvement and asks if that taints his victory.

Miller brings up a rose Francis is also holding in his hand. He claims it’s from a fellow admirer backstage. The lights go out. When they come back on, PCO is standing behind First Class. He decks Francis. Swann tried to attack from behind, but PCO no-sold it and decked him as well.

Security rushes out to keep things from escalating. PCO picks up the rose Francis dropped, which the commentators point out was obviously for De Lander. They remind us that De Lander will give PCO her answer at Against All Odds.

Dani Luna def. Tasha Steelz

An Against All Odds promo airs and then we return inside the Impact Zone, where Tasha Steelz makes her way out for the next match of the evening. Three weeks ago she beat Jody Threat, which the commentators remind us about.

After Steelz settled inside the squared circle, the Spitfire entrance tune played. Dani Luna comes out with Jody Threat and the Rancid dude. Luna goes one-on-one with Steelz, and the bell sounds to get it underway.

Luna takes the early offensive lead, hitting a falcon arrow for a close two-count. Steelz takes over from there for several minutes. The commentators, meanwhile, spend the majority of the match focusing on why Lars Frederiksen is relevant on any level.

He knows how to work with a group to succeed on the road is the basic gist. We head to a mid-match commercial break with Steelz in control of the action. Back from the break, Steelz is shown still very much dominating the offense.

Luna hits a big clothesline to shift the offensive momentum in her favor. A drop kick that lands right on the money only helps her momentum grow. She hit a big power bomb for a close two-count. She goes for the Luna Landing, but Steelz rakes the eyes to escape.

Steelz blasts Luna with a big kick. She follows up with a high spot out of the corner for a close near falll attempt. Steelz wraps both of Luna’s arms up in a submission attempt. Luna gets her foot on the bottom rope to escape.

Luna connects with a ricochet blue thunder bomb for a close two-count. She goes for the Luna Landing, but again doesn’t get it. Steelz avoids a cutter by Luna, who counters with a third Luna Landing attempt. This time she gets it for the win.

Joe Hendry Enlists Ace Steel, Will Face Kazarian At Against All Odds

Gia Miller is backstage with Joe Hendry. She brings up the momentum he is riding lately and asks if The System ended it last week. Hendry says all last week taught him is that maybe he still has a thing or two to learn. He says he’s acquired the services of Ace Steel.

In he comes touting the skills of Hendry. Frankie Kazarian enters the picture and takes exception to Steel thinking he has what it takes to teach Hendry how to be a top guy. He says kings aren’t taught, they’re born.

Steel says in his hometown of Chicago, Hendry will take on Kazarian. Kaz agrees but says ‘if you’re gonna hit the king, you better kill the king.’ Joe Hendry vs. Frankie Kazarian is now official for TNA Against All Odds.

The System At The Hardy Compound

We move into the inside of a vehicle, where we see members of The System presumably heading to The Hardy Compound. They talk about how they were invited there as we head into a commercial break before anything happens.

When the show returns, The System are shown out of the car at The Hardy Compound. They see some big artwork and claim they know who did it. They start to say Jeff Hardy’s name but after “Je..” they are cut-off and told “Don’t say it.”

“Broken” Matt Hardy appears on a balcony and introduces Queen Rebecca, the Gothic Baby and others from The Hardy Compound. Moose says he doesn’t give a damn about any of those people. He says he’s glad they’re here because he’s gonna kick his ass in front of them.

Hardy warns Moose not to take another step, because he’s gonna set off a trap-a-booby. This happens, which results in fireworks and the most annoyingly loud ringing sound that increases in loudness as The System are shown covering while fireworks erupt around them.

Brian Myers ends up in a weird room that looks like a rave room for a party of tweakers. He finds an action figure and looks around like he’s on an acid trip as the camera quick cuts to different Starcade neon logos, pinball machines and other junk. He finds another action figure and says, “That’s an upgrade.”

Some weird music, PeroxWhy?Gen, perhaps, plays, as Myers continues to survey the room. A little kid does Hardy’s bizarre war cry, which Hardy echos. Myers is seemingly transported to another location. We hear someone saying he’ll always be Edge’s bitch. Other announcements from Josh Matthews and others throughout his career, including his long losing streak, are overheard.

He is laid out by a plastic skeleton. Hardy’s kids jumps off the ladder with a leg drop on him. Back out to the woods we go, where Eddie Edwards is asking if anyone is out there. A kid approaches him and calls himself Wolfgang. He tells him someone is behind him. He ends up turning into a wolf like Teen Wolf and howling at the moon as the kid yells “Yes! Yes!” and howls as well.

Now we catch up with Alisha Edwards, who walks around a staircase looking at pictures, statues and other crap as intense piano music plays. She makes it to Reby Sky, who is playing the piano with her kid next to her. Alisha calls her home a house of horrors. She thanks her. She tells her to move her stupid kid, or she will. She tells her she’s welcome to try. The kid casts a spell on her and things explode. No, honestly.

Moose is now shown being brave in the woods, demanding “Broken” Matt Hardy show his face. A little kid yanks on his pants from behind. Moose asks the kid if he’s stupid enough to put his hands on him. He tells him if he wants to see his dad, follow him. He does. Moose yells, “Senior Benjamin, where are you?!”

We shoot inside a personal home theater where “Broken” Matt Hardy is shown on a screen talking about Senior Benjamin. Moose walks into another broken down house. He says it is Matt Hardy’s childhood home. He sees art work and says Matt Hardy is one weird dude. Hardy appears behind him and says “Yes!” before slamming him into the wall and knocking him out.

Hardy puts Moose in a wheelchair and runs him like a psycho. We catch back up with Reby Sky, who has Alisha in a guillotine. She cuts the cord and a giant blade — chops her head off? We don’t see, but are led to believe this. Moose is wheeled into a lake of reincarnation. Hardy says it’s June so the water is wonderful. Moose emerges in a football outfit as NFL on NBC music plays. Moose asks Hardy what he has done to him. Hardy says he has reincarnated him to his best version ever. No. 69. He wants him at his best at Against All Odds when he beats him for the title.

Moose says he’s delusional and won’t make it to Against All Odds. He goes to tackle him but a Drone appears. Hardy thanks the drone and then we see The System re-appear in their normal gear at The Hardy Compound entrance gate. They ask each other if what just happened was real. Moose shouts that Matt Hardy is dead tomorrow. Mercifully, we head to another commercial break to end this.

Ash By Elegance def. Jada Stone

Jada Stone is shown making her ring entrance, in progress, when we return. The commentators remind us she was recently in action on TNA Xplosion. We hear the personal ring announcer / concierge for Ash By Elegance. He talks briefly to Stone before demanding she and the referee get out of the ring.

He calls it sacred ground that is about to be graced by beauty personified. He welcomes the gorgeous, stunning and absolutely beautiful Ash By Elegance. Out she comes, fresh off of her appearance NXT Battleground 2024. The commentators talk about that as she heads to the ring.

Rosemary is shown leering in the rafters with a spotlight lit under her as the camera focuses on her, just as Ash and Jada lock-up to start their match off. Ash takes the early lead, throwing Jada in the corner. She does some acrobatic movements and taunts her as we cut back to Rosemary in the rafters.

The action briefly makes it out to the floor, before returning inside the squared circle, where Ash By Elegance remains in control of things throughout. Stone hits a big kick in the corner that decks Ash. She goes for a moonsault, but Ash got the double knees up. She turns Stone inside-out with a clothesline before heading to the top-rope herself. She hits Rarified Air for the pin fall victory.

Jonathan Gresham Addresses Sami Callihan

Jonathan Gresham is shown in a vignette that starts off eerily similar to some of The Hardy Compound fun we just watched. He very briefly sends a “thumbs up / thumbs down” message to Sami Callihan ahead of TNA Against All Odds. We head to another commercial break afterwards.

Jordynne Grace Issues Open Challenge For Against All Odds

Jordynne Grace is shown talking into the camera. She says she is disappointed about losing at NXT Battleground. She says she should have anticipated some interference by Ash By Elegance or others. She says she still made history and she’s still the TNA Knockouts Champion.

She issues an open challenge to anyone in WWE, MLW, AAA, STARDOM or the independent scene. Anyone who thinks they can beat her for the TNA Knockouts Championship, come try and take it. She makes it clear regardless of who it is, nothing can stop ‘The Juggernaut.’

The Nemeth Brothers def. ABC

The commentators run down the lineup for the TNA Against All Odds 2024 pay-per-view at Cicero Stadium in Chicago, Ill. on June 14. We then return inside the Impact Zone, where the ABC theme hits. Out comes Chris Bey and Ace Austin for our advertised tag-team main event.

After they settle in the ring, the lights go down and Nic Nemeth’s theme plays. Out he comes accompanied by “The Hollywood Hunk” Ryan Nemeth. The Nemeth Brothers head to the ring for their first-ever tag-team match. We head to a pre-match commercial.

Ryan Nemeth and Chris Bey kick things off for their respective teams, as the bell sounds to start this one off when the show returns from break. Nemeth slaps a side head lock on Bey and takes the early control. Bey escapes and shoulder blocks him down. He hits a deep arm drag and gloats. Bey calls out “The Show Off.”

Ryan plays to the crowd a bit and ultimately makes the tag. Nic Nemeth comes in and the crowd energy picks up. They get ready to lock up, but Nic drops down for a double leg dive. He gets Bey down and covers him for a quick two-count. Bey fights back and gets the better of Nemeth, so he stops and does the hip-swivel to taunt him.

Ace Austin tags in and picks up where Bey left off, taking it to Nic. The ABC duo settle into a comfortable offensive lead for a few minutes, as Austin grounds Nemeth and starts to focus on his isolated arm. The crowd tries to rally behind Nic, who shows signs of life and begins fighting back.

Austin cuts his comeback attempt short and brings Bey back in. Bey adds to their offensive lead and does some more arrogant taunting of Nic, Ryan and the crowd as we shift gears and head into the final commercial break of the show.

After the show returns from break, Nic is shown being kept isolated on ABC’s half of the ring. Bey continues to go to work on him until missing a big splash in the corner. Ryan takes the hot tag from there and hit the ring with a ton of energy.

The crowd comes alive as Ryan helps establish the offensive lead before tagging Nic back in. Nic gets the Fame-Asser but not all of it. He goes for the follow-up pin attempt, but Bey kicks out at two to keep this one alive. Ryan tags back in and along with Nic, hits some impressive double-team spots on Bey.

The commentators talk about them showing good team work their first time out. Bey and Ryan come off the ropes with shots that land at the same time. They’re both laid out and slow to get to their corners. They do, however, and each make the tag.

It is Ace Austin who takes the offensive lead when the smoke clears after the double tag. Austin blasts Nic with a huge kick that knocks him silly. He falls right on top of him for the cover, but somehow Nic kicks out. All four end up in the ring at the same time. Bey takes out Ryan and joins Ace with a double-team spot on Nic.

A kick-brainbuster combo leads to another pin attempt for the ABC duo, which Ryan breaks up just in time. Ryan tags in and hits a big DDT to Austin. Nic, meanwhile, drops Bey with a well-timed super kick. Fans chant “TNA! TNA!” as all four guys are down and recovering. Bey sends Ryan over the ropes and out to the floor. He leaps over for a splash at ringside.

Nic rolls Austin up, but Austin kicks out. Austin blocks a super kick attempt and takes over with a face-stomp for a close two-count of his own. Bey and Austin go for the 1-2-Sweet, but Ryan holds Ace’s foot from ringside. Ryan helps Nic hit Danger Zone for the pin fall victory.

The Nemeth Brothers head into their title shot at Against All Odds off a victory. Ryan and Nic pose on the ropes in the corner as the commentators plug TNA Against All Odds on Friday, June 14. That’s how this week’s show went off the air. Thanks for joining us and follow me on Twitter/X.

TNA Impact live results: 20th anniversary show

Posted on by Matt Boone

TNA will celebrate 20 years of Impact TV tonight with a show featuring two title matches on the road to this month’s Against All Odds.

This week’s show will air live on the TNA+ app for the first time in addition to AXS TV.

Fresh off her in-ring debut on WWE NXT on Tuesday, Jordynne Grace will defend the Knockouts title against former two-time titleholder Allysin Kay. Grace beat Kay’s Hex partner Marti Belle on last week’s show and was attacked by Kay afterward.

Grace will challenge NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez at this Sunday’s NXT Battleground.

Digital Media Champion Laredo Kid will look for his second title defense as he defends against AJ Francis after Francis and Rich Swann jumped Kid recently. Francis has never held TNA gold before.

In a clash of former World title challengers, Nic Nemeth will go one-on-one with Frankie Kazarian while past X-Division title challenger Jake Something takes on Kon as Something’s issues with Deaner linger in the background.

Our live coverage begins at 8 PM Eastern.

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The special 20th anniversary episode of TNA iMPACT started off with a cold open video package that looked back at key moments from last week’s show, with The System setting the tone for the evening with a meeting backstage talking about their matches at Against All Odds. It ended with highlights of Moose knocking out “BROKEN” Matt Hardy backstage.

Jake Something def. Kon

Episode 1,037 of the weekly two-hour show kicked off with a live shot of the city of Cincinnati, OH. as the commentators welcome us to the special 20th anniversary episode. Kon’s theme hit and he made his way to the ring for the first match of the evening.

Jake Something made his way out next, looking all-business. After the two settled in the ring, the bell sounded to get the opening bout underway on the historic landmark episode of TNA iMPACT. The two locked up and neither man budged, so they each broke apart and opted instead to trade strikes.

Kon beat Something down to his knees with big shots and then brought him to the corner of the ring to follow-up on his attack. Something reversed him in the corner and unloaded with punches of his own, before dumping Kon out to the floor at ringside. Kon rushed back in with rage, but was sent right back to the floor.

Something ended up on the floor as well after Kon threw his shirt in his face to distract him. He then sent him face-first into the steel ring post, shifting the offensive momentum in his favor before returning inside the squared circle with a comfortable offensive lead. He ripped at the face of a grounded Something as the referee gave him a stern warning.

The commentators talk about Kon having an added aggression in recent weeks, just as Something began fighting back into competitive form. He traded shots with the fellow big man before ultimately grounding him. Kon got back up, but was sent back down with a flash knockdown from a big shot from Something, who followed up moments later with Into The Void for the pin fall victory.

Eric Young Talks 20 Years Of TNA iMPACT

After the match wrapped up, Kon attacked Jake Something to start a post-match beat down. Eric Young ended up running out to make the save, knocking Kon out to the floor. He got on the microphone and cut a promo saying he was just in the back having some bourbon when he decided to come out.

Young talks about TNA iMPACT being 20 years old. He said it has been 20 years of excellence and what is most important to the business, the fans, whom he calls the lifeblood of what they do. The fans chanted “TNA! TNA!” as the commentators spoke about Young having a match on the debut episode of iMPACT 20 years ago.

Frankie Kazarian Makes A Deal With The System

Backstage, Frankie Kazarian is standing by with Gia Miller for an interview when he is immediately interrupted by The System, who each take turns on the mic. Kazarian says The System has a problem and he’s going to get rid of it for them.

He makes sure he gets a TNA World Championship shot from Moose if he takes care of Nic Nemeth. Moose assures him that is the deal. Kaz says that is assuming Moose beats “BROKEN” Matt Hardy.

Moose boasted knocking out Hardy last week and questioned if he would even make it to TNA Against All Odds. On that note, the show cut to the first commercial break of the evening.

Steph De Lander To Respond To PCO’s Advances Next Week

After the break, Steph De Lander is interviewed backstage, where she agreed after encouragement from Xia Brookside and Gia Miller to wait a week to tell PCO what she thinks after he gave her a rose and love letter in recent weeks.

Gisele Shaw def. Shazza McKenzie

Inside the Impact Zone, Gisele Shaw and Shazza McKenzie each make their way to the ring for our next match. Early on, Shaw started off strong, as the commentators spoke about her recent talks with Gail Kim and the positive influence she has had on her heading into her in-ring comeback this evening.

McKenzie took over on offense for a quick run, but it was short-lived. Shaw grabbed her by the throat and decked her. She followed up a pin attempt, but only got a count of two. After they get back up, Shaw hit a big shot and followed up with her Denoument finisher for a relatively easy and basic comeback victory.

Latest Rosemary Vignette

In a backstage vignette similar to the one that aired last week, Rosemary is shown delivering a message in very Rosemary-fashion. She talks about them being alone and that the children of the hive wrapped around them like a husk for protection.

They followed them into battle, but now they are all gone due to their failures. She says those responsible will be forced to pay for their sins and their failures. After this wrapped up, the show cut to another commercial break.

Steve Maclin With A Proposition For Mike Santana

When the show returned from break, we see Steve Maclin approach Mike Santana and says unlike The Rascalz, he’s not here to attack him in sneaky fashion. He tells Santana they each have issues with them after their attack from behind last week.

Maclin suggests they handle it together, but Santana said that part of his journey is over and he rolls alone now. Maclin suggests it be a case of “one-and-done” with them taking on The Rascalz at TNA Against All Odds. Santana seemed to warm up to the idea.

Speedball Mountain def. Mustafa Ali & Campaign Singh

Inside the Impact Zone, the theme for the X-Division Champion hit and out came Mustafa Ali with Campaign Singh. The two settled inside the squared circle for scheduled tag-team action. Their opponents, the Speedball Mountain duo of Mike Bailey and Trent Seven make their way out next.

Ali teased starting off the match, only to immediately reach back and tag in Campaign with a big smile on his face. Singh and Trent Seven kicked things off for their respective teams. After Seven established the early offensive lead for Speedball Mountain, he tagged in “Speedball” Mike Bailey.

Bailey picked up where Seven left off, taking it to Singh as the fans chanted “Speedball! Speedball!” The commentators spoke often about Seven earning the next title shot at Ali’s X-Division Championship at the upcoming TNA Against All Odds 2024 pay-per-view.

Ali eventually tagged in and immediately shifted the offensive momentum back in the favor of his team, connecting with picture-perfect drop kicks on anything that moves. Ali taunted the crowd and boasted as the commentators talked us into a mid-match commercial break as the action continued inside the ring.

After the show returned, we see Singh on the wrong end of a one-sided beat down from Speedball Mountain. Singh badly needed a tag, but Ali literally ran from the opposition, eliciting laughter from the commentators.

Once Singh finally levels Seven and decks him, Ali is willing to tag back in and pick the bones. Which is exactly what he did, all-the-while loudly verbally taunting him and putting the boots to him. Seven finally heard enough and fought back, dropping the X-Division Champion. Singh gets involved and ends up on the floor with Bailey, where Trent hit a dive to take him out.

Back in the ring, Ali capitalized on the chaos. He got Seven down and headed to the top-rope for a 450 splash, but Seven moved. Ali rolled through and popped up just in time to nearly get be-headed by a big kick from Seven. Both guys were down and slow to make it to the corners, where they ultimately each tagged out.

The crowd came to life as “Speedball” Mike Bailey came into the ring with a ton of energy, only to run into a big back elbow from Singh. Bailey fought back and got the crowd back into things before tagging Seven back in. The two go for a double-team spot on Singh, but Ali yanked Bailey out to the floor to stop it.

The Secret Service provide a distraction, allowing Ali to hit a big DDT on him on the floor. Meanwhile in the ring, Seven fired up and went to work on Singh. He got Singh on his shoulders and stared at Ali before connecting with a Birming-Hammer for the pin fall victory.

The two have a long stare down after the bout as the commentators hyped their upcoming X-Division Championship clash at TNA Against All Odds 2024. After that, the show went into another commercial time out.

Jordynne Grace (C) def. Allysin Kay to retain the TNA Knockouts World Championship

When the show returned from the break, a Tale of the Tape graphic for our next match is shown, detailing the important particulars for TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace and her challenger for this title tilt, Allysin Kay of The Hex.

Before the match, however, Ash By Elegance’s personal ring announcer takes over on the stick inside the squared circle. After a long, drawn-out introduction for Ash By Elegance, we got an equally long ring entrance for her, as well as a lap on the floor. She eventually settled into her chair at ringside.

The theme for Allysin Kay hit next, and out came the former multiple-time TNA Knockouts Champion in her own right, accompanied by Marti Belle. The sirens sounded after that and the hottest female talent in the business for the past week or so makes her way out.

“The Juggernaut” Jordynne Grace made her way to the ring as the commentators sung her praises and spoke about her recent title defenses heading into tonight’s bout. The champion and challenger get the added, formal pre-match ring introduction from the ring announcer and then the bell sounded to get championship action underway on the special 20th anniversary episode of TNA iMPACT.

Immediately, the commentators spoke about Grace beating Stevie Turner on WWE NXT this week, and having a chance to become a double champion when she challengers WWE NXT Women’s World Champion Roxanne Perez at the WWE NXT Battleground 2024 premium live event this coming Sunday night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Grace got off to a strong offensive start, while the commentators spoke about her recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Busted Open Radio, where she claimed she would be defending her TNA Knockouts World Championship in an open challenge at the TNA Against All Odds 2024 pay-per-view at Cicero Stadium in Chicago, Illinois.

After the action spilled out to the floor at ringside, Kay managed to take over the offensive control of the match thanks to an assist from Marti Belle. Back inside the squared circle, the challenger continued to add to her offensive lead for a few minutes.

Grace fought back with hard forearm shots but once again, Belle played a factor at ringside with a distraction that allowed Kay to take back over. Kay hit a nice Saito Suplex for a pin attempt, but only got two. Grace fought back after kicking out and hoisted Kay up for a Muscle Buster in a tip of the cap to AEW’s Samoa Joe.

She went for the cover, but only got two. Grace handled Belle, but then got rolled up by Kay. She kicked out at two. We saw an AK-47 attempt, but it is countered. Grace folds Kay in half with a stiff power bomb, before following up with a Juggernaut Driver for the pin fall victory.

With the win, Jordynne Grace retained her TNA Knockouts World Championship. Ash By Elegance was shown grilling the champ from ringside as the commentators plugged Grace-Perez this Sunday at the WWE NXT PLE one final time.

DMTV With Sami Callihan

The latest installment of the always interesting DMtv segment with Sami Callihan is shown. Callihan is featured inside a truck, questioning who Jonathan Gresham is.

Callihan would go on to challenge Gresham to a match at the upcoming TNA Against All Odds 2024 pay-per-view. Callihan mentioned having sushi for dinner and then the show cut to another commercial break.

AJ Francis def. Laredo Kid to become the NEW TNA Digital Media Champion

After returning from the break, a Fight Bytes breakdown graphic is shown on the screen to get us ready for our second championship contest of the special 20th anniversary TNA iMPACT show. The theme for AJ Francis hit and out comes the challenger, accompanied by fellow member of First Class, Rich Swann.

The theme for the reigning and defending TNA Digital Media Champion hit next, and out came masked fan-favorite Laredo Kid for his latest title defense. The commentators spoke about Francis not technically earning this title shot, but instead bullying his way into it.

The bell sounded to get things started, and immediately the champ came out firing, blasting the larger Francis with rapid-fire low kicks. He chops down his much bigger opposition. Francis tried snatching up the smaller Kid, but Kid broke free and hit a top-rope missile drop kick to send the First Class member out to the floor.

Laredo went to follow-up with another high spot, but Francis caught him on the way down and planted him into the unforgiving ring apron. Back inside the ring, Francis settled into a prolonged offensive lead after slowing things down at ringside.

Kid fires back up with an assortment of kicks a few minutes later. The crowd comes to life as he takes back over control of the offense with an impressive late-rally. The champ went to the top-rope and hit a wild senton to take out Swann at ringside.

Back in the ring, however, Francis immediately took back over after the momentary lapse in focus from Laredo, and connected with his finisher to pick up the pin fall victory. With the win, AJ Francis is now the new TNA Digital Media Champion. After the match, the commentators hyped the main event of this week’s 20th anniversary show before talking us into another commercial break.

Nic Nemeth def. Frankie Kazarian

The returned from the break to the announcement of Dani Luna vs. Tasha Steelz, Mike Santana vs. Zachary Wentz, as well as Nic & Ryan Nemeth vs. Ace Austin & Chris Bey for next week’s TNA Against All Odds 2024 “go-home” episode of TNA iMPACT On AXS TV.

After that, the commentary duo are shown talking directly into camera as they run down the lineup for the upcoming TNA Against All Odds 2024 pay-per-view at Cicero Stadium in Chicago, Ill. They introduce a video package, with Jordynne Grace talking, as highlights of her in-ring action are mixed in.

The TNA Knockouts World Champion spoke about how she is going to become a double-champion at WWE NXT Battleground 2024 this Sunday night at the UFC Apex, and make herself someone with an undeniable legacy to the TNA fans and the WWE Universe.

From there, the video package with “The Juggernaut” wrapped up and the theme for Frankie Kazarian hit. The longtime TNA veteran settled inside the squared circle for the final match of the evening on the 20th anniversary show, which other than Eric Young’s brief promo after the opener, has felt like anything but an anniversary show.

After Kaz settled into the ring, the show cut to a quick pre-match commercial break. When the show returned, Nic Nemeth was settled into the ring and ready to go. The bell sounded to get the main event of the evening officially off-and-running. The commentators boast TNA iMPACT trailing only WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown as the longest-running, weekly flagship show in the history of pro wrestling. Might have to check with Dave on that one!

Nemeth started off strong, taking it to Kaz coming out of the gate, however it wasn’t long before “The King Of TNA” shifted the offensive momentum in his favor. Kaz chopped the hell out of Nemeth in the corner before grounding him as the commentators hype next week’s show featuring the first-ever tag-team match for the Nemeth Brothers before they challenge for the TNA World Tag-Team Championships at TNA Against All Odds 2024.

Kaz sent Nemeth out to the floor with authority. Nemeth is shown writhing in pain at ringside as Kaz hangs back, initially seemingly content with letting the referee count him out, only to head out after him to inflict more punishment late into the ref’s count. The commentators talk about the deal that Kaz made with Moose and The System, vowing to take out Nemeth tonight.

Meanwhile, Kaz brought Nemeth back into the ring and grounded him again, slapping on a rear chin lock and putting his weight on him, as the fans in the Impact Zone clap and attempt to rally behind Nemeth. Kaz continued to control the action as the show cut to a mid-match advertising time out.

When the match returned, we saw Kaz going for the chicken wing on Nemeth, who avoided it and started to fight back. He hit a big DDT and a spear on Kaz into the turnbuckles in the corner. Nemeth grounded Kaz and gave him the Jerry Lawler heart attack special, blasting him with rapid-fire series of elbows to the chest.

Kaz took over again from there, fighting back and this time fully securing a chicken wing submission attempt. Nemeth escaped and attempted a Danger Zone, but Kaz saw it coming and avoided it. Seconds later, Kaz hit a slingshot cutter on Nemeth for a super close two-count. Nemeth fought back and this time successfully connected with his Danger Zone finisher for the pin fall victory.

The System Strikes Again

After the match, The System trio of Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards and Alisha Edwards hit the ring and attack Nemeth. Ryan Nemeth ran out to make the save, but TNA World Champion Moose of The System ran out to ensure The System attack continued as planned. Myers hit Nemeth with a huge spear. Myers and Edwards hold Nemeth, allowing Moose to spear him. The theme for Joe Hendry hit after that and the Impact Zone came unglued.

Fans sprung to their feet with “We Believe!” chants as Hendry helps Nic and Ryan Nemeth fight off The System. Alisha provided a distraction, however, setting Moose up to take them out again. The System members hit a Boston Meme Party as fans loudly chanted “You suck! You suck!” Myers and Edwards held Ryan Nemeth, allowing Alisha to blast him with a kendo stick, before Moose finished him off with a spear. The System proudly posed with their respective titles over the fallen Nemeth brothers and Hendry.

“BROKEN” Matt Hardy Invites Moose To The Hardy Compound

From there, the show cut to a special message from “BROKEN” Matt Hardy, who addressed Moose’s attack last week on the show. He said Moose thought he was taking Hardy out, but all he did was tap into the BROKEN Universe. Hardy said he has met Moose’s family in The System, and now he is inviting them to meet his family at the Hardy Compound. The show went off the air on that note.

That’s how this week’s show went off the air. Thanks for joining us and follow me on Twitter/X.

Next Week:
* Dani Luna vs. Tasha Steelz
* Mike Santana vs. Zachary Wentz
* Nic Nemeth & Ryan Nemeth vs. Ace Austin & Chris Bey

TNA Impact live results: Mike Santana vs. Steve Maclin

Posted on by Matt Boone

After making his debut at April’s Rebellion and picking up a win over former TNA World Champion Steve Maclin, Mike Santana will rematch Maclin on tonight’s episode of Impact.

Former Knockouts title challenger Steph De Lander will be in action as she faces Xia Brookside. Kon will be by Lander’s side which means PCO, an admirer of De Lander and a foe of Kon, may not be far behind.

Former TNA World Champion Sami Callihan will battle the new-look Jonathan Gresham as the latter’s ink-stained macabre run looks to continue.

X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali will prepare for his impending title defense against Trent Seven with a one-on-one match against Leon Slater. The returning Champaign Singh, now known as Campaign Singh, will be in Ali’s corner.

In a battle between partners, ABC’s Ace Austin and Chris Bey will go head-to-head in an attempt to ease their recent strife.

Former TNA World Champion and current Tag Team Champion Eddie Edwards will take on former Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry.

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This week’s show kicked off with a look back at The System vs. Matt Hardy and Ryan Nemeth match, and the aftermath, with Santino Marella making the matches for The System at Against All Odds. We also reflect on the X-Division title eliminator between Speedball Mountain partners, setting up Trent Seven vs. Mustafa Ali for the title at Against All Odds.

Chris Bey def. Ace Austin

After that, a shot of Cincinnati, OH. is shown before settling inside the Impact Zone. “Inevitable” Ace Austin is introduced and settles in the ring for the opening match of the evening. His ABC partner Chris Bey made his way out next and the match got underway.

Austin got Bey down to the mat early and controlled him before Bey worked his way back up. Fans chant for both guys with “ABC!” chants as they mixed it up in the early goings. Bey caught Austin with a big shot coming off the ropes, forcing Austin to roll out to the floor to re-group.

After he got back in the ring, Austin fought back, hoisting Bey up, before Bey escaped out the back door and ran Austin into the corner. He tried following in behind him at high speed, but ran into a back elbow for his troubles. Bey fought back and connected with a big drop kick, which shifted the momentum in his favor.

He hit a big back-elbow of his own for a two-count. Bey caught Austin with some knees against the ropes, but Austin answered back and brought Bey down to the mat with authority. Bey sold his back, so Austin focused his attack on it with two big suplexes for back-to-back pin attempts.

On the floor, Bey ran into a big kick from Austin on the ring apron that has him loopy. Austin looked for a big follow-up spot, but Bey had it well-scouted and avoided it. Both guys slowly got back to their feet and traded shots before Austin missed a middle rope kick, resulting in Bey connecting with a spine buster for a close two count.

An Art of Finesse comes up short, before Bey and Austin trade shots. Austin hits a click-click boom before stalking his ABC partner. Bey gets vicious in his own right with a little forearm chivalry. Bey rushed into a big kick from Austin off the middle rope in the corner for another close two.

Austin pulled out the playing card and called for the finish, but Bey had that well-scouted as well and countered with a big shot. He went for the Art of Finesse again but we see another counter. Seconds later, Bey rolled Austin up for the pin fall victory.

Bey tried to help Austin up afterwards, but Austin kept his back turned to him. He ended up turning around and the two shook hands and hugged before Austin held the ropes for Bey. Bey responded by doing the same for him and they left to the back together. After the opener, the show went into the first commercial break of the evening.

Xia Brookside def. Steph De Lander

After the break, Xia Brookside’s theme hit and she made her way out for the second match of the evening. The commentators talk about her getting the best of Ash By Elegance a couple of weeks ago, and footage is shown in split-screen format. The theme for her opponent hit and out came Steph De Lander.

The bell sounded and this one got started with Brookside stomping forward in tune with the claps of the fans inside the Impact Zone. The two locked up and Brookside went behind De Lander with a body lock. De Lander worked her way free and blasted Brookside with a single shot that drops her to both knees.

De Lander hit a big fall away slam for the first pin attempt of the match. She then put the boots to Brookside and whipped her into the corner with authority. She does the same in the opposing corner but runs into a big back elbow from Brookside.

After some more back-and-forth action, De Lander went under the ring for a foreign object, but instead pulled out a foreign wrestler, as PCO emerged. De Lander stared stunned as PCO stood up and caught Brookside in his arms like a baby. Back in the ring, De Lander, still distracted, gets pinned by Brookside.

Once the match wrapped up, De Lander tried explaining to PCO that she didn’t want his help, and that he made her lose her match. He grabs her face and then pulls out a gift that he handed to her in a self-made package that had her name and a heart on it. She accepted it and put it in her top. He smiled.

Jordynne Grace On WWE NXT Recap

Footage is shown of TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace appearing on WWE NXT on USA Network earlier this week to be revealed as the challenger for WWE NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez at NXT Battleground. Her match against Stevie Turner on next week’s NXT on USA show is promoted.

First Class Attacks Laredo Kid

Rich Swann and AJ Francis confront Laredo Kid and faux congratulate him on becoming TNA Digital Media Champion before sucker-punching him and attacking him after Francis demanded a shot at the title. After this wrapped up, the show went into its’ second commercial break.

Kon Challenges Jake Something For Next Week

Backstage, we see a confrontation that Deaner gets in the middle of between Kon and Jake Something. Kon challenged Something to a match for next week and told Something not to listen to Deaner because he did and he regretted it.

Jonathan Gresham def. Sami Callihan

Back inside the Impact Zone, the familiar sounds of Sami Callihan’s theme hit and he came out to the ring for the third match of the evening. Jonathan Gresham headed out next and settled in the ring with his mask on. The bell sounds and the two have a big stare down. Callihan gives him a thumbs down and Gresham tries to bite him.

The two finally lock up after that and Callihan rushed Gresham into the corner. Gresham again attempted to bite Callihan’s arm. Callihan bends at the fingers of Gresham, who slowly pulls Callihan’s hand to his face in an attempt to bite him. Callihan loses his cool at that point and pie-faces him before biting Gresham’s dome himself.

On the floor, Callihan blasted Gresham with a big chop that sent him stumbling away. He blasts him with another one as he is leaning against the ring barricade. Callihan gets incredibly close into the camera and tried talking us into a mid-match break, but while doing so, we get a close-up shot of Gresham strangling him from behind.

After the break, we see Gresham still trying to bite and claw at the eyes of Callihan. The commentators point out the referee wearing a face mask and gloves per orders of Santino Marella, as everyone who has come into contact with Gresham since Under Siege has gotten ill. Callihan hits a pile driver on the hard part of the ring apron to Gresham.

Callihan trades shots with Gresham before hitting a Death Valley Driver for a close two-count. Callihan gives a thumbs up for a Cactus Driver ’97, but Gresham countered out of it. Gresham grabs Callihan while he was on his knees and tries summoning something, but Callihan fights back. Callihan noticed ink all over his hand and gets distracted. Gresham snuck in a low blow while the referee was avoiding getting ill and scored the pin.

Gail Kim Sits Down With Gisele Shaw

Gail Kim’s interview with Gisele Shaw is shown. Shaw talks about getting depressed after coming up short in her Knockouts title opportunity and dealing with injuries. Kim explained to her that starting from scratch is okay, and something you shouldn’t shy away from as long as you know what you’re fighting for.

Kim tells Shaw she can only figure out what that is. She tells her to do this as a Knockout, not the Quintessential Diva, starting next week. Shaw says she trusts Kim and will do exactly that. After this wrapped up, the commentators talked us into another commercial break.

Backstage Interviews With The System & Frankie Kazarian

Upon returning from the break, we see The System backstage. They are interviewed about tonight’s match with Joe Hendry. They say they have bigger things to worry about with Against All Odds coming up. They walk off and Frankie Kazarian walks up demanding the interviewer call him “The King of TNA.” She does, he says “You’re damn right,” and walks off.

Steve Maclin and Mike Santana compete to No Contest

Back inside the Impact Zone, we hear the familiar sounds of Steve Maclin’s entrance tune. He settled in the ring for the next bout of the show, and then Mike Santana’s theme hit. Santana made his way to the ring through the crowd. The bell sounded and the two immediately got things started.

After an intense lock-up, Maclin tries to work on Santana’s arm. He kicked him in the bread basket, shot him into the ropes and blasted him with a back elbow for a quick pin attempt. Santana kicked out and started to take over with some offense of his own after winning a shoulder tackle contest with Maclin.

Santana sent Maclin out to the floor at ringside. He built up momentum for a big suicide dive or splash over the ropes, but Maclin ran around the corner to take away the opportunity. Maclin caught Santana with a big clothesline on the floor before hitting an old Cactus Jack style elbow drop off the apron.

Maclin yelled at fans to “Kiss my ass!” before blasting Santana with a big chop and bringing him back into the ring for a pin attempt. Santana connected with a rolling buck-50 and then sends Maclin face-first into the canvas for another close pin attempt. Maclin fought back but ran into a super kick that sent him to the floor, where this time Santana hit a follow-up dive through the ropes.

On the floor, Maclin fights back and re-enters the ring with a dive of his own. The Rascalz’ Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz hit the ring out of nowhere shortly after that, attacking both guys and forcing the match to be thrown out. The duo leave Maclin and Santana laying to end the segment.

Backstage With Jody Threat & Dani Luna

The Spitfire duo of Jody Threat and Dani Luna are shown backstage. Luna is told she has a match. They agree to do whatever it takes to get back to the titles. After this wrapped up, the show went into another commercial break.

Mustafa Ali def. Leon Slater

Upon returning from the break, a TNA digital exclusive is shown to explain how the next match of the evening, pitting TNA X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali against Leon Slater. Ali is led to the ring by Champagne Singh. He settled in the ring as the commentators hype his title defense coming up at Against All Odds against Trent Seven.

Out next is his opponent, Leon Slater, who looked to be ready for his big opportunity. The bell got it started and an arrogant Ali immediately strutted around and played to the crowd before extending a handshake of friendship to Slater. Slater slapped the hand away and things got started from there.

Ali established the early offensive lead and then hit Slater with a blatant slap to the face in the corner. He walked into a drop kick moments later, which allowed Slater to take over on offense. He hit a nice Van Gogh-bow to Ali for a two-count.

On the floor, Slater sent Ali into the ropes off the entrance ramp, before he crashed onto the floor a few feet below. Slater hit a diving flip into a splash on Ali off the entrance ramp before the show went into a mid-match commercial break as the action continued.

After returning from the break, it was all Slater in the offensive driver’s seat, taking it to the longtime vet. He hit a beautiful cutter off the ropes and then the action spilled out to the floor. Ali sent Slater back-first into the barricade after getting some distraction help from Champagne Singh.

Back in the ring, the two traded roll-up attempts. Slater hit a big neck-breaker on Ali for a close two-count. Ali fought back and bounced Slater’s head off the ring post inside the ring. Ali followed up with the top-rope 450 splash for the win in a hard-fought battle.

Joe Hendry def. Eddie Edwards

Backstage, we see Moose on a rampage as he looks for “Broken” Matt Hardy. A video package airs to promote next week’s 20-year anniversary show with Jordynne Grace vs. Allysin Kay for the Knockouts title and Laredo Kid vs. AJ Francis for the Digital Media title.

Also scheduled is Gisele Shaw’s return and Speedball Mountain vs. Mustafa Ali & Champagne Singh as well as Kon vs. Jake Something. The commentators then ran down the lineup for TNA Against All Odds on June 14 in Chicago, Ill. They hyped their return to 2300 Arena and the Slammiversary 2024 pay-per-view.

The theme for The System hit and out came Eddie Edwards accompanied by Brian Myers. He settled in the ring and posed on the ropes in the corner as the show went into a pre-match commercial break. Upon returning, Joe Hendry’s catchy tune hits and he settled in the ring to loud “We Believe!” chants.

Hendry cut a quick pre-match promo and then the bell sounded to get the final match of the evening officially off-and-running. “We Believe!” chants again filled the Impact Zone in Cincy as Brian Myers gets on the apron before the two even touch.

Nic and Ryan Nemeth’s theme hits and out come the opponents for Edwards and Myers at Against All Odds. The commentators pointed out how The Nemeth’s refused to allow The System to cheat their way to victory tonight. They remained at ringside as the match got underway.

Hendry took the early offensive lead over Edwards, as the commentators questioned how one can stop Hendry-Mania. Hendry muscled Edwards up and held him for a delayed slam into a pin attempt. As Edwards started to fight back and take over control, focusing on the lower-back of Hendry, the main event cut to a mid-match commercial break.

Upon returning from the break, Edwards is shown yelling “Shut up!” at fans in the Impact Zone attempting to rally behind Hendry. Edwards chops Hendry down to size to kill his attempted offensive comeback. Edwards stops fighting in favor of taunting Hendry and adding insult to injury with wimpy slaps and head-shoves as he tried getting up.

The commentators remind the viewing audience at home that Moose is mysterious in his absence at ringside, as he is still rampaging around the building in search of “Broken” Matt Hardy. Meanwhile, Hendry hit a few back-to-back clotheslines and a fall-away slam to take over control of the action.

Edwards tried re-grouping at ringside with his fellow members of The System, but Hendry was having none of it, as he followed out behind him and continued to keep the pressure on him. He rolled Edwards back into the ring and then muscled him into the corner, following up with shoulder-shots to the stomach.

Hendry hits a Cutter coming off the ropes like a Bulldog-attempt for a close two-count. Fans break out into another “We Believe!” chant in support of Hendry as he continued looking for ways to finish off the larger Edwards. Edwards ran over Hendry with a big clothesline that shifted the momentum back in his favor.

Edwards looked to climb to the top-rope, but Hendry popped up and cut him off. Hendry climbed up after him, but Edwards headbutted him way down to the mat below. Hendry quickly scrambled back up and hoisted Edwards up from the middle rope for a Super-Fall Away Slam. He went for the cover, but only got two.

Eddie sat Hendry on the top turnbuckle and slapped the holy hell out of him, eliciting a collective gasp from the fans inside the Impact Zone. Edwards climbed up and connected with a super-plex, which he follows up with a Tiger Driver. He goes for the immediate cover, but somehow Hendry kicked out at two.

Another loud “We Believe!” chant from the fans brings some much-needed life back to Hendry. Hendry avoided a Boston Knee Party and countered with a Standing Ovation for the pin fall victory in an excellent main event to close out action inside the ring on this week’s show.

Moose Knocks Out “Broken” Matt Hardy To Close Out The Show

Backstage, Moose yells, “Matt, don’t be a coward. I’ve searched this whole building, I know you’re here!” ‘Broken’ Matt Hardy then appeared, claiming to be Moose’s destiny. The two broke out into a brawl, with Hardy yelling “Delete!” while landing some shots.

The TNA Champion got hold of a steel chair and went to work on the bread basket of Hardy. He stuck his head through the steel folding chair and ran him face-first into the garage door with authority. He grabs another chair and baseball swings it at the one around Hardy’s head. He leaves Hardy laid out snoring and walks off to end the show.

That’s how this week’s show went off the air. Thanks for joining us and follow me on Twitter/X.

Next Week:

  • Jordynne Grace vs. Allysin Kay (Knockouts title)
  • Laredo Kid vs. AJ Francis (Digital Media title)
  • Speedball Mountain vs. Mustafa Ali & Champagne Singh
  • Kon vs. Jake Something
  • Gisele Shaw’s return

TNA Impact live results: ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey vs. Trent Seven

Posted on by Corey Michaels

A future shot at the X-Division title is on tap as part of tonight’s TNA Impact as “Speedball” Mike Bailey battles Trent Seven.

The two have been partners recently, but a recent tag team win against ABC with a unique stipulation earned them the opportunity for this match with the winner of tonight’s bout getting a shot at current champion Mustafa Ali at next month’s Against All Odds.

The Knockouts title will be on the line as Jordynne Grace defends against the returning Marti Belle while former Knockouts Champion Tasha Steelz will take on Jody Threat. Grace will be gunning for the eighth defense of her title against The Hex member.

TNA Tag Team Champions The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) will be in non-title action against “Broken” Matt Hardy & Ryan Nemeth as Hardy’s feud with the faction and pursuit of TNA World Champion Moose continues.

Our live coverage begins at 8:30 PM Eastern.

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Ryan Nemeth and “Broken” Matt Hardy defeated The System (Bryan Myers and Eddie Edwards) (with Alisha Edwards)

Eddie Edwards and Matt Hardy started the match, with Hardy having put most of the offense in. Bryan and Eddie kept Nemeth separated from Hardy with the help of Alisha Edwards. After this stretch, Nemeth escaped via a DDT to tag Matt Hardy in. Hardy displayed heavy offense and a great sense of ring awareness, even when Myers and Edwards isolated and picked at him. Matt Hardy tagged Ryan Nemeth in for the win. 

Post-match, TNA World Champion Moose would join The System in a beatdown of Hardy and Nemeth before Nic Nemeth made a surprise interference, saving Ryan and Matt. It was a decent match, with everyone playing their role nicely. “Broken” Matt Hardy continues to be a great asset to TNA Wrestling since departing All Elite Wrestling.

– Backstage, The ABC members Chris Bey and Ace Austin set up a match for May 30 episode of TNA Impact

– Backstage segment featuring Santino Marella, Matt Hardy, Nic Nemeth, and Ryan Nemeth, Matt Hardy set to face Moose and the Nemeths set to face The System at Against All Odds

The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel) defeated Sinner & Saint (Travis Williams and Judas Icarus)

After some early offense, Sinner and Saint cornered Zachary Wentz until Trey Miguel evened the odds – twice. Despite some dastardly antics from Judas Icarus, The Rascalz were able to get the win via their finisher The Stop. 

Post-match, Steve Maclin laid out The Rascalz. A short match, but both teams made the most of their time with some fine chemistry.

– SANTANA confronted Steve Maclin, setting up a match on the May 30 episode of TNA Impact

– Frankie Kazarian announced he has left the building after berating ring announcer Jade Chung

– Cody Deaner called out Jake Something, The Good Hands interrupted

Jake Something and Cody Deaner defeated The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch)

After a brawl between Something and Deaner against The Good Hands, Santino Marella declared an impromptu tag team KFC Match. Deaner put in most of the offense, but Something evened the odds. While Deaner held his own against Jason Hotch, John Skyler would become an insurmountable obstacle. A weakened Cody Deaner made a hot tag to Jake Something, who took on both of The Good Hands. After Deaner whipped Skyler his way, something would win the match with Into the Void.

Excellent work by Deaner, and The Good Hands were proficient as conniving heels. Jake Something’s hot tag was properly executed, making every moment feel as impactful as it looked.

– Backstage Jordynne Grace promo ahead of match with Marti Belle and the upcoming Tasha Steelz

– Backstage segement featuring The System and Joe Hendry, Eddie Edwards and Joe Hendry set for match on May 30 episode of TNA Impact

Jordynne Grace (c) defeated Marti Belle (TNA Knockouts Championship)

The Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace started this match having her bells rung by Marti, who dominated most of this short match. Kicking out at one, Grace would win with a Juggernaut Driver.

Both women are powerhouses, but Jordynne Grace continues to be the star that TNA can rely on. This was an amazing short sprint. Post-match, Belle’s tag team partner Allysin Kay of The Hex delivered a beatdown on Jordynne Grace.

– Santino Marella called Jonathan Gresham’s cell phone who didn’t answer

Tasha Steels defeated Jodi Threat (w/Dani Luna and Lars Frederikson)

Jodi had the initial offense on Tasha, but she soon recovered and dominated the next stretch. Steels would then use a Backstabber to Threat on the apron. Frederickson and Luna advised Threat to end the match while she had the upper hand, but she didn’t listen, leading Steelz to get the win. High on emotion, her adrenaline cost her the match.

Jodi Threat and Tasha Steelz meshed well together, and the storyline inclusion of Luna and Fredrikson furthered the storyline between them.

– PCO yells backstage, wondering where Steph De Lander is

– Rich Swann and AJ Francis hinted at challenging for mystery titles for the May 30 episode of TNA Impact

Trent Seven defeated “Speedball” Mike Bailey (Number One Contender Opportunity for the X-Division Championship match at Against All Odds)

Challenging each other for the opportunity to challenge Mustafa Ali for the X-Division Championship, Bailey and Seven were evenly matched in the early goings. Mike Bailey delivered an awesome moonsault from the top rope to Seven on the floor and followed it up with a missile dropkick in the ring. The chops to each man’s chest were as gnarly as one would expect. Bailey and Seven would then trade back chops after Bailey mistakenly initiated it with Seven’s back. X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali and his security team entered the arena as spectators. Seven nearly had the match won with a Seated Scoopslam, to which Ali applauded from the outside. Bailey, aiming to hit Trent Seven, would instead accidentally kick Ali, incapacitating him. Trent used a series of Seven Star Lariats to no avail. Ali would try to interfere but was pulled away by his security, but Champagne Singh would cost Bailey the match. Trent Seven would win the match with a Birminghammer, setting him up for the X-Division Championship match against Mustafa Ali at Against All Odds.

Despite never facing each other before this point, Bailey and Seven worked well together as though they had wrestled one another for years. The back chop spot followed by the sportsmanship was a nice touch. Bailey’s fast-paced style contrasted well with Seven’s hard-hitting moves and veteran instincts, creating an air of unpredictability. The inclusion of Mustafa Ali heightened the stakes, distracting Bailey in a few instances. The interferences were a bit much, but the stakes were high and the action was incredible in this main event.

TNA Impact live results: The fallout from Under Siege

Posted on by F4W Staff

By John O’Connor

Following Under Siege, every member of The System holds championship gold and the group will celebrate that accomplishment on TNA Impact tonight.

While neither TNA World Champion Moose or Tag Team Champions Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers defended their titles Friday, team member Alisha Edwards & non-member Masha Slamovich won the Knockouts Tag Team titles.

ABC (Chris Bey & Ace Austin) will face Speedball Mountain (Mike Bailey & Trent Seven) in a first-time-ever match where the winning team will square off for an X-Division title match..

In another tag team bout, First Class (Rich Swann & AJ Francis) will battle The FBI’s Ray Jaz & Zack Clayton with Little Guido in their corner.

After debuting his new look at Under Siege, the masked Jonathan Gresham will return on tonight’s show in an attempt to go 2-0.

Our live coverage begins at 8:30 PM Eastern when the YouTube Ultimate Insiders feed begins.

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The show started with a recap of Under Siege highlighting Alisha Edwards winning the Knockouts Tag Titles with Masha Slamovich, Mustafa Ali retaining the X Division Title over Ace Austin and The System defeating House Hardy in the main event leading into the opening video. 

The Albany Fire Cheerleaders adorned the stage as the ring announcer introduced The System as they headed to the ring for their championship celebration. Bryan Myers spoke first and told fans to feast their eyes on the greatest faction in TNA history because at ‘Under Siege’ every member of The System left as a champion. Moose took the mic and said that he has played on a lot of great teams, but The System is the greatest team. 

Eddie Edwards next said that they already walked into ‘Under Siege’ as champions but his ride or die Alisha won gold and Alisha may be the greatest Knockouts Tag Champion of all time. 

Alisha thanked Eddie and pointed to the video screen where she had a video to show. The video showing highlights of The System’s success played for a few seconds before it was interrupted by the music of ‘Broken’ Matt Hardy who made his way to the ring. 

Matt had a microphone and said he understood The System and knows what he must do to render Moose obsolete. Alisha interrupted and Matt called her a snow witch and implied that Rebecca Hardy may show up. Moose said there is 4 of them and only one of Matt. Matt responded by swinging a steel chair that he brought with him. Alisha hit Hardy with kendra the kendo stick which allowed The System to take control. 

The System wrapped a chair around the neck of Matt looking to injure him like they did Nic Nemeth a couple of weeks ago. Ryan Nemeth made the save as The System bailed and the cheerleaders did the delete gesture to end the segment. 

Next up, a recap of the X Division Title match at ‘Under Siege’ between Mustafa Ali and Ace Austin. 

Backstage, Gia Miller interviewed ABC who said that ABC will face Speedball Mountain tonight with the winning team facing each other for a future X Division Title shot. Ace Austin said that he would already have been champion if Chris Bey was at ringside at ‘Under Siege’ teasing further dissension between the two. 

Santino Marella was backstage and was interrupted by The System who asked him to do his job. Marella said he is going to make a huge announcement and to stay tuned. 

First Class (Rich Swann & AJ Francis) defeated The FBI (Ray Jaz & Zack Clayton) w/ Guido

Swann and Jaz started the match before Jaz tagged in Clayton. Swann in response tagged Francis and Francis choked Clayton over the ropes. Clayton looked for the hot tag to Jaz and was successful and Francis tagged in Swann. Jaz dropped Swann for a near fall but Francis made the save. Francis took care of Jaz with a chokeslam and Swann hit the frog splash for the victory. Nice showcase match for First Class. 

Jake Something was backstage with Santino but was interrupted by The Rascalz. Marella said that if they wanted action then it will be The Rascalz against Jake Something and a partner of his choosing tonight. Cody Deaner showed up to offer his services to Something. 

Kon and Steph Delander were on Alan Angels talk show set. The interview went downhill quickly with Angels implying that Kon and Delander were dating. Steph asked Kon if he was friends with Angels and Kon said no and he was out of there. Kon threw Angels to the side as Kon and Delander walked off.  

The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz & Trey Miguel) defeated Jake Something & Cody Deaner

Before the match started, Deaner asked the fans if they wanted a regular tag match or an Albany Tornado Tag match. Deaner said the people have spoken and as per Santino Marella the Tornado match is official. 

Something and Deaner were in control going into a picture-in-picture break. The Rascalz took control as Wentz dropped Something with a kick at ringside and zoned in on Deaner 2-on-1. Something threw Miguel to the outside as he attempted a comeback but The Rascalz cut him off and turned their attention back to Deaner. 

Miguel gained a near fall as Something made his way back into the ring. Something dropped Wentz with a clothesline and splashed Miguel. Wentz attempted a dive on Something but was caught and thrown at Miguel. 

Something hit a powerbomb and Deaner a neckbreaker on Miguel. Deaner went for a cover as Wentz also covered Something for a double pin scenario but both men kicked out. 

Something followed Miguel to ringside but Miguel used spray paint to blind Something as Wentz with an assistance from Miguel pinned Deaner with the double stomp. 

Post match, Steve Maclin took out The Rascalz. Backstage Maclin and Kazarian bickered as Kazarian said the issues between them and Josh Alexander and Eric Young were not over. Maclin begged to differ. 

Tom Hannifan interviewed Mike Santana who said his return to TNA was a long time coming and he calls TNA home. Hannifan said that many fans know Santana as a member of LAX. Santana said that was his first experience on television. Hannifan asked Santana what he has happened to him since leaving TNA (then IMPACT) in 2019, Santana said that he lost his father during his time away from the company and the pandemic happened, so a lot of issues came to the surface. Hannifan said that it was public knowledge that Santana made the decision to go sober. Santana said that he had to save his life. To be continued. 

Gabby LaSpisa, host of ‘Gabby AF’ was in the ring and said that she had scored an interview with Ash By Elegance. Before she could introduce Ash, she was interrupted by the personal concierge who made the introduction himself. 

Ash was helped into the ring and took a microphone. Gabby wanted to clarify the meaning of ‘Ash by Elegance’. Ash said that Elegance is a lifestyle brand. Gabby said she had not heard of that. Ash said the interview was the most classless that she has ever done. Gabby apologized and sent it to the video wall which showed Ash taking out Havok at ‘Under Siege’. Gabby also showed the footage of Xia Brookside defeating Ash a couple of weeks ago. 

Xia Brookside was introduced and Xia put  forward the chance of a rematch for Ash’s stolen jewellery. Ash accepted for next week. 

A video package played detailing Joe Hendry’s surge up the music charts over the last week. 

Santino Marella announced a ‘Champions Challenge’ for next week. The champions side consists of Moose, Eddie Edwards, Bryan Myers, Alisha Edwards, Masha Slamovich, Jordynne Grace, Mustafa Ali and Laredo Kid vs the All-Stars of Matt Hardy, Steph Delander, Sami Callihan, Eric Young, Ryan Nemeth, Spitfire and Joe Hendry. 

Jonathan Gresham defeated Will Ferrara 

Gresham dominated Ferrara as the match began. Gresham tied up the arms before applying the heel hook. Ferrara attempted a comeback but Gresham hit a dropkick to the knee. Ferrara elbowed out of a German Suplex attempt but Gresham took Ferrara down once more and drilled the knee into the canvas. Gresham began spitting up ink and applied the mandible claw on Ferrara for the victory. Nice continued character development for Gresham. 

A video package detailed next week’s edition. 

Mustafa Ali entered the arena to join the announce team. 

Speedball Mountain (Mike Bailey & Trent Seven) defeated ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey)

Bailey and Bey started the match. Bailey rocked Bey with the standing dropkick and made the tag to Seven. Seven continued to work on Bey before tagging Bailey back in. Bey battled through and tagged in Austin who stomped on Bailey in the corner and gained a near fall. 

Back in, Bey continued to wear down Bailey. Bailey fought through the pain and made the tag once more to Seven who hit a suplex and gained a close near fall. He looked to finish and placed Bey on the top turnbuckle. Seven hit the Superplex as Bailey looked for the shooting star but Bey moved out of the way.

Back from commercial, Austin continued to wear down Bailey and dropped him with a sidekick. Bey and Seven back in the ring traded chops with Seven gaining the upper hand after a side punch but Bey would rally and wear down Seven as ABC looked for a double team. 

All four men traded shots in the ring, and ABC went for ‘Too Sweet’ but Seven and Bailey hit superkicks and Seven hit the seven star lariat on Austin for the two count as Bey made the save once more. 

ABC looked to finish but were cut off by stereo dives to the outside from Bailey and Seven. Bailey hit the tornado kick on Bey and went to the top but was pushed off to the floor by Austin who followed up with the Fosbury flop to the outside. 

Ali applauded at the announce desk which distracted Austin. Bey went to finish in the ring but was cut off and sent from the ring. Austin back in the ring was hit with the burning hammer from Seven and ultima weapon from Bailey for the win. 

Severn and Bailey will now face each other one on one for a future X-Division Title shot. 

This was a fantastic TV main event and a strong edition of Impact. In the post-Scott D’Amore environment, TNA continues to show promise for future shows and stories.