Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Frankie Kazarian inducts Amazing Red into the TNA Hall of Fame. During his Hall of Fame induction speech, Amazing Red announces that he is the seventh man in tonight's match for the vacant TNA X-Division Championship.
Cruz Montana returns to TNA to induct Konnan into the TNA Hall of Fame.
Al Snow and Tracy Brooks induct ODB into the TNA Hall of Fame.
Ricky Sosa beats Eddie Edwards with two Headshots, despite being hit with the Boston Knee Party after catching Alisha Edwards out of the air and hitting her with the Blue Thunder Bang. After the match, Ricky Sosa and Eddie Edwards shake hands.
Backstage, we hear from Leon Slater, who says that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth has talked a lot of trash, and while he can brush a lot of it off, he admits that Nic Nemeth has some good points, as he is one of the best on the planet. He says he is going to beat Nic Nemeth not just to prove he can step into his world, but because Nemeth is in his, and says that Nemeth has never held a generation in his hands at just twenty-two years of age. Slater plans to become the youngest TNA World Champion of all time.
Amazing Red beats KC Navarro, Fabian Aichner, Cedric Alexander, Rich Swann, Ryan Nemeth and BDE in a seven-way scramble match to win the vacant TNA X-Division Championship for the fourth time. It is his first time holding the title since 2010. After the match, Amazing Red runs into Frankie Kazarian - the man who inducted him into the TNA Hall of Fame earlier tonight - and bumps fists with him.
Backstage, we hear from "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, who says that tonight's match is the biggest match of Leon Slater's match. He also considers this match his biggest, as it is every night, and says he will not be upstaged at any point. He says he knows who Slater is, but he knows who he is, and says that nobody can beat him and that nobody will be able to take him off his perch. Nic Nemeth says that he wants to see everything Slater has, because when he takes it away from him and remains TNA World Champion, Slater can continue to watch him cement his own legacy as the best to ever do it from the back of the line.
Zoey Serrano and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beat Kiera and Allie Hogan by submission to become the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions after Baszler chokes Allie out.
Backstage, Olivia Onassis interviews Bad Dude Tito, who has been looking for Jordan Cruz since he won the Red Carpet Rumble and wants to know where he is so he can beat him for the UWN World Championship. He says that since Jordan Cruz is not here, so he might as well give the fans a fight.
Che Cabrera beats Honest John.
Jordan Castle is in the ring. Castle says he cannot raise his voice as per his neurological specialist after re-aggravating his neck and demands silence, then says he has a mind to leave and not bring "One in a Million" Maximilien here, but the fans would like that too much before bringing Maximilien out anyway. Castle says that the only thing shining on Maximilien tonight is the Heritage Championship, then comes to the conclusion that instead of just hating Maximilien, everyone is just envious of him, before mentioning Maxmilien's recent accolades. Castle says that since Mathias has a night off due to being suspended, then Maximilen should get one too. Suddenly, Jonny Loquasto shows up and says a championship celebration was not planned for tonight, then says Mathias' suspension will be lifted. After declaring that Mathias will face Ray Jaz next week for the UWN Television Championship, the following week will see Maximilien defending the UWN Heritage Championship against Fidel Bravo, who gave Maximilien his first loss in a tag match. Maximilien takes offense to this, saying he was never pinned and never lost, and Castle warns Loquasto that Maximilien manhandled him once more and can do worse the next time. Loquasto threatens to strip Castle of his manager's licence and strip Maximilien of the Heritage title before also threatening to make Maximilien face Mathias again, saying he may not be his daddy, but he will "son" him all day. Castle tells Loquasto he will have it his way and that Maximilien will beat Castro and prove why he will be champion for another 300 days.
Backstage, Olivia Onassis interviews Matty Ice, who says that everyone in the locker room is bitching and moaning about something, including Bad Dude Tito. Matty Ice tells Tito he can fight him so he can leave Tito for the paramedics to peel off the mat as he proves that he is a cold soul.
Thunder and Lightning (Cameron Cole and "Mr. All Day" Will Allday) vs. 5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) for the UWN World Tag Team Championships from September's Sunday Night Slam is replayed.
Backstage, Olivia Onassis interviews Richard Holliday, who says that Bodhi will be living a better life after having shaving his beard, then says that if Rob McKnight gets in his radius next week, he will strike. Holliday then says that after this, he plans on going for championship gold.
We see Jackie Redmond's interview with LA Knight from earlier today.
We see Cathy Kelley's interview with Kevin Owens from earlier today.
We see footage of Trick Williams working out with Big E.
Backstage, Cathy Kelly interviews WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, who says that the participants of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match will go to any length to get the briefcase and win the Money in the Bank contract, which almost guarantees that the winner becomes a world champion. He says that there are a lot of times where the future is seen before everyone's eyes when someone grabs the briefcase, and says that there are a few veterans in the matches, there is a bit of a youth movement in the matches that is exciting to see. He says that no matter who holds the world titles, the world titles are what everyone climbs the ladder for, and that Roman Reigns has asked to go first in order to set the stage for what is to come.
Chuey Martinez interviews Stephanie Vaquer in Spanish. Vaquer says that she wanted Liv Morgan because she was the champion and has a right to her title, and says that while she respects Becky Lynch, if she wants her title, then she is not her friend. She says that today, she will prove to them while she is champion. She says that losing the title is not on her mind, but when she loses, she comes back stronger. She knows that she does not have to be pinned to lose the title, but tonight, she is in control.
Alix Paige sings The Star Spangled Banner.
Roman Reigns retains the World Heavyweight Championship against LA Knight after hitting four Superman Punches and two Spears throughout the match. After the match, 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price) are seen in the crowd, but The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa) show up right behind them. When 946 turn around, both factions come face-to-face, then a brawl beraks out in the crowd that heads into the arena itself. The brawl starts in the skybox, then makes its way downstairs into the arena's expansive lobby before it finally gets taken outside. 946 soon flees into a black SUV limousine, with Jaida Parker acting as the getaway driver.
Guitarist Nita Strauss, her husband Josh Villalta and their son Max are in the front row. Master Sergeant Brian Teachout is tonight's Wheatley American Vodka Military Spotlight.
Tiffany Stratton beats Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Jacy Jayne, Roxanne Perez and Lash Legend in the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, making her a two-time Money in the Bank Ladder Match winner.
The Feliu Family are the recipients of The General Insurance's Big Break Seat Upgrade.
Oba Femi beats Bronson Reed, even after Maxxine Dupri and Austin Theory toss brass knuckles to Bronson Reed to knock Oba out while Logan Paul gets himself ejected with a metal folding chair in his hands to further distract the referee.
Liv Morgan beats Stephanie Vaquer and Becky Lynch in a Triple Threat Match to win the Women's World Championship for the fourth time after Vaquer superkicks Becky off the apron into a table - breaking the legs, but not the table itself - before Liv suddenly hits Vaquer with Ob-Liv-Ion for the pin, the win and the title.
Penta beats Bron Breakker, Je'Von Evans (who is taken out of the match in an ambulance following a Spear by Breakker only to return in an ambulance that he later crashes through the roof of after Breakker tips the ladder), Trick Williams, CM Punk and Kevin Owens in the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
WMC Sports Anchor and Memphis Tigers football legend Doc Holliday hosts this week's show from inside the studios at Action News 5 in Memphis, Tennessee while Dustin Starr calls the action in Jackson, Tennessee.
The Outbreak (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) and Paige Collett beat The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James, Nasty Nick and Reverend Ash Taylor) and The Modern Day Monsters (Warwolf, Marrow, Sister Asa) in a three-way trios match.
We hear from Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich, who both want a piece of the Kick Ass Wrestling collective.
Before the next match, Derrick King calls out the Kick Ass Wrestling collective, saying that they "have some ass-kicking to do right now."
K-Toomer and "The Gift" Ryan Sanders vs. Chris Rocker and Bullwhip Ballard ends when Terry Golden hits K-Toomer with the Big Mane Fight Championship with help from Ballard. After the match, Hollywood Little shows up and goes on the attack along with Terry Golden. Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich show up only to turn on K-Toomer and Sanders and reveal themselves as members of the Kick Ass Wrestling collective, and when members of the locker room show up to make the save, the numbers game is too much.
We hear from Mike Anthony, who says that he and Marko "Hangtime" Harris can beat each other and that it depends on who the better man is on any given night. He says that this is an home invasion, as he will step into Marko's backyard and he will need the whole town as a nightmare is on its way to beat him and stay Heritage Champion. We then hear from Marko "Hangtime" Harris, who then states that the games are over and that they are both in Jackson, Tennessee, where all he does is win, and he is ready to prove himself and become Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion. He then welcomes Mike Anthony to his own nightmare.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats Mike Anthony to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion! This happens after Marko "Hangtime" Harris hits four cutters: one from the mat, one from the bottom rope, one from the middle rope and one from the top rope. After the match, Mine Anthony raises Harris' hand to end the show.
Backstage, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce meets up with SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis regarding tonight's six-woman tag match. Trick Williams and Lil Yachty show up, and Trick says he has unfinished business with Sami Zayn. Bron Breakker also shows up, much to Trick's annoyance, and when Lil Yachty says that Trick will be Mr. Money in the Bank, Breakker wants to fight Trick. Pearce makes a match between Breakker and Trick, which Aldis also endorses.
CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk talks about tomorrow night's Money in the Bank Ladder Match and how he won the match in 2008 and 2009 and cashed in both times, then says he is doing this again as he has a chance to make history and be the only three-time winner. He responds to people saying he is crazy and that it cannot be done by saying "Watch me," and admits that it will not be a cakewalk. Punk mentions all of his opponents, but when he mentions Owens, Owens shows up, and Punk talks about him as he heads to the ring. Owens tells Punk that he will not win tomorrow night and that tomorrow will be successful for him, and that he will make sure Punk does not get the contract, "as nobody needs to see [Punk] as WWE Champion ever again." Owens says that as long as Punk does not win the contract, he will consider tomorrow night "a win." Punk says that this is an excuse for a consolation prize and says Owens does not believe in himself, which is why he is on top of the world while Owens is not. Owens says he has never looked up to Punk and will not start now before climbing one of the ladders to be eye-to-eye with Punk as he tells him that he sees a man who is not taking the contract, as he will make sure Punk does not walk out on his own two feet. As Owens says he will beat "that bitch Sami Zayn," Sami Zayn shows up as Owens and Punk argue, and he climbs up the ladder in the center. Sami calls all of this "disapponting," as he is on the short ladder while Owens and Punk are considered above him. Punk says it is not the size of the ladder, but what you do with it, and says he will wrap it around Owens' fat head before he beats Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Sami says that Owens and Punk should know better, as they know who he is and he is a survivor who has found a way to win and retain the WWE Championship. Owens says Sami had Punk's help, while Punk says Sami had Owens' help. Sami says this is because he is "exceptionally intelligent" and can see the forest for the trees while Punk and Owens cannot comprehend they are exactly alike, then says Owens is honest about wanting Punk to fail while Punk acts like it does not bother him. He says that this drives Punk crazy and that neither Punk or Owens will get the contract tomorrow night as they are not in the headspace for it, while he will still be Undisputed WWE Champion.
Jacy Jayne, Tiffany Stratton and Lash Legend beat Roxanne Perez, Sol Ruca and Lola Vice in a six-woman tag match after Sol Ruca inadvertently hits Lola Vice with the Sol Snatcher as Lash is about to hit Lola with the Lash Extension. After the match, Lash throws Jacy into Tiffany, then hits Tiffany with the Lash Extension.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Chelsea Green, who is focusing on being positive regarding a possible cash-in. Nikki Bella shows up and berates Chelsea Green again, saying that what she does to Paige is a preview of what she will do to Chelsea as she takes her title. Chelsea chalks this all up to jealousy, and Nikki says Chelsea's reign will be a failure and that Chelsea is a "bootleg Nikki Bella," then says the title will be going to the real thing, which she says Chelsea's husband would rather have. All of a sudden, Charlotte Flair is attacked by Jade Cargill, B-Fab and "Michin" Mia Yim.
Backstage, Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley find out what has happened to Charlotte Flair from General Manager Nick Aldis, and says that Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab have been removed from the building before stating that Charlotte cannot compete. Charlotte demands that Alexa take her place in the match against Fatal Influence tonight, which Alexa does. Aldis also mentions that everyone will be banned from ringside for the match, including Jacy Jayne.
The MFTs (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) beat The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) after Bakusai (Shinsuke Nakamura and Kiyoki) show up to distract Tama Tonga only for Kiyoki to distract the referee after Tama knocks Kiyoki off the apron, which allows Haku to hit Erik in the throat with his walking stick. After the match, Bakusai brawl with The MFTs and get the upper hand, and when Ivar attacks Kiyoki for costing The War Raiders the match, Bakusai get the better of him, too.
Backstage, as Danhausen scans both Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis for evil with the Evil Detector, Finn Balor shows up wanting a match with Gunther. As Pearce leaves the room saying that he needs a drink, Aldis says that Gunther has a match, but with Danhausen, not with Finn. Danhausen is slightly reluctant to face Gunther, even as Finn reminds Danhausen of how dangerous Gunther is.
We see footage of John Cena on his seventeenth appearance on The Jimmy Fallon Show.
In backstage footage from ealier today, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with The Miz and Kit Wilson when he sees Randy Orton. Aldis tells Orton that he crossed a line with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Orton says he will make Aldis' night easy and that he will leave, then says that Cody is the problem and that he did what he said he would do to ensure Cody did not get the WWE Championship before he did. He tells Aldis to sit down and speak with Cody before saying that Cody will not kick his head off his shoulders.
The Miz and Kit Wilson suddenly shows up in the ring, with Miz offended that he pushed aside for Randy Orton. Kit Wilson calls the Lafayette, Louisiana crowd "toxic" before giving them a chance to sing "Happy Birthday" to The Miz. All of a sudden, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up, and The Miz interrupts Cody's entrance as the pyro is still going off, irritated that everyone will sing Cody's theme but not sing "Happy Birthday" to him. Miz demands that Cody stay out of the ring unless he is here to wish him a happy birthday. Cody gets in the ring, throws Kit Wilson over the top rope, then takes out The Miz before speaking to the fans. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up saying he was afraid of this and that he sent Orton home because of this, and says that if this happens anywhere else, it does nothing for anyone and risks both Cody and Orton being put on the shelf along with other top stars. He says that this is about business and that his business is to get the match into the ring. Aldis says that he knows it is far from over between Cody and Orton, and asks Cody to meet him in his office to see how they can make this match happen. Cody offers to have this discussed in his office, which is the ring, and mentions what Orton has done to him. She says that what Orton did to him made his daughter cry, and that fear was behind those tears. Cody says then says he will be everywhere to go after Orton, who cost him the WWE Championship. Cody demands that Orton be face-to-face with him, and says he is not above flying to St. Louis, Missouri to find him, stating that it is all about what he is going to do to Orton.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Damian Priest, who says that he would be a world champion again if it were not for R-Truth. He says he is done explaining himself regarding R-Truth, then notices Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) mentioning what Priest has done to R-Truth. Priest confronts them, and after Fraxiom chew Priest out to his face, Priest pretends to leave only to lay them both out. All of a sudden, R-Truth sucker punches Priest from out of nowhere, and officials have to stop the ensuing brawl.
Danhausen vs. Gunther ends before it can start. Danhausen stops the referee from starting the match so he can curse Gunther, but Gunther boots Danhausen in the face before he can finish before absolutely torturing him. Finn Balor shows up and gets the better of Gunther, forcing him to retreat throught he crowd. Afterwards, Finn Balor checks on Danhausen, but Gunther returns from backstage and attacks Finn Balor. Finn Balor gets the better of Gunther again, but that does not last for long, and officials show up as Gunther powerbombs Finn Balor into the announce table.
Backstage, Sami Zayn meets with Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae regarding last week. Gargano and Sami agree on surviving and overcoming the hands they are dealt, and that they need to figure out what they are dealing with. Bron Breakker shows up and tells Sami he will see him soon.
Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley beat Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions after Lainey Reid is caught holding on to Fallon Henley's hand on a pinfall attempt to give Fallon leverage from the outside, allowing Alexa to hit Lainey with Sister Abigail and Tatum to hit Fallon with Cemetery Drive to win the match and the titles. (As per pre-match stipulation; everyone else is banned from ringside.)
Trick Williams beats Bron Breakker by disqualification after Austin Theory and Maxxine Dupri show up and Theory attacks Trick. After the match, Logan Paul shows up and knocks Lil Yachty out, then Je'Von Evans shows up and fights Theory only to be distracted by Maxxine, allowing Breakker and Theory to gang up on Je'Von until Penta shows up and takes both Breakker and Theory out. Suddenly, "Big" Bronson Reed shows up from out of nowhere and takes out Penta before going on the warpath, leading to a Spear to Trick Williams by Bron Breakker before Bronson Reed hits Trick with a Tsunami. The attacks continue as the show fades to black.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) head to the ring to start tonight's show. The band Primer 55 is seen in the front row. Matt Hardy says that The Hardys have the opportunity to step into the main event and win tag team gold in their championship rematch, which he calls "The Nemeths' ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) worst nightmare." Jeff proclaims that when they beat The Nemeths for the tag team titles, the titles will be back where they belong with them. Matt says that Syx (Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw) does not respect them or TNA and not only want to beat The Hardys, but end them. He then says that when they win the tag team titles, they will put the titles on the line at Bound For Glory against Syx to prove that they are unkillable and that they own them. Jeff then dares Syx to come out and try if they believe they can kill The Hardys. The Nemeths show up, and Nic Nemeth asks why The Hardys cannot die and that they are looking at "a couple of tens" instead of Syx. Ryan says they are the best brother tag team and that The Hardys will not make it to Bound For Glory. Matt tells The Nemeth to enjoy their last moments with the tag team titles, for The Hardys are taking the titles from them and Leon Slater is taking the TNA World Championship from Nic. Nic says that the fans will get a reality check tonight and that Leon Slater will learn that being the best and not being full of potential is what wins championships. Leon Slater shows up and says The Nemeths are "talking bollocks" and that the fans cannot wait for The Hardys to win the tag team titles tonight. Nic says that is because Slater is an idiot. Slater reminds Nic of the beating Ryan got when he tried to sneak attack him, and proclaims that after the tag team titles are out of the way, he will become World Champion. Nic laments the no-physicality clause, and Slater dares Ryan to "give it a go" before saying the rules is saving Nic, not him. Slater then proclaims that when he wins the TNA World Championship, Nic will be learning why he is called "The Youngest in Charge," then he and Matt Hardy come to the agreement that The Nemeths are getting deleted tonight.
Backstage, Allie and Kiera Hogan nearly get into a physical confrontation stopped by security with Zoey Serrano when Serrano bumps into Allie and Kiera as they head to the ring.
Backstage, Moose issues an open challenge to go one-on-one with the number one guy in TNA at Bound For Glory, and states that whoever accepts will find out why he is "The Face of the Franchise."
Allie and Kiera Hogan beat Ki Vibez and Alex Gracia after Gracia inadvertently hits Ki Vibez. After the match, Allie calls out Zoey Serrano, as does Kiera, and Kiera tells Serrano to find whoever she can, as the Knockouts Tag Team titles will be on the line at Bound For Glory and they are kicking Serrano's ass.
Backstage, Frankie Kazarian talks strategy with Avery Styles before the next match.
The Home Town Man, Brian Myers, Joe Alonzo and AJ Francis beat Frankie Kazarian, Elijah, Trey Miguel and Bear Bronson in a random draw Call Your Shot Gauntlet eight-man tag match. Francis hits Trey with the TFL, but Alonzo steals the pin; as per pre-match stipulation, Alonzo enters the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match at #20 while Trey will enter the match at #1.
We hear from The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch), who meet with Harley Hudson regarding the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match. Harley says she can take care of herself, but The Righteous ask her what it would be like if she did not have to worry. Harley then asks what would happen if it came down to the three of them.
As per the TNA Injury Report: Indi Hartwell suffered multiple injuries last week, and as a precaution, she is out for tonight, but will be cleared in time for Bound For Glory. Mila Moore was injured following Special Agent Zero's choke bomb last week; Moore has been instructed to take it easy and proceed with caution while recovering. The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) are medically cleared to compete tonight despite the beating given to them by Syx (Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw) and are determined to fight through the pain to win the tag team titles.
Backstage, Mustafa Ali holds the final meeting of Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, Jason Hotch, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore). Mustafa mentions there is a no-contact clause before the "Order 4-Way" and that once the line is crossed, there is no coming back. He tells everyone that this is their last chance to fall in line, and says that if anyone has anything to say to him, now is the time. Hotch says Mustafa crossed the line a long time ago by messing with his family, and that his only regret is putting Mustafa in the hospital instead of in a grave. He turns his badge in. Skyler says he was the most loyal member of Order 4 from day one and he considered everyone in it his family, but now, he has a new family in Mila Moore. He also tells Mustafa he finds him "an obnoxious, overbearing asshole" before turning his badge in. Tasha says there is a lot that she and Special Agent Zero want to say, but they showed exactly how they felt last week, and that the sacrifices that she and Zero made time after time to ensure Mustafa stayed victorious were in vain and that everyone will fall at Bound For Glory when Zero is the new International Champion. Tasha and Zero turn their badges in. Mustafa says that everyone are "ungrateful swine" and "pigs" and that only their mothers knew who they were before they showed up, then says he will end everyone at Bound For Glory when he destroys what he created, and that now and forever, it is "In Ali I Trust." Mustafa shoves the International Championship on top of all the badges.
Elayna Black vs. M by Elegance for the TNA Knockouts Television Championship ends in a ten-minute time limit draw when Elayna Black cannot pin M by Elegance in time following the Blackout. M by Elegance retains the TNA Knockouts Television Championship. (As per pre-match stipulation, The Elegance Brand [The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, Mr. Elegance] are banned from ringside for this match.)
Backstage, Ricky Sosa addresses Eddie Edwards. He says that their match at Bound For Glory is not just another match for him; this is his biggest match in his career, as Eddie has done it all in TNA and is a legend in the company. He says this is his time and that he has come to prove why he is belong, and while he respects everything Eddie has done, he does not fear him, and he will beat him at Bound For Glory.
Backstage, we hear from Eddie Edwards. Eddie says Ricky Sosa is saying all the right things, but they are just words, and when they get in the ring, Sosa will look in his eyes and see someone who belongs in TNA. He says he does not see the same in Sosa's eyes, and that every bullet in the chamber is what it will take for Sosa to prove that he belongs. If Sosa wants to walk out of Bound For Glory, he must be ready to put down "the veteran saint of TNA."
Cedric Alexander guests on commentary for the next match.
Fabian Aichner beats KC Navarro.
Backstage, Zoey Serrano makes a call to someone regarding the Knockouts Tag Team Championship open challenge match at Bound For Glory. That someone is "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who accepts.
We see a video package for Indi Hartwell vs. Xia Brookside for the TNA Knockouts World Championship at Bound For Glory.
Leon Slater guests on commentary for the next match.
The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) after the lights flicker, causing Matt Hardy to be on the watch for Syx (Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw) before Jeff Hardy goes for a Swanton Bomb only for Nic Nemeth to get the knees up to win and retain. The "A MATTer of Fact" Fact before the match is "Matt has won 32 tag team titles during his career." After the match, Nic Nemeth confronts Leon Slater, then the lights go out. When they come back on, Leon Slater is down on the ground, and Nic Nemeth is confused as to what has happened before he is confident is is not him as he makes his way up the ramp. The lights go out again, and when they come back on this time, Syx are in the ring with pipes in their hands and The Hardys down on the mat to end the show.
Backstage, we hear from Matt Sydal. He says he has a bone to pick as he stands up for Skyflight (Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Scorpio Sky) and calls out "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith, saying he has collected his last bounty in ROH and that in ROH, wrestlers fight for honor, not for money. He says he will get back at him for what he did to Skyflight and that they will find out who the best wrestler really is.
Viva Van and VertVixen beat Kelsey Raegan and Tiara James.
Backstage, we hear from Mance Warner. Mance says he has been getting an education on Pure Rules, then says he wants "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty for the ROH Pure Championship and that Moriarty is going to learn he is the master of pure, technical wrestling.
Adam Priest bets Alex Zayne by submission with a single leg crab.
Caprice Coleman chops it up with Preston Vance. Vance says he has a lot of people in his corner, including the fans, but he really wants John Silver's approval and acceptance. He says that he brainwashed himself and thought that he was bigger than The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver), and mentions his shortcomings in his previous factions. Vance apologizes to John Silver, saying that he knows what he did wrong and that he wants one more chance.
Backstage, we hear from Solorato (Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto) and Griff Garrison. Solo says that the one thing they are missing is the moves, and the three of them come to the conclusion that in order to win all of the gold, they need to do all of the moves.
MxM TV (Johnny TV, Mansoor, Mason Madden) beats Solorato (Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto) in a six-man tag match after Solorato and Garrison's attempt to hit "Hangman" Adam Page and Brodido's (Brody King and Bandido) finishers backfire.
Hyan beats Billie Starkz. After the match, Athena shows up again and applauds Hyan before saying "My people will call your people."
