Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for April 25, 2024

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Nemeth admits he thought he would return to Las Vegas as TNA World Champion, and while he left it all in the ring, it may have been his only opportunity and the title, and he failed. He even mentions his family cheering him on from the front row only to still fail to come through, and he is now at a loss as to what to do next. As he states that he feels broken inside, "Broken" Matt Hardy shows up and heads to the ring. Matt Hardy says that he had a premonition that after the main event, the lights go out and he would appear with the world champion, which ended up being Moose and not Nemeth like he had hoped. He says that he has seen the footage and that the fans may have seen what he saw: Nemeth's left shoulder was up as the referee counted to three. Matt admits that while he does not know what is next for Nemeth, he knows what is next for him, and that is becoming World Champion. He says Nemeth can get another shot down the line, but it may be against him and not Moose. Suddenly, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) shows up, and Moose says it is funny that Matt Hardy is back in TNA thinking he is "the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders," which explains why they suck. He says this is wrestling, not football, and that Nemeth and Matt cannot challenge the play and he is still champion. Nemeth dares The System to say what they have to say to their faces, but Eddie says he knows what Nemeth is doing and is coming off as desperate. He says that Nemeth sounds pathetic, even though he knows that Nemeth came to TNA for good, and while he expected to become "the next Kurt Angle," he may not even become "the next Eric Angle." Nemeth threatens to beat the hell out of Eddie Edwards tonight, the idea of which Matt Hardy likes.

We see Director of Authority Santino Marella, Mustafa Ali and The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) near a ballot box. The Good Hands cast their votes, but find out that Mustafa Ali cannot become #1 contender to his own championship. Jordynne Grace shows up and casts her vote, then has a conversation with Santino.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jordynne Grace. Jordynne admits that her match at Rebellion was a wild match, but she is glad that she had PCO on stand-by. She also admits she is surprised that Sami Callihan is back and that everything worked out. She also mentions what she brought up with Director of Authority Santino Marella: she has made her match next week a Knockouts Championship match. Suddenly, Miyu Yamashita shows up and says she will beat Jordynne and take her title.

Mike Santana beats Myron Reed. After the match, Steve Maclin shows up and tells The Rascalz to surround the ring, but when they do, The Rascalz drop off the ring apron, leaving Maclin on his own against Santana. Maclin dives out of the ring before Santana hits Spin The Block.

We hear from Steph de Lander and Kon. Steph de Lander says that what happened at Rebellion was insane and a screwjob and that Jordynne Grace could not beat her fair and square. She then challenges Jordynne and PCO to a mixed tag match against herself and Kon. Kon says that he will finish what he started at Under Siege, and that is breaking necks.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander heads to the ring. Alexander says today is a good day, especially when he steps into a TNA ring, as he bleeds for TNA. He says that he proved that he bled for TNA after his match with Hammerstone and became last man standing, and regardless of what everyone calls him, he has not been called one thing in some time: TNA World Champion. Before he lays out his plans, Frankie Kazarian shows up and calls Alexander "entitled" for thinking he is deserving of the World title after one match, then says he won his match at Rebellion, and if anyone is qualified, it is him. Alexander proposes that they have a match to see who the number one contender, but Kazarian says he can barely walk and his arm is severely injured and he expected better from Alexander. After Alexander says nobody sees him complaining after his match and that Kazarian might as well back down from a challenge so he can become number one contender, but Kazarian says "That doesn't work for me, brother!" As Kazarian leaves the ring, a referee shows up and tells Kazarian to get back in, and it is announced that a #1 contender's match for the TNA World Championship is happening right now.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Frankie Kazarian with an ankle lock to become #1 contender for the TNA World Championship. During the match, Kazarian grabs a metal folding chair and introduces it to the ring, and the referee takes it away. While this is going on, Kazarian produces a chain, but Eric Young shows up and takes it away. Kazarian falls down and feigns being hurt by Eric Young, which causes Eric Young to get ejected. This distraction allows Alexander to put Kazarian in an ankle lock and grapevine it, and Kazarian taps, making Alexander #1 contender to the World title.

Backstage, Jake Something talks with Director of Authority Santino Marella, and Cody Deaner also shows up. Hammerstone shows up wanting to talk to Marella regarding Rebellion, and Jake Something tells him to show some respect. This leads to an argument and Hammerstone shoving Jake Something into the wall, and Santino telling the two of them to settle it in the ring. In the background, The Rascalz take part in some ballot stuffing.

First Class (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) and hip hop recording artist Bun B are seen entering the arena.

Gia Miller interviews First Class (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) and hip hop recording artist Bun B on the stage. AJ Francis says that Bun B came here for First Class just like DJ Whoo Kid and Shawne Merriman, and Bun B says all of his accomodations have been first class. Rich Swann says everyone saw him whup Joe Hendry's ass up and down the casino, and ever since First Class has dealt with Hendry, Hendry has been disrespectful, and that Hendry has learned to put respect on their name. When Gia Miller asks AJ Francis if he will show the same respect when he says Joe Hendry's name, Joe Hendry suddenly shows up next to Gia. AJ Francis says that he and Rich Swann may have to teach him another lesson, but Hendry says he is not here to fight, especially after Swann beat him and he suffered a groin injury. He says it humbled him and that he owes him an apology, and that he will do it the right way in the ring next week.

Xia Brookside beats Ash By Elegance with a schoolkid pin after Ash is caught with jeweled knuckles given to her by her conceirge George Iceman, giving Ash her first TNA loss.

Backstage, Trey Miguel is considered the winner of the ballot box vote "by a suspicious amount" of 60 votes. Everyone gets angry, but it is revealed that the second-biggest winner is Ace Austin. Mustafa Ali says that there should be no number one contender due to voter fraud, but Director of Authority Santino Marella puts Austin and Trey in a match where the winner faces Mustafa Ali for the X Division Championship at Under Siege.

Before the next match, John Skyler says that The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) have demanded a match with Sami Callihan after Sami's return at Rebellion. After it is revealed that Sami wants to face them both, he says that his luck has run out and that his death wish is coming in the form of these good hands.

Sami Callihan beats The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) in a two-on-one handicap match.

Backstage, Frankie Kazarian is met by Steve Maclin, but Kazarian tells Maclin he does not like him or trust him after what he did to him when he won the X Division Championship. Maclin says he has every right not to trust him, either, but he says Eric Young, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and Mike Santana have become problems, and propose that they help each other with their enemies.

Ryan Nemeth is seen in the crowd.

Eddie Edwards beats "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. During the match, Brian Myers takes a shot at Ryan Nemeth onat ringside, and that distracts the referee so that Moose can nail Nemeth with the TNA World Championship. Eddie then hits the Boston Knee Party for the win. After the match, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) attacks Nic Nemeth, and Ryan Nemeth is held back by security as The System wraps a chair around Nemeth's neck before Moose smacks the chair into his throat with another chair. The System leave the ring as Speedball Mountain ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and Trent Seven) rush in.