Steve Maclin beats Eddie Edwards and "Inevitable" Ace Austin to advance to the finals of the TNA International Championship Tournament after Maclin catches Alisha Edwards' slap on the apron and Alisha inadvertently slaps Eddie in the face afterwards, allowing Maclin to hit Eddie with the KIA to win and advance.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Frankie Kazarian and Tessa Blanchard. Kazarian says he is approaching tonight's match like he does every other match, and that Joe Hendry is a wounded animal and calls his bravery "stupid" before stating that he will leave Sacrifice as TNA World Champion. Tessa says she has pinned Masha Slamovich twice and that Masha is overrated, and while Kazarian tears Hendry's rotator cuff in half, she will finish what she started. She says that Masha survives on hype while she survives on results, and that she will break Masha tonight before taking her title.
In footage from earlier today, The University of Las Vegas Rebels ice hockey team celebrate their recent championship victory when The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) rain on their parade.
Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman guests on commentary for the next match.
Moose's open challenge is answered by Sidney Akeem (formerly known as Reginald, Reggie and Scrypts in WWE).
Moose retains the TNA X Division Championship against Sidney Akeem. At one point in the match, Moose shoves the captain of the University of Las Vegas Rebels ice hockey team only to be shoved back, and security has to intervene. As this goes on, Sidney Akeem hits Moose with a tope suicida. Near the end of the match, Alisha Edwards pulls the referee out of the ring and gets ejected. This allows Moose to hit a low blow followed by the Spear to retain.
Backstage, Eric Young is met by Steve Maclin. Young asks Maclin if he is ready, but Maclin tells Young he knows what the answer is, and while he has respect for him, the best man will win tonight.
In the TNA Injury Report, Joe Hendry is cleared but listed as day-to-day regarding his shoulder injury. Meanwhile, Sami Callihan is cleared following an eye injury regarding hot coffee thrown into his face by Mance Warner, who is also cleared following a scratched cornea received at the hands of Callihan. Both Callihan and Warner are cleared to compete in Barbed Wire Massacre.
Mike Santana and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat Mustafa Ali and The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) after Santana chases Mustafa to the back, then returns to hit Nic Nemeth with Spin the Block.
It is revealed that Eddie Edwards and JDC have attacked Zachary Wentz backstage.
Victoria Crawford (formerly known as Alicia Fox in WWE), 1980s singer/songwriter Debbie Gibson and TLC's 90 Day Fiance Tim Malcolm are seen in the crowd.
Joe Hendry and Masha Slamovich beat Frankie Kazarian and Tessa Blanchard after Kazarian inadvertently knockouts out Tessa. Early in the match, Victoria Crawford briefly distracts Masha Slamovich from the front row.
Backstage, Mike Santana tells Director of Authority Santino Marella that he is tired of Mustafa Ali's mind games and running away, and demands a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Santino makes the match official for Rebellion.
President of the Las Vegas chapter of the NFL Alumni Association Morlon Greenwood, Andreas Hale of ESPN, and rapper Westside Gunn are seen in the crowd.
"Inevitable" Ace Austin shows up. He says that tonight is a very special night, but for one reason in particular, as someone behind the curtain has been through hell and back to see the fans tonight. He then introduces Chris Bey, who has not been seen since his devastating injury. Chris Bey speaks to the crowd, saying it is great to be back in TNA. He says that almost six months ago, he had an accident in the ring that changed the course of his entire life forever when he broke his neck and paralyzed himself. He calls it the most scary and embarrassing moment of his life, and admits he wanted to finish the match because he loves professional wrestling so much. Thankfully, TNA's quick response and the staff in Detroit, Michigan match allowed for a successful surgery, but he was given a very low chance of being able to walk again. Bey says he worked tirelessly to rehab himself, and thanks Ace Austin for his support and for always being their for him. Bey admits he thought he would never be on a TNA ramp again, but he beat the odds due to the support of the TNA locker room and the TNA fans and he is standing here right now. He concludes by saying that he, the fans and TNA are unbreakable, and that all of this is the greatest story ever told.
Under Siege is Friday, May 23rd on TNA+!
Sami Callihan beats Mance Warner in a very violent Barbed Wire Massacre.
Rebellion is Sunday, April 27th on pay-per-view and TNA+!
Magician Criss Angel and his family are seen in the front row.
Gia Miller introduces Elijah, who announces his first ever open challenge at Rebellion, then performs "At TNA, We Walk This Way."
Steve Maclin beats AJ Francis and Eric Young in a Triple Threat Match to win the TNA International Championship Tournament finals and become the inaugural TNA International Champion!
After the show, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth a message from Matt Hardy, who invites them into the Hardy Compound for a fight.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
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