Emergence 2025 - The Results

Indi Hartwell beats Rosemary during the Countdown after Dani Luna shows up and turns Rosemary around from the outside, causing Rosemary to spit the green mist out of the ring in the process.

Backstage, Sami Callihan is met by Moose, who says that what he said to him has bothered for him for a while now, as he said a lot of harsh things. Sami says that Moose was honest and did not blow smoke up his ass, and says that he took what Moose said and had it light a fire under his ass. Sami says he will leave everything he has in the ring, and if he is going out, he is going out his way. Moose tells Sami he has been a pivotal member of the locker room, and he hopes tonight is not his last night. Sami tells Moose to bring back the TNA World Championship before he leaves.

Before the next match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth calls Baltimore, Maryland "the armpit of the USA" and says that it looks like someone took a pile of garbage and sprinkled some Old Bay on top. He also says that everyone in Baltimore has crabs and that when he got here, he slipped on a rat and a roach stole his wallet. The Home Town Man then shows up with DJ Duke, Lene Gray and Crow from Talk Heavy Radio and takes offense to Ryan talking smack about Baltimore and instead of demanding Ryan apologize to the people of Baltimore, he will channel the inner toughness of his childhood hero Cal Ripken and kick his ass all over Baltimore.

The Home Town Man beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth with a schoolkid pin during the Countdown.

Leon Slater retains the TNA X Division Championship against Cedric Alexander after countering the Lumbar Check with a Styles Clash. Both men shake hands after the match.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Trick Williams and Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann). Trick says everyone he is the man breaking records and bringing in TV deals while carrying two brands. AJ Francis says Trick will put Moose in his place, and that TNA was not getting TV details until the three of them got together. Swann asys that they are charisma, athleticism and raw talent, and they will find out that you are not first class, you're last. Trick apologizes for calling out Moose's mom, then says he will have to apologize again for whipping Moose's ass.

Matt Cardona beats Mustafa Ali. During the match, The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) interfere only for Mustafa Ali to take him down. Mustafa Ali pins Cardona after hitting him with a top rope 450, but Cardona counters with a crucifix pin for the win. After the match, Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz) attack Cardona, then Mustafa Ali sics Agent Zero on him for a choke bomb. All of a sudden, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) fight through Mustafa Ali's Secret Service agents before making quick work of Order 4. Fir$t Cla$$ then head to the ring for the next match.

Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) beat The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers). During the match, Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz), Mustafa's Secret Service Agents and Agent Zero all try to interfere in the match, and while Eddie, Myers, JDC and Alisha are able to fight them off, Agent Zero hits Eddie with a choke bomb, all while the referee is checking on Rich Swann. Soon after, AJ Francis hits Eddie with a Down Payment for the win.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Trey Miguel is still out with a hernia. KC Navarro is still out with a dislocated knee and is recovering from surgery and undergoing physical therapy. Moose is cleared following a hip injury from a backstage attack and is cleared for tonight's TNA World Championship match, although it remains to be seen how Moose's in-ring performance will be affected.

Joe Hendry guests on commentary for the next match.

Before the next match, Sami Callihan pumps up the Baltimore, Maryland crowd before stating that tonight is a big match and that he has two of his lifelong best friends in the crowd celebrating their anniversary tonight, and wishes them a happy annivesary as we see the couple in the crowd. He then says that if he loses tonight, he is leaving his boots in the ring and he is retiring. He then says that if this is happening, he will go down swinging, and he will be doing it his way, then demands the match be a Baltimore Street Fight. Callihan throws the microphone at Santana, who fails to catch it, and Callihan apologizes. Santana says he has respect for Callihan, but he did not come here for "kid games" and he wants "The Death Machine."

Mike Santana beats Sami Callihan. As per pre-match stipulation, Sami Callihan must retire. Both men fist bump after the match. After Santana leaves, Callihan unties his boots, then leaves them in the middle of the ring.

Sami Callihan is given a standing ovation by the locker room backstage. Eric Young tells Sami Callihan nnot to fall for this, as nobody cared for him. Joe Hendry steps in and tells Young to take it easy, but Young says this started because of Hendry, and tells him to remember that.

Backstage, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is not happy that The Home Town Man beat him, as he does not consider him "a feel good story" and calls him "a mockery of professional wrestling" before announcing that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is returning and that The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) will be losing the tag team titles back to him and Nic in their contractually obligated rematch.

Before the next match, Tommy Dreamer, Jazz, Masha Slamovich, TNA President Carlos Silva, Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee gather in the ring. Tommy Dreamer talks about Lei Ying Lee's journey and announces that Lei Ying Lee is re-signing to TNA, stating that she truly represents the Knockouts, her culture and women in general. Lei Ying Lee signs the contract. Carlos Silva thanks Lei Ying Lee thanks Lei Ying Lee for being part of TNA in what is hopefully a long relationship. Also before the match, the personal concierge George Iceman recites his own poem where he states that the fans and The Elegance Brand's (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) opponents suck.

The Elegance Bland (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) retain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against The IInspiraton (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee), the team of Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee and Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx) in a four-way tag team match after M by Elegance hits Cassie Lee with one of the Knockouts Tag Team title belts. During the match, Mara Sadé confronts and fights Jacy Jayne for putting Jazmyn Nyx's foot on the rope, which leads to Masha Slamovich and Ash by Elegance also fighting Jacy Jayne and Jacy, Mara, Masha and Ash all getting ejected from ringside. For this match, Masha Slamovich is in Brookside and Lei Ying Lee's corner, and Mara Sadé is in The IInspiration's corner.

Backstage, we hear from Dani Luna and Indi Hartwell. Indi calls out Rosemary for blinding her during their match and wants the Knockouts World Championship. Dani tells Indi she saw this coming and that they make a great team, but Indi says that she must do this on her own before warning whoever is Knockouts World Champion after tonight that she will not stop until she wins the title.

Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.

Steve Maclin retains the TNA International Championship against Jake Something in a no count-outs, no disqualifications match after hittig Tag 'Em, Bag 'Em on the third attempt. Gia Miller interviews Maclin after the match, and Maclin says he asked Jame Something to show him and the world if he was something, and that he did just that. Frankie Kazarian passes by as Maclin says that the title is not Jake Something's tonight, and Maclin dares Kazarian to get in the ring with him. Kazarian leaves instead.

We see photos from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt hardy) Q&A at Jimmy's Seafood House. The hardys will throw out dueling first pitches at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota in their season opener against the Athletics on Tuesday, August 19th.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) retain the The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) against The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Myron Reed). Both teams share a guestre of respect after the match.

It's time for Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse. AJ Francis says that Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) have decided to hold this segment in Baltimore, Maryland after the both of them grew up in Baltimore. AJ Francis talks about his time in Maryland University before Rich Swann talks about how he cut his teeth in the Baltimore independent theme, then both men state they both had to "leave this dump forever" to become successful and that Baltimore does not deserve anything. All of a sudden, Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, shows up, and AJ Francis threatens to hurt him. Poe brings out The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC), and Alisha slaps Francis for interrupting her. Swann has to hold Francis back, and Francis declares this episode of Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse over as well as the worst one ever, and that Baltimore does not deserve this. Poe then does a dance on the stage.

Before the next match, Trick Williams says he has nothing but love for Moose even though it is his fault that they lost when they teamed up together, and while they are both NFL guys, "the real birds of the NFL are the Philadelphia Eagles."

Trick Williams retains the TNA World Championship against Moose. During the match, Trick accidentally takes out the referee, and when Moose hits a Spear afterwards, there is no count. Moose tries to revive the referee, and has to counter a Trick Shot with a 'Buckle Bomb.Trick hit the Trick Shot, and the referee is able to crawl to the pinfall, where Moose kicks out. Afterwards, Moose goes for another Spear only to hit the ring post shoulder-first, and Trick hits two more Trick Shots to retain. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally awards the TNA World Championship to Trick.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!