The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for May 22, 2026

We look back on The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) vs. The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) vs. Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) vs. The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) in a ladder match for the TNA World Tag Team CHampionships at Slammiversary 2025.

We look back on Steve Maclin vs. Mike Santana for the TNA World Championship from last night's show.

Gia Miller interviews Daria Rae for Around the Ring. Topics discussed include the ritual of workout and food at every new town, the ingredients for a perfect cheeseburger, the difference between Northerners and Southerners in the United States, and the ideal pizza slice.

Before the next match, Joe Alonzo proclaims that he is back in TNA and that his return was wasted on a city whose claim to fame is a basketball team who peaked before he was even born. He says that everyone loves nostalgia, but today, the city of Syracuse, New York is full of losers, including Eli Isom. He then says people hate him because he ain't him, and if he weren't him, he would hate him, too.

Joe Alonzo beats Eli Isom after reversing a roll-up and grabbing the tights on the pinfall attempt.