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 and AJ Francis beat Elijah and Moose after Expressions shakes the ropes to trip Elijah down for a powerslam from AJ Francis behind the referee's back. After the match, Expressions removes his neck brace and tries to hit Elijah with his own guitar, but Moose stops Expressions, allowing Elijah to hit Expressions with the Highwayman's Farewell.
Backstage, we hear from Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore), who holds the locker room vote for the next #1 contender for the TNA International Championship. Everyone in the locker room is eligible to cast one vote, and they cannot vote for themselves.
Wendy Choo vs. Elayna Black in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament ends in a ten-minute time limit draw. This time-limit draw has given M by Elegance a bye to the semi-finals. After the match, Elayna Black is attacked by Xia Brookside, and Wendy Choo nearly chases Brookside to the back. When Wendy Choo checks on Elayna, Brookside attacks Wendy from behind. Afterwards, Elayna Black and Wendy Choo shake hands.
Backstage, the locker room casts their vote for Mustafa Ali's next title challenger as Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore) watches in the background. John Skyler nearly opens the box and spoils the vote, but Mustafa Ali stops him. As everyone leaves the room, Mila Moore tells Skyler that he is doing great.
The System (Eddie Edwads, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) heads to the ring. Alisha Edwards says that everyone loves a new toy and stating that someone new in TNA is the future of the business until reality hits. Bear Bronson says that he decimated Ricky Sosa last week, as Ricky Sosa is just a catchy song and a meme. After Bronson says that he is a killer compared to Ricky Sosa, Brian Myers says that people come and go from TNA, but the dominance of The System will remain constant because they are the gatekeepers of TNA. Cedric Alexander says that one must go through The System to see success and that the list of survivors is very short, and that "the champ is right here." Eddie says that The System is not a faction; they are TNA's quality control, and they decide who is real and ready and who truly belongs in their ring. He then mentions Alisha's match with Jada Stone in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament. He says that this is an opportunity for The System to acquire more hardware, and says that Jada Stone will end up beaten and embarrassed in what could be her last match in a TNA ring like they did to Ricky Sosa. Suddenly, Ricky Sosa shows up. Ricky Sosa says that Bear Bronson may have beaten him last week, but he cannot be kept down, and that Bronson only won because he had Brian Myers on his side. Eddie says that by turning down joining The System, he turned down them having his back. He then says that Ricky Sosa is all alone with nobody caring what happens to him before Leon Slater shows up and stands up for Sosa, and says The System cannot win without having to scheme. He then notes that he and Sosa are in their gear and that some members of The System are in wrestling gear, and challenges The System to a tag team match. Eddie says he will talk with Daria Rae and have that match next week. Slater says that the match could happen anywhere, and that regardless of where it happens, the match will end with The System going out with a "bang, bang."
Daria Rae announces that Jason Hotch is the #1 contender for the TNA International Championship. Mustafa Ali has Jason Hotch flag down Daria Rae to tell her that it is a rib.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Elayna Black is in evaluation after being attacked by Xia Brookside, but is not expected to miss any ring time. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is in incredible, perfect condition. Moose is in evaluation for an injury to his rib, but is not expected to miss any ring time.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) in The Righteous Deletion. After the match, The Hardys cleanse The Righteous in the Lake of Reincarnation, and Matt Hardy declares this to be a new chapter for The Hardys.
Backstage, Jason Hotch is met by Leon Slater, who asks Hotch if he is really going to listen to Mustafa Ali and that everyone has voted for him, saying that it is his time. Slater tells Hotch that he is in his own way, then he leaves. Hotch is about to knock on management's door when he gets an awaited phone call.
Jada Stone beats Alisha Edwards with a jackknife pin to advance in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament. After the match, Alisha attacks Jada, but Eddie has to make the save when Jada fights back again.
Backstage, Jason Hotch catches up with Mustafa Ali, who is not happy that Hotch disobeyed his command. Hotch then says that he talked to his wife, who has told him everything he has had to put up with and that he has a family to support. He then tells Mustafa Ali that he will see him next week.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth retains the TNA World Championship against KC Navarro.
Xia Brookside heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Brookside says the fans act like she did something wrong and committed an unforgivable crime for turning on Lei Ying Lee. She says that The Angel Warriors should have been about her becoming a star, but every single week, it was about Lei Ying Lee. She says she should have done this a long time ago, then says her favorite part in all of this is the look on Lei Ying Lee's face when her whole world was shattered. She says Lei Ying Lee did not see it coming because she is "a dumbass," and at Slammiversary, she will become Knockouts World Champion. Lei Ying Lee shows up and says she treated Brookside like a sister, but now she sees who she really is: a snake and a rat. She says something in Mandarin, then translates herself, saying she will not wait until Slammiversary and do it right now. Brookside tries to run away, but Lei Ying Lee gets her hands on her, and security has to show up and break up the ensuing brawl. Lei Ying Lee soon starts beating up security guards just to get to Brookside, who grabs her by the hair to continue the brawl. Lei Ying Lee soon comes out on top in the brawl. (One of the security guards is played by West Coast independent wrestler Mathias.)
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mike Santana. Santana says there is a reason he does not trust people and that he should have trusted his gut with "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, as he would soon show his true colors. Despite Daria Rae making his life a living hell and making it so that he and Nemeth cannot go at it during their match, he knows how to be a pro, and at Slammiversary, he will spin the block on Nemeth and rip the heart out of his chest. KC Navarro shows up and says taht while he understands what is going on, tonight is not about Nic Nemeth, and that Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch) are going to take advantage of what has been happening. He says that they must coexist tonight. Santana says that he has known Navarro for a long time, and tells him not to forget who is looking out for him.
Mike Santana, KC Navarro and "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beat Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch) following a double Rolling Buck Fifty followed by a double Danger Zone on Skyler and Hotch, who both get pinned at the same time by Nic Nemeth and Mike Santana. After the match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows up and attacks Santana from behind as Navarro gets between Santana and Nic Nemeth, and when Santana goes for a clothesline on Ryan, he inadvertently hits Navarro. Nic Nemeth then hits Santana with a superkick.
Backstage, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth checks on KC Navarro and tells him not to trust anybody. Nemeth says that Mike Santana should not have hit Navarro as Navarro says that it was all inadvertent, and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows up and says Navarro deserved it. Santana shows up, surrounded by security who have to break up a brawl. Santana checks on Navarro, who tells Santana to get his head in the game.
It's time for The King's Speech. Frankie Kazarian gives a brief history of the Ultimate X Match because the fans in Denver, Colorado "live in the mountains and don't get much information" before saying that the match was made for him and has won more of them than anyone else. Kazarian then introduces Leon Slater, who heads to the ring first, before introducing Cedric Alexander, who heads to the ring second. Kazarian asks Slater how it felt to come up short of making history, and Slater says he would be lying if he said it did not hurt. Cedric laughs and says he is glad it hurt, and Slater threatens to slap the look off his face before telling Cedric that he does not know what it is like to have so many people count on him only to fail. Cedric continues to brag about stopping Slater from having the longest reign with the X Division Championship, then says that he proved that Slater was not on his level and that everyone will remember how he beat Slater and stole his dream. Kazarian has to stop a brawl between the two men when Slater shoves Cedric in response and tell them to save it for Slammiversary, then says that Daria Rae gave him some information on their Ultimate X match: he is the third opponent in the match. He says that it does not matter if Cedric is champion or that Slater was champion, as the king will reign supreme.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: KC Navarro is in evaluation following his left knee injury being re-aggravated. Lei Ying Lee has suffered a chipped tooth from tonight's brawl, yet remains cleared to compete. The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) are medically cleared to return to action tonight.
We see a Behind The Music-style parody (called "Inside the Music"), where AJ Francis mentions Elijah not wanting to work with him, saying that he was inspired by Suge Knight to ensure that Elijah does not have the rights to his own music, and how he is a music mogul for owning Elijah's music catalog.
Eric Young guests on commentary for the next match.
Ricky Sosa beats Dak Draper in his first match in TNA in three months.
Backstage, The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) knock on Daria Rae's door. The Personal Concierge asks if Mr. Elegance can fill one of the spots for the Ultimate X Match at Slammiversary, and Daria Rae says that Mr. Elegance is in. Suddenly, Indi Hartwell runs into Ash by Elegance. Ash sarcastically wishes Indi luck, and Indi hopes that Ash is watching so she can learn a thing or two.
Mara Sadé guests on commentary for the next match.
Indi Hartwell beats Elayna Black after Ash by Elegance shows up and is attacked by Mara Sadé. After the match, Mara Sade attacks Elayna Black.
Backstage, Fabian Aichner asks Director of Authority Santino Marella for a slot in the Ultimate X Match to get revenge on The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) by beating Cedric Alexander, and he gets it. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth then shows up and asks if KC Navarro can be part of the match as well, and Santino slots KC Navarro into the match.
Backstage, Gia Miller is interrupted by Mike Santana, who says he is tired of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth's games before telling Nic Nemeth to meet him in the ring after the main event.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson) beat Moose and The Broken Hardys (Brother Nero and "Broken" Matt Hardy) in a six-man tag match after The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up with a ladder and distract The Broken Hardys before Alisha Edwards is able to hit Moose with a shinai on the outside.
Mike Santana heads to the ring. Santana calls out "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth so they can handle things man-to-man, but he gets "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth instead. Ryan says Nic is the greatest wrestler in the world and the next TNA World Champion, but Santana says that Ryan's big brother is "a big bitch." This leads to a "He's a bitch" chant when Ryan disagrees, and Santana says he is still waiting. Nic Nemeth shows up and says Santana is "too emotional" and feeding off the people, then gives credit where it is due and says Santana has made the most of his fifteen minutes of fame before stating he is the best and that Santana is on borrowed time. Nic Nemeth states that he will become the TNA World Champion at Slammiversary, which leads to the crowd chanting "You're a bitch" before Santana says Nic is still at the top of the ramp and not in the ring, which makes him a bitch. Santana says he will see Nic Nemeth at Slammiversary, where he will spin the block, rip his head off and remain TNA World Champion.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Eddie Edwards calls The System "the most dominant force in TNA history" and calls Cedric's victory from last week a statement, and says that if he were Mike Santana, he would watch his back, as he still has his eyes on the World Championship. Brian Myers says that the champions in The System do not suck, and calls Eddie "the uncrowned TNA World Champion" and a future TNA Hall of Famer for carrying TNA on his back for over a decade, as The System is full of winners. Bear Bronson says that everyone who steps up to them gets taken out, regardless of how good anyone thinks they are or how much the fans believe in them, as The System does not give a damn who believes in them, for the result will always be the same. He says that anyone who steps up to The System will be eaten alive. Cedric Alexander says Leon Slater was just one day away from reaching his dream of becoming a record-breaker, but last week, he became the record taker. He then says that afterwards, somebody decided to ruin the party, and calls out Fabian Aichner so he can say what he has to say to his face. Aichner shows up and says he came to TNA to make a name for himself. He says that he is here for respect, redemption and recognition, and that the bigger the fight, the better the result, for he is a future champion. He tells Cedric to enjoy being champion, for he is here to take his spot. The System rush at Aichner, but he takes them down before fighting Cedric in the ring and nearly choking him out.
Backstage, Daria Rae speaks with Steve Maclin, says that everyone in TNA brags about loyalty, yet as soon as Maclin put his hands on Tom Hannifan, everyone wanted him gone from TNA. She says she saw the situation differently and that everyone fears what Maclin is capable of when he is focused, and that she knows what men built like Maclin are capable of. Daria then tells Maclin that he has the opportunity to rip the heart out of the company, take out Mike Santana and put the TNA World Championship back around the waist of someone who deserves to carry it.
Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace guest on commentary for the next match.
Indi Hartwell beats Elayna Black by disqualification after Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace get on the apron so that Arianna can shove Indi Hartwell off the top rope. After the match, Arianna mentions Indi saying she had unfinished business with her and says that their business is now finished, then states she is no longer TNA Knockouts World Champion because of Director of Authority Santino Marella giving Lei Ying Lee an opportunity she did not deserve because he was mad at her. Santino shows up and calls Arianna's words "classless" before stating that Lei Ying Lee deserved the rematch because she beat her, and says the only thing unfinished around here is Arianna's attitude before calling her a brat. He also says that Stacks makes him sick and fills Arianna's head full of garbage, and when Stacks pokes at Santino, Santino pulls out the Cobra only for Daria Rae to show up. Daria says that Santino is picking fights with talent again, says that nobody is scared of the Cobra and calls judo "the weakest of all the martial arts" because she is a real fighter. She also asks Stacks to file a complaint against Santino with the board of directors.
Backstage, The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) are in their dressing room. The Personal Concierge says that Ash by Elegance is taking a few weeks off and talks about future plans before the lights go out. When they come back on, they get a message from Rosemary, Allie and Mara Sadé saying "See you soon."
Before the next match, Vincent says that he was not expected The Hardys' (Jeff and Matt Hardy) usual ring entrance theme and that he broke Matt Hardy once and he can do it again. The lights go out, and Matt's "Broken" theme plays before he shows up with Brother Nero. Dutch and Brother Nero are then handcuffed to separate ring posts.
"Broken" Matt Hardy beats Vincent. During the match, Matt Hardy goes for a Twist of Fate on Vincent only for Vincent to shove him into referee Daniel Spencer. Vincent then gets the handcuff key, but as he looks at it, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Brother Nero has disappeared, and Willow is in the ring. Willow hits Vincent with his umbrella, then runs off. Matt Hardy then hits Vincent with the Twist of Fate for the win.
Backstage, Elijah is met by AJ Francis, who wants to collaborate with Elijah in the music studio. Elijah says it has always been and always will be him and his guitar, then says that he is a drifter and the drifter walks alone. Elijah leaves, and Francis says "You'll regret that."
Both AJ Francis and KC Navarro are out following their Sactown Street Fight. Moose is out following the backstage attack on him from last week's show. Indi Hartwell is currently being evaluated after Arianna Grace's attack on her earlier tonight. Mike Santana and Steve Maclin are fully cleared for tonight's TNA World Championship main event.
Director of Authority Santino Marella announces that next week will be the return of the Champion's Challenge Match, with one all-stars vs. champions match for the men and another for the Knockouts. He also announces that this week, Mike Santana and Steve Maclin will also be wrestling to decide who will be the captain for the men's championship team. Daria Rae shows up and announces that next week, Santino will face Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo one-on-one. Santino leaves satisfied, then The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) shows up, with Eddie Edwards wanting Fabian Aichner. Daria Rae tells Eddie he has his match.
Mustafa Ali retains the TNA International Championship against Chazz "Starboy" Hall with a crucifix pin with a bridge. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally awards the TNA International Championship to Mustafa Ali.
Backstage, Keith Jardine takes a selfie with a fan, then is met by Director of Authority Santino Marella as well as Mara Sadé. Mara asks Jardine to be in her team's corner in case The Personal Concierge acts out of pocket in the Knockouts' Champion's Challenge. Jardine accepts.
Backstage, Steve Maclin is met by Eric Young. Eric Young says he offered him a real opportunity, yet Maclin turned it down and he got fired before turning into everything he wanted him to be and found his way back. He also says that Mike Santana tried to end Maclin's career and that Maclin disappeared, then says that if he beats Santana, he will face to face him and prove him wrong, for he has proved him right at every turn and is willing to tell him the truth. He says that win or lose, Maclin gets to choose his fate, and says that either he beats Santana and faces him or he loses and disappears again. He says that choices have consequences, and that Maclin is about to make the biggest choice of his life.
Xia Brookside beats Jada Stone after tripping Jada's left leg, which she damaged through out the match, on the Spark Stunner to hit Darkside.
Backstage, security gets between Steve Maclin and Mike Santana as Santana heads to the ring, and Maclin threats to put Santana in the hospital. (One of the security guards is independent wrestler Mathias.)
Backstage, we hear from Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace. Arianna says Director of Authority Santino Marella will be exposed, and Stacks says that Santino is the bad influence, not him. Arianna calls Santino a comedy act, and Stacks says Santino will not cracks joke when he cracks his jaw. Stacks says Arianna needs him, not Santino, in his life now.
Mike Santana retains the TNA World Championship against Steve Maclin. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally awards the TNA World Championship to Mike Santana.
We look back on Frankie Kazarian vs. Elijah in a Walk With Elijah Match from last night's show.
We look back on The Malisha (Masha Slamovich and Alisha Edwards) vs. Spitifre (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships from Slammiversary 2024.
Gia Miller interviews "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth for Around the Ring. Topics discussed include a potential year-end edition of Around the Ring with awards.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Bear Bronson after KC Navarro shows up as the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Cedric Alexander) surround Nic Nemeth, causing "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth to show up and get Nic back in the ring to superkick a distracted Bear Bronson and hit Danger Zone for the win.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Rich Swann and BDE. Swann says he is looking forward to tonight's World Championship main event with Mike Santana and ready to prove he has the charisma, athleticism and raw talent to become champion again. He tells BDE to stay backstage and take notes so there are no excuses and no distractions before he wins the world title and parties all night long.
Elijah heads to the ring for a live concert, but instead of Elijah, it is really Frankie Kazarian dressed as Elijah. Kazarian says he looks like a homeless guy who escaped a mental institution, then calls Syracuse, New York "a frozen dump" and says that his life is terrible as he mocks Elijah. He cannot remember if he was either walking or drifting, then says he is sad because he cannot beat Frankie Kazarian, then is about to poorly perform a ballad before the lights go out and the real Elijah shows up when the lights come back on. Elijah chokes Kazarian with a guitar strap, then takes the guitar and tells Kazarian that they will have a Guitar Strap Match. He then performs, since Kazarian cannot response to his challenge, and makes fun of Kazarian along with the fans. He also mentions that he will be heading to Dinosaur BBQ after this is over as Kazarian tries to get out of the ring.
Backstage, we hear from EC3, who tells Eric Young that he bends but does not break. He says that what Eric Young did to him is why he came back. He says that this is trial by combat, and that he is coming for him on his way back to the top of TNA for his third act.
Backstage, Tessa Blanchard talks with Victoria Crawford and Mila Moore about their time in the Undead Realm. None of them enjoyed their time there, and Tessa says that a place like that changes people. She says that next week, there are no more games and hiding in a fantasy world, and next week, Allie, Rosemary and Mara Sadé will face them in their world.
Before the next match, Matt Hardy sets up a table and spray paints the word "SACRIFICE!" in red on the table.
Dutch beats Matt Hardy after Vincent suddenly shows up and distracts the referee by throwing a metal folding chair into the ring, which allows him to pull Matt Hardy off the top rope so that Dutch can hit Death Walks for the win, despite being put through the table from earlier. After the match, Dutch continues to attack Matt Hardy, then Jeff Hardy shows up and nearly takes out Vincent. Vincent slips away, and Dutch ends up eating a Twist of Fate. Jeff goes up top and hits Dutch with a Swanton Bomb.
Backstage, Daria Rae is met by The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance). The Personal Concierge is glad that Director of Authority Santino Marella is suspended, then says that Mr. Elegance is chomping at the bit for a match next week. Daria Rae makes it official.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Frankie Kazarian is in evaluation after being attacked by Elijah. Trey Miguel is still out after his match at Rebellion. Leon Slater is out after last week's match. Mike Santana and Rich Swann are cleared to compete in tonight's main event.
Lei Ying Lee heads to the ring. Lei Ying Lee admits that Rebellion was really bad for her. She says that she loves wrestling and that she loves TNA, and that she loves her friends. She says that Xia Brookside is her best friend, then wants to know why Xia Brookside betrayed her and demands that Xia Brookside come to the ring to explain herself. Xia Brookside takes exception for being called out, saying that Lei Ying Lee was the one in the wrong for calling Brookside her best friend, saying that the Knockouts title should have been hers and that she got in the way. She says that Lei Ying Lee cost her the championship the moment she showed her a video of her father Robbie Brookside, and says that Lei Ying Lee has no idea about the pressure of being a second-generation wrestler. Brookside says that she did this all by herself and did not have her father's support, and Lei Ying Lee says that she did everything on her own as well. She also says she did not mean to hurt Brookside's feelings. She also says that she will always be by Xia Brookside's side. Brookside says she made a mistake and that she thought she would be facing Arianna Grace, and that she did not see things from Lei Ying Lee's perspective. She then says that Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo got into her ear and that she did not know what was happening, and that she wants Lei Ying Lee to win the Knockouts Championship, as she deserves it. She accepts Lei Ying Lee's apology, and says that she would have let her have the title shot at Rebellion. Both Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee hug, then Xia Brookside looks straight at the camera before attacking Lei Ying Lee. Brookside then tells Lei Ying Lee that they are done before planting her with a DDT in the middle of the ring.
Elayna Black beats Katie Arquette.
Backstage, Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) hosts an International Championship Summit for independent wrestlers around the world. Australia is the country picked, and Adam Brooks is Mustafa Ali's challenger for the International Championship. Brooks thanks Mustafa for the opportunity, and says he will see him next week before slyly insulting Mustafa on the way out.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Brian Myers congratulates Nic Nemeth for getting one over on Bear Bronson. Bear Bronson says that the mistake will be corrected, and Cedric Alexander addresses Leon Slater, saying it is only fair that he get another title match after Slater used the X-Division Championship as a weapon. Eddie Edwards says that anyone who gets in their way will find out that you cannot beat The System.
Mike Santana retains the TNA World Championship against Rich Swann. After the match, Daria Rae places the TNA World Championship on Mike Santana's shoulder.
Director of Authority Santino Marella and Daria Rae are in the ring for a contract signing for Eddie Edwards vs. Mike Santana for the TNA World Championship at Rebellion. Eddie Edwards is introduced first, followed by Mike Santana. Eddie talks about how his and Santana's paths in TNA are similar as they both came in as tag team wrestlers and were overlooked as they fought for every scrap they could get as they climbed to the top of the mountain to become TNA World Champion twice. He then says that this is where their similarities end, as Santana left and he stayed when times got tough and TNA needs somebody who could stand and fight and carry the company on its back during the times it was laughed at. Eddie says that Santana "left for greener pastures" only to find out that the grass was not greener on the inner circle while he stayed in TNA and became a Grand Slam Champion, and when he wins at Rebellion, he will be a three-time World Champion. Eddie signs the contract, then Santana says while he left, he left so he could go into the world to test himself against the best today and find out who he really was, and he realized that no matter where he went, his heart was still in TNA. He says that TNA is where he built and rebuilt himself, and while he came back, Eddie only stayed because he was comfortable and complacent, and he came back because he had something to prove. Santana says he turned down more money than Eddie will ever touch and turned down opportunities some people can only dream of so he could create something special in TNA, and while Eddie calls himself the foundation, he cracked the foundation in half and rebuilt it himself. He then says that at Rebellion, Eddie will not only lose to Mike Santana, but a man who bets on himself every night for the fans and his family. Santana signs the contract as Eddie brings up his daughter while stating that Santana's fans and family will not be in the ring, and Santana threatens to drop him if he mentions her again. Santana says that Alisha Edwards had bigger balls than Eddie when she left him for Moose. Eddie dares Santana to hit him, and Santana is suddenly attacked from behind by Cedric Alexander until Leon Slater shows up and makes the save. Santana then clears the ring so that Slater can leap over the ring post and take out both Eddie and Cedric.
Backstage, we hear from AJ Francis. He talks about how he turned down signing with the Cleveland Brown to train to wrestle, saying he detests Cleveland. He then says that Nic Nemeth stole more opportunities than he cared to mention, so he stole his health. He is glad that he beat up Nic Nemeth, and he plans to put Nic Nemeth down for good.
Tasha Steelz guests on commentary for the next match.
Jada Stone beats "Doomsday" Dani Luna. After the match, Tasha Steelz attacks Jada Stone and hits her with a piledriver in the middle of the ring. (This ends up being Dani Luna's final match for TNA, as she was released from TNA on March 31st.)
As per the Bioflex Injury Report, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is out following being attacked by AJ Francis, and should be fully cleared for Rebellion. Tessa Blanchard is cleared to compete after last week's Bunkhouse match, but Jody Threat is still out and not cleared to compete. Matt Hardy is still cleared to compete tonight despite his ribs not being at 100%.
We see Elijah in a New Orleans cemetrry. A young boy asks Elijah to come to his father's grave and pray with him, as his dad was a big fan of Elijah when he was alive. They both head to the grave only for Kazarian to attack Elijah from behind with a rock. Kazarian gives the boy $20, but when the boy says Kazarian promised him $100, Kazarian tells him he lied and tells him to buzz off. Kazarian then quotes Romans 12:19 at Elijah before walking off.
Taryn Terrell heads to the ring. Taryn says she missed TNA and thanks TNA for giving her this time as well as her family, then talks about how her wrestling career got cut short and she never got to say goodbye on her own terms. She says that she has watched the Knockouts Division grow since she left and saw Mickie James pour her heart and soul into TNA only to be disrespected by The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance). Taryn tells Ash by Elegance that she does not know her, what she is capable of and what she has sacrificed for the Knockouts Division. The Elegance Brand shows up, and M tells Taryn that she had her time and that TNA belongs to them. Heather calls out Taryn for saying Ash's name like she still matters, and says Ash is on a mental health break because of people like Taryn who cannot accept the past. M says that some people cannot accept that something better came around, then says she wants nothing off The Elegance Brand before calling them marks. The Personal Concierge then reveals that ODB and Mickie have been attacked backstage. M and Heather get in the ring and gang up on Taryn, and Mr. Elegance joins in. Security gets in the ring, but Mr. Elegance lays them out before slamming Taryn so Heather and M can hit Nip and Tuck. The Personal Concierge then announces that at Rebellion, The Elegance Brand will bury the past.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella confronts Arianna Grace and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo for their recent behavior, and Stacks tells Santino to step off, as Arianna is not a little girl anymore, and tells Santino "You're gonna die, old man." Santino punches Stacks, then chases him and Arianna to the women's locker room. Indi Hartwell lets him, then they jump Stacks and Arianna. As they do, Indi gets the Cobra back and hands it to Santino.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth guests on commentary for the next match.
Frankie Kazarian beats BDE by submission with a backstabber into the crossface chickenwing. After the match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth makes fun of BDE and congratulates Kazarian. BDE punches Ryan, and Ryan beats him up. Suddenly, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Elijah shows up behind Kazarian and chokes Kazarian with his scarf. He punches Ryan before chasing Kazarian to the back.
Elayna Black beats Myla Grace.
Backstage, Daria Rae tells Director of Authority Santino Marella that she has gotten a phone call from the board of directors and that he has been suspended indefinitely for his recent actions. Indi Hartwell stands up for Santino only to also get suspended indefinitely. She smiles as Santino and Indi leave.
Gia Miller interviews Ricky Sosa on the stage. Ricky Sosa says he is excited to be in TNA and that he wants to show the fans what he is all about. Eric Young suddenly interrupts the interview and calls Sosa "the virus sensation" and a pretender, and declares that he is the gatekeeper. Eric Young says that everything in TNA flows through him and that "Bang Bang Sosa Sosa" is over. Sosa says he has never disrespected Eric, but Eric Young calls him a little punk and pokes him. Sosa fires back, saying that they can handle things in the ring if he has a problem with him. Sosa fires back, saying that they can handle things in the ring if he has a problem with him. Eric Young attacks Sosa, and this starts a brawl that ends in Eric Young hitting Sosa with a piledriver.
We see Tessa Blanchard in the undead realm with Father James Mitchell. Mitchell tells her where she is, then says he will be her concierge before telling her "Happy Hunting." Meanwhile, Rosemary and Mara Sadé are collecting sins, and Rosemary summons Allie, who is tired of being dead. Meanwhile, Mila Moore is in another tunnel in the Undead Realm, then Rosemary, Mara and Allie hear a scream. Rosemary has Allie escort Mara Sadé while Rosemary casts a spell. We then see Victoria Crawford in another tunnel, where she sees a few decapitated heads. Another scream is hard before Rosemary turns on a radio while nearby picture frames show advertisements for Shudder. The White Rabbit is seen near a bloodied dress. Mila Moore hears Rosemary's voice, stating that they know Mila better than she knows herself before Havok shows up and kidnaps Mila again. Father James Mitchell is seen singing "My Way" as The White Rabbit walks by and Rosemary claps, and he soon knows that Rosemary is taking a deep dive into the seven deadly sins. Rosemary tells him that there is something he can do for them, and Rosemary shows him Abyss, asking Father James Mitchell to forgive him, for he has sinned. We then see the words "To Be Continued."
Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) is in the ring. They introduce Mustafa Ali, who declares that he will become the new International Champion before addressing Trey Miguel, asking him to join Order 4 in the ring. Trey Miguel shows up and slides into the ring, then Mustafa Ali apologizes for getting off on the wrong foot and for what happened to Jada Stone, stating that while he has no problem with him being champion, he has a problem with the fans loving "second chance champions." He says that Trey is a screw-up just like the fans, but Order 4 loves that and will roll the red carpet out for him. Mustafa then concludes that he is not a champion because he does not need a second chance due to a shady past, and that he is just "too good for TNA." Trey says Mustafa is not a champion because he is a scumbag and a coward, and while he admits that he needed second chances and that the fans may have needed one at one time or another, he always treated TNA like family. Mustafa Ali laughs, saying that Order 4 is his family while Trey has nobody, mockingly stating The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) are not here anymore. Trey says The Rascalz are still his brothers for life, and that he still has the International Championship while Mustafa does not even have a set of balls. Mustafa Ali tells the rest of Order 4 to clear the ring so that he can handle Trey Miguel himself. This leads to a brawl, and Order 4 gets back in the ring to gang up on Trey. As Special Agent Zero goes for a choke slam, Moose and Alisha Edwards show up. Moose lays out Zero, and Mustafa goes for a sleeper only to get a superkick from Trey and a Spear from Moose. Moose readies Mustafa for a top rope splash, but Order 4 pulls Mustafa out of the ring.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) in a Tables Match. TNA President Carlos Silva personally awards the tag team titles to The Hardys after the match. After the match, The Hardys are attacked by Dutch, who buries them both under a broken table to end the show.
The Home Town Man beats Frankie Kazarian with an inside cradle. AJ Francis shows up and gusts on commentary during the match. Later on in the match, AJ Francis leaves commentary and distracts Francis, and inadvertently pulls Home Town Man out of the ring as Kazarian goes for a leg drop, allowing The Home Town Man to win. After the match, the lights go out as AJ Francis and Frankie Kazarian attack The Home Town Man. Elijah shwos up and strikes Francis with a guitar as Kazarian flees.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee). Lei Ying Lee says that Arianna Grace stole her title and that while Dani Luna is tough, she still had to cheat to win. Xia says that The Angel Warriors are a team who fight with their hearts and their souls. Lei Ying Lee says she wants her championship rematch as soon as possible, and Brookside says they will send a message to Arianna and Dani.
Backstage, Daria Rae meets with Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding Dani Luna's Knockouts World title shot. Santino mentions Lei Ying Lee's contractually obligated title shot, then puts Lei Ying Lee and Dani Luna in a Triple Threat Match against Arianna Grace for the title.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge compliments Mr. Elegance's appearance, comparing him to the statue of Zeus in the Acropolis, before introducing Mr. Elegance for his TNA in-ring debut.
Mr. Elegance beats Mike Jackson in his TNA in-ring debut. After the match, The Personal Concierge has The Elegance Brand attack Mike Jackson to teach him a lesson, but ODB shows up with a metal folding chair and lays out Mr. elegance with it. ODB then takes the two cups of baked beans from The Personal Concierge, and she and Mike Jackson pour them on Mr. Elegance.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Bear Bronson says they have gold within their reach, and warns The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) that he and Myers are coming for the tag team titles and that it will be over when he drops Jeff Hardy on his bad neck. Cedric Alexander tells Leon Slater he owes him an X Division title opportunity and that he has come to collect. Eddie Edwards states that Mike Santana's World title reign will come to a painful, bitter end when he becomes a three-time World Champion. Myers says the history between him and Moose runs deep, and he hopes that Moose remembers what he taught him in order to beat him.
"Doomsday" Dani Luna and Arianna Grace beat The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) despite the two of them not being on the same page as Dani Luna hits Xia Brookside with Luna Landing as Xia Brookside takes out Arianna Grace and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo on the outside.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Leon Slater remains out of action following Eric Young's piledriver on the floor from two weeks ago, but he is returning next week pending some final tests. Indi Hartwell is still out from a knee injury from last week. Cedric Alexander and Moose have suffered wear and tear, and while both men are cleared, Moose has a hip injury; Moose has elected to compete tonight.
Leon Slater shows up on the stage and addresses Eric Young and the piledriver he hit him with on the arena floor two weeks ago, saying that Young could have broken his neck and ended his career. Slater admits that he felt doubt that he would ever get up again, then tells Eric Young that he got back up and that the only think that will be broken will be his foot when he bounces it off Eric Young's head. Slater says that Eric Young tried to break his neck, but he will prove to Eric Young why he is not only unbreakable, but "The Youngest in Charge."
Moose quickly beats Brian Myers in seconds. At the beginning of the match, Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and bans The System from ringside for this match, and immediately ejects them, complete with "Na Na Hey Hey (The Goodbye Song)" by Steam. This allows Moose to hit a Spear for the pin and the win in mere seconds.
We see the word "Envy." Rosemary summons Allie, and the two of them meet with Raven regarding his jealousy of Tommy Dreamer, and hands Rosemary a vial full of Dreamer's blood from 1995.
Backstage, Brian Myers is furious about tonight's loss, and Eddie Edwards has to get him to focus on The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Myers says that Moose will have a big problem next week in Bear Bronson, and that it is time to remind The Hardys who he is. Bear Bronson says that he is coming for Moose.
Mara Sadé guests on commentary for the next match.
Elayna Black beats Jada Stone after Tasha Steelz shows up to distract Jada Stone and trip her out of a backspring move attempt, which allows Elayna Black to hit the Blackout for the win. After the match, Mara Sadé and Elayna Black have a verbal confrontation on the outside, and security gets between them before things get worse. As this goes on, Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) shows up and surround Jada Stone. All of a sudden, Trey Miguel shows up with a metal folding chair. Order 4 backs down and leaves.
Backstage, Tessa Blanchard, Mila Moore and Victoria Crawford mock the Knockouts division and laugh about attacking Jody Threat. Jody Threat, Myla Grace and Harley Hudson show up and confront them before challenging them to a match. Tessa says "Piece of cake" before her party walks off.
The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) beat The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) after Ryan inadvertently knocks Nic off the apron only for Nic to stay on the outside to hit Vincent with a cheap shot from the outside.
Steve Maclin meets with Mike Santana outside of the arena. We find out they are at a bar of sorts, and Maclin orders two drinks. Santana says that they know each other more than most, and when he came back to TNA, Maclin was the one person who helped him prove to himself that he had what it takes to be in TNA. He knew there was only one stop at the top, but he saw Maclin as a brother and the one who would have his back. Maclin says that Santana is the one with the ego and that he would still speak up for him. Maclin talks about how he stepped up to minesweep for a platoon of twelve men in Afghanistan, knowing any step could have been his last and made it two miles without a casualty. The waiter shows up with the drinks, and Maclin passes one of them to Santana. Throughout the conversation, Maclin drinks up, but Santana does not even touch the glass Maclin has provided for him. Santana says that while Maclin fought someone else's war, he fought a war with himself and made his past a superpower while Maclin made his past his excuse. Santana takes off his sunglasses and hopes Maclin is ready for Sacrifice, and that all the turmoil and drama that Maclin has caused had been for something, for he will have to fight for everything he talked about when the bell rings. He then states that when he wins, all of this will be for nothing, and Maclin will have to go home, look in the mirror and know that he failed, as he was not the man that he said he was. Santana pays for the drinks and passes his back to Maclin, then says "Thank you for your job" and walks away.
The cast of "Mama June" and Lilian Garcia are seen in the front row. Tessa Blanchard guests on commentary for the next match with Victoria Crawford and Mila Moore accompanying her.
Arianna Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Jody Threat after kicking Jody in her injured ribs before pinning her with a stack-up pin. The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) are seen watching the match from the ramp. Some time later, Indi Hartwell and Dani Luna are seen watching the match from ringside. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva tries to personally hand the Knockouts title to Arianna Grace, but Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo takes it from him and hands it to Arianna.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth). Nic says that Slater put one over him, but he put him back in his place. He says that Slater is a hell of an athlete and can steal the show and may one day run the entire business, Slater is not him. Nic plans to walk out tonight as X Division Champion.
The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) heads to the ring. After the commercial break, The Personal Concierge apologizes for the disappearance of Ash by Elegance due to the fans' treatment and Mickie James calling her a "mark." Heather takes the microphone and says Ash is her best friend for saving her career, then says the fans are disrespectful like Mickie James. M says Mickie had her moment, but her era is over and it is "the Era of Elegance." The Elegance Brand then notice Mama June in the crowd, and Mama June gets chants as The Elegance Brand confront her, saying they have beauty and class while she does not. M goes to say that Mama June sitting in the front row is offensive and that she does not even belong here, saying the whole cast belongs at a food truck. ODB shows up from out of the crowd as if summoned by the word "food truck," taking exception to the disrespect. M calls both ODB and the fans "disgusting," then asks if spraying perfume on cheap trash is elegance before calling The Elegance Brand "knockoffs." Heather and M take this as a challenge, and ODB punches them out before punching Mr. Elegance in the crotch. She and the cast of Mama June then pour baked beans all over Heather and M.
Backstage, Leon Slater is met by The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Slater thanks The Hardys for the mentorship they have provided, saying he would not be champion without it. The Hardys says they gave him nothing and that Slater has earned everything, then state that they will be watching while also paying attention to tonight's four-way tag team match.
The System (Brian Myers and Bron Bronson) beat the team of BDE and Rich Swann, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) and Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) in a four-way tag team match to become #1 contenders for the TNA World Tag Team Championships.
We hear from Rosemary, who looks back on their time in TNA before writing down the seven deadly sins on a piece of parchment.
Moose and Alisha Edwards head to the ring. Moose says that the one thing that pisses him off about The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) is that they have the nerve to call themselves a family when it is just four individuals whose feelings get hurt when one person outshines them. He goes on to call Atlanta Falcons in the front row a real family. He says that they went to war together, and when one of them made it to the Pro Bowl, he was the proudest man in the room. Moose says the Falcons would be proud of him, then mentions The System's motto of "You can't beat The System" before vowing to go through all four of them, starting with Cedric Alexander in an Atlanta Street Fight next week. He then says that after Cedric, Brian Myers is next. On the subject of Bear Bronson being his replacement, he says Bronson cannot lace up his boots. Moose states that he will save Eddie Edwards for last, then Alisha says that she stood behind The System as they made a legacy of being the most successful faction in TNA. She says that she no longer recognizes Eddie or Myers and that she almost left TNA, but Moose convinced her to stay, and is behind Moose's plan to decimate The System. Moose says that he will beat the hell out of Eddie in front of Alisha before packing The System up and kicking them out of TNA.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Mustafa Ali remains out of action since the Guitar Case Casket Match against Elijah, and while he is returning next week, he is uncertain. Mickie James is out following The Elegance Brand's (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) attack on her, and she remains under medical supervision. Leon Slater and Nic Nemeth are both cleared to compete in tonight's main event, even though Slater is not at 100%.
Backstage, Rich Swann tells BDE that he did good, but BDE says he got pinned and cost them the title shot. Swann tells BDE that he proved he belonged and that losses do not define them. Trey Miguel shows up and says everyone takes a hit, then says what matters is what you do afterwards. Order 4 (John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) shows up without Mustafa Ali, and Skyler says it should be Order 4 challenging for the tag team titles. When BDE confronts Skyler, Swann says that Order 4 is not even worth it. Jada Stone shows up and mocks Mustafa Ali's disappearance, which leads to Tasha Steelz confronting her. This leads to both women shoving each other and being held back, then Skyler says that Mustafa Ali will return next week.
Elayna Black beats Mara Sadé after bringing a metal folding chair into the ring to pull out some brass knuckles as the referee puts the chair away. This allows Elayna to knock Mara Sadé out when she tries to counter a punch.
We hear from AJ Francis, who says that he was supposed to have a match tonight, but he ran someone out of TNA. He then goes on to call Atlanta, Georgia a city full of losers only for The Home Town Man to show up and confront him. AJ Francis tells him to buzz off, and The Home Town Man beats him up in response.
It's time for The King's Speech. Frankie Kazarian talks about his time on WWE Monday Night Raw at "The Phenomenal One" AJ Styles' retirement celebration, then says he feels dirty being in Atlanta, Georgia twice in two weeks. He then mentions the recent Guitar Case Casket Match before introducing tonight's guest, Elijah. The discussion de-evolves to a conversation over how Kazarian is a TNA Grand Slam Champion while Elijah has not won a TNA title. Elijah says Mustafa Ali will not be the same again and that Mustafa is behind him. As he does this, he uses his own microphone and not Kazarian, and a guitar riff plays every time he speaks. Kazarian takes this as Elijah disrespecting him, then AJ Francis shows up carrying The Home Town Man onto the stage. Both men are still brawling, and AJ Francis hits The Home Town Man with a Down Payment into a few people in the front row. Elijah checks on The Home Town Man.
Backstage, we hear from Eric Young. Eric Young has colored his beard brown as he gets right in front of the camera and tells Leon Slater that he hopes he wins.
We see the word "Pride." Backstage, Rosemary teleports into Tommy Dreamer's place backstage. They meet with TNA President Carlos Silva and have him sign a contract of their design. They both sign, then shake hands. Silva leaves, then someone in a bunny mask and a bloody suit shows up. Rosemary tells them that Project Lazarus has been approved and that they have Silva's signature, but admits the next one will be a bit of a gamble. Rosemary then says they have some ideas.
Leon Slater retains the TNA X Division Championship against "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. After the match, Eric Young runs into the ring, attacks Slater, and hits him with a piledriver on the outside.
Mike Santana is in the ring. Santana says that taking accountability has gotten him to where he is today as TNA World Champion, and that Steve Maclin refused to take accountability and attacked Tom Hannifan instead, despite Hannifan going to bat for him time and time again. He says that one cannot save everybody, and that Maclin will not be saved from the ass-whupping he will give him. Santana then asks Director of Authority Santino Marella to come out and reinstant Maclin so he can give him an ass-whupping, but Daria Rae shows up instead. Daria Raw says that she runs the show, not Santana, then says that he agrees with Santana on reinstating Maclin as he represents everything the show stands for. She reinstates Maclin, but she decides when Santana will face him, not Santana. Santino shows up and tells Daria Rae that a date has been approved for Santana and Maclin facing each other: at Sacrifice on March 27th, with the TNA World Championship on the line. Santana loves the idea, and says that as soon as Maclin steps into the building, it is on sight, and Maclin has a date with death. The show ends with a replay of the action from tonight's show. At the announce desk, Hannifan is not happy that Maclin got exactly what happened, and Matthew Rehwoldt tells Maclin that he is going to get his ass kicked and that he hopes it was all worth it for Maclin.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Myers says that what happened last week had to be done, and he reiterates this repeatedly before handing the microphone to Eddie. Eddie says that everyone has asked why they would turn their back on JDC and Moose, and says that Moose "is nothing more than a selfish prick" who only cares about himself. As for JDC, Edwards says that he only wanted to ride their coattails to the finish line of their career. Suddenly, Alisha Edwards shows up and confronts Eddie of keeping these plans from her, but Eddie says Alisha lets her emotions get the better of her. Alisha reminds Eddie that her contract is coming up and threatens to not renew and walk away, and Eddie tells her to either trust The System or she is out. Alisha says she does not want to be part of The System, and walks off.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews BDE. BDE admits he is nervous for his match against "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, but he proves he is more than a YouTuber, influencer and fan when he steps into the ring with a world champion and proves that he belongs.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats BDE. After the match, Ryan Nemeth shows up and calls Nic Nemeth "the greatest wrestler who has ever lived," then heads to the ring and calls out Mara Sadé. Mara shows up and heads to the ring, and Ryan Nemeth says that Mara has attacked him when he has done nothing to deserve it, and tells Mara to admit that he is the superior athlete and can beat her in anything, including wrestling, like he did at Genesis. Ryan tells Mara to shake his hand and admit he is better, but Mara says that Ryan only wants to feel like a big man and that Ryan had to play dirty to eke out a win. Ryan chalks this up to Mara being attracted to him, but when they shake hands, Mara attacks him after. Ryan blocks a superkick, then hits Mara with a clothesline before leaving the ring as referees check on Mara.
Backstage, The Personal Concierge George Iceman celebrates Ash by Elegance's comeback and The Elegance Brand's (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) restoration, and it is revealed that Ash is now cleared to compete again. Lei Ying Lee shows up and tells Ash that if she wants a title shot, she can come and get it. Xia Brookside and Indi Hartwell also show up, and Ash challenges them and Lei Ying Lee to a six-woman tag match before Mr. Elegance poses and Indi steals the champagne.
Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo beats The Home Town Man after Arianna Grace refrains from helping Stacks and Stacks uses the ropes for leverage on a stack-up pinfall attempt, unbeknownst to Arianna, who cannot bear to watch as Stacks tries to get the win. After the match, Stacks lies and tells her he won legitimately.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Moose is out of action after being betrayed by The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) last week, and will be sidelined until further notice. Rich Swann is cleared for tonight's No Holds Barred match. Mara Sadé is currently under evaluation, with updates to come as more info is available.
Backstage, Arianna Grace congratulates Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo on his win. Stacks says they were supposed to take over TNA together, but Arianna says she wanted him to do this on his own. Stacks says he did it his way, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. Arianna says that if Stacks will lie to her, then she will be making a mistake with him, too.
Elijah beats Jason Hotch despite interference from the rest of Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero). After the match, John Skyler and Tasha Steelz attack Elijah, and they and Hotch hold Elijah down so that Mustafa can hit Elijah with his guitar. Elijah fights back and takes his guitar back, and Order 4 is sent into a retreat.
Backstage, we hear from Jada Stone, who is excited to be in TNA. Suddenly, she is interrupted by Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero), and an angry Mustafa yells at her. Tasha confronts Jada when Jada says that she can drop Mustafa, then hits Jada with a cheap shot. Security gets Order 4 back, then Elijah helps Jada up before proposing that Jada walk with him.
Daria Rae guests on commentary for the next match.
Elayna Black beats Ruthie Jay.
Backstage, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) look back on last week's win and their future in TNA when The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up having enjoyed their match at Genesis. They state that The Hardys won because they let them be themselves, then says this does not have to be a war. Vincent then says "Imagine...not against us...but with us." He then asks The Hardys to think about it.
The Feast or Fired briefcase results are revealed. Trey Miguel earns a shot at the TNA International Championship. Eddie Edwards earns a shot at the TNA World Championship. Steve Maclin is fired. Eric Young earns a shot at the TNA X Division Championship. Eric then tells Maclin "Your choices haunt you. Remember that." Maclin is speechless as he leaves with his "Fired" briefcase.
Backstage, Mike Santana is met by The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Eddie Edwards tells Santana about his World title shot, but Santana says he is ready for The System and that Eddie can cash in whenever he wants, as he is not a hard man to find. Eddie says The System is a new regime now and cannot be beaten.
Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt are floored by Steve Maclin being fired and mention their history with Maclin, with a heartbroken Hannifan stating that he would not have a job in TNA if it were not for Maclin.
Rich Swann beats AJ Francis in a No Holds Barred Match.
Backstage, Daria Rae is met by Frankie Kazarian, who says "We need to talk."
