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.
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Backstage, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth tells Director of Authority Santino Marella to do something about "all the wrongdoers" in TNA, and demands justice. Santino puts him and "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth against Syx (Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw) and the team of Matt Hardy and Moose with the tag team titles on the line at Destination X.
Backstage, Daria Rae is met by Brian Johnson, who tells her that the Board of Directors is concerned about her actions last week. Daria tries to butter Brian up, then brings up Santino's actions from last week and says that Santino is creating a hostile workplace. Daria Rae also brings up Indi Hartwell, saying she cannot trust Indi to not be disrespectful towards her on commentary. Brian says that as long as there is no physicality, he has no need to get involved. Daria and Brian then watch the next match backstage.
Indi Hartwell guests on commentary for the next match.
Apex ("The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Zoey Serrano) beat The King Bees (Charity King and Danni Bee).
We hear from Syx (Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw), who brag about laying out Jeff Hardy and Moose and how they will take the TNA World Tag Team Championships at Destination X.
Backstage, we hear from Jason Hotch, who says that he is glad that Mustafa Ali is off his back and that he stands as a focused and fighting champion. He feels like he is on the run of his life and could go against anyone and everyone. Expressions and AJ Francis show up, and Expressions says that if Hotch faces Francis, his reign will come to an end. Francis says that he is happy that Hotch is in the World X Cup, but says that he is the best representative for TNA. He then states that Hotch has something he wants - the International Championship - and he always gets what he wants.
Moose beats Samuel Shaw by disqualification after Shaw hits Moose with a metal folding chair introduced into the match by Joseph Sawyer. After the match, Syx (Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw) are about to lay Moose out with the chair when Matt Hardy shows up and fights them off with a pipe.
Backstage, M by Elegance wants everything to be perfect for her magazine cover reveal. She says it will just be her on the cover. Heather by Elegance oversees this, but M says she is a champion and Heather is not. She also says that Heather is bringing down The Elegance Brand, and wants her to make sure that either the magazine cover reveal is perfect or make sure she wins the women's Ultimate X Match.
As per the TNA Injury Report: Amazing Red is out of action after suffering head and neck injuries from last week's main event. Eddie Edwards is experiencing lower back issues following his match with Bear Bronson, but he is medically cleared to compete and will continue to be monitored. Jeff Hardy is out of action following the Slaughterhouse Syx Match and will continue to recover.
Backstage, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is not happy with the Triple Threat tag team match with the tag team titles on the line. Director of Authority Santino Marella has enough of the disrespect from Nic, and tells him that if he loses against Elijah tonight, Elijah gets his contractually obligated World title shot.
Mustafa Ali beats Frankie Kazarian with a roll-up after pushing Avery Styles, who is not cleared to compete following an ankle injury, causing Avery to go after Mustafa and Kazarian to stop Avery from costing him the match.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Eddie says there is no demise of The System and they are back as a family. Myers and Bronson say that they are back and hungrier than ever, and Cedric says he will reclaim the X-Division Championship at Destination X.
We revisit The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) turning on Harley Hudson to allow Xia Brookside into their ranks, then he see Xia Brookside proclaim that The Righteous are coming.
We see Leon Slater and Trey Miguel's journeys leading up to their TNA World Championship match at Destination X.
Backstage, John Skyler cannot stop thinking about Mila Moore.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Elijah to preserve his contractually obligated World Championship rematch after shoving the referee to the side to hit a low blow and a second Danger Zone.
We see Harley Hudson and Taryn Terrell at the dollhouse. This time around, Mila Moore joins them.
Moose heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Moose says that he had a conversation with Matt Hardy earlier today, stating that he should get back to being the guy he needs to be. Moose says that the fans have watched him help TNA grow for the last decade, and says that anyone who puts him down better make sure that he does not get back, as payback will be a bitch. He then says that Syx (Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw) are the unluckiest guys in the locker room and that they are next, as he was the first person they laid out backstage. He mentions Syx calling TNA a disease and a cancer, then calls them out so he can whup their asses. Syx soon shows up and fight Moose two-on-one, and Matt Hardy shows up with a pipe as Syx have Moose overpowered. Syx retreats.
Backstage, we hear from Leon Slater and Amazing Red. Amazing Red says it is an honor to be in the TNA Hall of Fame, and tonight, he will bring the X Division action with Leon Slater. Slater thanks Amazing Red for laying the blueprint for the X-Division and says it is an honor to team with him, then addresses The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) before Trey Miguel shows up. Slater looks forward to seeing Trey at Destination X, and Trey says he will be on commentary for their match.
Backstage, Indi Hartwell confronts Daria Rae. Brian Johnson has to stop Daria Rae from getting physical with Indi Hartwell again when Indi says that she wishes she was facing Daria Rae after Daria makes it clear that she wants the Knockouts world title off of her.
Mustafa Ali guests on commentary for the next match.
Frankie Kazarian and Avery Styles beat Alexander Lev and Hunter James. After the match, Mustafa Ali tells Frankie Kazarian not to raise Avery's hand, as Avery will stab him in the back and Kazarian is not an idiot. Kazarian punches Mustafa as he tries to get in the ring.
Backstage, Alisha Edwards needs Cedric Alexander and Brian Myers to do something regarding Eddie Edwards and Bear Bronson. Cedric and Myers think it better for Eddie and Bronson to handle their business, but Alisha is afraid they will tear each other apart.
Eddie Edwards beats Bear Bronson to maintain control of The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). After the match, Myers and Cedric check on both Eddie and Bronson, then Eddie and Bronson shake hands before The System celebrate in the ring.
As per the TNA Injury Report: Jeff Hardy is out of action indefinitely due to head trauma and injury from the Slaughterhouse Syx Match. Avery Styles has suffered an ankle injury tonight and is currently in evaluation. BDE is out of action after suffering neck and back injuries in last week's match with Zer0. Numerous security guards were also injured in that match.
Backstage, Brian Johnson is writing up an incident report when Daria Rae shows up saying there is nothing to report. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and wishes Brian Johnson luck, but it comes off to both Daria and Brian as patronizing.
Allie and Shotzi Blackheart beat Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz). After the match, Fire 'n Flava attack Allie and Shotzi and lay them out.
Backstage, Mila Moore breaks up John Skyler. She appreciates Skyler sticking up for her, but he is still a loser in her eyes and she does feels embarrassed to have anything to do with him. She leaves the room. Skyler is distraught.
Backstage, John Skyler is distraught in the locker room as KC Navarro enters and leaves to get his phone charger.
Backstage, M by Elegance apologizes to Heather by Elegance for the last couple of weeks, saying that Mr. Elegance walking out opened her eyes to her treatment towards the two of them. She says that she has gotten Heather on the cover of the magazine with her, then leaves. Elayna Black shows up and asks Heather if she realizes M, and Heather takes this as Elayna driving a wedge between her and M and challenges her to a match so that Elayna can leave her alone. Elayna says she will continue to get a shot at the Knockouts TV title, and that Heather will finally see that M is using her.
Harley Hudson and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) head to the ring. Vincent says that Harley has finally made it and is now standing with The Righteous. He says that it is funny how things turn out, then asks Harley if she is ready to become righteous, leave her old life behind, and bloom into something greater. Harley says yes to all three question, then Dutch makes Harley righteous by placing a wreath on Harley's head. Dutch stops just before doing that, and Vincent mentions that Harley made them wait, and that somebody else made up their mind. Instead of Harley joining The Righteous, Harley is attacked from behind by Xia Brookside. Vincent says the mouse has been sacrificed into the coils of the snake before welcoming Xia Brookside, who then receives the wreath from Dutch, into The Righteous.
We see a preview of "Elayna Black: Immersed," now on YouTube.
Backstage, Matt Hardy says Syx (Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw) have a crossed a line they cannot return from after trying to kill Jeff Hardy. He says that The Hardys are hard to kill, but he will not forgive or forget, and Syx will receive a twist of fate. Moose shows up and says Syx does whatever they want without knowing who they are dealing with. Moose says he was once the most evil person in TNA, and they laid out one of the guys who helped build TNA, and Syx is his. Matt Hardy says that he and Moose will rip Syx apart at Destination X.
Trey Miguel guests on commentary for the next match.
The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against Leon Slater and Amazing Red in a Champions' Challenge Match after Ryan Nemeth shoves Leon Slater into referee Daniel Spencer to save the match, allowing Ryan to hit Slater and later Amazing Red with one of the tag team titles to win and retain. After the match, Elijah shows up and sends Ryan out of the ring before nearly smacking Nic with his guitar to end the show.
Harley Hudson calls her mother backstage regarding The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) and her inability to make friends in TNA, saying she does not want to come home yet. She says she will give it a few more weeks, then notices a note with lipstick on it. She reads the note, which reads "Play with Meeee." Harley then finds a dollhouse, then meets Taryn Terrell.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge says the best part of Canada is leaving the country and flying over "the newly-named Lake America" before introducing M by Elegance.
M by Elegance retains the TNA Knockouts Television Championship against Kiera Hogan.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Leon Slater. Slater says he feels good because his path to Bound For Glory is set and sending him to "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, one of the best of a generation and a person he looked up to. Slater says that it is a shame Nic is the way he is, then says that if "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth wants a fight, he will get one, and he will beat Ryan tonight.
Backstage, Mila Moore takes a phone call - and orders - from Mustafa Ali, then John Skyler checks up on Mila after her brawl with Tasha Steelz. Before Skyler can ask Mila out, Mila has to take another phone call.
Rich Swann beats LJ Cleary in an TNA X-Divison Championship Scramble Match qualifier.
Backstage, Elijah tells Ricky Sosa not to let anyone tell him that he does not belong, then says that they are going to send a message tonight. (The audio for this backstage promo plays inexplicably during the previous match.)
We hear from Frankie Kazarian. He says he did not want tonight's match, but Moose called his bluff and he did not expect Moose to accept the stipulation. He says that Moose has had a stellar career in TNA and has put it on his back and taken it to the next level. Kazarian says he wants to surround himself with people like Moose and says that he will miss Moose, then says Moose kept pushing it even after taking the loss in Chicago and is now paying for it. Kazarian says he must focus on the future of TNA, then thanks Moose for what he has done for TNA.
Ricky Sosa and Elijah beat The System (Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander) after Elijah takes out Brian Myers and Bear Bronson from the top rope. After the match, Eddie Edwards hits Ricky Sosa from behind with a chair before hitting him with a package piledriver. Eddie then tells Sosa that he has been wrestling longer than Sosa has been on this earth and in his time, many guys like Sosa came and went. He says that since words no longer work with him, it is time for action. Eddie then challenges Sosa to a match at Bound For Glory to see if he truly belongs in TNA.
We hear from The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Vincent says BDE is losing his mind after his actions from last week, and Dutch says they put him through pain to make him into something greater, but BDE chose comfort - and Rich Swann - over growth. Vincent then says that if BDE wants to do things his own way, then they will let him grow the garden that he thinks will keep him safe.
As per the TNA Injury Report: Xia Brookside has multiple contusions after her match with Gabby Forza, and that she will be out for some time to recover. Leon Slater is still recovering from last week's backstage assault, but he has been medically cleared for tonight's match. Moose and Frankie Kazarian have been cleared for tonight's main event, although Moose continues to have neck issues.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth guests on commentary for the next match.
Leon Slater beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. After the match, Slater is attacked from behind by "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. Ryan holds Slater down, then throws him towards Nic, who hits Slater with the TNA World Championship.
Backstage, John Skyler - who is holding a pair of red roses as he practices asking Mila Moore out - eavesdrops on a phone call from Mila Moore, who says that she would never date anyone who looks like Skyler. A dejected Skyler drops the roses and walks away.
We hear from Moose, who says that he has thought about his TNA accomplishments and how people have stated that he may have a mistake putting his career on the line, then says a man is at his best when his back is against the wall. He says that compared to Lockdown, Kazarian will get his very best and find out why he is called "the face of the franchise."
Zoey Serrano beats Harley Hudson. Before the match, TNA's head of security has to step between Serrano and anyone that Serrano decides to mess with on the way to the ring. (The Z360 is now known as "Hell and Back.") After the match, Daria Rae shows up and congratulates Zoey Serrano, then says that Harley Hudson has not learned her lesson. Daria directs Serrano to finish her, but Indi Hartwell runs into the ring to make the save. Serrano retreats as Indi calls Daria Rae out for trying to get rid of her and Harley, and Daria tells Indi that she is on borrowed time.
Moose beats Frankie Kazarian in a match with Moose's career on the line. (Had Moose lost this match, his career in TNA would have ended.) After the match, Moose throws a chair in the ring, then grabs Kazarian's crown and takes it to the ring. Moose then takes the chair and smashes the crown with it, much to Kazarian's disappointment.
The show ends with the revelation that Matt Hardy has been laid out backstage. Two people in black pants who are only seen from leg height stand over Matt before walking past him.
Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore) is in the ring to start tonight's show. Mustafa Ali asks the crowd to remain silent as he speaks, then says that Order 4 has a statement of emergency after Jason Hotch was crowned TNA International Champion live on AMC in front of the entire world and his family. Mustafa says that Hotch is not a good man and the man of his household, as he is the man of Hotch's house and that the life that Hotch's family has is all because of him. He says that Hotch had the audacity to stab him in the back after all he did for Hotch. This leads to a "You deserve it" chant before Mustafa says that he deserves and demands loyalty, then Mustafa says that he has gotten with Daria Rae and tells John Skyler to prove that he is still his most loyal attack dog when he wrestles Hotch not for the International Championship, but for loyalty. Skyler and Tasha are still in the ring as Mustafa, Mila Moore and Special Agent Zero leave, alienated by what is going on. Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jason Hotch, who has seen Order 4 in the ring on a nearby screen. Hotch says he does not know if he can find the words, as Skyler is his best friend as well as family and they have been through Hell and back together. He says that Mustafa Ali thinks he makes the rules and talks too much, but tonight, he will not wrestle Skyler, as Skyler is his brother. Daria Rae shows up and says Hotch will wrestle Skyler or else he will be suspended or stripped of his title before telling Hotch to be professional.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman says he may not be able to see the fans, but he can smell them, and they all smell like formaldehyde because they are all corpses. He then introduces Mr. Elegance as someone who "smells incredible and looks magnificent."
Rich Swann beats Mr. Elegance after countering Excuse Moi with a roll-up. After the match, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up on the ramp with their eyes on BDE.
Jada Stone beats Heather by Elegance to advance in the Knockouts Television Championship Tournament.
We hear from Elayna Black and Xia Brookside in a remote conversation. Elayna says that Brookside was in serious need of humility last week, and as funny as it was, there will be no fun and games at Lockdown, and it will just be the two of them in the steel cage. Brookside says the only embarrassing thing is Elayna's call for attention since she arrived in TNA and has been barking up every tree she can find and talking nonsense like she is the greatest Knockouts in history. She says that Elayna is lying to herself before Elayna tells Brookside that her days are numbered and that her claims will be proven "100% true" as there is nothing she will not do to become Knockouts World Champion. Brookside says that if she did what Elayna did, she would be telling the truth, and that Wendy Choo found out the hard way when she showed up to her division uninvited and got sent packing. She says that everyone who thought they stood a chance were left laying, and that Elayna's embarrassment will continue when her friends and family watch her fail. Brookside ends the conversation, then Elayna says "I can't wait to shut this bitch up."
Backstage, The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) is not happy with the turn of tonight's events, but The Personal Concierge says it is not the end of the world as they will win the Knockouts Tag Team Championships and the Knockouts Television Championship to become "The Empire of Elegance."
Brian Myers beats Fabian Aichner in a Lethal Lockdown Advantage match with all seconds banned from ringside after kicking Aichner low outside of the referee's field of vision when Myers traps the referee in the corner, allowing Myers to hit a second Roster Cut for the win with Aichner hacing kicked out of the first one.
As per the TNA Injury Report: Jeff Hardy is dealing with lower back pain following last week's main event, but is cleared despite not being at 100% tonight. During Lockdown, medical personnel will be on standby for any medical emergency. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth's condition is "same as the feeling of the best day of your life, slap your mother with it, and multiply it by 1000." mother with it, and multiply it by 1000."
Harley Hudson has a FaceTime call with Traci Brooks about her career-threatening match with Alisha Edwards. Hudson says that she does not want to fail, but Traci reminds her that she is a TNA Knockout and is a part of TNA's rich history, and that Hudson needs to believe in her like she, the fans and the company do. Traci tells Hudson to remember who she is. Hudson thanks Traci for the advice, and says she cannot let anyone down and that she must beat Alisha.
Before the next match, Jason Hotch says that considers John Skyler his brother and his family and that both of their hands are being forced. He says they do not have to fight, but they can give the fans a great wrestling match and show them what TNA is all about.
Jason Hotch vs. John Skyler ends in a no-contest. Backstage, Mustafa Ali sends Mila Moore to the ring to tell John Skyler that he is to take Jason Hotch out, not wrestle him. Secret Service soon surrounds the ring and fights Hotch, and Special Agent Zero shows up and hits Hotch with a big boot. This ends the match, and Mustafa Ali places a gold badge on top of Hotch, saying that he is part of Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore) until he says so.
We hear from The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Vincent says that strength has been in the garden and never in one flower, and while BDE has strength in numbers, he wants to know if the numbers believe in him. Vincent says that Rich Swann is the only thing standing in his way, and Dutch says that BDE has the opportunity to get rid of him. Dutch says some lessons are taught with open hands, while others will be shown. Vincent says the seeds are planted, and it is time to see if BDE grows from it.
Daria Rae guests on commentary for the next match.
Harley Hudson beats Alisha Edwards with a roll-up after Alisha mocks and insults her to save her job in TNA. (Had Harley lost, her TNA contract would have been terminated.) After the match, Alisha attacks Harley, and when Eddie and Alisha Edwards gang up on Harley, Jada Stone runs in and makes the save for Harley.
We see a video package for Leon Slater vs. Cedric Alexander in a Last Man Standing Match for the TNA X-Division Championship at Lockdown.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), Moose and Elijah beat The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth), AJ Francis and Frankie Kazarian in an eight-man tag match. The "A Matt-er of Fact" fact before the match is "Matt has more friends than The Nemeths, AJ and Kazarian combined!"
It is revealed that Cedric Alexander has been laid out backstage to end the show.
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.
The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) head to the ring to start tonight's show. "Broken" Matt says that they have been reborn after stepping into the Wicked Garden, which he claims changed them, broke their bodies and smashed their souls. He says that the Wicked Garden was one of a kind and that they needed The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch), for it forced them to evolve and ascend. He says the Wicked Garden was pivotal in this change, and Brother Nero says he will never be the same. Brother Nero says they have been "rebroken by fate," and "Broken" Matt Hardy says that they will win back the TNA World Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, The Righteous show up. Vincent says that The Righteous walked The Broken Hardys through the Wicked Garden and showed every version of The Hardys, then says that there is more. He is also grateful that they are telling the truth. Dutch says the scars last forever and that The Hardys still stand because of them, but "Broken" Matt warns The Righteous that they have awakened something more insidious than they have ever realized. Bear Bronson and Brian Myers show up, and Myers calls everything The Righteous and The Hardys are calling "mumbo jumbo" and says the tag titles are the only thing that matters. Bronson says they do not care who their opponents are or what the fans want, and that all he sees are two guys blinded by their own ego who want to take food off their table before daring them to try."Broken" Matt Hardy says that he and Brother Nero will be tag team champions again, then he and Brother Nero knock the other two teams off the ring apron, starting a brawl. The Broken Hardys soon come out on top and pull a ladder out from underneath the ring, and Brother Nero climbs the ladder. The Righteous back off while Bronson and Myers run away.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge calls Ash by Elegance return to singles competition after 304 days "one of the the most unbelievable returns," then demands that the fans not call her a mark. Indi Hartwell guests on commentary for the next match. As soon as the match begins, however, the fans call Ash a mark, and that causes Ash to lose her mind and force M by Elegance to take her place in the match. While Ash and The Personal Concierge are on their way to the back, Elayna Black shows up to watch from the top of the ramp.
We hear from Eric Young, who says that he attacked Ricky Sosa because he only wanted to show him what was going on and that a viral moment means nothing to him. He says that Sosa has talent, but there is a price to pay to be in a position like his and that Sosa must be taught a lesson. He says he has nothing against Sosa, then says there are levels to this and that Sosa will figure this out at Slammiversary.
AJ Francis beats Manny Lemons. After the match, Elijah shows up on the video screen and says that AJ Francis will never be him and that he will take back everything taken from him and then some at Slammiversary before burning a cease and desist notice. AJ Francis is fuming.
Xia Brookside beats Harley Hudson. After the match, Brookside attacks Hudson again, then Lei Ying Lee heads to the ring and Brookside retreats.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Ash by Elegance is out following the mental health issues from earlier. It is then mentioned that the TNA medical staff was rushed into action during tonight's World title summit, and that a lot of competitors will be risking everything at Slammiversary.
In footage from earlier today, Gia Miller, TNA President Carlos Silva, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and Mike Santana hold a World Championship summit. Carlos Silva asks that things remain professional so that fines are not levied. Nemeth says that Santana has done it all this year, then says that Santana's great year is about to come to an end. Santana says that Nemeth only sees one good year when he has been fighting his entire life, then says that the TNA World Championship is much bigger than the ring and pro wrestling, and that it is his life. He says that he has been fighting for a moment like this, then says that Nemeth has done it all as well before stating that the difference between them is that when TNA needed a true champion to put it on his back through the dark times, he was there. He mentions Nemeth stating that he was here from TNA only to go on world tours while he ended up being the guy Nemeth was supposed to be, and that he will continue to be the guy. Nemeth says he has always been here for TNA and that being an international superstar is different from having a good year, then says that Santana might just steal the show from him. Nemeth then mentions Santana's family as he says taht Santana will fail one more time. Santana then punches Nemeth out, and Ryan Nemeth attacks from behind. Santana grabs Ryan, and Nic Nemeth attacks Santana and slams him head-first into the front plate of the TNA World Championship before he and Ryan leave.
It is announced that Mike Santana has been taken to a local hospital and that his status for Slammiversary is up in the air.
Moose and JDC - who has not been seen since the show after Genesis - head to the ring. Moose says that there are no pinfalls and submissions and that it will only end when someone throws in the towel. He says that Eddie Edwards destroyed a family and stabbed him and JDC in the back, and says that like Eddie's wife, "payback is a bitch." Eddie and Alisha Edwards show up, and Eddie says that he did not destroy anything, then says that after all the time they spent together, it finally dawned on him that Moose and JDC were like a cancer growing within The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) and making it weak. He says that Moose and JDC kept The System from the next level of greatness and that they tore the cancer out so they could rebuild The System better than before, and at Slammiversary, he will end this once and for all. JDC says he has known Eddie for 25 years - longer than anyone else in the business - and that while he does not take what Eddie did personally, professional wrestling has made Eddie sick in the head and blinded by disease. He says that Eddie will lose everyone in his life, including his wife and daughter, and Alisha interrupts JDC for bringing her daughter up, telling him to bring his wife so she can slap her before saying The System is better without Moose and JDC. She says Moose walks around like a big shot, but deep down inside, he wants revenge on her because she played him like the fool he is and always will be. Alisha then dares Moose to Spear her and get that revenge, but Moose and JDC leave the ring. Alisha says he knew Moose would do that because he is nothing but a pathetic coward, and Moose slides back in the ring and nearly goes for the Spear until JDC stops him. Eddie says this all ends once and for all at Slammiversary, and Alisha says that it is ride and die and she would rather die than throw in the towel. Moose then says that Slammiversary will be a funeral.
We hear from Ricky Sosa, who says that Eric Young not only does not like him because he is different, but because he had a debut unlike anything he has ever seen. He then says he is in TNA to stay, whether he likes it or not, and that he will prove he belongs in TNA.
Frankie Kazarian, Cedric Alexander and Mr. Elegance beat Leon Slater, Fabian Aichner and KC Navarro in a six-man tag match after Kazarian scores a jackknife pin on Leon Slater after Slater hits Mr. Elegance with a top rope Swanton 450.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth heads to the ring. Nic Nemeth announces that "due to a disgusting incident backstage," Mike Santana will not only not make it to Slammiversary, but he will not come back to the wrestling business. He then demands he be crowned TNA World Champion. He tells TNA President Carlos Silva to put the TNA World Championship around his waist, then Ryan Nemeth is suddenly tossed out onto the stage by none other than Santana, who throws Ryan down the ramp. Carlos Silva, Daria Rae and Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up with security to prevent a brawl. Santana then punches a few security guards, but Nic Nemeth flees when Santana gets in the ring.
Jeff Hardy beats Vincent. During the match, the lights go out when Vincent goes to the top rope, and when they come back on, Matt Hardy - who is banned from ringside for this match along with Dutch - is in the ring, demanding Vincent be deleted. The lights go out again, and when they come back on a second time, Jeff Hardy is on the top rope while Vincent is down on the mat. Jeff Hardy then hits the Swanton Bomb for the win.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Frankie Kazarian. Kazarian says he is approaching tonight's Walk With Elias Match like he always has, as he has been the winner of new match match types and tonight will be no different.
Mustafa Ali retains the TNA International Championship against Adam Brooks. TNA President Carlos Silva awards Mustafa Ali with the TNA International Championship after the match.
We hear from Eric Young, who says that EC3 has not changed and that all he has done is change, adapt, evolve and become more pure, real and violent. He says that has EC3 not had enough, so next week, they can sort things out once and for all in a match where anything goes.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Mike Santana and Rich Swann are cleared, but have the night off to rest and recover from last week's main event. Trey Miguel is still out following his match against Mustafa Ali at Rebellion, and an update will be provided when available. Frankie Kazarian and Elijah are cleared for tonight's main event.
We hear from Director of Authority Santino Marella. Despite being at home, he is no longer suspended and he is cleared of all charges thanks to a star witness. He says that he is getting back to business after what happened to two weeks ago, and this time, Moose and Leon Slater will be in a two-on-two tag match. He also announces that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and KC Navarro will face The System (Brian Myers and Bear Bronson) for the tag team titles, while Lei Ying Lee will get a rematch for the Knockouts Championship against Arianna Grande, with Xia Brookside banned from ringside. As for the star witness, it is none other than Indi Hartwell, who is also no longer suspended.
Indi Hartwell shows up. She says that she and Director of Authority Santino Marella were unjustly suspended and she is glad the board of directors listened to the both of them, then says she has some unfinished business with Arianna Grace. She says that her goals have not changed, and title or no title, she is coming for Arianna Grace first.
We hear from Mike Santana, who says that he and Rich Swann showed what it meant to represent TNA last week. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth shows up with the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy, and says that when he wins the tag team titles, he will become world champion and leave Santana with nothing.
Backstage, Daria Rae finds out that Director of Authority Santino Marella and Indi Hartwell are unsuspended and that all of Santino's matches are legitimate. Indi Hartwell shows up, and Daria says that she knows reminds Indi that her contract is coming up soon and to tread lightly. Indi makes a phone call after Daria leaves.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman introduces Mr. Elegance as "real life Greek god" and "a living Adonis" who works as everyone sleeps, fasts while everyone eats and smiles while everyone frowns.
Mr. Elegance beats The Home Town Man after Ash by Elegance tries to distract The Home Town Man only to end up kissing The Home Town Man's mask before she wears it.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Lei Ying Lee. Lei Ying Lee says that she does not want the title shot, as it is too much for her and she just wants to go home. Tommy Dreamer shows up and says that Director of Authority Santino Marella feels at fault for the situation, but reminds her that she is a warrior. He understands if it too much on her mental health, but she will go out there and win and that the only person who needs to believe in her is her. Lei Ying Lee changes her mind, saying that she will win.
Leon Slater heads to the ring. Slater says that day by day, moment by moment, he gets closer to making history and becoming both the young the longest-reigning TNA X-Division Champion of all time. Slater then addresses Cedric Alexander, then says that he is willing to give him another shot, as he has trained for this moment and will not let a rat like Cedric take it away. He says he has beaten Cedric twice and has no problem beating him a third time. Cedric shows up and calls Slater "a child" and "a fake champion," then says in two weeks' time, they will do this one more time, and there will be no excuses. He then says that assumes that Slater makes it there, as he may not even make it tonight. Suddenly, the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson) attack Slater from behind while Alisha Edwards walks down the entrance ramp, but Moose shows up and makes the save. He then says that assumes that Slater makes it there, as he may not even make it tonight. Suddenly, the rest of The System attack Slater from behind, but Moose shows up and makes the save.
Backstage, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is jealous of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth having a tag team title match with KC Navarro while he is left out. We find out he is talking to AJ Francis, who could care less about family drama as he tells Ryan to leave KC Navarro to him.
Elijah beats Frankie Kazarian in a Walk With Elijah Match.
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.
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.
Backstage, we hear from The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie). Tim Grind says everyone wants to know about them, and says that they are not only proud to be tag team champions, but that they had to go through the entire tag team division to stay champions. Tim Grind dares any team who does not believe them can come see what they are about. Lil' Homie says that they are not running or hiding, and that is the business.
The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Bizness Dawgs and Xya Wolf at the announce desk. Tim Grind says he has been part of Memphis Wrestling for a long time and that he and Dustin have gone back a long time. He is proud of Memphis Wrestling and of being a tag team champion, and that he is proud to do it with his son. Lil' Homie says that they are putting the tag team division on notice.
Jake Brewer reports that Vince Russo is coming to Memphis Wrestling in order to invest in the company. What this will mean for Memphis Wrestling remains uncertain.
"The King of Pow" Chris Lexx beats "Slick" Nick Scott. "Livewire" Bobby Ford guests on commentary soon after the start of the match, saying that things could have been different. Ford also wants to make a fresh new start after the Cobra Cup Tournament, yet Dustin Starr thinks there is a hint of jealousy in Bobby Ford's voice.
Backstage, Derrick King talks with "The Gift" Ray Sanders, saying that he cares about him and wants him to be the guy. He also tells Mike Anthony that he likes his intensity and that they have one goal. Mike Anthony says that both "The New King of Memphis" and "The King of TNA" will go down.
Dustin Starr interviews Xya Wolf at the announce desk. Xya says the women's division is a mess right now, and knows that Raven Black attacked Big Mama in the parking lot and says she will deal with her when the time comes. She then says she has business to take care of in the ring. Main Event Bradley guests on commentary for the next match.
Xya Wolf beats Mama Money when Mama Money is too focused on CJ Money coming back. (CJ Money does not come back.)
We hear from Tim Bosby. He says that "The Gift" Ray Sanders is a charity case and a paper champion who got lucky for one night, then says it takes a king to know a king and that he called in Frankie Kazarian. Kazarian shows up and says that he and Bosby are kings compared to Derrick King, and if Derrick King gets involved, he will introduce him to Ken the Kendo Stick.
Mike Anthony and "The Gift" Ray Sanders beat Tim Bosby and Frankie Kazarian after Derrick King stops Kazarian from using a second shinai that he hid underneath the ring after senior official David Knight removed the first one before the beginning of the match. Kazarian shoves Derrick to the floor, but when Kazarian gets tossed out of the ring shortly afterwards, Derrick hits him with a Superkick as Sanders hits Bosby with The Slice for the pin and the win.
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.
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 Phenomenal" AJ Styles heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Styles welcomes everyone to "The House That AJ Styles Built," and says it is bigger, badder, and bolder than ever, and that it is on AMC. The crowd chants "AMC," and tells the fans to keep that energy up, for they are "the TNA nation," and it all starts with those three letters: TNA. Styles then starts a "TNA" chant before we see the new opening title sequence.
Elijah shows up with his guitar before being joined by The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Guitarist "The Guitarslayer" Justin Lyons plays The Hardys' theme, and social influencers BDE and Jay 2Crisp also show up at the ramp.
Elijah and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch) in a six-man tag match. After the match, Special Agent Zero gets in the ring and attacks both Elijah and The Hardys. The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) soon show up, and Order 4 and Special Agent Zero soon back up as The Righteous help The Hardys up only to lay them back out. Vincent takes a chain, hooks a padlock to it, and puts it in Jeff Hardy's earlobe before he and Dutch attack Matt, then Vincent says this is going to hurt him more than it will hurt The Hardys and that The Righteous will become the new tag team champions at Genesis.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Frankie Kazarian. Kazarian is soon interrupted by "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, and dares Styles to "thank [him] for the house." Styles looks at the TNA World Championship briefly, then says "Thanks."
We see a short introductory video package for the TNA X Division.
WBC Interim Super Welterweight Champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. is ssen in the crowd, as is Eric Young and AJ Francis.
Director of Authority Santino Marella - now in a chipper mood again - heads to the ring. Santino says that new eyes, new expectations and a lot of pressure are on TNA, but they fought tooth and nail to get to AMC and nothing is going to stop them, as tonight is the start of something incredible. He admits that his focus is a bit off due to Arianna Grace turning on him and says that it is nothing that can be shaken off "like water on the duck," but he must make the best decisions for the company and the fans and he cannot afford to make a mistake. Santino states that the board has decided that he needed a little bit of assistance, and while he was initially reluctant, as soon as he met this person, he knew they could contribute to TNA. That person is none other than former WWE Superstar Sonya Deville, now known as Daria Rae. Santino welcomes Daria to TNA, and Daria says she has been watching from afar and that she considers Santino one of the pillars of TNA for building the foundation week in and week out while keeping a smile on everyone's faces through it all. She says that the one thing this company does not need is Santino, his jokes or his comedic relief; she says the company needs structure and professionalism and that Santino cannot keep his own family in order. Daria says she has been in this position and that she understands television, then proclaims that she can do Santino's job better than he can and tells Santino to stay out of her way before telling the fans to shut up when she is talking, also stating that this is what "S.U.I.T." stands for ("Shut up, I'm talking"). Daria then announces her first order of business in TNA: signing a new Knockout. That Knockout is none other than Elayna Black, formerly Cora Jade in NXT.
Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles talks with Mike Santana. Styles says he has known Frankie Kazarian for twenty years and tells Santana to kick Kazarian's ass and win, saying he had held the company for long enough and that it is now Santana's turn.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman is in the ring with The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) and influencer Perez Hilton. Another person in gold wrestling boots and a large white feather boa stands in the ring as Perez Hilton verbally runs down the crowd. The Personal Concierge proclaims that The Elegance Brand will win the Knockouts World Tag Team Championships before unveils Mr. Elegance, now with a makeover, who is now a much more muscular man with long blonde hair. He mentions what he looked like before the makeover, then tells the fans to soak in what they are seeing now. (Mr. Elegance is portrayed by Andreas John Ziegler, also known as AJZ on the independent circuit.)
The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) beat The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) to win the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships for the second time after Mr. Elegance stops the IIdolizer with a chop block after being slapped in the face by Jessica McKay. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally awards the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships to The Elegance Brand.
Backstage, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace brag about causing Director of Authority Santino Marella's personal issues and state that Daria Rae will do a better job than Santino. Arianna then says that Stacks will be able to handle anything that Santino throws at him.
As per the Bioflex Injury report: Harley Hudson and Myla Grace are both out of action after being attacked last week by Dani Luna. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee have been cleared for competition. Steve Maclin is out of action after last week's attack. Mike Santana is cleared following a right arm injury.
Backstage, we hear from Indi Hartwell. Indi says she feels like she is in limbo since her Dog Collar Match with Dani Luna, then The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance, The Personal Concierge George Iceman) shows up celebrating their Knockouts World Tag Team Championships. The Personal Concierge tells Indi that if she wants to fight someone, she can take it up with Director of Authority Santino Marella.
We see a short video package introducing the TNA Knockouts Division.
Director of Authority Santino Marella introduces Lei Ying Lee to the ring. Lei Ying Lee is accompanied by Xia Brookside on the way to the ring. Santino announces that due to an international visa crisis, Dani Luna will not be able to face Lei Ying Lee for the Knockouts World Championship at Genesis, and that Lei Ying Lee has signed a contract for an open challenge match at the event. All of a sudden, Zaria and Sol Ruca show up and head to the ring. Sol Ruca says that she and Zaria were originally in town to scope out competition for the Knockouts tag titles, but when they heard about this open challenge, they could not resist. Sol Ruca gives credit where credit is due to Lei Ying Lee and says that she is a warrior, then says that Zaria is also a warrior and that there is no one more deserving of this opportunity than her. Zaria signs the contract for the open challenge on Santino's back and pokes him with the pen, then she and Lei Ying Lee have a staredown where the two of them shake hands.
We see a short introductory video package for the TNA World Championship.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella meets with Cedric Alexander, telling him that Leon Slater will not be able to show up at Genesis due to an international visa problem. Cedric will still get his X Division title shot, as will Moose. Santino then tells Cedric that he will be in a three-way match with Moose and Joe Hendry. When Santino says Hendry's name, Joe Hendry's entrance theme plays on Cedric's phone.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) show up on the stage. Eddie says that TNA means everything to The System, and while a lot of changes are going on, they lead to one final moment in history when he and JDC have their final match. JDC states that he is thankful to finish his career in TNA, saying it has the best locker room he has ever been in as well as the best fans. He says that Saturday will be his last match ever as he squares off with Eddie Edwards, then states that The System is evolving, not shrinking, and that next week, he will introduce his replacement. JDC tells Eddie that he loves him like a brother and that he has nothing but respect for him as both a wrestler and a family man, but he is not going out like a punk, and tells Eddie to pull the trigger or else he will.
TNA President Carlos Silva introduces former TNA President and owner Dixie Carter. Dixie thanks the fans for being here tonight and says she could not be prouder of TNA before Bully Ray suddenly shows up. Bully Ray and Dixie Carter hug before Bully Ray guests on commentary for the next match.
Mike Santana beats Frankie Kazarian to win the TNA World Championship for a second time. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally awards the TNA World Championship to Mike Santana.
Before the next match, The Personal Conceierge calls "La Cucharacha" the Mexican National Anthem before calling the fans "cockroaches" and introducing The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance).
The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) beat The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) after Lei Ying Lee is attacked at the ring apron by Dani Luna.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Director of Authority Santino Marella, who is distraught after the TNA-NXT steel cage match. Santino says he is not ready to talk about what happened in the steel cage, then passes her a note for a match that is to be announced.
It is announced that Steve Maclin will face Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo for the TNA International Championship next week.
Mustafa Ali beats The Home Town Man following the distraction by John Skyler and Jason Hotch. After the match, Mustafa, Skyler and Hotch gang up on The Home Town Man, and Skyler and Hotch hold The Home Town Man down so that Mustafa can hit him with a chair. All of a sudden, Elijah shows up, his guitar covering his head. He walks across the stage but quickly makes his way to the back. Mustafa sics Skyler and Hotch on him, but this person proves to be a decoy, as the real Elijah shows up and nearly hits Mustafa with a guitar. Elijah says that Mustafa has pushed many of his buttons, but he crossed the line by hurting a friend. He then plays The Home Town Man's theme on his guitar and sings along before telling Mustafa that he will beat him at Genesis.
Backstage, The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) look back on everything they did in 2025 and look forward to 2026. When they talk to Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding shots at the X Division Championship, a distraught Santino puts them all in a match against each other the winner facing Leon Slater.
The NXT invaders (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Charlie Dempsey, Brooks Jensen, Lexis King, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe) and Arianna Grace show up. Arianna brags about how she put her father, Director of Authority Santino Marella, down after living in his shadow her whole life and that people see her only as Santino's daughter. She says that she only found out she was not booked in TNA for a while when she called the office instead of through her father, and that Santino has chosen TNA and its fans over her despite being the perfect daughter. She says that she had to carve this path for herself and that she does not need anyone's approval, then says that she stands by Stacks and that there is nothing anybody can do about it. Stacks says that Santino's girl is now his girl, and that sometimes, she calls him "Daddy." The two of them make out before everyone leaves.
Krystall Poppin is in the ring to perform Tessa Blanchard's entrance theme for the next match.
Tessa Blanchard, Victoria Crawford and Mila Moore beat Indi Hartwell, Jody Threat and Jada Stone in a six-woman tag match after Tessa bits Jada Stone before hitting her with Magnum.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: All of the participants in the NXT-TNA steel cage match from two weeks ago have been cleared for competition. Elijah is still out with a torn triceps and is still not medically cleared. Lei Ying Lee is undergoing medical evaluation to ensure she is able to compete going forward after tonight's match.
We see footage from two weeks ago where Matt Hardy wakes up backstage in a room and is soon met by The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Vincent says that their devotion and that everything they do is for him. He wants Matt Hardy to help him help them, as they believe that he and Jeff can ascend even higher, and that all Matt has to do is trust him. After Vincent says that Dutch has a gift for him, Matt Hardy backs away.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) head to the ring. Vincent says they do not gather in violence; they gather with purpose. He says that legends never die; they drift and need someone to carry them and keep the rhythm going. He says that this is why they band together not as one voice, but as many, and that they gave Matt Hardy peace, quiet and serenity in a room of memory, and while Matt's spirit is cracked and bruised, it is not broken. Vincent says he has been watching Jeff Hardy his whole life and that he means it when he says that he is just a reflection of Jeff. All of a sudden, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) appear. Matt calls what The Righteous did some of the creepiest and weirdest behavior he has ever seen as well as "a little cultish." Vincent says Matt sounds crazy, and Matt says they are more interested in fighting more than mind games. Vincent says they do not want to fight them, and Dutch says they want to grow from The Hardys and make them reach greater heights and potential they never knew existed. Vincent says they want brotherhood, not conflict. Matt says they have all the brotherhood they need and do not need any more from The Righteous, and Jeff says they also have it with the fans as he agrees. Matt says they do not care what The Righteous want and that they want The Righteous out of their lives. Vincent says they just want what is best, but if they refuse their guidance and refuse to make this work, then the cycle will demand something different. Matt says that he and Jeff are only thinking about elevating TNA as it enters a new era.
Leon Slater guests on commentary for the next match.
Myron Reed beats Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel in a Triple Threat Match to face Leon Slater for the TNA X Division Championship at the AMC premiere. (Less than two weeks later, it is revealed that none of The Rascalz, including Dezmond Xavier, are under contract to TNA anymore, with Dezmond Xavier not even signing a contract as part of his brief return to TNA. As a result, references to this match are scrubbed from social media, and the match is scrapped from the official line-up for the AMC premiere.)
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) head to the ring. Eddie says there is a lot of good things going in TNA, but there is a lot going on with them, and that they are getting closer to "the final dance" between JDC and Eddie. Eddie says that he knows how crazy JDC can get and that their match will be something the fans will not want to miss. JDC says things are going to get weird at Genesis, but it is not Genesis, and he wants one more match as part of a team. Eddie loves the idea, and when he asks the fans about it, the fans approve. JDC says he has talked to Director of Authority Santino Marella and that he has gotten a match for The System against Leon Slater, Cedric Alexander and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) next week.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). The Hardys say that they are looking forward to next week's match and opening a brand new era, then enter their dressing room only to find a shrine set up by The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) inside.
Frankie Kazarian retains the TNA World Championship against Bear Bronson after Bronson's back gives out as he goes for a powerbomb, allowing Kazarian to win and retain with Fade to Black. After the match, Mike Santana shows up from out of the crowd and congratulates Kazarian before announcing that their match for the World Championship will happen on TNA's AMC debut instead of at Genesis.
