Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for December 11, 2025

It's time for The King's Speech. Frankie Kazarian heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Kazarian brags about retiring JDC and sending him packing while retaining the TNA World Championship, and stating that he is where he belongs. He says that he is the new face of AMC going into 2026, then calls the fans' collective anger his happiness and states that nothing makes him happier than a room full of angry marks. He says that at the end of the day, the fans would backstage even their own mother to be in his possession, then proclaims that he will be World Champion for a long time and demands that the fans get used to it. Suddenly, Mike Santana shows up in the crowd and gives credit to Kazarian for seizing the opportunity and doing what he said he would do, and as much as he wants to stomp Kazarian's head in, he must channel his anger more strategically. He wants Kazarian to be on high alert, as the target is on his head and not his back, and in next week's steel cage match, he will take out the invaders from NXT before pulling the trigger on the target at Genesis. Santana makes it known above Kazarian's protestations that the TNA World Championship is coming back home to him.

We hear from Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Brooks Jensen, Tyson Dupont and Tryiek Igwe. Lexis says that TNA refuses to die and calls Matt Cardona nothing more than a glorified backyard wrestler. Tyson and Tyriek state that they will defeat their opponents in next week's steel cage match. Jensen says they have nothing left to lose and everything to gain. Stacks says he warned Director of Authority Santino Marella, but Santino got in his business, and admits that while Santino is a good Director of Authority, he is "a horrible father" who didn't want him in TNA or his life, or around his daughter. Stacks says he gets what he wants, and next week, they all get what they want, and they will continue their takeover of TNA.

Lexis King beats Matt Cardona in an advantage match for next week's steel cage match following the distraction from Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. After the match, Stacks attacks Cardona from behind, then Lexis strikes Cardona in the arm with his cane. Steve Maclin runs into the ring, and Stacks and Lexis retreat.

We hear from The Angel Warriors (Lei Ying Lee and Xia Brookside). Xia Brookside says that their match at Final Resolution was intense. Lei Ying Lee says they respect each other and fight for honor, then they are met by Robert Stone, Mila Moore, Tessa Blanchard and Victoria Crawford, who mock The Angel Warriors. Xia reminds Tessa that she and Victoria lost to The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) at Final Resolution. Tessa says she not yet decided to go after the TNA Knockouts World Championship, but if she has to, she will beat The Angel Warriors.

Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman calls the fans of El Paso, Texas "no money losers" who cannot afford to give Christmas gifts before stating that he has a gift of his own in The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance).

The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) beat Myla Grace and Harley Hudson with a roll-up from Heather to Hudson after M rolls Myla and Heather back during a roll up by Myla following Hudson putting a gift box through The Personal Concierge George Iceman's head.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Matt Cardona is now out with a severe shoulder injury and cannot compete in next week's steel cage match. Mustafa Ali is day-to-day suffering abrasions following being dragged around by Elijah at Final Resolution. JDC is dealing with hip inflammation and joint manipulation following Final Resolution, and is questionable for in-ring action. Santino Marella is cleared followed being punched in the jaw by Stacks at Final Resolution, and that Santino is also dealing with mobility issues.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Rich Swann. Rich Swann the only thing first about Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) was AJ Francis putting himself first. He says that he and AJ Francis first met in the back of a plane, and Swann knew his potential. He then talks about how he linked up in the hopes of being tag team champions, but he found out for himself that Francis was a snake. He says that he is tired of the disrespect, and that Fir$t Cla$$ is over and that he will be damned if Francis holds him down. Swann is suddenly attacked from out of nowhere by AJ Francis, who says that he was always Fir$t Cla$$.

Musatafa Ali guests on commentary for the next match.

Cedric Alexander beats BDE, Jake Something, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Dezmond Xavier and Jason Hotch in a six-way scramble to earn a future shot at the TNA X Division Championship after hitting BDE with a Lumbar Check following BDE hitting Jake Something with a top rope splash.

Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwads, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) who look forward to seeing if Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) trust The System. Afterwards, JDC tells Eddie Edwards that he will bring it at Genesis, and Eddie says he would not have it any other way.

Backstage, Frankie Kazarian confronts Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding Mike Santana's rematch clause. Santino says that Kazarian should have other challengers, and states that he will defend the TNA World Championship against the winner of an upcoming battle royal featuring much of the TNA roster. He also mentions that Matt Cardona must be replaced in next week's steel cage match. The invaders from NXT (Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Brooks Jensen, Tyson Dupont, Tryiek Igwe) show up, and when Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo demands that the steel cage match next week be 5-on-4 and calls Santino "a horrible father," Arianna Grace slaps Stacks in the face.

The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) beat Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams).

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) head to the ring. Matt Hardy says it is great to be back in El Paso, Texas and that Eddie Guerrero will always be a member of Team Extreme, then mentions retaining the TNA World Tag Team Championship at Final Resolution as well as next week's steel cage match between TNA and NXT. Jeff Hardy is also happy to be back, then mentions that Matt Cardona is injured and that whoever replaces him must love TNA as much as they do. Matt says they must protect TNA, as 2026 will be TNA's biggest year ever. Jeff then says that they will shut NXT's team up in the steel cage match. All of a sudden, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up. Vincent introduces The Righteous, then Matt wants to know why The Righteous is here. Vincent says that they admire The Hardys, and state that The Hardys are "eternally loved" by everybody. After Vincent considers the Hardys gods, Dutch admits that The Hardys' fans are nothing like they have ever seen, then says The Righteous stand here because of The Hardys, not to replace them. Vincent says they do not see The Hardys as opponents and that they are grateful, as The Hardys have changed tag team forever. He wishes them luck in next week's steel cage match, with Dutch saying that they will be watching, as they want to bear witness to the ascension into the immortals that The Hardys will become.

Director of Authority Santino Marella and NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace show up. Santino announces that he has analyzed the locker room and that Matt Cardona's replacement in next week's steel cage match is none other than himself.

Dani Luna beats Indi Hartwell in a Dog Collar Match.

Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!

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Leon Slater retains the TNA X Division Championship against Jason Hotch and Cedric Alexander in a three-way match. After the match, Cedric and Slater have a staredown in the middle of the ring.

Backstage, Gabby LaSpisa interviews Masha Slamovich. Masha says Jacy Jayne is going to be sorry that she had to step in the ring with her again tonight, and says that Jacy Jayne will not be on top of the world for long, as she made the Knockouts division violent and the Knockouts World Championship meaningful, and that Jacy will have the fight of her life.

Backstage, Leon Slater is met by Cedric Alexander, who congratulates him on the win tonight. Slater says he wants to be a fighting champion and the fans want to see them in a one-on-one match. Cedric reminds Slater that he did not pin him tonight, and until then, the X Division Championship is up for grabs.

Indi Hartwell and Dani Luna beat Jody Threat and Arianna Grace after Dani Luna escapes Pop Shove It to hit the Luna Landing. During the match, Victoria Crawford shows up to get a closer look at the match.

Backstage, Jake Something talks about how he went to war with Mance Warner and got him out of the way. As he tells Maclin that the International Championship was made for him, Maclin shows up, and the two men have a staredown.

The Rascalz (Myron Reed and Zachary Wentz) beat The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth). After the commercial break, The Nemeths refuse to leave the ring. Nic Nemeth says that the TNA World Tag Team Championships were stolen from them at Slammiversary and that nobody can be as good as them, calling the loss "a fluke." He then invokes their rematch clause to win back the tag team titles at Emergence. Ryan says The Hardys did not even pin them and that they won the match with a ladder, then says that Rhode Island sucks before making fun of it. This brings the attention of The Home Town Man, who does not take the mockery of his home town sitting down and defends Rhode Island after he shows up. He demands an apology for his hometown, but Ryan refuses, saying he will not apologize to an idiot and a goofball. The Home Town Man somehow stops The Nemeths from revealing that he is Cody Deaner and leads the fans into song, and Nic demands that The Home Town Man get out of their ring. The Home Town Man gives The Nemeths one last chance to apologize, but this leads to The Nemeths ganging up on The Home Town Man and attempting to unmask him. They unmask him, but The Home Town Man is able to cover his face with help from security, who soon gets superkicked by Nic Nemeth until The Rascalz rush back into the ring, saving The Home Town Man's mask as they force The Nemeths to retreat.

Mike Santana shows up in the crowd. He says that the eyes of the wrestling world were locked in on Slammiversary, yet he lost. He says he has been at the bottom before, but every time he was at the bottom, especially when his father passed away and he was doubted and counted out, he fought. He says that the hardest thing he had to deal with was looking across the ring and looking at the front row watching the tears roll down his daughter's face. He knew he had to put everything aside and confront his daughter and tell her everything will be okay, and his daughter told him that he was going to win the TNA World Championship next time. He says that on the drive back home, he knew what needed to be done, and that it is not a matter of if, but when he wins the TNA World Championship.

Masha Slamovich beats Jacy Jayne by disqualification after Masha is attacked from behind by Ash by Elegance with one of the Knockouts World Tag Team Championship belts. Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance show up as Ash argues with Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx, and this also leads to Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee showing up to help Masha up. Jacy Jayne retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report, Gia Miller is cleared following a head injury suffered from Tessa Blanchard at Slammiversary. Moose is cleared following a hip injury. Elijah is still out with a torn triceps, but recovery is going well. Jake Something is cleared following some bruising during his match with Mance Warner, as is Warner himself.

Backstage, AJ Francis and Trick Williams find out that KC Navarro cannot be cleared tonight, and this leads to tonight's six-man tag match main event becoming a tag team match.

We hear from Mara Sadé, who talks about her athletic background as well as how much she enjoys being in the wrestling ring. She hopes to build on the legacy that was built by the TNA Knockouts.

Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz) and their tall Secret Service agent head to the ring for their Slammiversary victory celebration. Mustafa Ali says that TNA is full of chaos and disorder due to outsiders infiltrating their locker room, taking opportunities away from TNA talent and taking TNA's championship. He says that it is time for change, and that change lies with Order 4. Mustafa says he will go to war with The Great Hands (Skyler and Hotch) at his side and that Tasha Steelz will make sure his word is heard around the world. He then announces that his weapon of mass destruction - Agent Zero, the tall head of his Secret Service - will make sure no one opposes him. Mustafa then asks who wants to see him as TNA World Champion, then says the fans' boos mean nothing to him as he knows that they cheer for people like Mike Santana and Joe Hendry. Joe Hendry says that there are no secrets in TNA and that there are cameras everywhere, some of which have captured some embarassing footage of John Skyler backstage. We then see footage of a Joe Hendry plushie with a John Skyler mask covering the face in an attempt to embarrass Skyler, with the last of the footage showing the plushie at a toilet. Mustafa Ali says that Hendry is a joke and that he wishes he could make Hendry disappear when he says his name. This leads to Hendry challengeing Mustafa to a match in the ring tonight, and Mustafa accepts for next week to give Hendry and everyone else to prepare for something to truly believe in. Hendry says the only thing Order 4 will be ordering is ear plugs when the fans chant "We believe."

In footage from earlier today, Tom Hannifan interviews Sami Callihan. Callihan says he is embarrassed, and while he is not mad at Moose, he is disgusted with himself. He thinks that maybe Moose is right and that he has been the same, and that he has always suffered with weight issues. He feels that being in front of the camera is a disservice, and when asked if he is retiring, Callihan calls out Mike Santana for a match at Emergence; if he wins, he could be on to a comeback; if he loses, he hangs up his boots for good.

The System (Eddie Edwards and Moose) beat Trick Williams and AJ Francis after KC Navarro aims for Moose for his crutches only to hit AJ Francis instead.

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Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt are shocked following Trick Williams becoming TNA World Champion.

In footage from earlier today, Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers attack Octagon Jr., leaving him unable to compete When Laredo heads to the ring for the next match, he heads to the ring alone without a tag team partner.

The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat Laredo Kid, the team of Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) and the team of The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) to become #1 contenders for the TNA World Tag Team Championships at Against All Odds after AJ Francis hits Laredo with a Down Payment in the corner only for Trey Miguel to tag himself in, hit AJ Francis with a top rope meteora and pick the bones. Backstage, Nic Nemeth says The Rascalz did a good job, but they are not The Nemeths. Ryan Nemeth says that they will be tag team champions forever.

In backstage footage from during the break, AJ Francis is attacked by Mike Santana.

We see a vignette for Myla Grace and Harley Hudson, the two newest Knockouts in TNA. Both of them talk about their careers as well as the sacrifices that they have made to get to TNA. All of a sudden, personal concierge George Iceman shows up looking for Director of Authority Santino Marella due to Ash by Elegance being put in a match, and Xia Brookside, who is listening in the background, tells him he is not here. Myla and Harley find the situation hilarious.

Mustafa Ali beats Raj Singh following John Skyler distracting the referee, which allows Tasha Steelz to save Mustafa Ali from a drop kick in the corner. After the match, The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) stomp Raj Singh in the corner. All of a sudden, Mustafa Ali grabs Tasha Steelz, then commands The Great Hands to finish the job.

Backstage, Arianna Grace tells Director of Authority Santino Marella that she feels like she let him and herself down, but Santino tells Arianna that she did her best and that he is proud of her for standing up for herself against Tessa Blanchard. Santino Marella then says that they will both head to the ring tonight as a team on the same page, then Arianna then brings out referee Jimmy Korderas, who will referee their match against Robert Stone and Tessa Blanchard tonight right down the middle.

On the Bioflex Injury Report, Tessa Bllanchard is day-to-day for TMJ, and her medical clearance is yet to be determind. Octagon Jr. has an upper body injury from The System's backstage attack that is also day-to-day. Steve Maclin is now medically cleared following a skull fracture sustained in his Dog Collar Match with Eric Young.

Before the next match, personal concierge George Iceman says there are no ladies in town, only "ugly Canadians," before introducing Ash by Elegance for the next match.

Lei Ying Lee beats Ash by Elegance after getting the upper hand following both women firing themselves up. After the match, Masha Slamovich shows up and tells Lei Ying Lee she will see her at Against All Odds before the two of them shake hands.

We hear from Trick Williams, who says that he wishes he could be here tonight, but he has standards, and in order to show up, he needs a first class plane ticket and a five-star hotel. He says he feels bad, then warns Mike Santana not to get in his face again. He says TNA is "Trick-NA" and that he will show up where and when he wants, and makes it clear that he will take everything from Joe Hendry.

Mance Warner beats Bryce Hansen. After the match, Steph de Lancer welcomes everyone to the "Mance and de Lancer" era, then says they never lost the Digital Media title and that they are still champions, and that they are watching Steve Maclin. She says that when Mance Warner hits the pay window, the International Championship is coming home with him.

We hear from Rosemary, who proclaims that Xia Brookside had it in her all along and that it took a big push due to her strong willpower, then says it was only a matter of time before the darkness took over and that there is one last step. They ask if Brookside is ready to absorb the darkness and become part of the shadows in one last test.

Before the next match, Robert Stone says he has some good news and bad news. The bad news is that Tessa Blanchard has a case of TMJ due to Arianna Grace injuring here, and Tessa cannot compete. However, Victoria Crawford will be replacing here. The good news is that there are three rules: this match cannot go over ten minutes, he has assigned Alisha Edwards - who has suddenly shown up with the three of them - as a special guest enforcer in case something happens to Jimmy Korderas, and the Cobra is officially banned for this match. Should Director of Authority Santino Marella whip out the Cobra, he will officially take over his job.

Robert Stone and Victoria Crawford beat Santino Marella and Arianna Grace (who make history by being the first father-daughter tag team in a TNA match). During the match, Robert Stone pulls special guest referee Jimmy Korderas out of the ring, then blames it on Santino Marella before shoving Korderas into Santino. With Korderas down, Alisha Edwards is the referee for the match, and after Crawford hits Arianna with an axe kick, Robert Stone gets the pin and the win.

Backstage, we hear from The Northern Armory (Eric Young, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams). Eric Young says he has done everything in TNA, but he looks forward to being a three-time X Division Champion. Moose and JDC show up, and Moose calls Eric Young "a mad dog scratching for one last bone," then says Canadians are stupid. JDC says Canada is "America's ugly top hat," then Moose reminds Young that he has beaten him in his home country for gold and he will do it again next week.

Personal Concierge George Iceman is on the stage. He announces that due to unfair circumstances from tonight's match, Ash by Elegance will not be part of the upcoming celebration. He then welcomes Heather by Elegance. After Heather shows up, George Iceman then introduces "M by Elegance," formerly Maggie Lee, to the stage. Iceman then proposes a toast to elegance, but before they can sip chardonnay, Myla Grace and Harley Hudson show up. Myla introduces the two of themselves before taking offense to Iceman interrupting them, then Harley says they will do the same before throwing chardonnay at M's face. Security stands between both sides as Myla and Harley leave.

Backstage, Tommy Dreamer tells Steve Maclin to fight for the fans as well as for TNA.

Steve Maclin retains the TNA International Championship against Matt Cardona despite the championship almost being introduced into the match as a weapon and after Maclin nearly taking out the referee.

Backstage, Mike Santana says he came here to handle his business with AJ Francis, then says he has a lot to say about Trick Williams and that the TNA World Championship is coming back home where it belongs.

Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!

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Joe Hendry retains the TNA World Championship against Jake Something. After the match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows up and says Nic Nemeth is not going to be happy about this match and continues to belittle Hendry. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up as Something attacks Hendry from behind and grabs Ryan only for "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth to blast Jake Something with superkicks. When he does, however, he accidentally kicks Santino and knocks him out.

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Backstage, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth apologizes to Director of Authority Santino Marella, as does "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. Santino makes the difficult decision to suspend Nic for four weeks without pay.

Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance beat The King Bees (Danni Bee and Charity King). After the match, Ash and Heather smear lipstick all over The King Bees until Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) run into the ring and chase them off.

Backstage, Leon Slater is met by The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), who thank him for last week and congratulate him with holding his own. Slater credits The Hardys for starting wrestling training at nine as well as discovering TNA, and hopes to team with them again. Matt Hardy says he sees promise in Slater, and tells him to keep it up. Jeff Hardy gives Slater props for the Swanton 450 splash. Slater says he will not let them down if they believe in him that much.

In footage from earlier today, Mustafa Ali conducts a town hall meeting with The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) and Tasha Steelz, who are his cabinet. Mustafa announces that he is the #1 contender for the World Championship, and when nobody seems to like this, Tommy Dreamer shows up. After Tommy says he has more faith in Santana, who is just minding his own business in the distance, Tasha Steelz declares the town hall meeting over.

Before the next match, Sami Callihan is laid out on the stage by Mance Warner as Steph de Lander cheers Warner on. Security shows up to get Warner off Callihan before forcing him and Steph to the back. Kazarian demands his hand be raised in victory, but Callihan stumbles towards the ring while clasping onto his neck. Callihan demands the bell be rung, then nearly wins with an explosive Stunner on Kazarian. Mance Warner and Steph de Lander soon show back up, and Kazarian makes Callihan tap to the Crossface Chickenwing. Frankie Kazarian beats Sami Callihan by submission with the Crossface Chickenwing. After the match, Callihan demands that he and Warner keep fighting, and both men brawl in the ring. Security rushes back in to pull them both apart.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Alexander admits he has a mix of emotion, and while he is sad it is over, he is happy it happened, and that he is pissed that his last match is against Eric Young. He says Eric does not like him, but he has to respect him, and he will show how much TNA means to him by wrestling with everything he has to prove TNA is the best wrestling company on Earth. He says he loves TNA, but he says that it is time that actions speak louder than words and that it will happen in this match.

Backstage, Leon Slater is met by JDC, who says that The Hardys are using Slater for another run in TNA, but Slater chalks it up to JDC not accepting that he lost last week. JDC tells Slater to listen to The System, but Slater is not having it and challenges him to a match. This leads to a brawl that is quickly broken up. Cody Deaner is seen watching in the background.

Cora Jade beats Xia Brookside.

Backstage, NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace meets with Tessa Blanchard. When Blanchard chews out Arianna, Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and chews Blanchard out for pulling out of matches like The Great Houdini and tells her she will have a match next week or else there will be consequences, even yelling it at Blanchard to prove a point, much to Arianna's surprise.

The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) head to the ring. Wentz says they are tired of Wes Lee, Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe's recent actions, and Trey says that even "Inevitable" Ace Austin can see through them. Trey then challenges the three of them to a match, and Wes, Tyson and Tyriek show up. Wes says that if they want a match that badly, they will be more than happy to oblige. Tyriek says they have no championships, but Wes Lee and Tyson Dupont decide to make the Rascalz treehouse their prize. Ace Austin then shows up to even the numbers, and The Rascalz have Wes Lee where they want him. Tyson makes the save and crushes The Rascalz in the corner, but Tyriek jumps in and the numbers game takes over, with Wes Lee hitting Ace Austin with a chop block. The Rascalz get back up, but Wes Lee hits them both with a double low blow before Wes, Tyson and Tyriek lay Austin out with an assisted Kardiak Kick.

Backstage, we hear from Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro). AJ Francis announces that while they have been on a bit of a dry spell, and says it is time to give TNA a "Fir$t Cla$$ upgrade."

Masha Slamovich retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Savannah Evans.

Eric Young beats "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander in what is the latter's final match in TNA after Judas Icarus distracts Josh Alexander so that Travis Williams can distract the referee, allowing Eric Young to use a face mask as a weapon before hitting the piledriver for the win.

Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!

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Note: This is part two of the best of 2024. Matches and moments include:

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship in a 60-minute Iron Man Match, Emergence 2024

X Division Star of the Year: Mustafa Ali

Mustafa Ali vs. Chris Sabin for the TNA X Division Championship, No Surrender 2024

Knockouts Tag Team of the Year: Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat)

Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) vs. Masha Slamovich and Tasha Steelz for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships, Victory Road 2024

Male Wrestler of the Year: Joe Hendry

Joe Hendry vs. Eddie Edwards, TNA iMPACT!, May 30, 2024

Match of the Year: Masha Slamovich vs. Jordynne Grace for the TNA Knockouts World Championship; Bound For Glory 2024

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Alisha Edwards shows up to start tonight's show and calls what happened to The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha, Brian Myers, Moose) at Victory Road "a travesty," as she is no longer a champion in TNA. She says that if it were not for "Masha Slamo-witch," she would still be champion. She also says that if Masha Slamovich thought she would embarrass her in front of the world, then she has another thing coming. Masha shows up, and Alisha says that Masha cannot do anything to her because she is under concussion protocol. Alisha then says she is the brains of the team and that Masha is nothing without her, and that Masha does not understand a word she is saying because she cannot speak English. Masha takes the microphone and speaks to Alisha in Russian, then says - in English - that she understands perfectly and that she is sick of hearing her voice and that she is sick of her, just like the fans. Suddenly, Masha is attacked from behind by Tasha Steelz, but Tasha fights back until she is struck from behind with a shinai by Alisha. Tasha Steelz gets her turn with the shinai when Jordynne Grace suddenly shows up and blocks the shinai with the Knockouts World title. Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers soon show up, but so do The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). The System (Eddie, Myers, Alisha) and Tasha Steelz get out of dodge as Masha, Jordynne and The Hardys stand tall in the ring, then Director of Authority Santino Marella arrives. Santino makes a six-person tag match between The System and the team of Masha Slamovich and The Hardys, then Arianna Grace shows up and makes a tag match with Jordynne and Karmen Petrovic against the team of Wendy Choo and Rosemary for next week.

Backstage, Eric Young speaks with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Young says he has been in Alexander's position and has danced with the devil in the pale moonlight, and that they both look at the business in the same way. He says it is about respect and that the young guys are watching his every move, then tells Alexander that this is bigger that he is and that he needs to think about what he is doing and take it seriously, as he is a leader here.

Backstage, Masha Slamovich is met by Jordynne Grace, who says that she has wanted her to answer one of her open challenges for the Knockouts World Championship. Masha says they will be seeing each other pretty soon, but for now, she has other business. She then knocks on The Hardys' dressing room door to thank them, and reveals that she has met them as a kid and never thought she would team with them. Matt Hardy says that they have had dreams turn into realities themselves and says that they need to get ready for their match against The System tonight.

Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) beats Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams).

Backstage, Mike Santana shows up with a barbed wire baseball bat, saying he has dug out of holes his entire life and that he wants to see if JDC is willing to walk through the fire, as he will baptize him in his own blood.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "Speedball" Mike Bailey. Speedball says it feels great to become X Division Champion again after one of the greatest matches in TNA history, and says that the X Division is the most competitive division in all of wrestling and that one must be the best of the best to keep the title. He calls Leon Slater and KUSHIDA two of the best in the world and that they will all have a championship match that they will not soon forget.

In post-show footage from Victory Road, Steph de Lander tells PCO that he will get his hands on Matt Cardona eventually and that he will have to be patient.

Rhino beats Matt Cardona by disqualification after Cardona hits Rhino with a chair that Rhino introduces into the ring. Afterwards, Cardona grabs the chair again only for the lights to go out, and when they come back on, PCO is in the ring, and he hits Cardona with a choke slam. Cardona then goes up top, but Cardona retreats. PCO then attacks the chair and even hits it with a PCO-Sault, and Cardona cannot believe what he is seeing as PCO keeps punching the chair with a ground and pound.

Before the next match, NXT-TNA Liaison Adrianna Grace congratulates Spitfire on winning the Knockouts Tag Team titles and says she has been watching the Knockouts division, and that she wants them to defend against new competition. She then introduces their next challengers: Kendal Grey and Carlee Bright.

Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) retain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against Kendal Grey and Carlee Bright.

Backstage, Ash by Elegance and personal concierge George Iceman are met by Heather Reckless, who asks for their help and support and asks them to be in her corner for her match next week.

Mike Santana beats JDC in a Texas Death Match after jumping off a ladder and splashing JDC through a table. After the match, Santana is attacked from behind with a metal folding chair by Moose.

Backstage, Sinner and Saint are met by "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, who says that they have a ton of potential and to not let a loss like tonight's set them back, then says they will get to where they want to be and tells them not to hesitate to reach out for advice.

We see another vignette for Lei Ying Lee (formerly Xia Li in WWE), who is debuting next week.

Joe Hendry heads to the ring. Hendry says that this year has been a rollercoaster for him, but Victory Road was special, as he made a statement when he faced the very best in "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and beat him. He says that he tapped Alexander out, then talks about how he had a goal to be the TNA World Champion when he came to TNA, and while he has had a huge amount of support, there are some in the back who do not want him to be successful. Hendry then says that does not matter, as fans around the world have chanted "We Believe," because no matter how much people try to hold him down, the audience lifted him up. As he says that he has a feeling that they will lift him up to the TNA World Championship, Frankie Kazarian suddenly shows up. Kazarian says the fans could not lift their own bellies to find their own genitals, much less Joe Hendry, and says that Hendry only beat Alexander because he had "a loaded weapon stuffed in his crotch." He then says that fans become sick of one-hit wonders and that he is sick of Hendry, his voice that makes him sound like "a cross between Shrek and Groundskeeper Willie" and Director of Authority Santino Marella protecting him. Kazarian then proclaims that if anyone is worthy of a shot at the TNA World Championship, it is him, as he believes in Frankie Kazarian. He also says that if "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is any kind of man, he will show up in the ring and grant him his title shot. Nic Nemeth suddenly shows up, and Kazarian shows astonishment at Nemeth's appearance. Kazarian tells Nemeth that he scouted him at Victory Road and that he is taking his championship, but Nemeth tells Kazarian to shut up before congratulating Hendry on his Victory Road and that he has his eye on him before shaking his hand. Nemeth then addresses Kazarian, telling him to take his sunglasses off while indoors before telling him that the TNA World Championship is the only crown that matters and that this is as close as he will get to it. Santino Marella shows up and announces that next week, Kazarian and Hendry will face off in a #1 contender's match with the winner facing Nemeth for the TNA World Championship at Bound For Glory.

Masha Slamovich and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The System (Eddie, Myers, Alisha) in a six-person tag team match. At one point in the match, Alisha grabs Matt Hardy by the ankle from the outside, but gets caught by the referee and ejected from ringside. As she leaves and yells at Masha and The Hardys, ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) show up and hook her by both arms before carrying her off to the back.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for August 29, 2024

AJ Francis guests on commentary for the next match.

"Speedball" Mike Bailey retains the TNA X Division Championship against Rich Swann after Trent Seven knocks AJ Francis out at ringside. During the match, The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) are seen watching the match from the skybox.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jordynne Grace. Jordynne says she is all about giving people opportunities ever since she became champion, and that Ash By Elegance is lucky to get two of them. She admits she does not know what a "Match By Elegance" is, but she will beat Ash and walk out as champion.

Before the next match, Joe Hendry says he would usually make fun of Brian Myers, but he has heard a rumor that there are people who respect Myers, and in the interest of fairness, asks people not to chant "Edge's Bitch." He then realizes nobody respects Myers, and that those who truly mean respect chant "We believe."

Joe Hendry beats Brian Myers. After the match, Myers and Eddie Edwards (who has been ejected from ringside alongside Alisha Edwards for getting physically involved) attack Hendry, then Mike Santana shows up to start the next match. (During the AXS TV broadcast, picture in picture accidentally starts early, which causes the finish to happen simultaneously with the commercials, and the picture-in-picture break announced during the next match does not happen.)

Mike Santana beats Eddie Edwards.

We hear from Matt Cardona, who announces that he is still not medically cleared to compete after tweaking a pec and cannot wrestle at Emergence. Director of Authority Santino Marella thinks Cardona is up to something, but Cardona blames Santino's doctors and says he has a mystery opponent for PCO. Santino gets mad at Cardona and says he will not get away with this.

Steve Maclin guests on commentary for the next match.

Hammerstone beats Eric Young after Eric Young confronts Steve Maclin on the outside.

Before the next match, Cody Deaner says that tonight, the fans have a choice. Jake Something stops him, saying it is not about the people, but about the two of them ruling over the tag division, and calls out ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) for the next match.

ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) beat Cody Deaner and Jake Something. After the match, Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) attack ABC and Cody Deaner. Jake Something walks away instead of getting involved.

The personal concierge George Iceman is seen talking with Alisha Edwards and Masha Slamovich backstage before the next match.

The personal concierge George Iceman guests on commentary for the next match.

Jordynne Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Ash By Elegance in a Match By Elegance following a Muscle Buster through a table, after Rosemary chases George Iceman to the back and Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) show up to fight Alisha Edwards and Masha Slamovich when they also get involved in the match.

Matthew Rehwoldt moderates one more meeting between "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth - which has a no-contact clause - before their Iron Man Match for the TNA World Championship at Emergence. Alexander says everyone, including Nemeth, is on his time from now on, as he has done everything under TNA's terms and he will take the world title on his terms now. Nemeth says he is happy and overjoyed to have a world title in his hands, and while he respects what Alexander has done, he feels lucky to win the championship and says that he is a fighting champion. He also wants to know why everyone knows his name but nobody knows Alexander's, and also says Alexander could have walked up to him, looked him in the eye and demanded for a championship match. When asked what has gone wrong, Alexander says everything - fans, management, everything but him - has gone wrong, and says that nobody is champion until they beat him. He also says people like Nemeth show up and have the welcome mat rolled out for them and also calls this part of the problem, and says that tomorrow night, the TNA World Championship will be back on his waist and TNA will be better off for it. Nemeth says Alexander is the same old guy and that the business always changes and that one must improve every single day, not refer back to the history books, as this is what the business is every day. This leads to a heated argument between Alexander and Nemeth, with Alexander saying he is "the fucking standard" while Nemeth states that he is now the best and that he will fight to the death to stay champion.