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.
This week's show is the TNA Year-End Awards. Backstage, Gia Miller announces tonight's ten-person Christmas Surprise Tag Team Match, and announces that two captains will pick presents at random to decide who will be on their team.
Male Tag Team of the Year: The Hardys
We look back on the four-waya tag team ladder match for the TNA World Tag Team Championships between The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth), The Rascalz (Myron Reed and Zachary Wentz) and Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) from Slammiversary.
We hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Matt says they are the greatest for a reason, and now, they are tag team of the year.
Crossover Moment of the Year: Joe Hendry vs. Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41
Mara Sadé gets to pick the members of her team first. Mara opens four presents, and ends up feeling confident about her team.
Knockouts Tag Team of the Year: The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance)
The Personal Concierge George Iceman provides the good news and the plaques, and The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) thanks their team.
Knockout of the Year: Ash by Elegance
Ash by Elegance is honored to have won not one, but two awards.
We look back on The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, The Personal Concierge George Iceman) vs. Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships from Sacrifice 2025.
X Division Star of the Year: Leon Slater
Leon Slater looks back on the year and says he cannot thank the fans enough for becoming X Division Star of the Year.
We look back on Leon Slater vs. Moose for the TNA X Division Championship from Slammiversary 2025.
2025 Moment of the Year: AJ Styles returns to TNA at Slammiversary 2025
Backstage, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is the captain for the other team. He opens four presents to pick the members of his team, but he does not seem to like the last pick.
2025 Match of the Year: Mike Santana vs. Mustafa Ali in a Falls Count Anywhere Match at Rebellion 2025
Mustafa Ali is honored to have this award, proud that Order 4 has been providing moments throughout the year.
We look back on Mike Santana vs. Mustafa Ali in a Falls Count Anywhere Match at Rebellion 2025.
We hear from Mike Santana, who says that last year was a wild ride as he accepts the award for Match of the Year, saying that his match with Mustafa Ali was one to remember after everything that had happened as he thanks the fans.
TNA Male Wrestler of the Year: Mike Santana
Santana talks about how he was a tag team wrestler for a decade before betting on and reinventing himself, then looks forward to 2026.
2025 Inspirational Wrestler of the Year: Chris Bey
2025 Faction of the Year: The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC, Moose)
It is announced that JDC will face Eddie Edwards in his final match at Genesis.
Mara Sadé, Dezmond Xavier, BDE, Eric Young and Cassie Lee beat "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Mance Warner, Rosemary, Jake Something and Jessie McKay in a ten-person Christmas Surprise Match.
We look back on Eddie Edwards vs. Lashley in an Iron Man Match for the TNA World Championship from Genesis 2017.
Gia Miller interviews The Personal Concierge George Iceman for Around the Ring. Topics include their first Around the Ring interview never seeing the light of day going dark and covering the occult and being branded "the lost interview," the Concierge's acting background prior to entering professional wrestling, his first experiences with the supernatural around the same time, and his lectures with paranormal investigator Lorraine Warren.
We look back on Dani Luna vs. Indi Hartwell in a Dog Collar Match from last night's show.
Jake Something beats Jesse Funaki (who is the son of Sho Funaki).
We look back on Douglas Williams vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for the TNA Television Championship from Final Resolution 2010.
Gia Miller interviews JDC for Around the Ring. JDC apologizes for his behavior on his previous Around the Ring appearance, stating that he was in a dark period of his life. Topics discussed include the positive camaraderie of the TNA locker room as well as marriage and post-retirement plans.
We look back on JDC vs. Eric Young from last night's show.
Victoria Crawford and Tessa Blanchard beat Myla Grace and Harley Hudson.
Myron Reed guests on commentary for the next match.
Cedric Alexander and Leon Slater beat The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz). Slater and Myron Reed have a staredown in the middle of the ring after the match.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Frankie Kazarian and Jake Something. Kazarian says he feels like a divine being, as Jake Something realizes he is the way, the truth and the light and that by having his back, he will finally become something. As for Steve Maclin and Mr. Anderson, he states that Maclin is on borrowed time with the International Championship, then says he brought Anderson back and he will be the one to take him out.
In footage from earlier today, Eric Young confronts Director of Authority Santino Marella and demands a match with Joe Hendry. Santino says that the match is official as he tells Eric he is lucky he did not fire him for putting his hands on a referee, and Eric says that he does not have the balls to fire him and dares Santino to fire him as he continuously calls him a puppet. Santino tells Young that the higher-ups want this match, and therefore it is happening.
Victoria Crawford beats Jody Threat following the distraction by Tessa Blanchard, who has not been seen since Against All Odds.
Backstage, we hear from Joe Hendry, who says that Eric Young was the one to mentor him and help him figure things out on his return to TNA, but he got too successful for Eric's liking to the point that Eric Young became a jealous conspiracy theorist who thinks Hendry is turning away from the values he used to preach. Hendry states that at Victory Road, Eric Young will find out why the fans chant "We believe."
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose). Eddie Edwards says their path to Bound For Glory is set. Myers says they have been down a family member in JDC, but JDC will be at Victory Road no matter what. Moose says he does not need his family to win matches, yet Mustafa Ali has yet to prove the same with his faction. He then challenges Mustafa to a match with no seconds at ringside for Victory Road, which he thinks will not happen, then says he will prove why he is the face of the franchise and why you always trust The System.
Before the next match, AJ Francis re-introduces himself, then says that unlike Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, he will not be eliminated early by "a bunch of losers" and "a bunch of broads." He says he has been told never to concern himself with the actions of losers, but when it comes to broads, it is "the money over the honey." When he gets in Rosemary's face and says that he would slam her even though he would never hit a woman, Rosemary spits green mist in his face. AJ Francis soon gets eliminated by everyone else in the match.
Mance Warner last eliminates Lei Ying Lee in a battle royal to enter the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match at #20.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Moose is cleared for competition following a head injury from a headbutt from Agent Zero. Mike Santana is cleared for Victory Road following the attack from Ridge Holland. Mr. Anderson is cleared for tonight's match.
It is announced that Mickie James and The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame at Bound For Glory.
We see a video package of Mike Santana's road to Bound For Glory.
Director of Authority Santino Marella is in the ring for "The Final Negotation." Team 3D (Bully Ray and Brother Devon) is introduced first, followed by The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Bully Ray says that out of respect for what The Hardys continue to do for TNA, he will allow them the floor first. Matt Hardy says it is surreal that both teams are in a TNA ring. He says that when The Hardys returned to TNA, they wanted to cement themselves as the greatest of all time, and while they have made some all-time lists, they will never catch up to Team 3D on the "most decorated" list. Bully Ray says TNA is what it is because of The Hardys. Matt says that to cement themselves as the greatest of all time, they must beat Team 3D one last time. Bully Ray tells Brother Devon that they made a lot of memories and history with The Hardys, and D-Von mentions the time they were 25 feet in the air and says "Never again, you son of a bitch!" Matt Hardy mentions falling off a 16-foot ladder and going through 4 tables, and Bully Ray wonders how even Jeff Hardy is still alive. Both teams agree they have been through a lot and made a lot of history together, and while they are going through memory lane and nostalgia, Bully Ray says that The Hardys need them at the end of the day, and that is the truth. Matt says the truth is the truth, and they need them at Bound For Glory to see who the greatest truly is. He says that whoever wins will shake the others' hands and proclaim the other team as the greatest. Bully Ray then asks what they have to offer them, and Matt Hardy says they are putting the tag team titles on the line. If Team 3D wins, they will be 25-time world tag team champions. Bully Ray says there are more deserving teams, but Matt Hardy wants them to jump to the front of the line for one special match that will happen one final time. Santino agrees to this, and asks the fans if they want this, to which the fans agree. Bully Ray rejects the offer, however, and the fans chant "We want tables!" Bully Ray then mentions their tag team tables match at Royal Rumble 2000, which The Hardys won, then says Team 3D needs The Hardys as much as The Hardys need them. He says that this loss has bothered them to this day, especially since it was in their hometown of New York City, then says that if they are going to do this, they will do this the right way: in a tables match. Santino Marella then makes it official and hands the contract to Team 3D, but Bully Ray says they do not need a contract as Devon tears the contract up, and that all they need to do is shake hands. Both teams shake hands in the middle of the ring.
Backstage, we hear from Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz). Mustafa is the kind of tired that sleep cannot fix, as he is tired of explaining himself as well as the disrespect, and he is tired of The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose). He says that actions have consequences regarding Moose's stipulation for Victory Road. John Skyler says that Order 4 will unleash those consequences, and Jason Hotch says they are what a family really looks like. Tasha Steelz says that at Bound For Glory, they will stand united while The System falls divided. Mustafa then accepts Moose's challenge for Victory Road, but he does not like to leave anything to chance. He says that whoever wins between himself and Moose will earn the advantage for Hardcore War for their team. The System then shows up, and both factions have a staredown.
Before the next match, Steve Maclin ends up playing the part of the microphone that fails to drop down from the ceiling.
Steve Maclin and Mr. Anderson beat Frankie Kazarian and Jake Something.
Mustafa Ali guests on commentary for the next match.
Moose beats AJ Francis after Mustafa Ali's interference attempt backfires and he inadvertently hits Francis with a flying kick meant for Moose while one of his agents distracts the referee. After the match, Moose challenges Mustafa Ali to a match at Victory Road.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Alisha Edwards). Eddie says Moose's match is the first step towards Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz) getting what is coming to them, and that he and Myers are going to kick ass against The Nemeths tonight. Myers says JDC is down, but will come back better. Alisha states that The System will win tonight.
All three members of The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Myron Reed) are in the treehouse celebrating Trey Miguel's return. Wentz mentions their four-way match against Jake Something and says that if they put their heads together, one of them can get a title shot. The Rascalz then get high before comedically arguing over who will get the title shot.
Before the next match, Eric Young tells Joe Hendry that this is his last chance before stating that Hendry is the problem and that he will learn the hard way. He says tonight will be Hendry's greatest contribution to wrestling and that the fans will believe in him instead of Hendry. Travis Williams then attacks Hendry from behind, starting the next match.
Joe Hendry beats Travis Williams, then runs away from Eric Young and Judas Icarus - who have been ejected from ringside for Icarus' involvement in the match - after the match. After the match, Eric Young is about to attack Travis Williams, but Judas Icarus stops him. Eric Young then makes Icarus attack Williams, but when he hesitates, Young punches Icarus in the face and hits both men with piledrivers.
Backstage, Matt Cardona says he lost to Frankie Kazarian because of "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. He says that multiple people do not like Ryan and that he does not, either, and dares Ryan to stick his nose in his business again.
Victoria Crawford introduces the first edition of "The Mentor U Podcast." Tonight's guest is Gia Miller, who walks up to the stage. Crawford asks Gia Miller how it feels to leave anybody home with no job and no money, and reminds her that the person in question is Tessa Blanchard. Gia says Tessa has nobody to blame but herself for her suspension. Crawford demands Gia Miller unsuspend Tessa, then blames Gia Miller for everything, even after Gia states that Crawford was part of the attack and blames both her and Tessa for it. Jody Threat shows up and stands between them before things get worse.
Leon Slater guests on commentary for the next match.
Myron Reed beats Jake Something, Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship after hitting Jake Something with a top rope 450 splash while Trey and Wentz fight over who pins Jake Something.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Mara Sadé is still out with bruising and will be out for the next couple of weeks. Indi Hartwell is cleared following an upper body attack from Dani Luna, but Jody Threat is out with bruising. Meanwhile, Judas Icarus and Travis Williams are undergoing evaluations following a series of piledrivers from Eric Young.
Backstage, Jake Something runs into Frankie Kazarian, who tells him that he is in his own way. As he says that he will soon become International Champion, he asks Jake if he wants to be part of history and finally wants to be something.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman mocks the Minnesota Twins and the fans for being losers before introducing The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance).
Heather by Elegance beats Jessie McKay after M helps Heather use the ropes for leverage. After the match, The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) goes back on the attack, this time on Cassie Lee, but Cassie Lee fights back. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and makes M face Cassie Lee after the commercial break.
Cassie Lee beats M by Elegance after Heather by Elegance gets involved in the match and Jessie McKay takes Heather down for doing it.
We see a preview of the newest episode of Immersed.
We hear from Steve Maclin, who says that he has defended the International Championship and has let nobody through, for he has held the line in TNA with his blood, sweat and tears. He says that Frankie Kazarian's opinion means nothing to him and that he is the present and future of TNA while Kazarian knows his time is running out and that all monarchs will fall. He says that Kazarian will soon be "King Nothing" while he will continue to be "the same old jarhead."
Backstage, The Personal Concierge George Iceman wants a stipulation for Ash by Elegance's Knockouts title match with Masha Slamovich from Director of Authority Santino Marella, stating that Masha is dangerous. Santino makes the match a no-disqualification Match by Elegance, then offers Indi Hartwell the opportunity to be the special guest referee. Indi accepts and says that she will call the match right down the middle, but the Concierge accuses her of bias. This also leads to Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance having to defend the Knockouts tag titles against The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) at Victory Road as well as a six-woman tag match between The Elegance Brand and The IInspiration and Masha Slamovich.
Before the next match, Mike Santana is attacked from behind by Trick Williams in the crowd. Security has to restore order and keep both men separated.
The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) beat The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) after Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz) shows up and Mustafa sends Skyler and Hotch towards the ring only for Eddie to take them out. Myers takes down Ryan with a Spear, but Nic hits a distracted Eddie with the Danger Zone for the win. After the match, Ryan Nemeth announces that The Nemeth are invoking and executing the rematch clause for the tag team titles next week. Referees show up and stand between The Hardys and The Nemeths when The Hardys arrive for a staredown. When The Hardys get in the ring, The Nemeths get out.
Trick Williams heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says he feels bad for the fans in Baltimore, Maryland not because their crab cakes are bad or because they will never be as good as the Philadelphia Eagles, but for keeping Moose down in his own hometown much like how Mike Santana was kept down in his own hometown. He also does not care if he has the TNA World Championship upside-down because he turned TNA upside down, set attendance and earnings records and is about to hold two titles at the same time. Santana shows up in the crowd and asks the fans if they are tired of hearing Trick run his mouth, as Trick has pissed off the locker room despite what he has done, then tells Trick that he was not the man that he beat and that regardless of whether it is at TNA or at NXT, he will hunt Trick down, spin that block and become the new TNA World Champion. Trick says Santana does not have what it takes to be TNA World Champion, as he had two opportunities to take the title from him and he could not spin the block, and he will not give him another opportunity. All of a sudden, Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and states that Santana does not deserve a title shot and that the fans want to see it, and makes the match official. Trick says that will not be happening before Santino gets finished, as he has it written that he must defend the title every 50 days. He also says he is doing Santana a favor so that he will not embarrass himself in front of his family again. Santana rushes into the ring and runs Trick out, then dares Trick to get into the ring.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz). Mustafa Ali says he hates being disrespected, provoked and pushed and makes him want to push back and fight and do something about it, and that Order 4 feels the same way about Matt Cardona and The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) after they have done the same to him. He says he cannot trust The System and neither can Order 4 and the fans, as he puts his trust only in himself.
Trick Williams runs into AJ Francis, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. Santino says that while he will be looking into the championship clause in his contract, Trick is not exempt from competing, and next week, he and AJ Francis will face Mike Santana and another tag team partner.
Jody Threat beats Killer Kelly, Xia Brookside, Rosemary, Dani Luna, Indi Hartwell in a Knockouts Gauntlet Match to earn a future shot at the TNA Knockouts World Championship ends in a no-contest. During the match, Rosemary briefly attacks Indi on ther way out, and Dani Luna snaps on Indi Hartwell and attacks her when Indi counters her counter of Hurts, Don't It?. When Jody Threat shows up, she is disappointed in Dani Luna's actions, but Dani Luna says "I did this for you. Ring the bell. Do it." When Jody Threat gets in the ring, Dani Luna gets back in the ring with a metal folding chair, and Jody has to stop her. Dani throws the chair down, then punches Jody out and attacks Indi with the chair, causing the match to end and causing Jody Threat to win by disqualification. Security has to get into the ring to stop Dani Luna, but Dani Luna snaps on security before leaving. Jody Threat leaves with Indi Hartwell, surprised at Dani Luna's behavior.
As per the Bioflex Injury report: referee Daniel Spencer is cleared following a head injury at Emergence during the TNA World Heavyweight Championship match, and will not be missing any time. Zachary Wentz suffered a shoulder injury at Emergence and is being monitored on a day-to-day basis. Matt Cardona is cleared following bruising from a post-match attack at Emergence. Ash by Elegance is now cleared and will be at 100% at NXT Heatwave.
Backstage, Jody Threat meets with Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding her Knockouts Gauntlet win, feeling she does not deserve the title shot. Dani Luna shows up and says she did what she did for her, then says she is not getting what she deserves and leaves.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows up and announces that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth will return in two weeks.
Frankie Kazarian beats Jake Something Near the end of the match, Kazarian rips off a turnbuckle cover as Jake pulls him out of the corner, and Kazarian soon rams Jake's head into the exposed turnbuckle before hitting Fade to Black for the win. After the match, Kazarian throws the turnbuckle pad under the ring to hide the evidence.
Backstage, Mara Sadé is making a painting when The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) show up and are impressed. Jeff invites Mara to see some art of his own.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella is met by Steve Maclin, who is willing to team up with Mike Santana. Santino makes Maclin Mike Santana's partner for next week.
Jacy Jayne heads to the ring. Jacy says there is not a woman in the back who has reached her level in success and that some of them could not hold the Knockouts World Championship, much less both the Knockouts and NXT Women's Championship, and that even Director of Authority Santino Marella knew that nobody could beat her one-on-one and put two of TNA's best against her for the Knockouts Championship. She says that TNA has been desperate to take the Knockouts Championship, but when the odds are against her, she thrives. She also says that she has never received a "thank you" for bringing the TNA Knockouts World Championship to NXT, and instead, she gets Masha Slamovich and Ash by Elegance, and that the Knockouts refuse to respect her and instead celebrate mediocrity, and will be hoping that TNA takes the Knockouts title back at Heatwave only for Masha and Ash to come back empty handed. Suddenly, the personal concierge George Iceman shows up and tells Jacy to shut her mouth, and Ash by Elegance shows up calling Jacy Jayne an attention whore, saying everyone should be talking about her and what she has done, which she claims pales in comparison to Jacy being a double champion. Ash says it should be about her and Jacy and not "Masha Slamo-bitch," then Masha shows up and says that everyone is tired of hearing "teen Britney Spears" and "emo Katy Perry" run their mouths and that she will kick both of their asses and take back the Knockouts Wourld Championship. Jacy Jayne holds up both of her title and leaves while Ash and Masha argue.
Backstage, Tasha Steelz and The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) make fun of Mara Sadé's art when Mara and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) show up. This leads to Mara challenging Tasha to a match, which Tasha laughs off until Matt Hardy tells her "You are such a bitch." Tasha and The Great Hands leave, and we find out that the painting in question is the Hardy Boyz logo.
Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch) beat Matt Cardona and The System (Moose and Brian Myers) in a six-man tag match. During the match, Eddie Edwards shows up as The System, Matt Cardona and even Alisha Edwards are laid out on the outside, but gets booted in the face by Agent Zero. After the match, Mustafa Ali grabs a metal folding chair and smashes it into Matt Cardona's back, then orders his Secret Service members to hold down Moose. All of a sudden, JDC shows up with a metal folding chair, then takes out Agent Zero and another Secret Service member before diving into the rest of them to make the save for Moose. Agent Zero gets back up and headbutts JDC before he can strike him with the chair, then choke bombs him into the chair. Order 4 celebrate to end the show as the Secret Service members continue to hold down Moose.
Trick Williams heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says that KC Navarro cost him a win last week and that he will take care of that later tonight, then mentions his match with Moose - who he calls a bobblehead - and proclaims that he will beat Moose. Trick says that he is not hard to find and that he will be searching and smacking some people in the front row, then Moose shows up and heads to the ring. Moose has a staredown with Trick, then takes the microphone and htis Trick in the head with it when Trick asks if he took offense to being called "a bobblehead." Trick escapes the ring before Moose can hit him with a Spear.
Backstage, Gabby LaSpisa reintroduces Gia Miller, who thanks Gabby for covering for her and thanks the fans for reaching out to her. Gia then sends a message to Tessa Blanchard, saying that she and everyone else has put up with her for far too long, and if Tessa puts her hands on her again, she will "fucking kill [her]." She dismisses Gabby, then interviews Joe Hendry, who says that Mustafa Ali heads behind other people, including his Secret Service, then says there are no secrets in TNA and that Mustafa will believe in Joe Hendry after tonight.
Backstage, Mike Santana meets with Sami Callihan and accepts his challenge for Emergence. The Northern Armory shows up, and Eric Young says Sami Callihan should walk off into the sunset before calling Santana "the failed TNA hero." He says that TNA needs a cleanse and that Santana's time is closer than he thinks. Sami stands between Santana and Eric and tells Eric to leave before things get out of hand.
Frankie Kazarian shows up with a piece of paper allowing him to be on commentary in his hands and guests on commentary for the next match.
Jake Something vs. Steve Maclin for the TNA International Championship ends in a double count-out when both men keep brawling on the outside and refuse to listen to the referee. After the match, security shows up to separate both men, but Steve Maclin takes out Jake Something and all of security with a dive over the top rope, and that only keeps the brawl going briefly.
Backstage, Steph de Lander and Mance Warner knock on Director of Authority Santino Marella's door only to find out he is not in the office. They then enter the room.
Backstage, we hear from Cedric Alexander, who talks about how he has always wanted to be a TNA X Division Champion. He says that Leon Slater is not yet in his prime while he himself is exactly in his prime, and that he will soon be the next X Division Champion.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman says that he had a whole speech ready for Kingston, Rhode Island, but they do not deserve it because they suck.
Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee beat The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance).
Per the Bioflex Injury Report, KC Navarro is out for a dislocated knee and will need time off for recovery. The Home Town Man is out due to multiple contusions and bruised ribs. Joe Hendry and Mustafa Ali are 100% medically cleared for tonight's main event.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella and NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace walk in on Steph de Lander and Mance Warner making out.
Backstage, Ash by Elegance get irritated with The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) for losing before her big Knockouts World title match, then says she needs to focus on Jacy Jayne and tells them to leave.
It's time for The Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse. Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) re-introduce themselves as AJ Francis declares this an "emergency edition" of the segment. KC Navarro says that they have not only failed to win the TNA World Tag Team Championships, but he has re-injured his knee and has torn his ACL, and that he must get surgery. AJ Francis then replaces KC Navarro with Rich Swann, who has not been seen in almost a year. Rich Swann shows up and says it feels so wonderful to be back, as he gets to help AJ Francis turn TNA into "TNAJ Francis." AJ Francis then kicks KC Navarro out of Fir$t Cla$$, saying that he was always a substitute and a back-up, but KC Navarro says he has busted his ass for ten years to get to TNA, and reminds AJ Francis of the many times he died on a sword for him, including to try to win the TNA World Tag Team Championships. AJ Francis says he has been carrying "165 pounds of dead weight" for months now and has cost him and Rich Swann championships, then calls KC Navarro "a loser" before he and Swann kick Navarro's crutches out from under him. AJ Francis then says he is glad Navarro tore his ACL, then tells him to get off his stage before he gets thrown off. Navarro leaves after Swann tells him that he never deserved to be in TNA.
Mara Sadé beats Vicious Vicki.
Ash by Elegance beats Jacy Jayne by disqualification after Ash is attacked from behind by Masha Slamovich. Jacy Jayne retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship. After the match, Jacy attacks Masha Slamovich, and Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx show up and join in. This leads to Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance showing up and evening up the numbers game. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee also jump in on the brawl, as does The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee). Brookside, Lei Ying Lee, masha Slmaovich and The IInspiration end up standing tall in the ring.
Backstage, we hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Matt Hardy says they will be defending the TNA World Tag Team Championships against a team for the very first time, and that Director of Authority Santino Marella will soon announce who it is. He says their confidence is at an all-time high now that they are one of the greatest tag teams of all time, and that is is their job to make TNA the place to be for tag team wrestling. Jeff says they are building something bigger than TNA: a tag team legacy that is immortalized.
Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. He announces that at Emergence, Steve Maclin will defend the TNA International Championship against Jake Something in a no count-outs, no disqualification match, and that Mike Santana and Sami Callihan will go one-on-one. He also announces that at Emergence, Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx), The IInspiration(Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee), the team of Lei Ying Lee and The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) will be in a four-way tag team match for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships. Santino then brings out The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth), then announces that they will not be the ones to face The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) at Emergence due to their recent actions and are hereby suspended. Instead, The Hardys will be defending against The Rascalz (Myron Reed and Zachary Wentz). Ryan Nemeth threatens to sue, then finds out that he will be facing The Home Town Man at Emergence.
Mustafa Ali beas Joe Hendry. During the match, Tasha Steelz pulls the referee out of the ring after Hendry hits the Standing Ovation, and The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) soon double-team Hendry so that Mustafa Ali can go for a top rope 450 splash. Hendry avoids it and fends Mustafa and The Great Hands off, and a second referee shows up to make the count only for Hendry to get a near-fall. Hendry goes for the Standing Ovation, but Tasha Steelz grabs at Hendry. This distracts the referee to the point that Agent Zero is able to hit a big boot on Hendry, and Mustafa Ali hits the top rope 450 splash and gets the win.
Director of Authority Santino Marella heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He talks about how both world titles are in the hands of NXT wrestlers and that he will do everything he can to rectify the situation. He also considers TNA taking some of NXT's gold, too, and he plans to take the NXT North American Championship away from "All Ego" Ethan Page. Suddenly, Masha Slamovich shows up and heads to the ring. Masha says she is here to get what is hers, especially after she beat everyone put in front of her and put the Knockouts division on her back. She says that Jacy Jayne stole the title from her and she wants her contractual rematch next week. Santino gives Masha her rematch, then The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) shows up and heads to the ring. Alisha and Masha fist bump as Masha heads to the back. Eddie says that The System are warriors who are willing to fight for what TNA stands for, and that they represented TNA as a whole when they sent DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) packing. Eddie also says he has been in TNA for a long time and has done everything in his power to make TNA better, and he will be damned if any outsiders take something that does not belong to them. Myers says that TNA is their home, and JDC says that if TNA is going to war, The System will be their shoulders, as they do not break under pressure because they are the pressure. Moose says that he has done almost everything in TNA and that it is now about building his legacy, and that wrestling Leon Slater reminded him of why he loves wrestling so much. He says it is all about getting back up after getting knocked down and that Slater has earned the right to be X Division Champion. Moose then focuses on Trick Williams and the TNA World Championship, and says that he and Eddie have been here for a decade and are true faces of TNA after seeing people come and go and carrying the TNA flag through thick and thin. Trick Williams and Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) show up, and Trick tells Moose to sit down before mocking him for calling him out. He says that TNA is his house and that Moose does not have enough firepower. After Trick says that it is now "Trick-N-A," Moose dares Trick Williams to come down to the ring and see how TNA does things. Suddenly, Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz) shows up, and Mustafa Ali threatens to bury Trick if he mentions his name again. Mustafa then claims that Order 4 is the greatest faction in TNA, then demands the fans rise and give him a proper round of applause as he takes his rightful spot as the leader of the greatest faction of all time. This leads to a brawl between The System and Order 4, and security quickly rushes into the ring to restore order.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella meets with The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC), then Matt Cardona shows up and offers his help to The System again. Santino puts Cardona and Myers against The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) later tonight.
The Personal Concierge George Iceman makes fun of the fans in Kingston, Rhode Island for not making anything that will "echo for eternity," then introduces The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance).
The IInspiration's (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) mysterytag team partner is revealed to be Mara Sadé.
The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) and Mara Sadé beat The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) in a six-woman tag match.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report, Gia Miller is out with a head injury following Tessa Blanchard's attack at Slammiversary. Moose suffered a hip injury at Slammiversary, and is being monitored on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, KC Navarro has re-aggravated a previous knee injury and will be re-evaluated on a day-to-day basis.
Backstage, Gabby LaSpisa tries to get a word from Mike Santana, but Santana walks away. She then interviews Indi Hartwell, who addresses the attack on Gia Miller before stating that she can now focus on becoming Knockouts World Champion. Dani Luna shows up, as does Victoria Crawford, the latter of whom says she is a mentor. Indi wants none of these, and neither does Dani, who challenges Crawford to a match.
We hear from The Northern Armory (Eric Young, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams). Eric Young says that he has been in TNA for 23 years and that outsiders are trying to take over. He says he must be the one to initiate the change and "cleanse" TNA.
Leon Slater heads to the ring. He says that Slammiversary was not just the biggest night of his life, but the biggest night in TNA's history, and he walked out as the youngest X Division Champion of all time. Slater states that he had to go through one of the best in Moose, but when the dust settled, Moose personally put the title around his waist in a show of respect. He also mentions "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles' sudden appearance and calls what happened during it "history," then says that he plans to bring the X Division back to its roots and promises to make his reign a special one. Slater also gives special thanks to The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) not only for paving the way for him, but for so many others in the business, and asks them to come to the ring, which they do. Matt says there is a special energy in the building tonight and in TNA, and says that this energy is what keeps the Hardy train going full speed ahead. Jeff says that they will keep going until the wheels fall off before Steve Maclin suddenly shows up and heads to the ring. Maclin says that he is not happy with what happened at Slammiversary with outsiders showing up and winning their world titles, then calls Slater and The Hardys "real TNA champions." He says that the four of them have put their blood and sweat into TNA and that the fans believe in them, and it is up to them to hold the line and make a declaration, and warns anyone who steps up that TNA is their home and to be ready for a war. Matt Hardy agrees with Steve Maclin, stating that they refuse to lose. All four men then hold their respective championships up in the air.
Jake Something beats Mance Warner in a no-disqualification match.
Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) shows up, and Jacy Jayne speaks from the stage as she declares herself a double champion. She wants to know why everyone is so shocked that someone from a deep women's roster showed up and beat Masha Slamovich, and says that when people think of the Knockouts Championship, they think of TNA Hall of Famers. Jacy then says she will change the face of history, stating that people will think of her when they think of the title before promising that she will make her reign a good one. She says there are talented women in the back, but states they are all over the place. As she makes fun of everyone on the TNA Knockouts roster, she states that she will be holding the Knockouts World Championship for a very long time and that she always gets the last laugh.
The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) beat Matt Cardona and Brian Myers after a rather tall Secret Service member gets in the ring and choke bombs Cardona behind the referee's back as Alisha Edwards and Tasha Steelz go at it on the outside.
Before the next match, Frankie Kazarian tries to guest on commentary, but he is ejected following his actions at Slammiversary.
Mike Santana beats Joe Hendry with a jackknife pin.
The Personal Concierge George Iceman is in the ring. He calls Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania "an actual cesspool," and if he had to give an enema anywhere in America, he would stick the holes right here. He then introduces The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance), and Ash by Elegance rips up a Terrible Towel.
The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance) beat Harley Hudson and Myla Grace after M by Elegance stops Harley Hudson from making the save.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Myron Reed). Matt says they are feeling good before tonight's main event and thanks The Rascalz for stepping up. Wentz says that Trey Miguel is suffering from a hernia and cannot compete tonight, and he had to call up Myron Reed. Matt mentions the ladder match for the TNA World Tag Team Championships at Slammiversary and that they should cooperate tonight before the big mach. He then tells Jeff Hardy that it is "do or die" time.
Cedric Alexander and The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) beat Mustafa Ali's Secret Service in a six-man tag match. After the match, Mustafa Ali shows up and attacks The Great Hands before hitting Cedric with a metal folding chair. As Cedric is about to get the upper hand, Tasha Steelz hits Cedric with a low blow, then kicks the chair to Mustafa and leaves. Mustafa takes out Cedric, but is stunned by Tasha Steelz's actions as he also heads to the back.
Xia Brookside is in Lei Ying Lee and Masha Slamovich's corner for the next match.
Lei Ying Lee and Masha Slamovich beat The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley).
As per the Bioflex Injury Report, Trey Miguel is still out with a hernia. Killer Kelly is still out with an upper body injury following her chain match with Macha Slamovich. Matt Cardona is out with a lower back injury following last week's attack by DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin).
Backstage, Leon Slater is met by Moose, who tells Slater that he has no chance of beating him as the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) backs him up. Slater says he looks forward to beating Moose and becoming the youngest TNA X Division Champion in history. Moose says he has done everything in TNA and that he will move on and become the longest-reigning X Division Champion while Slater will just be another name on his list. Slater tells Moose that he will give him the toughest fight of his life at Slammiversary. Matt Cardona shows up and accuses The System of finding enjoyment in him being attacked by DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), then says they are coming after everyone in TNA. When Cardona says that he needs backup, The System laugh him off and leave, and while Myers wants to say something, he cannot.
Steve Maclin retains the TNA International Championship against Mance Warner and Jake Something in a Triple Threat Match.
Outside of the arena, Mustafa Ali wants Tasha Steelz to explain her action. The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) also show up. Tasha Steelz says she is tired of all of them, stating that nobody is holding championship gold and that Mustafa Ali has went down a downward spiral, and while she made the call to Cedric Alexander to play all of them and have Cedric save her, Order 4 (Mustafa, Skyler, Hotch, Steelz) is what really needs saving. She says that her plan has given Mustafa a marquee match with Cedric. She also tells The Great Hands to worry about their jobs, as they had nothing but now have so many zeroes in their paychecks. After asking where they all were before Order 4, then states that they are going into Slammiversary as a unit. Mustafa tells Steelz that she lied to them, and while Steelz admits this, she also admits that she saved him. Mustafa proclaims that with no chaos in front of them, they can become the greatest faction in TNA history. As they leave, they are confronted by The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC), who challenge Order 4 to see who is the greatest faction next week. Mustafa says he has a lot going on, but Steelz accepts on Order 4's behalf.
We see a message from Fourth Rope featuring Real1 aka NZO.
We hear from Mike Santana, who says that his journey to becoming TNA World Champion started five years ago when his father died, and while things initally gotten worse, things got better, and the toughest obstacles taught the brightest lessons. He says that God has blessed him with the ability to suffer and use it as motivation to push forward, which is what he has done in life and in TNA. He says that each obstacle has gotten him to the main event of Slammiversary, where he not only represents himself, but also TNA, and he will become champion and bring the TNA World Championship home.
Tessa Blanchard guests on commentary for the next match.
Indi Hartwell beats Victoria Crawford despite the cheap shot by Tessa Blanchard. After the match, Tessa accusses Indi of ruining friendships and knowing nothing about loyalty, then syas Indi can copy the look and study the moves, but she has carried her dead weight for years, and if it were not for her, she would still be wrestling in Australia for a meat pie and a handshake. She says that all of Indi's successes are because of her, then says she will end this at Slammiversary because Indi is nothing but "forgettable."
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella and NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace are met by The Northern Armory. He wants to know why he is being kicked out of arenas while Cody Deaner is rehired as "The Home Town Man," the latter of which Santino denies. Eric Young reminds Santino that he was "Super Eric," then produces The Home Town Man's mask and says he wants The Home Town Man gone forever, but Santino says he wants hard proof that Cody Deaner is The Home Town Man, and if he can prove it, The Home Town Man will be gone from TNA forever.
We see Tom Hannifan's interview with Joe Hendry. Hendry says he has been watching TNA since 2002 and that it pains him that Trick Williams does not appreciate TNA's history, and while Trick cut corners, he takes responsibility for this happening as he lost the TNA World Championship in the first place. He says that Mike Santana will be the guy one day, but what he himself has done in TNA is unprecedented, as he took the World Championship to mainstream places and defending it on a regular basis. Hendry says Santana does not have the experience, and while he will one day be the guy, he is the one to lead TNA. Hendry says the fans made him champion, and now he needs them for his redemption, as none of this would have been possible without them, and he will do what needs to be done at Slammiversary.
Trick Williams guests on commentary for the next match.
Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) and The Nemeth ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Myron Reed) after Trick Williams hits Matt Hardy in the leg with the TNA World Championship on the outside. After the match, Trick Williams and Fir$t Cla$$ gang up on The Hardys, then Mike Santana shows up from out of the crowd and makes the save. Trick and Francis soon gang up on him, but Joe Hendry shows up. He goes for Fir$t Cla$$, but inadvertently hits Santana, and both he and Santana have to be held back by The Hardys and The Rascalz as the show ends.
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!
We look back on Jake Something vs. Kevin Knight on the July 20, 2023 episode of IMPACT Wrestling.
Gia Miller interviews Samantha Evans for Around the Ring. Topics include their time together in George South's High Spots pro wrestling school as well as each others' pets.
We look back on "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth vs. Nathan Frazer and Axiom for the WWE NXT Tag Team Championships from last night's show.
Jake Something beats Jason Hotch and Laredo Kid in a Triple Threat Match after Hotch shoves Laredo Kid off the top rope only to run into a Black Hole Slam back into the ring.
Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.
Leon Slater beats Trent Seven after diving at him from the stage and hitting him with a top rope Swanton 450 back in the ring afterwards.
We see a video package for Joe Hendry.
Personal concierge George Iceman introduces Ash By Elegance and Heather By Elegance into the ring for a "pre-launch championship celebration." George Iceman unveils a cardboard stand of Ash by Elegance wearing a Knockouts Tag Team championship belt, and does the same for Heather. As Iceman says they both deserve it because of how beautiful they are, Ash says that she is honored to be the a newly crowned champion before the fans start booing her. Ash starts thanking all the people who have made her beautiful, and thanks her private Starbucks barista for giving her the energy to deal with the "classless people" in the crowd before personally thanking Iceman. Heather is also given the chance to thank people, and thanks Ash and the Elegance brand for making this possible despite not having been in TNA for a year yet. Spitfire suddenly show up, and Dani Luna wonders what they are even interrupting before saying this is illusion, not elegance. Jody Threat says Ash and Heather are just a bunch of Barbie dolls who cannot keep up, and says they will not become champions. Ash says that Spitfire are undeserving of the Knockouts tag titles and belong on the clearance rack, then she and Heather brawl with Spitfire only to get tossed out of the ring. Spitfire then take the cardboard Heather standee and tear it up, and Iceman and Heather beg them not to destroy the Ash standee. That standee is given a Pressure Drop before being beheaded.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Sami Callihan and PCO. Sami states that tonight, two monsters will go at it with one of the greatest tag teams in professional wrestling history in The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), and to quote Nietzsche, those who fight monsters must ensure they do not become one. He says there will be chaos and unpredictability, and tonight, they are going to Genesis.
Actor Judd Lormand is seen in the front row before the next match.
Eric Young and Steve Maclin beat Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro). During the match, KC Navarro gets in the face of Judd Lormand's two sons only to get shoved by Lormand, and AJ Francis grabs Lormand before security has to step in. After the match, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers) show up and stare down Young and Maclin from the stage.
Masha Slamovich's recent appearance on NXT is mentioned.
We hear from Rosemary and Masha Slamovich in a confession booth. Rosemary says it has been seven long years since they were Knockouts Champion, and that they cannot wait to get it back. Rosemary says they has been replaced rather than passed by, and that they were the epitome on violence all those years ago. They warn that Masha is stepping into the ring with the most violent Knockout in history, and Masha says that she looks forward to it.
We see footage of The Northern Armory (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) attacking Mike Santana last Saturday at Prestige Wrestling.
The Northern Armory ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) heads to the ring. Josh Alexander announces that Mike Santana has been talking tough and claiming that he will take his spot at the standard bearer of TNA, but Santana has sustained an injury and will not be able to face him at Genesis. All of a sudden, Santana comes out of the crowd and does not seem to be injured. Santana makes fun of Alexander's bald head, and says that while Alexander caught him slipping, and says that if Alexander really knew him, he would have known that he would come at him header than ever. He says he has gone through a whole System and The Northern Armory by himself because there is no quit in his blood, and that at Genesis, he and Alexander will have an "I Quit" Match. Alexander says that Santana's pride is getting in the way of his better judgment, and that Santana will never make him quit. He says he will make an example out of Santana and make him realize that his place is at the bottom of the card. Santana says he has Alexander riled up again and that when he makes Alexander quit, Alexander will have no choice but to stand in the ring with the new standard bearer of TNA.
Jake Something beats Laredo Kid with a sit-out powerbomb from the top rope.
We see a video package where Ace Austin talks about his history with Chris Bey, what he has been up to since Chris Bey's injury and the road back to the X Division.
The number "23" appears before the next match.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat Sami Callihan and PCO. (Had Sami and PCO won, they would have been part of the World Tag Team Championship match at Genesis.
Jordynne Grace shows up saying that Tessa Blanchard has yet to sign the contract for her match and leaves it on the commentary table for her, and says that if Tessa does not show up for Genesis, "it wouldn't be the first time." She then leaves.
Joe Hendry heads to the ring for his face-to-face meeting with "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. Nemeth shows up not long afterwards. Hendry says they have stood across the ring from each other countless times and that everything has been said apart from one thing: he has to win the World Championship. Hendry says it is on him to take the World title from Nemeth and start a new era in TNA. Nemeth agrees with Hendry and says everyone still believes in Hendry, then says he knows what the World Championship means and that he does not think Hendry is ready. He says that Hendry has earned his way to the World Championship, then clears the air with footage from Bound For Glory of JBL clotheslining Hendry and punching Ryan Nemeth. He says that anything that happens between himself and John Layfield is on Layfield, and that he had nothing to do with the attack on Hendry that night. Hendry wants to ask one last question when all of a sudden, Ryan Nemeth shows up and tells Nic Nemeth that Hendry is not his friend, but a snake who is trying to get in his head and only caring about himself. Hendry says he has wasted enough time on him, and Ryan tells Hendry to say what he has to say to him to his face. Hendry goes for a Standing Ovation on Ryan, but he gets superkicked by Nic. Afterwards, Tessa Blanchard shows up and signs the contract left by Jordynne at the commentary table before grabbing Tom Hannifan. Jordynne shows up and fights Tessa, hitting her with a Juggernaut Driver in the middle of the ring as she tells Tessa that this is her division.
Moose heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Moose says that ever since he became X Division Champion, people have asked him what he will do with the title, and that since he is already a three-time World Champion, he will make the X Division Championship the most important in TNA. He says that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is one of the best wrestlers today, yet everybody is talking about and not Nemeth. He calls Joe Hendry the hottest act in wrestling, but he does not have a championship like he does. Moose says that the tag titles are held by the most decorated team in wrestling in The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), but people are not talking about them because they are too busy chanting his name. He then says he does not need the fans chanting his name or their respect and support, for when he is done with the X Division, he will go down as the greatest X Division Champion of all time. Suddenly, Cody Deaner shows up and tells Moose to shut his mouth, as the fans helped him find his way and his love for professional wrestling when he let them make decisions for him. Moose calls the fans "imbeciles" and "idiots," and says that since Deaner has started listening to them, he has not won a match. Deaner says he can win a match with the people behind him and even beat Moose for the X Division Championship. Moose laughs and says this will be the easiest decision ever before booting Deaner in the face and calling him for a ref.
Moose retains the TNA X Division Championship against Cody Deaner.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) and Tasha Steelz. Navarro says they feel "pretty damn blessed" tonight as they are all future champions, and Tasha says tonight will be a small taste of what she will give Masha Slamovich when she beats her for the Knockouts World Championship. Francis says his match with Nic Nemeth will be a career and life culmination and a chance to prove the doubters wrong, and that he will continue to pick Nemeth up and choke slam until he walks out TNA World Champion.
Backstage, we hear from Mike Santana, who says that he is back on the path to purpose when The Northern Armory ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) interrupts. Alexander tells Santana that he has beaten the same guys he has and that he sent him packing in tag team action, and Santana threatens to send Alexander packing. Alexander says he can put Santana down any time he wants, and that he plans on doing it at Final Resolution.
Rosemary beats Xia Brookside. After the match, Rosemary hits Xia Brookside with the ground and pound, then Jordynne Grace runs into the ring. Rosemary rolls out as Jordynne slides in.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Trent Seven, who finds out that he will face "Inevitable" Ace Austin at Final Resolution. Trent Seven is not happy, as he had already beaten him. Ace Austin steps on Trent's interview in return for Trent stepping on his, and reminds him that he cheated to win. He calls what he did to Speedball disgusting, and says that he will see him at Final Resolution.
The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat Leon Slater and Laredo Kid.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC). Eddie says they are one day away from facing The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) in a table match, and Myers says The Hardys have existed for far too long and inspired them to put them through a table. JDC says he has wrestled longer than Leon Slater has been alive and that he will show him how real he can get. Moose says that KUSHIDA will get one more opportunity to trust The System.
PCO and Sami Callihan beat Jake Something and Hammerstone by disqualification after Hammerstone hits PCO in the back with a metal folding chair to absolutely no effect. After the match, the lights go out and the number 23 appears again. The words "It's just a number" can be heard.
Dani Luna beats Heather by Elegance after personal concierge George Iceman gets ejected from ringside and Jody Threat makes Ash by Elegance pay for further interference in the match.
Masha Slamovich, Joe Hendry and "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beat Tasha Steelz and Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) in a six-person tag match. After the match, AJ Francis pulls Hendry out of the ring and throws him into the ring steps. Steelz gets on top of Nemeth for a sleeper only to be pulled off by Masha. As Masha beats down Steelz, AJ Francis hits Nemeth with a Spear, then grabs Masha only for Masha to bite his fingers. Steelz then hits Masha with a cutter, and Nemeth fights Francis only to eat three Down Payments. Francis then raises up the TNA World Championship while placing a foot on the chest of a downed Nemeth to end the show.
Note: This week's episode is a compilation of never-before-seen matches from 2024.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says he is standing with Sami Callihan and PCO and that there is "a lot of death going on," then says Callihan's thumb will go up, PCO will rise up and that the crowd will stand up and chant "We believe."
In a never-before-seen match from October 2024 from Nashville, Tennessee, Joe Hendry, PCO and Sami Callihan beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Moose, JDC) in a six-man tag match.
In a never-before-seen match from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from June 2024, Jordynne Grace beats Dani Luna.
Backstage, Sami Callihan, Xia Brookside, PCO and Jason Hotch play poker. PCO wins with a royal flush, but it is revealed that PCO cheated. Director of Authority Santino Marella suddenly shows up and puts Sami Callihan and PCO in a tag match against The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) next week. Xia asks what she gets, as she lost everything. John Skyler says nobody cares about her because she is a little girl, and Xia responds by hitting him in the face with a pumpkin pie.
In a never-before-seen match from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from June 2024, Mustafa Ali beats Trent Seven and Leon Slater in a triple threat match after picking the bones following a top rope 450 splash from Slater on Seven.
In a never-before-seen match from Nashville, Tennessee from October 2024, Jake Something beats "Speedball" Mike Bailey after Jake Something grabs onto the ref, distracting the ref so that Hammerstone can push Speedball off the top rope.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says he was told that AJ Francis went to management and complained to human resources about him being too mean on the microphone; therefore, he has to ask everyone not to chant "AJ sucks," which the crowd does anyway. He also says that the crowd does not want to chant for the Gore - which the fans also do - or "We Believe." Not surprisingly, the fans also chant "We Believe."
In a never-before seen match from Fayetteville, North Carolina from November 2024, Rhino and Joe Hendry beat Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro).
In a never-before-seen match from July 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, PCO beats Moose in a casket match with help from Joe Hendry.
In a never-before-seen match from September 2024 in San Antonio, Texas, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Sami Callihan.
Masha Slamovich retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Alisha Edwards in a no-disqualification match. After the match, Masha is attacked from behind by Tasha Steelz, but Jordynne Grace rushes into the ring, and Tasha retreats.
Backstage, The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) and KUSHIDA are hyped up for their match with The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and "Inevitable" Ace Austin at Turning Point. Zachary Wentz says they will be watching The Hardys' and Ace Austin's match tonight.
Ash By Elegance beats Jody Threat after Heather By Elegance distracts the referee so that personal concierge George Iceman can stop Jody Threat's Superplex.
Mike Santana heads to the ring. Santana says he has always been told that he is not good enough, will never make it out of the streets, and would end up a statistic, but he proved his doubters wrong. He then promises that he will sit at the top of the throne and become TNA World Champion. Suddenly, Frankie Kazarian shows up and says the only throne Santana will be sitting on is "a dirty toilet somewhere in The Bronx" and that if anyone will sit on the throne, it is him. He congratulates Santana on beating Moose, but it is not as impressive to him as winning the Call Your Shot Trophy. Santana says Kazarian and the trophy smell like "straight up douchebag" and that Kazarian has a shortcut while everyone else has had to scratch and claw their way to the top spot, then puts "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth on notice, saying there is a real contender in line, unlike "this scrub" Frankie Kazarian, and says he will have no problem cracking Kazarian over the head with his trophy. Kazarian says he would love to send Santana back to the streets that he came from right now, but he has prior obligations and will be facing Rhino tonight before stating he will keeping an eye on the World title match at Turning Point. Santana then says that he does not have a match for Turning Point yet, and Kazarian says he is taking that night off. Santana says he will make a match between the two of them official for Turning Point so he can whup his all over the building. This leads to a "Whup that ass!" chant from the fans before Santana wishes Kazarian luck against Rhino, tells Kazarian there is no more running, and throws his microphone into the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy before Rhino heads to the ring to face Kazarian.
Frankie Kazarian beats Rhino after putting his feet on the bottom rope for leverage. After the match, Rhino hits Kazarian with a Gore.
Steve Maclin is drinking at a bar and speaking with the woman tending bar. Maclin leaves and leaves a tip before Eric Young shows up, and by the time Eric is at the bar, Maclin is in a hotel room. Maclin watches the news and is reminded of his past, and he sits on the bed briefly. As he takes a shower, he is reminded of his past again, and he looks at photos of his time in the military. Maclin then writes a letter before speeding a sleepless night on the bed. Images from his past pop up again, and he is suddenly in a recruiter's office. The recruiter places his badge on the desk before it is revealed that Eric is the recruiter. Another Eric Young sits to the right of Maclin, and the first Eric asks Maclin where he is before Maclin says "Sort of," and notices the second Eric is gone. The setting changes as Maclin says he is here because of loss, and when asked what he has lost, Maclin says "time." Eric says torture is time and that time is all we have, and Maclin also says that Eric reminds him of someone. Eric Young then wants to know if Maclin can really trust him, then tells Maclin to wake up. Maclin is back in the hotel room, where he is awoken by a knock on the door. Eric Young is at the other end when Maclin opens it.
Leon Slater and Laredo Kid beat The System (Moose and JDC) with a La Magistral Cradle from Slater to JDC. After the match, JDC attacks Leon Slater, as does Moose. Moose powerbombs Slater in the middle of the ring before JDC hits Down 'n Dirty. Suddenly, Laredo Kid hits JDC with a chair from behind, then hits Moose with it.
Joe Hendry heads to the ring. Hendry says Thanksgiving is around the corner and that there is a lot for him to be thankful for this year, due to the unprecedented journey and accomplishments that he and the fans have been on and the fans believing in him. Hendry then says that he cannot let it go, and that the goal is to become TNA World Champion. He says that at Turning Point, he will be in a Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl match, and while he should be standing as World Champion, he could be standing in a turkey costume. He says the World title is the richest title in the game and is worth the humiliation, and that he will get one step closer to becoming World Champion. Hendry says that when you have a dream, you go all the way and chase it in order to achieve it, as anything is possible when you believe.
Backstage, we hear from "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, who is focused on Eddie Edwards at Turning Point. He knows he will be facing all of The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) in that match, but he is a fighting champion who will do what it takes to retain. He tells Eddie to enjoy his Thanksgiving dinner, as all he cares about is power that he will not be able to take away from him when he does what he does best: steal the show and stay World Champion.
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Backstage, Masha Slamovich is met by Jordynne Grace, who is not surprised that Masha would beat Alisha Edwards. Masha says she loves to take every opportunity to prove who the better woman is, and says they should leave no doubt with a two-out-of-three falls match at Turning Point. Jordynne loves the idea.
Trent Seven, Hammerstone and Jake Something beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and "Inevitable" Ace Austin in a six-man tag match after Trent Seven hits Ace Austin with a low blow. After the match, Hammerstone and Jake Something go on the attack, but KUSHIDA and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) rush into the ring, causing them and Trent Seven to retreat.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
Hammerstone and Jake Something beat Jack Price and Bhupinder Gujjar.
We look back on Samoa Joe vs. AJ Styles for the TNA X Division Championship from Turning Point 2005.
Gia Miller interviews Steve Maclin for Around The Ring. Steve Maclin talks about being quizzed on history by his wife "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo as his and Deonna'shree dogs.
We look back on Moose vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey for the TNA X Division Championship from last night's show.
Laredo Kid beats "The Last Real Man" Silas Young after Silas misses a moonsault.
AJ Francis beats Frankie Kazarian, Laredo Kid, Jason Hotch, Jake Something and Sami Callihan in a six-way match to determine who enters the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match at #1 and #20. Sami Callihan hits Frankie Kazarian with a Cactus Driver '97, but Francis breaks the pinfall attempt and picks the bones. As per pre-match stipulation, Francis enters the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match at #20, while Kazarian enters at #1.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jonathan Gresham. Gresham says for the last two years, his bad days have outnumbered his good days, but that was until he "remembered who the fuck [he was]," and now he is driven to reclaim everything he has lost. He does not care about what "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander is going through; all he cares about is their match and his personal comeback.
We hear from Mike Santana, who shows the fans the Lower East Side of New York City and the huge impact it made on his life.
Ash By Elegance and personal concierge George Iceman head to the ring. A table with champagne in punch bowls is nearby as Iceman announces their launch party for the new Heather Reckless. Heather - who now goes by the name "Heather by Elegance" - shows up with blond hair, a black dress and black heels, and the fans do not approve of the makeover. Heather is then shown her makeover by George Iceman, and she likes what she sees. Iceman then says they should celebrate Heather's makeover with champagne, but the toast is spoiled by Xia Brookside. Xia says Ash and company have outdone themselves, saying their launch party is as fake as them, then mentions that karma has a funny way of catching up with them for their recent actions. Suddenly, Ash and Heather are nearly drop kicked into the champagne by Brinley Reece, and she and Xia dunk their faces into the punch bowls.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Jonathan Gresham after hitting Gresham with his headgear outside of the referee's field of vision. After the match, The Northern Armor attacks Gresham, but Steve Maclin rushes into the ring with a metal folding chair. The numbers game eventually takes over, and Alexander hits Maclin in the gut and back with the chair. The Northern Armory (Alexander, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) then gang up on Maclin and ziptie Maclin's hands behind his back before security shows up. Alexander continues to attack Maclin, but Maclin still smiles defiantly, even as Alexander is about to hit him with the chair. Cody Deaner, Ace Steel and Sami Callihan then show up, and The Northern Armory walk off.
Mike Santana shows the fans The Bronx as he talks about how he calls the place home and how he learned how to survive. He says he should not be here after all that he has been through, and that he should be either dead or in jail. He says that Moose has forgotten where he came from while he has stayed true to his home and people, and that he can see the fear in Moose's eyes. He also says Moose will have no choice but to face his fears at Bound For Glory.
Wendy Choo beats Jody Threat after Rosemary throws Wendy's pillow into the ring to distract Jody.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Alisha Edwards, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC). Eddie says that tonight is a taste of what will happen at Full Metal Mayhem, and Myers says they like their lights the brightest. JDC says he has called his shot for 20 years, and Moose says there is a thin line between courage and pity, and at Bound For Glory, he will make Mike Santana look like a dumbass. He says he still has the streets in him and that he was destined to be a generational talent, and that he will beat Santana at Bound For Glory.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) in an eight-man tag match. After the match, The System go back on the attack, then Mike Santana shows up with a chain in his hands and fights his way to Moose. Alisha Edwards hits Santana from behind with a shinai, and it allows Moose to boot a distracted Santana in the face and choke him with his own chain. Eddie and Myers slam Chris Bey into two metal folding chairs in the middle of the ring. After Eddie and Myers take out Jeff Hardy, The System and Alisha Edwards stand tall in the ring.
Director of Authority Santino Marella oversees a double world title contract signing. Masha Slamovich and Joe Hendry are introduced first, followed by Jordynne Grace and "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. Masha grabs the microphone and says she has already said everything there is to be said, and calls tonight a full circle moment for her, as three years ago, she signed her very first TNA contract in Nashville, Tennessee. Tonight, she signs the contract for her match, and it will make her the Knockouts World Champion when she finally beats Jordynne Grace. Masha signs her match's contract. Jordynne says she is happy for Masha, and says they have signed a contract before and that they both know how this plays out. She says that nothing has changed, and she is sorry she has to beat Masha again. Jordynne signs her match's contract. Joe Hendry says a lot of people think this is "an overnight sensation," but this is really an eleven-year journey to get to this point. He says he saw a champion in Nemeth a few years ago, then mentions his WWE cameo as a lawyer before mentioning their match contract. He says that back then, nobody knew his name, but now, people not only know who he is, but they believe in him and believe that there will be a new face of TNA. Joe then signs his match's contract. Nemeth tells Hendry he must focus only on him, as he does not want Hendry to listen to any naysayers. He tells Hendry that he will be in the ring with the best and that he does not plan on losing. Nemeth signs his match's contract. Before Santino can wish everyone a good night, Frankie Kazarian shows up and calls himself "the real star of the show" and says everyone in the ring is overrated. He then mentions how he became the special guest referee for the World Championship match at Bound For Glory: completing a full course at the Earl Hebner Referee Academy, obtaining a referee license and going to the Anthem executives. Kazarian brags about using his TNA tenure to get over Santino Marella's head and how the Anthem executives unanimously agreed on making him special guest referee, then tells Jordynne and Masha to be lucky he is not in their match as he would steal their thunder. Everyone at the table stands up, then Kazarian calls Santino "a stooge" as he tells him to hold his sunglasses before telling him his badge will not mean anything when he is the law. Kazarian then addresses Nemeth and Hendry, saying he prides himself on being a very honest man and promises to call their match right down the middle, saying the right man will walk out as World Champion. He then puts his hands on Nemeth's and Hendry's shoulders only to get his head slammed into the table, then Jordynne grabs Kazarian from behind only for everyone in the ring to let Santino have the honors. Kazarian spits in Santino's face, and Santino pulls out the snake sock and gives Kazarian The Cobra. Jordynne, Masha, Hendry and Nemeth all agree to pick up Kazarian and put him through the table before having the customary championship staredowns.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose), JDC and Masha Slamovich head to the ring to start tonight's show. Eddie says everyone has wished for them to fail, but The System does not fail, as all they needed was "a nice little reboot," and with that accomplished, it is time for them to get back their championship gold. Brian Myers says that he and Eddie are contractually obligated for a championship rematch due to being the former tag team champions, and that they will use that clause at Victory Road and challenge ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) for the tag team titles. JDC tells everyone to shut up, as does Moose, who says that in two weeks, Nic Nemeth will face the guy that he never beat for the TNA World Championship, and at Victory Road, he has bad news for Nemeth, as he will become a four-time TNA World Champion. Moose then addresses JDC, saying he has a big night, because if they win against Joe Hendry and Mike Santana tonight, JDC will officially become a member of The System. However, if they lose tonight, JDC is out, and everyone knows what The System does to outsiders. Alisha says everyone is asking for rematches, and that he knows her rights as champion and does not have to defend more than once every 30 days, and that she is under concussion protocol and will have a suitable replacement if she is not cleared to wrestle. Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) shows up, and while Dani Luna says that it was unfortunate what happened to Alisha, her team lost. Alisha says The System has two wins on Spitfire before telling Dani to go back to the dive bar she came from. Jody Threat says they have gotten another shot at Victory Road, but this time it is "do or die," and if Spitfire loses, they split up as a team. Alisha, seeing this as Spitfire doing her a favor, accepts the challenge.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Eric Young, who says that while Steve Maclin got one over on him, he has respect for him. As for Jake Something, they have history, and he will do what he has always done and represent himself and TNA.
KUSHIDA vs. Laredo Kid ends with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander showing up and attacking both men, even putting KUSHIDA in an ankle lock. Afterwards, KUSHIDA wants Alexander in a match, and attacks Alexander on his way out and brings him back to the ring to make it happen.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats KUSHIDA. After the match, KUSHIDA is hurt and in need of medical attention, and as Joe Hendry checks on KUSHIDA, he notices and confronts Alexander, saying he will never forget what Alexander did to him. Alexander says "Good," and walks off.
Before the next match, Arianna Grace suddenly shows up and announces that she has some exciting news: she is the official liaison between WWE and NXT and the one to make sure everything runs smoothly during this collaboration, then introduces Jordynne's challenge: Karmen Petrovic.
Jordynne Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Karmen Petrovic. After the match, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Jordynne has been laid out and a pillow is on the mat next to her. Rosemary laughs as she watches from above, and it is obvious that Wendy Choo has attacked Jordynne.
We hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). They brag about how The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) lost to them at Emergence, then Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) show up and say ABC should be focused on them. Ace Austin says they have beaten them already, and Chris Bey says that if they want to run it back, they can do it next week.
We see a vignette for a female Chinese pro wrestler.
Zachary Wentz heads to the ring. Zachary talks about how he was at one of the lowest points in his life two weeks ago, but because of the fans' support, he was able to pick himself up, come back and reach the highest of the highs to become X Division Champion. "Speedball" Mike Bailey shows up and congratulates Wentz, saying that the championship meant that he was the best of the best, which is now Wentz, and that Wentz will have to continue to prove that when he exercises his rematch clause at Victory Road. Suddenly, The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) show up, and John Skyler says that Jason Hotch was "the real star of Ultimate X" and that they were robbed of the X Division title. As Skyler distracts Bailey and Wentz, Hotch attacks Bailey and Wentz from behind. All of a sudden, the brawl turns into an official match as per Director of Authority Santino Marella.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey and Zachary Wentz beat The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). After the match, "Speedball" Mike Bailey takes the X Division Championship and personally hands it to Wentz before raising his hand.
Backstage, Steph de Lander has to lock PCO in a room on the way to the ring.
We hear from Rosemary, who lights candles as they say that they can hear The Hive again. Suddenly, Wendy Choo shows up and blows the candle out, although she can barely be seen.
Steph de Lancer heads to the ring and says that Matt Cardona has caused her a lot of issues as of late with both her and PCO, then calls Cardona out, saying they need to talk. Cardona shows up and heads to the ring, and Steph wants to know what is going on, as they used to be best friends and tag partners. Cardona says he has been missing in action for a while and that he owes her an apology. Cardona says that he is sorry that he did not crash the wedding earlier, let Steph marry PCO, and let Steph embarrass the both of them in front of the entire world. Steph tells Cardona she will not take the disrespect and says that Cardona does not own her, but Cardona produces a contract that they both signed March 13, 2023 when he found her in Australia and promised to change her career. Cardona then claims that he has done just that, then says he has held up his end of the contract and that it is Steph's turn, saying she is his property and that he owns her. Steph admits Cardona helped her, but she helped herself as well and put in the work, and that she is a superstar with or without him and that their contract means nothing to her. Cardona states that both of their lawyers as well as TNA all have a copy of the contract and that Steph will do as he tells her. As Cardona corners Steph, PCO shows up, and Cardona uses Steph as a shield before fleeing.
We hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) backstage. Jeff says that they must win next week, and Matt agrees, as they are multiple-time tag team champions and they plan to make a statement and delete The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers). Matt says that he is tired of being referred to in the past tense and that they plan to become champions again and prove they are the greatest of all time.
Eric Young beats Jake Something. After the match, Jake Something attacks Eric Young from behind and hits him with Into The Void. All of a sudden, Steve Maclin shows up to make the save for Eric Young when Jake Something tries to pick Eric Young up.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Joe Hendry, who says that coming up short when it comes to championship gold is an all-too-common occurrence, but his momentum cannot be denied and he makes TNA and NXT the place to be. He then says he has a championship to chase.
It is announced that Heather Reckless has been signed to TNA and that she will face "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw in her debut match next week.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Heather Reckless, who says that she will show the world and the Knockouts Division why her name is Heather Reckless. Ash By Elegance and George Iceman show and disrupt the interview, and Iceman says that she could learn a lot from Ash. Ash agrees. Suddenly, Gisele Shaw shows up and tells them to show some respect, as it is what the division has been built on. Ash asks Gisele what she has done for TNA, and Gisele threatens to knock one of Ash's teeth out. Ash says she would love to see Gisele try, and Shaw slaps Ash in the face and leaves. All the while, Heather cannot believe what she is seeing.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry - who now has his own custom microphone cube - says that he knows The System will attack him from behind, and says The System should be the ones spinning around. Suddenly, Mike Santana is in the ring, and he and Hendry get the better of JDC and Moose. All of a sudden, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander shows up and guests on commentary.
The System (Moose and JDC) beat Joe Hendry and Mike Santana after Joe Hendry confronts "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander only for Alexander to hit him with a low blow. This gives Moose and JDC a breather, allowing Moose to hit Santana with a Spear for the win. As per pre-match stipulation, JDC is now a full-fledged member of The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose).
Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Nic Nemeth has seen the previous match, and says that all Moose had to do was look him in the eye and say he wanted to fight him. Now that he is world champion and that Moose could not be a man, they will go toe-to-toe at Victory Road and he will beat him.
