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.
We look back on Trinity vs. "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo for the Impact Wrestling Knockouts World Championship from Slammiversary 2023.
We look back on KC Navarro vs. Mustafa Ali for the TNA International Championship from last night's show.
Gia Miller interviews Allie for Around the Ring. Topics include the perks of being alive again after spending so much time in the Undead Realm, Allie's favorite animals, and Allie's top five scary movies.
Jason Hotch beats BDE after John Skyler distracts referee John Gastineau.
We look back on The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) vs. The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champoionships from Slammiversary 2025.
We look back on Lei Ying Lee vs. Arianna Grace for the TNA Knockouts World Championship from last night's show.
Gia Miller interviews Mila Moore for Around the Ring. Topics discussed include the wine room that the both of them were recently in, Mila Moore's trip to the Undead Realm, what Mila Moore has been up to since returning from the Undead Realm, recent travel issues, and what is next for Mila Moore.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman calls Mr. Elegance "a real life Da Vinci painting" and "a Greek god chiseled by Zeus himself."
Mr. Elegance beats BDE, The Home Town Man and Jason Hotch in a four-way match after hitting Excuse Moi on BDE after BDE hits Jason Hotch out of the air with a Clip Cutter.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Myers says that what happened last week had to be done, and he reiterates this repeatedly before handing the microphone to Eddie. Eddie says that everyone has asked why they would turn their back on JDC and Moose, and says that Moose "is nothing more than a selfish prick" who only cares about himself. As for JDC, Edwards says that he only wanted to ride their coattails to the finish line of their career. Suddenly, Alisha Edwards shows up and confronts Eddie of keeping these plans from her, but Eddie says Alisha lets her emotions get the better of her. Alisha reminds Eddie that her contract is coming up and threatens to not renew and walk away, and Eddie tells her to either trust The System or she is out. Alisha says she does not want to be part of The System, and walks off.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews BDE. BDE admits he is nervous for his match against "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, but he proves he is more than a YouTuber, influencer and fan when he steps into the ring with a world champion and proves that he belongs.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats BDE. After the match, Ryan Nemeth shows up and calls Nic Nemeth "the greatest wrestler who has ever lived," then heads to the ring and calls out Mara Sadé. Mara shows up and heads to the ring, and Ryan Nemeth says that Mara has attacked him when he has done nothing to deserve it, and tells Mara to admit that he is the superior athlete and can beat her in anything, including wrestling, like he did at Genesis. Ryan tells Mara to shake his hand and admit he is better, but Mara says that Ryan only wants to feel like a big man and that Ryan had to play dirty to eke out a win. Ryan chalks this up to Mara being attracted to him, but when they shake hands, Mara attacks him after. Ryan blocks a superkick, then hits Mara with a clothesline before leaving the ring as referees check on Mara.
Backstage, The Personal Concierge George Iceman celebrates Ash by Elegance's comeback and The Elegance Brand's (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) restoration, and it is revealed that Ash is now cleared to compete again. Lei Ying Lee shows up and tells Ash that if she wants a title shot, she can come and get it. Xia Brookside and Indi Hartwell also show up, and Ash challenges them and Lei Ying Lee to a six-woman tag match before Mr. Elegance poses and Indi steals the champagne.
Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo beats The Home Town Man after Arianna Grace refrains from helping Stacks and Stacks uses the ropes for leverage on a stack-up pinfall attempt, unbeknownst to Arianna, who cannot bear to watch as Stacks tries to get the win. After the match, Stacks lies and tells her he won legitimately.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Moose is out of action after being betrayed by The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) last week, and will be sidelined until further notice. Rich Swann is cleared for tonight's No Holds Barred match. Mara Sadé is currently under evaluation, with updates to come as more info is available.
Backstage, Arianna Grace congratulates Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo on his win. Stacks says they were supposed to take over TNA together, but Arianna says she wanted him to do this on his own. Stacks says he did it his way, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. Arianna says that if Stacks will lie to her, then she will be making a mistake with him, too.
Elijah beats Jason Hotch despite interference from the rest of Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero). After the match, John Skyler and Tasha Steelz attack Elijah, and they and Hotch hold Elijah down so that Mustafa can hit Elijah with his guitar. Elijah fights back and takes his guitar back, and Order 4 is sent into a retreat.
Backstage, we hear from Jada Stone, who is excited to be in TNA. Suddenly, she is interrupted by Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero), and an angry Mustafa yells at her. Tasha confronts Jada when Jada says that she can drop Mustafa, then hits Jada with a cheap shot. Security gets Order 4 back, then Elijah helps Jada up before proposing that Jada walk with him.
Daria Rae guests on commentary for the next match.
Elayna Black beats Ruthie Jay.
Backstage, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) look back on last week's win and their future in TNA when The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up having enjoyed their match at Genesis. They state that The Hardys won because they let them be themselves, then says this does not have to be a war. Vincent then says "Imagine...not against us...but with us." He then asks The Hardys to think about it.
The Feast or Fired briefcase results are revealed. Trey Miguel earns a shot at the TNA International Championship. Eddie Edwards earns a shot at the TNA World Championship. Steve Maclin is fired. Eric Young earns a shot at the TNA X Division Championship. Eric then tells Maclin "Your choices haunt you. Remember that." Maclin is speechless as he leaves with his "Fired" briefcase.
Backstage, Mike Santana is met by The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Eddie Edwards tells Santana about his World title shot, but Santana says he is ready for The System and that Eddie can cash in whenever he wants, as he is not a hard man to find. Eddie says The System is a new regime now and cannot be beaten.
Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt are floored by Steve Maclin being fired and mention their history with Maclin, with a heartbroken Hannifan stating that he would not have a job in TNA if it were not for Maclin.
Rich Swann beats AJ Francis in a No Holds Barred Match.
Backstage, Daria Rae is met by Frankie Kazarian, who says "We need to talk."
Mike Santana heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Santana speaks to the fans in Spanish as he celebrates his championship win over Trick Williams, then says that it has been a journey and that he knew it would not be easy, but he believed in himself and his daughter believed in him. Santana says he has taken the top spot like he said he would do following some ups and downs, then says there is a locker room in the back ready to perform for the fans. He also addresses "The Wanted Man" Nick Nemeth and Frankie Kazarian co-holding the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy before warning all comers to bring the same fight and passion he brings or else he will eat them alive. He also warns all comers that they will be across the ring from "aloud and proud Boricua from New York before Ryan Nemeth shows up taking offense to mentioning Nic when he is not here to defend himself. Ryan congratulates Santana on winning the TNA World Championship before stating that Nic's flight is delayed and that Nic will take the title from Santana faster than he can say "Orlando sucks." Santana apologizes to the fans for Ryan wasting their time, then tells Ryan to come speak to him like a man when he stops chewing on his brother's jockstrap. Ryan tries to slap Santana, but Santana catches him and questions what they are doing before he states he is going to enjoy the rest of his night, ask for a title match against "the least deserving person" in Ryan, and drop him in the ring. He then lets Ryan go and leaves.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Kelani Jordan. Kelani says that The Personal Concierge George Iceman is always scheming, but she is not afraid of competition because she will still be champion. She admits she wishes she was wrestling Ash by Elegance, but she will have to deal with Heather and M because she is a champion. Mara Sadé and The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) show up to invite Kelani to the locker room to get away from the pressure of being champion, but Kelani says they would not know that pressure because they have never been champion. Lei Ying Lee says something to Kelani in Chinese, and Xia translates it as Lei Ying Lee telling Kelani that she is being a real "C U Next Tuesday."
Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and introduces NXT General Manager Ava. Ava says that TNA and NXT put their differences aside and earned each others' respect at Showdown and that she is glad about how the show ended. She says that there are more matches, opportunities and unforgettable moments coming and tells the fans to keep watching whether one is a fan of NXT or TNA. She admits that she cannot be here every week, but someone else can: Arianna Grace. Arianna shows up and says she is back to make sure things continue to run smoothly and stay civil. Santino then tells everyone to enjoy the show.
Dani Luna beats Indi Hartwell by disqualification after Indi hits Dani with a chair that Dani introduces into the match in full view of the referee. Dani Luna runs away after the match.
Outside of the arena, Eric Young tells people that he was right and that the cleanse is coming, and tells everyone to listen to the truth and be on the right side of history, as everyone on the other side will pay and will be prosecuted, for the truth is just around the corner.
Backstage, we hear from Indi Hartwell, who challenges Dani Luna to a no-disqualification match at Turning Point.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) heads to the ring. Eddie Edwards says they were part of history at Bound for Glory and says that in matches like Hardcore War, one learns to appreciate those who have gone through those kinds of matches, and thanks Alisha for taking one for the team and continuing to fight. Eddie calls this "a warrior's mentality," then goes on to say that this personal as he grew up in the Boston, Massachusetts and his family as well as his daughter were in the building to see him and Alisha fight side by side and come out on top, which he will never forget. Moose says that The System proved three things: Alisha is hardcore, The System is more than a team and is family, and why one should always trust The System. JDC says that Bound for Glory was a beautiful night before talking about how his and Eddie's families were backstage, then talks about how he got married two months ago and how some people from TNA were there including The System. He says that he and his wife has been talking and that he will be retiring from in-ring action after Genesis, and that he is mentioning it in Orlando, Florida at Full Sail University because the place means so much to him. JDC says he is grateful for the last twenty-seven years he has spent in the business and has been grateful for his time in WWE and the last few years he has been in TNA. He admits that there will be a void in The System now that he is leaving, and that he will help The System find a replacement. All of a sudden, The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Myron Reed) shows up. Myron Reed admits he is surprised by the news, then says The Rascalz and The System need to have a match before JDC leaves, with Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz agreeing. Moose mentions the numbers difference, but Wentz says there will be four Rascalz and that they have been talking to "the kid up north," even though things have been rough. JDC says he has one or two more left in him and agrees to the match at Turning Point.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Elijah is still out with a torn triceps, but is progressing ahead of schedule and will be cleared to compete soon as he returns tonight for a live concert. Alisha Edwards is cleared following bruising at Bound for Glory. Leon Slater is still cleared for action, as is Mike Santana.
Backstage, Mustafa Ali tasks Jason Hotch with getting Order 4's (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) campaign back on track, then tells him that if he wins, great things are in his future. Order 4 then meets with The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) as they are having a photo shoot and introduces The Great Hands as the men to beat them for the tag team titles. Tasha Steelz says that Hotch has a match with Cedric Alexander tonight and that The Hardys should watch. Matt Hardy asks if they have a problem, but Mustafa tells Matt that The hardys are the ones who have a problem.
We see digital exclusive footage of AJ Francis putting BDE through a table with a Down Payment during Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse. Backstage, Gia Miller interviews BDE. BDE, who has a one-on-one match with AJ Francis at Turning Point, admits he is beaten up but grateful for the opportunity to prove himself in the ring. Leon Slater shows up to motivate BDE when Rich Swann shows up and tells BDE that AJ Francis will "unalive him." Slater confronts Swann for his words when Swann takes interest in the X Division Championship and challenges Slater for the title at Turning Point.
Mustafa Ali guests on commentary for the next match.
Cedric Alexander beats Jason Hotch after countering an attempt at a move by Hotch into a Lumbar Check. After the match, John Skyler attacks Cedric from behind, and after Special Agent Zero hits Cedric with a choke bomb, The Hardys show up and confront Zero and clothesline him out of the ring after tossing Skyler out of the way. Mustafa Ali rushes into the ring, but he eats a Twist of Fate. Special Agent Zero and John Skyler save Mustafa from a Swanton Bomb.
We hear from Mila Moore, who talks about how she got into professional wrestling and started training, had tryout matches with TNA and got signed. She then turns heel and asks what took TNA so long to sign her.
Kelani Jordan retains the TNA Knockouts Championship against Heather by Elegance after The Personal Concierge George Iceman distracts the referee only for M by Elegance to inadvertently hit Heather from ringside.
We hear from The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessica McKay), the team of Tessa Blanchard and Victoria Crawford, and The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee), who will all be in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships at Turning Point.
Elijah is in the ring for a live concert. Elijah talks about he smashed Nic Nemeth with a guitar at Bound For Glory before switching out his electric guitar for an acoustic one, then mentions that he had to get surgery so his tricep could get reattached. He thanks the fans for being with him during the highs and low as tomorrow is never promised, then says he will get to the top and that he has gone through some physical and spiritual changes before starting the concert. Midway through the first song, Mustafa Ali interrupts the concert and insults Elijah before getting angry at The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) before putting their hands on him and challenges them and Cedric Alexander to a match with Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero )at Turning Point. Elijah interrupts Mustafa, saying it is no wonder that Mustafa got dropped tonight before confronting him for interrupting the concert, then challenges Mustafa to a one-on-one match right now. Mustafa smacks Elijah in the face with the microphone before bashing a guitar into Elijah's surgically repaired left arm.
Mike Santana vs. "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth for the TNA World Championship ends in a no contests when Robert Stone, Charlie Dempsey, Brooks Jensen, Lexis King, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo storm the ring and attack both men, with Brooks Jensen and Robert Stone injuring Santana's arm by wrapping a chair around it before Stone stomps the chair. The Home Town Man, The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Myron Reed) and Steve Maclin all run into the ring, but they all get laid out. Frankie Kazarian shows up to cash in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy, which the referee reluctantly allows, and wins with a schoolkid pin after Santana's arm gives out as Santana goes for Spin the Block to become TNA World Champion.
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.
Laredo Kid (now known as just "Laredo") beats Jason Hotch.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Leon Slater. Leon Slater looks forward to making history as the youngest X Division Champion of all time at Unbreakable, but first, he has to beat Brian Myers after how Myers used a ring to knock him out for the win. Slater says that he is a different animal and that he will beat the razz out of Myers before becoming X Division Champion later tonight.
Backstage, Cody Deaner talks with Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding his contract. Santino says he will be working on it this week, but reminds him that he has not won in a while and that the Board of Directors is focused on that. When Cody mentions his near-win against Moose for the X Division Championship, Santino puts him in a match against KC Navarro, and if Deaner wins, he will qualify for Ultimate X at Rebellion.
Xia Brookside beats Jazmyn Nyx with an inside cradle. During the match, Fallon Henley distracts the referee only for Lei Ying Lee to confront Fallon. Jacy Jayne then distracts Brookside, but Rosemary shows up and spits green mist into Jacy's face. Jazmyn tries to take advantage, but Brookside gets the win with an inside cradle.
Before the next match, Cody Deaner proclaims that he is not just fighting for the fans, but his job, and says that his contract expires on May 1st. To keep his job, he must win tonight. He says that he has the fans on his side and that he can beat KC Navarro, then Navarro takes the microphone and tells Deaner that he has not won a match in over a year and that the fans really want to see him in Ultimate X. KC Navarro then offers $500 to Cody Deaner to leave, but Deaner leaves that choice up to the fans, who want Deaner to beat Navarro. Deaner then hits Navarro with several right hands, all worth $500 each.
KC Navarro beats Cody Deaner to qualify for the Ultimate X Match at Rebellion after wrapping a chain around his fist and knocking Deaner out with it. (He also gets his $500 back.)
Before the next match, the personal concierge George Iceman announces that Ash by Elegance is on vacation, then announces that he is working on a new project before introducing Maggie Lee. Iceman says that Maggie is not elegant, sophisticated or posh, and that there will be some work to do, then introduces Maggie's tag tea partner, Heather by Elegance.
Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley beats Maggie Lee and Heather by Elegance after Heather inadvertently collides with Maggie.
Backstage, personal concierge George Iceman and Heather by Elegance are concerned about their loss when Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson show up wanting a shot at the Knockouts Tag Team titles. Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) show up and mention their rematch clause, then Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley show up stating that they just pinned Heather. Heather freaks out and accepts everyone's challenge to a four-way tag team title match. All the while, Maggie cannot believe what is going on.
We look back at the original Unbreakable pay-per-view from 2005.
We hear from AJ Francis, who says that he will become the very first TNA International Champion as he is out buying property in the seedy side of Las Vegas, Nevada.
We hear from Joe Hendry and Masha Slamovich. Hendry says their titles may not be on the line, but the motivation to be the best they can be is the same, and they will not relinquish them to Tessa Blanchard and Frankie Kazarian. He may not be 100%, but he will prove they are unbreakable . Masha says Tessa is trying to do more than break her; she is trying to take everything from her after spitting on the place that built her. She says Tessa has done everything to get under her skin and it worked, but she made the mistake of thinking making her angry makes her break. She says she does not want to beat Tessa; she wants to break her. Hendry says their grasp on their titles is unbreakable.
Dani Luna beats Jakara Jackson.
Elijah is in the ring for a concert. He says that "In TNA, we walk this way," then mocks Frankie Kazarian and "All Ego" Ethan Page while also referencing his friendship with Joe Hendry in his lone musical number. He then announces that at Rebellion, he will issue an open challenge to anyone from anywhere who wants to face him. He then thanks the fans.
Backstage, we hear from "All Ego" Ethan Page, who says that he only has to worry about Rebellion, then asks why Joe Hendry is making "so many silly decisions" before defending the TNA World Championship against him. He wants to know how Hendry's shoulder will be after tonight when Frankie Kazarian gets his hands on him, then says that he has already beaten Hendry at 100% before wishing Kazarian luck as he enjoys the show.
Brian Myers beats Leon Slater after rummaging around in his jacket to look for his ring. Slater keeps him from using it, but Myers hits him with the Roster Cut anyway.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
We look back on Sami Callihan vs. Eddie Edwards in a Street Fight from the May 17, 2018 episode of IMPACT Wrestling.
Gia Miller interviews "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth for Around the Ring. Topics including his T-shirt with an opossum playing a banjo on it (and opossums), his Mr. TNA pageant sash and taking part in the Mr. TNA pageant.
We look back on Hammerstone vs. Joe Hendry for the TNA World Championship from last night's show.
Before the next match, Tasha Steelz not only introduces The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch), but leaves the fans with a little motivation, stating life is hard but is even harder when one is unintelligent, just like the fans at Full Sail University. After this, Man Like Dereiss does a rap for his intro, then gets attacked from behind by Hotch to start the match. John Skyler and Tasha Steelz then guest on commentary for the next match.
Jason Hotch beats Man Like Dereiss after grabbing the waistband of Dereiss' pants during a schoolkid pin.
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.
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.
Masha Slamovich, Sol Ruca and Jordynne Grace beat Rosemary, Wendy Choo and Tasha Steelz in a six-woman tag match.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams). Alexander says Steve Maclin and Eric Young would not have had what happened if they stayed out of his business, and says they got in his business just to be relevant again. He says that they have done anything noteworthy of late and that they are the past while he looks to the future, which is why he recruited Sinner and Saint, as they have a killer instinct that Young and Maclin do not have and they are the future. Alexander says that the three of them - "The Northern Armory" - will wipe the floor with the TNA locker room.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth heads to the ring. Nemeth says he is feeling good tonight because he loves being the TNA World Champion, and due to recent events, he knows that the main event of Bound For Glory is his title defense against Joe Hendry. Due to Nemeth saying his name, Hendry shows up, then says that this match is not another viral song release or post, but an eleven-year journey to become a world champion, and he gets to face a champion like Nic Nemeth. He says that Nemeth has been champion everywhere he goes, and calls him one of the best to ever lace up a pair of boots, then says that the fans are chanting "We Believe." Nemeth says a lot of people believe in Joe Hendry, who he says has done it the right way, and appreciates the kind words. He says that even Shawn Michaels believes in Hendry, and says that while legends believe in Hendry, John Layfield believes in Ziggler. When Hendry asks how John Layfield will figure into their match, Nemeth says he should worry more about him than Layfield, as he does not plan on losing the World Championship any time soon. Suddenly, Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) shows up, and AJ Francis says he and KC Navarro are confused, as they are the event of Bound For Glory, as they are nothing but money. He then says that all the fans in "Trashville, Tennessee" are "country bumpkins," but they still made the show and that he made Joe Hendry, as Joe was "a C+ player" "on the pre-show" before he showed up. After telling the fans to shut up and says that they believe barbeque sauce is toothpaste, he says the fans only started believing when Hendry sang his songs about him. Hendry plays dumb at first before mentioning the songs targeting AJ Francis. AJ Francis says he expected this from Hendry, then says he was here to talk to Nemeth, who he used to have respect for, and states that whatever the event is, Fir$t Cla$$ is always "the perpetual main event." AJ Francis says he expected this from Hendry, then says he was here to talk to Nemeth, who he used to have respect for, and states that whatever the event is, Fir$t Cla$$ is always "the perpetual main event." Nemeth says that he is famously a nice guy and respects what Fir$t Cla$$ has done, and if he could find somebody who could be a tag team partner of his, he would love to prove it to him. Hendry volunteers as only he can, then Director of Authority Santino Marella arrives. Santino likes the idea of a tag team match between both parties and makes it official for tonight.
Backstage, Ash by Elegance and personal concierge George Iceman find out that they have to give Heather Reckless an extreme makeover, and after initially being horrified over what they have to work with, they soon become a lot more enthusiastic.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Eric Young following distractions and interference by Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams), which allows Alexander to win with a jackknife pin. After the match, Young attacks Alexander, then fights The Northern Armory (Alexander, Icarus, Williams) only for the numbers game to take over. We then find out that Steve Maclin has been attacked and has had his hands ziptied behind his back backstage as officials look for medical help. Alexander then gets a metal folding chair, wraps it around Eric Young, and Pillmanizes Eric Young with a knee drop from the rope while Icarus and Williams hold Eric Young down.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jordynne Grace as she looks for Masha Slamovich backstage. They both soon find a red-lit room with photos of the women's division crossed out, and the only photo not crossed out is Jordynne's.
Mike Santana heads to the ring. Santana addresses Moose as he says he is sick and tired of having to deliver his message to a camera every week, for where he comes from, people meet face-to-face and put their hands to work just like when he stormed into The System's locker room. He says that he did not expect to come out of that the same, and that he does what he does with intent and purpose, and he wants Moose to know that just when he thinks he is safe, he will come for him at ever angle and turn his world upside-down. Santana then proclaims that when he cost him his purpose of going to Slammiversary for the World title, all he did was create a new purpose: make The System's lives a living hell. Santana then calls Moose out, and Moose shows up and says that after what Santana pulled, he got the best security money could buy in Nashville, Tennessee. He then brings out a few security guards to stand between him and the ring. Moose says that Santana only thinks he is a tough guy and that he is "nothing but a dumbass." Santana tells Moose that he sounds ridiculous due to his sneak attacks, and says Moose is nothing more than "a baby boy bitch." He also says he can smell Moose's fear from the ring and that Moose has every right to fear him, because at one point, he was him, and they have both witnessed the same struggles and had to create something from nothing. Santana says the only difference is that he still walks the same blocks with the same people he grew up, and that he paid the price to get to where he is now, while Moose has forgotten who he is and where he came from. He then dares Moose to get in the ring with him without the security and prove he is the face of the franchise. Moose says he forgot where he came from, and since Santana has been gone, he became a three-time world champion and he did it on his own. Moose says he could beat up Santana right now, then says that when you are good at something, you do not do it for free. He says he is a prizefighter, and if he is going to pick a fight with Santana, he will want a big cut of the money. After he calls Santana a failure from the projects, Santana is attacked from behind by the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC). Suddenly, ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) - whose match is supposed to be up next - show up and fight both The System and Moose's security, and clean house. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and makes Moose vs. Mike Santana official for Bound For Glory, then tells The System to keep their eyes on the next match, as it has serious Bound For Glory implications.
ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) vs. The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) ends with The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) attacking both teams. After this, Director of Authority Santino Marella puts Eddie and Myers in a three-way match against both The Hardys and ABC for the TNA World Tag Team Championships at Bound For Glory before making the match a Full Metal Mayhem Match.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey guests on commentary for the next match.
Before the next match, Jason Hotch says he can predict the future, and tells the "Tennessee hillbillies" in the crowd that tonight, he will walk through two "ham sandwiches," and next week, he will beat "Speedball" Mike Bailey. After John Skyler whispers in his ear, Hotch proclaims that The Good Hands will become the next X Division Champion, and Skyler states that the division will be in their good hands.
Leon Slater beats Jason Hotch and Laredo Kid to become #1 contender for the X Division Championship next week.
Jordynne Grace heads to the ring. Jordynne calls out Masha Slamovich after being unable to find her backstage, and Masha shows up. Jordynne mentions Masha's "kill wall" being back up and says that she thought we were past that, and Masha says that they became friends after putting the best women's match the TNA fans have ever seen, but since then, Jordynne knew she had to keep her close. She says that Jordynne kept her knowledge of Masha speaking English to be the center of attention, then accepts her challenge and proclaims that when she becomes Knockouts World Champion, she will learn what it is like to live in her shadow. She then hands Jordynne a manila envelope containing a crossed-out pic of herself.
Before the next match, AJ Francis is about to speak when Joe Hendry shows up. When Hendry speaks, KC Navarro punches him in the face, and he and AJ Francis gang up on Hendry before "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth makes the save.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and Joe Hendry beat Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro). During the match, Hendry hits AJ Francis with the Danger Zone and Ziggler hits AJ Francis with the Standing Ovation.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
Before the next match, John Skyler says Chris Sabin is all about making history, and that Sabin will make history when he loses the X Division title for the tenth history. He then says he will get a preview of that when he faces Jason Hotch.
Chris Sabin beats Jason Hotch when Hotch inadvertently takes out John Skyler with a tope suicida meant for Chris Sabin following a John Skyler cheap shot.
We hear from Mustafa Ali, who says that the future of the X Division hinges up on choice. He says Chris Sabin is the most persistent image in the X Division, and while he is ten-time champion, he has lost the title nine times to get there and has buckled under the pressure of being champion. Mustafa Ali then sees himself as a visionary who is up to the task and ready and eager to revitalize and renew the X Division as TNA forges a brave new future.
We hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose). Eddie Edwards says KUSHIDA's team is in trouble, because The System works. Moose tells Alex Shelley that he will get the beating of a lifetime in their no-disqualification match when Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and bars The System as well as anyone on Shelley's side from ringside for that match.
Backstage, we hear from Chris Sabin. He admits that he was excited to see Mustafa Ali coming to TNA, but now that has run its course after seeing how he really is. He says Mustafa will soon find out why he is who he is.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander guests on commentary for the next match.
Simon Gotch beats Jack Price with a bulldog choke, and refuses to let go until "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander confronts him. Both men have a staredown before Gotch steps backwards out of the ring.
We hear from The Grizzled Young Vets (Zack Gibson and James Drake). Zack Gibson says they are here to beat the best and become tag team champs, and while ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) are among the best in the world, their story will only end one way as he has seen the pain etched in them and they will drag them even deeper. James Drake says that if they have to rip Ace's Austin shoulder off or rip the head off Chris Bey, they will do it, then warns the rest of the tag team division to grit their teeth when they see them coming.
We see a video package chronicling the destruction of The Design (Deaner and Kon) and the feud between PCO and Kon.
Steve Maclin beats Trent Seven following the attempted interference by The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) and despite the help from "Speedball" Mike Bailey.
Backstage, we hear from "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw, who admits to being distracted for the past two weeks before getting rid of those distractions, and she plans to turn her big red X into gold. Gail Kim shows up and says Gisele did what she said she wanted her to do, but should have handled it with a lot more grace. Gisele says she will become champion without anyone's help or advice.
Backstage, "Speedball" Mike Bailey helps Seven to the back, then says he and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) have some fundamental disagreements regarding professional wrestling, as Bailey sees it about bettering one's self. Seven says that tomorrow, they invite The Rascalz to meet them at the peak of Speedball Mountain to see who comes down the other side as the better team and who gets knocked down in an avalanche of failure.
Before the next match, Frankie Kazarian shows up with a chair and asks Eric Young if he wants a verbal debate or a fight before he decides on his time when they fight and declares he is not in the mood. He says it is only natural for one to have ghosts in one's past when in the business for as long as he has, then introduces Eric Young to one of his ghosts: Big Damo, formerly known as Killian Dain in NXT.
Eric Young beats Big Damo. After the match, Eric Young says he does not fully understand what is going on and what is going through Kazarian's mind, but he can ensure that he is very sure what is going through his and that it will not end well for Kazarian. He tells him to get a scarf and some matching shoes and challenge him to a match at No Surrender.
Backstage, we hear from Tasha Steelz, who says that Xia Brookside cannot let things go and wants a rubber match, and now, she has to make an example out of her like she has done to others in the past next week.
Backstage, Jody Threat meets with Dani Luna regarding No Surrender, and Dani says that whoever wins the Knockouts tag titles has them waiting for them. Jody says that isn't just a promise; that's a threat.
George Iceman introduces Ash By Elegance for her debut match.
Ash By Elegance beats Savannah Thorne.
George Iceman announces that Ash By Elegance has left the building.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) beat KUSHIDA, Kevin Knight and Alex Shelley after Kevin Knight has to stop himself from knocking Alisha Edwards off the ring apron. After the match, both teams brawl, and Shelley puts Moose in the Border City Stretch. Myers and Eddie have to pull Moose out of the ring to break the hold.
Rhino beats Champagne Singh. After the match, Rhino is attacked from behind with a low blow by Crazzy Steve, who proceeds to blast Rhino with the Digital Media Championship. Crazzy Steve then tells Rhino has nobody to blame but himself and that he is a hypocrite, then says he is here to add notches to his belt and that Rhino can be the first.
We look back at Matt Morgan vs. Sting vs. Hernandez vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at No Surrender 2009.
Gia Miller interviews Jody Threat for Around The Ring. Jody Threat admits that she is a big fan of brunch due to the mood of it, and considers eggs benedict with salmon and a few capers, with either a Caesar (which is similar to a Bloody Mary, except with clam juice), a black coffee, or water, on a patio during an August late morning/early afternoon in Toronto at 32 degrees Celsius (89 degrees Fahrenheit) as a very good brunch. Gia Miller admits that she has had a raw oyster in a Bloody Mary before.
Before the next match, John Skyler says he is so excited that TNA is back, yet he is also disappointed that it is back in Orlando, Florida, as their most prominent citizen is a cartoon mouse. He says that would be an infestation anywhere else in the country, then says everyone will call Jason Hotch the man that beat a former world champion when he disposes of Rich Swann with "those good hands." After Rich Swann makes his entrance, AJ Francis shows up and guests on commentary for the match.
Jason Hotch beats Rich Swann after A.J. Francis distracts Swann as he goes for the Phoenix Splash, causing Swann to miss and giving Hotch the win.
Seleziya Sparx vs. Tara Rising in the BTI match ends with Masha Slamovich attacking bothw omen with a chain before accepting Killer Kelly's challenge for a Dog Collar Match in Russian.
Before the next match, Brian Myers says Subculture (Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster) jumped the line for a tag team title shot and bought ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) some time, then says their time will be up at Against All Odds. John Skyler says that after tomorrow night, the tag team titles will be in good hands.
Chris Bey beats Jason Hotch with the La Magistral Cradle. After the match, John Skyler attacks Chris Bey, starting a brawl between ABC and the team of Brian Myers and The Good Hands. Myers and The Good Hands end up getting the upper hand.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Heath, who has not been in IMPACT in a while. He says Rhino is still injured thanks to Steve Maclin, then says he has been working up a game plan to win the 8-4-1 match and become IMPACT World Champion. Before he can do any of that, he will give Champagne Singh what is coming to him for attacking him from behind.
We hear from Dirty Dango. He says the played the clown because he was getting a lot of money, and that he has invested that money well enough to the point that he does not have to be the clown anymore and still continue to get paid. He then says that he has wrestlers wanting to text him and talk to him when he gets home - which he does not want to do - and says that he will not complain about anything he has to do unlike other people on Twitter. He also tells the fans to take a shower. As for the Digital Media Championship, he says that if he were like most of the roster, he would have a replica of it, but he brings women to his house and does not want them to see a "toy wrestling title." Instead, he would list it on eBay, then take the proceeds and use it to take a woman on a date in Hawaii.
Heath beats Champagne Singh.
We hear from The Design (Deaner, Angels, Kon). Deaner says Sami Callihan does not realize what he has done, and Angels says that he did not trust him and knew that he would try to destroy them from within. He says that Callihan will pay for it in blood in his own home state, and Kon says it will be the same blood that poured down Rich Swann's mouth and Jake Crist's ear, and if he wants a war, he as one. Deaner tells Callihan to come to war with his brothers, but warns him that The Design will take out his family and take everything from him.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says that tonight's opponent is Sheldon Jean, the man who broke his nose and is a reality star under the tutelage of another reality star. He tells Sheldon that this is IMPACT, not reality television, and that instead of hanging on to Kenny King, one simply has to say they believe to stick around.
Joe Hendry beats Sheldon Jean. After the match, Joe Hendry calls out Dirty Dango before their Digital Media Championship rematch at Against All Odds, and Dango shows up. Dango says that he hates pro wrestling and that he hates pro wrestling fans even more, then says Hendry is not going to trick him into fighting him into the ring right now as they do not pay him enough to fight on his day off. As Dango says he is about to head back to the back, Hendry says he called him to see why he is so cranky before introducing a music video where Hendry makes fun of Dango and calling him a "Divas Reject." Suddenly, Kenny King and Sheldon Jean attack Hendry from behind, and Dirty Dango joins in. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up, and when Sheldon Jean bumps into Hendry, Santino hits Sheldon with the Cobra.
We hear from "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw, Savannah Evans and Jai Vidal. Gisele talks about how he took out Jordynne Grace indefinitely before telling Trinity that IMPACT is her house and that rent is due. She also says that she is not going anywhere because the spotlight is hers and that at Against All Odds, she will take the spotlight back and put "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo in her place.
The Coven (Taylor Wilde and KiLynn King) retain the IMPACT Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against The Death Dollz (Courtney Rush and Jessicka) after the referee is preoccupied with KiLynn and Jessicka's brawl on the outside as Taylor Wilde taps to Courtney Rush's Sharpshooter.
We see a video package of Alex Shelley's road to his World Championship match against Steve Maclin at Against All Odds.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Steve Maclin. Maclin says everyone is motivated to come after his World Championship, then Bully Ray shows up and says he likes Maclin and that Maclin does not listen. He says that he does not have to worry about everyone else and that he needs to worry about him, but not at Slammiversary.
Trey Miguel beats Bhupinder Gujjar. After the match, Trey Miguel says that no matter what he does to prove he is the greatest generational talent, all he gets is "Yeah, but." He says Chris Sabin was once a generational talent, but that was then and this is now. He says that he is the rarest form of a generational talent IMPACT has ever known due to some of his successful X Division title defenses, and after Against All Odds, there will be no ifs, ands or "Yeah, buts."
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Johnny Swinger. Swinger says every ham-and-egger worth their salt know he is the best of the golden era and that his father advised him to find someone to pass the heat to when the going gets tough. Swinger then blames crooked referees have cost him wins and that he has sent Zicky Dice to referee school to have someone in his pocket so he can finally become a champion.
Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo and Trinity. Trinity says she came here to prove herself against the best and that she has the chance to do that at Slammiversary. Deonna says that is noble, but many have stepped to her and many have failed. Trinity says they are in a dangerous game with "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw, but Deonna says they have both defeated Gisele and Savannah Evans, and that Gisele is stepping into a game she has already lost. Deonna says that despite their tag team match tomorrow night, she will be scouting Trinity, but Trinity says Deonna can trust her. Deonna then says she can put her ego aside for long enough, and Trinity says that she will be worried about her at Slammiversary.
Moose and Rich Swann beat Jonathan Gresham and Nick Aldis despite the refusal to get along between Moose and Swann. After the match, Gresham smacks Moose, but Moose knocks Gresham down before punching Swann. Heath then runs into the ring and fights Moose, then Aldis confronts Heath and both men brawl. Swann is then attacked from behind by Bully Ray. As Bully Ray is about to powerbomb Swann, PCO gets in the ring and brawls with Bully Ray, then hits everyone else with a dive to the outside.
The Design (Deaner and Kon) beat Johnny Swinger and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice in the BTI match.
Trey Miguel beats Laredo Kid with a schoolkid pin after Laredo Kid avoids the Lighting Spiral only for Trey to rip his mask off and pin him. After the match, Trey says he thought Chicago, Illinois had tough people, but they are all "whining like a bunch of bitches." Trey says that he is a generational talent and champion, but he does not get the respect he deserves, and until he gets it, he will take the show hostage until he feels like leaving. After the commercial break, Trey Miguel is still in the ring holding the show hostage when Chris Sabin shows up. Sabin tells Trey Miguel that everyone hears him, but tells him that he disrespected the championship by tagging it, he disrespected everyone who won it. He says that to get respect, he must give it. Trey tells Sabin he is not in the mood to be lectured, but Sabin says he is here to give him the respect he thinks he deserves by telling him that he will beat him for the X Division title at Under Siege and win it for the ninth time. He then tells Trey that he has given him the respect that he wanted before telling him to get out of his ring. Trey leaves very reluctantly.
Backstage, Jai Vidal meets with Trinity, saying that the selfie he took with her got her in trouble with Gisele Shaw. Trinity tells Jai to tell Gisele to see her if she has a problem, but Jai says Gisele is not medically cleared until next week. Trinity reminds Jai of her open contract from Under Siege and tells him to tell Gisele about it, then Jai leaves.
We hear from Sami Callihan and Rich Swann. Both men talk about their history with each other and how they became best friends as well as rivals.
Before the next match, Brian Myers introduces The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) as his newest mentees and that they will make their way to the top when Jason Hotch defeats Ace Austin tonight. John Skyler then says Chris Bey is "a coward and a scumbag" like the people of Chicago, Illinois, and says that if he interferes, he will have him and Myers to deal with.
Jason Hotch beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin after Brian Myers punches Austin in the face on the outside.
Backstage, Champagne Singh and Shera meet with Steve Maclin. Maclin says they proved they can deliver with what they did to Heath, then tells them he has another target for them and tells them to do as he says.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jordynne Grace. Jordynne says Under Siege is important for her as she has one last opportunity to beat Deonna Purrazzo, and she wants her to be at her best so there is no doubt when she beats her. As she says that what happened last week was an accident, Alisha Edwards shows up and says nobody is buying it and that Jordynne hit her on purpose. Jordynne rears her fist back when she Alisha if she wants to see "on purpose," then Alisha walks away.
Trinity beats KiLynn King with Starstruck in her IMPACT debut. After the match, Jai Vidal shows up and says Trinity is not the hottest thing in IMPACT like she thinks she is and that the hottest thing in wrestling is Gisele Shaw, who has accepted Trinity's open challenge for Under Siege. He then goes for a cheap shot, but Trinity twists his arm and tells Jai to tell Gisele she will see her at Under Siege. He then goes for a cheap shot, but Trinity twists his arm and tells Jai to tell Gisele she will see her at Under Siege.
Backstage, Steve Maclin, Champagne Singh and Shera confront PCO and attack him. Shera then choke slams PCO, then Singh places some cement tiles on PCO's back before cracking them with a sledgehammer.
Backstage, The Coven mock Jessicka for waiting for Rosemary, and Taylor Wilde tries to tempt Jessicka into entering the Undead Realm, but Jessica does not budge, says that The Coven are not powerful enough to open the door sealed with magic, then mocks KiLynn for losing her match.
Jody Threat beats Sierra.
Backstage, Eddie and Alisha Edwards meet with Frankie Kazarian. Eddie says he has seen Kazarian's interviews, then says there cannot be two ring generals before telling him to follow his lead. Kazarian mockingly agrees to it and heads to the ring.
Backstage, Dirty Dango meets with Johnny Swinger and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, and says that there is no way they could have attacked Director of Authority Santino Marella due to their incompetency. Dirty Dango then accuses Joe Hendry of being an egomaniac by trying to steal his thunder last week, and when Joe Hendry tears Dango's shirt, it is revealed the tuft of hair from some time ago - which Dango conveniently threw away - came from Dirty Dango's chest, revealing him to be the person who attacked Santino Marella. Zicky Dice suddenly realizes this is why Dango wore a shirt in his last match. This leads to Dango attacking Hendry by slamming him into a wall.
Alex Shelley, Jon Gresham and Yuya Uemura beat Moose, Eddie Edwards and Frankie Kazarian in a six-man tag match.
Dirty Dango beats Johnny Swinger in the BTI Match after "Outlandish" Zicky Dice accidentally hits Johnny Swinger with the fanny pack.
Backstage, Chris Bey and "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson talk about their match, but neither of them have seen "Inevitable" Ace Austin. Chris Bey looks for Ace Austin in the parking garage, finds him laid out and calls for help. Tommy Dreamer shows up to help, but Bey and Robinson do not trust him due to his being friends with Bully Ray and want to know where Bully Ray is at.
Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer beat Bullet Club (Chris Bey and "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson). After the match, Bully Ray tells Chris bey that he has no beef with Bullet Club and that he did not attack Ace Austin.
Backstage, we hear from Heath and Rhino. Heath says tonight is the night that they make good on their promise to become tag team champs. He says Honor No More has been screwing everyone and that he did not make them forget what they did to Rhino. Rhino says that he scratched his way back to Impact for revenge and the tag team titles while Heath made their lives a living hell, and that he will take Matt Taven and Mike Bennett to hell by tearing them in half with a Gore.
Backstage, Tommy Dreamer asks Bully Ray to talk to him, as he knows he did not attack "Inevitable" Ace Austin. Bully Ray tells him he did not attack Ace Austin. After Tommy considers the issue squashed, Moose shows up. Moose says "Once a scumbag, always a scumbag," and Bully Ray laughs as Dreamer tells Moose that he has no family and calls him "a freakin' bastard," then asks how he knows it was not him. Moose says he would not know, because he would probably deny it, too.
Taylor Wilde beats Mia Yim. After the match, Mickie James shows up and says it is good to have Taylor Wilde back in Impact Wrestling, as she has watched her since she debuted in 2007 and climbed the ladder of success while she climbed it simultaneously. She says that they are now in the same ring and locker room at the same time after being ships passing in the night, and as she proposes that they have a match, "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw and VXT ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazo and Chelsea Green) attack both Taylor Wilde and Mickie James. Suddenly, Jordynne Grace shows up and lays out Gisele Shaw while VXT slowly leave.
Backstage, we hear from Mickie James, Taylor Wilde and Jordynne Grace. Mickie says jealousy is an ugly thing and says that while Gisele Shaw has friends, she has friends too, and the three of them challenge Shaw and VXT ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazo and Chelsea Green) to a six-Knockout tag match.
In footage from last week, Jason Hotch talks to a woman about how Joe Hendry stole his spot in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match and did not win, but does not mention his name. Hotch tells the woman not to say "Say his name," but she says it anyway and Hendry pops out of a nearby locker and says "We don't lose...we learn," before challenging Hotch to a match. When Hotch turns around to look at the woman, she is now wearing a Joe Hendry T-shirt, and he leaves in disgust.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says that when you are him, life is different, as he can command a room full of people with just his own words. He says that as good as a listener he is, he is an even better wrestler, and he has heard the fans say they believe. He says that everyone believes in over 200 pounds of pure motivation and that everyone believes in Joe Hendry.
Joe Hendry beats Jason Hotch.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the week is Chris Sabin cashing in Option C on Bully Ray on the July 11, 2013 of Impact Wrestling and winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at Destination X 2013.
Scott D'Amore is in the ring. He says the X Division is not about weight limits, but no limits, and mentions Frankie Kazarian beating "Speedball" Mike Bailey at Bound For Glory to win the X Division title for the fifth time and become the first to hold it in three different decades. D'Amore then introduces Kazarian to the ring, and Kazarian shows up. D'Amore says he has no doubt that Kazarian put a lot of thought into exercising Option C, and warns him that there is no turning back if he follows through. He says that if this happens, the X Division Championship will be vacated and up for grabs in an eight-man tournament that culminates at Over Drive, the same night that Kazarian will challenge "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander for the Impact World Championship. When D'Amore asks Kazarian if this is what he wants to do, Kazarian says he has never been more certain in his life as he hands the X Division Championship over. He talks about his first X Division title win and how he became a player in the industry afterwards. He says that beating a fighting champion in "Speedball" Mike Bailey for his fifth X Division title was as special as the first, and when he won it, he thought about Option C and all of his accomplishments and how he has loved wrestling, which has not always loved him back. He says that wrestling has also given him so much, including his wife and son, and that everything, including the surgeries, have been worth it as he does this for his family. Kazarian then thought about how his family is proud of him, then mentions that he is not as proud of himself because he has never won the big one and become World Champion, and that has eaten at the pit of his stomach. He says he has seen friends who have gone on to win the title and how he is better than some of those former champions, yet he has always been a bridesmaid and never a bride, and his blood, sweat and tears will be for nothing if he does not win the World title. As Kazarian declares that he is exercising Option C, he is attacked from behind by Steve Maclin. Maclin hits Kazarian with Caught In The Crosshairs, then Josh Alexander shows up and chases Maclin out of the ring before helping Kazarian.
Backstage, Alisha Edwards asks Eddie Edwards where he has been when the rest of Honor No More shows up. Eddie says he has been doing a lot of thinking and says that either this ends or he and Alisha end. When Alisha asks what that means, Eddie says everyone will find out.
Mickie James announces that Impact Wrestling will return to the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area on December 9 and 10 for Winter Warfare.
Backstage, Frankie Kazarian meets with Josh Alexander and tells him he can look out for himself, then advises Alexander not to trust Bully Ray.
Rich Swann beats Eric Young after Deaner's distraction backfires and Swann reverses a powerbomb attempt into an O'Connor Roll. After the match, a man in a yellow hoodie grabs Swann from behind so that Deaner can attack Swann and throw him back into the ring. Before Young can hit the spike piledriver, the ring goes dark. When the lights come back on, Swann has disappeared, and Sami Callihan is in the ring. Callihan chases Young and Deaner out of the ring with his baseball bat.
Backstage, we hear from Matt Cardona and Brian Myers. Cardona says he is back and that he is proud of becoming the longest-reigning Digital Media Champion. Cardona says there are four titles for them to collect, and Myers says that it is time to up their game and win the Impact World Tag Team Championships.
Heath and Rhino beat Honor No More (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) to become the Impact World Tag Team Champions! During the match, Kenny King, PCO and Vincent show up, and as the referee tries to keep them out of the match, Maria Kanellis-Bennett tries to stop the Gore only to be grabbed by Rhino. Bennett grabs Rhino from behind and Maria produces a bag of white powder, but when Maria throws the powder, Rhino ducks and Bennett is blinded instead. Heath hits Bennett with the Wake-Up Call Taven gets in the ring and wants to know what happened, and Rhino readies the Gore. Taven avoids it, but Maria eats the Gore instead. Heath then hits Taven with the Wake-Up Call, and Heath and Rhino win the tag team titles and fulfill their self-made promise. After the match, Eddie Edwards shows up, and he mentions Alisha Edwards' ultimatum that either Honor No More ends or their relationship ends. He says that Honor No More started very publicly and made their mission known to the world, and says it is only fair that this is done publicly.Eddie says that over the last couple of weeks, he has asked himself time and again if Honor No More is worth saving, as he sees nothing but failure undermining the mission. He says Taven and Bennett have failed and want to know if they are still loyal. Taven and Bennett say they are loyal. Eddie says that Kenny King had the X Division Championship but let it slip from his grasp, and asks if he is loyal. Kenny says he is loyal. Eddie says PCO is concerned about saving his own skin, and asks Vincent if he is loyal to Honor No More or to PCO. Eddie says PCO has been a failure and the reason he lost at Bound For Glory, and asks PCO if he is loyal. PCO says nothing, and Eddie says that his hesitation is all he needed to hear. Vincent puts the black bag on PCO's head, and Eddie says PCO is nothing but a bitch. PCO rips the black bag off and finally lays out the rest of Honor No More. Vincent grabs a chair and hits PCO with it, but PCO punches the chair into Vincent's face before taking Taven and Bennett out with a somersault senton through the ropes and choke slamming Vincent into an open chair.
Bullet Club ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Hikuleo) beat Johnny Swinger and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice in the BTI match.
VXT ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Chelsea Green) retain the Impact Wrestling Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against Mia Yim and Jordynne Grace.
We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Deaner, Joe Doering). Eric Young says that they are not in control and are not winning, but they have come back together and pushed back, and they got the victory at Emergence. He says that sugar is not medicine and that the status of the sickness is uncertain, then says that Violent By Design transcend time and will face Time Machine (Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, KUSHIDA), whose time will soon be up.
Backstage, Josh Alexander is met by Vincent, who says that they should me making friends around here and that he sympathizes with him, but Alexanders says the only person getting sympathy will be Vincent when he drops him on his head.
"Machine Gun" Karl Anderson beats Mike Bennett. As per pre-match stipulation, Maria Kanellis-Bennett is banned from ringside in Matt Taven and Mike Bennett's match for the Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Championships against The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson). During the match, Matt Taven hits a cheap when Maria is on the apron distracting the referee, but Doc Gallows shows up and choke slams him on the ring apron on the other side of the ring. After the match, The Good Brothers are met by Scott D'Amore backstage, and D'Amore says it is time for them to do what they do best and defend the Impact World tag team titles against Honor No More. Anderson says that they will gladly defend the titles and that they are the best tag team on the planet. Gallows says Honor No More targeted the wrong tag team and that they will walk out as tag team champions.
Backstage in the doctor's room, Tasha Steelz learns that Savannah Evans may have internal damage in her neck. As she leaves, she is interrupted by Gia Miller. Killer Kelly sneaks up as Tasha Steelz says she has her attention and chokes her out. Killer Kelly tells Tasha Steelz she will be seeing her when she comes up on her from behind.
Brian Myers guests on commentary for the next match.
Bhupinder Gujjar beats Jason Hotch. (Jason Hotch won Gut Check earlier this year at the Arnold Classic and was awarded with an Impact Wrestling contract.) After the match, Brian Myers tells Bhupinder Gujjar says he is busy and does not know when he is going to give him another shot at the Digital Media Championship, then hits him with a cheap shot followed by a DDT. When referee Scott Armstrong tells Myers to get out of the ring when Myers pins Gujjar, Myers argues with him and shoves him. Gujjar then hits Myers with a Gargoyle Spear and pins Myers while Armstrong makes a fast count. Despite not being officially champion, Gujjar raises up the Digital Media Championship and takes it with him.
Backstage, VXT ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Chelsea Green) meet with Gail Kim. Deonna Purrazzo demands that she become #1 contender to the Knockouts World Championship after pinning Jordynne Grace, but Gail Kim says that as deserving as Purrazo is, so is Masha Slamovich. Gail Kim then puts Masha Slamovich and Deonna Purrazzo in a match next week where the winner will face Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts title at Bound For Glory.
Backstage, Bhupinder Gujjar is met by referee Scott Armstrong, who asks Gujjar to return the Digital Media Championship despite putting Brian Myers in his place. Gujjar says if Myers wants the title back, he will have to get it from him.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Vincent. After the match, Eddie Edwards shows up and congratulates Alexander on winning before saying that just because they are opponents does not mean they have to be enemies. He says the never-ending war of the industry are trying to break them down into being mindless, unquestioning grunts who do what they are told, then says he has chosen his side and have stood up to the industry and Impact Wrestling. Eddie then says the fans have clearly chosen their side and to support the machine 100%, as they love to watch great men and women reduced to their own pitiful level. He then asks Alexander which side he will choose, and says there is no reason for them to go to battle at Bound For Glory when they can stand together in this war. Eddie then says that if they band together, they can still go to battle and both of them can win. As Eddie tells Alexander what will happen if he does not join him, he is suddenly hit from behind by a Wake-Up Call from Heath.
Backstage, we hear from Raj Singh and Shera. He says that they are training with bad intention, and when they come back, they are going to turn every stone. Suddenly, Moose and Steve Maclin are overheard arguing with each other. Suddenly, both men are attacked by Sami Callihan, who takes the brawl outside. Maclin is already busted open as Moose pounds on Sami Callihan before he and Maclin grab some barbed wire to choke him out and tie him up with.
We see a video package for Masha Slamovich.
Jessicka beats Alisha Edwards.
We see a video package of Mickie James, who will have a big announcement next week.
Sami Callihan suddenly shows up and stumbles to the announce table, still bloody and covered in barbed wire. He tells Moose and Steve Maclin that this will not keep him down, saying it is a party and "a normal Friday." Callihan says he likes to party like they like to party, and challenges them to a Barbed Wire Massacre match at Victory Road.
Time Machine (Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, KUSHIDA) beat Violent By Design (Eric Young, Deaner, Joe Doering).
