Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for January 9, 2025

Eric Young, Jonathan Gresham and Steve Maclin beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) in a six-man tag match. After the match, Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers go on the attack with metal folding chairs before they both powerbomb Jonathan Gresham. After this, The System wrap a metal folding chair around Gresham's head before whipping him into the ring post. The System retreats after Maclin goes after them.

We see a video package about Joe Hendry.

Before the next match, Xia Brookside shows up and says she had Savannah Evans beat until Savannah injured her, and while she is not medically cleared, someone else that Savannah injured is ready to get revenge: Lei Ying Lee.

Lei Ying Lee beats Savannah Evans after escaping the full nelson bomb to hit Thunderstruck.

Backstage, Jordynne Grace yanks the microphone from Gia Miller and tells Tessa Blanchard that if she wants to fight, then she can meet her in the ring.

The TNA+ Moment of the Week is Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Jarrett in a no-disqualification match from Genesis 2009.

We see a video package of Masha Slamovich being troubled by voices, one of whom sounds like Rosemary.

Mike Santana vs. The Northern Armory ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) in a gauntlet match ends in a no-contest after the eliminated Icarus and Williams attack Santana alongside Alexander. Alexander tells Santana "You'll never be the guy!" as The Northern Armory stands tall.

The personal concierge George Iceman announces that next week, he will do something big that the people will want to see: a pre-launch championship celebration for Ash By Elegance and Heather By Elegance, who he announces will be the next Knockouts Tag Team Champions.

Backstage, Rosemary says Masha Slamovich is so tough, fierce and predictable, and carries the Knockouts Championship like a sort of armor. They then say that they can see the cracks forming and that she is losing what she has worked hard to gain. We then realize that they have been talking to Raven, who wants to know if Rosemary is ready to win championship gold again. Rosemary takes a knife to Raven, but Raven proposes she have a Raven's Rules match to satiate her bloodthirst. Rosemary likes the idea.

Before the next match, John Skyler says it is ironic that the fans boo him and Jason Hotch, but they cheer The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz), and claims that their treehouse is better than the fans' trailer parks. He says the fans do not cheer for their sports team because they could not even win a scrimmage, then says he and Hotch will give the fans a treat when they win with "these good hands."

The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch).

Backstage, Rhino is met by Frankie Kazarian, who says that if Rhino hits the Gore on "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, he will be ready to cash in.

Backstage, Steve Maclin says The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) not only crossed a line, but tried to end Jonathan Gresham's career. He says that if they want to send a message, then that message has been received. Eric Young says that they are renegades and that they will issue their own brand of justice. Suddenly, Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) interrupts, and AJ Francis asks why Young and Maclin are pretending to be tough guys before stating he and Navarro are interested in tag team gold and that they will have no problem stepping over them.

Alisha Edwards and Moose head to the ring. Moose declares himself the greatest X Division Champion of all time, and says that Ace Austin will find out first hand why you should always trust The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) when he beats the living hell out of him at Genesis. Moose then tells Alisha to toss the X Division Championship out of the ring while calling it ugly, because at Genesis, he will debut a new X Division Championship "fit for the face of the franchise. Alisha does just that. Moose goes on to say that he was embarrassed to carry the "ugly" belt for the last few weeks. All of a sudden, Andrew Everett shows up and confronts Moose for having the belt thrown down, saying Moose does not belong in the X Division. He says that for the three years in TNA, the X Division and its championship gave him purpose, and that he fought every night for a chance at the title and never got it. After Everett says that TNA was built by the X Division, Moose threatens to put Everett down if he does not leave the ring. Everett says getting Moose to remember anything is a losing battle, then says he is an X Division wrestler while Moose is not. Moose boots Everett in the face, then says Everett just earned a title match and demands a referee.

Moose retains the TNA X Division Championship against Andrew Everett.

Backstage, Sami Callihan meets with Director of Authority Santino Marella, wanting to face the winners of the TNA Tag Team Championship match at Genesis alongside PCO. Marella makes a non-title match against The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) for Callihan and PCO next week, and if they win, they will be in the tag title match at Genesis.

Jordynne Grace heads to the ring and calls out Tessa Blanchard, and says that she will stand in the ring and give Blanchard the opportunity to fight her. She says that if Tessa believes that the Knockouts Division is hers, she will have to fight through her. Blanchard slides into the ring from the crowd and fights Jordynne, starting a brawl. Security shows up to stop the brawl.

Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.

Joe Hendry and Rhino beat "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth.

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

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for November 14, 2024

Mike Santana beats KC Navarro.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Ryan Nemeth and "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. Nic says that title on the line or not, he is always a fighting champion no matter the stakes, and he will be representing properly against Brian Myers. He also says that Eddie Edwards is a hell of a fighter, but The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) always gets involved. Ryan says that he will be there with Nic and that he will have his back, then says he will take care of Joe Hendry tonight after he humiliated him with his recent music video.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews when "Inevitable" Ace Austin and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) when Trent Seven shows up and demands respect for what he did to "Speedball" Mike Bailey when he shoves Jeff Hardy. Jeff shoves back, and Trent attacks Jeff before Jake Something and Hammerstone show up and attack all three men then Director of Authority Santino Marella breaks up the brawl.

The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat Alan Angels and Jake Crist.

Backstage, Spitfire talk about Jody Threat's match with Ash by Elegance tonight, and Jody Threat says that she will make sure "[Ash's] life in plastic isn't so fantastic."

The Northern Armory ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) beat Eric Young, Jonathan Gresham and Steve Maclin. During the match, it is announced that "Inevitable" Ace Austin and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) vs. Trent Seven, Jake Something and Hammerstone has been made official for next week by Director of Authority Santino Marella.

Backstage, we hear from Frankie Kazarian, who takes offense to TNA showing archive footage from months ago of Rhino hitting him with a Gore, and says that the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy is all that matters. He also brags about beating Rhino at Bound For Glory, then says TNA has offended and embarassed "The King of TNA" before Rhino shows up. Rhino then says Kazarian may have beaten him, but he does not a trophy to prove that he "beat [Kazarian's] fucking ass." Rhino leaves, and Kazarian takes offense to the swearing.

Backstage, Steve Maclin runs into Director of Authority Santino Marella, who says it is far from over between him and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and tells him to put an end to things before he does. He then confronts Eric Young, who wants Maclin to start trusting him. Jonathan Gresham says he is more concerned with Josh Alexander, and if they have his back, he has theirs. Eric Young then tells Maclin to start trusting, as tonight's loss is strictly on him.

Before the next match, Joe Hendry says Ryan Nemeth is upset with him over his recent music video, then says that he has omitted a few things and decides to show the director's cut. To the surprise of absolutely nobody, it is the same eleven-second video, then offers to play it again, which he does. Nemeth then attacks Hendry as soon as he speaks again.

Joe Hendry beats Ryan Nemeth.

Rosemary beats Jada Stone.

In footage from earlier tonight, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) hold an in-ring championship ring ceremony for themselves where they gift themselves with championship rings.Afterwards, Alisha Edwards shows up and announces that The System is stronger than ever, as they wear their championship rings to prove they are united and that they dominate the landscape of TNA. She says that they talk the talk and walk the walk, and that this starts tonight when Brian Myers returns from injury better than ever to take on "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and prove why Nic should never have messed with The System. Alisha also proclaims that Eddie Edwards will bring the TNA World Championship back to The System where it belongs before addressing Masha Slamovich, saying she carried her when they were a tag team and that last week was a fluke win. Masha Slamovich shows up and says that if Alisha thinks last week was a fluke, then she can face her next week for the TNA Knockouts World Championship in a no-disqualification match. Tasha Steelz shows up and stands with Alisha, then Jordynne Grace shows up and says that as much as she looks foward to Masha kicking Alisha's ass, she still has a rematch coming her way and she will face the winner at Turning Point.

Backstage, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth checks on his brother Ryan Nemeth before, then runs into Frankie Kazarian telling him not to scratch up the TNA World Heavyweight Championship for when he cashes in as he heads to the ring for the next match. Before the match begins, Joe Hendry guests on commentary.

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Brian Myers after Joe Hendry carries Alisha Edwards off for hitting Nemeth in the back with a shinai. After the match, Eddie Edwards attacks Nemeth from behind, and Myers joins in. Hendry returns, this time with a shinai, and swings it at Eddie and Myers before nearly inadvertently hitting Nemeth.

After the show, Steve Maclin gets back into his car and drives off. We then see the words "To Be Continued."

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

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for October 31, 2024

The show starts with a message from Chris Bey, who states that he has undergone successful surgery and is now entering rehab following an injury from the most recent TV taping.

PCO wishes us a happy Halloween.

Frankie Kazarian heads to the ring dressed like Joe Hendry and even comes out to his theme to mock him to start tonight's show. Kazarian fakes a Scottish accent as he mocks Hendry for not winning the TNA World Championship, saying "We believe in losing," and that he is "an idiot who became a viral sensation whose fifteen minutes of fame is over" before the real Hendry shows up. Hendry chases Kazarian out of the ring and gives him credit where credit is due and congratulates him for "finally entertaining after 47 years" and finally getting into the World title match. He then says that Kazarian tried to take something away from him and the fans, but no matter what Kazarian does, the fans will chant that they believe, and no matter what conspiracy Kazarian comes up with, he knows that he, John Layfield and "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth were in on it. Nemeth says he and Hendry went toe-to-toe and took it to the limit even though outside forces got involved and that he believed in Hendry, and that he did not know what Layfield did until after the match, and all he saw was Layfield punching his brother, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. He says that he wanted to see if Hendry could take him to the limit and that Hendry deserves a rematch after all that, and that he has went to Director of Authority Santino Marella to make the match only for Santino to deny his request. As Nemeth says that the system is flawed, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, JDC) and Tasha Steelz suddenly shows up, and Eddie Edwards says that Nemeth cannot possibly be more wrong, saying The System runs TNA. JDC tells the fans to shut up, then Nemeth wants to know where Moose, Brian Myers and their titles are before entertaining the idea of teaming up with Hendry against The System tonight. Kazarian butts in and proposes a six-man tag match with him as their partner while he continues to mock Hendry only to receive a Superkick from Nemeth and a Standing Ovation from Hendry.

Alisha Edwards and Tasha Steelz are still in the ring after the commercial break. Alisha calls out Masha Slamovich for thinking she is untouchable, then says Masha's new Knockouts title reign is on borrowed time. Masha shows up and heads to the ring, and Alisha mouths off at Masha before Masha takes the microphone from her hand and mocks her before saying that everyone, including her, is sick and tired of hearing Alisha's voice. She also says she does not care if she faces Alisha or Tasha, as she is looking for a fight tonight. Tasha goes for the first strike, but Masha fights her. Alisha strikes Masha from behind, but Masha goes after her. It is not long before Alisha and Tasha gang up on her. Jordynne Grace runs to the ring and chases off Alisha and Tasha, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and makes the team of Alisha and Tasha vs. the team of Masha and Jordynne official for next week. He also announces that Joe Hendry and "The Main Event" Nic Nemeth will face The System (Eddie Edwards and JDC) in tonight's main event.

Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) beats The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) after KC Navarro trips Trey Miguel down off the top rope for Francis to hit the Down Payment.

Before the next match, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander shows up with The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) as mystery tag team partners. Alexander says he embarrassed Steve Maclin at Bound For Glory and did it all by himself, then says he is in a bad mood because The Northern Armory (Alexander, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) is not complete because Judas Icarus and Travis Williams were turned around at American customs. He blames TNA for this, saying they stooged them off when The Northern Armory is TNA and is here to take over. Alexander then says he got help from two good hands, and if The Good Hands do well tonight, there will be more for them in the future.

Eric Young, Jonathan Gresham and Steve Maclin beat "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) after Alexander walks out on The Good Hands and the match.

We look back on El Hijo del Vikingo vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey for the TNA X Division Championship at Bound For Glory.

Backstage, Trent Seven is met by "Speedball" Mike Bailey, who tells Trent that he has everything to become a champion inside of him. The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Moose, JDC) soon shows up, and Moose says they will erase everything that happened to them from the TNA archives as The System does not lose, much to Speedball's amusement. Moose then says The System has more success in their fanny packs than Speedball will ever have, then Moose challenges Speedball for the X Division Championship. Speedball accepts the challenge.

Ash By Elegance beats Dani Luna when personal concierge George Iceman holds on to Ash from the outside, distracting the referee so that Heather By Elegance can hit Luna with Ash's witch's broom. Sada Baby is seen in the crowd during the match.

Léi Ying Lee beats Maggie Moore. After the match, Savannah Evans, who has not been seen in TNA in months, suddenly shows up and hits Léi Ying Lee with a big boot followed by a full nelson slam as she tells Léi Ying that it is her time and not Léi Ying's.

Backstage, we hear from Mike Santana, who says that he has given the fans a glimpse into his world that has made him who he is. He says that he has his word and his balls and that he does not break them, and that he has done to Moose what he planned to do. He says his daughter called him to tell him she was proud, and that it was time to bring home the TNA World Championship. Santana says it is not a matter of where or how, but when.

Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.

The System (Eddie Edwards and JDC) beat Joe Hendry and "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth after Hendry inadvertently hits Nemeth. After the match, Hendry tries to make amends with Nemeth, but both men get angry and start arguing with each other before Nemeth storms off.

After the show goes off the air, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth confronts his brother "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth backstage over John Layfield hitting him, then Joe Hendry shows up. Ryan wants Hendry to admit that he hit his brother Nic on purpose, and Director of Authority Santino Marella has to step in. Santino tells Hendry that he will have to work his way back to World title contention from the bottom, then Hendry says that if Ryan wants to mouth off at him, then he cannot think of anyone lower to start with than him. After Ryan and Nic leave, Santino tells Hendry that he still believes, but at this point, Hendry is frustrated.

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

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for October 24, 2024

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 Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for October 18, 2024

Tasha Steelz beats Rhiannon Jade. (During the match, it is mentioned that Dani Luna has been away from TNA due to personal issues.)

We look back at Abyss vs. Kurt Angle from Turning Point 2008.

Gia Miller interviews Leon Slater for Around The Ring. Slater talks about his three dogs.

We look back on Matt Cardona vs. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth in a Pick Your Poison Match for the TNA World Championship from last night's show.

Before the next match, John Skyler says that for quite some time, everyone has heard about how good of a technical wrestler Jonathan Gresham is before stating that he and Jason Hotch are not buying it, and says that as good as Gresham is, he is one hold better. He tells Gresham to lace up his boots and grab his best hold, as he is about to get stretched by "these good hands."

Jonathan Gresham beats John Skyler by submission. Shortly after the start of the match, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander shows up to guest on commentary and scout Gresham.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 12, 2024

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Big John Dalton. After the match, Roberts goes for another Problem Bomb, but "The GunShow" Brett Michaels gets in the ring and confronts him. Roberts rolls out of the ring as the fans chant "You scared!"

Sycho Simon beats the debuting Makale Matthews.

Backstage, Derrick King meets with Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex). Tim Grind tells him that he has gotten him and Ray Ray Sanders their rematch and hopes that their beef has been squashed. Ray Ray shows up, and Too Kool II leaves. Derrick says they have their tag team title rematch and they will be champions again, and asks Ray Ray Sanders to trust him.

The Twins of Salem (Jackson Crowley and Abel Booker) beat CJ Money and CJ Blaine.

Before the next match, Lord Gaston calls Diana Taylor and Makkari Kandy "a bunch of ugly wenches" and says that he will not lose in a two-on-one match, as he lives a fairytale life with a fairytale family. He then says this will be a tag team match, and introduces his evil stepsister, Ally X.

Diana Taylor and Makkari Kandy beats Lord Gaston and Ally X after Ally X inadvertently punches Gaston as she holds Diana down only for Diana to duck. After the match, Diana and Makkari celebrate with J. Webb.

Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor and Marrow at the announce desk. Reverend Ash Taylor says that sometimes, the Righteous Path takes them down roads they do not expect, and even painful places. He then says that on the path, they have found something, or rather, someone from the crowd, and Brother Bruce shows up and brings out Tabitha, the fan who has been seen trying to get in touch with Reverend Ash Taylor. Reverend says her name was once Tabitha, but she has renounced "that old life" and given up all of the worldly possessions that led her to a life of sin, and Reverend states that she will walk down the Righteous Path and forever be known as "Sister Asa." Asa says that she will walk down the Righteous Path, then Reverend Ash Taylor says they have work to do to bring her to the light.

Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King.

We see footage of Danhausen and Su Yung having fun with fans at the WrestleCenter.

"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats Big Nasty Phil after "Main Event" Bradley joins commentary mid-match and decides to interfere by holding Zay Washington down at the apron only for Zay to duck and Bradley to get booted in the face by Big Nasty Phil.

We see footage of Jay Lethal and Jonathan Gresham with fans at the WrestleCenter.

Jonathan Gresham beats Draco with a time of 5:45 (five minutes, forty-five seconds), beating Jay Lethal's time of 6:45 (six minutes, forty-five seconds). Gresham After the match, Draco characteristically refuses to shake Gresham's hand and swats it away before he heads to the back.

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for September 26, 2024

Jordynne Grace's mystery partner is revealed to be Sol Ruca from NXT.

Jordynne Grace and Sol Ruca beat Rosemary and Wendy Choo by disqualification after they are both attacked from behind by Tasha Steelz. After the match, Wendy joins Tasha in attacking Jordynne and Sol Ruca, but Masha Slamovich runs in and chases them both away.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Frankie Kazarian. Kazarian asks Gia Miller if she is down with the king before saying "yes" for her, then says that she does not believe in Joe Hendry much like he does not, then says he will beat Hendry tonight and it will be that much sweeter when he gets a world title shot. He also says that he gets to do it in front of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and that Nemeth will get a taste of what awaits him in his future as everyone acknowledges him as "The King of TNA."

Jonathan Gresham beats Laredo Kid by submission after smashing Laredo Kid's left knee into the mat.

Backstage, Mike Santana has a chain as the says that The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) is going to get it. He then breaks into their dressing room and goes on the attack.

Zachary Wentz and ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) beat "Speedball" Mike Bailey, KUSHIDA and Leon Slater in a six-man tag match.

Backstage, Cody Deaner meets with Jake Something and Hammerstone, and tells Jake that he is making all the wrong decisions. Jake Something says he is sick of failure before Deaner tells him Hammerstone is not someone that he should be following. Hammerstone says he and Jake are winners while Deaner is pathetic, then demands Deaner prove otherwise in the ring. Deaner says he does not walk away from family or a fight, and while this may not be the best choice to make, he will be happy to punch Hammerstone in the mouth and do it for the people.

We see a video package of Mike Santana regarding his feud with The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC), where he tells them that they are playing in his world and that no matter how long it takes, he will make each of them feel his pain and agony. He says that he fears no man and no evil, as he is "the nastiest ever" and that he is in his playground having fun.

Léi Ying Lee (formerly known as Xia Li in WWE) beats Hyan in her TNA debut.

Backstage, Leon Slater apologizes to "Speedball" Mike Bailey for losing, but Speedball tells that they are in the most competitive division and tells him to keep on going as he is the future of the division.

We hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). Ace Austin says they are mourning the loss of the TNA World Tag Team Championships to The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers), who keeps bending the rules to get what they want. Chris Bey says they will not let Alisha Edwards' interference slide as they have a chance to win the tag titles back before Ace Austin mentions their contractually obligated rematch. Suddenly, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) show up, and Matt Hardy acknowledges their rematch before saying they are also in consideration for tag titles as well as with their victories against The System. He says that no matter who is champion, they will be coming for the tag team titles, and that nothing will stop their train of momentum.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander heads to the ring. Upon the fans chanting "You tapped out," Alexander says he deserves it after doing a lot of questionable things as of late, and says that before Victory Road, he did not believe in Joe Hendry because he felt Hendry did not believe in himself. He says that Hendry got the toughest fight he could give him and that he went out on his shield, and says that the letters "TNA" have made him think about the last six years and what he has been able to do as well as the fans. Alexander also mentions Eric Young talking sense to him and says it has been eating away at him, then invites Eric Young to the ring. Eric Young shows up and heads to the ring. Eric Young calls Josh Alexander "the real walking weapon" and says that respect is earned over a lifetime. He says he has watched Alexander grow up and become one of the best wrestlers in the world under the TNA banner. He says that Alexander is "the lifeblood" of TNA and that it is great to have the real Alexander back, and says that Alexander's heel turn can be a pivotal moment that others can learn from. He says that Hendry believes in himself and that he also believes much like the fans do. Young says that Alexander is a real man for admitting his mistakes and that he did not go down the wrong path, and that the fans love him for it. Alexander then says he is glad to have Eric Young in his life to show him what truly matters, then Eric Young raises Alexander's hand. Young helps Alexander out of the ring, but Alexander allows Young to let him do the honors, which allows him to attack Young from behind. Alexander then says he is exactly who he needs to be, and if Eric Young cannot see that, then he will burn TNA to the ground with him in it. Alexander goes for a C4 Spike, but Steve Maclin shows up and chases Alexander out of the ring. Suddenly, Maclin is attacked from behind by Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams), and Alexander joins in before Sinner and Saint pass Maclin over to Alexander for a C4 Spike.

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella tells Steph de Lander about his experiences with getting neck surgery, and tells her to focus on health and says that she should take a break from being backstage at the shows. As Steph asks Santino if he needs another assistant, Matt Cardona shows up saying everyone gets it concerning the neck surgery. Santino says he is getting sick of Cardona, but tells him that if he wants PCO, then he has PCO. Cardona says he is always ready, then Santino says he has PCO in a Monster's Ball Match. Cardona is suddenly reluctant as he backs away.

Heather Reckless beats Xia Brookside with the Rarified Air thanks to the distraction by Ash by Elegance, who shows up mid-match with personal concierge George Iceman.

Backstage, Ash by Elegance and personal concierge are met by Heather Reckless as they wait for their limo. Ash says Heather looks "reckless," and George Iceman says there is something about Heather, but she lacks elegance before the two of them take Heather aside for a makeover.

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth guests on commentary for the next match.

Before the next match, Joe Hendry takes the microphone and says he will give Frankie Kazarian an introduction worthy of a championship contender before calling him the winner of the 2024 Antonio Banderas lookalike competition. This also leads to a "Puss In Boots" chant as Hendry mentions a few Antonio Banderas movies, calling him "the dad from Spy Kids" and "Puss in Boots," but when Hendry says Kazarian is not "The King of TNA," Kazarian hits him with a forearm.

Frankie Kazarian beats Joe Hendry to become the number one contender for the TNA World Championship at Bound For Glory after hitting Joe Hendry with brass knuckles...almost. After the match, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and another referee tell match referee Daniel Spencer what has happened, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and restarts the match. Despite being dazed from behing hit with brass knuckles, Joe Hendry hits Kazarian with the Standing Ovation to win the match and the title shot. Joe Hendry beats Frankie Kazarian at Bound For Glory.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 31, 2024

In memory of Sid Eudy, 1960 - 2024.

K-Toomer beats Luke Justice. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says he is coming for his championship, and says that it is also personal because the person who took his title took him out, and he does not care who he takes out in the process.

Derrick King beats Ethan Steele, Ruffshot Lamont and Jacksyn Crowley in a four-way match.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Big John Dalton with a crucifix pin in a Bosby Open Invitational Match.

The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow) beat CJ Money and CJ Blaine. After the match, CJ Blaine fights The Righteous Path, but he gets choke slammed by both Brother Bruce and Marrow before being smacked in the back with a shinai by Reverend Ash Taylor.

In footage from earlier today, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels says "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts has something that belongs to him and that his sights are set on him, and even if he has to go through K-Toomer, he is coming for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. He then warns Roberts and K-Toomer that they are both looking down the barrel of a GunShow Lariat.

Backstage, we hear from "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil. Bradley says they are pissed off, and Phil warns everyone in the battle royal that they will not make a name for themselves off of Bradley. Bradley says he is sick of all the rookies stepping up to him like some kind of punk, and calls out Suckerboy for being the most recent one, saying that he will show him how much of a sucker he really is for messing with the wrong main eventer.

Suckerboy beats "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn after reversing a roll-up by Bradley into one of his own. After the match, Bradley and Big Nasty Phil attack and lay out Suckerboy.

Jordynne Grace and Jonathan Gresham beat The Lane Dynasty ("The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane) in a mixed tag team match.

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for August 22, 2024

Hammerstone beats KUSHIDA and Frankie Kazarian in a three-way Ultimate X qualifier for the Ultimate X Match for the TNA X Division Championship at Emergence. After the match, Hammerstone lets Kazarian attack KUSHIDA, and Kazrian soon hits KUSHIDA with Fade To Black.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Eric Young. Eric Young says that Hammerstone may not make it to Ultimate X after their match next week, then Steve Maclin shows up and says that he will be watching.

We hear from Mike Santana, who says that he has lived on "survival mode" and has tried to erase that mindset, but the more time he spends in TNA, the more he realizes who he needs to be, and he thanks The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) for that. He says The System has reminded him of the animal that he needs to be, and tells him that next time, they had better get the job done because he is coming for them and he is not stopping until he cuts the head off the snake.

Rosemary beats Alisha Edwards after Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) show up to attack Masha Slamovich. After the match, Rosemary places a black rose in Alisha's hands.

Before the next match, Matt Cardona shows up in street clothes and says he is not medically cleared to compete due to TNA doctors not letting him compete and Director of Authority Santino Marella not doing his due diligence. Steph de Lander now has two surprise partners: Kon and Madman Fulton.

PCO, Rhino and Xia Brookside beat Steph de Lander, Kon and Madman Fulton in a six-person tag match. Steph de Lander, who disapproves of Cardona's interference during the match, celebrates with PCO and his team after the match.

We see a video package for "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship at Emergence.

We hear from Jordynne Grace, who says that Ash by Elegance cannot accept defeat and wants to face her on her own terms. She says that she has been surprised by her open challenges and that surprises don't stop her, and that Ash will find out that nothing can stop the Juggernaut.

Laredo Kid beats Jai Vidal and Bhupinder Gujjar in a three-way Ultimate X qualifier for the Ultimate X Match for the TNA X Division Championship at Emergence.

Backstage, Rich Swann chews out referee Daniel Spencer for not declaring him the winner for last week's Ultimate X qualifier. Moustache Mountain shows up and is confronted by AJ Francis, but Speedball agrees with Swann and says he is the best of the best, then gives him the chance to prove himself for the title next week.

Johnathan Gresham beats Charlie Dempsey. After the match, Dempsey hits Gresham with a cheap shot, but Gresham fires back and sends Dempsey into a retreat.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat Moose and JDC. After the match, Moose and JDC attack The Hardys, then Mike Santana shows up and brawls with Moose. After the match, Moose and JDC attack The Hardys, then Mike Santana shows up and brawls with Moose. Brian Myers and Eddie Edwards show up to overpower Santana, then Joe Hendry shows up and fights his way to the ring. Santana takes out Moose to save Hendry, and this leads to a brawl all over the ring. The Hardys, Santana and Hendry come out on top at the end of the show.

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for August 8, 2024

We hear from Steph de Lander, who invites the fans to her honeymoon tonight, and asks if PCO would like to see her in black or red.

The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) and JDC head to the ring to start tonight's show. Alisha says she is sick and tired of the fans for making fun of The System failing, then brags about still being one-half of the Knockouts Tag Team Champions and states that The System is the most dominant faction in wrestling and will all hold gold again. Eddie Edwards says that everyone else losing their championships was nothing more than a fluke, and that The System will do anything to get their titles back. Brian Myers says that nothing has changed and that The System is still the greatest faction in wrestling today, and that if the fans think otherwise, they are just delusional. JDC tells the fans to shut up before Moose states that while "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth may be World Champion, he will never be the face of the franchise, and when the time is right, he will take back what is rightfully his. Moose then addresses Mike Santana, saying that Santana has not looked at his resumé before threatening to take him out back and give him the Old Yeller treatment next week.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jonathan Gresham. Gresham does not have his mask on this time, then says he has been gone for a while because he has not been feeling well. After Gresham says that he is here and ready to go, KUSHIDA shows up. Gresham offers his hand, but KUSHIDA is wary. Gresham does not seem to know what is going on.

Bound For Glory is coming October 26th!

In a digital exclusive from earlier this week, Director of Authority Santino Marella asks "Speedball" Mike Bailey about the Ultimate X Match at Emergence. Speedball hopes to carry on the match's history in the match. When Santino announces three qualifying matches for the Ultimate X Match, Speedball issues an open challenge to anyone willing to step up to him for the X Division Championship and places himself in one of the three matches, stating that if he cannot win, he does not deserve to be champion.

"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats Jake Something and Trent Seven in an Ultimate X Match qualifier to keep the TNA X Division Championship. (Had Speedball lost the match, he would have been forced to vacate it.)

Backstage, we hear from Tasha Steelz, who says that she is on the climb back to the top to earn the Knockouts World Championship, and if anyone stands in her way, they will get dropped like Gisele Shaw, who soon shows up. Gisele mentions Tasha stealing two victories from her, and when things are about to get physical, Director of Authority Santino Marella steps in and makes a third match with two more referee to ensure there are no shenanigans. Tasha has no problem with this and beating Gisele again.

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella is met by Hammerstone, who says that he has taken an interest in the X Division, which he finds "cute" and "amusing," and says it is time to shake things up, as he wants in. Director of Authority Santino Marella puts Hammerstone in one of the qualifying matches and leaves, then Eric Young shows up and tells Hammerstone that they have unfinished business.

KUSHIDA beats Jonathan Gresham with the Hoverboard Lock.

We hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). Ace Austin says that they are now three-time tag team champions, and Chris Bey wants to know who is next to step up. Suddenly, "Speedball" Ace Austin shows up to congratulate them on becoming champions and thanks them for making him the warrior that he is, and says it would be an honor for them to take part in the Ultimate X Match qualifiers. ABC says they will think about it, and after Speedball leaves, Ace Austin says they could be double champions.

We hear from Steph de Lander, who has organized a jacuzzi date for PCO as she is currently in a jacuzzi. She calls PCO only to be sent straight to voicemail.

Rosemary answers Jordynne Grace's open challenge for the TNA Knockouts World Championship.

Rosemary vs. Jordynne Grace ends in a no-contest after Ash by Elegance and personal concierge George Iceman show up so that Iceman can distract the referee so that Ash can hit both Rosemary and Jordynne with a pink shinai. After the match, Ash and Iceman flee as soon as Jordynne Grace angrily gets up.

It is announced that Bound For Glory 2024 will take place in Detroit, Michigan at the Wayne State University Fieldhouse on October 26th.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander heads to the ring. Alexander says that the fans changed, not him, and that TNA used to signify the best professional wrestlers in the world, yet the fans choose to believe in someone like Joe Hendry. Alexander then says that Hendry is too busy right now and that he is a meme, not a professional wrestler, and that Hendry cannot lace his boots on his best day. Alexander then says that he earned the title of "The Heart and Soul of TNA" and was the standard of TNA, even becoming the longest-reigning TNA World Champion in the process, and that he is the best wrestler in the world today. He then says he is focused on only one thing - getting back the TNA World Championship - and calls out "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth after Nemeth has stated that he wants to be a fighting champion. Alexander then says that he is face of TNA, not Nemeth, and that Nemeth will go back to being called what he was called in WWE - a transitional champion - when he takes the title. Nic Nemeth heads to the ring and hits Alexander in the throat with a microphone followed by a Superkick, then tells Alexander he has his World title match next match and that he will end him.

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella makes "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship official for next week. Frankie Kazarian shows up, saying Alexander should not be placated and that he should be number one contender, and tells Santino to do the right thing. When Marella tells him it is not happening, Kazarian says he will become number one contender one way or another.

Zachary Wentz beats KC Navarro and Dante Chen in an Ultimate X Match qualifier.

Steph de Lander is confronted by Matt Cardona during her honeymoon, and PCO is held down by Matt Cardona and two other men before Cardona tells PCO not to mess with "his property" and stomps on his head.

Before the next match, Joe Hendry says it was not so long ago that he and Wolfgang were making names for themselves in Scotland, and it was not so long ago that he appeared in NXT and made the fans believe. He also says it was not so long ago that Joe Coffey smashed him in the back with a guitar while Mark Coffey and Wolfgang held him down, then says Joe and Mark are not here tonight and it is just the two of them. Joe Hendry then goes to town on Wolfgang before the bell rings.

Joe Hendry beats Wolfgang.

Backstage, security have to break up a brawl between Mike Santana and The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) and JDC.

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

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for July 11, 2024

Tonight's episode picks up right where the last one left off. We find out that Frankie Kazarian was being filmed by "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, who says that he is here to watch "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth kick Kazarian's ass. Nic Nemeth is seen in the distance, and the two men brawl outside of the arena. Security soon shows up and breaks the brawl up, and Nic Nemeth is seen holding his left forearm.

Jordynne Grace's open challenge for the TNA Knockouts World Championship is answered by Izzi Dame from NXT.

Before the match begins, Ash by Elegance's personal concierge George Iceman says that that the match cannot happen because Ash by Elegance is on vacation, and that she will be watching via satellite from a luxury resort that the fans cannot afford. We then see Ash by Elegance watching via satellite from The Bahamas.

Jordynne Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Izzi Dame. During the match, George Iceman the personal concierge is scared off to the back by Rosemary.

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella announces tonight's main event: a Wild Card Tag Team Match, where the participants are picked at random. The competitors are Josh Alexander and Joe Hendry vs. Steve Maclin and Moose.

Charlie Dempsey beats Zachary Wentz after Trey Miguel is attacked on the outside by NXT Superstar and fellow No Quarter Catch Crew member of Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne. After the match, Charlie Dempsey continues to attack Wentz, and Myles Borne joins in.

We hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) and JDC. Alisha Edwards says they are the most dominant faction in professional wrestling. Eddie Edwards announces that next week, they get The Hardys, and it is going to be an epic night for them. Brian Myers says they have a list of accomplishments a mile long and cannot wait to add beating The Hardys to it. Moose says JDC - who is standing next to him - has been pulling his weight and has been impressing him, and as for tonight's match, he tells Steve Maclin to stay out of his way as he takes on two other men who do not impress him, so that Maclin too will learn to trust The System.

We hear from Charlie Dempsey and Myles Borne. Dempsey says that he was not coming alone and remembered to bring back-up. He says he has watched The Rascalz's (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) matches and knows their tricks, and that No Quarter Catch Crew (Dempsey, Borne, Tavion Heights) is the most dominant faction there is. Tavion Heights shows up and says that they are global, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and puts them in a six-man tag match against The Rascalz and a tag team partner from TNA who knows their world.

"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats Jonathan Gresham and KUSHIDA in a three-way match to become #1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship. During the match, Gresham spits ink into his hand and tries to harm KUSHIDA with the ink, but KUSHIDA counters with green mist. As KUSHIDA puts a blinded Gresham in the Hoverboard Lock in the corner, Gresham hits them both with Ultima Weapon and pins Gresham to win the match and become #1 contender. After the match, Mustafa Ali's Secret Service agents and Campaign Singh rush in and attack "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Trent Seven, and Mustafa shows up with a chair and states that actions have consequences. Trent Seven tries to stop Mustafa, but he gets attacked, and Mustafa smashes the chair on Trent's right leg before putting Trent in the Sharpshooter while Speedball is forced to watch. Security shows up to stop what is going on.

We see Steph de Lander on a beach, who has resigned herself to the fact that true love was not for her until she met PCO. She says that sometimes, the best things are right in front of you, and you have to open your eyes and see it. She says that she is heading back home to Australia to resolve some loose ends, and asks PCO if he will wait for her.

Before the next match, AJ Francis declares himself the greatest TNA Digital Media Championship of all time and the longest-reigning Canadian International Wrestling Champion of the modern era. He says that he is a benevolent champion, and that Rhino will be as extinct as the Phillies' chance of winning the World Series when he is done. Francis and Rhino go at it, but Rhino is attacked by Rich Swann, which ends the match as soon as it starts. After the match, Fir$t Cla$$ (Francis and Swann) continue to attack Rhino, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and restarts the match as a Philadelphia Street Fight.

AJ Francis retains the TNA Digital Media Championship against Rhino in a Philadelphia Street Fight with a low blow. After the match, Fir$t Cla$$ (Francis and Rich Swann) continue to attack Rhino again, but the lights go out. When they come back on, PCO is in the ring, and he fends off Fir$t Cla$$ on his own, even after Swann kicks him in the head. PCO goes for a tope suicida, but comes up empty. Francis then choke slams PCO on the ramp on his way out.

"The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw beats Tasha Steelz.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Xia Brookside. Xia Brookside says she had her match with Masha Slamovich won had it not been for Alisha Edwards, and next week, she will get her revenge. She also says that Steph de Lander is one of the strongest women she knows and that true love conquers all when Steph de Lander is addressed.

JDC beats Chris Bey. During the match, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers) show up to get a closer look at the match. Later, as Chris Bey goes on top following a rolling neckbreaker, Eddie and Myers approach Bey, and "Inevitable" Ace Austin fights Myers while Bey hits Eddie with a top rope cross body from the outside. On the way back into the ring, however, JDC hits Bey with a leg drop from the top rope for the win. After the match, Eddie, Myers and JDC attack ABC (Austin and Bey).

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) return next week!

Before the next match, Joe Hendry makes fun of "Dancin' Moose" and Steve Maclin, saying all Maclin wants to talk about is tagging and bagging. He then says that all Maclin will be bagging after tonight's match is his groceries while the fans chant "We Believe." Soon after Hendry speaks, Frankie Kazarian shows up and guests on commentary for the next match.

Moose and Steve Maclin beat Joe Hendry and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander in a Wild Card Tag Team Match after Frankie Kazarian leaves the commentary table to take a swipe at Joe Hendry, distracting Hendry as he and Alexander have the match won, allowing Moose and Maclin to hit the Spear and the K.I.A. on Alexander respectively for the win.

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for June 14, 2024

We look back at Team Impact (Ethan Carter III, Eddie Edwards, "The Cowboy" James Storm) vs. Team AAA (El Hijo del Fantasma, Pagano, Texano) from Bound For Glory 2017.

It's time for Around The Ring. This week, Gia Miller interviews AJ Francis, who explains the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.

We look back at ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) vs. "The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth from last night's show.

Jonathan Gresham beats Leon Slater after pulling down the referee's face mask, allowing him to kick Slater in the groin as the referee puts her face mask back on.

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for May 30, 2024

Chris Bey beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin. After the match, Ace and Bey shake hands before embracing, then stops Bey and helps him out of the ring. Bey then stops midway through to help Ace out of the ring.

Xia Brookside beats Steph de Lander with a stack-up pin. During the match, Steph gets out of the ring to get a mental folding chair, but a hand is grabbing it, and it . After the match, Steph tells PCO that she knows what she is doing and does not need him, then PCO pulls out a napkin with the word "Steph" and a heart on it. Steph takes it, then stuffs it into her gear.

We see Jordynne Grace's recent appearance on WWE NXT.

We hear from Laredo Kid. As he thanks the fans for their support, Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) show up and states that Laredo Kid will be defending against AJ Francis before attacking Laredo Kid. Security steps in before things get worse.

Backstage, Kon bumps into Jake Something and Cody Deaner as he looks for Director of Authority Santino Marella. Jake wants to fight Kon, but Cody says this is not the time or place. Kon says they will settling things next week, then tells Jake to stop listening to Deaner as it did not work out for him. Jake then tells Deaner to stay out of what happens between him and Kon.

Jonathan Gresham beats Sami Callihan. During the match, Gresham is about to spit out blank ink when Sami grabs him by the mouth to hit him. The referee cowers as Callihan demands to know what the blank ink on his hand is, and that allows Gresham to hit Callihan low before getting the win.

Backstage, Gail Kim interviews "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw. Gisele says she took her loss against Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts Championship hard and that she was also dealing with injuries. She says she had always wanted to come back, but she knows she has to start from scratch. Gail Kim then asks Gisele what she was fighting for, and find out what that is, and tells her that she does not have to be "The Quintessential Diva" before telling her to get started again next week.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose). Eddie Edwards says they have bigger things to worry about such as defending their championship gold at Against All Odds, and that they have nothing to worry about regarding Joe Hendry. Moose says that he will deal with "Broken" Matt Hardy, then leaves, and Eddie says they will deal with Hendry. The System leaves, then Frankie Kazarian shows up and demands Gia call him "The King of TNA," which she does.

Steve Maclin vs. Mike Santana ends with The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) attacking both men.

Backstage, Jody Threat is not happy about with her loss from last week. Lars Frederiksen says Jody had her chance and came up short, then tells Dani Luna that she has a match with Tasha Steelz and that Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) must learn from their mistakes.

In a TNA digital exclusive, Mustafa Ali says he fears no one, and that leads to Leon Slater challenging Mustafa to a match. Champagne Singh accepts on behalf of Mustafa Ali, and after Slater leaves, Mustafa tells Singh that they need to talk about strategy.

Mustafa Ali beats Leon Slater.

Backstage, Moose hunts down "Broken" Matt Hardy.

Before the next match, Joe Hendry mentions Eddie Edwards calling him a joke and saying he does not have what it takes to beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose), but tonight, the only system he is worried about his digestive system, as he gets squeamish when he has to look at a middle-aged man sporting a fauxhawk in 2024. He then says that anyone with a case of "The Eddie Edwards" can settle their stomachs by stating that they believe in Joe Hendry.

Joe Hendry beats Eddie Edwards. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth show up to stand in Hendry's corner at the beginning of the match.

Backstage, Moose finally finds "Broken" Matt Hardy and brawls with him. Moose gets the upper hand on Matt Hardy and hits him with a metal folding chair, then wraps another one around his head and runs him into a metal sliding door before hitting that chair with another chair.

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for May 9, 2024

The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) show up to start tonight's show with a System Championship Celebration, which also includes cheerleaders from the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League. Brian Myers announces that as of Under Siege, every member of The System is a champion, then says that nobody should be surprised as they have been winning championships their entire careers. He says that The System runs on gold and is an absolute dynasty. Moose says he has played on a lot of great teams and that The System is "the greatest team of all time." He says they are not the 1996 Chicago Bulls, for they are far greater than them, and if no one believes them, they can ask "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "Broken" Matt Hardy, as they ran them off like the 1992 Dream Team did to Croatia. Eddie says their reputations speak for themselves and that they walked in as champions, and after nearly a decade, Alisha realized her potential, picked her spot and became a world champion. He says that Alisha stands above everyone in the Knockouts Division and is the greatest TNA Knockout of all time, then Alisha thanks Eddie before saying she wants to put a little more flare on the celebration. She then presents a video package of The System that she made herself, but the video package is interrupted by Matt Hardy, who shows up with a metal folding chair. Hardy congratulates The System on winning the battle at Under Siege, but says the war is far from over and that nothing will deter him from procuring the World Championship. Hardy calls Under Siege "a lesson" after pledging to break The System, and that he now understands The System a little better and knows what he has to do to make them obsolete. He tells Moose that this is not over, and that this is merely the beginning before mentioning The System's accolades and asking to see Moose's Super Bowl ring (which does not exist). Alisha says nobody can understand what Matt Hardy is saying, but he calls her "a snow witch" and tells her not to get on Reby Sky's radar. Moose tells Matt Hardy that there is four of The System and only one of him, then Matt Hardy says he does not like their odds and hits eveyrone with the metal folding chair. Alisha tries to hit Matt Hardy with a shinai only for Matt to block it, but that allows Eddie, Myers and Moose to gang up on him and wrap a chair around his neck in the corner. All of a sudden, Ryan Nemeth shows up with a shinai and attacks The System before they can injure Matt Hardy like they did Nic Nemeth, and The System is forced to retreat. The cheerleaders then side with Matt Hardy and perform the "delete" hand signal.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). Chris Bey says winning tonight's match, which puts the winning team's members for their match against each other for an X Division Championship, and that they have put their tag team title rematch aside so that Ace Austin can become X Division Champion. Austin says that he would be champion if someone had watched his back and that Mustafa Ali's secret service detail is the deal breaker, and that ABC will earn X Division gold.

Backstage, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) tells Director of Authority Santino Marella to do their jobs, and Santino says that he has something for them and just has one more piece of his plan before he can put it into action.

Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) beat The Full-Blooded Italians (Ray Jaz and Zack Clayton).

Backstage, Jake Something meets with Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding Under Siege, as does The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz). Jake Something takes offense to the interruption, and Trey Miguel says that he was attacked backstage, with Zachary Wentz saying that this is why he lost that night. Santino makes a tag team match between the two parties, and Cody Deaner shows up to become Jake Something's tag team partner before giving Santino an idea for the tag team match.

It's time for The Sound Check. Alan Angels interviews Kon and Steph de Lander backstage. Steph de Lander has to make it clear that she and Kon are not dating, then Alan tries to hit on Steph. Both Kon and Steph get annoyed with him, and they leave after Kon takes out Alan's security.

Before the next match, Cody Deaner says he has just talked to Director of Authority Santino Marella, and since Albany, New York is so hot tonight, they can spice the match up a little bit. He gives the fans the choice between a standard tag team match or an "Albany Tornado Tag Match" with no count-outs. The fans pick the tornado tag match.

The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat Jake Something and Cody Deaner in an Albany Tornado Tag Match after Trey Miguel sprays Jake Something in the eyes with spray paint on the outside before he and Wentz double team Cody Deaner for the win. After the match, The Rascalz are attacked from behind and laid out by Steve Maclin. Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Steve Maclin. He says that The Rascalz walked out on him twice, so he took them out twice. When Frankie Kazarian says that this unfinished business was the reason he and Maclin lost their recent tag match, Kazarian and Maclin argue, and they end up going their separate ways.

We see Tom Hennifan's interview with Mike Santana. Santana says he could not have picked a better time to come home, and says that being in The Latin-American Xchange (Santana, Ortiz, Konnan) and winning four tag titles was like a shotgun blast going off and that Konnan's mentorship meant a lot. He says that LAX accomplished a lot of things after they were thrown into the ocean after cutting their teeth on the independents. Santana then talks about his five years away from TNA. He talks about how he lost his father just before the pandemic happened and that a lot of things had to change, and some unsolved problems came up and he had to deal with them. Santana also talks about going sober a year ago, saying he had to save his own life.

Gabby LaSpisa is in the ring. She talks about her podcast and admits that there is a TNA superstar that she knows little about, and has scored an interview with Ash By Elegance. George Iceman shows up to introduce Ash, and Gabby wants to know who George Iceman is. George slyly refuses to identify himself as he introduces Ash By Elegance. Ash By Elegance heads to the ring, and Gabby wants to know why Ash By Elegance by Ash By Elegance and what elegance means. Ash says Elegance is a lifestyle brand and is surprised that Gabby has never heard of the brand. Ash calls the interview "classless" after George Iceman says that Gabby is from New Jersey and threatens to leave, then Gabby brings up Ash's post-match attack on Havok at Under Siege. Gabby also brings up Ash's loss to Xia Brookside from two week ago, and George Iceman says it is all camera trickery. Ash says the referee stole her jewelry, but Gabby says she can get it back if she can beat Xia Brookside. Xia proposes a rematch next week for Ash's rings that she tried to use as knuckles, and Ash reluctantly shakes her hand and accepts.

We see Joe Hendry in a Heart Radio interview, where Hendry talks about his entrance theme hitting the UK pop chart as well as wrestling in TNA.

Director of Authority Santino Marella announces the Champions Challenge, where all eight TNA champions face a team of all-stars. All eight champions (Moose, Mustafa Ali, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Jordynne Grace, Alisha Edwards, Masha Slamovich, Laredo Kid) will face Matt Hardy, Steph de Lander, Sami Callihan, Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna), Ryan Nemeth (who replaces "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth), Eric Young and Joe Hendry in an 8-on-8 tag match.

Jonathan Gresham beats Will Ferrara after applying black ink to Ferrara's mouth.

We see Gail Kim meet with "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw at a wellness retreat. Gail tells Gisele that they need to talk as Gisele meditates. Gisele opens her eyes.

Mustafa Ali guests on commentary for the next match.

Speedball Mountain ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and Trent Seven) beats ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) to face each other for a shot at the TNA X Division Championship after Ace Austin is preoccupied with Mustafa Ali at ringside.

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Final IMPACT - IMPACT Wrestling recap for November 9, 2023

Tasha Steelz beats "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo with two cutters after taking exception to how Purrazzo locked in a Fujiwara Arm Bar.

Backstage, we hear from Alex Shelley, who says that Jonathan Gresham is a lucky man after he managed to retain the World title. He says that Gresham has mentioned a lack of rules and opportunities, then says he is giving him one and says "May the best man win."

Backstage, we hear from ABC. As they talk about their tag team title celebration, they look forward to Hard To Kill and the new title belts they will win before Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. Kenny King and Sheldon Jean show up, with Kenny King wanting to know where his Digital Media Championship match. Ace Austin takes exception to Kenny King and Sheldon Jean barging in, and this leads to King and Sheldon getting a tag team title match next week.

Crazzy Steve beats Tommy Dreamer by disqualification after Dreamer stabs Steve in the forehead with his own fork. Tommy Dreamer retains the IMPACT Wrestling Digital Media Championship. After the match, Tommy Dreamer continues to dig the fork into Crazzy Steve's busted-open forehead, and Steve eventually rolls out of the ring and laughs.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jonathan Gresham. Gresham says the world is one where the rules are bent and the path to championship gold is unpredictable, and he has what he has been looking for and that he will prove that skill will rise above chaos. He says that he will take the World title and bring honor to the ring by any means necessary.

Before the next match, Joe Hendry says that the rebrand really starts tonight, because Brian Myers will now be known as "Adam's bitch" instead of "Edge's bitch." He then says that while some things change, one thing that stays the same is a building full of people who believe in Joe Hendry.

Brian Myers beats Joe Hendry after poking him in the eyes and hitting the Roster Cut.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Will Ospreay. Will Ospreay boasts about being a former world champion and the current United Kingdom Champion in New Japan Pro Wrestling, and says that he has done his research and wants to know if Josh Alexander is one of the world's best. He says that Josh Alexander may be a former world champion, but he is a world beater.

Eric Young beats Eddie Edwards after Alisha inadvertently hits Eddie in the head with a Kendo stick shot meant for Eric Young.

Backstage, Brian Myers meets with Moose regarding Moose's World Championship shot when Heath shows up wanting a piece of Myers. Moose says that if Heath has a problem with Myers, he has a problem with him, and Heath has no problem having a match with Moose.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Sonny Kiss. She wanted to face Trinity for the IMPACT Knockouts Championship after winning the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match, but things did not end up that way. She then says it is going to be Sonny all year long when Trinity shows up and welcomes her to Impact. She says that if Sonny is serious about that match, she can talk to IMPACT management and see if she can make it happen next week.

Dirty Dango and Oleg Prudius beat Nick Diamond and Storm Grayson. The match is Oleg's first since 2011. During the match, Dirty Dango guests on commentary while Oleg Prudius goes to work.

We hear from Jordynne Grace, who says that she made history winning the Call Your Shot Gauntlet and will make history again by cashing in and becoming Knockouts Champion. Suddenly, Bully Ray shows up to compliment the trophy, and KiLynn King shows up and says she should have been the winner. As Bully Ray tells KiLynn King to back it down a notch, Steve Maclin shows up and says Bully has gone spft. Bully Ray reminds Steve Maclin of when he sent him through a barbed wire table and asks what was soft about it, then says that Steve is standing because he let him. Maclin and KiLynn leave.

We hear from The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz). Trey Miguel says that since their debut, the fans have gotten to know a few of their iterations, then says they have yet to know "The Young GOAT," Myron Reed, who shows up and says that IMPACT let him out of the cage. He says that next week, they are going to pack everyone up.

Alex Shelley retains the IMPACT Wrestling World Championship against Jonathan Gresham.

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Final IMPACT - IMPACT Wrestling recap for September 28, 2023

Sami Callihan and Rich Swann beat Black Taurus and Laredo Kid in the BTI Match.

Chris Sabin retains the IMPACT Wrestling X Division Championship against Alan Angels despite Angels hitting Sabin with a low blow after having the referee pre-occupied with removing the X Division Championship from the ring. After the match, Chris Sabin suddenly finds out that KENTA is returning at Bound For Glory.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Alex Shelley. Shelley says it is now a certainty that "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander is number one contender, and while he respects him and what he has done for the last few years, the World Championship is his and he is the face of the company. He dares Alexander to step up to the plate and take his best shot at Bound For Glory.

Rhino beats Jack Price in his first match in months. After the match, Rhino is attacked from behind by Steve Maclin, but Rhino fights back. Rhino prepares for a Gore, but Maclin dives out of the ring before Rhino can go for it.

Backstage, Tasha Steelz talks about her return at IMPACT 1000, then says that she is going to be bringing the full flavor because she is back and ready to take over the Knockouts Division. "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo shows up and welcomes Tasha back, then says that she is looking towards the future and a future they can build together. Tasha loves the idea, and the two of them agree on an alliance.

Backstage, Eddie and Alisha Edwards say that this is not over between them and Frankie Kazarian and Traci Brooks, and while Traci beat Alisha, Kazarian did not beat him. Kazarian shows up and says they are right, and wants to settle this in an IMPACT ring and that he will meet with management to ensure an end.

JOYA (Joe Hendry and Yuya Uemura) head to the ring for Yuya Uemura's goodbye ceremony from IMPACT Wrestling. Hendry says he usually does his best to be motivational, but tonight, he is not thrilled to talk about what happened at Feast or Fired leading to Yuya Uemura's firing and departure from IMPACT. He then says that one has to be thankful for the memories one does have, and that he has no regrets tagging with Yuya Uemura after giving 100% to entertain the fans before starting a "Thank you, Yuya" chant. Hendry then gives Yuya Uemura a chance to say his piece, but as soon as Yuya thanks the fans, The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) show up. Trey says that while Yuya has been fired, JOYA has a excuse for why they will never be champions, and Wentz says that if they did challenge them for the tag team titles, they would fail. Hendry says "the second and third best Rascalz" know plenty about failure, then Hendry is talking a big game for someone who is about to be alone next week. Hendry says he will be alone, but not tonight, and JOYA brawl with The Rascalz before Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. Santino says this is why we cannot have things and that The Rascalz had to spoil a beautiful send-off, then puts both teams in a match. Trey is furious about Yuya getting a match on the way out, then Santino reminds him this is not a title match before throwing in the stipulation that if JOYA wins, Yuya keeps his job in IMPACT.

The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat JOYA (Joe Hendry and Yuya Uemura) after Trey hits Yuya Uemura with a low blow and a spray paint blast to the eyes as the referee is preoccupied with Hendry chasing Wentz to the back. (Had JOYA won, Yuya Uemura's employment in IMPACT Wrestling would have continued.)

Backstage, "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw is met by Gia Miller, and says she will be walking into Bound For Glory challenging Trinity and walking out IMPACT Knockouts World Champion.

We hear from The Design (Deaner and Kon). Deaner says that if one is one is to build the tower, one must consider the cost. Deaner says he wants to build a tower of truth, but there are cracks in the foundation and it is the fault of Alan Angels and Sami Callihan, whom he calls liars. He then says he should be sitting on his throne, but Eric Young has returned. He says that he will return to his throne in his tower, and he will sit at his throne with the man he can trust: Kon. Deaner says the tower will be rebuilt on his shoulders, and the rebuilding starts with Josh Alexander, the man where Kon's journey began, and states that Alexander will not end well. Kon says the design will be rebuilt and that the violence will prevail.

Heath and Tommy Dreamer beat Kenny King and Sheldon Jean in a Memphis Street Fight. After the match, Dreamer is attacked from behind with a Feast or Fired briefcase by a facepaint-free Crazzy Steve, who tells him that his beginning and Dreamer's end is in his briefcase.

It is announced that IPWF - the Impcact Provincial Wrestling Federation - will return with Throwback Throwdown 4 on November 11th at the Battle Arts Academy in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

We hear from ABC ("Inevitable. Chris Bey says The Good Hands' (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) hands are only good for taking money from The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz), but it does not matter as they have a tag team title shot. Ace Austin says The Rascalz know they cannot beat them and that they cannot keep them away any longer, but before they use that title shot, they plan to deal with The Good Hands. Chris Bey then proposes they have a "Fans' Revenge" match where fans have leather straps to hit The Good Hands with, but John Skyler shows up to state that Jason Hotch is at home with his newborn kid. Ace Austin dares Skyler to find someone in the locker room that he can tag with, asking Skyler "You have friends, right?"

Jonathan Gresham beats "Speedball" Mike Bailey with three pinfall attempts, with Gresham grabbing the tights on the third and getting the win. Bailey confronts Gresham after the match, but Gresham walks away without looking back.

We hear from Moose and Brian Myers. Moose says it has been a long time since he was the greatest World Champion in IMPACT history, and it is because he and Myers have dominated as a tag team. Moose then issues an open challenge for a one-on-one match next week.

Backstage, Steve Maclin meets with Bully Ray, needing his help with taking out Rhino. Bully says he has known Rhino for 25 years and that he will talk to him, much to Maclin's frustration. Maclin tells Bully he has gone soft and leaves.

Trinity beats "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw after Jai Vidal inadvertently trips Gisele on the outside and Trinity makes Gisele submit with Starstruck. After the match, Savannah Evans attacks Trinity, then Mickie James runs to the ring and takes out Jai Vidal before she and Trinity make short work of Savannah. Mickie tells Trinity that she does not have to thank her because this is what friends do, and that it was an honor to stand alongside her in last week's main event. She then promises Trinity that she will always have her back. She says it is a joy to see Trinity come down to the ring for the glow-up of a lifetime and that she earned the Knockouts Championship, then states that they have never had a one-on-one match and that she never lost the Knockouts Championship. Mickie then says she has a rematch clause she can enact whenever she wants, and she cannot think of a better place than Bound For Glory.

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