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.
Frankie Kazarian and AJ Francis beat Elijah and Moose after Expressions shakes the ropes to trip Elijah down for a powerslam from AJ Francis behind the referee's back. After the match, Expressions removes his neck brace and tries to hit Elijah with his own guitar, but Moose stops Expressions, allowing Elijah to hit Expressions with the Highwayman's Farewell.
Backstage, we hear from Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore), who holds the locker room vote for the next #1 contender for the TNA International Championship. Everyone in the locker room is eligible to cast one vote, and they cannot vote for themselves.
Wendy Choo vs. Elayna Black in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament ends in a ten-minute time limit draw. This time-limit draw has given M by Elegance a bye to the semi-finals. After the match, Elayna Black is attacked by Xia Brookside, and Wendy Choo nearly chases Brookside to the back. When Wendy Choo checks on Elayna, Brookside attacks Wendy from behind. Afterwards, Elayna Black and Wendy Choo shake hands.
Backstage, the locker room casts their vote for Mustafa Ali's next title challenger as Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore) watches in the background. John Skyler nearly opens the box and spoils the vote, but Mustafa Ali stops him. As everyone leaves the room, Mila Moore tells Skyler that he is doing great.
The System (Eddie Edwads, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) heads to the ring. Alisha Edwards says that everyone loves a new toy and stating that someone new in TNA is the future of the business until reality hits. Bear Bronson says that he decimated Ricky Sosa last week, as Ricky Sosa is just a catchy song and a meme. After Bronson says that he is a killer compared to Ricky Sosa, Brian Myers says that people come and go from TNA, but the dominance of The System will remain constant because they are the gatekeepers of TNA. Cedric Alexander says that one must go through The System to see success and that the list of survivors is very short, and that "the champ is right here." Eddie says that The System is not a faction; they are TNA's quality control, and they decide who is real and ready and who truly belongs in their ring. He then mentions Alisha's match with Jada Stone in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament. He says that this is an opportunity for The System to acquire more hardware, and says that Jada Stone will end up beaten and embarrassed in what could be her last match in a TNA ring like they did to Ricky Sosa. Suddenly, Ricky Sosa shows up. Ricky Sosa says that Bear Bronson may have beaten him last week, but he cannot be kept down, and that Bronson only won because he had Brian Myers on his side. Eddie says that by turning down joining The System, he turned down them having his back. He then says that Ricky Sosa is all alone with nobody caring what happens to him before Leon Slater shows up and stands up for Sosa, and says The System cannot win without having to scheme. He then notes that he and Sosa are in their gear and that some members of The System are in wrestling gear, and challenges The System to a tag team match. Eddie says he will talk with Daria Rae and have that match next week. Slater says that the match could happen anywhere, and that regardless of where it happens, the match will end with The System going out with a "bang, bang."
Daria Rae announces that Jason Hotch is the #1 contender for the TNA International Championship. Mustafa Ali has Jason Hotch flag down Daria Rae to tell her that it is a rib.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Elayna Black is in evaluation after being attacked by Xia Brookside, but is not expected to miss any ring time. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is in incredible, perfect condition. Moose is in evaluation for an injury to his rib, but is not expected to miss any ring time.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) in The Righteous Deletion. After the match, The Hardys cleanse The Righteous in the Lake of Reincarnation, and Matt Hardy declares this to be a new chapter for The Hardys.
Backstage, Jason Hotch is met by Leon Slater, who asks Hotch if he is really going to listen to Mustafa Ali and that everyone has voted for him, saying that it is his time. Slater tells Hotch that he is in his own way, then he leaves. Hotch is about to knock on management's door when he gets an awaited phone call.
Jada Stone beats Alisha Edwards with a jackknife pin to advance in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament. After the match, Alisha attacks Jada, but Eddie has to make the save when Jada fights back again.
Backstage, Jason Hotch catches up with Mustafa Ali, who is not happy that Hotch disobeyed his command. Hotch then says that he talked to his wife, who has told him everything he has had to put up with and that he has a family to support. He then tells Mustafa Ali that he will see him next week.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth retains the TNA World Championship against KC Navarro.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Ryan tells up to stand up for the new TNA World Champion, his big brother, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. Nic says he feels almost as good as he looks and that everyone is talking about Slammiversary and how he become TNA World Champion. Nic then has Ryan unroll a scroll of all the wrestlers he has put down personally. As Nic Nemeth mentions some guys from high school and college he'd like to face one more time, KC Navarro shows up and admits that he is a little upset about how Nic Nemeth is doing things. This leads to Ryan telling Navarro to get out of the ring, and Navarro threatens to beat Ryan up. Nic tells them to quit arguing when they should be both on the same page, then tells both of them to get it out of their system in a match tonight so they can move on. Nemeth then goes on to declare that he is the best professional wrestler in the world today and dares anybody to face him so they can be added to his list.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Leon Slater. Slater says that he is devastated after coming so close to winning only to Cedric Alexander to steal the victory at Slammiversary, and as long as Cedric carries the X-Division title, he carries the promise that he will come back for him. Slater then says he needs to be the people who have been where he needs to go, such as Eddie Edwards, who he cannot wait to teach a lesson after his actions at Slammiversary. Slater says he is still the face of the X-Division, title or not, and if he wants to be a future World Champion, he has to beat Eddie tonight.
Mara Sadé beats Tasha Steelz to advance in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament. After the match, Mustafa Ali and Special Agent Zero show up, and Mustafa Ali pulls out his phone to make a phone call.
Backstage, Rich Swann tells BDE not to take it easy in their match tonight. BDE says he cannot take it easy, especially when he has yet to win a match in TNA.
Fabian Aichner beats BDE, Rich Swann, The Home Town Man, Jason Hotch and Mr. Elegance in a TNA X-Division Championship #1 contender's Six-Pack Scramble Match.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: All of the teams in Slammiversary's TNA World Tag Team Championship Ladder Match are being given time off to recover before returning to the ring again. The Personal Concierge George Iceman is out with an eye injury after Rosemary spit green mist into his eyes. Trey Miguel is still out, but is still recovering on schedule. Eddie Edwards and Moose are cleared following their Slammiversary No Surrender Match. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is in peak condition, as per Nic Nemeth.
Backstage, Ricky Sosa meets Expressions and AJ Francis. AJ Francis wants Ricky Sosa to "fly Fir$t Cla$$," as does Expressions.
Backstage, Mustafa Ali meets with the rest of Order 4 (John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) and says that he is mad because they are getting comfortable. He tells John Skyler and Jason Hotch that he will give them another opportunity and that he wants them to win.
Ricky Sosa heads to the ring. Ricky says it feels great to be standing in the ring after beating Eric Young at Slammiversary in his first TNA pay-per-view and standing tall like a man. He says he has proven why he belongs in TNA, then says that this is just the beginning. He says he hears people talking and felt the pressure, and all that remained was "Bang Bang, Sosa Sosa." Suddenly, The Righteous shows up, and Dutch says they also hear the chatter and that Ricky Sosa is "a once-in-a-lifetime signing" with the future in his hands, then says attention whispers and waits. He says that some people spend their entire lives not knowing how good they could truly be, which is where they and their ability to create greatness comes in. Vincent says that The Hardys thought they had their stories written, but he and Dutch showed them that there was a new chapter already open, and tells Ricky Sosa that with The Righteous, there are no limits. The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) suddenly show up, and Alisha Edwards says that the only way for Ricky to make a name for himself in TNA is to ride with The System. Eddie tells Ricky that the truth is right there in front of him with Bear Bronson and Cedric Alexander, and asks Ricky if he wants to be a champion or join a cult. Vincent says Eddie is speaking empty promises, and that The System view Ricky as a threat. Vincent also alludes to Eddie's recent No Surrender Match loss before Ricky Sosa declares that he is joining neither faction and that he is aligning himself with the fans. Bronson attacks Ricky before staring down Dutch, and Ricky boots Bronson in the face. All of a sudden, Leon Slater shows up and fights off The System before brawling with Cedric and getting laid out by Bronson. The System soon overpower both Ricky Sosa and Leon Slater.
We hear from Elijah, who plays guitar as he talks about how he beat AJ Francis at Slammiversary to take his intellectual property back before stating that he is looking for championship gold.
Heather by Elegance beats Allie to advance in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament despite Rosemary pulling M by Elegance off the apron near the end of the match.
Xia Brookside heads to the ring. Brookside says that Lei Ying Lee was selfish and holding her back, and that as long as she stood in her shadow, no one would see how good she truly is, and now she is right about everything and she is the new TNA Knockouts World Champion. She hopes Slammiversary taught Lei Ying Lee that the women's division belongs to Brookside, and says that if anyone comes between her and the title, she will do whatever it takes to keep it. Suddenly, she is interrupted by Lei Ying Lee, who says that there will be a day that she is happy for her and happy that they wrestled each other, but after all Brookside did to her and how Brookside had to cheat to win, she sees not a champion, but "a fake bitch." She says that Brookside now has everything to lose, as she has her championship rematch next week. Brookside tries to hit Lei Ying Lee with the title before escaping Warrior's Way, and Lei Ying Lee says that if Brookside wants weapons, their match can be no-disqualification.
Backstage, Daria Ray is met by Mustafa Ali, who says that he believes in The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) despite their recent failures, and wants a tag team title shot for them. Daria says that she can make that happen next week.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth guests on commentary for the next match.
KC Navarro beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth after slipping out of a neckbreaker to hit the Tiger Feint Kick followed by Blessing in Disguise. After the match, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth gets in the ring with both KC Navarro and Ryan Nemeth, then hits KC Navarro with the Danger Zone.
Backstage, we hear from The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero). "Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero considers The Great Hands getting a shot at their titles "a sacrifice" rather than a favor. Brother Nero says that together with the "The Die-Hardys," he and Matt have "the nuts and the guts to accomplish anything." Matt Hardy says that The Great Hands will learn why they are the greatest tag team of all time.
Eddie Edwards beats Leon Slater after the distraction from Alisha Edwards and after Slater fends off Cedric Alexander's interference attempt. After the match, Eddie and Cedric attack Slater before Ricky Sosa suddenly shows up and makes the save for Slater.
The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) head to the ring to start tonight's show. "Broken" Matt says that they have been reborn after stepping into the Wicked Garden, which he claims changed them, broke their bodies and smashed their souls. He says that the Wicked Garden was one of a kind and that they needed The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch), for it forced them to evolve and ascend. He says the Wicked Garden was pivotal in this change, and Brother Nero says he will never be the same. Brother Nero says they have been "rebroken by fate," and "Broken" Matt Hardy says that they will win back the TNA World Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, The Righteous show up. Vincent says that The Righteous walked The Broken Hardys through the Wicked Garden and showed every version of The Hardys, then says that there is more. He is also grateful that they are telling the truth. Dutch says the scars last forever and that The Hardys still stand because of them, but "Broken" Matt warns The Righteous that they have awakened something more insidious than they have ever realized. Bear Bronson and Brian Myers show up, and Myers calls everything The Righteous and The Hardys are calling "mumbo jumbo" and says the tag titles are the only thing that matters. Bronson says they do not care who their opponents are or what the fans want, and that all he sees are two guys blinded by their own ego who want to take food off their table before daring them to try."Broken" Matt Hardy says that he and Brother Nero will be tag team champions again, then he and Brother Nero knock the other two teams off the ring apron, starting a brawl. The Broken Hardys soon come out on top and pull a ladder out from underneath the ring, and Brother Nero climbs the ladder. The Righteous back off while Bronson and Myers run away.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge calls Ash by Elegance return to singles competition after 304 days "one of the the most unbelievable returns," then demands that the fans not call her a mark. Indi Hartwell guests on commentary for the next match. As soon as the match begins, however, the fans call Ash a mark, and that causes Ash to lose her mind and force M by Elegance to take her place in the match. While Ash and The Personal Concierge are on their way to the back, Elayna Black shows up to watch from the top of the ramp.
Mara Sadé beats M by Elegance by disqualification after Elayna Black shoves Mara Sadé off the top rope. After the match, Indi Hartwell gets in the ring, and Heather by Elegance jumps on her. Elayna, Heather and M soon go on the attack, then Rosemary and Allie rush into the ring to make the save.
We hear from Eric Young, who says that he attacked Ricky Sosa because he only wanted to show him what was going on and that a viral moment means nothing to him. He says that Sosa has talent, but there is a price to pay to be in a position like his and that Sosa must be taught a lesson. He says he has nothing against Sosa, then says there are levels to this and that Sosa will figure this out at Slammiversary.
AJ Francis beats Manny Lemons. After the match, Elijah shows up on the video screen and says that AJ Francis will never be him and that he will take back everything taken from him and then some at Slammiversary before burning a cease and desist notice. AJ Francis is fuming.
Xia Brookside beats Harley Hudson. After the match, Brookside attacks Hudson again, then Lei Ying Lee heads to the ring and Brookside retreats.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Ash by Elegance is out following the mental health issues from earlier. It is then mentioned that the TNA medical staff was rushed into action during tonight's World title summit, and that a lot of competitors will be risking everything at Slammiversary.
In footage from earlier today, Gia Miller, TNA President Carlos Silva, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and Mike Santana hold a World Championship summit. Carlos Silva asks that things remain professional so that fines are not levied. Nemeth says that Santana has done it all this year, then says that Santana's great year is about to come to an end. Santana says that Nemeth only sees one good year when he has been fighting his entire life, then says that the TNA World Championship is much bigger than the ring and pro wrestling, and that it is his life. He says that he has been fighting for a moment like this, then says that Nemeth has done it all as well before stating that the difference between them is that when TNA needed a true champion to put it on his back through the dark times, he was there. He mentions Nemeth stating that he was here from TNA only to go on world tours while he ended up being the guy Nemeth was supposed to be, and that he will continue to be the guy. Nemeth says he has always been here for TNA and that being an international superstar is different from having a good year, then says that Santana might just steal the show from him. Nemeth then mentions Santana's family as he says taht Santana will fail one more time. Santana then punches Nemeth out, and Ryan Nemeth attacks from behind. Santana grabs Ryan, and Nic Nemeth attacks Santana and slams him head-first into the front plate of the TNA World Championship before he and Ryan leave.
It is announced that Mike Santana has been taken to a local hospital and that his status for Slammiversary is up in the air.
Moose and JDC - who has not been seen since the show after Genesis - head to the ring. Moose says that there are no pinfalls and submissions and that it will only end when someone throws in the towel. He says that Eddie Edwards destroyed a family and stabbed him and JDC in the back, and says that like Eddie's wife, "payback is a bitch." Eddie and Alisha Edwards show up, and Eddie says that he did not destroy anything, then says that after all the time they spent together, it finally dawned on him that Moose and JDC were like a cancer growing within The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) and making it weak. He says that Moose and JDC kept The System from the next level of greatness and that they tore the cancer out so they could rebuild The System better than before, and at Slammiversary, he will end this once and for all. JDC says he has known Eddie for 25 years - longer than anyone else in the business - and that while he does not take what Eddie did personally, professional wrestling has made Eddie sick in the head and blinded by disease. He says that Eddie will lose everyone in his life, including his wife and daughter, and Alisha interrupts JDC for bringing her daughter up, telling him to bring his wife so she can slap her before saying The System is better without Moose and JDC. She says Moose walks around like a big shot, but deep down inside, he wants revenge on her because she played him like the fool he is and always will be. Alisha then dares Moose to Spear her and get that revenge, but Moose and JDC leave the ring. Alisha says he knew Moose would do that because he is nothing but a pathetic coward, and Moose slides back in the ring and nearly goes for the Spear until JDC stops him. Eddie says this all ends once and for all at Slammiversary, and Alisha says that it is ride and die and she would rather die than throw in the towel. Moose then says that Slammiversary will be a funeral.
We hear from Ricky Sosa, who says that Eric Young not only does not like him because he is different, but because he had a debut unlike anything he has ever seen. He then says he is in TNA to stay, whether he likes it or not, and that he will prove he belongs in TNA.
Frankie Kazarian, Cedric Alexander and Mr. Elegance beat Leon Slater, Fabian Aichner and KC Navarro in a six-man tag match after Kazarian scores a jackknife pin on Leon Slater after Slater hits Mr. Elegance with a top rope Swanton 450.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth heads to the ring. Nic Nemeth announces that "due to a disgusting incident backstage," Mike Santana will not only not make it to Slammiversary, but he will not come back to the wrestling business. He then demands he be crowned TNA World Champion. He tells TNA President Carlos Silva to put the TNA World Championship around his waist, then Ryan Nemeth is suddenly tossed out onto the stage by none other than Santana, who throws Ryan down the ramp. Carlos Silva, Daria Rae and Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up with security to prevent a brawl. Santana then punches a few security guards, but Nic Nemeth flees when Santana gets in the ring.
Xia Brookside heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Brookside says the fans act like she did something wrong and committed an unforgivable crime for turning on Lei Ying Lee. She says that The Angel Warriors should have been about her becoming a star, but every single week, it was about Lei Ying Lee. She says she should have done this a long time ago, then says her favorite part in all of this is the look on Lei Ying Lee's face when her whole world was shattered. She says Lei Ying Lee did not see it coming because she is "a dumbass," and at Slammiversary, she will become Knockouts World Champion. Lei Ying Lee shows up and says she treated Brookside like a sister, but now she sees who she really is: a snake and a rat. She says something in Mandarin, then translates herself, saying she will not wait until Slammiversary and do it right now. Brookside tries to run away, but Lei Ying Lee gets her hands on her, and security has to show up and break up the ensuing brawl. Lei Ying Lee soon starts beating up security guards just to get to Brookside, who grabs her by the hair to continue the brawl. Lei Ying Lee soon comes out on top in the brawl. (One of the security guards is played by West Coast independent wrestler Mathias.)
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mike Santana. Santana says there is a reason he does not trust people and that he should have trusted his gut with "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, as he would soon show his true colors. Despite Daria Rae making his life a living hell and making it so that he and Nemeth cannot go at it during their match, he knows how to be a pro, and at Slammiversary, he will spin the block on Nemeth and rip the heart out of his chest. KC Navarro shows up and says taht while he understands what is going on, tonight is not about Nic Nemeth, and that Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch) are going to take advantage of what has been happening. He says that they must coexist tonight. Santana says that he has known Navarro for a long time, and tells him not to forget who is looking out for him.
Mike Santana, KC Navarro and "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beat Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch) following a double Rolling Buck Fifty followed by a double Danger Zone on Skyler and Hotch, who both get pinned at the same time by Nic Nemeth and Mike Santana. After the match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows up and attacks Santana from behind as Navarro gets between Santana and Nic Nemeth, and when Santana goes for a clothesline on Ryan, he inadvertently hits Navarro. Nic Nemeth then hits Santana with a superkick.
Backstage, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth checks on KC Navarro and tells him not to trust anybody. Nemeth says that Mike Santana should not have hit Navarro as Navarro says that it was all inadvertent, and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows up and says Navarro deserved it. Santana shows up, surrounded by security who have to break up a brawl. Santana checks on Navarro, who tells Santana to get his head in the game.
It's time for The King's Speech. Frankie Kazarian gives a brief history of the Ultimate X Match because the fans in Denver, Colorado "live in the mountains and don't get much information" before saying that the match was made for him and has won more of them than anyone else. Kazarian then introduces Leon Slater, who heads to the ring first, before introducing Cedric Alexander, who heads to the ring second. Kazarian asks Slater how it felt to come up short of making history, and Slater says he would be lying if he said it did not hurt. Cedric laughs and says he is glad it hurt, and Slater threatens to slap the look off his face before telling Cedric that he does not know what it is like to have so many people count on him only to fail. Cedric continues to brag about stopping Slater from having the longest reign with the X Division Championship, then says that he proved that Slater was not on his level and that everyone will remember how he beat Slater and stole his dream. Kazarian has to stop a brawl between the two men when Slater shoves Cedric in response and tell them to save it for Slammiversary, then says that Daria Rae gave him some information on their Ultimate X match: he is the third opponent in the match. He says that it does not matter if Cedric is champion or that Slater was champion, as the king will reign supreme.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: KC Navarro is in evaluation following his left knee injury being re-aggravated. Lei Ying Lee has suffered a chipped tooth from tonight's brawl, yet remains cleared to compete. The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) are medically cleared to return to action tonight.
We see a Behind The Music-style parody (called "Inside the Music"), where AJ Francis mentions Elijah not wanting to work with him, saying that he was inspired by Suge Knight to ensure that Elijah does not have the rights to his own music, and how he is a music mogul for owning Elijah's music catalog.
Eric Young guests on commentary for the next match.
Ricky Sosa beats Dak Draper in his first match in TNA in three months.
Backstage, The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) knock on Daria Rae's door. The Personal Concierge asks if Mr. Elegance can fill one of the spots for the Ultimate X Match at Slammiversary, and Daria Rae says that Mr. Elegance is in. Suddenly, Indi Hartwell runs into Ash by Elegance. Ash sarcastically wishes Indi luck, and Indi hopes that Ash is watching so she can learn a thing or two.
Mara Sadé guests on commentary for the next match.
Indi Hartwell beats Elayna Black after Ash by Elegance shows up and is attacked by Mara Sadé. After the match, Mara Sade attacks Elayna Black.
Backstage, Fabian Aichner asks Director of Authority Santino Marella for a slot in the Ultimate X Match to get revenge on The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) by beating Cedric Alexander, and he gets it. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth then shows up and asks if KC Navarro can be part of the match as well, and Santino slots KC Navarro into the match.
Backstage, Gia Miller is interrupted by Mike Santana, who says he is tired of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth's games before telling Nic Nemeth to meet him in the ring after the main event.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson) beat Moose and The Broken Hardys (Brother Nero and "Broken" Matt Hardy) in a six-man tag match after The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up with a ladder and distract The Broken Hardys before Alisha Edwards is able to hit Moose with a shinai on the outside.
Mike Santana heads to the ring. Santana calls out "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth so they can handle things man-to-man, but he gets "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth instead. Ryan says Nic is the greatest wrestler in the world and the next TNA World Champion, but Santana says that Ryan's big brother is "a big bitch." This leads to a "He's a bitch" chant when Ryan disagrees, and Santana says he is still waiting. Nic Nemeth shows up and says Santana is "too emotional" and feeding off the people, then gives credit where it is due and says Santana has made the most of his fifteen minutes of fame before stating he is the best and that Santana is on borrowed time. Nic Nemeth states that he will become the TNA World Champion at Slammiversary, which leads to the crowd chanting "You're a bitch" before Santana says Nic is still at the top of the ramp and not in the ring, which makes him a bitch. Santana says he will see Nic Nemeth at Slammiversary, where he will spin the block, rip his head off and remain TNA World Champion.
Mike Santana retains the TNA World Championship against Eric Young. During the match, Eric Young knocks out the referee, and Santana has to revive the referee after hitting Eric Young with Spin the Block. Eric Young hits a low blow, then grabs the TNA World Championship to use as a weapon despite TNA President Carlos Silva's pleas. He hits Santana with the title, then hits Santana with a piledriver. Santana somehow gets his hand on the bottom rope. Young then puts the World title in the center of the ring, then Ricky Sosa shows up for the first time since Eric Young took him out. This gives Santana enough of a breather to roll Eric Young to win and retain. After the match, Eric Young runs to the back to go after Ricky Sosa, and TNA President Carlos Silva is about to personally hand the TNA World Championship to Santana only for "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth to show up with the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy. Instead of cashing in on Santana, he helps Santana up, then takes the microphone and says that while he could pick the bones and cash in, he is a man of his word, and he will call his shot at Slammiversary. Nemeth says he does not want tricks, traps, excuses or an asterisk next to his name, and issues the challenge for Slammiversary to Santana, who is handed the TNA World Championship by Carlos Silva. Both Santana and Nemeth have a staredown, then shake hands.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero). Mustafa Ali gives "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth a round of applause for calling his shot at Slammiversary against Mike Santana, calling it "idiotic, but honorable." He says that while he lost to KC Navarro, Navarro lost his uncle earlier this week. He talks about how Navarro called his uncle a fighter until the bitter end, then says Navarro will do the same thing and lose to him. He then distastefully gives condolences to Navarro's family for the loss of Navarro's uncle as well as Navarro himself.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman introduces Mr. Elegance as a future TNA champion, "the spawn seed of the gods," "a titan amongst men with a body composition of 1% body fat," and "the opposite of all of you pigs." When Elijah makes his entrance, Elijah mentions AJ Francis trying to take his likeness and silence his voice as well as his fans', then says that is not going to happen. All of a sudden, a lawyer shows up and tells Elijah that he has been served. Mr. Elegance shoves Elijah into the lawyer and beats Elijah in mere seconds with an inside cradle. Mr. Elegance beats Elijah. After the match, AJ Francis mocks Elijah for losing the match just like he lost the rights to his image and will lose the lawsuit he just got slapped with, then boasts about making a lot of money while the fans cannot do anything about it. Elijah clotheslines AJ Francis out of the ring, then beats him up and takes it into the crowd as he goes. Meanwhile, Mr. Elegance celebrates his victory in the ring until Lei Ying Lee shows up and beats him up. Xia Brookside then gets in the ring and attacks Lei Ying Lee, and Brookside goes for Darkside only for Lei Ying Lee to fight back and hit Warrior's Way. Lei Ying Lee then goes up tot he top rope only for Brookside to escape.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) are out of action following last week's Wicked Garden match. Trey Miguel's condition continues to improve, and he could return to the ring in six to eight weeks. Moose has officially been cleared for in-ring action following his backstage attack.
Backstage, KC Navarro is met by "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, who tells Navarro to do what he does. Navarro says he appreciates everything Nic has done for him, and appreciates that Nic did for Mike Santana. "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows up and says Nic should have cashed in, but Nic says he let everyone know that they will see who the better man is at Slammiversary. Santana says it is no secret that he trusts no one in the locker, yet he respects what Nic Nemeth did for him. He then says that he will win at Slammiversary, and that Nemeth will be shaking his hand. Navarro then asks The Nemeths and Santana to have his back. Nic is happy to do that, but Santana is led to the trainer's room by security, and a jealous Ryan says "I'm the baby brother, okay?"
The System (Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander) beat Leon Slater and Fabian Aichner. After the match, Fabian Aichner has to save Leon Slater from The System, and Bear Bronson gets in the ring. Aichner has Bronson up on his shoulders only to be attacked by Brian Myers. Suddenly, Moose shows up, and when he gets in the ring, everyone runs off. Moose says he is back and that it is time to put an end to this, and at Slammiversary, it will be him versus Eddie Edwards.
We hear from Director of Authority Santino Marella. He says that while he and Indi Hartwell won, everyone can go on with their lives. He also hopes that Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace come back with a better attitude. Indi Hartwell shows up and says she wants a rematch with Elayna Black, saying that the disqualification does not sit well with her. Indi's rematch is granted.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) head to the ring. Vincent says he warned that in the Wicked Garden, the vines do not let go, then says history was made when The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hard) met "the lily of the valley." He says it is beautiful and delicate, but poisonous beneath, and that he put it in Jeff Hardy's mouth to prove that even legends decay. Vincent says that for thirty years, The Hardys have survived ladders, tables, cages and time itself. He then states that when The Hardys entered the Wicked Garden, they were classified as obsolete. Dutch says last week was historic, as the soil of the Wicked Garden was fed well, and watching Jeff Hardy convulse to the truth left tears in their eyes. Dutch says The Hardys became the past while The Righteous have become tomorrow. Vincent then states that since they have beaten The Hardys in the Wicked Garden, there is only one thing left to hardest: the TNA World Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up, and admits while that The Righteous give him the creeps, they are right, and it earned them a potential tag team title match. He says The Hardys have a rematch clause, and the titles will be defended in a three-way ladder match at Slammiversary. Vincent says that The Hardys are gone and that they are in control, but the lights go out and "Broken" Matt Hardy's laughter can be heard. When the lights come back on, a giant orange ladder is in the center of the ring. The Righteous are spooked. "Broken" Matt Hardy's theme then plays.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman demands respect for The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) from "the filthy degenerates" in the crowd.
Allie, Rosemary and Mara Sadé beat The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) in a six-Knockout tag match that sees an Ash by Elegance voodoo doll introduced into the proceedings.
Mustafa Ali retains the TNA International Championship against KC Navarro by submission with the Sharpshooter. After the match, Mustafa puts Navarro back in the Sharpshooter, then Nic Nemeth rushes to the ring. Mike Santana soon backs him up after a comedic shoulder shrug, and they eventually clean house and overpower Special Agent Zero. Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) soon surrounds the ring, but back off just as immediately. All of a sudden, Mustafa Ali gets in the ring with the International Championship as a weapon, and Nemeth clocks him with a superkick out of nowhere. Nemeth then hits Santana with the Danger Zone to end the show.
Mustafa Saed is announced as a surprise competitor in the next match. (He ends up being the first person eliminated.)
Eric Young last eliminates Elijah with a kick to the groin on the ring apron to win a TNA World Championship #1 Contender's Battle Royal.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Leon Slater. Slater says he has never been more prepared, as he has another chance to make history as the longest-reigning X-Division Champion of all time, and he has a chance to draw a line between who he was, who he is now, and who he will be. He says he has been winning the big one for the last 300 days, and he will go from youngest to greatest. The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) show up and tell Slater that he has a chance to solidify himself as a legend much like they have.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero). Mustafa Ali says that order 4 continues to fail him, but he will fix things like he always does. He says he has a magic lamp in the International Championship, and he has already wished for the best that TNA has to offer. He says that the open challenge continues, and that he will go back to his winning ways. Order 4 leaves with Gia Miller telling Jason Hotch he did a good job in the battle royal, then Eric Young shows up says that Mike Santana will be the next to go as part of the cleanse.
Lei Ying Lee heads to the ring. She says that last week was the greatest night of her entire life and that she has fought for this moment to become a two-time Knockouts World Champion. She is proud to be able to bring the title back to TNA, and apologizes for her English not being the best, as while she wants to speak from her heart, the words in Chinese are not the same. She thanks the fans, stating she could not have done it without them. Xia Brookside shows up and tells Lei Ying Lee she can celebrate all she wants, but she has her mind on the Knockouts World Championship and sooner or later, it will come to her. Lei Ying Lee says she is sick of Xia and addresses her in Mandarin Chinese, but Xia tells her to speak like "her dumbass fans." Lei Ying Lee says she will beat her right here and now, and Xia teases getting in the ring before stating she will not wrestle in "a cesspool like Sacramento, California." Xia says she has already destroyed Lei Ying Lee and she will take the Knockouts World Championship from her, but today is not that day.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Eddie says they were robbed in the battle royal and that he will get another title shot with Moose out of the picture. Brian Myers says he does not want to hear Moose's name again, as he is weak. Bear Bronson says that The System cannot be broken, and Cedric says that Moose is a non-factor and that Leon Slater will find out he cannot beat The System.
Gia Miller interviews Keith Jardine, actor for the upcoming movie Over Your Dead Body. Jardine talks about the movie, then The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) shows up, with The Personal Concierge calling Mr. Elegance an example of real masculinity. The Elegance Brand soon think Jardine is jealous of Mr. Elegance, but Jardine says he makes him want to puke and calls The Elegance Brand "a gang of hos" before security has to get between Jardine and Mr. Elegance.
Chris Caray, Athletics play-by-play announcer and great-grandson of the late play-by-play announcer Harry Caray, guests on commentary for the next match.
AJ Francis beats KC Navarro in a Sactown Street Fight following a Down Payment through two tables on the outside of the ring.
Mike Santana heads to the ring. Santana says he was taught to speak with his actions instead of his words and that it got him to the TNA World Championship, then calls Eric Young a foundational pillar of TNA and says that despite his recent action, he is worthy of respect. He then says that he has made a name for himself out of facing the greats and has beaten them all, then tells Eric Young to bring something different, for he is the one holding down the fort week after week as TNA World Champion. Daria Rae shows up and congratulates Santana, then says Eric Young is not his next opponent, as he never really beat Steve Maclin at Rebellion. She announces that Maclin is cleared to return to the ring, and that they will have a title rematch next week. Daria then says that she ran the match by the board of directors, but not by Director of Authority Santino Marella, and that the board liked the idea. Santino then shows up and implies that Daria cancelled his flight last week. Santino admits he likes the Santana-Maclin rematch, then mentions that Indi Hartwell has just re-signed with TNA and that there are big things in the Knockouts Division with Lei Ying Lee as Knockouts Champion again. Daria says it is real classy that Santino is celebrating the downfall of his daughter, and Santino says that while he loves his daughter, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo has corrupted her mind, and he wants to get his hands on him. Daria says Stacks would destroy Santino. Santana interrupts, saying that he will beat any challenges for the World Championship.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Trey Miguel is out as his knee injury is worse than expected and that he is out indefinitely. Moose is out after the injuries he received after the end of last week's show. EC3 is now out following being put through a table by Eric Young last week and is out indefinitely with neck injuries. AJ Francis and KC Navarro are currently in evaluation after tonight's Sactown Street Fight.
Rosemary and Allie beat Victoria Crawford and Mila Moore.
We hear from "Broken" Matt Hardy. He says that The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) have freed the monsters of the Broken Universe and have freed both him and Brother Nero, and next week, he invites The Righteous to the battlefield. He says The Righteous are talented, but they are mortal men while The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) are gods.
Cedric Alexander beats Leon Slater two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match to win the TNA X-Division Championship, ending Slater's reign at 298 days and tying it with Austin Aries' record setting first reign with the title from 2011 and ending it one day before Slater could claim to be the longest-reigning of all time. Slater earns the first fall with a roll-up early in the match. Alexander scores the second fall after hitting a Lumbar Check. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva is about to award the title to Alexander when the lights go out and Fabian Aichner - formerly known as Giovanni Vinci in WWE - shows up to end the show.
Eric Young beats EC3 in a no-disqualification match with a piledriver through a table and another piledriver into a metal folding chair.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Arianna Grace and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. Arianna says she should not be having a rematch, as she has beaten Lei Ying Lee and has proven she is better than her. She then says that her father Director of Authority Santino Marella wants her to be humbled, and Stacks says Santino is playing mind games and is having to jump through hoop after hoop. Stacks says that Arianna has this, and Arianna takes this as Stacks having a plan. Arianna and Stacks flirt, which makes Gia Miller almost want to throw up.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Brian Myers says they are carrying the workload, and the tag team titles are on the line. He says that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and KC Navarro should prepare to battle. Bear Bronson cannot wait to rip Nic and Navarro's faces off. Cedric Alexander says that he and Eddie Edwards will take care of Leon Slater and Moose, and he wants to pin Leon Slater one more time. Eddie says tonight is The System's night.
Elayna Black heads to the ring. Elayna says that she is the number one Knockout in the Knockouts Division and the only one that matters, then states that she is coming after whoever is Knockouts World Champion after tonight and taking the title. As Elayna boasts that she makes more money and gets more attention than the rest of the Knockouts and says that she is a business, The Personal Concierge George Iceman shows up and says Ash by Elegance has something to say about that. Ash shows up and says Elayna looks like "a gothic prostitute" as she and The Personal Concierge walk down the ramp, and says The Elegance Brand not only makes money, but swims in it. She also says that if Elayna is a business, then she is an empire, as she is a millionaire with a mansion and a yacht. All of a sudden, they are joined by Indi Hartwell. Indi says that this argument is "embarrassing" and that there is a Knockouts World Championship main event tonight while they are comparing paychecks while it means something. Ash and Elayna tell Indi she sounds poor. Ash and Elayna then argue over who will become the next Knockouts World Championship, but Indi says neither of them can focus enough on an argument. Elayna leaves, and Ash tells Indi to "let the real Knockouts talk about it" only for Indi to call her completely fake. Ash throws a punch at Indi, but Indi blocks it and knocks Ash out of the ring.
Backstage, Daria Rae is on the phone, stating that Director of Authority Santino Marella's flight is cancelled and that she will be making all the decisions tonight.
The System (Brian Myers and Bear Bronson) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and KC Navarro. After the match, Eddie says The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Myers, Bronson, Cedric Alexander) are one for one right now, and that they will keep it going by beating up Leon Slater and Moose right now. Leon Slater shows up, and this gets the next match started.
Leon Slater and Moose beat The System (Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander) with a jackknife pin from Moose to Eddie after Eddie avoids the Spear.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: EC3 and Eric Young are currently in evaluation after tonight's no-disqualification opening match as both men have sustained multiple injuries, and more information will be provided when available. Frankie Kazarian and Elijah are out of action following last week's Walk With Elijah Match, and while Elijah has re-aggravated his triceps injury, he is not expected to miss any ring time. Lei Ying Lee and Arianna Grace are 100% medically cleared to compete in tonight's Knockouts World Championship main event.
We hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Matt Hardy is now broken as he says that The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) do not understand the gravity of the situation and have opened Pandora's Box. He says they wanted The Broken Hardys, and now they are here. Matt says that mortal men have transparent barriers in their minds and have no idea how to break through, overcome and break them down, but he and Brother Nero have been broken, and now The Broken Hardys are a gateway to what they will become, which is something much more serious. Jeff Hardy says that Brother Nero is near and here to instill fear, then closes his eyes, opens them back up, and reveals that his irises now have a checkerboard pattern, revealing that Brother Nero has arrived.
Mike Santana heads to the ring. Santana talks about his battle to take the TNA World Championship back from NXT last summer and bring TNA back to his essence as well as how he and Rich Swann brought the house down in their World title match. Santana tells the fans that he gives his heart and his soul in the ring every single night, then says that he likes giving out his own opportunities and will continue to do just that, and will be naming his next opponent for the World Championship. Before he can name who is next, Daria Rae shows up and says that this is not happening and that Santana does not make his own matches or pick his own opponent. She also says she did not like the match with Rich Swann. She also mentions that Director of Authority Santino Marella's flight has been cancelled and that he cannot pick Santana's next opponent, so she will. She announces that there will be a battle royal next week, with the winner getting a World title shot. Santana says that Daria Rae is right about him not being able to make the decisions, as the fans do, then says Daria Rae has been stroking her ego since she showed up and that his foot will go up the challenger's ass before he hits Spin the Block. When Santana's entrance theme plays, Daria Rae stops it and demands her theme play instead, which it does.
We hear from AJ Francis, who says that TNA forced him to put "that pink haired freak" KC Navarro in Fir$t Cla$$, and says that when he got rid of Navarro, he made things worse by stealing wins from him. He then says he will steal something from Navarro - his health - and that they will be in a Sacktown Street Fight next week in Sacramento, California, where Francis will prove why he is the best big man in the business, which is money, money, money.
Backstage, we hear from KC Navarro. He says that AJ Francis wants to talk smack about him, money and championships he cannot win after putting him on the shelf for eight months. He says that Francis took advantage of him even after he tore his ACL, then says he busted his ass for eight months to prove he is more than a replacement and to prove that he belongs in TNA. He says that he and Nic Nemeth may not have won the tag team titles, but he will beat AJ Francis in next week's street fight.
Lei Ying Lee beats Arianna Grace to win the TNA Knockouts World Championship for the second time after Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo gets ejected for getting Arianna Grace's foot on the rope a second time. As per pre-match stipulation, Xia Brookside was banned from ringside for this match. After the match, Daria Rae personally awards the TNA Knockouts World Championship to Lei Ying Lee.
Backstage, it is revealed that Moose has been laid out and buried under a guardrail. (One of the people checking on Moose is independent wrestler Lord Crewe working as a member of security.)
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth guests on commentary for the next match.
KC Navarro beats AJ Francis after countering the Down Payment with a victory roll after "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth distracts AJ Francis.
Backstage, we hear from EC3. EC3 says a story requires three acts, and talks about his time in Act 1, his "exile," trials and tribulations away from TNA in Act 2, and his crusade - not a comeback, which requires permission - to finish what he started in Act 3. He says that this is only beginning with Eric Young, and that he is back.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) heads to the ring. Myers makes fun of the fact that the fans are booing them and brags about him and Bronson being the new tag team champions, then admits that not everything at Rebellion went as planned. Eddie says he should be World Champion, but he lost because of one person: Moose, who he says could not stand the thought of him being a three-time World Champion, The System holding all the power and Alisha being his ride or die. Alisha tells Moose that she is glad that hanging out with her made him a little bit smarter, saying it was a smart move for Moose because Moose likes stooges. She also says that she and The System played him like a fool because he is a fool. Cedric says Rebellion was supposed to be total dominance and a clean sweep, but instead of celebrating excellence, they are still dealing with a Moose problem. He also says that Slater cheated to beat him with the X-Division Championship, which is a disqualification, which means he never lost and is owed a title shot. Slater shows up and tells Cedric to shut up before he slaps the taste out of his mouth, then tells Cedric that he got beaten and he has the title to prove it. He also says that Cedric has "a boo-boo face" - which starts a crowd chant - because he is on the verge of becoming the longest-reigning X-Division Champion of all time. Eddie says Slater may have the title, but he will not break the record, because he is like Moose in that he just gets lucky time and time again and cannot get the job done. Moose shows up and says it is just like Eddie to make excuse, and says Eddie lost because he is "a little bitch," and that The System is full of bitches. He says that Bronson and Cedric are his bitches after he beat him in the past week, then says that Eddie is Alisha's bitch because Alisha has the balls in their relationship. He then calls Myers "Edge's bitch." Moose then says he has thirty Knockouts in the locker room to back him up when he says that Alisha is the biggest bitch to step into TNA. Alisha says Moose is nothing compared to Eddie, as he has a pea brain and needs to stay out of their business. Slater says that he and Moose are in their gear and The System is also in wrestling gear, and that they should have a match. Suddenly, Daria Rae shows up. Daria Rae says that this funny business would have slid with Santino Marella in charge, but he is at home suspended, and the match is not happening. Slater says stuff like this is why Santino is the superior general manager. Daria Rae then changes her mind, then puts Slater and Moose against The System in a four-on-two handicap match.
Backstage, Daria Rae is met by Elijah, who finds out that Santino Marella is suspended as he demands a rematch with Frankie Kazarian. Daria Rae makes a phone call to Kazarian regarding the rematch, who does not want it, and therefore Elijah does not get it. Elijah says "So this is how it's gonna be?" before walking out of the room.
Before the next match, Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) is in the ring. Mustafa Ali says he is happy because he has a weapon of mass destruction behind him, attack dogs to his sides, and the TNA International Championship. He says the fans should be happy, too, as they have a champion who does not need a second chance. He says that Mike Santana and Trey Miguel had second chances while The Hardys had multiple chances. He then states that while he does not need a second chance, he does give chances, and announces an open challenge for the TNA International Champion to any challengers either in TNA or around the world. Mustafa Ali then addresses Jada Stone, telling her to get in the ring so that Tasha Steelz can kick her ass.
Jada Stone beats Tasha Steelz after the rest of Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Special Agent Zero) are ejected from ringside.
In the Undead Realm, Victoria Crawford is seen running and screaming from the realm's dangerous denizens. Meanwhile, Rosemary runs into Joseph Park, who has suddenly appeared in the Undead Realm as he looks for Abyss. Joseph Park says that his family's law firm has taken care of his divorce pro bono before having some choice words regarding Father James Mitchell and leaving to go "up North." Meanwhile, a woman wearing lots of black and jewelry with red eyes is seen. Tessa Blanchard asks someone for help getting out of The Undead Realm, but ended up having to fight two citizens of the Undead Realm sitting on church pews. She manages to survive and run away. We see the words "To Be Continued."
Backstage, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth congratulates KC Navarro, then says KC Navarro owes him one. "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows up wanting to know what's going on, and as Nic explains, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) show up, and Myers calls Navarro "a charity case." Bear Bronson says he does not like Nic's tone as Nemeth stands up for Navarro, and Nemeth tells Bronson he is not a hard man to find. Myers holds Bronson back as The System leave and Ryan calls his mom.
Mike Santana heads to the ring. Santana says that Rebellion ended like he knew it would, and says that while Eddie Edwards threw everything he could at him, he broke that foundation in half and remained TNA World Champion. Santana says he has beaten every former TNA World Champion that has been thrown at him, and says that he should throw out some opportunities of his own, and he has one man in mind who has done as much as he has and is in the best shape of his life. He declares that man to be Rich Swann, who shows up and says that an opportunity for the World Championship does not fall into one's lap everyday, and says that he reciprocates Santana's respect tenfold after having seen what Santana has gone through to be world champ. Swann asks Santana if he is sure he wants to do this, as he is looking at agility, ability, charisma, athleticism and raw talent as he shows off his new and improved physique and proclaims that people will talk about their match for a long time to come.Swann then says he will give Santana every ounce of fire, heart and desire just like him, and he will fight him all night long. Santana asks the fans if they want that, and the people make it known they want this. Santana regrets that he will have to bring this to Daria Rae's attention, then says that if she needs a match next week, she knows what to do, and looks forward to his and Swann's World Championship match.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Trey Miguel sustained a severe laceration on his right knee at Rebellion and needed seven stitches, and is out for now. The Hardys (Jeff and Mat Hardy) are out of competition after last week's Tables Match and their match with The System (Brian Myers and Bear Bronson) at Rebellion. Indi Hartwell is cleared to compete, but she is suspended and ineligible for in-ring action until further notice from TNA management. EC3 is 100% cleared for in-ring action in time for his match tonight with Eric Young.
Before the next commercial break, it is announced that Eric Young vs. EC3, which is coming up next, is EC3's first match in TNA since 2020, correcting the factual error on commentary from Rebellion.
We hear from Lei Ying Lee, who talks about her road to America and how she came to learn about and understand professional wrestling. She says that when she came to TNA, Xia Brookside supported her on her journey to winning her first championship and became her tag team partner. She then says that everything changed last week and that she does not understand why, as she has not only lost her title, but she has lost her best friend. Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Xia Brookside, who has seen the vignette from Lei Ying Lee backstage. Brookside simply and silently walks away.
Eric Young vs. EC3 ends in a no-contest after the referee is caught between the ropes and Eric Young before being clotheslined over the top rope along with Eric Young by EC3. After the match, EC3 grabs a metal folding chair and swings at Eric Young only to miss and hit the post when Eric Young dodges. Eric Young clotheslines EC3 and wraps the chair around EC3's neck, and referees and security have to stop Eric Young from twisting EC3's neck as well as the ensuing brawl. Eric Young manages to get a hold of EC3 and send him head- and chair-first into the ring steps, hurting EC3 before being combative with security and referees on his way out.
In the Undead Realm, Rosemary comes across an axe murderer in a corridor with wooden walls. Rosemary knows the axe murderer, whose name is Frank, and has some small talk with him. Meanwhile, Mara Sadé and Allie come across the woman in black with the horns, who walks towards them, disappears, and then reappears past them before heading into the room behind them. They then meet Victoria Crawford, who runs backwards into the woman with the horns, screams and runs. Tessa Blanchard finds Rosemary and demands a way out of the Undead Realm. Rosemary refuses, and they brawl. Tessa wraps a chain around Rosemary's neck and ties her to the chair, but finds her efforts fruitless. After another vision of the woman with the horns, Tessa catches up with Crawford and Mila Moore while Mara Sade and Allie check on Rosemary, who mentions the tussle with Tessa. Allie decides to go after Tessa herself. Rosemary then reveals that they have some of Tessa's hair from their brief battle. Tessa, Crawford and Mila Moore find the exit out of the Undead Realm thanks to Father James Mitchell, and run into it and away from the woman with the horns, whom Father James introduces himself to. Back at the arena, we see some interesting imagery, and Tessa, Crawford and Mila Moore crawl out from underneath the ring as the lights are out and red lights glow. We then see more of the interesting imagery, which has image of Rosemary, before the lights turn red again. Mara Sadé and Rosemary show up and brawl with Tessa, Crawford and Mila Moore, who soon overpower and surround the two of them. As Rosemary dares them to fight her all at once, the lights go out, then the imagery appears once again. The lights come back on after we see even more images, and Allie makes her return to TNA, alive and well. She superkicks Crawford and Mila Moore before hitting Tessa with a lungblower and standing tall with Rosemary and Mara Sadé.
We hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) backstage. Matt Hardy asks The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) if they are happy, as they have broken them down enough physically for them to lose the tag team titles. He says that they are picking up what The Righteous is putting down, and that it takes a near-death experience to truly feel alive before challenging The Righteous to a match next week so they can make them the sacrifice, as it is nearly "Broken Season." Jeff Hardy snaps his fingers, and the screen cuts to black as Willow - who has not been seen or heard from in TNA in a while - laughs maniacally.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) beat Leon Slater and Moose in a four-on-two handicap match.
Joe Hendry heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Hendry says that he is living the dream right now after winning at Unbreakable, wrestling Randy Orton at WrestleMania and retaining the TNA World Championship at Rebellion. He credits it all to the fans believing in him before addressing Trick Williams attacking him as his back was turned post-match at Rebellion and how he headed to NXT only to be jumped by DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin). He then says that TNA has the best locker room if DarkState wants to show up, then calls out Trick Williams again. This time around, Trick Williams shows up, but on the video screen, not on the stage. Trick says he is not in the building and is preparing for the 25-man battle royal on NXT next week, then mentions Hendry's match tonight and wishes him the best of luck, saying he will see him soon. Hendry admits he expected better from Trick, then says the show must go on and that the main event tonight will be fantastic as he and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) take on The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) and Frankie Kazarian.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz). Wentz looks forward to facing Moose for the X Division Championship tonight after he and Trey won at Rebellion with help from Sean Waltman. He says he pinned Moose that night and that he will pin him again.
Backstage, Sami Callihan meets with Director of Authority Santino Marella, who brings in Steph de Lander and Mance Warner. Steph takes issue with Sami with injuring Mance Warner and costing her money, but Sami says he missed Rebellion, too. He then says that nobody can take his and Warner's violent match away from them, then says he will shake his hand. Warner agrees, saying they earned the most violent match TNA has had in a long time, then shakes his hand. Sami tells Warner that they are done for now, then both parties leave.
Mike Santana beats Isaiah Moore. After the match, Santana talks about how he climbed the mountain and beat Mustafa Ali at Rebellion, and says that the top of one mountain is the bottom of another. He says this brings him to one man - Joe Hendry - and gives Hendry respect for holding it down for TNA before saying Hendry has something he wants and needs and that he will be climbing the mountain to become TNA World Champion.
Steve Maclin heads to the ring when he is suddenly attacked by The Northern Armory (Eric Young, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams). Eric Young chokes and beats Maclin with a chain, and when the brawl gets in the ring, Maclin briefly fights back before the numbers game catches up to him. Maclin is then tied to the ropes with the chain as he is simultaneously choked with it, and the attack stops when security shows up.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella confronts The Northern Armory (Eric Young, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) for their attack of Steve Maclin, who shows up while being held back by security. Santino makes a match between Eric Young and Steve Maclin for next week.
Moose retains the TNA X Division Championship against Zachary Wentz after Alisha Edwards grabs at Wentz from the outside, allowing Moose to hit the Spear to win and retain.
It is announced that Joe Hendry still has a shoulder injury, but is still medically cleared. Meanwhile, Leon Slater is not injured following the Ultimate X Match at Rebellion. Mustafa Ali suffered minor bruising at Rebellion, but is cleared. Unfortunately, Tasha Steelz is out following an upper body injury after going through a table during Mustafa's match.
We see Zachary Wentz being treated in the BioFlex Recovery Room.
Backstage, Mustafa Ali walks out in a zombie-like state as Gia Miller goes for an interview. John Skyler states that Mustafa has not been the same since Rebellion and that nobody knows what he is capable of. He says that in order to create something great, one must destroy everything, and that Mustafa plans to do just that.
Cody Deaner heads to the ring. Deaner announces that his contract with TNA is expiring at midnight tonight. He thanks Director of Authority Santino Marella for giving him the time to thank the fans one last time. He says that he has not been able to secure a contract due to not winning in over a year, then talks about how he grew up in a small town of less than 200 people and wanted him to become a professional wrestler. He says that after a 25-year career, he is not just a a proud professional wrestler, but a proud husband and father of four. Deaner says he had a lot of doubters, but TNA gave him a chance, and if this is his last time in a TNA ring, he does not feel like a loser, because he feels like a winner because of the fans. Suddenly, Santino shows up and admits he is getting choked up, then announces that he can provide an extension to Under Siege, which is right down the road from his hometown. If Deaner can beat Eddie Edwards that night, he can have a case for a renewed contract. Suddenly, Robert Stone and Victoria Crawford (fka Alicia Fox) show up, and Mr. Stone declares Santino "under review." Robert Stone says TNA needs a real leader with a real vision and that he is that person, then says the higher-ups have hired him to watch Santino's every move. He also says Victoria Crawford will be his deputy to help him out. He announces that Victoria has a TNA Knockouts World Championship match with Masha Slamovich, and when Victoria wins, TNA will have a champion to be proud of. Robert Stone says he will be watching Santino "very, very closely," then wishes Santino luck.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella and NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace confront Robert Stone and Victoria Crawford. Tessa Blanchard shows up and complains about Santino, and sides with Robert Stone before stating that she is above everyone else. Stone asks Tessa Blanchard to meet with him and Victoria.
Chris Van Vliet is seen in the crowd.
Jody Threat beats Maggie Lee.
Backstage, personal concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance take Maggie Lee aside for a makeover.
Gia Miller interviews Indi Hartwell on the stage. Indi thanks the fans who have supported her journey over the past few years and for the support over the past few days, and after growing up watching TNA late nights in Australia watching the Knockouts deliver, she is proud to be a TNA Knockout. Indi says she has not only plans, but history with a lot of the Knockouts, and that she is not here to be another woman on the roster and that things are about to be shaken up now that she has crossed the line.
Leon Slater beats KC Navarro. During the match, AJ Francis gets ejected for grabbing at Leon Slater as he climbs to the top turnbuckle.
We hear from Masha Slamovich, who says that Victoria Crawford has done nothing in the last couple of years but wants a shot at her title. She says that is fine with her, as Victoria is not ready to be in the ring with an actor of her caliber.
The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) and Frankie Kazarian beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Joe Hendry in a six-man tag match after Trick Williams shows up and attacks Joe Hendry on the outside. After the match, Trick hits Hendry with a Trick Shot.
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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.
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The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) head to the ring to start tonight's show. After Alisha brags that The System is always ten steps ahead, Eddie talks about how they made an example out of Leon Slater and how JDC took him out, and brags that another young talent found out what happens when you cross The System. JDC says that Leon Slater chose to get run over instead of getting with The System, then Moose brags about shaking Oba Femi's world and says Oba Femi tried to do the same, and that Oba will learn there is a difference between ruling NXT and being the face of the franchise.Moose then addresses Jeff Hardy, saying that Jeff Hardy has pinned him twice now despite not being who he used to be. He says Jeff got lucky, but tonight, his luck runs out. Brian Myers says that Leon Slater and Oba Femi are not "System material," then says "two dirty rotten scoundrels" in the form of Eddie and Orlando Colon just might have what it takes. Suddenly, The Colons (Eddie and Orlando Colon) show up, and Eddie says that their last name means something. He says that there is respect between them, then Orlando says that they are here to show what it means to be a Colon and that instead of fighting against The System, they should fight with hit. Orlando proposes an alliance where they have each others' backs, and Moose says that he likes these guys, as they know things go a little easier when you always trust The System.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat). Dani says Ash and Heather By Elegance are preoccupied with their looks when they are focused on the fight, which is why they are champions. Jody says they are used to doing things themselves, but if Ash and Heather wants to be their concierges, she has no problem with that. Spitfire contemplate what they will have Ash and Heather do, then warns Ash and Heather that they have a long list of things to do.
Backstage, Leon Slater confronts The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC), then The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) back him up. Security has to step in between both sides.
Mike Santana beats Oro Mensah. After the match, Mustafa Ali and his cabinet (Tasha Steelz, Jason Hotch, John Skyler) ask "Who really is Mike Santana?", which ends up becoming an excuse for all of them to make fun of Santana for his past problems with alcohol.
Backstage, Mike Santana finds Mustafa Ali's cabinet Tasha Steelz, Jason Hotch, John Skyler) and wants to know where Mustafa is. Jason Hotch says Mustafa has no time for him, but Santana says that if Mustafa wants to play dumb, they can meet face-to-face.
Tessa Blanchard beats Kelsey Heather.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Masha Slamovich, when all of a sudden, Cora Jade attacks Masha from behind and tells her that she will take her title at Sacrifice.
Backstage, Elijah and Joe Hendry talk about their match from last week and how they both know how to put on a show and make moments. Hendry says it a moment, but he has the feeling Elijah will turn on him. Elijah says he gets it, but tells Hendry that he has nothing to worry about, and asks why he would stab in the back when they could make music together. Hendry says that as long as Elijah believes in him, then maybe he can walk with Elijah. Suddenly, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) shows up, and JDC tells Elijah that they run the show around here.
Steve Maclin beats KC Navarro. During the match, The Northern Armory (Eric Young, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) shows up to watch the match from the stage.
Backstage, Tessa Blanchard is stared down by Lei Ying Lee. Tessa takes this as a challenge, and says she does not deserve to breathe the same air as her as Lei Ying Lee says that Tessa talks too much. Director of Authority Santino Marella steps in and makes the match between them official for Sacrifice.
Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) retain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions against Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance. As per pre-match stipulation, the losers must be the winners' personal concierges. After the match, Dani Luna declare that Ash and Heather are Spitfire's personal concierges as of right now.
Backstage, Ash by Heather and Heather by Elegance has to carry Spitfire's (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) bags, which also includes their smelly gear. When personal concierge George Iceman tries to help out, Director of Authority Santino Marella steps in and states that Iceman has to stay out of it.
Mance Warner beats Sami Callihan by disqualification after Callihan hits him with a metal folding chair outside of the ring. After the match, Warner avoids the chair as Callihan swings it at him near the ring post, then Warner grabs it and hits Callihan with it. Security has no choice but to step in and keep both men separated. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and puts both Warner and Callihan in a Street Fight at Sacrifice before both men go at it again.
Wes Lee guests on commentary for the next match.
Frankie Kazarian beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin after Wes Lee grabs at Austin following Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe arguing with Austin. After the match, Tyson, Tyriek and Wes Lee attack Ace Austin, but The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) rush in with metal folding chairs and make the save.
Backstage, Heather by Elegance carries Spitfire's (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) bags. Meanwhile, Ash by Elegance accidentally badmouths Steph de Lander's dog and finds out that Jody's dog is a lot bigger. They then have to ride with Spitfire and the dog.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth announces that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth returns in fifteen days at Sacrifice.
We see footage of Moose's victory against Lexis King and the announcement of his match against Oba Femi at NXT Roadblock from this week's WWE NXT. We also see footage of The Hardys' (Jeff and Matt Hardy) victory against No Quarter Catch Crew (Tavion Heights and Myles Borne) and the announcement of their TNA World Tag Team Championship match against Nathan Frazer and Axiom at NXT Roadblock.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Oba Femi in a six-man tag match. During the match, Brian Myers shoves Jeff Hardy into referee Daniel Spencer after The Hardys hit Moose with the Plot Twist. The Colons After the match, The System and The Colons are about to attack Matt Hardy when Joe Hendry and Elijah run into the ring and chase them all off. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and makes Jeff Hardy vs. Moose in a Ladder Match for the X Division Championship as well as a ten-man tag match between The System and The Colons against Joe Hendry, Matt Hardy and three partners of their choice for Sacrifice.
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