Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for January 2, 2025

In memory of Jeremy Laymon "Jax Dane", 1976 - 2024.

Joe Hendry heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Hendry says that becoming #1 contender is a promise to himself to become a World Champion, and that it will be the beginning of "The Joe Hendry Era" and leave everyone chanting "We believe." Suddenly, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows up and says "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth will not be happy about this, as Hendry whines, complains and moans to the point that he tarnishes his brothers' reputation. He says Hendry thinks he is a hero and should be champion, but he is mid-carder, not a hero or a main eventer. Ryan also calls Hendry a snake and a backstabber who tries to get ahead in TNA and that he and Nic do not trust him, and that no one else should, either. Hendry says that since Ryan wants to make up stories, he will tell one of his own about how he could not get to sleep until his doctor told him about Ryan Nemeth's comedy special. He says that if he is a mid-carder, then Ryan is a janitor and he should mop the floor and get him a coffee. After Hendry tells Ryan to stop stealing TV time and glory, Ryan says he will get all the glory he needs when he faces and beats Rhino later, and gives Hendry a front row seat. Hendry then says that the match might as well happen right now, and it does.

"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth beats Rhino by disqualification after Rhino stops him from using a metal folding chair as a weapon only for Rhino to hit Ryan in the back with it.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jordynne Grace. Jordynne says that Tessa Blanchard took her ball and left, and now she is back and saying that TNA is hers despite all the hard work she put in to build it. She says she has represented TNA across oceans and companies and even during a pandemic. She says that she is not the same woman she was five years ago, and if Tessa wants to walk back in, she will be waiting to give her the welcome that she truly deserves.

Backstage, we hear from The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz). Wentz says that the tag team titles are being held by absolute legends, but they are making dreams come true and they are riding high. Trey says they want to face The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) for the tag team titles when The Hardys show up and say that The Rascalz remind them of themselves, and throws down the challenge for Genesis. He then says nothing will stop the Hardy train, but if The Rascalz win, they will have beaten the greatest. The Rascalz accept the challenge.

"Inevitable" Ace Austin beats KUSHIDA despite KUSHIDA hurting Austin's left arm during the match. After the match, Ace Austin thanks the fans for their continued support in Chris Bey's absence as well as for the love and support that everyone has shown to Chris. Ace talks about how he was with Chris before Chris went to surgery and how Chris told him he had to win the big one, then says that it is time to be the top guy with the top title and that he wants "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and the World Championship. Moose shows up and says Ace Austin mentioned the top title but forgot to mention his name, and says the X Division title is the flagship title, as without it, TNA would not be what it is and without him, TNA would not be the hottest company on the planet right now. He says that he is the one holding on to the top title, then says Ace is scared of him and tells him to take the easy way out and go after Nic Nemeth. Moose then mentions Chris Bey, which causes Ace to tell Moose to keep Chris' name out of his mouth. He also says that he has held the X Division Champion three times and has represented the division for years, then says that he is willing to be a four-time champion right now. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and makes the match official for Genesis with the X Division title on the line.

Backstage, Eric Young and Steve Maclin have a conversation when Jonathan Gresham shows up. Eric Young asks what they are going to do when The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) show up. Maclin punches JDC, starting a brawl.

The TNA Moment of the Week is DCC (Bram and Eddie Kingston) vs. Decay (Abyss and Crazzy Steve) vs. The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy) for the TNA World Tag Team Championships on the January 26, 2017 episode of Impact Wrestling.

Backstage, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth mocks Rhino as he is checked on by the doctor. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth shows up wanting to know what has happened, and Rhino shows up angry when his name is brought up. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and makes a tag team match, and Joe Hendry shows up to be Rhino's tag partner against Nic and Ryan.

Mike Santana heads to the ring with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander's headgear in his hand. Santana admits he is disappointed after Final Resolution, but he is used to obstacles in his life and he has always beaten them. He then says it is time to get back to being the standard of TNA, then The Northern Armory ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) shows up. Alexander says a lot of people say they want to be the guy, but only few obtain it. Alexander says that he respects Santana and that iron sharpens iron, and says that the wars between The Latin-American Xchange and The North made him into who he was. He also says that The North sent LAX packing. Alexander then says that Santana making a name for himself after leaving TNA went nowhere, then says that he fought week after week until he became the guy, lost the world title just as quickly, and worked his way back to the title to become the standard. He says that as long as he is in TNA, Santana will never be the guy. As Alexander is about to leave, Santana says Alexander is right, but asks if it is because he was kissing the booker's ass. When Alexander gets mad, Santana calls him out on it, and this also leads to a "bald ass head" chant. Santana says he knows who Alexander is and what he is capable is, then says he can beat The Northern Armory and stomp Alexander out and claims he can beat them all in one night to prove he is "the nastiest ever."

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella tells Jordynne Grace that security will handle Tessa Blanchard if she shows up.

Backstage, we hear from Frankie Kazarian. He says he will be waiting and plotting for the perfect time to take his shot at the World Championship when Leon Slater shows up. Kazarian tells Leon Slater that he has "it" and that all he needs is some mentoring, and says that he is willing to help him out. He then has Slater work as his trophy bearer and watch him wrestle, but Slater says he is here to start his own legacy, not be a young boy. Kazarian tells Slater to stay on that road if he wants and to remember who paved that road, and Slater tells him that he just might pass him on that road before he leaves. JDC then shows up and hopes Slater's demons do not catch up with him and that Slater is missing something.

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth shows up. He mentions Joe Hendry being #1 contender for the World title and credits the fans for being behind him every step of the way, then mentions their match at Bound For Glory and Hendry coming close to becoming World Champion. Nic says that he has been blown away by Joe Hendry's ascension and knows what he is capable of, then says that representing the TNA locker room as World Champion has been one of his greatest moments. He says that Genesis will be a special night as Hendry is bringing everything he has and that he will do what it takes to stay champion, then mentions next week's tag team match. Ryan Nemeth then shows up and tells Nic that Hendry is a snake and that will stab him in the back just like how Rhino hit him with a chair for no reason, then says they will show Hendry and Rhino that "Nemeth" is synonymous with greatness. Nic reminds Ryan that they are in a tag team match because of him, and while they will take care of business, he needs to calm down. Nic leaves, then Ryan says Nic is very upset right now because of the fans.

It is revealed that the security guard that Director of Authority Santino Marella stationed earlier has been attacked.

Jordynne Grace, Masha Slamovich and Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) beat Ash By Elegance, Heather By Elegance, Tasha Steelz and Rosemary in an eight-woman tag match. After the match, Tessa Blanchard gets in the ring and attacks Jordynne from behind. The losing team joins in, and Rosemary spits green mist into Masha Slamovich's eyes. Meanwhile, Tasha continues to attack Jordynne backstage, choking her with a backpack strap and dragging her down a ramp before telling her to stay out of TNA and shutting her out of the arena.

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

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for December 5, 2024

KUSHIDA beats Leon Slater, Trent Seven, "Inevitable" Ace Austin and JDC in a five-way match to become #1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship at Final Resolution.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Tasha Steelz. Tasha calls Jordynne Grace a thorn in her side who cannot mind her business, and states that she will finally remove that thorn for good tonight after doing the same song and dance for so long. Tasha says she will take Jordynne Grace to "Pettyville" and give her a permanent residence as she approaches the Knockouts World Championship.

Before the next match, John Skyler calls North Carolina "South Carolina" before stating that Sami Callihan should be embarrassed for being "an unwashed, dirty pig who has not showered in PCO" and PCO should be embarrassed for dressing for Halloween past Halloween. He then says the two of them should get in the ring and get embarrassed by "these good hands."

Sami Callihan and PCO beat The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). After the match, the lights go out, and the number "23" is seen.

Backstage, we hear from "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. Nemeth says that 2025 was a hell of a year when Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) shows up. AJ Francis says that 2024 has been the best year of his career, but he wants to enter 2025 as TNA World Champion. Nemeth agrees, and says he will defend the title against him. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and makes the match official for Final Resolution. AJ Francis says this is the best decision Santino has made and the biggest box-office match TNA has ever seen.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) by disqualification after Alisha Edwards hits The Hardys with a shinai. After the match, The System powerbombs Jeff Hardy both into Matt Hardy and through a table.

We hear from Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna). Jody Threat says she had her match won when the personal concierge George Iceman got involved, and Dani Luna says that Iceman, Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance are running around like they own TNA. Dani sys that next week, she will take on Heather, and Jody says that she will have Dani's back.

Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. Santino says the tag team title match from earlier ended unacceptably to him, and makes a rematch between The System and The Hardys for the tag team titles for Final Resolution as a tables match.

Backstage, Sami Callihan and PCO confront Hammerstone and Jake Something, with Sami thinking that Hammerstone and Something are "23." Hammerstone says they are not afraid of a fight, and Sami he and PCO are not afraid of a fight, either. Sami then says he will got to Director of Authority Santino Marella and make a tag team match.

Tasha Steelz beats Jordynne Grace after Alisha Edwards shows up and distracts Jordynne as she goes for Shades of Samoa, causing Tasha to slip out and pin Jordynne with her feet on the ropes for leverage at the corner. Rosemary is seen watching from the rafters during the match. After the match, Jordynne attacks Alisha, and Tasha sees what is going on and joins her. All of a sudden, Masha Slamovich shows up and makes the save for Jordynne. Alisha confronts Masha, and Jordynne hits Alisha with a spinebuster.

Joe Hendry guests on commentary for the next match.

The Northern Armory ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) and Frankie Kazarian beat Eric Young, Jonathan Gresham, Steve Maclin and Mike Santana in an eight-man tag match after Kazarian hits Gresham with the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy behind the referee's back.

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We look back on Jeff Hardy vs. MVP from One Night Only: Turning Point from 2014.

Gia Miller interviews Tasha Steelz for Around The Ring regarding Tasha's love for classic country music.

We look back on "Inevitable" Ace Austin and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) vs. Trent Seven, Jake Something and Hammerstone from last night's show.

KUSHIDA beats Conan Lycan by submission after catching him out of the air for the Hoverboard Lock.

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for September 5, 2024

The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose), JDC and Masha Slamovich head to the ring to start tonight's show. Eddie says everyone has wished for them to fail, but The System does not fail, as all they needed was "a nice little reboot," and with that accomplished, it is time for them to get back their championship gold. Brian Myers says that he and Eddie are contractually obligated for a championship rematch due to being the former tag team champions, and that they will use that clause at Victory Road and challenge ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) for the tag team titles. JDC tells everyone to shut up, as does Moose, who says that in two weeks, Nic Nemeth will face the guy that he never beat for the TNA World Championship, and at Victory Road, he has bad news for Nemeth, as he will become a four-time TNA World Champion. Moose then addresses JDC, saying he has a big night, because if they win against Joe Hendry and Mike Santana tonight, JDC will officially become a member of The System. However, if they lose tonight, JDC is out, and everyone knows what The System does to outsiders. Alisha says everyone is asking for rematches, and that he knows her rights as champion and does not have to defend more than once every 30 days, and that she is under concussion protocol and will have a suitable replacement if she is not cleared to wrestle. Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) shows up, and while Dani Luna says that it was unfortunate what happened to Alisha, her team lost. Alisha says The System has two wins on Spitfire before telling Dani to go back to the dive bar she came from. Jody Threat says they have gotten another shot at Victory Road, but this time it is "do or die," and if Spitfire loses, they split up as a team. Alisha, seeing this as Spitfire doing her a favor, accepts the challenge.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Eric Young, who says that while Steve Maclin got one over on him, he has respect for him. As for Jake Something, they have history, and he will do what he has always done and represent himself and TNA.

KUSHIDA vs. Laredo Kid ends with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander showing up and attacking both men, even putting KUSHIDA in an ankle lock. Afterwards, KUSHIDA wants Alexander in a match, and attacks Alexander on his way out and brings him back to the ring to make it happen.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats KUSHIDA. After the match, KUSHIDA is hurt and in need of medical attention, and as Joe Hendry checks on KUSHIDA, he notices and confronts Alexander, saying he will never forget what Alexander did to him. Alexander says "Good," and walks off.

Before the next match, Arianna Grace suddenly shows up and announces that she has some exciting news: she is the official liaison between WWE and NXT and the one to make sure everything runs smoothly during this collaboration, then introduces Jordynne's challenge: Karmen Petrovic.

Jordynne Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Karmen Petrovic. After the match, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Jordynne has been laid out and a pillow is on the mat next to her. Rosemary laughs as she watches from above, and it is obvious that Wendy Choo has attacked Jordynne.

We hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). They brag about how The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) lost to them at Emergence, then Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) show up and say ABC should be focused on them. Ace Austin says they have beaten them already, and Chris Bey says that if they want to run it back, they can do it next week.

We see a vignette for a female Chinese pro wrestler.

Zachary Wentz heads to the ring. Zachary talks about how he was at one of the lowest points in his life two weeks ago, but because of the fans' support, he was able to pick himself up, come back and reach the highest of the highs to become X Division Champion. "Speedball" Mike Bailey shows up and congratulates Wentz, saying that the championship meant that he was the best of the best, which is now Wentz, and that Wentz will have to continue to prove that when he exercises his rematch clause at Victory Road. Suddenly, The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) show up, and John Skyler says that Jason Hotch was "the real star of Ultimate X" and that they were robbed of the X Division title. As Skyler distracts Bailey and Wentz, Hotch attacks Bailey and Wentz from behind. All of a sudden, the brawl turns into an official match as per Director of Authority Santino Marella.

"Speedball" Mike Bailey and Zachary Wentz beat The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). After the match, "Speedball" Mike Bailey takes the X Division Championship and personally hands it to Wentz before raising his hand.

Backstage, Steph de Lander has to lock PCO in a room on the way to the ring.

We hear from Rosemary, who lights candles as they say that they can hear The Hive again. Suddenly, Wendy Choo shows up and blows the candle out, although she can barely be seen.

Steph de Lancer heads to the ring and says that Matt Cardona has caused her a lot of issues as of late with both her and PCO, then calls Cardona out, saying they need to talk. Cardona shows up and heads to the ring, and Steph wants to know what is going on, as they used to be best friends and tag partners. Cardona says he has been missing in action for a while and that he owes her an apology. Cardona says that he is sorry that he did not crash the wedding earlier, let Steph marry PCO, and let Steph embarrass the both of them in front of the entire world. Steph tells Cardona she will not take the disrespect and says that Cardona does not own her, but Cardona produces a contract that they both signed March 13, 2023 when he found her in Australia and promised to change her career. Cardona then claims that he has done just that, then says he has held up his end of the contract and that it is Steph's turn, saying she is his property and that he owns her. Steph admits Cardona helped her, but she helped herself as well and put in the work, and that she is a superstar with or without him and that their contract means nothing to her. Cardona states that both of their lawyers as well as TNA all have a copy of the contract and that Steph will do as he tells her. As Cardona corners Steph, PCO shows up, and Cardona uses Steph as a shield before fleeing.

We hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) backstage. Jeff says that they must win next week, and Matt agrees, as they are multiple-time tag team champions and they plan to make a statement and delete The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers). Matt says that he is tired of being referred to in the past tense and that they plan to become champions again and prove they are the greatest of all time.

Eric Young beats Jake Something. After the match, Jake Something attacks Eric Young from behind and hits him with Into The Void. All of a sudden, Steve Maclin shows up to make the save for Eric Young when Jake Something tries to pick Eric Young up.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Joe Hendry, who says that coming up short when it comes to championship gold is an all-too-common occurrence, but his momentum cannot be denied and he makes TNA and NXT the place to be. He then says he has a championship to chase.

It is announced that Heather Reckless has been signed to TNA and that she will face "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw in her debut match next week.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Heather Reckless, who says that she will show the world and the Knockouts Division why her name is Heather Reckless. Ash By Elegance and George Iceman show and disrupt the interview, and Iceman says that she could learn a lot from Ash. Ash agrees. Suddenly, Gisele Shaw shows up and tells them to show some respect, as it is what the division has been built on. Ash asks Gisele what she has done for TNA, and Gisele threatens to knock one of Ash's teeth out. Ash says she would love to see Gisele try, and Shaw slaps Ash in the face and leaves. All the while, Heather cannot believe what she is seeing.

Before the next match, Joe Hendry - who now has his own custom microphone cube - says that he knows The System will attack him from behind, and says The System should be the ones spinning around. Suddenly, Mike Santana is in the ring, and he and Hendry get the better of JDC and Moose. All of a sudden, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander shows up and guests on commentary.

The System (Moose and JDC) beat Joe Hendry and Mike Santana after Joe Hendry confronts "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander only for Alexander to hit him with a low blow. This gives Moose and JDC a breather, allowing Moose to hit Santana with a Spear for the win. As per pre-match stipulation, JDC is now a full-fledged member of The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose).

Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Nic Nemeth has seen the previous match, and says that all Moose had to do was look him in the eye and say he wanted to fight him. Now that he is world champion and that Moose could not be a man, they will go toe-to-toe at Victory Road and he will beat him.

Here are the highlights from tonight's 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 August 1, 2024

The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Wes Lee) beat KUSHIDA and Speedball Mountain ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and Trent Seven) in a six-man tag match.

We hear from Jordynne Grace, who says that while Ash by Elegance is a terrible person, she has put in the work for getting a title shot. She says that Ash will never get her moment while she is champion, and she will continue to defend her title against anyone and everyone. Jordynne then issues another open challenge for her title next week.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Campaign Singh, who is on the phone with Mustafa Ali. He says it is not his fault what happened at Slammiversary, then tells him he is loyal to the campaign and is told about his credibility. He then tells Gia that Mustafa will be walking out as World Champion, and states he will be proving his loyalty to him and his campaign and prove his credibility.

Rosemary beats Kristara as George Iceman and Ash by Elegance watch backstage in disgust, and almost keeps attacking Kristara after the match before stopping herself. After the match, Rosemary takes a bag into the ring and pulls out a black rose, then places it on Kristara.

Backstage, Alisha Edwards says The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) is "the dream team of wrestling." Eddie agrees, saying that things happen and that it is time for "a system reboot." Myers says they are still the best and that the comeback is much greater than the setback. JDC says he has taken bullets for The System and will still do it, as he wants to be in The System and trusts The System. Moose says the biggest part of them was taken at Slammiversary, and that they will not rest until they wreak havoc in TNA Wrestling and get everyone to trust The System.

Backstage, we hear from Mike Santana, who says that when one does wrong, it comes back to bite them. He says the cracks are starting to show in The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC), and after he is done with them, the Devil always comes to collect. He does not want them to forget, as he has not, and he has unfinished business with them. Suddenly, Campaign Singh shows up to prove his credibility against Mike Santana, and formally challenges him to a match later tonight. Santana smells Singh, then tells him to go talk to Director of Authority Santino Marella and make it happen.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander is introduced with his entrance theme playing, but Josh Alexander refuses to show up. Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Josh Alexander, who says he is the greatest Canadian professional wrestler on the planet and that Toronto is the best city in Canada, then says he owes nobody an explanation and believes in himself. He says he has carried the company for far too long and made it so that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and Joe Hendry can make a name for themselves here, then says that he owes nobody anything and has no further reason to explain himself. Ryan Nemeth checks on Gia on the way to the ring for the next match.

Frankie Kazarian beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. After the match, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander shows up, walks past Kazarian, gets in the ring, grabs Ryan Nemeth and hits him with the C4 Spike.

It is announced that at Emergence on August 30th, there will be an Ultimate X Match.

Jody Threat beats Masha Slamovich after Dani Luna boots Alisha Edwards in the face and Jody drop toe holds Masha into a turnbuckle with a Knockouts Tag Team Championship wrapped around it by Alisha.

We hear from Joe Hendry, who says that his rise to the top is nothing but trendy, and says that without the fans' support, this would never have happened. He asks the fans for the continued support despite the setbacks he has suffered recently in TNA and NXT, and says that he will keep getting back up because the fans believe in him. He dreams of becoming TNA World Champion and knows he can do it because of the fans.

Mike Santana beats Campaign Singh. After the match, Mike Santana tells Moose that he has not forgotten about him, and while Moose is a smart man for putting a hit on him after all he has done, he has made him want the TNA World Heavyweight Championship even more and he will become champion. He then says that before he gets there, he tells Moose that he will make him suffer and put his boot on The System's (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) necks, and he will not stop until they beg him to stop. Mike Santana then makes it clear that he wants Moose's head.

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth retains the TNA World Championship against Mustafa Ali. After the match, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander shows up on the stage, and walks away when Nic Nemeth notices him.

It is time for the wedding of PCO and Steph de Lander. Director of Authority Santino Marella is in charge of the proceedings, while Rhino is best man and Xia Brookside is the maid of honor. PCO arrives - and is brought to life - first, followed by Steph de Lander, who is accompanied by Destro. Steph says her vows, and PCO simply yells his. Rings are exchanged, with PCO using his brother-in-law's ring and ring finger. Before they can finally tie the know, Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) shows up and objects to the wedding...almost. Francis says that he and PCO had an instant classic at Slammiversary, then says they are here because PCO earned his respect and that he and Swann want to "watch the freak show get their freak on." Santino declares PCO and Steph "Monster and Bride," and declares "You may now French kiss the bride." Before PCO and Steph can kiss, Matt Cardona suddenly shows up. Cardona smacks PCO with his wedding present, which is really a piece of a cinder block, then declares the TNA Digital Media Championship and the Canadian International Heavyweight Championship his. Cardona then tries to make Steph leave with him, but Steph chews him out, saying that this was her moment and her wedding. Cardona wants to know what Steph is doing, saying it was not supposed to be this way.

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

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for July 18, 2024

No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne, Tavion Heights) beat KUSHIDA and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) after Jonathan Gresham shows up and distracts KUSHIDA, who chases him to the back and leaves The Rascalz a man short.

The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) head back to the treehouse for the first time in four years, where they realize that Desmond Xavier - who is suddenly in the treehouse with them - is now Wes Lee and is not a clone or a hologram. Before they get high, Wes Lee entertains a six-man match against No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne, Tavion Heights) at Slammiversary.

Xia Brookside beats Alisha Edwards after Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) stop Masha Slamovich from attacking Xia Brookside on the outside behind the referee's back.

We hear from Mike Santana, who says that he is here to take the TNA World Championship, and while the odds are stacked against him, he feels right at home with those odds. He also addresses JDC, saying that he will suffer the consequences and eat him alive after getting involved in his business.

In footage from earlier today, Mustafa Ali is almost grabbed out of his car by "Speedball" Mike Bailey. Before the next match, "Speedball" Mike Bailey suddenly shows up and heads to the ring to call out Mustafa Ali for taking out Trent Seven, saying they will put an end to this before Slammiversary and that he will not leave until Mustafa shows up and fights him. Mustafa shows up on the video screen with two men in riot gear behind him, saying that he will accept his challenge tonight on the condition that Speedball wins his "Secret Service Gauntlet." Mustafa Ali's Secret Service agents show up, and one by one, Speedball fights and pins the first three. After he beats the fourth, Campaign Singh shows up and makes himself part of the gauntlet match, and when the fourth man goes for the cheap shot, Speedball takes him out just for Singh to land one of his own. Speedball gets the win on Singh after hitting him with the Ultima Weapon, then the two men in riot gear show up to attack him from behind. One of them in Mustafa Ali, who then demands that the referee count his pinfall attempt, putting his hands on the referee in the process.

We hear from Mustafa Ali, who officially announces that his match with "Speedball" Mike Bailey at Slammiversary is removed from the ballot, as he has defeated Speedball. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and tells Mustafa not to put his hands on an official again, and tells him that not only is the match still on, but if he does not show up, he will be fired and stripped of the X Division title. He also hopes Speedball kicks his ass. Mustafa tells Santino that what happens to Speedball now will be on him.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) by disqualification after JDC shows up to trip Jeff Hardy off the top rope. The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships. After the match, JDC and Eddie wrap a chair around Jeff's neck and ram him into the ring post while Matt Hardy is forced to watch, then JDC rams Hardy chair-first into the barricade. Medical staff and security show up to restore order. Jeff Hardy has to be fitted with a neck brace and taken out of the arena on a stretcher, and Director of Authority Santino Marella also shows up to check on Jeff.

JDC beats Mike Santana by disqualification after Mike Santana hits him with a metal folding chair in full view of the referee. Backstage during the match, Matt Hardy finds out that Rebecca Hardy has been attacked and hurt by JDC. After the match, Santana continues to smash the metal folding chair into JDC's back. Security shows up, but Santana levels them before hitting JDC with Spin The Block and celebrating on top of the ring steps while JDC lays on the floor busted open.

Backstage, Tom Hannifan interviews Jordynne Grace. Jordynne Grace talks about winning the Knockouts World title for a third time at Bound For Glory, being in the women's Royal Rumble and showing what she can do for a larger audience, and being in NXT and the love she got from the fans. On the subject of Ash By Elegance, she destroyed her first opportunity and holding titles in TNA and WWE simultaneously, but she has not given up on the idea of doing it. She says that Ash is overly confident and needs to know that she is not untouchable, and calls the personal concierge George Iceman a "non-factor." She hopes to show Ash that she is one of the best wrestlers in the world.

Personal concierge George Iceman is almost attacked from behind by Rosemary. He does not see her, but he definitely senses her presence.

Director of Authority Santino Marella moderates the contract signing for the six-way elimination match for the TNA World Championship at Slammiversary. "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander arrives first, followed by Steve Maclin, Frankie Kazarian, Joe Hendry and Moose. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth does not show up due to his medical status being up in the air. "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander arrives first, followed by Steve Maclin, Frankie Kazarian, Joe Hendry and Moose. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth does not show up due to his medical status being up in the air. Santino remembers everyone in the contract signing that this will not be a violent contract signing, then reminds everyone that Nic Nemeth, who is watching remotely and is heard from on the video screen. Nemeth says his injury is his own fault and that he has a partially torn labrum, and he blames only himself for his actions. Nevertheless, he will be medically cleared in two days and he will be at Slammiversary to fight for the TNA World Championship. He says that he will become the TNA World Champion before wishing everyone else the best of luck, as they will need it. Santino mentions the good news, then gets the contract signing going. Alexander signs the contract, as does Maclin, then Kazarian stops to read the contract briefly before signing. Joe Hendry is the next to sign the contract after briefly taking in the "We believe" chants, but Moose takes the contract from him to sign it before he can. As Hendry is about to sign the contract, Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) shows up, and AJ Francis says they are the main event of Slammiversary, which is TNA's biggest show in years because of him. He says that Moose has been a great champion, but he is the only double champion here, then plugs his match for both of his championships against PCO before saying he respects everyone in the six-way match but Joe Hendry. He calls the six-way match "a great opener for the guys in the back," then tells everyone in the ring to shake his hand and thank him for the house, as his match with PCO will be the main event. Santino tells AJ Francis this is not the time or place for this and tells him to get out of the ring. AJ Francis asks Santino who he thinks he is talking to and tells him to make him get out of the ring. All of a sudden, PCO shows up from under the ring and beats up Fir$t Cla$$ before toppling the table. Moose then pump kicks Joe Hendry, starting a brawl that ends with Moose almost putting Hendry through a table. Alexander punches Moose in the jaw, allowing Hendry to put Moose through the table with the Standng Ovation. The fans chant "We believe!" as Hendry finally shows the contract and tosses it onto Moose for Santino to pick up.

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.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 27, 2024

In memory of Sika Anoa'i, 1945 - 2024.

Gia Miller interviews Jordynne Grace in the ring to start tonight's show. Jordynne says Ash By Elegance has been watching her for months ever since she arrived, and has tried to get her attention. She says Ash has her attention, and now she is giving Ash a Knockouts World title shot tonight. The personal concierge George Iceman shows up in a neck brace and introduces Ash By Elegance, who is escorted to the ring by private security. George Iceman tells Jordynne that she should have read the fine print, for they have also gotten with their lawyers to make sure the match happens at Slammiversary instead of tonight, and since the contract has already been signed, Ash will be on vacation in The Bahamas until then. George and Ash then sic security on Jordynne only for the security to be immediately laid out. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up to get Jordynne to stop just before Alisha Edwards and Masha Slamovich show up for the next match. This leads to a staredown between them and Jordynne as Jordynne makes her way out.

Masha Slamovich beats Xia Brookside following the distraction by Alisha Edwards.

Backstage, Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) hang out with DJ Whoo Kid, and AJ Francis brags about being the TNA Digital Media Champion. Whoo Kid then pulls out the International Heavyweight Wrestling Championship, which Francis has bought in straight cash, and declares himself the new International Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. He then says that Rich Swann will be one step closer to being a two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion tonight, then Whoo Kid pulls out some cans of Snoop Dogg Gin and Juice.

Backstage, Jody Threat talks with Dani Luna regarding their rematch. Lars Frederikksen shows up and says the work does not stop, and that they must double down, and as part of one final test, they must face each other and bring the pain and violence to each other.

Campaign Singh is in the ring, where he introduces Mustafa Ali for his State of the Union address. Mustafa Ali addresses the hidden camera footage from before his match with Trent Seven at Against All Odds, saying it is "lies, smears and propaganda made to ruin his good name" and that it had distorted images and audio. He says that he has found the truth and that he had Campaign Singh launch an investigation regarding the video, and that the video is "fake news" and "AI-generated." Mustafa Ali says he would not lie to the people or belittle the great town of Chicago and that Chicago is number one, even though some of it is crime-related, then says it is time to look forward to the future as well as new title challengers. Mustafa says he has seen TNA's locker room as well as locker rooms and has seen challengers, and asks who is worthy of being the next number one contender. Mustafa counters the "We Want Speedball" chants by stating that "Speedball" Mike Bailey could not hang with him if his life depended on it, then gets a few men in the front row tossed out. One of them tosses a drink at Mustafa, starting a brawl between the fan and Mustafa, who beats the fan up. (The fan is portrayed by independent wrestler "V Guy" Vaughn Vertigo.) One of them tosses a drink at Mustafa, starting a brawl between the fan and Mustafa, who beats the fan up. Mustafa continues the beatdown of the fan in the ring, and suddenly, "Speedball" Mike Bailey rushes into the ring to stop Mustafa Ali, with Trent Seven also showing up. This leads to a brawl between Mustafa and Speedball, and it is broken up only for Mustafa to attack Speedball on the outside, and Mustafa is held back as Speedball holds up the X Division Championship. Mustafa says he is sick of people chanting Speedball's name and saying that he fears him, and if Speedball wants to ruin his homecoming, he will ruins his, and challenges him in an X Division Championship match at Slammiversary.

Backstage, "Speedball" Mike Bailey says Mustafa Ali's campaign is falling apart and that the real Mustafa Ali is starting to be seen, and that challenging him in his hometown of Montreal, Quebec, Canada with the X Division title on the line at Slammiversary is Ali's biggest mistake.

Before the next match, Cody Deaner says he has just talked to Director of Authority Santino Marella and that Santino is excited that he and Jake Something are a team again, and that if they want, they can get one step closer to the tag team titles with a win tonight. He then says it is not their choice, but the people's choice, whether or not that happens. Zachary Wentz then says that Deaner does not want to listen to the people of Chicago, Illinois because they suck, and Trey Miguel reminds them that the last time they faced off, they lost and Deaner and Jake had to have a match to get on the same page. Chris Bey then gives The Rascalz (Trey and Wentz) the choice of shutting up, then Ace Austin chooses to start the match right now with Chris Bey leaping over the ropes to take out The Rascalz.

ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) beat the team of Jake Something and Cody Deaner and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) in a three-way tag team match.

Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose). Alisha thinks that Director of Authority Santino Marella thinks he is so cute trying to shut them down, but they will remain champions. Eddie says that no matter who is put in front of them, they will always prevail. Myers says they are the most dominant faction in wrestling today and that their run will never end. Moose says he is not worried about the Slammiversary main event, even though there is one person who could cause problems, and says JDC will take care of that problem. JDC says he will take care of that problem and leaves as Moose says that you can always trust The System.

Steve Maclin beats Sami Callihan in a Road To Slammiversary qualifier to qualify for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match at Slammiversary.

KUSHIDA beats "The Frontman" Alan Angels with the Hoverboard Lock. After the match, Jonathan Gresham runs into the ring and attacks KUSHIDA from behind, then tries to spit black ink into KUSHIDA's mouth. Masked security guards show up and stop Gresham in time.

It is announced that "Broken" Matt Hardy and Reby Sky will take on Eddie and Alisha Edwards next week.

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Rich Swann in a Road To Slammiversary qualifier to qualify for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match. During the match, AJ Francis gets caught trying to attack Nic Nemeth on the outside, and he and DJ Whoo Kid are ejected from ringside as a result.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for May 17, 2024

We look back at Christian Cage vs. Jeff Jarrett for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Against All Odds 2006.

Gia Miller interviews Trey Miguel for Around The Ring, where Trey talks about his adopted mini daschund Bella Boo.

We look back at the 16-person Champions Challenge Match between the team of The System (Moose, Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers), Masha Slamovich, Jordynne Grace, Mustafa Ali and Laredo Kid vs. the team of "Broken" Matt Hardy, Steph de Lander, Sami Callihan, Eric Young, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Spifire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) and Joe Hendry.

KUSHIDA beats Steve Gibki with the Hoverboard Lock. After the match, KUSHIDA is about to head to the back when he suddenly gets weak and spits up what looks like black octopus ink. (After the victory, the referee can be seen handing KUSHIDA the black blood capsule, followed by KUSHIDA accidentally dropping it and picking it back up in full view of the camera. KUSHIDA puts the blood capsule in his mouth after rolling out of the ring.)

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for April 5, 2024

We look back on The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) vs. Decay (Abyss and Crazzy Steve) in a Monster's Ball Match from the February 16, 2016 episode of Impact Wrestling.

Gia Miller interviews Chris Sabin for Around The Ring. Sabin talks about his band, The High Crusade, and the two albums that they have recorded.

We look back from "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth vs. Alex Shelley from last week.

KUSHIDA beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin and "Speedball" Mike Bailey in a Triple Threat Match with a Hoverboard Lock to Ace Austin.

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for February 15, 2024

Frankie Kazarian beats Jake Something after grabbing the bottom rope for leverage on a stack-up pin after tripping Jake off the top and sending the back of his head crashing into a turnbuckle. During the match, the someone who was watching Kazarian from backstage is watching again, and is revealed to be Eric Young.

Backstage, we hear from Eric Young. He says that Kazarian has explained himself, and while he has been watching Kazarian, he has a lot to explain to him and invites him to the ring to sort things out one-on-one next week.

Jordynne Grace beats Savannah Evans with the Muscle Buster after Savannah briefly takes her eye off Jordynne on the top rope. After the match, "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw hits Jordynne Grace with the red X, then does the same to Savannah Evans before nailing Jordynne with the Denouement.

Backstage, Gia Miller is about to interview Ash By Elegance when George Iceman shows up as her personal concierge and conducts the interview. Ash announces that next week, she will be making her TNA in-ring debut.

It's time for The Sound Check. Alan Angels' guest is Simon Gotch. Alan Angels brings up his interview with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, then gives Simon Gotch a platform his story. Simon Gotch says that five years ago, Alexander overcome a five-year-ban from the United States and a broken neck to get signed to TNA. He says that fairy tale has led him to become a world champion, but some details have been left out, including the person who took him to his limits in that match that got Alexander signed five years: himself. He says that every time that story has been told, his name has been edited out. We then see footage from that match, and Simon says that what he deserved was taken from him and that "we die forever by seconds," and that Alexander built his career off his corpse after "killing him" in three seconds. Simon says that Alexander will have to face a corpse ready to bite his face off and that TNA has given him the time to explain his story, then asks if Alexander has the fortitude to face him. Alexander shows up and brawls with Simon, knocking him into a camera.

ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) beat The Grizzled Young Vets (Zack Gibson and James Drake) in Match 2 of their best-of-three series to tie the series up 1-1 despite Ace Austin having one good arm after Chris Bey is able to stop Grit Your Teeth.

We hear from Dirty Dango, Alpha Bravo and Oleg Prudius. Dirty Dango makes fun of the return of TNA, then says they are giving an open casting call to any tag teams with one year of experience or less to face them in a match.

We hear from Mustafa Ali, who says that it is during times of great change that leadership is needed most, and that the X Division is now without an identity and needing a leader who will persevere long into the future. He says that he is that leader.

We hear from The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). John Skyler says that they are huge fans and supporters and that their supporters are growing by the day, then make fun of Chris Sabin, saying he will lose the title. After asking the people around The Good Hands if they think Mustafa Ali cares about them or even knows that they exist, he bumps into another person in a Mustafa Ali shirt. That person gets punched in the face by Sabin, who then shoves Jason Hotch into Skyler.

Crazzy Steve retains the TNA Digital Media Championship against Rhino after distracting the referee with a fork, allowing him to blast Rhino with the TNA Digital Media Championship to retain the title.

We hear from PCO, who wants Kon at No Surrender.

During Joe Hendry's entrance, AJ Francis' diss track - which uses Hendry's theme as a base - plays in the middle of Hendry's entrance. AJ Francis shows up and says Hendry interrupted him and that he will interrupt him, then says that Hendry did not expect him to shoot back and that he comes from a long line of shooters. After Francis that everyone will refer to the show as "TNAJ Francis," Hendry says he has been caught off guard and that he is speechless for the first time. He says that he would need a back-up video to shoot back just in case and asks who would do that before playing a back video where Hendry makes fun of AJ Francis with a parody of AJ Styles' TNA theme. As Francis stares fumingly at Hendry, Deaner attacks Hendry from behind, allowing Francis to choke slam Hendry. Rich Swann shows up and beats Deaner up, then confronts Francis. Francis leaves, telling Hendry it is not over.

We see footage of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth being attacked from behind by Steve Maclin during a World Wrestling Council event. Gia Miller interviews Steve Maclin and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz). Maclin says his actions speak louder than words and that the three of them do not want Nic Nemeth here and made that known in Puerto Rico. As he says that Nic Nemeth will not step in a TNA ring again, Mike Bailey and Trent Seven show up and confront Maclin for attacking them and Nemeth from behind before challenging him to a one-on-one match.

Dani Luna beats Killer Kelly with a schoolkid pin after Jody Threat stops Masha Slamovich from getting involved in the match. After the match, MK Ultra (Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly) attack Dani Luna and Jody Threat, then Decay (Rosemary and Havok) show up and chases MK Ultra out of the ring.

It is announced that "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander will face Simon Gotch at No Surrender.

Moose beats KUSHIDA. After the match, Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards and Alisha Edwards show up to celebrate with Moose, then the four of them attack KUSHIDA. Alex Shelley and Kevin Knight show up to even the numbers game, and KUSHIDA, Shelley and Knight force The System to bail out of the ring.

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

Final IMPACT - IMPACT Wrestling recap for August 10, 2023

Kevin Knight beats Champagne Singh in the BTI Match after sending him into Shera, knocking Shera off the ring apron.

Rich Swann and Sami Callihan beat ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) to advance in the IMPACT World Tag Team Championship #1 Contender's Tournament after The Good Hands (Jason Hotch and John Skyler) show up, pull the referee out of the ring and lay Ace Austin out behind the referee's back.

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella is met by The Coven (Taylor Wilde and KiLynn King). KiLynn says that the energy in IMPACT has been off-kilter recently and that they are owed a Knockouts tag team title rematch due to being past champions. The Death Dollz (Courtney Rush and Jessicka) show up, also wanting to be part of the Knockouts Tag Team Championship match at Emergence, also due to being former champions, thanks to Santino Marella joining in on their huddle. Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly then show up, saying they will take them all.

Dirty Dango beats Bhupinder Gujjar after John E. Bravo gets on the apron and shines a flashlight in Bhupinder's eyes. After the match, Dirty Dango says that he hates professional wrestling even when he wins, then proceeds to make fun of the fans before Jake Something shows up and confronts Dango for his words before telling him to get out if he hates pro wrestling so much before he makes him. Dirty Dango leaves the ring while Jake is focused on John E. Bravo, then slips back into the ring. Jake sees it coming and punches Dango.

We hear from The Design (Deaner and Kon). Deaner says some things matter more than life and death and that Eric Young is a sheep who saw greener pastures, saw who the shepherd was and fled, and not the phoenix he sees himself as, and says his presence will not accentuate his failures. He says that Sami Callihan, Alan Angels and Eric Young have betrayed him, but Kon will not, for he defines what what The Design is about after he mentored him into the monster that he is. After Deaner entertains the idea of the monster he mentored destroying the one who mentored him, Kon calls Eric Young a sheep who has lost his family, and all Eric Young will see is the big bad wolf. He says everyone knows how this story will end and that Eric Young's ass is his.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Johnny Swinger, who says that he is training hard for his World title match when Kenny King and Sheldon Jean show up and Kenny brags about being the Digital Media Champion and the Internet. After Kenny King and Sheldon Jean leave, Swinger asks "What's the Internet, daddy?"

Jody Threat beats Alisha Edwards after Frankie Kazarian runs out and attacks Eddie Edwards for tripping Jody on the outside with a Kendo stick after Alisha rakes Jody's eyes. After the match, Eddie reaches for his Kendo stick, but Kazarian keeps him from grabbing it. When he rears the Kendo stick back, he inadvertently hits Alisha, and multiple referees have to check on her while security has to get Kazarian to the back.

Backstage, we hear from "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, who challenges KiLynn King to a one-on-one match next week. She hopes that Trinity is watching in order to get a glimpse of her future at Emergence.

KUSHIDA beats "Speedball" Mike Bailey with a Fisherman's Suplex into an inside cradle.

In footage from earlier today, Tom Hannifan interviews Crazzy Steve. Steve calls Hannifan "the voice of IMPACT" and says he needs his help. He says he can reach out to Rosemary and Havok, but they are off doing their own thing, and Courtney Rush and Jessicka are doing the talking while Black Taurus is heading to the ring without him. Steve admits that he feels forgotten and abandoned and that his friends are becoming strangers, and also admits that he is legally blind, which brings its own set of challenges. He says nothing has come easy for him and that he keeps coming upon roadblock after roadblock, and the interview stops before he can mention if anyone in his family supports him.

We see footage of Subculture (Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster) retaining the IMPACT World Tag Team Championships in Attack! Pro Wrestling, then we hear from Subculture (Andrews, Webster, Dani Luna). Dani Luna says they are not resting on their laurels and taking their titles worldwide. "Flash" Morgan Websters say that they are fighting champions and will continue to retain their titles. Mark Andrews says they are keeping their eye on the #1 contender's tournament and that they will come out on top against whoever wins.

Joe Hendry shows up in the middle of a backstage quarrel, followed by Yuya Uemura. Hendry is still fuming that Uemura cost him his one rematch for the Digital Media Championship, but Uemura mentions the idea of them becoming tag team champions. Hendry slowly begins to entertain the idea.

Before the next match, Lio Rush attacks Samuray del Sol backstage.

Bully Ray, Moose and Brian Myers beat Black Taurus and Laredo Kid in a three-on-two handicap match as "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, KUSHIDA and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) watch from backstage. During the match, Bully Ray whips Laredo Kid into the referee and knocks the referee out, then the lights go out. When they come back on, PCO has returned. He chases Bully Ray to the back after beating up Moose and Myers, but Moose and Myers are still able to win the match regardless After the match, Bully Ray is still running away from PCO, and he gets away in a vehicle just before PCO can catch him.

Here is tonight's post-show!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 9, 2023

Frankie Kazarian and Rich Swann beat Shera and Raj Singh in the BTI match.

Bully Ray shows up to start tonight's show. Bully Ray still takes offense to Tommy Dreamer saying "someone like you" at No Surrender, and asks the fans what they meant by "someone like [him]." He then says that all he knew is that he threw hot coffee into Dreamer's face, then addresses Dreamer's challenge to a Busted Open Match. He says he does not know what a Busted Open Match is, but it does not matter, as Dreamer will not make it to Sacrifice. He says that Dreamer suffered a burned retina and is issuing a fake challenge to look like a hero, as he knows that he will make it to Sacrifice and the doctors will not medically clear him and that match will never happen. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and inadvertently starts a "Bobby Ray" chant, much to Bully's chagrin, before stating that Dreamer will be at Sacrifice and making the Busted Open Match official. All of a sudden, Bhupinder Gujjar shows up and speaks to Bully in Hindi, and Santino assumes that Bhupinder has insulted Bully and challenged him to a match right now. Bully says he does not want a match, but Santino says "Too bad."

Bhupinder Gujjar beats Bully Ray by disqualification after Bully hits him with a low blow. After the match, Bully attacks Bhupinder with the steel chain. All of a sudden, Tommy Dreamer gets in the ring and punches Bully a few times, but Masha Slamovich slides into the ring and hits Dreamer with the low blow before he can hit the Death Valley Driver. As Bully Ray is about to hit Dreamer with a piledriver, Mickie James shows up with a Kendo stick and hits Bully in the back to no effect. Mickie avoids a big boot and attacks Masha with mounted punches, but Bully chokes her with the chain until Dreamer gets back up with a steel chair.

We see PCO in the desert with a shovel. He says that last time, Eddie Edwards tried to bury him here, but he is alive. He then calls Eddie Edwards out for a fight.

Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander meets with Rich Swann about Time Machine's (KUSHIDA, Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley) challenge to a six-man tag match at Sacrifice. Swann tells Josh he has his back, then Steve Maclin shows up wanting to be the other partner, wanting to scout Alexander and also make sure he stays healthy for their Impact World Championship match. After Alexander says it is too late to scout him, Maclin finds out that Frankie Kazarian has beaten him to the punch and is part of the team.

Rhino beats Callihan after Angels grabs Callihan's ankle and Kon hits Callihan with a chair behind the referee's back, allowing Rhino to hit the Gore for the win.

Backstage, Dirty Dango is speaking with Director of Authority Santino Marella when Trey Miguel shows up and wants to know what Impact is doing for him. Santino says he will have a hand-picked opponent for Trey, and that there will a six-man "mega match" for the X Division Championship at Multiverse of Matches. Suddenly, Johnny Swinger and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice show up to measure Trey Miguel as they look for an opponent for Swinger. Trey leaves, then Swinger tries to get a job with Dango, who threatens to use his powers as Assistant Director of Authority. Santino has to remind Dango it is not his job, but Dango says it is not a job, but a lifestyle.

In footage from the commercial break, Deaner holds six fingers in front of Sami Callihan before Callihan and The Design (Deaner, Kon, Angels) head to the back.

Jordynne Grace beats Alex Gracia.

Backstage, Moose confronts Joe Hendry. After Hendry starts a "Dancing Moose" chant with the people he is telling jokes to, he is attacked from behind by Brian Myers, and Moose then goes to town on Hendry while Myers talks trash. Myers then tells Hendry that the Digital Media title belongs to him before he and Moose throw Hendry head first into a closed locked.

Backstage, Ace Austin, Chris Bey and KENTA are met by Shane Haste. Haste congratulates Austin and Bey on winning the Impact tag team titles, as does Rich Swann, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and Frankie Kazarian. Austin says he looks forward to seeing their match against Time Machine (KUSHIDA, Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley), who he says he and Bey softened up. Kazarian says he, Swann and Alexander have never teamed up before and that they should get some reps for challenging Austin, Bey and KENTA to a six-man tag match next week. Bey says he, Austin and KENTA are not warm-ups, but Alexander tells his team to wear their championship belts or wear their insecurities.

KUSHIDA beats Jonathan Gresham with the Hoverboard Lock. Both men shake hands after the match.

We see footage of Eddie Edwards being driven to the desert.

Killer Kelly sits in a metal folding chair in the middle of the ring. Kelly says she is not very with Taylor Wilde's games with her tarot cards and magic tricks, then calls Taylor Wilde out to entertain an idea of her own game. Taylor Wilde shows up. Taylor says she is not here to play games, as the spirit sends her messages through the cards, and the cards say this is not about Kelly, but about the future and what is meant to be. She then has Killer Kelly pick a card, but Kelly says her destiny does not come from cards and that she makes her own destiny by taking destiny by the throat and choking the life out of it. Taylor says that if Kelly does not choose her own fate, she will choose it for you, and draws The Tower, which is "massive change, upheaval, destruction and chaos." All of a sudden, Kelly is attacked from behind with the metal folding chair by KiLynn King, who then lays Kelly out and lays the Tower card on her.

PCO is seen striking a rock with a shovel as he waits for Eddie Edwards.

Backstage, Killer Kelly is met by The Demon Dollz (Rosemary, Taya Valkyrie, Jessicka). Rosemary says witches cannot be trusted, and had Kelly come to them first, she would have given her insight. She then says that Kelly is a stone cold, single-minded killer and that there is a world out there she is failing to grasp before calling Taylor Wilde a charlatan. Rosemary then says Kelly knows where to find them if she needs their help, but Kelly says she does not and that she is not afraid of two-on-one situations before leaving. Taylor Wilde and KiLynn King then show up, and Taylor says Rosemary almost hurt her feelings and is jealous she can channel black magic. KiLynn then dares The Demon Dollz to stop them if they do not like that, and Rosemary says that if they want a taste of the Knockouts Tag Team Championships, they will make it happen if KiLynn and Taylor renounce their magic. KiLynn accepts, then says The Coven does not kick the door down; they break it down. The Demon Dollz then tell them that witches get stitches at they leave.

Eddie Edwards looks for PCO in the desert with a tire wrench in his hand. He calls PCO out, and PCO nearly attacks him with a shovel. Both men then brawl in the desert, but PCO plants Eddie on the ground. PCO then drags Eddie into a shallow pit where he tries to hit him with a shovel only to be hit by a car. Eddie gets up and gets in the car, and the car drives off.

"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo guests on commentary for the next match.

Mickie James retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts World Championship against "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw after "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo reverses a pinfall attempt by Gisele Shaw as Jai Vidal and Savannah Evans distract the referee.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 16, 2023

In memory of Jerry Jarrett, 1942 - 2023.

"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Steph de Lander with the Fujiwara Arm Bar. After the match, "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw attacks Purrazzo from behind, then Jai Vidal holds Deonna down so that she can toss a bowl of chili at her. Deonna ducks the chili, which gets all over Jai Vidal, then Deonna shoves Gisele's face into the chili on Jai Vidal.

KUSHIDA beats Chris Bey.

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella and Tommy Dreamer meet with Bully Ray, who tells Dreamer to tell Mickie James to keep her mouth shut if he wants to be a good friend to her. Santino Marella then proposes that at No Surrender, David LaGreca will be the moderator for the very first in-ring edition of Busted Open Radio. Dreamer says he does not want to do this and that they both should go their own way, and Bully Ray agrees. Bully then tells Dreamer to leave Impact and cry a river elsewhere, andBully and Dreamer argue until Marella tells them both of them have a chance to work things out. Bully Ray agrees to this and leaves the room, and Dreamer is relieved to see Bully Ray leave the room.

Steve Maclin beats Rhino with Heath's Wake-Up Call to qualify for the Four-Way World Championship #1 Contender's match at No Surrender.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Masha Slamovich. Masha says that Mickie James does not see her as a threat and that she attacked her for it, but that that Mickie has not understood yet and it will become clear to Mickie soon. She wants Mickie to sit in the front row and watch her destroy Alisha Edwards.

Before the next match, Zicky Dice mentions Johnny's road to fifty wins and a World Championship match, then promises Swinger his first victory, as he has found someone with a worst record and says there is no way he can lose to them. That person is Barry Horowitz.

Barry Horowitz beats Johnny Swinger with a roll-up from an abdominal stretch after the distraction from The Demon.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Moose. Moose says Joe Hendry humiliates people and that he humiliated The Major Players (Matt Cardona and Brian Myers), then says he does not get humiliated, he gets even. Moose then produces a baseball bat and leaves.

Backstage, Moose is seen smashing what is supposed to be Joe Hendry's car with a baseball bat. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and says that the car is his, then Hendry shows up. Marella puts Moose and Hendry in a Dot Combat Match for the Digital Media title at No Surrender.

Heath beats Eddie Edwards to qualify for the Four-Way World Championship #1 Contender's match at No Surrender. after the thunder from PCO's entrance is seen and heard. After the match, Heath tells Eddie to look behind him, and Eddie sees PCO. PCO and Eddie brawl in the ring, and PCO comes out on top. Eddie is forced to flee as PCO goes for the PCO-Sault.

Backstage, The Design (Deaner, Kon, Angels) talks with Callihan. Deaner says that at No Surrender, Kon will stpe in to the ring with Frankie Kazarian, but before then, they have been challenged to a tag team match next week by Frankie Kazarian and Yuya Uemura. Deaner mentions that Frankie is questioning Callihan's decision to join The Design. Deaner then says that he and Callihan will step into the ring against Kazarian and Uemura next week, which leads to the fifth deadly step. When Callihan asks about the step, Angels tells him to show up next week to find out.

We hear from Father James Mitchell, Marti Bell and Allysin Kay. He says that his boss - Rosemary's father - requires fealty, and that the lack of fealty has left her father angry and sending The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Bell) to get the Knockouts Tag titles. Allysin says they are here to "hexterminate" the competition, and Marti says they will win the Knockouts Tag titles like they have won gold everywhere else. James Mitchell tells The Hex they have done a good job, then says he has some havoc to tend to. As he does, he says that the worst part of selling one's soul is not getting a lot of sleep, and after James Mitchell leaves, he find out that The Hex read the fine print and did not sell their souls to the devil.

Mickie James guests on commentary for the next match.

Masha Slamovich beats Alisha Edwards. After the match, Slamovich puts Alisha Edwards in a rear naked choke, then Mickie James runs into the ring and pulls Slamovich off of Alisha. This leads to Slamovich putting Mickie in a rear naked choke, and referees have to break the hold.

We hear from Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus. Steve says that from this day forward, Trey Miguel's own symbol stands for the moment he got in his head. He then says that if Trey is willing to defend the X Division Championship, win, lose or draw, he will leave him alone. He then says that if Trey is willing to defend the X Division Championship, win, lose or draw, he will leave him alone, then raises the stakes and states that this also says this needs to end in a raging crescendo, and proposes that their match be a Monster's Ball Match.

Backstage, Dirty Dango and Director of Authority Santino Marella meet with Jonathan Gresham and "Speedball" Mike Bailey and makes their match official for No Surrender. Dirty Dango then says they get a chance to scout each other next week in a match with The Motor City Machine Guns. Marella makes that match official, but tells Dirty Dango not to make matches after Gresham and Bailey leave. Barry Horowitz then shows up and wants the same deal as Johnny Swinger: 50 wins to a world title match. When Marella puts him in a match with Rhino, Horowitz reneges and decides to go out on top with a 1-0 record.

Rich Swann beats Kenny King after countering the Royal Flush with an inside cradle. After the match, Kenny King attacks Rich Swann, then grabs a chair from underneath the ring. Suddenly, Josh Alexander shows up and takes the chair from Kenny, but is inadvertently superkicked by Swann when Kenny gets out of the way.