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.
Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore) is in the ring to start tonight's show. Mustafa Ali asks the crowd to remain silent as he speaks, then says that Order 4 has a statement of emergency after Jason Hotch was crowned TNA International Champion live on AMC in front of the entire world and his family. Mustafa says that Hotch is not a good man and the man of his household, as he is the man of Hotch's house and that the life that Hotch's family has is all because of him. He says that Hotch had the audacity to stab him in the back after all he did for Hotch. This leads to a "You deserve it" chant before Mustafa says that he deserves and demands loyalty, then Mustafa says that he has gotten with Daria Rae and tells John Skyler to prove that he is still his most loyal attack dog when he wrestles Hotch not for the International Championship, but for loyalty. Skyler and Tasha are still in the ring as Mustafa, Mila Moore and Special Agent Zero leave, alienated by what is going on. Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jason Hotch, who has seen Order 4 in the ring on a nearby screen. Hotch says he does not know if he can find the words, as Skyler is his best friend as well as family and they have been through Hell and back together. He says that Mustafa Ali thinks he makes the rules and talks too much, but tonight, he will not wrestle Skyler, as Skyler is his brother. Daria Rae shows up and says Hotch will wrestle Skyler or else he will be suspended or stripped of his title before telling Hotch to be professional.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman says he may not be able to see the fans, but he can smell them, and they all smell like formaldehyde because they are all corpses. He then introduces Mr. Elegance as someone who "smells incredible and looks magnificent."
Rich Swann beats Mr. Elegance after countering Excuse Moi with a roll-up. After the match, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up on the ramp with their eyes on BDE.
Jada Stone beats Heather by Elegance to advance in the Knockouts Television Championship Tournament.
We hear from Elayna Black and Xia Brookside in a remote conversation. Elayna says that Brookside was in serious need of humility last week, and as funny as it was, there will be no fun and games at Lockdown, and it will just be the two of them in the steel cage. Brookside says the only embarrassing thing is Elayna's call for attention since she arrived in TNA and has been barking up every tree she can find and talking nonsense like she is the greatest Knockouts in history. She says that Elayna is lying to herself before Elayna tells Brookside that her days are numbered and that her claims will be proven "100% true" as there is nothing she will not do to become Knockouts World Champion. Brookside says that if she did what Elayna did, she would be telling the truth, and that Wendy Choo found out the hard way when she showed up to her division uninvited and got sent packing. She says that everyone who thought they stood a chance were left laying, and that Elayna's embarrassment will continue when her friends and family watch her fail. Brookside ends the conversation, then Elayna says "I can't wait to shut this bitch up."
Backstage, The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) is not happy with the turn of tonight's events, but The Personal Concierge says it is not the end of the world as they will win the Knockouts Tag Team Championships and the Knockouts Television Championship to become "The Empire of Elegance."
Brian Myers beats Fabian Aichner in a Lethal Lockdown Advantage match with all seconds banned from ringside after kicking Aichner low outside of the referee's field of vision when Myers traps the referee in the corner, allowing Myers to hit a second Roster Cut for the win with Aichner hacing kicked out of the first one.
As per the TNA Injury Report: Jeff Hardy is dealing with lower back pain following last week's main event, but is cleared despite not being at 100% tonight. During Lockdown, medical personnel will be on standby for any medical emergency. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth's condition is "same as the feeling of the best day of your life, slap your mother with it, and multiply it by 1000." mother with it, and multiply it by 1000."
Harley Hudson has a FaceTime call with Traci Brooks about her career-threatening match with Alisha Edwards. Hudson says that she does not want to fail, but Traci reminds her that she is a TNA Knockout and is a part of TNA's rich history, and that Hudson needs to believe in her like she, the fans and the company do. Traci tells Hudson to remember who she is. Hudson thanks Traci for the advice, and says she cannot let anyone down and that she must beat Alisha.
Before the next match, Jason Hotch says that considers John Skyler his brother and his family and that both of their hands are being forced. He says they do not have to fight, but they can give the fans a great wrestling match and show them what TNA is all about.
Jason Hotch vs. John Skyler ends in a no-contest. Backstage, Mustafa Ali sends Mila Moore to the ring to tell John Skyler that he is to take Jason Hotch out, not wrestle him. Secret Service soon surrounds the ring and fights Hotch, and Special Agent Zero shows up and hits Hotch with a big boot. This ends the match, and Mustafa Ali places a gold badge on top of Hotch, saying that he is part of Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore) until he says so.
We hear from The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Vincent says that strength has been in the garden and never in one flower, and while BDE has strength in numbers, he wants to know if the numbers believe in him. Vincent says that Rich Swann is the only thing standing in his way, and Dutch says that BDE has the opportunity to get rid of him. Dutch says some lessons are taught with open hands, while others will be shown. Vincent says the seeds are planted, and it is time to see if BDE grows from it.
Daria Rae guests on commentary for the next match.
Harley Hudson beats Alisha Edwards with a roll-up after Alisha mocks and insults her to save her job in TNA. (Had Harley lost, her TNA contract would have been terminated.) After the match, Alisha attacks Harley, and when Eddie and Alisha Edwards gang up on Harley, Jada Stone runs in and makes the save for Harley.
We see a video package for Leon Slater vs. Cedric Alexander in a Last Man Standing Match for the TNA X-Division Championship at Lockdown.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), Moose and Elijah beat The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth), AJ Francis and Frankie Kazarian in an eight-man tag match. The "A Matt-er of Fact" fact before the match is "Matt has more friends than The Nemeths, AJ and Kazarian combined!"
It is revealed that Cedric Alexander has been laid out backstage to end the show.
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.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge returns, wearing dark glasses over bandages covering both of his eyes. He has to be led to the ring by Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance.
M by Elegance beats Rosemary to advance in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament after M by Elegance spits champagne into Rosemary's face while Allie pulls Heather by Elegance off the ring apron as Heather distracts the referee.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Alisha Edwards says everyone is getting too comfortable thinking they are finished and falling apart. Eddie Edwards admits they had a bad night last week, but it will not tear down everything they worked hard to build. Brian Myers says that Ricky Sosa is the new toy everyone wants to play with, then says that The System does not play and that Sosa got lucky. Bear Bronson says lucky is an understatement, and that Sosa pissed him off after pinning him and that he plans to break him in the ring. Cedric Alexander says he will nip The System's Fabian Aichner problem in the bud and that he will prove why he rules the X-Division. Eddie says that at the end of the night, everyone will learn that you cannot beat The System.
Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.
Moose beats AJ Francis by disqualification after Frankie Kazarian attacks Moose on the outside for knocking the popcorn out of his hands. After the match, AJ Francis and Expressions both attack Moose, and Francis hits Moose with the Down Payment.
Backstage, Elayna Black talks about her match with Wendy Choo in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament, and while she respects Wendy, Wendy is in her way of championship gold. She says that when all is said and done, everyone will say she is the greatest Knockout in all of TNA history. Xia Brookside shows up and says that the Knockouts World Championship proves she is the greatest, as she has beaten everyone put in front of her and that is not going to change. She tells Elayna to mind her business, face Wendy, stay in her lane and watch her mouth. Elayna says Brookside is scared of her, but that is fine, as they both know she is everything Brookside will never be.
Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) heads to the ring for the State of the Order address. Mustafa Ali says that Order 4 should be covered in championship gold, yet he is the only one to get the message. He says he has given Skyler, Hotch and Tasha everything only to get problems. Mustafa says he is not mad; only disappointed in their failures and their comfort with failure. He says that he is a humble man who needs help and that Order 4 needs someone to get their heads out of their asses. He says he needs someone to hold Skyler, Hotch and Tasha accountable, then introduces the newest member of Order 4: the Secretary of Strategic Affairs, Mila Moore. Mila Moore shows up in all black in heels, glasses and a secretary's outfit, and she shakes hands with Skyler and Hotch only to be spurned by Tasha. Mila Moore thanks Mustafa for believing in her and for the opportunity. She says it is an honor to work for a man like Mustafa, and says that Mustafa gave her the call, she knew that there was a lot of work to do. She declares "In Ali I trust," which causes Tasha to mistrust her further. Mustafa has Mila hold the International Championship after almost having Tasha hold it, then says there needs to be a new #1 contender for the title and that it will be decided by "the international vote" in the locker room. Mustafa declares that the locker room will vote for who is most worthy of facing him for the International Championship, then welcomes Mila Moore to Order 4. While everyone else puts their hand on their hart for "In Ali we trust," Tasha does not. Tasha also is the last to leave the ring.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Moose is currently undergoing evaluation following tonight's match. Lei Ying Lee is out with a head injury and is out of competition until medically cleared. Cedric Alexander and Fabian Aichner are 100% for tonight's X-Division Championship match. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth has set a personal best for chin-ups while texting and continues to be in pristine shape.
We see a vignette for The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) where Vincent and Dutch find what looks like an old evelope. Inside is a message by The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero), who invite them to the Hardy Compound for "The Righteous Deletion."
Brian Myers guests on commentary for the next match.
Bear Bronson beats Ricky Sosa after Sosa's back gives out trying to hit Bronson with the Blue Thunder Bang.
Backstage, Moose meets with Elijah in the locker room and proposes they team up against AJ Francis and Frankie Kazarian next week. Elijah is more than eager to team up as Moose says that he will end this.
Thea Hail beats Harley Hudson to advance in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth heads to the ring. Nemeth says he is not just the TNA World Champion, but "the best damn thing going today," and the world is chasing him as he does what he does better than anyone else every night. He lets everyone know that when the World Championship is on the line, it is a big money match. Suddenly, KC Navarro shows up. Navarro heads to the ring as Nemeth tells him to go away and go to the back, and barely lets him get a word in edgewise as he tells Navarro that he had a chance to ride his coattails and could barely do that. Navarro leaves the ring as Nemeth demands he go away, and as Nemeth says that he does not care who he faces as long as he is facing "a grown-up." Navarro tells Nemeth that the things he loves does not love him back and that sometimes, he gives and gives only to get nothing in return. He says he has come up short on opportunities he has gotten, then says he has something to prove and that Nemeth has the one thing that can help him prove everyone wrong. Navarro says he has lost a lot recently and that the only thing that can make him feel better is the TNA World Championship, then tells Nemeth to put the title on the line next week and says that he is here to show the world that he can be TNA World Champion. Nemeth accepts the challenge on the condition that Navarro leave him alone for good.
Cedric Alexander retains the TNA X-Division Championship against Fabian Aichner after Cedric sends Aichner out of the ring so that Eddie Edwards can rush in and hit Aichner with the Boston Knee Party behind the referee's back, allowing Cedric to hit the Lumbar Check to win and retain. After the match, Eddie and Cedric stomp at Aichner, then Ricky Sosa runs to the ring and brawls with Eddie and Cedric only to be overpowered. Leon Slater suddenly runs in and makes the save. Aichner and Sosa send Eddie and Cedric out of the ring, and Slater leaps over the ring post to take Eddie and Cedric out to end the show.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mike Santana heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Santana talks about his match with Steve Maclin at Sacrifice. He admits Maclin is one of the toughest man in the business and says that he dropped him. He then talks about how his father told him to life as a man of his word, and he walked in and out as World Champion. He then addresses Eddie Edwards, saying that Eddie tried to catch him slipping and it did not work. Santnaa then mentions that Eddie will face him for the TNA World Championship at Rebellion. Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander show up, and Eddie notes that Santana sounds confident despite his having pinned Santana last week. He proclaims that he will win the World title at Rebellion and make Rebellion "the night of The System (Eddie, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric)." Eddie states that when he becomes a three-time TNA World Champion, The System will run TNA, and Santana tells Eddie that he does not believe his own words and that if he did, he would fight him in the ring right now. Cedric tells Santana to take a breath and take solace in the fact that he will not be the only person losing a championship at Rebellion, then proclaims that he will beat Leon Slater to become X-Division Champion. Leon Slater heads to the ring and tells Cedric that beating him will not be that easy, as he beat him once nearly nine months ago and he can beat him again. Cedric says that was then, and this is now. Cedric says he no longer cares about making the fans happy and that he only cares about The System, who will soon take the World and X-Division titles and will soon have all the gold. Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) shows up, and Mustafa Ali mentions that so many promises are being thrown around before stating that Rebellion will also be Order 4's night when he becomes the next International Champion. Mustafa Ali then asks the fans to pledge allegiance to him, then Trey Miguel heads to the ring and calls Mustafa a coward after hiding behind the rest of Order 4 at Sacrifice because he knew he could not get the job done. Trey challenges Mustafa to be a real man at Rebellion, then tells him that regardless of his actions, he will not be walking away as International Championship. Mustafa Ali mentions what happened to Jada Stone at Sacrifice, then Santana challengers Order 4 to a multi-man tag match. Mustafa Ali mentions what happened to Jada Stone at Sacrifice, then Santana challengers Order 4 to a multi-man tag match. When Mustafa mentions that Order 4 is winning in the numbers game, Moose shows up and lays goes on the attack before Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and makes the match official for right now.
Order 4 (Mustafa Ali and Special Agent Zero) and The System (Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander) beat Mike Santana, Leon Slater, Trey Miguel and Moose in an eight-man tag match following a Boston Knee Party from Eddie to Santana.
Backstage, Daria Rae chews out Director of Authority Santino Marella for making the impromptu eight-man tag match from earlier, and wants to know who recently laid out "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth backstage. She also mentions that Santino has been declared as "being under thin ice" at a recent board meeting, then mentions that the winner of Xia Brookside vs. Arianna Grace for the TNA Knockouts World Championship in tonight's main event will defend against Lei Ying Lee at Rebellion. She then kicks Santino out of his own office.
In backstage footage from Sacrifice, everyone celebrates Ricky Sosa's signing to TNA. Suddenly, Eric Young shows up and tells Ricky Sosa that he is the gatekeeper and that the hard work starts now.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) head to the ring. Matt Hardy says that Sacrifice was a revelation and a realization, as The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) betrayed them exactly as they predicted they would do. He says they would have been great friends and a great faction and made money under different circumstances. As Matt Hardy describes Dutch's bashing the back of his head against the wall, he almost turns into "Broken" Matt Hardy before stating that The Hardys will snuff The Righteous out. Jeff Hardy says The Righteous made a mistake and that the talk of respect and brotherhood is over, and Matt says that all they will talk about now is apocalyptic consequences. The Righteous show up, and Vincent says they are still a great team as well as family, and insists that what they did was not to them, but for them, and that they removed what was in the way. He says love requires sacrifice, and Dutch states that they do not cling to the kind and gentle. Dutch says that Matt Hardy is stronger than death, and that The Hardys are not a sacrifice, but an offering. Matt Hardy offers to kick The Righteous' asses right now, and Vincent says that the pressure in Matt's chest is not pain or anger, but Matt's old self trying to survive something greater. Vincent says The Hardys are running away from themselves and have something they want, which is not money, not the tag titles, but something forgotten yet still breathing. As Matt Hardy dares The Righteous to get in the ring and fight them right now, Vincent says that is a good idea, but not tonight. He then states the calendar has many ways of aligning, and Matt wants The Hardys vs. The Righteous next week. Dutch loves the idea, but requests that this must be done "Hardy style" and "in the way of extreme." Jeff Hardy likes the idea, and says it will not just be a tag team title match, but also a tag team tables match.
Before the next match, The White Rabbit gets in the way of Victoria Crawford as Victoria heads to the ring with Tessa Blanchard. All of a sudden, Victoria Crawford is nowhere to be seen, and Tessa unknowingly walks to the ring alone.
Backstage, Mike Santana is approached by Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace. Santana is not in the mood to deal with them as Arianna mentions Santana getting pinned, with Stacks saying it is a bad look. Santana makes it clear he is not having it, and Arianna says that not only should world champions win, but that Santana should take notes as she handles business and defends her title. After Arianna and Stacks leave, Santana says that neither of them work here.
Tessa Blanchard beats Jody Threat in a Bunkhouse Match by referee stoppage after choking Jody out with the referee's leather belt near the ring apron from the outside.
Backstage, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is looking for who attacked "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth when BDE shows up. Ryan Nemeth accuses him of attacking Nic, then Kazarian shows up and also accuses BDE of attacking Nic. BDE takes exception to this, and Kazarian demands respect from BDE and tells him not to point, but BDE points at Kazarian anyway. Nemeth says that Kazarian should face him in a match, then Elijah shows up and confronts Kazarian. Kazarian and Ryan Nemeth leave, then Elijah tells BDE to shut Kazarian up and save some of Kazarian for him.
Backstage, Tessa Blanchard notices The White Rabbit. She follows The White Rabbit further backstage, then the words "To Be Continued..." are seen.
AJ Francis beats The Home Town Man. After the match, Francis mocks the fans and mentions there has been a lot of online discourse to what happened to "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. He then reveals that it was him, saying that he made his debut two years ago in New Orleans, Louisiana by beating Joe Hendry and has beaten everyone's favorites. He says that all Nic Nemeth has done is steal opportunity from him, then says that no matter who it is he has to beat, he is the real show stealer of TNA. He also says that he never wanted to play for the New Orleans Saints because of how the fans are, then Ryan Nemeth shows up and confronts AJ Francis. Francis tells Ryan that he will leave him laying like he did his brother.
Backstage, Lei Ying Lee shows Xia Brookside a video message from Robbie Brookside, telling her that she has this match and that it is her birthright to be the TNA Knockouts World Champion.
The One Man Gang is seen in the crowd.
Arianna Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Xia Brookside thanks to constant interference by Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. After the match, Stacks and Arianna are about to gang up on Lei Ying Lee as she checks on Xia Brookside, then Mike Santana shows up and confronts them before hitting Stacks with Spin the Block. Eddie Edwards then shows up in the crowd with a microphone, saying that Santana lets his emotions call the shots and let Stacks and Arianna get in his head when he should be World Champion, and that allowed him to pin Santana twice. He says that Santana's "bruised little ego" is in control and not Santana himself, but Santana says Eddie is talking tough for somebody on the other side of the guardrail and dares Eddie to get in the ring and say those words to him like a man. Eddie teases doing that, but then decides not to, saying he has already beaten Santana once tonight and that he will do it again at Rebellion and walk out as World Champion while Santana is known as the man who could not hold it together on the biggest night of his life. Santana tells Eddie that the only thing that will not hold together will be his face when he stamps it out, and that when he steps into the ring at Rebellion, he is up against the face and standard of TNA for the World Championship.
At the end of the show, Tessa Blanchard finds herself in the Undead Realm, and is introduced to the Undead Realm by none other than Father James Mitchell.
Mustafa Ali beats BDE. After the match, The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) attack Rich Swann, then Trey Miguel shows up, smacks Special Agent Zero in the back with the International Championship, and gets in the ring only to be overpowered. Jada Stone shows up and takes out Mustafa Ali, then manages to outsmart The Great Hands. Special Agent Zero gets in the ring to choke slam Jada, but Trey makes the save. Tasha Steelz and Jada Stone both have to be held back by their respective parties.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mike Santana and Leon Slater. Slater says that he has already run Cedric Alexander out of town once and that he can beat him again, and that he and Santana will handle business tonight. Santana says that Steve Maclin's game will come to an end and that Maclin will either prove he is the better man or realize he is not the man he claims to be. Daria Rae shows up and reminds Santana that if he lays a hand on Maclin before their match, the World Championship will be put in a tournament that Santana will not even be a part of.
Atlanta Falcons legends are seen in the front row before the next match.
Jeff Hardy beats Brian Myers. After the match, The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) attacks Jeff Hardy, and Matt Hardy is overpowered. The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up to help The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) fend off The System, and the brawl soon makes its way to the crowd. Bear Bronson is left in the ring, and Moose and Alisha Edwards arrive and head to the ring for the next match.
Moose beats Bear Bronson. During the match, the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Cedric Alexander) shows up, but the Atlanta Falcons legends in the front row jump the guardrail and shove Cedric down onto the ramp despite security and officials getting between both sides. This allows Moose to hit a distracted Bear Bronson with a Spear for the win. After the match, Moose celebrates with the Atlanta Falcons legends in the ring.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Bear Bronson tells Moose that this is far from over, and Brian Myers warns The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) that they can use their tag team title shot any time they want and take their titles. Eddie Edwards calls Moose "the face of the forgotten" and proclaims that this will all come to an end at Sacrifice. He also wants Alisha Edwards to separate herself from Moose, for she will fall with Moose and live with whatever happens next if she does not. Cedric Alexander says that The System have come to collect and are taking what belongs to them. After The System leaves, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up, having listened to The System's message.
Tessa Blanchard, Victoria Craford and Myla Grace beat Jody Threat, Myla Grace and Harley Hudson in a six-woman tag match.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Indi Hartwell's recovery from her backstage attack is slower than expected, and Indi Hartwell is still not cleared to compete. Ash by Elegance is still out with mental health concerns regarding recent events, and is taking time away to assess her next steps. Leon Slater is cleared for competition tonight despite still having soreness from Eric Young's piledriver.
We see the word "Wrath." Rosemary meets with someone that they owe: a person in a sheep mask, who happens to be Crazzy Steve. Steve knows that Rosemary needs something, and says that he did not choose to be a flawed design. He says they both know that this life is a joke and that death is the punchline, and that everything went so well until it did not, and he was cast aside to rot. Crazzy Steve says that he knows Rosemary is looking for a sacrifice, but he wants something from Rosemary in return so he can get out of this place. He says that his sacrifice comes with a cost, but Rosemary knows that cost and has come to offer it. Both of them join foreheads briefly, and a red glow is seen.
Eric Young beats Brad Attitude.
Backstage, Matt Hardy has been attacked, and Jeff Hardy and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) find Matt. Vincent says it was Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander, and tells Jeff that "revenge is forever" as Matt says that he was attacked from behind.
Gia Miller interviews Buff Bagwell on the stage. Buff Bagwell thanks God for being with him every step of the way through his journey, and talks about how he had to amputate his leg last year and how God stood beside him. He apologizes to the fans for his behavior over the last twenty years, and says that while there have been ups and downs, if the fans get behind him one more time, he will walk down the aisle and wrestle for TNA one more time. Frankie Kazarian shows up and interrupts, saying Buff Bagwell is not walking anywhere and that he will be hobbling. He says that he used to be a Buff Bagwell fan and that Buff had it all, and says Buff is pathetic compared to twenty years ago. Kazarian says he would like to take Buff apart right now, but Buff is half the man he used to be and he is twice the man Buff ever was. Suddenly, Elijah shows up, and Kazarian runs off. Elijah says that tonight is Buff's night, and while he will take care of Kazarian, no one will stop Buff from carrying out his dream. He says that when the time comes, he hopes to be there and hopes Buff will do him the favor of walking with Elijah. Buff looks forward to it.
Director of Authority Santino Marella announces that Matt Hardy is injured and not cleared to compete. The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up, and Vincent says The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) tried to break them and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), and that The System need to be punished. Vincent says that he will step in for Matt Hardy at Sacrifice against Brian Myers and Cedric Alexander. Santino makes it official.
We hear from "Doomsday" Dani Luna, who says that she will get her Knockouts title shot at Sacrifice despite everything she has had to go through to get it. She says that she will lay weeks upon weeks of hurt on her opponents, and that it is time to crown the champion who has run the place all along. Dani Luna says that she will be the one to win because it is doomsday.
The System (Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander) beat Leon Slater and Mike Santana. During the match, Steve Maclin shows up, pulls Leon Slater out of the ring and puts him in a sleeper hold, and when Mike Santana confronts him, Maclin dares Santana to hit him. Santana does not have to lay a hand on him, as Slater gets back up and superkicks Maclin. Santana then gets back in the ring only to eat a Boston Knee Party by Eddie Edwards, who gets the pin and the win.
The Home Town Man beats Frankie Kazarian with an inside cradle. AJ Francis shows up and gusts on commentary during the match. Later on in the match, AJ Francis leaves commentary and distracts Francis, and inadvertently pulls Home Town Man out of the ring as Kazarian goes for a leg drop, allowing The Home Town Man to win. After the match, the lights go out as AJ Francis and Frankie Kazarian attack The Home Town Man. Elijah shwos up and strikes Francis with a guitar as Kazarian flees.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee). Lei Ying Lee says that Arianna Grace stole her title and that while Dani Luna is tough, she still had to cheat to win. Xia says that The Angel Warriors are a team who fight with their hearts and their souls. Lei Ying Lee says she wants her championship rematch as soon as possible, and Brookside says they will send a message to Arianna and Dani.
Backstage, Daria Rae meets with Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding Dani Luna's Knockouts World title shot. Santino mentions Lei Ying Lee's contractually obligated title shot, then puts Lei Ying Lee and Dani Luna in a Triple Threat Match against Arianna Grace for the title.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge compliments Mr. Elegance's appearance, comparing him to the statue of Zeus in the Acropolis, before introducing Mr. Elegance for his TNA in-ring debut.
Mr. Elegance beats Mike Jackson in his TNA in-ring debut. After the match, The Personal Concierge has The Elegance Brand attack Mike Jackson to teach him a lesson, but ODB shows up with a metal folding chair and lays out Mr. elegance with it. ODB then takes the two cups of baked beans from The Personal Concierge, and she and Mike Jackson pour them on Mr. Elegance.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Bear Bronson says they have gold within their reach, and warns The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) that he and Myers are coming for the tag team titles and that it will be over when he drops Jeff Hardy on his bad neck. Cedric Alexander tells Leon Slater he owes him an X Division title opportunity and that he has come to collect. Eddie Edwards states that Mike Santana's World title reign will come to a painful, bitter end when he becomes a three-time World Champion. Myers says the history between him and Moose runs deep, and he hopes that Moose remembers what he taught him in order to beat him.
"Doomsday" Dani Luna and Arianna Grace beat The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) despite the two of them not being on the same page as Dani Luna hits Xia Brookside with Luna Landing as Xia Brookside takes out Arianna Grace and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo on the outside.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Leon Slater remains out of action following Eric Young's piledriver on the floor from two weeks ago, but he is returning next week pending some final tests. Indi Hartwell is still out from a knee injury from last week. Cedric Alexander and Moose have suffered wear and tear, and while both men are cleared, Moose has a hip injury; Moose has elected to compete tonight.
Leon Slater shows up on the stage and addresses Eric Young and the piledriver he hit him with on the arena floor two weeks ago, saying that Young could have broken his neck and ended his career. Slater admits that he felt doubt that he would ever get up again, then tells Eric Young that he got back up and that the only think that will be broken will be his foot when he bounces it off Eric Young's head. Slater says that Eric Young tried to break his neck, but he will prove to Eric Young why he is not only unbreakable, but "The Youngest in Charge."
Moose quickly beats Brian Myers in seconds. At the beginning of the match, Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and bans The System from ringside for this match, and immediately ejects them, complete with "Na Na Hey Hey (The Goodbye Song)" by Steam. This allows Moose to hit a Spear for the pin and the win in mere seconds.
We see the word "Envy." Rosemary summons Allie, and the two of them meet with Raven regarding his jealousy of Tommy Dreamer, and hands Rosemary a vial full of Dreamer's blood from 1995.
Backstage, Brian Myers is furious about tonight's loss, and Eddie Edwards has to get him to focus on The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Myers says that Moose will have a big problem next week in Bear Bronson, and that it is time to remind The Hardys who he is. Bear Bronson says that he is coming for Moose.
Backstage, Tessa Blanchard, Mila Moore and Victoria Crawford mock the Knockouts division and laugh about attacking Jody Threat. Jody Threat, Myla Grace and Harley Hudson show up and confront them before challenging them to a match. Tessa says "Piece of cake" before her party walks off.
The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) beat The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) after Ryan inadvertently knocks Nic off the apron only for Nic to stay on the outside to hit Vincent with a cheap shot from the outside.
Steve Maclin meets with Mike Santana outside of the arena. We find out they are at a bar of sorts, and Maclin orders two drinks. Santana says that they know each other more than most, and when he came back to TNA, Maclin was the one person who helped him prove to himself that he had what it takes to be in TNA. He knew there was only one stop at the top, but he saw Maclin as a brother and the one who would have his back. Maclin says that Santana is the one with the ego and that he would still speak up for him. Maclin talks about how he stepped up to minesweep for a platoon of twelve men in Afghanistan, knowing any step could have been his last and made it two miles without a casualty. The waiter shows up with the drinks, and Maclin passes one of them to Santana. Throughout the conversation, Maclin drinks up, but Santana does not even touch the glass Maclin has provided for him. Santana says that while Maclin fought someone else's war, he fought a war with himself and made his past a superpower while Maclin made his past his excuse. Santana takes off his sunglasses and hopes Maclin is ready for Sacrifice, and that all the turmoil and drama that Maclin has caused had been for something, for he will have to fight for everything he talked about when the bell rings. He then states that when he wins, all of this will be for nothing, and Maclin will have to go home, look in the mirror and know that he failed, as he was not the man that he said he was. Santana pays for the drinks and passes his back to Maclin, then says "Thank you for your job" and walks away.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) by submission with the Spinal Destination from Jeff to Judas Icarus. After the match, Jeff hits Travis Williams with the Swanton Bomb to send a message to The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Despite that, both teams shake hands.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance). The Personal Concierge tells ODB and Mickie James to stay out of their business, then announces that Mr. Elegance will debut next week. All of a sudden, Goldy Locks shows up and chews out Heather and M as they disrespect Gia Miller and say that she sucks at holding the microphone, and tells them to step off or else she can call more of her friends. Mr. Elegance jokingly asks if Goldy Locks was working in TNA when he was four years old, and Goldy Locks tells him to shut up because the adults are talking.
Indi Hartwell beats Kelsey Heather. After the match, Indi says she did not come to TNA to have matches and exist; she came to TNA to become Knockouts Champion. She says the woman holding it does not deserve it, and she tells Arianna Grace that she wants her shot. Arianna shows up with Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, and tells Indi to get in line if she wants a title shot, as she is not even close to being on her level. Indi agrees, saying she is way above her level as she kicks doors down herself. She tells Arianna that she is facing her sooner or later and becoming the TNA Knockouts World Champion.
Backstage, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) thank The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) for sacrificing themselves for him. The Righteous commend The Hardys for giving Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) a chance and for inspiring, an says that The Hardys give, but do not take. Vincent says that The Hardys have what The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) wants and that The System will do whatever it takes to get it. The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) show up with Nic stating that other teams, including themselves, are coming for the tag titles. Vincent tells The Nemeths that they are making a dangerous choice in disrespecting The Hardys, but Ryan states that he was the one to pin Jeff Hardy.
Trey Miguel, Rich Swann and BDE beat Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch) in a six-man tag match. During the match, Tasha Steelz gets on the apron, but she gets taken down by Jada Stone. Steelz tries to flee through the crowd, but Jada Stone catches up to her and dives at her from the ramp.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: The Home Town Man is cleared after resting from being tossed into the fans last week, and will not miss any ring time. Leon Slater is out following a piledriver from Eric Young and is out of action this week as a precaution. Moose and Cedric Alexander are cleared for tonight's Atlanta Street Fight.
Backstage, Daria Rae meets with Mike Santana, telling him that if he lays a finger on Steve Maclin, he will be stripped of the TNA World Championship. Santana is convinced Daria Rae has only been hired to make things worse, to which Daria states "You don't know the half of it." Director of Authority Santino Marella says that if Slater lays a finger on Santana, he will be fired. Daria says she is only doing what is best for business, but so does Santino. Maclin shows up, and he and Mike Santana have a brief staredown.
Backstage, Arianna Grace complains to Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo that everyone wants a shot at the TNA Knockouts World Championship, and says she should be praised, celebrated and respected. They almost run into Indi Hartwell, and Stacks confronts Indi for calling out Arianna so that Arianna can strike Indi in the back of the leg. Director of Authority Santino Marella rushes out to stop the attack, and kicks Stacks out of the building when he challenges Santino's authority.
Steve Maclin heads to the ring as Mike Santana watches from the crowd. Maclin feels like he had never left, and states that as part of his reinstatement, he has a few apologies to make. He reads a statement where he thanks and praises Daria Rae for reinstating him. Maclin apologizes that this is how their friendship had to end, and if Hannifan were more of a man, he would have taken the punch to the gut, stood back up, and realized what he had been telling him, then says he is weak. He says that he will soon be a two-time World Champion as he tells Hannifan to stay behind the commentary desk, then talks about how he is the most talked-about man in TNA despite not working in TNA for a month. Maclin says that it has been a long time since he was World Champion, and that backstage politics took it from him. He says he has been selflessly fighting to get back to being World Champion before addressing Santana. Maclin says he saw an opportunity and took it, and that it was his ego that would bring him back just like how Santana used his addiction issues to get everyone to care about him. He considers recording his meetings at the VA or recording voicemails from his father to show how tragic his life is, then says that Santana was lucky to have a relationship with his father when he does not even remember what his own father sounds like. He says that he has opened death's door and has met death a long time ago, then says it is more about the door Santana opened, the person he let out and the mayhem that will ensue than the World Championship.
Rebellion is live on pay-per-view on Saturday, April 11th!
The cast of "Tulsa King" is seen in the front row.
Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.
AJ Francis beats Elijah after Elijah throws a bottle of A-Game at Frankie Kazarian, causing Kazarian to attack Elijah behind the referee's back before throwing him into the ring so that AJ Francis can hit the Down Payment for the pin and the win. After the match, Kazarian goes for the ground and pound on Elijah, and he and AJ Francis gang up on Elijah before the both of them are chased out of the ring by The Home Town Man wielding a pipe.
Backstage, Eric Young asks Leon Slater if he is okay and if his neck hurts before calling him a liar, a cheat and a false prophet and challenging him to a match for the X Division Championship at Sacrifice. He says that the cleanse is coming, and now he proves it.
We see the word "Greed." Johnny Swinger is running Swinger's Palace again complete with Swingerellas, of which "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is one. Rosemary teleports in and gets used to the new clientele, including a retired JDC. Bravo finally gets his divorce from Rosemary. Rosemary allows Swinger's Palace to stay open for eternity in return for the deed, which Swinger agrees to, then hands the list of sins to an Allie with bloody stab wounds in her neck.
Ricky Sosa beats Brad Attitude in his TNA debut.
It is announced that as per Director of Authority Santino Marella, the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson) is banned from ringside for the Atlanta Street Fight between Moose and Cedric Alexander.
Moose beats Cedric Alexander in an Atlanta Street Fight.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!.
Moose heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Moose says he will not complain about The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) turning on him because he is not like that and because he is not "a bitch," then says he calls himself "The Face of the Franchise" because he has been through so much in TNA. He says that what happened to him was "just another Thursday" before talking about how he created The System and how he what he needs to do to dismantle it. He says one man has the blueprint of taking The System out one by one, and that man knows who he is. Mike Santana heads to the ring and says that he and Moose took each other to war to the point that they made each others' lives hell week after week, and says that he would not have any other man by his side to kick The System's ass. Moose then says that all they need is "two legends from Cameron, North Carolina" so they can beat the hell out of The System, but instead of The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), they get Daria Rae. She is enraged as she tells Moose and Santana that the match will happen in the main event like it is supposed to before telling them to get out of the ring.
Backstage, Alisha Edwards meets with Moose regarding what happened with The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander), saying she cannot wrap her head around and does not know if she belongs in TNA, and that it might be time for her to walk away with her mental health at less than best. Moose says he respects whatever she does next, then says that she has been like a sister to him and that he would be glad to have her in his corner.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Rich Swann after countering a backspring move with the Danger Zone.
Backstage, we hear from Indi Hartwell and Xia Brookside. They say that they will not surrender tomorrow, and neither will Lei Ying Lee when she defends the Knockouts World Championship. As for the two of them, they have earned a shot at the Knockouts tag titles after pinning M by Elegance and Heather by Elegance respectively, and they plan to walk out tomorrow night as tag team champions.
Backstage, we hear from The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Vincent says the stars have finally aligned at No Surrender, and they finally get to stand side by side with The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Dutch says The Hardys have given everything, including body and soul, to the business, and Vincent says that the four of them will face Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Special Agent Zero), who think that they hold all the power and that fear is leadership. Dutch says that Order 4 takes, uses and discard, but Vincent says The Righteous does not, and at No Surrender, The Righteous will be honored to stand with The Hardys, and that everything is going exactly how it should.
Eric Young heads to the ring. Eric Young talks about how last week, he gave the ultimate gift - the gift of time - to BDE, then says that this place is full of corporate liars, thieves, wannabes and pretenders. He says that can be remedied with a cleanse. He tells BDE that time is up and that he wants him in the ring for his answer. BDE shows up and heads to the ring. Eric Young acknowledges BDE's connection with the fans and admits that while he does not understand BDE, his reach and his power, he understands truth and real opportunity, and he is willing to let BDE be the hero. Eric Young acknowledges BDE's connection with the fans and admits that while he does not understand BDE, his reach and his power, he understands truth and real opportunity, and he is willing to let BDE be the hero. Eric Young asks BDE if he is siding alongside the politicians or if he is siding with the truth. BDE understands where Eric Young is coming from and says that he did not get his opportunity without being told what his truth sounds like, then says he does not need Eric Young. BDE says that he only needs the fans as he lives his dream, and says "hell no" to Eric Young's offer. Eric Young hits BDE with a cheap shot and goes on the attack, and referees show up to stop Eric Young as he goes for a piledriver, which Eric Young hits anyway. Eric Young pretends to leave, then gets back in the ring for another piledriver on BDE. Security shows up this time, and one of the security guards gets a piledriver instead after Eric Young shoves one of the referees. Eric Young threatens to attack the fans, then hits a piledriver on another security guard before finally leaving.
We see a preview of "Immersed" starring Ash by Elegance.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella suspends Eric Young, then Daria Rae shows up and says that Eric Young is not suspended and will be facing BDE at No Surrender thanks to the higher ups.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Moose has been medically cleared for tonight following a lingering back injury. Jeff Hardy is competing through multiple injuries but is still cleared to compete. Jada Stone is out following the Highwayman's Farewell she received from Mustafa Ali. Ash by Elegance is cleared following her first match back and is fully cleared to compete going forward. BDE is currently under evaluation and updates will be provided when available.
We see a preview of "Immersed" starring JDC.
Backstage, we hear from Mance Warner and Steph de Lander, who reintroduce themselves before saying that while everyone is politicking and climbing the ladder, all they care about is stacking bodies. Mance Warner says violence, not family, pays his bills, and Steph de Lander says somebody will realize why Mance is called "The Southern Psycho."
We see a video package chronicling recent events between Elijah and Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero). Elijah says that if Mustafa Ali wants to mock him or God, that is fine, but if he wants to mock prayer, then judgment will come for him in a Guitar Case Casket Match at No Surrender. He hopes that when he closes the casket on Mustafa Ali that Mustafa will sincerely pray.
Backstage, Arianna Grace thanks Director of Authority Santino Marella for getting her a Knockouts title match at No Surrender. As she hugs him, she steals Santino's Cobra.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) beat Moose, Mike Santana and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) in an eight-man tag match.
