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.
Mustafa Ali beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin by submission after targeting Ace Austin's knee throughout the match and using Tasha Steelz as a human shield. (This ends up being Ace Austin's last match in TNA, due to his contract expiring and not being renewed.)
Backstage, we hear from Rosemary, who says that Xia Brookside has been on the edge for far too long. They then provide a way to push Brookside over: an unconscious Lei Ying Lee.
Aztec Warriors (Laredo and Octagon Jr.) beat The Northern Armory (Jufas Icarus and Travis Williams).
Backstage, Xia Brookside tends to Lei Ying Lee, then says that nobody does not have to cheat or hurt others to succeed, and if Rosemary refuses to listen and wants to drag her down into their world, she will find out she is stronger. She says that she will fight for those who refuse to sell their souls.
Cody Deaner guests on commentary for the next match.
Eddie Edwards beats Jake Painter while he and Alisha Edwards taunt and mock Cody Deaner at ringside.
We see a vignette for Steph de Lander and Mance Warner. Mance says that the worst pain in your life is just another day at the office now, and Steph proclaims it is "The Mance and de Lancer era" now.
O'Shea Jackson Jr. guests on commentary for the next match.
Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) beat Sami Callihan and Mike Santana.
We see footage from this week's NXT regarding Trick Williams' and Joe Hendry's musical performances before their match for the TNA World Championship at NXT Battleground.
Gia Miller hosts a debate between Director of Authority Santino Marella and Robert Stone. Santino says that two years ago, he came to TNA, and business was not as robust as it is now, and he was outside of his comfort zone. He came with an open mind to put his finger on the pulse of the business, and now he refuses to be pushed around. Stone states that Santino has done absolutely nothing to make TNA a better place, then calls Santino a joke and says he will always be a joke, and that he does not deserve to be in a position of power in TNA. He also states that Santino does not deserve to be in the business, then says it is not about him vs. Santino, but about making wrestling a better place, because when he is in charge, he will fire all the losers and create "real superstars," and make everyone a lot of money. After Stone states that Santino will continue to run TNA into the ground, Santino says he is proud of what he has done and that TNA is rising to the top, and while Stone has a sense of style, he has a sense of what the people want. He considers the fans his family, and that Stone's business acumen does not match up with what TNA has, and that family both sticks and fights together. Tessa Blanchard shows up and attacks Arianna Grace, then also attacks Gia Miller. Masha Slamovich shows up to try to put Victoria through a table, but Tessa stops her. Arianna grabs Tessa by the hair and punches her before she and Masha slam her into the table. When the table does not break, Masha goes for a Death Valley Driver into the table, but the table still does not break. Nevertheless, Tessa is laid out. But when the chaos is done, Robert Stone has Santino Marella's badge.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Matt Cardona states that his match with Steve Maclin for the TNA International Championship will not be happening because Maclin is not medically cleared, and says that if Maclin cannot defend, then he should be the champion. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and tells him that Maclin will be clear and ready to defend next week.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Spitfire decide that they must go "do or die" again if they are to regain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships.
Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) beat Vipress and Mazzerati. After the match, Ash and Heather By Elegance try to attack Spitfire from behind, but Spitfire gets the upper hand.
Per the TNA Injury Report, "Inevitable" Ace Austin is on a day-to-day status regarding his leg which was damaged during tonight's match.
Backstage, Matt Hardy and Leon Slater talk. Matt feels like he and Slater have a rhythm as the tag team much like The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth), but they have something The Nemeths do not: contrasting abilities and experience. He thinks they can succeed as a tag team, but warns Slater to watch what both of The Nemeths are doing, as they can take advantage of the match if they do not. Matt says Slater is a weapon, and he wants to unleash him on The Nemeths and become tag team champions with him at Under Siege.
Trick Williams guests on commentary for the next match.
Elijah and Joe Hendry beat The System (Moose and Brian Myers). After the match, Frankie Kazarian attacks Hendry and Elijah from behind. Kazarian wants Trick Williams to join in, but Hendry shoves Kazarian away, and Elijah smacks Kazarian with his guitar to end the show.
Joe Hendry guests on commentary for the next match.
Frankie Kazarian beats Elijah to become #1 contender for the TNA World Championship after messing with Joe Hendry at the announce table and shoving him into Elijah before beating Elijah with a stack-up pinfall attempt back in the ring. After the match, Hendry goes after Kazarian and even goes through security to do so, and Elijah has to pull Hendry off of Kazarian.
Backstage, Joe Hendry finds out that his shoulder is injured, but he refuses to go to the hospital. He soon finds out that he does not have much of a choice.
Eddie Edwards is in the ring. He talks about how he came out last week (in a segment that is social media exclusive) and gave The System (Alisha Edwards, Moose, Brian Myers, JDC) an ultimatum: either be on board with his vision going forward or hand in their ring and be out of The System. The rest of The System comes out and heads to the ring, then says that he knows JDC is sick and tired of losing and wants to know if he is in or out of The System. JDC says he is in. Eddie then addresses Myers, mentioning their history and wanting the tag team titles back, then asks Myers if he is in or out. Myers says they must finish what they started, and says he is in. Eddie then addresses Alisha, saying he knows her better than anyone and knows he does not want to hang around losers, and asks if she is in or out. Alisha says she loves Eddie and she is in. Eddie then addresses Moose, saying he knows what greatness and wants to know if he wants to achieve it again, and asks if he is in or out. Before he can answer, Cody Deaner shows up and says he has waited for a member of The System to get fired. Eddie is bewildered by Deaner's sudden appearance, but Deaner says not everyone is on the same page and advises Moose that he does not have to make a choice and to let this be the people's choice. He says that the only thing more interesting than a public firing would be a public resignation, and asks the fans if Moose should be in or out. The fans make it clear they want Moose out. Deaner tells Moose to listen to the people, as the people have spoken, and Moose thinks on it before telling Cody Deaner that the people are absolutely right before booting him in the face. The System then give Deaner a stomping before everyone puts their fists together in the middle of the ring.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella makes Leon Slater the first competitor in the Ultimate X Challenge. It is then revealed that Matt Cardona is also in the match when he tells Moose to check TNA socials as he tells the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) they have matches.
Arianna Grace guests on commentary for the next match.
Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) beat Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna).
Backstage, Mike Santana shows up with a friend named Derek, who is three months sober, and meets with Director of Authority and thanks him for giving Derek a job on the TNA crew. Santino then shows Derek around.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) make their way to the ring. Matt says that the only thing that is for certain is that everyone's true character eventually emerges and that we saw "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth's true colors, and that all their respect for him is out of the window. He says Nic and his brother "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth have hurt him physically, but it did not scar him. It was not until he returned home and saw the fear and sadness in his kids' eyes, it scarred them, and it hurt him more than anything physical. Matt mentions the scar on his nose from Nic deviating his septum and says it will represent how Nic hurt his children, his rage for Nic and how he is still broken, and that he will delete Nic. Jeff mentions Nic and Ryan being stand-up comedians and calls what they did to them "their GOAT joke," and that they are insane for thinking they will win the tag titles and be the better brother tag team. After Jeff says that Nic and Ryan made a mistake not finishing the job, Tasha Steelz and The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) show up, and John Skyler says The Hardys may be legends, but they have a reality check for them and the fans. He says it is 2025, not 1999, but Matt says the only difference is that The Hardys are now the greatest of all time compared to when they were great. John Skyler says The Great Hands know about being great, and thanks to Mustafa Ali moving on to bigger and better things after beating Mike Santana, they have moved on to the tag titles. Jeff asks the crowd if they want to be a part of Team Extreme tonight, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and makes "The Great Hams vs. The Hard Boys" the next match, with The Great Hands getting a title shot if they win.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). Backstage after the match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is not impressed, then Leon Slater shows up and confronts Ryan. This leads to Ryan challenging Slater to a match before security breaks up the ensuing brawl.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Dr. Asa, who announces that Joe Hendry has a Grade III severe sprain on his rotary cuff, and that he hopes - and believes - Hendry can recover.
Steph de Lancer and Mance Warner show up on the stage. Steph calls her reign as TNA Digital Media Champion the greatest of all time and announces a party where she and Warner show what they get up to behind closed door. Mance says they are stars, champions, and even on the cover of magazines such as the non-existent "TNA Weekly," then Steph says they make history and that they rule TNA and will soon rule the whole world. Mance says there is nobody better than them before the two of them make out and Director of Authority Santino Marella interrupts. Santino says Steph and Mance cannot call themselves the TNA Digital Media Champions after getting the title from a divorce, then strips them of the title. He then announces that there will be a tournament at Unbreakable, with the winner becoming the TNA International Champion, which every match being a three-way match in honor of "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe vs. "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels for the TNA X Division Championship from Unbreakable 2005. When Santino asks for the Digital Media Championship, Steph refuses to hand it over, and Sami Callihan shows up to attack Mance and throw him off the stage into a table. Sami then hands the Digital Media title on Santino.
Backstage, Derek is met by Tasha Steelz and The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch), and Tasha says Mustafa Ali would like a word before The Great Hands shove Derk into the trunk of a car. After the commercial break, Derek is forced to meet Mustafa Ali, who knows about Derek's sobriety and that he destroyed another family's life a year ago in an accident that he caused, and that while Derek walked away, the accident killed a little girl. He calls Derek a monster and an addict and that he has been and always will be a monster, then says he is unworthy of happiness before spitting in his face and having The Great Hands throw him out of the room. When Hotch asks why they did, Mustafa says "He's an addict. Addicts destroy themselves."
We hear from personal concierge George Iceman and Heather by Reckless, who says that Ash By Elegance is on vacation and that they will be back stronger than others. Iceman says he has his eyes on a new challenger: Maggie Lee, who has been winning matches but has a bad fashion sense. Heather says Maggie needs a new mentor like her, and the two of them plan to turn Maggie into "elegance."
El Hijo del Vikingo will be in the Ultimate X Challenge.
The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx) and Tessa Blanchard beat Lei Ying Lee, Xia Brookside and Masha Slamovich after Fallon Henley distracts Masha Slamovich so that Tessa can hit Masha with the Buzzsaw DDT for the win. Rosemary is seen watching Xia Brookside from the crowd during the match.
Backstage, Mike Santana finds out that Mustafa Ali has gotten to Derek after members of security find Derek slumped in a chair.
Frankie Kazarian is in the ring. Kazarian announces Joe Hendry's shoulder injury from earlier tonight, then says that he is sorry that he did not end Hendry's career tonight, because he could have. He then says he could have ended Hendry's career and called his shot, but he is a man of honor and will not call his shot in St. Joseph, Missouri. Kazarian then says that he will call his shot on April 27th in "the great state of California" at Rebellion, and at the end of the night, he will finally be TNA World Champion. All of a sudden, "All Ego" Ethan Page shows up in TNA for the first time in four years and shows his appreciation for how Kazarian is doing business, then says he has beaten Joe Hendry at 100% and that he has pitched a match to Director of Authority Santino Marella. Kazarian calls Santino a stooge who has no , then Ethan announces that Hendry will be defending the TNA World Championship against him at Rebellion. Kazarian takes this as Ethan coming back to his company and taking his championship, but Ethan gives him the first shot if he wins. Kazarian tries to attak Ethan with the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy, but Ethan ducks and hits him with a boot to the face to end the show.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) head to the ring to start tonight's show. After Alisha brags that The System is always ten steps ahead, Eddie talks about how they made an example out of Leon Slater and how JDC took him out, and brags that another young talent found out what happens when you cross The System. JDC says that Leon Slater chose to get run over instead of getting with The System, then Moose brags about shaking Oba Femi's world and says Oba Femi tried to do the same, and that Oba will learn there is a difference between ruling NXT and being the face of the franchise.Moose then addresses Jeff Hardy, saying that Jeff Hardy has pinned him twice now despite not being who he used to be. He says Jeff got lucky, but tonight, his luck runs out. Brian Myers says that Leon Slater and Oba Femi are not "System material," then says "two dirty rotten scoundrels" in the form of Eddie and Orlando Colon just might have what it takes. Suddenly, The Colons (Eddie and Orlando Colon) show up, and Eddie says that their last name means something. He says that there is respect between them, then Orlando says that they are here to show what it means to be a Colon and that instead of fighting against The System, they should fight with hit. Orlando proposes an alliance where they have each others' backs, and Moose says that he likes these guys, as they know things go a little easier when you always trust The System.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat). Dani says Ash and Heather By Elegance are preoccupied with their looks when they are focused on the fight, which is why they are champions. Jody says they are used to doing things themselves, but if Ash and Heather wants to be their concierges, she has no problem with that. Spitfire contemplate what they will have Ash and Heather do, then warns Ash and Heather that they have a long list of things to do.
Backstage, Leon Slater confronts The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC), then The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) back him up. Security has to step in between both sides.
Mike Santana beats Oro Mensah. After the match, Mustafa Ali and his cabinet (Tasha Steelz, Jason Hotch, John Skyler) ask "Who really is Mike Santana?", which ends up becoming an excuse for all of them to make fun of Santana for his past problems with alcohol.
Backstage, Mike Santana finds Mustafa Ali's cabinet Tasha Steelz, Jason Hotch, John Skyler) and wants to know where Mustafa is. Jason Hotch says Mustafa has no time for him, but Santana says that if Mustafa wants to play dumb, they can meet face-to-face.
Tessa Blanchard beats Kelsey Heather.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Masha Slamovich, when all of a sudden, Cora Jade attacks Masha from behind and tells her that she will take her title at Sacrifice.
Backstage, Elijah and Joe Hendry talk about their match from last week and how they both know how to put on a show and make moments. Hendry says it a moment, but he has the feeling Elijah will turn on him. Elijah says he gets it, but tells Hendry that he has nothing to worry about, and asks why he would stab in the back when they could make music together. Hendry says that as long as Elijah believes in him, then maybe he can walk with Elijah. Suddenly, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) shows up, and JDC tells Elijah that they run the show around here.
Steve Maclin beats KC Navarro. During the match, The Northern Armory (Eric Young, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) shows up to watch the match from the stage.
Backstage, Tessa Blanchard is stared down by Lei Ying Lee. Tessa takes this as a challenge, and says she does not deserve to breathe the same air as her as Lei Ying Lee says that Tessa talks too much. Director of Authority Santino Marella steps in and makes the match between them official for Sacrifice.
Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) retain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions against Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance. As per pre-match stipulation, the losers must be the winners' personal concierges. After the match, Dani Luna declare that Ash and Heather are Spitfire's personal concierges as of right now.
Backstage, Ash by Heather and Heather by Elegance has to carry Spitfire's (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) bags, which also includes their smelly gear. When personal concierge George Iceman tries to help out, Director of Authority Santino Marella steps in and states that Iceman has to stay out of it.
Mance Warner beats Sami Callihan by disqualification after Callihan hits him with a metal folding chair outside of the ring. After the match, Warner avoids the chair as Callihan swings it at him near the ring post, then Warner grabs it and hits Callihan with it. Security has no choice but to step in and keep both men separated. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and puts both Warner and Callihan in a Street Fight at Sacrifice before both men go at it again.
Wes Lee guests on commentary for the next match.
Frankie Kazarian beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin after Wes Lee grabs at Austin following Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe arguing with Austin. After the match, Tyson, Tyriek and Wes Lee attack Ace Austin, but The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) rush in with metal folding chairs and make the save.
Backstage, Heather by Elegance carries Spitfire's (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) bags. Meanwhile, Ash by Elegance accidentally badmouths Steph de Lander's dog and finds out that Jody's dog is a lot bigger. They then have to ride with Spitfire and the dog.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth announces that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth returns in fifteen days at Sacrifice.
We see footage of Moose's victory against Lexis King and the announcement of his match against Oba Femi at NXT Roadblock from this week's WWE NXT. We also see footage of The Hardys' (Jeff and Matt Hardy) victory against No Quarter Catch Crew (Tavion Heights and Myles Borne) and the announcement of their TNA World Tag Team Championship match against Nathan Frazer and Axiom at NXT Roadblock.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Oba Femi in a six-man tag match. During the match, Brian Myers shoves Jeff Hardy into referee Daniel Spencer after The Hardys hit Moose with the Plot Twist. The Colons After the match, The System and The Colons are about to attack Matt Hardy when Joe Hendry and Elijah run into the ring and chase them all off. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and makes Jeff Hardy vs. Moose in a Ladder Match for the X Division Championship as well as a ten-man tag match between The System and The Colons against Joe Hendry, Matt Hardy and three partners of their choice for Sacrifice.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
In footage from earlier today, Gia Miller interviews Director of Authority Santino Marella, says there is electricity in the air as well as plenty of surprises. As he leaves, a black SUV pulls up.
Joe Hendry heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He thanks the fans for their support during the uphill battle to become World Champion, then says that he will not only be a fighting champion, but put the title on the line against anyone from anywhere. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and congratulates Hendry, then says he has someone who has taken Hendry up on his offer, and in tonight's main event, Hendry will defend against Matt Cardona.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Eric Young confronts "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander for quitting. Alexander just walks away. Afterwards, we see Steve Maclin talking to Eric Young backstage. Young says he sees something in Alexander and says he is worth saving. Maclin mentions Alexander's actions towards them, TNA and the fans, but Young says Alexander is in a dark place and he plans to pull him up like he did Maclin. Maclin says Alexander is owed nothing, to which Young agrees, then Alexander shows up and says he is not here to make excuses and that he respects both men before thanking them for everything over the years. He shakes hands with Young, but Maclin refuses the handshake.
Backstage, Gia Miller gets an impromptu interview from "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth when "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth shows up, tells Ryan to relax, and says that he will address everything next week.
Before the next match, personal concierge George Iceman stomps his cowboy hat and says that San Antonio, Texas is trash before introducing Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance.
Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance and Rosemary beat Masha Slamovich and Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) in a six-Knockout tag team match after Cora Jade shows up and hands Masha Slamovich a pink envelope containing a photo of Masha with a red X across it. This distraction allows Ash by Elegance to shove Dani Luna into Masha and roll her up for the win.
The Northern Armory ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) heads to the ring. Alexander addresses quitting TNA at Genesis, then thanks TNA for giving him the opportunity to address everything. He says he has been a wrestler for 20 years, and for every moment, he has prided himself on being unbreakable and giving all he has in the ring. He admits that he broke at Genesis after throwing everything he could at Mike Santana only for it to not be enough, and that he does not like who he has been for the past few months. Alexander says that he does not want to be remembered this way after his time in TNA has come to an end and that his six-year-old son only knows him as a TNA wrestler. He then talks about how he became a fan of TNA in 2002 when he was just fifteen years old, and that his time in TNA over the last six years have been a dream come true. Alexander then says it is time to step away. He tells Judas Icarus and Travis Williams that they have all the talent in the world and that he saw that talent, and that The Motor City Machine Guns also saw that talent. He calls them the best up-and-coming tag team, and tells them to do it the right way, as it will be without him. Williams tells Alexander that he cannot leave, and Williams hits him with a chop block before Judas hits him with a shoulder tackle. Eric Young runs out and saves Alexander, then challenges them to a tag team match.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The System (Moose and JDC) despite Alisha Edwards distracting the referee. After the match, the lights go out and "23" shows up. After the commercial break, Sami Callihan is in the ring, demanding to know who "23" is. After the commercial break, Sami Callihan is in the ring, demanding to know who "23" is. Steph de Lander suddenly shows up and says it is her as she walks out with the Digital Media Championship, saying she won it in her divorce from PCO. She then introduces her new boyfriend: Mance Warner, who attacks Sami Callihan from behind with a clothesline before hitting him with the Digital Media Championship. De Lander and Warner then make out in the middle of the ring. (PCO is no longer in TNA, his contract having expired at the end of 2024. Recently PCO has made headlines for taking a sledgehammer to the Digital Media Championship at a Game Changer Wrestling event.)
NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace guests on commentary for the next match.
Nathan Frazer and Axiom retain the WWE NXT Tag Team Championships against The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) after Wes Lee shows up and distract the referee while Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe attack The Rascalz from the outside. For the first time, a WWE championship was defended in a TNA ring.
Mike Santana heads to the ring. He talks about how his father taught him to be a man of his word and how he has been exactly that, and mentions his big win against "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander at Genesis. He says that Alexander not only passed the torch to him, but also said "I Quit," then says that in 2025, the goals remain the same and that he is here to be the best, climb the mountain and become World Champion. As he leaves the ring, Mustafa Ali suddenly shows up with his Secret Service entourage for the first time in months and heads to the ring. Mustafa Ali announces that he has signed with TNA Wrestling and that there is work to be done, as TNA needs great leadership and he is that great leader. He says he wants to give the fans something to truly believe in. He then launches a campaign in which he becomes the next World Champion, then leaves the ring. Mustafa Ali refuses to acknowledge Santana's presence throughout.
Tessa Blanchard heads to the stage. Tully Blanchard is seen in the crowd as Tessa talks about how her family practically owns San Antonio, Texas ever since her grandfather Joe Blanchard brought Southwest Championship Wrestling to national prominence. She says that the Spurs do not count as a professional sports team and that San Antonio is only famous for losing the Alamo, then mentions her father being in the crowd and how her father and grandfather knew there was something in her that could not be taught. She says that thing was greater than any Von Erich, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin or Funk and that they said that she is going to be great. She says not everyone's parents tell their children that, and that a price has to be paid to be great. Tessa then says that the fans will not hear that she is great. She says the standard has just been raised in TNA and that it is time to put up or shut up. She says she took out the trash at Genesis and that it is time to get down to business, and that she answers to no one.
Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.
Joe Hendry retains the TNA World Championship against Matt Cardona. During the match, Cardona inadvertently takes out referee Daniel Spencer, and Hendry hits Cardona with the Standing Ovation. Hendry then wills Cardona up, and Cardona hits Hendry with a low blow. Cardona then leaves the ring to grab the World Championship to use it as a weapon, but John Layfield shows up from out of the crowd to hit Cardona with a Clothesline From Hell. Layfield then has a staredown with Hendry before leaving through the crowd. Cardona then hits Hendry with the World Championship. Referee Daniel Spencer comes to, but Hendry kicks out. Cardona tries to use the World Championship as a weapon again only for Hendry to hit him with the Standing Ovation to retain.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
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!
We look back on Team 3D (Brother Ray and Brother Devon) vs. America's Most Wanted ("The Cowboy" James Storm and "Wildcat" Chris Harris) for the NWA World Tag Team Championships at Final Resolution 2006.
Gia Miller interviews Paige Prinzavelli, one of the referees for TNA, for Around the Ring. Paige talks about how she started out as a wrestler by e-mailing Santana Garrett, her charity work and her career as a high school match teacher.
We look back at The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) vs. The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) for the TNA World Tag Team Championships from last night's show.
Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) beat Maggie Moore and Jada Stone.
Alisha Edwards shows up to start tonight's show and calls what happened to The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha, Brian Myers, Moose) at Victory Road "a travesty," as she is no longer a champion in TNA. She says that if it were not for "Masha Slamo-witch," she would still be champion. She also says that if Masha Slamovich thought she would embarrass her in front of the world, then she has another thing coming. Masha shows up, and Alisha says that Masha cannot do anything to her because she is under concussion protocol. Alisha then says she is the brains of the team and that Masha is nothing without her, and that Masha does not understand a word she is saying because she cannot speak English. Masha takes the microphone and speaks to Alisha in Russian, then says - in English - that she understands perfectly and that she is sick of hearing her voice and that she is sick of her, just like the fans. Suddenly, Masha is attacked from behind by Tasha Steelz, but Tasha fights back until she is struck from behind with a shinai by Alisha. Tasha Steelz gets her turn with the shinai when Jordynne Grace suddenly shows up and blocks the shinai with the Knockouts World title. Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers soon show up, but so do The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). The System (Eddie, Myers, Alisha) and Tasha Steelz get out of dodge as Masha, Jordynne and The Hardys stand tall in the ring, then Director of Authority Santino Marella arrives. Santino makes a six-person tag match between The System and the team of Masha Slamovich and The Hardys, then Arianna Grace shows up and makes a tag match with Jordynne and Karmen Petrovic against the team of Wendy Choo and Rosemary for next week.
Backstage, Eric Young speaks with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Young says he has been in Alexander's position and has danced with the devil in the pale moonlight, and that they both look at the business in the same way. He says it is about respect and that the young guys are watching his every move, then tells Alexander that this is bigger that he is and that he needs to think about what he is doing and take it seriously, as he is a leader here.
Backstage, Masha Slamovich is met by Jordynne Grace, who says that she has wanted her to answer one of her open challenges for the Knockouts World Championship. Masha says they will be seeing each other pretty soon, but for now, she has other business. She then knocks on The Hardys' dressing room door to thank them, and reveals that she has met them as a kid and never thought she would team with them. Matt Hardy says that they have had dreams turn into realities themselves and says that they need to get ready for their match against The System tonight.
Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) beats Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams).
Backstage, Mike Santana shows up with a barbed wire baseball bat, saying he has dug out of holes his entire life and that he wants to see if JDC is willing to walk through the fire, as he will baptize him in his own blood.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "Speedball" Mike Bailey. Speedball says it feels great to become X Division Champion again after one of the greatest matches in TNA history, and says that the X Division is the most competitive division in all of wrestling and that one must be the best of the best to keep the title. He calls Leon Slater and KUSHIDA two of the best in the world and that they will all have a championship match that they will not soon forget.
In post-show footage from Victory Road, Steph de Lander tells PCO that he will get his hands on Matt Cardona eventually and that he will have to be patient.
Rhino beats Matt Cardona by disqualification after Cardona hits Rhino with a chair that Rhino introduces into the ring. Afterwards, Cardona grabs the chair again only for the lights to go out, and when they come back on, PCO is in the ring, and he hits Cardona with a choke slam. Cardona then goes up top, but Cardona retreats. PCO then attacks the chair and even hits it with a PCO-Sault, and Cardona cannot believe what he is seeing as PCO keeps punching the chair with a ground and pound.
Before the next match, NXT-TNA Liaison Adrianna Grace congratulates Spitfire on winning the Knockouts Tag Team titles and says she has been watching the Knockouts division, and that she wants them to defend against new competition. She then introduces their next challengers: Kendal Grey and Carlee Bright.
Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) retain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against Kendal Grey and Carlee Bright.
Backstage, Ash by Elegance and personal concierge George Iceman are met by Heather Reckless, who asks for their help and support and asks them to be in her corner for her match next week.
Mike Santana beats JDC in a Texas Death Match after jumping off a ladder and splashing JDC through a table. After the match, Santana is attacked from behind with a metal folding chair by Moose.
Backstage, Sinner and Saint are met by "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, who says that they have a ton of potential and to not let a loss like tonight's set them back, then says they will get to where they want to be and tells them not to hesitate to reach out for advice.
We see another vignette for Lei Ying Lee (formerly Xia Li in WWE), who is debuting next week.
Joe Hendry heads to the ring. Hendry says that this year has been a rollercoaster for him, but Victory Road was special, as he made a statement when he faced the very best in "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and beat him. He says that he tapped Alexander out, then talks about how he had a goal to be the TNA World Champion when he came to TNA, and while he has had a huge amount of support, there are some in the back who do not want him to be successful. Hendry then says that does not matter, as fans around the world have chanted "We Believe," because no matter how much people try to hold him down, the audience lifted him up. As he says that he has a feeling that they will lift him up to the TNA World Championship, Frankie Kazarian suddenly shows up. Kazarian says the fans could not lift their own bellies to find their own genitals, much less Joe Hendry, and says that Hendry only beat Alexander because he had "a loaded weapon stuffed in his crotch." He then says that fans become sick of one-hit wonders and that he is sick of Hendry, his voice that makes him sound like "a cross between Shrek and Groundskeeper Willie" and Director of Authority Santino Marella protecting him. Kazarian then proclaims that if anyone is worthy of a shot at the TNA World Championship, it is him, as he believes in Frankie Kazarian. He also says that if "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is any kind of man, he will show up in the ring and grant him his title shot. Nic Nemeth suddenly shows up, and Kazarian shows astonishment at Nemeth's appearance. Kazarian tells Nemeth that he scouted him at Victory Road and that he is taking his championship, but Nemeth tells Kazarian to shut up before congratulating Hendry on his Victory Road and that he has his eye on him before shaking his hand. Nemeth then addresses Kazarian, telling him to take his sunglasses off while indoors before telling him that the TNA World Championship is the only crown that matters and that this is as close as he will get to it. Santino Marella shows up and announces that next week, Kazarian and Hendry will face off in a #1 contender's match with the winner facing Nemeth for the TNA World Championship at Bound For Glory.
Masha Slamovich and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The System (Eddie, Myers, Alisha) in a six-person tag team match. At one point in the match, Alisha grabs Matt Hardy by the ankle from the outside, but gets caught by the referee and ejected from ringside. As she leaves and yells at Masha and The Hardys, ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) show up and hook her by both arms before carrying her off to the back.
Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) beat Kelly Madan and Vicious Vicki.
We look back on Jeff Hardy vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for the NWA TNA X Division Championship at NWA-TNA weekly pay-per-view #100, which was the debut of Jeff Hardy in TNA.
Gia Miller interviews Travis Williams for Around The Ring. Travis Williams talks about his love for Australian surf punk music among other things.
We look back at "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and Joe Hendry vs. Moose and Steve Maclin in a Wild Card Tag Team Match from last night's show.
Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) beat Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams).
Trey Miguel vs. Leon Slater ends with NXT Superstar Charlie Dempsey suddenly showing up and attacking everyone before hitting the referee with a gut wrench suplex. Referees and security arrive, and Dempsey leaves.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "Broken" Matt Hardy and Reby Sky (now known as Rebecca Hardy). Matt asks what kind of man puts his hands on his wife, and Rebecca calls Eddie and Alisha Edwards "clowns." Matt says he will destroy Eddie without remorse, and Rebecca says she has no choice but to return to the ring after eight yearsand teach them a lesson.
Backstage, Trey Miguel is angry at Charlie Dempsey for attacking him, and Zachary Wentz wants to know what is going on and what Dempsey is trying to accomplishment, saying Dempsey will not make a name for himself at their expense. Zachary Wentz mentions being in NXT in the past and knows that NXT would not allowing anything like this to happen, and if Dempsey wants a fight, he has it.
Jody Threat vs. Dani Luna in a ten-minute challenge ends in a time limit draw. Backstage, it is revealed that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is laid out in a stairwell, and that "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth has found him. After the match, Jody appeals for five more minutes and gets it, but she and Dani are immediately attacked by Alisha Edwards and Masha Slamovich.
Backstage, Mustafa Ali and Campaign Singh meet with Director of Authority Santino Marella. Mustafa wants to retract his championship challenge to "Speedball" Mike Bailey, saying that Mike Bailey needs to earn his shot. Santino says Mustafa has a point, and announces that next week, Bailey will have to win a #1 contender's match to get a shot at Mustafa's title.
Frankie Kazarian beats Mike Santana by countout in a Road To Slammiversary qualifier after JDC shows up and shoves Santana into the ring post after initially grabbing at him from ringside.
We hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). Chris Bey says they have been without the tag team titles, and says The System has thrived off of luck for some time and that their luck has run out. Ace Austin says they make their own luck and have done so for some time. Chris Bey says that they have beaten two other teams on the way to this point, and that they will kick The System's asses. Ace Austin states that when the dust clears at Slammiversary, they will become the new tag team champions.
Backstage, an angry PCO uses his own body to bring Steph de Lander out of unconsciousness. Meanwhile, Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) brag about what they did to PCO and Steph as well as AJ Francis' international title defenses when Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. Santino, having overheard that Francis is willing to defend his titles any time he is in the ring, says that he has someone in mind as a challenger for the Digital Media Championship, then tells Francis that he will be facing PCO at Slammiversary. Francis is undeterred, saying PCO is not coming back after what he and Rich Swann did to him.
"Broken" Matt Hardy and Rebecca Hardy beat The System (Eddie and Alisha Edwards) after Rebecca stands between Matt and Eddie, which leads to Alisha distracting the referee only for Rebecca to kick Eddie in the groin and Matt to hit Eddie with a Twist of Fate. After the match, Brian Myers confronts Director of Authority Santino Marella. ABC show up to make fun of Myers, then JDC stands between them. Santino makes a tag team match between the two parties next week.
Backstage, we hear from Jordynne Grace, who says that Ash By Elegance is on vacation while she keeps coming to work, then issues another open challenge to anyone from anywhere who thinks that they can take the Knockouts World Championship from her.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry asks Jake Something if he is sure he is ready to challenge for the World Championship, as he does not seem sure of much and keeps asking what his name is, among other questions. He then says there is one things that the fans are sure of, and that is what to chant - "We Believe" - and that they believe in Joe Hendry.
Joe Hendry beats Jake Something in a Road To Slammiversary qualifier. After the match, Hendry declares that he is one step closer to becoming TNA World Heavyweight Champion and that it all happened because of the fans. He says he will see everyone in Montreal, where he will become the face of TNA, and that anything is possible when you believe.
Backstage, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) thanks JDC for attacking both Mike Santana and "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, but JDC says he did not take out Nemeth. Moose then asks who took Nemeth as the five of them drive off, and we soon see Kazarian, who laughs while smoking a cigar before noticing somebody filming him.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) and Dirty Dango head to the ring to start tonight's show. Alisha says the fans should be grateful for witnessing history, as The System is the most dominant force in professional wrestling. Eddie says The System is "the only true superteam" in professional wrestling after walking into Against All Odds with all their championships and walking out the exact same way. Myers asks the fans when they will understand as well as how many of their heroes they will have to beat up to figure out that they are the greatest faction in wrestling history, then introduces Dirty Dango, now known as "Johnny Dango Curtis," aka "JDC." Dango asks what one does when one is not booked, overlooked and underappreciated for three months, and says that one starts to question if they can do the thing they have done their entire life. Dango says he can still do it and that he is one of the best professional wrestlers in the ring and on the mic, and that everyone knows it, then talks about his history with the rest of The System. He admits that Moose is a little trepid about him, but tells Moose that he trusts in The System. Moose tells Dango that The System appreciates everything he has done, but he is not part of The System yet. Moose says The System is unbeatable and that he is unbeatable, as he has not lost a singles match in almost two years and there is not one soul in the locker room who could beat him. He says that it is so bad that outsiders are being brought in to take The System, but the outcome remains the same because they are the best group in professional wrestling. Suddenly, Director of Authority Santino Marella says that while Moose is in the middle of an impressive title reign, TNA still has plenty of top tier talent and he has come up with "The Road To Slammiversary." He announces that there will be five matches, and the winners of these matches will face Moose for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in a six-way elimination match at Slammiversary. He also tells Dango that he has a match with Ryan Nemeth tonight, and announces that tonight's main event is "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. Eric Young as part of "The Road to Slammiversary."
We hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). Ace Austin says Against All Odds was fantastic with their win as well as the return of Jeff Hardy, then Chris Bey says it is time to get back on the road to tag team gold.
In a digital exclusive, Frankie Kazarian talks about how he was planning to expand his kingdom into NXT when Joe Hendry stole his thunder and he had to take him out. He blames Joe Hendry for his being off his game, and he calls Hendry an obstacle everywhere he goes.
Spitfire (Dani Lua and Jody Threat) beat The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Belle).
In a digital exclusive, Matt Hardy says The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) does not understand what they did when they put their hands on Reby Sky and says nobody does that, then says that he had Moose until Alisha Edwards got involved. He then says that he is not alone, now that Reby Sky is here and Jeff Hardy is back, and they will create bedlam and take over TNA.
It's time for The Sound Check. Tonight's guest is KUSHIDA. Alan Angels says there is nobody he would ask questions right now than KUSHIDA, and after footage of his recent history with Jonathan Gresham and his quest to create an antidote, KUSHIDA says he looked for a cure after Gresham got everyone sick. Alan Angels questions KUSHIDA's medical background and says that KUSHIDA is trying to monetize snake oil, then KUSHIDA tells Angels he does not need him to believe him. Angels thinks KUSHIDA is trying to start a fight, then KUSHIDA says they can have one next week.
Frankie Kazarian beats Ace Steel in a Chicago Street Fight. After the match, Kazarian puts Steel in a crossface chickenwing when Joe Hendry runs into the ring and hits Kazarian with the Standing Ovation.
Backstage, Mustafa Ali tells Campaign Singh that they are in a championship crisis thanks to the video from Against All Odds, and wants Singh to create a team of the best to deal with this. Singh proposes that Ali speak to the people, and Ali comes up with a "State of the Union" for next week.
Backstage, everyone cheers on PCO for landing a date with Steph de Lander, then PCO beats one of them up.
Steph de Lander heads to the ring for he rdate with PCO, then PCO shows up. PCO almost messes it up by nearly hitting Steph with a chair, but he does not do it. Steph tries to make small talk, even saying that she is glad to date a normal guy after dating a lot of weirdos, but all PCO does is grunt. Nevertheless, Steph understands PCO, who then drinks a black liquid before offering it to Steph, who also drinks. The waiter, who is in a lab coat and face mask, serves the wine, and PCO overfills Steph's glass. The dinner is some sort of black spaghetti, which PCO calls "The Stephanie Special." Steph takes a food selfie, then PCO eats nearly all the spaghetti before handing Steph some. Steph takes a food selfie, then PCO eats nearly all the spaghetti before handing Steph some. Steph has to teach PCO how to use a fork, and they almost kiss before Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) interrupts. Fir$t Cla$$ take offense to PCO attacking them, then AJ Francis offers a toast to "eternal undead love" before comparing drinking cheap wine to being kicked in the head before throwing the wine at PCO so Swann can superkick PCO. Francis then shoves Steph to the side and Slams PCO, and Swann then cuffs to the middle rope with zipties. Steph slaps Francis, who responds by choke slamming Steph through the table.
Ash by Elegance beats Heather Reckless after the personal concierge George Iceman grabs hold of Ash's foot, causing Heather Reckless to slip off while executing a Standing Spanish Fly, allowing Ash to hit Rarified Air for the win. After the match, Ash mocks Jordynne Grace, then goes for a Juggernaut Driver on Heather only for Jordynne to show up and give Ash a beating. George Iceman tries to punch Jordynne, but it has no effect. Jordynne gets her hands on George Iceman, but Ash by Elegance is able to grab Jordynne from behind and hit her with the Knockouts World Championship.
Backstage, we hear from Jordynne Grace, who says that Ash By Elegance has become more than a mere annoyance after costing her the NXT Women's Championship, and that she will talk to Director of Authority Santino Marella and get a match with her.
JDC beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. After the match, Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers celebrate with JDC, then attack Ryan Nemeth. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth rushes to the ring to rescue Ryan, and JDC, Eddie and Myers are soon forced to retreat.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Eric Young in a Road To Slammiversary qualifier to qualify for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship six-way elimination match at Slammiversary. After the match, both men hug in a show of post-match respect.
Ash By Elegance beats Xia Brookside and gets her rings back. (Had she lost, she would not have gotten her rings back.) After the match, Ash By Elegance and her concierge George Iceman insist and demand that Xia Brookside give her the rings back. She does, but not before punching Ash out with them.
We hear from Rosemary, who says that they find themselves taking sanctuary despite doing what they are asked, and now Havok is gone thanks to humans claiming they are the heart and soul of TNA. They says that there is a time when everyone meant for greatness must give up their heart and soul, and it is only after one has lost everything that one is free to do anything.
Backstage, KUSHIDA is met by Director of Authority Santino Marella. He says he is okay after his match with Jonathan Gresham and discusses the sickness from the octopus ink, and says that he will be okay for Xplosion.
Leon Slater beats Alan Angels. During the match, the referee - the same one from the match between KUSHIDA and Jonathan Gresham - spits up black ink on the outside. Three referees show up, with one stepping in as the official for the match while the other two help the original referee to the back. After the match, Kon shows up and snaps Angels' neck. Slater confronts Kon, and he ends up countering is attacks and fending him off, clotheslining him out of the ring. Security has to hold Kon back, and one of the security guards gets their neck snapped by Kon.
Gabby LaSpisa interviews Jake Something on the stage. When asked what "Something" means, Jake Something says "Something" was a response to people saying he would never be anything, but he built himself up, and now he is something. When Gabby LaSpisa asks Jake if he feels like something, Jake Something feels as if he was mocked, then shows his irritation with Cody Deaner costing him last week's match. Cody Deaner shows up and says he should not be angry at the fans here, then mentions that they are cousins and that Jake is angry at people from his past, and that the people here are with him and that he is with him. Jake mentions Deaner turning on him to join Violent By Design, and Deaner apologizes for that, saying he was going down a dark path for years and that he does not want that to happen for him, and that Jake will always be family. Jake says "The hell I will!" before clocking Deaner with a clothesline.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Speedball Mountain. Mike Bailey says that he and Trent Seven have been clear about their purpose of representing the peak of professional wrestling, and Trent agrees, saying this has led them close to the summit of TNA at Under Siege. He then mentions that their path has reach an abrupt crossroad next week, where the two of them will face off in a one-on-one match to decide a #1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship. Mike Bailey says "May the best man win."
Frankie Kazarian beats Steve Maclin after Trey Miguel distracts Maclin - and the referee - so that Wentz can spray paint Maclin in the eyes, allowing Kazarian to hit Fade to Black to win.
We see Gail Kim talk to "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw at the spiritual retreat, telling her that everyone needs a guiding hand from time to time and that she is here to guide her home.
We see part two of Tom Hannifan's interview with Mike Santana. Santana says that he spent so much time taking care of others that he failed to take care of himself and that he was traumatized as a kid and was forced into "survival mode." Santana says that he eventually buckled, and when his daughter wrote a letter to Santa telling him to stop using drugs, he was forced to get things together. He says that if one does not fight for themselves, no one will fight for them, and that one must be their biggest advocate and fight for what they are. Santana talks about his match with Steve Maclin at Under Siege, saying it was the fight he was looking for and that he is hungrier than ever now that he is back in TNA.
Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) is seen at the skybox. AJ Francis says they are here to watch tonight's main event and scope out the competition for some championship gold. Swann says it does not matter what title they win, as more gold means more money.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says tonight is a momentum occasion because for the first time, all of the champions are in the same match at the same time, and while it is exciting, it is also concerning, as it is the perfect site for an outbreak of "Hendry-Mania." He says that he has just gotten off the phone with the Surgeon General, and to control the symptoms, one must incessantly chant "We Believe."
Joe Hendry, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat), Sami Callihan, Eric Young, Steph de Lander and "Broken" Matt Hardy beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose), Masha Slamovich, Laredo Kid, Mustafa Ali and Jordynne Grace in the sixteen-person Champions Challenge. During the match, Mustafa Ali walks out of the match, stating that he is withdrawing from the match as he does not want his name associated with it. After the match, the lights go out, then we see black-and-white footage of a ruined city and a laboratory before a gurney is pushed to the ring. PCO is then revived, and he makes his way to the ring with a big black bag in his hand. PCO then confronts Steph de Lander, then pulls various objects out of the bag before pulling out a black rose and presenting it to Steph. Steph takes the rose, and the show ends.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
Mustafa Ali retains the TNA X Division Championship against Chris Sabin after Sabin tries to use the championship belt - which is introduced into the match by Mustafa - against Mustafa only for Mustafa to duck and put his feet on the top rope for leverage during a schoolkid pin to win and retain.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and Speedball Mountain ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and Trent Seven). Trent Seven says he has come a long way from the British isles to bring a bit of gentlemanly class, and Mike Bailey says they are more than "some little team" and that he and Trent are looking at tag team gold. Nemeth says he looks forward to taking the World Championship from Moose, but as for tonight, the three of them will take Steve Maclin and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) to the danger zone.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander heads to the ring. Alexander asks the fans if they know what makes him special and why people call him "The Walking Weapon," then says when he is focused and locked in, there is no wrestler better than him. He says he proved that against Will Ospreay at Snake Eyes and when he held the TNA World Heavyweight Championship longer than anyone else in history. Alexander then talks about how he had to relinquish the World title with tears in his eyes a year ago, and since that moment, he has been focused on getting the World title back. He says that it may not always seem that way with other opponents, but those are obstacles to get out of the way and rungs on the ladder to climb to get what he wants. This brings him to Hammerstone, as he opened the door for him at Hard To Kill and he brought a fight so good that he got signed to TNA. Alexander says he was happy for him and was more than happy to oblige for a second round until Hammerstone had to prove that he could not beat him fair and square. Alexander also brings up Hammerstone tapping out when the referee was down as well as Hammerstone taking his headgear with him like some sort of trophy, then says his heart - not his headgear - is his identity. He thanks Hammerstone for making him focused on something other than the World title for the first time in a long time, which is kicking Hammerstone's ass. Alexander then says he is not waiting and not asking, and demands that Hammerstone get in the ring so they can do this right here, right now. Instead of Hammerstone, however, he gets Alpha Bravo and Oleg Prudius, and Bravo says Alexander only lost at Sacrifice because Dirty Dango softened him up. Alexander asks why he is still standing in the ring when Dirty Dango softened him up, and Dirty Dango tries to sneak up on him from behind only to get headed off at the pass and thrown out of the ring. Prudius gets in the ring, but security holds both Prudius and Alexander back until Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. Santino says this is an interesting situation to him, then asks the fans if they want to see a fight. He says he wants to see this fight happens, then summons a referee to make this match official and happen right now.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander quickly beats Oleg Prudius with the ankle lock.
Crazzy Steve heads to the ramp. Steve says that at the risk of sounding redundant, he must repeat that who he is is rather simple, but what he is is more complicated. He says that there is a growing number of people realizing that, including Tommy Dreamer, Rhino, and Joe Hendry. He says that they have all been defeated at his hand and puts him a cut above the rest, then says he is the only champion in the locker room who can lay claim to the fact when he gets in the ring, his championship is being defended. Steve says the fans cannot understand that kind of pressure and that only he can handle that king of pressure, then the lights go out and a flash of lightning can be seen as PCO makes his way towards Crazzy Steve. Crazzy Steve and PCO have a brief staredown before Steve heads to the back.
Frankie Kazarian beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin after countering a bridge pin attempt with a crossface chickenwing. After the match, Kazarian attacks both Ace Austin and Chris Bey, then Eric Young shows up and chases Kazarian out of the ring.
We hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Moose, Brian Myers). Moose says that the whole locker room cannot equal what they have done. Moose, Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers talk about their accomplishments, which are shown at the bottom of the screen.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Time Machine (Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, KUSHIDA). All of a sudden, The Grizzled Young Vets (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up and says Time Machine found that they are the top guys, and Sabin dares the two of them to take on Time Machine to prove it. Shelley walks out in irritation.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says tonight is the night that he finally goes one-on-one with AJ Francis, and that on paper, he should be scared of Francis because he is a giant. He then mentions that Francis is also an artist, and sees that while he is tough on the outside, he is sensitive on the inside, and that it is okay to constantly show one's emotions and cry and cry when people tell him he sucks. Hendry then says that to turn that frown upside-down, one must chant "We believe," and that the fans believe in Joe Hendry. Before he can finish that statement, however, Francis clobbers him from behind.
AJ Francis beats Joe Hendry. During the match, Hendry inadvertently flattens the ref with a corner splash meant for Francis, and Francis takes out Hendry before grabbing a chair from underneath the wrong. Hendry ducks the swing and drop kicks him, and when both men go for the chair, Rich Swann gets in the ring, grabs the chair, confronts Francis, then hits Hendry in the gut and then the back with the chair. Francis hits Hendry with a choke slam before Rich Swann revives the ref, allowing Francis to get the victory.
Alan Angels interviews Ash By Elegance and George Iceman - who is not happy with the setting of the interview - on The Sound Check. Alan gushes over Ash By Elegance, then mentions that Ash has an announcement. Ash By Elegance announces that she will be having her third match in TNA next week. George Iceman and Ash By Elegeance leave to catch a limo, and Ash touches Alan on the way out, which Alan cannot get over.
Before the next match, MK Ultra (Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly) and Decay (Rosemary and Havok) show up to watch from ringside.
Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) beat Beaa Moss and Vanna Black.
Tasha Steelz suddenly shows up. She says that at Sacrifice, she did not lose, and says that if Jordynne Grace is a fighting champion like she is and a true juggernaut, she will challenge her one-on-one with the Knockouts World title on the line.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and Speedball Mountain ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and Trent Seven) beat Steve Maclin and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) in a six-man tag match after Nemeth inadvertently hits Trey with a tope suicida, causing Wentz to get angry at Maclin and walk out of the match alingside Trey. After the match, The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) rush into the ring and brawl with Nemeth and Speedball Mountain, and thanks to Alisha Edwards, Moose is able to blast Nemeth with the World title before doing the same to Speedball Mountain.
