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.
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Frankie Kazarian, Leon Slater, Eric Young, Elijah, and KC Navarro beat Mustafa Ali, The System (Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) and Mike Santana in a ten-man Champions' Challenge match after referee Daniel Spencer stops Mustafa Ali from using the TNA International Championship as a weapon and KC Navarro tags in to hit Blessing in Disguise on Mustafa Ali for the win.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace. Arianna says that she would be in the Knockouts Champions' Challenge if it were not for Director of Authority Santino Marella throwing up a title match on short notice, and Stacks says that Santino will own up to his bad decisions after he beats him tonight. He says that Santino tried to ruin their careers, but tonight, he will put Santino and the Cobra in a retirement home. Arianna tells Santino that when he does get put in the retirement home, he should not expect her to visit.
We see a vignette of The Broken Hardys (Broken Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). The Broken Hardys say The Righteous asked for and got them, and The Righteous invite The Broken Hardys to "the wicked garden," where beautiful things rot and pain is disguised as something peaceful.
Tessa Blanchard beats Harley Hudson.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Steve Maclin's status is unknown, as he stormed out of the building after last week's World title match and has not cooperated with medical staff since. Jada Stone is out after her match with Xia Brookside. Moose is still out following the backstage attack on him several weeks ago. Santino Marella and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo are cleared for their match tonight.
Backstage, Lei Ying Lee is met by The Personal Concierge George Iceman, who tells her not to mess the Knockouts Champions' Challenge up for The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance). Lei Ying Lee scares The Personal Concierge away.
Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo beats Santino Marella after Arianna Grace gets on the apron and tries to take the Cobra away, causing Stacks to win with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Arianna confronts Santino Marella, and when Santino blocks a punch from Arianna, Stacks hits Santino with a cheap shot. Indi Hartwell runs to the ring, and Stacks and Arianna retreat. Indi reminds Arianna that title or no title, she is still coming for her, and demands that they have a mixed tag match right now. Daria Rae shows up and says that Indi Hartwell does not make the matches, then says Stacks won fair and square before entertaining the idea of Stacks beating Santino again and making the match official for next week.
Backstage, AJ Francis finds out from someone that he will have his paperwork tomorrow, and Francis demands that said paperwork be in his hands tomorrow as he puts his hands on him.
Fabian Aichner beats Eddie Edwards by disqualification after Alisha Edwards gets ejected from ringside for trying to hit Aichner with a shinai and the rest of The System (Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) show up and eventually attack Aichner as he has the match won. After the match, The System gang up on Aichner, and Cedric hits Aichner with the Lumbar Check.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge says he noticed a lot of "homeless trunks" throwing up on himself before realizing that they let them all in, and for that, he has decided to bring beauty and class to Sacramento, California (which he calls "Syracuse") with The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance).
Elayna Black, Xia Brookside and Mara Sadé beat Lei Ying Lee and The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) in a Knockouts Champions' Challenge Match after Keith Jardine puts Mr. Elegance in an ankle lock and chases The Personal Concierge George Iceman to the back before Xia Brookside avoids a second Warrior's Way from Lei Ying Lee - who soon gets tripped at the ropes - and pins Lei Ying Lee for a shot at the Knockouts World Championship.
Jeff Hardy beats Vincent. During the match, the lights go out when Vincent goes to the top rope, and when they come back on, Matt Hardy - who is banned from ringside for this match along with Dutch - is in the ring, demanding Vincent be deleted. The lights go out again, and when they come back on a second time, Jeff Hardy is on the top rope while Vincent is down on the mat. Jeff Hardy then hits the Swanton Bomb for the win.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Frankie Kazarian. Kazarian says he is approaching tonight's Walk With Elias Match like he always has, as he has been the winner of new match match types and tonight will be no different.
Mustafa Ali retains the TNA International Championship against Adam Brooks. TNA President Carlos Silva awards Mustafa Ali with the TNA International Championship after the match.
We hear from Eric Young, who says that EC3 has not changed and that all he has done is change, adapt, evolve and become more pure, real and violent. He says that has EC3 not had enough, so next week, they can sort things out once and for all in a match where anything goes.
Mara Sadé, Rosemary and Allie beat Tessa Blanchard, Mila Moore and Victoria Crawford in a six-woman tag match.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Mike Santana and Rich Swann are cleared, but have the night off to rest and recover from last week's main event. Trey Miguel is still out following his match against Mustafa Ali at Rebellion, and an update will be provided when available. Frankie Kazarian and Elijah are cleared for tonight's main event.
We hear from Director of Authority Santino Marella. Despite being at home, he is no longer suspended and he is cleared of all charges thanks to a star witness. He says that he is getting back to business after what happened to two weeks ago, and this time, Moose and Leon Slater will be in a two-on-two tag match. He also announces that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and KC Navarro will face The System (Brian Myers and Bear Bronson) for the tag team titles, while Lei Ying Lee will get a rematch for the Knockouts Championship against Arianna Grande, with Xia Brookside banned from ringside. As for the star witness, it is none other than Indi Hartwell, who is also no longer suspended.
Indi Hartwell shows up. She says that she and Director of Authority Santino Marella were unjustly suspended and she is glad the board of directors listened to the both of them, then says she has some unfinished business with Arianna Grace. She says that her goals have not changed, and title or no title, she is coming for Arianna Grace first.
We hear from Mike Santana, who says that he and Rich Swann showed what it meant to represent TNA last week. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth shows up with the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy, and says that when he wins the tag team titles, he will become world champion and leave Santana with nothing.
Backstage, Daria Rae finds out that Director of Authority Santino Marella and Indi Hartwell are unsuspended and that all of Santino's matches are legitimate. Indi Hartwell shows up, and Daria says that she knows reminds Indi that her contract is coming up soon and to tread lightly. Indi makes a phone call after Daria leaves.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman introduces Mr. Elegance as "real life Greek god" and "a living Adonis" who works as everyone sleeps, fasts while everyone eats and smiles while everyone frowns.
Mr. Elegance beats The Home Town Man after Ash by Elegance tries to distract The Home Town Man only to end up kissing The Home Town Man's mask before she wears it.
Backstage, Mara Sadé and Allie celebrate their win, and Rosemary reminds them they still have some work to do.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Lei Ying Lee. Lei Ying Lee says that she does not want the title shot, as it is too much for her and she just wants to go home. Tommy Dreamer shows up and says that Director of Authority Santino Marella feels at fault for the situation, but reminds her that she is a warrior. He understands if it too much on her mental health, but she will go out there and win and that the only person who needs to believe in her is her. Lei Ying Lee changes her mind, saying that she will win.
Leon Slater heads to the ring. Slater says that day by day, moment by moment, he gets closer to making history and becoming both the young the longest-reigning TNA X-Division Champion of all time. Slater then addresses Cedric Alexander, then says that he is willing to give him another shot, as he has trained for this moment and will not let a rat like Cedric take it away. He says he has beaten Cedric twice and has no problem beating him a third time. Cedric shows up and calls Slater "a child" and "a fake champion," then says in two weeks' time, they will do this one more time, and there will be no excuses. He then says that assumes that Slater makes it there, as he may not even make it tonight. Suddenly, the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson) attack Slater from behind while Alisha Edwards walks down the entrance ramp, but Moose shows up and makes the save. He then says that assumes that Slater makes it there, as he may not even make it tonight. Suddenly, the rest of The System attack Slater from behind, but Moose shows up and makes the save.
Backstage, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is jealous of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth having a tag team title match with KC Navarro while he is left out. We find out he is talking to AJ Francis, who could care less about family drama as he tells Ryan to leave KC Navarro to him.
Elijah beats Frankie Kazarian in a Walk With Elijah 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, Gia Miller interviews Mara Sadé, who looks forward to beating Elayna Black tomorrow night at Sacrifice. As Mara checks her phone after the interview, she suddenly gets a note from Rosemary telling her to "follow the white rabbit." The white rabbit with the blood-splattered suit walks by, and Mara follows the rabbit. As this goes on, somebody is watching Mara. We then see the words "To Be Continued."
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.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman says that the only "tens" he sees in Tennessee are The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge, Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance).
Indi Hartwell beats Heather by Elegance despite distractions by the rest of The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance), which get all but Ash ejected from ringside. During the match, Ash by Elegance wants Mickie James face-to-face next week.
In footage from earlier today, Tom Hannifan meets with Steve Maclin and tries to reason with him. Maclin tells Hannifan to talk to management so he can get in the building and tell his side of the story, then leaves after Hannifan says he will see what he can do.
Mike Santana heads to the ring. Santana mentions Steve Maclin trying to sneak attack him at No Surrender because he was not man enough to meet him face to face, and tells Maclin that he knows him better than anyone in the back and knows what he is trying to do. He knows that Maclin knows him, too, and if Maclin knocks on Death's door, Death will answer and step to him like a man before dropping him. Santana admits his head was on a swivel when he asked Slater if he had his back and Slater told him that he did, what with Daria Rae getting in his head about Option C, then admits that he did not have Slater's and left him by himself. Santana apologizes for that, and both men shake hands, and says that if Moose did not even the odds, things would have happened differently, but Slater pinned a former World Champion. Slater does not blame Santana for what happened, for this is professional wrestling at the end of the day, then mentions that he pinned "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, who suddenly heads to the ring with his brother "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. Ryan speaks, but Santana threatens to make Ryan swallow his microphone in the fans. Nic says Slater got lucky at No Surrender and now has a target on his back thanks to him, but Santana says that was not luck and that Slater is one of the best in the world. Nic says Slater and Santana were the better man, but he is the best man and the draw around here. Slater proposes that he and Santana have a tag team match with The Nemeths right here, right now. Daria Rae shows up and declares that she makes the matches, not the wrestlers, and that this match will not happen tonight. He says that she will squeeze them in next week if they are lucky, then tells everyone to get out of the ring for the next match.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Brian Myers mentions that Moose could not stay away at No Surrender and made a huge statement, but he made a huge mistake. Bear Bronson says this is Moose's final warning, and Cedric Alexander says that he is Moose's kryptonite. Eddie Edwards tells Moose to move on as The System has bigger things in their sights, such as getting all of the gold in TNA.
Backstage, Frankie Kazarian meets with Daria Rae and asks to be part of commentary for The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) vs. Mike Santana and Leon Slater next week. Daria allows it.
Before the next match, Arianna Grace proclaims that No Surrender was amazing, and that while TNA's best was on display, everyone was talking about her at the end of the night after she walked out TNA Knockouts World Champion. She tells the fans to accept it, then says that she has heard all the hate and all the whispers, and while her father Director of Authority Santino Marella got her the match, she was the one to win the title, and she admits that she played Santino like a fiddle. Arianna tells those who think she does not deserve this that she does, and says that wrestling is not just about being tough, but also about leverage, power and using what you have to get what you want, and she got everything. She then declares that Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo will use his rematch clause to win back the TNA International Championship and become part of the biggest power couple in wrestling.
Trey Miguel retains the TNA International Championship (now with a neon green leather strap) against Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo despite the distraction from Arianna Grace. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally places the TNA International Championship around Trey's waist.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: BDE is cleared despite dealing with neck issues from Eric Young's piledriver at No Surrender. Jeff Hardy is banged up and will not be cleared for action until next week. Elijah is cleared despite his triceps still not being at 100%.
Backstage, Eric Young forces a cameraman to let him deliver a message. Eric Young says that he will cleanse TNA of the false prophets, liars, cheats, thieves and bandits, either by his hand or someone else's. He says Leon Slater is among them, and says that Slater is seeking validation from the wrong people and wrecking TNA's legacy, and that he has to step in and fix this and channel the truth. He says that the second phase of "the cleanse" is saving the X Division, and dares someone to stop him.
Jody Threat beats Tessa Blanchard by disqualification after she is suddenly attacked by Victoria Crawford. After the match, Blanchard, Victoria and Mila Moore gang up on Jody Threat and attack her, with Blanchard telling Jody she will never be on their level. Myla Grace and Harley Hudson make the save for Jody Threat, and Blachard, Victoria and Mila Moore simply walk away.
Sinner and Saint (Travis Wiliams and Judas Icarus) beat BDE and Rich Swann. Both teams shake hands after the match.
Backstage, we hear from Mance Warner and Steph de Lander. Steph says that AJ Francis crossed a line at No Surrender, and Mance has read about everything AJ had to say. Mance jumps AJ Francis' personal security, then Steph goes in and AJ Francis' dressing room. Steph confronts AJ, then Mance goes in and punches AJ, and security has to break up the brawl.
Backstage, we hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Matt Hardy warns The System that if they come for the GOATs, they will get the horns, as does Jeff, then The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) show up. The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up after Jeff says that he and Matt will not get laid out this time. Vincent says nature always balances itself, and Dutch is ready for a fight. Brian Myers mentions that there is still so mistrust between The Righteous and The Hardys before The System leaves. Dutch apologizes for the miscommunication at No Surrender and will continue to apologize until The Hardys regain their trust. Jeff appreciates the timing, and Matt apologizes before he and Jeff leave. Vincent tells Dutch that Daria Rae will ensure they get their foot in the door before it closes.
Elayna Black heads to the ring. Elayna says she was so close to a Knockouts title shot before Mara Sadé stole her moment, then proclaims that everyone is out for her. She states that at the end of the day, she is the only one who should have walked out with the title. She says that Mara Sadé taking that title shot from her when she is the only one who matters is absolutely sickening to her, and wants Mara Sadé to explain herself before stating that the Knockouts title will be hers. Mara Sadé shows up and mentions that the two of them have a shared history, but Elayna says the big difference between them is that she sacrificed on the indies to get here while Mara Sadé was handed the opportunity to be a pro wrestler. She says that she earned this, and that regardless of who is in her way, she will be Knockouts Champion while Mara Sadé will continue to be an obvious industry plant who does not deserve a single second here. Mara Sadé says Elayna hates her because the industry did not break her, and tells Elayna to prove she is a fraud if she wants to expose her. Elayna calls Mara Sadé another step in the obstacle course that she will overcome.
It is announced that Steve Maclin has been allowed to tell his side of the story regarding his recent events next week via an interview from Tom Hannifan.
Elijah beats Mustafa Ali in a Guitar Case Casket Match.
Arianna Grace guests on commentary for the next match.
Trey Miguel beats Adam Brooks. After the match, Trey Miguel is attacked from behind with the TNA International Championship by Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, much to Arianna Grace's irritation.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Indi Hartwell and The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee). Indi Hartwell welcomes Ash by Elegance back, and says that Ash will regret returning to competition. Lei Ying Lee says she is not just coming for Ash by Elegance, but also for her breath.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Tommy Two Scoops and TW3. After the match, Vincent says that The Righteous does not want a war with The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), as wars are loud and messy; he says that they want to stand beside them, not across from them. He says that The Righteous and The Hardys have different paths, but the same feeling.
Backstage, we hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Matt Hardy says The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) had their tag team title shot and that The Hardys are moving on, and Jeff thinks that The Righteous want to form some sort of freaky new faction. The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Cedric Alexander) suddenly show up, and Brian Myers should be worried about them, not The Righteous. Suddenly, Jeff Hardy is jumped by Bear Bronson, and Matt Hardy hits Matt from behind with the briefcase before The System attack him.
Backstage, Frankie Kazarian shakes hands with Daria Rae before heading out to the stage. Kazarian says he cannot stomach Mike Santana with the TNA World Championship, even though he will give credit where credit is due as he calls Santana "a warrior." He then says that Santana is not a king like him and does not represent TNA with dignity and class. Kazarian then says he fought Santana with a metal plate and nine screws and that Santana "defeated a one-armed man," then proclaims that he will be World Champion again thanks to Daria Rae, who agrees that he has not been treated like a star and that things must change. He then says that there is not a man in Albuquerque, New Mexico that he could not "beat the piss out of" before berating the fans, and says that as fun as that could be, he does not need the hassle. The lights go out, then Elijah shows up and heads to the ring for the next match.
Order 4 (Mustafa Ali and Tasha Steelz) beat Elijah and Jada Stone after Special Agent Zero distracts the referee so that Mustafa Ali can hit Jada Stone with the Highwayman's Farewell.
Backstage, Arianna Grace meets with Director of Authority Santino Marella and mentions that she has gotten into an argument with Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and has said a bunch of things that she did not mean. She then says she is tired of feeling like she is not good enough. When Santino asks what he can do, Arianna asks for a title match to see where she stands ability-wise, and also argues that it would make up for Santino missing her sixteenth birthday. Santino says he will see what he can do.
Backstage, we hear from Daria Rae. She announces that at No Surrender, Trey Miguel will face Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo for the TNA International Championship, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) will face Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Special Agent Zero), and in the main event, Mike Santana and Leon Slater will face "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and Eddie Edwards. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and says that Lei Ying Lee will be defending the Knockouts World Championship against Arianna Grace. Daria Rae thinks this screams of nepotism and gets angry at Santino for making this match, saying that he is too emotional. When Daria Rae notices that Steve Maclin is saying goodbye to some people, she takes him as an uninvited guest and gets angry. Steve Maclin then looks at the camera and talks about how TNA was home for him for five years and made him a two-time International Champion as well as a World Champion. He admits he may not show his emotions very much, but he loves TNA for its locker room sticking together through thick and thin. He says he is happy to leave TNA with his head held high and a tear in his eye, and says you can leave everything to something, but it will always do what it has to do. He then says goodbye to Mike Santana, who thanks Maclin for welcoming him back and showing him that he had what it took to be in TNA before thanking him for his selflessness. Maclin then pretends to leave before attacking Santana, and security had to pull Maclin off as he says that his own selflessness is the problem as he is taken out of the arena.
Tessa Blanchard beats Rachel Ley.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Rich Swann and AJ Francis are still recovering from last week's No Holds Barred Match but are now medically cleared. Jada Stone is in evaluation after the Highwayman's Farewell from earlier tonight and is listed as being in serious condition. Ash by Elegance has passed all required evaluations and is now cleared for in-ring competition tonight.
We hear from "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth and Mara Sadé in a football stadium, where the two of them get to see who is the superior athlete. Mara throws a football, then runs towards it and catches it. Meanwhile, Ryan's shoulder gives out. Later, they have a game of darts. Ryan nearly hits a bullseye, but Mara nails Ryan with a dart. They then play a game of Horse in a basketball stadium, which Mara wins handily. When Ryan says that Mara has to win with a trick shot, Mara superkicks him, causing him to inadvertently shoot the ball into a hoop, and she wins with a trick shot.
Backstage, BDE is confronted by Eric Young, who wants him to open his eyes to the truth before giving him the opportunity of a lifetime. BDE is reluctant, but Eric Young gives him the gift of time and gives him a week before giving him his answer.
Indi Hartwell and The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) beat The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) after The Personal Concierge inadvertently throws glitter into Mr. Elegance's face. After the match, Heather by Elegance attacks Xia Brookside from behind, and Ash and M join in.
We see a preview of Immersed focusing on JDC.
Mike Santana heads to the ring. He addresses what happened between him and Steve Maclin earlier, saying that the TNA World Championship turned one of his best friends into one of his worst enemies, then says that all is fair in war. He then says that if anyone wants to step up to him, then they should stab in his chest, not in his back. Santana is suddenly attacked by The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander), then The Hardys show up only for the numbers game to take over. All of a sudden, Moose shows up and attacks The System from behind, cleaning house to end the show.
Before the next match, The Personal Conceierge calls "La Cucharacha" the Mexican National Anthem before calling the fans "cockroaches" and introducing The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance).
The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) beat The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) after Lei Ying Lee is attacked at the ring apron by Dani Luna.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Director of Authority Santino Marella, who is distraught after the TNA-NXT steel cage match. Santino says he is not ready to talk about what happened in the steel cage, then passes her a note for a match that is to be announced.
It is announced that Steve Maclin will face Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo for the TNA International Championship next week.
Mustafa Ali beats The Home Town Man following the distraction by John Skyler and Jason Hotch. After the match, Mustafa, Skyler and Hotch gang up on The Home Town Man, and Skyler and Hotch hold The Home Town Man down so that Mustafa can hit him with a chair. All of a sudden, Elijah shows up, his guitar covering his head. He walks across the stage but quickly makes his way to the back. Mustafa sics Skyler and Hotch on him, but this person proves to be a decoy, as the real Elijah shows up and nearly hits Mustafa with a guitar. Elijah says that Mustafa has pushed many of his buttons, but he crossed the line by hurting a friend. He then plays The Home Town Man's theme on his guitar and sings along before telling Mustafa that he will beat him at Genesis.
Backstage, The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) look back on everything they did in 2025 and look forward to 2026. When they talk to Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding shots at the X Division Championship, a distraught Santino puts them all in a match against each other the winner facing Leon Slater.
The NXT invaders (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Charlie Dempsey, Brooks Jensen, Lexis King, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe) and Arianna Grace show up. Arianna brags about how she put her father, Director of Authority Santino Marella, down after living in his shadow her whole life and that people see her only as Santino's daughter. She says that she only found out she was not booked in TNA for a while when she called the office instead of through her father, and that Santino has chosen TNA and its fans over her despite being the perfect daughter. She says that she had to carve this path for herself and that she does not need anyone's approval, then says that she stands by Stacks and that there is nothing anybody can do about it. Stacks says that Santino's girl is now his girl, and that sometimes, she calls him "Daddy." The two of them make out before everyone leaves.
Krystall Poppin is in the ring to perform Tessa Blanchard's entrance theme for the next match.
Tessa Blanchard, Victoria Crawford and Mila Moore beat Indi Hartwell, Jody Threat and Jada Stone in a six-woman tag match after Tessa bits Jada Stone before hitting her with Magnum.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: All of the participants in the NXT-TNA steel cage match from two weeks ago have been cleared for competition. Elijah is still out with a torn triceps and is still not medically cleared. Lei Ying Lee is undergoing medical evaluation to ensure she is able to compete going forward after tonight's match.
We see footage from two weeks ago where Matt Hardy wakes up backstage in a room and is soon met by The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Vincent says that their devotion and that everything they do is for him. He wants Matt Hardy to help him help them, as they believe that he and Jeff can ascend even higher, and that all Matt has to do is trust him. After Vincent says that Dutch has a gift for him, Matt Hardy backs away.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) head to the ring. Vincent says they do not gather in violence; they gather with purpose. He says that legends never die; they drift and need someone to carry them and keep the rhythm going. He says that this is why they band together not as one voice, but as many, and that they gave Matt Hardy peace, quiet and serenity in a room of memory, and while Matt's spirit is cracked and bruised, it is not broken. Vincent says he has been watching Jeff Hardy his whole life and that he means it when he says that he is just a reflection of Jeff. All of a sudden, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) appear. Matt calls what The Righteous did some of the creepiest and weirdest behavior he has ever seen as well as "a little cultish." Vincent says Matt sounds crazy, and Matt says they are more interested in fighting more than mind games. Vincent says they do not want to fight them, and Dutch says they want to grow from The Hardys and make them reach greater heights and potential they never knew existed. Vincent says they want brotherhood, not conflict. Matt says they have all the brotherhood they need and do not need any more from The Righteous, and Jeff says they also have it with the fans as he agrees. Matt says they do not care what The Righteous want and that they want The Righteous out of their lives. Vincent says they just want what is best, but if they refuse their guidance and refuse to make this work, then the cycle will demand something different. Matt says that he and Jeff are only thinking about elevating TNA as it enters a new era.
Leon Slater guests on commentary for the next match.
Myron Reed beats Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel in a Triple Threat Match to face Leon Slater for the TNA X Division Championship at the AMC premiere. (Less than two weeks later, it is revealed that none of The Rascalz, including Dezmond Xavier, are under contract to TNA anymore, with Dezmond Xavier not even signing a contract as part of his brief return to TNA. As a result, references to this match are scrubbed from social media, and the match is scrapped from the official line-up for the AMC premiere.)
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) head to the ring. Eddie says there is a lot of good things going in TNA, but there is a lot going on with them, and that they are getting closer to "the final dance" between JDC and Eddie. Eddie says that he knows how crazy JDC can get and that their match will be something the fans will not want to miss. JDC says things are going to get weird at Genesis, but it is not Genesis, and he wants one more match as part of a team. Eddie loves the idea, and when he asks the fans about it, the fans approve. JDC says he has talked to Director of Authority Santino Marella and that he has gotten a match for The System against Leon Slater, Cedric Alexander and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) next week.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). The Hardys say that they are looking forward to next week's match and opening a brand new era, then enter their dressing room only to find a shrine set up by The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) inside.
Frankie Kazarian retains the TNA World Championship against Bear Bronson after Bronson's back gives out as he goes for a powerbomb, allowing Kazarian to win and retain with Fade to Black. After the match, Mike Santana shows up from out of the crowd and congratulates Kazarian before announcing that their match for the World Championship will happen on TNA's AMC debut instead of at Genesis.
Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.
Bear Bronson last eliminates Eric Young in a twenty-man battle royal to earn a shot at the TNA World Championship in two weeks.
Backstage, we hear from Director of Authority Santino Marella, who says that he will unleash his inner animal tonight. Steve Maclin, Jeff Hardy, and Matt Hardy want NXT out of TNA. Santana says that NXT's team isn't in the ring with five guys; they are in the ring with five dogs who will eat them alive.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Matt Cardona is out following a shoulder injury from Lexis King's cane. Dani Luna and Indi Hartwell are out following contusions from their Dog Collar Match. Rich Swann is day-to-day from the Down Payment from AJ Francis earlier tonight.
Mike Santana is on the cover of the newest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated digitally tomorrow and in stores on January 13th.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Bear Bronson, who says that he is feeling validated following the scars on his body that tell his story and prove that it was worth it. He says that he believed in himself and that all roads led to TNA, and that it is a bad time to be Frankie Kazarian, as he has kicked down the front door to his kingdom and he is coming for him.
The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) beat Tessa Blanchard and Mila Moore.
Backstage, we hear from Dani Luna, who says that she went through hell in a Dog Collar Match and won. She also wants Lei Ying Lee to prove that she is a fighting champion, as she is her doomsday. She says Lei Ying Lee won tonight, but she wants to see if Lei Ying Lee can survive her.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee). Lei Ying Lee says that Dani Luna is strong and tough, and if she wants a fight, she will give it to her and defend her title with honor. Xia Brookside admits that Dani Luna is scary, but Lei Ying Lee is champion for a reason. Lei Ying Lee then tells Dani "Anytime, anywhere...bitch."
Elijah is in the ring for a concert. He talks about what he did to Mustafa Ali at Final Resolution, then sings about El Paso, Texas. All of a sudden, he is interrupted by Tasha Steelz, who has a few ring workers set up a podium on the stage as Special Agent Zero watches. Tasha says she and Special Agent Zero are here to address what Elijah did to Mustafa Ali, who she then welcomes to the podium. Mustafa calls what Elijah did to him at Final Resolution "The Lasso in El Paso" and "his darkest moment," and says that the people cheered when he was dragged away by a horse. Elijah starts a "horse" chant before Mustafa Ali demands that everyone give a brief moment of silence, which is broken by Elijah's guitar. Mustafa says actions have consequences and that he will make Elijah's life hell, but Elijah says he would do it again. Elijah says they can fight about it. All of a sudden, two men in hoodies - who end up being John Skyler and Jason Hotch - attack Elijah, but Elijah overpowers them as Mustafa mocks him. Special Agent Zero steps up, but Mustafa tells him to stand down. Tasha gets in Elijah's face, and Elijah moves her out of the way only for Mustafa to blast him in the back with a guitar.
We hear from Indi Hartwell, who says that last week's Dog Collar Match was a war and that it look a lot from her. She says that Dani Luna beat her and that she is feeling it, but she does not back down. She says that she keeps climbing the ladder and gets knocked down, but Dani Luna took her to a limit she did not know existed, and when she comes back, she will prove that she is the best and one day become Knockouts World Champion.
Backstage, we hear from Moose, who says that he came close to winning tonight's battle royal, and while he will not be #1 contender for the World title, he never used his rematch clause for the X Division Championship. Moose challenges Leon Slater for the X Division title at Genesis, then Cedric Alexander shows up, says he is next in line and tells him to think about his cash in.
Backstage, Frankie Kazarian is talking to a painting of Elvis Presley on a wall, then says he will start 2026 by beating Bear Bronson. He says Bronson may have impressed some people, but it takes a lot to impress him, and his title is staying with him for as long as chooses.
Team TNA (Mike Santana, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Steve Maclin, Santino Marella) beats Team NXT (Brooks Jensen, Lexis King, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) in a steel cage match During the match, Matt Hardy is attacked by Tyriek Igwe before he can even enter the cage. Later on, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up and check on Matt Hardy before carrying him off to the back. After the match, Santino stares down Stacks, then Arianna Grace gets in the steel cage, locks the door and hugs Santino before kicking him in the groin. Stacks and Arianna attack Santino, but Stacks climbs out of the cage when Maclin climbs in. Maclin confronts Arianna before she leaves the cage and calls Santana a deadbeat.
We look back on Douglas Williams vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for the TNA Television Championship from Final Resolution 2010.
Gia Miller interviews JDC for Around the Ring. JDC apologizes for his behavior on his previous Around the Ring appearance, stating that he was in a dark period of his life. Topics discussed include the positive camaraderie of the TNA locker room as well as marriage and post-retirement plans.
We look back on JDC vs. Eric Young from last night's show.
Victoria Crawford and Tessa Blanchard beat Myla Grace and Harley Hudson.
Moose beats Sami Callihan. After the match, Moose tells Leon Slater that at Slammiversary, he is stepping into the biggest match of his career, which is just another Sunday for him, and while Slater has a chance to be the youngest X Division Champion ever, it will not happen. Moose proclaims that he will beat Leon Slater, continue his dominance and become the longest-reigning X Division Champion of all time. He then notices Sami Callihan lying in the corner, and says he does not have it anymore. He says that Callihan used to be "The Death Machine," but now he is "a fat piece of garbage," and while Callihan has a great mind in the business, he should be in the back fixing catering instead of wrestling in the ring. Moose then calls Callihan "a fat turd" before telling him to remove his boots, leave them in the middle of the ring, and to get out and go to the back. Callihan unties one of his boots and leaves the ring, then Moose introduces the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) for the next match.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) vs. Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch) ends before it can begin when The System is attacked by DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) while Order 4 watches from the ramp.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Dani Luna. She says Tessa Blanchard is trying to take advantage of someone, but singles competition is her specialty. Dani says she knows who she is and what she brings to the table, and as she knows what it takes to be on top of the Knockouts division, Tessa is in her way.
Tessa Blanchard beats Dani Luna following the interference from Victoria Crawford. After the match, Tessa and Crawford attack Dani Luna until Indi Hartwell runs into the ring, after which they retreat. Indi reminds Tessa that she has turned her back on every friend she has ever had and that Tessa has not known her in six years, and that at Slammiversary, Tessa is going to get to know her.
We see footage from three weeks ago of The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance) confronting The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) at a fanfest, which causes a scene. We then hear from The IInspiration, who say that they have no insecurities, unlike The Elegance Brand, and that they deserve the spotlight that comes from becoming two-time Knockouts World Tag Team Champions.
The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) heads to the ring. Ash says she was forced to make a public apology and fined $5,000 for the confrontation with The IInspiriation (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee), blaming it on the fans and accusing them of removing the truth by editing the footage. She says that everyone should be talking about her, not Masha Slamovich or Jacy Jayne, as she beat 19 other women to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts Championship and not only worked to get there, but has the divine right to take the title. Ash calls herself the reason why The Elegance Brand is the most dominant brand in TNA history, then Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) shows up. Jacy says that she and Ash have known each other for a while now, and that they had no problem until Ash just started talking crazy. She states that when she becomes a double champion, she will be happy to remind Ash where she stands. All of a sudden, Masha shows up and heads to the ring, and The Elegance Brand leaves. All of a sudden, Masha shows up and heads to the ring, and she shoves Ash to the side as The Elegance Brand leaves. Masha talks about how she showed up in America from Russia and fought for her life while having no friends, but Jacy says Masha will realize why she has no friends if she looks in the mirror. Masha says Jacy looks for perfection in the mirror as that is her image of a champion while she sees the scars that made her into one, and that she will not let the Knockouts World Championship be taken by an outsider. She then considers the NXT Women's Championship easier to take than her own, as Jacy will have to stop her heart from beating in order to beat her. Both women then raise up their respective championships during a staredown.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report, Trey Miguel's hernia injury is being looked at on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, KC Navarro is now medically cleared following his left knee injury.
Backstage, Jody Threat shows up in the trainer's room to see if Dani Luna is okay, but both Dani Luna and Indi Hartwell reassure Jody that Dani is fine.
The Home Town Man beats Judas Icarus despite interference by Travis Williams. After the match, Eric Young runs into the ring, but Home Town Man is able to get away through the crowd, who keep Eric Young from going after him.
We see another message from Fourth Rope from Real1, who says that he would beat Joe Hendry and that he will not be alone when he shows up at Slammiversary.
Backstage, we hear from Steve Maclin, who says that he will take on anyone from anywhere internationally, and warns anyone who wants to face him that he is the one holding the line for TNA.
Before the next match, Matt Cardona addresses being attacked by DarkState, and dares DarkState to come at him after what they did to The System, for he is always ready. As soon as his match with Jake Painter starts, DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) shows up and almost decimates both men. All of a sudden, Brian Myers shows up solo, and he is overpowered by DarkState until Eddie Edwards and JDC show up and even the numbers game.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) head to the ring. Matt thanks the fans for allowing him and Jeff to live their dreams for 33 years and wrestle and win gold for four different decades, and says they have always wanted to be honest to themselves and make sure they were performing at their best. He says that they promised they would never be a shell of what they once were, and that since they lost the TNA World Tag Team Championships, they have also lost a few matches. Jeff mentions Matt losing to AJ Francis, then Matt mentions their promise. Jeff says that if they cannot become tag team champions at Slammiversary, then it should be time for "the Hardy Party" to end. Leon Slater shows up and heads to the ring, and says The Hardys have more than changed his life this year and took him from the undercard to challenging for the X Division Championship. He also says that The Hardys have changed all the fans' lives and that the last six months have been the best of his career, and he thanks The Hardys for that. Matt tells Slater not to worry about them and to focus on becoming the youngest X Division Champion in history, and Slater says that he needs The Hardys to focus, get out of their slump, and get back to being the team that the fans know and love. All of a sudden, Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) shows up, and AJ Francis says The Hardys had a better chance of beating them 25 years ago and that they are as much of a champion as Lamar Jackson. Matt asks Slater to leave the ring, as this is not their fight and he wants him to be health for Slammiversary. Slater leaves as Francis says that The Hardys aren't even the best brother tag team in TNA, which causes The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) to show up. Nic says that as much as they love this "Hardy pity party," he and Ryan are the ones to put butts in seats as well as the best brother tag team, and Ryan says they will be champions forever. Ryan says that they have been in more ladder matches than everyone else in the ring, including The Hardys, even though he has never been in a ladder match. As The Nemeths and The Hardys brawl, The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Myron Reed) shows up. As Wentz has Francis in a sleeper, The Hardys go to town on The Nemeths and Fir$t Cla$$ with a ladder.
Joe Hendry and Mike Santana beat Trick Williams and Frankie Kazarian after Santana tags himself in to hit Kazarian with Spin the Block. After the match, Hendry, Trick and Santana have a staredown to end the show.
Backstage, a box containing the TNA logo opens up. Inside is "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles' old TNA gear.
Indi Hartwell guests on commentary for the next match. We also see a TNA digital exclusive of an incident at a fan fest where The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance and The Personal Concierge George Iceman) give The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) a hard time.
The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) beat Tessa Blanchard and Victoria Crawford after Tessa confronts Indi Hartwell at the announce desk. After the match, Indi and Tessa brawl, and after security gets involved, Indi tells Tessa it will be the two of them at Slammiversary.
Tasha Steelz and The Great Hands (Jason Hotch and John Skyler) head to the ring to address Mustafa Ali and Cedric Alexander. Tasha says there is a lot of chaos and disorder in Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, Skyler, Hotch, Steelz), then says she has made a plea to Cedric Alexander. She asks Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali to come to the ring and sort things out. Cedric shows up first, followed by Mustafa. Cedric says Tasha called her, because everyone knows that Mustafa is not the man that he knew. He mentions the WWE Cruiserweight Division and how they were the heart and soul of 205 Live. Cedric also credits Mustafa as one of the people who kept him going in this business, and says that he is here to help him, and not for hostility. Mustafa says he does not want Cedric's help, saying Cedric took everything from him. Mustafa demands that Cedric give him "a WrestleMania rematch" against the one man he could never beat in Cedric at Slammiversary. Cedric says he is not here to be hostile, but if Mustafa wants to be hostile, he will beat his ass. Mustafa goes for a cheap shot, but Cedric ducks it and sends Mustafa out of the ring. Mustafa's security goes on the attack, but John Skyler and Jason Hotch help Cedric, who hits one of the security guards with the Lumbar Check. Mustafa is furious as he leaves.
We hear from Killer Kelly, who says that sometimes silence is louder than words and that things have been too quiet. She says that people thought she ran, then says that the chain was her and Masha Slamovich's bond until Masha turned her back and became Knockouts Champion. Kelly then says that she will take what is most important to Masha and become Knockouts Champion.
Masha Slamovich retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Killer Kelly by submission in a Chain Match after choking Killer Kelly with a chain. After the match, The Fatal Influence shows up and attacks Masha, then Jacy briefly examines the Knockouts title before The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) go back on the attack. Lei Ying Lee and Xia Brookside run into the ring, and The Fatal Influence retreats.
Backstage, we hear from The Northern Armory (Eric Young, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams). Eric Young gets angry with Judas Icarus and Travis Williams for losing to The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), and says that they are lambs and not wolves before questioning if they are against him. Judas says they will do whatever it takes, and Eric Young tells them to prove it.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report, Trey Miguel is out with a hernia, and that Zachary Wentz will wrestle tonight in his place. Xia Brookside has re-aggravated a knee injury and is being checked on regularly. AJ Francis is cleared following neck and lower back injuries.
Backstage, Mike Santana takes time to reflect, and says nobody is owed anything in the business. He says that when you work, you earn, and everyone who has been on the journey with him were heard, and it gave him the Slammiversary main event he says he has earned. He says this is more than a moment or a main event, but a culmination of everything he has gotten through to get to this moment, and he is not coming to Slammiversary to lose, as he is bringing the TNA World Championship home.
Matt Cardona beats Eddie Edwards after Brian Myers shows up and stops Eddie from using his System ring as a weapon. After the match, DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) shows up, and they attack Matt Cardona in the ring.
During the commercial break, Sami Callihan finds The Home Town Man unmasked.
We hear from Leon Slater, who talks about how he grew up as a big wrestling fans and grew up with TNA, how he is living his dream in TNA, growing up without a father and how his mother helped him with his dream.
Steve Maclin guests on commentary for the next match.
Mance Warner vs. Jake Something ends in a no contest after Maclin is confronted by both Jake and Warner at the announce table and Jake inadvertently hits Maclin with a forearm meant for Warner, which causes Maclin to go off and strike Jake.
Backstage, Steve Maclin tells both Jake Something and Mance Warner that they both have a match for the International Championship at Slammiversary as all three men are held back by security.
Myron Reed accompanies Zachary Wentz to the ring before the next match.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Zachary Wentz after Wentz takes out "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth on the outside for getting involved a second time.
Frankie Kazarian heads to the ring for the debut edition of The King's Speech. Kazarian laments not being part of the World Championship match at Slammiversary before introducing Joe Hendry. Hendry heads to the ring, then Kazarian introduces Mike Santana just as reluctantly as he did Hendry. Santana makes his way to the ring. Kazarian then enthusiastically introduces Trick Williams, who also makes his way to the ring. Trick talks about how he has beaten both Hendry and Santana in one-on-one match and how he has no problem doing it again at Slammiversary, as he is the only one who should be holding the TNA World Championship. Kazarian then refuses to let both Hendry and Santana speak when he asks them questions, and Santana takes the microphone and threatens to drop Kazarian on his own show if he disrespects him again. He says he did not get into wrestling to sing corny songs or be a "fake-ass, whack-ass" rapper, but to be the best, and he plans to bring TNA back to its essence and make it all about being the best again. Santana then says he will walk into Slammiversary and become TNA World Champion. Hendry says that everyone wants to see Trick get his ass whipped, and while he respects Santana's ability and passion, he will not be the man. After Hendry says that Santana will respect him, Trick laughs and says that both Hendry and Santana are liars and that he will take everything from them like he said he would. Kazarian takes the microphone and says that if he is not holding the World Championship, then the only one worthy is Trick Williams, who then attacks Santana and Hendry from behind before Kazarian joins in.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Mike Santana is met by Director of Authority Santino Marella outside of the building. Santino tells Santana that he has been suspended for two weeks and that he does not want him to get fired, and gives Santana his word that he will get his match with AJ Francis before telling Santana not to blow it. Santana tells Santino that he respects him as a man, and tells him that he wants that match. After Santana leaves, Robert Stone tries to sneak into the building, but he gets caught and kicked out by security when Santino calls for them.
Director of Authority Santino Marella heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Santino talks about beating Robert Stone at Against All Odds and thanks the fans for their support, saying he could not have done it without him. He proclaims that Robert Stone is gone forever and that he is Director of Authority once again. Santino then announces that Slammiversary is coming up, and that Moose will be defending the X Division Championship against Leon Slater. He then announces that next week, the Champions' Challenge will take place with a ten-person champions vs. all-stars match, and that as for tonight, there will be an Knockouts 8-4-1 Match where the winning team will face each other for a shot at the Knockouts World Championship. Santino then announces that Trick Williams is not a TNA roster member and that the locker room is chomping at the bit to face him at Slammiversary. Santino then introduces The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) to the ring for the next match, which is The IInspiration's first in three years.
The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) beat Missa Kate and Brittnie Brooks.
Backstage, we hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Matt says that there have been a few bumps in the road since losing the TNA World Tag Team Championships, but tonight, they will get back on the path to the titles when they step in the ring with Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) and beat them. Jeff says he could not have said it better himself.
It's time for The Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse. Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) introduces themselves before plugging their new T-shirts at TNA Shop, then Francis decides to give away $100 to the kid who can do the best "Money, Money, Money" chant. They pick a kid named Pedro out of the crowd, then humiliate him by not giving him the money after he does the chant. AJ Francis then introduces Trick Williams before he and KC Navarro make fun of Joe Hendry, then AJ Francis asks Trick Williams how he feels about Fir$t Cla$$. Trick Williams approves of them, then says the only way the TNA World Championship would look better is if he and KC Navarro had tag team titles to go with hit. Franics mentions their match with The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) tonight and says that they will be first in line for the TNA World Tag Team Championships when they win. Fir$t Cla$$ then raise a toast to Trick, proclaiming that Trick is the greatest TNA World Champion of all time and that "the Trick-NA era" will last forever.
Backstage, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) meet with Jason Hotch, and Moose tells Hotch that if he beats Slater up enough, he can get his own custom-made System ring. JDC mentions the strife going on in Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, Jason Hotch, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz) and admits he is impressed with him. Myers says The System has no leader, and Eddie offers Hotch a spot in The System. The rest of Order 4 show up, and Jason Hotch leaves with them. Alisha then notices Matt Cardona, and The System takes his presence as a threat. Eddie challenges Cardona to a tag team match with a partner of his choosing, and Cardona accepts. Myers briefly stares down Cardona as the rest of The System leave.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report, Heather by Elegance is cleared following a chipped tooth from the Countdown to Against All Odds. Tessa Blanchard is now medically cleared and will compete in tonight's 8-4-1 match. Jason Hotch is cleared following bruising from his match with Mustafa Ali at Against All Odds and is cleared to compete tonight.
Leon Slater beats Jason Hotch.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Tessa Blanchard. Tessa says it does not matter how many women she has to face, because she will be the winner and she will be the #1 contender to the Knockouts World Championship while everyone else is in the way. She then says that the women's division will realize that they do not need a leader; they need a reminder of who built it.
Indi Hartwell, Tasha Steelz, Killer Kelly, and Jody Threat beat Rosemary, Dani Luna, Tessa Blanchard and Xia Brookside in the eight-woman tag match portion of an 8-4-1 Match to compete in a four-way match to determine a #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts World Championship.
Killer Kelly beats Tasha Steelz, Indi Hartwell and Jody Threat in the four-way match portion of an 8-4-1 Match to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts World Championship after picking the bones when Indi hits Hurts, Don't It? on Tasha.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Masha Slamovich. Masha says that she and Killer Kelly were always met to be and that she knows Kelly better than she knows herself, and while Kelly has been doing "God knows what," she has been busy being TNA Knockouts World Champion, and when she meets Kelly in two weeks, she will put her back in her place: on her knees in front of her, being her bitch.
We hear from Steve Maclin, who addresses Mance Warner's recent comments. He says Warner gave him the fight that he said he would give him, and while he hit him the hardest he has been hit in a long time, he is still TNA International Champion. Next week, he will be in the teaming up in Champions' Challenge with people "he could not give two shits about" except Trick Williams. He says Trick does not know a thing about TNA because he is TNA and he is one of the few pillars TNA has left. Maclin warns Trick he will be keeping an eye on him to see if he plays fair, because if he does not and he crosses the line, he will not be afraid to drop him on his head for a KIA. He also warns any potential challengers who want to cross the line to remember who is holding that line.
Mance Warner and Steph de Lander. De Lander calls Against All Odds a robbery, as Warner had Steve Maclin beat and they were screwed. She says that they are the ones doing the screwing and that she will make sure this will never happen again, as this is their era. Warner then threatens a production assistant, and Steph de Lander, security and even Tommy Dreamer have to step in before things get worse. Warner then gets in a brawl with Dreamer and suplexes him on the stage before laying him out with a kick to the face. Warner and de Lander then make out before leaving.
Backstage, we hear from Sami Callihan, who says that TNA's 23rd anniversary is coming up. As he addresses Trick Williams, The Northern Armory shows up, and Eric Young says it hurts him after what he and Callihan have both done for this place along with countless others, and that someone who will do anything to fight for the heart and soul of TNA. Callihan - who takes offense to Judas Icarus and Travis Williams staring him down - agrees with Eric Young, stating that they are the heart and soul of the company, and while he does not always like his style, he respects him. They shake hands, then The Northern Armory pretend to leave before Eric Young smacks Callihan.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) by disqualification after Trick Williams shows up and attacks The Hardys. After the match, Elijah and Joe Hendry show up and make the save, then The System runs in, as does Leon Slater and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz). Everyone starts brawling, and Elijah, Hendry, The Hardys, Leon Slater and The Rascalz are the only ones left in the ring before Leon Slater jumps over the ring post and takes everyone else out to end the show.
Tessa Blanchard and Victoria Crawford beat Masha Slamovich and Nikkita Lyons by disqualification after Tessa grabs a chair only for Masha to use it against her in front of the referee. After the match, Director of Authority Santino Marella restarts the match, but Robert Stone shows up and declares the decision is final.
Former NBA player Tracy Murray and his family are seen in the front row.
We see Tom Hannifan's interview with Cody Deaner. Cody talks about his dream of becoming a professional wrestler, the support of his family, being a motivational speaker, and his match with Eddie Edwards at Under Siege.
Before the next match, John Skyler says the fans should be ashamed of themselves for causing Mustafa Ali's downward spiral and rejecting Order Four (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz) while cheering for people like The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz), who he says are degenerates. He says that the fans are also degenerates, and while they wanted to make this place better, Order Four will now tear the place down with these great hands.
The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) beat The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) following the distraction by Mustafa Ali. After the match, Mustafa Ali goes on the attack and directs traffic. "Inevitable" Ace Austin shows up and makes the save.
In footage from during the break, "Inevitable" Ace Austin confronts Mustafa Ali before the next match only to be attacked by Mustafa and The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch).
Matt Cardona beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin, Mance Warner and Elijah in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contender for the TNA International Championship.
Backstage, Tessa Blanchard brags to NXT-TNA Arianna Grace about what happened in her match and how Santino Marella will be fired as Director of Authority. When Arianna makes it known she is sick of Tessa talking down to people, Tessa slaps her.
It's time for Fir$t Cla$$ Penthou$e. After AJ Francis and KC Navarro admit that Los Angeles, California deserves to host the segment before making fun of Tupac Shakur and the local sports scene and bringing out actor O'Shea Jackson, Jr. O'Shea Jackson Jr. seems rather reluctant to be here, especially after Fir$t Cla$$ (Francis and Navarro) disrespected Los Angeles, then says Francis looks like Suge Knight but acts like "a broke-ass Uncle Phil." KC Navarro has to stand between both men as things get verbal, then Mike Santana suddenly shows up and chases Fir$t Cla$$ off.
Indi Hartwell beats Kelsey Heather in her TNA debut.
Backstage, Indi Hartwell celebrates her winning debut when Order Four (John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz) interrupts, with Tasha Steelz stating that Mustafa Ali has been ejected from the building. Indi confronts her, and Tasha says she will deal with Indi later.
Rosemary vs. Xia Brookside ends in a no contest after Brookside shoves the ref following a chop to the throat, causing Rosemary to choke on her green mist. After the match, Lei Ying Lee runs out to the ring and forces Rosemary to retreat.
In this week's TNA Injury Report, Steve Maclin is out with a minor skull fracture from his match last week.
Backstage, NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace tells Director of Authority Santino Marella she wants a match with Tessa Blanchard. Robert Stone shows up and says this a great idea and that he will get it confirmed with the higher-ups. Santino says Tessa is dangerous, but Arianna wants the match.
Frankie Kazarian heads to the ring. Kazarian says it is finally great to be back in southern California, but then he realizes he sees "a bunch of traitors" who would rather cheer for Joe Hendry instead of him and not fellow southern California residents. He says he was not pinned at Rebellion and that he should be TNA World Champion right now, then says Hendry did not, can not and will not beat him before stating that he hates Hendry's fans more than Hendry. Kazarian then mentions that there is somebody who gets it who is also a huge Frankie Kazarian fan: Trick Williams, who shows up and heads to the ring. Trick says he does not like Kazarian and that Kazarian does not like him, but they are here not to be liked, but respected, as being liked would be like being like Joe Hendry, who shows up. Kazarian dares Hendry to put his money where his mouth is when it comes to being a fighting champion, then Elijah shows up and head to the ring. Trick and Kazarian retreat. Director of Authority Santino Marella then shows up and makes their match for Under Siege take place tonight, but Robert Stone shows up and negates that, then tells Hendry and Elijah he will have suitable replacements for them next week.
Jeff Hardy beats "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. After the match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth attacks The Hardys from behind. Leon Slater runs into the ring and forces The Nemeths to retreat to end the show.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
