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.
Tommaso Ciampa beats Zachary Wentz. After the match, Ciampa declares that he is better than Chris Jericho. before drawing crosses on his eyes in black marker to mock "The Painmaker," and says that "The Psycho Killer" is better than "The Painmaker." He says that in one more night, he will beat The Painmaker, and it will be violent.
Backstage, we hear from "Speedball" Mike Bailey, who will be in the ladder match for the International Championship at Redemption. He says that he will win the match in front of his family and friends and eventually win the International title.
Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat The Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia) after PAC and Claudio Castagnoli show up and interfere in the match only to be attacked by Adam Copeland and Christian Cage. After the match, The Young Bucks confront Jon Moxley, then Nick is hit out of nowhere by a Hidden Blade from Will Ospreay while Moxley hits the Death Rider on Matt.
We see footage of "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher brawling with Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) at San Diego Comic Con.
Persephone beats Angelica Risk.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Athena, Billie Starkz and Diamanté. Athena says that The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) thought they were brave, but when the three of them showed up, they flew the coop. Diamanté says she has a bullet for two birds, but Billie Starkz says she thought it was "two birds with one stone." Athena says that when The Brawling Birds are done playing chicken, the three of them will be waiting to whoop that ass.
The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) and Jeff Jarrett guest on commentary for the next match. (Jeff Jarrett will also guest on commentary for the two matches after this.)
The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) beat Skyflight (Matt Sydal, Scorpio Sky, Dante Martin) after Ricochet distracts Dante Martin on the ring apron.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne beats AR Foxx in a 6-Way International Championship #1 Contender's Ladder Match qualifier.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Darby Allin says he should have taken "The Jet" Kevin Knight's head off when he had the chance. He then wants to know how far Kevin Knight is willing to go.
The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against Dalton Castle and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd). After the match, The Demand and The Lethal Twist attack both teams. Jeff Jarrett leaves the commentary table only to be decked by Ricochet, and the brawl ends with Ricochet surrounded. Jarrett grabs his guitar and smashes it on Ricochet's head.
Backstage, we hear from "Jungle" Jack Perry. Perry says that while he aims to be AEW World Championship, when opportunities fall out of the sky, he will take them. Perry says he is part of the 6-Way Ladder Match for a shot at the International Championship. Nick Wayne shows up and says that while that opportunity fell in Perry's lap, he has had to chase and run with opportunities, and not one has flopped. He says he will be the one to win the title shot, and he will hurt Perry in the process. Perry says that Nick Wayne earned his opportunity, and that he will have to do a lot more of that now that his "sugar daddy" is gone.
El Clon beats "Blackheart" Lio Rush in a 6-Way International Championship #1 Contender's Ladder Match qualifier after using the bottom rope for leverage. After the match, El Clon attacks Lio Rush again, but all of a sudden, "Speedball" Mike Bailey shows up and fights El Clon. Komander shows up and takes out El Clon on the outside.
We see a video package for the double chain match between The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White and Juice Robinson) and The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) at Redemption.
Hikaru Shida and "The Toxic Spider" Thekla beat Maya World and Willow Nightingale.
The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame, Tatum Paxley) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Tatum Paxley talks about how she outlasted nineteen other women for a shot at the NXT Women's Championship and how it has been four years since she was at her lowest point, then thanks the fans for being there all this time. She says that she is now in her first premium live event and that she has The Culling at her side, and states that Izzi Dame has been her friend when the rest of the women's division tried to use her. Tatum says she will bring championship gold to The Culling. Suddenly, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) shows up, and Jacy Jayne tells Tatum that she does not stand a chance on Saturday, and while Tatum has The Culling and the fans on her side, everyone is thinking that Tatum has no shot at beating her. Jacy says that she started her reign as "the most beatable champion," but she has drilled it into everyone's heads that she is unbeatable. She then tells Tatum is "barely even average," and that Izzi actually had a shot at being #1 contender. Tatum says she can tell that Jacy is trying to drive a wedge between her and Izzi, and while Jacy debuted as part of one of the biggest factions in NXT, she trained for years to get to this moment, and now is her time. As Fallon says that it will be that much sweeter when Jacy beats Tatum, Izzi says The Culling is stronger than ever, and they will accept The Culling for who she is. Jacy says she used to think highly of Izzi, and says Izzi has been more of a babysitter than a leader. Tatum says Izzi always has her back while Fatal Influence only has each others' back when it is convenient, but Fallon says Fatal Influence is ready to step. Jacy tells Tatum to be careful what she wishes for, then both teams brawl and Jacy is quickly on her own. Fallon and Lainey have to pull Jacy out of the ring in order to save her.
Backstage, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo talks with Arianna Grace regarding Total Nontstop Action Director of Authority. Arianna says she may have dropped a few hints about their relationship, then Stacks says they will take things to the next level with championship gold. Meanwhile, Leon Slater and Je'Von Evans talk about Slater's match with Stacks.
Leon Slater retains the Total Nontstop Action X Division Championship against Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. After the match, Je'Von and Slater propose that they team up for a match at Halloween Havoc, and as they welcome all comers to the challenge, Mr. Iguana and La Parka show up. Mr. Iguana says they have spoken to General Manager Ava, who has had the same idea, and that their match is on for Halloween Havoc.
We hear from Zachary Wentz, who says that the WWE Speed Championship is meant for him and that he will beat Jasper Troy. We also hear from Jasper Troy, who says that while speed has never been his game, he will destroy Wentz when he catches him.
Los Americanos (Rayo and Bravo) are seen in the crowd before the next match.
Jasper Troy beats Zachary Wentz to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Kelani Jordan finds out that the contents of her locker are being thrown out of the locker room for supposedly siding with Total Nonstop Action. Jordynne Grace shows up, not believing what is happening. Kelani does not want to hear from Jordynne, but Jordynne says she was in Kelani's position once. Kelani thinks Jordynne is trying to get herself a shot at the TNA Knockouts Championship.
We hear from DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), who brag about laying The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) out backstage. They say they are "the here and now" and that they will take back the NXT tag titles when The Hardys take over their vignette. The Hardys tell DarkState that they are more naive than they realize and that they have been through it all, and that it will take more to bring them down. They both enter the Lake of Reincarnation, and "Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero come out as Reby Hardy plays piano. They then challenge DarkState to a tag team title rematch in a Broken Rules Match.
Backstage, Sol Ruca - using a cane - and Zaria head to the ring. Zaria asks Sol Ruca if she wants to make the announcement that she is going to make in the ring, and Sol Ruca says she has to.
Sol Ruca, Zaria and General Manager Ava are in the ring. Sol Ruca says that she got injured on SmackDown, then says that she blames no one and that injuries are part of the game. She announces that she is not medically cleared to defend the North American Women's Championship and does not know when she will be cleared again. She says she does not want to hold up the women's division and that she will earn the title back, then Blake Monroe shows up and says she was #1 contender for the title and that she should be champion. Zaria tells Ava not to take anything Blake says into consideration, then tells Blake that there are no handouts in NXT. Zaria then makes the decision to take Sol Ruca's place and defend the title in her honor. Ava admits this is unconventional, but a great idea, and leaves the choice up to Sol Ruca. Sol says she fought so hard for the title, but there is no one she trusts more than Zaria, and she says yes. Blake Monroe vs. Zaria for the NXT North American Women's Champion. Blake gets angry with Ava, and Zaria hits Blake with an F-5.
We hear from Axiom, who says that no one knows speed like he does and that while he is impressed with "Super" Sean Legacy, it will be a whole new level of speed when they are in the ring. We then hear from Sean Legacy, who considers Axiom a great competitor before stating that he likes his chances of making the WWE Speed Championship "super."
We see a video from "NXT Anonymous" where Myles Borne and Tavion Heights are frustrated with coming up short when Josh Briggs shows up and brags about beating Matt Cardona before stating there is only room for one at a top, and it is him.
Axiom beats "Super" Sean Legacy with three seconds left to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament. Los Americanos (Rayo and Bravo) are seen in the crowd again at the start of the match.
We hear from "All Ego" Ethan Page, who says that El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. may be fighting to defend the honor of his past, but championship gold is also on the line. He says that El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.'s father could not touch him in his prime, and that El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. will be left for dead.
OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. After the match, Bronco Nima goes on the attack with the ring steps as Lucien Price clears off the announce table so the both of them can put Tank Ledger through it.
Wren Sinclair is on the phone with Charlie Dempsey when Lash Legend shows up. Lash is not interested in Wren's attempt to give No Quarter Catch Crew "a more feminine flair." Kendal Grey shows up and does not take kindly to Lash talking down to Wren, and Lash Legend tells Kendal Grey she had better watch it.
Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne and Lainey Reid) beat The Culling (Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley). After the match, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid continue to attack Izzi, and they and Jacy are about to gang up on Tatum when Tatum suddenly fights back and takes them all down herself.
General Manager Ava is in the ring to oversee the contract signing for Trick Williams vs. Ricky Saints for the NXT Championship at Halloween Havoc, with security standing at the ring apron and a no-contact order in effect. Trick Williams makes his way to the ring first, followed by Ricky Saints. Trick says he does things on his own time and that he waits for his moment and his spotlight, and that while Saints is the champion, he is still the main event. He says he left Saints hanging at Showdown to prove that he is the one who can put NXT on his back. Trick says that he owes NXT and Total Nonstop Action nothing and that he is loyal only to himself, then says he will become a three-time NXT Champion before signing the contract. Saints admits he is an emotional man and that he knows who he is, but questions if the same can be said about Trick, as the NXT Championship can make one lazy or ambitious, and while he became more ambitious, Trick lost the plot. As Saints says that Trick was ready to leave NXT, Trick says that Saints was grinding on the indies, where he says he himself does not belong. Saints signs the contract as Trick says he says a cosplayer and a future stunt double when he looks at him. Trick says nobody can replace him and that Saints will be his stand-in at best, and says that at Halloween Havoc, "The Absolute Era" will be over. Saints says Trick would have folded like the shirt he is wearing on the indies, then says that Saints is his house. He then says that he is locked in while Trick will be locked out. Both men have a verbal confrontation that soon gets physical when Trick sucker punches Saints. Saints soon grabs Trick and puts him through the table.
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.
Joe Hendry heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Hendry thanks the fans for giving him the greatest life that one could ever have, then addresses losing the TNA World Championship to Trick Williams and the road that he took just to get to TNA in the first place. Hendry says that the fans helped both him and TNA make history and that they did it together, then asks the fans to be there for his redemption like they were there for his ascension. He promises that he will bring the TNA World Championship back to TNA at Slammiversary.
We hear from Killer Kelly, who says that when you get close to someone, you get to know who they really are. She says that she and Masha Slamovich were very close as MK Ultra, and while she watched Masha become Knockouts Champion, she watched her forget who made her that monster. She plans to win the Knockouts World Championship, then tells the rest of the Knockouts division to fight hard in tonight's battle royal, for when she wins the championship, there is no way she will lose it.
Zachary Wentz beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Trick Williams. Trick Williams says that Joe Hendry still has heart and is still kicking, but he will kick that heart out of him at Slammiversary. He also says that AJ Francis will kick Mike Santana back to the block in tonight's main event.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Masha Slamovich. Masha says that she thrives under pressure and that the challengers keep piling up only to be knocked down. She says that she and Killer Kelly should not waste time and should face off for the Knockouts World Championship next week. Arianna Grace shows up and says she has a challenge for her, but she cannot mention it yet. Masha says "Bring it on."
Ash by Elegance wins a Knockouts Battle Royal to earn a future shot at the TNA Knockouts World Championship. At the beginning of the match, The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) and The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) are all eliminated, but Ash goes underneath the bottom rope while everyone else goes over the top. This is not mentioned until after the end of the match, when Ash by Elegance shows up as Tessa Blanchard and Indi Hartwell go at it on the apron only for Ash to show up and eliminate them both to win the match and the title shot. After the match, Masha Slamovich shows up, but so does Jacy Jayne.
Backstage, Jake Something says he is back, and he credits Tommy Dreamer for checking on him and being a good mentor. He says he could not let Mance Warner's cheap shot on Dreamer fly, and now he plans to send Warner to the hospital. He also says that he wants the International Championship, and he puts Steve Maclin on notice. Maclin shows up and welcomes Jake back before wishing him good luck with Warner.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report, Mike Santana is cleared for action tonight following a head injury. KC Navarro is still out with a dislocated knee. Elijah is still out with a torn triceps.
Mustafa Ali beats John Skyler in a Call To Arms Match. After the match, Mustafa Ali grabs a metal folding chair, and when Jason Hotch tells him to put it down, Mustafa throws him into the ring post. When Mustafa brings the chair into the ring, Tasha Steelz throws herself in front of Hotch and Skyler. Before Mustafa can hit Tasha with the chair, Cedric Alexander shows up and confronts Mustafa, who takes Tasha with him. Cedric grabs Tasha by her other hand and pulls her away. Tasha, Hotch and Skyler stand with Cedric, and Mustafa walks away.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC). As Moose says Slammiversary will be just another night for him, Matt Cardona shows up, and Eddie wants a fight with him. Myers is the last to leave after The System walk away.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Northern Armory (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams). During the match, Eric Young gets ejected for putting his hands on Matt Hardy, and it takes all the referees and all of security to get him removed from ringside. After the match, Jeff Hardy asks Leon Slater to come to the ring, and Matt Hardy says that Slater has put in the work day in and day out and has the opportunity to become a record-breaker and become the youngest X Division Champion in the history of TNA. He says that he and Jeff know that he can and will beat Moose for the title, then Slater says he is coming to Slammiversary to show up and show out, and that he will live forever or die trying. He also says that he is doing this for his mother, his sister the fans who have always been behind him, and The Hardys, then tells Moose to prepare for the hardest fight of his night. Slater then guests on commentary for the next match, which will see Moose in action.
Before the next match, Moose says he needs a warm-up, and has gotten a Triple Threat Match so he can show Leon Slater what he will do to him at Slammiversary.
Moose beats Jake Painter and Shane Sabre in a Triple Threat Match. After the match, Moose is about to attack Painter again when Leon Slater confronts him. Moose leaves.
Mike Santana beats AJ Francis in a Street Fight after KC Navarro gets a champagne bottle only for Santana to hit Francis with it and then hit Spin the Block for the win. After the match, Santana has worked to get to where he is today because of the fans, and at Slammiversary, he is not showing up to lose, because he is "the standard of TNA."
Joe Hendry heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Hendry says that he is living the dream right now after winning at Unbreakable, wrestling Randy Orton at WrestleMania and retaining the TNA World Championship at Rebellion. He credits it all to the fans believing in him before addressing Trick Williams attacking him as his back was turned post-match at Rebellion and how he headed to NXT only to be jumped by DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin). He then says that TNA has the best locker room if DarkState wants to show up, then calls out Trick Williams again. This time around, Trick Williams shows up, but on the video screen, not on the stage. Trick says he is not in the building and is preparing for the 25-man battle royal on NXT next week, then mentions Hendry's match tonight and wishes him the best of luck, saying he will see him soon. Hendry admits he expected better from Trick, then says the show must go on and that the main event tonight will be fantastic as he and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) take on The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) and Frankie Kazarian.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz). Wentz looks forward to facing Moose for the X Division Championship tonight after he and Trey won at Rebellion with help from Sean Waltman. He says he pinned Moose that night and that he will pin him again.
Backstage, Sami Callihan meets with Director of Authority Santino Marella, who brings in Steph de Lander and Mance Warner. Steph takes issue with Sami with injuring Mance Warner and costing her money, but Sami says he missed Rebellion, too. He then says that nobody can take his and Warner's violent match away from them, then says he will shake his hand. Warner agrees, saying they earned the most violent match TNA has had in a long time, then shakes his hand. Sami tells Warner that they are done for now, then both parties leave.
Mike Santana beats Isaiah Moore. After the match, Santana talks about how he climbed the mountain and beat Mustafa Ali at Rebellion, and says that the top of one mountain is the bottom of another. He says this brings him to one man - Joe Hendry - and gives Hendry respect for holding it down for TNA before saying Hendry has something he wants and needs and that he will be climbing the mountain to become TNA World Champion.
Steve Maclin heads to the ring when he is suddenly attacked by The Northern Armory (Eric Young, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams). Eric Young chokes and beats Maclin with a chain, and when the brawl gets in the ring, Maclin briefly fights back before the numbers game catches up to him. Maclin is then tied to the ropes with the chain as he is simultaneously choked with it, and the attack stops when security shows up.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella confronts The Northern Armory (Eric Young, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) for their attack of Steve Maclin, who shows up while being held back by security. Santino makes a match between Eric Young and Steve Maclin for next week.
Moose retains the TNA X Division Championship against Zachary Wentz after Alisha Edwards grabs at Wentz from the outside, allowing Moose to hit the Spear to win and retain.
It is announced that Joe Hendry still has a shoulder injury, but is still medically cleared. Meanwhile, Leon Slater is not injured following the Ultimate X Match at Rebellion. Mustafa Ali suffered minor bruising at Rebellion, but is cleared. Unfortunately, Tasha Steelz is out following an upper body injury after going through a table during Mustafa's match.
We see Zachary Wentz being treated in the BioFlex Recovery Room.
Backstage, Mustafa Ali walks out in a zombie-like state as Gia Miller goes for an interview. John Skyler states that Mustafa has not been the same since Rebellion and that nobody knows what he is capable of. He says that in order to create something great, one must destroy everything, and that Mustafa plans to do just that.
Cody Deaner heads to the ring. Deaner announces that his contract with TNA is expiring at midnight tonight. He thanks Director of Authority Santino Marella for giving him the time to thank the fans one last time. He says that he has not been able to secure a contract due to not winning in over a year, then talks about how he grew up in a small town of less than 200 people and wanted him to become a professional wrestler. He says that after a 25-year career, he is not just a a proud professional wrestler, but a proud husband and father of four. Deaner says he had a lot of doubters, but TNA gave him a chance, and if this is his last time in a TNA ring, he does not feel like a loser, because he feels like a winner because of the fans. Suddenly, Santino shows up and admits he is getting choked up, then announces that he can provide an extension to Under Siege, which is right down the road from his hometown. If Deaner can beat Eddie Edwards that night, he can have a case for a renewed contract. Suddenly, Robert Stone and Victoria Crawford (fka Alicia Fox) show up, and Mr. Stone declares Santino "under review." Robert Stone says TNA needs a real leader with a real vision and that he is that person, then says the higher-ups have hired him to watch Santino's every move. He also says Victoria Crawford will be his deputy to help him out. He announces that Victoria has a TNA Knockouts World Championship match with Masha Slamovich, and when Victoria wins, TNA will have a champion to be proud of. Robert Stone says he will be watching Santino "very, very closely," then wishes Santino luck.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella and NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace confront Robert Stone and Victoria Crawford. Tessa Blanchard shows up and complains about Santino, and sides with Robert Stone before stating that she is above everyone else. Stone asks Tessa Blanchard to meet with him and Victoria.
Chris Van Vliet is seen in the crowd.
Jody Threat beats Maggie Lee.
Backstage, personal concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance take Maggie Lee aside for a makeover.
Gia Miller interviews Indi Hartwell on the stage. Indi thanks the fans who have supported her journey over the past few years and for the support over the past few days, and after growing up watching TNA late nights in Australia watching the Knockouts deliver, she is proud to be a TNA Knockout. Indi says she has not only plans, but history with a lot of the Knockouts, and that she is not here to be another woman on the roster and that things are about to be shaken up now that she has crossed the line.
Leon Slater beats KC Navarro. During the match, AJ Francis gets ejected for grabbing at Leon Slater as he climbs to the top turnbuckle.
We hear from Masha Slamovich, who says that Victoria Crawford has done nothing in the last couple of years but wants a shot at her title. She says that is fine with her, as Victoria is not ready to be in the ring with an actor of her caliber.
The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) and Frankie Kazarian beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Joe Hendry in a six-man tag match after Trick Williams shows up and attacks Joe Hendry on the outside. After the match, Trick hits Hendry with a Trick Shot.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development and Creative Shawn Michaels shows up to start tonight's show. Shawn welcomes everyone to the premiere of NXT on The CW in Chicago, Illinois, then introduces new designs for the NXT Championship and the NXT Women's Championship before asking everyone if they are ready. Suddenly, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque shows up to join Shawn, then the first match of the night begins.
Roxanne Perez retains the NXT Women's Championship against Giulia after trying to introduce the championship into the match as a weapon, allowing a woman in a black hoodie to attack Giulia behind the referee's back. After the match, the mystery woman is revealed to be Cora Jade, who has been out of action for months.
We see Nathan Frazer and Axiom playing WWE 2K24 as they talk about their upcoming tag team title match.
Backstage, CM Punk meets with NXT General Manager Ava. He assures Ava that the winner of tonight's NXT Championship match will be the rightful NXT Champion. Suddenly, Lexis King shows up and meets with Punk, saying he does not want to be like his father and wants to be the better man. He also talks about how he lost his match last week, and Punk tells him it looks like Lexis is fighting with two wolves and trying to figure out which one to listen to.
Backstage, Jaida Parker and Lola Vice argue over who takes the lead as well as who needs who, but Kelani Jordan shows up and tells them they need each other. Lola and Jaida leave, still arguing, but Kelani mentions that she has a backup plan.
Wes Lee beats Zachary Wentz in a Street Fight.
CW Network representatives are seen in the front row.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guests are Tony D'Angelo and Oba Femi. Oba Femi heads to the ring first, followed by Tony D'Angelo. D'Angelo is accompanied by The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Adrianne Rizzo, Luca Crusifino) until he walks down the ramp. D'Angelo says that all of his life, he has been the man to spark fear in the hearts of others and solve a few problems doing it, but Oba has been able to do it as of late as he has felt his power, aggressiveness and explosiveness, but he has used this fear as motivation to do the unthinkable. He says that next week, he will face and beat Oba Femi and become the new NXT North American Champion. Oba Femi says The Miz has been in the game long enough to know when somebody believes what they are saying, and that D'Angelo does not believe a word of what he says. He says that D'Angelo has been successful in NXT, but his success has a ceiling, and no matter what he does, he will never be North American Champion, as the title is his. D'Angelo says Oba Femi talks about him like he knows him when he has grown up twenty minutes from tonight's venue in Chicago, Illinois. He says he has family in the back and the crowd, both extended and immediate, who motivate him to be who he is. Oba tells D'Angelo that nobody, let alone his family, cannot fight for him, and it will be just the two of them in the ring. He says that he broke and beat D'Angelo and put doubt in his mind before, and he still cannot beat him. D'Angelo says Oba Femi is just a man, but Oba says he is inevitable while D'Angelo is still broken.
Backstage, Cora Jade says that everyone forgot about her in the hype over Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer. Roxanne Perez shows up, and Cora Jade says that she likes the woman she has become. Roxanne says a common enemy may bring them back together.
Kelani Jordan guests on commentary for the next match.
The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley) beat Jaida Parker and Lola Vice after Lola goes for the tag only for Jazmyn Nyx to distract Jaida, and when Lola gets knocked into Jaida's back, Jaida takes it as Lola attacking her from behind and walks out on the match. After the match, Jacy Jayne says that The Fatal Influence has made a statement, and Fallon Henley calls the Women's North American Championship their next target. Kelani Jordan says she knew she would be called out and that they can go right now, but she did not show up alone. Suddenly, Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair show up, and the three of them clean house.
We see a vignette of Je'Von Evans talking about his match with one of his idols in Randy Orton next week.
We see a video package of "All Ego" Ethan Page's time in NXT and the events leading up to his NXT Championship defense against Trick Williams tonight.
We see a vignette for another wrestler coming to NXT.
Trick Williams beats "All Ego" Ethan Page to become NXT Champion for a second time after slipping out of the Ego's Edge and grabbing special guest referee CM Punk - who calls the match down the middle, as promised - on the way to the corner and is placed in the corner by Punk. After the match, CM Punk gives Ethan Page a GTS.
Jordynne Grace's mystery partner is revealed to be Sol Ruca from NXT.
Jordynne Grace and Sol Ruca beat Rosemary and Wendy Choo by disqualification after they are both attacked from behind by Tasha Steelz. After the match, Wendy joins Tasha in attacking Jordynne and Sol Ruca, but Masha Slamovich runs in and chases them both away.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Frankie Kazarian. Kazarian asks Gia Miller if she is down with the king before saying "yes" for her, then says that she does not believe in Joe Hendry much like he does not, then says he will beat Hendry tonight and it will be that much sweeter when he gets a world title shot. He also says that he gets to do it in front of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and that Nemeth will get a taste of what awaits him in his future as everyone acknowledges him as "The King of TNA."
Jonathan Gresham beats Laredo Kid by submission after smashing Laredo Kid's left knee into the mat.
Backstage, Mike Santana has a chain as the says that The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) is going to get it. He then breaks into their dressing room and goes on the attack.
Zachary Wentz and ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) beat "Speedball" Mike Bailey, KUSHIDA and Leon Slater in a six-man tag match.
Backstage, Cody Deaner meets with Jake Something and Hammerstone, and tells Jake that he is making all the wrong decisions. Jake Something says he is sick of failure before Deaner tells him Hammerstone is not someone that he should be following. Hammerstone says he and Jake are winners while Deaner is pathetic, then demands Deaner prove otherwise in the ring. Deaner says he does not walk away from family or a fight, and while this may not be the best choice to make, he will be happy to punch Hammerstone in the mouth and do it for the people.
We see a video package of Mike Santana regarding his feud with The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC), where he tells them that they are playing in his world and that no matter how long it takes, he will make each of them feel his pain and agony. He says that he fears no man and no evil, as he is "the nastiest ever" and that he is in his playground having fun.
Léi Ying Lee (formerly known as Xia Li in WWE) beats Hyan in her TNA debut.
Backstage, Leon Slater apologizes to "Speedball" Mike Bailey for losing, but Speedball tells that they are in the most competitive division and tells him to keep on going as he is the future of the division.
We hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). Ace Austin says they are mourning the loss of the TNA World Tag Team Championships to The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers), who keeps bending the rules to get what they want. Chris Bey says they will not let Alisha Edwards' interference slide as they have a chance to win the tag titles back before Ace Austin mentions their contractually obligated rematch. Suddenly, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) show up, and Matt Hardy acknowledges their rematch before saying they are also in consideration for tag titles as well as with their victories against The System. He says that no matter who is champion, they will be coming for the tag team titles, and that nothing will stop their train of momentum.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander heads to the ring. Upon the fans chanting "You tapped out," Alexander says he deserves it after doing a lot of questionable things as of late, and says that before Victory Road, he did not believe in Joe Hendry because he felt Hendry did not believe in himself. He says that Hendry got the toughest fight he could give him and that he went out on his shield, and says that the letters "TNA" have made him think about the last six years and what he has been able to do as well as the fans. Alexander also mentions Eric Young talking sense to him and says it has been eating away at him, then invites Eric Young to the ring. Eric Young shows up and heads to the ring. Eric Young calls Josh Alexander "the real walking weapon" and says that respect is earned over a lifetime. He says he has watched Alexander grow up and become one of the best wrestlers in the world under the TNA banner. He says that Alexander is "the lifeblood" of TNA and that it is great to have the real Alexander back, and says that Alexander's heel turn can be a pivotal moment that others can learn from. He says that Hendry believes in himself and that he also believes much like the fans do. Young says that Alexander is a real man for admitting his mistakes and that he did not go down the wrong path, and that the fans love him for it. Alexander then says he is glad to have Eric Young in his life to show him what truly matters, then Eric Young raises Alexander's hand. Young helps Alexander out of the ring, but Alexander allows Young to let him do the honors, which allows him to attack Young from behind. Alexander then says he is exactly who he needs to be, and if Eric Young cannot see that, then he will burn TNA to the ground with him in it. Alexander goes for a C4 Spike, but Steve Maclin shows up and chases Alexander out of the ring. Suddenly, Maclin is attacked from behind by Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams), and Alexander joins in before Sinner and Saint pass Maclin over to Alexander for a C4 Spike.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella tells Steph de Lander about his experiences with getting neck surgery, and tells her to focus on health and says that she should take a break from being backstage at the shows. As Steph asks Santino if he needs another assistant, Matt Cardona shows up saying everyone gets it concerning the neck surgery. Santino says he is getting sick of Cardona, but tells him that if he wants PCO, then he has PCO. Cardona says he is always ready, then Santino says he has PCO in a Monster's Ball Match. Cardona is suddenly reluctant as he backs away.
Heather Reckless beats Xia Brookside with the Rarified Air thanks to the distraction by Ash by Elegance, who shows up mid-match with personal concierge George Iceman.
Backstage, Ash by Elegance and personal concierge are met by Heather Reckless as they wait for their limo. Ash says Heather looks "reckless," and George Iceman says there is something about Heather, but she lacks elegance before the two of them take Heather aside for a makeover.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth guests on commentary for the next match.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry takes the microphone and says he will give Frankie Kazarian an introduction worthy of a championship contender before calling him the winner of the 2024 Antonio Banderas lookalike competition. This also leads to a "Puss In Boots" chant as Hendry mentions a few Antonio Banderas movies, calling him "the dad from Spy Kids" and "Puss in Boots," but when Hendry says Kazarian is not "The King of TNA," Kazarian hits him with a forearm.
Frankie Kazarian beats Joe Hendry to become the number one contender for the TNA World Championship at Bound For Glory after hitting Joe Hendry with brass knuckles...almost. After the match, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and another referee tell match referee Daniel Spencer what has happened, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and restarts the match. Despite being dazed from behing hit with brass knuckles, Joe Hendry hits Kazarian with the Standing Ovation to win the match and the title shot. Joe Hendry beats Frankie Kazarian at Bound For Glory.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose), JDC and Masha Slamovich head to the ring to start tonight's show. Eddie says everyone has wished for them to fail, but The System does not fail, as all they needed was "a nice little reboot," and with that accomplished, it is time for them to get back their championship gold. Brian Myers says that he and Eddie are contractually obligated for a championship rematch due to being the former tag team champions, and that they will use that clause at Victory Road and challenge ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) for the tag team titles. JDC tells everyone to shut up, as does Moose, who says that in two weeks, Nic Nemeth will face the guy that he never beat for the TNA World Championship, and at Victory Road, he has bad news for Nemeth, as he will become a four-time TNA World Champion. Moose then addresses JDC, saying he has a big night, because if they win against Joe Hendry and Mike Santana tonight, JDC will officially become a member of The System. However, if they lose tonight, JDC is out, and everyone knows what The System does to outsiders. Alisha says everyone is asking for rematches, and that he knows her rights as champion and does not have to defend more than once every 30 days, and that she is under concussion protocol and will have a suitable replacement if she is not cleared to wrestle. Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) shows up, and while Dani Luna says that it was unfortunate what happened to Alisha, her team lost. Alisha says The System has two wins on Spitfire before telling Dani to go back to the dive bar she came from. Jody Threat says they have gotten another shot at Victory Road, but this time it is "do or die," and if Spitfire loses, they split up as a team. Alisha, seeing this as Spitfire doing her a favor, accepts the challenge.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Eric Young, who says that while Steve Maclin got one over on him, he has respect for him. As for Jake Something, they have history, and he will do what he has always done and represent himself and TNA.
KUSHIDA vs. Laredo Kid ends with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander showing up and attacking both men, even putting KUSHIDA in an ankle lock. Afterwards, KUSHIDA wants Alexander in a match, and attacks Alexander on his way out and brings him back to the ring to make it happen.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats KUSHIDA. After the match, KUSHIDA is hurt and in need of medical attention, and as Joe Hendry checks on KUSHIDA, he notices and confronts Alexander, saying he will never forget what Alexander did to him. Alexander says "Good," and walks off.
Before the next match, Arianna Grace suddenly shows up and announces that she has some exciting news: she is the official liaison between WWE and NXT and the one to make sure everything runs smoothly during this collaboration, then introduces Jordynne's challenge: Karmen Petrovic.
Jordynne Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Karmen Petrovic. After the match, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Jordynne has been laid out and a pillow is on the mat next to her. Rosemary laughs as she watches from above, and it is obvious that Wendy Choo has attacked Jordynne.
We hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). They brag about how The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) lost to them at Emergence, then Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) show up and say ABC should be focused on them. Ace Austin says they have beaten them already, and Chris Bey says that if they want to run it back, they can do it next week.
We see a vignette for a female Chinese pro wrestler.
Zachary Wentz heads to the ring. Zachary talks about how he was at one of the lowest points in his life two weeks ago, but because of the fans' support, he was able to pick himself up, come back and reach the highest of the highs to become X Division Champion. "Speedball" Mike Bailey shows up and congratulates Wentz, saying that the championship meant that he was the best of the best, which is now Wentz, and that Wentz will have to continue to prove that when he exercises his rematch clause at Victory Road. Suddenly, The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) show up, and John Skyler says that Jason Hotch was "the real star of Ultimate X" and that they were robbed of the X Division title. As Skyler distracts Bailey and Wentz, Hotch attacks Bailey and Wentz from behind. All of a sudden, the brawl turns into an official match as per Director of Authority Santino Marella.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey and Zachary Wentz beat The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). After the match, "Speedball" Mike Bailey takes the X Division Championship and personally hands it to Wentz before raising his hand.
Backstage, Steph de Lander has to lock PCO in a room on the way to the ring.
We hear from Rosemary, who lights candles as they say that they can hear The Hive again. Suddenly, Wendy Choo shows up and blows the candle out, although she can barely be seen.
Steph de Lancer heads to the ring and says that Matt Cardona has caused her a lot of issues as of late with both her and PCO, then calls Cardona out, saying they need to talk. Cardona shows up and heads to the ring, and Steph wants to know what is going on, as they used to be best friends and tag partners. Cardona says he has been missing in action for a while and that he owes her an apology. Cardona says that he is sorry that he did not crash the wedding earlier, let Steph marry PCO, and let Steph embarrass the both of them in front of the entire world. Steph tells Cardona she will not take the disrespect and says that Cardona does not own her, but Cardona produces a contract that they both signed March 13, 2023 when he found her in Australia and promised to change her career. Cardona then claims that he has done just that, then says he has held up his end of the contract and that it is Steph's turn, saying she is his property and that he owns her. Steph admits Cardona helped her, but she helped herself as well and put in the work, and that she is a superstar with or without him and that their contract means nothing to her. Cardona states that both of their lawyers as well as TNA all have a copy of the contract and that Steph will do as he tells her. As Cardona corners Steph, PCO shows up, and Cardona uses Steph as a shield before fleeing.
We hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) backstage. Jeff says that they must win next week, and Matt agrees, as they are multiple-time tag team champions and they plan to make a statement and delete The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers). Matt says that he is tired of being referred to in the past tense and that they plan to become champions again and prove they are the greatest of all time.
Eric Young beats Jake Something. After the match, Jake Something attacks Eric Young from behind and hits him with Into The Void. All of a sudden, Steve Maclin shows up to make the save for Eric Young when Jake Something tries to pick Eric Young up.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Joe Hendry, who says that coming up short when it comes to championship gold is an all-too-common occurrence, but his momentum cannot be denied and he makes TNA and NXT the place to be. He then says he has a championship to chase.
It is announced that Heather Reckless has been signed to TNA and that she will face "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw in her debut match next week.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Heather Reckless, who says that she will show the world and the Knockouts Division why her name is Heather Reckless. Ash By Elegance and George Iceman show and disrupt the interview, and Iceman says that she could learn a lot from Ash. Ash agrees. Suddenly, Gisele Shaw shows up and tells them to show some respect, as it is what the division has been built on. Ash asks Gisele what she has done for TNA, and Gisele threatens to knock one of Ash's teeth out. Ash says she would love to see Gisele try, and Shaw slaps Ash in the face and leaves. All the while, Heather cannot believe what she is seeing.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry - who now has his own custom microphone cube - says that he knows The System will attack him from behind, and says The System should be the ones spinning around. Suddenly, Mike Santana is in the ring, and he and Hendry get the better of JDC and Moose. All of a sudden, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander shows up and guests on commentary.
The System (Moose and JDC) beat Joe Hendry and Mike Santana after Joe Hendry confronts "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander only for Alexander to hit him with a low blow. This gives Moose and JDC a breather, allowing Moose to hit Santana with a Spear for the win. As per pre-match stipulation, JDC is now a full-fledged member of The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose).
Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Nic Nemeth has seen the previous match, and says that all Moose had to do was look him in the eye and say he wanted to fight him. Now that he is world champion and that Moose could not be a man, they will go toe-to-toe at Victory Road and he will beat him.
We hear from Steph de Lander, who invites the fans to her honeymoon tonight, and asks if PCO would like to see her in black or red.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) and JDC head to the ring to start tonight's show. Alisha says she is sick and tired of the fans for making fun of The System failing, then brags about still being one-half of the Knockouts Tag Team Champions and states that The System is the most dominant faction in wrestling and will all hold gold again. Eddie Edwards says that everyone else losing their championships was nothing more than a fluke, and that The System will do anything to get their titles back. Brian Myers says that nothing has changed and that The System is still the greatest faction in wrestling today, and that if the fans think otherwise, they are just delusional. JDC tells the fans to shut up before Moose states that while "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth may be World Champion, he will never be the face of the franchise, and when the time is right, he will take back what is rightfully his. Moose then addresses Mike Santana, saying that Santana has not looked at his resumé before threatening to take him out back and give him the Old Yeller treatment next week.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jonathan Gresham. Gresham does not have his mask on this time, then says he has been gone for a while because he has not been feeling well. After Gresham says that he is here and ready to go, KUSHIDA shows up. Gresham offers his hand, but KUSHIDA is wary. Gresham does not seem to know what is going on.
Bound For Glory is coming October 26th!
In a digital exclusive from earlier this week, Director of Authority Santino Marella asks "Speedball" Mike Bailey about the Ultimate X Match at Emergence. Speedball hopes to carry on the match's history in the match. When Santino announces three qualifying matches for the Ultimate X Match, Speedball issues an open challenge to anyone willing to step up to him for the X Division Championship and places himself in one of the three matches, stating that if he cannot win, he does not deserve to be champion.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats Jake Something and Trent Seven in an Ultimate X Match qualifier to keep the TNA X Division Championship. (Had Speedball lost the match, he would have been forced to vacate it.)
Backstage, we hear from Tasha Steelz, who says that she is on the climb back to the top to earn the Knockouts World Championship, and if anyone stands in her way, they will get dropped like Gisele Shaw, who soon shows up. Gisele mentions Tasha stealing two victories from her, and when things are about to get physical, Director of Authority Santino Marella steps in and makes a third match with two more referee to ensure there are no shenanigans. Tasha has no problem with this and beating Gisele again.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella is met by Hammerstone, who says that he has taken an interest in the X Division, which he finds "cute" and "amusing," and says it is time to shake things up, as he wants in. Director of Authority Santino Marella puts Hammerstone in one of the qualifying matches and leaves, then Eric Young shows up and tells Hammerstone that they have unfinished business.
KUSHIDA beats Jonathan Gresham with the Hoverboard Lock.
We hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). Ace Austin says that they are now three-time tag team champions, and Chris Bey wants to know who is next to step up. Suddenly, "Speedball" Ace Austin shows up to congratulate them on becoming champions and thanks them for making him the warrior that he is, and says it would be an honor for them to take part in the Ultimate X Match qualifiers. ABC says they will think about it, and after Speedball leaves, Ace Austin says they could be double champions.
We hear from Steph de Lander, who has organized a jacuzzi date for PCO as she is currently in a jacuzzi. She calls PCO only to be sent straight to voicemail.
Rosemary answers Jordynne Grace's open challenge for the TNA Knockouts World Championship.
Rosemary vs. Jordynne Grace ends in a no-contest after Ash by Elegance and personal concierge George Iceman show up so that Iceman can distract the referee so that Ash can hit both Rosemary and Jordynne with a pink shinai. After the match, Ash and Iceman flee as soon as Jordynne Grace angrily gets up.
It is announced that Bound For Glory 2024 will take place in Detroit, Michigan at the Wayne State University Fieldhouse on October 26th.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander heads to the ring. Alexander says that the fans changed, not him, and that TNA used to signify the best professional wrestlers in the world, yet the fans choose to believe in someone like Joe Hendry. Alexander then says that Hendry is too busy right now and that he is a meme, not a professional wrestler, and that Hendry cannot lace his boots on his best day. Alexander then says that he earned the title of "The Heart and Soul of TNA" and was the standard of TNA, even becoming the longest-reigning TNA World Champion in the process, and that he is the best wrestler in the world today. He then says he is focused on only one thing - getting back the TNA World Championship - and calls out "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth after Nemeth has stated that he wants to be a fighting champion. Alexander then says that he is face of TNA, not Nemeth, and that Nemeth will go back to being called what he was called in WWE - a transitional champion - when he takes the title. Nic Nemeth heads to the ring and hits Alexander in the throat with a microphone followed by a Superkick, then tells Alexander he has his World title match next match and that he will end him.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella makes "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship official for next week. Frankie Kazarian shows up, saying Alexander should not be placated and that he should be number one contender, and tells Santino to do the right thing. When Marella tells him it is not happening, Kazarian says he will become number one contender one way or another.
Zachary Wentz beats KC Navarro and Dante Chen in an Ultimate X Match qualifier.
Steph de Lander is confronted by Matt Cardona during her honeymoon, and PCO is held down by Matt Cardona and two other men before Cardona tells PCO not to mess with "his property" and stomps on his head.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says it was not so long ago that he and Wolfgang were making names for themselves in Scotland, and it was not so long ago that he appeared in NXT and made the fans believe. He also says it was not so long ago that Joe Coffey smashed him in the back with a guitar while Mark Coffey and Wolfgang held him down, then says Joe and Mark are not here tonight and it is just the two of them. Joe Hendry then goes to town on Wolfgang before the bell rings.
Joe Hendry beats Wolfgang.
Backstage, security have to break up a brawl between Mike Santana and The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) and JDC.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
Tonight's episode picks up right where the last one left off. We find out that Frankie Kazarian was being filmed by "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, who says that he is here to watch "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth kick Kazarian's ass. Nic Nemeth is seen in the distance, and the two men brawl outside of the arena. Security soon shows up and breaks the brawl up, and Nic Nemeth is seen holding his left forearm.
Jordynne Grace's open challenge for the TNA Knockouts World Championship is answered by Izzi Dame from NXT.
Before the match begins, Ash by Elegance's personal concierge George Iceman says that that the match cannot happen because Ash by Elegance is on vacation, and that she will be watching via satellite from a luxury resort that the fans cannot afford. We then see Ash by Elegance watching via satellite from The Bahamas.
Jordynne Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Izzi Dame. During the match, George Iceman the personal concierge is scared off to the back by Rosemary.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella announces tonight's main event: a Wild Card Tag Team Match, where the participants are picked at random. The competitors are Josh Alexander and Joe Hendry vs. Steve Maclin and Moose.
Charlie Dempsey beats Zachary Wentz after Trey Miguel is attacked on the outside by NXT Superstar and fellow No Quarter Catch Crew member of Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne. After the match, Charlie Dempsey continues to attack Wentz, and Myles Borne joins in.
We hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) and JDC. Alisha Edwards says they are the most dominant faction in professional wrestling. Eddie Edwards announces that next week, they get The Hardys, and it is going to be an epic night for them. Brian Myers says they have a list of accomplishments a mile long and cannot wait to add beating The Hardys to it. Moose says JDC - who is standing next to him - has been pulling his weight and has been impressing him, and as for tonight's match, he tells Steve Maclin to stay out of his way as he takes on two other men who do not impress him, so that Maclin too will learn to trust The System.
We hear from Charlie Dempsey and Myles Borne. Dempsey says that he was not coming alone and remembered to bring back-up. He says he has watched The Rascalz's (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) matches and knows their tricks, and that No Quarter Catch Crew (Dempsey, Borne, Tavion Heights) is the most dominant faction there is. Tavion Heights shows up and says that they are global, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and puts them in a six-man tag match against The Rascalz and a tag team partner from TNA who knows their world.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats Jonathan Gresham and KUSHIDA in a three-way match to become #1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship. During the match, Gresham spits ink into his hand and tries to harm KUSHIDA with the ink, but KUSHIDA counters with green mist. As KUSHIDA puts a blinded Gresham in the Hoverboard Lock in the corner, Gresham hits them both with Ultima Weapon and pins Gresham to win the match and become #1 contender. After the match, Mustafa Ali's Secret Service agents and Campaign Singh rush in and attack "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Trent Seven, and Mustafa shows up with a chair and states that actions have consequences. Trent Seven tries to stop Mustafa, but he gets attacked, and Mustafa smashes the chair on Trent's right leg before putting Trent in the Sharpshooter while Speedball is forced to watch. Security shows up to stop what is going on.
We see Steph de Lander on a beach, who has resigned herself to the fact that true love was not for her until she met PCO. She says that sometimes, the best things are right in front of you, and you have to open your eyes and see it. She says that she is heading back home to Australia to resolve some loose ends, and asks PCO if he will wait for her.
Before the next match, AJ Francis declares himself the greatest TNA Digital Media Championship of all time and the longest-reigning Canadian International Wrestling Champion of the modern era. He says that he is a benevolent champion, and that Rhino will be as extinct as the Phillies' chance of winning the World Series when he is done. Francis and Rhino go at it, but Rhino is attacked by Rich Swann, which ends the match as soon as it starts. After the match, Fir$t Cla$$ (Francis and Swann) continue to attack Rhino, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and restarts the match as a Philadelphia Street Fight.
AJ Francis retains the TNA Digital Media Championship against Rhino in a Philadelphia Street Fight with a low blow. After the match, Fir$t Cla$$ (Francis and Rich Swann) continue to attack Rhino again, but the lights go out. When they come back on, PCO is in the ring, and he fends off Fir$t Cla$$ on his own, even after Swann kicks him in the head. PCO goes for a tope suicida, but comes up empty. Francis then choke slams PCO on the ramp on his way out.
"The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw beats Tasha Steelz.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Xia Brookside. Xia Brookside says she had her match with Masha Slamovich won had it not been for Alisha Edwards, and next week, she will get her revenge. She also says that Steph de Lander is one of the strongest women she knows and that true love conquers all when Steph de Lander is addressed.
JDC beats Chris Bey. During the match, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers) show up to get a closer look at the match. Later, as Chris Bey goes on top following a rolling neckbreaker, Eddie and Myers approach Bey, and "Inevitable" Ace Austin fights Myers while Bey hits Eddie with a top rope cross body from the outside. On the way back into the ring, however, JDC hits Bey with a leg drop from the top rope for the win. After the match, Eddie, Myers and JDC attack ABC (Austin and Bey).
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) return next week!
Before the next match, Joe Hendry makes fun of "Dancin' Moose" and Steve Maclin, saying all Maclin wants to talk about is tagging and bagging. He then says that all Maclin will be bagging after tonight's match is his groceries while the fans chant "We Believe." Soon after Hendry speaks, Frankie Kazarian shows up and guests on commentary for the next match.
Moose and Steve Maclin beat Joe Hendry and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander in a Wild Card Tag Team Match after Frankie Kazarian leaves the commentary table to take a swipe at Joe Hendry, distracting Hendry as he and Alexander have the match won, allowing Moose and Maclin to hit the Spear and the K.I.A. on Alexander respectively for the win.
Mike Santana beats Zachary Wentz after Wentz distracts the referee so that Trey Miguel can interfere only for Steve Maclin to take Trey out, allowing Santana to hit Spin The Block for the win. After the match, Santana and Maclin have a stare-down in the ring.
In footage from earlier today, Tom Hannifan interviews Mustafa Ali. Mustafa says an honor has been bestowed upon him and that he has been walking a path to greatness since he became X Division Champion, and he plans to make the X Division great again. He says that he is creating equal opportunity for all as X Division Championship despite how he has won matches and tried to place limits on the X Division when it came to Jake Something, and that his multi-man match was not a loss because he withdrew from the match. Mustafa says he cannot wait to defend his title in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois for Against All Odds. Campaign Singh stops the interview when Mustafa Ali is accused of ducking "Speedball" Mike Bailey.
In a digital exclusive from earlier this week, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) meet. Eddie Edwards says he has been in the Hardy Compound before and that he has a bad feeling about this, as does Alisha and Brian Myers, but Moose is undeterred as he leaves. Masha Slamovich shows up and tries to Alisha, but Alisha is not in the mood and leaves with the rest of The System. The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Belle) shows up and makes fun of the fact that Masha and Alisha are not getting along, but Masha has a response for that.
Marti Belle beats Masha Slamovich with a schoolkid pin with additional leverage from the outside by Allysin Kay.
Backstage, Xia Brookside chats with Steph de Lander about PCO - to whom Steph will give her answer at Against All Odds - when Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) shows up and AJ Francis takes Steph's black rose. Unbeknownst to anyone else, PCO is here and is following Fir$t Cla$$.
Gia Miller interviews Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) on the stage. AJ Francis still has PCO's black rose in his hand as he says that friends are supposed to have one's back and brags about being Digital Media Champion. When the black rose is addressed, Francis says his DM's are open and that the rose is from "a fellow admirer backstage." The lights go out, and when they come back on, PCO is behind everyone. PCO punches out Francis and tries to take the black rose, but Swann punches him. Swann nearly gets knocked out, and when security gets involved, PCO goes on the attack, then grabs the black rose.
Dani Luna beats Tasha Steelz.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Joe Hendry. Joe says The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) beat him down last week, but he is known for humility, and if he wants to shatter the glass ceiling, then he must learn another thing or two. He then says that he has found someone who can make him among the best in the world and brings out Ace Steel, who says that he seen Joe Hendry's talent and that he knows what to do to get Hendry to another level and break the grass ceiling. Frankie Kazarian shows up and confronts Hendry for stealing his thunder, but Hendry reminds him that he lost last week. Kazarian says that Ace and Hendry do not have what it takes, as kings are born, not made. Ace tells Kazarian to put his money where his mouth is against Joe Hendry at Against All Odds. Kazarian accepts the challenge, but says that if Hendry is to hit him, then he must kill him.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) arrives at the Hardy Compound, and Eddie Edwards tells The System that they should enter from the back.
At the Hardy Compound, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) are met by "Broken" Matt Hardy at the back. Matt says he wanted The System to meet the family, and Moose says he only cares about beating Matt up in front of his family. Matt warns Moose not to step forward or else he will set off a trap. It is too late, and fireworks shoot out of the compound at The System. The System is scattered, Brian Myers then ends up in another room where he finds a Matt Hardy action figure. He then ends up in the compound's Starcade, where he finds another action figure. Someone scampers across the arcade from behind Myers, who then finds yet another Matt Hardy action figure as well as a Matt Hardy cardboard standee, where he soon meets Maxel. Myers then ends up in the shed, where he is surrounded by skeletons and ghosts of Myers' past, then finds another before finding out that a skeleton that looks like Edge is moving. He gets Speared by the skeleton, then attacked by Maxel with a leg drop off a lader. Alisha explores the house, and she soon encounters Reby Sky and her daughter Eevee. Alisha is not happy to meet Reby, and wants to leave. Eevee is upset and refuses to get out of her way, and she sends a storm of black confetti at her. Moose is outside, and he is soon met by Bartholomew, who leads him to Matt Hardy. Moose soon finds Matt Hardy's childhood home, and as Senor Benjamin is watching past footage, Moose is soon met by Matt Hardy, who knocks him out from behind and pushes him around in a wheelchair. Alisha soon finds herself under the blade of a guillotine, and Reby Sky lowers the blade and decapitates Alisha. Matt Hardy throws Moose into the Lake of Reincarnation, and when Moose comes out, he comes back as a football player. Matt says he has brought Moose back to his best form ever, and that he wants Moose at his best at Against All Odds. Moose says he will not make it to Against All Odds, but Vanguard 1 shows up and distracts Moose so Matt can hit the Twist of Fate. All of a sudden, The System ends up at the front gate of the Hardy Compound unharmed. Moose threatens to kill Matt Hardy at Against All Odds.
Ash by Elegance beats Jada Stone. During the match, Rosemary is seen watching from above.
We see footage of Jonathan Gresham with a chair. He addresses Sami Callihan, saying he likes him and that he makes him laugh. He says he has beaten Sami once, and asks why he should face him again. He says that at Against All Odds, it is him against Sami's immune system.
We hear from Jordynne Grace. Jordynne admits she is disappointed and that she should have known better and prepared for what happened. She then says that despite the outcome, she still makes history as a champion and that is not changing any time soon. Jordynne then says that after challenging for the WWE NXT Women's Championship, she will return the favor, and issues an open challenge to any woman from any wrestling company who thinks they are better than her to face her for the Knockouts World Championship at Against All Odds. She then says that no matter who she faces, nothing can stop the Juggernaut.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth beat ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey).
We look back at Ace Austin vs. Acey Romero vs. Tessa Blanchard vs. Daga vs. Jake Crist in a five-way X Division Championship Ladder Match from Bound For Glory 2019.
Gia Miller interviews Havok for Around The Ring. We find out that Gia Miller and Havok are really good friends, as well as how Gia Miller had to room with Havok for several months during the COVID-19 lockdowns as well as when her and "Inevitable" Ace Austin's apartment burned down. Havok also talks about her weekly podcast, her video game streams on Twitch and her three cats and her dog.
We look back on Steve Maclin vs. El Phantasmo vs. Trey Miguel for the vacant IMPACT Wrestling X Divison Championship from Bound For Glory 2021.
Zachary Wentz beats Leon Slater following the distraction by Trey Miguel.
Jeff Timmons from 1990s boy band 98 Degrees is seen in the crowd before the next match.
Chris Bey beats Kevin Knight. After the match, Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) attack ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) from behind and lay Ace Austin out. Chris Bey gets in the ring and fights both men, but falls victim to Grit Your Teeth.
We see another vignette for Ash By Elegance.
We hear from Frankie Kazarian, who says that he decides when it is time to talk and that he will talk next week. Rich Swann shows up, and when Swann asks what he is doing, Kazarian says he is taking his career in tohis own hands and suggests he do the same. Kazarian leaves, then AJ Francis shows up and mentions Swann's match at Joe Hendry on Xplosion and offers to be in his corner for the match, offering to help him get from the back of the plane to first class. Swann says he is good and leaves, but AJ Francis says "We'll see."
Dirty Dango and Oleg Prudius beat Dante King and Damian Drake, with Oleg Prudius doing almost all the work while Dango is on the phone up until the end of the match.
Backstage, we hear from Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake). Zack Gibson says that they were never pinned at Hard To Kill and that they are not going to wait in line. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and confronts Grizzled Young Veterans, and security has to keep ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) back. Santino puts both teams in a best two-out-of-three series in which the winning team is the TNA World Tag Team Champions, and the series begins next week.
Backstge, Gia Miller interviews "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley). Shelley says The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) are not the standard bearers of the company that they think they are, and Sabin tells everyone to pay attention when the three of them team up tonight. Okada says that tonight, TNA will feel "The Rainmaker."
Jordynne Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Trinity following a series of roll-ups and countering Starstruck into a stack-up pinfall attempt. After the match, The Shaw-Tourage (Jai Vidal and Savanna Evans) get in the ring and beat up both women, and "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw shows up and hits both Trinity and Jordynne with the X from the recent Ultimate X match before nailing Trinity with the Denoument.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose). Eddie says they have been the standard bearers for a long time and that there is a reason Moose is World Champion. Myers says they will go worldwide tonight when they beat Kazuchika Okada. Moose says that when a system works, you have no choice but to trust the system.
Backstage, we hear from "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. He says today is a good day and that there have been a lot of good days lately, and that TNA got its worldbeater when he beat Will Ospreay. Suddenly, Alan Angels shows up and wants Alexander on the first episode of his new show "The Sound Check." Alexander says he is busy, but changes his mind.
"The Most Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Zachary Wentz with the Zig Zag, now known as the "Danger Zone." After the match, Trey Miguel runs into the ring, but Nemeth hits him with the Danger Zone. Steve Maclin then runs into the ring and attacks Nemeth, but Nemeth counters KIA with the Danger Zone.
We see a vignette for Crazzy Steve, who says that Tommy Dreamer thought he was helping him only to hold him back. He says he did not need Dreamer's advice and that he will use the Digital Media Championship to carve a scar in the history of TNA Wrestling. He says that he has taken everything away from Dreamer, and that as far as he is concerned, he does not need to listen to anybody. Rhino shows up and says that if he does not like taking advice, he will give him some advice wheteher he likes it or not, and shoves him into a nearby crate. Crazzy Steve cannot help but laugh.
We hear from Decay (Rosemary and Havok). Rosemary says that at Hard To Kill, TNA was reborn, and so were they. Havok says that she had to go back to her roots in the undead wastleland and remind herself of who and what she really is. Rosemary says Courtney Rush and Jessicka had a purpose, but that purpose has been served, and from here on out, Decay will no longer play by the rules and they will do things their way.
MK Ultra (Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly) beat Dani Luna and Jody Threat. After the match, MK Ultra lays out Dani Luna with a double-team piledriver just like they did Jody Threat.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) in a six-man tag match.
At the end of the show, it is revealed that Mustafa Ali is coming to TNA.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
KUSHIDA beats Drilla Maloney (formerly Dan Maloney) with the Hoverboard Lock in the BTI match.
Alisha Edwards last eliminates Jody Threat and KiLynn King after leaving the ring through the middle rope and hiding underneath the ring for a good portion of the match to win a Knockouts #1 Contender's Battle Royal and become #1 contender for the Knockouts World Championship.
Backstage, we hear from The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley). "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander shows up to clear the air and apologizes to them, saying he should have not left the match at Emergence after everything Moose did to him. He says he must get his emotions in check and figure out what is going on. Alex Shelley says that he appreciates the transparency, but thinks that Josh thinks he is a transitional champion. The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) show up after Josh leaves, and The Machine Guns do not appreciate the interruption, their disrespecting the tag team titles or Zachary Wentz's threats to kick their asses.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards congratulates Alisha Edwards on winning tonight's battle royal, and Alisha tells Frankie Kazarian and Traci Brooks to take a good look at the real power couple in IMPACT and the next Knockouts Champion.
Crazzy Steve vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey ends as soon as it begins when Crazzy Steve gouges Mike Bailey's eyes and keeps him in the corner for more than five seconds. After the match, Steve pulls out a fork and tries to dig Bailey's eyes out, and also goes for the referee's eyes. Black Taurus shows up to confront Crazzy Steve only to be attacked, and when security shows up, Steve fights them and gouges one of the security guards' eyes before leaving.
We hear from Brian Myers, Moose and Eddie Edwards. Myers says they got their biggest victories of all time at Emergence and that tonight will be no different when they beat Frankie Kazarian, Jake Something and Sanada. Moose says he and Eddie have had their differences in the past and were once best friends, but he tells Myers to trust Eddie. Eddie says that he is on a roll after teaching Kazarian a lesson. Bully Ray shows up wanting to talk with Myers and Moose alone. Eddie leaves, then Bully Ray says they have a problem with PCO, but Moose and Myers say Bully has a PCO problem, not them, and walk away. Bully then hears PCO yelling his name, then runs away.
Will Ospreay returns to IMPACT Wrestling at Bound For Glory on October 21st!
Backstage, Bully Ray has to calm PCO down and tell him that this has gone too far. PCO tells Bully he tried to kill him, but Bully says he tried to kill the monster because he had to it. He says he did what he did to him because he cares about PCO, and says he needs the man back.
Eric Young beats Kon with two piledrivers, one on the outside and the other in the middle of the ring after Kon demands Eric Young finish him off.
Backstage, we hear from Lio Rush, who has heard that Chris Sabin wants to get back in the ring with him and wants to know why he is wrestling Zachary Wentz tonight. He says Sabin is still shook from Slammiversary and should tell him when he is really ready for him just to prove he is the definition of insanity. He says there will not be a different outcome this time or any time around when KUSHIDA shows up with the big red X from the Ultimate X Match around his neck.
We see a video package of Jordynne Grace working out as it is announced that she will return at Victory Road.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, who says that she is a three-time Knockouts Champion and has faced setbacks before while remaining the face of the Knockouts Division. She says Jordynne Grace chose the moment they had their first all-Knockout main event to steal her spotlight, and says every time they have been in the ring, she has beaten her. She asks if Jordynne is still hung up on losing to her last time, and says that if Jordynne wants to re-emerge at Emergence, she will lay down the challenge for a match at Victory Road.
Chris Sabin beats Zachary Wentz after Trey Miguel gets on the apron and Alex Shelley is able to stop him from interfering. After the match, Trey Miguel attacks Sabin and gets Zachary Wentz out of the ring.
Backstage, we hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). Ace Austin congratulates The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) on becoming tag team champions after doing whatever it took to get the job done, saying he has had to do that too. Chris Bey says the tag team titles "Bey-long" to them and that The Rascalz will have to pay up like they paid off The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). The Good Hands show up and say they have a score to settle and to keep their names out of their mouths, but Bey says that if they want action, they can give it to them. Skyler says "Not yet," and he and Hotch walk away.
Backstage, Subculture meets with Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding a rematch for the IMPACT World Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, Rich Swann and Sami Callihan show up, and Callihan says that The Rascalz screwed them out of the tag team titles. Santino puts both sides in a tag team match, then JOYA (Joe Hendry and Yuya Uemura) shows up wanting a shot at the tag team championships. Santino says there is a lot going on in the tag team division and that they will get there one day.
Kenny King and Sheldon Jean are in the ring. Kenny King says that the fans are in the presence of a big star in an historic reign after beating both Joe Hendry and Yuya Uemura and beat down "the joke" that was Johnny Swinger at Emergence. After bragging about what he did to Tommy Dreamer and stating that his title is the only one that matters in his IMPACT Wrestling, Dreamer shows up and says Swinger received a phone call stating that his father passed away and that he was there to check on him. He also says that Kenny King and Sheldon Jean were not watching the main event while surrounded by women in the bar and that King was once the guy who would ask for advice from veterans like him who paved the way for them to be in the ring. Kenny King says he could care less and that he is in the position where Tommy Dreamer once stood, and says he would be in his spot if Dreamer would step aside. Dreamer says Kenny always takes shortcuts and settles because he has never been in the main event. He also says he has turned down millions of dollars from other companies because he always believed and listened to every veteran he could to get to where he is now, and if Kenny King wants to knock the veterans, then he will have to knock them out to get that spot. He says that he could do something for Kenny King, who says that Dreamer does not have a thing that he wants, after losing his mother, being diagnosed with skin cancer and losing Terry Funk in the span of three months, and challenges him to a title vs. career match.
It is announced that Awesome Kong will return at IMPACT 1000, then we hear from Gail Kim, who says that if Kong is coming back, so is she. After calling Awesome Kong her greatest partner she challenges all Knockouts past and present to stand with or against them at IMPACT 1000.
We hear from Steve Maclin, who says that torture is time, not pain, and that time makes him dangerous and able to do what he does best: recon. He says "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander may be back, but he has also returned, and he wants Alexander at Victory Road.
Frankie Kazarian, Jake Something and Sanada beat Eddie Edwards, Moose and Brian Myers in a six-man tag match.
