From San Antonio, TX, an all-new TNA iMPACT! is on the air on AXS TV in the US, Sportsnet 360 in Canada and TNA+ around the world.
We kick things off with a TNA World Championship match as Joe Hendry defends against Jake Something! Hendry was challenged by Something during one of his signature in-ring concerts last week. Hendry puts his strength on display, delivering a long stalling suplex to Something. Moments later, Something bounces back with an explosive clothesline to score a two count on the champion. Something counters the Standing Ovation as the fight rages on. Hendry hits a top rope Fallaway Slam, followed by the Standing Ovation to remain the TNA World Champion.
TNA World Champion Joe Hendry def. Jake Something – TNA World Championship
After the match, Ryan Nemeth confronts Joe Hendry. Jake Something puts his hands on Ryan but his brother Nic takes him out with a superkick. Disaster strikes as Nic Nemeth inadvertently superkicks Director of Authority Santino Marella.
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Nic Nemeth apologizes to Director of Authority Santino Marella for accidently superkicking him moments ago. As the Director of Authority, Marella is forced to suspend Nic for 4 weeks without pay.
Ash and Heather By Elegance face off against the former NWA Women’s Tag Team Champions, the King Bees! Ash and Heather assert their dominance early as they cut off the ring and employ quick tags. Danni creates separation following a mid-ring collision with Ash. The pace quickens as King goes on the attack. King plants Heather with a Samoan Drop for two. Ash and Heather regain control as Heather hits Danni with a modified Spanish Fly to win.
Ash & Heather By Elegance def. King Bees (Charity King & Danni Bee)
After the match, Ash and Heather look to add insult to injury when they’re chased off by the Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, Spitfire.
The Hardys and Leon Slater have formed a bond after their triumphant team-up against The System last week.
Mustafa Ali addresses the locker room as part of his Town Hall Meeting. Ali introduces his new Cabinet comprised of The Good Hands – or as he refers to them, The Great Hands – and Tasha Steelz. He’s confronted by Tommy Dreamer who points out that Mike Santana is more suited to lead the locker room in this new era.
After crossing paths last week, Sami Callihan battles Call Your Shot Trophy holder Frankie Kazarian! As Callihan is making his entrance, he’s attacked from behind by Mance Warner, alongside Steph De Lander.
Security separates the two as a beaten-down Callihan valiantly makes his way to the ring. The match begins and Callihan quickly hits a Stunner for two. Warner reappears at ringside, allowing Kazarian to lock in the Chicken Wing and win by submission.
Frankie Kazarian def. Sami Callihan
After the match, the fight is on once again between Sami Callihan and Mance Warner.
Josh Alexander vows to show the world how much TNA means to him when he competes in his farewell match vs. Eric Young tonight.
JDC tries to convince Leon Slater that The Hardys are using him. Slater doesn’t back down as tensions explode!
After NXT’s Cora Jade cost Xia Brookside a Knockouts World Title opportunity during last week’s Battle Royal, the two face off in singles action! Jade feigns an injury gain control. Brookside fights out of a submission attempt, and builds momentum with a flurry of offense. Brookside hits Broken Wings, followed by a side Russian leg sweep for two. Brookside is caught with Jaded as Cora scores the victory.
NXT’s Cora Jade def. Xia Brookside
Director of Authority Santino Marella comes to the defense of NXT/TNA Liaison Arianna Grace and demands that Tessa Blanchard competes in a match next week or suffer the consequences.
The Rascalz call out their former friend and tag team partner, NXT’s Wes Lee. Accompanied by Tyson and Tyriek, Lee is headed to the ring when a vengeful Ace Austin evens the odds. The brawl is on as Lee delivers a double low blow to give his team the edge. Lee, Tyson and Tyriek shut down Austin and The Rascalz once again.
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Following her victory in last week’s Knockouts Battle Royal, Savannah Evans challenges Masha Slamovich for the Knockouts World Championship! Evans pummels Slamovich off the top rope to the floor. The fight spills to the outside where Evans hits a Chokebomb on the apron, followed by a powerslam. Tessa Blanchard is seen watching the match from backstage. Back in the ring, Slamovich user her quickness to create separation. Evans shuts her down with a spinning slam for two. Slamovich keeps fighting back, connecting with Requiem to retain.
Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich def. Savannah Evans – Knockouts World Championship
Next Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV in the US, Sportsnet 360 in Canada, and TNA+ around the world, TNA iMPACT! is LIVE from Full Sail University in Orlando, FL. NXT’s Tyson and Tyriek collide with The Rascalz. JDC battles Leon Slater in a No Disqualification showdown. Plus, TNA World Champion Joe Hendry presents an encore performance of his one-of-a-kind concert!
Josh Alexander competes in his final match in TNA against Eric Young! Alexander erases him off the apron with a running crossbody. Judas Icarus and Travis Williams provide a distraction from ringside, allowing Young to gain control. Moments later, Young has the referee’s attention while Icarus and Williams assault Alexander. Both men are down after Alexander hits a dropkick out of the corner. Alexander secures an Ankle Lock but Young quickly breaks free. Young hits his signature top rope elbow drop for two. Alexander bounces back with a Styles Clash but it’s not enough to keep Young down. Alexander counters a top rope Piledriver into a Sharpshooter. Williams and Icarus make their presence felt once again. Young drills Alexander with a mask, then spikes him with the Piledriver to win.
Eric Young w/ The Northern Armory (Judas Icarus & Travis Williams) def. Josh Alexander
The Northern Armory exits the iMPACT! Zone as Josh Alexander is down in the middle of the ring. TNA iMPACT! goes off the air.