IMPACT results for Thursday, are courtesy of tnawrestling.com.
The show begins with Steph De Lander in a hotel room, discussing her upcoming honeymoon with PCO.
As promised, The System kicks off the broadcast.
They address the TNA Faithful, reaffirming their status as the most dominant team in TNA. Moose then turns his attention to Nic Nemeth, promising that he will reclaim the TNA World Championship when the time is right. However, his immediate focus is on Mike Santana, whom he challenges to a match next week on iMPACT!
Gia Miller interviews Jonathan Gresham, who explains that his absence was due to not feeling well. As he speaks, KUSHIDA enters the frame, KUSHIDA refuses to shake Greshams hand and walks away.
Speedball Mike Bailey vs. Jake Something vs. Trent Seven – Ultimate X Qualifying Match
After some quick teamwork from Seven and Bailey, they manage to dump Jake Something to the floor. Seven goes for the first pin on Bailey, and the two exchange pins back and forth. Jake grabs Trent’s leg and pulls him to the floor, prompting Bailey to attempt a Moonsault, but he accidentally takes out his partner in “Speedball Mountain.”
Bailey eventually tries to dive on Jake, but Jake catches him and powerbombs him into the apron. Jake enters the ring and punches Trent right in the mouth. Trent momentarily turns things around, but Speedball intervenes, delivering a combo of kicks that ends with a Shooting Star on Jake.
Bailey and Trent engage in a chop-off, but Jake breaks it up by bulldozing through them.
Jake gains momentum, but Bailey shuts it down with a Poison Rana. Bailey tries to catch Trent on the top rope, but Trent reverses and drops Bailey with a huge move from the top.
Seven attempts a Seven Star Lariat on Jake, but Jake is too big. Bailey jumps on Jake’s back, and Jake powerbombs Seven while Bailey is still on his back.
Ultimately, Bailey catches Jake Something with the Ultima Weapon, qualifying for his own X Division championship title!
Speedball Mike Bailey def. Jake Something and Trent Seven
Tasha Steelz talks about her climb back to the TNA Knockouts Championship and takes the opportunity to trash talk Gisele Shaw. Shaw enters the frame, followed by Santino. He announces that next week, the two will face off, but this time, there will be extra referees to ensure a fair match! Hammerstone approaches Santino and mentions his newfound interest in the X Division, calling it “cute.” Santino responds by saying Hammerstone can consider himself in a qualifier. At that moment, Eric Young walks into the frame and reminds Hammerstone that they have unfinished business to settle.
KUSHIDA vs. Jonathan Gresham
The match begins with a confused KUSHIDA circling Jonathan Gresham. They go back and forth, exchanging holds. Both competitors outsmart each other with each move, showcasing their technical prowess.
KUSHIDA counters with a Dragon Screw and takes over the momentum. They grapple for a headlock, but KUSHIDA lands a Pele kick and locks in the Hoverboard Lock. Gresham manages to escape briefly, but KUSHIDA quickly locks it back in, forcing Gresham to tap out!
KUSHIDA def. Jonathan Gresham
ABC addresses the TNA Faithful, proudly talking about what it means to be the TNA World Tag Team Champions and posing the question, “Who’s next?” Enter Speedball, who thanks ABC for helping him become the best. He then asks them for the honor of joining the X Division qualifying matches.
Steph De Lander is in the hot tub, dialing PCO to check on his ETA but her call goes straight to voicemail.
Rosemary enters the iMPACT Zone to answer Jordynne Grace’s Open Challenge!
Jordynne Grace vs. Rosemary
The match begins with Jordynne Grace offering a handshake, but Rosemary pounces on Grace, pummeling her and gaining control right away. Grace turns things around when Rosemary attempts “As Above So Below,” overpowering her and taking her down with a combination of power and speed, culminating in a Vader Bomb.
Grace goes for the Juggernaut Driver, but Rosemary evades, and Grace rolls through only to be hit by another spear from Rosemary. Rosemary tries for her finisher again, but Grace counters with a Death Valley Driver. Grace gets Rosemary to the top rope and delivers a stalling suplex from the second rope, then goes for the Juggernaut Jackhammer. However, Rosemary reverses and hits a German Suplex.
As the match intensifies, Ash By Elegance appears ringside, and The Personal Consigliere distracts the referee while Ash lays both Knockouts out with a kendo stick. The referee sees this and calls the match, ending it in a no-contest.
We Hear From Josh Alexander
Josh addresses Nic Nemeth, talking trash about being the face and standard of TNA Wrestling, and goes on to call Nemeth a transitional champion.
Nemeth, not taking kindly to The Walking Weapon’s words, hits the ring, grabs a mic, and smashes Josh with it before superkicking him in the face, sending a clear message. He then picks up the mic and declares that he is a fighting champion and that if Josh wants a match, he’s got it next week on iMPACT!
Santino officially announces that Josh Alexander is the #1 contender for the TNA World Championship. Kazarian interrupts, claiming that the title shot should be his. Santino responds, saying Kazarian isn’t even in the conversation, but since Nemeth is a fighting champion, Kazarian will get his chance.
Zachary Wentz vs. KC Navarro vs. Dante Chen – Ultimate X Qualifying Match
The match begins with intense back-and-forth action, showcasing the essence of the X Division. Navarro and Chen take the center stage in the ring while Wentz is still on the floor.
Chen gains momentum by taking down Navarro, but Wentz quickly reenters the fray. Chen manages to take down both Navarro and Wentz with a combination of moves, including a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker on Navarro.
As Chen tries to maintain control over Wentz, Wentz counters with a front flip neckbreaker while Chen is holding Navarro. Gaining momentum, Wentz delivers a double stomp to Chen and follows up with a German suplex on Navarro. Wentz then catches Chen with a knee strike and nails the UFO Cutter on Navarro, securing the win!
Zachary Wentz def. KC Navarro and Dante Chen
Steph De Lander is seen in her hotel room when there’s a knock at the door. It’s Matt Cardona, who says they have bookings and money to be made. She promptly shuts the door in his face. The scene then cuts to PCO, held by two men, as Cardona viciously stomps on his head!
Joe addresses the TNA Faithful and Wolfgang, reminiscing about their time together in Scotland and how he came to NXT and made them believe. He then reminds Wolfgang that he hasn’t forgotten how Wolfgang held him down so Joe Coffey could smash him with a guitar. Fueled by this memory, Joe jumps Wolfgang, and the bell rings to start the match!
Joe Hendry vs. Wolfgang
Hendry takes control from the start, tossing Wolfgang out of the ring and following him to continue the assault. They exchange chops, but Wolfgang gains the upper hand by hot-shotting Hendry on the top rope. Wolfgang then pummels Hendry, beating him down and locking in a submission. Hendry fights out and lands a massive knee strike on Wolfgang, forcing him to retreat to the corner. Wolfgang attempts a leap at Hendry, but Hendry completely moves out of the way.
Wolfgang recovers with a body check, sending Hendry to the floor, and continues to punish him by slamming him on the outside. Back in the ring, Wolfgang goes for a suplex, but Hendry counters with one of his own. Wolfgang briefly regains control with a Vader Bomb, but when he attempts a Swanton Bomb, he crashes and burns, landing straight into a Standing Ovation from Hendry, who secures the win!
Joe Hendry def. Wolfgang
In the parking lot, Mike Santana and The System attempt to brawl, but security rushes in to hold them back.
TNA iMPACT goes off the air.