TNA iMPACT 1/9 Recap: Joe Hendry & Rhino vs. Nemeth Brothers

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Just ten days before the TNA Wrestling: Genesis pay-per-view event, another episode of TNA iMPACT aired on AXS TV. The show featured some big names, such as the number one contender for the TNA World Championship, Joe Hendry. He was in tag team action in the main event, standing opposite the reigning world titleholder, Nic Nemeth. Other big names featured on the show included Jordynne Grace, Mike Santana, The Rascalz, and many more. Let’s take a look at what went down in Atlanta, GA, a little over a week before TNA’s next PPV show.

The System Clashed With Eric Young, Jonathan Gresham, and Steve Maclin

It didn’t take long for the action to get going, as Jonathan Gresham and Eddie Edwards traded strikes right at the start of the match. Eric Young and Brian Myers eventually became the legal men, and things briefly spilled to the outside. Alisha Edwards distracted Young, allowing The System to capitalize.

The System dominated Young before Steve Maclin got the hot tag. Maclin hit two clotheslines on JDC before landing a Lou Thesz Press. Maclin hit an Olympic Slam on Edwards, followed by a backbreaker on JDC, but Myers broke up a pin attempt. Maclin planted JDC with the K.I.A. to give his team the win.

The celebration didn’t last, as The System took out the winners with steel chairs. The trio then wrapped one of the chairs around Gresham’s throat and rammed him into the ring post.

Savannah Evans Faces Returning Lei Ying Lee

Before Savannah Evans could begin her match, Xia Brookside made her way out and blamed Evans for injuring her at Turning Point. Brookside revealed she isn’t medically cleared to compete. She said someone else was ready to get revenge on Evans for also injuring her, and it was Lei Ying Lee.

Lee landed a cannonball from the ring apron onto Evans on the outside. Back in the ring, Lee went to the top rope and hit a crossbody for a near fall. Evans ended up hitting a Powerbomb on her opponent for a two-count. Lee went for a T-Bone Suplex, but she was blasted with a lariat. Evans went for a Full Nelson Bomb, but Lee countered and hit Thunderstruck for the win.

Mike Santana Enters Northern Armory Gauntlet

Mike Santana was tasked with facing every member of the Northern Armory in a gauntlet match. First up, he went one-on-one with Judas Icarus. Icarus was accompanied by Travis Williams, but Josh Alexander was nowhere in sight. Icarus ate a stiff chop from Santana, followed by a senton.

Santana went up the top rope, but Icarus slammed him down to the mat shoulder first. Santana was able to land Spin The Block and scored the pinfall.

Travis Williams was next up and he targeted the injured shoulder with a kick. He then hit a snapnare before connecting with a dropkick. Williams countered the Rolling Buck Fifty into an armbar, but Santana muscled out of it and sent Williams into the corner. Santana landed a Sitout Powerbomb for his second win in the gauntlet.

Last but not least, Josh Alexander made his way out. Alexander bought himself some time before entering the ring, allowing Icarus and Williams to sneak attack Santana. The bell rang, and this one was over via DQ. The Northern Armory wasn’t done, as Alexander spiked Santana with the C4.

The Rascalz Collide With The Good Hands

The Good Hands were out, and John Skyler trashed the fans in Atlanta for booing them but cheering The Rascalz. The match began with Zachary Wentz and Jason Hotch. Wentz and Trey Miguel doubled-teamed Hotch before Skyler was able to hold Wentz, allowing Hotch to attack.

Skyler got in an abdominal stretch, but Wentz escaped and hit a springboard flying knee. Miguel and Hotch were tagged in. Miguel hit a hurricanrana. With Hotch perched on the middle rope, Miguel planted him with an acrobatic DDT. The Good Hands went for The Favor, but Wentz took out Hotch with a knee. The Rascalz landed Feed Em’ To The Lions on Skyler for the three-count.

Moose Disgraces TNA X Division Championship

Alisha Edwards was out with Moose, who declared himself to be the greatest TNA X Division Champion of all time. He vowed to “beat the living hell” out of Ace Austin at Genesis. Moose told Edwards to toss the X Division title out of the ring. Moose said he’ll be debuting a new X Division Championship at Genesis.

Andrew Everett made his way to the ring. He said what Moose did proves he has no business being in the X Division. Everett said the X Division built TNA. Moose said he had no idea who Everett was. Everett said Moose is not an X Division wrestler. Moose then hit Everett with a big boot and set up a title match on the spot.

Moose went for a Powerbomb, but Everett fought out of it and hit an enzuigiri. He went for a springboard moonsault but turned it into a DDT. Everett then hit a springboard senton on Moose on the outside. Everett went high risk again, but this time, Moose hit a Chokeslam right onto the ring apron. Moose then landed a Last Ride on Everett, once again onto the ring apron. Finally, Moose landed another Last Ride, this time inside the ring for the win.

Jordynne Grace Brawls With Tessa Blanchard

Jordynne Grace was out to the ring and demanded that Tessa Blanchard fight her like a real woman. She said if Blanchard wants to run the Knockouts Division again, she’ll have to go through her. Blanchard went for a sneak attack and the two brawled. Security ran down to separate them.

Joe Hendry & Rhino vs. Nic & Ryan Nemeth

Rhino and Ryan Nemeth got the action started. Frankie Kazarian was a guest commentator. It didn’t take long for Ryan to tag his brother in. Rhino ate a dropkick from the TNA World Champion. Ryan was tagged back in, but Rhino put him in the corner for a chop fest that Hendry also got involved in.

Nic was tagged in, and Ryan pulled Rhino’s hair from the apron when the referee wasn’t looking. Rhino was able to rebound with a Sitout Powerbomb on Nic. Hendry and Ryan were tagged in. Hendry landed his version of the Attitude Adjustment before hitting a powerslam on Nic. Hendry went for The Standing Ovation, but Ryan put a thumb to the eye. After Rhino landed the Gore on Ryan, Hendry was able to hit a sky-high Standing Ovation for the win.

Fernando Quiles Jr.

Fernando has been covering combat sports and pro wrestling for over a decade. He currently writes for BJPenn.com and has also contributed for Sports Illustrated’s MMA Knockout. Fernando is excited to be a part of FightsATW to provide you with the latest news content in the world of pro wrestling.

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