“TNA Victory Road 2025” is in the books, which means the road to “Bound For Glory” will be reaching a fever pitch. On Thursday’s episode of “TNA iMPACT,” the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship was at stake. M and Heather by Elegance put their gold on the line against The IInspiration. Also, newly minted TNA Knockouts World Champion Kelani Jordan was a special guest on “The King’s Speech” with new TNA International Champion Frankie Kazarian.
No Contact Ruling for Mike Santana and Trick Williams
Santino Marella approached Mike Santana in the parking lot. Marella informed him that TNA management has ruled that Santana and TNA World Champion Trick Williams can’t get physical unless he’s provoked.
The King’s Speech Featuring Kelani Jordan
Frankie Kazarian made his way to the ring and said he’s dressed to fight in case anyone wants to challenge him for the TNA International Championship. He said he deserves to be congratulated for defeating Steve Maclin at “Victory Road.”
Kazarian claimed he was better than any other reigning TNA champion. He then welcomed Kelani Jordan to “The King’s Speech.” Kazarian said he’s hearing from the TNA Knockouts that they think Jordan’s TNA Knockouts World Championship win was a fluke. Jordan said she’s never been a fluke in any of her accomplishments.
Kazarian said the only reason Trick Williams is the TNA World Champion is because he beat the “buffoon” Joe Hendry. This led to Williams making his way out. He told Kazarian to put some respect on his name because he’s carrying two brands. Williams called Kazarian a second-rate champion in a second-rate business full of second-rate talent. The TNA World Champion then revealed it was his lawyer who put in a clause to avoid contact with Mike Santana unless he’s provoked.
Matt Hardy then showed up and said there are some self-esteem issues in the ring. He said TNA is on fire because of stars like Mike Santana, Leon Slater, and The Hardys. Kazarian poked fun at Jeff Hardy for being unable to enter Canada. Leon Slater then joined the party. The TNA X Division Champion said Kazarian is “chatting bullocks” about The Hardys. Kelani Jordan got in a few words, vowing to show Indi Hartwell what she’s about at “Bound For Glory.”
Hartwell then marched down the ramp and said she respects Jordan, but she’s never been in the ring with someone like her. She vowed to bring the Knockouts title back to TNA. Everyone started arguing before Santino Marella arrived to a big ovation.
Marella said everyone is acting like children from high school. He booked a six-person tag team match. It’ll be Matt Hardy, Leon Slater, and Indi Hartwell taking on Trick Williams, Frankie Kazarian, and Kelani Jordan. Mike Santana joined the commentary desk.
Trick Williams, Frankie Kazarian, and Kelani Jordan vs. Matt Hardy, Leon Slater, and Kelani Jordan
Leon Slater landed a monkey flip on Frankie Kazarian before the ladies were tagged in. Kazarian grabbed Indi Hartwell’s foot, allowing Kelani Jordan to hit a Codebreaker. Slater and Trick Williams were soon the legal participants, and the TNA X Division Champion landed a running kick in the corner.
Williams sent Slater into the ropes, but he got blasted by a handspring elbow. Williams sent Slater crashing into the middle rope throat-first, allowing Kazarian to land a leg drop. The TNA World Champion wanted Jordan to get in a cheap shot, but the TNA Knockouts World Champion refused.
Williams kept Slater grounded before Kazarian accidentally clocked the TNA World Champion. Matt Hardy was tagged in, and he sent Williams crashing into each turnbuckle in one corner. Williams ran into a Side Effect. Hardy went for a Twist of Fate, but he settled for a double DDT when Kazarian entered the ring.
Hardy was hit with a leg lariat before Williams tagged Kazarian back in. Kazarian hit a slingshot cutter on Slater and went after Hartwell, but she nailed him with a flying elbow drop. Jordan and Hartwell brawled outside of the ring. Williams and Santana had a staredown outside of the ring.
Kazarian accidentally sent Williams crashing into Santana, allowing the Puerto Rican star to attack the TNA World Champion. Meanwhile, Slater took out Kazarian with Big Play Slater. He then hit the Swanton 450 for the win.
Winners: Matt Hardy, Leon Slater, and Indi Hartwell
Tommy Dreamer Fires Up TNA Roster
Tommy Dreamer was on the stage with members of the TNA roster. He put over the “NXT vs. TNA Showdown” on October 7. Dreamer said TNA is family. He vowed that TNA would take “NXT” to the extreme.
Mara Sade Fights Through Adversity
A vignette for Mara Sade, who is a participant in the women’s “NXT vs. TNA Showdown,” aired. She discussed the numerous injuries she suffered during her career before being released by WWE. She said her WWE firing had a light at the end of the tunnel, and that light was TNA Wrestling.
Angel Warriors vs. Kat Von Heez and Ava Lawless
Lei Ying Lee and Ava Lawless got things started. Xia Brookside was quickly tagged in before delivering a dropkick to Kat Von Heez. Lee was tagged back in, and the two landed simultaneous 10-count punches in separate corners. The Angel Warriors had some double-team offense on Lawless.
Von Heez was tagged in, and she nailed Brookside with a forearm from the apron. She connected with a leg drop for a two-count. Lawless was back in the ring, and she delivered a backpack stunner. Lawless tried preventing a tag, but she was tossed by a monkey flip.
Lee and Von Heez were the legal participants. Von Heez was on the receiving end of a series of kicks. Lee landed a basement dropkick before Lawless broke up the pin. Brookside took out Lawless with a Codebreaker. Lee hit Thunderstruck on Von Heez before Angel Warriors landed Heaven Sent for the win.
Winners: Angel Warriors
Joe Hendry Ordered to Face Eric Young Again
Joe Hendry was backstage, and he mentioned defeating Eric Young at “Victory Road.” Saninto Marella interrupted him to say that Hendry will have a rematch with Young next week in a no-disqualification match under orders from TNA management.
Mike Santana Motivated by Amazing Red
The history of Mike Santana was recapped in a vignette, which also featured past footage of Amazing Red and Homicide. Amazing Red reminded Santana of the disappointment he felt at “Slammiversary.” He motivated Santana to fulfill his destiny.
Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs. The Hometown Man
Ryan Nemeth tried distracting The Hometown Man, but Nic Nemeth couldn’t capitalize. The Hometown Man hit an airplane spin TKO on Nic for a near fall. Ryan grabbed The Hometown Man’s foot, allowing Nic to land a neckbreaker, followed by an elbow drop. Ryan then choked The Hometown Man over the middle rope.
The Hometown Man fired up and landed a scoop slam. He then hit the Hometown elbow drop. The Hometown Man went for Hometown Slice, and he got it on the second attempt, but Ryan placed his brother’s foot on the bottom rope. The Hometown Man landed a suicide dive on Ryan.
Back in the ring, Nic hit a superkick, followed by Danger Zone for the win.
Winner: Nic Nemeth
A post-match beatdown ensued before Matt Cardona attempted to make the save. The Nemeth Brothers were too much for Cardona to handle.
Gia Miller Vows Revenge on Tessa Blanchard at Bound For Glory
Gia Miller addressed Tessa Blanchard’s recent ambush backstage. Miller said she’s happy Blanchard attacked her because she gets to put her hands on her. Miller said winning or losing doesn’t matter, as she simply wants to beat Blanchard within an inch of her life.
Tasha Steelz w/Order 4 vs. Alisha Edwards w/The System
Alisha Edwards took Tasha Steelz down and rained down strikes. She delivered a chop to Steelz in the corner. John Skyler tripped Edwards when the referee wasn’t looking. Steelz landed a PK for a two-count.
Edwards rebounded with a back elbow in the corner, followed by a sliding crossbody. Steelz responded with a falcon arrow for a near fall. Steelz landed a superkick, but still couldn’t put Edwards away.
Eddie Edwards yanked Jason Hotch off the ring apron. The referee was distracted by a commotion from Order 4 and The System. Steelz went for a shot with the kendo stick, but Edwards countered and hit her with the weapon. She then planted Steelz for the win.
Winner: Alisha Edwards
After the match, Edwards and Steelz brawled before being separated.
Tessa Blanchard Responds to Gia Miller
Tessa Blanchard was backstage with Victoria Crawford. Blanchard recalled Gia Miller wanting to train with her coach and helping her along the way. Blanchard claimed Miller realized she couldn’t make it in the wrestling industry before going to Mike Jackson’s school. She urged Miller to pack her bags again and avoid embarrassment at “Bound For Glory.”
M and Heather by Elegance (c) vs. The IInspiration – for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship
Jessie McKay and Heather by Elegance got things started. McKay hit a back elbow before tagging in Cassie Lee. M by Elegance was tagged in, and the Elegance Brand double-teamed Lee in the corner. Lee landed a shoulder tackle before McKay was the legal woman. M landed a rearview on McKay.
McKay rebounded and sent Heather into the turnbuckle. Heather momentarily turned the tide before eating stomps in the corner. The IInspiration took turns hitting corner splashes on the Elegance Brand. M kicked Lee in the corner before delivering a suplex. Outside of the ring, Heather bounced Lee’s head on the apron.
Lee moved out of the way of an elbow drop attempt and tagged McKay back in. Heather was taken down by two clotheslines. M tripped McKay before tagging in. McKay went for a tag, but M pulled Lee off the apron.
McKay sent M’s head crashing into her knee before making the tag to Lee. Heather was also in the ring, but she was dropped by clotheslines. Lee connected with a Codebreaker. Heather ran into a Blue Thunder Bomb.
The Personal Concierge distracted the referee. Heather landed a thumb to the eyes, allowing M to connect with a superkick. Heather followed that up with a DDT, but McKay broke up the pin. Heather tried tossing the Elegance Brand champagne in the eyes of Lee, but she accidentally caught M. The IInspiration then landed The Idolizer to capture the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship.
Winners and new TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions: The IInspiration
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