In the aftermath of “TNA Final Resolution 2025,” a new episode of “TNA iMPACT” featured a pivotal grudge match in the Knockouts division. Indi Hartwell and Dani Luna did battle in a dog collar match. Matt Cardona was also in action against “NXT” star Lexis King. Plus, the TNA World Tag Team Champions, The Hardys, addressed what’s next for them.
Frankie Kazarian Interrupted by Mike Santana
TNA World Champion Frankie Kazarian got the show started with “The King’s Speech.” He bragged about defeating JDC at “Final Resolution.” Kazarian said he’s the one to lead TNA into the AMC era. He then made fun of those who are angry about him being TNA’s top male champion.
Mike Santana heard enough, and he made his way out through the crowd. Santana admitted he can’t be too mad at Kazarian for seizing his opportunity. Still, he’s out to claim what is rightfully his. He said Kazarian doesn’t have a target on his back; it’s on his head. He then revealed Team TNA vs. Team NXT in a steel cage match for next week’s episode of “iMPACT.”
Santana said he wants to face Kazarian for the TNA World Championship at “Genesis.” Santana vowed to win back the title.
Stacks Explains Actions
Lexis King was backstage with fellow “NXT” outsiders. He warned Matt Cardona ahead of their singles match. King said Cardona is a glorified backyard wrestler. Stacks said he tried to warn Santino Marella, but he continued sticking his nose in his business. He then called Santino a horrible father.
Lexis King vs. Matt Cardona
Matt Cardona landed a hip toss on Lexis King before he was sent to the corner. Cardona then landed a missile dropkick. King exited the ring and was hit with a baseball slide. King pulled Cardona’s arm over the top rope and sent him crashing into the ring post.
King continued to work on his opponent’s arm before Cardona popped him with a clothesline. Cardona then connected with a flatliner. He followed up with the Reboot for a near fall.
Stacks ran down, distracting Cardona, allowing King to score the pin.
Winner: Lexis King
King then struck Cardona’s left arm with a cane. Steve Maclin ran down to chase the “NXT” stars off.
The Angel Warriors Get Unexpected Visitors
The Angel Warriors spoke backstage. Xia Brookside said both she and Lei Ying Lee remain a team despite their TNA Knockouts World Championship match result. They were interrupted by Tessa Blanchard, Victoria Crawford, Mila Moore, and Robert Stone.
Blanchard said she’s accomplished things Lee can only dream of. Brookside reminded Blanchard that she lost at “Final Resolution.”
Myla Grace and Harley Hudson vs. Elegance Brand w/ The Personal Concierge
Heather and M by Elegance tried to hit Myla Grace and Harley Hudson with gifts, but they missed. Grace and Hudson sent their opponents out of the ring. The match officially got started with Hudson and Heather. Grace tagged in and hit a basement dropkick.
Hudson and M were in the ring. M stomped Hudson in the corner. She then sent her opponent crashing onto the middle rope before faking an injury. This allowed Heather to get in a cheap shot.
M missed a senton, and Grace was back in. She delivered a clothesline to M. Grace hit Code Red on M before The Personal Concierge interfered. Hudson slammed a gift onto the heel manager. Grace went for a pin, but M turned her over so Heather could get it.
Winner: Elegance Brand
Rich Swann Explains Face Turn
Rich Swann was asked about turning on AJ Francis at “Final Resolution.” Swann said when he first saw Francis, he thought he could be a real threat in the wrestling business. He was happy for Francis before his ego got in the way. Swann said he’s done being disrespected. Francis then delivered a cheap shot.
Six-Way Scramble: BDE vs. Cedric Alexander vs. Ryan Nemeth vs. Jake Something vs. Dezmond Xavier vs. Jason Hotch w/ Order 4 – No. 1 Contender-Ship for TNA X Division Championship
Mustafa Ali joined the commentary team. Jake Something popped Ryan Nemeth with a forearm right away. Jason Hotch then sent BDE outside of the ring. Dezmond Xavier and Cedric Alexander teamed to take out Hotch with a superkick into a German suplex combination.
Something took out the field with shoulder tackles. Xavier, BDE, and Alexander all hit stereo superkicks on Something. Hotch went for a rolling German suplex, but Xavier countered with a pin attempt. Hotch landed a rolling neckbreaker. BDE went for a crossbody, but Something caught him and tossed him across the ring. Something then delivered a clothesline. Alexander and Xavier lifted Something up and slammed him to the mat for a double-team powerbomb.
Hotch took out Something and Alexander with a moonsault outside of the ring. Xavier then dove on Hotch, Alexander, and Something. BDE wanted to get in on the fun, but Nemeth put a stop to that. He then planted BDE with a DDT for a two-count.
Nemeth grabbed a chair from under the ring before Mara Sade took the weapon from him and delivered a superkick. Back in the ring, Hotch countered a Lumbar Check but ran into a Spanish Fly. Xavier delivered a kick to Something. BDE hit a springboard cutter on Xavier for a near fall.
BDE hit a frog splash on Something, but Alexander grabbed him and hit the Lumbar Check for the win.
Winner: Cedric Alexander
The System’s Recruitment Process
The System was on a recruiting spree for a member to replace JDC. JDC then told Eddie Edwards that he would bring his best in their singles match at “Genesis.”
Frankie Kazarian’s Next Challenger
Frankie Kazarian was upset with Santino Marella over Mike Santana calling his shot. Marella said a battle royal will determine Kazarian’s next title challenger on “iMPACT” in three weeks.
The “NXT” invaders then entered the fray. Arianna Grace slapped Stacks.
Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers vs. Judas Icarus and Travis Williams
Eddie Edwards and Judas Icarus got things started. Edwards landed an inverted atomic drop, followed by a chop to the chest. Brian Myers was tagged in, and he hit a high knee. Icarus rebounded before tagging in Travis Williams, who targeted the leg of Myers.
Icarus hit a backdrop on Edwards, but he was dragged out of the ring by Myers and slammed down to the apron. Myers hit the Roster Cut on Williams. Edwards finished the match with Boston Knee Party.
Winners: Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers
After the match, The System embraced Judas Icarus and Travis Williams.
The Hardys Interrupted by The Righteous Again
The Hardys’ music hit to a big ovation. Matt Hardy reflected on “Final Resolution” and said it’s time to end the “NXT” outsiders. Jeff Hardy said Matt Cardona will be replaced for next week’s steel cage match due to his injury earlier. Matt said TNA must be protected.
The Righteous interrupted, just as they did at “Final Resolution.” Vincent and Dutch entered the ring. Vincent insisted The Righteous admires The Hardys and doesn’t want to hurt them. Dutch said The Righteous are in the industry because of them.
The Hardys were sensing that The Righteous weren’t being honest. Vincent wished The Hardys luck in their steel cage match against Team “NXT” next week.
Santino Marella Makes Huge Announcement
Santino Marella and Arianna Grace made their way to the stage. Marella announced that Matt Cardona’s replacement in next week’s steel cage match will be none other than him.
Dog Collar Match: Indi Hartwell vs. Dani Luna
Dani Luna immediately pulled the chain and dragged Indi Hartwell down before the match officially began. Hartwell responded by whipping Luna with the chain. Luna wrapped the chain around Hartwell’s mouth. Luna then sent Hartwell crashing into the ropes.
The action spilled outside of the ring. Hartwell sent her opponent crashing into the steps. Back in the ring, Luna ran into a sidewalk slam. The two had a tug of war with the chain, with Luna outside of the ring. Luna pulled Hartwell into the ropes. Luna wrapped the chain around Hartwell’s face.
Luna hit a sliding clothesline for a near fall. She then pulled Hartwell into the ring post and wrapped the chain around her opponent’s body. Luna then delivered multiple shots with the chain. Luna continued to send Hartwell into the post, only for the tables to be turned.
Luna was busted open after going headfirst into the post. With Luna perched on the top turnbuckle, Hartwell pulled her down with the chain and hit a spinebuster. Luna grabbed some powder, but Hartwell took it away. Hartwell was shoved into the referee. The distraction allowed Luna to hit the Luna Landing for the win.
Winner: Dani Luna
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