TNA iMPACT 2/13 Recap: Josh Alexander’s Nightmare TNA Exit, Joe Hendry Defends World Title

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Several weeks removed from the TNA Genesis pay-per-view event, Joe Hendry put his TNA World Championship at stake for the second time. Following a successful title defense against Matt Cardona, Jake Something stepped up to become Hendry’s second challenger. Is there still plenty of reason to believe in Joe Hendry, or did Jake Something cut his title run short?

Plus, the final TNA match for Josh Alexander took place in the main event of TNA iMPACT. Alexander met his former friend Eric Young. Was it a fairytale ending for Alexander, or has his TNA run ended in sorrow?

TNA World Championship: Joe Hendry (c) vs. Jake Something

This week’s episode of TNA iMPACT began with the world title match between Joe Hendry and Jake Something. The challenger sunk in a headlock, but Hendry shoved him off and landed a dropkick. The TNA champion then got in a series of shoulder blocks. He went for his signature stalling suplex and he got it. Something finally began turning the tide with a kick to the midsection followed by his own shoulder block. Hendry lifted Something for a scoop slam before the commercial break.

Back from the break, Something pelted Hendry with a massive forearm to the back. The champion went for a sunset flip pin but couldn’t secure the three-count. He then ate a big lariat but got the shoulder up. Something landed a big forearm that dropped Hendry, but the champion powered back and hit the fallaway slam.

Hendry went for the Standing Ovation, but Something rammed him into the corner. The challenger went for Into The Void, but Hendry escaped. Something went high-risk, but he was cut off by Hendry. This allowed the champion to hit a fallaway slam from the top turnbuckle. Hendry then landed the Standing Ovation for the win.

Winner and still TNA World Champion: Joe Hendry

Nic Nemeth Accidentally Strikes Santino Marella

Ryan Nemeth stormed down to the ring and claimed Nic Nemeth is just as sick of Joe Hendry as he is. Director of Authority, Santino Marrella, then marched down to the ring before Something attacked Hendry. Nic then hit a Superkick on Something. He went for another but accidentally nailed Santino.

Nic Nemeth Suspended

Santino was in the back icing his jaw. Nic Nemeth insisted that his Superkick on Santino was an accident. Marella said he has the utmost respect for the Nemeth Brothers. He said he had to suspend Nic for four weeks.

Heather and Ash by Elegance vs. The King Bees

Heather and Ash got the early advantage on Dani Bee. Ash hit the Glam Slam and then Heather followed up with a dropkick for a near fall. Dani rebounded with a big lariat for a two-count. Dani landed a series of chops on Ash, but both women took each other out with simultaneous facebusters.

Charity King was tagged in and used her strength to outmuscle both Heather and Ash. She leveled Heather with a Samoan Drop. The King Bees went for a double team with Dani Bee on the top rope, but Heather sent King into her partner. Heather then landed a Spanish Fly from the top rope for the win.

Winners: Heather and Ash by Elegance

After the match, Heather and Ash attacked The King Bees and gave them an unwanted makeover before Dani Luna and Jodi Threat of Spitfire chased them off.

The Hardys Endorse Leon Slater

The Hardys approached Leon Slater and thanked him for teaming with them against The System last week. Slater said he won’t let his idols down.

Mustafa Ali’s Town Hall Meeting

Mustafa Ali was with The Good Hands and Tasha Steelz in an empty TNA iMPACT arena. Ali claimed he was the number one contender for the TNA World Championship. Tommy Dreamer then showed up and said he wasn’t opposed to Ali’s campaign, but Mike Santana was. Steelz escorted Ali and The Good Hands away from the Town Hall Meeting.

Frankie Kazarian vs. Sami Callihan

Before the match could begin, Mance Warner attacked Sami Callihan. He choked out Calihan on the ramp before TNA security intervened. Meanwhile, in the ring, Frankie Kazarian tried to declare himself the winner. Callihan refused assistance and went through with the match.

Kazarian charged at Callihan but ate a Stunner for a near fall. Warner then ran back down to distract Callihan. Kazarian took advantage with a Chicken Wing submission to force the early tap out.

Winner: Frankie Kazarian

After the match, Callihan grabbed a mic and wanted Warner back in the ring to keep fighting. Warner obliged, and the security team ran back down in an attempt to break things up again.

Josh Alexander’s Speaks Before Last TNA Match

Gia Miller interviewed Josh Alexander backstage. She asked how Josh was feeling ahead of his final match in TNA. Josh said he’s sad it’s over but happy it happened. He said he’ll be damned if Eric Young doesn’t respect him. He vowed to show the world how much TNA means to him.

JDC and Leon Slater Get into a Shoving Match

JDC approached Leon Slater and claimed that The Hardys were using them. He tried convincing Slater to do things The System’s way. Slater called JDC a “ballroom dancer,” which led to the two getting into a shoving match.

Cora Jade vs Xia Brookside

Brookside landed a hurricanrana on Jade early on. She then hit the monkey flip, but Jade rolled to the outside. Brookside chased Jade around the outside of the ring. Jade faked an injury to nail her opponent with a forearm. The NXT star remained in control, stretching out the arms of Brookside.

Brookside powered out of the submission and hit two jumping lariats. She nailed Jade with a back elbow in the corner. With Jade seated in the corner, Brookside landed the running double knees followed by a Russian Leg Sweep. Jade rammed Brookside’s head into the middle turnbuckle and hit a knee to the jaw. Brookside countered Jaded and landed a kick to the face. Jade was able to land another knee, followed by Jaded for the win.

Winner: Cora Jade

Santino Marella Lays Down Law on Tessa Blanchard

Arianna Grace wanted to talk to Tessa Blanchard about her next match. Tessa was giving Grace a tough time until Santino Marella demanded that she wrestles next week or there will be repercussions.

Wes Lee and Friends Take Out The Rascalz and Ace Austin

The Rascalz hit the ring and said that even though they haven’t seen eye-to-eye with Ace Austin in the past, they can agree that they’re tired of Wes Lee and his group. Trey Miguel called Wes Lee a “b*tch.” Lee, Tyriek Igwe, and Tyson Dupont made their way out, but Ace Austin evened the odds.

The Rascalz had Wes Lee in the ring alone and hit him with a series of kicks before Dupont entered the ring. Dupont’s strength was too much for The Rascalz, and the number’s game was getting the better of Austin. Lee hit a double-low blow on his former faction members. Lee then hit the Cardiac Kick on Austin.

First Class Teases Announcement

First Class claimed they have a big money announcement coming up. AJ Francis said he and KC Navarro have been on a dry spell, but they vowed to upgrade TNA. He said they’ll be going from the outhouse to the penthouse.

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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