TNA iMPACT 2/20 Recap: Oba Femi Crosses The Line, More Shocking Appearances

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Last week’s episode of TNA iMPACT featured a shocking turn of events, as Director of Authority Santino Marella suspended Nic Nemeth for an errant superkick that dropped TNA’s boss. What would the fallout be on a live edition of TNA iMPACT from Full Sail University?

Joe Hendry’s Encore Interrupted by Surprise Guests

TNA World Champion Joe Hendry started things with a song about how he’ll take on any challenger from any promotion. Hendry said Sheamus couldn’t believe his eyes when he debuted in the Royal Rumble, and he admitted taking great joy in hitting The Miz with Standing Ovation. He also threw out a subtle challenge to John Cena.

The Colons interrupted Hendry’s concert, and they were looking for a fight. They tried to hit the ring before Elijah, formerly known as Elias in WWE, made a surprise appearance of his own. Elijah said his arrival was better than The Colons’. Elijah suggested that he team with Joe Hendry to take on The Colons when Santino Marella made his way out and made things official. Hendry and Elijah then performed a song together.

Leon Slater Vows To Earn Respect of JDC And TNA Fans

Gia Miller was joined by Leon Slater, who said The System was “taking the piss” by treating him like someone who should carry their bags. He plans to earn the respect of not just The System but also of the TNA fans.

The Colons Explain Targeting Joe Hendry

Gia Miller caught up with The Colons backstage. The former WWE team said TNA needs them because the promotion is being led by the wrong man.

The Rascalz w/Ace Austin vs. Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe w/Wes Lee

Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz took out Dupont and Tyriek before the match began. They followed up with stereo suicide dives. The Rascalz sent Dupont over the top rope. Igwe used his power to lift Wentz, and he tossed him into Miguel.

Miguel used his athleticism to get away from Dupont and Igwe to tag Wentz in. Wentz landed knee strikes to both of his opponents. He hit a roll through snapnare on Igwe and then a side kick for a near fall.

Wes Lee tried to interfere, but Ace Austin cut him off. In the ring, Wentz barely broke up a pin after Miguel was double-teamed. Miguel hit a mediora after Austin tripped Lee on the ring apron. Wentz then landed a Swanton, and The Rascalz scored the pinfall.

Winners: The Rascalz

After the match, Wes Lee challenged The Rascalz and Ace Austin to a six-man tag team match at TNA Sacrifice.

First Class Penthouse Debuts

AJ Francis and KC Navarro introduced the First Class Penthouse. First Class had a crew with them full of podcast hosts and producers. Noelle Foley and Frank The Clown also joined First Class on stage. Francis said he’s upset with TNA management for not giving First Class a shot at the TNA Tag Team Championship.

Francis introduced his first guest of the First Class Penthouse. He teased an AJ Styles appearance but instead said his first guest was himself.

Lei Ying Lee vs. Rosemary

Rosemary baited Lee at the start of the match and poked her in the eye. Lee was none too pleased with her opponent’s underhanded tactics, hitting her with a splash in the corner. Rosemary once again raked the eyes of Lee. Rosemary caught Lee and lifted her up, but she couldn’t follow through and ate a series of strikes.

Lee connected with a modified version of the Airplane Spin for a two-count. Lee eventually landed Thunderstruck to score the win.

Winner: Lei Ying Lee

After the match, Rosemary spat mist in the eyes of Lee.

Sami Callihan Finds Mance Warner

Sami Callihan was backstage looking for Mance Warner. It didn’t take long for him to find Warner. The camera cut off before we could see much of the brawl.

Tessa Blanchard Has Heat With TNA Doctor

Lee was being checked after being misted. Tessa Blanchard told the TNA doctor that she needed to be checked before her match. The doctor refused and Tessa was not happy.

Eric Young’s Message For Steve Maclin

Eric Young was with The Northern Armory and took credit for “eliminating” Josh Alexander. He said his win over Alexander was a celebration of his power. Young noted The Northern Armory were pawns under Alexander’s leadership, but under his guidance they will be champions.

EY said Steve Maclin should be joining him, and he asked him to make his way out. Maclin didn’t show up, and Young said he understood. He called Maclin a brother. EY suggested that he got rid of Josh Alexander for Maclin.

Mustafa Ali Crosses Line with Mike Santana

A backstage segment aired of a group therapy session with people who have overcome addiction. Mike Santana was a part of the session. Mustafa Ali and his cabinet showed up. Ali warned the group to take things day by day. Santana wasn’t buying any of it. Ali told Santana things can change, but people like him don’t.

No DQ Match: JDC vs. Leon Slater

JDC went for a chop on Slater, but his hand smacked the ring post instead. A table was set up outside the ring. Slater leaped over the table when JDC shoved him. Big Play Slater connected and JDC was dropped.

JDC finally gained momentum when he slammed Slater right onto a seated chair before a commercial break. Back from the break, JDC took a kendo stick throat-first to Slater. JDC then took a few swings at his opponent with the weapon. Slater then gave JDC a taste of his own medicine and landed several shots with the kendo stick, including one off the top turnbuckle. Slater put JDC on top of a table on the outside. He climbed up the top turnbuckle, and he hit the Swanton 450.

Back in the ring, Slater went for the pin, but The System pulled him out of the ring and slammed him through a table. Moose then sent Slater into the ring, and JDC got the pinfall.

Winner: JDC

Oba Femi Crosses The Line

After the match, Moose went to hit Slater with his X Division title, but The Hardys marched down to the ring, and the brawl was on. The numbers game got the better of The Hardys, but NXT Champion Oba Femi made a surprise appearance and cleaned house.

Oba Femi Makes TNA Wrestling Debut Next Week

Santino Marella interrupted The System arguing with each other backstage, and he booked a tag team match for next week involving Oba Femi and Moose.

Tessa Blanchard Refuses to Wrestle Again

Tessa Blanchard was out, and fans gave her the business. She refused to wrestle yet again, this time blaming the TNA doctor. Santino Marella had enough and said if Tessa doesn’t wrestle next week, then she’s fired. Masha Slamovich accepted the match that Tessa refused to participate in.

Masha Slamovich vs. Mila Moore

Mila got in a cheap shot on Slamovich, but it was all for nothing. Slamovich hit Requiem for the quick and emphatic win.

Winner: Masha Slamovich

After the match, Cora Jade attacked Slamovich from behind. She then landed Jaded before walking off.

Santino Marella Books Major Match for TNA Sacrifice

Backstage, Santino was with Arianna Grace. He announced that Masha Slamovich will defend her TNA Knockouts Championship against Cora Jade at Sacrifice. George Iceman and Heather and Ash by Elegance interrupted to demand a TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship rematch. Spitfire then showed up and mocked Heather and Ash by Elegance. Santino then booked the rematch with a special condition. If Heather and Ash lose, Iceman must be the special concierge for Spitfire.

Joe Hendry and Elijah vs. The Colons

Hendry and Elijah had the early advantage, but things turned around when the TNA World Champion was attacked while doing his signature pose. Hendry managed to hit a suplex on Eddie Colon and tagged in Elijah. Orlando Colon was also tagged in, but Elijah hit him with the Stinger Splash.

Elijah landed a knee to the jaw of Orlando, but Eddie Colon broke up the pin. Hendry sent Eddie to the outside before Orlando dumped him out of the ring. Back in the ring, Elijah hit the Tombstone Piledriver for the win.

Winners: Joe Hendry and Elijah

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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