TNA iMPACT 2/6 Recap: Who is Joe Hendry’s Next Challenger?

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Last week’s episode of TNA iMPACT featured the shocking heel turn of Eric Young, who attacked Josh Alexander and aligned with The Northern Armory. What does Steve Maclin think about what transpired? Plus, TNA World Champion Joe Hendry promised a concert for this week’s show. Who interrupted the new gold standard of TNA?

Joe Hendry’s Championship Concert

Hendry got this week’s episode of TNA iMPACT started with a modified version of “We Are The Champions.” Hendry then ran down gas prices and inflation, but it’s okay because “Joe Hendry won the belt.” He joked mid-song that someone would cut him off, and he was right. Jake Something made his way out and said the concert was over. Jake revealed that he had spoken with Santino Marella and announced that he had a TNA World Championship match against Hendry next week. Hendry accepted the challenge.

Masha Slamovich Warns Cora Jade

Gia Miller interviewed TNA Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich. The top women’s champion in TNA said she thrives in chaos and welcomes the upcoming Knockouts battle royal. She then warned Cora Jade that while she draws her X’s in lipstick, she draws hers in blood.

Ace Austin vs. Tyson Dupont (w/Wes Lee and Tyriek Igwe)

Dupont looked to utilize his strength advantage early on, shoving the former X Division champion into the corner. Austin was on the receiving end of a shoulder block but managed to use his elusiveness to avoid a hip toss. Dupont kicked out of a crucifix pin at two. Austin went for a suplex, but Dupont countered and eventually hit a Pop-Up Powerslam for a near fall.

Dupont sunk in a Full Nelson submission, but Austin nailed his opponent with a knee strike. Dupont went for another pop-up move, but he ate a dropkick this time. Dupont went for a splash, but Austin moved out of the way and hit The Fold for the win.

Winner: Ace Austin

After the match, Lee and Igwe attacked Austin, but The Rascalz cleaned house just as they did last week.

Tessa Blanchard Refuses to Enter TNA Knockouts Battle Royal

Tessa Blanchard explained why she won’t enter the Knockouts battle royal. She said the women’s locker room is threatened by her and she won’t set herself up to be handicapped.

Steph De Lander & Mance Warner Send Message to Sami Callihan

A video package for Steph De Lander and Mance Warner played. De Lander said that both she and Warner are officially joint TNA Digital Media Champions. Warner said that no one could stop him, especially not Sami Callihan.

TNA Knockouts Battle Royal

The winner of this match will receive a shot at Masha Slamovich for the TNA Knockouts Championship next week. Rosemary was the first entrant shown before a commercial break. Cora Jade was a special guest commentator. Jazz made a surprise appearance in the battle royal, much to the crowd’s delight in San Antonio, Texas.

Alisha Edwards tried picking a fight with Jazz and ate The Clamp for her efforts. Tasha Steelz was the first participant eliminated by Edwards. Spitfire caught Edwards on a dive attempt and dumped her over the top rope. Ash and Heather by Elegance, were hiding under the ring before being pulled out by both members of Spitfire. Heather by Elegance was eliminated, followed by Dani Luna. Rosemary clotheslined Jodi Threat for another elimination.

Rosemary and Ash by Elegance tried eliminating Jazz and eventually succeeded. Xia Brookside eliminated both Rosemary and Ash. The final two were Brookside and Savannah Evans. Brookside sent Evans over the top rope, but Evans hung onto the apron. Cora Jade distracted Brookside. Evans then went for a chokeslam on Brookside onto the apron. Brookside was eliminated when a headbutt knocked her to the floor.

Winner: Savannah Evans

Eric Young Explains Shocking Heel Turn

Eric Young made his way out with The Northern Armory. He said fans are looking at Canadian greatness. He claimed The Northern Armory runs TNA. Young said Josh Alexander would quit on Judas Icarus and Travis Williams, and he wouldn’t stand for it. EY said he’s above the fans and the world champion, the President, and even the owner of TNA.

Steve Maclin interrupted EY and walked down to the ring. Maclin said he didn’t expect Young to become the leader of The Northern Armory. He asked EY why he didn’t just tell him this was the plan. He reminded Young that The Northern Armory tried to end their careers. Maclin said EY made his choice without him, so he’s making his. He said he’d no longer be on EY’s side as long as he’s associated with The Northern Armory.

Josh Alexander made his entrance and made it clear that EY did not eliminate him from TNA. “The Walking Weapon,” said Santino Marella has granted him his final TNA match against Young next week.

Sami Callihan Looks For Mance Warner

Sami Callihan went on a rampage backstage. He asked everyone he saw where Mance Warner was. He went face-to-face with Frankie Kazarian, who called Callihan a mark. Kazarian then badmouthed Santino Marella, who told Kaz to relax. He said he’ll fix the issue with Callihan.

The Hardys and Leon Slater vs. The System

Slater and JDC got the match started. Slater hit a quick arm drag on JDC and Eddie Edwards, who was tagged in. Slater tagged in Matt, who hit an elbow drop on Edwards. Jeff was then in and hit a double axe handle on Edwards. He was then on the receiving end of Poetry in Motion. Slater joined the fun and was involved in another Poetry in Motion.

Slater hit a springboard back elbow on both Edwards and JDC. He was going high-risk, but Alisha Edwards got on the apron. It didn’t matter as Slater leaped over Edwards, but Moose caught him, and Powerbombed him right on the apron.

The System finally gained control after Moose made his presence felt. Slater tried fighting back, but Moose raked him in the eyes. Eddie Edwards then knocked The Hardys off the apron. A triple team from The System, which ended with Down and Dirty from JDC, couldn’t pull off the win due to The Hardys breaking up the pin.

Slater landed a leg lariat on JDC and tagged Jeff in. Jeff went for Twist of Fate on Moose, but JDC and Edwards got involved. Slater hit a springboard crossbody to take down all members of The System. Slater measured Moose but ate a Pump Kick. Moose charged in, but Slater ducked and hit Big Play Slater on JDC and Edwards. The Hardys hit Plot Twist on Moose, followed by a Swanton 450 by Slater. Jeff then hit the Swanton Bomb for the win.

Winners: The Hardys and Leon Slater

Mustafa Ali walked in on The Good Hands arguing. Ali said if both men are yelling at each other, then no one is listening. He said The Good Hands can be great hands one day. Ali then saw Tasha Steelz sulking over her battle royal loss. Ali said both he and Steelz needed to put a stop to being betrayed and offered her to join him in that fight. Tasha accepted.

Mike Santana vs. Matt Cardona

Cardona high-tailed it out of the ring early on. Santana delivered a big chop in the corner. He did it again and followed it up with a backsplash. He then dove on Cardona onto the outside. Cardona once again left the ring, but this time, he baited Santana and pulled him down on the ring apron. He then hit a suplex on the outside. Cardona was greeted with “We want Chelsea” chants.

Santana was then choked by Cardona’s T-shirt. Santana went for a sunset flip pin but only got a two-count. Santana landed the Rolling Buck Fifty for a near fall. Cardona was countered with a Death Valley Driver, but he got his shoulder up before three. Cardona landed the Reboot. He then hit a Tiger Bomb, but Santana kicked out. Cardona went for Radio Silence but ate a Buckle Bomb instead. Santana went high-risk and hit the Papi Splash and then Spin The Block for the win.

Winner: Mike Santana

NXT Tag Team Championship: Fraxiom (c) vs. The Nemeth Brothers

Arianna Grace put this title match together and served as a guest commentator. Axiom and Nic Nemeth got the ball rolling. Nathan Frazer got in a blind tag and ran the ropes at high speed to get in an arm drag. Eventually, Nemeth caught Frazer with a dropkick. Ryan was in and was doubled-teamed by Fraxiom. Ryan powdered outside, and Nic checked on him—Fraxiom dove on The Nemeth Brothers. Frazer got greedy and went for another dive, but Nic caught him and caused Frazer to accidentally hit Axiom.

Fraxiom hit a double-team snap dragon suplex on Ryan, followed by double super kicks. Ryan still managed to kick out. Ryan fought back and Nic was tagged in. He landed his signature standing elbow drops on Axiom. Nic went for a Famouser, but Axiom reversed with a schoolboy for a near fall. This time, Nic connected the Famouser for a close two-count. Nic went for a Super Kick, but Axiom caught it. Ryan assisted his brother with a kick on Axiom, allowing Nic to land a dropkick.

Frazer was tagged in and ran wild, landing a Slingblade on Nic. He then hit a Frog Splash for a near fall. He went for a Phoenix Splash, but Nic got out of the way and landed a DDT. Nic landed a super kick on Axiom. Frazer went for a springboard but slipped, allowing Nic to hit another super kick. Ryan got in an unwanted tag, but both he and Nic hit double Danger Zones. Axiom ended up kicking out of Ryan’s Danger Zone.

Ryan went up the top turnbuckle but was cut off by Axiom. He pushed Axiom off, but Nathan Frazer landed a superplex into Golden Ratio off the brainbuster. Nic barely broke up the pin. Ryan searched under the ring for a weapon. He brought in a steel chair, but Nic stopped him from using it. Frazer dropkicked Ryan into Nic. Fraxiom capitalized and pinned Ryan.

Winners and still NXT Tag Team Champions: Fraxiom

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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