TNA iMPACT 3/20 Recap: Huge WWE NXT Surprises, Joe Hendry in Action

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Following the shocking conclusion of TNA Sacrifice, TNA iMPACT emanated from El Paso County Coliseum. Nic and Ryan Nemeth addressed their brutal attack on Matt Hardy at the conclusion of TNA’s most recent pay-per-view event. Plus, TNA World Champion Joe Hendry teamed with Elijah to take on Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers of The System.

Masha Slamovich Attacked by WWE NXT Star

Masha Slamovich got the show started. She showed respect to Cora Jade for stepping up at TNA Sacrifice, but it wasn’t enough. Slamovich said she’s been on a mission to prove she’s the best champion in all of wrestling. Before Slamovich could reveal her plans for TNA Rebellion, she was interrupted by Tessa Blanchard. She claimed she could’ve beaten Jade with her eyes closed. Blanchard said she wants to take the Knockouts Championship from Slamovich.

Jacy Jayne of NXT attacked Slamovich from behind in the ring. Santino Marrella made his way out and booked Slamovich vs. Jayne for next week’s episode of “TNA iMPACT.” Marella said Blanchard is banned from ringside for that match.

Santino Marella Not Happy With Surprise Attack

Marella questioned his daughter Arianna Grace about Jayne’s appearance. Grace insisted she had no idea Jayne was going to attack Slamovich. Another surprise is planned for the show.

The Rascalz vs. The Northern Armory

Eric Young was a guest commentator for the match. Zachary Wentz hit a springboard crossbody on Judas Icarus. Travis Williams hit Wentz with a chop block when the referee was distracted. Wentz hit an enzuigiri on Williams and tagged in Trey Miguel.

Miguel knocked Icarus off the apron. He tagged Wentz back in, and the two looked for a double-team combo on Williams, who faked being hit with a low blow. Miguel took out Icarus outside the ring and hit a cutter on Williams on the middle rope. The Rascalz landed Feed Them to the Wolves for the win.

Winners: The Rascalz

All members of The Northern Armory were going to attack The Rascalz, but Ace Austin chased them off with a steel chair

Rosemary Wants Xia Brookside to Enter Dark Side

Gia Miller interviewed Xia Brookside, who responded to being misted by Rosemary last week. Brookside said every time she tries to fight fair, someone takes advantage. She was interrupted by a video of Rosemary, who questioned if Brookside finally understands that it pays to enter the dark side. She told Brookside to meet her in the ring later tonight for a surprise.

First Cla$$ PentHou$e With Chavo Guerrero

AJ Francis and KC Navarro had second thoughts about inviting Chavo Guerrero. They ran down fans in El Paso. Frankie Kazarian made his way out and recalled his history with Guerrero. The Aztec Warriors made their way out to back Guerrero up. Guerrero made a challenge for a six-man tag team match next week.

Mike Santana vs. Mustafa Ali

Mustafa Ali immediately exited the ring, but Santana dove on him. He then sent Ali into the timekeeper’s table. Ali gained momentum by sending Santana’s injured arm right into the ring post. Mike Santana countered a roll-through attempt with a Death Valley Driver. He planted Ali with the Rolling Buck Fifty, but Ali kicked out. Santana went for the Papi Splash, but Ali rolled out of the ring and left through the crowd. Santana won the match via countout.

Winner: Mike Santana

Mustafa Ali Says He’s Done With Mike Santana

Gia Miller tried getting a word with Mustafa Ali. She asked why he ran from Santana. Ali claimed he didn’t run; rather, he conquered Santana. He said he was done with the Puerto Rican star. Ali claimed Santana would be the one addiction that he couldn’t overcome.

Nic and Ryan Nemeth Explain Attack on Matt Hardy

Ryan introduced his brother Nic to the ring. Nic told the crowd to shut up. He took credit for TNA Wrestling’s resurgence. Nic claimed The Hardys returned to TNA to take the credit for him. He claimed Matt Hardy tried to divide him and his brother.

Nic said both he and Ryan are now the greatest brother tag team in wrestling. Leon Slater made his entrance and said that after 20 years, Nic realized that he couldn’t steal the show anymore. Nic claimed Slater wouldn’t have a job if it weren’t for him. Ryan said Nic would do the same thing to Slater that he did to Matt Hardy at TNA Sacrifice. Ryan charged at Slater but was knocked down. The numbers game caught up to Slater, who ate a superkick from Ryan.

Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee vs. Rosemary and Savannah Evans

Rosemary tagged in Savannah Evans rather than starting the match with Brookside. Rosemary only entered when Evans drove Brookside into the corner. Rosemary was caught in a hurricanrana, followed by Broken Wings and a DDT. Lei Ying Lee and Evans were tagged in. Evans hit a sitout choke bomb for a near fall. Lee ran into a Samoan drop, but she got the shoulder up. Rosemary locked up a head scissors on Lee when the referee was distracted.

Lee nailed Rosemary with an enzuigiri and tagged Brookside in. Brookside and Lee landed double-team kicks on Evans. Rosemary went for the mist on Brookside but accidentally spat the mist in Evans’ face. Brookside hit a Codebreaker on Rosemary. Lee nailed Evans with Thunderstruck for the win.

Winners: Lei Ying Lee and Xia Brookside

Celebration by Elegance Interrupted by Surprise Guests

The Personal Concierge brought a custom cake to the ring to celebrate the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship win for Heather and Ash by Elegance at TNA Sacrifice. The celebration was cut short by Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson.

Legend said anything both she and Jackson want, they get it. The two vowed to take the tag gold. Spitfire made their entrance and reminded everyone in the ring that they have a rematch clause.

Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley then entered the ring. Dolin and Paxley claim they’ve been underutilized and are eyeing TNA gold. Ash slapped Dolin, and a brawl ensued. Santino Marella entered the ring and booked Heather and Ash against Dolin and Paxley next week. He banned Spitfire and the team of Jackson and Legend for that match. Legend and Jackson took out members of the security team. Arianna Grace stormed the ring and reiterated Marella’s ban of Jackson and Legend.

Mance Warner w/Steph De Lander vs. Magno

Mance Warner immediately hit two clotheslines. Warner looked for his running knee strike and nailed Magno for the win.

Winner: Mance Warner

Steve Maclin Once Again Declines The Northern Armory

A vignette for Steve Maclin played. Maclin once again said he doesn’t need Eric Young’s help. He didn’t appreciate Young’s interference in his TNA Sacrifice win against Frankie Kazarian. Maclin said he would not join The Northern Armory.

Joe Hendry and Elijah vs. Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers w/Alisha Edwards

Joe Hendry wasted little time popping Brian Myers in the mouth with a right hand. Elijah was tagged in and sent Eddie Edwards out of the ring. Hendry then clotheslined Myers over the top rope. Alisha distracted Elijah, allowing Edwards to hit a baseball slide dropkick. Elijah was then sent crashing into the ring steps. Alisha yanked Elijah’s beard and slapped him when the referee wasn’t paying attention.

Elijah hit a modified neckbreaker on Edwards and tagged in Hendry. Myers went for a crossbody off the top turnbuckle, but Hendry caught him and hit the fallaway slam. Hendry went for the Standing Ovation, but Edwards knocked Elijah off the ring apron to distract the TNA World Champion.

Myers went high-risk and was caught yet again. Elijah hit a flying knee on Edwards. Hendry planted Myers with the Standing Ovation 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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