TNA iMPACT 5/15 Recap: Jeff Hardy Gets His Hands on Nic Nemeth, Joe Hendry Has Backup for Trick Williams

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TNA Under Siege 2025 draws closer, but there was some business to take care of on TNA iMPACT. Last week, Nic and Ryan Nemeth mocked Jeff Hardy for being unable to enter Canada for the May 23 pay-per-view. Instead, Hardy was granted a singles match with Nic on Thursday.

Masha Slamovich and Nikkita Lyons vs. Tessa Blanchard and Victoria Crawford

Nikkita Lyons and Tessa Blanchard got the match started. Blanchard ate a kick, followed by a running forearm. Blanchard raked Lyons’ eyes and tagged Victoria Crawford in. Masha Slamovich was also tagged in and delivered a clothesline to Crawford. Slamovich sent Crawford out of the ring, but he was pulled down, allowing Blanchard to hit an elbow drop. The TNA Knockouts Champion hit a step-up enzuigiri on Crawford. She went to tag Lyons in, but Blachard sent her partner crashing into the ring steps.

Blanchard snuck in a chair to Crawford, but Slamovich kicked Crawford. She then delivered chair shots to both of her opponents, which led to a disqualification.

Winners: Tessa Blanchard and Victoria Crawford

Robert Stone Overrules Santino Marella

Director of Authority, Santino Marella, made his way out to restart the match, but Robert Stone overruled his decision.

Cody Deaner’s Last Chance?

Cody Deaner spoke to Tom Hannifan to discuss his future with TNA Wrestling. Deaner admitted he’s nervous going into his match with Eddie Edwards at “Under Siege.” He called his wife a saint and said his kids love the fact that he’s a wrestler. Deaner recalled his son crying because he lost a match. Deaner said the fans would look at him differently if he defeated Eddie Edwards. On the flipside, if Deaner can’t defeat Edwards, he doesn’t know if he could handle the consequences.

The Rascalz vs. The Great Hands w/Tasha Steelz

Before the match began, Jason Hotch blamed the fans for Mustafa Ali’s downward spiral. He also called The Rascalz “degenerates.” Trey Miguel took out Jason Hotch with a suicide dive. Hotch tagged himself back in and speared Miguel on the apron.

Zachary Wentz hit a German suplex on John Skyler, followed by a flying knee in the corner. The Rascalz landed stereo superkicks on The Great Hands. They attempted Feed Them to the Lions, but Musrafa Ali interfered. The Great Hands hit The Favor on Miguel for the win.

Winners: The Great Hands

Ali and The Great Hands attacked Miguel after the match, but Ace Austin made the save.

Mustafa Ali Injures Ace Austin

Backstage, Austin ran into Ali and The Great Hands. Ali injured Austin with a pipe. Despite pleas from TNA officials, Austin walked off for his No. 1 contender match to determine the next TNA International Championship challenger.

Elijah vs. Ace Austin vs. Matt Cardona vs. Mance Warner w/Steph de Lander – TNA International Championship No. 1 Contender Match

Austin favored his injured leg early on. Elijah walked the top rope and hit a forearm on Warner. He then dumped Cardona outside of the ring before a commercial break. Austin went for a suplex on Cardona, but Warner attacked the injured leg.

Warner went for a superplex on Austin, but Elijah pulled both men down for a Tower of Doom. All three men landed on Cardona. Elijah then caught Cardona mid-air with a jumping knee. Cardona grabbed a steel chair, but de Lander took the weapon from him and slid it to Warner. Cardona was hit with a chair shot. Elijah hit a Tombstone on Warner onto a seated chair, but Cardona broke up the pin.

Cardona kicked Austin’s leg, but he ate a spinning wheel kick. Austin charged in, but his leg gave out. This allowed Cardona to land Radio Silence for the win. He is the No. 1 contender for Steve Maclin’s TNA International Championship.

Winner: Matt Cardona

Tessa Blanchard Slaps Arianna Grace

Tessa Blanchard gloated to Arianna Grace about Santino Marella being overruled by Robert Stone earlier. She said once Marella is out of the picture, so will Grace. When Grace stood up for herself, Blanchard slapped her.

The First Cla$$ Penthouse With O’Shea Jackson

AJ Francis and KC Navarro slammed Los Angeles for thinking the Lakers would make it to the NBA Finals. O’Shea Jackson was then introduced to the First Cla$$ Penthouse. Jackson didn’t appreciate Francis running down the city of L.A.

Jackson said Francis thinks he’s Suge Knight, but he’s more like a “broke as Uncle Phil.” Jackson and Francis argued before Mike Santana entered the fray. Francis and Navarro were scared off.

Indi Hartwell vs. Kelsey Heather

Kelsey Heather slapped Indi Hartwell, but was dropped with a sidewalk slam for her efforts. Heather grabbed the hair of her opponent and attempted a sleeper hold. Heather was hit with a big boot, followed by Hurt Donut for the win.

Winner: Indi Hartwell

After the match, Hartwell was interrupted by Tasha Steelz mid-promo. She was none too pleased with Steelz, who said she’ll deal with the former WWE superstar later.

Xia Brookside vs. Rosemary

Rosemary left the ring to try to get into her opponent’s head. Brookside was planted with a suplex from the corner. Rosemary pulled out brass knuckles and placed them in front of Brookside to break free of an arm submission. Brookside brushed the weapon aside and got her foot on the bottom rope.

Brookside delivered a slap to Rosemary. She sent Rosemary to the mat with a head scissors takedown. Brookside landed Broken Wings, followed by a DDT. Rosemary grabbed the brass knuckles again. Brookside took the knuckles and put them on her fist. Rosemary went for the green mist, but Brookside delivered two palms to the throat. She then shoved the referee down as she attacked Rosemary. The match was thrown out, and Lei Ying Lee made her way out to protect Brookside.

Xia Brookeside vs. Rosemary ruled a no-contest

Arianna Grace Challenges Tessa Blanchard

Arianna Grace told Santino Marella she wants a match with Tessa Blanchard at “Under Siege.” Robert Stone walked in and liked the idea.

Joe Hendry Gets Backup Against Trick Williams and Frankie Kazarian

Frankie Kazarian told the fans that they’re traitors for cheering for a “clown” like Joe Hendry instead of him. He claimed he was screwed out of the TNA World Championship at “Rebellion.” He then brought out Trick Williams of WWE NXT.

Williams said both he and Kazarian don’t care about being liked because they want to be respected. Williams said if he cared about what the fans think, he’d be like Joe Hendry. Say his name, and he appears, as Hendry interrupted. Kazarian dared Hendry to enter the ring, but Elijah backed him up. Hendry and Elijah chased Williams and Kazarian out of the ring.

Santino Marella wanted to expedite the match, but Robert Stone cut him off. He said the last place the match should happen is a “junkyard” like Irving. Stone said he’ll have a team ready for Hendry and Elijah next week.

Jeff Hardy w/Matt Hardy vs. Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth

Ryan Nemeth grabbed Jeff Hardy’s leg, allowing Nic Nemeth to hit a DDT. Jeff leaped off the ring apron and took out both of his opponents with a double jumping clothesline. Nic charged the corner, but he ran into the ring post. Jeff landed Whisper in the Wind for a close two-count. Nic countered Twist of Fate with a sleeper hold. Nic sent Jeff shoulder-first into the ring post and hit the Famouser for a near fall.

Jeff reversed a superkick attempt into Twist of Fate. He attempted the Swanton Bomb, but Nic got his knees up. Jeff ducked a clothesline and hit a Russian leg sweep. Nic reversed Twist of Fate into a superkick for another close two-count. Jeff countered Danger Zone and hit a second Twist of Fate. This time, he hit the Swanton Bomb for the win.

Winner: Jeff Hardy

Ryan attacked The Hardys after the match, but Leon Slater ran down to chase the Nemeth brothers off to end the show.

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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