TNA iMPACT 5/22 Recap: Trick Williams Commentates Joe Hendry’s Match Before ‘WWE Battleground’

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Just one night before “TNA Under Siege 2025,” the stars of TNA looked to build momentum on the go-home edition of “TNA iMPACT.” TNA World Champion Joe Hendry teamed with Elijah to take on Moose and Brian Myers. “WWE NXT” star Trick Williams was in the building to serve as a special guest commentator just ahead of his match against Hendry at “WWE Battleground.”

Mustafa Ali w/The Great Hands and Tasha Steelz vs. Ace Austin

Austin’s left leg was taped up as a result of Ali’s backstage attack last week. Mustafa Ali’s left arm was also wrapped up from his match with Mike Santana at “TNA Rebellion.” Austin sent Ali to the outside with a double dropkick. Austin was favoring his injured leg, and Ali took advantage by targeting the limb with a chop block.

Ali then slammed his opponent’s leg into the ring post. Austin went high risk, but he was hit with a dropkick. Austin was in a tree of woe position, but Ali got crotched on the post. Austin missed a high-risk move, allowing Ali to lock up a Sharpshooter before his opponent reached the bottom rope.

Ali missed the 450 and was sent crashing to the corner via an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Austin was going to charge at Ali, but Steelz was pulled into the ring by her stablemate. Ali then shoved Steelz into Austin, who was caught in a leg lock and tapped out.

Winner: Mustafa Ali

The System Warns Joe Hendry, Elijah, and Cody Deaner

The System had a backstage promo. Brian Myers said The System aren’t hired guns for Trick Williams, but they couldn’t pass up the chance to get their hands on Joe Hendry. Eddie Edwards then vowed to end Cody Deaner’s wrestling career. Moose warned Elijah and Hendry that they will know to trust The System.

Rosemary Ambushes Lei Ying Lee

Rosemary had a message for Xia Brookside. She thinks she’s found a way to push Xia Brookside over the edge. Lei Ying Lee was then shown unconscious backstage.

The Aztec Warriors vs. The Northern Armory w/Eric Young

Laredo Kid and Travis Williams got the match started. Williams was dropped with a hurricanrana. Judas Icarus was tagged in, but so was Octagon Jr., who chopped his opponent in the corner. Eric Young was jaw-jacking with fans outside of the ring.

Williams distracted the referee, allowing Icarus to bite through the mask of Octagon. Icarus was tagged in, but Williams tried getting Young away from the fans. Octagon hit a spinning plancha onto Icarus and Williams. Laredo then landed a moonsault on both of his opponents. In the ring, Octagon hit a moonsault on Icarus for the victory.

Winners: The Aztec Warriors

Xia Brookside Responds to Rosemary

Xia Brookside checked on Lei Ying Lee backstage. Brookside said if Rosemary wants to drag her down to her world, she’ll prove she’s stronger than Rosemary thinks. Brookside said at “Under Siege,” she will represent those who stand up to people like her fierce rival.

Eddie Edwards w/Alisha Edwards vs. Jake Painter

Cody Deaner was on commentary for the match. Edwards immediately hit a clothesline on Painter. Painter was sent outside of the ring near Deaner. Edwards was talking trash to Deaner, which allowed Painter to get in some chops. The offense was short-lived, as Edwards landed a Blue Thunder Bomb on his opponent right onto the apron.

Back in the ring, Painter almost stole a win with a small package. Edwards was then hit with a backstabber. Painter went high-risk, but he was hit with a knee to the ribs. The former TNA World Champion then landed Boston Knee Party for the win.

Winner: Eddie Edwards

Mance Warner and Steph de Lander Lust for Violence

A vignette aired for Mance Warner and Steph de Lander. The two expressed their love for one another. Warner also has a love for violence. Warner said whether you love him and de Lander or not, you can’t look away.

Mike Santana and Sami Callihan vs. First Cla$$

O’Shea Jackson was on commentary for this tag team match. Santana and AJ Francis got the match started. Santana kicked Francis in the back of the head, and KC Navarro tagged himself in to calm his partner down. Navarro was sent down to the mat with a chat, and Santana followed up with a senton.

Callihan was tagged in, and he landed a pop-up powerbomb on Navarro. Callihan threw Navarro outside of the ring, but Francis caught his partner. Santana was tagged in, and he hit a Rolling Buck Fifty on Navarro before diving on Francis. Callihan was back in, but Francis sent Santana crashing to the outside. Francis grabbed Callihan, allowing Navarro to hit a 619 and Blessing in Disguise for the victory.

Winner: First Cla$$

Santino Marella and Robert Stone Debate

Santino was accompanied by Arianna Grace, while Stone had Victoria Crawford in his corner. Santino said Stone has entered TNA looking to do “funky business.” He said TNA will not be pushed around by him. Stone was drowned out by the crowd. He claimed Santino has done nothing to make TNA a better place. Stone was furious with the fans, and he called Santino a joke. Stone claimed Santino doesn’t deserve to be in a position of power in TNA.

Stone then vowed to fire all the “losers” when he takes over TNA. He said if Santino remains in power, he’ll continue running TNA to the ground. Santino responded by calling Stone “stupid.” He said TNA has been rising since he’s been in charge. Santino says he has something that Stone lacks: being in touch with what the fans want.

The debate was interrupted by Tessa Blanchard, who attacked Grace and Gia Miller. Stone then ambushed Santino. Masha Slamovich then intervened. Grace struck Blanchard back and helped Slamovich powerbomb Blanchard onto a table, which didn’t break. The TNA Knockouts Champion then sent Blanchard onto the table a second time, but it still wouldn’t budge.

Steve Maclin vs. Matt Cardona Booked for TNA International Championship

Matt Cardona said the doctors won’t allow Steve Maclin to put the TNA International Championship at stake due to an injury. Cardona wanted to be handed the title, but Santino told him that Maclin would be cleared by next week’s episode of “TNA iMPACT.”

Spitfire vs. Vipress and Mazzerati

Mazzerati was double-teamed in the corner before Vipress was tagged in. She delivered a PK to Jodi Threat. Mazzerati was tagged back in, and she kept Threat grounded before eating a jawbreaker.

Dani Luna got the hot tag, and she delivered a clothesline to Vipress and a dropkick to Mazzerati. Vipress went high-risk, but she was hit with a lariat. Luna scored German suplexes on both of her opponents. Vipress was on the apron, and Luna dragged her in with another German suplex. Spitfire hit Pressure Drop on Vipress for the win.

Winners: Spitfire

Heather and Ash by Elegance, tried ambushing Spitfire after the match, but their attempt was thwarted.

Matt Hardy’s Advice for Leon Slater

Matt Hardy told Leon Slater that tag team wrestling is far different than singles action. He told Slater that they have the tools to beat the Nemeths. He advised Slater to keep his eyes on both Nic and Ryan Nemeth to avoid sneak attacks. Hardy said he wants to be a tag team champion with Slater at “Under Siege.”

Joe Hendry and Elijah vs. Moose and Brian Myers

Trick Williams joined Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt at the commentary desk. Moose went to chop Elijah near the ring post, but Elijah moved out of the way. Myers then tried his hand, and that hand also ended up catching the post. Moose choked Elijah with a shirt while the referee was distracted. Hendry got a hot tag and sent Moose crashing to the mat. Williams demanded that Hendry be drug tested. Hendry and Moose took each other out with stereo clotheslines. Myers was tagged in, but he ran into a pop-up powerbomb. Elijah was tagged in and scored the win for his team with a Tombstone.

Winners: Joe Hendry and Elijah

After the match, Frankie Kazarian ambushed Hendry. Elijah took out Kazarian with a guitar shot to the head.

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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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