A little over one week prior to “TNA Slammiversary 2025,” the penultimate edition of “TNA iMPACT!” took place. Tensions have boiled over between Joe Hendry and Mike Santana, which may be good news for TNA World Champion Trick Williams.
The Elegance Brand vs. Myla Grace and Harley Hudson
After The Personal Concierge disrespected the crowd, he introduced Heather and Ash by Elegance, who were accompanied by M by Elegance. Heather and Ash went for a slingshot double-team on Grace, but Hudson pulled Ash out of the ring. Grace nearly stole the win with a rollup.
Ash then dropped Grace with a clothesline. Grace couldn’t move out of the way of Ash’s Rarified Air. Hudson tried breaking up the pin, but Ash prevented her from stopping the three-count.
Winners: Heather and Ash by Elegance
The Hardys and The Rascalz on the Same Page
Gia Miller spoke to The Hardys and The Rascalz. With Trey Miguel sidelined due to an injury, Myron Reed is filling in. The Hardys thanked Reed for stepping up. Wentz called Reed a “baby brother.” Matt said it’s important that The Hardys and The Rascalz stay on the same page tonight before going to war at “Slammiversary.”
Cedric Alexander and The Great Hands w/Tasha Steelz vs. Mustafa Ali’s Secret Service
Jason Hotch hit a rolling neckbreaker, which he learned from Mustafa Ali. Cedric Alexander was tagged in, and he hit a DDT, followed by two German suplexes to members of Ali’s secret service. He then delivered a basement dropkick. John Skyler delivered a moonsault to two members of the Secret Service outside of the ring.
Back in the ring, Alexander hit the Lumbar Check for the win.
Winners: Cedric Alexander and The Great Hands
After the match, Mustafa Ali attacked The Great Hands. Alexander went for the Lumbar Check, but Steelz hit him with a low blow and walked off.
Masha Slamovich and Lei Ying Lee vs. Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley w/Jazmyn Nix
Masha Slamovich went for a backslide pin on Jacy Jayne, but the NXT Women’s Champion rolled through. Jayne went for a knee, but Slamovich caught her leg and connected with a knee strike of her own. The TNA Knockouts Champion went for an air raid crash, but Jayne slipped out.
Jayne landed a pump kick on Slamovich. Henley was tagged in, and she hit a springboard blockbuster. Jayne capitalized with a running knee, but Lei Ying Lee disrupted the pin. Fatal Influence went for a double-team, but Lee pulled Jayne out of the ring. This allowed Slamovich to drop Henley with Snow Plow for the victory.
Winners: Masha Slamovich and Lei Ying Lee
Leon Slater Warns Moose Ahead of ‘Slammiversary’
Leon Slater was confronted by The System backstage. Moose said he doesn’t think Slater will live up to the hype. Moose said Slater is being rewarded for things he hasn’t done. Slater warned Moose that he’s in for the fight of his life. Matt Cardona then walked in and asked The System for help against NXT’s Darkstate, but he was denied.
Steve Maclin (c) vs. Jake Something vs. Mance Warner – for the TNA International Championship
Before Steve Maclin even made his entrance, Jake Something and Mance Warner brawled in the ring. Maclin made his way out, and the bell rang. Maclin sent Warner out of the ring and hit a suicide dive. Something then flew over the top rope and took out both of his opponents.
Something and Maclin fought on the top turnbuckle. Warner capitalized by spiking both opponents with a Tower of Doom. Something planted Warner onto two seated chairs with a powerbomb. Warner eventually recovered, and Something was kept outside of the ring. Back in the ring, Maclin hit KIA to retain his gold.
Winner and still TNA International Champion: Steve Maclin
Tasha Steelz Taking Over Order 4?
Tasha Steelz was in the parking lot with Order 4. She said Ali has been in a downward spiral since losing to Mike Santana. Steelz said she attacked Cedric Alexander as part of a plan to get Order 4 back on track. The System challenged Order 4 to a match, and Steelz accepted on Ali’s behalf.
Real1 Invades TNA Wrestling
Real1, formerly known as Enzo Amore, had a message on behalf of Fourth Rope. Real1 teased invading TNA Wrestling. He said “TNA Slammiversary” will be in his backyard, and he laid out a challenge to anyone who wants the smoke.
Mike Santana Fighting For His Family and Culture
A vignette for Mike Santana played. Santana discussed the loss of his father. He said that things have only gotten tougher for him, but he noted that God has blessed him with the ability to use suffering to push him further. Santana said he’ll be representing TNA Wrestling, his family, and his culture at “Slammiversary.”
Indi Hartwell vs. Victoria Crawford
Tessa Blanchard was on commentary for the match. Crawford charged in but was popped by a forearm. Eventually, Hartwell planted Crawford with a big boot for the win.
Winner: Indi Hartwell
After the match, Tessa Blanchard got on the mic and claimed that if it weren’t for her, then Hartwell would still be in Australia wrestling for “a meat pie and a handshake.” She then called Hartwell “forgettable” and promised to end their rivalry at “Slammiversary.”
Eric Young Wants to Get Rid of Cody Deaner and The Hometown Man
Eric Young and The Northern Armory approached Santino Marella and demanded that The Hometown Man be fired. Marella said Young will need to prove that the masked man is indeed Cody Deaner first.
Joe Hendry Still Believes
Tom Hannifan had a sit-down interview with Joe Hendry. Hendry said it’s painful to be the one who lost the TNA World Championship to someone who doesn’t respect the history of TNA. Hendry said he welcomes Mike Santana being added to the match, but Hendry reminded everyone that he’s taken TNA Wrestling to new heights.
Hendry said Santana will be a world champion one day, but it won’t be at “Slammiversary.” Hendry was asked if he still believed in his ability to redeem himself, and he said he would do what needed to be done to reclaim the gold.
The Hardys and The Rascalz vs. The Nemeth Brothers and Fir$t Cla$$
Trick Williams was on commentary for the match. AJ Francis and Zachary Wentz were the legal, and Wentz was choked by Navarro in the corner when the referee was distracted. Wentz landed a jawbreaker on Nic Nemeth, but Francis was tagged in, and he cut Wentz off with a headbutt.
Wentz popped Nic with a high knee before tagging Matt in. Ryan Nemeth’s head was driven into each of the turnbuckles in one corner. He then planted The Nemeth Brothers with Side Effects. Nic pulled Jeff Hardy off the ring apron. Matt planted Ryan with a Twist of Fate, but Francis made the blind tag.
Wentz took out both Nemeth Brothers with a crossbody. Williams left the commentary desk and hit Matt with his TNA World Championship. Francis capitalized by hitting TFL on Matt for the win.
Winners: The Nemeth Brothers and Fir$t Cla$$
After the match, Williams and Fir$t Cla$$ attacked The Hardys. Mike Santana’s music hit, and he appeared from the crowd. The numbers game got the better of Santana when Joe Hendry ran down. Francis shoved Santana into Hendry, which led to Hendry striking Santana. The two nearly brawled before they were separated to end the show.
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