TNA iMPACT 8/7 Recap: Joe Hendry Suffers Upset Loss, Knockouts Title Match Cut Short

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Just one week before the TNA “Emergence” event, “iMPACT” took place on Thursday. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Trick Williams appeared. Also, Joe Hendry went one-on-one with Mustafa Ali. There was also a TNA Knockouts World Championship match.

Trick Williams Opens The Show

Trick Williams entered the ring alone to open Thursday’s episode of “iMPACT.” Williams mocked Moose’s forehead and claimed he would beat his “Emergence” opponent in front of his mother. He then poked fun at Mike Santana for falling short in his hometown at “Slammiversary.”

Moose heard enough of Williams’ disrespect, and he made his entrance. He wasted little time meeting the TNA World Champion face-to-face. Williams asked Moose if he was offended by him. Moose hit Williams with a microphone. He attempted the spear, but Williams rolled out of the ring.

Gia Miller Sends Morbid Message to Tessa Blanchard

Gia Miller was interviewed by Gabby. Miller thanked her supporters. She admitted Tessa Blanchard’s attack at “Slammiversary” rattled her. Miller then sent a clear message to Blanchard. She warned Blanchard that if she touches her again, she will kill her.

Miller then interviewed Joe Hendry. Hendry discussed his main event match with Mustafa Ali.

Eric Young Gets Personal With Mike Santana

Mike Santana approached Sami Callihan and said he wants to shut the show down with him at “Emergence.” Eric Young and The Northern Armory were interrupted. Young told Santana that he had failed at being the hero for TNA Wrestling. Santana was going to attack Young, but Callihan played peacemaker.

Steve Maclin (c) vs. Jake Something – for the TNA International Championship

Frankie Kazarian was out for commentary on the orders of Carlos Silva. Jake Something ran Maclin over early, but he got caught in a Lou Thesz press. Maclin popped the challenger with a back elbow, followed by an Olympic Slam. Something and Maclin took each other out with simultaneous clotheslines.

The champion sent Something out of the ring and hit a suicide dive. The challenger turned the tide by throwing Maclin into the steps. The two fought on the apron and couldn’t beat the 10-count.

Steve Maclin vs. Jake Something ended in a double countout. After the match, TNA security pulled both Maclin and Something apart. Maclin wasn’t satisfied and dove onto the pile.

Mance Warner and Steph de Lander Take Over Santino’s Office

Mance Warner and Steph de Lander entered Santino Marella’s office, but he wasn’t there. Warner and de Lander used the empty room to spend some alone time.

Cedric Alexander Targets TNA X Division Gold

Cedric Alexander was backstage and recalled writing that the X Division Championship was his birthright on MySpace. Alexander said he’s in his prime, and Leon Slater isn’t quite there yet. Alexander vowed that experience would beat youth at “Emergence.”

M and Heather by Elegance w/ The Personal Concierge vs. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee

Lei Ying Lee planted M by Elegance with a stalling suplex. M distracted the referee, allowing Heather to pull Lee’s arm over the top rope. M attacked Lee despite it not being legal in the match. The Elegance Brand went for a double team, but Lee fought back.

Brookside was tagged in, and she delivered clotheslines to both of her opponents. Heather hit a Codebreaker on Brookside. Lee became the legal partner and hit M with Thunderstruck before landing a spinning facebuster for the finish.

Winners: Lei Ying Lee and Xia Brookside

Santino Marella Gets a Surprise in His Office

Santino Marella was going to discuss something with Arianna Grace in his office when he witnessed Mance Warner and Steph de Lander handling their business.

Ash Stressed Out Before Title Match

Ash was upset with M and Heather by Elegance for losing against Lei Ying Lee and Xia Brookside. Ash told the Elegance Brand to leave, and that included The Personal Concierge.

KC Navarro Kicked Out of Fir$t Cla$$

AJ Francis was out with an injured KC Navarro. Francis said Navarro has some bad news and said he tore his ACL and needs surgery. Francis then introduced Rich Swann as a returning member of Fir$t Cla$$ because it’s the next man up. Francis then demanded that Navarro hold the mic up for Swann.

Swann said it’s time to restore glory in Fir$t Cla$$. Francis then told Navarro that he was always a backup. Navarro then reminded Francis that he always put his body on the line for him. Francis claimed he’s always had to carry Navarro because he’s dead weight.

Francis and Swann then kicked the crutches from Navarro. He then told Navarro that he’s glad he tore his ACL.

Mara Sade vs. Vicious Vicki

Mara Sade delivered knees to Vicious Vicki in the corner. Sade scored a unique elbow drop but refused to make a cover. She planted Vicki with Finish Her for the victory.

Winner: Mara Sade

Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Ash by Elegance w/The Personal Concierge – for the TNA Knockouts World Championship

The match didn’t last very long, as Masha Slamovich attacked Ash from behind in a measure of revenge. Soon, Fatal Influence, The Elegance Brand, Lei Ying Lee, Xia Brookside, and The IInspiration ran down to be a part of a massive brawl.

No winner was determined.

The Hardys Look Ahead to Next Challengers

The Hardys revealed that Santino Marella will announce their first title contenders for “Emergence.” They admitted that they aren’t too concerned about their next foes.

Santino Makes TNA ‘Emergence’ Announcements

Steve Maclin will face Jake Something in a NoDQ match at “Emergence” for the TNA International Championship. Mike Santana vs. Sami Callihan was also announced, as well as a four-way match for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship between The Elegance Brand, The IInspiration, Fatal Influence, and the team of Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee.

Santino then asked The Nemeths to walk out. Nic and Ryan Nemeth then made their way out and were told they won’t face The Hardys at “Emergence.” He said that due to The Nemeths attacking TNA staff last week, they are suspended. The Hardys will instead defend the TNA World Tag Team Championship against The Rascalz.

Santino then told Ryan that he can avoid the suspension by facing The Hometown Man at “Emergence.”

Joe Hendry vs. Mustafa Ali w/Order Four

Mustafa Ali talked trash to Joe Hendry early on, and he was shoved for his efforts. Ali struggled with Hendry’s mat-based offense. Ali mocked Hendry’s taunt and was taken down to the canvas. Hendry continued to be in control with a hip toss, followed by a stalling suplex.

Ali was driven down with a clothesline, and he rolled out of the ring. The tide turned with The Great Hands distracted Hendry, allowing Ali to hit a suicide dive. Back in the ring, Ali hit a counter neckbreaker for a near fall. Hendry rolled out of the way of Ali’s standing corkscrew. He then caught Ali’s tornado DDT attempt and delivered a vertical suplex. The former TNA world titleholder then hit his trademark fallaway slam.

Ali avoided Standing Ovation and hid behind The Great Hands. Hendry caught Ali in the Olympic Slam for a two-count. Ali’s secret service got involved, but Hendry thwarted them. Ali accidentally dropkicked one of the Secret Service members. Hendry countered Ali’s roll-through neckbreaker with a cutter. He then delivered Standing Ovation before Tasha Steelz pulled the referee out of the ring. The Great Hands then took out Hendry with The Favor.

Hendry reversed the 450 Splash and sent Ali crashing into the corner. Hendry landed the Attitude Adjustment, and a new referee was too late to make the three-count. He went for another Standing Ovation, but Steelz held his leg. Agent Zero took out Hendry with a big boot, allowing Ali to land the 450 Splash for the pinfall.

Winner: Mustafa Ali

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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