Just one week following The System’s betrayal of Moose and JDC, TNA iMPACT emanated from the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque. Former Fir$t Cla$$ stablemates AJ Francis and Rich Swann went one-on-one in a grudge match.
The System Has Drastically Changed
The revamped System opened Thursday’s show on AMC with a new theme song. Brian Myers said The System’s actions had to be done. Eddie Edwards said Moose was once the most dominant force in wrestling, but he’s a “selfish prick.” Edwards claimed Moose only cares about himself.
Edwards then explained ambushing JDC. He said JDC only joined The System to ride their coattails. Alisha Edwards stormed down to the ring. She got in Eddie’s face and said he had the nerve to keep this from her. Eddie said he didn’t tell her ahead of time because she lets her emotions control her.
Alisha said her TNA contract is expiring soon, and she wants nothing to do with this version of The System.
BDE Wants to Prove Himself Against Nic Nemeth
BDE was interviewed backstage. He said he’s nervous going into his match with Nic Nemeth. He then vowed to prove that he belongs in TNA Wrestling.
Nic Nemeth vs. BDE
Nic Nemeth took a cheap shot early on. BDE got out of a headlock and delivered a forearm. He then clotheslined his opponent out of the ring. BDE followed up with a suicide dive. He went for a springboard cutter, but Nemeth moved out of the way. BDE sent Nemeth’s head crashing into the turnbuckle. Nemeth kicked BDE’s knee to regain momentum. Nemeth landed his signature elbow drop for a near fall. Nemeth grabbed his Call Your Shot Gauntlet trophy and posed. Back in the ring, BDE nearly stole a victory with a small package.
Nemeth locked up a sleeper hold, but BDE fought out of it. Nemeth sent BDE crashing into the corner and toyed with him. BDE countered Nemeth and sent him crashing into the turnbuckle. BDE went for a high knee, but he got popped by a clothesline.
BDE slapped Nemeth and ducked a clothesline. He then landed the busaiku knee. BDE then landed a frog splash for a two-count. BDE went for the Clip Cutter, but Nemeth countered with Danger Zone midair and scored the pin.
Winner: Nic Nemeth
Ryan Nemeth Gets One Over on Mara Sade
Ryan Nemeth made his way out. He called out Mara Sade. Nemeth claimed Sade has assaulted him for weeks, and he’s done nothing to deserve it. He then asked Sade to admit he’s the better athlete.
Sade said Nemeth never truly defeated her. Nemeth then said Sade is feeling physical attraction for him. He then asked for a kiss or a handshake. Sade extended her hand only to deliver some punches. Nemeth caught Sade’s superkick and landed a clothesline.
Ash by Elegance is Cleared to Return
The Elegance Brand surprised Ash backstage with flowers and diamonds. The Personal Concierge announced that Ash has been cleared to return to in-ring action.
Lei Ying Lee interrupted the celebration and told Ash that she can get a TNA Knockouts World Championship match anytime she wants. Xia Brookside and Indi Hartwell then had Lee’s back. Ash suggested a six-woman tag team match next week.
Channing ‘Stacks’ Lorenzo w/Arianna Grace vs. The Home Town Man
Channing Lorenzo’s TNA International Championship wasn’t at stake. “Stacks” tossed The Home Town Man’s merch, and he paid for it. Home Town Man landed 10 punches in the corner, followed by a hip attack. Lorenzo rebounded by clubbing The Home Town Man in the back.
“Stacks” went for a powerbomb outside of the ring, but he was flipped over. Lorenzo wanted Arianna Grace to help him cheat, but she refused. Grace then didn’t look too pleased that “Stacks” was mocking her father’s taunt. Lorenzo applied a single-leg Boston crab, but The Home Town Man reached the bottom rope. “Stacks” once again asked Grace to give him the TNA International Championship to use as a weapon. Grace once again refused.
Home Town Man landed an elbow drop. “Stacks” kicked out of a missile dropkick. Lorenzo snatched the title, but Grace took it back. The Home Town Man went for Sliced Bread, but “Stacks” grabbed his opponent’s mask. He then pinned The Home Town Man, using the ropes for leverage for the cheap win.
Winner: Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo
Issues between Arianna Grace and ‘Stacks’
Arianna Grace told “Stacks” backstage that she did a good job. “Stacks,” questioned Grace, not helping him in the match. Santino Marella walked in, and Grace scolded Lorenzo.
Elijah vs. Jason Hotch w/Order 4
Elijah landed a big boot right away. He then flipped Hotch overhead. Hotch rolled out of the ring. Elijah slammed his opponent’s head on the apron. Back in the ring, Elijah caught a chop attempt. Elijah walked the top rope and clubbed Hotch’s back for a near fall.
Hotch made his way up the ramp, but Elijah stopped him and delivered a chop. Tasha Steelz, John Skyler, Agent Zero, and Mustafa Ali blocked Elijah’s way back into the ring. This allowed Hotch to dive on Elijah. Ali raked Elijah’s eyes when the referee wasn’t looking. Elijah rebounded with a back body drop. Order 4 interfered again, allowing Hotch to target the arm of his opponent. Elijah landed a twisting neckbreaker for a near fall.
Hotch went for a rolling neckbreaker, but he got caught. Hotch landed a superkick, followed by a UFO Blue Thunder Bomb for a two-count. Hotch went high-risk but ate a right hand. Hotch hit a spinning kick, but Elijah absorbed it. Hotch went for a springboard, but he got popped by a high knee. Elijah then landed a Tombstone for the win.
Winner: Elijah
Order 4 ambushed Elijah after the match. Agent Zero handed Ali a guitar. Elijah fought back and nearly took out Ali with a guitar shot.
Jada Stone Gets Help Against Order 4
Jada Stone was in the middle of a promo until Order 4 tried taking over. Tasha Steelz dropped Stone with a forearm before TNA security intervened. Elijah then helped Stone up and asked if she wanted to walk with Elijah.
Elayna Black vs. Ruthie Jay
Daria Rae made her way out before the match began to join the commentary desk. Elayna Black shoved Ruthie Jay to begin the match. Black outgrappled Jay and delivered a gutwrench suplex. Jay fought back, charging at Black in the corner.
Black quickly regained momentum with some knees. She delivered a high knee in the corner, followed by a double underhook twisting neckbreaker for the win.
Winner: Elayna Black
The Righteous Make A Proposal to The Hardys
The Hardys were backstage and were approached by The Righteous. Vincent said The Hardys defeated them because they let them be themselves. The Righteous said this doesn’t have to be a war. Vincent proposed that The Hardys join them.
Steve Maclin Has Been Fired
Gia Miller hosted the Feast or Fired results. Trey Miguel opened his briefcase first. He has a shot at the TNA International Championship. Eddie Edwards’ briefcase had a TNA World Championship opportunity. Edwards told Miller to trust The System. Steve Maclin got the fired briefcase, and Eric Young walked off gloating. Maclin took the briefcase and walked off.
The System Warns Mike Santana
Mike Santana was on the phone with someone outside before The System approached him. Eddie Edwards informed Santana that he has his guaranteed title opportunity. Santana said he can cash it in whenever he wants because he’s not hard to find.
AJ Francis vs. Rich Swann – No Holds Barred
Rich Swann brought out a trash can full of weapons. He immediately hit AJ Francis with a baseball bat. Swann grabbed a table from under the ring, but Francis attacked him. Francis went for Down Payment, but he was sent crashing into the steps. Swann set up the table, but he ate a big boot. The two went up the ramp. Swann countered another Down Payment attempt and went for a Canadian Destroyer, but Francis eventually hit a Pedigree on the stage.
Francis grabbed a kendo stick and delivered a shot to Swann’s back. Francis then used a cane to choke Swann. Francis mocked fans who were chanting for tables. Swann was sent crashing into the ring post. Francis missed a swing with a cooking pan and ate a superkick. Swann leaped off the ring apron and clocked Francis with the pan. He then sent Francis shoulder-first into the post. Francis grabbed an energy drink and hit Swann with the can.
In the ring, Francis delivered a chair shot to the back of his opponent. He then grabbed a chain and choked Swann with it. Swann eventually delivered a bulldog onto the chair.
Swann went for a crossbody, but Francis caught him and slammed him down on a seated chair. Francis tossed a step into the ring. Francis lifted Swann up, but he got countered and was sent crashing into the ring step. Swann then landed a stomp onto the steel. Francis was caught by a cutter, but he kicked out. Swann placed another table next to the one he set up earlier. He also tossed some chairs in the ring. Francis landed the TFL onto the pile of chairs for a near fall.
Swann delivered a hurricanrana on Francis through both tables outside of the ring. Back in the ring, Swann landed the Phoenix Splash for a two-count. Swann returned to the baseball bat, but Francis answered by wrapping his hand in a steel chain and punching his opponent for a near fall.
Francis grabbed the trash can full of weapons and placed it in the ring. Francis placed the trash can over Swann and delivered multiple chair shots. Somehow, Swann kicked out. Francis began stacking chairs. He then went for a super Down Payment, but Swann landed another hurricanrana, this time onto the chairs.
Swann rained down chair shots on Francis before hitting a frog splash for the win.
Winner: Rich Swann
Frankie Kazarian Meets With Daria Rae
The show ended with Frankie Kazarian telling Daria Rae that they needed to talk. The details of the conversation were not revealed before TNA “iMPACT” went off the air.
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