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Add FightsATW on Google“TNA Thursday Night iMPACT” continued the road to “Bound For Glory.” The Hardys looked for a fight after being ambushed by Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw twice. Tasha Steelz also made a shocking heel turn and now runs Order 4 alongside Special Agent Zero, who took out former leader Mustafa Ali, Jason Hotch, John Skyler, and even Mila Moore.
Tribute to PAC
A tribute graphic for the late Benjamin “PAC” Satterley appeared before the show got started. Matthew Rehwoldt and Tom Hannifan shared their condolences to the Satterley family during the opening match.
BDE w/Rich Swann vs. Mr. Elegance w/The Personal Concierge – X-Division Title Qualifier
BDE went for the Clip Cutter, but Mr. Elegance sidestepped it. Mr. Elegance then delivered a pop-up slap. BDE fought out of a headlock, but Mr. Elegance ducked a clothesline and landed a German suplex. Mr. Elegance hit Three Amigos, much to the chagrin of the fans in San Antonio.
BDE gained some momentum with a rolling dropkick, but Mr. Elegance hit a slingshot clothesline. Mr. Elegance went for his finisher, but BDE countered. Mr. Elegance caught BDE in another Clip Cutter attempt. Mr. Elegance lifted BDE up, but he got caught in a rollup and couldn’t get out of the pin.
After the match, Mr. Elegance shoved the Personal Concierge.
Winner: BDE
Can Jason Hotch and John Skyler Reconcile?
Jason Hotch was upset with John Skyler over saying he needed his job with Order 4 when he initially tried to pull him from the group. Hotch said Skyler only attempted to be on his side when Mila Moore entered the fray.
Skyler fired back, saying that when Hotch and Mustafa Ali used to share special family moments, Skyler had nothing to show for his sacrifices. Skyler said he found his person in Moore and needs to know whether he and Hotch are on the same page.
AJ Francis Bullies Dude Wipes Mascot
The Hometown Man chatted with the Dude Wipes mascot backstage. AJ Francis and Expressions walked in. Francis took issue with the mascot, and he shoved him to the ground.
Indi Hartwell vs. Zoey Serrano
Xia Brookside was on commentary for the match. Brookside was rooting for Zoey Serrano, who attacked Indi Hartwell during her entrance. The two kept brawling before Hartwell clotheslined Serrano on the apron, and the match finally began. Serrano landed a release tiger suplex on her opponent.
Hartwell knocked Serrano out of the ring and near Brookside. Hartwell and Brookside went face-to-face. The TNA Knockouts World Champion warned Hartwell to be careful what she wishes for. Serrano took advantage and ambushed Hartwell. Serrano hit a big boot on a security guard, then grabbed a chair.
Serrano was disqualified after hitting Hartwell with the weapon.
Winner via DQ: Indi Hartwell
Brookside got in the ring after the match. The champion hit Hartwell over the head with the belt.
Jason Hotch and John Skyler w/Mila Moore vs. Mustafa Ali and Special Agent Zero w/Tasha Steelz
Mustafa Ali knocked John Skyler off the apron with a dropkick immediately. Jason Hotch nailed Ali with Trouble in Paradise. Hotch took Special Agent Zero off the apron, but Ali hit a baseball slide on Skyler. Hotch delivered a moonsault to Ali out of the ring.
Hotch went for a dive, but Special Agent Zero caught him and slammed him onto the apron. Ali then delivered a DDT to Hotch on the floor. Skyler caught Ali with a spear.
Back in the ring, Hotch and Skyler hit Ali with Shatter Machine. Skyler sold an injury, and Special Agent Zero took advantage by knocking both men over the ring and hitting a dive before the commercial break. Hotch and Ali were the legal men. Hotch connected with a sitdown powerbomb. Skyler and Special Agent Zero were tagged in. Skyler hit a high knee on his opponent before sending Ali crashing into the middle turnbuckle. He then planted Special Agent Zero with a tornado DDT.
Special Agent Zero caught Hotch and Skyler in a chokeslam position, but the former Great Hands hit a double-team sweep into a clothesline. Hotch and Skyler went for a double superplex, but Special Agent Zero flipped over and lifted both men and slammed them down. Ali threatened Mila Moore before Skyler attacked him and nearly got the pinfall. Skyler was sent into the middle rope. The TNA International Champion sunk in a sharpshooter. He dragged Skyler to the middle of the ring and forced the tap.
Winners: Mustafa Ali and Special Agent Zero
Tasha Steelz Makes Unexpected Heel Turn
After the match, Mustafa Ali demanded that Special Agent Zero attack Jason Hotch and John Skyler, but it was Tasha Steelz who truly gave the order. Ali berated Steelz for making demands. Steelz then told Special Agent Zero to drop Ali. Special Agent Zero obliged and nailed Ali with a clothesline.
Mla Moore went to check on Skyler when Steelz then told Special Agent Zero to attack her as well. Special Agent Zero slammed Moore with a double-handed chokeslam.
Santino Drops Big Announcement During Brawl
Backstage, Jason Hotch and John Skyler ran into Special Agent Zero. Ali also walked in, and everyone brawled. TNA director of authority Santino Marella stepped in and announced a four-way match between all four men at “Bound For Glory.”
Moose vs. AJ Francis w/Expressions
Moose immediately swung at Expressions, who fell down in fear. This let AJ Francis get the first shot, but Moose quickly had him cornered. Moose ran towards the corner, but Francis moved out of the way before hitting Tennessee Whiskey. Francis was sent outside of the ring. He avoided a dive from Moose and shoved him into the ring steps. Back in the ring, Francis looked for Down Payment, but Moose countered with a headbutt. Francis fought back, but he only found canvas on a senton attempt.
Moose landed a dropkick, but Francis caught him in a suplex. Francis went for a superplex, but Moose shoved him off and landed a crossbody. Moose charged the corner, but he ran into a big boot. Francis ate a kick before Moose went for a superplex of his own. Francis headbutted his opponent, but Moose popped back up and hit the superplex. The Dude Wipes Mascot was at ringside and was quite pleased. Expressions got on the apron, allowing Francis to hit a clothesline, followed by the TFL for a near fall.
Francis and Expressions grabbed a table from under the ring. They put multiple packs of Dude Wipes products on the table. The mascot prevented Francis from slamming Moose through the table. Moose kicked Expressions off the apron and through the table.
Moose hit Francis with a toilet seat before delivering a spear for the victory.
Winner: Moose
Allie Finds Rosemary, but There’s A Problem
Allie and Brooke Hogan were walking through a psychiatric ward when they passed by Rosemary without her face paint. Allie and Brooke met up with Rosemary behind a cage. Allie asked Rosemary when she was coming home. Rosemary yelled out, “Snakes in the grass.”
Leon Slater vs. Joe Alonzo
Joe Alonso cut a promo before the match and called Slater a “cheerleader” for KC Navarro. Alonso then praised Nic Nemeth, who was at ringside. The crowd chanted “boring” at Alonso, who told them he has all the time he needs.
Tom Hannifan questioned if the match would actually begin. Nemeth couldn’t contain his laughter. Slater immediately popped Alonzo with a kick before hitting the Swanton 450 for the win.
Winner: Leon Slater
Nic Nemeth and Leon Slater Play Mind Games
Nic Nemeth teased ambushing Leon Slater after his quick win, but it was mind games given the rule that neither man can make contact before “Bound For Glory.” Nemeth walked off with Slater’s entrance attire, but he left his TNA World Championship and TNA World Tag Team Championship on the announce table.
Frankie Kazarian Teaches Avery Styles Important Lesson
Frankie Kazarian had advice for Avery Styles as training footage of the pair aired. Kazarian promised that either he or Styles will walk out of “Bound For Glory” with the Call Your Shot Gauntlet trophy. During the training, Kazarian tossed Styles over the top rope when he wasn’t looking. He told Styles to never turn his back on anyone, especially him.
M by Elegance Will Face Elayna Black Alone
The Personal Concierge was giving The Elegance Brand a pep talk backstage. Elayna Black walked in and vowed to take M by Elegance’s TNA Knockouts Title from her at “Bound For Glory.” Black called the Elegance Brand “goons.”
Black then asked Heather how she felt about M calling herself the leader of the brand. Black said when she beats M, maybe Heather will finally step up. Black dared M to face her without the Elegance Brand at ringside for their match. M said she doesn’t need the brand with her, and she accepted. The Personal Concierge was not happy about M’s decision.
Ricky Sosa vs. Cedric Alexander
Ricky Sosa sent Cedric Alexander out of the ring with a dropkick. Sosa then dove on his opponent. Back from the break, Sosa delivered a right hand. Alexander ducked a clothesline and hit a German Suplex. Alexander hit Sosa with a dropkick to the back. Alexander dumped his opponent out of the ring. The two fought near the barricade. Alexander sent Sosa into the ring steps before they re-entered the ring.
Alexander went for three pins on Sosa before sinking in a headlock. Sosa turned the tide with a suplex. Sosa hit Trouble in Paradise. He went for a moonsault but had to land on his feet as Alexander moved out of the way. Alexander dove off the middle rope, but Sosa caught him midair for a twisting suplex.
Alexander hit a stalling suplex for a two-count. The System tried interfering, but Sosa sent Alexander into Bryan Myers and Bear Bronson off a hurricanrana. Alisha Edwards got on the apron, allowing Eddie Edwards to kick Sosa low. Alexander hit the Lumbar Check for the win.
Winner: Cedric Alexander
The Hardys Challenge Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw at “Bound For Glory”
Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw showed up in the ring after the lights flickered and the big screen showed static. Sawyer said the classic Bray Wyatt, “We’re here” line. Shaw called TNA a “rotten place,” and it has to be cut apart. Sawyer and Shaw took credit for the series of attacks on the TNA roster. Sawyer said no one is safe, and anyone who represents the company is on the chopping block. Shaw turned his attention to The Hardys. He said Matt and Jeff Hardy have proved to everyone that they can’t be killed. Shaw looks forward to challenging that reputation again.
The Hardys made their way out. Matt was holding a pipe. Jeff said The Hardys are still standing after their attacks. Matt said Sawyer and Shaw failed at taking them out. He said The Hardys will not die, and if they want to know how hard it is, then they should clash at “Bound For Glory” in a falls-count anywhere match.
Jeff said they don’t have to wait for “Bound For Glory.” The Hardys marched down to the ring, but the lights went out. When the lights returned, The Hardys were alone in the ring.
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