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Add FightsATW on Google“TNA Thursday Night iMPACT” on AMC continued on the path to “Destination X.” Thursday’s episode featured a TNA International Championship match between Jason Hotch and Mustafa Ali under the 2 out of 3 falls ruleset. Plus, Daria Rae made her return as one of TNA’s authority figures after serving her suspension for slapping Indi Hartwell. There was also a four-way match to determine the No. 1 contender for TNA X Division titleholder Amazing Red.
Indi Hartwell Gets Unwanted Surprise From Daria Rae
The returning Daria Rae got “TNA Thursday Night iMPACT” started. Rae reintroduced herself as “The Suit” of TNA Wrestling. Rae claimed Indi Hartwell and Santino Marella tried to ruin her career due to jealousy. Rae said she’s taken TNA to new heights, and she claimed Hartwell wouldn’t be the TNA Knockouts World Champion if she hadn’t been suspended.
Hartwell’s music hit, and the top female champion on the roster made her way out. She said no one missed Rae while she was gone. Hartwell called Rae a selfish person, and she’s learned nothing from her suspension. Rae said Hartwell’s title reign is on borrowed time.
Rae reminded Hartwell of Xia Brookside’s rematch clause, and it might get tested on the spot. Hartwell wasn’t even in her gear, but Brookside conveniently was prepared.
Indi Hartwell (c) vs. Xia Brookside – for the TNA Knockouts World Championship
Indi Hartwell and Xia Brookside brawled right away. Brookside got in a Lou Thesz press, but Hartwell fired back. The champion charged the corner, but Brookside moved out of the way. Brookside was nailed by a clothesline. Hartwell delivered a big boot with the challenger hanging over the middle rope. Hartwell then booted Brookside off the apron.
Brookside grabbed the TNA Knockouts World Championship, and Hartwell caught her with a boot for her efforts. Hartwell’s left arm was rammed into the apron three times. Brookside then sent Hartwell crashing into the steps. Brookside placed the champion’s arm on the steps and stomped on the limb.
When the action returned to the ring, Brookside continued to work over the injured arm. Hartwell finally got some offense in with a spinebuster. She went for Hurts Donut, but she couldn’t initially get it due to the injured arm. The champion was able to land a spin kick on Brookside, and she hit Hurts Donut on her second attempt to get the win.
Winner and still TNA Knockouts World Champion: Indi Hartwell
Shayna Baszler and Zoey Serrano ambushed Hartwell after the match. Apex hit a knee-to-choke combination to put the TNA Knockouts World Champion to sleep.
Trey Miguel Sends Friendly Warning to Leon Slater
Leon Slater said he sounds like a broken record because he keeps reminding people that he’s the youngest TNA World Champion of all time. Slater said he has respect for his “Destination X” challenger Trey Miguel. Slater said if Miguel isn’t at his best, then he couldn’t be more wrong. Miguel walked in, and at first the two looked hostile, but they laughed and embraced.
Miguel got serious with Slater and mentioned that this would just be his second opportunity at the TNA World Championship. He said he’s willing to do whatever it takes, and Slater said he’s counting on it.
A New Beginning for Xia Brookside?
Xia Brookside was having a nervous breakdown backstage. Suddenly, something dropped into the former TNA Knockouts World Champion’s hand, and she walked off.
Fabian Aichner vs. Cedric Alexander vs. KC Navarro vs. Rich Swann – No. 1 Contender Match for TNA X Division Championship
Fabian Aichner hit a double springboard crossbody on KC Navarro and Rich Swann. Aichner went to lift both Navarro and Swann, but he took a double superkick. Cedric Alexander sent Aichner crashing into the ring steps. Swann went for a powerbomb on Navarro, but he got countered into a hurricanrana.
Back from the break, Alexander had Navarro in an electric chair position, but Swann took them both out with a high-risk move. Navarro hit the 305 on Aichner. Alexander caught Navarro, but he got hit with some elbows. Alexander shoved Navarro off during a tornado DDT attempt.
Swann delivered a combination of kicks on Alexander, but he ran into a Michinoku Driver. Aichner did two springboards before hitting an impressive moonsault on Alexander. Swann went high-risk, but Aichner went for a powerbomb. Navarro hit a dropkick on Aichner during the powerbomb attempt. Swann went for a Destroyer on Alexander, but he got countered with an STO on the apron.
Navarro hit a springboard torpedo on Swann and Alexander outside of the ring. Aichner then scaled the top rope and wiped out everyone with a flying crossbody. Back in the ring, Brian Myers nailed Aichner with a lariat. Bear Bronson also appeared, and he hit a sidewalk slam on Aichner. Alexander hit a moonsault to score the victory.
Winner: Cedric Alexander
Amazing Red made his way to the ring once the match was over. Red and Alexander met face-to-face. Their title match will take place during next week’s episode fo “TNA Thursday Night iMPACT.”
Tasha Steelz and Special Agent Zero Part Ways
Tasha Steelz told Special Agent Zero that Order 4 is over. She said everything Mustafa Ali tried to control is gone. Steelz and Zero shook hands and parted ways.
AJ Francis Meets New Rival in John Skyler
AJ Francis blamed Expressions for losing their tag team matches against The Hardys last week, but he understood that Expressions isn’t even a wrestler. Mila Moore laughed at Francis for saying he should run TNA for a night. Francis criticized Moore for being in a relationship with John Skyler. That’s when Skyler appeared and challenged him to a match next week. Expression suggested that Moore ditch Skyler, who twisted his arm.
Frankie Kazarian Gets Avery Styles Away From The Hardys and Moose
Avery Styles and Frankie Kazarian walked into The Hardys and Moose backstage. As The Hardys and Moose were giving Styles a pep talk before his singles match against Joe Alonso, Kazarian brushed them off.
More Trouble for Eddie Edwards in The System?
The System was fired up backstage after Cedric Alexander earned the No. 1 contendership for the X Division title. Eddie Edwards got into an argument with Bear Bronson and Brian Myers. Bronson and Myers questioned why Edwards wasn’t at ringside during Alexander’s win. Edwards said Alexander didn’t need his help before storming off with Alisha.
Avery Styles w/Frankie Kazarian vs. Joe Alonso
Joe Alonso ripped the fans of Alabama and called Avery Styles “Average Styles.” Alonso even said that he’ll make Styles take down the ring after their match. Styles escaped a headscissors early. The fans in attendance were heavily in favor of Styles, who delivered a dropkick.
Alonso got hit with a spinning kick to the midsection. Styles was looking for the Phenomenal Forearm, but Alonso left the ring. As Alonso taunted Frankie Kazarian, Styles leaped off the stairs and landed on him. Back in the ring, Alonso knocked Styles off the top rope and delivered stomps in the corner.
Alonso hit a hard chop on “The Phenomenal Son.” Alonso then delivered a springboard forearm. Styles hit a Pele kick and a rolling forearm. Styles hit his legendary father’s Bullet Club taunt and delivered a basement forearm for a near fall. Styles attempted the Phenomenal Forearm, but Alonso popped him in midair with a superkick.
Alonso looked for a Styles Clash, but Styles pushed him off. Styles faked out a Phenomenal Forearm, leading Alonso to whiff a premature dropkick. Styles delivered the Phenomenal Forearm and then landed the Spiral Tap for the win.
Winner: Avery Styles
M by Elegance Ducks Elayna Black While Making Demands to Heather
The Elegance Brand was backstage without The Personal Concierge or Ash. M suggested that she should lead The Elegance Brand. She then bragged about being on the cover of a magazine. Elayna Black interrupted and said M isn’t a real fighting champion since she used the time limit to her advantage in their title match last week.
M ripped Heather for not saying anything in her defense. Jada Stone walked in and said she’ll go through anyone to fight for the TNA Knockouts TV Title again. M said she’d rather face Stone next. Stone told Black that she’ll give her the first title shot when she defeats M.
TNA Knockouts Ultimate X Match Announced
Santino Marella had some news to share for “Destination X.” He announced the addition of the men’s and Knockouts Ultimate X matches at the pay-per-view. Marella then announced the 2026 World X-Cup. Daria Rae then showed up, but she said nothing before walking off.
Shotzi Saves Allie After Kiera Hogan’s Heel Turn
Allie and Kiera Hogan made their way out to the ring. Allie said things didn’t pan out for her and Hogan at “TNA Bound For Glory.” Allie called for a rematch against Apex for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship. Hogan snatched the mic from Allie and asked if she’s finished.
Hogan said she’s tired of hearing Allie talk. She said Allie’s problem is that she’s too nice. Hogan blamed Allie for the loss at “Bound For Glory.” Hogan said she carried the weight, while Allie smiled in her face. She called Allie “soft and weak,” and said now she knows why Rosemary is locked in a psych ward. Hogan said she’s done with Allie.
Tasha Steelz then ambushed Allie. Hogan and Steelz stomped Allie in the corner. Steelz then hit a frog splash before the lights went off. Shotzi ran down and attacked Steelz and Hogan. Steelz pulled Hogan to safety.
Will Harley Hudson Join The Righteous?
Harley Hudson went to The Righteous backstage. Vincent told Hudson that she needs to make a decision on whether or not she’ll join them. Vincent said appreciation isn’t the answer. Dutch said Hudson has until next week to make up her mind.
Things Get Personal Between Elijah and Nic Nemeth
Elijah had a message for Nic Nemeth backstage for costing him a shot at the TNA World Championship last week. In a digital exclusive, Elijah attacked Nemeth backstage right after the match. Elijah said he’ll make Nemeth regret his actions. Ryan Nemeth walked in, and he bragged about having a role in Stranglehold.
Ryan said Nic will kick Elijah’s ass. Elijah snatched Ryan by the shirt before letting him go and saying both Nemeth brothers are targets.
Jason Hotch (c) vs. Mustafa Ali – 2 of 3 Falls Match for the TNA International Championship
Jason Hotch and Mustafa Ali battled for position early on. Hotch was thrown over the top rope, but he landed on the apron before getting back in the ring. Ali delivered a chop, but Hotch responded with a dropkick. Ali tried getting back in the ring, but the champion knocked him off the apron with a springboard dropkick.
Hotch went for a springboard move, but Ali caught him in a German suplex on the apron before an ad break. Ali went for a rolling neckbreaker, but Hotch caught him in a DDT. Ali went for a backslide pin, but he couldn’t get it. Hotch had his own backslide attempt, but he didn’t have it. Ali had another rollup, but this time he got the first fall.
First Fall: Mustafa Ali
Hotch immediately went after Ali and hit him with Trouble in Paradise. The champion then launched himself for a suicide dive. Hotch looked for a double foot stomp, but Ali exited the ring. Hotch caught him in a moonsault. The champion slammed Ali’s head on the ring apron multiple times.
Ali nailed Hotch with the TNA International title belt, and the referee saw it. Ali lost the second fall via disqualification.
Second Fall: Jason Hotch
Ali rolled Hotch back in the ring, but he couldn’t get the three-count. The challenger went for a suplex, but Hotch escaped. Ali pushed Hotch into the referee. The challenger hit a low blow. Ali ripped the belt off Hotch’s trunks and whipped him with it. Hotch fired up and dropped Ali with a right hand.
Hotch grabbed the belt and whipped Ali with it multiple times. The action spilled outside of the ring, where Hotch continued his whipping. Eventually, Ali slammed Hotch into the ring post. Ali teased delivering a superplex to Hotch outside of the ring. The champion shoved Ali out of the ring and dove, but the challenger caught him with a superkick.
Ali went for a 450 splash, but Hotch caught him in a Spanish fly. The champion made the cover, but the referee was slow to make the count as she recovered from the bump earlier. Hotch and Ali traded punches before Ali hit a single-leg dropkick in the corner. Hotch answered with a big boot. The challenger sent Hotch into the corner with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Ali couldn’t hit the 450 splash on a second attempt, and his head got rammed into the middle turnbuckle. Hotch lifted Ali up and hit him with a knee strike to retain his gold.
Winner and still TNA International Champion: Jason Hotch
Leon Slater Congratulates Jason Hotch
Leon Slater’s music hit, and he entered the ring after Jason Hotch’s successful title defense. He said he remembered when everything started for Hotch, when he was still in Order 4. Slater said that chapter is now closed and Hotch is a champion. He said people like him and Hotch were told they had to wait their turn, but their time is now.
syX Makes Challenge to The Hardys
syX had a message for The Hardys to close out “TNA Thursday Night iMPACT.” Samuel Shaw said syX won’t stop until The Hardys die. Joseph Sawyer challenged Matt and Jeff Hardy to enter their world next week.
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