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Add FightsATW on GoogleAnother episode of “TNA Thursday Night iMPACT” from the Dothan Civic Center tapings aired on AMC. The show featured two title matches and the first ‘Slaughterhouse sYX’ match. The Hardys took on Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw, while Amazing Red put the TNA X Division Championship at stake against Cedric Alexander. M by Elegance defended the TNA Knockouts TV Title against Jada Stone.
M by Elegance (c) w/The Elegance Brand vs. Jada Stone – for the TNA Knockouts TV Title
Jada Stone charged at M by Elegance and hit a shotgun dropkick. She then hit a springboard hurricanrana. The challenger landed a standing moonsault. Mr. Elegance got on the apron, and M accidentally kicked him off the apron. Stone took out M with a suicide dive.
M caught Stone and dumped her out of the ring. Back in the ring, the champion locked up a dragon sleeper, but Stone fought out of the submission. Stone got dropped by a big boot. M went for a moonsault, but Stone moved out of the way.
The challenger delivered the 619 before attempting a split-legged moonsault. M caught her, but she was hit with a hurricanrana. Stone hit the Spark Stunner, but M rolled to the outside. Stone took out Mr. Elegance with a moonsault. She then landed a Spanish fly off the ring steps and onto the floor. Heather distracted the referee during a pin attempt. M asked for her title belt, but Mr. Elegance quit.
M was able to plant Stone to the mat to retain her gold anyway.
Winner and still TNA Knockouts TV Champion: M by Elegance
More Turmoil Between Eddie Edwards and The System
The System cut a promo backstage. Cedric Alexander vowed to win back the TNA X Division Championship. Bear Bronson took issue with Eddie Edwards saying Alexander will take the gold from Amazing Red alone.
Daria Rae Meets Her Observer
Daria Rae was interrupted by someone who has been trying to get a job with TNA Wrestling. Rae brushed him off, but the man informed her that he’s been hired to make sure she doesn’t abuse her power.
Zero vs. BDE
The former Special Agent Zero is now simply known as Zero. BDE immediately landed a corner splash on his opponent. He sent Zero out of the ring and hit a suicide dive. BDE went for a springboard, but he got caught with a headbutt. Zero then landed a clothesline. He then hit a release suplex. Zero tossed BDE with a gorilla press slam. BDE landed the Clip Cutter, but Zero responded with a forearm and a double choke bomb for the win.
Winner: Zero
After the match, Zero hit another choke bomb on BDE, and he had one for Rich Swann. Zero then took out several members of the security team.
Ricky Sosa Enters TNA X World Cup
Ricky Sosa cut a promo backstage saying he wants to prove he’s one of the best in the world. He announced he will represent Belgium in the TNA World X Cup. Fabian Aichner walked in and announced his own entry. Aichner said that he will put their friendship aside during the cup.
Shotzi Puts Knockouts Division on Notice
Shotzi discussed her TNA debut last week. She said she’s been obsessed with the Knockouts division. Shotzi plans to cause pain to every woman in the locker room.
Amazing Red (c) vs. Cedric Alexander – for the TNA X Division Championship
Cedric Alexander walked out alone. The challenger used his strength advantage early on. Amazing Red ducked two clotheslines and hit a shoulder block. The champion hit a swanton on Alexander outside of the ring.
Back from a commercial break, Red hit a satellite DDT for a near fall. Alexander responded with the Michinoku Driver for a two-count. Alexander had to fight out of several counter pin attempts. The champion hit a flatliner from the middle rope before landing Code Red for the win.
Winner and still TNA X Division Champion: Amazing Red
Elayna Black Urges Heather to Leave The Elegance Brand
Elayna Black confronted Heather by Elegance backstage. She questioned how long Heather will take M by Elegance’s bullying. She said she knows Heather wants her own shot at the TNA Knockouts TV Title.
Indi Hartwell’s ‘Feel Good’ Story in Danger
Indi Hartwell was journaling while reflecting on becoming the TNA Knockouts World Champion. Hartwell was speaking to a younger version of herself, who always dreamed of becoming TNA Knockouts World Champion.
When Tom Hannifan and Mathew Rehwoldt were discussing the promo, Zoey Serrano took out a security guard. Shayna Baszler grabbed Hannifan’s headset and announced she will challenge Hartwell at “Destination X.”
Harley Hudson Accepts The Righteous’ Invitation
Harley Hudson was invited to stand beside The Righteous next week. Hudson accepted the invitation.
Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz Challenge Shotzi and Allie
Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz addressed reuniting last week. Hogan said Allie was deadweight. Steelz said Shotzi made the wrong move by getting involved in their business.
AJ Francis w/Expressions vs. John Skyler w/Mila Moore
Expressions immediately distracted John Skyler, who knocked AJ Francis out of the ring and hit a dive. Expressions distracted Skyler again, allowing Francis to send his opponent crashing into the ring post. Francis hit Tennessee Whiskey.
Skyler caught a kick and hit a chop. He then caught Francis in a slingshot spear. Expressions got on the apron, but Mila Moore met him there. Francis sent Sklyer into Moore, who was knocked off the apron.
Skyler hit a tornado DDT, but the referee was checking on Moore. Skyler was distracted by Moore’s injury. Francis hit the TFL and Down Payment for the win.
Winner: AJ Francis
Bear Bronson Challenges Eddie Edwards for Control of The System
Bear Bronson told Eddie Edwards that Cedric Alexander’s loss is his fault. Bronson challenged Edwards to a match. Bronson suggested if he wins, he will call the shots within The System.
Daria Rae Changes Tune on Her Observer
Daria Rae had another conversation with her observer, Brian Johnson. Rae suddenly changed her tune on how she views Johnson, who said he’d do anything to stick around in TNA.
Trey Miguel and Leon Slater Trade Words Before Title Match
Leon Slater hit the ring and admitted his life was a nightmare before entering the wrestling business. Slater said his mom and sister always believed in him. Slater said he’s finally paying it off with his TNA World Championship run.
Slater turned his attention to Trey Miguel, and he asked his “Destination X” challenger to get in the ring. Miguel obliged, and he joined Slater in the squared circle. Slater said he’s similar to Miguel in more ways than they even know.
Slater said he isn’t overlooking Miguel, but he’s never been a champion. Slater said the title can’t be Miguel’s as long as he’s the top dog. Miguel answered back, saying that it’s been six years since his last world title shot.
Miguel respects Slater, but he said his own people deserve their title-crowning moment. Miguel said he will scratch and claw to become the TNA World Champion. The two shook hands to end the segment.
Ryan Nemeth vs. Elijah
Ryan Nemeth choked Elijah with his “Stranglehold” shirt. Elijah delivered two hard chops. He then connected with a jumping clothesline. Elijah slammed Nemeth down on the apron.
Elijah walked the top rope and targeted the arm of his opponent. Nemeth fired back with a neckbreaker. Nemeth choked Elijah with a handkerchief, but he got tossed off the top rope. Elijah then choked Nemeth in a measure of revenge.
Elijah caught Nemeth in the Highway Man’s Farewell for the victory.
Winner: Elijah
Nic Nemeth attacked Elijah after the match. Elijah grabbed a guitar and whacked Ryan with it after Nic moved out of the way.
Mustafa Ali Warns Frankie Kazarian About Avery Styles
Frankie Kazarian was interrupted by Mustafa Ali. Ali claimed Kazarian was going to get stabbed in the back by Avery Styles. Ali used the downfall of Order 4 as an example.
The Hardys vs sYX – sYX Slaughterhouse Match
The match took place in a boiler room setting. Matt and Jeff Hardy were carrying shovels. Samuel Shaw appeared when Joseph Sawyer went for a sneak attack with an axe. Shaw choked Jeff with a chain. Shaw sent Jeff crashing into a ladder.
Jeff fought back and threw Shaw into a wall before throwing the ladder at him. Jeff climbed the stairs and tried sliding on the rail, but Shaw intercepted him. Meanwhile, Matt targeted the midsection of Sawyer with a shovel. Sawyer hit him with a trash can.
The two traded punches before Matt locked in a butterfly submission. Shaw ambushed Matt to gain the numbers advantage. Matt was locked inside a room, but Jeff dove onto the sYX members. The disadvantage soon caught up to Jeff, who had a trash can placed over his head. Sawyer and Shaw took axes to the trash can, and Jeff collapsed to end the show.
Winners: sYX
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