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Add FightsATW on GoogleThe final stop prior to “TNA Destination X” occurred inside the Dothan Civic Center. “TNA Thursday Night iMPACT” featured former ruler of the now defunct Order 4, Mustafa Ali, continuing his efforts to sway Frankie Kazarian into believing that Avery Styles will turn his back on him. Ali and Kazarian went one-on-one in singles competition. “The Wanted Man” Nic Nemeth was in action as he looked to get one over on Elijah in their feud. Plus, Moose had his hands full in singles action against Samuel Shaw, who had Joseph Sawyer in his corner.
Elayna Black vs. Heather by Elegance
Elayna Black applied a headlock in the early going. Heather by Elegance broke free, but she was knocked to the middle rope. Black charged the corner, but Heather pulled the referee in harm’s way. Heather capitalized with a step-up enzuigiri. Black secured a small package after Heather had some control, but not the three-count.
Heather landed a moonsault, but it couldn’t put Black away. Heather continued to keep Black grounded, but she got pushed to the corner. Heather bent the rules and pulled her opponent down by the hair. Heather climbed over the top rope from the apron for a sunset flip attempt, but Black countered with a basement dropkick. Black hit a high knee strike followed by a gut-wrench suplex. Black hit her springboard stomp, but Heather managed to kick out.
Black was sent to the ring apron, and Heather delivered a cutter. She then hit the hurricanrana spike for a near fall. Heather went for Hell Above, but Black moved out of the way and landed Black Out for the win.
Winner: Elayna Black
Huge Title Match Announced for ‘TNA Destination X’
Ryan Nemeth aired out his grievances with Santino Marella about the “wrongdoers” who have attacked him over the past few weeks. Santino booked Ryan and Nic Nemeth to defend their TNA World Tag Team Championship against sYX and the newfound team of Moose and Matt Hardy at “TNA Destination X” on Sunday. Nemeth was none too pleased with Santino’s decision.
Daria Rae Manipulates Brian Johnson
Daria Rae was on the phone when Brian Johnson entered the fray. Johnson informed Rae that the Board of Directors is worried about Rae’s interaction with Indi Hartwell last week. Rae manipulated Johnson into questioning why Santino Marella didn’t have someone watching him. Rae suggested that Johnson sit with her backstage while Zoey Serrano and Shayna Baszler took on The King Bees.
Shayna Baszler and Zoey Serrano vs. King Bees
Danni Bee and Shayna Baszler got things going. Bee went for a German suplex, but she couldn’t lift Baszler up. Bee fought Baszler in the corner, but she got popped with a forearm before Zoey Serrano was tagged in.
Serrano delivered some chops to Bee before nailing her with a lariat. Baszler was tagged back in, but Bee slipped through and tagged in Charity King. Baszler and Serrano were caught off guard. King slammed Serrano down with a Samoan Drop. King’s momentum was quickly shut down as her opponents quickly got back up. Baszler planted King with Grey Matter for the victory.
Winners: Shayna Baszler and Zoey Serrano
sYX Wants to Destroy Moose
sYX delivered a message reminding fans that their purpose is to dismantle TNA Wrestling. They said Moose and Jeff Hardy were the first two victims. Joseph Sawyer said sYX is here for destruction. Samuel Shaw doesn’t think Matt Hardy’s partner Moose will make it to “TNA Destination X.”
AJ Francis Targets Jason Hotch
TNA International Champion Jason Hotch said he has renewed focus now that Mustafa Ali is out of the way. Hotch turned his attention to the World X-Cup when AJ Francis and Expressions interrupted. Francis said Hotch shouldn’t have been chosen to represent TNA. Francis warned Hotch that he wants his title.
Moose vs. Samuel Shaw w/Joseph Sawyer
Moose delivered a dropkick to Samuel Shaw right away. Shaw gained control and slammed Moose’s leg onto the ring apron. Shaw sent Moose outside of the ring, and Joseph Sawyer delivered a chop block when the referee was distracted. Moose tried to fight back, but he ran into the ring steps.
Shaw landed a spinebuster inside the ring, but Moose got his shoulder up. Moose connected with a big superplex. The former TNA World Championship went for a spear, but Sawyer put a chair in the ring. This led to a DQ finish.
Winner via DQ: Moose
After the match, Matt Hardy ran down to the ring with a pipe in his hand. He hit Sawyer and Shaw right in the midsection. sYX escaped up the ramp, as Hardy and Moose stood tall.
M by Elegance Shows True Colors to Heather
M by Elegance was on the phone with someone. She called herself the biggest star of the Elegance Brand. Heather found M talking about leaving her off their planned magazine duo cover. M tried putting Heather in her place by saying she can make herself useful by helping her win the Ultimate X match on Sunday for a shot at the TNA Knockouts World Championship.
Nic Nemeth Crosses Santino Marella
Nic Nemeth stormed at Santino Marella and was not happy with the tag team title defense at “TNA Destination X.” Nemeth got pushy with Santino, who told him to take it easy. Santino said if Nemeth is defeated by Elijah, he will lose his contractually obligated world title rematch.
Frankie Kazarian w/Avery Styles vs. Mustafa Ali
Frankie Kazarian and Mustafa Ali had an exciting pin exchange to start. Kazarian popped Ali with a dropkick and then a side Russian leg sweep. Kazarian side-stepped Ali, who ran directly into the turnbuckle. Ali hit the rollthrough neckbreaker for a near fall.
Kazarian tried to fight back, but Ali caught him in a standard neckbreaker. Ali told fans to kiss his backside as he climbed up the top turnbuckle. He went for the 450 splash, but Kazarian moved out of the way and blasted the former Order 4 leader with a lariat. Kazarian delivered a springboard leg drop for a two-count.
Ali tossed Kazarian to the apron, but he got caught in a legdrop. Kazarian then capitalized with a slingshot DDT, but Ali got his shoulder up. Kazarian got caught in a cutter. Ali then took out his opponent with a suicide dive. Ali shoved Avery Styles down. Kazarian capitalized with a slingshot cutter. Styles tried getting in the ring, but Kazarian stopped him. The distraction allowed Ali to capitalize with a rollup fan.
Winner: Mustafa Ali
The System is a Family
The System cut a promo backstage. Eddie Edwards said people were quick to write The System off, but they’re a family. Bear Bronson, who had been feuding with Edwards, agreed. Cedric Alexander still has his eyes on the TNA X Division Championship.
Xia Brookside is Righteous
Footage of The Righteous swerving Harley Hudson in favor of Xia Brookside last week aired. At the end of the recap, Xia Brookside said, “The Righteous is Coming.”
Trey Miguel Overcame Rough Upbringing
A promo showcasing Trey Miguel walking around his neighborhood aired. Miguel discussed rough beginnings in the neighborhood. His experiences helped mold who he is today. He recalled his upbringing and struggling to come to grips with his biological mother’s jail time at a young age.
Leon Slater Plans to Stay on Top
After video highlights played, TNA World Champion Leon Slater was outside of a wrestling ring and said he holds the weight of the world on his back. Slater said he’ll do anything to maintain his spot. Slater said responsibilities outside of the ring weren’t what he was counting on.
John Skyler is Still Coping
The recently dumped John Skyler was eating when he was approached by Rich Swann, who asked if he was done with his plate. A dejected Skyler gave the plate to Swann.
Nic Nemeth vs. Elijah
Elijah brought Nic Nemeth down with some chops before tossing him to the turnbuckle. Elijah walked the top rope on two sides before going to the third and landing on Nemeth. The former TNA World Champion sent Elijah to the corner and said he calls the shots. Elijah choked Nemeth over the middle rope.
Elijah chopped Nemeth multiple times before hitting a draping DDT. The action spilled outside, where Elijah shook hands with a young fan. Elijah barely beat the 10-count. Nemeth went for a Famouser, but Elijah countered with a sitout powerbomb. Nemeth applied a headlock on Elijah as “TNA Thursday Night iMPACT” returned from the break. The ex-world champion slammed Elijah down to the mat. He then hit his signature neckbreaker before delivering a splash in the corner. Nemeth charged at Elijah, but he ate a boot before getting hit with Drift Away.
Elijah put Nemeth in a tree of woe position and chopped him. Elijah grabbed Nemeth off the top turnbuckle and hit Razor’s Edge. Nemeth fired up and hit a superkick on Elijah, but he couldn’t get the three. Nemeth landed multiple elbow drops.
Nemeth went high-risk, but he dropped right into a high knee from his opponent. Elijah grabbed Nemeth in a superkick attempt, but Nemeth got him on another try. Nemeth hit Danger Zone, but Elijah kicked out. Nemeth shoved the referee and kicked the middle rope low on Elijah. He then hit Danger Zone for the win.
Winner: Nic Nemeth
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