Thursday’s episode of TNA “iMPACT” served as the go-home show prior to the “Sacrifice” pay-per-view on Friday. TNA World Champion Mike Santana and X Division titleholder Leon Slater teamed up to face Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander of The System. Jeff Hardy was also in action, going one-on-one with Brian Myers.
Mustafa Ali w/Order 4 vs. BDE w/Rich Swann
Mustafa Ali chopped BDE in the corner before delivering a European uppercut. BDE fought back and hit a crucifix bomb. The social media star hit a dive on Ali outside of the ring. As BDE tried getting back in the ring, Ali targeted the leg of his opponent. BDE got out of a submission attempt to land a kick to the head.
Ali kept his momentum by hitting a rolling neckbreaker. The Order 4 leader mocked BDE and slapped him. BDE took some more chops but delivered one of his own. The two got into a forearm exchange. Ali went for a clothesline, but BDE nailed him with a single-legged dropkick. Ali went for a handspring move, but BDE caught him in the Clip Cutter. Ali was hit with a frog splash, but he got the shoulder up before three. Ali countered a second attempt at the Clip Cutter with a sitdown powerbomb. Ali then hit Dance With The Devil for the win.
Winner: Mustafa Ali
The Great Hands ambushed Rich Swann after the match. Trey Miguel ran down and nailed Special Agent Zero with his TNA International Championship. Tasha Steelz held onto Miguel’s leg, allowing Order 4 to regain the advantage. Jada Stone took out Ali with a top rope hurricanrana.
Special Agent Zero returned to the ring and went for a chokeslam on Stone. Miguel made the save, and the babyfaces managed to escape.
Mike Santana and Leon Slater Are Ready for ‘Sacrifice’
Gia Miller was joined by Mike Santana and Leon Slater backstage. Slater said he’s not feeling pressure from Cedric Alexander’s owed X Division title opportunity. He also vowed to get back at Eric Young on Friday at “Sacrifice.” Santana vowed to end the games that Steve Maclin has been playing at “Sacrifice.” Santana said if Maclin loses, he has to look himself in the mirror and admit he isn’t the man he claims to be.
Daria Rae then interrupted the promo and reminded Santana that he will be forced to vacate the TNA World Championship if he gets physical with Maclin before the PPV.
Jeff Hardy w/Matt Hardy vs. Brian Myers w/The System
Brian Myers got in Jeff Hardy’s face immediately and was shoved down to the mat for his efforts. Hardy rammed Myers into the top turnbuckle. “The Charismatic Enigma” seemingly went for a superplex, but Myers knocked him off the turnbuckle. Myers hit a back elbow on Hardy before keeping him grounded with a headlock.
Hardy got out of the hold with a jawbreaker. Myers avoided the Twist of Fate to land an implant DDT for a near fall. Myers went for the Roster Cut, but Hardy caught him in Twist of Fate. Hardy looked for the Swanton Bomb, and he connected for the victory.
Winner: Jeff Hardy
The System ambushed The Hardys after the match. The Righteous ran in to make the save. Vincent hit a crossbody on Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander. The Hardys and The Righteous fought The System into the crowd, with Bear Bronson left alone in the ring. Moose then made his way out, and the next singles match was underway.
Moose w/Alisha Edwards vs. Bear Bronson
Bear Bronson hit a chop on Moose, but it was ineffective. Moose delivered chops of his own, but Bronson raked the eyes of Moose in a desperate move. The action spilled outside of the ring. Bronson shouted at Moose that he was the one who replaced him in The System. Back in the ring, Bronson delivered an exploder suplex. The action was back outside the ring. Moose sent Bronson crashing into the ring steps. Moose went for a suplex on the floor, but Bronson countered with one of his own.
Bronson took Moose down with a superplex, but he could only get a one-count. Moose hulked up and nailed Bronson with a headbutt. Moose then landed a senton. Moose charged in, but Bronson caught him in a pop-up powerbomb for a two-count.
Bronson then planted Moose with a spinning sidewalk slam. The two exchanged lariats before Moose dropped his opponent. Eddie Edwards, Cedric Alexander, and Brian Myers looked to interfere before Moose’s former Atlanta Falcons teammates stopped them. John Abraham shoved Alexander to the floor.
The distraction allowed Moose to hit the spear for the win.
Winner: Moose
Mara Sade Follows White Rabbit
After Mara Sade spoke to Gia Miller, she was given an ominous letter and followed the bloodied White Rabbit that had been lingering around Rosemary the past few weeks.
The System Is Being Watched
The System was not happy after how their night transpired. Bear Bronson said things aren’t over between him and Moose. Eddie Edwards called Moose “The Face of the Forgotten.” Edwards then warned Alisha to step away from Moose, or she will fall with him at “Sacrifice.” Cedric Alexander said there’s still unfinished business on “iMPACT.” Alexander said The System will take gold from both Mike Santana and Leon Slater. As The System walked off, The Righteous were seen eavesdropping.
Tessa Blanchard, Mila Moore, and Victoria Crawford vs. Jodi Threat, Myla Grace, and Harley Hudson
Tessa Blanchard teased starting the match with Jodi Threat, but she had Mila Moore tag in. Threat then made the tag to Harley Hudson. Moore missed a clothesline, and Hudson took her down with an arm submission. Myla Grace tagged in and landed a back elbow in the corner. Grace hit a fisherman’s suplex for a two-count. Victoria Crawford tagged in and swung wild. Grace prevented Crawford from tagging back out. Hudson was back in and landed a leg drop. Blanchard grabbed Hudson’s hair, allowing Crawford to gain the upper hand.
Hudson landed a jawbreaker before tagging Threat in. Threat sent Blanchard, Moore, and Crawford hanging on the middle rope and delivered double knees. Threat slammed Blanchard with a German suplex. She knocked Blanchard off the apron. Hudson dove on Moore, while Grace took out Blanchard.
Threat was sent into the ring steps. Blanchard then lifted Threat up and sent her onto the steps again, this time rib first. Back in the ring, Blanchard hit Buzzsaw on Grace for the win.
Winners: Tessa Blanchard, Mila Moore, and Victoria Crawford
Rosemary Reunites With Crazzy Steve
Another Rosemary segment aired. Rosemary said her plan is coming to fruition. She said she owes someone, and it’s a dangerous situation. Crazzy Steve appeared and told Rosemary that she had to listen to him. He said he chose Rosemary because she knows their life is a joke and death is a punchline.
Steve said Rosemary tossed him aside. He said he needs something from Rosemary in return. Steve said his final gift for Rosemary is a sacrifice that comes with a cost. Rosemary said she’s prepared to offer it. The two agreed, and Rosemary thanked Steve.
Eric Young vs. Brad Attitude
Eric Young attacked Brad Attitude before the bell rang. He used his ring attire to choke Attitude. Young then landed a dropkick. Young looked for a fight with the crowd before the referee convinced him to get back in the ring. Young raked the back of his opponent. Attitude ran into a powerslam. Young then connected with a Death Valley Driver for a near fall. Young decided to chase the referee, who ran up the entrance ramp. Attitude took advantage with a dive outside of the ring.
Attitude went high-risk, but Young cut him off and landed the piledriver to score the win.
Winner: Eric Young
Matt Hardy Ambushed by Unknown Attackers
Cameras cut backstage, and Matt Hardy was taken out in the stairwell. Hardy said he was ambushed, but he didn’t know who did it. The Righteous insisted it was The System that took him out.
Buff Bagwell Wants to Wrestle One More Time
Gia Miller was on the entrance stage, joined by former WCW star Buff Bagwell, who discussed TNA Wrestling’s growth. Bagwell was grateful for the fans being with him throughout his devastating amputation. Bagwell said God stuck with him all the way. Bagwell apologized to wrestling fans for his behavior over the years.
Bagwell then revealed his goal to wrestle for TNA one more time. Frankie Kazarian then walked out and snatched the mic from Miller. He said Bagwell isn’t walking anywhere. Kazarian also said this version of Bagwell is “pathetic.”
Kazarian claimed he’s twice the man Bagwell ever was. Elijah then chased Kazarian off. He grabbed the mic and said this is Bagwell’s moment. He said he’s moved by Bagwell’s story and nothing will stop him from living out his dream. Elijah said he hopes Bagwell walks down that ramp with him. Bagwell obliged, and the two embraced.
Vincent Fills in for Matt Hardy
Santino Marella announced that Matt Hardy will be out of action after being injured. The Righteous barged in and demanded The System be punished. Vincent suggested teaming with Jeff Hardy at “Sacrifice” against Brian Myers and Cedric Alexander. Marella made the match official.
Dani Luna Vows to Win TNA Knockouts Championship
Dani Luna said she deserved her TNA Knockouts World Championship sooner than “Sacrifice,” but she’s fine with it because it gave her more chances to hurt people. She said Arianna Grace is a fluke of a champion. Luna said she’s been running the Knockouts division all along.
Mike Santana and Leon Slater vs. Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander w/The System
Leon Slater and Cedric Alexander went at it to start the match. Eddie Edwards was quickly tagged back in, and he delivered a shoulder tackle. Edwards tried hitting Santana, but he was popped with a right hand. Santana and Slater then hit a double arm drag on Alexander. Slater dove on Edwards and Alexander, but he got caught. Santana made the save with a suicide dive.
Slater tagged back in and went to work on Edwards with a big boot. He then landed another big boot, this time in the corner. Edwards was dropped by a crossbody. While Slater was distracted by The System, Alexander slammed “The Youngest in Charge” on the ring apron. Alexander tagged in, but Slater brought him down. The TNA X Division Champion popped Edwards with an enzuigiri before tagging in Santana. Edwards was taken out with a jumping clothesline. Santana then dove on Alexander. The TNA World Champion nailed Edwards with the Rolling Buck Fifty for a two-count.
Slater was the legal man, and he hit a splash on Edwards. Santana leaped off Slater’s back to hit a moonsault on Edwards. Alexander pulled Slater off the apron. Edwards countered Spin The Block with an arm drag. Santana went high risk, but Edwards kicked him and landed a Backpack Stunner. Alexander followed up with a frog splash, but Edwards only got a near fall.
Santana landed Outlined in Chalk on Edwards, but he ran into a driver from Alexander. Santana ducked Boston Knee Party to hit a Death Valley Driver. He then dove on both Edwards and Alexander. Steve Maclin got involved by attacking Slater. Santana couldn’t lay hands on Maclin per the stipulation going into “Sacrifice.” Slater delivered a super kick to Maclin. Edwards took advantage of the chaos by hitting Boston Knee Party on Santana for the win.
Winners: Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander
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