TNA Wrestling was live on AMC for another episode of “iMPACT” on the road to “TNA Rebellion.” The night began with TNA World Champion Mike Santana, who discussed his title defense against Eddie Edwards, which is scheduled for April 11. The Hardys were also in attendance to discuss being betrayed by The Righteous. There was also a TNA Knockouts World Championship match between Arianna Grace and Xia Brookside.
Huge Opening Match Booked
Mike Santana entered through the crowd and had something to say in the ring. He addressed the premature ending to his TNA “Sacrifice” match against Steve Maclin. He called Maclin one of the toughest wrestlers in the industry, but he got dropped.
Santana turned his attention to Eddie Edwards. He revealed he’ll be putting his gold at stake against Edwards at “Rebellion.” Edwards and Alexander made their way out. Santana was reminded that Edwards pinned him during last week’s episode of “iMPACT.” Edwards promised “Rebellion” will be known as the night of The System.
The champion dared Edwards to fight him on the spot, but Alexander said that’s not how things work. Alexander then vowed to take the TNA X Division Championship from Leon Slater. This led Slater to back up Santana. Slater said he has no issue beating Alexander again. Mustafa Ali’s music hit, and he was joined by Order 4. Ali said not only will The System reign supreme at “Rebellion,” but Order 4 will as well. Ali vowed to take the TNA International Championship from Trey Miguel. Miguel then marched down to the ring and called Ali a coward. He dared Ali to be a real man at “Rebellion.”
Santana was tired of the talking and laid out a challenge when Moose helped even the odds a bit more. Santino Marella then booked an eight-man tag team match.
Mike Santana, Leon Slater, Trey Miguel, and Moose vs. The System and Order 4
After being shoved down by Moose, Mustafa Ali quickly tagged in Cedric Alexander. Moose planted Alexander with a uranage, followed by a senton. Eddie Edwards was hit with a single-legged dropkick from Mike Santana. Santana leaped off Leon Slater’s back and hit a senton on Edwards. Slater popped Edwards with a handspring back elbow. Alexander slowed down Slater’s momentum by slamming him down to the apron. Trey Miguel and Ali were tagged in. Miguel took out Ali with a suicide dive DDT. He then hit a top-rope meteora in the ring.
Special Agent Zero was tagged in, and he dropped Miguel with a chokeslam. Ali was the legal man again, but he got drilled by a clothesline. Special Agent Zero was back in, and he connected with a German suplex. Edwards and Alexander looked to pick up the scraps by double-teaming Miguel.
Miguel rebounded with a springboard moonsault. Santana was tagged in, and he delivered Outlined in Chalk, followed by a single-legged dropkick. He then wiped out Alexander with a suicide dive. Edwards was hit with a frog splash.
Special Agent Zero took out the field with a dive outside of the ring. Moose delivered a big powerbomb on Ali on the apron. Back in the ring, Moose and Special Agent Zero brawled. Moose landed a superplex on Special Agent Zero, but Ali hit a 450 on Moose. Miguel followed up with a Swanton 450 on Ali.
Santana hit the Rolling Buck Fifty on Alexander, but Edwards caught him with the Boston Knee Party for the finish.
Winners: The System and Order 4
Daria Rae Scolds Santino Yet Again
Daria Rae scolded Santino Marella for booking the opening match. Rae claimed Marella was skating on thin ice. Rae told Marella to get out of his own office.
Eric Young Confronts Ricky Sosa
Behind-the-scenes footage following Ricky Sosa’s TNA signing at “Sacrifice” aired. Eric Young confronted Sosa and warned him that he’s the gatekeeper. Young said the hard work starts now for Sosa.
The Hardys vs. The Righteous Set for Tables Match
The Hardys entered the ring, and Matt Hardy said The Righteous disappointed them. He said they could’ve made money and magic together. The “Broken” side of Matt was beginning to show. Jeff Hardy said The Righteous didn’t make a sacrifice. They made a mistake.
Vincent and Dutch of The Righteous made their way out. Vincent claimed The Righteous attacked The Hardys for their own good. They claimed love requires sacrifice. Dutch said love isn’t gentle. Matt suggested handing an ass-whupping to The Righteous.Vincent and Dutch said they want to go to war with The Hardys in a tables match next week.
Allie The Bunny Strikes Again
Victoria Crawford was walking backstage with Tessa Blanchard when Allie The Bunny appeared. Both Crawford and Allie disappeared.
Arianna Grace and Stacks Push Mike Santana’s Buttons
Mike Santana was unwrapping backstage when Arianna Grace and Stacks interrupted him. Grace and Stacks mocked Santana. Grace told Santana that world champions are supposed to win. She suggested that Santana take notes from her world title match later on.
Tessa Blanchard vs. Jody Threat – Bunkhouse Match
Tessa Blanchard tried ambushing Jody Threat, who cut her off and blasted her with a trash can. Threat filled the ring with chairs. She even tossed a cowbell into the ring. Threat went for a table, but Blanchard took her out with a baseball slide. Blanchard had Threat against the ring post and attempted to hit her with a trash can, but her opponent moved out of the way.
Threat was perched on the top rope with her head against a chair and a cowbell. Blanchard then delivered a dropkick. Threat quickly rebounded and hit Blanchard with the cowbell. Threat then choked Blanchard with the rope from the cowbell. Blanchard grabbed the referee’s own belt and choked Threat with it. Threat powered up and landed Pop Shove It. Blanchard kept the belt around Threat’s throat and choked her out.
Winner: Tessa Blanchard
Elijah Backs Up BDE
Ryan Nemeth was backstage, and he vowed to find out who attacked Nic Nemeth. He accused BDE of the ambush. Frankie Kazarian then walked in and said BDE is probably guilty. Elijah then intervened to assist BDE.
Tessa Blanchard Follows Allie The Bunny
Tessa Blanchard ran into Allie The Bunny. She decided to follow her up the red stairwell.
AJ Francis vs. The Home Town Man
AJ Francis shoved The Home Town Man down early on. Francis looked for Down Payment, but he got chopped on the head. Francis was popped with a rolling forearm and then was clotheslined out of the ring. The Home Town Man landed a suicide dive. He went for a scoop slam, but he collapsed under the weight of Francis.
Francis popped his opponent with Tennessee Whiskey. Francis then spat on a Drew Brees jersey. The Home Town Man hulked up and landed a series of punches. He then scoop slammed Francis. The momentum didn’t last, as Francis nailed him with TFL followed by Down Payment for the win.
Winner: AJ Francis
AJ Francis Admits Attacking Nic Nemeth
AJ Francis chimed in on who ambushed Nic Nemeth backstage. He then took credit for laying out Nemeth. He said Nemeth steals opportunities from him. Francis called himself the new show stealer in TNA. Ryan Nemeth stormed the ring, but he stopped short of going after Francis, who said he would leave his brother without a pulse at “Rebellion.”
Xia Brookside Receives Special Message Before Title Match
Lei Ying Lee had a present for Xia Brookside. It was an emotional video message from Brookside’s father. Brookside was fired up.
Arianna Grace (c) w/Stacks vs. Xia Brookside w/Lei Ying Lee
Xia Brookside targeted the arm of Arianna Grace early on. Grace responded by going after the challenger’s leg. Brookside turned the tide, causing Grace to retreat behind Stacks. Grace got caught in a head-scissors takedown. Brookside then charged the corner and landed a back elbow. Grace was popped by Broken Wings, followed by a side Russian leg sweep. Grace missed a pump kick and was taken down by a neckbreaker.
Stacks handed Grace Santino’s cobra, but Brookside landed a tornado DDT. Stacks pulled Brookside during a pin attempt. Lei Ying Lee intervened, but Grace attacked her. Grace then sent Lee crashing into the ring steps. Brookside hit a Lou Thesz press on the champion and sent her into the steps.
Brookside then delivered a tornado DDT to Stacks. Back in the ring, Brookside prevented Grace from using the cobra. The two had a tug of war over the cobra before Stacks was knocked off the apron. Grace hit a pump kick on the challenge and grabbed the TNA Knockouts World Championship.
Referee Alice Lane prevented the use of the weapon, and Brookside hit the Codebreaker for a two-count. Brookside went for the Brooksy Bomb, but Stacks interfered yet again. Lee wiped out Stacks with a suicide dive. Grace dropped Brookside with the title belt and then drove the challenge’s head into her knee for the victory.
Winner and still TNA Knockouts World Champion: Arianna Grace
Mike Santana Takes Out Stacks, Confronts Eddie Edwards
After the match, Mike Santana confronted Stacks and hit Spin The Block. The System’s music then hit. Eddie Edwards had a mic in the crowd. Edwards mocked Santana for letting his emotions get the better of him. Edwards bragged about pinning Santana twice.
Santana said Edwards was talking too tough for someone who was hiding in the crowd. He suggested the two settle things in the ring. Edwards preferred to wait until “Rebellion.” Santana responded by saying he will stomp Edwards out on April 11.
Tessa Blanchard Enters Undead Realm
Tessa Blanchard entered the “Undead Realm” after following Allie. She was welcomed by “Father” James Mitchell. Mitchell had an evil laugh to end the show.
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