The stars of TNA Wrestling were back in action for Thursday’s episode of “iMPACT.” Elijah and Frankie Kazariancollided in a “Walk With Elijah” match. Plus, TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali put his gold at stake against Adam Brooks. Jeff Hardy went one-on-one with Vincent of The Righteous.
Jeff Hardy vs. Vincent w/Dutch
Jeff Hardy immediately went after Vincent. He landed a clothesline off the apron. Vincent rammed Hardy into the apron. Back in the ring, Vincent and Hardy landed simultaneous crossbodies. Hardy landed an inverted atomic drop before splitting the uprights. Hardy hit the Twist of Fate for a near fall. Vincent was taken down by a side Russian leg sweep. Hardy then connected with a front suplex. Vincent rebounded with a back suplex.
Vincent went high-risk, but the lights went out. Broken Matt Hardy appeared before the lights went back out. Suddenly, Hardy was on the top turnbuckle, and he landed the Swanton Bomb for the win.
Winner: Jeff Hardy
Walk With A King?
Frankie Kazarian was interviewed by Gia Miller. Kazarian said no one shows up for innovative matches quite like he does. He vowed that Elijah would walk with a king.
Mustafa Ali (c) w/Order 4 vs. Adam Brooks – TNA International Championship
Mustafa Ali hit a hurricanrana on Adam Brooks right away. Ali went for a clothesline but ate a big boot. The challenger then landed a back body drop. Brooks rolled under the bottom rope, but Ali caught him in a DDT. Ali went for a springboard, but Brooks popped him with a forearm. The challenger hit a powerbomb and then delivered a suplex, dropping Ali’s neck on his knee. Ali rebounded and hit a 450 splash for the win.
Winner and still TNA International Champion: Mustafa Ali
Eric Young Challenges EC3
Eric Young was outside cutting a promo. He said he’s evolved while EC3 has remained the same. He challenged EC3 to a match with no rules.
Allie, Rosemary, and Mara Sade vs. Tessa Blanchard, Mila Moore, and Victoria Crawford
Rosemary and Victoria Crawford got the match started. Rosemary hit an overhead suplex. Allie bit Crawford before Mara Sade took out all her opponents with a dive. Blanchard, Moore, and Crawford hit triple knees on Rosemary in the corner. Allie got the tag and hit Blanchard with a clothesline, followed by a Death Valley Driver. Allie took out Moore with a Codebreaker to score the pinfall.
Winners: Allie, Rosemary, and Mara Sade
Santino Marella Unsuspended
Santino Marella delivered a video message from home. He’s no longer suspended. Marella said he has been cleared of accusations of attacking Stacks. He booked Leon Slater and Moose against Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander. He also granted Nic Nemeth and KC Navarro a tag team title match. He then banned Xia Brookside from a TNA Knockouts Championship rematch between Arianna Grace and Lei Ying Lee.
Indi Hartwell Returns
Indi Hartwell was also unsuspended. She said she has unfinished business with Arianna Grace. Hartwell wants a world title shot.
Nic Nemeth Still Eyes TNA World Title
Mike Santana was backstage, and he reflected on his heavily praised title defense against Rich Swann. Nic Nemeth reminded Santana that he can still call his shot for a title match.
Daria Rae and Indi Hartwell Reach Boiling Point
Daria Rae was interrupted by Indi Hartwell in her office. She threatened Hartwell over her expiring contract.
Mr. Elegance vs. The Home Town Man w/The Elegance Brand
The Home Town Man targeted the arm of Mr. Elegance. He followed up with a dropkick. The Home Town Man delivered an airplane spin TKO. Mr. Elegance rebounded with a spinebuster. The Elegance Brand got involved before The Home Town Man grabbed his jersey and fired up. He wrapped the jersey around his hand and delivered a right hand. Ash got on the apron and tried to lure The Home Town Man with a kiss. She instead got a mask on her face. Mr. Elegance capitalized by hitting Excusez-moi to pin The Home Town Man.
Winner: Mr. Elegance
Mara Sade Celebrates with Allie and Rosemary
Rosemary, Mara Sade, and Allie celebrated their win backstage. Sade and Allie caught Rosemary dancing when she initially refused.
Tommy Dreamer Encourages Lei Ying Lee
Lei Ying Lee told Gia Miller that she wants to go back to China instead of having a title rematch. Tommy Dreamer told Lee that she represents everyone who still believes. Dreamer said the only person who needs to believe in Lee is herself. Lee changed her mind and vowed to win back the TNA Knockouts World Championship.
Leon Slater Saved From The System
Leon Slater made his way out. He said he’s getting closer to becoming the longest reigning X Division champion of all time. Slater said Cedric Alexander hasn’t been in his prime since he was in elementary school. Alexander interrupted and called Slater “fake.” He claimed Slater won’t even make it to the May 15 date to break the record. He said he’ll be challenging for the X Division title on May 14.
The System attacked Slater from behind. Moose made his way out and chokeslammed Eddie Edwards. Moose powerbombed Brian Myers onto the field. Moose was going to spear Alisha Edwards, but she got pulled to safety.
Ryan Nemeth Vents to AJ Francis
Ryan Nemeth complained about Nic Nemeth being paired with KC Navarro. He claimed he was being taken advantage of in front of a confused AJ Francis, who said they took his opportunities. Francis said he doesn’t care about the drama.
Walk With Elijah Match: Elijah vs. Frankie Kazarian
The match started backstage, where Elijah and Frankie Kazarian were tied to a guitar strap. Kazarian put hand sanitizer in his opponent’s eyes. He then slammed a door on Elijah’s arm.
Elijah tossed Kazarian onto a pile of boxes and equipment. He then threw Kazarian into a garage door. Elijah carried Kazarian near the ring. The two entered the ring, and Elijah hit a back body drop. Kazarian touched two corners before Elijah stopped him from going further. Kazarian choked Elijah with his own shirt.
Kazarian tried leaving through the crowd, but Elijah yanked him into the guard rail. Elijah walked the top rope and landed a sunset flip. He touched two corners before Kazarian whipped him with the strap. Both men yanked each other into the ring post. Kazarian went for a chicken wing, but Elijah carried him and almost touched all four corners. Kazarian mocked Elijah’s walk on the top rope, but he ate a knee.
The strap snapped before Elijah choked his opponent. He then planted Kazarian with a tombstone and then smashed him with a guitar shot. Elijah touched all four corners for the win.
Winner: Elijah
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