The go-home edition of TNA “iMPACT” before Saturday’s TNA Rebellion event featured the contract signing for the TNA World Championship match between Mike Santana and Eddie Edwards. The marquee match on Thursday’s episode of “iMPACT” was contested for the TNA World Tag Team Championship. The Hardys put the gold at stake against The Righteous in a tables match.
Mike Santana and Eddie Edwards Sign Contract for TNA ‘Rebellion’
The show began with the contract signing for Mike Santana vs. Eddie Edwards. The challenger was introduced first, and he made his entrance without The System. The champion then entered through the crowd.
Edwards said Santana had a path in the wrestling business similar to his. Edwards said they both proved the naysayers wrong. Edwards reminded Santana that he left when TNA Wrestling was going through financial hurdles. Edwards said Santana thought the grass was greener elsewhere. Edwards even made an Inner Circle reference.
Santana said Edwards is right about him leaving. He said he wanted to test himself against some of the best wrestlers in the world. He said he realized that no matter where he went, his heart was still with TNA. Santana said he built and rebuilt himself in the company. Santana said Edwards stayed in TNA because he was complacent, while he returned because he had something to prove.
Santana said when the dust settles at “Rebellion,” Edwards will realize he lost to someone who bets on himself every night. Santana then signed his contract. Edwards said Santana’s daughter will not be in the ring at “Rebellion.” Santana warned Edwards to not mention his daughter. He then said Edwards’ wife, Alisha, had bigger balls than him for aligning with Moose.
Cedric Alexander ambushed Santana before Leon Slater evened the odds. Slater super kicked Edwards. Slater hit Big Play Slater on Alexander and Edwards.
AJ Francis Vows to End Nic Nemeth
AJ Francis had some words backstage. He recalled enrolling in the Team 3D Academy. He claimed to have turned down a chance to join the Cleveland Browns during that time. He gloated about ambushing Nic Nemeth, and he said he’s glad he did it. He vowed to put Nemeth out of commission for good.
Jada Stone vs. Dani Luna
Tasha Steelz of Order 4 joined the commentary desk for the match. The power advantage was clearly in favor of Dani Luna early on. Luna targeted the arm of Jada Stone. Luna missed a big boot, allowing Stone to mount a comeback. Stone landed a springboard hurricanrana. Luna went outside of the ring, but Stone landed a suicide dive. Stone was distracted by Tasha Steelz, allowing Luna to hit a powerbomb on the ring apron.
Luna went for a corner splash, but no one was home. Luna clubbed the back of Stone, but she got her foot hung over the top rope. This allowed Stone to hit a leg drop, followed by a hurricanrana. Stone delivered a high-risk leg drop, followed by a split-legged moonsault for a near fall.
Stone attempted a head scissors, but Luna countered for a backbreaker into a sitdown powerbomb. Luna went for the Luna Landing, but Stone reversed with a pin attempt. Stone got popped by a forearm. Luna went for a lariat, but she got caught in a head scissors. Stone then connected with a corkscrew moonsault for the win.
Winner: Jada Stone
Steelz entered the ring after the match and dropped Stone with a piledriver.
Frankie Kazarian Ambushes Elijah
Elijah was met by a fan who asked him if he’d pray with him near his father’s grave. Frankie Kazarian then ambushed Elijah. Kazarian then paid the kid $20, even though he had promised $100.
The Elegance Brand Stand Tall Over Taryn Terrell
Taryn Terrell hit the ring and said she missed being a part of TNA Wrestling. She was grateful to be able to address fans in her hometown of New Orleans. Terrell said her in-ring career didn’t end on her terms, and she never got to have a proper goodbye. Terrell then turned her attention to The Elegance Brand. She had a direct message to Ash, telling her she doesn’t know what she’s capable of. The Personal Concierge and the rest of The Elegance brand, without Ash, made their way out.
The cameras cut to the backstage area where Mickie James and ODB were lying out. Heather and M attacked Terrell inside the ring. TNA security ran down, but they were taken out by Mr. Elegance, M, and Heather. Mr. Elegance then landed a scoop slam on Terrell. M and Heather hit Nip and Tuck to finish off the ambush.
Santino Marella and Indi Hartwell Teach Arianna Grace and Stacks A Lesson
Santino Marella was angry with Arianna Grace backstage before Stacks got in his face. Marella delivered two punches to Stacks’ jaw. Indi Hartwell and Marella then entered the room where Grace and Stacks went in to handle business.
Frankie Kazarian vs. BDE
Ryan Nemeth was a guest on commentary for the match. Frankie Kazarian took BDE down right away. He then slapped BDE a few times to mock him. Kazarian scored a scoop slam, followed by a springboard leg drop. Kazarian then connected with a slingshot backbreaker. Kazarian was caught in a springboard crossbody. BDE then hit a rolling Codebreaker, followed by a Blockbuster off the middle rope. BDE escaped the chicken wing to land a busaiku knee. BDE went for the Clip Cutter, but Kazarian countered with a backstabber. Kazarian then applied a chicken wing to force the submission.
Winner: Frankie Kazarian
Ryan Nemeth mocked BDE after the match and ate a slap. Nemeth then held up BDE for Kazarian, but Elijah appeared and choked Kazarian. Elijah chased Kazarian to the backstage area.
Elayna Black vs. Myla Grace w/Harley Hudson
Myla Grace jumped off the bottom rope and hit an arm drag on Elayna Black. She then hit a baseball slide on Black. Grace was sent to the middle rope, and Black struck her in the back with a running elbow. Grace fought out of a headlock and delivered forearms, followed by a clothesline.
Black was driven down to the mat with a twisting suplex. Grace went high-risk, but Black knocked her off with a high knee. She then finished the match with Black Out.
Winner: Elayna Black
Santino Marella and Indi Hartwell Suspended
Daria Rae informed Santino Marella that TNA’s Board of Directors has suspended him for attacking Stacks. Indi Hartwell stepped in and said she was there. Hartwell accidentally touched Rae, who suspended her.
Eric Young Attacks Ricky Sosa
Gia Miller was on the stage to interview Ricky Sosa, who said he wants to show the world what “The Young Savage” is about. Eric Young interrupted and grabbed the mic. Young called Sosa a “pretender” and a “wannabe.” Young declared himself the gatekeeper of TNA Wrestling.
Young got too close, and Sosa told him that if he had an issue, they could settle it in the ring. Young punched Sosa, and the two brawled into the ring. Young went for the piledriver, but Sosa delivered a back body drop. He then charged the corner and landed two back elbows, but Young eventually landed a piledriver.
Abyss Reunites With ‘Father’ James Mitchell
The story of Tessa Blanchard being lured into the Undead Realm continued. “Father” James Mitchell said Blanchard’s most demented fantasies can come true. Meanwhile, Rosemary told Mara Sade that she needs to be on her guard. She said they’re collecting souls. Sade was introduced to Allie.
Mila Moore was freaked out by where she was lured. Rosemary heard a scream and suggested that Allie look after Sade. Victoria Crawford was also in the Undead Realm. Another scream went off as Rosemary turned on an old-school radio. As Moore was walking, she was taken away by Havok. Mitchell then sang Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” to the applause of Rosemary. Rosemary gave Mitchell a gift in exchange for some help. The gift was Abyss.
Moose Saves Trey Miguel From Order 4
Order 4 was in the ring. The Great Hands demanded that fans show Mustafa Ali respect. Ali vowed to become the new TNA International Champion at “Rebellion.” He then called out the titleholder Trey Miguel, who obliged.
Ali claimed he got off on the wrong foot with Miguel. He apologized for what he did to Jada Stone in their tag team match at “Sacrifice.” Ali called Miguel a “second chance champion.” He said Miguel is a “screw-up” just like the fans. Ali said he’s not a champion in TNA because he doesn’t need a second chance.
Ali mentioned Miguel’s past issues before the champion snatched the mic. He called Ali a “scumbag” and a “coward.” Miguel said TNA welcomed him back because he’s always treated the company like family. Ali laughed it off and said Order 4 is the only real family in TNA. He then poked fun at The Rascalz. Miguel said The Rascalz are still his family. Miguel said Ali has nothing with his family, including a “set of balls.” Ali told Order 4 to leave the ring and insisted he’d fight Miguel one-on-one. As soon as things went awry for Ali, Order 4 got involved.
Special Agent Zero was going to plant Miguel with a one-handed chokeslam, but Moose took out The Great Hands. He then big-booted Special Agent Zero out of the ring. Miguel popped Ali with a superkick, allowing Moose to land a spear. Order 4 then saved Ali from Miguel’s top-rope finisher.
The Hardys (c) vs. The Righteous – Tables Match for the TNA World Tag Team Championship
Both teams immediately brawled outside of the ring. Back in the ring, Matt Hardy planted Vincent with the Side Effect. The Hardys put a table in the ring and hit double-team back elbows on Vincent. Dutch was sent into the ring steps. Jeff Hardy placed Vincent on a table, and Matt looked for an elbow drop. Vincent moved out of the way, and Matt went crashing through the table.
This allowed Dutch to attack Jeff in the corner. Vincent joined in by choking Jeff before a commercial break.
Matt spat water into Dutch’s eyes. Jeff then grabbed a ladder, much to the delight of the crowd. He then found a broom under the ring and bent it over the back of Vincent. Matt placed Dutch on a table. As Jeff was climbing the ladder, Vincent pulled him off and landed a DDT on the floor. Vincent had a personal vendetta against the ladder, damaging it with a steel chair. Jeff was placed on a table. Dutch went on the middle rope, but Matt held him. The Hardys then put Dutch through the table, but Vincent then sent Matt crashing onto a table. Both teams were tied at one.
Jeff went for a Swanton Bomb, but Vincent got out of the ring. Matt planted Vincent with Twist of Fate. Matt put Vincent on a table, and Jeff hit the Swanton Bomb through it for the final score.
Winners and still TNA World Tag Team Champions: The Hardys
After the match, Dutch sent The Hardys crashing into a table set up in the corner. The Righteous stared down The Hardys from the ramp to end the show. This feud isn’t over.
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