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Add FightsATW on GoogleTNA “Thursday Night iMPACT” featured Fabian Aichner’s first crack at the TNA X Division Championship. He challenged Cedric Alexander for the gold inside Broadview Center in Albany. TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali addressed the recent shortcomings of his fellow Order 4 members, and more TNA Knockouts TV Championship tournament action was on display.
Rosemary w/Allie vs. M by Elegance w/Heather and The Personal Concierge – TNA Knockouts TV Title Tournament Match
Rosemary immediately looked to shoot her green mist, but M by Elegance retreated. She caught M in a submission before having her hair pulled. Heather tripped Rosemary behind the referee’s back, allowing M to hit a drive-by kick. M delivered a dropkick to one half of the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions. Rosemary regained some momentum and went high-risk before being cut off by a big boot. M hit a knee to the side of the face, but she couldn’t put Rosemary away.
Rosemary delivered an elbow drop before ducking a kick and landing two clotheslines. She then dropped M with the sling blade. M got launched by an exploder suplex.
M hid behind The Personal Concierge before Rosemary scared him off. Heather got on the apron before Allie pulled her off. M threw champagne in the eyes of Rosemary and caught her in a small package pin to advance in the TNA Knockouts TV Title tournament.
Winner: M by Elegance
The System Warns Ricky Sosa, Leon Slater, and Fabian Aichner
Eddie Edwards and The System were backstage. Edwards said one bad night won’t define their faction. Brian Myers and Bear Bronson warned Ricky Sosa and Leon Slater that they’re due for a beatdown. Cedric Alexander then promised to ruin Fabian Aichner’s hope of becoming the TNA X Division Champion.
Moose vs. AJ Francis w/Expressions
Frankie Kazarian was on commentary. The action between Moose and AJ Francis spilled outside of the ring. Moose was going for a powerbomb on Francis onto the ring apron, but Expressions distracted him. This allowed Francis to deliver a pop-up powerbomb onto the apron.
Moose looked for his signature crossbody off the top turnbuckle, but Francis countered him with the TFL. Moose rebounded and managed to hit a superplex on Francis. He went for the pin, but Francis got his shoulder up. Moose clotheslined Francis out of the ring. Moose then delivered a plancha to take Francis down. He accidentally ran into Kazarian, who took exception. Moose slapped popcorn out of Kazarian’s hand.
As Moose was setting up for the spear, Kazarian pulled Moose out of the ring and sent him into the post. The referee called for the bell. Francis then planted Moose with Down Payment.
Winner by DQ: Moose
Elayna Black and Xia Brookside Exchange Words
Elayna Black was backstage, and she vowed to make it to the finals of the TNA Knockouts TV Title tournament. She said TNA fans will recognize her as the greatest TNA Knockout, which led to Xia Brookside cutting her off. The TNA Knockouts World Champion told Black to stay in her lane. Black said she is everything that Brookside will never be. She also claimed Brookside sees her as a threat.
Mila Moore Joins Order 4
Mustafa Ali was in the ring with the rest of Order 4. It was clear that Ali felt the faction needed another name to keep everyone in line given his stable’s recent failures. Ali introduced Mila Moore as the “Secretary of Strategic Affairs” for Order 4. The Great Hands and Tasha Steelz didn’t seem too pleased about Moore’s presence. Ali announced that next week, the entire TNA roster is invited to vote for the rightful No. 1 contender for the TNA International Championship.
The Righteous Invited to The Hardy Compound
In a video message from The Hardys, Matt and Jeff formally invited The Righteous to The Hardy Compound for “The Righteous Deletion.” It was announced later on in the show that Vincent and Dutch have accepted the invitation.
Ricky Sosa vs. Bear Bronson
Bear Bronson’s tag team partner Brian Myers was a guest on commentary. Ricky Sosa had Bronson reeling in the corner, and he went for a running Bang Bang uppercut, but Bronson got out of the ring. Sosa followed his opponent outside, but he ran into a Black Hole Slam.
Sosa regained some momentum and was able to connect with the uppercut in the corner. He then delivered another one before catching Bronson in a Sosa Fly for a two-count. Bronson found himself outside of the ring again, but this time Sosa caught him on a dive. Sosa looked to go high-risk, but Myers got away from the announce desk and walked towards Sosa. Myers backed off, but the distraction allowed Bronson to catch Sosa in a Choke Bomb for a near fall. Bronson landed a hip drop to the back of his opponent.
Bronson looked for Bear Down, but Sosa fought him off. Sosa got a pin counter, and he hit an uppercut on Myers, who was standing on the apron. Sosa hit a rolling forearm and attempted Blue Thunder Bang, but his back gave out. Bronson capitalized by landing Shock Treatment and then Bear Down for the win.
Winner: Bear Bronson
Moose Gets Help From Elijah
After being beaten down by AJ Francis and Frankie Kazarian earlier on in the night, Moose approached Elijah backstage for some assistance. Moose suggested teaming with Elijah to face Francis and Kazarian next week. Elijah had no issue accepting the offer.
Thea Hail vs. Harley Hudson – TNA Knockouts TV Title Tournament Match
Harley Hudson worked the arm of Thea Hail. She even delivered a leg drop to the limb. Hail fired back with a kick, but she got planted by a wheelbarrow front slam. Hail rolled Hudson up for a near fall. Hudson once again targeted the arm and hit a running knee in the corner followed by a fallaway slam.
Hail slipped under one clothesline, but Hudson ultimately hit the move. Hail got a backslide pin for a two-count. Hudson went for another leg drop to the arm, but she missed. Hail popped her opponent with a knee. Hudson missed a clothesline and got popped by a headbutt.
Hudson was planted by an exploder suplex. Hail went for a powerbomb, but Hudson countered with a pin attempt. Hudson drove Hail’s neck onto her knee for a near fall. Hail hit a DDT, but Hudson kicked out. Hail landed her springboard senton for the win.
Winner: Thea Hail
KC Navarro Challenges Nic Nemeth for TNA World Championship
Nic Nemeth was out before KC Navarro interrupted him to vent after being betrayed by “The Wanted Man” last week. Navarro told Nemeth that he could prove all his doubters wrong by winning the TNA World Championship. Navarro then threw out the challenge for a title match next week.
Nemeth said he’ll accept the title shot, but if Navarro loses, then he needs to leave his life for good. Nemeth’s music played, and Navarro seemed to accept the terms. The title match was made official later on in the show.
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