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Add FightsATW on GoogleTNA Thursday Night iMPACT featured a world title match in the Knockouts division, a TNA World Championship contract signing, and a big shakeup with a top heel faction. Xia Brookside defended the TNA Knockouts World Championship against “NXT’s” Wendy Choo, while TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth and Jeff Hardy made their upcoming title match official. Also, Jason Hotch is no longer a member of Order 4 after Mustafa Ali made things personal.
Matt Hardy w/Jeff Hardy vs. Ryan Nemeth w/Nic Nemeth
Ryan Nemeth got in Matt Hardy’s face early on, which was a mistake. Matt continued delivering punches before being distracted by the referee calling for a break. This allowed Ryan to ambush one half of the TNA World Tag Team Champions. The “Broken” one rebounded by slamming Ryan’s head on each turnbuckle in one corner before landing a powerbomb.
Matt went for a kick, but Ryan caught his leg and hit a clothesline. Ryan followed up with a neckbreaker before taunting Matt. He slowed the pace down with a snapmare into a chinlock. Matt fought out of it and planted Ryan for a two-count.
Ryan barely kicked out after being dropped by the Side Effect. Matt delivered an elbow drop for a near fall. Matt was thinking about Twist of Fate, but Nic Nemeth tripped him. Ryan connected with a DDT, but Jeff attacked Nic outside of the ring. The distraction allowed Matt to hit Twist of Fate to score the win.
Winner: Matt Hardy
Xia Brookside and Elayna Black Trade Barbs
Xia Brookside had some words for Wendy Choo during an interview with Gia Miller. Brookside responded when told she had a target on her back. She laughed off the thought of Choo bringing the TNA Knockouts Championship to “NXT.” Brookside was interrupted by Elayna Black. The champion told Black to watch closely at what she does to Choo. Black had no doubt that Choo would emerge victorious.
Jason Hotch Celebrates TNA International Title Win
Jason Hotch was with his wife and daughter backstage when Gia Miller asked him what the TNA International Championship win means to him. Hotch said he proved those who said he couldn’t shatter the glass ceiling wrong. He credited his family for his title win and promised he wouldn’t take being champion for granted.
BDE and Rich Swann offered their props to Hotch and told him that he deserved the win. Both men embraced Hotch, who gladly accepted the sign of respect.
Heather by Elegance w/The Elegance Brand vs. Mara Sade – TNA Knockouts TV Title Tournament Match
The two exchanged pin attempts before Heather pulled Mara Sade’s hair. Sade landed a bulldog and pushed her opponent onto the bottom rope in the process. Sade then connected with a missile dropkick. Sade swept the leg of Heather on the apron, but she ended up being sent into the ring post directly on her arm.
Heather targeted the injured arm of Sade. She went for a cross armbreaker, but Sade worked to block the hold. Sade had a brief cover before lifting Heather up and slamming her into the corner. She then popped her opponent with a dropkick. Sade dropped Heather with two clotheslines.
Sade connected with a monkey flip, and she transitioned into a full mount to deliver some more offense. Heather was planted by a powerbomb, but she got her shoulder up before the count of three. Sade hurled Heather into the apron before leaping off the ring steps for a dropkick.
Back in the ring, Sade went high-risk, but Heather yanked the injured arm and landed a double foot stomp for the victory.
Winner: Heather by Elegance
Moose Challenges Frankie Kazarian
Moose had a message for Frankie Kazarian. He said the reason he’s respected in TNA is that when all falls, he’s the guy who is dependable. Moose took issue with Kazarian calling himself a “King” because he hasn’t earned that name. He wants a singles match with Kazarian at “Lockdown.”
Mustafa Ali Goes Too Far With Jason Hotch
Jason Hotch said goodbye to his wife and daughter before going off for a photoshoot. Mustafa Ali sat next to Hotch’s wife and told her to relax. The Order 4 leader said they’re family and reminded the wife that he saved Hotch from being cut from TNA once.
Ali claimed he isn’t upset, but he’s hurt because Hotch bit the hand that fed him, and now he has to reclaim the TNA International Championship. He said no matter what happens to Hotch, he’ll take care of his wife and daughter.
KC Navarro vs. Brian Myers w/Bear Bronson
Brian Myers went for a tilt-a-whirl, but KC Navarro countered with a headscissors. Bear Bronson tripped Navarro, but the referee caught him in the act and tossed him from ringside. Ricky Sosa then attacked Bronson with a chair, sending him packing. Just as Navarro was setting up for Blessing in Disguise, Eddie Edwards ambushed him for the DQ finish.
Fabian Aichner’s music played, and he chased Myers and Edwards out of the ring.
Winner via DQ: KC Navarro
TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella walked out to express frustration with The System’s constant interference. He booked a tag team match on the spot with Edwards and Myers taking on Navarro and Aichner. The babyface team attacked The System and forced them back to ringside.
KC Navarro and Fabian Aichner vs. Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers
KC Navarro and Fabian Aichner hit a double-team superkick on Brian Myers. They then dove on both members of The System prior to a commercial break. Aichner and Myers were the legal men back from the break. As Aichner was going to hit the ropes, Edwards pulled down the top rope, which caused Aichner to tumble over.
Outside of the ring, Edwards chopped Aichner. When the action returned to the ring, Edwards knocked Navarro off the apron. The former TNA World Champion looked for a suplex, but Aichner turned the tables with one of his own.
Myers was tagged in before Aichner could reach his partner. Aichner found his window when he landed a moonsault. Navarro and Edwards were tagged in. Edwards got dropped by a clothesline. Navarro splashed Myers in the corner and then delivered a kick to Edwards followed by a satellite DDT.
Edwards climbed the top turnbuckle, but Aichner met him there. Navarro made a blind tag. Aichner hit an avalanche butterfly suplex, and Navarro capitalized with a frog splash. Myers broke up the pin attempt. Aichner hit a massive powerbomb on Myers, but Edwards took him out with Boston Knee Party.
Navarro hit a superkick on Edwards, but Alisha handed her husband a kendo stick. As Navarro charged in for Blessing in Disguise, he got blasted with the weapon. Edwards then connected with a package piledriver to win it for his team.
Winners: Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers
After the match, Ricky Sosa returned with his chair and ran The System off before they could do further damage.
The Hardys and The Righteous Embrace
The Righteous were walking backstage before running into The Hardys. Matt Hardy said they are now brothers of battle. All four men embraced.
Jason Hotch Leaves Order 4
Jason Hotch stormed the backstage area and was going to ambush Mustafa Ali over the incident involving his wife. Security broke both men up before Ali said he’ll face Hotch at “Lockdown.”
Hotch then said he’s done with Order 4 and urged John Skyler to join him. Skyler couldn’t do it because he needs the job.
The Righteous Goes in New Direction
The Righteous entered the ring. Vincent joked that the team had died, but he suggested they might just be changing. Dutch said the Lake of Reincarnation showed them what’s next. Vincent said their goal was to reveal The Hardys, and now they are back on top of TNA.
Vincent and Dutch are now shepherds looking for a flock, as commentator Matthew Rehwoldt put it. The Righteous want to meet other roster members who need their guidance.
Harley Hudson Fights to Keep Her Job
Santino Marella was speaking to Harley Hudson over Daria Rae threatening to fire her. Alisha Edwards walked in and said she’s sick of people like Hudson and Jada Stone, who walked in arguing with the veteran. Hudson asked Marella if defeating Alisha would help keep her job before trading verbal shots with The System member.
Allie Looks for Rosemary
Allie was in search of her missing tag team partner Rosemary. She found clues to lead her closer to one half of the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champion.
AJ Francis vs. The Hometown Man
It didn’t take long for AJ Francis to hit The Hometown Man with the TFL. He then spat on the Philadelphia Eagles jersey that his opponent brought out in support of Saquon Barkley. Elijah’s guitar played, and he appeared on the entrance ramp. Francis was then rolled out after the upset loss.
Winner: The Hometown Man
Cedric Alexander Vows to Erase Leon Slater’s Accomplishments
TNA X Division Champion Cedric Alexander sat down with commentator Tom Hannifan. Alexander responded when asked what statement he thinks he’s made. He said the X Division title proves he is the standard for pro wrestling in TNA. The System member said he was never truly given a fair shake until he took his opportunity in TNA.
Alexander said people were too quick to label Leon Slater as the greatest X Division star of all time. Slater then walked in to take Hannifan’s seat. He reminded Alexander that he got pinned last week. Alexander said he earned all of his prior title shots, and Slater doesn’t deserve his rematch.
Alexander mentioned AJ Styles and The Hardys giving Slater the rub just because he had some flashy moves. He claimed Slater was handed everything. Slater said he’s feeling Alexander is jealous. Alexander mentioned Slater’s mom babying him on his rise. Alexander said he wants Slater to know that as long as he’s the champion, he’ll never hold it again.
Alexander closed by saying he wants to erase everything Slater has done in wrestling.
Frankie Kazarian Accepts Moose’s Challenge
Frankie Kazarian was on a pay phone before Daria Rae interrupted him. Rae told him that Moose challenged him for a match at “Lockdown.” Rae convinced Kazarian to face Moose at the pay-per-view. Kazarian said the match has to be under his terms, which is an escape option.
Kazarian called Moose a mascot. He said the former NFL star can’t find his ass with both hands. Kazarian vowed to show “The Face of the Franchise” exactly why he’s “King.”
Xia Brookside (c) vs. Wendy Choo – for the TNA Knockouts World Championship
Xia Brookside was blitzed by Wendy Choo early on, eating right hands in the corner. The champion tried taking a break outside of the ring, but Choo dropped her with a big boot prior to a commercial break. Brookside was in control when the ad break ended, but she ran into a back elbow.
Choo connected with two clotheslines before trapping the champion’s arms and hitting a third. Brookside got popped with a running boot in the corner, followed by a running neckbreaker for a near fall. The titleholder thwarted a suplex attempt to land a Codebreaker for a two-count. Choo slipped out of a fireman’s carry and locked up a sleeper hold momentarily.
The champion barely kicked out after being planted with Snooze Button. Choo measured the champion for Dirt Nap, and Brookside was fading before she reached the ropes. Choo went throat first into the ropes, allowing the champion to retain her gold after hitting Darkside.
Winner and still TNA Knockouts World Champion: Xia Brookside
Is Elayna Black Xia Brookside’s Next Challenger
Elayna Black’s music played after the TNA Knockouts World Championship match, and she entered the ring for a staredown with Xia Brookside. It’s clear that Black wants to challenge for the top female prize in TNA.
Nic Nemeth and Jeff Hardy Sign Contract
Jeff Hardy was shown making a painting prior to a contract signing for his TNA World Championship match against Nic Nemeth. The titleholder said he doesn’t view his upcoming challenger as the real “Charismatic Enigma.” Nemeth said he sees through Hardy, whether he knows it or not.
Nemeth claims no one is better than him in the wrestling industry. He was upset that Hardy stood calm and composed. Nemeth said Hardy’s mindset doesn’t win championships in 2026. Nemeth said he doesn’t understand how he’s never beaten Hardy. Nemeth signed his end of the contract.
Hardy then put pen to paper to make the title match official. The challenger went right back to his painting. Nemeth said he’ll cement himself as the greatest wrestler in the world when he defeats Hardy.
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