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Add FightsATW on GoogleThe push towards “Bound For Glory 2026” continued with “TNA Thursday Night iMPACT.” Moose put his TNA career on the line against Frankie Kazarian. Leon Slater went one-on-one with Ryan Nemeth, and he received a rude awakening after the match. Plus, the ongoing issues within Order 4 got even worse when John Skyler made a crushing discovery about Mila Moore.
M by Elegance (c) vs. Kiera Hogan – for the TNA Knockouts TV Title
M by Elegance hit a rearview on Kiera Hogan, but she could only get a two-count. Hogan fought back and delivered a couple of back elbows, followed by a dropkick. The challenger then landed a running hip attack and a basement dropkick. Hogan looked for Face The Music, but M countered with a Codebreaker.
The champion went for a moonsault, but Hogan moved out of the way. Hogan hit a missile dropkick. M got popped by a superkick. The challenger was sent into the corner, but she delivered a kick. She went for a springboard move, but M yanked her off the turnbuckle. The champion then planted Hogan on the canvas with the Hitodenashi Driver for her first successful title defense.
Winner and still TNA Knockouts TV Champion: M by Elegance
Leon Slater Blames Ryan Nemeth for Last Week’s Attack
Leon Slater told Gia Miller that he feels good about his path to “Bound for Glory.” He said Nic Nemeth is one of the best wrestlers in the world, but he believes the TNA World Champion sent his brother Ryan to attack him last week. Slater vowed to beat down Nemeth’s “bug-eyed little brother.”
John Skyler Fumbles With Mila Moore Once Again
Mila Moore was on the phone with Mustafa Ali before John Skyler asked if she was alright after her spat with Tasha Steelz. Moore said Skyler was “sweet for checking up on her.” Skyler was about to make his move, but Moore once again had to take a call.
Rich Swann w/BDE vs. LJ Cleary – TNA X Division Championship Qualifier
LJ Cleary stole Rich Swann’s dance before popping him with a dropkick. Commentator Tom Hannifan noted that Cleary and Swann are friends. Swann returned the favor with his own dropkick. The two then attempted simultaneous dropkicks with both men missing.
Swann grabbed a chair from under the ring and had Cleary sit on it. Swann then ran around the outside of the ring and landed a big boot. He did it a second time, but his third attempt failed as Cleary hit him with a suicide dive. Cleary hit a springboard double foot stomp before landing a dive.
Swann responded with a corkscrew dive, followed by a frog splash for a near fall. Cleary dropped Swann with a springboard dropkick and then drove the former TNA World Champion to the mat for a two-count. Swann had Cleary perched on the top turnbuckle, and he hit a hurricanrana.
Swann then hit a poison rana, but Cleary caught him in a springboard destroyer for a near fall. Cleary went for a clothesline, but Swann ducked and hit a handspring cutter. Swann then hit the Phoenix Splash for the victory to move on to “Bound For Glory.”
Winner: Rich Swann
Elijah Gives Ricky Sosa a Pep Talk
Elijah approached Ricky Sosa backstage and told him to never let anyone tell him he doesn’t belong. The two then began their walk for a tag team match against The System.
Frankie Kazarian Vows to End Moose’s TNA Run
Frankie Kazarian addressed his match with Moose later in the night. He claimed Moose called his bluff because he didn’t expect the “Face of the Franchise” to put his career on the line. Kazarian claimed he’s going to miss Moose, but he said his rival kept pushing him. Kazarian claimed Moose won’t be around to see Avery Styles’ career take off.
Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander w/Alisha vs. Ricky Sosa and Elijah
Eddie Edwards and Elijah were the first legal participants. Elijah got in a shoulder block before tagging Ricky Sosa in. Sosa delivered a clothesline, followed by a scoop slam and a senton. Cedric Alexander tagged in and ducked an enzuigiri attempt. The former TNA X Division Champion ran into a powerslam.
Sosa and Elijah hit a double-team back elbow on Edwards. Sosa got his eyes raked before Alexander was tagged back in, and he landed two chops in the corner. Sosa landed a big boot on Alexander before tagging Elijah, who landed a double axe handle on Alexander’s arm.
Alisha distracted the referee, allowing Alexander to hit a German suplex on Elijah. Edwards knocked Sosa off the ring apron. Alisha then got involved again, choking Elijah over the bottom rope. Sosa was tagged back in and nailed Edwards with a cutter. He dropped Alexander with a twisting suplex for a two-count.
Alexander got popped with a forearm. Elijah then dropped Alexander with a spinning Death Valley driver. Sosa landed a lionsault, but Edwards broke up a pin attempt. Elijah dove on Brian Myers and Bear Bronson, who made their way out. Sosa countered the Lumbar Check and connected with the Head Shot for the victory.
Winners: Ricky Sosa and Elijah
After the match, Edwards nailed Sosa with a steel chair shot. Myers and Bronson sent Elijah crashing into the ring steps. In the ring, Edwards nailed Sosa with a package piledriver. Edwards sat on a chair and grabbed a mic. He told Sosa he’s seen guys like him come and go all the time. Edwards suggested a singles match with Sosa at “Bound For Glory.”
The Righteous Proposes Last Chance for BDE
The Righteous claimed BDE lost his mind by denying their offer. Dutch said BDE chose comfort over growth by sticking with Rich Swann. Vincent said it’s time to see how BDE does without The Righteous. Despite this, Vincent insisted there’s one last chance for BDE.
Leon Slater vs. Ryan Nemeth w/Nic Nemeth
Nic Nemeth joined Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary. Leon Slater immediately ducked a clothesline and chopped Ryan Nemeth in the corner. Slater delivered a reverse enzuigiri. He then hit a handspring back elbow before connecting with a dive on Ryan.
Slater and Nic had a brief staredown, which allowed Ryan to hit him with a neckbreaker. Ryan hit his brother’s spike DDT for a two-count. Slater countered Ryan with a spinning wheel kick. Slater hit two clotheslines on Ryan and then a running big boot in the corner. Slater then landed a big wheel kick on Ryan before landing Utopia.
Slater climbed up the top turnbuckle and landed the Swanton 450 for the victory.
Winner: Leon Slater
Nic ambushed Slater after the match and even bit him. Ryan held Slater up, allowing Nic to deliver a belt shot.
Mila Moore Breaks John Skyler’s Heart
John Skyler had a rose, and he was going to ask Mila Moore out. He then overheard a conversation Moore had with someone on the phone, and she was disgusted by the idea that Skyler wanted to ask her out.
Moose Shares Final Words Before Risking TNA Career
Moose reflected on his career under the TNA banner. He admitted that Frankie Kazarian is one of the best wrestlers in the company, but he will give his very best because his back is against the wall. Moose said he will always be the “Face of the Franchise.”
Zoey Serrano vs. Harley Hudson
Zoey Serrano mocked Harley Hudson early on. Hudson got in a springboard headlock takedown, but she got popped by a forearm and a big chop in the corner. Hudson fired back with her own chops, but Serrano delivered a knee to the spine. She then kept Hudson grounded with a headlock.
Hudson tried fighting out of it, but she found herself in a camel clutch. Hudson fired up, landing a big boot on her opponent. She then delivered a headbutt, followed by three running knees in the corner. Serrano looked to lift Hudson, but she almost got caught in a rollup.
Serrano found the German Suplex. She then landed a suplex that ended with Hudson’s neck being driven onto Serrano’s knee. Hudson rebounded with Code Red for a near fall. Hudson delivered a leg drop on the ring apron. Serrano responded with a superkick. She then landed a knee strike before catching Hudson with Hell and Back for the win.
Winner: Zoey Serrano
Daria Rae made her way out and praised Serrano. Rae urged Serrano to “finish” Hudson. Serrano was going to oblige, but Indi Hartwell made the save. Hartwell grabbed a mic and scolded Rae for having others do her dirty work. Rae claimed Hartwell is on borrowed time.
Moose vs. Frankie Kazarian w/Avery Styles
Frankie Kazarian went for a chicken wing right away, but Moose avoided it. Moose ran into a back elbow before getting caught in a leg drop over the middle rope. Kazarian then landed a backstabber, followed by a springboard leg drop. Moose had a big momentum swing by landing Go to Hell.
Kazarian was knocked off the ring apron with a big boot. Kazarian went for a slingshot cutter, but Moose faked him out and landed a splash. Moose went for a springboard crossbody, but Kazarian countered with a cutter for a two-count going into an ad break.
Back from the commercial break, Moose and Kazarian traded strikes. Kazarian ran into a headbutt, but he countered a uranage with a pin attempt. Moose kicked out and landed a pump kick, but Kazarian nailed him with a clothesline. Kazarian got drilled by a spear, but he rolled out of the ring to avoid a pin.
Moose charged at Kazarian, but he ran into a back body drop through a table. The “Face of the Franchise” barely beat the 10-count. Kazarian planted Moose with a DDT on the apron. Moose was then dropped by Fade to Black, but he was able to kick out. Kazarian then locked in the chicken wing. Moose was fading, but he hung on and got out of it.
Kazarian then got caught by a second spear, but he was able to kick out. Moose went for another spear, but Kazarian rolled through. Kazarian went for a springboard, but Moose caught him with a spear in midair. Moose then delivered one more spear to save his TNA career.
Winner: Moose
After the match, Moose grabbed Kazarian’s crown. He placed the crown at the center of the ring and smashed it with a chair.
Mystery Attackers Target Matt Hardy
Matt Hardy was seen being taken out backstage. Two unidentified people were seen standing over Hardy’s unconscious body before walking off to end the show.
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