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Add FightsATW on GoogleTNA Wrestling was live for “Thursday Night iMPACT” at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio. Leon Slater opened the show, and he had a message for reigning TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth. The Hardys learned that their attackers were two familiar faces who were a part of WWE’s Wyatt Sicks faction. There was also a four-way No. 1 contender match to determine the next challenger for the TNA Knockouts TV Title, and a three-way TNA International Championship match.
Plus, Daria Rae has been suspended from her role as an authority figure in TNA Wrestling after slapping Indi Hartwell. Rae still has a plan to prevent Hartwell from becoming the TNA Knockouts World Champion at “Bound For Glory.”
Nic Nemeth and Leon Slater Risk Title Match
Leon Slater opened the show, and he bragged about giving Ryan Nemeth a beatdown last week, but he didn’t forget about Nic Nemeth ambushing him after the match. Slater said Nemeth sees him getting better every week, and he knows he can be beaten. Slater didn’t want to wait for “Bound for Glory,” and he called Nemeth out.
The TNA World Champion made his way out and entered the ring. Nemeth said there’s a difference between having a bright future and actually being a world champion. Ryan was waiting to attack Slater, but the plan was foiled. Slater hit Ryan with a back elbow before striking Nic. Slater and Nemeth fought through security before they were finally restrained.
Santino Marella made his way out, and he banned Slater and Nemeth from getting physical before “Bound for Glory.” If either man fails to oblige, the match will be canceled.
The Hardys Want Answers
Matt Hardy addressed being attacked last week by mystery assailants. Jeff Hardy then made his return and vowed to get revenge on the attackers. The Hardys revealed they will call out the two mystery men later on in the show.
Daria Rae Caught Red-Handed
Daria Rae was approached backstage by Indi Hartwell. Hartwell called Rae the most insecure woman in TNA. Hartwell then called Rae a “bad person.” Rae was pushed too far after being labeled a “joke” before slapping Hartwell. Santino Marella was recording Rae in the act.
Ryan Nemeth vs. KJ Orso – TNA X Division Championship Qualifier
Ryan Nemeth shoved KJ Orso to the corner immediately, but there was a clean break. Orso slipped under Nemeth and delivered a kick to the left arm. Orso got in an arm lock before being hit with a crossbody in the corner. Orso went for the KJ Clutch, but Nemeth grabbed a hold of the ropes.
Nemeth sent Orso out of the ring and connected with a neckbreaker. Back in the ring, Nemeth sent Orso crashing into the corner before landing a running clothesline. Orso rebounded with a springboard moonsault, followed by a kick to the head. Nemeth avoided the KJ Clutch, but he got caught in the Orso Driver for a near fall.
Nemeth once again avoided the KJ Clutch and hit a big DDT for a two-count. Orso countered a neckbreaker to hit a suplex, followed by a springboard corkscrew. Orso then sunk in the KJ Clutch, but Nemeth got out with a pin attempt.
Nemeth sold an injury, but he struck Orso from behind when the referee was distracted. He then sent Orso crashing into the ring post. Nemeth connected with the Hollywood Ending to advance to the TNA X Division Championship match at “Bound For Glory.”
Winner: Ryan Nemeth
Rosemary Returns, But There’s A Problem
For the first time in weeks, Rosemary was seen on camera. She was in a straitjacket and in the middle of a therapy session.
Order 4 Continues to Collapse
John Skyler was with Mustafa Ali and Mila Moore. Ali vented towards Skyler about defending his TNA International Championship against Jason Hotch and Trey Miguel. Ali scolded Moore for having the idea for the match, but Skyler defended her. Ali reminded Skyler what Moore said about him last week. Moore was going to thank Skyler, but he quickly walked off.
The Righteous vs. Rich Swann and BDE
Both teams brawled right away. Dutch hit Death Walks on Rich Swann. The Righteous then took turns getting some offense on BDE. Swann sent Dutch out of the ring, but Vincent cut him off. Vincent looked for a superplex, but Swann bit him and dove on Dutch.
BDE grabbed a video game controller and controlled Swann to hit Dutch with a chair. Swann then delivered a big frog splash to Vincent outside of the ring. The Righteous regained control, laying out Swann and BDE before the commercial break.
Back from the break, Swann and Vincent were both fighting on top of steel chairs. Vincent slammed Swann onto one of the chairs. BDE was bloodied outside of the ring. Swann hit a windmill kick on Vincent for a near fall. Dutch entered the ring and delivered a powerbomb. Swann and BDE hit a double-team superkick on Dutch, followed by a double cutter. Dutch was bleeding as Swann and BDE grabbed a table. They looked for a double-suplex, but Vincent broke it up and DDT’d Swann on the floor. In the ring, BDE planted Vincent with a cutter.
BDE dove on Dutch, but he got caught. BDE broke free, but Dutch settled for ramming Swann through the table. BDE hit the Clip Cutter on Vincent and then a frog splash, but Dutch pulled him out of the ring. Dutch was sent into the ring post. Back in the ring, Vincent hit BDE with Orange Sunshine for the win.
Winners: The Righteous
After the match, Dutch put a chair over BDE’s neck. Vincent then swung another chair to lay out the social media star.
Is Frankie Kazarian Using Avery Styles?
Frankie Kazarian sat down with Avery Styles and told him that at “Bound for Glory,” he will be in the Call Your Shot gauntlet match. Kazarian urged Styles to “kill it,” but he warned him that he’s also in the match.
Daria Rae Suspended, Indi Hartwell Gets TNA Knockouts Title Shot
Santino Marella informed Indi Hartwell and Harley Hudson that Daria Rae is suspended effective immediately. Marella booked Xia Brookside vs. Indi Hartwell for the TNA Knockouts World Championship. Brookside walked in and took exception, but the match stands for “Bound For Glory.”
Mystery Attackers Reveal Themselves to The Hardys
The Hardys came out hoping to confront their mystery attackers. Matt Hardy reminded fans that Jeff Hardy was out of action for weeks due to the attacks. Matt vowed to put an end to the antics. Jeff said his patience has run out, and he wants answers from the attackers.
Suddenly, the big screen and lights in the venue began to flicker. Back in the ring, The Hardys were attacked as the lights continued flickering. When the lights returned, Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw, formerly of The Wyatt Sicks, revealed themselves.
Eddie Edwards w/Alisha vs. Elijah
Elijah got in a headlock early on before settling for a leaping clothesline. He then slammed the former TNA world titleholder onto the apron. Elijah ran around outside the ring and landed a drive-by kick. He looked for his top rope walk, but Alisha got involved. Alisha pulled Elijah’s leg, and “The Drifter” went after her before Edwards hit a suicide dive.
Edwards landed some chest chops, but Elijah caught the last attempt before being raked in the eyes. Edwards went for a package piledriver, but Elijah countered with an Alabama slam. Edwards went for the Backspace stunner, but Elijah hit Cross-Roads. Edwards ran into a high knee for a near fall.
Elijah went high risk before Brian Myers and Bear Bronson got on the ring apron. Ricky Sosa attacked The System members. Elijah then hit the Highwaymen’s Farewell for the victory.
Winner: Elijah
Moose and AJ Francis Reignite Beef
Moose reflected on saving his TNA career by defeating Frankie Kazarian last week. AJ Francis and Expressions cut in front of Moose’s promo. Francis said when he’s promoting TNA at major football events, he never sees Moose. Francis took credit for the Dude Wipes sponsorship. Moose suggested that the two go one-on-one.
Elayna Black vs. Harley Hudson vs. Jada Stone vs. Gabby Forza – No. 1 Contender Match for TNA Knockouts TV Title
Gabby Forza delivered a double clothesline to Jada Stone and Harley Hudson. Elayna Black hit Forza with a knee to the back. Black ducked a clothesline and used the bottom rope for leverage to land a hurricanrana. Stone hit Black with a reverse headscissors. She delivered a basement dropkick, followed by a standing moonsault.
Hudson dropped Stone with a big boot and then a fallaway slam. Hudson lifted Stone, while Forza lifted Black. Hudson and Forza used their opponents as battering rams before completing fallaway slams. Moments later, the four women went crashing to the canvas off a tower of doom.
The Elegance Brand suddenly appeared on the stage to observe the No. 1 contender match. M by Elegance is the reigning TNA Knockouts TV titleholder. Stone was launched into Hudson by Forza. Stone hit the Spark Stunner on Forza, but Black turned her around and landed Black Out for the victory.
Winner: Elayna Black
Mila Moore and John Skyler Quit Order 4
Mila Moore approached John Skyler and thanked him. She asked Skyler if what he said was the truth. Skyler said Moore deserves better than what Ali thinks. The two were going to kiss before Ali walked in-between them. Moore quit Order 4 on the spot and took Skyler with her. Special Agent Zero was ordered to follow Skyler and Moore.
Zoey Serrano Gets Call From Daria Rae
Zoey Serrano was on the phone with Daria Rae. She promised that Indi Hartwell won’t make it to “Bound For Glory.”
Mustafa Ali (c) w/Tasha Steelz vs. Jason Hotch vs. Trey Miguel – for the TNA International Championship
Jason Hotch ambushed Mustafa Ali before the bell rang. Hotch and Trey Miguel argued over who should get dibs on Ali. Miguel chased Ali outside of the ring. Ali was cornered by Jason Hotch and stomped in the ring. Miguel hit a tornado DDT on the champion, but Ali moved out of the way of a suicide dive attempt.
Hotch dropped Ali with his own DDT out of the ring. Hotch and Ali finally fought each other before Ali wiped out the challengers with a suicide dive before a commercial break. Back from the break, Ali and Miguel were fighting on the top turnbuckle. Hotch leaped on the top rope and delivered a double Spanish fly.
Hotch went for a tornado DDT on Ali, but he landed in perfect position to nail Miguel with a destroyer instead. Ali capitalized with a piledriver for a near fall. Ali sarcastically sang a birthday song for Hotch’s daughter. He attempted to hit a 450 splash on Miguel, who moved out of the way and landed a cutter. Miguel hit a suicide destroyer on Hotch, and then a suicide DDT on Ali.
Back in the ring, Miguel landed a meteora for a close two-count. Hotch hit a rolling DDT on both his opponents. He then connected with a suplex on Miguel while simultaneously planting Ali with a DDT. Hotch hit a frog splash on Miguel for a two-count. Hotch had Ali in the ring alone before the champion dumped the challenger out of the ring. Tasha Steelz was ordered to give Ali the TNA International Championship. Steelz entered the ring and gave Ali the title, but Hotch accidentally took out Steelz with a double foot stomp.
Ali tried capitalizing with a pin attempt. Hotch was sent crashing into the ring post. Ali delivered a belt shot to Miguel, which led to a successful title defense.
Winner and still TNA International Champion: Mustafa Ali
The Hardys Declare War on Samuel Shaw and Joseph Sawyer
The Hardys ended “TNA Thursday Night iMPACT” with a response to Samuel Shaw and Joseph Sawyer attacking them earlier in the night. Matt said The Hardys are prepared for war next week.
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