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Wendy Choo & Rosemary vs. Jordynne Grace & Sol Ruca
After an early advantage by Grace and Ruca, Ruca hits a huge moonsault to the floor, followed by Grace diving onto their opponents.
The night kicks off with Jordynne Grace teaming with a mystery partner from NXT, revealed by liaison Arianna Grace to be Sol Ruca! The action starts immediately as Wendy Choo and Rosemary face Grace and Ruca.
As the match reaches a turning point, Grace is about to hit the Juggernaut Driver when Tasha Steelz storms the ring, attacking Grace and causing a disqualification. But before she can do more damage, Masha Slamovich rushes to the ring, forcing Steelz to retreat. The match ends with a tense standoff between the six Knockouts.
Wendy Choo & Rosemary vs. Jordynne Grace & Sol Ruca ends in a no contest.
Gia Miller interviews Frankie Kazarian about his match with Joe Hendry later tonight, where the winner will face Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship at Bound For Glory.
Laredo Kid vs. Jonathan Gresham
Next, Laredo Kid faces Jonathan Gresham in X-Division action. The two exchange holds as Laredo uses his high-flying abilities while Gresham employs his catch wrestling style. Gresham gains control, hitting a springboard moonsault before targeting Laredo’s knee. Unable to escape, Laredo taps out.
Jonathan Gresham def. Laredo Kid.
We see Mike Santana, armed with a chain, entering The System’s locker room. Screams from the members of The System echo from within.
Zachary Wentz & ABC vs. Speedball Mike Bailey, Leon Slater, and KUSHIDA
The match begins with Speedball Mike Bailey and Zachary Wentz locking up before Ace Austin tags in and all six men end up facing off in the ring.
Near the end, Wentz hits a springboard cutter, and ABC unleashes a flurry of offense. As Wentz is about to secure the win, KUSHIDA breaks the pin. Slater then takes out KUSHIDA with a dive. He goes for a Swanton 450 on Wentz but misses, allowing Wentz to hit the UFO Cutter for the victory.
Zachary Wentz & ABC def. Speedball Mike Bailey, Leon Slater, and KUSHIDA.
Jake Something is seen lifting weights with Hammerstone when Cody Deaner interrupts, claiming Something has made bad choices. Something dismisses Deaner, and Hammerstone challenges Deaner to prove his words in the ring. Deaner accepts.
Lei Ying Lee vs. Hyan
Hyan gives it her all, but Lei Ying Lee dominates from the start. After Hyan tries to turn things around with an eye rake, Lee fires back with a series of strikes. The match culminates when Lee hits a spinning torture rack maneuver followed by her finisher, “Thunder Struck,” to secure the win in her TNA debut.
Lei Ying Lee def. Hyan
A frustrated Leon Slater apologizes to Mike Bailey for the loss, but Bailey reassures him, saying Slater is the future of the X-Division.
Josh Alexander enters the ring to “You Tapped Out” chants, admitting he made mistakes at Victory Road against Joe Hendry. He calls out Eric Young, who says Josh is the true “Walking Weapon.” The crowd chants “Walking Weapon” as the two embrace.
However, when EY tries to hold the ropes for Alexander, Josh refuses and instead suplexes him. Before Josh can hit a C4 Spike, Maclin rushes in to save EY, but Sinner & Saint attack Maclin, tossing him to Josh, who delivers a C4 Spike. Josh and Sinner & Saint stand tall over a fallen Maclin and EY.
Santino is seen advising Steph De Lander to take time off for neck surgery. Matt Cardona interrupts, claiming he’s tired of Cardona’s antics and Santino makes PCO vs. Matt Cardona in a Monsters Ball Match at Bound For Glory.
Heather Reckless vs. Xia Brookside
Newcomer Heather Reckless faces off against Xia Brookside, who enters in Texas-themed gear. Despite an early advantage from Brookside, Reckless turns the tide, avoiding a monkey flip and planting Brookside. As Ash By Elegance and The Personal Concierge watch from ringside, Reckless climbs to the top rope and hits Ash By Elegance’s finisher, “Rarified Air,” securing the win.
Heather Reckless def. Xia Brookside
Nic Nemeth Joins Commentary
Joe Hendry vs. Frankie Kazarian – #1 Contender’s Match
The main event kicks off with Kazarian demanding to be called the “King of TNA,” but Joe Hendry interrupts and mocks him. Frankie snaps, blindsiding Hendry before taking control.
As the match progresses, Kazarian pulls out brass knuckles from his jacket and strikes Hendry, securing the win.
However, Nic Nemeth informs the referee of the knuckles, prompting Santino Marella to restart the match.
Despite being hurt, Hendry lands his “Standing Ovation” finisher to secure the victory and become the #1 Contender for the TNA World Championship.
Joe Hendry def. Frankie Kazarian
TNA iMPACT goes off the air.