TNA IMPACT results for Thursday are courtesy of tnawrestling.com.
We kick things off with 6-man tag team action following a backstage brawl between these two teams last week! The System are in control as Brian Myers delivers a back suplex to Eric Young, followed by a cheap shot to Gresham on the apron. Young counters the Roster Cut into a Death Valley Driver to create separation, allowing him to tag in Steve Maclin. The pace quickens as Maclin brings the fight to The System. JDC is Caught in the Crosshairs as Maclin scores the pinfall victory for his team.
Steve Maclin, Eric Young & Jonathan Gresham def. The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers & JDC) w/ Alisha Edwards
After the match, The System blindside their opponents with steel chairs. The System continue the assault as they place a steel chair over Gresham’s head and drive him into the steel ring post.
Joe Hendry’s path to his TNA World Title match against Nic Nemeth at Genesis has been a long time coming.
Before Savannah Evans’ scheduled matchup, she’s confronted by Xia Brookside who shows footage of Evans taking her out of action at Turning Point. Brookside may not be medically cleared to compete, but she knows someone who is: Léi Yǐng Lee! Evans was also responsible for injuring Léi Yǐng Lee, and she’s back with a vengeance. Lee soars off the top rope with a crossbody. Evans bounces back with a sit-down powerbomb for two. Lee counters the Full Nelson Bomb into Thunderstruck to win!
Léi Yǐng Lee def. Savannah Evans
Jordynne Grace storms onto the interview set and challenges Tessa Blanchard to a fight in the ring tonight!
Masha Slamovich is haunted by “The Demon Assassin” Rosemary!
Mike Santana looks to take out each member of The Northern Armory tonight in a grueling gauntlet match! First up is Judas Icarus. Icarus charges into the corner, sending Santana crashing to the mat from the top rope. Moments later, Santana connects with Spin the Block to score his first victory.
Mike Santana def. Judas Icarus w/ Travis Williams
Travis Williams enters the gauntlet next. Williams targets the damaged left arm of Santana with an armbar. Santana fights free with a buckle bomb, followed by a sit-down powerbomb to score his second victory!
Mike Santana def. Travis Williams w/ Judas Icarus
Josh Alexander makes his way to the ring for the final stage of the gauntlet. Icarus attacks Santana from behind, causing the disqualification.
Mike Santana def. Josh Alexander w/ The Northern Armory (Judas Icarus & Travis Williams) by Disqualification
After the bell, The Northern Armory deliver a 3-on-1 assault to Mike Santana, culminating with a C4 Spike from Alexander. “The Walking Weapon” reclaims his headgear that Santana took from him at Final Resolution.
The Personal Concierge announces a special Pre-Launch Championship Celebration for Ash and Heather By Elegance next week.
Extreme wrestling legend Raven questions whether Rosemary has what it takes to become Knockouts World Champion again. Raven suggests that Rosemary challenge Slamovich for the Knockouts World Title in his signature match type – the Clockwork Orange House of Fun!
Before The Rascalz challenge The Hardys for the TNA World Tag Team Championship at Genesis, they face off against The Good Hands tonight! Jason Hotch instigates interference from Trey Miguel, allowing The Good Hands to double team Wentz in the corner. Wentz creates an opening with a boot to the face of Skyler. Miguel enters the match with a burst of speed, spiking Hotch face-first into the canvas. Moments later, The Good Hands bounce back with Rolling Thunder on Wentz, followed by a top rope splash for two. The Rascalz put Skyler Away with Feed Em to the Lions for three.
The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) def. The Good Hands (John Skyler & Jason Hotch)
Frankie Kazarian confronts Rhino and says that he’ll be ready to Call His Shot on TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth if Rhino takes him out with a Gore tonight.
Steve Maclin and Eric Young vow to seek justice on The System after they tried to end Jonathan Gresham’s career earlier tonight. They’re interrupted by Fir$t Cla$$, who set their sights on becoming TNA World Tag Team Champions.
Moose and Alisha Edwards are in the ring. Moose promises that he will unveil a new X-Division Championship at Genesis, which is the same night he will defend the title against Ace Austin. Former X-Division star Andrew Everett confronts Moose for disrespecting the X-Division. Tensions escalate as Moose hits him with a big boot, then announces an impromptu X-Division Championship match right now!
X-Division Champion Moose vs. Andrew Everett – X-Division Championship
Ace Austin is seen watching on from backstage. Everett uses his quickness to his advantage, taking out Moose with a slingshot dive to the outside. Moose catches Everett in mid-air and hits a thudding Chokeslam on the apron. Moose hits another high-impact move into the apron. Back in the ring, Moose puts him away with a powerbomb for three.
X-Division Champion Moose def. Andrew Everett – X-Division Championship
Sami Callihan tells Director of Authority Santino Marella that he and PCO and have never been pinned or submitted as a team in TNA and they want a TNA World Tag Team Title shot. Marella announces a match pitting Callihan and PCO against the reigning champions, The Hardys, next week. If Callihan and PCO win, the match at Genesis involving the Rascalz will become a 3-way!
Jordynne Grace is in the ring to address the recent attacks from Tessa Blanchard. Grace challenges Blanchard to come to the ring and face her like a woman. Grace says that if Blanchard truly believes the Knockouts Division belongs to her, she has to go through Grace to take it. Blanchard hits the ring and the brawl is on! Security and referees try to break things up as iMPACT! goes to commercial.
During the commercial break, Director of Authority Santino Marella makes the match official on TNA’s social and digital platforms: January 19 at Genesis, Tessa Blanchard will go 1-on-1 with Jordynne Grace!
Don’t miss an all-new TNA iMPACT! next Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV, Sportsnet 360 and TNA+. The Hardys battle PCO and Sami Callihan – if PCO and Callihan win, they’ll be added to the TNA World Tag Team Title match at Genesis. Leon Slater takes on Trent Seven. Jake Something collides with Laredo Kid. Plus, Eric Young and Steve Maclin vs. Fir$t Cla$$ in tag team action.
Just announced for Genesis LIVE January 19 on pay-per-view: Tessa Blanchard returns to TNA in-ring competition as she battles Jordynne Grace. Mike Santana takes on Josh Alexander. Rosemary challenges Masha Slamovich for the Knockouts World Title in a Clockwork Orange House of Fun match. Plus, Spitfire defend the Knockouts World Tag Team Titles against Ash and Heather By Elegance!
Before their highly-anticipated TNA World Title rematch at Genesis, Joe Hendry and Nic Nemeth are on opposing sides of tonight’s tag team main event! Call Your Shot trophy holder Frankie Kazarian joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary. Nic is in control as he wears Rhino down. Nic goes for the Famouser but Rhino counters into a sit-down powerbomb. Rhino makes the tag to Hendry, who goes on the attack. Hendry hits Ryan with an Attitude Adjustment, followed by a Fallaway Slam to Nic. Ryan fights off the Standing Ovation with a thumb to the eye of Hendry. Rhino hits the Gore on Ryan. Hendry clotheslines Nic over the top rope, before putting Ryan away with the Standing Ovation.
Joe Hendry & Rhino def. TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth & Ryan Nemeth
TNA iMPACT! goes off the air.