This Thursday night, TNA will host another live edition of iMPACT!, straight from Dothan Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama. Check out the highlights announced for the show below:
- Jason Hotch (c) vs. Mustafa Ali – TNA International Championship – 2 Out of 3 Falls Match;
- Rich Swann vs. KC Navarro vs. Cedric Alexander vs. Fabian Aichner – TNA X-Division Championship – #1 Contender’s Match;
- Avery Styles vs. Joe Alonzo;
- Allie and Kiera Hogan will break their silence following the loss of the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship;
- Daria Rae will make her return to iMPACT!;
You can follow real-time coverage of the show starting at 9P ET, right here on Wrestling Noticias.
Results:
TNA iMPACT! opens with Tom Hannifan and Matt Rehwoldt on commentary.
Daria Rae returns from suspension and claims Indi Hartwell would never have become Knockouts World Champion under her watch.
Indi interrupts, calls Daria bitter and selfish, and reminds her she won the title while Daria was suspended. When Daria tells her to enjoy it while it lasts, Indi dares her to slap her again. Daria shows restraint and instead orders an immediate contractual title rematch against Xia Brookside, who arrives promising to reclaim the championship.
TNA Kncokouts World Championship Match: Indi Hartwell (c) vs. Xia Brookside
– Brookside targets Indi Hartwell’s injured arm, hitting a Codebreaker to it for a near fall. Indi rallies with a spinebuster but cannot execute Hurts Donut due to the damage. Xia applies a Fujiwara armbar and lands another Codebreaker for two. She attempts the Dark Side DDT, but Indi counters with Hurts Donut to retain the title.
Winner: Indi Hartwell
Daria distracts Indi Hartwell after the match, allowing APEX to attack from behind. Shayna locks in the Cho-Ten-Choke before posing over Indi with the Knockouts World Title alongside Zoey.
Leon Slater discusses his first World Title defense against Trey Miguel at Destination X. Trey interrupts, congratulates Slater and stresses that he has only received one previous title shot. He promises to give everything to win, and Slater welcomes the challenge. They shake hands.
Backstage, a tearful Xia Brookside questions her future. She walks away holding what appears to be an origami swan, leaving her red coat on the floor.
TNA X-Division Championship – #1 Contender’s Match: Rich Swann vs. KC Navarro vs. Cedric Alexander vs. Fabian Aichner
– Aichner launches Navarro into Alexander for a leg drop before the action spills outside. Aichner wipes out all three opponents with a diving crossbody, but Brian Myers and Bear Bronson attack him. Cedric Alexander capitalizes with a moonsault to win.
Winner: Cedric Alexander
Tasha Steelz ends her partnership with Special Agent 0 following Order-4’s collapse. They shake hands, and she wishes him success before leaving.
AJ Francis blames Expressions for last week’s loss before clashing with Mila Moore and John Skyler. Skyler vows to beat AJ next week, then grabs Expressions’ hand after he insults him and flirts with Mila.
The Hardys and Moose congratulate Avery Styles ahead of his Impact debut. Frankie Kazarian urges Avery to keep moving and listen to him.
The System celebrates Cedric Alexander’s win, but tensions between Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers and Bear Bronson persist. Eddie leaves with Alisha, followed by Cedric.
Singles Match: Avery Styles w/ Frankie Kazarian vs. Joe Alonzo
– Alonzo controls Avery Styles with strikes and a sleeper before Styles rallies with a Pele Kick. Alonzo counters a Phenomenal Forearm attempt with a superkick for two. Following Kazarian’s advice, Styles holds onto the ropes to send Alonzo down, then hits the Phenomenal Forearm and Spiral Tap for his first iMPACT! win.
Winner: Avery Styles
Maggie appoints herself leader of The Elegance Brand in Ash’s absence. Elyana Black demands another opportunity, but Maggie dismisses her and agrees to discuss a title match against Jada Stone with Daria. Jada promises Elyana the first shot if she wins.
Santino Marella announces men’s and women’s Ultimate X matches and the return of the X-Cup at Destination X. Daria briefly approaches, then leaves without speaking.
Allie requests a Knockouts Tag Team Title rematch, but Kiera Hogan blames her for their loss and ends their partnership. Tasha Steelz attacks Allie, reuniting Fire and Flava. Shotzi Blackheart arrives, fights them off and checks on Allie.
Harley Hudson thanks The Righteous for helping her, but Vincent demands a clearer answer. Dutch gives her until next week, leaving Hudson to consider her decision.
Footage shows Elijah attacking Nic Nemeth after Nic cost him a World Title opportunity. Elijah demands an explanation, but Ryan Nemeth arrives with a warning that Nic will beat him. Elijah shoves Ryan away and vows to deal with both brothers.
TNA International Championship – 2 Out of 3 Falls Match: Jason Hotch (c) vs. Mustafa Ali
– Ali hits a belly-to-belly suplex into the corner but misses a 450 Splash. Hotch sends Ali into the second turnbuckle and hits the X-Knee to win the second fall and retain his title.
Winner: Jason Hotch
After the match, Leon Slater celebrates with Jason Hotch, saying his win proves he doesn’t need Mustafa Ali.
In a closing promo, syX threaten The Hardys and challenge them to another match next week in their “world.”
End of show.