TNA iMPACT begins …NOW!
Joe Hendry is in the ring for an encore concert. He declared he will face anyone from any company, so much so that he made a song about it. He sings that Joe Hendry was a surprise and Sheamus couldn’t believe his eyes, his favourite moment was beating the Miz, he says its hard to be modest when you’re in the Royal Rumble, and he would’ve won if not for Roman Reigns. The Colon Brothers interrupt Joe Hendry and they say they’re making their TNA debut. The fans yell “Where’s Carlito”. They say they’re going to take care of business. The lights go off and Elijah arrives. Elijah sings he sees two men eager to fight so he chose to join TNA tonight. He asks who wants to walk with Elijah. The crowd yell “Oh walk with Elijah” and he plays the guitar to the music. The fans chant “This is awesome”. He claimed these people made their debut and he came and made it even better. He asks Joe if he’s got his guitar ready. Santino Marella comes out and books Joe Hendry and Elijah vs. The Colons. Elijah argues there’s no reason they can’t have a concert right now. They sing Elijah and Joe Hendry are going to stir some mayhem.
Gia Miller is backstage with Leon Slater and Leon says The System sees him as a young boy to handle the titles and bring them drinks. He thinks The System might not appreciate him but he doesn’t need The System. He says he’s going to beat the arse of JDC.
Gia Miller is backstage with The Colons. Orlando believes the company needs them and their family heritage and culture. He claims this is legacy and now this is TNA Wrestling.
Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Egwe vs. Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel
The Rascalz go after Tyson and Tyriek before the bell and hit a stereo Suicide Dive to the outside. Tyriek Egwe picks up Zachary on one arm and powerbombs him onto Trey Miguel. Zachary with a knee on Tyson and Tyriek on either corner and hits a running Shooting Star Press on Tyriek for two. The Rascalz hit a double superkick on Tyriek but Tyriek takes them down with a clothesline. Trey Miguel hits a Meteora followed by a Swanton onto Tyson for the win.
Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel def. Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Egwe by pinfall
Wes Lee jumps on the mic and suggests The Rascalz and Ace Austin face the three of them at Sacrifice.
Fir$t Cla$$ make their arrival. They introduce various people from the entertainment sector. Noelle Foley is among them. AJ believes Roddy doesn’t get the credit he deserves for Hulkamania and he doesn’t get the credit he deserves Hendrymania. He introduces the first guest to the Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse, some people say he is outstanding, others say he has a lot of style, he introduces AJ Francis. He claims that guy left this place to go to that place, but he left that place to make this place great.
Rosemary vs. Léi Yǐng Lee
Lee takes Rosemary up on her shoulders for an aircraft spin. Lee hits Thunderstruck for the victory.
Léi Yǐng Lee def. Rosemary via pinfall
Rosemary splashes mist over Lee’s face after the match and the referees took her to the back.
A Sami Callihan vignette and he says wherever Mance and Steph are he’s going to locate them. He walks backstage and gets into a brawl with Mance.
Eric Young comes out and says Judas and Travis were pawns under Josh Alexander’s leadership and they were boys, but under his, they will be men and champions and stand at the pinnacle of this corporation. He says no one has sacrificed like he has. He says he is the gatekeeper. He thinks there is one person who should be alongside him. He calls out Steve Maclin. He doesn’t come out. Eric Young says he understands. He says he looked it into his soul and spoke to him and it spoke back. He says he warned Eric about Josh so maybe he did it for Steve. He claims this company is not black or white, it’s blood red.
Santana is in an alcoholics anonymous meeting. Mustafa Ali comes in and says every single individual here is an inspiration. He believes the addiction made them do horrific things. He advises them to take it one day at a time. He tells them not to place themselves in high pressure circumstances. He tells them to let the leaders lead and the followers will follow. He assures Santana that things can change but people like him don’t.
We see highlights of Moose on NXT.
JDC vs. Leon Slater in a No Disqualification Match
They take it to the outdoors. JDC looks to chop Leon against the ring but Leon jumps out of the path and JDC just gets the post. JDC looks to chop again but JDC holds up a steel chair that JDC hits. Leon pulls up a table and JDC whips him towards it but Leon hops over it. JDC suplexes Leon inside out onto a steel chair. JDC prepares to swing a kendo stick at Leon but Leon ducks and strikes a back heel kick and smacks JDC with the kendo staff and slams him with it from the top rope for two. Leon brings JDC to the apron and pulls out a table from beneath the ring and looks for a powerbomb from the apron but JDC fight out of it. Leon sets JDC on the table outside the ring and goes to the top turnbuckle and performs a Swanton 450. He takes JDC into the ring for a pin but The System grab Leon and put him through a table. The fans shout “Oba” as The System throw Leon into the ring and JDC pins him for the win.
JDC def. Leon Slater via pinfall
After the match, The System gang up on Leon Slater. The fans chant “Oba” but The Hardys come out. The System obtains the numerical advantage. Oba Femi’s music strikes and he takes down all of The System on his own. The supporters chant “NXT”. It is announced that Femi and The Hardys will take on The System on next week’s episode.
Inside the Impact Zone, Tessa Blanchard makes her way out in street clothes with a microphone in-hand. She explains her meeting with the doctor earlier and claims she has not been approved to wrestle. The audience gets on her case. She says they all follow her on social media so sit down and shut up.
As she keeps talking, she is interrupted short by TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella, who steps out and is upset. He tells Tessa he didn’t think she could be a bigger weasel, but then proved him wrong. He says if Tessa doesn’t wrestle next week for any reason, she is fired.
Masha Slamovich vs. Mila Moore
In the ring is the designated opponent for Tessa, Mila Moore. Out comes TNA Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich, who volunteers to step up and take Tessa’s battle. She heads to the ring and the bell sounds.
She walks into a huge kick from Moore, but swiftly shakes it off, hits her finisher and wins in seconds. She glances down Tessa on the entry stage thereafter. Cora Jade sneak attacks Masha from behind. Tessa is depicted laughing while watching. The show moves into another commercial break.
Masha Slamovich def. Mila Moore by pinfall
When the show returns, Santino Marella and Arianna Grace are backstage. They announce Cora Jade vs. Masha Slamovich for the TNA Knockouts Championship at TNA Sacrifice. They also announce Spitfire vs. Ash & Heather by Elegance for the TNA Knockouts Tag-Team Championships, with a special concierge stipulation.
Joe Hendry & Elijah vs. The Colons
Ryan Nemeth comes out boasting about his big brother returning in 22 days at TNA Sacrifice. That’s his entire message. Off he goes. After then, McKenzie Mitchell presents the first team in the scheduled tag-team main event of the evening. The Colons make their way out and sit inside the squared circle to another loud “Where’s Carlito?!”chant. Elijah makes his way out next for the opposition. After that, the viral blockbuster tune “I Believe in Joe Hendry” hits as the TNA World Champion appears to a tremendous pop and enthusiastic shouts from the Full Sail crowd. The bell sounds and it is Colon and Hendry kicking things underway. Elijah tags in and the crowd explode again. “Oh, walk with Elijah” sing-chants break out and sweep across Full Sail as the former WWE Superstar stalks Colon. Colon nails him with two punches but then walks into a flying clothesline from Elijah. He does Undertaker’s “old school” spot on the top-rope, clobbering Colon with a forearm across the back on the way down. He tags Hendry back in, and Hendry picks off where he left off. Fans are loudly chanting “We believe! We believe!” as the broadcast heads into a mid-match commercial break. When the show returns, Hendry is controlling the proceedings until The Colons halt him dead in his tracks and take charge. Eddie tags in and settles into a comfortable offensive lead, controlling Hendry on the mat as fans try and gather behind him inside Full Sail University. Hendry starts Hulk’ing up and no-selling the offense from Colon, before battling back and taking over. He tags in Elijah. Elijah takes the hot tag and hits the ring with a ton of energy as the crowd comes to life. He hits a massive spinebuster as fans sing “Oh, walk with Elijah” again. Elijah hits a piledriver for the win.
Joe Hendry & Elijah win by pinfall
