TNA is BACK! after months of anticipation TNA is back for good. We have a full card so without further ado, let’s get to it!
Countdown Show
Rich Swann VS Steve Maclin
As the match starts Swann dives onto Maclin at ringside. Maclin takes Swann down and grounds him then hits a Knee on his back. Swann comes back and gets momentum on his side with some strikes then hits a second rope 450 splash. From the top rope, Maclin pushes Swann off and connects with yet another vicious knee. Maclin with a Boston Crab but Swann breaks it as he grabs the rope. Swann with a springboard cutter and spin kick for a nearfall. Maclin hits Caught in the Crosshairs followed by KIA for the win.
Winner: Steve Maclin
.@SteveMaclin kicks out of the Second Rope 450! #CountdownToHardToKill pic.twitter.com/Eoh9kZEZAt
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
Gia interviews Eddie and Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, and former NFL player DeAngelo Williams. Moose says tonight they show the world why they should aways trust ”the system.
"Tonight, we show the world why you always trust the system!"@TheMooseNation, @Myers_Wrestling @TheEddieEdwards @MrsAIPAlisha @DeAngeloRB #CountdownToHardToKill pic.twitter.com/vmdqfDMtmZ
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
AJ Francis arrives
DJ Whoo Kid is in the ring and he welcomes out AJ Francis (fka Top Dolla). AJ says it’s not about the fans but all about him. He starts to rap but Joe Hendry is out. Hendry welcomes Francis to TNA and then debuts a new video making fun of Francis. DJ Whoo Kid smashes his laptop over Hendry and then Francis hits a chokeslam to end the segment.
.@joehendry had a video of his own for @AJFrancis410 @DJWhooKid but it backfired!#CountdownToHardToKill pic.twitter.com/U573NG5WZl
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) VS Eric Young & Frankie Kazarian
Kazarian and Young take turns beating Myers. trade tags while working Myers early on. Edwards and Kaz renew their rivalry and Edward’s takes control and Myers comes back in match. Young avoids the Backpack stunner and then both men hit hard with a double crossbody. Kazarian gets the hot tag hits Myers with a springboard leg drop then follows that up with a slingshot cutter. A short time later, Toung hits an elbow drop and Kaz gets a near fall. Myers hits Kazarian with Roster Cut. Eddie hits Boston Knee Party. Myers pins Kazarian for the win.
Winners: The System
Wicked Backstabber and Cutter by @FrankieKazarian!#CountdownToHardToKill pic.twitter.com/eijnLKjPOZ
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
TNA Digital Media Championship No DQ Match: Tommy Dreamer (c) VS Crazzy Steve
Dreamer attacks Steve but he avoids it and starts to bite the head of Dreamer. Dreamer is ready to take the match to the extreme and get a trash can but Steve dropkicks him sending him to the ropes. Steve hits Dreamer with the chair. Dreamer comes back with a Crossbody. With a chair setup in the ring, Dreamer does an elbow drop on the chair after Steve moves. Steve sends Dreamer onto a trash can then grabs a black bag and tapes Dreamer’s hands together. In the bag we see tons of forks and Steve shoves them down dreamers shirt and kicks him. Steve cannonballs onto Dreamer and then hits a DDT off the ropes for the win.
Winner AND NEW Digital Media Champion: Crazzy Steve
.@steveofcrazzy packed @THETOMMYDREAMER's shirt with forks and then executed a crushing Senton!#CountdownToHardToKill pic.twitter.com/Ep5N3IaTty
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
Main Show
Eric Young voices the cold open to kick off the TNA era.
Knockouts Ultimate X: Gisele Shaw VS Xia Brookside VS Jody Threat VS Tasha Steelz VS Alisha Edwards VS Dani Luna
It’s a brawl and Luna, Xia, and Threat are left alone. Threat lifts up Xia but Luna dropkicks them. Steelz is in but Xia hits her right away. Shaw with a pumpkick on Xia that sends her to the corner then she unloads with uppercuts. Threat trips Luna and Alisha into the ropes with running knees.
Here is where the match gets fun, Xia off the top onto Luna and Shaw on the floor. Threat is next. Moments later, Threat scales the structure with Alisha on her back and chucks Alisha onto the group of women down at ringside. Steelz gets in on it and does a Cutter on Threat on the group below as well. Alisha is the first back inside as she starts the climb but Steelz and Threat cuts her off. Luna then runs up and we get a Tower of Doom spot. Shaw and Xia fight until Luna powerbombs Shaw. Xia is on the cables but Luna pulls her off for a Powerbomb. Luna and Threat go at it and Luna pulls off a Double Suplex on Steelz and Threat.
.@RealTSteelz catches @JodyThreat with a MASSIVE cutter! #HardToKill pic.twitter.com/RaJMKckM42
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
Alisha crawls on the cable until Luna pulls her off. Alisha grabs a Kendo Stick and goes ham on everyone and then Xia hits a Lungblower. Alisha slams Luna,m followed by Threat hitting Alisha and Xia with a double F5. Steelz with a Tornado DDT on Threat, followed by Shaw spearing Threat from the cables above the ring. Steelz, Luna, and Shaw climb at the same time but Luna is the first to fall, followed by Steelz. Shaw unhooks the X to win the match!
Winner: Gisele Shaw
AJ Francis cuts a brief promo on his appearance earlier.
.@AJFrancis410 and @DJWhooKid showed up at #HardToKill to unveil "WE OUT$IDE" and ended up stomping out @joehendry! pic.twitter.com/MgezYBnlB9
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
PCO VS Dirty Dango
Bravo and Dango hate TNA and then PCO gets a Frankenstein level entrance. Dango ttcks PCO and then PCO with a clothesline. PCO sends Dango outside, and then dive through the ropes and does a Cannonball. Back int he ring, PCO climbs the ropes and Bravo attacks him for the DQ.
Winner by DQ: PCO
Dango and Bravo beat down PCO and Rhino makes his way out. Rhino calls for Oleg to enter the ring but he refuses. Santino Marella comes out says this will become a three on three and introduces Jake Something to team with PCO and Rhino
HE'S ALIVE!!! @PCOisNotHuman #HardToKill pic.twitter.com/ZSWh878e3j
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
PCO, Rhino & Jake Something VS Dirty Dango, Bravo & Oleg Prudius
Something sends Oleg out of the ring and PCO goes up top and hits the PCOsault to the floor then he follows that up with a Senton on Dango. Something gets the tag and throws fists and clotheslines on everyone. Rhino comes in to continue the attack. Oleg with a Clothesline to Rhino, and Dango goes for the pin. Bravo and Dango pull Rhino’s legs apart. Dango goes for a knee drop from the top but Rhino moves out of the way. Something with a clotheslines and a body check and then PCO and Bravo come in and PCO does a corner lungblower with Leg Drop for good measure. Rhino and Oleg trade blows and then Dango pulls Rhino by the hair but Rhino launches Dango to the mat. Rhino gores Bravo. Something slams Dango onto Bravo. PCO goes up top and lands the PCOsault on Bravo and gets the 1..2..3 for the win!
Winners: PCO, Rhino & Jake Something
.@JohnEBravo1st just got CRUSHED by @PCOisNotHuman! #HardToKill pic.twitter.com/442AGrqCY5
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
A mysterious woman arrives at the venue….
Who is that!?#HardToKill pic.twitter.com/WAp3fB7KqZ
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
Knockouts World Tag Team Championship: MK Ultra (c) VS Decay
Rosemary and Havok are all over Masha and then Kelly comes in and slams Masha onto Rosemary. Kelly does a running kick on Rosemary and then Rosemary pops up off the mat to cover Kelly. Havok and Masha go at it and MK Ultra counters a double clothesline but then gets hit with a double Suplex after it all. Kelly clotheslines Rosemary out of the ring, followed by Masha hitting Havok with Snowplow but it was only goofd for a 1. Havok with the double chokeslam, and slams Kelly for the win.
Winners AND NEW Knockouts Tag Team Champions: Decay
.@FearHavok and @WeAreRosemary are dominating!#HardToKill pic.twitter.com/u5pUPelqrd
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
Scott D’Amore comes out with Dorian from AAA and both companies officially form a partnership.
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X-Division Championship: Chris Sabin (c) VS KUSHIDA VS El Hijo del Vikingo
Kushida with a double heel kicks, sending everyone outside to ringside. Kushida then launches off the apron and wipes out Sabin, then brings Vikingo back inside and tries to work the left arm but Vikingo comes right back and hits Kushida with a Hurricanrana out of the corner. Kushida and Vikingo are at it and then Sabin chops Kushida. Kushida suplexes Sabin as he has an Ankle Lock on Vikingo. A short time later, Kushida monkey flips Vikingo which flips Sabin somehow.
HUGE Canadian Destroyer on the ramp! @SuperChrisSabin #HardToKill pic.twitter.com/j0DuReusgi
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
Sabin tosses Kushida out but Vikingo knees Sabin. As all men end up on the ramp, Vikingo with a kick to Sabin in the head and then does a 450 Spleash on Sabin on the ramp. Back in the ring, Vikingo goes up to the top and Kushida takes his feet from under him and then locks a Hover Board Lock. Sabin kicks to break it up, then Kushida rolls Sabin for a pin, followed by Kushida getting Sbin in a Hover Board Lock until Vikingo stomps them to break it up, As the match break out again, Sabin with a Thrust Kick on Vikingo and then hits a Canadian Destroyer. Kushida heel kicks Sabin and then goes up top with him, but Sabin slips through and hits Kushida with a German suplex. Sabin then hits a Cradle Shock on Kushida for the win!
Winner: Chris Sabin (c)
Josh Alexander VS Alex Hammerstone
After a lock up, Alexander works the arms and legs of Hammerstone. Hammer shoves Josh down but Alexander aims for the Ankle Lock. Hammerstone pushes Josh off as he rolls outside. Alexander catches up to him and attacks Hammerstone by twisting Hammerstone’s ankle on the ropes. Alexander with a Dragon screw, then continues to twisting Hammerstone’s Ankle. Hammerstone is back up and whips Alexander across the ring, followed by a Belly-to-Belly Suplex. Alexander attempts a Ankle Lock but Hammerstone fights out with kicks. Hammerstone with a Swinging slam. Hammerstone sends Alexander to the corner and pounds the chest of Alexander 10 times. Hammerstone with a scoop slam. Shortly there, Alexander with an Ankle Lock but Hammerstone breaks it as he grabs the bottom rope. Hammerstone’s left leg gives out as he hits the Nightmare Pendulum on Alexander, but Alexander rolls away from the cover.
.@alexhammerstone lands a DVD on the apron followed up by 2 HUGE moves but @Walking_Weapon somehow manages to kick out! #HardToKill pic.twitter.com/sUfalFZyLx
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
On the apron, Hammerstone hits a Death Valley Driver on Alexander. Hammerstone follwos that up with a Missile Dropkick from the top rope and hits a TKO for a 2-count. Both men are back up and they trade strikes until Alexander hits a couple rolling forearms. Hammerstone clobbers Alexander and follows that up with a German Sit-out Powerbomb for a 2-coount. Alexander with a series of forearms to the neck, followed by a German Suplex, followed by the C4 Spike for the win.
Winner: Josh Alexander
TNA World Tag Team Championship: ABC (c) VS Grizzled Young Veterans VS The Rascalz VS Mike Bailey & Laredo Kid
Ace and Gibson start the match and then The Rascalz double team Bey until Bailey and Laredo double team Trey. Bailey with a roll up on Gibson, but everyone is in to break it up. All 4 teams have their chance and its a full on brawl in the ring. GYV with the attack on Bailey and Laredo. Drake grounds Bailey with a headlock and then Laredo hits Drake and Wentz, followed by a DDT on Drake. ABC double teams Wentz but GYV are back in it. Kid and Bailey are in and do a Double Thrust Kick on Wentz. Bailey gets the tag while Gibson and Kid work in the ring. Bailey flips out to the floor and Drake stops Kid.
The Doomsday Device almost gave the Grizzled Young Vets the championships! @ZackGibsonGYV @JamesDrakePro #HardToKill pic.twitter.com/AzERZaiauH
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
Bailey hits Drake with a Poisonrana, then hits a Tornado kick across the ring on him. Kid takes out Gibson. Ultimo Weapon from Bailey on Drake, but Rascalz break the pin. Rascalz double kick Bailey and Wentz hits Bailey with a cutter. Rascalz double team Drake with the double stomp, but Ace breaks the cover. Bey is in and ABC finally have their moment with the Rascalz as they trade blows. ABC hits 123 on Trey and Bey covers for the win!
Winners: AND STILL TAG TEAM Champions; ABC (c)
Knockouts World Championship: Trinity (c) VS Jordynne Grace
in the crowd we see Ash by Elegance (Dana Brooke) with the Iceman. Trinity and Jordynne start with a handshake and then a lockup. We get a classic Test of strength right in the middle of the ring. Grace with a clothesline, but Trinity ducks. Grace with a powerslam and then Trinity avoids the Juggernaut Driver as she runs to the ropes. Trinity with a Crossbody followed by a spiking facebuster. Grace tackles Trinity, and follows that up with a Jackhammer on the floor. Trinity kicks Grace in the chest.
Both women trade slaps and Trinity sends Grace into the turnbuckle, followed by the Split Legged Moonsault for a 2-count., Grace sends Trinity hard on the mat and goes for a pin, but Trinity gets out and looks for a Starstruck, but Grace covers but Trinity is back up.
.@JordynneGrace is showcasing strength that @TheTrinity_Fatu cant match! #HardToKill pic.twitter.com/VxA9vlimYU
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
On the apron, Trinity spikes Grace and covers for a nearfall. Grace does a spinning shot, but Trinity comes right back and does a Sitout Powerbomb, then converts that to a Starstruck. Grace stands up with the Starstruck still on and does a German Suplex on Trinity., Grace with a Spinning Backfist followed by Juggernaut Driver for the win.
Winner AND NEW KNOCKOUTS ChAMPION; Jordynne Grace
Ash by Elegance claps for the match and Grace hugs Trinity.
TNA World Championship: Alex Shelley (c) VS Moose
Moose offers a handshake to start but Shelley slaps it away. Moose shoves Shelley’s face and then Shelley spits water. The match goes outside and Moose chops at Shelley, then backs him hard onto the apron. Moose with a Slam on the floor. Moose sends Shelley in the ring, but Shelley twists Moose’s arm in the ropes. Shelley targets the arm of Moose but Moose with Snake Eyes. Moose with an Urinagi,m followed by some ore chops.
.@AlexShelley313 and @TheMooseNation are unleashing a barrage of strikes on each other! #HardToKill pic.twitter.com/UrOgKbeE5k
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024
Shelley does a baseball slide to knock Moose into the barricade. Moose then slams Shelley on the apron. Moose puts Shelley on his shoulders, but he escapes and sends him into the post and hits a huge Shellshock on the floor. Back in the ring, Shelley with a Forearm blast. Shelley looks for a stretch but Moose gets up and hits a Powerbomb for a 2-coount. Moose charges at Shelley in the corner, but he runs right into the turnbuckle after shelley moves out of the way. Shelley avoid an Urinagi, then hits Sliced Bread for a 2-count. DeAngelo Williams, Eddie Edwards, and Bryan Myers walk out on the ramp but Sabin and Kushida are out there for the save and they fight off through the tunnel. Moose hits Shelley hard, sending him down on the ramp, but Shelley returns the favour. Back in the ring, they trade blows and Moose connects with a Headbutt, but Shelley comes right back without hesitation with a clothesline. Shelley looks for a Thrust Kick and connects. Shelley now looks for Shell Shock, but avoids it and hits a Spear for the win to become TNA champ.
Winner AND NEW TNA Heavyweight Champion; Moose
The System comes out to help celebrate and then Nic Nemeth’s name appears on the screens. The Syetem wants to greet him at the rampm but Nemeth appears behind Moose and then attacks him. Nemeth runs to the crowd to celebrate and rips off his top shirt to reveal a TNA shirt underneath….
.@NicTNemeth is at #HardToKill! pic.twitter.com/RevwToF5tD
— TNA Wrestling (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2024