iMPACT: Say his name and a brawl erupts on this bloody show

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iMPACT: Say his name and a brawl erupts on this bloody show

Greetings and salutations! It’s Thursday and that means that it’s time for another edition of TNA iMPACT. It was announced earlier in the week that Trick Williams would open the show. Will Joe Hendry appear to continue their feud? Well most likely. On this show we will also see a Dog Collar match as TNA International Champion Steve Maclin defends against Eric Young. Victoria Crawford, the former Alicia Fox, will be in action in her promotional debut. We will also see Mustafa Ali in action. We will also hear from the Hardy’s. We are firmly on the road to Bampton and Under Siege, so without further ado, let’s get to the action.

Trick Williams Kicks things off

Williams talks about being a ladies man and an NXT hero, then claims that he took out Joe Hendry. He tells the fans to keep booing (and they do). William’s says that since Hendry decided to go to NXT to try to embarrass him, he will come to TNA and embarrass Hendry. As Williams continues, Joe Hendry comes out, but he looks like he means business as he rushes the ring. Security catches up to Hendry, but Hendry fights them off to get into the ring. The two brawl, but security rushes in to break them up. Hendry fights his way again from the security and thw two fight again. Security jumps in, but Hendry hits his Standing Ovation finisher on one of the security guards as Williams leaves. Hendry and Williams stare each other down.

Rosemary vs. Lei Ying Lee

Rosemary takes control of the match early on and does her upside down tangle spot on the ropes on Lee. Still on the ropes, Lee connects a massive kick to Rosemary. Brookside (from commentary) gets involved from ringside and stops Rosemary from using brass knuckles, this allows Lee to hit Thunder Struck for the win.

Winner: Lei Ying

Backstage, Mike Santana is seen walking as he passes Trick Williams. The two stop and give each other ‘the look’. Santana stops to chat with Sami Callihan and John Goblikon. First Class, AJ Francis and KC Navarro appear and invite Callihan a spot in First Class. Callihan says no….

The Elegance Brand (Heather By Elegance, Ash By Elegance, George Iceman) were backstage and offered to give a “makeover” to Maggie Lee so she can officially join the brand.

The Great Hands (John Skyler & Jason Hotch) vs. Aztec Warriors (Octagon Jr. & Laredo Kid)

The Warriors started things off with the early advantage, but The Great Hands made a comeback. The Great hands kept Octagon Jr. on their side of the ring, but Kid made the hot tag and was able to clean hourse. Kid with a dive on Hotch and Octagon did a moonsault on Skyler. Back in the ring, Kid pinned Skyler after a splash from the ropes.

Winners: The Aztec Warriors

After the match, Ali brutally attacks The Aztec Warriors. Tasha Steelz and The Great Hands try and stop him. The Rascalz eventually run down to make the save. This leads us into the next match…

Mustafa Ali vs. Trey Miguel

Miguel gets in some kicks, but ends up being planted into the floor by a draping DDT off the ring apron by Ali. Miguel makes a comeback and hits a dive at ringside to Ali. Miguel hits a Flying Meteora for a 2-count. Miguel hits a DDT on Ali after Ali made a brief comeback. Ali and the ref are having a convo, meanwhile at ringside, Miguel is beat down by The Great Hands. Ali with a Crucifix Facebuster for the win.

Winner: Mustafa Ali

An Indi Hartwell vignette airs, where we get tons of photos and merch she’s collected as a kid including an old TNA replica title belt and DVD collection. She talks about her goal of becoming not a Knockout, but The Knockout.

The Hardy’s call out the Nemeth’s

The Hardy’s (Jeff Hardy & Matt Hardy) cut a promo int eh ring saying they could regain the TNA Tag Titles from The Nemeth’s. The Nemeth’s accepted their challenge for Under Siege, but Nic reminds Matt that Jeff isn’t allowed to cross to Canada for the event due to his legal problems. Santino Marella interrupted and made a match for Under Siege. It will be Matt Hardy and a mystery partner versus The Nemeth’s for the TNA Tag Titles.

Victoria Crawford (w/ Robert Stone) vs. Brittnie Brooks via Pinfall (Ax Kick).

It’s a fast one that saw Crawford hit a bunch of moves, Brooks makes a brief comeback, but ultimately Crawford hits an Axe Kick for the win.

Winner: Victoria Crawford

After the match, Masha Slamovich attacked Crawford. Tessa Blanchard attacked Slamovich with a DDT. Santino Marella was out and announced that Slamovich and a partner of her choosing would face Tessa Blanchard & Victoria Crawford. Anthem’s own boss figure, Robert Stone is out and said that Slamovich would team with Nikkita Lyons next week in said match.

Arianna Grace and Santino Marella are in the back and catch up to Stone. Arianna whines to Robert Stone about how they’re ruining everything in TNA. Tessa Blanchard comes up and shreds Grace with her words.

TNA International Championship (Dog Collar Match): Steve Maclin (c) vs. Eric Young

Young takes the early offensive lead over Maclin, and even uses the chain very early into the match, raking it into his forehead and near his eyes while standing on the middle rope. Maclin is already badly busted open and profusely bleeding all over the place. Elijah is shown watching this unfold on a monitor backstage. Maclin is choked with the chain, and he bleeds SO MUCH MORE. It’s really bad. The Northern Armory wipe some of the blood from Maclin’s face onto themselves. Moments later, Maclin hits a running dive through the ropes to take out all three guys. Maclin fights back and takes out Judas Icarus and Travis Williams before they can interfere again. Maclin hits a double Spear on both, then hits the K.I.A. on Young who was on the top rope for the win. This match was brutal.

Winner: And Still TNA International Champion, Steve Maclin

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