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Welcome to PWInsider.com's live, ongoing coverage of TNA Against All Odds 2024 from Chicago's Cicero Stadium!
COUNTDOWN TO AGAINST ALL ODDS
Tom Hanifan and Matthew Rehwoldt welcomed us to Chicago.
They noted the PPV was sold out. That is legit.
Jade Chung is the ring announcer.
Jonathan Gresham vs. Sami Callihan.
Gresham's masks are awesome.
The ref wore a mask as he didn't want to be infected by Gresham's Octopus ink.
They began brawling around the ring before the bell. Gresham was run into the ring post. He went for a powerbomb on the floor but Gresham used the ropes to block it and fought his way free. Gresham snapped Callihan's fingers several times. He attempted to do it a third time but was drilled with a right hand. He went for a powerslam but was shoved shoulder-first into the ring post. Callihan's arm was attacked and they kept fighting around ringside. Where's security? Atlas Security would have prevented this madness!
Callihan nailed a suplex on the floor. The Chicagoans chanted "Death Machine." Gresham was rossed in the ring but rolled back out before Callihan could enter. Gresham went under the ring but when Callihan pulled up the ring apron to follow, his arm was yanked underneath, where it hit against something. Gresham tossed Sami into the ring and the bell FINALLY rang.
Gresham attacked Callihan's arm. Callihan fought back with his right hand since the left arm was hurt. Callihan nailed a legdrop. Gresham cam back but KUSHIDA came out, masked, and wiped some of the inky substance from Gresham's mask and left with a vial. Callihan used the distraction to hit the Cactus Piledriver and score the pin.
Your winner, Sami Callihan!
A fun little brawl with an ending that was more storyline advancement than anything else. A little surprising to see Gresham lose clean this early into his new storyline.
They aired video footage of Jordynne Grace's recent adventures in NXT to set up tonight's Open Challenge.
They then showed video foootage of Matt Hardy vs. Moose.
Gia Miller interviewed The System. Moose said he was going to be done with Matt Hardy tonight after being embarassed last night at the Hardy Compound.
TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions Masha Slamovich & Alisha Edwards vs. The Hex
Masha and Bell started out. The Hex had control early. Alisha tagged in and hit a corner splash on Kay. The crowd chanted, "F- The System." The Champions controlled Kay with Masha hitting several short arm clotheslines. Edwards and Bell make the tag and Belle hits a nice series of offensive maneuvers, including a double knee in the corner.
Slamovich got involved but was hit with a Kay spinebuster. Edwards nailed Kay but was hit with a Stroke by Belle. The Hex tried to double-team Edwards but she broke free and slapped the hell out of Kay. The challengers dougle-teamed Edwards and hit Hex Marks the Spot but Masha broke up the pinfall. She looked to be a millisecond off and the crowd chanted "That was three."
Edwards powerbombed Kay. The champs double-teamed Belle with a bulldog off the ropes and scored the pin.
Your winners and still Champions, Masha Slamovich & Alisha Edwards!
AGAINST ALL ODDS
Mike Santana & Steve Maclin vs. The Rascalz.
Santana came out through the crowd, alone. Maclin came out through the usual entrance.
Santana and Zach Wentz kicked us off. Wentz tried to shoulderblock him down but Santana ran through him. Santana used a series of armdrags and almost nailed a spinning backfist but Wentz moved and they faced off. Maclin and Miguel tagged in. The Rascalz took control and worked over Santana, nailing a double dropkick. Santana was worked over for some time. Maclin tagged in but he too was beat down by Wentz and Miguel as they tagged in and out. Miguel really took the fight to Maclin.
Maclin fought his way out of the corner but was prevented from making the tag. Maclin finally made it and Santana attacked with big chops and intense strikes. Santana nailed an X-Factor and used a stacked double-team DDT on The Rascalz for a two count. Santana nailed a Cutter. Maclin nailed a Psycho Knee on Wentz but Miguel broke up the pinfall. Santana and Miguel battled on the floor. Wentz cut off Maclin on the top. The Rascalz set up some nice double-team moives but Maclin kicked out at the last second.
With Santana down on the floor, Maclin tried to fight against the odds (pun intended) but was taken out. Santana made the save at the last second, getting a nice ovation from the crowd and the first TNA chant of the night from the action in the ring. All four battled. Wentz tried to blind Maclin with the spraypaint can but got walloped. Santana and Maclin drilled them in the corner. Santana hit the Cinder Block and scored the pin.
Your winners, Mike Santana and Steve Maclin!
Very good, well worked, hard fought tag team bout.
The crowd encouraged Santana and Maclin to hug. Maclin offered his hand and eventually Santana took it and they hugged, showing each other respect.
They ran down the lineup. As we mentioned earlier, PCO vs. Rich Swann has been added.
Matt Hardy cut a promo backstage, promising to become the TNA Champion. He promised to make The System Obsolete and would DELETE Moose in their Broken Rules match.
PCO vs. Rich Swann with Digital Media Champion AJ Francis
The crowd was all over Francis when he cut a promo before the bout. It was all PCO early untl Francis interfered. Swann hit a 450 splash off the apron to the floor. Swannn choked PCO against the ropes. PCO was worked over for a long time but he nailed Swann and then Francis when he tried to interfere. PCO hit a flip dive to the floor on Francis. He then hit a moonsault for the pin.
Your winner, PCO!
Steph De Lander came out to give PCO a response to his love letter. This is the best Canadian Melodrama since Degrassi Junior High! She said that clearly everyone wanted to know the answer to his note. The crowd wanted her to say yes. Her answer is she'll go on a date with him. I hope she's going to be dressed as the Bride of Frankenstein!
Matt Rehwoldt said she had her entire life ahead of her and she's throwing it away on a corpse. Great line.
Coverage continues on Page 2!
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