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Gia Miller is in the back with Trick Williams and First Class. Williams needs no introductions. He’s the man breaking attendance records and bringing in TV deals. AJ Francis says that Williams is going to put Moose in his place. First Class is going to take out The System. The System might think they run TNA, but TNA didn’t get the records and deals until TrickNA. Rich Swann says that if you ain’t First Class, you’re last. Williams says that people might think their egos are too big. Williams apologizes for his comments towards Mama Moose, but he’s going to have to apologize again for whooping her baby’s ass.
Mike Santana is shown getting ready for his match against Sami Callihan. Sami Callihan is shown getting ready, as well.
Matt Cardona vs. Mustafa Ali with Order 4
Matt Cardona stares down Agent Zero on his way to the ring.
They lock up and Cardona tries to drive Mustafa Ali to the corner. Ali reverses and takes a shot at Cardona on the break. Ali goes under a lock up and grabs a waistlock. They reverse some wristlocks until Ali flips out of one and grabs a side headlock. They take turns running the ropes until Ali hits a hip toss and a roll up for a two count. Ali does some push ups. Ali goes under a lock up and takes Cardona down. Cardona goes to the corner and Ali avoids him with some ducks and slides. Ali hits the ropes and Cardona punches him in the mouth. Cardona hits a flurry of kick in the corner and sends Ali to the ropes. Cardona hits a flapjack for a two count.
Ali lands on his feet on a suplex attempt and bell claps Cardona. Cardona sends Ali to the floor. The Great Hands check on Ali and then take their jackets off. The Great Hands get on the apron, but Cardona knocks them off. Cardona goes to the floor and fights off Ali. Cardona sends Ali into the ring post. Cardona slams Ali’s face into the ring apron and then punches him. Cardona rolls Ali back into the ring, but Ali rolls back to the floor. Cardona goes to the floor, as well, and eats a superkick from Ali right away. Ali sets up to powerbomb Cardono through the commentary table, but Cardona hits a back body drop.
Cardona slams Ali’s head into the belt table at ringside and rolls Ali back into the ring. Tasha Steelz distracts Cardona. Cardona rolls into the ring and moves out of the way of an elbow drop. Cardona goes to the middle rope and hits a missile dropkick. Cardona sends Ali to the floor. Cardona slides Ali across the mat under the turnbuckle. Steelz distracts the referee as John Skyler slides Cardona on the mat towards Ali. Ali hits a hanging DDT on Cardona onto the floor. Ali rolls Cardona back into the ring and gets a two count.
Ali grabs a chinlock, Cardona is able to stand and hits a belly-to-back suplex. Cardona charges Ali in the corner, but Ali hops over him. Cardona goes to the middle rope, but Ali rips him off to the mat. Ali goes to the apron and hits a rolling neckbreaker for a two count. Ali goes for a standing corkscrew moonsault, but Cardona moves out of the way. Cardona hits a back elbow and a clothesline. Cardona is sent to the ropes, but hits a facebuster on Ali. Cardona charges Ali in the corner, but eats a back elbow. Ali goes for a tornado DDT, but blocks it and hits a DDT of his own for a two count.
Cardona goes for the Reboot, but Ali escapes to the floor. Cardona hits a kick through the ropes and then rolls Ali back into the ring. Cardona goes for Radio Silence, but Ali catches him and hits a powerbomb for a two count. Ali charges at Cardona in the corner, but Cardona lifts himself up and plants him into the mat. The Great Hands get into the ring, but Cardona fights them off. Cardona hits Skyler with Radio Silence. Cardona hits Jason Hotch with the Reboot. Ali hits Cardona from behind and climbs to the top rope. Ali hits the 450 Splash, but Cardona is able to roll Ali up for the win!
Winner: Matt Cardona
Mustafa Ali attacks Matt Cardona after the match. Order 4 beat up Cardona and then Ali calls Agent Zero into the ring. Agent Zero hits Cardona with a chokebomb.
The System’s music hits. Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards and JDC come out and clear the ring of Order 4. Agent Zero lands on his feet as he’s double clotheslined over the top rope. The two teams jaw at each other until First Class’ music hits. First Class comes out for their match against The System.
The System with JDC and Alisha Edwards vs. First Class
Brian Myers and Rich Swann start things off. Myers ducks a clothesline and tackles down Swann. Myers grabs an arm, but Swann kicks him. Myers shakes it off with a dropkick. Eddie Edwards tags in and The System takes turns striking Swann for a two count by Edwards. Edwards chops Swann in the corner twice and tags Myers. Swann rakes Myers’ eyes and hits him with a few punches. Myers shakes it off and hits a flatliner variation. AJ Francis distracts Myers, but Myers fights him off. Francis drops down to the floor. Myers sends Swann to the outside, but Francis catches him.
Alisha Edwards jaws at Francis. Francis starts to stalk her, so Myers goes to the floor to protect her. Swann sends Myers into the steel steps and rolls him back into the ring. Swann hits a rolling splash and tags in Francis. Swann hits Myers with a forearm and Francis hits a big boot for a two count. Francis forearms Myers and chokes him on the middle rope. Francis ties Myers up in the ropes and clubs at his chest. Francis tags in Swann as he hits Tennessee Whiskey. Swann hits a cartwheel moonsault for a two count. Francis tags in and hits Myers with a knee to the face. Francis grabs a neck and arm stretch, but Myers is able to stand and strike out of it. Myers is sent to the ropes, but he comes off of them with a spear. Swann tags in. Edwards tags in.
Edwards comes in hot with quick strikes to Swann. Edwards hits a pop up slam on Swann and then slams him again after taking a shot at Francis. Edwards puts Swann on the top turnbuckle and hits him with an enzuigiri. Francis attacks Edwards, but Eddie fights First Class off. Myers comes in and tries to chop down Francis, but eats a big boot. Edwards goozles Edwards and hits a pop up forearm. Francis finally tags in to become legal and sets up for a Down Payment on Edwards. Edwards gets out of it and hits a flurry of forearms. Francis hits Edwards with a knee and goes for a suplex. Edwards blocks it and hits a suplex of his own. Edwards hits a kick on Francis in the corner and lifts him to the top turnbuckle. Myers climbs to the top rope. Edwards tries to lift up Francis, but AJ is too heavy.
Order 4 and their secret service run to ringside. Swann distracts the referee. Myers hits a dive on them. JDC fights them off. Alisha takes out Steelz. Edwards hits a dive on The Great Hands. Agent Zero hits Edwards with a chokebomb on the apron and rolls him back into the ring. Francis hits Edwards with the Down Payment for the win!
Winners: First Class
TNA Injury Report
*Trey Miguel has a hernia and is out.
*KC Navarro had ACL surgery and is out.
*Moose has a hip injury after being attacked by Trick Williams and First Class on last night’s iMPACT!. Moose is cleared for tonight.
McKenzie Mitchell introduces Joe Hendry as the special guest commentator for the next match.
Joe Hendry appearing on NXT is discussed. He’ll be at NXT in Philadelphia on Tuesday, but wanted to be ringside for the next match because, like everyone else, he loves great professional wrestling.
A video package airs for the Mike Santana vs. Sami Callihan match.
Mike Santana vs. Sami Callihan - Baltimore Street Fight
Sami Callihan grabs a microphone before the match begins. Callihan has two of his best friends in the crowd celebrating their anniversary (he hugged them during his entrance). Callihan says that if he loses tonight, he’s leaving his boots in the middle of the ring and will retire. But…if that’s going to happen, he’s going to go down swinging. He’s going to go down his way. How about making this match a Baltimore Street Fight?
Callihan throws the microphone at Mike Santana. He didn’t throw it very well and it goes out of the ring. Santana is handed the microphone and Callihan apologizes for the throw. Santana says that he came to Baltimore because he wants the Death Machine.
The referee calls for the bell on this now Baltimore Street Fight. They shake hands and Callihan kicks Santana in the gut. Callihan goes for the Cactus Driver 97, but Santana slips out. Santana tries to Spin the Block, but Callihan ducks and they both knock each other down. They exchange strikes until Santana hits a series of forearms. Santana goes to the ropes, but Callihan punches him. Santana hits an enzuigiri, but Callihan shakes it off and hits a stunner. Santana rolls to the floor. Callihan goes for a dive, but Santana slides into the ring and kicks him. Callihan rolls to the floor. Santana goes to the apron and hits a springboard moonsault onto Callihan.
Santana tries to powerbomb Callihan on the ramp, but Sami fights out of it and they exchange strikes. Santana charges at Callihan, but Sami hits a back body drop onto the ramp. Callihan grabs a couple of chairs from under the ring. Callihan hits Santana with a chair - first in the gut and then the back. Callihan slides the chairs into the ring and then has an idea. Callihan goes to the back and brings out a trash can. Callihan puts the trash can into the ring and rolls Santana back into the ring, as well. Callihan grabs a piece of paper from the trash can and gives Santana a papercut in the webbing of his fingers. Callihan attempts a second papercut, but Santana bites Callihan’s hand. Callihan bites him back and gives Santana another papercut.
Callihan sets up a chair between the middle and top rope in the corner and then charges at Santana. Santana hits a back elbow and hops to the middle rope. Santana hits a missile dropkick for a one count. Santana grabs a chair, but decides to not use it. Callihan hits a clothesline and grabs a staple gun from the trash can. Callihan tries to staple Santana, but Mike blocks it and clubs down on Callihans back. Santana goes for a sunset flip, but Callihan doesn’t go down. Callihan grabs the staple gun and staples Santana in the chest. Callihan staples Santana in the armpit. Santana starts to fight back, but Callihan ducks a clothesline and hits Santana low. Callihan holds on and then hits a Cactus Driver 97 for a two count.
Callihan charges into the corner, but eats a kick. Santana hops to the middle rope and goes for a missile dropkick, but Callihan dodges it. Callihan hits the Cactus Driver 97 again for a two count. Santana moves out of the way of a charging Callihan and sends him into the chair in the corner. Santana hits a cannonball for a two count. Santana climbs to the top rope and goes for the Papi Splash. Callihan moves out of the way. Santana rolls through and hits the Rolling Buck Fifty for a one count. Santana gives Callihan the thumbs down. Santana hits Spin the Block for the win! Callihan almost got his shoulder up in time.
Winner: Mike Santana
Despite the win, Mike Santana is frustrated after the match. Santana tells Sami Callihan to get up. Callihan gets up and stumbles a bit. Santana holds out his fist and Callihan fist bumps him. Santana leaves the ring. Callihan sits down and unties his boots. Callihan takes his boots off and leaves them in the center of the ring. Callihan bows down and kisses the mat. Callihan gets emotional as the crowd chants, “Thank you, Sami!” Callihan rolls out of the ring and heads to the back. Joe Hendry says that Callihan retiring is tough to watch and he also heads to the back.
A TNA Slammiversary: Fade to Black commercial airs.
ami Callihan is shown coming through the curtain with Joe Hendry. The locker room gives him a standing ovation. Callihan hugs Zachary Wentz and then Joe Hendry. Eddie Edwards stops Callihan and embraces him. Eric Young interrupts and smack talks Callihan. Hendry gets in Young’s face and says that “this whole thing started because of you.” Young leaves, Hendry embraces Callihan and Sami walks away.
The Home Town Man’s win over Ryan Nemeth from the Countdown to Emergence earlier in the night is shown.
Ryan Nemeth is in the back. Nemeth can’t believe he had to come to Baltimore. Nemeth also can’t believe he lost to The Home Town Man. The Home Town Man makes a mockery of professional wrestling. Well, in a few days, Nemeth’s biiiiig brrrooooother comes back to TNA. Nemeth says that The Nemeths still have a rematch clause, so The Hardys better keep that in mind.
Masha Slamovich makes her way out to ringside, as she will be in the corner of Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee. She greets TNA President Carlos Silva, Tommy Dreamer, and Jazz in the ring before the four teams come out for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship Match.
Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee make their entrances and then Tommy Dreamer gets on the microphone. He says that this business is about moments. Dreamer wants to show amazing moments together. Dreamer says that Lee came from China and didn’t know a word of English. Lee didn’t know what professional wrestling is. Now, she’s in TNA. Dreamer wants to let everyone know that they are signing Lee to a new contract. Lee represents the Knockouts and women, in general, as a strong ass fighter. Jazz presents Lee with the contract and Lee signs it. Carlos Silva thanks Lee and gives her a hug. Jazz hugs Lee, as well. Brookside also hugs Lee and Slamovich gets in on the hug.
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