Want more wrestling news, rumors, and results? Be sure to visit PWInsider.com and PWInsiderXtra.com.
Welcome to PWInsider.com’s TNA iMPACT! coverage for May 22, 2025! Scheduled for tonight's episode is the following:
*Last stop before Under Siege
*TNA World Champion Joe Hendry and Elijah vs. Moose and Brian Myers with JDC (Trick Williams will be on commentary)
*In-Ring Debate between Robert Stone with Victoria Crawford and Santino Marella with Arianna Grace
*Mustafa Ali with Order 4 vs. Ace Austin
*Eddie Edwards will be in action
*First Class vs. Sami Callihan and Mike Santana
*Spitfire will be in action
*The Northern Armory with Eric Young vs. The Aztec Warriors
The episode starts with a recap of last week’s iMPACT! - Order 4 beating up Ace Austin in the back, Matt Cardona earning a title shot for the TNA International Championship, and the main event of Jeff Hardy vs. Nic Nemeth.
Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt are on commentary and welcome everyone to Irvine, California.
Mustafa Ali with Order 4 vs. Ace Austin
Mustafa Ali goes for Ace Austin’s leg right away, but Austin rolls out of the way. Ali hits a hard chop and grabs a side headlock. Ali is sent to the ropes and hits a tackle. They counter waistlocks until Austin hits Ali with a kick to the face. Ali avoids a corner attack, but can’t avoid a tilt-a-whirl slam for a two count by Austin. Austin works Ali over in the ropes and then hits a drop toe hold. Austin kicks Ali in the spine and then hits a basement dropkick. Ali rolls to the floor and Austin goes for a slingshot dive. Ali moves out of the way and Austin reads it. Austin goes to the apron and hits Ali with a penalty kick from the apron.
Austin rolls Ali into the ring. Austin hits a back elbow and climbs to the second rope. Ali tugs at Austin’s leg and hits a leg DDT off of the second rope. Ali then chop blocks Austin and drags him to the corner. Ali rolls to the floor and slams Austin’s leg against the ring post. Ali rolls back into the ring and kicks at Austin and then hits a dragon screw leg whip. Austin fights back in the corner with a kick. Austin then springs up to the top rope, but Ali kicks him off. Austin falls into the Tree of Woe and Ali kicks him.
Ali goes for a baseball slide on Austin, but Ace lifts himself up and Ali slides under the turnbuckles and crotches himself on the ring post. Austin climbs to the top rope and goes for a backwards splash. Ali moves out of the way and locks on a Sharpshooter. Austin claws to the ropes to break up the submission. Ali drags Austin to the middle of the ring, but Austin rolls him up. Ali kicks out and then kicks out of another roll up. Ali hits a big clothesline for a two count.
Ali climbs to the top rope and goes for a 450 Splash, but Austin moves out of the way and sends Ali into the turnbuckles with a throw. Tasha Steelz checks on Ali. Ali pulls Steelz in front of him as Austin goes for a charging attack. Austin stops his progress and Ali takes out his leg. Ali grabs a calf crusher variation for the submission win!
Winner: Mustafa Ali
Rosemary is in the back. She talks about how Xia Brookside could have so much power if she were to just go over the edge. Rosemary doesn’t know what would motivate Brookside to embrace the darkness…or does she? Rosemary points down and a knocked out Lei Ying Lee comes into view. It’s time for Brookside to go to the dark side.
The Northern Armory with Eric Young vs. The Aztec Warriors
The Northern Armory are wearing the bloody T-shirts from the Dog Collar Match that Eric Young had with Steve Maclin to the ring.
Laredo and Travis Williams start with a lock up. They break after neither man can gain the advantage and then lock up again. Williams grabs a wristlock, but Laredo spins out of it and takes out the footing of Williams. Williams trips up Laredo and they exchange shoves. Williams grabs a side headlock, but is sent to the ropes. Laredo hits a tackle and hits a headscissors. Laredo hits another headscissors and then tags in Octagon Jr. Judas Icarus tags in, as well.
Icarus charges at The Aztec Warriors, but is dropped. Octagon spin kicks Icarus and then climbs to the top rope. Octagon hits a twisting crossbody and then a spinning headscissors. Laredo tags in and hits a double team slam and kick with Octagon for a two count. Laredo grabs Icarus, but Williams distracts the referee. Icarus bites Laredo and then tags in Williams. The Northern Armory hits a dropkick/enzuigiri combination in the corner for a two count.
Williams stomps down on Laredo and tags in Icarus. Icarus hits a running forearm for a two count. Eric Young has words with some fans. Williams goes to calm him down as The Aztec Warriors gain the advantage on Icarus. Octagon tags in and hits a springboard dropkick. Icarus rolls to the floor. Williams comes in and gets sent to the floor. Octagon hits a spinning dive on The Northern Armory. Laredo climbs to the top rope and hits a moonsault to the floor on The Northern Armory.
Laredo rolls Icarus into the ring and hits a running Superman forearm in the corner. Laredo slams down Icarus and. Octagon climbs to the top rope and hits a dropdown split legged moonsault for the win!
Winners: The Aztec Warriors
Xia Brookside is checking on Lei Ying Lee in the back. Brookside says that if Rosemary wants to drag her down to her world, then Xia will show how strong she is. Brookside is fighting Rosemary at Under Siege to fight for her soul.
Cody Deaner joins the commentary table for the next match. He’s going to beat Eddie Edwards tomorrow night at Under Siege for his family and for the people.
Eddie Edwards with Alisha Edwards vs. Jake Painter
Eddie Edwards goes right after Jake Painter and knocks him to the mat. Edwards rains down punches and then sends Painter to the corner. Edwards hits a clothesline and then tackles down Painter again. Painter hits a back elbow, but Edwards shakes it off and sends Painter to the floor. Edwards chops Painter and slams his head into the ring apron. Edwards jaws at Deaner, which allows Painter to get in some shots. Edwards shakes it off and hits a Blue Thunder Bomb onto the ring apron.
Edwards sends Painters into the ring and then gets in Deaner’s face. Edwards gets into the ring and has to kick out of a roll up attempt from Painter. Edwards then clotheslines Painter and lifts him up. Painter wiggles out and hits a backstabber for a two count. Edwards shakes it off and hits a big kick to Painter’s chest. Edwards charges into the corner. Painter gets a boot up, but Edwards catches it. Painter hits an enzuigiri and climbs to the top rope. Edwards knees Painter out of mid air and then hits Boston Knee Party for the win!
Winner: Eddie Edwards
While still on commentary, Deaner tells Eddie Edwards that he’s not going to beat him because he wants to - he’s going to beat him because he has to.
A Mance Warner and Steph De Lander video airs. Warner always knew he’d find someone to match his freak. De Lander loves his Southern Freak. This isn’t a costume or a gimmick. If people don’t understand them, then they aren’t meant to. Love or hate Warner and De Lander, people can’t look away.
O’Shea Jackson joins the commentary table for the next match.
First Class vs. Sami Callihan and Mike Santana
Mike Santana and AJ Francis start things off with a face-to-face in the center of the ring. Santana pushes Francis and AJ hits a tackle. Francis tags in KC Navarro. Navarro holds Francis back and then walks backwards to the center of the ring as he tells Francis to calm down. He backs into Santana and immediately regrets it. Santana tackles him down and then hits a senton. Santana hits a big chop and tags in Sami Callihan.
Callihan chops Navarro and then cranks his arm. Navarro hits a forearm and then flips over Callihan’s back. Navarro mocks Callihan’s thumbs up/thumbs down. Callihan hits a pop up powerbomb on Navarro and then takes a bow. Callihan chops Navarro and then biels him across the ring. Callihan hits the ropes, but Francis grabs him. Callihan knocks Francis off of the apron and then tosses Navarro over the top rope. Francis catches Navarro and places him on the apron. Navarro tugs Callihan’s neck down over the top rope and then hits a sling blade.
Navarro rains down punches on Callihan and then tags in Francis. Francis whips Navarro into Callihan. Navarro sends Callihan into Francis who hits a big boot. Francis slams Navarro onto Callihan and then hits a senton. Francis takes a shot at Santana. Santana tries to get into the ring, which distracts the referee. First Class double teams Callihan. Francis slams Callihan down and goes for a senton. Callihan moves out of the way and tags in Santana. Navarro tags in, as well.
Santana tackles Navarro and strikes Francis. Santana chops Navarro and hits a Rolling Buck Fifty. Santana knocks Francis off of the apron and hits a flipping dive onto Francis on the floor. Santana climbs to the top rope. Navarro moves out of the way of the Papi Splash, but Santana stays on his feet. Santana hits Outlined in Chalk on Navarro and then clotheslines Francis over the top rope. Callihan tags in. Francis drags Santana to the floor. Callihan goes after Francis through the ropes, but Navarro hits the 305. Navarro then hits Blessing in Disguise on Callihan for the win!
Winners: First Class
Highlights from Tuesday’s NXT are shown - the performances by Trick Williams and Joe Hendry along with their physical altercation.
In-Ring Debate between Robert Stone with Victoria Crawford and Santino Marella with Arianna Grace
Gia Miller is the moderator.
Santina Marella starts. He came to TNA two years and four months ago when business was not as robust as it is today. He came with an open mind and wanted to help people do the right thing. Marella knew he could make an impact. He has taken things seriously and is sick of Robert Stone’s shenanigans. Marella won’t be pushed around by Stone.
Robert Stone is up. Everything Marella said was cute. Stone needs everyone to listen to what he’s about to say - Santino Marella has done absolutely nothing to make TNA a better place. Stone calls Marella a joke. Marella doesn’t deserve to be in a position of power in TNA. Marella doesn’t deserve to be in the wrestling business. This isn’t about Stone vs. Marella…it’s about making TNA a better place. When Stone is in charge of TNA, he’s going to fire all the losers and create real superstars. Stone will do something that TNA needs - he’s going to make everyone a lot of money. If Marella has control, he’ll keep running TNA into the ground.
Marella tells Stone that he’s stupid. Marella is proud of what TNA has done in the last two and a half years. TNA is rising to the top. Stone may have fancy clothes and a sense of business, but Marella has a sense of what the people want. Marella came from the people and is the people. Stone’s fancy lingo doesn’t match the heart and grit of Marella and TNA. The fans and TNA are family to Marella. Family sticks together and fights together.
Tessa Blanchard comes out and attacks Arianna Grace. Robert Stone attacks Santino Marella. Blanchard chokes Grace with her boot. Masha Slamovich comes out and goes after Victoria Crawford. Blanchard stops Slamovich from powerbombing Crawford through a table. Blanchard sets up for a powerbomb on Slamovich. Grace stops Blanchard. Grace and Slamovich power Blanchard onto the table, but it doesn’t break. Slamovich then hits a running Death Valley Driver on Blanchard against the table in the corner, which doesn’t break again.
Matt Cardona is in the back looking at his contract for his match against Steve Maclin for the TNA International Championship. Cardona says that the match isn’t happening because the doctors won’t clear Maclin after his Dog Collar Match against Eric Young. If Maclin can’t defend the title, then the title should be given to Cardona. Cardona calls Santino Marella on the phone, but Marella is right next to him. Marella says that Maclin won’t wrestle at Under Siege, but should be ready next Thursday.
Spitfire are in the back. They don’t understand why they can’t get the job done to regain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships. What did they do last time to get the titles back? Well…if they say that they’ll disband if they lose, then they have to win. Do or die.
Spitfire vs. Vipress and Mazzerati
Dani Luna and Mazzerati lock up to start. Luna grabs an arm and brings Mazzerati down. Mazzerati stands out of it, but Luna cranks the arm. Mazzerati is able to spin out, but eats a big knee from Luna. Luna sends Mazzerati to the corner and hits a shoulder attack. Jody Threat tags in and hits a series of clotheslines in the corner. Luna tags back in. Threat hits an exploder and Luna hits a basement clothesline for a two count. Threat tags back in. Spitfire goes for a double suplex, but Mazzerati lands on her feet and tags in Vipress.
Vipress is sent to the corner, but she gets onto the second rope and leaps at Threat. Vipress is able to send Threat into the corner. Vipress stomps down on Threat and then hits a running kick for a two count. Mazzerati tags back in and cuts Threat off from making a tag. Mazzerati hits a spinning kick and then another kick to the head of Threat for a two count. Threat fights back, but Mazzerati cuts her off and locks on a cravat. Threat fights out of it and tags in Luna. Vipress tags in and gets tackled down. Luna hits a flying kick on Mazzerati and then clotheslines Vipress out of mid air.
Luna hits German suplexes on both Vipress and Mazzerati. Luna kicks Vipress in the face and then hits a deadlift German suplex from the apron into the ring. Threat tags in and Spitfire hits the Pressure Drop for the win!
Winners: Spitfire
After the match, Ash and Heather by Elegance attempt to attack Spitfire. Spitfire fights it off, though, and hold the titles…possibly for the last time together.
Injury Report
Ace Austin has a leg injury and is day-to-day
Matt Hardy and Leon Slater are sitting together in the back. Matt tells Slater what tag team wrestling is all about and feels that he has a good rhythm with Slater. The Nemeths have a natural rhythm thanks to being brothers. Matt thinks that he has something special with Slater. Slater has the athleticism and Matt has the experience. Matt tells Slater to keep his eyes on The Nemeths at all times. Slater is excited to put on a show at Under Siege. Matt says that Slater has advanced a lot and is a weapon now. He wants to unleash that weapon on The Nemeths. Matt has been a tag team champion with other people than Jeff Hardy and is ready to be a tag team champion with Slater.
Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt talk about Under Siege’s card.
Xia Brookside vs. Rosemary has been made official for the Countdown to Under Siege.
Order 4 vs. The Rascalz, Indi Hartwell, and a mystery partner (replacing Ace Austin) has also been made official for Under Siege.
Trick Williams joins the commentary table for the main event.
TNA World Champion Joe Hendry and Elijah vs. Moose and Brian Myers with JDC
Elijah and Brian Myers start things off with a lock up. Elijah grabs a side headlock, but is sent to the ropes. Elijah hits a tackle and hits the ropes again. Myers hits an arm drag, but Elijah turns it into a side headlock. Myers fights out of it and sends Elijah to the ropes. Elijah hits a flying clothesline. Myers calls for a timeout and tags in Moose. Moose wants Joe Hendry. Elijah obliges.
Joe Hendry and Moose lock up for a test of strength. Moose gets the early advantage, but Hendry powers up. Moose kicks Hendry in the gut and then slams his head into the top turnbuckle. Myers tags in and takes a shot at Hendry. Moose tags back in and chops Hendry. Moose goes for a suplex, but Hendry blocks it. Moose hits a pump kick and goes for a suplex again. Hendry blocks it and hits a delayed suplex of his own for a one count.
Hendry tags in Elijah, who cranks Moose’s arm and climbs to the top rope. Elijah hits a DDT version of Walk with Elijah. Myers tags in and Elijah goes for Walk with Elijah on him. JDC gets onto the ring apron, which causes Elijah to get crotched on the top rope. Hendry chases JDC as Myers goes on the attack of Elijah. Myers slaps on a chinlock. Elijah fights out of it, but Myers takes out his legs with a slide as the show goes to a commercial break.
Back from the break, Moose is in control of Elijah. Myers tags in and stomps down on Elijah. Myers grabs a front facelock. Elijah stands up in it and tries to make a tag, but Myers cuts him off. Myers knocks Hendry off of the apron, but then eats a knee from Elijah. Myers tags in Moose. Hendry tags in, as well.
Hendry blocks Moose’s strikes and hits a clothesline. Hendry hits a fallaway slam and kips up. JDC gets on the apron and Hendry knocks him to the floor. Moose runs up the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody. Hendry moves out of the way. Moose slips out of the Standing Ovation. Both men run the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Myers tags in and runs at Hendry. Hendry hits a pop up powerbomb. Elijah tags in and climbs to the top rope. Elijah hits a flying crossbody on Moose and then hits the Highwaymen’s Farewell on Myers for the win!
Winners: Joe Hendry and Elijah
After the match, Frankie Kazarian attacks Elijah and Joe Hendry from behind. Kazarian stomps down on Hendry in the corner. Kazarian tells Trick Williams to get in the ring and help him. Williams says that Kazarian is on his own. Elijah hits Kazarian with his guitar. Hendry and Williams stare each other down. Elijah and Hendry celebrate their win in the ring as the show fades to black.
PWInsider.com will have live coverage of TNA Under Siege 2025 tomorrow night!
Thank you for following along with PWInsider.com’s coverage of TNA iMPACT! What did you think of this week’s show!? Are you looking forward to Under Siege? Let me know at matt.tenhoeve@gmail.com and let’s talk about it. See you next time!
If you enjoy PWInsider.com you can check out the AD-FREE PWInsider Elite section, which features exclusive audio updates, news, our critically acclaimed podcasts, interviews and more by clicking here!
Bang On Casino
