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Welcome to PWInsider.com’s TNA iMPACT! coverage for May 29, 2025! Scheduled for tonight's episode is the following:
*The fallout from Under Siege
*New TNA World Champion Trick Williams will address his title win
*Arianna Grace and Santino Marella vs. Tessa Blanchard and Robert Stone
*TNA International Champion Steve Maclin vs. Matt Cardona
*#1 Contender’s Four-Way Tag Team Match: First Class vs. Aztec Warriors vs. The Rascalz vs. The System with Alisha Edwards
*Lei Ying Lee vs. Ash by Elegance
*A Special Elegance Brand Product Reveal
*Mustafa Ali with Order 4 vs. Raj Singh
*Mance Warner will be in action
The episode starts with the highlights from Battleground where Trick Williams became the new TNA World Champion. Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt are on commentary and are very serious as they talk about Trick Williams being the new TNA World Champion. Hannifan says that everyone in TNA is still reeling. Rehwoldt talks about how anything can happen in TNA, but the reality of that is truly setting in.
After the usual opening video package, Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt welcome everyone to Brampton, Ontario.
Footage is shown from earlier today when The System beat up Octagon Jr. in the back.
#1 Contender’s Four-Way Tag Team Match: First Class vs. Aztec Warriors vs. The Rascalz vs. The System with Alisha Edwards
Laredo comes out alone due The System’s attack on Octagon Jr. Laredo has chosen to wrestle this match by himself.
The bell rings and Laredo stalks towards The System. The System goes to the floor. Trey Miguel is chosen to start against Laredo. They counter each other while hitting the ropes, but AJ Francis hits a blind tag on Laredo. Francis hits a double clothesline on Laredo and Miguel, but Zachary Wentz comes in and helps cut down Francis. KC Navarro tags in and squares off with Miguel until Miguel tags in Wentz. Myers comes in and exchanges strikes with Wentz. Eddie Edwards comes in to help Myers, but The System eats shots from Laredo. Laredo then climbs to the top rope and hits a double dropkick on The System.
Laredo starts to climb up the ropes again, but Alisha Edwards distracts him. The referee ejects Alisha from ringside. As Alisha heads to the back, Laredo hits a dive on The System from the top rope to the floor. Francis tries to attack The Rascalz from behind, but they pull down the top rope and Francis hits the floor. The Rascalz send Navarro to the floor, as well, and then hit a stereo dive on First Class as the show goes to a break.
Back from the break, Francis is working Laredo over in the corner. Francis hits Tennessee Whiskey, tagging in Navarro in the process. Navarro hits a stomp on Laredo and then works Laredo over in the corner. Francis tags Laredo to come in. Francis and Navarro have words in the ring until Francis hits the Finger Poke of Doom. Everyone rushes in to break it up. Tom Hannifan mentions that the pin wouldn’t have been allowed.
Wentz and Edwards become legal. Wentz rolls Edwards into the ring and hits a kick and a senton. Francis breaks up the pin. Laredo climbs to the top rope and tries to leap at Francis. Francis catches him, but Laredo slips out and hits an open palm strike. Laredo then hits a tornado DDT. Miguel breaks up the pin. Miguel hits a double dropkick on The System. The System rolls to the floor and they eat a dive from Miguel.
Navarro and Wentz spill to the floor. Laredo climbs to the top rope and hits a dive on everyone on the floor. Laredo climbs to the top rope again with Francis in the ring. Francis cuts him off with a Down Payment. Miguel made a blind tag on Francis during the Down Payment. Miguel hits a Meteora on Laredo for the win!
Winners and #1 Contender’s for the TNA World Tag Team Championships: The Rascalz
After the match, The Nemeths are shown in the back. They just got done watching The Rascalz earn a shot at their titles. Gabby Laspisa approaches The Nemeths and talks about The Rascalz becoming the new #1 Contender’s for the TNA World Tag Team Championships. The Nemeths will defend against The Rascalz at Against All Odds. Nic says that The Rascalz are good, but they are not The Nemeths. Ryan says that they will be champions forever.
In the back, AJ Francis and KC Navarro are walking and bickering about looking out for each other until Mike Santana shouts at Francis and throws a chair at him. Santana and Francis exchange blows as the show cuts back to Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt.
A video package airs for Harley Hudson and Myla Grace - the two new signings to the Knockout Division. Hudson and Grace both discuss their journeys in the wrestling business and how thrilled they are to be in TNA. They both discuss how they have worked hard and could have given up. Grace gets emotional while talking about her journey. Hudson and Grace talk about their time limit draw against each other on Xplosion. Nobody knew who they were at the start of the match, but were cheering by the end of it.
The Personal Concierge interrupts Hudson and Grace. He wants to know where Santino Marella is. Xia Brookside happens to be in the locker room, as well, and doesn’t know where Marella is. The Personal Concierge stomps away.
Mustafa Ali with Order 4 vs. Raj Singh
The bell rings and Mustafa Ali immediately hits a missile dropkick in the corner. Raj Singh is sent into the ropes and Ali hits a tackle. Singh tries to fight back, but Ali cuts him off and hits another tackle. Singh tries to go for a jumping attack, but Ali dropkicks him out of mid-air. Ali hits a rolling neckbreaker and then a standing spinning moonsault for a two count. Ali goes for a suplex, but Singh blocks it. Ali tries again, but Singh goes for a suplex of his own. Ali slips out and hits a bell clap around Singh’s head. Ali hits the ropes, but Singh hits a clothesline.
Singh works Ali over in the corner and then whips him across the ring. Ali blocks a running attack, but Singh picks him up for a fireman’s carry neckbreaker. John Skyler distracts the referee so that Tasha Steelz can pull Ali away from danger in the corner. Singh falls to the mat after hitting the turnbuckles and Ali climbs to the top rope. Ali hits a 450 Splash for the win!
Winner: Mustafa Ali
After the match, The Great Hands stomp down on Raj Singh. Mustafa Ali aggressively grabs Tasha Steelz. The Great Hands stop what they are doing until Ali demands they return to their attack. The Great Hands hit the favor on Singh and Order 4 poses together.
Arianna Grace and Santino Marella are in the locker room. Grace has been feeling horrible. She feels like she let Marella and herself down. Marella says that Tessa Blanchard is one of the best wrestlers in the world. Grace did fine. Marella felt horrible about having to watch from the back. He was proud to watch his baby grow up, though. Tonight, when Marella and Grace team up - they are just going to do their best. Grace contacted the Board and got a special referee for their match tonight - Jimmy Korderas. Korderas promises to call the match down the middle.
Injury Report
*Tessa Blanchard has TMJ and is day-to-day. She is scheduled to wrestle tonight.
*Octagon Jr. has an upper body injury and is day-to-day.
*Steve Maclin has recovered from a skull fracture and is cleared to wrestle.
The Personal Concierge comes out to the top of the ramp. He has to get ready for The Elegance Brand Product Reveal, but wanted to introduce Ash by Elegance for her match first.
Lei Ying Lee vs. Ash by Elegance with The Personal Concierge
Ash by Elegance starts off by performing some karate moves. Lei Ying Lee goes after Ash, but Ash ducks under the moves and rolls to the floor. Lee goes to the floor, but Ash rolls back into the ring. Lee gets into the ring and Ash tries to escape again. Lee grabs Ash, though, and rolls her up for a two count. Ash sends Lee to the ropes, but eats a boot. Lee hits a running knee and then a basement dropkick with Ash against the ropes. Ash has the referee check her face before pulling Lee into the turnbuckles.
Ash stomps down on Lee in the corner and then hits a suplex into the corner for a two count. Ash chokes Lee on the second rope and then hits a hip attack for a two count. Ash locks on a shoulder and leg stretch, but Lee fights out of it. Ash goes for a leg drop, but Lee moves out of the way. Lee also moves out of the way of a corner attack. Lee lays in a series of punches and then hits a leaping knee. Lee hits two kicks and then hits the ten corner punches.
Lee hits an exploder for a two count. Lee lifts up Ash, but Ash wiggles out. Ash takes out Lee’s knee and then hits double knees for a two count. Ash kicks Lee in the chest, but Lee wants harder shots. Ash keeps kicking, but Lee powers through it. Lee blocks Ash’s last attempt and hits a fisherman’s suplex. Lee hits Thunderstruck and then an airplane spin slam for the win!
Winner: Lei Ying Lee
After the match, Masha Slamovich’s music hits. Slamovich makes her way to the ring with a microphone. Slamovich tells Lei Ying Lee that she’ll see Lee at Against All Odds. Slamovich offers a handshake and Lee accepts.
Mike Santana’s appearance on NXT is shown. Santana defeated Tavion Heights and then let Trick Williams know that he’ll be the one to take the TNA World Championship from Williams. Mike Santana vs. Trick Williams for the TNA World Championship will take place on Tuesday on NXT.
Trick Williams sent in a video. He’d love to be live, but he has standards. Williams needs a first class flight and a five star hotel. Williams tells Mike Satnana to back up before he gets jacked up. Williams is going to show up when and where he pleases to defend the title. He tells everyone in TNA what he told Joe Hendry - Williams will take the fans and then the brand.
Tom Hannifan says that Trick Williams not appearing live on iMPACT! is bull(bleep).
Mance Warner with Steph De Lander vs. Bryce Hansen
Mance Warner attacks Bryce Hansen in the corner as the bell rings. Warner clubs down and then stomps on Hansen until the referee breaks it up. Warner overhand chops Hansen twice and then whips him across the ring. Warner hits a running clothesline in the corner and then kicks Hansen in the head. Warner snapmares Hansen and then hits a running basement kick. Warner gives Steph De Lander a kiss and then hits Hansen with a short clothesline. Warner hits another short clothesline and then hits a running lariat. Warner lowers his knee pad and then hits a running knee strike. Warner hits the Pay Window for the win!
Winner: Mance Warner
After the match, Steph De Lander grabs a microphone. She welcomes everyone to the Mancer/De Lander Era. Last time she checked, they never lost their title. De Lander and Warner are going to be watching the Steve Maclin vs. Matt Cardona match. When Warner decides to hit the Pay Window, the TNA International Championship will be his. Warner and De Lander make out.
Rosemary is in the back. FINALLY…Xia Brookside snapped. All she needed was a big push. Rosemary was getting a little worried about Brookside’s willpower, but it was only a matter of time. The darkness is too sweet - the shadow too tantalizing. There’s one last step, though, in order to be absorbed by the void - the Monster’s Ball Match.
Alisha Edwards comes out with Robert Stone, Tessa Blanchard, and Victoria Crawford. Stone says that Blanchard has a severe case of TMJ thanks to Arianna Grace. Therefore, Blanchard cannot compete tonight. Victoria Crawford is her suitable replacement. Stone talked to the higher ups about the rules. They are as follows:
Rule #1: The match cannot go over ten minutes.
Rule #2: Robert Stone doesn’t trust Jimmy Korderas, so Alisha Edwards will be the special enforcer.
Rule #3: The Cobra is banned.
If Santino Marella whips The Cobra out, Stone will take over his job.
Arianna Grace and Santino Marella vs. Victoria Crawford and Robert Stone with Tessa Blanchard
Robert Stone and Santino Marrella start things off. Marella tries to use some amateur wrestling and rolls to grab Stone, but Stone avoids him. Stone begs off and then says he’s ready. Stone tags in Victoria Crawford instead. Arianna Grace comes in and locks up with Crawford. Grace hits a side headlock takeover. Crawford grabs a headscissors, but Grace works out of it. Crawford tags in Stone.
Stone goes after Grace, who rolls away. Tessa Blanchard grabs Grace’s leg, so Jimmy Korderas ejects Blanchard from ringside. Crawford tags back in and sends Grace to the ropes. Grace hits a roll up for a two count. Grace lays in some punches to the gut and then hits a running back elbow in the corner. Grace hits another running back elbow and then hits a suplex. Grace climbs to the top rope, but Stone distracts her and Korderas. Crawford slams Grace from the top for a two count.
Crawford drops an elbow on Grace and then slaps on a chinlock. Grace hits a jawbreaker to get out of the hold and then tries to tag in Marella. Stone runs in and knocks Marella off of the apron. Marella gets into the ring and has to be held back by Korderas. Crawford works over Grace and gets a two count. Crawford then hits a Northern Lights Suplex for a two count. Crawford grabs a side headlock and then clubs down on Grace. Crawford grabs a front facelock, but Grace works out of it with a belly-to-back suplex. Grace tags in Marella. Stone tags in.
Marella comes in hot and lays punches in on Stone. Marella splits under a running attack and hits a hip toss on Stone. Marella hits a jumping headbutt on Stone and then gets confronted by Crawford. Grace climbs to the top rope and hits a crossbody on Crawford. Stone pulls Korderas out of the ring to break up the pin. Stone blames Marella for pulling Korderas out of the ring. Stone pushes Korderas into Marella and then sends Marella into the steps. Grace grabs Stone, but Crawford breaks it up. Crawford hits an axe kick on Grace and Stone makes the cover for the win! Alisha Edwards made the three count.
Winners: Robert Stone and Victoria Crawford
The Northern Armory are in the back. Eric Young has done everything that there is to do in TNA. He’s held every championship. At Under Siege, he pinned Moose - the TNA X-Division Champion. Young has held that title twice…why not three times?
Moose and JDC interrupt. Moose doesn’t care if all of Canada loves Young because Canada is stupid. Moose has beaten Young in his home country before. He did it for the TNA World Title and is willing to do it again for the TNA X-Division Championship. Moose tells Young to talk to Santino Marella to make the match official. Everyone walks away except for Eric Young who stares into the camera with a smirk.
The Personal Concierge is ready for The Elegance Brand Product Reveal. Unfortunately, Ash by Elegance cannot take part in this moment due to her match earlier. The Personal Concierge introduces Heather by Elegance. The Personal Concierge prepares everyone for beauty personified. He introduces the former Maggie Lee…who is now M by Elegance. M by Elegance comes out looking elegant and The Personal Concierge leads everyone in a toast. “To elegance!”
Harley Hudson and Myla Grace interrupt The Elegance Brand Product Reveal. Grace introduces herself and Hudson. Since The Personal Concierge interrupted their story earlier in the night, they figured they’d interrupt him. They understand that respect must be earned, though. Therefore, they need to make an impact. Hudson and Grace take a glass of champagne and throw it on M by Elegance. The Elegance Brand are furious and in disbelief over the disrespect.
Next week on iMPACT!:
*Joe Hendry will appear
*Heather and M by Elegance vs. Harley Hudson and Myla Grace
*Xia Brookside vs. Rosemary - Monster’s Ball Match
*Eric Young vs. TNA X-Division Champion Moose
*The Nemeths and Frankie Kazarian vs. Matt Hardy, Leon Slater, and Mike Santana
Confirmed for Against All Odds on June 6th at 10 PM ET:
*TNA World Champion Trick Williams or Mike Santana (whoever wins on NXT) vs. Elijah
*TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich vs. Lei Ying Lee
*TNA World Tag Team Champions The Nemeths vs. The Rascalz
*Joe Hendry vs. Frankie Kazarian
Before the main event, Tommy Dreamer stops Steve Maclin in the back. Dreamer says that TNA is messed up right now. Maclin fights for the fans and for TNA. “Do this!”
TNA International Champion Steve Maclin vs. Matt Cardona
They lock up and Matt Cardona grabs a side headlock. Steve Maclin sends Cardona to the ropes and hits a back elbow. Maclin chops Cardona in the corner. Cardona sends Maclin across the ring, but Maclin pops out of the corner and hits a tackle. Maclin hits a backbreaker for a two count. Maclin chops Cardona against the ropes and then tosses him to the floor. Maclin hits a scud dive and then slams Cardona onto the apron. Maclin gets onto the apron and hits a flying elbow drop on Cardona on the floor. Cardona shakes it off and sends Maclin into the steel steps. Cardona sets up for a powerbomb on the ramp, but Maclin counters with a back body drop as the show goes to commercial.
Back from the break, Cardona has control of Maclin in the corner. Maclin is able to whip Cardona into the corner and then hit a running clothesline. Tom Hannifan talks about Maclin fighting for TNA against Cardona, an outsider. Cardona and Maclin exchange strikes until Maclin hits a clothesline and then a Thesz Press. Maclin rains down punches and then hits a big back elbow. Maclin hits an Olympic Slam and then hits a running attack in the corner. Maclin hits a short clothesline for a two count.
Cardona strikes Maclin in the throat and then hits a straight jacket takedown for a two count. Cardona climbs to the top rope, but Maclin cuts him off. Maclin joins Cardona at the top and hits a superplex for a two count. Maclin climbs to the top rope, but Cardona falls into the ropes to crotch Maclin. Maclin falls to the corner and Cardona hits the Reboot. Cardona hits a second Reboot. Cardona goes for a third Reboot, but Maclin catches it. Maclin drops Cardona on the mat and then hits the Busaiku Knee. Maclin climbs to the second rope and hits a diving headbutt for a two count.
Cardona rolls to the floor and Maclin follows him out. Cardona gets back into the ring and uses the middle rope to low blow Maclin as Steve tries to get back into the ring. Cardona hits The Unprettier for a two count. Cardona goes to the outside and grabs the TNA International Championship. The referee grabs the title away from Cardona and disposes of it. Maclin goes for KIA, but Cardona pushes off and Maclin almost hits the referee. Cardona hits Radio Silence for a two count. Cardona climbs to the second rope and leaps at Maclin. Maclin catches Cardona in a powerbomb and then hangs him in the Tree of Woe. Maclin hits Crosshairs and then KIA for the win!
Winner and STILL TNA International Champion: Steve Maclin
Mike Santana is caught in the back before he leaves. He says that he came to iMPACT! tonight to handle his business with AJ Francis. Santana also has a lot to say about Trick Williams. He’s going to let his wrestling do the talking on Tuesday, though, at NXT. The TNA World Championship is coming back to TNA.
Thank you for following along with PWInsider.com’s coverage of TNA iMPACT! What did you think of this week’s show? Let me know at matt.tenhoeve@gmail.com and let’s talk about it. See you next time!
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