Welcome to PWInsider.com's TNA Impact on AXS report from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The show began on a somber note with a moment of silence for the victims of the Annunciation Church shooting. Tom Hannifan announced that TNA would be making donations to support those affected by the tragedy.
TNA then ran a recap of last week’s events
Mustafa Ali vs. Brian Myers
Myers opened hot with a dropkick and aggressive offense at ringside. Order 4's involvement, allowing Ali to recover and hit a dive to the outside. Back inside, Myers connected with a DDT, but Ali managed to score a surprise pinfall.
Your winner, Mustafa Ali!
After the match, chaos erupted. Order 4 and The System all brawled until The Great Hands jumped in. They were taken out by Eddie Edwards. Tasha Steelz delivered a low blow to Edwards, while Moose and Special Agent Zero had a heated staredown with security swarming the scene. Zero drilled Moose with a big headbutt.
Backstage, The Nemeths tell Gia Miller they are taking down The Hardys tonight.
The Elegance Brand's Concierge tries to make a deal with Dani Luna to get her to take out Indi Hartwell.
Santino Marella revealed that Order 4 will face The System in a Hardcore War at Bound for Glory on 10/12 in Lowell, MA.
ODB appears as she's local and they plug her food truck.
We get a recap of Trick Williams and Oba Femi's interactions on WWE NXT.
Judas Icarus vs. Eric Young
Eric Young was attacked by Icarus before the bell, but quickly turned the tide, including a gutwrench powerbomb. Icarus rallied with a frog splash and a leg clip, nearly securing the upset. Young regained control, hitting a diving elbow, then nailed a lowblow. Joe Hendry distracted Young, allowing Icarus to score an upset roll-up victory.
Your winner, Judas Icarus!
Furious, Young attacked the referee.
It would appear Young vs. Hendry is the direction as we get closer to Bound for Glory.
Jody Threat joins Victoria Crawford on Mentor U. Jody thanks Crawford , saying Victoria’s energy blows her mind, but Victoria immediately needles her, claiming Jody has no friends and nobody even signed up for her “friend list.” Victoria blames Gia Miller for getting Jody’s one friend suspended. Jody dismisses the whole podcast as a waste of time. Gia Miller interrupts, saying Victoria’s words last week stuck her and reveals she asked Santino to lift Tessa Blanchard’s suspension. Miller warns Victoria that if she touches her in any arena, she’ll destroy her. Victoria brags about getting Tessa reinstated and says she’ll need to call the news.
The Rascalz hang out in the treehouse. Wentz complains he should’ve been the X-Division challenger but Miguel dragged him out of the ring. Miguel reminds him it was every man for himself. Wentz admits it’s “pretty sick” and suggests they celebrate...while noting they'd make great opponents. Santino Marella suddenly arrives, sending Wentz scrambling to hide. Marella says he supports the idea of The Rascalz competing against each other.
Masha Slamovich & The IInspiration vs. The Elegance Brand
Masha and The IInspiration humiliate Heather and M, forcing them into the IInspiration pose. Elegance walks up the ramp, abandoning their allies. Inside, Cassie Lee nearly lands the IInspiral, but M slips free. The Personal Concierge tosses the title belt too far, the ref intercepts, and Ash blinds Cassie with champagne. M rolls her up for the win.
Your winners, The Elegance Brand!
TNA Injury Report: Santana is cleared. Moose is now in concussion protocols. The Nemeths are cleared.
Kazarian has a King's Speech and brings out a surprise guest, former TNA Champion Mr. Anderson. Anderson talks about being proud of his Green Bay roots but says returning to a TNA ring in Minneapolis after nine years feels like coming home. Kazarian, who ignored Anderson's attempt at a handshake, begins to mock Anderson. He also rips Steve Maclin’s military record by calling him a coward. He questions Anderson’s service, then taunts him by pointing out his mother, wife, and kids in the audience, then asked if Anderson would let them watch him get beaten within an inch of his life. Anderson snaps, but Jake Something blindsides him. Maclin runs out and clears the ring. Solid angle.
Dani Luna vs. Indi Hartwell
Luna dominates early with suplexes, lariats, and near falls. Hartwell rallies with a spinebuster and looks rope move and looks to go to the top. Luna dodges and nails her with a chair on the outside. DQ city!
Your winner, by DQ, Indi Hartwell!
Luna attacks Hartwell with the chair until security intercedes.
Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee cut a promo. They are now the Angel Warriors.
AJZ vs. Mike Santana
Santana quickly wins with the STB.
Your winner, Mike Santana.
Santana cut a promo promising to take out Trick Williams and win the TNA title. NXT's Ridge Holland attacks and lays out Santana. That's a match for Victory Road.
TNA Tag Team Champions The Hardys vs. The Nemeths
Matt Cardona joins the announcers.
The Hardys dominate early, but the Nemeths isolate Jeff. The Nemeths work him over for a long time. Jeff finally scores with Whisper in the Wind, and makes the hot tag to Matt, who hits all his signature maneuvers. Nic counters the Twist of Fate into a Famouser, scoring the two count. Ryan tries using one of the Tag belts as a weapon but Cardona stops it. Matt hits the Twist of Fate and Jeff nails the swanton for the win.
Your winners, Matt and Jeff Hardy!
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