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Welcome to PWInsider.com's TNA Thursday Night Impact report!
We are once again in Albany, NY.
The episode opens with everything that has led to tonight.
Tom Hannifan and Matt Rehwoldt are on the call.
TNA Knockouts TV Championship Tournament: M by Elegance vs. TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion Rosemary
The blinded Concierge was led to the ring by M and Heather by Elegance. Allie was with Rosemary.
Rosemary was in control early, including using a Muta Lock for a submission attempt. Heather tripped Rosemary as she rebounded off the ropes, allowing M to dropkick Rosemary's back. She drilled Rosemary with a legdrop and scored a two count. Rosemary was choked against the ropes. She tossed Rosemary in the corner and kicked away at her back. Rosemary mounted a comeback with a series of rights and a rollup. M caught her with a dropkick, squashing the momentum.
Rosemary came back to do the upside down head scissors over the ropes. M cut her off again and cinched him a chinlock. Rosemary fought to her feet but was caught with a running knee strike for a two count. Heather set up for a move but was tripped by Allie. Rosemary nailed a Slingblade and a running attack in the corner. M rolled to the outside but was clotheslined on the apron. They fought on the floor where the "blind" Concierge distracted her. They returned to the ring. Heather distracted the referee, which led to Allie nailing her. M tossed champagne in Rosemary's eyes and pinned her.
Your winner, M By Elegance!
Backstage, Alisha Edwards said the System isn't finished after one bad night last week. Eddie said one bad night isn't going to tear down everything they've built. They said Ricky Sosa and Leon Slater got lucky last week. Bear said it was lucky for 3 seconds and now he's going to break Sosa in half. Cedric Alexander promises to take out Fabian Aichner tonight.
Moose vs. AJ Francis with Expressions
Frankie Kazarian joined the announcers.
Moose looked strong early, shoulderblocking Francis to the mat. Francis went to the floor but caught Moose with a knee as he followed. Moose fought back and sent AJ shoulder-first into the ring post. Moose teased a powerbomb but Expressions got involved. He went after Expressions and then charged as Francis, who elevated him into a powerbomb. Moose was tossed back into the ring and covered for a two count. Francis choked him against the ropes. The referee warned him, allowing Expressions to nail Moose.
Francis nailed Moose with a running boot in the corner. Francis called for a chokeslam. Moose blocked it with a headbutt. He ran the ropes to hit a move off the buckles but Francis speared him in mid-air and scored a two count. Francis went to the top for a moonsault but was caught and they battled on the ropes. Moose was knocked off but hit a standing dropkick. Moose nailed a big superplex into the ring for a two count. Moose clotheslined Francis over the top to the floor and then got in Kazarian's face, knocking his popcorn out of his hands.
Moose was pulled out of the ring and attacked him. Moose was tossed into the ring, where Francis stood on him. Expressions then choked Moose. Moose was left laying,
Backstage, Elayna Black said she's facing Wendy Choo next week. They have history together and Black respects her but Choo is standing in her way. Black is going to take her out and everyone will say she's the best Knockout in history. Knockouts Champion Xia Brooks took umbrage with that, saying she's beaten everyone they've put in front of her and she's the best. She warned Black to stay in her lane and watch her mouth. Black said Xia is afraid of her, because Black is everything Xia can never be and walked off.
TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali and Order 4 entered the ring for his State of the Order Address. He said that standing behind him should be the greatest faction in TNA history but none of them won gold and he's the only one who has gotten it right. He's given them everything and all they've given Ali is problems. He's disappointed they are failing and that they are comfortable with that. He's decided they need help to get their heads out of their asses. He said he introduces the new member of the group - Secretary of Strategic Affairs, Mila Moore, who came dressed in her WCW Miss Hancock best.
Tasha Steelz particularly was not happy with this. Moore took the mic and thanked Ali for believing in her and for giving her the opportunity of a lifetime. She said it's an honor to work for someone as honored as him. She knew she was the solution when Ali called her and they have a lot of work to do. Steelz's facial expressions during all this were great. Ali praised Moore and said what is next is determining the top contender for the International title. He said they are going to have an international vote and give the power to the people. Not the fans, but the people in the back. Next week, the roster is invited to vote for who they think should be the top contender. So, everyone's just going to vote for themselves?
The Injury Report: Moose is being medically evaluated. Lei Ying Lee has been diagnosed with a head injury and is not medically cleared. Cedric Alexander and Fabian Aichmer are deemed 100% for the main event tonight. Nic Nemeth set up a personal best for chinups.
The Hardys have invited The The Righteous to enter the Hardy Compound.
Ricky Sosa vs. Bear Bronson with Brian Myers
They went right at it as Myers joined the announcers. He said it's been a long time since he was allowed to do this and wondered where Matt Striker and D'Lo Brown were. Sosa brought some nice right hands but was overwhelmed by Bronson. Bear worked him over in the corner. Sosa ducked out and nailed Bear. Sosa set up for a big move but Bear ducked out of the ring. Sosa followed and was caught with a Black Hole Slam on the floor. Bear controlled Sosa for some time in the ring.
After a commercial, they battled back and forth in the ring with punches. Sosa nailed a German suplex and smashed him with a running forearm. Sosa nailed Spanish Fly for a two count. Sosa used the ropes to take Bronson down and hit a single-leg lariat for a two count. Bronson went to the floor, where Sosa hit a dive to the outside. Myers left his position at the announcer's desk to yell at Sosa, distracting him. That allowed Bronson to catch Sosa with a Chokebomb for a two count. Bronson nailed a series of elbows to the back. Sosa rolled up Bear for a two count and when Bear kicked up, Sosa nailed Myers on the apron.
Sosa when for the Blue Thunder Bang but his back went. Bear nailed Sosa with Shock Treatment and then hit a Michinoku Driver for the pin.
Your winner, Bear Bronson!
Moose came to Elijah and asked him to team with him next week against AJ Francis and Kazarian. Elijah said he didn't need to be convinced and agreed.
TNA Knockouts TV Championship Tournament: Thea Hail vs. Harley Hudson
They shook hands at the bell. They grappled back and forth. Hail was sent into the ropes but shoulderblocked Harley down. She cinched in an armbar. Harley made a comeback and used an armbar of her own. Harley nailed a clothesline and worked her over with right hands. Harley went for a legdrop but Hail moved out of the way and nailed a big knee. They battled back and forth. Hail drilled Harley and worked her over. Harley went to elevate her but Hail grabbed the arm. They battled back and forth. Harley nailed a big right hand and drilled the back of Hail's neck across the knee for a two count. Hail came back to nail a slam but was sent to the apron, where Hudson drilled her with a knee. Hudson missed a legdrop off the ropes and was hit with The Boing for the pin.
Your winner, Thea Hail!
TNA Champion Nic Nemeth came to the ring. He asked the crowd how good does the title look on him. Albany booked. He knocked them for booing and declared he's the best thing going today. He said the world is chasing him as they want a piece of him and the TNA title. They booed again. He demanded they recognize greatness. He said he wanted to let everyone know when the title goes on the line, the world is talking about him and the title. He said everyone who thinks they have a shot can line up.
KC Navarro came out on the stage. Nemeth told him to stop and said, "Serious inquiries only" and to go to the back. Nemeth said it's grown up time and told Navarro to get to the best. KC kept trying to talk but Nemeth kept cutting him off. He said KC had his chance to ride in Nemeth's shadow and couldn't cut it. He told him to get out of Nemeth's ring. KC left the ring but stopped in the aisle. He said he gives and gives and his family and friends ask why he still does this. He lost his tag title match, he lost his X-Division title shot and he thought things would go differently. He thought he'd be able to inspire some kids and prove all his childhood bullies wrong. Nic has the one thing that would prove everything wrong - the title. He's lost a lot of things and has been through a lot but winning that title and kicking Nemeth's ass would make him feel better. He's here to show the world he can be the TNA Champion.
Nemeth said that was a real inspirational speech. If he promises he'll take his "loser ass away" from Nemeth for good, he'll talk to Daria Rae and make the title match for next week. But, Navarro has to stop contacting him and coming out. When he blows it like he always does, he never bothers Nemeth again.
TNA X-Division Champion Cedric Alexander vs. Fabian Aichner
They went back and forth with some nice action early. Cedric got frustated early at Aichner escaping his holds. Aichner nailed a rolling senton and moonsault, sending Cedric to the floor. Aichner slammed his face into the ring apron. Aichner took a sponsorship drink, sipped it and poured the rest over Alexander. He tossed Cedric back into the ring. Aichner went for a springboard move but was shoved by Cedric and crashed down. Cedric was smashed down on the apron outside the ring.
Alexander suplexed him on the apron. Aichner was almost counted out but rolled back in at the last second. Alexander splashed him for a two count. Alexander worked him over with chops and scored with a knee to the mid-section. Alexander locked in an abdominal stretch and worked that hold as they went to commercial. Aichner and Alexander battled when TNA returned. Alexander nailed a German suplex and drilled another to score a two count.
Aichner made a comeback and hit a double springboard moonsault for a close two count. Aichner was setting up for a powerbomb but Cedric went for a Lumbar Check. Aichner escaped but was hit with a Michinoku Driver for a two count. Cedric hit a brainbuster but again, Aichner kicked up at the last second. Alexander, getting more and more upset, kept kicking at the challenger. He told Aichner he didn't deserve to be in the ring with him. They battled to the top. Cedric shoved him off and went for a flying move but was dropkicked as he came off the ropes for a near fall.
Aichner and Cedric battled. The challenger went for a powerbomb and nailed it but Cedric draped his foot on the bottom rope at the last second. Aichner's eyes were raked and he was dumped out of the ring. As Cedric argued with the referee, Eddie Edwards charged out and hit The Boston Knee Party on Aichner on the floor. He was tossed back in the ring, hit with The Lumbar Check and pinned.
Your winner and still X-Division Champion Cedric Alexander!
They worked over Fabian Aichner but Ricky Sosa, then Leon Slater made the save. Slater hit a big dive on Edwards and Alexander on the floor.
TNA's babyfaces stood tall as the show went off the air.
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