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Welcome to PWInsider.com's live, ongoing TNA Thursday Night Impact on AMC coverage from Philadelpha, PA!
We open with footage of everything that led to tonight.
On the call are Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt!
Leon Slater & Ricky Sosa vs. The System's TNA X-Division Champion Cedric Alexander & Eddie Edwards with Alisha Edwards
Sosa and Edwards started. Sosa nailed a full nelson slam and a swanton for a two count. Slater tagged in and rained down with fists in the corner. Cedric tagged in but Slater caught him in the corner and drilled him with rights as well. Sosa and Slater double-teamed Edwards. They set up and hit stereo dives on opposite sides of the ring. Edwards was able to gain control on Sosa and The System tagged in and out, working him over. Sosa tried to fight his way out of the corner but was unable to do so. Edwards set up for a suplex but Sosa reversed it. He tried to make his way to the tag and nailed it, allowing Slater to clean house on Alexander.
Slater nailed a running boot in the corner and hit a flying high cross bodyblock from the top. Edwards nailed Sosa on the outside, allowing The System to double-team Slater. Slater battled back and clotheslined Edwards over the top to the floor. Alexander caught him with a Michinoku Driver for a two count. The crowd chanted for TNA. Sosa hit a powerslam. He was setting up for a running uppercut but was drilled by Edwards. He came back to nail the uppercut on Alexander. Slater hit a swanton 450 splash off the top that looked great and pinned Alexander.
Your winners, Leon Slater & Ricky Sosa!
Fun match. This should set up Slater vs. Alexander at Lockdown.
Slater said he finally got his revenge and pinned Alexander. He challenged Alexander to a title match, indeed at Lockdown. Alexander said he would never have the title again.
Backstage, Mustafa Ali told John Skyler to get every member of Order Four here now. Skyler agreed and turned right into Mila Moore. Overpowered by the sight of her bosom, he forgot what was said. Ali yelled at him to get out. He ordered Moore to tell everyone they were to be ringside tonight but they will not get involved. Moore went to do his bidding.
The Concierge announced he can see again. They are going to get their Knockouts Tag title rematch and then go for the TV title. They asked what would happen if they had to fight so the Concierge told them to concentrate on the Tag titles.
Tom Hannifan and Matt Rehwoldt paid tribute to Tanea "Rebel" Brooks and wished her well in her battle with ALS. Very classy. They plugged https://www.iamals.org/
WWE NXT's Thea Hail vs. Indi Hartwell - TNA Knockouts TV Championship Tournament
They battled back and forth. Hail avoided a bulldog attempt. Hartwell tried to out-wrestle her and took Thea down for several near falls. Hartwell's arm was hurting from earlier attacks and nailed with a double knee strike to the arm. Hail cinched in a top wristlock. They have been muting the audience and it's getting annoying super quick. Indi nailed a series of left and right strikes. She went for a spinebuster but Hail grabbed her arm to prevent the move. Hartwell finally drove her down to the mat. Hail battled back and hit a flying bodypress. Hail went for The Boing but Hartwell moved out of the way. Hail was caught and Hartwell went for a powerbomb but her arm was too hurt. Hartwell finally nailed Hurts Donut and scored the pin. Wow, someone from NXT lost a match!
Your winner, advancing, Indi Hartwell!
Backstage, AJ Francis asked some backstage for money to donate for Expressions' medical bills. He raised $40 and was offended. He asked Rich Swann and BDE to donate. They mocked him for not putting his own money.
KC Navarro came to the ring. Navarro told Philly they will always have a place in his heart. He said that he fought for the TNA title last week, but he failed. In that moment, he felt he didn't belong in TNA. He thought of everyone who bullied him, losing his home as a child and losing his Uncle recently, but then he thought about all the days grinding on the independents trying to make it. He got booked for a One Night Only PPV and the Super X Cup and tried to get a job, but he didn't get it. He said he wanted to show everyone they could accomplish their dreams and he wanted to show that to his little brothers, who are in the front row. The crowd chanted for him. He said he knows he belongs and so does everyone in the back. He said sometimes, you'll have people who prove to be snakes and turn on you but you can't give up and you have to keep going, because he belongs.
The System came out and said that no one cares about his whining. They told him to get out while they handle some business. Cedric announced he was turning down Leon Slater's challenge and said he will never get a shot at the title. Edwards said that neither Leon nor Sosa deserve or are worthy against The System ever again. KC said that this was his time and they all look like a bunch of b**ches. They attacked him. Leon Slater, Fabian Aichner and Ricky Sosa hit the ring for the save.
Backstage, Allie asked Daria Rae if she knew where Rosemary was. She said if they didn't defend the title, they would be stripped. Allie offered to defend the titles herself.
The Injury Report: The Righteous haven't been seen since they battled The Hardys at the Compound. The Concierge has recovered from being blinded. Jason Hotch and Mustafa Ali are cleared for tonight's main event.
TNA Knockouts Champion Xia Brookside was asked why she attacked Elayna Black and Wendy Choo last week. She said that she did it because she could. Black isn't as good as she thinks she is, and Choo stuck her nose in Brookside's business. Choo showed up and insulted her. They argued. Santino Marella showed up. Next week, they will face off for the title. Black showed up and said she hopes Choo beats her ass next week.
They showed Aimee Garcia from Lucifer and Walking Dead: Dead City sitting ringside.
TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions The Elegance Brand vs. Rosemary & Allie
Allie did not find Rosemary, so she defended the title alone. She was double-teamed by The Elegance Brand for some time. M went to slam Heather atop of Allie, but she got her knees up. Allie cleaned house on them and hit a double DDT. Concierge got up on the apron with one of the titles but Allie pulled him into the ring. She raked his eyes. Mr Elegance hit the ring so she nailed him with the title belt. then nailed Heather by Elegance. DQ. Oof!
TNA Tag Team Champions The Hardys came out in the next segment. It's a good night to be in Philly. They have deleted The Righteous. They've changed from the Lake of Reincarnation. He said he was an Antichrist and a sober drug addict. Matt Hardy said it's time to tell some truths. They are the greatest team in the history of professional wrestling. The crowd chanted for The Hardys. They are the reason TNA is on AMC. TNA runs on Hardydust. They created TLC and there wouldn't be matches with Tables, Ladder and chairs. Uh, SABU?
The Nemeths came out. Nic grinded near Aimee Garcia and she gave him a thumbs down and blew him off. They challenged The Hardys to defend the Tag Titles against them at Lockdown. The Hardys said they were in. Santino Marella came out. He announced Jeff vs. Nic and Ryan vs. Matt for next week. Aimee Garcia threw a drink in Ryan's face. She danced with the Hardys.
AJ Francis grifted $20 from a referee and tried to get money from Home Town Man. Francis insulted him and Philly. Elijah told him to leave HTM alone. He said this is all Elijah's fault for hitting Expressions with a tombstone. Elijah said it was self defense. Francis said he'd like to beat some respect into him in a steel cage. Elijah accepted.
Daria Rae announced The Knockouts Tag Team Titles will have a rematch in a cage at Lockdown. She told Marella they have to cut people from the roster. She wants Harley Hudson terminated. Marella protested.
Jody Threat vs. Jada Stone - TNA Knockouts TV Championship Tournament
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