Impact Coverage
Ja’ Von’s Impact Wrestling Live Report (6/28/18)

Quick Results:
Rich Swann vs Trevor Lee: Rich Swann via pinfall
Desi Hit Squad vs Z & E: Desi Hit Squad via pinfall
Matt Sydal vs Dezmond Xavier: Matt Sydal via pinfall
Madison Rayne vs Tessa Blanchard: Madison Rayne via pinfall
Play by Play:
Impact Wrestling opens up with a recap video of what happend last week.
Madison Rayne kicks us off tonight and she makes her way to the ring.
.@MadisonRayne is here to kick off IMPACT! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/unt5eM3NiE
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Madsion starts off by saying that this has been the most exciting return to Impact for her. She reiterates that she only came back as a commentator but things changed quickly and she has been creating moments since her return to the ring. She said she created a moment when she defeated Tessa Blanchard and Taya Valykire. She says she will create another moment at Slammiversary when she beats Su Yung for the Knockouts Championship. Last week she said that she was spooked by Su Yung and talked about how she put both Rosemary and Allie in coffins and we haven’t seen them since. She goes on to say that Su isn’t getting the stay at home mom at Slammiversary she is getting the five time Knockouts Champion Madison Rayne. Tessa Blanchard comes out and interrupts Rayne and says that she was waiting for the punchline.
.@Tess_Blanchard has something to say to Madison Rayne! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/7LLF0AqLF5
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
She thinks this is all hilarious and says that this isn’t 2011 anymore and that she isn’t the best anymore cause she is. Tessa says that holding the champion means thag your the best and that she has been in this business before she was born and that she is the diamond of this business. Madison brings up the fact she beat Tessa at Under Pressure and says she has no problem reminding her. Both knockouts are spooked as we hear the ominous laugh and scream from Su Yung. Tessa Blanchard takes advantage of the distraction and hits Madison Rayne with a forearm.
Rich Swann vs Trevor Lee:
Rich Swann makes his way to the ring for his Impact Wrestling debut match.
Welcome to IMPACT Wrestling – @GottaGetSwann! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/hW5Wbcu9l2
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Trevor Lee makes his way to the ring for the match. The match starts with a game of one ups manship followed by Swann showing off his dance moves. They need get serious and go back and forth with Swann getting the better of Lee and getting a big dropkick that sends Lee to the floor. Rich then looks to ve going for a dive but instead ops to bounce off the ropes and do a flip and stand tall in the ring as we go to break. Back from break and Rich Swann is in control landed a jab on Lee which sends him into the corner then lands a huge chop then follows up with bringing Trevor to the mat followed up by a huge kick. Lee then gains control on the match and begins to slow down the pace. Trevor lays in the jabs then hit a huge irish whip launching Swann into the corner then gets a nearfall. Lee then hita a huge backdrop on Swann who lands on his face. Lee then begins to press his taped finger into Swann’s face followed up by tossing Swann into the corner and put the boots into him. Swann begins to fight out of the cornwr but Lee quickly atops him and continues the attack followed by a rollup which leads to a two count he then goes for another cover and gets another nearfall. Swannthen begins to fight back and pick up the pace. He hits a tilt a whirl headscissors which sends Lee to the floor. Swann then follows up with a springboard flip onto Lee and brings him back in the ring for a two count.
.@GottaGetSwann takes to the sky with an INCREDIBLE dive. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/55dIyWVkyv
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Lee somehow fights back and lands his signature double stomp for a two count. Rime is wasted which allows for Swann to regain control. Jabs and chops are traded but Swann gets the upperhand and hits a hurricanrana spiking Trevor Lee on his head followed by a Phoenix Splash for the pinfall victory.
PHOENIX SPLASH OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE! @GottaGetSwann is victorious in his IMPACT debut! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/zI8EGQ7DnQ
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Winner: Rich Swann via pinfall
Back from break we are shown what went down at PCW Ultra. Pentagon Jr. was in the ring and apparently finished a steel cage match and Sami Callihan attacked him with his baseball bat. oVe rhen enter the ring and they begin to attack Pentagon Jr. While oVe holds him up Callihan takes off the mask of Pentagon Jr. and he has now stolen it.
.@TheSamiCallihan STOLE @PENTAELZEROM'S MASK!
This is the ultimate disrespect. Sami has no class. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/vSDwGbD6CP
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
GWN Flashback Moment of the Week:
King of the Mountain Championship Match from a past Slammiversary for the NWA Title.
This week's GWN Moment of the Week featured @theraveneffect fulfilling his destiny and winning the NWA World Heavyweight Championship for the first time. (Slammiversary, 2005) pic.twitter.com/Jv998dqlDa
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Desi Hit Squad is UP NEXT
Back from break and Grado is backstage anand surprised by his girlfriend Katerina and tells him that she will have a match next week. She even tells him that she is a former two time knockouts champion but it was under a different name back then.
Many seasons ago (much to the surprise of @gradowrestling), @katarinasinfamy was a two time Knockouts Champion. NEXT WEEK, she makes her return to the ring on IMPACT! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/nyNmdAOK0h
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Desi Hit Squad vs Z & E:
Gama Singh introduces the Desi Hit Squad as they make their way to the ring for the match. Z & E make their way to the ring for the match. The bell tings and Everett and Rojhit kick off the match. Rohit gets a wristlock on Everett and Andrew tries to escape but eats a right hand for his troubles. Everett regains control of the match and tags in DJZ. They then double team Rohit and preforme a wishbone. Rohit tags in his partner and go on the attack. DJZ gains conteol and look to fly but gets caught then Anderew Everett flys but clears everyone then gets knocked down by his own partner. Back in the ring Gursinder hita a big dropkick on DJZ for a two count. He then begins to wear him down but DJZ fights back and senda Gursinder to the floor. Everett then hits a springboard flip onto the Desi Hit Squad. Back in the ring Andrew hits another springboard move and goes for the pin but Rohit breaks it up. Gansender takes a breather in the corner. DJZ comes in for the save but gets his legs sweeped by Rohit. Gursinder then hits a sky high but the pin gets broken up.
Big knee by @HakimZane into a Sky High by @GursinderImpact. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/sMA3xNUaCQ
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Down the stretch Gama Singh gets on the apron and distracts the referee which allows Gansender to get the rollup for the win.
Winners: Desi Hit Squad via pinfall
Back from break Pentagon Jr. challenges Sami Callihan to a Mask vs Hair match at Slammiversary.
Impact plays a video that gives us in depth look into who Moose is a person. They showed and talked about his childhood and his football career transitioning into professional wrestling.
.@TheMooseNation has had a fascinating journey to the main event of Slammiversary in Toronto on July 22nd.
This video feature is MUST WATCH to learn all about the man that will challenge @AustinAries for the IMPACT World Championship at Slammiversary. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/Xpeje34StH
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Impact takes us to House of Hardcore and Tommy Dreamer was in the middle of a match and Eddie slips in the ring and cracks Dreamer open with a kendostick then he begins to drive a piece of the stick into his skull. Eddie then begins to choke out Dreamer with the kendostick. Eddie then slips out of the ring holding up the stick proud of what he’s just done. Moose follows Eddie to the parking lot and ask him what was that about Eddie tells him to leave him alone and walks away.
WARNING: This footage contains graphic images.@TheEddieEdwards traveled to @HouseofHardcore and violently attacked @THETOMMYDREAMER. Eddie left his former friend a bloody mess. This is disgusting. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/dNguSFvvOC
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Back from break and we see LAX in the clubhouse. They are still celebrating from their championship win last week. They ask about K-dog and Konan walks in. Konan gets in the face of King and threats to slap him in the face. King says he was the one who got them back to winning and champions again. Konan says he thinks King is playing them but he is playing him. Ortiz and Santana don’t understand the beef between them and Konan says he has proof.
Matt Sydal vs Dezmond Xavier:
Dezmond Xavier makes his way to the ring for his match against the X-Division champion.
UP NEXT – @DezmondXavier vs. Matt Sydal! Don't miss it. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/U3jJJY2RdY
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Matt Sydal makes his way to the ring for the match as we go to break. Back from break and the bell rings. Collar and elbow tie up and we have a stand off. Another collar and elbow tie up and Sydal lokks for a handshake. Xavier doesn’t fall for it and begins to go on the attack with bug kicks followed up by a dropckick that dends him out of the ring. Sydal then goes under the ring and comes out on the other side. Dezmond still stays in conteoland goes for a rollup but Sydal is too close to the ropes and grabs the bottom rope to break the pin. Xavier follows up with a huge clothesline but then Sydal gains control of the match and hits a dragonscrew. Sydal then hits a low fireman’s carry into a single leg boston crab but eventually lets go of the mive as he was lokking to be in some kind of pain. Sydal stays on the attack and looks to hit a suplex but Xavier stops Sydal then sends him into the corner and hits a big running splash. Xavier follows up with a snapmare as Sydal rolls out of the ring. Dezmond follows up with a dive over the ropes and he looks to have tweaked his right knee.
An absolutely STUNNING shot of @DezmondXavier doing what he does best. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/500HBHvP10
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Xavier brings Sydal back in the ring and looks to go to the top to finish the match but Sydal pushes the referee into the ropes causing Xavier to slip and allowing Sydal to hit The Chemical Imbalance for the victory.
The Chemical Imbalance gives @findevan the victory. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/sBVZ3NbQeV
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Winner: Impact X-Divison Champion Matt Sydal via pinfall
After the match Brain Cage came to the ring to get revenge on Sydal but Jimmy Jacobs and Kongo Kong attack him from behind which allows Sydal to hit Cage with the championship leading to Kong hitting the top rope splash.
.@RealKongoKong crushes @MrGMSI_BCage off the top. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/Gx2Wkv17CD
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Sami Callihan and oVe with the oVe cam. Sami Callihan accepts the match and calls him a phony and says he isn’t scared of him. Callihan calls him a great wrestler in a mask.
.@PENTAELZEROM issued the challenge earlier, @TheSamiCallihan just accepted.
HAIR vs. MASK is official for Slammiversary! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/milUK0HK7q
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Josh Mathews and Don Callis announce that their is going to be a four way at Slammiversary. Rich Swann vs Johnny Impact vs Taji Ishimori vs Fenix.
LOOK. AT. THIS. MATCH.
Official for Slammiversary – an international Four Way match that's sure to be absolutely OFF THE CHARTS! @TheRealMorrison vs. @ReyFenixMx vs. @taiji_ishimori vs. @GottaGetSwann!
TICKETS: https://t.co/Nmyym63B4d pic.twitter.com/OswZ8E23C1
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Madison Rayne vs Tessa Blanchard:
Tessa Blanchard makes her way to the ring for her match.
#TessaIsForever @Tess_Blanchard #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/KkL1bvOHwh
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Madison Rayne makes her way to the ring for the match. Back from break the bell rings and Madison Rayne runs right at Tessa and she hits her with a flurry of forearms which sends her to the floor. Madsion mantains the speed and gets a two count on Tessa. Rayne goes to the apron and slips under Tessa but then gets caught with a hip attack. Tessa then grabs Madison by the wristand continues to hold on to it as whe hits two big clotheslines followe by a side suplex for a two count. Tessa stays in control and hits a snapmare followd by a big kick followed by a nearfall. Tessa then locks in the abdominal stretch and Tessa looks to go for a pumphandle slam but Rayne counters for a one count. Tessa gets control back and hits a delayed vertical suplex for a nearfall. Tessa goes to the top but misses and Madison hits a tilt a whirl headscissors sending Tessa into the corner. Madison then hits a sliding clothesline for a nearfall. Tessa reagins control and puts Tessa in the corner and hits an avalanche flatliner from the second rope for a nearfall.
Impressive draping flatliner by @Tess_Blanchard! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/uzrM0MJk4P
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Blanchard looks to hit a move from behing but eats elbows from Madison then a spear which leads to both knockouts down and out on the mat. Noth get back upand each land strikes on each other. Tessa then lands a big kick into the sturum of Madison Rayne. Tessa looks to hit the hammerlock DDT but Madison counters into a huge crucifix for the pinfall victory.
CRUCIFIX BOMB hands @MadisonRayne another victory over Tessa Blanchard. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/kYNWNz1XPQ
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Winner: Madison Rayne via pinfall
After the match Tessa Blanchard attacks Madison and grabs a chair and looks to hit her with it but Su Yung and the undead bridesmaids make their way to the ring but Tessa braces herself with the steel chair but as they got on the apron Tessa elects to leave the ring leaving Madison alone to face them.
A chill descends on the IMPACT Zone whenever @realsuyung and her Undead Bridesmaids make their presence known. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/IKvl9JjAIs
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Su Yung then tell the undead bridesmaids to attack Madison followed by Su Yung looking for the panicswitch but the returning Allie makes the save and clears the ring.
.@AllieImpact IS BACK!
And she's taking the fight to "The Undead Bride" @realsuyung! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/NznBA5wLdX
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 29, 2018
Ja’ Von’s Take: The show itself had a different feel to it as they were not in the Impact Zone this week. The show mainly emanated from Saint Clara College but also showed segements from House of Hardcore and PCW Ultra. Overall the show was ok this week as we got two new matches announced for Slammiversary.
My Score: 6/10
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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 6.19.25
Are we going to start trending upwards with Slammiversary to build toward?

Last week’s episode was lacking in ring work but had decent story moments and segments. Starting the build to Slammiversary we can either launch nicely or things can always get worse. Jason Hotch and KC Navarro are the real shining stars of the last few months, so lets hope once they get over this Leon Slater idiot ship, they can push X Division wrestlers with actual talent for pro wrestling and not just flippy charisma vacuums.
Oh and let’s not forget, it is the episode they celebrate the 23rd anniversary of TNA! TWENTY – THREE!! Somewhere PCO hates this.
.@Kelly_WP is back in TNA Wrestling and has a message for TNA Knockouts World Champion @mashaslamovich!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/cF0F1ZKKuL pic.twitter.com/tnm4TIuPUz
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 20, 2025
Ratings:
- Sami Callihan vs Eric Young w/Losers: EY wins via Piledriver – ** 3/4
- Lei Ying Lee & Masha Slamovich vs The Elegance Clique w/M & Personal Concierge: Elegantos win via Rarefied Air – ***
- Eddie Edwards & JDC w/Alisha & Brian Myers vs Matt Cardona & Home Town Man: HTM wins via Cradle – *
- Champion’s Challenge: The Rascalz, Joe Hendry, Leon Slater & Elijah vs The Kaiba Boys, Moose, Steve Maclin & Trick Williams: Elijah wins via Highwayman’s Farewell – ***
Results:
Sami Callihan vs Eric Young w/Losers
Sami knocks them all off the apron before the bell rings, he levels the loser children, finds a chair, attacks EY but EY counters and this is the excuse to use weapons since the bell didn’t ring yet. EY tries to break Sami’s hand on the steps with the chair, but Sami moves, throws EY back in the ring, bell rings and EY hits a Belly to Belly suplex for two. They slug it out, Sami goes for Headbutts, then Sami wants to run the ropes but a loser trips him, distracts long enough for EY to knock him out of the ring and loser children swarm as loser children do. EY does the classic, throw back out for losers to attack while EY grabs and distracts the ref. Sami is selling a few lame attacks from the losers like he got shot. It’s an excessive sell, so it’s honestly a dumb transitional moment.
EY levels Sami, Lariat into Scoop Slam, looks for the Macho Elbow but Sami hits the ropes to crotch EY. Sami Superplex time, but EY bites the face to make Sami drop, EY jumps at him but eats a straight right hand. Cactus Driver, but no, EY tries his Piledriver…they both gouge eyes at the same time, Sami catches an EY charge into a Flatliner as they’re both down…for…reasons? The selling in this match seems…poorly timed and kinda stupid. Hard Irish Whip, EY Flair Flips the corner, levels Sami, Macho Elbow for 2.9! EY threatens to hit the ref, but then goes to mad dog commentary. EY then wants to attack fans…he’s more unhinged than World Elite EY. Sami gives him the old Dick Twist into a Stunner but only for two! Losers try to distract, first one gets taken out, second one uses a chair, EY hits the Piledriver on Sami, EY wins.
I feel like this is gonna continue for a few weeks since it wasn’t a clean win.
Mustafa Ali’s group comes out, and I refuse to say the name because it’s dumb and they’re already fraying at the seams. Ali wants an apology session, Tasha and Hotch apologize to him but Skyler bites back and refuses, even shoved Ali. So Ali challenges him to a “Call to Arms” match. What in the hell is a Call to Arms match?
Lei Ying Lee & Masha Slamovich vs The Elegance Clique w/M & Personal Concierge
ASH does her borderline racist fake karate before Lei stares her down and tags in Heather. Heather avoids Lei, Lei throws a few Tornado Kicks to make a point and Heather tags out. Heather being 4’8″ helps her here. Concierge says “There’s no Karate in wrestling”. ASH, Lei and Masha are in the ring, ASH is trying to decide who she wants to face, but the Concierge google translated it and hands it to ASH, before the face team rocks ASH. Masha lifts up Lei and Lei does the Liu Kang Bicycle Kick, steering more into her Mortal Kombat aesthetic. Senton off the apron from Lei and Masha dives into the pile, the comedy heels are getting leveled. We go to commercial and come back with Lei getting Double Teamed but she spins it into a weird Neckbreaker..but can’t tag out just yet. Lei blocks Heather, Enzuigiri, simultaneous tag, Masha is Yakuza kicks for all and the 2 for 1 Lariat/DDT special. Near fall, but Masha goes for murder, but Heather breaks it, Rocket Launcher/Code Breaker from Elegance but Lei breaks up the pin. ASH tries to intimidate Lei with her fake Karate before throwing her out of the ring. Heather hits Lei with a handful of Glitter and then bounces her face off the post. Masha tries to stop ASH, Kelly’s music distracts Masha, Rarefied Air gives ASH the win.
Santino comes out and GOD DAMMIT no one wants to see Tommy Dreamer fight Mance Warner…that’s a useless thing. Pivot away…no one wants this. Oh no, now we have to listen to Steph talk too. Okay it seems to be a pivot, thankfully. Steph and Mance talk shit, Dreamer says something about Something is gonna happen…and Jake Something comes out. So…I guess we’re gonna build him up for 2 months and then job him out for 6 before he fucks off to his home galaxy or whatever?
.@indi_hartwell has a run in with Tessa Blanchard!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/cF0F1ZLikj pic.twitter.com/I6UCCk2fAG
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 20, 2025
Really wish Indi just opened with the Billy Butcher classic of, “Oi Cunt!” – but this wasn’t bad.
Eddie Edwards & JDC w/Alisha & Brian Myers vs Matt Cardona & Home Town Man
I hate… Cardona so much more now. Heel reasons for Cardona…go away heat for Deaner.
JDC wants the Home Town Man to start…and Deaner does his stupid Flip Flop and Fly, Cardona tags in, JDC is eating some offense, Cardona wants the Reboot, JDC powders, Cardona Dives but then Lish and the general numbers catch up to Cardona. Eddie is legal, and now they isolate Cardona with some decent tandem work and isolation. This turns into kind of a schmoz, lots of silly spots, near falls and then Home Town doofus gets the cradle pinfall on Eddie.
Whenever Deaner is involved I can’t be asked to care. The System beats Cardona and Deaner down, but Eddie did eat a pin. Which is embarrassing not even for work reasons, like it’s just sad.
Champion’s Challenge: The Rascalz, Joe Hendry, Leon Slater & Elijah vs The Kaiba Boys, Moose, Steve Maclin & Trick Williams
Elijah and Nic start things off, slow push off, arm wring, top wristlock, simple chain wrestling start. Nic breaks the chain and hits a Dropkick, Elijah runs the ropes and hits a Diving Lariat and starts the Rope Walk. Nic seems far to awake and alert for that move then, I hate how people pull that off too early. Wentz gets tagged in, Nic tags in Maclin who wasn’t looking for a tag, but him and Wentz have a nice clash, Trey tags in, they try to double him, but they pause and look at each other. Maclin asks for a tag, no one tags him so he Chops Ryan to tag him in and throws him in.
The little nod to Maclin and Rascalz history and the fact the faces realize Maclin isn’t a piece of shit. A little MCMG homage tandem attacks on Ryan, Wentz punctuates with the Handspring Knee Lift, Ryan tags out to Trick. Trick and Wentz go back and forth, Rascalz have Trick eating offense, Moose tries to slow things down, both Trick and Moose powder, Rascalz Double Golden Triangle Moonsaults. Trey gets tripped by Nic, Moose hits Lights Out, but there’s no referee so it’s a little chaotic.
Out of the commercial things are controlled kinda and we see a simultaneous tag to Moose and Leon. Leon comes out hot, level Moose with a Leg Lariat, attacks Nic Nemeth, attacks Ryan, and then Moose hits Leon with the Stun Gun. Moose looks to tag in Maclin but Maclin jumps off the apron. Trick takes the tag, keeps control, Trick forcibly tags in Maclin but Ryan tags himself in and pulls Leon to the Champions’ corner, Nic tags in and isolates Leon, with the Kaibas quick tagging and keeping Leon down.
Moose tags in, tries to Suplex Leon about four times but Leon stops it then counters the Suplex. Moose tries to cut him off, but the Champions distract the ref so the ref can’t see Leon tag out. Nic and Moose doubling up and Leon is the bump guy of this last portion of the match. Big Uranage from Moose…Moose looks for Lights Out but Small Package almost ruined things, Body Scissors Cradle, GAME CHANGER! Moose looks to hit a Jacknife Powerbomb but Leon turns it into a DDT. Maclin and Ryan start fighting, Nic Superkicks Maclin, Hendry and Nic tag in, Hendry is a house of fire. Sack of Shits for everyone! Nic, Ryan, there’s a pause when Hendry is face to face with Trick and Trick gets Uppercuts first then Sack of Shit! Standing Ovation on Nic, but Ryan blocks, Kaibas try a tandem attack but Hendry Lariats them both. Elijah tags in and is the maestro of the crowd and chopping Ryan to some fun. Ryan goes for a Polish Hammer but eats the Knee Lift. Signature spam time…
Ryan tries to use the International title but Maclin grabs the title away from Ryan, clocks Nic, Standing Ovation into the Highwayman’s Farewell. Champions lose!
Overall Score: 4/10
Well this was a rough one boys and girls. Sami and EY was just an overbooked shitshow, Lei Ying Lee is unfortunately in a spot where it’s obvious TNA has no clue how to use her, the Elegantos are the New Beautiful People, and I’m not mad at that. But you need to space out your goofball crap. You can’t have Elegance Clique, Home Town Moron and Santino in 3 consecutive segments. And if anyone goes “it was 3 out of 4” that’s doesn’t lessen my point, the beauty of Pro Wrestling being a variety show is…FOR VARIETY! When the lead match feels stupid because of bad pacing, poor selling and overbooking with two losers, it feels like a useless match with idiots, then comedy, followed by more comedy…you see how that’s literally NOT VARIETY.
Figure it out seriously. This was a disappointing episode. If you’re a casual viewer than it’s just chalk for TNA doing cringe and borderline goof crap since they’ve always steered a little more into the carny than other companies. But this show was…where’s Jisoo and Jenny? I feel like I need that gif:
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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 6.12.2025
DO SOMETHING WITH JASON HOTCH AND KC NAVARRO – that is all.

So Against All Odds…was barely passable and that’s only with Xanax. The Knockouts title match was awful, the 4 Man “Home Town Man” was stupid and the only good part was remixing the old Jerry Lynn & AJ Styles “Born in the USA” theme for Home Town Man. Maclin needs to stop having brawls, they’re boring, give him a bump guy. Kaibas and Rascalz was underwhelming. Santino vs Robert Stone was funny, Elias vs Trick was too chalk and lame. IInspiration (IIconics) returning was big news at least. Hendry losing to Kaz was also obvious since Kaz hasn’t won a match in forever.
The show dragged, and as much as I usually like Masha’s wrestling ability…her last 3 title matches have sucked and its not her opponents fault. Killer Kelly returning is sexy though…I mean, good. Yes, good. Saving the best for last, Mustafa Ali vs Jason Hotch was the best match of the show, and really damn good in general. Workrate was great, Tasha and Skyler being conflicted and popping for Hotch when he was doing well was great character work. Hotch looked amazing in the loss, if they don’t capitalize on it, that would be a huge screw up from TNA.
Not really sure what kind of shows we’ll be getting, and I’m not excited.
.@MATTHARDYBRAND and @JEFFHARDYBRAND have a message for FIR$T CLA$$ ahead of TONIGHT's MAIN EVENT!
WATCH on TNA+: https://t.co/F3YYaTmexl pic.twitter.com/mTnNBEFBcb
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 13, 2025
Ratings:
- The IInspiration vs Missa Kate & Brittani Brookes: IInspiration wins via Idolizer – ** 1/2
- Jason Hotch w/Jon Skyler vs Leon Slater: Leon wins via Swanton 450 – ** 3/4
- 8-4-1 Knockouts Match: Tessa Blanchard, Xia Brookside, Dani Luna & Rosemary vs Killer Kelly, Indi Hartwell, Jody Threat & Tasha Steelz: Indi wins via Hurts Don’t It – ** 3/4
- Indi Hartwell vs Killer Kelly vs Jody Threat vs Tasha Steelz: Kelly wins via Hurts Don’t It – ***
- Fir$t Cla$$ vs The Hardy Boyz: Hardyz win via DQ – ***
Results:
Santino opens the show informing Santana of a suspension, kicking Robert Stone out and recapping his victory party before introducing the IInspiration for their first match back.
The IInspiration vs Missa Kate & Brittani Brookes
A bit of talking and pandering from IInspiration, they’re dominating the jobbers and there’s not much to discuss here. They do the IIconics Pose and actually keep the control. Cassie pulls off some kind of Butterfly Facebuster which looks cool, Jess comes in and the Jobbers cheat a little to take over. Jess tags in Cassie and Scorpion Kick, decent comeback, corner Hip Attacks, Neckbreaker, Jumping Kick to the Head into Fisherman’s Suplex Hold for 2. Idolizer (Magic Killer variant) is hit and IInspiration win, and didn’t look bad. Cassie (Peyton) is still the better wrestler of the two, but neither looked bad.
Jason Hotch w/Jon Skyler vs Leon Slater
I don’t hide the fact I heavily dislike Slater. He has no personality, he’s all flips, no ability to talk…he’s boring. He’s ROH Will Ospreay or Flip Gordon, does flippy crap to pop morons but he’s a worthless character. Since he wants to become the Youngest X Division champion, and they’ve talked about for like the last 7 months…sadly it’s probably going to happen.
Chain wrestling start and Hotch already looks like the better wrestler. Hotch is on his SANADA in LIJ arch where he looked great losing to the leader, falls back in line but then he hits a Spinning Overhead Kick for a near fall, so I’m not allowed to finish my thought because Hotch is fun to watch. Leon is such a bad wrestler…he held the rope and looked back to take a forearm shiver, the nerd had to watch it to sell it. Man’s not talent.
Hotch has Leon in an Arm Iso Cravat, Leon tries to fire and then Hotch keeps him down. Leon counters a Slingshot Suplex into his own Final Cut to get space to breathe. Double sell, Leon leap frogs, then rope runs, Lariats and Lethal Injection from Leon for 2. Hotch is so fluid, dodges the corner attack, rope assisted side kick, Outside In Neckbreaker for a near fall! Hotch will probably lose, but he looks like the better wrestler by miles. Heavy Irish Whip counter from Leon, into Blue Thunder Bomb. Leon goes to the top, Hotch cuts off, Leon dodges, hits the Knife Edge Chop and they wrestle on the apron, Front Kick from Hotch sends Leon into the post, Double Stomp onto the apron, Hotch wants a finish but counter, Cradle trades and then Hotch gets caught by a Leg Lariat, Swanton 450, selling from Leon was spotty and bad during this whole match.
Fun moments but the wrong kid died…
.@MeanGiaMiller gets Tessa Blanchard's thoughts ahead of TONIGHT's 8-4-1 Match!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/F3YYaTmexl pic.twitter.com/kurcKH2vtH
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 13, 2025
8-4-1 Knockouts Match: Tessa Blanchard, Xia Brookside, Dani Luna & Rosemary vs Killer Kelly, Indi Hartwell, Jody Threat & Tasha Steelz
Dani and Jody start, so at least there’s a measure of story telling, but I still detest Jody. Sloppy counter wrestling start, Jody stops herself from punching Dani and tags in Tasha. Tasha pauses and jaws to her team and gets Back Body Dropped by Dani, Dani tags in Xia and Tasha pokes her eyes immediately and lights up Xia. Xia fights back, Rope Assisted Headscissors, Crossbody and near fall. Xia tags in Rosemary and Rosemary looks at her like death, then Rosemary goes after Xia, but a Codebreaker from Tasha gives space to tag in Kelly. Kelly kisses Rosemary and then they brawl in full mount. I’m not sure if I clicked the orange website or TNA…oh there’s a Lariat…it’s wrestling again.
Jody doofus tags in, the crowd wants Indi, no one wants Jody and Rosemary Upkick, Drop Toe Hold, Tessa tags in, works over Jody, Jody tries to go to the top, Victoria Crawford fka Alicia Fox trips her, Tessa gets the momentum back, a bunch of distraction and Tessa tags in Dani. Then Dani tags out to Rosemary. Whip, Rosemary misses the Spear, Tessa tags herself in and they’re keeping Indi out of the ring. Tessa crashes and burns as Jody dodges and fights back. Rosemary tags in, Indi gets the tag. Bunch combo, Spinebuster, Dani breaks the pin and now signature spam spot.
Indi is the last on to hit her moves, Hurts Don’t It takes out Rosemary after Tessa just walks out.
Indi Hartwell vs Jody Threat vs Killer Kelly vs Tasha Steelz
Commercial happened and we’re back and it’s Indi vs Jody. Jody takes her down with a Shoulder Tackle, Jody hits the Exploder, and Indi finally stalls some of the offense, Indi throws Jody into the ropes and Jody takes it bad. Jody Drop Toe Hold, looking for her Knees into German spot, but Kelly pulls her out, Tasha tries to pick the bones but Kelly comes in and attacks Indi. Tasha and Kelly have a heel agreement to gang up on Indi. Kelly goes for the pin, so hells are arguing, throw forearms, Kelly with the Double Overhooks, Headbutts, Angel’s Wings gets hit from Kelly but Tasha kicks out. Jody Crossbody takes out both heels.
Jody and Indi team up and 10 Count Lariats on the Heels, pop spot for the crowd since Indi is in the driver’s seat, Simultaneous Lariats each other and everybody down. Mickie James Bulldog from Tasha but Jody pushes her off, Indi tries the Cradle for two. Indi misses the Boot, eats a German. Tasha hits the Mickie Bulldog, but Jody kicks out. Indi grabs Tasha, Hurts-nope. Tasha wanted Blackout, Indi says no, Hurts Don’t It, but Kelly takes out Indi and steals the pinfall. Kelly wins.
.@TheEricYoung will see @TheSamiCallihan NEXT WEEK on #TNAiMPACT!
WATCH on TNA+: https://t.co/F3YYaTmMmT pic.twitter.com/NtKjpYIIRa
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 13, 2025
Fir$t Cla$$ vs The Hardy Boyz
AJ charges before the bell, Hardyz dodge and Lariat AJ to the floor and work over KC with their usual Arm Bar Extreme Elbow, Delete Arm Breakers and Back Elbow Hardyz combo. AJ tries to get back in and the Hardyz attack, Poetry in Motion, AJ is back to the outside. Commercial break time, I wonder if the heels will be winning coming back…OH no, Jeff is still isolating KC. Pleasantly surprised I suppose.
Arm Wringer, simple offense, Jeff tags in Matt, Stalling Tandem Suplex and Matt covers, only 2. Matt with Short Arm Shoulder Tackles, close quarters forearms and the Rocket Launcher into the middle rope followed by a Leg Drop onto the apron, KC keeps kicking out but he’s getting dog walked. Stomps into Splash, KC needs to tag out, but Jeff stays on him, AJ finally pulls out Jeff, KC flies into Jeff and tags out. Finally AJ gives KC a break and bends Jeff back in a Bow and Arrow Stretch. Jeff tries the comeback, AJ pulls the hair to throw him down, stomps his face and AJ is manhandling Jeff as KC is sucking wind. Little Bro deserves a big break.
Tennessee Whiskey from AJ, connects and “Money, Money, Money”. AJ gets a little distracted trying to one up Matt, Jeff hits two Twists, and tags in Matt, so Delete Face Smashes and AJ is getting rocked. AJ reverses the Irish Whip, but Back Elbow from Matt into a Middle Rope Side Effect. Trick Williams comes out to attack the Hardyz. Hardyz win via DQ, but then Hendry and Elijah come out for the save. System is out…old school TNA donnybrook.
Overall Score: 5.5/10
The ring work was mediocre at best, but nothing miserable. Cassie and Jess look like they never missed a beat, take that for what you will if you loved or hated the IIconics. Trick solidifying his alliance with First Class makes for interesting cross promotion. If Fir$t Cla$$ ends up with the NXT Tags while Trick is the TNA Champ…that’s…a pretty neat visual I ain’t mad at. Yes I’m bias because KC is awesome, but AJ has done good work in TNA, so he deserves some flowers. Tessa keeping Victoria Crawford in the Robert Stone ejection is wonderful. I’ve always loved Alicia Fox and teaming her with Tessa is very interesting for the obvious reasons I don’t need to mention again, just search Twitter, you’ll understand.
Sami looks like a doofus getting sideswiped, Jay-SANADA Hotch is the best thing TNA has right now for home grown talent. Slater is still useless but oooo he can flip…I hate no personality flip-tards. Indi getting screwed sets things up nicely to not push her too quick to the top of the card, but she’s very over. The lack of Lei Ying Lee is annoying since I really don’t think the poor match was her fault. Also, putting her in a throwaway tag match against the Elegance girls next week? TNA really doesn’t know what to do with Lei, do they? She’s been mishandled the entire time since debut.
So even with my nitpicks, there were a lot of building blocks in the show. Hell Tessa insulting Gia is also probably something brewing…but I’m glad we didn’t lose Gia when we lost Ace. Gia is the best backstage interviewer since Lauren Brooke. So very middle of the road show, either things will get slightly better going to Slammiversary, or it’s the calm before the storm. We…shall see.
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