Impact Coverage
Ja’Von’s IMPACT Live Report (8/16/18)

Official Results:
Fenix vs Sami Callihan: Fenix via pinfall
Jimmy Jacobs vs Johnny Impact: No Contest
Eli Drake vs Joe Hendry: Eli Drake via pinfall
Allie vs Su Yung: Allie via DQ
LAX vs The OGz( Street Fight): LAX
Play by Play:
Cold Opening:
IMPACT starts the show off dedicating the show to Jim “The Anvil” Niedhart.
Tonight's episode of IMPACT is dedicated to Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. RIP. pic.twitter.com/Rtfex4wOvZ
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Then followed by a video package of what happend last week.
Fenix vs Sami Callihan:
Sami Callihan accompanied by oVe makes his way to the ring for the match. Fenix makes his way to the ring for the match. The bell rings and Callihan runs and hits Fenix with a big boot to the face. He pushes Fenix in the corner but Fenix fights back and goes to the apron then come back in and hit Sami with a hurricanrana. Jake Crist tries to get involved but Fenix takes him out then followed up with a dive over the top rope taking out everyone. Back in the ring Fenix hits a dive from the top rope leading to a two count. Fenix stays in control hitting Sami with kicks and chops. Fenix is comming off the ropes but gets tripped a bit by Jake Crist. While Fenix is coming off the ropes again Sami catches him and drops him on his head. Callihan then begins to wear him down with a chinlock then drops him with a huge clothesline. Sami sends Fenix to the floor and props him on the guardrail. While Fenix on the guardrail he eats his own looge then hits him with a chop then sends Fenix back in the ring for a one count.
We're 100% with you Toronto. This is totally gross. #IMPACTonPop @TheSamiCallihan pic.twitter.com/0PUjOHoi9w
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Sami distracts the referee which allows Jake to get a cheap shot on Fenix. Sami then tries to tear at the mask then attacks the back of Fenix’s neck then applies a rear choke on Fenix and brings him down to the mat. Fenix tries to fight back but Callihan mounts Fenix and lays in the rights and lefts and gains conteol of the back of Fenix. Fenix then fights back laying in the elbows then hits Sami with a superkick to the chest Sami then tosses Fenix and he lands on the ramp. Sami follows him to the ramp and tries to powerbomb him but Fenix escapes and hits him with a handspring cutter on the ramp.
AMAZING handspring cutter by @ReyFenixMx on the ramp! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/tBeZWf2QZB
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Sami is back in the ring and Fenix bounces off the second rope back in the ring hitting a twisting cutter for a two count as we go to break. Back from break and both guys meet in the middle hitting each other with fits. Fenix gets the advantage and hits him with a kick to the face but Sami gains control and hits Denix with a powerbomb into a pin for a nearfall and holds on and floats over for a half boston crab then transitions into a crossface but Fenix makes it to the ropes to break the hold. Callihan then takes the tape off his wrist and toss it to the Crists then hits Fenix with a big kick. Sami drags him to the corner but Fenix escapes and hits Callihan with a hurricanrana then takes him down to the mat for a two count. Sami counters by putting a thumb to Fenix’s eye and spits on the referee. Callihan then hita Fenix with a pumpkick but Fenix counters and hits him with an enzurgri. Fenix goes for a move bit Sami counters and back in the corner the Crists get involved but Pentagon comes down to take them out. At the end of the match Fenix hits a spinning musclebuster for the pinfall victory.
Winner: Fenix via pinfall
We get a video package to hype tonight’s street fight between LAX and the OGz.
LAX and the OGz take this fight to where it began. We're going to THE STREETS in our main event! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/aibnC88Mgw
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Back from break we get a backstage interview with Fenix and two weeks from now at the next IMPACT special ReDefined he will challenge Brian Cage for the IMPACT X-Division Championship. Fenix says he will feel the real animal of lucha libre and then Cage shows up and they go face to face.
In two weeks at our next IMPACT special ReDefined on @PopTV, @ReyFenixMx will get an X-Division title match vs. @MrGMSI_BCage. Who's excited to see that match? #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/MrifBDxNfM
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Back from break we see Allie and Keira Hogan being interviewed backstage. Allie says that this match is more important than Tessa Blanchard, The Knockouts Championship, and the Undead bridesmaids. She says she made a promise to put a stop to Su Yung and she will do that tonight. She says this is for Madison, Rosemaryx and her soul.
Jimmy Jacobs vs Johnny Impact:
Jimmy Jacobs makes his way to the ring for his match tonight.
.@JimmyJacobsX is ready to make his in ring debut on IMPACT! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/SqJLfiKYGr
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Jimmy grabs a mic and says that when people see him thatbhe is just a small man behind a monster. But he says they are futher from the truth and that Impact made a big mistake sucker punching him two weeks ago. Jacobs then tells Johnny to get out here and will make him pay. Johnny Impact then makes his way to the ring but on his way to the ring Kongo Kong attacks Impact from behind.
Surprise, surprise – @RealKongoKong has made his presence known in this match. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/HK7PluPTCd
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Kongo Kong then picks him up and drops him on the ramp. Kong then tosses Impact into the ring and the bell rings as the match is official. Jacobs goes for a cover but Johnny kicks out at two. Jimmy then jawjacks Impact and slaps him around for a bit. Impact looks to fight back but Kong comes in the ring and slams him down to the mat. Kong grabs the steel steps and looks to take out Impact again. Kong grabs Impact and sets him up for a powerbomb but Impact escapes. Johnny looks for a tornado DDT on the ramp but Kong fights him off and tosses him in the ring. Johnny then dives out and takes out Kong with a tornado DDT.
Springboard Tornado DDT on the ramp by @TheRealMorrison! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/Hyd2qUvwaQ
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Jimmy hits Impact with a chair from behind but has no effect. Jimmy looks to run away but Impact kicks him off then takes him out with a running knee. Johnny then picks up the steel strps and hits Jimmy with them as he stands tall on the steps.
Revenge for @TheRealMorrison! He takes out @JimmyJacobsX with the steel steps! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/M1oVe6USKB
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Winner: No Contest
The Smoke Show:
Back from break we see KM and Fallah Bahh getting ready to go on a date. They bump into each other and find out their date is the same person. Then they run into Scarlett Bordeaux who welcomes them to the smoke show. KM and Fallah Bahh explain their issues but just end up arguing. Scarlett sahs that they tried them his way and now they should try things Fallah’s way. Scarlett then works her sex appeal and tells KM to try things her way and they both get back on track. Fallah tries to hit on Scarlet but she slaps him.
.@Lady_Scarlett13 certainly seems to have a way with people. Her methods may be unconventional, but @FALLAH1 and @ImpactKM are leaving on the same page.
What did you think of the debut of "The Smokeshow"? #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/SGufJgYw0n
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Austin Aries and Killer Kross Explain Themselves:
Austin Aries makes his way to the ring and grabs a mic and says today is a great day. He says the last time he was in the ring he defeated Eddie Edwards to retain his title. Aries says since that night people have been asking him way Killer Kross helped him retain the title and he says that Kross can speak for himself.
.@AustinAries introduces his insurance policy @realKILLERkross. If Kross has Aries' back, can anybody take the belt from the champ? #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/V7InxraJ0V
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Aries the introduces Kross and he makes his way to the ring and grabs the mic from Aries. He says that he told the world several weeks ago that he is the new beginning. He says the only one that understands that is Austin Aries. Kross says thay both him and Aries will shove change down their throats. Aries then says that if you cross them you will pay the toll and get crossed out. He says that now he has Kross to watch his back he is unstoppable and unbeatable. He then says that Eddie should’ve been worried about his wife instead of his kendo stick and that his wife is sliding into his DMs.
"If you handled that stick half as well as you think you do, your wife wouldn't have left you and slid into the champs DMs." – @AustinAries is holding nothing back with @TheEddieEdwards. #IMPACTonPop 🍆🍆🍆 pic.twitter.com/j8SQfrjfLG
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
As Aries and Kross were leaving Eddie Edwards comes out with his kendo stick. Back in the ring Kross proctects Aries and absorbs multiple kendo shots but Eddie finally takes him down with a cutter.
.@realKILLERkross is taking all these Kendo stick shots from @TheEddieEdwards and almost seems to enjoy them. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/6Xe3nZ0Icf
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Eddie then focuses on Aries which allows Kross to latch on to his leg and for Aries to strike. Kross then locks in the Kross Jacket hold on Eddie as he passes out from the submission. Austin Aries and Killer Kross stand tall as we go to break.
The champ stands tall. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/pIvjXjGqr8
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
During the break Eddie is seen talking to himself. His wife Alisha comes to check on him and says that he is still acting crazy.
.@TheEddieEdwards is not crazy, he's just a little unwell. And he's sick of @MrsAIPAlisha and everybody else calling him crazy. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/AjnGR3hZsi
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Eli Drake vs Joe Hendry:
Eli Drake makes his way to the ring for the match accompanied by The Cult of Lee.Joe Hendry makes his way to the ring for the match accompanied by Grado and Katerina.
.@joeshendry has prepared something special for @TheEliDrake and The Cult of Lee. And it's hilarious. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/8PsFvi7Hen
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
The bell rings and here we go. Collar and elbow tie up with Eli getting the advantage pushes Joe back to the corner. Eli jawjacks which allows Hendry to take control of the match. Eli then regains control quickly and takes down Joe. Hendry is able to fight back and attempt a backslide but Eli counters and takes down Joe. Eli is staying on the attack laying in the rights on Joe in the corner then Irish whips Joe into another corner. Eli then lays in the boots but Joe is able to fight back but Eli countsrs for a roll up for a one count. Joe is able to fight back is taken down by a clothesline and then a neckbreaker. Eli tries to fight back but Joe ducks and hits a DDT followed by a nip up. Thanks to all the distractions going on the outside cost Joe the match as Eli rolls him up for the pinfall victory.
Miscommunication between @gradowrestling and @joeshendry gives @TheEliDrake the victory! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/WaWo5QtB1K
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Winner: Eli Drake via pinfall
After the match Katerina goes to check on Joe then lays into Grado for costing Joe the match.
Back from break we see Matt Sydal meditating and all he can think about is losing to Brian Cage at Slammiversary for the X-Division Championship. He then opens his third eye.
Wait, @findevan has been talking about opening your 3rd eye LITERALLY this whole time? #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/sEo63Cmhdu
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
oVe Cam:
Sami Callihan says that he is in a bad mood and its all thanks to Pentagon Jr. He says that everything that has happened to them is Pentagon Jr fault. Sami then challenges Pentagon Jr to a Mexican Death Match next week.
.@TheSamiCallihan just issued the challenge.
Callihan vs. @PENTAELZEROM NEXT WEEK in a Mexican Death Match! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/kVEVMpePpX
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Allie vs Su Yung:
The IMPACT Knockouts Champion Su Yung makes her way to the ring for the match accompanied by the undead bridesmaids. Allie makes her way to the ring for the match accompanied by Keira Hogan.
.@AllieImpact has arrived in Toronto!
And she's smart to bring @HoganKnowsBest3 with her as back up. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/Gv6wjYSr7K
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Back from break the bell rings and here we go. Allie turned her back for a second and Su took advantage. Allie is able to fight back and takes down Su with a crossbody for a two count.
.@AllieImpact nails The Undead Bride with a crossbody. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/AZ4FBABuon
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Allie then sets up Su on the bottom rope then hits a running sliding forearm. Allie on the outside gets distracted by the undead brides which allows for Su to hit a diving rolling senton.
Cannonball off the apron by @realsuyung. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/oJZVSDX8qp
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Su brings her back in the ring for a two count. Su then chokes out Allie multiple times but Allie fights back and hits a headbutt to the chest of Su followed by big chops. Allie looks to be coming off the ropes for a big move but gets met with a palmstrike.
.@realsuyung FLOORS Allie with a palm strike. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/y9ut3iEixP
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Allie fights back and strings moves together and takes down Su ending with a big dropkick for a nearfall. The undead bridesmaids look to get involved but Keira Hogan takes them out.
.@HoganKnowsBest3 takes out The Undead Bridesmaids! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/raYafi35xT
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Allie gets distracted by this which allows for Su to set up for the panicswitch but Allie escapes and hits a lungblower for a nearfall. Tessa Blanchard then hits the ring and attacks Allie. Su then locks in the mandible claw on Tessa which allows Allie to hit a superkick and then a codebreaker on Su as Allie stands tall.
.@Tess_Blanchard looked to jump @AllieImpact but despite @realsuyung intervening – Allie stood tall! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/wSDOkyUYOR
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
Winner: Allie via DQ
LAX vs The OGz( Street Fight):
LAX and The OGz groups are in the streets looking for each other. King calls out for them looking for them calling them cowards. Theh finally meet and the bosses stand back and let them fight. The fight breaks out and The OGz look to be in control. LAX look to be fighting back so King sends one of his men in to help which is against the agreement so Konan sends one of his boys to even the odds. King tries to toss Homicide a weapon but it gets blocked and Ortiz grabs it and uses it against him. We see Hernandez choke out Ortiz with a rope and Santana is down so Hernandez looks to finish him but Ortiz makes the save. In the end LAX is standing tall and have their belts back.
What an INSANE Street Fight conclusion to IMPACT.
All the fighting has been done. No matter how much @MadKing1981 talks, @Konnan5150 still rules these streets. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/G4FWC6wgvm
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 17, 2018
LAX thinks it’s over but King says no way. King then stands face to face with Konan and says that he doesn’t have the balls to take him out. King then kneels in front of them screaming for him to do it followed by Konan taking him out to the end the show.
Winners: LAX
My Score: 7/10
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Coverage
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!
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— 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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