Posted on 9/18/126 by Bob Magee
TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC is on the air from the CAA
Centre, in Brampton, Ontario, CAN, and the TNA Knockouts
Television Championship is on the line. Tonight we inch one
step closer to our biggest event of the year Bound for
Glory.
TNA Knockout World Tag Team Champions Kiera Hogan acc. by
Allie vs. TNA Knockouts Television Champion M by Elegance
acc. by The Elegance Brand - TNA Knockouts Television
Championship
This match has a 10 minute time limit, and the TNA Knockouts
Television Championship is defended exclusively on iMPACT!.
M by Elegance locks Kiera in an Arm Lock, Kiera reverses
out, and M by Elegance shoves her away. Kiera rolls up M for
a surprise pin attempt, trips her up into the top rope
throat-first, slams into her with Hip Attack against the
ropes, and drives into her with a Step Up Legdrop. She goes
for a cover, and M by Elegance kicks out.
Kiera slams M by Elegance face-first into the top
turnbuckle, she sends M towards the next turnbuckle, and M
counters out. M by Elegance climbs to the top rope, drops
Kiera with Blockbuster, goes for a cover, and Kiera kicks
out at two. M slams a knee into Kiera’s mid-section, she
flattens Kiera to the canvas, and connects a Rearview. She
dives into Kiera with a Double Dropkick, goes for a cover,
and Hogan kicks out.
She slams Kiera Hogan head-first into the canvas, and locks
her into an Arm-Lock Submission hold. Kiera fires back with
multiple blows, and M answers by flattening her to the
canvas. M hoists up Kiera, Kiera counters out, and lands
multiple kicks. Kiera drops M by Elegance to the canvas
twice, dives into her with a Missile Dropkick, Hip Attacks
her in the corner, and slams into her with a Single-Legged
Dropkick.
Kiera goes for a cover, and M by Elegance kicks out at two.
Kiera sets up for Face the Music, and M by Elegance counters
with Codebreaker. M by Elegance climbs to the top-rope, sets
up for a Moonsault, and Kiera Hogan avoids it. Kiera climbs
to the top rope, and slams into M by Elegance with a
Dropkick. M sets up Kiera, Kiera rolls through for a pin
attempt, and M kicks out at two. M by Elegance drags her off
the ropes, and dumps Kiera Hogan head-first into the canvas
to secure the pinfall.
TNA Knockouts Television Champion M by Elegance acc. by The
Elegance Brand Def. TNA Knockout World Tag Team Champions
Kiera Hogan acc. by Allie - TNA Knockouts Television
Championship
Gia Miller is standing by with Leon Slater before his match
later tonight, and his upcoming TNA World Championship at
Bound for Glory. Slater grew up admiring Nic Nemeth, and
believes Ryan attacked him from behind. He is confident he
is going to lay out Ryan Nemeth tonight.
Tonight, TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC is presented by
Sandman Hotel Group.
Mila Moore chats with TNA International Champion Mustafa
Ali, and John Skyler checks in on her after her tussle with
Tasha Steelz last week. He wants to ask her a question, but
she walks away while taking another phone call.
LJ Cleary vs. Rich Swann acc. by BDE - TNA X-Division
Qualifiers Match at Bound for Glory
They shake hands as a sign of respect after the bell rings,
and Rich Swann sends LJ into the turnbuckles. Cleary
Dropkicks Swann, and Swann answers with a Single-Legged
Dropkick. Swann Mule Kicks Cleary, drops him to the canvas,
and kicks him twice.
LJ rolls to the outside, Rich Swann follows, and sets him up
on a chair. He runs around the ring, and drives a boot into
the face of LJ. He does it another time, and LJ rolls inside
the ring to level Swann on the outside.
LJ rebounds off the ropes, and Swann catches him with a
Superkick. Swann charges at LJ in the corner, he avoids
Swann, and Double Stomps on his back.
Swann rolls to the outside, and LJ levels him again on the
outside. He rolls Swann into the ring, and he answers by
wiping out Cleary on the outside with a Twisting Moonsault.
He climbs to the top turnbuckle, crushes him with a Splash,
goes for a cover, and Cleary kicks out at two.
Swann looks for Phoenix Splash, Cleary avoids it, and
rebounds off the ropes with an Enzuigiri. He hoists up Swann
and drives him down, he goes for a cover, and Swann kicks
out at two.
The trade blows in the center of the ring, Cleary connects a
Knee-Strike, and Swann answers with a Superkick. They trade
kicks, and Swann flips down Cleary from off the top
turnbuckle.
Swann drops him with a Poisonrana, and Cleary answers with
Irish Goodbye. He goes for a cover, and Swann kicks out at
two. Swann rebounds off the ropes for a Cutter, goes for a
cover, and Cleary kicks out at two. Swann climbs to the top
rope, and crushes Cleary with Phoenix Splash to secure the
pinfall.
Rich Swann acc. by BDE Def. LJ Cleary - TNA X-Division
Qualifiers Match at Bound for Glory
Ricky Sosa joins Elijah before his tag team match against
The System.
TNA Wrestling presents Bound for Glory in Tampa, Florida.
Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com.
Frankie Kazarian is backstage before his upcoming match
before his match against Moose. He knows how important
Moose’s TNA career is to him, and didn’t expect him to
accept this match because he knew how much his career meant
to him. He is confident he is going to end Moose’s TNA
Wrestling career tonight.
The System (Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander) acc. by
Alisha Edwards vs. Elijah and Ricky Sosa - Tag Team Match
Elijah and Eddie Edwards start this match off. Elijah
reverses out of an armlock, flattens Edwards to the canvas,
and tags in Sosa. Sosa Bodyslams Edwards, crushes him with
an Evening Senton, goes for a cover, and Edwards kicks out
at one. Edwards tags in Alexander, and Sosa Powerslams him
to the canvas.
Sosa tags in Elijah, Elijah lands multiple kicks and
strikes, and sets up Alexander between the ropes. He drops
Alexander to the canvas between the ropes, and sets up
Alexander to Walk with Elijah. Edwards tries to interfere,
and Elijah connects a boot to the face of Edwards. Sosa
flattens Edwards on the outside, and Elijah and Sosa send
Alexander toppling over the top rope.
Elijah meets Alexander on the outside, slams his head into
the edge of the canvas, and rolls Alexander back into the
ring. Alexander sends Elijah into their corner, tags in
Edwards, and Elijah creates space to tag in Sosa. Sosa and
Elijah flatten Edwards to the canvas, Sosa prevents a tag,
and Dropkicks Edwards. He goes for a cover, Edwards kicks
out, and goes to the eyes of Sosa.
He tags in Alexander, and they trade blows and kicks. Sosa
sends Alexander to his corner, tags in Elijah, and Elijah
drops onto Alexander’s Elbow. Alexander connects a knee, and
Elijah answers with an elbow. Elijah strikes Alexander with
multiple Southpaw Jabs, hits a big Forearm Shiver, and
Elijah hoists up Alexander.
Alisha Edwards hops onto the apron to get the attention of
the officials, Eddie Edwards saves Alexander, and Cedric
seizes the opportunity to Dropkick Elijah from behind.
He goes for a cover, and Elijah kicks out. Alexander tags in
Edwards, and he drives a boot into Elijah’s spine. Elijah
creates space in the corner, and prevents a tag by shoving
Sosa off the edge of the apron. Edwards tags in Alexander,
and Alexander drives an elbow into his face.
Edwards traps Elijah against the ropes, and while he
distracts the referee Alisha Edwards interferes again.
Edwards knocks Sosa off the edge of the apron again, Edwards
climbs to the top rope, and Elijah counters with a Knee-
Strike.
Tags are made and Sosa meets Alexander in the center of the
ring. Sosa rolls up Alexander, he kicks out, and drops
Edwards with a Cutter off the kickout. He drops Alexander
with a Twisting Suplex, goes for a cover, and Alexander
kicks out at two.
Sosa connects a boot to the face of Eddie Edwards, Elijah
drops Edwards with a Twisting Neckbreaker, Elijah hoists up
Cedric, and drives him down with a Spinning Powerslam. Sosa
follows with a Moonsault off the ropes, goes for a cover,
and Edwards breaks it up.
Elijah forces Edwards to walk with Elijah, and Brian Myers
with Bear Bronson distract him. He levels them on the
outside, Sosa sends Edwards to the outside, and Alexander
sets up for a Lumbar Check. Sosa reverses out of it with a
Snap German Suplex, and dives into Alexander with Bang!
Headshot to secure the pinfall.
Elijah and Ricky Sosa Def. The System (Eddie Edwards and
Cedric Alexander) acc. by Alisha Edwards - Tag Team Match
Eddie Edwards attacks Sosa from behind with a steel chair,
and Brian Myers and Bear Bronson take out Elijah by sending
him into the steel steps. He drops Sosa with a Package
Piledriver, and leaves Sosa with a challenge to face off at
Bound for Glory.
The Righteous reflect on the choices that BDE have made, and
they challenge Rich Swann and BDE.
TNA Injury Report presented by Sports Net Canada:
TNA Knockouts World Champion Xia Brookside is out of action
after her match against Gabby Forza last week.
Leon Slater is still recovering after being attacked from
behind last week and is cleared for his match later this
evening.
Both Moose and Frankie Kazarian ahead of their match later
tonight. They have both been cleared, but Moose is dealing
with lingering neck injuries.
TNA World Tag Team Champions Ryan Nemeth acc. By TNA World
Champion Nic Nemeth vs. Leon Slater - Singles Match
TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew
Rehwoldt on commentary for this match.
The bell rings and Ryan charges at Slater. Slater slams him
head-first into the top turnbuckle, and rains down
Hammerfirsts for a nine-count. He connects a boot to the
face of Nemeth, and rebounds with a Handspring Back Elbow.
Ryan rolls to the outside, and Slater wipes him out.
Slater tries to get back into the ring, and Ryan drops him
between the ropes. He goes for a cover, and Slater kicks out
at two. He sends Slater into the corner, charges at him, and
slams him head-first into the canvas. He drives an elbow
into his shoulder, and Slater answers with multiple strikes.
Ryan Nemeth sends Slater into the steel post, drives him
down with a DDT, goes for a cover, and Slater kicks out at
two.
Slater rebounds off the ropes, and flattens Ryan Nemeth.
Slater lands multiple strikes, and slams down Ryan with
multiple Clothesline. He climbs to the top rope, Ryan tries
to slow him up, and Slater connects a kick. He Splashes
Nemeth in the corner, drives down Ryan with Eutopia, and
climbs to the top turnbuckle. He crushes Ryan with Swanton
450 to secure the pinfall.
Leon Slater Def. TNA World Tag Team Champions Ryan Nemeth
acc. By TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth - Singles Match
TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth attacks Slater from behind
after the match. He bites him and Ryan Nemeth sends Leon
Slater towards Nic to slam him face-first into the TNA World
Title belt.
John Skyler overhears Mila Moore, and is disheartened. He
leaves roses and walks away.
Moose reflects on his career before his upcoming match that
is putting his career on the line, and he is bringing his
best. He’s ready to prove why he is the Face of the
Franchise.
Zoey Serrano vs. Harley Hudson - Singles Match
The bell rings and Serrano slams Hudson face-first into the
canvas. Hudson rebounds off the ropes and flips Serrano to
the canvas. Serrano lands two big chops to her mid-section,
and slams Hudson head-first into the turnbuckles. Hudson
avoids Serrano in the corner, lands a few chops, and Serrano
drops her to the canvas with a Snapmare.
Serrano locks Hudson into a Chokehold, and Hudson breaks
free by flipping Serrano to the canvas. Hudson connects
multiple right-hand strikes, and drops her to the canvas
with a Headbutt. She Hip Attacks Serrano in the corner
multiple times, goes for a cover, and Serrano kicks out at
two.
Hudson hoists up Serrano onto her shoulders, and Serrano
counters out connecting a heavy Back-Elbow Strike. Hudson
rolls through, goes for a pin attempt, and Serrano pops up
at two. Serrano German Suplexes Hudson, follows with
dropping Hudson off her knee, goes for a cover, and Hudson
kicks out at two.
Serrano hoists up Hudson, Hudson counters, and rolls up
Serrano for a surprise pin attempt. Serrano kicks out at
two, Hudson drags Serrano to the edge, and Legdrops her
between the ropes. She goes for a cover, and Serrano kicks
out. Serrano connects a boot to the side of Hudson’s face,
she follows with a Knee-Strike, and drives her down with
Hell and Back to secure the pinfall.
Zoey Serrano Def. Harley Hudson - Singles Match
Director of Operations Daria Rae congratulates Zoey for her
victory, and tells her to finish Harley Hudson. Indi
Hartwell interferes to protect her. Daria Rae sends a
message to Indi Hartwell.
Next week on TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC:
Rich Swann and BDE look to silence The Righteous in Tag Team
Action.
Elijah battles Eddie Edwards of The System one-on-one.
Elayna Black faces off with Gabby Forza, Harley Hudson, and
Jada Stone to determine the #1 Contender for the TNA
Knockouts Television Championship.
Trey Miguel and Jason Hotch look for revenge as they
challenge TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali with the
TNA International Championship on the line.
Moose vs. Frankie Kazarian acc. by Avery Styles - Moose’s
Career on the Line Match
The bell rings, and Kazarian immediately sets up for Chicken
Wing. He pins Moose for a two count, and Moose charges at
him. Kazarian Legdrops him between the ropes, drops him with
Double Knees, and Legdrops him off the ropes. He goes for
another cover, and Moose kicks out at two.
Moose sends Kazarian into the turnbuckle, charges at him,
and Kazarian slows him up. Moose slams down Kazarian with Go
to Hell, goes for a cover, and Kazarian kicks out at two.
Moose connects a boot to the side of Kazarian’s face, sends
him to the outside, and soars over the top rope. Kazarian
avoids him on the outside, sets up for a Slingshot Cutter,
and Moose avoids it. Moose crushes him with a Splash, goes
for a cover, and Kazarian bridges out.
Moose hoists up Kazarian, and he rolls through. Moose sets
up for a Crossbody, and Kazarian counters with a Clip
Cutter. He goes for a cover, and Moose kicks out at two.
Moose rolls to the outside, Kazarian follows, and strikes
his back. He sets up for a Suplex onto Moose on the outside,
and Moose prevents it. He sends Moose knees-first into the
steel steps. Moose chops Kazarian three times on the
outside, and rolls back into the ring. He sends Kazarian
shoulder-first into the steel post, hoists up Kazarian on
his shoulders, and Kazarian counters by sending Moose face-
first into the steel post.
Back inside the ring, they trade blows until both go down in
the center of the ring. Kazarian and Moose trade heavy
strikes, and Moose lands multiple chops. Kazarian answers
with multiple chops of his own, rolls up Moose, and Moose
kicks out at two.
Moose sets up for a Uranagi, Kazarian rolls him up, and
Moose kicks out again at two. Kazarian attempts a Back-
Slide, Moose sets up for a Powerbomb, Kazarian counters, and
Moose answers with a Pumpkick. Kazarian Clotheslines Moose,
he goes for a cover, and Moose kicks out at one.
Moose absorbs strikes, fires up, and Headbutts Kazarian. He
Spears Kazarian, and he rolls to the outside to prevent the
pinfall. Moose follows him to the outside, and Kazarian
dumps Moose through an announcer table on the outside.
Kazarian rolls back into the ring, and then ten count
starts. Moose slides back into the ring at nine, and
Kazarian drops Moose with a DDT off the edge of the apron.
He rolls Moose back into the ring, hoists him up onto his
shoulders, and drives him down with Fade to Black. He goes
for a cover, and Moose kicks out at two.
He locks Moose into Chicken Wing, and Moose breaks out of
the Chicken wing with a rollup pin attempt. Kazarian kicks
out, and Moose Spears him. He goes for a cover, and Kazarian
kicks out at two. Moose charges at Kazarian, he sets up for
Fade to Black, and Moose prevents it. He catches Kazarian
out of the air with a Spear, and Spears him once more to
secure the pinfall.
Moose Defs. Frankie Kazarian acc. by Avery Styles - Moose’s
Career on the Line Match
Moose grabs a chair after the match, and grabs Frankie
Kazarian’s crown. He climbs back into the ring, and breaks
the crown with the steel chair.
Matt Hardy is seen backstage unconscious with two standing
over him