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00:00:00We are joined by commentary by the world champion himself, Joe Hendry,
00:00:04as we get set for a first-time-ever matchup between Elijah and Frankie Kazarian.
00:00:12Oh, and Hendry shoved into Elijah!
00:00:15Handball to cheese!
00:00:17Kazarian steals the win!
00:00:19And now that's Joe Hendry!
00:00:21Hendry's furious and he has every right to be!
00:00:23And now Elijah trying to get Hendry off of Kazarian and calm things down!
00:00:28Okay, listen, Joe, we've got to get you to the hospital.
00:00:30I need a film to make sure that this isn't torn.
00:00:33I'm not going to the hospital.
00:00:34You're the TNA world champion.
00:00:36I need to make sure that you can still compete.
00:00:38You have to get a film on the shoulder.
00:00:40My boy Derek is the dude I was telling me about.
00:00:43He's three months sober.
00:00:44I met him through the program.
00:00:45He's a kid.
00:00:46All right?
00:00:47What do you think, bro?
00:00:49No!
00:00:51You're an addict!
00:00:52You are unworthy of happiness!
00:00:56Get him out of my face!
00:00:56He's an addict.
00:00:58They destroyed themselves.
00:01:00Good!
00:01:02Sorry, man.
00:01:06We're still awaiting huge news regarding Rebellion tonight!
00:01:10And Frankie Kazarian has taken over the Impact Zone!
00:01:14Like a man!
00:01:15I am calling my shot Sunday, April 27th, in the great state of California!
00:01:22And at Rebellion, I will finally become TNA world champion!
00:01:30Oh, my God!
00:01:33All ego, Ethan Page!
00:01:36You know if you just go knock on Santino's door and give him a good enough idea?
00:01:42As long as he likes it, he'll sign on for a match.
00:01:45Turns out, at Rebellion, Joe Hendry would be defending the TNA world championship against all ego, Ethan Page.
00:01:54That is not happening!
00:01:56Oh, Frankie's trying to attack Page!
00:01:58Oh, and down goes Kazarian!
00:02:00Frankie Kazarian's dead!
00:02:02He's calling his shot!
00:02:03He has to be at the pace!
00:02:05Dropping an absolute bombshell tonight!
00:02:09The hits keep on coming!
00:02:11We are bracing for a triple main event at Rebellion!
00:02:15Welcome to St. Joseph, Missouri!
00:02:18This is TNA Impact!
00:02:33Please welcome...
00:02:34OLEGO!
00:02:37Ethan Page!
00:02:41As we learn this past week on TNA's social and digital platforms...
00:02:46Two weeks from Sunday, April 27th, live on Pay-Per-View and TNA Plus on the campus of USC in Los Angeles as a part of a historic triple main event.
00:02:57Joe Hendry will defend his TNA World title against the Call Your Shot Gauntlet winner Frankie Kazarian and NXT's Ethan Page at Rebellion.
00:03:07Well, well, well, look who's back, baby.
00:03:16That was actually more for the people at home, not you hillbillies in the crowd.
00:03:24But I am back, back in TNA Wrestling.
00:03:31The company that Ethan Page truly found out who he was, maybe even found my ego.
00:03:40But this is where I became all ego Ethan Page.
00:03:43I cut my teeth here. Hell, I'm pretty sure I still hold the record for longest reigning world tag team champion in company history.
00:03:56But I'm not going to sit here and talk about the past.
00:04:00No, no, no, no, no. Let's focus on the future.
00:04:02Rebellion, where all ego Ethan Page takes on Frankie Kazarian and TNA World Champion Joe Hendry.
00:04:15And in Los Angeles, at Rebellion, these people can believe all they want.
00:04:26But Ethan Page finally becomes TNA World Champion.
00:04:35Boo. Boo.
00:04:38You guys don't think Ethan Page can beat Joe Hendry?
00:04:41Let me fact check you real quick.
00:04:48Already did it, and I'm going to do it again.
00:04:52I'm pretty sure I already found out everything I need to know about Joe.
00:04:58I already found out he's got a catchy song.
00:05:03He's got a catchphrase.
00:05:05He always wears a tight shirt.
00:05:07He's got a slim, shady haircut.
00:05:09And none of those things are going to stop me from winning the TNA World Championship
00:05:15and bringing it back to NXT.
00:05:25Well, Ethan Page will be getting his first ever shot at the TNA World Championship,
00:05:30but he's also going to have to deal with this man,
00:05:33the conniving, call-your-shot gauntlet winner, Frankie Kazarian,
00:05:37who has never captured the TNA World title in his illustrious career.
00:05:42Now, I don't know what's going on here, Ethan,
00:05:49but if you think that you can just come crawling back to TNA,
00:05:55to my company, you're dead wrong.
00:05:58Hey, hey, don't listen to these marks.
00:06:17Look at me.
00:06:18I'm talking.
00:06:19I don't know who I hate more, you or them, if I'm being honest.
00:06:27You don't belong here.
00:06:29If you think you could just walk back in here,
00:06:31take my spot, take my match,
00:06:34well, you're just like them, a feeble-minded idiot.
00:06:38And, hey, since you're standing here, I've got to be honest.
00:06:47You know, even though we've been in the same trenches
00:06:50and we've ran with the same people,
00:06:53I've got to be honest,
00:06:54I've never liked you.
00:06:57You see, I find you abrasive,
00:07:00I find you self-centered,
00:07:02and I find you arrogant,
00:07:04and those are qualities I just can't stand in a person.
00:07:09Frankie, I'm very happy that you can finally admit
00:07:11in front of everyone that you hate the both of us.
00:07:17You know, you start talking about how you beat Joe Hendry.
00:07:21Well, that's a real cool story.
00:07:23You know what's another cool story?
00:07:25The fact that I'm the king of TNA.
00:07:32Another cool story is
00:07:34at Bound for Glory last year
00:07:36when I went through 19 of the best TNA has
00:07:39and I won the Call Your Shot gauntlet.
00:07:43That's pretty cool.
00:07:45You're damn right it's pretty cool.
00:07:46I'm pretty cool.
00:07:48You see, I earned my spot.
00:07:51I earned my shot.
00:07:53All you did was walk into that stooge Santino's office,
00:07:58pucker up your lips,
00:07:59and kiss a little ass.
00:08:02Oh, boo-hoo-hoo.
00:08:04A different a** got his way,
00:08:06and you're upset it's not you.
00:08:16Look it.
00:08:17I'm going to have my way.
00:08:19I'm going to walk into rebellion
00:08:21as the king of TNA,
00:08:24and I'm going to walk out of rebellion
00:08:26as the king of TNA
00:08:27and the TNA world champion.
00:08:30Well, tensions are running high here on Impact,
00:08:39but here's our director of authority,
00:08:41Santino Marella,
00:08:42who signed the historic triple main event for Rebellion.
00:08:55You guys, the tensions are pretty high.
00:08:58You guys are fired up.
00:09:02I don't blame you, okay?
00:09:04Because rebellion,
00:09:06it's shaping up
00:09:07to be one of the biggest pay-per-views
00:09:09in TNA history.
00:09:10And yes, Joe Henley is going to defend the TNA world championship
00:09:17against both of you guys,
00:09:19if it's medically clear.
00:09:22But I have an announcement to make right now.
00:09:24You see, tonight,
00:09:26the champion Joe Henley,
00:09:27he's coming out,
00:09:28and he's going to talk about rebellion.
00:09:31But not only rebellion,
00:09:32no, see, there's something called unbreakable,
00:09:34and that's one week before rebellion.
00:09:38And if I were you two donkeys,
00:09:39I would pay attention, okay?
00:09:42Because what he's going to say
00:09:44about unbreakable
00:09:46will affect both of you.
00:09:48Son of my guns!
00:09:50So do me a favor,
00:09:51scramble up from the ring,
00:09:53because this show
00:09:53is going to keep going!
00:09:55Well, that is that.
00:10:00From the director of authority,
00:10:02we will hear
00:10:02from the TNA world champion himself
00:10:05and the status for rebellion
00:10:08later tonight here
00:10:10on TNA Impact.
00:10:12Meanwhile, this evening,
00:10:13every member of the system
00:10:15has to prove themselves.
00:10:22Ladies and gentlemen,
00:10:23I'm standing by
00:10:24with Steve Macklin.
00:10:26Steve, tonight,
00:10:27you go one-on-one
00:10:28with Eddie Edwards,
00:10:29but at Unbreakable,
00:10:30you'll both be part
00:10:31of a three-way match
00:10:33as part of the
00:10:33international title tournament.
00:10:35With so much at stake,
00:10:37how are you approaching
00:10:38tonight's match?
00:10:39Gia, I'm approaching this
00:10:40just like any other match.
00:10:41I'm going to stack bodies.
00:10:43I'm going to get
00:10:43Eddie caught in the crosshairs,
00:10:45tag and bag,
00:10:46and then hit him with a KIA.
00:10:47And do I know
00:10:48the system's probably
00:10:48going to be there
00:10:49involved somewhere?
00:10:50Yes, they always are.
00:10:52But I'll handle it.
00:10:52I don't need an armory.
00:10:54I don't need people
00:10:55watching my...
00:10:56You don't need people
00:10:57watching your back?
00:10:58No.
00:10:58You know the system's
00:11:00going to be there.
00:11:00And if they're not there,
00:11:01as soon as you get
00:11:02Eddie in trouble,
00:11:03they will interfere.
00:11:04Yeah, and I'll handle it.
00:11:05We've got your back
00:11:07no matter what, Steve.
00:11:08No matter what.
00:11:10Listen, Eric.
00:11:11This is the last time
00:11:12I'm going to tell you this.
00:11:14I don't need you,
00:11:15I don't need you,
00:11:16and I don't need you
00:11:17in my business.
00:11:19So stay out of it.
00:11:25The Northern Armory
00:11:27better tread carefully.
00:11:28Steve Macklin
00:11:29goes one-on-one
00:11:29with Eddie Edwards
00:11:31of the system
00:11:31later on tonight.
00:11:32And speaking of the system,
00:11:33every last member
00:11:34of the system
00:11:35has to prove themselves
00:11:36this evening.
00:11:37It's JDC and Brian Myers
00:11:39up against the Rascals.
00:11:40But coming up next,
00:11:42after Musfali's
00:11:43heinous actions
00:11:44last week
00:11:44against a friend
00:11:45of Mike Santana's,
00:11:46the head of Order 4
00:11:48faces Ace Austin next.
00:11:53And we are back here
00:11:54on TNA Impact.
00:11:55We're ready for our
00:11:56opening contest
00:11:57this evening
00:11:58in the greater
00:11:59Kansas City area.
00:12:00We're ready for our
00:12:30The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
00:12:33Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Tasha Steeles
00:12:37and the Great Pants, from Chicago, Illinois,
00:12:41weighing in at 206 pounds, Mustafa Ali!
00:12:49Very well, what we saw last week on Impact
00:12:51was absolutely disgusting.
00:12:53It appears that Mustafa Ali got into the mind of a member
00:13:00of our crew.
00:13:01Now, you, Derek, someone who Mike Santana was sponsoring,
00:13:05had only been sober for a very short amount of time,
00:13:07and it appears Mustafa Ali drove Derek back to drinking.
00:13:11That is a wild accusation in my book.
00:13:15Look, some people just can't be saved from their demons.
00:13:19I mean, we're seeing that in Mike Santana a little bit.
00:13:22Ali is looking ahead.
00:13:23He is looking forward.
00:13:24Santana is on the verge of cracking.
00:13:27Meanwhile, one or four, here, standing together
00:13:30and standing tall.
00:13:41And his opponent, from Atlantic City, New Jersey,
00:13:45weighing in at 205 pounds, representing the A, B, C, A,
00:13:53C, A, B, C, A, B, C, A.
00:13:58Very talented Ace Austin two weeks ago came up short against Eric Young of the Northern Armory.
00:14:04Considering the involvement of Williams and Icarus throughout that matchup.
00:14:08I don't believe Ace Austin has anything to be ashamed about and obviously was helping out the Rascals a week prior.
00:14:14Protecting the Rascals from the Northern Armory.
00:14:17Ran down with a steel chair stemming from the team between Austin and the Rascals at sacrifice.
00:14:22Ace Austin man who's had his plate very full not only backing on people like the Rascals but showing up at a recent show.
00:14:33Benefiting our brother Chris Bay.
00:14:36Absolutely heartwarming experience if you haven't seen it.
00:14:40Of course you can continue to donate to Chris but Ace Austin's got his hands full right now in the impact zone.
00:14:46The great hands causing a distraction and Ali able to take advantage.
00:14:52That just shows you how well synced up Order 4 is as a unit.
00:15:00He doesn't need your help.
00:15:05These two battled last summer at Under Siege 2024.
00:15:10Ali taking a shortcut to retain the X Division Championship against Ace Austin.
00:15:16You can really live that match any time on TNA+.
00:15:19All I remember is it was an incredible contest between two incredible athletes.
00:15:26Boom!
00:15:26Which is what we're getting right here right now.
00:15:29Classic rolling neck breaker there by Mustafa Ali.
00:15:33Oh!
00:15:34That was absolutely beautiful.
00:15:36Here's the cover and a kick out by Ace Austin.
00:15:39There is still so much on tap tonight.
00:15:40Here on TNA Impact as we learn before the commercial break, we're scheduled to hear from the TNA world champion Joe Hendry right here tonight in St. Joseph.
00:15:50He will discuss his injury that he sustained plus address rebellion and unbreakable.
00:15:56I mentioned the Rascals and the team with Ace Austin.
00:15:59The Rascals will be in action against JDC and Brian Myers of the system.
00:16:03Remember, all members of the system must prove themselves tonight per Eddie Edwards.
00:16:08Speaking of which, Eddie Edwards is slated to go one-on-one with Steve Macklin.
00:16:13Speaking of the system, Leon Slater has had his issues with the system.
00:16:17He's also had his issues with the Nemesis stemming from sacrifice.
00:16:20Tonight, Leon Slater goes one-on-one with Brian Nemeth.
00:16:24And the first round of the TNA International Championship Tournament will get started.
00:16:30It's A.J. Francis, Mance Warner, and Sammy Callahan.
00:16:33That tournament culminates one week from tonight, live at 10 p.m. Eastern on TNA Plus in Las Vegas at TNA Unbreakable.
00:16:43You know, right here in the impact zone, this one, boom, has been fast and furious from the get-go.
00:16:51Click, click, boom, the leg dropping out.
00:16:54Austin getting into a groove here against Ali.
00:16:58Oh!
00:16:59Face first win, Ali.
00:17:01Did you see the velocity on that?
00:17:03It's not good.
00:17:04It's not good.
00:17:06Now, Austin.
00:17:09Uh-oh.
00:17:10Swimbing.
00:17:11Ali face first into the canvas.
00:17:13Here's the cover.
00:17:14Oh, and a kick out.
00:17:15Ali did sustain a jaw injury back at Sacrifice not too long ago.
00:17:19You well know it doesn't heal all that quickly.
00:17:21No, it does not.
00:17:22But he valiantly fought through and won that match, I might remind you.
00:17:26Yeah, withheld, much like he's playing out right now here with the great hands of order four.
00:17:32Covered.
00:17:32Shoulders down and a kick out by Ali.
00:17:34Oh, no!
00:17:35Wait a minute.
00:17:35Ali got fired at the great hands there inadvertently.
00:17:39But they caught him like the great support system that they are.
00:17:43But look at him!
00:17:44Ace Austin wipes out everybody.
00:17:51Absolute chaos here at ringside.
00:17:54T-M-A!
00:17:55T-M-A!
00:17:56T-M-A!
00:17:57T-M-A!
00:17:57Oh, there's Tasha Steeles.
00:18:00T-M-A!
00:18:00Press secretary of order four delivering a message.
00:18:05Oh, now Skyler went after Ace Austin.
00:18:08What the hell?
00:18:08They're not in this matchup.
00:18:09Jason Hotch charging at Austin.
00:18:11Austin realizes he's got to deal with every member of order four.
00:18:16Uh-oh.
00:18:16Oh, and a steel chair.
00:18:19Mustafa Ali attacking Ace Austin with a chair.
00:18:23Here is your winner by disqualification.
00:18:27Ace Austin.
00:18:29Oh, Ace attacked the staff of Ali.
00:18:33Attacked order four.
00:18:35Sometimes you got to pay the price.
00:18:38And now the favor from the great hands.
00:18:45You reap what you sow.
00:18:55And they're not done yet.
00:18:59Oh, look at this.
00:19:10Oh, my God.
00:19:27Austin is helpless here.
00:19:29But Ace Austin is defenseless.
00:19:32Restrained by the great hands.
00:19:35Wait a second.
00:19:39Mike Santana is in the impact zone.
00:19:51Oh, my God.
00:19:54Ali running for his life.
00:19:57I can't blame him.
00:19:58Look at the look in the eyes of Mike Santana.
00:20:01And once again, Ali is running for Mike Santana.
00:20:11Santana, to your point, incensed over what happened to his friend Derek last week.
00:20:16But look at this man.
00:20:24Mike Santana is out of control.
00:20:26Mike Santana is out of control.
00:20:28There is nowhere to run.
00:20:30Nowhere to hide from Mustafa Ali.
00:20:33Mike Santana will not stop until he's destroyed.
00:20:40All in.
00:20:41Well, the system learned that lesson with Mike Santana long ago.
00:20:53But tonight, every member of the system has to prove themselves.
00:20:56It's JDC and Brian Myers against the Rascals.
00:20:59Eddie Edwards, who took the system to task, has to face Steve Macklin tonight.
00:21:05But coming up next, the X Division champion, Moose, looks to prove himself before his title defense in Ultimate X at Rebellion.
00:21:12Moose faces Cody Diener, next.
00:21:42Mike Santana is out of control.
00:21:46Come on, get in, get in, get in.
00:21:47Let's go, let's go, let's go.
00:21:50Come on, let's go.
00:21:50Come on, driver.
00:21:52Driver, let's go, come on.
00:21:54Where are we going?
00:22:08AHHH!
00:22:09AHHHH!
00:22:11Mike Santana is taking John Schuyler for a little joyride.
00:22:15Mike Santana is out of his mind.
00:22:18And Ali has only himself to blame for that.
00:22:41The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
00:22:45Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by J.D.C.
00:22:49and Brian Myers, representing the system.
00:22:54He is the TNA Extivision Champion, Moose.
00:23:04There's a lot for Moose and the rest of the system to prove tonight on TNA Impact.
00:23:09For Eddie Edwards, every member of the system must prove themselves.
00:23:13Tonight, Moose paying homage to Eddie and Alicia Edwards with his gear,
00:23:18but Moose has got to focus up.
00:23:20He's ready to go one-on-one with Cody Diener tonight.
00:23:22However, two weeks from Sunday, live at the Galen Center on the campus of USC in Los Angeles,
00:23:29Moose will defend his X-Division Championship against Leon Slater, Matt Cardona,
00:23:36E-Ho Del Vikingo, and two more opponents to be announced in Ultimate X at Rebellion.
00:23:44It will be a first-time-ever scenario for Moose, but if his recent ladder match experience is anything to go by,
00:23:51it could be still a good night for the champ.
00:23:55The people have spoken.
00:24:03And his opponent, from Port Cruz, Ontario, Canada, Cody Diener.
00:24:13People of St. Joseph, how we do it tonight!
00:24:25Diener, Diener, Diener, stop, stop, stop.
00:24:27Don't pander to these idiots, okay?
00:24:30Look at me. Don't worry about them.
00:24:36Diener, I didn't even realize that you still worked here in TNA Wrestling.
00:24:42I mean, honestly, buddy, when was the last time you won a match here?
00:24:46Honestly.
00:24:49Cody, now I know your contract's up soon and things aren't looking too good for you and your kids, Cody.
00:24:56Cody!
00:25:02We are good guys.
00:25:04So this is what we're going to do for you, Cody.
00:25:08Look at me.
00:25:09We're going to offer you a position in the system.
00:25:13Yeah.
00:25:16Not as an official member, but as a young boy, a lackey, kind of a minion,
00:25:23someone to wash my back and carry my bags around.
00:25:26You know what I'm saying, Cody?
00:25:27That's the people.
00:25:31Like a custodian, exactly.
00:25:34Like a janitor.
00:25:35You can carry my weight.
00:25:39You don't really have that many options, Cody.
00:25:41So you need to trust in the system, okay?
00:25:44Look, I mean, that's an interesting proposal.
00:25:49I wasn't really aware of the whole contract situation, but I mean, you are right.
00:25:55I do got kids to think about.
00:25:56I'm a proud father of four children.
00:26:00I'm not ashamed of that.
00:26:02And yeah, you're right, I should probably think about them.
00:26:04But here's the thing.
00:26:05With this proposal and this choice, I mean, it's not my choice.
00:26:11It's the people's choice.
00:26:17So people are saying, Joseph, do you think I should be the system's lackey?
00:26:23Think about your kids, Cody.
00:26:34Hey, stop looking at them.
00:26:35Think about your children.
00:26:39Don't be stupid.
00:26:40You know what?
00:26:45I think there's another choice to guarantee that I can stay here in TNA.
00:26:51I think the other choice might be if I can beat Moose for his X Division championship.
00:26:57Cody, when she's stupid, like JDC said, you ever won a match?
00:27:10Oh, yeah.
00:27:11What makes you think you deserve an X Division championship?
00:27:14But you know what?
00:27:16I'm a nice guy.
00:27:18I'm a giving guy.
00:27:19If you can last two minutes in this ring with me, if you can last two minutes in this ring with me right now, I'll give you a TNA X Division championship match.
00:27:39Two minutes?
00:27:41Do you hear that?
00:27:43Two minutes.
00:27:44People are saying, Joseph, do you think I can last two minutes?
00:27:49Do you think I can last two minutes with Moose?
00:27:54The people have spoken.
00:27:56Got guys in the truck.
00:27:58Tell them.
00:27:59Tell them in the truck.
00:28:00Punch the buttons.
00:28:01Put two minutes on the screen.
00:28:03Put two minutes on the screen.
00:28:04The people have spoken.
00:28:14The bell is wrong.
00:28:15This match is underway.
00:28:16We got two minutes on the screen.
00:28:18Come on.
00:28:19If Cody Diener can withstand Moose for two minutes, then this will become an X Division title match.
00:28:25Look at that.
00:28:26This is already starting, though.
00:28:27I mean, to be fair, two minutes is about 90 seconds longer than you last time.
00:28:31Shut up.
00:28:32But hey, Cody Diener is going to...
00:28:34Oh, good.
00:28:35It's already over.
00:28:36Good night.
00:28:37Wash it up.
00:28:38Pack it out.
00:28:39You know what?
00:28:40You know what?
00:28:41You know what?
00:28:42You know what?
00:28:43Yeah.
00:28:44It's been nearly two years since he won a singles match in this company.
00:28:46The last time he won one, we were called Impact Wrestling.
00:28:50Yeah, it is, uh...
00:28:51It's been a hot minute, as they say.
00:28:53And, look, Moose can just take his time.
00:28:56He can take the next minute and 20 seconds and just have a little fun.
00:29:01And for Moose, this is about proving himself to the rest of the system.
00:29:05Sending a message as well before Rebellion.
00:29:08Here's the cover on Moose, allowing this match to continue.
00:29:13He's giving the father of four, the proud father of four, another chance to keep this going.
00:29:22Just under a minute here for Cody Diener to hang on.
00:29:28KDC and Brian Myers were scheduled to face the Rascals tonight, getting a ringside seat.
00:29:33And now Moose going for the spear.
00:29:35And Cody Diener rolls out of the ring.
00:29:37Oh, come on now.
00:29:38That's...
00:29:39You can't do that though.
00:29:40It's legal within a little wrestling match.
00:29:42About 35 seconds left on the clock here.
00:29:46He's gonna get cut off with the pass here, back in.
00:29:49Keep going, Cody!
00:29:51Wait, wait.
00:29:52No, no.
00:29:53Come on.
00:29:54Is this how you want to earn a title shot, Cody Diener?
00:29:55Are you kidding me?
00:29:56There's the rules.
00:29:5720 seconds.
00:29:5820 seconds.
00:29:59Just shut it down.
00:30:00Shut him down.
00:30:01Oh, come on.
00:30:0210 seconds.
00:30:03No, no, no, no, no.
00:30:05Moose has gotta hurry.
00:30:0710 seconds.
00:30:0810 seconds.
00:30:09Are you kidding me?
00:30:10Come on.
00:30:11This is not how you get a title match.
00:30:133, 2, 1.
00:30:14Oh, please.
00:30:15Oh, please.
00:30:16This is officially an X Division title match.
00:30:20Cody Diener has lasted the two-minute time limit.
00:30:24This match will now be for the TNA X Division Championship.
00:30:32Good for Cody.
00:30:33Oh, good fight.
00:30:34Look out.
00:30:35Wait, wait, wait.
00:30:36What?
00:30:37Moose went for the spear.
00:30:38I thought that was it.
00:30:39Diener went for a sunset flip.
00:30:40Moose trying to hang on.
00:30:41Wait a minute.
00:30:42Moose went down.
00:30:43No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:30:44Moose went down.
00:30:45Not like this.
00:30:46Oh, a kick out by the face of the franchise.
00:30:47What is happening?
00:30:49This could turn Rebellion upside down.
00:30:52A spear by Moose.
00:30:54Instead, it's Cody Diener getting turned inside out.
00:31:00Moose successfully defends against Diener.
00:31:05Here is your winner and still the TNA X Division champ.
00:31:12Diener champion, Moose.
00:31:16Moose was toying with his food tonight, but ultimately pulls on to his X Division championship.
00:31:23I can only imagine how Eddie Edwards perceives this situation.
00:31:27Well, I have to imagine he's rather pleased at the end result.
00:31:32Because at the end of the day, a result is a result.
00:31:36And oh, look.
00:31:37They're not done yet.
00:31:38And now JDC and Brian Myers grabbing a hold of Diener.
00:31:43Hold on.
00:31:45The Rascals with baseball bats in hand running off the system.
00:31:54We know the Rascals are set to face Brian Myers and JDC.
00:31:58They don't want to wait.
00:32:00The Rascals not going to allow the system to beat the hell out of Cody Diener.
00:32:07The Rascals will face JDC and Myers of the system.
00:32:12Next.
00:32:13We are back here on Impact TNA Wrestling, a part of the Anthem Sports and Entertainment family.
00:32:24Nothing family related in this one.
00:32:26Family business, I guess you could say, for the system as they deal with the Rascals.
00:32:30The Rascals, JDC and Brian Myers have to prove themselves to Eddie Edwards and the rest of the system tonight.
00:32:36We already saw Moose do that just moments ago.
00:32:39Demolishing Cody Diener.
00:32:41The Rascals sticking their nose in the system's business.
00:32:44And now, ooh.
00:32:46Great set up there by Zachary Wentz.
00:32:48Trey Miguel, the cover and a kick out by JDC.
00:32:51The Rascals, for the most part, have been immune to what the system is trying to pull in this company over the last year and a half.
00:32:59This is an interesting encounter.
00:33:01Mostly been able to keep to themselves, but now it seems like it's inevitable as the boys from the treehouse meet the system.
00:33:09Little Bronco Buster action.
00:33:11Shades of six-pot.
00:33:13Sean Waltman once upon a time here in TNA Wrestling.
00:33:16I don't like the amount of gusto he's giving that Bronco Buster.
00:33:20Between that and the mustache, Zachary Wentz is looking a little nasty here tonight.
00:33:25Oh!
00:33:26The back of the neck.
00:33:27Oh!
00:33:28Tribute there to Chris Bay in a kick out by Brian Myers.
00:33:33Not enough to put Myers away.
00:33:37Former two-time tag team champion with Eddie Edwards.
00:33:41In your opinion, how is the system faring thus far?
00:33:44That situation with Musa Diener was a little wonky.
00:33:46What do you mean?
00:33:47Oh!
00:33:48At the end of the day, he shut him down.
00:33:51Oh!
00:33:52Miguel sent into the post.
00:33:53Full stop.
00:33:54Cody was able to have his little ring around the rosy time.
00:33:57But at the end of the day when push came to shove, came to spear.
00:34:01Moose got the job done and then some.
00:34:03Moose did hesitate a bit last week.
00:34:06He won't know.
00:34:07He won't know.
00:34:08What?
00:34:09Were you in his head?
00:34:10Were you a mind reader all of a sudden?
00:34:11Nonetheless, still to come tonight within the system, Eddie Edwards with his wife Alicia
00:34:15in his corner will face off against Steve Macklin.
00:34:18A little taste of the TNA International Championship Tournament, which is going to begin later on tonight
00:34:24and will culminate at TNA Unbreakable, which is one week from tonight at 10 p.m. Eastern,
00:34:30live on TNA Plus in Vegas.
00:34:32Cover.
00:34:33Kick out by Miguel.
00:34:35Miguel able to stay.
00:34:36Of course, the Rascals, former tag team champions themselves,
00:34:40would definitely have their eyes on regaining that gold at some point in the future.
00:34:44Two of the best teams, quite frankly, going today.
00:34:48We know the TNA World Tag Team titles will be on the line at Rebellion in Los Angeles
00:34:54on the campus of USC, live on pay-per-view and TNA Plus two weeks from Sunday.
00:35:00It'll be the Hardys defending against the Nemeth brothers.
00:35:05I got to give them credit.
00:35:08Again, we talked about it.
00:35:09Brian Myers' normal tag team partner is Eddie Edwards.
00:35:13Here, JDC, not his usual one, but the teamwork is making the dream work for the system here.
00:35:19Proving that overall, as a unit, they're a well-poiled machine.
00:35:23Now, JDC going to work here against Trey Miguel.
00:35:26Hooked to the leg and a kick out.
00:35:28It was interesting to see the potential system public firing last week,
00:35:32and I see how JDC has endeared himself to the system within the past year.
00:35:38He was the most recent member added to the group.
00:35:41He really had to work for it.
00:35:42There's the cover.
00:35:43Oh, and a kick out there by Miguel.
00:35:45I'm glad you're acknowledging the work and dedication of one JDC.
00:35:48Well, he worked and dedication.
00:35:50He had to assault people at Moose's behest most of the summer last year.
00:35:55Dedication.
00:35:57One Jonathan Dango Curtis proved that he belongs in the system.
00:36:02And ever since they've had his back, they've lived up to their word, too.
00:36:06Just goes to show you, you work for the system, the system works for you.
00:36:11JDC and Eddie Edwards go a long ways back.
00:36:14The New England independent scene.
00:36:16Here are Brian Myers and Eddie Edwards, two-time TNA World Tag Team Champions.
00:36:20Eddie Edwards taking a much stronger leadership role within the system.
00:36:25Oh, and a back elbow there by JDC.
00:36:28Who could blame him?
00:36:29He should be.
00:36:30He has all the experience needed.
00:36:32Right now, JDC crashing and burning for the moment.
00:36:38Edwards can make a real statement if he wins the brand new TNA International Championship at TNA Unbreakable.
00:36:45But first things first for him later on tonight against Macklin.
00:36:48This is Wentz up against Myers.
00:36:53Wentz firing it up against the most professional wrestler.
00:36:57Wentz trying to push the pace here against Brian Myers.
00:37:05Oh, and the knee!
00:37:07Down goes Myers.
00:37:08Here's the cover.
00:37:09Oh, and a kick out there by Myers.
00:37:12I thought that one was lights out.
00:37:15Myers certainly wobbly on the back foot though here.
00:37:19Tag made.
00:37:20In comes Trey Miguel.
00:37:21The Rascals against the system tonight on impact.
00:37:24Oh, look out though.
00:37:25Dango back into the fray.
00:37:27Oh, Dango protecting Myers.
00:37:30Oh, and a Rascals fire off with dueling super kicks.
00:37:34Now looking to pick it up and take to the sky!
00:37:39Through the ropes, down goes the system.
00:37:41Wentz looking like he lives off pole malls and NASCAR racing.
00:37:49Is leading his team potentially to a huge victory over the system.
00:37:58Miguel pushing Myers up onto the apron here.
00:38:01What are the Rascals thinking about?
00:38:07Rascals have had to deal with the Northern Armory quite a bit as of late.
00:38:10A win here against the system would certainly be a resume builder.
00:38:13Look out!
00:38:14And down goes Wentz.
00:38:15JDC backing up Myers.
00:38:17Now Miguel, we're gonna bring Myers in the hard way here.
00:38:24Oh, wait a minute.
00:38:25Oh, and JDC took out the footing of Miguel.
00:38:28Holding down his feet.
00:38:29Myers scored the pinfall.
00:38:31Here are your winners.
00:38:35The system!
00:38:38Beautiful way of the system.
00:38:41Working the system.
00:38:43Beautifully done by JDC.
00:38:50Moose dealt with Cody Teeter.
00:38:53And now Myers and JDC have handled business their way against the Rascals tonight on Impact.
00:39:08So far, it's two for two for the system tonight.
00:39:10But can the man who called the system into question prove his own worth?
00:39:14Eddie Edwards faces Steve Macklin tonight.
00:39:16Also, as we learned earlier on this evening, the TNA World Champion Joe Hendry will be here
00:39:21later on tonight to address his road to rebellion.
00:39:24But coming up next along the road to rebellion is TNA Unbreakable.
00:39:28A first round match in the TNA International Championship Tournament happens next.
00:39:35Welcome back to Impact.
00:39:36We are moments away from a TNA International Championship Tournament first round matchup
00:39:41which culminates one week from tonight live on TNA Plus in Las Vegas.
00:39:45There are three triple threat matches that will determine the participants in the championship
00:39:50tournament final.
00:39:51Whomever does not get pinned in the three-way final will face the inaugural champion in a
00:39:56singles match for the title at Rebellion.
00:39:59This match goes down one week from tonight.
00:40:01Wentz, JDC, and Young as well as this one.
00:40:04Eddie Edwards, Ace Austin, and Steve Macklin.
00:40:06But right now, we're about to find out who will take the first step towards becoming
00:40:10the inaugural TNA International Champion.
00:40:15Well, right now, we will find the first competitor for the final in the International Championship Tournament.
00:40:24The following contest is a triple threat match scheduled for one fall.
00:40:29Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by KC Navarro.
00:40:34Weighing in at 333 pounds.
00:40:38Representing first class, AJ Branson.
00:40:44This is the first of three triple threat matches that will determine the first ever TNA International Champion
00:40:54who will be crowned at TNA Unbreakable one week from tonight.
00:40:59And let's remember AJ Francis' history here at TNA Wrestling.
00:41:03He has competed for the TNA World Tag Team titles.
00:41:06He is a former TNA Digital Media Champion and also competed for the TNA World Championship
00:41:12at final resolution back in December against then champion Nick Nemec.
00:41:17And don't forget about the International Heavyweight Championship.
00:41:20A proud heritage.
00:41:21Next, accompanied to the ring by Seth DeLander from Bucks, North Tennessee.
00:41:33Weighing in at 220 pounds, Matt Warner!
00:41:39Warner and DeLander were never officially recognized by TNA Wrestling as the digital media champion.
00:41:45The digital media title has been officially retired.
00:41:49Now, Mance Warner has this opportunity to enter this tournament
00:41:53and he's plenty pissed off after what happened last week.
00:41:56No kidding.
00:41:57These two were in the middle of a make-out session when Santino spoiled the party
00:42:01and then Sami Callahan blew up the party.
00:42:09And from an anonymous compound in Dayton, Ohio, weighing in at 245 pounds, Sami Callahan!
00:42:26Sami Callahan sporting an eye patch because two weeks ago during the War of Words
00:42:32stepped the lander through hot coffee into the eye of Sami Callahan.
00:42:40Callahan and Warner have been at each other's throats ever since January 23rd of this year.
00:42:46They had a gnarly straight fight at Sacrifice in El Paso, Texas.
00:42:51And now they will tangle in a matchup that has no count outs and no disqualifications.
00:42:56And I don't know what Santino was thinking.
00:43:00Remember, on paper, this was a different triple threat match in this tournament.
00:43:05These two were not supposed to be in the same match together.
00:43:07Callahan insisted on being in three ways.
00:43:10Whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:43:11Wait a minute.
00:43:14And this is why.
00:43:15This is why Callahan didn't want to wait to get his hands on Mance Warner.
00:43:19He's a sick, sick man.
00:43:22It's a turnbuckle hook in his hand.
00:43:24Again, there's no disqualifications.
00:43:26This is the first of three TNA International title tournament triple threat matches.
00:43:32Owen, Callahan, and Warner picking up right where they left off last week.
00:43:37An eye for an eye in the mind of the death machine as Francis
00:43:40more than happy to pick the bones of whatever war is left between these two.
00:43:45A big 330-pounder A.J. Francis taking advantage of Warner and Callahan trying to tear each
00:43:52other to shreds.
00:43:56Imagine A.J. Francis as your inaugural TNA International champion.
00:44:01We never hear the end of it.
00:44:03Oh, no.
00:44:04It would mean more money, money, money for the big man and for the brand.
00:44:09A little Tennessee whiskey for Callahan.
00:44:12One out of double.
00:44:14Some for Warner as Navarro was holding Warner in place.
00:44:18Money, money, money to change.
00:44:21Again, no count outs, no disqualifications in these triple threat matches.
00:44:25He stopped the lander.
00:44:27Knows what A.J. Francis is all about.
00:44:30I mean, after that, after a double dose of Tennessee whiskey, I think everybody knows what A.J. Francis is about.
00:44:37Sammy Callahan, the former TNA world champion, battling back.
00:44:43Uh-oh.
00:44:44Francis, he was thinking about a down payment there, just getting Callahan in position.
00:44:50But look at Warner fire out of the corner.
00:44:53Look out!
00:44:54A stutter by Callahan.
00:44:56And now Warner sending Francis over the top.
00:45:01And in a strange twist of events, Warner and Callahan were working together.
00:45:09Though something tells me that's immediately out the window.
00:45:12Yeah, not for long.
00:45:14Remember, Warner got launched off of the stage last week by Callahan through a table in our tech area.
00:45:21Warner looks like he wants to take the other eye away from Callahan.
00:45:25What an opportunity lies ahead at TNA Unbreakable live next Thursday at 10 p.m. Eastern on TNA Plus in Las Vegas.
00:45:39You can get your tickets now at TNAwrestling.com.
00:45:42And there's a ticket poster.
00:45:44In case that wasn't obvious, but I don't think he's out here advertising.
00:45:48We've seen Callahan do this before, you sick, sick man.
00:45:54We've seen Callahan do this before your sick, sick man.
00:45:57We've seen Callahan do this before, you sick man.
00:46:03Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:46:04I'm gonna flashbacks to sacrifice a little.
00:46:06We knew.
00:46:07No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:46:09Oh, threw the waving of the finger.
00:46:12Ugh.
00:46:13God, that stings from over here.
00:46:20Oh, it's Septalander trying to help.
00:46:25Oh, no, no, no.
00:46:26This audience is sick.
00:46:30An eye for an eye, says Callahan.
00:46:34Oh, my God.
00:46:35Oh, my God.
00:46:35Oh, there's Francis.
00:46:37There's A.J. Francis all getting bitten by Callahan.
00:46:41There's no disqualifications.
00:46:43And they're taking every bit.
00:46:45And there you go.
00:46:46Oh.
00:46:47A cut for the big man.
00:46:52Callahan is in his element.
00:46:54Oh, and there's Warner, the Southern Psycho.
00:46:59Callahan reveled in his brutality just a second too long.
00:47:03Cover to advance to the final.
00:47:06Oh, and a kick out.
00:47:07One of these three men will take their place in the TNA International Championship Tournament Final at TNA Unbreakable.
00:47:19Good Lord.
00:47:19I mean, technically there's no disqualifications in his three-way matchup, but it's just turning into a damn street fight.
00:47:26It's exactly the way Warner and Callahan wanted, I believe.
00:47:36Now, man's taking his time.
00:47:38Setting up that chair in the corner.
00:47:39Deadly designs for the death machine.
00:47:41There is no controlling these two on Warner.
00:47:45Really sitting to the chair.
00:47:46Now Callahan.
00:47:47Callahan's got the chair.
00:47:50Think about going, swinging.
00:47:51Warner's got a chair.
00:47:53Oh, we got ourselves a jewel here in Missouri.
00:48:01Oh, right to the midsection by Callahan.
00:48:05Oh, and there's Francis diving back into the ring.
00:48:08Oh, and a big boot right in the face.
00:48:12Credit to AJ Francis.
00:48:14Pick the bones, man.
00:48:16Down payment.
00:48:17Is it enough to head to the final?
00:48:20Oh, and it's broken up by Callahan.
00:48:24Nasty way to break up a pinfall, but damn sure effective.
00:48:37Callahan essentially foaming at the mouth here.
00:48:40Looking to hurt Lance Warner.
00:48:45What on God's green earth is going to settle it between these two?
00:48:50Step to Lander.
00:48:51Getting in fall.
00:48:52Slowing up Callahan.
00:48:53That opened the door for Warner.
00:48:56You got to wonder, is Callahan focused on winning this?
00:49:00And advancing to the final.
00:49:01Trying to win the TNA International Championship.
00:49:05Or is he more focused on destroying Mance Warner?
00:49:08I think that just answered your question, Tom.
00:49:17Callahan taking advantage of the opportunity nonetheless.
00:49:21There is that ring hook.
00:49:25Win if you must, but hurt him at all costs.
00:49:29A little payback.
00:49:43Truly eye for an eye between these two.
00:49:47All right, now the TNA by Francis.
00:49:53Good night.
00:49:53From out of nowhere.
00:49:55Two, three.
00:49:56A.J. Francis is in the final.
00:50:01Here is your winner, A.J. Francis.
00:50:06A.J. Francis advances to TNA Unbreakable one way from tonight live in Las Vegas.
00:50:17And this all came about because of the war between Warner and Callahan.
00:50:22Callahan dumping Warner, exploding this steel chair, and then trying to take an eye in revenge for his own eye.
00:50:31Sticking a thumb in the Mance Warner's skull.
00:50:34And it was at that moment that A.J. Francis was struck with the TFL and sent himself to Unbreakable in the International Title Tournament.
00:50:47Two more spots to be determined at Unbreakable itself.
00:50:51A.J. Francis is one step closer to becoming the inaugural TNA International Champion.
00:51:05Still to come tonight, a preview of another first round matchup in the TNA International Championship Tournament come Las Vegas.
00:51:13Macklin vs. Edwards is tonight.
00:51:15Also, we're due to hear from the TNA World Champion Joe Hendry regarding his road to rebellion.
00:51:21But coming up next, Ryan Nemeth keeps running his mouth, and Leon Slater is out to shut him up.
00:51:26This match is next on Impact.
00:51:28Samir, what the hell was that, man?
00:51:33Are you serious?
00:51:34Am I serious?
00:51:35I just saw you poke a man's eye out with your thumb.
00:51:40You guys are out of control.
00:51:42Out of control.
00:51:44You want to know what's out of control, Santino?
00:51:46I'm stuck the man who threw my hot coffee in my face and burning my damn retina.
00:51:54I want this to be over.
00:51:58I want it to be over too.
00:51:59What's it going to take for this to be over once and for all, Terry?
00:52:02What's it going to take?
00:52:03This isn't comedy.
00:52:05What I want, what I want, what the Death Machine wants, is to make history.
00:52:13And Unbreakable, you give me the match that people said Abyss made famous.
00:52:19Sabu made famous.
00:52:20Nah, the Death Machine made famous.
00:52:24Unbreakable, one more match.
00:52:28Mance Warner, Sammy Callahan, Barbed Wire Massacre!
00:52:40If that's what it takes, you got it.
00:52:51Can you believe it's come to this?
00:52:53Barbed Wire Massacre is back for the first time in years at Unbreakable.
00:52:58The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
00:53:01Introducing first, from Hollywood, California, weighing in at 214 pounds,
00:53:08Ryan Nemitz!
00:53:11Well, from Unbreakable to Rebellion,
00:53:14which is just two weeks away from Sunday in the Hollywood Hunts backyard in Los Angeles,
00:53:19it's the Nemitz against the Hardys for the TNA World Tag Team titles at Rebellion.
00:53:24And his opponent, from Bradford, England, weighing in at 198 pounds, Leon Slater!
00:53:40And that same night in Los Angeles, Leon Slater is a part of the field for the Ultimate X match for the TNA Exhibition Championship at Rebellion.
00:53:52Well, ladies and gentlemen, Rebellion is almost here, and it's your last chance to take advantage of the TNA Plus seasonal pass at a reduced rate.
00:54:11Three months of access, every TNA Plus Live special, Impact and Explosion, as they air.
00:54:16And this month, TNA Rebellion, live from Los Angeles.
00:54:20Rebellion passes disappear tonight at midnight.
00:54:23Get all the information at watch.tnawrestling.com.
00:54:34Leon Slater hooked Nick Nemitz to the limit a few weeks ago right here on Impact.
00:54:40The involvement of Ryan Nemitz helped Nick Nemitz down the stretch.
00:54:44No big brother tonight.
00:54:46Ryan Nemitz got to deal with Leon Slater all on his own.
00:54:49And Ryan Nemitz is going to rise to the occasion because he comes from greatness.
00:54:54That is the Nemitz family.
00:54:56Oh!
00:54:58Got him on the other side, and down goes Ryan Nemitz.
00:55:01Not an ideal start.
00:55:03Not great.
00:55:04But it's okay.
00:55:06Still plenty of time to come back here.
00:55:08Slater kind of caught him off the jump.
00:55:10A little bit early, if you ask me.
00:55:12Rebellion will mark the highest profile brothers versus brothers tag team match in TNA history.
00:55:19Absolutely.
00:55:22And Nemitz could make history for their family by walking out of Rebellion as TNA World Tag Team Champions.
00:55:31Ryan Nemitz getting to the ropes here, trying to get away from Leon Slater.
00:55:35Oh, and a back elbow there while the referee was trying to separate Nemitz and Slater.
00:55:39Oh, and Nemitz giving Slater the run around here, trying to gain the advantage.
00:55:47And now all over Slater.
00:55:48Smart move inside, out.
00:55:51And now grinding Leon Slater into the mat.
00:55:54We are, of course, on the road to Rebellion.
00:55:57Our first stop one week from tonight in Las Vegas.
00:55:59Get your tickets now via TNAwrestling.com.
00:56:02Rebellion, of course, two weeks away from Sunday in Los Angeles.
00:56:05And just announced yesterday, TNA Wrestling is going to be in Pittsburgh and the greater Phoenix area in Tempe, Arizona in June.
00:56:12Get the complete ticket information now at TNAwrestling.com.
00:56:16Look at the ferocity here of Ryan Nemitz.
00:56:19People don't give him enough credit.
00:56:21This is a man who could do absolutely everything.
00:56:24He's a writer, a director, a producer.
00:56:26He's a union man.
00:56:27And he wrestles on top of it.
00:56:30Nobody gives this man enough credit.
00:56:33Well, his brother has given him every break he's gotten in pro wrestling.
00:56:36Oh, come on now.
00:56:37He's a Nepo, baby.
00:56:38I was in the trenches with him.
00:56:40Nobody was there.
00:56:41He didn't even use the Nemitz name.
00:56:43When, hold on, when I first showed up, where we used to work, he was an interviewer, just like me.
00:56:51Wow.
00:56:52Wow.
00:56:54Petty be thy name, Anakin.
00:56:56But now, look, look who's standing literally tall.
00:56:59Ryan Nemitz above us all.
00:57:01On, mocking the Hardys.
00:57:06Oh, and now Ryan Nemitz dropping down hard on Leon Slater.
00:57:10And Ryan Nemitz, extremely proud of himself tonight.
00:57:17Now, Ryan Nemitz.
00:57:20Wait a minute.
00:57:20Was he thinking about a twist of fate?
00:57:22Oh!
00:57:23And a huge lariat by Slater.
00:57:26Nearly knocked the teeth out of Ryan Nemitz's mouth there.
00:57:35Listen, the Hardys versus the Nemitz at Rebellion, it is star-studded.
00:57:41Three out of the four members of that match are absolute legends.
00:57:43Really, you gotta go and be that pointed about it.
00:57:47Look, it is at Rebellion that Ryan Nemitz will make that legendary name for himself, for his family.
00:57:54But he's gotta get through Slater here.
00:57:57And there's no big brother to help him out.
00:58:00Twisting suplex all by Leon Slater, who has shined as of late.
00:58:05Ryan Nemitz's been training for tag team matches.
00:58:07Oh, and a handspring back elbow.
00:58:10There's the cover.
00:58:11Shoulders down.
00:58:13Oh, and Ryan Nemitz is still in it.
00:58:16Nemitz digging down deep to stay in this one.
00:58:19Sometimes that's what matters almost more than anything.
00:58:22If he can stay in the fight.
00:58:24Leon Slater, a vendetta against the Nemitz.
00:58:27Stemming from sacrifice.
00:58:28Ryan Nemitz escapes.
00:58:31Now bringing it out here to the floor.
00:58:33The Hardys have taken Leon Slater under their wing.
00:58:38Slater, oh, repaying their kindness here and showing no kindness to Ryan Nemitz.
00:58:44Right out below.
00:58:45Over the top.
00:58:46Slater wipes out Nemitz.
00:58:52No doubt, youngest in charge, living up to his name right now.
00:58:57Sending Ryan Nemitz back inside.
00:58:59Leon Slater has been on a roll as of late.
00:59:02Can he carry this into ultimate X at Rebellion and perhaps become the youngest X Division champion of all time?
00:59:09Uh-oh.
00:59:10Oh, big DDT by Ryan Nemitz.
00:59:13Shade's a big brother.
00:59:15Hook to the leg.
00:59:16Oh, and Slater kicks out.
00:59:18Not quite enough, but that was beautiful.
00:59:21Did you see the impact?
00:59:23Did you see those bug eyes, as Slater put it, from Ryan Nemitz?
00:59:26And because he knew how close he was to winning.
00:59:29Bug-Eyed brother.
00:59:30Uh-oh.
00:59:31Standing blue Thunderbomb.
00:59:34Cover on Ryan Nemitz.
00:59:36Oh, and a power out there.
00:59:37There's no room for ocular shaming in this company, Tom.
00:59:42And Slater will have to find another way to put Nemitz down, because, again, he stays in the fight.
00:59:51Oh, and Ryan Nemitz using the top rope.
00:59:53Finding an opening as well.
00:59:56And Ryan Nemitz tossing his steel chair into the ring.
00:59:58Now he's got one in hand.
01:00:00The referee's getting rid of the first one.
01:00:02Ryan Nemitz will attack Slater with a tear.
01:00:05Oh, there's Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy.
01:00:08They're not in this matchup.
01:00:09See ya.
01:00:10Oh, the leg lariat.
01:00:14A tribute to Matt and Jeff.
01:00:16The twist of Slate.
01:00:20And now poor Ryan Nemitz.
01:00:23Three and one here.
01:00:27Going up top.
01:00:29Going to the extreme.
01:00:30Swap time for 50.
01:00:35Leon Slater beats Ryan Nemitz.
01:00:39Here is your winner, Leon Slater.
01:00:45Well, I hope the Hardys are proud of themselves.
01:00:49It's not going to be three on one at Rebellion, I can tell you that much.
01:00:54Ryan Nemitz is going to have to pull his weight, however, at Rebellion.
01:00:58That you can't deny.
01:00:58And I believe that he will.
01:01:02Slater thinking a statement.
01:01:04Hardys and Nemitz for the tag team titles at Rebellion.
01:01:08Well, speaking of which, as we learned earlier on tonight, the TNA World Champion Joe Hendry is scheduled to appear later on tonight to address his road to Rebellion.
01:01:21But along the road to Rebellion, of course, is TNA Unbreakable and the TNA International Championship Tournament.
01:01:27A preview of another first round matchup as Eddie Edwards faces Steve Macklin next.
01:01:33Rebellion!
01:01:36Rebellion!
01:01:36THE TNA BLITE
01:01:37We've made it comfortable with your arms.
01:02:00I'm sorry.
01:02:04Want to play these games?
01:02:07The one thing you fail to understand, I thrive in these trenches.
01:02:18I live in the pressure.
01:02:26You need to understand.
01:02:30Yeah, I want to take one of mine.
01:02:34I take all of yours.
01:02:37One by one.
01:02:43Nolly, you're going to have nowhere to run.
01:02:50Look at you.
01:02:53Look at you.
01:02:53I love it.
01:02:54Fighting for your life.
01:02:56How do you feel?
01:02:57You think he gives a damn about you, John?
01:03:01What are you talking about?
01:03:02John!
01:03:03Your damn mouth.
01:03:05All he's going to do is use you like he uses everyone and get rid of you when he's done.
01:03:11So I figured...
01:03:13I help him with the job.
01:03:19Look at you.
01:03:21The dog is belly up.
01:03:23I think he cares, huh?
01:03:27I think he cares, huh?
01:03:30All is fair in war.
01:03:34You want to drink his Kool-Aid, huh?
01:03:39Well, what I'm going to say is let you know what it feels like to hit Rockport!
01:03:51Oh, no!
01:03:52Please, please!
01:03:53Oh, no!
01:04:03I'm going to kill my eyes.
01:04:06You hear me?
01:04:06Mike Santana's taken this to a whole other level.
01:04:20Absolutely.
01:04:21He's absolutely unhinged.
01:04:26Trust the system.
01:04:28The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
01:04:38Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Alicia Edwards, representing the system from Boston, Massachusetts, weighing in at 247 pounds, Eddie Edwards.
01:04:53Listen, I believe right now there's a lot of pressure on Eddie Edwards because how unhinged will the rest of the system be, considering they won all their matchups earlier on tonight?
01:05:04If Eddie Edwards loses, Eddie Edwards, the one who called into question the performance of everybody else in the system, held what could have been a public firing within the system last week.
01:05:16And that's why I believe he did it, because he knows he can live up to that himself.
01:05:20He can lead by example.
01:05:22He can put his money where his mouth is.
01:05:25I love that.
01:05:26I appreciate that confidence from Eddie Edwards.
01:05:29A lot of pressure on Eddie Edwards and his wife, Alicia, tonight.
01:05:41And his opponent from Rutherford, New Jersey, weighing in at 227 pounds, bulletproof Steve Max.
01:05:52Now this matchup is a little taste of what we're going to see at TNA Unbreakable, which is one week from tonight at 10 p.m. Eastern live exclusively on TNA Plus from the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas.
01:06:05It'll be the brand new TNA International Championship Tournament.
01:06:10Now, earlier on tonight, we saw the first of three triple threat matches go down.
01:06:14A.J. Francis got the victory as Sammy Callahan and Mance Warner tore each other to shreds.
01:06:20At Unbreakable, the remaining two triple threat matches will go down.
01:06:24We're going to see Eric Young, JDC of the system, and Zachary Wentz of the Rascals.
01:06:30There's also Steve Macklin, Eddie Edwards for the system, and Ace Austin in the other triple threat match.
01:06:38Of course, Unbreakable, the site of the incredible triple threat match between Samoa Joe, Christopher Daniels, and the legendary A.J. Styles.
01:06:48We carry that tradition on as we crown a brand new TNA International Champion.
01:06:54We celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the match that put TNA Wrestling on the map.
01:07:01The TNA International Championship Tournament will culminate at TNA Unbreakable,
01:07:06so A.J. Francis will go on to meet the winner of Macklin, Austin, and Edwards, plus Young, JDC, and Wentz later on that evening in Las Vegas
01:07:15to determine the inaugural TNA International Champion.
01:07:19And think about the first-ever champions in the history of this company, TNA Hall of Famers like Kurt Angle and Gail Kim in Team 3D,
01:07:27plus the phenomenal A.J. Styles, Sarita, and Taylor Wilde, and the juggernaut Jordan Grace, to name a few.
01:07:35Cover here by Macklin and a kick out by Edwards.
01:07:38Another chance to start a brand new legacy, championship legacy here in TNA.
01:07:44It is very fitting. TNA Wrestling is seen in 175 countries, and it is heard in English, Spanish, and French.
01:07:54Long line! A scud by Macklin, who's eyeing the TNA International Championship, of course,
01:08:01but is also dealing with this situation with Eric Young and the Northern Armory.
01:08:05Eric Young has found himself embroiled in this tournament for the international title.
01:08:17We could see these two come to blows. Could it all come to a head for Macklin and Young?
01:08:23Earlier on tonight, it was Eric Young offering Macklin the assistance of the Northern Armory.
01:08:28Macklin was extremely blunt. He told Young, stay out of my business.
01:08:33This is the last time I tell you. Now, Alyssa getting involved in the business of Macklin.
01:08:40The referee didn't see. It was checking out Eddie Edwards.
01:08:43And see, this is exactly where having backup, having that army behind you,
01:08:47having those friends could help you out in a situation like this.
01:08:52All right, now, Macklin was dealing with Alyssa.
01:08:55Eddie Edwards trying to capitalize with a Blue Thunder bomb, and Macklin's still in it.
01:08:59A little taste of what we'll see in the TNA International Championship tournament
01:09:06come TNA Unbreakable next week live in Las Vegas.
01:09:11On Macklin dealing with enemies on multiple fronts, this match continues.
01:09:15We are back here on TNA Impact in the greater Kansas City area, St. Joseph, Missouri.
01:09:26The system has to prove themselves tonight.
01:09:28Eddie Edwards, the last member of the system in action.
01:09:31Steve Macklin dealing with the specter of Eric Young and the Northern Armory in the back of his mind.
01:09:36But both these men are scheduled to meet in the TNA International Championship tournament
01:09:41one week from tonight, live in Las Vegas at Unbreakable.
01:09:46History will be made that night, crowning the first ever TNA International champion.
01:09:54And speaking of Unbreakable, we have some breaking news.
01:09:57That night at 10 p.m. Eastern next Thursday, live exclusively on TNA Plus in Vegas.
01:10:04And a cover here from Edwards, but Macklin stays in it.
01:10:08Mike Santana and the TNA World Tag Team champions, the Hardys, will face Mustafa Ali and Nick and Ryan Nemeth.
01:10:16And on top of that, speaking of Ali and Santana, it's been signed at Rebellion.
01:10:21It's Santana and Ali one more time.
01:10:24He can finally put the saga to bed.
01:10:30Ali has said he's been looking forward.
01:10:32Can he finally put Santana behind him for good?
01:10:37As I mentioned, it's both Edwards and Macklin who are a part of the TNA International Championship tournament
01:10:43come TNA Unbreakable.
01:10:44That will culminate with a final triple threat matchup that night.
01:10:48AJ Francis won earlier on tonight.
01:10:50He's already in it.
01:10:51Two more triple threat matches to go down at Unbreakable.
01:10:54Macklin, Edwards, and Austin in one match.
01:10:56Young, JVC, and Wentz in the other.
01:10:59Now, whomever does not get pinned in that final triple threat matchup will get a one-on-one opportunity
01:11:06with the inaugural TNA International Champion, live in Los Angeles at Rebellion.
01:11:14So whoever wins that first ever title does not get to rest on their laurels at all.
01:11:21Backbreaker by Macklin.
01:11:24A tremendous opportunity for both of these men.
01:11:31But this evening, we've seen how Alicia Edwards has tried to do her part to prove herself to the system,
01:11:37to her husband, Eddie Edwards.
01:11:39That's right.
01:11:39The system have all done a great job of proving themselves.
01:11:42Eddie Edwards now living up to his end of the bargain.
01:11:45That's a team, that's a unit that sticks together the system.
01:11:48A great example.
01:11:50I do wish Steve Macklin would take a look at something like that.
01:11:53And maybe, just maybe consider the help, the assistance, the backup that the Northern Armory could indeed give.
01:12:00And Macklin, the former TNA World Champion, the fence press all over Edwards.
01:12:06And speaking of the TNA World Champion, we're still scheduled to hear from Joe Hendry tonight,
01:12:12who will address both Unbreakable and Rebellion.
01:12:16That's still to come.
01:12:17Wait, wait, wait.
01:12:18A quick slam.
01:12:19Macklin can't put away Edwards.
01:12:21Edwards staying in this.
01:12:22He knows what's on the line to the point you made earlier.
01:12:26He's the one who's started this whole challenge to the system, making sure everybody was in.
01:12:31Everybody would prove themselves.
01:12:33It is down to Eddie Edwards here to live up to that.
01:12:36First time Macklin and Edwards have gone one-on-one in this company in three years tonight.
01:12:41And now Alicia, once again, getting involved.
01:12:44Macklin, oh!
01:12:46Dealing with Alicia, and that again opened the door for Eddie Edwards.
01:12:49And again, a prime example of a moment where having someone in your corner,
01:12:54much to the chagrin, much to everything Macklin's been saying to Eric Young,
01:12:58that's where it would come in handy to have someone in your corner.
01:13:01And Alicia Edwards knows how deeply Eddie Edwards believes in the system.
01:13:07What he was willing to do with Honor No More years ago,
01:13:10he forsaked his own wife at that point in time.
01:13:12Let's not forget about that.
01:13:14He was out to turn this company upside down.
01:13:16The dedication of Eddie Edwards cannot be questioned.
01:13:20Oh!
01:13:22He was tearing at the face of Macklin there.
01:13:24Referee Daniel Spencer warning Eddie Edwards.
01:13:30Risking disqualification.
01:13:30And now it's Macklin going up top to meet Eddie Edwards.
01:13:35Oh, and an Olympic slam over the top turnbuckle.
01:13:40Good God, Edwards.
01:13:42And now Macklin charges at Edwards.
01:13:45A battle of two former TNA World Champions tonight.
01:13:49And it's lived up to the belly.
01:13:51Got him lined up here.
01:13:53Edwards gets caught in the crosshairs.
01:14:01Edwards gets caught in the crosshairs.
01:14:03Macklin is on a roll.
01:14:06He can feel that international championship.
01:14:09Oh, wait a minute.
01:14:11There's the rest of the system out here to back up Eddie Edwards.
01:14:15Oh, wait a minute.
01:14:16There's Eric Young on the Northern Armory.
01:14:19But wait a minute.
01:14:19Eric Young stopping the Northern Armory from taking another step forward.
01:14:25Now, referee's checking on JDC, who's gotten into the ring.
01:14:30Macklin trying to focus on Edwards.
01:14:32Went for the KIAO in the ring.
01:14:35The Boston knee party.
01:14:37That system ring.
01:14:41Edwards beats Macklin.
01:14:42Here is your winner, Eddie Edwards.
01:14:49You see a thing, Tom?
01:14:52I just see a man victorious.
01:14:55A man who lived up to his word.
01:14:57Right there, Raywald.
01:14:59He hit the evidence from the referee.
01:15:01It was after the match.
01:15:02Bryan just handed it to him, I'm sure.
01:15:05But Raywald, Eric Young prevented Williams and Iquois
01:15:09to the Northern Armory from helping Steve Macklin.
01:15:12Contrary to everything Eric Young's been saying to Macklin,
01:15:17but wait a second.
01:15:29Is this Eric Young's last offer to Steve Macklin
01:15:33to join the Northern Armory?
01:15:43Tom, every soldier needs an army.
01:15:50Well, since last week, plenty of speculating if this man will soldier off
01:15:54after sustaining a right rotator cuff injury.
01:15:57What does the road to rebellion hold for the TNA world champion,
01:16:01Joe Hendry?
01:16:02We'll find out next.
01:16:05TNA Wrestling has announced some huge events upcoming in June.
01:16:09TNA returns to the greater Phoenix area, Tempe, Arizona,
01:16:12for the first time since Bound for Glory 2012.
01:16:16For Against All Odds on Friday, June 6th, live on TNA Plus,
01:16:19and on Saturday, June 7th, TNA presents Impact at the Mullet Arena
01:16:23on the campus of Arizona State University.
01:16:26Then, on Friday, June 20th and Saturday, June 21st,
01:16:29TNA returns to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the first time in 14 years
01:16:34for two nights at TNA Impact at the UPMC Events Center
01:16:38at Robert Morris University.
01:16:40For our events in Tempe and Pittsburgh,
01:16:43the pre-sale for TNA Plus subscribers only begins this coming Wednesday,
01:16:47April 16th, and the general on-sale starts that Friday, April 18th,
01:16:51all via TNAWrestling.com.
01:16:54Thursday, on an all-new TNA Impact,
01:16:57it's the countdown to Unbreakable.
01:16:59Ryan Myers of the system goes one-on-one
01:17:01with the youngest in charge, Leon Slater.
01:17:04NXT's fatal influence look to make their mark
01:17:07in the knockouts division as Jasmine Nix battles Zia Brookside.
01:17:11Plus, after failing in his biggest challenge yet,
01:17:14what's next for Cody Diener?
01:17:16NXT's Jakara Jackson faces off against Danny Luna of Spitfire.
01:17:21And, Elijah has a message ahead of Rebellion in Los Angeles.
01:17:25What's on the mind of the notorious attraction?
01:17:28It's an all-new episode of TNA Impact,
01:17:31Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern.
01:17:37I believe in Joe Hendry.
01:17:43I believe in Joe Hendry.
01:17:47Cause London, London, and Paris, and Tokyo.
01:17:51Please welcome the TNA World Champion,
01:17:56I believe in Joe Hendry.
01:17:58Joe Hendry!
01:18:01Well, we are not done here tonight in St. Joseph, Missouri.
01:18:04The TNA World Champion Joe Hendry
01:18:08has returned to Impact
01:18:10and is set to address both TNA Unbreakable
01:18:14and Rebellion.
01:18:15As we learn on TNA social and digital platforms
01:18:18in the past week,
01:18:20Joe Hendry sustained a rotator cuff injury
01:18:23last week in the melee
01:18:25amongst Kazarian, Elijah, and Hendry.
01:18:29You can see how Joe Hendry
01:18:30not doing a lot with that right arm.
01:18:32Certainly favoring it.
01:18:35Rotator cuffer, there are funny things.
01:18:38It's that fine line between rehab, surgery.
01:18:42What is the fate for the TNA World Champion?
01:18:46Rebellion!
01:18:52Rebellion!
01:18:53Rebellion!
01:18:54Rebellion!
01:18:56Rebellion!
01:18:57Rebellion!
01:18:58Rebellion!
01:18:59Rebellion!
01:19:00Rebellion!
01:19:01This is usually the part of the show
01:19:07where I make my entrance,
01:19:09spin around,
01:19:11and I say,
01:19:12say his name,
01:19:12and he appears.
01:19:13Rebellion!
01:19:16But tonight, unfortunately,
01:19:17I have to have a more serious conversation with you.
01:19:23For those of you who don't know,
01:19:25I have sustained a serious rotator cuff injury.
01:19:29And, yeah, in this business,
01:19:37you kind of got to take the bad with the good.
01:19:40And I always said that if I was able to get this championship,
01:19:43that I would defend it against anyone,
01:19:45at any time, from any company.
01:19:47And it's my belief that if you can't defend the championship,
01:19:57well, then you shouldn't be the champion.
01:19:59Rebellion!
01:20:00Rebellion!
01:20:08Rebellion!
01:20:09Rebellion!
01:20:10Rebellion!
01:20:10We will win!
01:20:12We will win!
01:20:13We will win!
01:20:14We will win!
01:20:16We will win!
01:20:17We will win!
01:20:18We will win!
01:20:19This past year has been the most amazing journey,
01:20:24and it's happened all because of you.
01:20:26I want you all to know that, that you put me in this position.
01:20:33But in this business, like I say, you have to take the bad with the good.
01:20:39And unfortunately, the bad news is that the medical team have advised me not to compete.
01:20:43However, I informed the medical team that I will defend the TNA World Championship at Rebellion.
01:21:13And I will defend it against the two biggest scumbags that I've encountered in my career,
01:21:22in Frankie Kazarian and Ethan Page.
01:21:27And I will walk out of Rebellion, still the TNA Wrestling World Champion.
01:21:37And I will do it because each and every single one of you kept chatting.
01:21:42We believe!
01:21:59We'll say his name and he will appear one of Hendry's opponents for Rebellion.
01:22:07Yeah, yeah, that's...
01:22:12That's all real inspiring stuff, Joe.
01:22:28But you know what? Let's cut through the crap.
01:22:30I'm sick of the whole Tony Robbins routine.
01:22:33I'm sick of your stupid blue shirt.
01:22:35And I'm sick of you.
01:22:37Joe, you're not going to walk out of Rebellion as the TNA World Champion,
01:22:45because let's be honest,
01:22:47you're barely going to be able to walk into the building that day, are you?
01:22:51See, I know...
01:22:52I know how injured you are, Joe.
01:22:55You're a literal wounded duck.
01:22:58You're not at 100%.
01:22:59And if you're not at 100%,
01:23:01there's no way you can hang with the king of TNA.
01:23:14Let me tell you the difference between you and I.
01:23:16You see, you care what these morons think.
01:23:19You desire to be loved.
01:23:26And I say that when a man loses the illusion of wanting to be loved,
01:23:31he becomes a beast that cannot be conquered.
01:23:33And at Rebellion, I will be that beast.
01:23:35I will dispose of Ethan Page.
01:23:38And then I can't wait to get my hands on you,
01:23:40beat you,
01:23:41and finally become TNA World Champion.
01:23:44Did you just say that you can't wait to get your hands on an injured Joe Hendry?
01:23:57Yeah, you're lucky I'm a gentleman,
01:23:59or I'd come down there right now and beat you up.
01:24:02Well, that being the case,
01:24:03I've got some good news.
01:24:06That's because at Unbreakable,
01:24:08one week before Rebellion,
01:24:10there's going to be a little tag match.
01:24:12And it's going to be you and Tessa Blanchard
01:24:15versus
01:24:16the TNA Knockouts World Champion,
01:24:20Masha Slamovich.
01:24:25And the TNA World Champion,
01:24:28Joe Hendry!
01:24:35That's a huge matchup.
01:24:38Just one week before their title match
01:24:41at Rebellion,
01:24:43Frankie Kazarian and Joe Hendry
01:24:45will meet in tag team action.
01:24:49On the road to Rebellion,
01:24:51the TNA World Champion,
01:24:54Joe Hendry,
01:24:55looks to prove that he
01:24:56is Unbreakable.
01:24:58I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:00I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:02I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:04I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:06I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:07I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:08I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:09I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:10I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:11I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:12I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:13I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:14I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:15I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:16I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:17I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:18I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:19I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:20I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:21I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:22I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:23I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:24I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:25I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:26I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:27I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:28I believe in Joe Hendry!
01:25:29I believe in Joe Hendry!