Results for this week’s TNA IMPACT on AMC are courtesy of TNAWrestling.com:
TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC is on the air from The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA, with Lockdown just four days away. We kick things off with Mustafa Ali and Order 4.
Mustafa Ali announces there is a state of emergency, after Jason Hotch was named the new TNA International Champion. Ali calls himself the man of Jason’s house, and feels Hotch stabbed him in the back. He demands loyalty from John Skyler, and announces that Skyler will take on Jason Hotch later tonight to prove his loyalty.
Gia Miller joins TNA International Champion Jason Hotch after hearing the news about his match against Skyler later this evening. He views Skyler as his best friend, and Hotch doesn’t plan to wrestle Skyler. Daria Rae interrupts, warning Hotch that he will be fighting Skyler.
Rich Swann acc. by BDE vs. Mr. Elegance acc. by The Elegance Brand – Singles Match
Mr. Elegance flattens Swann to the canvas, Swann Dropkicks him, and Mr. Elegance holds onto the ropes. M by Elegance hops onto the apron to distract the referee, Heather by Elegance drops Swann with a DDT, and Mr. Elegance capitalizes by driving him down with Spinebuster.
He sends Rich Swann sternum-first into the top turnbuckle, and drops him from behind. Mr. Elegance German Suplexes Swan, follows with a Vertical Suplex, and goes for a cover. Swann kicks out at two, and Mr. Elegance locks him in a submission hold.
Swann breaks free, and Mr. Elegance answers with a strike. He drives down Swann, flattens him to the canvas with a Clothesline, and goes for a cover. Swann kicks out a two, and Mr. Elegance slams into Swann with a Running Knee-Strike.
Swann fires back with two boots to the face, and drives down Mr. Elegance in the center of the ring. He connects multiple strikes, a boot to the face again, and crushes him with a Splash. Swann goes for a cover, and Mr. Elegance kicks out. Mr. Elegance pulls Swann into the ropes, connects with Double Knees, and goes for a cover. Rich Swann kicks out at two, he sets up for Excusez Moi!, Rich Swann counters by rolling him up, and secures the pinfall.
Rich Swann acc. by BDE Def. Mr. Elegance acc. by The Elegance Brand – Singles Match
The Righteous are seen with their eyes on BDE after Rich Swann’s victory.
Jada Stone vs. Heather by Elegance acc. by The Elegance Brand – Semifinals TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament
Every tournament bracket has a 10 minute time limit. Once a competitor is crowned this title will be exclusively defended on iMPACT!.
Heather tries to attack Stone from behind, Stone counters by going for an Armbar, and they trade pin attempts. Stone trips Heather into the ropes, and flips Heather into the turnbuckle. She connects a Dropkick, and crushes her with a Standing Moonsault. She goes for a cover, Heather kicks out, and Stone climbs to the top rope.
Heather slows up Stone, and lands multiple kicks to Stone’s mid-section. Heather German Suplexes her, goes for a cover, and Stone kicks out at two. She lands multiple strikes onto Stone, and sends her across the ring into the turnbuckle. Heather slams Jada head-first into the canvas, and locks her in a Submission Hold. Stone breaks free, and drops Heather to the canvas. She flattens Heather to the canvas with a kick to the side of the head, crushes Heather with a Split-Legged Moonsault, Stone goes for a cover, and Heather kicks out.
Stone sets up for Spark Stunner, Heather counters, and connects a Neck Twist onto Stone. Heather climbs to the top turnbuckle, goes for a Double Stomp, and Stone rolls out of the way. Stone goes for a surprise cover attempt, Heather answers with a Jack Knife cover, and they trade pin attempts. Stone Double Stomps Heathers mid-section, and they trade blows on the edge of the apron.
Heather avoids a Piledriver attempt, and German Suplexes her off the edge of the apron. Stone drops Heather to the outside with a Hurricanrana.
The referee starts the ten-count, Stone gets back into the ring, Heather by Elegance follows, she drives down Heather with Spark Stunner, and a Cutter to secure the pinfall.
Jada Stone Def. Heather by Elegance acc. by The Elegance Brand – Semifinals TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament.
Elayna Black and TNA Knockouts World Champion Xia Brookside come face-to-face before the TNA Knockouts World Championship at Lockdown. Brookside calls out Elayna’s stunt last week. Elayna is ready for their match at Lockdown, Brookside is confident she is the greatest TNA Knockouts World Champion, and will walk away the TNA Knockouts World Champion.
The Elegance Brand are backstage about their losses tonight. The Personal Concierge gives them a pep talk, and swears they’re going to re-claim the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team titles at Lockdown.
Fabian Aichner vs. Brian Myers – Singles Match – Lethal Lockdown Advantage
Brian Myers attacks Fabian Aichner after he gets into the ring, the bell rings, and Myers sends him to the other corner. He flattens Aichner to the canvas with a Forearm Strike, and sends him spine-first into the turnbuckles. Myers charges at him in the corner, Aichner Back Elbow Strikes him, and hoists Myers onto his shoulders. Myers counters, and Aichner sends him to the outside. Aichner soars over the ropes with a Crossbody to level Myers on the outside.
He rolls Myers back into the ring, goes for a cover, and Myers kicks out at two. Aichner slams him into each of the four turnbuckles, and rains down blows for a ten count. He drops Myers to the canvas, goes for a cover, and he kicks out at two. He German Suplexes Myers, goes for another cover, and Myers kicks out again.
Myers prevents a German Suplex on the edge of the apron with a Superkick, and sends Aichner to the outside. The count out starts, and Aichner rolls back into the ring at nine.
Myers locks Aichner in a Chokehold, he breaks free, and Myers drops him with a Knee-Strike. He goes for a cover, and Aichner kicks out. Myers slams him down with a Belly-to-Back Suplex, and goes for a cover. Aichnier kicks out, and Myers connects multiple strikes into Aichner’s mid-section.
They trade blows in the center of the ring, and Aichner crashes into Myers with a Crossbody. He connects another Crossbody, drops Myers to the canvas, and Moonsaults off the top turnbuckle. He goes for a cover, and Myers kicks out at two. Myers fires back with a Stomp onto the foot of Aichner, two back-to-back kicks, and plants him with an Implant DDT. Myers goes for a cover, and Aichner kicks out at two. Myers charges at Aichner, he counters, and sends Myers to the outside.
He soars over the top rope to wipe out Myers on the outside, rolls Myers back into the ring, and drives down Myers with a DDT. He goes for a cover, and Myers kicks out. Aichner locks Myers in La Fina, and Myers reaches the bottom rope by a finger.
He rolls to the outside, and Aichner follows him. Myers slows up Aichner as he gets back into the ring, he Spears Aichner, goes for a cover, and Aichner kicks out at two. He goes for a Roster Cut, Aichner avoids it, and Myers connects a low blow behind the referee’s back. He drives down Aichner with a Roster Cut to secure the pinfall.
Brian Myers Def. Fabian Aichner – Singles Match – Lethal Lockdown Advantage
TNA Injury Report presented by A-Game:
Jeff Hardy is currently dealing with lower back issues after the TNA World Championship last week. He is not at 100%, but has been cleared for tonight’s main event.
The TNA Medical Staff is bracing for this Sunday at Lockdown.
TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth wants everyone to know he’s feeling like he’s having the best day of his life.
Harley Hudson calls Traci Brooks to reflect on the pressure on her shoulders to win her match against Alisha Edwards. Traci Brooks encourages Hudson, and Hudson is ready to beat Alisha.
John Skyler vs. TNA International Champion Jason Hotch – Singles Match
Before the match begins Jason Hotch wants to address John Skyler. He considers Skyler as his best friend, but he knows their hands are being forced. Hotch wants to give the fans of TNA Wrestling a great wrestling match.
The bell rings, and they shake hands before they kick things off. Hotch flattens Skyler to the canvas, goes for a cover, and Skyler answers by sweeping out the legs of Hotch. Hotch sets up for a Head Scissors, and Skyler answers by pulling Hotch arm-first into the canvas.
Mustafa Ali is seen backstage, and Mila Moore comes out to address Skyler.
He flattens Skyler to the ring, and Order 4’s secret service rushes the iMPACT! Zone, and surrounds the ring, before Special Agent 0 takes out Jason Hotch.
TNA International Champion Jason Hotch Def. John Skyler – via Disqualification – Singles Match
Mustafa Ali joins them in the ring, and leaves Hotch with a warning.
The Righteous address BDE, and see Lockdown as an opportunity. They believe Rich Swann stands in BDE’s way, they planted the seeds, and are waiting to see what grows from it.
Alisha Edwards acc. by Eddie Edwards vs. Harley Hudson – Singles Match
Director of Operations Daria Rae joins Matt Rehwoldt and Tom Hannifan on commentary for this match. If Harley Hudson cannot defeat Alisha Edwards in this match her contract will be terminated.
The bell rings, and Alisha tries to roll up Hudson for an early pin attempt, Hudson reverses it, and drops Hudson to the canvas. She lands multiple Forearm Strikes, and slams her to the canvas. She rolls up Alisha for a pin attempt, Alisha kicks out, and Hudson drops her with a Jaw Breaker before tripping her up. Alisha rolls to the outside, and Hudson follows.
Eddie Edwards creates an opening for Alisha Edwards to shove Hudson face-first into the steel post.
She rolls Hudson back into the ring, and lands multiple blows onto her in the corner. Alisha charges at Hudson in the corner twice, goes for a cover, and Hudson kicks out at two. She slams Hudson’s head into the turnbuckle, charges at Hudson, and she connects a boot to the jaw of Alisha.
Hudson lands multiple strikes, and Alisha Edwards slams her head-first into the canvas. She goes for a cover, and Hudson kicks out at two. Hudson slams Alisha to the canvas twice, and sends her head-first into the turnbuckle. She slams into Alisha with two back-to-back Hip Attacks, and tosses Alisha to the canvas. Alisha drops Hudson with the De-Lish, goes for a pin attempt, and Hudson kicks out at two.
Alisha Edwards tries to hook Harley Hudson, Hudson reverses out of the pin attempt, and rolls up Edwards securing the pinfall.
Harley Hudson Def. Alisha Edwards acc. by Eddie Edwards – Singles Match
After the match Alisha Edwards and Eddie Edwards attack Hudson. Jada Stone rushes into the ring to defend Hudson.
TNA Wrestling reflects on the history between Leon Slater and TNA X-Division Champion Cedric Alexander for their upcoming match at Lockdown on Sunday Aug 23.
On Friday, August 21, party with The Hardys in Milwaukee, WI! Then, The Hardy Party continues on Saturday, August 22, in Chicago, IL, before Lockdown takes over on Sunday, August 23.
The Countdown To Lockdown presented by iHeartRadio begins at 5PM ET this Sunday LIVE on TNA+ where you’ll see The Righteous take on BDE and Rich Swann.
After making his surprise return Trey Miguel continues to clash with Order 4 as he takes on Special Agent 0.
Lockdown begins at 6PM ET, Where TNA X-Division Champion Cedric Alexander will take on Leon Slater in a Last Man Standing TNA X-Division Championship. If Slater loses his entire X-Division Title history will be erased.
The Elegance Brand are scheduled to take on Allie and a mystery tag team partner for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship.
Meanwhile, Mustafa Ali will collide with TNA International Champion Jason Hotch for the TNA International Championship.
Elayna Black steps inside the cage at Lockdown to challenge TNA Knockouts World Champion Xia Brookside for the TNA Knockouts World Championship.
It’s the return of Lethal Lockdown where Brian Myers secured the advantage for The System in his match against Fabian Aichner earlier this evening. Can The System keep down TNA Wrestling’s rising stars Ricky Sosa, Fabian Aichner, KC Navarro and Jada Stone?
The rivalry between Elijah and AJ Francis comes to a head in the Final Encore.
Meanwhile, Moose and Frankie Kazarian will meet one-on-one for the first time ever in an Escape the Cage Match.
In our Main Event the TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys will defend their titles against The Nemeth Brothers. Will TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth leave Lockdown a double champion on the path to Bound for Glory?
TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth, Ryan Nemeth, AJ Francis, and Frankie Kazarian vs. TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys, Moose, and Elijah – Eight-Man Tag Team Match
The main event is officially underway, and Jeff Hardy meets Frankie Kazarian in the center of the ring. Kazarian lays into Jeff Hardy, and Jeff Hardy Dropkicks him in the corner. He flattens Kazarian with a Splash, goes for a cover, and Kazarian kicks out. Tags are made, Moose and Ryan meet in the ring, before Moose tags in Elijah.
He connects multiple blows onto Ryan, and sends him into the turnbuckle before forcing Ryan to Walk with Elijah. He hoists Ryan up onto his shoulders, drives him down, and goes for a cover. AJ Fracnis and Kazarian break it up, and The Hardys, Moose and Elijah synchronize a four-man Deletion off the turnbuckles.
Jeff Hardy climbs to the top turnbuckle, and backs off. On the outside Elijah and Ryan Nemeth trade blows until Elijah sends him into the steel steps. Ryan Nemeth charges at Elijah, and Elijah connects a shot before rolling Ryan back into the ring.
Ryan tags in Kazarian, and Elijah drives him down with a towering Back Bodydrop. He slams Kazarian into the top turnbuckle, tags in Matt Hardy, and they land multiple strikes. Jeff Hardy Elbowdrops onto Kazarian’s arm, tags in Elijah, and slams him down with a Double Back Elbow. Elijah goes for a cover, Kazarian kicks out, and Elijah forces Kazarian to Walk with Elijiah.
Kazarian sends Elijah into AJ Francis, and it creates an opening for Kazarian to Dropkick Elijah. He rains down blows onto him, and sends him into the top turnbuckle. He locks Elijah in a Chokehold, Elijah escapes after landing multiple blows to Kazarian’s Mid-section, and Elijah Chokeslams him.
Tags are made Moose meets Nic Nemeth, and Moose charges into him twice. Ryan makes the save for Nic Nemeth, Moose slams Ryan down with a Uranagi into a Senton, and drives down Nic Nemeth Go To Hell. He goes for a cover, and Nic Nemeth kicks out at two. Moose tags in Matt Hardy, and sets up Moose for Poetry in Motion. Matt Hardy drops him with Side Effects, goes for a cover, and Nic Nemeth kicks out at two.
Matt Hardy climbs to the top turnbuckle, Ryan Nemeth slows him up, and Nic Nemeth drives him into the ropes before connecting a Superkick. He tags in Ryan Nemeth, and Ryan tags in Kazarian. He sets up to drop Matt Hardy, who counters, and both go down center of the ring. Kazarian prevents a tag, and tags in AJ Francis who kicks Matt Hardy’s back. He connects a nasty right hook, and crushes Matt Hardy in the corner. AJ Francis sets up for Tennessee Whiskey, and slams into him.
AJ Francis removes any tag options, drives down Matt Hardy with the World’s Largest Slam, sets him up up the turnbuckle, and Matt Hardy fights back. He drives down AJ Francis from the top turnbuckle with Side Effect.
He tags in Jeff Hardy, and he meets the Nemeth Brothers center of the ring. He drops Nic Nemeth, and drives an Elbowdrop into Ryan Nemeth. He soars from the ropes into the Nemeth Brothers with Whispers in the Wind, Kazarian connects a stiff kick, and Moose meets Kazarian. He soars over the top rope to level him on the outside, and AJ Francis takes out Jeff Hardy with TFL.
Elijah breaks it up, Francis sets up for Down Payment, and Elijah counters with a Knee-Strike. Matt Hardy drives him down with Twist of Fate, Jeff Hardy climbs to the top turnbuckle, and crushes AJ Francis with Swanton Bomb to secure the pinfall.
TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys, Moose, and Elijah Def. TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth, Ryan Nemeth, AJ Francis, and Frankie Kazarian – Eight-Man Tag Team Match
TNA X-Division Champion Cedric Alexander is found unconscious backstage.
TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC goes off the air…