Below are the results of last night's TNA Emergence PPV:
Countdown to Emergence 2025
Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt are on commentary and they welcome everyone to TNA Emergence 2025 LIVE from Baltimore, Maryland!
All of the members of The System are shown arriving.
Trick Williams is shown arriving in a very nice car.
Indi Hartwell vs. Rosemary
The bell rings and Indi Hartwell goes right after Rosemary. Hartwell hits a couple of forearms and lifts Rosemary up. Rosemary slips out and drives Hartwell to the corner. Rosemary works Hartwell over in the corner and then bites her on the face. Rosemary tries to slam Hartwell into the corner, but Hartwell blocks it and slams Rosemary’s head into the top turnbuckle. Hartwell hits a side slam for a two count. Rosemary hits a back elbow on a charging Hartwell and locks on the Upside Down. The stream got a little choppy, but it came back when Rosemary gets a two count on a pin attempt.
Rosemary sends Hartwell to the corner and hits an exploder. Hartwell kicks Rosemary away, but Rosemary climbs to the top turnbuckle. Rosemary goes for the Upside Down again, but Hartwell fights out of it. Rosemary hits a tornado DDT off of the ropes and then another DDT for a two count. Rosemary argues with the referee and then punches Hartwell a couple of times. Hartwell blocks a punch and hits a few of her own. Hartwell kicks Rosemary in the gut and then hits a flurry of strikes and a European uppercut. The stream got choppy again, but it came back with Rosemary lifting Hartwell to the top turnbuckle. Hartwell headbutts Rosemary off and climbs to the top rope. Hartwell hits a flying strike to Rosemary’s back for a two count.
Hartwell charges at Rosemary in the corner, but Rosemary gets a boot up and then ducks a big boot. Rosemary drags Hartwell to the mat by the hair and then calls for the mist. Dani Luna runs out and grabs Rosemary. Rosemary spits the mist towards Luna, but misses. Hartwell hits Hurts Donut for the win!
Winner: Indi Hartwell
Sami Callihan is in the back and is approached by Moose. Moose says that he said a lot of harsh things about Callihan and wants to apologize. Callihan says that everything Moose said was true. They’ve been friends for a long time and Moose was just being honest. Moose was saying everything that the fans say on the internet. What Moose said lit a fire under Callihan. So - Callihan is going to leave everything he has in the ring. If he goes out, he’s going to go out his way. Moose says that Callihan is a pivotal part of the locker room and he hopes that tonight isn’t the last time Callihan is in the ring. They fist bump and Moose gets up. Callihan pulls Moose back down to his seat and tells him to “bring back OUR World Championship.”
The Home Town Man vs. Ryan Nemeth
Ryan Nemeth makes his entrance first and gets into the ring with a microphone. Nemeth says that Baltimore is the armpit of the United States. It’s a dump - a pile of garbage with Old Bay sprinkled on top. Baltimore is famous for its crabs…not the seafood, the venereal disease. Nemeth says that his GPS told him that going to Baltimore was a mistake. Nemeth continues to talk badly about Baltimore until The Home Town Man’s music hits.
The Home Town Man comes down the ramp with a microphone and he’s accompanied by local radio station hosts. He doesn’t like that Nemeth is talking smack about his hometown. Nemeth should apologize to Baltimore. The Home Town Man wants to channel the toughness of his childhood hero, Cal Ripken, and beat Nemeth’s ass all over Baltimore.
The match starts and The Home Town Man ducks under Nemeth and hits a flurry of punches. The Home Town Man stomps on a seated Nemeth in the corner and then hits a running hip attack. The Home Town Man rains down punches on Nemeth in the corner while standing on the middle rope, landing the last one in the middle of the ring. The Home Town Man lifts up Nemeth, but Ryan slips out and hits a dropkick. Nemeth rains down punches and then hits a running shoulder attack in the corner. Nemeth chokes The Home Town Man on the middle rope and then jaws at the local radio hosts. Nemeth stomps on a seated Home Town Man in the corner. Nemeth pops The Home Town Man up out of the corner and slams him down for a two count.
Nemeth grabs a chinlock and then hits some elbows. Nemeth reapplies the chinlock, but The Home Town Man is able to work out of it with elbows. Nemeth cuts him off with a clubbing blow to the back and a neckbreaker. Nemeth grabs the Cal Ripken jersey that The Home Town Man was wearing and spits on it. Nemeth throws it at The Home Town Man, which fires The Home Town Man up. The Home Town Man fights back with punches and a clothesline. The Home Town Man hits a slam and then a clubbing blow. The Home Town Man lifts up Nemeth and spins and spins and spins into a TKO for a two count. Nemeth thumbs The Home Town Man in the eye and hits a DDT for a two count. Nemeth pulls The Home Town Man up out of the corner, but The Home Town Man lands on his feet and rolls Nemeth up for the win!
Winner: The Home Town Man
The Home Town Man celebrates with the local radio hosts.
A video package airs for the Trick Williams vs. Moose match for the TNA World Championship.
Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt talk about tonight’s Emergence card.
TNA Emergence 2025 Coverage
A video package airs that showcases the story behind all the main matches of tonight’s show.
TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater vs. Cedric Alexander
They circle and Cedric Alexander ducks under a lock up and takes Leon Slater down with a waistlock. Slater gets up, but is driven to the ropes. Alexander breaks clean with a little bit of jawing. They lock hands and Slater rolls and picks a leg. Slater slams Alexander’s leg into the mat and tries to grab a single leg Boston Crab, but Alexander scurries to the ropes. Alexander catches a kick, but not a back kick. Slater hits a handspring back elbow and Alexander rolls to the floor. Slater goes for a dive, but Alexander reads it and hops onto the apron. Slater lands on the apron and catches Alexander’s leg. Slater tweaks Alexander’s leg, but Cedric drives Slater into the ring post and then hits an STO onto the apron.
Alexander drives Slater into the side of the ring and then hits a side slam onto the apron. Back in the ring, Alexander hits a Michinoku Driver for a two count. Alexander snapmares Slater and kicks him in the back. Alexander kicks Slater in the back again. Slater gets up and chops Alexander, but ends up eating a running forearm in the corner. Alexander hits a dropkick for a two count. Alexander chops Slater and then sends him hard into the corner for a two count. Alexander grabs Slater, but Leon kicks him in the leg and goes for a handspring move. Slater’s back gives out, allowing Alexander to slam him into the mat for a two count. Alexander chops Slater in the corner. Slater ducks a second chop, but gets sent to the opposite corner hard enough to flip him over and hit it spine-first. Alexander gets a two count.
Slater tries to fight back with a kick, but Alexander forearms him in the gut a few times. Alexander rains down punches on Slater in the corner and then stomps on him. Alexander chops Slater and tries to send him across the ring. Slater holds onto the ropes, but eats more chops and punches. Slater gets sent across the ring, but comes out of it with a clothesline. Both men are slow to get up. Slater blocks some strikes and takes shots at Alexander’s leg. Slater hits some chops and then dropkicks Alexander’s leg as Cedric charges at him. Slater climbs to the top rope and hits The Crossover for a two count. Slater tries to lift Alexander, but Cedric blocks it. Slater powers Alexander up, but his back gives out.
Alexander kicks Slater in the head and powerbombs him. Alexander hits a fisherman brainbuster for a two count. Alexander tries to lift up Slater, but Leon grabs the ropes. Alexander tries again, but Slater holds onto the ropes again. Alexander forearms Slater in the back and lifts him to the top turnbuckle. Alexander punches Slater and joins him on the ropes. Slater counters a superplex with a twisting suplex from the ropes and climbs to the top rope. Slater goes for the Swanton 450, but Alexander gets his knees up. They exchange strikes until Alexander dodges Slater’s kick to the knee. Alexander hits two German Suplexes, ducks a clothesline, and hits a third German Suplex.
Alexander goes for the Lumbar Check, but Slater elbows out of it and lands on his feet after a German Suplex. They exchange roll up attempts until Alexander hits a big right hand. Slater lifts Alexander to the apron. Cedric drops to the floor because of his leg hurting and Slater hits Big Play Slater. Slater rolls Alexander back into the ring and climbs to the top rope. Slater goes for the Swanton 450, but Alexander rolls out of the way and hits a Spanish Fly. Alexander goes for the Lumbar Check, but Slater rolls through and hits a Style Clash. Slater climbs to the top rope and hits the Swanton 450 for the win!
Winner and STILL TNA X-Division Champion: Leon Slater
Leon Slater and Cedric Alexander shake hands and hug after the match.
Gia Miller is in the back with Trick Williams and First Class. Williams needs no introductions. He’s the man breaking attendance records and bringing in TV deals. AJ Francis says that Williams is going to put Moose in his place. First Class is going to take out The System. The System might think they run TNA, but TNA didn’t get the records and deals until TrickNA. Rich Swann says that if you ain’t First Class, you’re last. Williams says that people might think their egos are too big. Williams apologizes for his comments towards Mama Moose, but he’s going to have to apologize again for whooping her baby’s ass.
Mike Santana is shown getting ready for his match against Sami Callihan. Sami Callihan is shown getting ready, as well.
Matt Cardona vs. Mustafa Ali with Order 4
Matt Cardona stares down Agent Zero on his way to the ring.
They lock up and Cardona tries to drive Mustafa Ali to the corner. Ali reverses and takes a shot at Cardona on the break. Ali goes under a lock up and grabs a waistlock. They reverse some wristlocks until Ali flips out of one and grabs a side headlock. They take turns running the ropes until Ali hits a hip toss and a roll up for a two count. Ali does some push ups. Ali goes under a lock up and takes Cardona down. Cardona goes to the corner and Ali avoids him with some ducks and slides. Ali hits the ropes and Cardona punches him in the mouth. Cardona hits a flurry of kick in the corner and sends Ali to the ropes. Cardona hits a flapjack for a two count.
Ali lands on his feet on a suplex attempt and bell claps Cardona. Cardona sends Ali to the floor. The Great Hands check on Ali and then take their jackets off. The Great Hands get on the apron, but Cardona knocks them off. Cardona goes to the floor and fights off Ali. Cardona sends Ali into the ring post. Cardona slams Ali’s face into the ring apron and then punches him. Cardona rolls Ali back into the ring, but Ali rolls back to the floor. Cardona goes to the floor, as well, and eats a superkick from Ali right away. Ali sets up to powerbomb Cardono through the commentary table, but Cardona hits a back body drop.
Cardona slams Ali’s head into the belt table at ringside and rolls Ali back into the ring. Tasha Steelz distracts Cardona. Cardona rolls into the ring and moves out of the way of an elbow drop. Cardona goes to the middle rope and hits a missile dropkick. Cardona sends Ali to the floor. Cardona slides Ali across the mat under the turnbuckle. Steelz distracts the referee as John Skyler slides Cardona on the mat towards Ali. Ali hits a hanging DDT on Cardona onto the floor. Ali rolls Cardona back into the ring and gets a two count.
Ali grabs a chinlock, Cardona is able to stand and hits a belly-to-back suplex. Cardona charges Ali in the corner, but Ali hops over him. Cardona goes to the middle rope, but Ali rips him off to the mat. Ali goes to the apron and hits a rolling neckbreaker for a two count. Ali goes for a standing corkscrew moonsault, but Cardona moves out of the way. Cardona hits a back elbow and a clothesline. Cardona is sent to the ropes, but hits a facebuster on Ali. Cardona charges Ali in the corner, but eats a back elbow. Ali goes for a tornado DDT, but blocks it and hits a DDT of his own for a two count.
Cardona goes for the Reboot, but Ali escapes to the floor. Cardona hits a kick through the ropes and then rolls Ali back into the ring. Cardona goes for Radio Silence, but Ali catches him and hits a powerbomb for a two count. Ali charges at Cardona in the corner, but Cardona lifts himself up and plants him into the mat. The Great Hands get into the ring, but Cardona fights them off. Cardona hits Skyler with Radio Silence. Cardona hits Jason Hotch with the Reboot. Ali hits Cardona from behind and climbs to the top rope. Ali hits the 450 Splash, but Cardona is able to roll Ali up for the win!
Winner: Matt Cardona
Mustafa Ali attacks Matt Cardona after the match. Order 4 beat up Cardona and then Ali calls Agent Zero into the ring. Agent Zero hits Cardona with a chokebomb.
The System’s music hits. Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards and JDC come out and clear the ring of Order 4. Agent Zero lands on his feet as he’s double clotheslined over the top rope. The two teams jaw at each other until First Class’ music hits. First Class comes out for their match against The System.
The System with JDC and Alisha Edwards vs. First Class
Brian Myers and Rich Swann start things off. Myers ducks a clothesline and tackles down Swann. Myers grabs an arm, but Swann kicks him. Myers shakes it off with a dropkick. Eddie Edwards tags in and The System takes turns striking Swann for a two count by Edwards. Edwards chops Swann in the corner twice and tags Myers. Swann rakes Myers’ eyes and hits him with a few punches. Myers shakes it off and hits a flatliner variation. AJ Francis distracts Myers, but Myers fights him off. Francis drops down to the floor. Myers sends Swann to the outside, but Francis catches him.
Alisha Edwards jaws at Francis. Francis starts to stalk her, so Myers goes to the floor to protect her. Swann sends Myers into the steel steps and rolls him back into the ring. Swann hits a rolling splash and tags in Francis. Swann hits Myers with a forearm and Francis hits a big boot for a two count. Francis forearms Myers and chokes him on the middle rope. Francis ties Myers up in the ropes and clubs at his chest. Francis tags in Swann as he hits Tennessee Whiskey. Swann hits a cartwheel moonsault for a two count. Francis tags in and hits Myers with a knee to the face. Francis grabs a neck and arm stretch, but Myers is able to stand and strike out of it. Myers is sent to the ropes, but he comes off of them with a spear. Swann tags in. Edwards tags in.
Edwards comes in hot with quick strikes to Swann. Edwards hits a pop up slam on Swann and then slams him again after taking a shot at Francis. Edwards puts Swann on the top turnbuckle and hits him with an enzuigiri. Francis attacks Edwards, but Eddie fights First Class off. Myers comes in and tries to chop down Francis, but eats a big boot. Edwards goozles Edwards and hits a pop up forearm. Francis finally tags in to become legal and sets up for a Down Payment on Edwards. Edwards gets out of it and hits a flurry of forearms. Francis hits Edwards with a knee and goes for a suplex. Edwards blocks it and hits a suplex of his own. Edwards hits a kick on Francis in the corner and lifts him to the top turnbuckle. Myers climbs to the top rope. Edwards tries to lift up Francis, but AJ is too heavy.
Order 4 and their secret service run to ringside. Swann distracts the referee. Myers hits a dive on them. JDC fights them off. Alisha takes out Steelz. Edwards hits a dive on The Great Hands. Agent Zero hits Edwards with a chokebomb on the apron and rolls him back into the ring. Francis hits Edwards with the Down Payment for the win!
Winners: First Class
TNA Injury Report
*Trey Miguel has a hernia and is out.
*KC Navarro had ACL surgery and is out.
*Moose has a hip injury after being attacked by Trick Williams and First Class on last night’s iMPACT!. Moose is cleared for tonight.
McKenzie Mitchell introduces Joe Hendry as the special guest commentator for the next match.
Joe Hendry appearing on NXT is discussed. He’ll be at NXT in Philadelphia on Tuesday, but wanted to be ringside for the next match because, like everyone else, he loves great professional wrestling.
A video package airs for the Mike Santana vs. Sami Callihan match.
Mike Santana vs. Sami Callihan - Baltimore Street Fight
Sami Callihan grabs a microphone before the match begins. Callihan has two of his best friends in the crowd celebrating their anniversary (he hugged them during his entrance). Callihan says that if he loses tonight, he’s leaving his boots in the middle of the ring and will retire. But…if that’s going to happen, he’s going to go down swinging. He’s going to go down his way. How about making this match a Baltimore Street Fight?
Callihan throws the microphone at Mike Santana. He didn’t throw it very well and it goes out of the ring. Santana is handed the microphone and Callihan apologizes for the throw. Santana says that he came to Baltimore because he wants the Death Machine.
The referee calls for the bell on this now Baltimore Street Fight. They shake hands and Callihan kicks Santana in the gut. Callihan goes for the Cactus Driver 97, but Santana slips out. Santana tries to Spin the Block, but Callihan ducks and they both knock each other down. They exchange strikes until Santana hits a series of forearms. Santana goes to the ropes, but Callihan punches him. Santana hits an enzuigiri, but Callihan shakes it off and hits a stunner. Santana rolls to the floor. Callihan goes for a dive, but Santana slides into the ring and kicks him. Callihan rolls to the floor. Santana goes to the apron and hits a springboard moonsault onto Callihan.
Santana tries to powerbomb Callihan on the ramp, but Sami fights out of it and they exchange strikes. Santana charges at Callihan, but Sami hits a back body drop onto the ramp. Callihan grabs a couple of chairs from under the ring. Callihan hits Santana with a chair - first in the gut and then the back. Callihan slides the chairs into the ring and then has an idea. Callihan goes to the back and brings out a trash can. Callihan puts the trash can into the ring and rolls Santana back into the ring, as well. Callihan grabs a piece of paper from the trash can and gives Santana a papercut in the webbing of his fingers. Callihan attempts a second papercut, but Santana bites Callihan’s hand. Callihan bites him back and gives Santana another papercut.
Callihan sets up a chair between the middle and top rope in the corner and then charges at Santana. Santana hits a back elbow and hops to the middle rope. Santana hits a missile dropkick for a one count. Santana grabs a chair, but decides to not use it. Callihan hits a clothesline and grabs a staple gun from the trash can. Callihan tries to staple Santana, but Mike blocks it and clubs down on Callihans back. Santana goes for a sunset flip, but Callihan doesn’t go down. Callihan grabs the staple gun and staples Santana in the chest. Callihan staples Santana in the armpit. Santana starts to fight back, but Callihan ducks a clothesline and hits Santana low. Callihan holds on and then hits a Cactus Driver 97 for a two count.
Callihan charges into the corner, but eats a kick. Santana hops to the middle rope and goes for a missile dropkick, but Callihan dodges it. Callihan hits the Cactus Driver 97 again for a two count. Santana moves out of the way of a charging Callihan and sends him into the chair in the corner. Santana hits a cannonball for a two count. Santana climbs to the top rope and goes for the Papi Splash. Callihan moves out of the way. Santana rolls through and hits the Rolling Buck Fifty for a one count. Santana gives Callihan the thumbs down. Santana hits Spin the Block for the win! Callihan almost got his shoulder up in time.
Winner: Mike Santana
Despite the win, Mike Santana is frustrated after the match. Santana tells Sami Callihan to get up. Callihan gets up and stumbles a bit. Santana holds out his fist and Callihan fist bumps him. Santana leaves the ring. Callihan sits down and unties his boots. Callihan takes his boots off and leaves them in the center of the ring. Callihan bows down and kisses the mat. Callihan gets emotional as the crowd chants, “Thank you, Sami!” Callihan rolls out of the ring and heads to the back. Joe Hendry says that Callihan retiring is tough to watch and he also heads to the back.
A TNA Slammiversary: Fade to Black commercial airs.
ami Callihan is shown coming through the curtain with Joe Hendry. The locker room gives him a standing ovation. Callihan hugs Zachary Wentz and then Joe Hendry. Eddie Edwards stops Callihan and embraces him. Eric Young interrupts and smack talks Callihan. Hendry gets in Young’s face and says that “this whole thing started because of you.” Young leaves, Hendry embraces Callihan and Sami walks away.
The Home Town Man’s win over Ryan Nemeth from the Countdown to Emergence earlier in the night is shown.
Ryan Nemeth is in the back. Nemeth can’t believe he had to come to Baltimore. Nemeth also can’t believe he lost to The Home Town Man. The Home Town Man makes a mockery of professional wrestling. Well, in a few days, Nemeth’s biiiiig brrrooooother comes back to TNA. Nemeth says that The Nemeths still have a rematch clause, so The Hardys better keep that in mind.
Masha Slamovich makes her way out to ringside, as she will be in the corner of Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee. She greets TNA President Carlos Silva, Tommy Dreamer, and Jazz in the ring before the four teams come out for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship Match.
Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee make their entrances and then Tommy Dreamer gets on the microphone. He says that this business is about moments. Dreamer wants to show amazing moments together. Dreamer says that Lee came from China and didn’t know a word of English. Lee didn’t know what professional wrestling is. Now, she’s in TNA. Dreamer wants to let everyone know that they are signing Lee to a new contract. Lee represents the Knockouts and women, in general, as a strong ass fighter. Jazz presents Lee with the contract and Lee signs it. Carlos Silva thanks Lee and gives her a hug. Jazz hugs Lee, as well. Brookside also hugs Lee and Slamovich gets in on the hug.
Mara Sade is introduced and comes out to be in the corner of The IInspiration.
The Personal Concierge introduces The Elegance Brand after reciting a poem he wrote for The Elegance Brand in honor of Edgar Allan Poe. Baltimore didn’t enjoy it.
TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions The Elegance Brand with The Personal Concierge and Ash by Elegance vs. NXT’s Fatal Influence with Jacy Jayne vs. The IInspiration with Mara Sade vs. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee with Masha Slamovich
Jessie McKay and M start things off. M immediately tags in Fallon Henley. Henley and McKay lock up and Henley goes behind and clubs at McKay’s back. Henley hits The IInspiration’s pose, which angers McKay. McKay takes Henley down and rolls her up for a two count. McKay hits an overhead throw and Henley tags M. McKay tags in Cassie Lee and The IInspiration hit a double kick and a pose. M fights off Cassie and tags in Xia Brookside. Brookside and Cassie counter each other and then standoff. Jazmyn Nyx and Heather get tagged in.
Heather avoids Nyx and rolls her up for a two count. Nyx rolls Heather up for a two count. Heather kicks Nyx, but Nyx shakes it off and hits a running kick. M breaks up the pin and Henley attacks M. Nyx tags in Henley and Fatal Influence hit a double flapjack on Heather. They then hit a double front flip neck snap for a two cout by Henley. Cassie makes a blind tag on Heather. The IInspiration double team Henley and send her to the corner. McKay hits a splash and Heather breaks up the pin. M tags herself in and grabs a bow and arrow on McKay. Heather hits McKay with a double stomp off of the top rope. McKay tags out to Brookside.
Brookside and Lei Ying Lee double team M with alternating double strikes for a two count. M fights off Brookside and chokes her on the middle rope. Nyx tags herself in on M. Fatal Influence double team Brookside and almost all the teams break up the pin. Henley tags in, but Brookside fights out of the corner and headscissors Henley. Brookside tags in Lee. Nyx tags in. Lee comes in hot and hits a series of running strikes on Fatal Influence. Lee rains down punches in the corner on Nyx. Brookside tags in. Lee trips Nyx and Brookside hops off of Lee with an elbow drop on Nyx. Lee hits a spinning facebuster on Nyx. Lee gets a two count when Jacy Jayne puts Nyx’s foot on the ropes.
Mara Sade and Jayne shove each other and Sade sends Jayne into the ring. Sade hits Jayne with a Sling Blade. Jayne shakes it off and hits the Rolling Encore on Sade. Masha Slamovich attacks Jayne. Ash gets into the ring, as well. Ash, Jayne, and Slamovich go after each other until all the tag teams break them up. The referee ejects Jayne, Slamovich, and Ash from ringside. Ash throws a fit.
With Fatal Influence and The Elegance Brand on the floor, Brookside hits a dive. Lee hits a dive. Lee gets in the ring and goes after M. M climbs to the top rope, but Cassie kicks her. Lee joins M on the ropes, but Brookside and Lee get on the ropes, as well. Heather tries to powerbomb everyone, but Fatal Influence breaks it up. McKay hits a flying crossbody on Fatal Influence. Lee hits a superplex on M. Everyone is slow to get up.
Lee hits M with a spinning heel kick. Nyx takes out Lee. Nyx takes out Lee and McKay. Brookside hits Henley with a Code Breaker. Heather hits Brookside with a Stunner. The IInspiration tries to hit Heather with the IIdolizer. Heather wiggles out. M hits Cassie with a title belt and makes the cover for the win!
Winners and STILL TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions: The Elegance Brand
Indie Hartwell and Dani Luna are in the back. Hartwell says that she wrestled half blind tonight and still beat Rosemary. Hartwell wants the TNA Knockouts World Championship. Luna says that her and Hartwell make a great team. Hartwell agrees, but she wants to go after the championship alone.
A video package airs for the Steve Maclin vs. Jake Something No Countouts/No Disqualifications Match for the TNA International Championship.
Frankie Kazarian joins the commentary table for the TNA International Championship match.
TNA International Champion Steve Maclin vs. Jake Something - No Countouts/No Disqualifications
Steve Maclin has his memento mori-inspired face paint on for the match.
The bell rings and they lock up. Maclin grabs a side headlock, but is sent to the ropes. Jake Something hits a standing splash and charges at Maclin in the corner. Maclin moves out of the way. Maclin clotheslines Something over the top rope to the floor. They exchange strikes, but Maclin gains the advantage and slams Something onto the apron. Maclin strikes at Something, but Jake shakes it off and sends Maclin into the ring steps. Something throws the top of the ring steps to the side. Maclin recovers and sends Something into the steps twice. Something hits a back elbow and then clubs at Maclin’s back. They get on the apron and Something tries a suplex. Maclin blocks it, but gets clotheslined back into the ring.
Something gets into the ring and eats a Busaiku Knee. Maclin gets onto the middle rope and hits a flying headbutt for a two count. Maclin hits a running strike and then a clothesline for a two count. Maclin hits a clothesline to Something’s back in the corner. Maclin tries to lift up Something, but Jake elbows out. They hit a double clothesline and both men are slow to get up. Something hits two clotheslines when they get back up and then clubs down on Maclin’s back. Something sets up for a powerbomb, but Maclin slips out and forearms Something. They exchange strikes until Maclin hits a hard right hand. Maclin tries to hit the ropes, but Something steps on his foot and eats a big right hand for a two count. Something tries to powerbomb Maclin, but Steve slips out and lights up Something with strikes. Maclin hits a back elbow and an Olympic Slam. Something rolls to the floor. Maclin goes for a dive, but Something forearms him out of mid-air.
Frankie Kazarian and Something have words. Something hits Into the Void on Maclin on the floor. Something powerbombs Maclin onto the steel steps. Something drags Maclin up the ramp and then tosses him to the stage. Maclin starts to fight back, but Something cuts him off with a right hand. Something sets up to powerbomb Maclin on the stage, but Maclin hits a back body drop. Maclin fires himself up and hits a dive off of the stage onto Something. Maclin rains down punches and then pumps up the crowd. Maclin strikes at Something as they make their way back towards the ring. Maclin sends Something back into the ring and goes for the KIA. Something slips out and sends Maclin to the corner.
Maclin dodges a shoulder attack in the corner and puts Something in the Tree of Woe. Maclin kicks at Something and then goes for Crosshairs. Something catches him despite being in the Tree of Woe and locks on an upside down sleeper. Maclin fights out of it and hits a few headbutts. Maclin hits a short range Crosshairs and then another Crosshairs. Maclin hits a third Crosshairs and then the KIA for the win!
Winner and STILL TNA International Champion: Steve Maclin
Gia Miller stops Steve Maclin before he heads up the ramp. She congratulates Maclin on retaining the TNA International Championship. Maclin asked Jake Something to show if he was worth Something…and Jake did. Frankie Kazarian interrupts as he starts to head to the back. Kazarian and Maclin have words and Maclin says that he’ll defend the belt against Kazarian any time…even now. Kazarian says that he doesn’t do things that way. Maclin gets in the ring and challenges Kazarian to get into the ring. Kazarian opts to head to the back, instead.
Moose is shown getting ready for his match against Trick Williams. Trick Williams is shown getting ready, as well.
Pictures from The Hardys’ Q&A in Baltimore from last night are shown. The Hardys will be throwing out the first pitches at the Minnesota Twins game on Tuesday.
TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys vs. The Rascalz
The Hardys and The Rascalz show respect to each other before the match begins.
Matt Hardy and Zachary Wentz start things off with a lock up. Matt grabs a side headlock and then transitions to a wristlock. Matt goes behind, but Wentz rolls into a reversal. Matt reverses back into the wristlock, but Wentz rolls and flips into an arm drag. They lock up again and Matt grabs a side headlock. Wentz tries to send Matt to the ropes, but Matt holds on. Matt takes Wentz over, but Wentz is able to stand up and send Matt to the ropes. Matt hits a tackle and hits the ropes. Wentz hits a dropkick. Wentz rolls to avoid Matt and hits another dropkick. Jeff Hardy tags in, as does Myron Reed.
They lock up and Jeff grabs a side headlock. Reed sends Jeff to the ropes and Jeff pushes him away and dances. Reed pushes Jeff and dances. They lock up and Reed takes Jeff over, but Jeff shakes it off and kicks Reed. Reed avoids Jeff and hits a dropkick for a two count. Jeff kicks Reed in the gut and goes for the Twist of Fate, but Reed slips out. Matt and Wentz tag in and all four men come face-to-face. The Hardys shove The Rascalz. The Hardys block a double superkick and send The Rascalz to the mat. The Hardys send Wentz to the ropes and trip him up. The Hardys hit a flipping senton/fist drop combination. Jeff tags in. Matt slingshots Wentz into the ropes and Jeff hits a leg drop. Jeff gets a two count.
Matt tags in and The Hardys stomp on Wentz in the corner. Wentz is sent to the corner, but avoids Matt. Wentz hits Matt with a knee, but Matt shakes it off and DELETES Wentz on the turnbuckles. Jeff tags in and The Hardys hit a double suplex for a two count. Jeff snapmares Wentz and dropkicks him in the back for a two count. Matt tags in and The Hardys send Wentz to the corner. Wentz avoids The Hardys and tags in Reed. Reed hits a guillotine leg drop between the ropes on Matt. Reed gets into the ring and superkicks Matt. Matt is sent to the ropes, but he holds on and lifts Reed to the apron. Reed strikes Matt away and hits a slingshot kick on Matt for a two count.
Reed drives Matt to the corner and tags in Wentz. Wentz snapmares mat and grabs a chinlock. Matt stands and strikes out of it, but Wentz knees him and goes for a handspring knee. Matt catches Wentz and hits a Side Effect. Reed and Jeff tag in. Jeff comes in hot and takes out Reed’s knee. Jeff hits an inverted atomic drop and then hits a leg drop between Reed’s legs. Jeff hits a basement dropkick and then a splash in the corner. Jeff hits a pendulum kick to a seated Reed in the corner for a two count. Jeff drives Reed’s head into the top turnbuckle and then lifts him to the top rope. Jeff joins him on the ropes and hits a superplex. Wentz hits a Swanton Bomb on Jeff. Matt hits a flying elbow on Wentz.
The Hardys get up first and send Wentz to the corner. They send Reed to the corner and hit a double Poetry in Motion…but The Rascalz catch Jeff. The Rascalz hit Matt with Jeff and then force Jeff to leg drop Matt. Reed gets a two count on Jeff as Wentz hits a dive onto Matt on the floor. Wentz tags in. Reed hits a lunblower on Jeff and holds him so that Wentz can hit a double stomp for a two count. Reed tags in and Wentz climbs to the top rope. Matt pushes Wentz to the floor and tries to lift Reed over the top rope. Reed hits a hanging Stundog Millionaire. Reed goes for Flame On on Jeff, but Jeff blocks it. Matt hits Reed with the Twist of Fate on the floor. Reed is rolled back into the ring and Jeff hits the Swanton Bomb for the win!
Winners and STILL TNA World Tag Team Champions: The Hardys
The Hardys and The Rascalz shake hands and hug after the match.
A TNA Bound for Glory commercial airs.
First Class comes out to the stage for an impromptu First Class Penthouse. After beating The System and before Moose loses to Trick Williams, First Class decided to give everyone a new Penthouse episode in AJ Francis’ hometown. Rich Swann is also a hometown boy. They both grew up to be Maryland men. Francis talks about learning dedication and becoming a Maryland Terrapin. He was a star there and then went to the NFL. He learned so much in Maryland. Swann has been in wrestling for almost twenty years - but got prepared for it in Maryland. Swann was shaped in the state. Francis and Swann knew that to be successful…they had to leave the dump of Maryland. Francis moved to Texas. Swann moved to Florida.
Poe, the mascot for the Baltimore Ravens, comes out and is not happy with First Class. Francis says that Poe is a legend in the city, but it’s Francis’ city. If you don’t act right in Baltimore, you can get hurt. First Class starts to stalk Poe, but Poe signals for The System. The System comes out and Alisha Edwards gets cut off by Francis. Alisha slaps Francis. Swann holds Francis back and Francis ends the Penthouse episode. Poe does the Ray Lewis celebration and heads to the back with The System.
A video package airs for the TNA World Championship match between Trick Williams and Moose.
TNA World Champion/NXT’s Trick Williams vs. Moose
McKenzie Mitchell makes the championship introductions. Trick Williams grabs the microphone from Mitchell. Williams says that he respects Moose. They teamed together on NXT - it was Moose’s fault, but they can talk about it later. Both Williams and Moose were in the NFL. The real birds of the NFL are the Philadelphia Eagles. The Baltimore crowd doesn’t appreciate that.
The bell rings and Williams and Moose come face-to-face. Williams shoves Moose. Moose shoves Williams. Moose ducks a clothesline and chops Williams. Williams is sent to the corner, but avoids a charging attack. Williams chops Moose, but Moose brushes them off. Moose sends Williams to the corner. Williams dodges Moose’s strikes, but Moose gets one in finally and sends Williams to the ropes. Williams holds on and low bridges Moose. Moose drags Williams to the floor and chops him. Moose sets up to powerbomb Williams on the apron, but Trick hits a headscissors. Moose shakes it off and hits a pump kick. Moose charges at Williams, but Trick moves out of the way and Moose runs into the ring steps.
Williams rains down punches on Moose and then slams his head onto the apron. Moose’s head is slammed into the apron again. Moose blocks a third attempt and slams Williams’ head into the apron. Williams reverses a whip and sends Moose into the ring post. Williams chops Moose against the guardrail in front of Moose’s family. Moose turns it around and chops Williams. Williams hits Moose with a thrust to the throat and rolls him back into the ring. Williams punches Moose in the corner and then sends him across the ring. Moose dodges Williams’ leg lariat and runs up the ropes. Moose hits a flying crossbody and then charges at Williams. Williams hits an overhead throw on Moose, sending him into the corner.
Williams stomps on Moose and then slams him for a one count. Williams grabs a front facelock, but Moose is able to stand and strike out of it. Moose hits a forearm and then charges at Williams. Williams hits a flapjack and then chops Moose in the corner. Williams chops Moose again in another corner. Williams chops Moose in a third corner, but Moose starts to fight back with his own chops. Moose charges at Williams, but Williams trips him up and kicks him in the face. Williams hits a neckbreaker for a two count. Williams takes some time to taunt the crowd and then slaps Moose’s head. Moose fires up as Williams punches him. Moose fires back with chops and a running European uppercut.
Moose hits a uranage and a senton for a two count. Moose sets up for a powerbomb, but Williams slips out and hits a pump kick. Williams pie faces Moose and hits the ropes. Moose hits a pop up powerbomb for a two count. Moose goes for a spear, but Williams goes for a sunset flip. Moose kicks out and eats a Trick Kick. Williams hits a uranage and then a Death Valley Driver for a two count. Williams goes for a suplex, but Moose blocks it and chops Williams. Moose lifts Williams to the top turnbuckle and chops him. Moose joins Williams on the ropes and hits a superplex. Moose hangs on and goes for a suplex, but Williams counters with a suplex of his own. Both men are slow to get up.
They exchange strikes as they stand up until Moose hits a flurry of forearms. Williams ducks a clothesline and hits an uppercut. Moose hits the ropes and hits a spear. Williams rolls to the floor. Moose goes to the floor and gets a head of steam, but Williams back body drops Moose through the timekeeper’s table. The doctor and referee check on Moose and determine that he’s OK to continue. Williams rolls Moose back into the ring and sets up for the Trick Shot. Moose moves out of the way and goes for a spear. Williams moves out of the way and Moose almost hits the referee. Williams charges at Moose, but Moose moves out of the way. Williams hits the referee instead. Moose hits a spear, but the referee is not able to count.
Moose tries to wake up the referee. Moose turns around and catches Williams’ Trick Shot attempt. Moose hits a buckle bomb. Moose goes for a spear, but Williams hits the Trick Shot for a two count! Williams gets in the referee’s face and sets up for the Trick Kick, but Moose ducks it. Moose headbutts Williams and goes for a spear. Williams moves out of the way and Moose hits the turnbuckles. Williams hits the Trick Shot to the back of Moose’s head. Williams hits another Trick Shot for the win!
Winner and STILL TNA World Champion: Trick Williams
TNA President Carlos Silva presents Trick Williams with the TNA World Championship and shakes his hand. Williams celebrates his win as the show fades to black.
Credit: Matt ten-Hoeve, pwinsider.com
