TNA iMPACT! LIVE Outcomes: January 23, 2025
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TNA iMPACT! is LIVE for the primary time in 8 years, emanating from the Boeing Middle at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas!
Gia Miller interviews Director of Authority Santino Marella, who guarantees a number of surprises as we make historical past tonight.
After defeating Nic Nemeth at Genesis to turn into TNA World Champion for the very first time, we kick issues off with Joe Hendry within the ring! Hendry vows to be a combating champion and can put his title on the road in opposition to anybody, from wherever. Director of Authority Santino Marella reveals that somebody has taken up Hendry on his provide – Matt Cardona! Hendry will make his first protection of the TNA World Title in opposition to Cardona TONIGHT!
Eric Younger tells Steve Maclin that Josh Alexander is price saving – however Maclin disagrees after Alexander’s heinous actions in latest months. Alexander seems and thanks the each of them, displaying a unique facet than what we’ve seen in latest months.
Gia Miller interviews Nic Nemeth after dropping the TNA World Title to Joe Hendry at Genesis. She’s confronted by his brother Ryan, earlier than Nic reveals that he’ll handle the world subsequent week on iMPACT.
The Knockouts take heart stage as Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich and Knockouts World Tag Group Champions Spitfire be a part of forces in opposition to Rosemary and Ash & Heather By Magnificence! It doesn’t take lengthy earlier than Rosemary has points coexisting with Ash and Heather. Menace hits the ropes however Heather delivers a shot from the apron. Menace makes the tag to Slamovich, who goes on the assault. Luna hits Ash with a flurry of suplexes. In the course of the match, NXT’s Cora Jade makes her technique to ringside and fingers Slamovich an envelope. Slamovich opens it and he or she’s been marked! In the meantime, Ash rolls up Luna from behind to steal the victory.
Rosemary, Ash & Heather By Magnificence def. Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich & Knockouts World Tag Group Champions Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Menace)
After quitting TNA this previous Sunday at Genesis, Josh Alexander is within the ring alongside The Northern Armory. Alexander admits that he isn’t happy with what he’s completed and the individual he’s turn into over the previous a number of months. Alexander reminisces about changing into a TNA fan when he was a toddler and says that it’s time for him to step away. Alexander elements methods with Judas Icarus and Travis Williams however out of nowhere, they assault him from behind till Eric Younger involves his help. Younger lays out a problem – him and Alexander vs. Icarus and Williams subsequent week!
The Hardys reignite their rivalry with The System as they battle Moose and JDC in tag group motion! Moose and JDC soar them from behind to realize the benefit. The Hardys flip the tide momentarily however Alisha will get concerned from the surface, permitting Moose to capitalize with a clothesline to Matt. JDC comes up empty on Down & Soiled from the highest. Jeff avoids a Spear from Moose, then hits the Twist of Destiny. Moments later, Matt takes out JDC with a Twist of Destiny on the ground. Jeff places Moose away with the Swanton Bomb to win.
TNA World Tag Group Champions The Hardys (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy) def. The System (X-Division Champion Moose & JDC) w/ Alisha Edwards
The lights exit and the mysterious quantity 23 seems as soon as once more – at the moment’s date is January twenty third.
Sami Callihan is within the ring and calls out whoever is behind the quantity 23. Steph De Lander returns and broadcasts that she gained the Digital Media Championship in a divorce from her husband. De Lander introduces us to her boyfriend – Mance Warner! “The Southern Psycho” assaults Callihan from behind and drills him with the Digital Media Championship.
The official liaison between NXT and TNA, Arianna Grace, joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary for our subsequent matchup.
Historical past is made because the NXT Tag Group Titles are defended in a TNA ring for the primary time ever – it’s time for Fraxiom vs. The Rascalz! Nathan Frazer and Zachary Wentz face off. Wentz hits a working knee within the nook, adopted by a standing Capturing Star for 2. Frazer units up Axiom for a missile dropkick to Miguel. Frazer picks Wentz off the highest with a Superplex, adopted by a superkick from Axiom for 2. Miguel handsprings Frazer off the apron. Wentz delivers a knee to the chin of Axiom and everyone seems to be down. The Rascalz intercept Frazer with double mid-air superkicks. NXT’s Wes Lee distracts the referee, whereas his allies Tyriek and Tyson assault The Rascalz. Axiom capitalizes with a Spanish Fly to Miguel, adopted by a Phoenix Splash from Frazer to win.
NXT Tag Group Champions Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom) def. The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz & Trey Miguel) – NXT Tag Group Championship
Mike Santana addresses the iMPACT! Zone after his victory over Josh Alexander in an I Give up match at Genesis. Santana talks about how Alexander handed the torch to him as the brand new commonplace bearer of TNA. Santana units his sights on capturing the TNA World Championship when Mustafa Ali makes his return! As Santana appears on, Ali broadcasts that he’s signed with TNA Wrestling and stakes his declare to the title.
“The Plain Diamond” Tessa Blanchard joins us LIVE after defeating Jordynne Grace in her TNA in-ring return this previous Sunday at Genesis. Blanchard speaks on the legacy of the her household, and the way she was at all times destined for greatness. Blanchard delivers a assured message that she’s again, and he or she solutions to nobody!
TNA World Champion Joe Hendry vs. Matt Cardona – TNA World Championship
It’s essential occasion time as Joe Hendry defends his newly-won TNA World Championship in opposition to Matt Cardona! Name Your Shot Trophy holder Frankie Kazarian joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary. Hendry hits a delayed vertical suplex. Cardona sends Hendry crashing into the metal ring steps at ringside. Again within the ring, Hendry tries to construct momentum however Cardona shuts him down. Hendry powers out of a headlock to create separation. Cardona counters the Standing Ovation right into a Straight Jacket for 2. Cardona connects with the Reboot within the nook. Cardona inadvertently takes out the referee. Hendry has Cardona beat with a pop-up powerbomb however there’s no referee to make the depend. Cardona delivers a low blow. John Layfield makes one other look, levelling Cardona with a Clothesline from Hell.
Cardona hits Hendry with the TNA World Title however Hendry kicks out at two. Hendry bounces again with the Standing Ovation to attain the victory.
TNA World Champion Joe Hendry def. Matt Cardona – TNA World Championship
Joe Hendry celebrates as TNA iMPACT! goes off the air.
Subsequent Thursday on an all-new TNA iMPACT: Eric Younger and Josh Alexander vs. The Northern Armory, Mustafa Ali in motion, we’ll hear from TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth, NXT’s Wes Lee vs. Ace Austin, and a lot extra!