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iMPACT Wrestling - Season 23 - Episode 03: Thursday Night Impact
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00:00:06What is tested by fire is not consumed.
00:00:10It's revealed.
00:00:14Declaring the fall of a kingdom, the noise was called truth, and the silence was death.
00:00:21So it was told.
00:00:32We have refused to let the whispers write our story.
00:00:37We have erased those words and filled them with hope and our real truth.
00:00:44There's something special about TNA Wrestling.
00:00:46We are a family.
00:00:47We all look out for each other.
00:00:48We all care for each other.
00:00:54Tonight, the heavens bear witness.
00:00:57This is the altar where sacrifice meets revelation, and the past kneels before what was always meant to be.
00:01:11The lights burn not to eliminate, but to expose every doubt, every scar, every voice that dared to deny this
00:01:22moment.
00:01:23TNA is white hot right now.
00:01:25This is as real as it gets!
00:01:26It's as real as it gets!
00:01:28I'm right where I belong.
00:01:30Leading this company into the next era.
00:01:42This was written before the first bell, carved before the first bar, a path traced through fire, failure, and fate
00:01:53that could only lead here.
00:02:06The TNA on AMC era has begun!
00:02:12The TNA on AMC era has begun!
00:02:14The TNA on AMC era has begun!
00:02:24It's a very good day!
00:02:30The TNA is king of the Falcons y jungle people!
00:02:39The TNA is king of the Falcons and Pandemie!
00:02:42The TNA is king of the Falcons andetically MCS and epis
00:03:00Please welcome the phenomenal A.J. Stoyles!
00:03:10He is one of the most talented wrestlers of all time, the consummate professional, a revolutionary who's inspired generations of
00:03:22athletes, the first face of TNA Wrestling, the phenomenal A.J. Stoyles!
00:03:30You cannot tell the story of this company without mentioning this man. What a way to kick off this brand
00:03:39new era, Thursday night, right here on A.N.C.
00:03:51A.J. Stoyles!
00:04:23I'm going to keep this short and sweet because we've got some wrestling to do.
00:04:30Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls wrestling fans from coast to coast, welcome to the house that A.J. Stoyles
00:04:42built!
00:04:48But here's the thing. It is bigger, it is better, and it is bolder than ever, and it's on A
00:04:59.M.C.
00:05:13You know what? Let's keep that energy tonight.
00:05:21It all starts with you. You are TNA. You are the TNA nation.
00:05:30And it all starts with those three letters. T-N-A. T-N-A. T-N-A. Let's create the
00:05:45chaos!
00:05:46T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N
00:05:56-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T
00:05:58-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A!
00:06:06T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N
00:06:07-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T
00:06:09-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A
00:06:38TNA Wrestling and AMC have planted their flags at the Curtis Colwell Center in Dallas, Texas.
00:06:44This is the biggest night in TNA history.
00:06:48For over 23 years, this has been the home of total nonstop action.
00:07:01Hello, I am Elijah.
00:07:06It is TNA on AMC, and I have one question for everybody here tonight.
00:07:15Who wants to walk with Elijah?
00:07:29Welcome to the premiere of TNA Thursday Night Impact, live on AMC.
00:07:46And what an absolutely raucous wave to kick everything off on the AMC era.
00:07:54Machine Gun Kelly's guitarist, the guitar slayer, Justin Lyons, performing for the Hardys, plus TNA star BDE, and social media
00:08:04influencer, J2 Chris.
00:08:06You're streaming this right now, live, all over social media.
00:08:10Welcome to Ringside.
00:08:11He's the drama king, Matthew Railroad.
00:08:13That is Matt Hardy.
00:08:14I'm Tom Henneman.
00:08:16Welcome to the Impact Zone.
00:08:17What an absolutely electric atmosphere here in Dallas, Texas, for the first night of Thursday Night Impact on AMC.
00:08:26There is so much going down tonight in Dallas in our main event.
00:08:30The conniving TNA World Champion, Franky Catarian, looks to defend against the battle-tested Mike Santana.
00:08:36TNA Hall of Famer, Bully Ray, joined us on commentary.
00:08:39But that's not the only title on the line, as the Knockouts World Tag Team title will be defended.
00:08:46The inspiration to defend against the elegant friend.
00:08:49And also we'll hear from our franchise players, TNA's Dynasty.
00:08:54The system is live on AMC tonight.
00:08:58Following is a six-man tag team match scheduled for one call.
00:09:02Introducing first, the team of ELIZA and the TNA World Tag Team Champions,
00:09:12Matt and Jeff, the Hardys.
00:09:20The Hardys, the living legends, set to team up with the notorious attraction, ELIZA, against Order 4.
00:09:35Now this Saturday at Genesis Live, a pay-per-view at TNA Plus, right here in Dallas, Texas.
00:09:41ELIZA, who you can see in the back of your screen on horseback.
00:09:45And that's Mustafa Ali, the leader of Order 4.
00:09:48This was back at Final Resolution in December, which you can watch back anytime on demand on our streaming platform,
00:09:55TNA Plus.
00:09:55This rivalry went to a whole other level as ELIZA lassoed Ali and dragged him out of the building on
00:10:04horseback.
00:10:05Yeah, but it didn't end there because last week, ELIZA continued to torment ELIZA in Order 4, chasing them out
00:10:14of the arena once again on horseback.
00:10:17An absolute travesty.
00:10:20Oh, wait a minute, Ali diving into the ring, going after ELIZA and the Hardys.
00:10:26This match is underway.
00:10:28This is total non-stop action.
00:10:31And you can't blame Ali and company for starting this one like this.
00:10:37Because of everything, the notorious attraction is thrown their way.
00:10:41Oh, the horse trap he's thrown towards Order 4.
00:10:46Led by the two-faced and politically savvy, Mustafa Ali, Order 4 believes actions have consequences.
00:10:53Ali has surrounded himself with loyal supporters like Jason Hodge and John Schuyler, his tag team partners.
00:11:01Well, that was a consequence there of what ELIZA just did to the great hands.
00:11:07And now he's got his hands on Mustafa Ali.
00:11:11Meanwhile, Elijah, a vagabond drifter who's entertained millions all over the world.
00:11:18In and out of the ring with his guitar.
00:11:21He's a heavy-hitting wrestler and a cunning mind at that.
00:11:25And just annihilated Ali with that superplex.
00:11:29Let's out go the great hands, courtesy of the legendary Hardys.
00:11:33The daredevils from Cameron, North Carolina, unlevel the playing field.
00:11:38Order 4 has got a regroup against Elijah, Matt, and Jeff Hardy.
00:11:43This is TNA Thursday Night Impact Live on AMC.
00:11:51And we are back here on TNA Thursday Night Impact Live on AMC.
00:11:56In Dallas, Texas, this is our opening contest.
00:11:59The legendary Hardys, the TNA World Tag Team Champions,
00:12:03teaming up with Elijah to take on Order 4 tonight at the Curtis Colwell Center.
00:12:09And Order 4, as they always do, using the numbers game to their advantage.
00:12:14They are a unit.
00:12:15They are a team.
00:12:16They are an army and a force to be reckoned with.
00:12:19Boot right to the face there by Elijah.
00:12:20It's one-on-one with Mustafa Ali of Order 4 this Saturday.
00:12:25Right here in Dallas, live on pay-per-view with TNA Plus at Genesis.
00:12:29Oh, Ali went face first into the buckle as Elijah was looking for a tag.
00:12:35Matt and Jeff Hardy were eliminated from the equation.
00:12:37But it looks like Ali just got eliminated from this planet.
00:12:42Ali, on multiple occasions, has delayed the recovery process of Elijah.
00:12:47That's what we're doing one-on-one at Genesis.
00:12:49Well, the stars are out tonight at ringside.
00:12:52We have Kiowa Gordon and Son McLaurin from the hit thriller Dark Wins.
00:12:57They're Special Agent Zero.
00:12:59Dark Wins returns for the fourth season Sunday, February 15th on AMC and AMC+.
00:13:03And also, R.J. Kyler, star of the upcoming vampire thriller Night Patrol, alongside CM Punk, Justin Long, and Freddie
00:13:12Gibbs.
00:13:12Catch R.J. Kyler.
00:13:13Night Patrol is in theaters nationwide tomorrow.
00:13:17Right now, the star of this magic is the charismatic enigma who's turned this thing on its head.
00:13:23A twist of fate by Jeff Hardy.
00:13:27Oh, there's Tasha Steeles of Order 4.
00:13:31The manipulative, the mastermind, Tasha Steeles.
00:13:35Oh, no!
00:13:36Uh-oh.
00:13:36The leader of Order 4, Mustafa Ali, in and quickly under Steeles.
00:13:41Don't you do this!
00:13:42On a double twist of fate!
00:13:45How dare you!
00:13:47Splash by Hardy.
00:13:48Trying to put this thing away.
00:13:50Oh, Skyler and Hodge of Order 4, break up the pinfall.
00:13:54Justin and Nick of time.
00:13:57Using the Hardys almost as weapons to break that pinfall up.
00:14:01And now Order 4 has got to reclute.
00:14:04A tag's been made.
00:14:06Legal into the match is John Skyler.
00:14:08We mentioned it.
00:14:09Mustafa Ali of Order 4 and Elijah will go one-on-one this Saturday at Genesis.
00:14:13Live on Pay-Per-View and TNA Plus right here in Dallas.
00:14:16And that same night, the Hardys must defend their TNA World Tag Team titles
00:14:21against the creepy Vincent and Dutch known as The Righteous.
00:14:26The cult-like duo have had their sights set on the legendary Hardys.
00:14:31As Elijah now looks to turn this match back in his and the Hardys' favor.
00:14:37Being striked there by Elijah.
00:14:38Look at his first match in over six months.
00:14:41And a twist of fate there by Matt Hardy.
00:14:44Look to the skies, though.
00:14:46There's Jeff Hardy.
00:14:47Swanton Bomb.
00:14:50One, two, three.
00:14:51The Hardys and Elijah beat Order 4.
00:14:55Here are your winners.
00:14:57The team of Elijah and the TNA World Tag Team Champions, Matt and Chef, the Hardys.
00:15:11Well, the first victory of the AMC era goes to the Ghosts, the Legends, the Hardys, and Elijah.
00:15:18But wait!
00:15:19Hold on a second.
00:15:20Special Ancient Zero Porter for Annihilates Elijah.
00:15:24And now the Hardys!
00:15:27That right there is the weapon of mass destruction of...
00:15:34Hold on a second.
00:15:35Let's fix it in Dutch of The Righteous, the Hardys' opponents this Saturday at Genesis.
00:15:41They're backing off Agent Zero in Order 4.
00:15:44Ali was calling off Agent Zero.
00:15:48Oh, The Righteous.
00:15:51Again, who have said that they admire.
00:15:53They even love the Hardys.
00:15:55Look up to them.
00:15:57Despite their actions.
00:16:03Oh, wait!
00:16:04Oh, my God!
00:16:05Jeff walks by Dutch.
00:16:09And now the intention more than clear from The Righteous!
00:16:16This is about more than a Tag Team Championship at Genesis.
00:16:21The Righteous want to destroy the Hardys and take their essence.
00:16:26The plan coming truly to fruition here.
00:16:30What is Vincent doing?
00:16:32Oh, you've got to be kidding me.
00:16:33Oh, dear God, no!
00:16:34Oh, my God!
00:16:35Vincent driving the lock through the gauge opening in the ear of Jeff Hardy!
00:16:42And look at Dutch.
00:16:45Has Matt Hardy prone there?
00:16:47Jeff Hardy's restrained by that chain in the lock in his ear!
00:16:53Oh, and a small time bomb right from Jeff's face to his own brother, Matt!
00:17:03Man, this is going to hurt me more than it's going to hurt you.
00:17:10At Genesis, The Righteous will become new TNA World Tag Team Champions, man.
00:17:23You know what I'm saying?
00:17:30A message clear as day.
00:17:35Will we have new World Tag Team Champions at Genesis?
00:17:41Well, still to come tonight in our main event,
00:17:44it is a milestone matchup for the TNA World Championship.
00:17:48Our broadcast colleague, Gia Miller, has more.
00:17:54Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time,
00:17:57your TNA Wrestling World Champion, Frankie Kazarian.
00:18:01Frankie, in tonight's main event,
00:18:03you put the TNA World title on the line against Mike Santana.
00:18:07Tell me, what does this moment mean to you on a night this big?
00:18:12Big?
00:18:15The biggest night in TNA history.
00:18:18My TNA World title.
00:18:21Mike Santana has the opportunity.
00:18:34What are you supposed to do?
00:18:36Shake your hand?
00:18:38Give you a big hug?
00:18:39Big sloppy kiss?
00:18:41I mean, you already show up tonight like you run the place,
00:18:43go out and cut your little promo?
00:18:44Well, if you have anything to say to me, anything,
00:18:50maybe it's just, thank you for the house.
00:19:03Thanks.
00:19:12AJ Styles said it himself earlier on tonight.
00:19:15Bigger, better, bolder.
00:19:16That's what's in store.
00:19:18Can Mike Santana reclaim the TNA World title from Kazarian?
00:19:22We'll find out tonight.
00:19:29There were no guarantees.
00:19:33No shortcuts.
00:19:35Only an opportunity to be different.
00:19:42Speed.
00:19:43Risk.
00:19:44Innovation.
00:19:46Fearless flights into the unknown.
00:19:49The X-Division is the foundation of what TNA wrestling became.
00:19:55And soon, the world of professional wrestling would follow.
00:20:00You've got to be freaking kidding!
00:20:05Generations passed through the storm they created,
00:20:08and those became legends who defied the fall.
00:20:12When I was in the X-Division, it was AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe.
00:20:18The X-Division, it has never been a stepping stone.
00:20:21It's been the foundation, the spirit, the lifeblood of TNA wrestling.
00:20:26I would say that the X-Division is in phenomenal hands.
00:20:33The X-Division, the signature division of TNA wrestling,
00:20:38founded by people like the man we saw, the phenomenal AJ Styles,
00:20:42currently led by the X-Division champ, Leon Slater.
00:20:45It's not about weight limits.
00:20:46It's about no limits.
00:20:48Welcome to the A-Game Hydration Announce Desk,
00:20:50and we invite you to use the promo code TNA15
00:20:53and get 15% off your purchase of A-Game at Shopify.
00:20:57Well, as we saw before the break,
00:20:58the stars are out here in Dallas, Texas,
00:21:01for the premiere of TNA Thursday Night Impact, live on AMC.
00:21:04Virgil Ortiz Jr., 24-0, the 13th highest ranked boxer
00:21:09across all weight classes,
00:21:10is the current WBC interim super welterweight champion.
00:21:14Plus, we have content creators from around the world
00:21:17of professional wrestling.
00:21:19I see Conman, Wheezy Blonde, Queen of the Ring,
00:21:21Dick Myers, Minnie, and Nate,
00:21:24plus Brent Oakley, a little Alpha Sigma.
00:21:26And not only that, the legends of TNA,
00:21:29including TNA original and two-time world champion,
00:21:34the world-class maniac, Eric Young.
00:21:37And also, it is the man, AJ Francis.
00:21:41He's arrogant, he's brash, a former NFL defensive lineman,
00:21:45term pro wrestler, a rapper, and a first-class powerhouse.
00:21:49AJ Francis is TNA's public enemy, number one.
00:21:54For more on the stars joining us tonight,
00:21:56let's check back in with our broadcast colleague,
00:21:59the spectacular Gia Miller.
00:22:03Ladies and gentlemen, the stars are out tonight
00:22:08for the premiere of Thursday Night Impact on AMC.
00:22:15We have our own Hollywood Row here at ringside.
00:22:20We have some guests, the stars of the AMC hit show,
00:22:25Dark Winds, Kiowa Gordon, and Zahn McLernan.
00:22:32We also have one of the stars of the film,
00:22:37Night Patrol, R.J. Kyler.
00:22:43Alongside our very own Mara Sade.
00:22:49And, of course, the multi-time women's champion,
00:22:55Candice Michelle.
00:23:03Guys, thank you all so much for being here tonight.
00:23:06Tell me, what does it mean to be a part of such a historic night,
00:23:11live here for the debut of TNA Wrestling on AMC?
00:23:17Yeah, we...
00:23:18Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me, Gia.
00:23:20You're having a little Hollywood party down here,
00:23:22and I'm not invited.
00:23:24Me, the Hollywood hunk, Ryan Nemeth.
00:23:29You guys aren't the big stars, okay?
00:23:31You two punk chumps are on my show, okay?
00:23:34I'm the star.
00:23:34What are you looking at?
00:23:35What are you looking at, pretty boy?
00:23:37You look like you want to hit...
00:23:46What the hell is Ryan Nemeth doing?
00:23:48Oh, we got caught in the barricade!
00:23:51Oh, what?
00:23:51How dare you, sir?
00:23:53Zahn McLernan just lit him up with a chop!
00:23:55You are a guest in our home!
00:23:59Zahn McLernan's a guest of ours!
00:24:03Well, right now I want to turn our attention to another matter
00:24:06that, well, was pretty devastating.
00:24:08This was last month after a steel cage matchup.
00:24:11There's our director of authority, Santina Morello.
00:24:14That is his own daughter, Ariana Grace,
00:24:17who was turning her back on her father
00:24:19with the help of her fiancé, Stax, from NXT.
00:24:24You don't know what the heck you're going on!
00:24:28You, daughter, I hope you're nothing like him,
00:24:31but you probably are a deadbeat!
00:24:35Broke her father's heart,
00:24:37and he hasn't been the same since.
00:24:52Please welcome the TNA director of authority,
00:25:00Santino Morello!
00:25:05It's great to see Santino Morello with a smile on his face.
00:25:09Wrestling fans for years know his trademark brand of entertainment.
00:25:13Yes, he's a bit of an oddball,
00:25:15but he has done a great job as our day-to-day operations manager
00:25:19here at TNA Wrestling, our director of authority.
00:25:23To your point, to see a smile is a rare thing
00:25:26considering everything that's been in his personal life as of late.
00:25:30Hello, Dallas!
00:25:36Is tonight a special night or what?
00:25:43Thursday night, Impact on AMC.
00:25:46Come on, doesn't get bigger than that.
00:25:51There's going to be a lot of new eyes on us,
00:25:54a lot of new expectations, a lot of pressure,
00:25:57but I know these guys can handle it
00:25:59because we fought tooth and nail to get here.
00:26:02Nothing's going to stop us.
00:26:03This is going to be the beginning of something incredible!
00:26:12Now, as you saw in the video,
00:26:14my mindset is a little bit off.
00:26:17I've been distracted as of late.
00:26:20I've been hurt.
00:26:22I've been angry.
00:26:23I've been confused.
00:26:25When your own flesh and blood
00:26:28looks you in the eyes and turns their back on you,
00:26:31it's not something you can shake off
00:26:33like the water on the duck.
00:26:37It's been bothering me.
00:26:38But I have decisions to make.
00:26:39I have a company to run.
00:26:41I've got to make the best decisions
00:26:43for the people in the back
00:26:44and for the audience.
00:26:46It's not a job I take lightly.
00:26:49And now that we're on AMSI,
00:26:50I cannot afford to make a mistake.
00:26:54We cannot.
00:26:55So the board has decided
00:26:58that I can use a little bit of assistance.
00:27:00You see, my heart is not 100% here.
00:27:04And this is not the time to drop the ball.
00:27:06And at first, when I heard the news,
00:27:08I was a little bit of hesitation.
00:27:10But then, when I found out who it was,
00:27:13I was actually relieved
00:27:14because this person is very professional.
00:27:17They have lots of experience.
00:27:19And I believe they can positively contribute
00:27:21to the overall product and the brand.
00:27:24Ladies and gentlemen,
00:27:26without further ado,
00:27:43Oh, my God.
00:27:47Well, well, well.
00:27:50Look who's made her way
00:27:51into the impact zone.
00:27:56Daria Ray.
00:27:58Well, you and I haven't seen her in years.
00:28:02But we know just how effective
00:28:04and when she wants to be
00:28:05just how dangerous of a woman,
00:28:08she can be decisive,
00:28:10no doubt about it.
00:28:12Daria does that
00:28:13general manager experience,
00:28:16former tag team champion,
00:28:18a mixed martial artist,
00:28:19and has even contributed
00:28:21as an analyst
00:28:22for Invicta FC,
00:28:24the all-women's MMA promotion.
00:28:27with then
00:28:28Anthem Sports and Entertainment.
00:28:38Let me be the first to say
00:28:41welcome
00:28:42to DNA.
00:28:48Thank you, all of you.
00:28:51Thank you, Santino.
00:28:53First things first,
00:28:54congratulations.
00:28:54Look at this.
00:28:57Look at this.
00:29:01I've been watching from afar
00:29:04over the years,
00:29:04and you are one of the very pillars
00:29:07of this company.
00:29:09No, seriously.
00:29:13Building this foundation
00:29:14week in and week out
00:29:16through the good, the bad, the ugly,
00:29:18and somehow you
00:29:19managed to keep a smile
00:29:21on all their faces,
00:29:22mine included.
00:29:26And now here we are
00:29:28standing in this ring.
00:29:31Santino!
00:29:32Santino!
00:29:35Santino!
00:29:36Santino!
00:29:37Santino!
00:29:39Santino!
00:29:40Santino!
00:29:41Santino!
00:29:42Santino!
00:29:42Santino!
00:29:42Santino!
00:29:43Santino!
00:29:44I'm sitting in front of
00:29:45one of the best crowds
00:29:46I've ever been in front of
00:29:47right here in Dallas, Texas
00:29:49on the debut episode
00:29:51on our new network,
00:29:56AMC!
00:30:06And the irony of this is
00:30:08the one thing this company
00:30:11does not need
00:30:14is
00:30:17you.
00:30:20No, no,
00:30:21we don't need your stupid
00:30:22little jokes,
00:30:23we don't need your little
00:30:24comedic relief,
00:30:25we need structure!
00:30:29Discipline!
00:30:33Professionalism,
00:30:33none of which you have
00:30:34the ability to give,
00:30:36do you?
00:30:37You can't even keep
00:30:38your own family in order,
00:30:39your own daughter
00:30:40doesn't respect you,
00:30:42and you want that too?
00:30:43Hey, take it easy,
00:30:45right now,
00:30:45you're tossing them out!
00:30:46Shut up!
00:30:48I'm talking!
00:30:53The facts are the fact,
00:30:55I've been in this position
00:30:56before,
00:30:57I ran locker rooms,
00:30:58I dealt with the egos,
00:31:00I understand television,
00:31:02and most importantly,
00:31:04I understand the fact
00:31:05that I can do your job
00:31:07better than you can.
00:31:10So that's exactly
00:31:11what I plan on doing.
00:31:12I'm not here for
00:31:13a popularity contest,
00:31:14so I suggest you stay
00:31:16the hell out of my way.
00:31:17And for you,
00:31:19in case you don't already know,
00:31:21my name is Daria Ray,
00:31:24and I'm the suit.
00:31:27So you shut up
00:31:29when I'm talking.
00:31:39Wait, wait, wait, wait,
00:31:40one thing I almost forgot,
00:31:42I'm so sorry.
00:31:44As my first official
00:31:45order of business,
00:31:46I signed a new knockout
00:31:50to TNA.
00:31:52Ladies and gentlemen,
00:31:55please welcome...
00:32:09Oh my God.
00:32:13We haven't seen
00:32:14Elena Black in this company
00:32:16since early last year.
00:32:18Bold,
00:32:19alluring,
00:32:20and toxic.
00:32:24What a signing
00:32:26from the brand new
00:32:28Daria Ray,
00:32:29making moves already.
00:32:31And think about this,
00:32:33still to come,
00:32:33the TNA World Championship
00:32:35is on the line
00:32:36in our main event.
00:32:4620 years.
00:32:5120 years I've known
00:32:52Frankie Kazarian.
00:32:55And I never thought
00:32:56I'd say this about a friend.
00:32:58But I want you
00:32:59to kick his ass.
00:33:02I held this company down
00:33:03as long as I could.
00:33:05Now it's your turn.
00:33:07So do what you do best.
00:33:10Win.
00:33:26Thanks.
00:33:30Take him out.
00:33:35Let's get it.
00:33:40There was a time
00:33:41that Mike Santana
00:33:42was called
00:33:43the standard
00:33:43of TNA wrestling.
00:33:45He captured
00:33:45the TNA World Championship
00:33:47months ago,
00:33:48but Frankie Kazarian
00:33:49ripped it away from him.
00:33:51Can Santana
00:33:51get back to the top
00:33:52of the mountain
00:33:53tonight?
00:33:53But up next,
00:33:56the Knockouts
00:33:56World Tag Team
00:33:58titles are on the line
00:33:59as the inspiration
00:34:01defend their titles
00:34:02against the
00:34:03Elegance brand.
00:34:05That matchup
00:34:05next.
00:34:09Big thanks to
00:34:10Kiowa Gordon
00:34:11and Son McClarnett
00:34:12from the hit thriller
00:34:13Dark Winds
00:34:14for joining us tonight
00:34:15on the premiere
00:34:15of TNA Thursday Night
00:34:17Impact live on AMC.
00:34:18And in the Impact Zone,
00:34:20we are joined by
00:34:20the Elegance brand
00:34:21and a special guest.
00:34:22Ladies and gentlemen,
00:34:26I am the personal
00:34:28concierge
00:34:29and I want
00:34:29your attention.
00:34:32Shut up
00:34:32when I'm talking
00:34:33to you.
00:34:35Standing in this ring
00:34:37is a specialist
00:34:39in style
00:34:40and fashion.
00:34:42A pop culture
00:34:44icon
00:34:45and the original
00:34:47influencer.
00:34:48Please welcome
00:34:50Perez
00:34:51Perez Hilton.
00:34:54Thank you very much.
00:34:56And thank you.
00:34:59You know,
00:34:59I'm used to covering
00:35:01red carpet events,
00:35:02fashion hits
00:35:03and misses
00:35:04and this crowd
00:35:05tonight
00:35:06really brought
00:35:07their game.
00:35:08Their D game.
00:35:13Perez,
00:35:14you're being so nice.
00:35:15Why don't you tell
00:35:17them how you really
00:35:18feel?
00:35:18We all know
00:35:19that Dallas,
00:35:20Texas has a bunch
00:35:21of degenerate
00:35:23filthy pigs.
00:35:29But that's not
00:35:30the reason
00:35:31why we're here.
00:35:32You see,
00:35:33we are soon
00:35:34going to be crowned
00:35:35the TNA
00:35:38Knockouts
00:35:38Tag Team
00:35:40World Champions.
00:35:42and we've
00:35:43spent the past
00:35:44couple of months
00:35:45doing some
00:35:47research
00:35:48to introduce
00:35:49something new
00:35:50to the
00:35:50Elegance brand.
00:35:52We've got
00:35:52millions
00:35:53of applications,
00:35:55thousands
00:35:56of interviews
00:35:58and tonight
00:36:00you're about
00:36:01to witness
00:36:01the unveiling
00:36:02of the greatest
00:36:04makeover
00:36:04in the history
00:36:06of professional
00:36:07wrestling.
00:36:09So without
00:36:11further ado,
00:36:13please
00:36:13welcome
00:36:15Mr. Elegance.
00:36:21Whoa!
00:36:26That is not
00:36:28the man
00:36:28we saw
00:36:29last week
00:36:30at all.
00:36:30Hello
00:36:31Dallas,
00:36:32Texas!
00:36:35Hello
00:36:41AMC!
00:36:45And all
00:36:47of our other
00:36:48broadcasting
00:36:50partners!
00:36:55I've been
00:36:56chosen!
00:36:58I've been
00:36:58chosen!
00:37:01Within the
00:37:02last week
00:37:03I've had
00:37:04an incredible
00:37:05transformation.
00:37:07Just take
00:37:07a look
00:37:08at the
00:37:09screen.
00:37:12That guy
00:37:13right there!
00:37:14No
00:37:15confidence.
00:37:18No
00:37:18appeal.
00:37:20Nothing.
00:37:22A
00:37:23nobody.
00:37:23nobody.
00:37:24And now
00:37:28I
00:37:31am the one
00:37:32that you
00:37:33get to
00:37:33look at
00:37:34so soak
00:37:36it in.
00:37:37Look
00:37:37at M
00:37:39E
00:37:40I
00:37:40M
00:37:41M
00:37:41M
00:37:42M
00:37:43Mr.
00:37:46Elegance.
00:37:46Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:37:48We're just getting to know him.
00:37:58And their opponents, they are the TNA Knockout World Tag Team Champions.
00:38:08The team of Cassie Lee and Jesse McKay, the Inspiration.
00:38:16On Inspiration not wasting any time because the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship is on the line.
00:38:24The champions, the Inspiration set to defend against the Elegance brand and this match is officially underway.
00:38:30We barely got to say hello to the brand new Mr. Elegance.
00:38:35An iconic and inspirational start to this TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship match live on AMC.
00:38:48We are back here on TNA Thursday Night Impact live on AMC.
00:38:53The TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships are on the line as the Inspiration defend against the Elegance brand.
00:39:01And Cassie Lee trying to find a way through.
00:39:03Sustaining injured left there moments ago.
00:39:05On a kick out there from M by Elegance.
00:39:08And there's plenty of competition in and out of TNA's women's division.
00:39:13The Knockouts Division.
00:39:14We learned this past Tuesday on NXT that Sol Ruka and Zarya who you can see right there who are
00:39:20looking on here tonight in Dallas.
00:39:22As well as Ren, QCC and Fatal Influence.
00:39:26Those three teams will collide this coming Tuesday live on NXT to determine the future number one contender to our
00:39:32TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship.
00:39:36Everybody clamoring to get a shot in the Knockouts Division.
00:39:41Somebody, some team from NXT is going to get their chance.
00:39:46But who will walk out of Dallas with the title?
00:39:49Tag made, it's Jessie to meet Heather.
00:39:52Elegance brand trying to take advantage of a two-on-one opportunity but Jessie McKay is fresh.
00:39:58Looking to turn this match up entirely on its head.
00:40:03Jessie McKay fired up here.
00:40:06Cassie and Jessie have been the women's tag team in pro wrestling for the past decade.
00:40:12No other duo exhibits teamwork and synchronicity quite like the inspiration.
00:40:19And it's action like this why hashtag TNA is the number one trend in sports right now on social media.
00:40:26We're here to retain the titles.
00:40:28Oh!
00:40:29On a personal concierge.
00:40:30Wait, wait, wait.
00:40:31Pulled Jessie off of the cover of the referee and didn't see it.
00:40:34Are you sure about that?
00:40:35I don't think we got a good angle.
00:40:36Oh, stop.
00:40:38Nobody could be sure.
00:40:43Jessie, focus on the match up.
00:40:46Cassie and Jessie trying to defend their championships.
00:40:49Meanwhile, you got Perez Hilton, the original influencer.
00:40:52Ash by Elegance, Mr. Elegance, M by Elegance.
00:40:56Heather by Elegance, the personal concierge will make your head spin.
00:41:00They've got an elegant army and Jessie might be paying for that.
00:41:04Back inside the ring, Jessie trying to deal with Heather by Elegance.
00:41:09Oh!
00:41:10Kick right to the head.
00:41:11Jessie's down.
00:41:12A tag's been made.
00:41:13I believe Cassie got taken out of the equation moments ago.
00:41:17And Heather heading up.
00:41:18Wait a second.
00:41:19Oh, there's Cassie saving it.
00:41:21Jessie.
00:41:22Back inside the ring.
00:41:24But look at that.
00:41:24Trying to retain the inspiration.
00:41:26Can't put away the brand.
00:41:27Thank God Mr. Elegance saved Heather on the outside there.
00:41:31A burning disaster.
00:41:33I can only imagine what our new director of operations, Daria Ray, thinks about this.
00:41:39Plus the newest knockout, Elena Black.
00:41:42And the newest member of the Elegance brand here.
00:41:45Oh, Mr. Elegance distracting the official.
00:41:48The inspiration can retain the titles right there.
00:41:51The inspiration can't stop looking at him either.
00:41:53And who can blame him?
00:41:54He's an adionist.
00:41:55I don't think they're quite looking at him.
00:41:58There on he goes.
00:41:59Hands up the merchandise, ladies.
00:42:01He keeps peacocking here at ringside.
00:42:03He observed it.
00:42:04Ooh.
00:42:06And now the inspiration trying to focus on defending the tag team titles.
00:42:11He's starting to break down here.
00:42:15Wait once again.
00:42:16Oh, now the personal concierge stuck his nose in the inspiration's business one too many times.
00:42:23No way, look out.
00:42:25Oh, go.
00:42:26Oh, wait a minute.
00:42:26They're going for the idolizer.
00:42:28But a chop block by Mr. Elegance.
00:42:30The referee didn't see it.
00:42:32And the Elegance brand recaptured the titles.
00:42:37Here are your winners and new TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions.
00:42:48The Elegance brand.
00:42:51Oh, what a night.
00:42:54Take a look at this.
00:42:56The Elegance brand.
00:42:57Stronger than ever.
00:42:58Mr. Elegance paid dividends already.
00:43:02Allowing in by Elegance to get the pin and get the win.
00:43:07Once again, the Elegance brand.
00:43:10Not only better than all of you, but better than everybody in the knockouts division.
00:43:15And there is TNA President Carlos Silva to award the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships to Heather and Em
00:43:25and the Elegance brand.
00:43:27How apropos.
00:43:29It feels like we're back home with the championships in the Elegance brand.
00:43:36Bigger, better, and stronger than ever.
00:43:41As we mentioned, championship gold is at a premium here at TNA Wrestling.
00:43:52Here we are, here we are with TNA's international title.
00:43:57You and me, outlaws.
00:43:59Santino, for weeks you were trying to figure out who let NXT people in the door.
00:44:04Yeah, and you spent a ton of company money on your little investigation when the answer was right next to
00:44:09you the whole time.
00:44:10Santino, you are making a lot of bad decisions.
00:44:13You know, he's stressed out right now.
00:44:15I guess when your daughter turns on you, you have a decrease in productivity, work ethic.
00:44:20But that's okay, because management has fixed your problem.
00:44:24They've hired somebody to help you.
00:44:26And she's gonna do a much better job than you ever could.
00:44:29But moving past that, TNA international title, Genesis,
00:44:33my handsome man is gonna handle anything that my dad throws his way.
00:44:38And he's gonna do it for his little girl.
00:44:42You like that one?
00:44:45Well, right now it's time for the TNA injury report presented by Bioflex, the exclusive recovery partner of TNA Wrestling.
00:44:54Following a savage attack by Doomsday Danny Luna last week on Impact,
00:44:59Harley Hudson and Myla Grace have been held out of competition as a precaution.
00:45:03The former TNA World Champion and two-time international champion is expected to be in the incident.
00:45:33to return to in-ring competition
00:45:35next week. Mike Santana
00:45:38continues to deal with the right arm
00:45:40injury he sustained back in November.
00:45:42It was caused by the NXT
00:45:43Outlaws and it led to Frankie
00:45:45Kazarian taking advantage of the
00:45:47injury, calling his shot and taking
00:45:49the TNA World Championship
00:45:51from Mike Santana. However,
00:45:54Santana has been medically cleared
00:45:55to compete in tonight's milestone
00:45:58main event as he challenges
00:45:59Frankie Kazarian for the TNA
00:46:01World Championship.
00:46:04This has been the TNA
00:46:06Injury Report presented by
00:46:08BioFlex.
00:46:13Well, speaking of Mike Santana, he has the chance
00:46:16to right the wrong of months ago
00:46:17as he challenges Frankie Kazarian
00:46:19for the TNA World title
00:46:21later on tonight.
00:46:28TNA Genesis
00:46:29is right around the corner, man.
00:46:32Ever since my dog collar match,
00:46:33I feel like I've been in limbo.
00:46:35But look, the goal still hasn't changed.
00:46:38Everyone knows why Indie Wrestling
00:46:39came to TNA, and that is
00:46:41to fulfill my childhood dream
00:46:43of being-
00:46:44Let me guess, you're over here
00:46:46talking about fulfilling your childhood dream,
00:46:48Indie. Well, guess what?
00:46:50Some people dream about it, and some of us make it happen.
00:46:54Okay, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. I'll fight into you.
00:46:55Hey, hold on a sec. If you want to fight somebody,
00:46:57you need to take that up with Santino.
00:46:59But for now, I'd watch your mouth,
00:47:01or I'll sit you on a plane,
00:47:02send you back to Australia
00:47:03with the desperation to go play with the wombats.
00:47:06Guys, enough of this.
00:47:07You heard him. Guys, stop.
00:47:09We got a party!
00:47:11Woo-hoo!
00:47:12Celebration!
00:47:13Let's go!
00:47:14Yeah, I'll talk to Santino.
00:47:28They dared to dream.
00:47:31It is all about the TNA Knockouts World Championship.
00:47:36They were pioneers who broke barriers,
00:47:39shattered glass ceilings,
00:47:41and revolutionized the world of professional wrestling.
00:47:52I remember watching the Knockouts kill it every week,
00:47:55and I remember thinking how I wanted to be like them.
00:48:00The TNA Knockouts are an eclectic blend of beauty and brawl.
00:48:09I don't just want to be a Knockout.
00:48:13I want to be the Knockout.
00:48:17Fearless, determined, beautifully unconventional,
00:48:23unyielding in their conviction.
00:48:29Lane Lee is the new TNA Knockouts World Champion!
00:48:35Is there anyone better than me?
00:48:38I don't think so.
00:48:41Athletes who dare to cross the line.
00:48:44Supernovas who will forever shine.
00:48:54Can we go! Can we go! Can we go! Can we go!
00:48:59Ladies and gentlemen, as we prepare for Genesis,
00:49:03allow me to introduce at this time
00:49:05the TNA Knockouts World Champion,
00:49:08Lady Lee.
00:49:09.
00:49:10.
00:49:11.
00:49:11.
00:49:11.
00:49:11.
00:49:11.
00:52:13Now, we were originally in town to scope out the competition for the TNA Knockouts Tag Team titles.
00:52:22However, when I heard about this open challenge, I mean I just could not resist.
00:52:27I mean, this is an incredible opportunity for all of women's professional wrestling.
00:52:32And, I mean, it would feel pretty damn good to bring gold back home again.
00:52:39Now, I know this isn't going to be an easy competition.
00:52:43You are a warrior in every aspect.
00:52:47However, the thing about Zeruka is we've got a warrior of our own.
00:52:58Which is why Zarya should answer this open challenge.
00:53:04Because there is no one who is more deserving than you.
00:53:38Well, that didn't take much convincing.
00:53:41She has signed on the dotted line.
00:53:44It looks like it's going down.
00:53:47Zarya face-to-face with the Knockouts World Champion, Lei Ying Li, Genesis.
00:53:53They go one-on-one.
00:53:56Genesis is this Saturday right here in Dallas, Texas, live on pay-per-view and TNA+.
00:54:03The TNA Knockouts World Championship is on the line.
00:54:07But the TNA World Title is at stake in our main event.
00:54:10With a legacy built on the backs of legends.
00:54:21The TNA Wrestling World Championship, it's not just a championship, it's a legacy.
00:54:32The TNA World Title puts everything here.
00:54:35That means you're the guy here.
00:54:36This championship carries the weight of responsibility of not only representing TNA wrestling, but protecting it.
00:54:44Anyone that says that they don't want to be the world champion is either a liar or not in this
00:54:50business for the right reasons.
00:54:51You do not hold this championship to be celebrated.
00:54:55You carry it to be tested.
00:54:58I did not come to TNA to be good at wrestling.
00:55:03I came to TNA to become world champion and become the best damn wrestler ever.
00:55:07I'm on my way.
00:55:15It is a living testament that belief endures.
00:55:19That legacy demands sacrifice and that only those willing to stand in the fires can be the TNA Wrestling World
00:55:27Champion.
00:56:02All that history, that legacy is on the line once again as Mike Santana hopes to hold that gold one
00:56:10more time in our main event here tonight.
00:56:13Meanwhile, the TNA original, the egomaniac, Frankie Kazarian, is willing to do anything to hold on to the TNA World
00:56:21Title.
00:56:22Our main event is moments away, but coming up next, we'll hear from TNA's Dynasty, The System, on AMC.
00:56:33Celtic.
00:56:34How are you?
00:56:35Good, sir.
00:56:36How are you?
00:56:36What's up?
00:56:36Well, I wanted to talk to you face-to-face because we have a little bit of an issue.
00:56:40It's an international problem.
00:56:42Okay.
00:56:42It's a crisis, if you will, with the visas.
00:56:45So Leon Slater is not going to be here for Genesis.
00:56:49So I had to find a replacement.
00:56:53But you are still going to get your next division title shot.
00:56:56Put that one in the pocket for later.
00:56:58It's guaranteed.
00:56:59Okay.
00:57:00So anyway, it's going to be you, Moosh, and I don't want to say his name because he's going to
00:57:08appear.
00:57:09Who are you talking about?
00:57:09Uh, it rhymes with, uh, Moosh Mandley.
00:57:15Who are you talking about, TNA?
00:57:17Do you not watch the project?
00:57:19You versus Moosh versus Joe Hendry.
00:57:24How is that even possible?
00:57:26I believe in Joe Hendry.
00:57:30I believe in Joe Hendry.
00:57:31I believe in Joe Hendry.
00:57:31You did that.
00:57:32That was you.
00:57:33I didn't do that.
00:57:34That was, you did, you did that.
00:57:36Anyway, congratulations, good luck.
00:57:39That's crazy.
00:57:44Well, you say his name, he'll appear no matter where you are.
00:57:48Joe Hendry now added to Genesis.
00:57:50This Saturday, live on pay-per-view at TNA Plus right here in Dallas, Texas.
00:57:54You can use the promo code Genesis26 to get 10% off the TNA Plus annual VIP subscription that includes
00:58:02every TNA pay-per-view.
00:58:04Here's what's coming up at Genesis this Saturday right here in Dallas, Texas.
00:58:09A.J. Francis recently kicked Rich Swann out of first class.
00:58:13Francis has been disrespecting Swann for long enough.
00:58:16These two go one-on-one.
00:58:17Not only that, the notorious attraction, Elijah, goes one-on-one with Mustafa Ali of Order 4.
00:58:24Meanwhile, after Ryan Nemeth ran his mouth earlier on tonight, Mara Shade looks to super kick it shut yet again
00:58:31at Genesis.
00:58:32And the TNA Knockouts World Title is on the line.
00:58:35It's official.
00:58:36Lei Ying Li versus NXT's Zarya.
00:58:39Also, this was just announced.
00:58:41Cedric Alexander and Moose and Joe Hendry will compete in a triple threat match at Genesis.
00:58:48And, of course, the TNA World Tag Team titles will be on the line as the Ghosts, the Legends, the
00:58:54Hardys defend against the Righteous.
00:58:57Meanwhile, it's a battle between brothers within the system.
00:59:00It's the final dance for JDC.
00:59:02His last match of professional wrestling up against Eddie Edwards, his friend of 20 years.
00:59:07This and more at Genesis.
00:59:13Well, ahead of that last dance, it's time to get one last word with the system.
00:59:21Trust the system.
00:59:26Do you want to know something?
00:59:28Please welcome the system.
00:59:32They are our franchise players.
00:59:37TNA's dynasty over two years of dominance and 22 titles amongst all five of them.
00:59:45Dallas.
00:59:48Do you want to know something?
00:59:54The system is on AMC.
01:00:10I'm going to tell you guys, being out here right now, this moment, this is truly something special for us.
01:00:17You see, this company, it means everything to the system.
01:00:22And, yeah, right now, there are a lot of changes going on.
01:00:26But with that change comes one final moment.
01:00:32One final moment that will live in history.
01:00:35And I am talking about Genesis.
01:00:38You and me, brother.
01:00:41The final dance.
01:00:47Guys, guys, guys.
01:00:49I want you to know how thankful I am to be able to finish my career here in TNA Wrestling.
01:00:54Thank you very much.
01:00:56I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart.
01:00:59This is the best locker room I've ever been in.
01:01:01And I'm not just saying that.
01:01:03Thank you, guys.
01:01:03You guys are the best crowd, too.
01:01:15Saturday will be my last match ever against my good friend for about 25 years, Eddie Edwards.
01:01:24But the system isn't weakening.
01:01:26It's just evolving.
01:01:28Next week, live on AMC Thursday night, I will be in that ring probably, retired, to announce the newest member
01:01:38of the system to replace me.
01:01:45But that's next week, Eddie.
01:01:47Saturday.
01:01:48They wrote some stuff for me, man.
01:01:51I'm going to tear up when I tell you this.
01:01:52But I love you like a brother, bro.
01:01:54And you know that.
01:01:55But I got nothing but respect for you as a man, as a pro wrestler, and as a father.
01:02:00And it's unbelievable what type of daughter you guys have raised.
01:02:08But I'll tell you this, brother.
01:02:11I ain't going out like no punk.
01:02:13Look at me.
01:02:14No.
01:02:14Look at me.
01:02:15So either you pull the trigger, Eddie, or I will.
01:02:24It all goes down at Genesis one last time for JDC.
01:02:29Well, ladies and gentlemen, it's time for our main event.
01:02:33Can Mike Santana reclaim what was ripped away from him?
01:02:36The TNA World Title.
01:02:40Santana makes his first defense as champion.
01:02:45NXT stars have rushed the world champion.
01:02:50Frankie Kazarian has called his shot for the TNA World Title.
01:02:56Amid chaos, Kazarian takes the crown.
01:03:01I'm right where I belong, and that is on top.
01:03:04Leading this company into the next era.
01:03:07Leading TNA Wrestling into the era of AMC.
01:03:12Frankie Kazarian, you got something that belongs to me, baby boy.
01:03:17Best believe that TNA World Title is coming back home to Bobby.
01:03:26You see, I don't want to battle my demons.
01:03:29I want to dance with them.
01:03:31I will do anything, and I will walk out of Dallas, Texas.
01:03:35Still TNA World Champion.
01:03:39I think we forgot about someone.
01:03:41You two are going to beat the living hell out of each other.
01:03:45I know that you two are going to beat each other down to a pulp.
01:03:50Because that's what this title is worth.
01:03:53Little old me is going to be waiting off in the wings.
01:03:56Ready to call my shot.
01:04:00Frankie Kazarian defends the TNA World Title against Mike Santana.
01:04:06But the threat of Nick Nemitz will be looming.
01:04:14Please welcome TNA President Carlos Silva.
01:04:23What a great show tonight.
01:04:26And we've got yet another surprise.
01:04:28I'm so honored to introduce Texas' own, the former owner and president of TNA Wrestling, Dixie Carter.
01:04:45I cannot believe my eyes.
01:04:50Oh my gosh.
01:04:54I cannot believe 24 years ago.
01:04:59How many of you have watched TNA almost that long?
01:05:04I just want to say from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
01:05:09Thank you for all of you being here tonight.
01:05:11What an incredible honor.
01:05:13This company is on AMC launching a brand new chapter.
01:05:18I couldn't be more proud of the locker room.
01:05:21All of you fans, thank you for everything you've done.
01:05:24It's a very sentimental night for me.
01:05:27So thank you guys so much.
01:05:29Oh dear God.
01:05:32Dixie, run!
01:05:39Please welcome one half of Team 3C.
01:05:43And TNA Hall of Famer, Bowie Bray!
01:05:51Perhaps one of the most iconic and notorious moments in the history of TNA Wrestling
01:05:58occurred between these two years ago.
01:06:04I never thought I would see the day.
01:06:09All right, goodness, seeming like water under the bridge as Bowie Bray makes his way down
01:06:15here to join us for this huge main event.
01:06:18Bowie Bray, the TNA and the WWE Hall of Famer, a two-time TNA World Champion, long-time co-host
01:06:29as a part of Busted Open on SiriusXM.
01:06:33There are a few in the history of TNA Wrestling that can provide insight to the magnitude of
01:06:41this moment and especially to the TNA World Championship match we're about to see.
01:06:47Oh my God!
01:06:49I'm so excited!
01:06:50Bully Bray joining us on commentary.
01:06:52I can't believe my eyes.
01:06:53Did you just hug Dixie Carter?
01:06:55There wasn't a table nearby.
01:06:56All right, it's the softer side of Bully.
01:06:59It's the softer side of Bully.
01:07:01Yes, I did.
01:07:02I hugged Dixie.
01:07:04We kind of made up.
01:07:05This is amazing.
01:07:06I'm so excited about being here, hanging out with you guys, helping to call the main event.
01:07:11Wow.
01:07:12Thank you for joining us.
01:07:13It's time for this historic main event.
01:07:16We're going to get it!
01:07:18Woo!
01:07:19That's an event that we're going to be.
01:07:21Santana was gone.
01:07:22Hey, y'all.
01:07:23Step on this.
01:07:24The rotten apple don't fall, fall from the ripy tree.
01:07:27Put the freshness out of his misery.
01:07:30And as he always does, the realest Mike Santana coming through the sea of people.
01:07:37The people that brought him to this dance.
01:07:39The people that have had his back on this journey.
01:07:43This path of purpose he's been on throughout the last year to be at the top of this company.
01:07:49He is the loud, proud, and fearless beriqua for the Bronx New York for the past few years.
01:07:55We've seen the rise of Mike Santana, a man who conquered his demons with addiction every
01:08:01single day.
01:08:02A proud father who won the TNA world title for his daughter, Ariana, on her most important
01:08:08event bound for glory, but a stark fucking plan to climb to the top only for it all to be
01:08:14ripped away, bully.
01:08:15I have a lot of common with Mike.
01:08:19I know where Mike is coming from.
01:08:21We're both New Yorkers.
01:08:22We both came out of successful tasks.
01:08:25He's gotten to the top.
01:08:26I have a lot of confidence in Mike tonight, but I think Mike knows tonight you're dying.
01:08:34Tonight, can Mike Santana take his place in top TNA wrestling once again?
01:08:51Well, you know what they say, if you come for the king, you best not miss, and that man
01:08:59right there is the king of TNA.
01:09:03Bully, you know what it means to do whatever it takes for yourself to become TNA world champions.
01:09:09Frankie Kazarian is a nice guy.
01:09:14Frankie Kazarian has finally figured out that nice guy's going to slas in this industry.
01:09:20He is a grizzled, miserable veteran who now understands he needs to be selfish.
01:09:27Frankie's out for himself, and that's what he's going to need to retain that TNA world heavyweight
01:09:33championship tonight.
01:09:34Months ago, Frankie Kazarian took advantage of chaos created by NXT Outlaws and took the title
01:09:41from an injured Mike Santana.
01:09:43Can Santana take the TNA world title back?
01:09:47We'll find out next.
01:09:54This is our milestone main event, the very first main event in the history of TNA Thursday
01:10:02on Impact Live on AMC.
01:10:04The TNA world title is on the line.
01:10:07The champion, Frankie Kazarian, sent to the bend against Mike Santana.
01:10:14Dallas is ready.
01:10:16They are fired up for this world championship match.
01:10:20During the commercial break, simulcasts on AMC Plus and TNA Plus.
01:10:24Frankie Kazarian was berating the fans here in Dallas, but Ray Wall, Mike Santana can't
01:10:30allow Frankie Kazarian to get in his head.
01:10:33Santana hasn't come this far to just come this far.
01:10:36No, and you know that Frankie Kazarian, we said it during the break, smarter than he's
01:10:40ever been.
01:10:41He's better than he's ever been, in my opinion.
01:10:43And look at this.
01:10:44Whoa, whoa, whoa.
01:10:44Going for the chicken wing early on.
01:10:46And Santana felt his coming.
01:10:47Oh, wait.
01:10:48Went for a spin, the block.
01:10:49Can't try to take Frankie's head off.
01:10:52And Kazarian going to take a moment here in Dallas, we can tell you.
01:10:55Coming up next week in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the newest member of the system will be revealed
01:11:01after JDC's official retirement at Genesis.
01:11:04Also, we'll hear from the newest edition of the women's division.
01:11:07The brand new TNA Knockout, Elena Black, her Daria Ray.
01:11:11Also, Indy Hartwell goes one-on-one with one half of the brand new TNA Knockouts World
01:11:17Tag Team Champions.
01:11:18Ooh, him by elegance.
01:11:20Also, a TNA Classic boy.
01:11:22Remember this one.
01:11:23Feast or Fired is back for the first time in over two years.
01:11:27And also, Jeff Hardy is scheduled to go one-on-one with Mustafa Ali of Order 4.
01:11:33That's next week in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
01:11:36It's a part of TNA Thursday Night Impact live on AMC.
01:11:39We're in Dallas tonight.
01:11:41Dallas for Genesis this Saturday.
01:11:42Albuquerque, New Mexico for two nights next week, January 22nd and January 23rd.
01:11:48And head to TNAWrestling.com because the pre-sale for our mega on-sale starts on January 21st.
01:11:54The general on-sale on Friday, January 23rd for upcoming shows in Nashville, Atlanta, and New Orleans.
01:12:01Again, head to TNAWrestling.com for complete ticket information.
01:12:05Early on, it looked like Frankie was getting in safety.
01:12:09Oh, my God!
01:12:10Oh, wow.
01:12:11Oh, Santana's up.
01:12:12It looked like Frankie was getting into Mike's head.
01:12:16But the Dallas crowd has gotten to Frankie Kazarian.
01:12:18And Mike Santana's soaking it in right now.
01:12:20And I was about to say this.
01:12:22This match also started very measured considering how hot-blooded Mike Santana can get.
01:12:27This one now starting to pick up.
01:12:30Santana into the barricade.
01:12:32Blocked there by Santana.
01:12:33Kazarian in pursuit.
01:12:34Title can only change hands via pinball submission in the ring.
01:12:38Santana charges after Kazarian.
01:12:40An over and belly-to-belly by the champion.
01:12:44Can the challenger regroup the TNA World title hangs in the balance live on AMC?
01:12:56The TNA World Championship is at stake in the first main event of TNA Thursday Night Impact live on AMC.
01:13:05Tonight in Dallas, Texas, the champion Frankie Kazarian trying to turn away the embattled challenger, Mike Santana.
01:13:12Book count, going for the rolling buck 50, but a backstabber by Kazarian.
01:13:16I hate backstabbers.
01:13:18What a counter.
01:13:19That's ironic.
01:13:20Here's the cover and a kick out by Santana.
01:13:22Son of them.
01:13:23Watch her mouth.
01:13:24Take another look at this.
01:13:26We got to look at this.
01:13:27Santana ready for the rolling buck 50.
01:13:29Kaz saw it coming.
01:13:31And absolutely annihilates Santana with the backstabber.
01:13:36That is the Wiley veteran that is the world champion.
01:13:39Driving the knees right into the spine.
01:13:42It hurts.
01:13:43We're joined on commentary by the TNA and WWE Hall of Famer.
01:13:47The two-time TNA World Champion, Bully Ray.
01:13:50Right now, Frankie Kazarian looking to bully Mike Santana.
01:13:54Boy, I don't think that's a good strategy.
01:13:56Santana's not having any of it right now.
01:13:59Sometimes that just fires a guy up.
01:14:01And if you look at my...
01:14:02I can look right in Santana's eyes right now,
01:14:04and I can tell you he ain't having any of it.
01:14:07He's feeding off of it.
01:14:12But Santana absorbed a good shot right back up onto his face.
01:14:18Santana, the hot-blooded Corico from the Bronx.
01:14:21Both these men ran into AJ Styles earlier on tonight.
01:14:26Styles said he couldn't recognize the man and Frankie Kazarian he met all those years ago
01:14:31right here in TNA.
01:14:32AJ Styles told Mike Santana to win back the TNA World title.
01:14:39Become the standard of TNA once again.
01:14:42Ooh.
01:14:43Good old-fashioned job, boys.
01:14:46Just absorbing that kick from Kaz and firing back.
01:14:50There is no quit in Mike Santana.
01:14:53It's Santana's first climb to the championship.
01:14:56He did it for his heritage.
01:14:58He did it for TNA wrestling.
01:15:00He did it for his daughter, Ariana.
01:15:02His own personal journey to sobriety helped fuel him to that moment
01:15:07at Bound for Glory back in October.
01:15:09Oh!
01:15:10Super kick!
01:15:11Mike Santana has said that tonight, tonight is about him.
01:15:16Tonight, he's doing it for himself!
01:15:18Buc-50!
01:15:19Is that enough?
01:15:20Cover!
01:15:21Stacks up the champion on a kick-out!
01:15:23Like a super, super gun cutter!
01:15:26Kazarian didn't have an answer with a backstabber like he did more than Trudeau.
01:15:30That was amazing.
01:15:31We gotta take another look back at this.
01:15:33Missed it before.
01:15:34Had it spotted this time.
01:15:36And perfect!
01:15:37Rolling Buc-50!
01:15:39That's what he calls it, the Rolling Buc-50.
01:15:41That's it!
01:15:42But not enough to put the world champion away.
01:15:46There's one thing we know about Frankie Kazarian Bully.
01:15:49He's grizzled, self-centered, and conniving.
01:15:52Over 30 years in this business, he'll do whatever it takes to hold on to the title tonight.
01:15:57Grizzled, self-centered, and conniving.
01:15:59You're making my cold, black heart feel so good.
01:16:03Because that's what it takes sometimes to be a champion in this industry.
01:16:07Hashtag TNA Impact now trending on social media.
01:16:11Thank you all for joining us live on AMC, AMC Plus, and TNA Plus.
01:16:18These two warriors win.
01:16:21Up top!
01:16:22A Spanish fly!
01:16:24But Santana full of the gas!
01:16:27Not done yet.
01:16:28Look at this.
01:16:29Kaz back and forth.
01:16:31Something's gotta give here.
01:16:35Oh, wait a minute!
01:16:36Oh, Code Red!
01:16:38Shades of Amazing Red!
01:16:40Oh, and a kick out!
01:16:41That was close.
01:16:43What a series!
01:16:44What a back and forth!
01:16:47We gotta take a look back at this.
01:16:50This is awesome!
01:16:53Code Red!
01:16:55Shades of Amazing Red!
01:16:57Spanish fly!
01:16:58Shot out to the SATs in New York!
01:17:01Santana shooting from the hip to some of his inspirations, his mentors in this business!
01:17:08I always wanted to be involved in this is awesome, Jay!
01:17:11Justified, I tell ya!
01:17:13Frankie Kazarian is in trouble.
01:17:16We're in the proverbial deep water.
01:17:18Mike Santana came into this matchup with damage to the right arm close months ago!
01:17:23And Frankie Kazarian got the knees up in time!
01:17:26So at that time...
01:17:28Ed Weave!
01:17:28Oh, wait a minute!
01:17:29Angels wings!
01:17:31Shades of his own tag team partner, Christopher Daniels!
01:17:34But it wasn't enough to keep Santana down!
01:17:37Someplace, CD is smiling.
01:17:40Another founding father of TNA Wrestling with a long history with Frankie Kazarian.
01:17:48Kaz pulling out all the stuff, reaching deep into the toolbox, and now the Chicken Wing!
01:17:54Go for the Chicken Wing!
01:17:56Santana felt his cover earlier!
01:17:58Now looking for the cover!
01:17:59He didn't have all of it, he didn't have all of it!
01:18:01This is a battle of two generations of TNA Wrestling!
01:18:07Oh, went for the leg drop right to the back of the neck!
01:18:10Santana able to evade!
01:18:11Turned on that tailbone, boys!
01:18:14Oh, going up top!
01:18:14Oh, and Kazarian very smart, using his environment!
01:18:17Both these guys have each other scouted!
01:18:20Oh!
01:18:21Super cutter!
01:18:21Slingshot cutter!
01:18:23And follow it up!
01:18:24Boom!
01:18:25Classic Kaz!
01:18:26Connecting with the leg drop!
01:18:28Here's the cover!
01:18:29Shoulders down!
01:18:30Oh, and a kick out!
01:18:31Digging deep!
01:18:32Santana's got to dig deep!
01:18:34He's breathing heavy!
01:18:35Guys, watch his chest!
01:18:37Look at his chest going up and down!
01:18:38Watch this first!
01:18:40It was the cutter from Kaz followed up immediately by the leg drop!
01:18:45But still was not enough to put Santana away!
01:18:48Look at this!
01:18:50Frankie Kazarian grabbing a hold of his TNA World Championship belt!
01:18:55He's bringing it in the ring!
01:18:56Is Kazarian getting desperate here?
01:18:59The title cannot change hands on a disqualification!
01:19:03Nobody knows that better than Kazarian!
01:19:05The ref just realized that Frankie brought that championship into the ring!
01:19:10The referee got rid of the belt!
01:19:11Oh my god!
01:19:13Santana went for spin the block!
01:19:14Was it time for fade to black there by Kazarian?
01:19:17Santana's still alive!
01:19:21Now these two warriors slugging it out!
01:19:24Center of the ring!
01:19:26Put right to the face!
01:19:27Is it time for spin the block?
01:19:29Is Santana prepared to go for broke?
01:19:32Oh, wait a minute!
01:19:33Oh, down goes the referee!
01:19:36Kazarian was aiming for Santana!
01:19:39I don't know if he got all of it, but it was enough to drop the ref!
01:19:45Missing Santana by millimeters!
01:19:48Up onto the shoulder, Santana!
01:19:51Oh!
01:19:52Kazarian raked the eyes of Santana!
01:19:54Put the referees down!
01:19:58Now here we go!
01:19:59Spent the block!
01:20:01Santana took his head off!
01:20:02This is the moment, but the ref is down!
01:20:055, 6, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10!
01:20:07Boy, Santana should be TNN World Champion!
01:20:09The people are counting to 12, 13, 14.
01:20:13You're damn right right now, Mike Santana should be your new world champion.
01:20:18Santana trying to get the referee back to his feet.
01:20:22Was that his shot?
01:20:23Frankie's going for it again, guys. Frankie's going for it again.
01:20:25Not this. Not this.
01:20:28Oh! But the belt right between the eyes.
01:20:36And was that Mike Santana's moment?
01:20:40Gone in a flash.
01:20:42The referee down.
01:20:45Oh, my God.
01:20:47No, no, no, not this.
01:20:48Not this. Going for Fade to Black on the apron.
01:20:52That is dangerous stuff on the apron.
01:20:54Driving the tip of the head into the ring apron, the hardest part of the ring.
01:20:59Where steel meets wood.
01:21:01Kazarian rolled Santana back inside.
01:21:03The referee has come to.
01:21:05Not like this.
01:21:06Kazarian looking to retain.
01:21:08Santana is still in this.
01:21:10Wow.
01:21:11Wow.
01:21:12Wow.
01:21:14Wow.
01:21:15And wait, look at this.
01:21:16Santana immediately.
01:21:17How is he doing this?
01:21:19Oh, Canadian Destroyer.
01:21:22Wait a minute.
01:21:23Spin the block.
01:21:24Are you kidding me?
01:21:26Spin the block.
01:21:27Oh, a kick out.
01:21:29No one's ever kicked out of the block.
01:21:31That had to be three.
01:21:37No one has kicked out of Mike Santana.
01:21:40Spin the block.
01:21:41Ain't no way on God's green earth that happened.
01:21:45Go for it again.
01:21:48Oh.
01:21:49Spin to escape.
01:21:50Shoulders down.
01:21:51Kick out by Kaz.
01:21:54The champion's got to regroup.
01:22:01Oh, and now Kazarian went for a spin the block.
01:22:05There it is.
01:22:07There it is.
01:22:08Is that enough?
01:22:10One, two, three.
01:22:11He said, wow.
01:22:12He said, Canna is back on top.
01:22:17Here is your winner, and the new TNA World Champion, Mike Santana.
01:22:33Mike Santana reclaims the TNA World title.
01:22:37But I do have to mention that Santana Varela said last week on Impact that whomever walks out with the
01:22:45TNA World title will give a rematch at Genesis to the former champion, no matter what.
01:22:53But for tonight, Mike Santana is a winner.
01:22:58Mike Santana was able to do it.
01:23:00The 1-4, Spin the block, was able to put Frankie Kazarian away and right the wrong a month ago.
01:23:09How can you not be happy for this guy?
01:23:12Seriously.
01:23:13We've been on the ride with him.
01:23:15We know the story.
01:23:16He's got his championship back.
01:23:18Great job, Mike Santana.
01:23:20Congratulations, brother.
01:23:22It's been an incredible night.
01:23:24Thank you for watching this evening.
01:23:26This story will continue this Saturday here in Dallas, live on pay-per-view and TNA Plus at the Genesis
01:23:34event.
01:23:35Now the question is, who will be the TNA World Champion following Genesis next week in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on
01:23:46TNA Thursday Night Impact, live on AMC?
01:23:50Good night from Dallas, Texas.
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