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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, the 2000s was created for the cure.
00:02:15The TNA and the 2000s.
00:02:25It's not here!!
00:02:36The TNA, the 2188, the 2000s are now something!
00:02:40The TNA, the 2000s are now pow Iranian forms Committee of human rights!
00:03:00Please welcome the phenomenal A.J. Stiles!
00:03:11He 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. Stiles!
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.J. Stiles!
00:03:54A.J. Stiles!
00:03:58A.J. Stiles!
00:04:11A.J. Stiles!
00:04:14AJ! AJ! AJ! AJ! AJ! AJ! AJ! AJ! AJ! AJ! AJ! AJ!
00:04:23I'm going to keep this short and sweet because we got some wrestling to do.
00:04:30Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls wrestling fans from coast to coast,
00:04:36welcome to the house that AJ Styles built.
00:04:48But here's the thing, it is bigger, it is better, and it is bolder than ever,
00:04:57and it's on AMC!
00:05:05AMC! AMC! AMC! AMC! AMC! AMC! AMC! AMC! AMC!
00:05:14You 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! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N
00:05:55-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U
00:05:58-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A!
00:06:06U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N
00:06:06-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U
00:06:07-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U-N-A! U
00:06:15I'm ready for you. I'm ready for you. I'm ready to fly.
00:06:22Come on, stand in the light.
00:06:25Your mind's gonna be flying.
00:06:29I'm ready for you. I'm ready for you.
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,
00:08:01plus TNA star BDE and social media influencer 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 Trotta King, Matthew Railroad.
00:08:13That is Matt Hardy.
00:08:14I'm Tom Henneman.
00:08:15Welcome to the Impact Zone.
00:08:18What 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, dude.
00:08:28Dallas in our main event.
00:08:30The conniving TNA World Champion, Frank E.
00:08:32TNA looks to defend against the battle-tested Mike Santana.
00:08:36TNA Hall of Famer, Bully Ray, joined us on commentary.
00:08:40But that's not the only title on the line, as the Knockouts World Tag Team title will be defended.
00:08:46The inspiration 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.
00:09:11He is Matt and Jeff, the Hardys!
00:09:21The Hardys, the living legends, set to team up with the notorious attraction, Eliza, against Order 4.
00:09:35Now, this Saturday at Genesis Live on Pay-Per-View with TNA Plus right here in Dallas, Texas.
00:09:41Elijah, 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,
00:09:54TNA Plus.
00:09:56This rivalry went to a whole other level as Elijah 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, Elijah continued to torment Ali in order for chasing them out
00:10:14of the arena once again.
00:10:16On horseback, an absolute travesty.
00:10:19And their opponent, a couple of three points.
00:10:21Oh, wait a minute.
00:10:22Ali diving into the ring, going after Elijah and the Hardys.
00:10:26This match is underway.
00:10:28This is total nonstop 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 has 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.
00:10:50Order 4 believes actions have consequences.
00:10:53Ali is 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 Elijah 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 entertaining millions all over the world.
00:11:18And then 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.
00:11:29Out go the great hands, courtesy of the legendary Hardys.
00:11:34The 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 in Dallas, Texas.
00:11:57This is our opening contest.
00:11:59The legendary Hardys, the TNA World Tag Team Champions,
00:12:02teaming 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.
00:12:15They 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 right here in Dallas.
00:12:26Live on pay-per-view with TNA Plus and Genesis.
00:12:30Oh, Ali went face first into the buckle as Elijah was looking for a tag.
00:12:34Matt and Jeff Hardy were eliminated from the equation.
00:12:38But 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 where we're going one-on-one at Genesis.
00:12:49Well, the stars are out tonight at ringside.
00:12:52We have Kiowa Gordon and Son McClarnon from the hit thriller Dark Wings.
00:12:57They're Special Agent Zero.
00:12:58Dark Wings returns with 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,
00:13:11Justin Long, and Freddie Gibbs.
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.
00:13:26Oh, here'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.
00:13:54Just in the 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 recruit.
00:14:04A tag's been made.
00:14:06Legal into the match is John Skyler.
00:14:08We mentioned it.
00:14:08Mustafa 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 against the creepy Vincent and Dutch
00:14:24known 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.
00:14:36Being striked there by Elijah, 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 Dick Hardy!
00:14:47Swanton Bomb!
00:14:50One, two, three!
00:14:51The Hardys and Elijah beat Order 4!
00:14:54Here are your winners, the team of Elijah and the TNA World Tag Team Champions, Matt and Jack, the Hardys!
00:15:10Oh, the first victory of the ANC era goes to the Ghosts, the Legends, the Hardys and Elijah, but wait!
00:15:19Hold on a second, Special Agent Zero Order 4 annihilates Elijah!
00:15:25And now the Hardys!
00:15:27That right there is the weapon of mass destruction of where?
00:15:33Hold on a second, that's Vincent and 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.
00:15:48Wow, The Righteous!
00:15:51Again, who have said that they admire, they even love the Hardys.
00:15:55Look up to them, despite their actions.
00:16:03Oh, wait!
00:16:04Oh my God!
00:16:05Death 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!
00:17:01Man!
00:17:04This is going to hurt me more than it's going to hurt you!
00:17:11At 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, it 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, your TNA Wrestling World Champion, Frankie Kazarian.
00:18:01Frankie, in tonight's main event, you 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.
00:18:19My TNA World title, Mike 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, go out and cut your little promo?
00:18:44Well, if you have anything to say to me, anything, maybe it's just, thank you for the house.
00:19:03Thanks.
00:19:12AJ Styles said it himself earlier on tonight, bigger, 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, no shortcuts, only an opportunity to be different.
00:19:41Speed, risk, innovation.
00:19:45Speaking of all the truth.
00:19:46Fearless flights into the unknown, the 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,
00:20:37founded 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, it'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,
00:21:33the world-class maniac, Eric Young.
00:21:37And also, it is the man, A.J. 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.
00:21:50A.J. 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,
00:21:59Take the Spectacular to you, 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.
00:22:19We have some guests, the stars of the AMC hit show,
00:22:25Dark Winds, Kiowa Gordon, and Zahn McClareneth.
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 Nemec.
00:23:29You guys aren't the big stars, okay?
00:23:31You two pump chumps are on my show, okay?
00:23:34I'm the star.
00:23:34What are you looking at?
00:23:36What are you looking at, pretty boy?
00:23:37You look like you want to hit...
00:23:46What the hell is Ryan Nemec doing?
00:23:48Oh, we got caught in the barricade.
00:23:51Oh, what?
00:23:51How dare you, sir?
00:23:53Zahn McClareneth just lit him up with a chop.
00:23:55You are a guest in our home.
00:23:59Zahn McClareneth's a guest of ours.
00:24:03Well, right now I want to turn our attention
00:24:05to another matter that, well, was pretty devastating.
00:24:08This was last month after a steel cage matchup.
00:24:11There's our director of authority, Santina Morella.
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.
00:24:35Broke 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 Morella!
00:25:05It's great to see Santino Morella 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 and 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
00:26:57that I can use a little bit of assistance.
00:27:00You see,
00:27:01my heart is not 100% here.
00:27:04And this is not the time to drop the ball.
00:27:06And at first,
00:27:07when I heard the news,
00:27:08I was a little bit hesitation.
00:27:11But then,
00:27:12when 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.
00:28:01But 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 have
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 M&A promotion
00:28:26within Anthem Sports and Entertainment.
00:28:38Let me be the first to say
00:28:41welcome to TNA.
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.
00:29:31TNA!
00:29:32TNA!
00:29:33TNA!
00:29:35TNA!
00:29:36TNA!
00:29:37TNA!
00:29:38TNA!
00:29:40TNA!
00:29:40TNA!
00:29:41TNA!
00:29:42TNA!
00:29:42TNA!
00:29:43TNA!
00:29:44Standing in front of one of the best crowds
00:29:45I've ever been in front of,
00:29:47right here in Dallas, Texas,
00:29:50on the debut episode
00:29:52on our new network, AMC.
00:29:55AMC!
00:30:06And the irony of this is,
00:30:09the one thing this company does not need
00:30:13is you.
00:30:17you.
00:30:20No, no, we don't need your stupid little jokes,
00:30:23we don't need your little comedic relief,
00:30:25we need structure!
00:30:29Discipline!
00:30:33Professionalism,
00:30:33none of which you have the ability to give, do you?
00:30:37You can't even keep your own family in order,
00:30:39your own daughter doesn't respect you,
00:30:41and you want that too?
00:30:43Hey, take it easy,
00:30:45right now you're talking about-
00:30:46Shut up!
00:30:48I'm talking!
00:30:53The facts are the facts,
00:30:55I've been in this position before,
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 better than you can.
00:31:10So that's exactly what I plan on doing.
00:31:12I'm not here for a popularity contest,
00:31:14so I suggest you stay the 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 when I'm talking.
00:31:39Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait,
00:31:40one thing I almost forgot, I'm so sorry.
00:31:43As my first official order of business,
00:31:48I signed a new knockout to TNA.
00:31:53Ladies and gentlemen,
00:31:55please welcome-
00:32:09Oh my God.
00:32:13We haven't seen Elena 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 Daria Ray,
00:32:29making moves already.
00:32:32And think about this,
00:32:33still to come,
00:32:33the TNA World Championship is on the line
00:32:36in our main event.
00:32:4620 years.
00:32:5120 years I've known Frankie Kazarian.
00:32:55And I never thought I'd say this about a friend.
00:32:58But I want you to kick his ass.
00:33:02I held this company down as 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.
00:33:29Take him out.
00:33:35Let's get it.
00:33:40There was a time that Mike Santana was called the standard of TNA wrestling.
00:33:45He captured the TNA World Championship months ago,
00:33:48but Frankie Kazarian ripped it away from him.
00:33:51Can Santana get back to the top of the mountain tonight?
00:33:54But up next,
00:33:56the Knockouts World Tag Team titles are on the line
00:33:59as the Inspiration defend their titles against the Elegance brand.
00:34:04That matchup.
00:34:06Next.
00:34:09Big thanks to Kyra Gordon and Son McClarnett
00:34:12from the hit-thriller Dark Winds
00:34:14for joining us tonight on the premiere of TNA Thursday Night Impact
00:34:17live on AMC.
00:34:18And in the Impact Zone,
00:34:20we are joined by the Elegance brand
00:34:21and a special guest.
00:34:22Ladies and gentlemen,
00:34:24I am the personal Coulcieres
00:34:29and I want your attention.
00:34:32Shut up without talking to you.
00:34:35Standing in this ring
00:34:37is a specialist in style
00:34:40and fashion.
00:34:42A pop culture icon
00:34:45and the original influencer.
00:34:48Please welcome
00:34:50Perez Hilton.
00:34:52Perez.
00:34:53Thank you very much.
00:34:56And thank you.
00:34:59You know,
00:34:59I'm used to covering red carpet events,
00:35:02fashion hits and misses,
00:35:04and this crowd tonight
00:35:06really brought their game.
00:35:08Their D game.
00:35:13Perez, you're being so nice.
00:35:15Why don't you tell them how you really feel?
00:35:18We all know that Dallas, Texas,
00:35:21has a bunch of degenerate, filthy pigs.
00:35:29But that's not the reason why we're here.
00:35:32You see, we are soon going to be crowned
00:35:35the TNA Knockouts Tag Team World Champions.
00:35:42And we've spent the past couple of months
00:35:45doing some research
00:35:48to introduce something new to the Elegance brand.
00:35:51We've got millions of applications,
00:35:55thousands of interviews,
00:35:58and tonight,
00:36:00you're about to witness
00:36:01the unveiling of the greatest makeover
00:36:04in the history of professional wrestling.
00:36:10So, without further ado,
00:36:12please welcome
00:36:16Mr. Elegance!
00:36:22Whoa-ho-ho!
00:36:26That is not the man we saw last week at all!
00:36:30Hello, Dallas, Texas!
00:36:35Hello, A-M-C!
00:36:45And all of our other broadcasting partners!
00:36:55I've been chosen!
00:36:58I've been chosen!
00:37:00I've been chosen!
00:37:01Within the last week,
00:37:03I've had an incredible transformation!
00:37:07Just take a look at the screen!
00:37:11That guy right there!
00:37:14No confidence!
00:37:17No appeal!
00:37:20Nothing!
00:37:22A nobody!
00:37:24And now...
00:37:26Ha-ha-ha!
00:37:29I...
00:37:30am the one that you get to look at!
00:37:34So, soak it in!
00:37:37Look at M-E-M-WAH!
00:37:45Mr. Elegance!
00:37:46Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
00:37:48We were 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!
00:38:13The 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, sustained an injury last year moments ago, on a kick out
00:39:06there from M by Elegance!
00:39:08And there's plenty of competition in and out of TNA's women's division, the Knockouts division!
00:39:14We learned this past Tuesday on NXT that Sol Ruka and Saria, who you can see right there, who are
00:39:20looking on here tonight in Dallas, as 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!
00:39:42Somebody, some team from NXT is gonna get their chance, but who will walk out of Dallas with the title?
00:39:49Tag made, it's Jessie to meet Heather, Elegance brand, trying to take advantage of a 2-on-1 opportunity, but
00:39:56Jessie 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!
00:40:30Oh, wait, wait!
00:40:31Pulled Jessie off of the cover, the referee 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 matchup!
00:40:46Cassie and Jessie try to defend their championships!
00:40:49Meanwhile, you got Perez Hilton, the original influencer, Ash by Elegance, Mr. Elegance, M by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, the
00:40:57personal 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!
00:41:09Kick right to the head, Jessie's down!
00:41:12A tag's been made!
00:41:14I believe Cassie got taken out of the equation moments ago!
00:41:18And Heather heading up, wait a second!
00:41:19Oh, there's Cassie saving Jessie!
00:41:22Back inside the ring!
00:41:24Trying to retain the inspiration, can'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 in the diners!
00:41:55I don't think that's why I'm looking at him!
00:41:58There on it goes!
00:41:59Hands off the merchandise, ladies!
00:42:02He keeps peacocking here at ringside!
00:42:04He deserved it!
00:42:05Ooh!
00:42:06Oh!
00:42:06And now the inspiration trying to focus on defending their tag team titles!
00:42:11He's starting to break down here!
00:42:15Wait, once again!
00:42:16Oh!
00:42:17Now the personal concierge stuck his nose in the inspiration's business one too many times!
00:42:23No way, look out!
00:42:25Oh!
00:42:25Oh!
00:42:26Wait 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 now the Elegance brand recaptured the titles!
00:42:35Here are your winners and new TNA knockout world tag team champions!
00:42:48The Elegance brand!
00:42:51Oh!
00:42:52Oh!
00:42:52What 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
00:43:23to Heather and Em and the Elegance brand!
00:43:27How apropos it!
00:43:29It feels like we're back home with the championships in the Elegance brand!
00:43:36Bigger, better, and stronger than ever!
00:43:42As 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
00:44:07when the answer was right next to you 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,
00:44:50the exclusive recovery partner of TNA Wrestling!
00:44:53Following 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.
00:45:04Zia Brookside and the reigning TNA Knockouts world champion Laying Lee
00:45:08also sustained injuries in the incident but have since been medically cleared to compete.
00:45:14Bulletproof Steve Macklin is currently out of action following the brutal attack by the NXT Outlaws last week.
00:45:21Macklin was evaluated after the attack and it was determined to keep Macklin out of action this week as a
00:45:28precaution.
00:45:28The former TNA world champion and two-time international champion is expected to return to in-ring competition next week.
00:45:37Mike Santana continues to deal with the right arm injury he sustained back in November.
00:45:42It was caused by the NXT Outlaws and it led to Frankie Kazarian taking advantage of the injury,
00:45:48calling his shot and taking the TNA World Championship from Mike Santana.
00:45:53However, Santana has been medically cleared to compete in tonight's milestone main event
00:45:58as he challenges Frankie Kazarian for the TNA World Championship.
00:46:04This has been the TNA Injury Report presented by Bioflex.
00:46:11Bioflex! Bioflex! Bioflex! Bioflex! Bioflex!
00:46:13Well, speaking of Mike Santana, he has the chance to right the wrong of months ago
00:46:17as he challenges Frankie Kazarian for the TNA World title later on tonight.
00:46:28TNA Genesis is right around the corner, man.
00:46:32Ever since my dog collar match, I feel like I've been in limbo.
00:46:35But look, the goal still hasn't changed.
00:46:38Everyone knows why indie wrestling came to TNA.
00:46:40And that is to fulfill my childhood dream of being-
00:46:44Let me guess, you're over here talking about fulfilling your childhood dream, indie.
00:46:48Well, guess what? Some people dream about it, and some of us make it happen.
00:46:54Okay, yeah, yeah, yeah. I'll fight a new you.
00:46:55Hey, hey, hold on a sec. If you want to fight somebody, you need to take that up with Santino.
00:46:59But for now, I'd watch your mouth, or I'll sit you on a plane, send you back to Australia
00:47:03with the desperation to go play with the wombats.
00:47:05Yeah. Yeah.
00:47:06Guys, enough of this.
00:47:07You heard him.
00:47:08Guys, stop.
00:47:09We got a party!
00:47:10Woo!
00:47:11All right, celebration!
00:47:13Yeah, let's go!
00:47:16Yeah, I'll talk to Santino.
00:47:24I'll talk to him.
00:47:26Sure.
00:47:28They dared to dream.
00:47:31It is all about the TNA Knockout World Championship.
00:47:36They were pioneers who broke barriers, shattered glass ceilings, and revolutionized the world of
00:47:51I remember watching the knockouts kill it every week, and 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, unyielding in their conviction.
00:48:30Lane Lee is the new TNA knockouts world champion.
00:48:36Is there anyone better than me?
00:48:38I don't think so.
00:48:39Now, athletes who dare to cross the line.
00:48:44Supernovas who will forever shine.
00:48:59Ladies and gentlemen, as we prepare for Genesis, allow me to introduce at this time the TNA knockouts world champion,
00:49:07Lady Lee.
00:49:10Let's go.
00:49:12Let's do it.
00:49:12Let's go.
00:49:35Sharias and gentlemen.
00:49:55Accompanied by her tag team partner Ziya Brookside, Lang Lee is one of the most inspiring stories
00:50:00of pro wrestling.
00:50:01Eight years ago in her home country of China, Lee took part to triumph.
00:50:05Earned the opportunity to transition from MMA to professional wrestling.
00:50:09She moved to America, had to learn English and a whole new culture in the midst of embracing
00:50:14this new craft.
00:50:15Lang Lee's hard work paid off.
00:50:17Two months ago, she captured the TNA Knockouts world title at WWE's NXT Gold Rush event.
00:50:24Ladies and gentlemen, due to an international visa crisis, Danny Luna is not going to be
00:50:30able to compete at Genesis.
00:50:32However, Lady Lee has committed herself to be a fighting champion and has signed a contract
00:50:42to an open challenge on Saturday at Genesis.
00:50:49with the G.I.L. ANCHOR Byron, the G.I.L.A.
00:51:17H
00:51:26Earlier tonight, we saw the team of Zarya and Sol Ruka, Sol Ruka from NXT watching during
00:51:33the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship match, so I guess the question is now, who's
00:51:39taking a playing lead on the Open Challenge for Genesis?
00:51:43They have their eyes on all kinds of TNA Championship gold, it seems.
00:51:50But to your point, which one of these two incredible athletes is out here to answer the Open Challenge?
00:52:06Hey, TNA.
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.
00:53:11Gloria!
00:53:12Gloria!
00:53:15Gloria!
00:53:17Gloria!
00:53:19Gloria!
00:53:20Gloria!
00:53:21Gloria!
00:53:22Gloria!
00:53:24Gloria!
00:53:24Gloria!
00:53:25Gloria!
00:53:38well that didn't take much convincing she has signed on the dotted line it looks like it's
00:53:45going down zarya face to face with the knockouts world champion lei ying lee genesis
00:53:53they go one on one genesis is this saturday right here in dallas texas live on pay-per-view
00:54:01and tna plus the tna knockouts world championship is on the line but the tna world title is at stake
00:54:09in our main event with 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 that means you're the guy here this championship
00:54:37carries 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 you do not hold this championship to be celebrated you carry it
00:54:56to be tested i did not come to tna to be good at wrestling i came to tna become world
00:55:04champion
00:55:04and become the best damn wrestler ever i'm on my way
00:55:15it is a living testament that belief endures that the legacy demands sacrifice and that only those
00:55:23willing to stand in the fires can be the tna wrestling world champion
00:55:29so
00:55:33so
00:55:34so
00:55:45so
00:55:46so
00:55:47so
00:55:47so
00:55:49so
00:55:51so
00:55:53so
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
00:56:32so thick
00:56:33how are you good sir how are you what's up well i want to talk to you face to face
00:56:38because we have a little bit of an issue it's an international problem
00:56:41okay it's a crisis if you will with the visas so leon slatar is not going to be here for
00:56:48genesis
00:56:49so i had to find a replacement but you are still going to get your next division title shot put
00:56:56that one in the pocket for later it's guaranteed
00:56:58okay
00:57:00so
00:57:00so anyway it's going to be you
00:57:02moosh
00:57:03and uh
00:57:05i don't want to say his name because he's going to appear
00:57:09who are you talking about
00:57:10uh
00:57:11uh
00:57:11rhymes with uh
00:57:12moosh mandley
00:57:15who are you talking about
00:57:16do you not watch the project
00:57:19you versus moosh versus
00:57:20joe henry
00:57:24how is that even possible
00:57:26i believe in joe henry
00:57:29i believe in joe henry
00:57:31you did that
00:57:32that was you
00:57:33i didn't do that
00:57:34that was you did that
00:57:35you did that
00:57:36anyway
00:57:37congratulations good luck
00:57:38that's crazy
00:57:44well
00:57:44you say his name he'll appear no matter where you are joe henry now added to genesis
00:57:50this saturday live on pay-per-view at tna plus right here in dallas texas you can use the promo
00:57:55code genesis26 to get 10% off the tna plus annual vip subscription that includes every tna pay-per-view
00:58:04here's what's coming up at genesis this saturday right here in dallas texas
00:58:08aj francis recently kicked rich swan out of first class francis has been disrespecting swan for long enough these two
00:58:16go one-on-one
00:58:17not only that the notorious attraction elijah goes one-on-one with mustafa ali of order four
00:58:24meanwhile after ryan nemeth ran his mouth earlier on tonight mara shane looks to super kick it shut yet again
00:58:30at genesis
00:58:31and the tna knockouts world title is on the line it's official legging lee versus nxt's zarya
00:58:39also this was just announced cedric alexander and moose and joe henry will compete in a triple threat match at
00:58:47genesis
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
00:58:55defend against the righteous meanwhile it's a battle between brothers within the system it's the final dance for jdc
00:59:02his last match of professional wrestling up against eddie edwards his friend of 20 years this and more at genesis
00:59:13well ahead of that last dance it's time to get one last word with the system
00:59:28please welcome the system they are our franchise players tna's dynasty over two years of dominance
00:59:40and 22 titles amongst all five of them
00:59:44dallas
00:59:48do you wanna know something
00:59:54the system is on amc
01:00:03amc amc amc amc amc amc amc amc amc amc amc amc
01:00:14this is truly something special for us
01:00:17you see this company
01:00:19it means everything
01:00:21to the system and yeah right now
01:00:23there are a lot of changes going on
01:00:26but with that change
01:00:28comes one final moment
01:00:32one final moment that will live in history
01:00:34and i am talking about genesis
01:00:38you and me brother
01:00:41the final dance
01:00:46guys guys guys
01:00:48i 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 this is the best locker room i've ever been in
01:01:01and i'm not just saying that thank you guys you 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
01:01:26but the system isn't weakening it's just evolving
01:01:27next week
01:01:29live on amc thursday night i will be
01:01:33in that ring probably
01:01:35retired
01:01:36to announce the newest member
01:01:38of the system
01:01:39to replace me
01:01:44but that's next week eddie
01:01:46saturday
01:01:48they wrote some stuff for me man
01:01:51i'm gonna tear up when i tell you this
01:01:52but i love you
01:01:53i love you like a brother bro
01:01:54and you know that
01:01:56i got nothing but respect for you as a man
01:01:58as a pro wrestler
01:01:59and as a father
01:02:00and it's unbelievable what type of daughter you guys have raised
01:02:09but i'll tell you this brother
01:02:11i ain't going out like no punk
01:02:13look at me no
01:02:14look at me
01:02:14so either you pull the trigger eddie
01:02:18or 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
01:02:32can mike santana reclaim what was ripped away from him
01:02:36the tna world title
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
01:03:14you got something that belongs to me baby boy
01:03:16you got something that belongs to me baby boy
01:03:17best believe
01:03:18that tna world title is coming back home to poppy
01:03:26you see i don't want to battle my demons i want to dance with them i will do anything and
01:03:32i will walk out of dallas texas still tna world champion
01:03:38i think we forgot about someone you two are going to beat the living hell out of each other i
01:03:45know that you two are going to beat each other down to a pulp because that's what this title is
01:03:52worth
01:03:53little old me is going to be waiting off in the wings ready to call my shot
01:04:00frankie kazarian defends the tna world title against mike santana
01:04:06but the threat of nick nebbins will be looting
01:04:14please welcome tna president carlos silva
01:04:23what a great show tonight and we've got yet another surprise i'm so honored to introduce texas's own the former
01:04:35owner and president of tna wrestling dixie carter
01:04:46i cannot believe my eyes
01:04:50oh my gosh
01:04:54i cannot believe 24 years ago how many of you have watched tna almost that long
01:05:04i just want to say from the bottom of my heart
01:05:07thank you thank you for all of you being here tonight
01:05:10what an incredible honor
01:05:12this 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 so
01:05:27thank you guys so much
01:05:28oh dear god
01:05:31dixie run
01:05:38please welcome one half of team 3c
01:05:43and tna hall of famer
01:05:47and tna hall of famer
01:05:49ray
01:05:51perhaps
01:05:53almost iconic and notorious moments in the history of tna wrestling occurred between these two years ago
01:06:03oh
01:06:04i never thought i would see the day
01:06:09all right goodness seeming like water under the bridge as bully ray makes his way down here to join us
01:06:16for this huge main event
01:06:18bully ray
01:06:18the tna and the wwe hall of famer
01:06:23a two-time tna world champion
01:06:28long-time co-host
01:06:29as a part of busted open
01:06:31on sirius xm
01:06:33there are a few in the history of tna wrestling that can provide insight to the magnitude of this moment
01:06:42and especially
01:06:43to the tna world championship match we're about to see
01:06:47i'm excited
01:06:48oh my god
01:06:49i'm so excited
01:06:50bully ray 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
01:06:57it'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
01:07:03we kind of made up
01:07:04this is amazing
01:07:06i'm so excited
01:07:07about being here
01:07:08hanging out with you guys
01:07:09helping to call the main event
01:07:11wow
01:07:11thank you for joining us
01:07:13it's time
01:07:13for this historic main event
01:07:29and as he always does
01:07:32the realist mike santana
01:07:34coming through
01:07:35the sea of people
01:07:37the people
01:07:37that brought him to this dance
01:07:39the people that have had his back
01:07:41on this journey
01:07:42this path of purpose
01:07:44he's been on
01:07:45throughout the last year
01:07:46to be at the top of this company
01:07:49this is the loud
01:07:50proud and fearless
01:07:51for the bronx new york
01:07:53for the past few years
01:07:55we've seen the rise
01:07:56of mike santana
01:07:57a man who conquered his demons
01:08:00with addiction
01:08:00every single day
01:08:02a proud father
01:08:03who won the tna world title
01:08:05for his daughter ariana
01:08:06on her most important event
01:08:08bound for glory
01:08:09but a star
01:08:10to climb to the top
01:08:12only for it all
01:08:14to be ripped away
01:08:15bully
01:08:15i have a lot of
01:08:17comment with mike
01:08:18i know where mike is coming from
01:08:21we're both new yorkers
01:08:22we both came out of successful
01:08:24taxes
01:08:25he's gotten to the top
01:08:26i have a lot of confidence
01:08:28in mike tonight
01:08:29but i think those
01:08:30right
01:08:30i think mike knows tonight
01:08:32you were dying
01:08:33tonight
01:08:34can mike santana
01:08:36take his place
01:08:37in top cna wrestling
01:08:38once again
01:08:51well you know what they say
01:08:54if you come for the king
01:08:56you best not miss
01:08:58and that man right there
01:09:00is the king of tna
01:09:02bully you know what it means
01:09:04to do whatever it takes
01:09:06for yourself
01:09:07to become tna world champion
01:09:09frankie kazarian
01:09:11is a nice guy
01:09:13frankie kazarian
01:09:15has finally figured out
01:09:17that nice guy's gonna slash
01:09:19in this industry
01:09:20he is a grizzled
01:09:21miserable veteran
01:09:24who now understands
01:09:25he needs to be selfish
01:09:27frankie's out for himself
01:09:29and that's what he's gonna need
01:09:30to retain
01:09:31that tna world heavyweight championship tonight
01:09:34months ago frankie kazarian
01:09:36took advantage of chaos
01:09:38created by nst outlaws
01:09:40and took the title
01:09:41from an injured
01:09:42mike santana
01:09:43can santana
01:09:44take the tna world title
01:09:46back
01:09:47we'll find out
01:09:48next
01:09:54this is our milestone main event
01:09:57the very first main event in the history of tna thursday night impact live on amc
01:10:04the tna world title is on the line
01:10:07the champion of the tna world title is on the line
01:10:08the champion of frankie kazarian sent to the baton against mike santa
01:10:13tna
01:10:14dallas is ready
01:10:16they are fired up for this world championship match during the commercial break simulcasts on
01:10:22amc plus and tna plus frankie kazarian was berating the fans here in dallas but ray wall
01:10:28mike santana can't allow frankie kazarian to get in his head santana hasn't come this far to just
01:10:35come this far no and you know that frankie kazarian we said it during the break smarter than he's
01:10:40ever been he's better than he's ever been in my opinion and look at this whoa whoa going for the
01:10:44chicken wing early on and santana felt it went for spin the block trying to take frankie's head off
01:10:51and kazarian going to take a moment here in dallas we can tell you coming up next week
01:10:56in albuquerque new mexico the newest member of the system will be revealed after jdc's official
01:11:02retirement at genesis also we'll hear from the newest edition of the women's division the brand
01:11:07new tna knockout elena black per daria ray also indy hartwell goes one-on-one when one
01:11:14half of the brand new tna knockouts world tag team champions and by elegance also a tna classic
01:11:21bullion remember this one feast or fired is back for the first time in over two years and also jeff
01:11:28party is scheduled to go one-on-one with mustafa ali of order four that's next week in albuquerque
01:11:35new mexico as a part of tna thursday night impact live on amc we're in dallas tonight
01:11:40dallas for genesis this saturday albuquerque new mexico for two nights next week january 22nd and
01:11:47january 23rd and head to tnawrestling.com because the pre-sale for our mega on sale starts on january
01:11:5321st the general on sale on friday january 23rd for upcoming shows in nashville atlanta and new
01:12:00orleans again head to tnawrestling.com for complete ticket information early on it looked like frankie
01:12:08was getting insane oh my god oh wow look santana's up it looked like frankie was getting into mike's head
01:12:15but the dallas crowd has gotten to frankie kazarian and mike santana soaking it in right now and i was
01:12:21about to say this in this match also started very measured considering how hot-blooded mike
01:12:26santana can get this one now starting to pick up santana into the barricade blocked there by
01:12:32santana kazarian in pursuit title can only change hands via pinfall submission in the ring santana
01:12:38charges after kazarian on an overhand belly by the champion can the challenger regroup the tna world
01:12:48title 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
01:13:03live on amc tonight in dallas texas the champion frankie kazarian trying to turn away the embattled
01:13:10challenger mike santana foot count going for the rolling buck 50 but a backstabber by kazarian i hate
01:13:17backstabbers what a counter that's ironic here's the cover and a kick out by santana watch her mouth
01:13:24take another look at this we gotta look at this santana ready for the rolling buck 50 castle it coming
01:13:31and
01:13:31absolutely annihilates santana with the backstabber that is the wiley veteran that is the world champion
01:13:38driving the knees right into the spine it hurts we're joined on commentary by the tna and wwe hall
01:13:47of famer the two-time tna world champion bully ray right now frankie kazarian looking to bully mike
01:13:53santana boy i don't think that's a good strategy santana's not having any of it right now sometimes that
01:13:59just fires a guy up and if you look at my i can look right in santana's eyes right now
01:14:04and i can
01:14:04tell you he ain't having any of it he's feeding off of it
01:14:12let's say it's hannah absorb right back up onto his face
01:14:18santana the hot-blooded for equal from the bronze both these men ran into aj styles earlier on tonight
01:14:26styles said he couldn't recognize the man and frankie kazarian all those years ago right here in tna
01:14:32aj styles told mike santana to win back the tna world title become the standard of tna once again
01:14:44good old-fashioned job boys just absorbing that kick from kaz and firing back there is no quit in mike
01:14:52santana at santana's first climb to the championship he did it for his heritage he did it for tna wrestling
01:15:00he did it for his daughter ariana his own personal journey to sobriety helped fuel him to that moment
01:15:07at bound for glory back in october oh super kick mike santana has said that tonight tonight is about him
01:15:16tonight he's doing it for himself he's got enough cover stacks up the champion and a kick out like a
01:15:23super super gun cutter kazarian didn't have an answer with a backstabber like he did moments ago
01:15:30that was amazing we got to take another look back at this missed it before had it spotted this time
01:15:36and
01:15:36perfect rolling buck 50. that's what he calls it the rolling buck 50. that's it
01:15:42but not enough to put the world champion away there's one thing we know about frankie kazarian
01:15:49bully he's grizzled self-centered and conniving over 30 years in this business he'll do whatever
01:15:55it takes to hold on to the title tonight grizzled self-centered and conniving you're making my cold
01:16:01black heart feel so good because that's what it takes sometimes to be a champion in this industry
01:16:07hashtag tna impact now trending on social media thank you all for joining us live on amc amc plus and
01:16:16tna
01:16:16plus these two warriors wait up the spanish fly but santana full of the gas not done yet look at
01:16:28this
01:16:29cast back and forth something's gotta give here
01:16:35oh wait a minute oh code red shades of amazing red oh and a kick out that was close what
01:16:43a series what a
01:16:45back and forth we got to take a look back at this this is awesome code red shades of amazing
01:16:56red spanish fly
01:16:58shot out to the sats in new york santana shooting from the hip to some of his inspirations his
01:17:05mentors in this business i always wanted to be involved in this is awesome chance justified i tell you
01:17:12frankie kazarian is in trouble we're in the proverbial deep water mike santana came into this matchup
01:17:20with damage to the right arm close months ago and frankie kazarian got the knees up in time so at
01:17:27that
01:17:27time and wait oh wait a minute angels wings james of his old tag team partner christopher daniels but it
01:17:35wasn't enough to keep santana down someplace cd is smiling another founding father of tna wrestling with a long
01:17:45history with frankie kazarian has pulling out all the stuff reaching deep into the toolbox and now the
01:17:53chicken wing go for the chicken wing santana felt this cover now looking for the cover nearly he didn't
01:17:59have all of it he didn't have all of it this is a battle of two generations of tna wrestling
01:18:07all the way from the leg drop right to the back of the neck santana able to evade they're not
01:18:12at
01:18:12tailbone boys all going up top oh and kazarian very smart using his environment both these guys have
01:18:19each other scouted oh slingshot cutter and follow it up boom classic kaz connecting with the light drop
01:18:27here's the cover shoulders down oh and a kick out digging deep santana's got to dig deep he's breathing
01:18:34heavy guys watch his chest look at his chest going up and down watch this first it was the cutter
01:18:40from kaz followed up immediately by the leg drop but still was not enough to put santana away look at
01:18:48this
01:18:50frankie kazarian grabbing a hold of his tna world championship belt he's bringing it in the ring
01:18:56is kazarian getting desperate here the title cannot change hands on a disqualification
01:19:03nobody knows that better than kazarian the ref just realized that frankie brought that championship
01:19:09into the ring the referee got rid of the bell oh my god santana went for spin the block was
01:19:14it time
01:19:15for fade to black there by kazarian santana's still alive
01:19:20now these two warriors slugging it out center of the ring put right to the face is it time for
01:19:28spin the
01:19:28block the santana prepared to go for broke oh wait a minute oh down goes the referee kazarian was aiming
01:19:37for
01:19:37this is the moment but the reference to santana i don't know if he got all of it but it
01:19:42was
01:19:42enough to drop the rep missing santana by millimeters up onto the shoulder santana oh
01:19:52kazarian rake the eyes of santana put the referees down
01:19:58now here we go
01:19:59spin the block santana took his head off this is the moment but the reference down
01:20:05one
01:20:07boy santana should be tana world champion the people are counting to 12 13 14 you're damn right right now
01:20:14mike santana should be your new world champion santana trying to get the referee back to his feet
01:20:21was that his shot i think he's going pretty good guys not this not this oh but the belt right
01:20:30between the eyes
01:20:36and was that mike santana's moment gone in a flash the referee down
01:20:45oh my god no no no not this not that's going for fade to black on the apron that is
01:20:52dangerous stuff
01:20:53on the apron driving the tip of the head into the ring apron the hardest part of the ring where
01:20:59steel
01:21:00meets wood kazarian rolled santana back inside the referee has come to not like this kazarian looking to
01:21:07retain santana is still in this wow wow wow wow wow and wait look at this santana immediately how is
01:21:18he
01:21:18doing this oh canadian destroyer wait a minute spin the block are you kidding me spin the block
01:21:36no one has kicked out of mike santana spin the block ain't no way on god's green earth that happened
01:21:45go for it again wait a minute wait a minute kazarian trying to escape shoulders down kick out by kaz
01:21:52yes the champion's got to recruit oh and now kazarian went for a spin the block there it is there
01:22:07it is
01:22:08is is that enough
01:22:11is back on top
01:22:16yeah here is your winner
01:22:21and new tna world champion
01:22:28mike
01:22:33mike santana reclaims the tna world title but i do have to mention that santina morella said last
01:22:41week on impact that whomever walks out with the tna world title will give a rematch at genesis to the
01:22:50former champion no matter what but for tonight mike santana is a winner mike santana is able to do it
01:23:00one
01:23:01four spin the block was able to put frankie kazarian away and right the wrong a plus ago how can
01:23:10you not be
01:23:10happy for this guy seriously we've been on the ride with him we know the story he's got his championship
01:23:17back great job mike santana congratulations brother it's been an incredible night thank you for watching
01:23:25this evening this story will continue this saturday here in dallas live on pay-per-view and tna plus
01:23:33at the genesis event now the question is who will be the tna world champion following genesis next week
01:23:42in albuquerque new mexico on tna thursday night impact live on amc good night from dallas texas
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