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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. We all look out for each other. We 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, Whiteheart right now.
00:01:25This is as real as it gets!
00:01:28I'm right where I belong, leading this company into the next era.
00:01:43This was written before the first bell, carved before the first ball.
00:01:49A path traced through fire, failure, and fate that could only lead here.
00:02:06The TNA on AMC era has begun!
00:02:23Virtually good!
00:02:30Mama!
00:02:33Alt momento 검ato!
00:02:36Avalmada!
00:02:38relativist sana!
00:02:39Avalmada!
00:03:00Please welcome the phenomenal A.J. Stoyle!
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. Stoyle!
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 AMC.
00:03:52A.J. Stoyle!
00:03:55A.J. Stoyle!
00:04:06A.J. Stoyle!
00:04:12A.J. Stoyle!
00:04:14A.J. Stoyle!
00:04:16A.J. Stoyle!
00:04:17A.J.
00:04:19A.J.
00:04:20A.J.
00:04:21A.J.
00:04:22A.J.
00:04:23A.J.
00:04:41Stoyle!
00:04:48A.J.
00:04:49But here's the thing, it is bigger, it is better, and it is bolder than ever.
00:04:57And it's on AMC.
00:05:13You know what?
00:05:17Let's keep that energy tonight.
00:05:21It all starts with you.
00:05:23You are TNA.
00:05:25You are the TNA Nation.
00:05:31And it all starts with those three letters.
00:05:36T-N-A.
00:05:39T-N-A.
00:05:42T-N-A.
00:05:44Let's create the chaos.
00:05:46T-N-A.
00:05:49T-N-A.
00:05:51T-N-A.
00:05:52T-N-A.
00:05:53T-N-A.
00:05:53T-N-A.
00:05:54T-N-A.
00:05:56T-N-A.
00:06:05You gotta come tonight.
00:06:08I wasn't looking for the fight.
00:06:12I'm over anything right.
00:06:15I'm ready to use.
00:06:17I'm ready for you.
00:06:19I'm ready to fly.
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. For over 23 years, this has been the home of total nonstop
00:06:54action.
00:07:01Hello, I am Elijah. It is TNA on AMC and I have one question for everybody here tonight.
00:07:15Who wants to lock with Elijah?
00:07:29Welcome to the premiere of TNA Thursday Night Impact, live on AMC.
00:07:46And what an absolutely raucous way 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. He's the drama King Matthew Railroad.
00:08:13That is Matt Hardy. I'm Tom Hanneman. Welcome 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 in Dallas in our main event.
00:08:30The conniving TNA World Champion, Brighton Catarian, books 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 Elisha and the TNA World Tag Team Champions,
00:09:13Matt and Jeff, the Hardys.
00:09:20The Hardys, the living legends, set to team up with the notorious attraction, Elisha, against Order 4.
00:09:35Now this Saturday at Genesis Live, a pay-per-view at TNA Plus, right here in Dallas, Texas.
00:09:41Elisha, who you can see in the back of your screen on horseback.
00:09:45And that's Mustafa Ali, the leader of Order 4.
00:09:49This 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 Elisha lance-oed Ali and dragged him out of the building
00:10:04on horseback.
00:10:05Yeah, but it didn't end there because last week, Elisha continued to torment Elisha in Order 4, chasing them out
00:10:14of the arena once again on horseback.
00:10:17An absolute travesty.
00:10:21Oh, wait a minute, Ali diving into the ring, going after Elisha 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 because of everything the notorious attraction has
00:10:40thrown 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 is surrounding himself with loyal supporters like Jason Hodge and John Schuyler, his tag team partners.
00:11:02Well, that was a consequence there of what Elisha 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.
00:11:18In 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.
00:11:29Out go the great hands courtesy of the legendary Hardys.
00:11:33The Daredevils from Cameron, North Carolina, unleveled the playing field.
00:11:39Order 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, teaming up with Elijah to take on Order 4 tonight at
00:12:07the 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.
00:12:16They are a team.
00:12:17They are an army and a force to be reckoned with.
00:12:19Boot right to the face there by Elijah.
00:12:21It's one-on-one with Mustafa Ali of Order 4 this Saturday right here in Dallas.
00:12:27Live on pay-per-view with TNA Plus at Genesis.
00:12:30Oh, 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 where we're going one-on-one at Genesis.
00:12:50Well, the stars are out tonight at ringside.
00:12:52We have Kiowa Gordon and Zon McLaurin from the hit thriller Dark Wings.
00:12:57Their special agent zero.
00:12:59Dark Wings returns for its fourth season Sunday, February 15th on AMC and AMC+.
00:13:04And also, R.J. Kyler, star of the upcoming vampire thriller Night Patrol.
00:13:09Alongside CM Punk, Justin Long, and Freddie Gibbs.
00:13:12Catch R.J. Kyler.
00:13:13Night Patrol is in theaters nationwide tomorrow.
00:13:16Well, right now, the star of this magic is the charismatic enigma who's turned this thing on its head.
00:13:24A 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.
00:13:37The leader of Order 4, Mustafa Ali, inappropriately under Steeles.
00:13:41Don't you do this!
00:13:42On a double twist of fate!
00:13:44How dare you!
00:13:47Splash by Hardy!
00:13:48Try to put this thing away!
00:13:50Skyler and Hodge of Order 4 break up the pinfall.
00:13:53Just in the nick of time.
00:13:57Using the Hardys almost as weapons to break that pinfall up.
00:14:01And now Order 4 gotta recruit.
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 against the creepy Vincent and Dutch
00:14:25known 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.
00:14:39His 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!
00:14:58The team of Elijah and the TNA World Tag Team Champions!
00:15:05Matt and Jeff!
00:15:08The Hardys!
00:15:10Oh, the first victory of the AMC era goes to the Goats, the Legends, the Hardys, and Elijah will win!
00:15:19Oh, hold on a second.
00:15:20Special Agent Zero Porter for Annihilates Elijah!
00:15:25And now the Hardys!
00:15:28That right there is the weapon of mass destruction of we...
00:15:33Hold on a second.
00:15:35Let's fix it in touch of the righteous, the Hardys' opponents this Saturday at Genesis.
00:15:41They're backing off Agent Zero in Order 4.
00:15:45Ali was calling off Agent Zero.
00:15:49Wow, the righteous.
00:15:51Again, who have said that they admire, they even love the Hardys.
00:15:55Look up to them.
00:15:58Despite their actions.
00:16:03Oh, wait!
00:16:04Oh, my God!
00:16:05Jeff walks by Dutch!
00:16:10And 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.
00:16:27The plan coming truly to fruition here.
00:16:30What is Vincent doing?
00:16:32Oh, 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 slow-time bomb right from Jeff's face to his own brother, Matt!
00:17:01Man!
00:17:05This is going to hurt me more than it's going to hurt you.
00:17:11At Genesis,
00:17:13the righteous
00:17:15will become new
00:17:17TNA World
00:17:19Tag Team Champions, man.
00:17:23Dig what I'm saying?
00:17:30A message
00:17:31clear as day.
00:17:35Will we have
00:17:36new
00:17:37World
00:17:37Tag Team
00:17:38Champions
00:17:39at Genesis?
00:17:41Well, still to come tonight
00:17:43in our main event,
00:17:44it is a milestone
00:17:45matchup
00:17:46for the TNA World
00:17:47Championship.
00:17:49Our broadcast colleague,
00:17:50Gia Miller,
00:17:50has more.
00:17:54Ladies and gentlemen,
00:17:55please welcome my guest at this time,
00:17:57your TNA Wrestling World Champion,
00:18:00Frankie Kazarian.
00:18:01Frankie,
00:18:02in tonight's main event,
00:18:03you put the TNA World title on the line
00:18:05against Mike Santana.
00:18:07Tell me,
00:18:08what does this moment mean to you
00:18:09on a night this big?
00:18:12Big?
00:18:15The biggest
00:18:16night in TNA history.
00:18:19My
00:18:20TNA World Title,
00:18:21Mike Santana,
00:18:22has the opportunity
00:18:27What am I supposed to do?
00:18:36Shake your hand?
00:18:38Give you a big hug?
00:18:39Big sloppy kiss?
00:18:41I mean,
00:18:42you already show up tonight
00:18:43like you run the place,
00:18:44go out and cut your little promo?
00:18:46If you have anything to say to me,
00:18:49anything,
00:18:50maybe it's just
00:18:51thank you for the house.
00:19:03Thanks.
00:19:12AJ Styles said it himself earlier on tonight.
00:19:15Bigger,
00:19:15better,
00:19:16bolder.
00:19:17That'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
00:19:37to be different.
00:19:42Speed,
00:19:43risk,
00:19:44innovation.
00:19:47Fearless flights into the unknown.
00:19:49The X-Division is the foundation of what DNA wrestling became.
00:19:54And soon,
00:19:56the world of professional wrestling would follow.
00:20:01You'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.
00:20:13When I was in the X-Division,
00:20:14it was AJ Styles,
00:20:15Christopher Daniels,
00:20:17Samoa Joe.
00:20:18The X-Division,
00:20:19it has never been a stepping stone.
00:20:21It's been the foundation,
00:20:23the spirit,
00:20:24the lifeblood of TNA wrestler.
00:20:26And I would say
00:20:27that the X-Division
00:20:29is in phenomenal hands.
00:20:33The X-Division,
00:20:35the signature division
00:20:36of TNA Wrestling,
00:20:38founded by people like
00:20:39the man we saw,
00:20:40the phenomenal AJ Styles,
00:20:42currently led by the X-Division champ,
00:20:44Leon Slater.
00:20:45It's not about weight limits,
00:20:47it'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
00:20:56at 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,
00:21:03live on AMC.
00:21:05Virgil Ortiz Jr.,
00:21:0624-0,
00:21:07the 13th highest ranked boxer
00:21:09across all weight classes,
00:21:10is the current WBC interim
00:21:13super welterweight champion.
00:21:15Plus, we have content creators
00:21:16from around the world
00:21:17of professional wrestling.
00:21:19I see Conman,
00:21:20Wheezy Blonde,
00:21:21Queen of the Ring,
00:21:22Dick Myers,
00:21:22Minnie and Nate,
00:21:24plus Brent Oakley,
00:21:25a little Alpha Sig love.
00:21:26And not only that,
00:21:28the legends of TNA,
00:21:29including TNA original
00:21:31and two-time world champion,
00:21:34the world-class maniac,
00:21:36Eric Young.
00:21:37And also,
00:21:39it is the man,
00:21:41AJ Francis.
00:21:42He's arrogant,
00:21:43he's brash,
00:21:43a former NFL defensive lineman,
00:21:46term pro wrestler,
00:21:47a rapper,
00:21:48and a first-class powerhouse.
00:21:50AJ Francis is TNA's public enemy,
00:21:53number one.
00:21:54For more on the stars joining us tonight,
00:21:57let's check back in with our broadcast colleague,
00:21:59the spectacular,
00:22:00Gia Miller.
00:22:03Ladies and gentlemen,
00:22:06the stars are out tonight
00:22:09for the premiere
00:22:10of Thursday Night Impact
00:22:12on AMC.
00:22:15We have our own Hollywood row here
00:22:18at ringside.
00:22:20We have some guests,
00:22:21the stars of the AMC hit show,
00:22:25Dark Winds,
00:22:27Kiowa Gordon,
00:22:28and Zahn McLerneth.
00:22:32We also have one of the stars
00:22:36of the film,
00:22:37Night Patrol,
00:22:38RJ Kyler.
00:22:43Alongside our very own,
00:22:45Mara Sade.
00:22:49And of course,
00:22:51the multi-time women's champion,
00:22:55Candice Michelle.
00:23:03Guys,
00:23:04thank you all so much
00:23:05for being here tonight.
00:23:06Tell me,
00:23:07what does it mean
00:23:08to be a part of such
00:23:09a historic night,
00:23:11live here,
00:23:12for the debut
00:23:13of TNA Wrestling
00:23:14on AMC?
00:23:17Yeah,
00:23:17we...
00:23:18Excuse me,
00:23:19excuse me,
00:23:20Gia.
00:23:20You're having a little
00:23:21Hollywood party down here
00:23:22and I'm not invited.
00:23:24Me,
00:23:24the Hollywood hunk,
00:23:26Ryan Nemeth.
00:23:29You guys aren't
00:23:30the big stars,
00:23:31okay?
00:23:31You two pump chumps
00:23:32are on my show,
00:23:34okay?
00:23:34I'm the star.
00:23:35What are you looking at?
00:23:36What are you looking at,
00:23:36pretty boy?
00:23:37You look like
00:23:38you want to hit...
00:23:46What the hell is
00:23:47Ryan Nemeth doing?
00:23:48He got caught
00:23:49in the barricade!
00:23:51Oh!
00:23:52How dare you, sir!
00:23:53Son McLaurin
00:23:54just lit him up
00:23:55with a chop!
00:23:56You are a guest
00:23:56in our home!
00:23:59Son McLaurin
00:24:00is a guest of ours!
00:24:01Yeah!
00:24:01You two guys!
00:24:03Well,
00:24:04right now,
00:24:04I want to turn
00:24:05our attention
00:24:05to another matter
00:24:06that, well,
00:24:07was pretty devastating.
00:24:08This was last month
00:24:10after a steel cage matchup.
00:24:11There's our director
00:24:12of authority,
00:24:13Santina Morella.
00:24:14That is his own daughter,
00:24:15Ariana Grace,
00:24:17who was turning
00:24:18her back on her father
00:24:19with the help
00:24:20of her fiancé,
00:24:22Stax from NXT.
00:24:23You don't know me, Ian!
00:24:25You don't know
00:24:25what the heck you're going on!
00:24:28You a daughter?
00:24:29I hope you're nothing
00:24:31like him,
00:24:32but you probably are
00:24:33a deadbeat!
00:24:35Broke?
00:24:36Her father's heart,
00:24:38and he hasn't been
00:24:38the same since.
00:24:53Please welcome
00:24:55the TNA director
00:24:57of authority,
00:25:02Santino Morella!
00:25:05It's great to see
00:25:06Santino Morella
00:25:07with a smile
00:25:08on his face.
00:25:09Wrestling fans
00:25:09for years
00:25:10know his trademark
00:25:11brand of entertainment.
00:25:13Yes,
00:25:13he's a bit of an oddball,
00:25:15but he has done
00:25:16a great job
00:25:17as our day-to-day
00:25:18operations manager
00:25:19here at TNA Wrestling,
00:25:20our director
00:25:21of authority.
00:25:23To your point,
00:25:25to see his smile
00:25:26is a rare thing
00:25:26considering everything
00:25:27that's been
00:25:28in his personal life
00:25:29as of late.
00:25:36is tonight a special
00:25:38night or what?
00:25:43Thursday night
00:25:44impact on Amsi.
00:25:47Come on,
00:25:47doesn't get bigger
00:25:48than that.
00:25:51There's going to be
00:25:52a lot of new eyes
00:25:53on us,
00:25:54a lot of new
00:25:55expectations,
00:25:56a lot of pressure,
00:25:57but I know
00:25:58these guys
00:25:58can handle it
00:25:59because we fought
00:26:00tooth and nail
00:26:01to get here.
00:26:02Nothing's going
00:26:03to stop us.
00:26:04This is going
00:26:04to be the beginning
00:26:05of something
00:26:06incredible!
00:26:12Now, as you saw
00:26:13in the video,
00:26:14my mindset
00:26:16is a little bit
00:26:17off.
00:26:17I've been distracted
00:26:18as of late.
00:26:20I've been hurt.
00:26:22I've been angry.
00:26:23I've been confused.
00:26:26When your own
00:26:26flesh and blood
00:26:28looks you in the
00:26:29eyes and turns
00:26:30their back on you,
00:26:31it's not something
00:26:32you can shake off
00:26:33like the water
00:26:34on the duck.
00:26:37It's been bothering
00:26:38me, but I have
00:26:39decisions to make.
00:26:40I have a company
00:26:40to run.
00:26:41I've got to make
00:26:42the best decisions
00:26:43for the people
00:26:44in the back
00:26:44and for the audience.
00:26:46It's not a job
00:26:48I take lightly.
00:26:49And now that
00:26:49we're on AMSI,
00:26:50I cannot afford
00:26:52to make a mistake.
00:26:54We cannot.
00:26:55So the board
00:26:56has decided
00:26:58that I can use
00:26:59a little bit
00:26:59of assistance.
00:27:00You see,
00:27:01my heart is
00:27:02not 100% here.
00:27:04And this is not
00:27:05the time
00:27:05to drop the ball.
00:27:06And at first,
00:27:07when I heard
00:27:08the news,
00:27:08I was a little
00:27:09bit hesitation.
00:27:11But then,
00:27:12when I found out
00:27:13who it was,
00:27:13I was actually
00:27:14relieved because
00:27:15this person
00:27:16is very professional.
00:27:17They have lots
00:27:18of experience.
00:27:19And I believe
00:27:20they can positively
00:27:21contribute to
00:27:22the overall product
00:27:23and the brand.
00:27:24Ladies and gentlemen,
00:27:26without further
00:27:27madu,
00:27:43Oh, my God!
00:27:48Whoa, whoa, whoa!
00:27:50Look who's made
00:27:51her way
00:27:52into the impact zone!
00:27:56Daria Rae!
00:27:58Well, you and I
00:27:59haven't seen her
00:28:00in years!
00:28:01But we know
00:28:02just how effective
00:28:04and when she wants
00:28:05to be just how
00:28:06dangerous of a woman
00:28:08she can be.
00:28:09Decisive,
00:28:10no doubt about it!
00:28:12Daria does that
00:28:14general manager
00:28:15experience,
00:28:16former tag team
00:28:17champion,
00:28:18a mixed martial artist,
00:28:19and has even
00:28:20contributed
00:28:21as an analyst
00:28:22for Invicta FC,
00:28:24the all-women's
00:28:25M&A promotion
00:28:26within
00:28:28Anthem Sports
00:28:29and Entertainment.
00:28:38Let me be the first
00:28:40to say
00:28:41welcome
00:28:42to TNA.
00:28:48Thank you,
00:28:50all of you.
00:28:51Thank you,
00:28:52Santino.
00:28:53First things first,
00:28:54congratulations.
00:28:55Look at this.
00:28:57Look at this.
00:29:02I've been watching
00:29:03from afar
00:29:04over the years
00:29:04and you are
00:29:06one of the very
00:29:07pillars of this
00:29:08company.
00:29:09No, seriously.
00:29:13building this
00:29:14foundation
00:29:14week in
00:29:15and week out
00:29:16through the good,
00:29:17the bad,
00:29:18the ugly
00:29:18and somehow
00:29:19you managed
00:29:20to keep a smile
00:29:21on all their faces,
00:29:22mine included.
00:29:26And now
00:29:27here we are
00:29:28standing in this
00:29:30ring.
00:29:31Santino!
00:29:32Santino!
00:29:35Santino!
00:29:36Santino!
00:29:38Santino!
00:29:39Santino!
00:29:39Santino!
00:29:41Santino!
00:29:42Santino!
00:29:43Santino!
00:29:43Santino!
00:29:44Santino!
00:29:44Standing in front
00:29:45of one of the
00:29:45best crowds
00:29:46I've ever been
00:29:47in front of
00:29:47right here
00:29:48in Dallas,
00:29:49Texas
00:29:49on the debut
00:29:51episode
00:29:52on our
00:29:53new network
00:29:56AMC.
00:30:06and the irony
00:30:07of this is
00:30:08the one thing
00:30:10this company
00:30:11does not
00:30:13need
00:30:14is
00:30:17you.
00:30:20No, no,
00:30:21we don't need
00:30:22your stupid
00:30:22little jokes,
00:30:23we don't need
00:30:24your little
00:30:24comedic relief,
00:30:25we need
00:30:26structure,
00:30:29discipline,
00:30:33professionalism,
00:30:34none of which
00:30:34you have the
00:30:35ability to give,
00:30:36do you?
00:30:37You can't even
00:30:38keep your own
00:30:38family in order,
00:30:39your own
00:30:40daughter doesn't
00:30:41respect you
00:30:41and you want
00:30:42that too?
00:30:43Take it easy
00:30:45right now,
00:30:46you're tossing the
00:30:46back!
00:30:46up!
00:30:48I'm talking!
00:30:53The facts are the
00:30:55fact,
00:30:55I've been in this
00:30:56position before,
00:30:57I ran locker rooms,
00:30:59I dealt with the
00:31:00egos,
00:31:00I understand television,
00:31:02and most importantly,
00:31:04I understand the fact
00:31:05that I can do your
00:31:06job better than you
00:31:08can.
00:31:10So that's exactly
00:31:11what I plan on doing,
00:31:12I'm not here for a
00:31:13popularity contest,
00:31:15so I suggest you
00:31:16stay the hell out of
00:31:17my way.
00:31:17And for you,
00:31:19in case you don't
00:31:20already 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,
00:31:40wait, one thing,
00:31:41I almost forgot,
00:31:42I'm so sorry.
00:31:44As my first official
00:31:45order of business,
00:31:48I signed a new
00:31:49knockout to TNA.
00:31:53Ladies and gentlemen,
00:31:55please welcome
00:32:13we haven't seen
00:32:14Elena Black in this
00:32:15company since early
00:32:17last 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.
00:32:32And think about this,
00:32:33still to come,
00:32:33the TNA World
00:32:34Championship is on the
00:32:36line in our main
00:32:37event.
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
00:32:56a friend.
00:32:58But I want you to
00:32:59kick his ass.
00:33:02I held this company
00:33:03down as long as I
00:33:04could.
00:33:06Now it's your turn.
00:33:08So do what you do
00:33:08best.
00:33:11Win.
00:33:26Thanks.
00:33:29Take him out.
00:33:34Let's get it.
00:33:40There was a time that
00:33:42Mike Santana was called
00:33:43the standard of TNA
00:33:44wrestling.
00:33:45He captured the TNA
00:33:46World Championship months
00:33:47ago, but Frankie
00:33:48Kazarian ripped it away
00:33:50from him.
00:33:51Can Santana get back to
00:33:52the top of the mountain
00:33:53tonight?
00:33:54But up next, the
00:33:56Knockouts World Tag Team
00:33:58titles are on the line
00:34:00as the Inspiration
00:34:01defend their titles
00:34:02against the Elegance brand.
00:34:04That matchup next.
00:34:09Big thanks to
00:34:10Kiowa Gordon and
00:34:11Son McClarnett from
00:34:12the hit thriller
00:34:13Dark Winds for joining
00:34:14us tonight on the
00:34:15premiere of TNA
00:34:16Thursday Night Impact
00:34:17live on AMC.
00:34:19And in the Impact
00:34:19Zone, we are joined
00:34:20by the Elegance brand
00:34:21and a special guest.
00:34:22Ladies and gentlemen, I am
00:34:27the personal
00:34:28concierge, and I want
00:34:29your attention.
00:34:32Shut up when I'm
00:34:33talking to you.
00:34:35Standing in this ring is a
00:34:38specialist in style and
00:34:41fashion, a pop culture
00:34:44icon, and the original
00:34:47influencer.
00:34:48producer, please welcome
00:34:50Perez Hilton.
00:34:54Thank you very much.
00:34:56And thank you, thank you.
00:34:59You know, I'm used to
00:35:00covering red carpet events,
00:35:02fashion hits and misses,
00:35:04and this crowd tonight
00:35:06really brought their game.
00:35:09Their D game.
00:35:13Perez, you're being so nice.
00:35:16Why don't you tell them
00:35:17how you really feel?
00:35:19We all know that Dallas,
00:35:20Texas has a bunch of
00:35:22degenerate, filthy pigs.
00:35:29But that's not the reason
00:35:31why we're here.
00:35:32You see, we are soon
00:35:34going to be crowned the
00:35:36TNA Knockouts Tag Team
00:35:40World Champions.
00:35:42And we've spent the past
00:35:44couple of months doing
00:35:47some research to introduce
00:35:49something new to the
00:35:50Elegance brand.
00:35:52We've got millions of
00:35:54applications, thousands of
00:35:57interviews, and tonight
00:36:00you're about to witness the
00:36:02unveiling of the greatest
00:36:04makeover in the history of
00:36:06professional wrestling.
00:36:10So without further ado,
00:36:12please welcome
00:36:15Mr. Elegance!
00:36:21Whoa!
00:36:26That is not the man
00:36:28we saw last week at all!
00:36:31Hello, Dallas, Texas!
00:36:35Hello, A, M, C, and all of our
00:36:48other broadcasting partners.
00:36:56I've been chosen!
00:36:58I've been chosen!
00:37:01Within the last week, I've had
00:37:04an incredible transformation.
00:37:07Just take a look at the screen.
00:37:11That guy right there!
00:37:15No confidence!
00:37:18No appeal!
00:37:21Nothing!
00:37:22A nobody!
00:37:24And now...
00:37:31I am the one that you get
00:37:33to look at, so soak it in!
00:37:37Look at M-E-M-W-A!
00:37:41Me!
00:37:45Mr. Elegance!
00:37:47Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
00:37:48We were just getting to know him!
00:37:59And their opponents, they are
00:38:01the TNA Knockout World Tag Team Champions!
00:38:08The team of Cassie Lee and Jesse McKay,
00:38:13the Inspiration!
00:38:17On Inspiration, not wasting any time
00:38:20because the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship
00:38:23is on the line!
00:38:24The champions, the Inspiration,
00:38:26set to defend against the Elegance brand,
00:38:29and this match is officially underway.
00:38:31We barely got to say hello
00:38:32to the brand new Mr. Elegance!
00:38:35An iconic and inspirational start
00:38:37to this TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship match
00:38:41live 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
00:38:56are on the line as the Inspiration
00:38:58defend the bow against the Elegance brand!
00:39:01And Cassie Lee trying to find a way through.
00:39:03Sustaining injured left here moments ago.
00:39:05On a kick out there from M by Elegance.
00:39:08And there's plenty of competition
00:39:10in and out of TNA's women's division,
00:39:13the Knockouts division.
00:39:14We learned this past Tuesday on NXT
00:39:16that Sol Ruka and Zarya,
00:39:18who you can see right there,
00:39:20who are looking on here tonight in Dallas,
00:39:21as well as Ren, QCC, and Fatal Influence.
00:39:26Those three teams will collide this coming Tuesday
00:39:28live on NXT to determine the future number one contender
00:39:31to our TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship!
00:39:36Everybody clamoring to get a shot
00:39:39in the Knockouts division.
00:39:41Somebody, some team from NXT
00:39:44is 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
00:39:54of a two-on-one opportunity,
00:39:56but 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
00:40:09in pro wrestling for the past decade.
00:40:12No other duo exhibits teamwork and synchronicity
00:40:15quite like the inspiration.
00:40:19And it's action like this why
00:40:21hashtag TNA is the number one trend in sports
00:40:25right now on social media.
00:40:27Over here to retain the titles.
00:40:28Oh!
00:40:29On a personal concierge,
00:40:30pulled Jessie off of the cover.
00:40:33The referee didn't see it.
00:40:34Are you sure about that?
00:40:35I don't think we got a good angle.
00:40:37Oh, stop!
00:40:39Nobody could be sure.
00:40:43Jessie, focus on the matchup.
00:40:46Cassie and Jessie trying to defend
00:40:48their championships.
00:40:49Meanwhile, you got Perez Hilton,
00:40:51the original influencer,
00:40:53Ash by Elegance,
00:40:54Mr. Elegance,
00:40:55M by Elegance,
00:40:56Heather by Elegance,
00:40:57the personal concierge,
00:40:59will make your head spin.
00:41:00They've got an elegant army
00:41:01and Jessie might be paying for that.
00:41:04Back inside the ring,
00:41:05Jessie trying to deal with
00:41:07Heather by Elegance.
00:41:09Kick right to the head.
00:41:11Jessie's down.
00:41:12A tag's been made.
00:41:13I believe Cassie got taken
00:41:15out of the equation moments ago.
00:41:17And Heather heading up.
00:41:18Oh, wait a second.
00:41:19Oh, there's Cassie saving Jessie
00:41:22back inside the ring.
00:41:24Trying to retain the inspiration.
00:41:25Can't put away the brand.
00:41:27Thank God Mr. Elegance
00:41:29saved Heather on the outside there.
00:41:32A burning disaster.
00:41:33I can only imagine
00:41:34what our new director of operations,
00:41:37Daria Ray,
00:41:38thinks about this.
00:41:39What's the newest knockout,
00:41:41Elena Black.
00:41:42And the newest member
00:41:43of the Elegance brand here.
00:41:45Oh, Mr. Elegance
00:41:46distracting the official.
00:41:48The inspiration
00:41:49could have retained
00:41:49the titles right there.
00:41:51The inspiration
00:41:51can't stop looking at him either.
00:41:53And who can blame him?
00:41:54He's an adjunct.
00:41:56I don't think
00:41:56the client are looking at him.
00:41:58There on it goes.
00:42:00Hands up the merchandise, ladies.
00:42:02He keeps peacocking
00:42:03here at ringside.
00:42:04He observed it.
00:42:05Oh.
00:42:06Oh, now the inspiration
00:42:07trying to focus
00:42:08on defending
00:42:09the tag team titles.
00:42:11He's starting to break down here.
00:42:15Waited once again.
00:42:16Oh, now the personal concierge
00:42:18the air stuck his nose
00:42:20in the Inspiration's business
00:42:21one too many times.
00:42:23No way.
00:42:24Look out.
00:42:25Oh, go.
00:42:26Oh, wait a minute.
00:42:27They'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
00:42:34recapture the titles.
00:42:35Here are your winners
00:42:39and new TNA knockouts
00:42:43world tag team champion
00:42:47the 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
00:42:59paid dividends already
00:43:01allowing M by Elegance
00:43:03to get the pin
00:43:05and get the win.
00:43:07Once again,
00:43:08the Elegance brand
00:43:10not only better
00:43:11than all of you
00:43:12but better than everybody
00:43:13in the knockouts division.
00:43:15And there is TNA president
00:43:16Carlos Silva
00:43:18to award
00:43:19the TNA knockouts
00:43:21world tag team championships
00:43:23to Heather and M
00:43:25and the Elegance brand.
00:43:27How apropos.
00:43:29It feels like we're back home
00:43:31with the championships
00:43:33in the Elegance brand.
00:43:36Bigger, better
00:43:37and stronger than ever.
00:43:41As we mentioned,
00:43:43championship gold
00:43:45is at a premium
00:43:46here at TNA wrestling.
00:43:52Here we are.
00:43:53Here we are
00:43:54with TNA's
00:43:56international title.
00:43:57You and me,
00:43:58outlaws.
00:43:59Santino,
00:44:00for weeks
00:44:00you were trying
00:44:01to figure out
00:44:01who let NXT people
00:44:03in the door.
00:44:04Yeah,
00:44:04and you spent
00:44:04a ton of company money
00:44:06on your little investigation
00:44:07when the answer
00:44:08was right next to you
00:44:09the whole time.
00:44:10Santino,
00:44:11you are making
00:44:11a lot of bad decisions.
00:44:14You know,
00:44:14he's stressed out right now.
00:44:15I guess when your daughter
00:44:16turns on you,
00:44:17you have a decrease
00:44:18in productivity,
00:44:20work ethic,
00:44:21but that's okay
00:44:21because management
00:44:22has fixed your problem.
00:44:24They've hired somebody
00:44:25to help you
00:44:26and she's going to do
00:44:27a much better job
00:44:28than you ever could.
00:44:29But moving past that
00:44:30TNA international title,
00:44:32Genesis,
00:44:33my handsome man
00:44:35is going to handle
00:44:35anything that my dad
00:44:37throws his way
00:44:38and he's going to do it
00:44:39for his little girl.
00:44:42You like that one?
00:44:45Well,
00:44:46right now it's time
00:44:47for the TNA injury report
00:44:48presented by BioFlex,
00:44:50the exclusive recovery partner
00:44:52of TNA wrestling.
00:44:54Following a savage attack
00:44:56by doomsday Danny Luna
00:44:57last week on Impact,
00:44:59Harley Hudson
00:45:00and Myla Grace
00:45:01have been held out
00:45:02of competition
00:45:02as a precaution.
00:45:03Zion Brookside
00:45:04and the reigning
00:45:05TNA knockouts
00:45:07world champion
00:45:07Laying Lee
00:45:08also sustained injuries
00:45:10in the incident
00:45:11but have since been
00:45:12medically cleared
00:45:13to compete.
00:45:14Bulletproof Steve Macklin
00:45:16is currently out of action
00:45:17following the brutal attack
00:45:19by the NXT outlaws
00:45:20last week.
00:45:21Macklin was evaluated
00:45:22after the attack
00:45:24and it was determined
00:45:25to keep Macklin
00:45:26out of action this week
00:45:27as a precaution.
00:45:28The former TNA world champion
00:45:30and two-time
00:45:31international champion
00:45:32is expected to return
00:45:34to in-ring competition
00:45:35next week.
00:45:37Mike Santana
00:45:38continues to deal
00:45:39with the right arm injury
00:45:40he sustained
00:45:41back in November.
00:45:42It was caused
00:45:43by the NXT outlaws
00:45:44and it led
00:45:45to Frankie Kazarian
00:45:46taking advantage
00:45:47of the injury
00:45:48calling his shot
00:45:49and taking
00:45:50the TNA world championship
00:45:51from Mike Santana.
00:45:53However,
00:45:54Santana has been
00:45:55medically cleared
00:45:56to compete
00:45:56in tonight's
00:45:57milestone main event
00:45:58as he challenges
00:45:59Frankie Kazarian
00:46:00for the TNA
00:46:02world championship.
00:46:04This has been
00:46:05the TNA injury report
00:46:07presented by BioFlex.
00:46:13Well, speaking of
00:46:14Mike Santana
00:46:15he has the chance
00:46:16to right the wrong
00:46:17of months ago
00:46:17as he challenges
00:46:19Frankie Kazarian
00:46:20for the TNA world title
00:46:21later on tonight.
00:46:28TNA Genesis
00:46:30is right around
00:46:31the corner
00:46:31man, ever since
00:46:32my dog collar match
00:46:33I feel like
00:46:34I've been in limbo
00:46:35but look
00:46:36the goal still
00:46:37hasn't changed.
00:46:38Everyone knows
00:46:39why indie wrestling
00:46:40came to TNA
00:46:40and that is
00:46:41to fulfill
00:46:42my childhood dream
00:46:43of being
00:46:44Let me guess
00:46:45you're over here
00:46:46talking about
00:46:46fulfilling your
00:46:47childhood dream
00:46:48Indie
00:46:49well guess what
00:46:49some people dream
00:46:51about it
00:46:51and some of us
00:46:52make it happen.
00:46:54Okay, yeah, yeah, yeah
00:46:55I'll fight any of you.
00:46:55Hey, hey, hold on a sec.
00:46:57If you want to fight
00:46:57somebody you need to
00:46:58take that up
00:46:58with Santino
00:46:59but for now
00:47:00I'd watch your mouth
00:47:01or I'll sit you
00:47:01on a plane
00:47:02send you back
00:47:02to Australia
00:47:03with the desperation
00:47:04to go play
00:47:04with the Wombats.
00:47:06Yeah, well
00:47:06guys, enough of this.
00:47:08Guys, stop.
00:47:09We got a party!
00:47:11All right, celebration!
00:47:13Let's go!
00:47:14Yeah, let's go!
00:47:16Yeah, I'll talk
00:47:16to Santino.
00:47:28They dared to dream
00:47:30It is all about
00:47:32the TNA Knockouts
00:47:34World Championship
00:47:35They were pioneers
00:47:37who broke barriers
00:47:39shattered glass ceilings
00:47:41and revolutionized
00:47:43the world of professional wrestling
00:47:51I remember watching
00:47:53the knockouts kill it
00:47:55every week
00:47:55and I remember thinking
00:47:56how I wanted to be
00:47:58like them.
00:47:59The TNA Knockouts
00:48:02are an eclectic blend
00:48:04of beauty and brawl
00:48:09I don't just want to be
00:48:11a knockout
00:48:13I want to be
00:48:14the knockout
00:48:17Fearless
00:48:18Determined
00:48:20Beautifully Unconventional
00:48:22Unyielding in their conviction
00:48:26Fearless
00:48:30Blaine Lee
00:48:31is the new
00:48:32TNA Knockouts
00:48:34World Champion
00:48:35Is there anyone
00:48:37better than me?
00:48:38I don't think so
00:48:41Athletes who dare
00:48:42to cross the line
00:48:44Supernovas
00:48:45who will forever shine
00:48:59Ladies and gentlemen
00:49:00as we prepare
00:49:01for Genesis
00:49:02allow me to introduce
00:49:04at this time
00:49:05the TNA Knockouts
00:49:06World Champion
00:49:07Lady Lee
00:49:09Thank you
00:49:10Thank you
00:50:22NXT Gold Rush event.
00:50:24Ladies and gentlemen, due to an international visa crisis,
00:50:28Danny Luna is not going to be able to compete at Genesis.
00:50:33However, Lady Lee has committed herself to be a fighting champion
00:50:39and has signed a contract to an open challenge on Saturday at Genesis.
00:50:53Let's move forward.
00:51:26Earlier tonight we saw the team of Zarya and Sol Ruka, Sol Ruka from NXT watching during the TNA Knockouts
00:51:35World Tag Team Championship match.
00:51:36So I guess the question is now, who's taking up Langley on the Open Challenge for Genesis?
00:51:44They 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.
00:52:48However, the thing about Zeruka is we've got a warrior of our own.
00:52:58Which is why Zarya should answer this Open Challenge, because there is no one who is more deserving than you.
00:53:32Zarya should answer this Open Challenge.
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 Leyingly, 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, with a legacy built on the backs of
00:54:12legends.
00:54:21The TNA Wrestling World Championship, it's not just a championship, it's a legacy.
00:54:33The TNA World title puts everything here.
00:54:35That means you're the guy here.
00:54:37This 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.
00:54:52You do not hold this championship to be celebrated.
00:54:55You carry it to be tested.
00:54:59I 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, that legacy demands sacrifice, and that only those willing to stand in
00:55:25the fires can be the TNA Wrestling World Champion.
00:55:52TNA Wrestling World Champion.
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.
00:56:35How are you?
00:56:35Good, sir.
00:56:36How are you?
00:56:36What's up?
00:56:37Well, I want 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.
00:56:50So 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?
00:57:11It rhymes with Moosh Mandley.
00:57:15Who are you talking about, TNA?
00:57:17Do you not watch the product?
00:57:19You versus Moosh versus Joe Hendry.
00:57:24How is that even possible?
00:57:26I believe in Joe Hendry.
00:57:31You did that.
00:57:32That was you.
00:57:33I didn't do that.
00:57:34You did that.
00:57:36Anyway, congratulations.
00:57:38Good 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.
00:57:51This Saturday, live on pay-per-view at TNA Plus right here in Dallas, Texas.
00:57:55You 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.
00:58:09AJ Francis recently kicked Rick 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.
00:58:31And 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.
00:58:49And, of course, the TNA World Tag Team Titles will be on the line as the Ghosts, the Legends, the
00:58:55Hardys 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.
00:59:23Trust the system.
00:59:27Do you want to know something?
00:59:28Please welcome the system.
00:59:34They are our franchise players.
00:59:37TNA's dynasty.
00:59:39Over two years of dominance and 22 titles amongst all five of them.
00:59:45Dallas.
00:59:48Do you want to know something?
00:59:55The system is on AMC.
01:00:04AMC!
01:00:05AMC!
01:00:06AMC!
01:00:07AMC!
01:00:09AMC!
01:00:10AMC!
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.
01:00:23And 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.
01:00:39You 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.
01:00:57I 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.
01:01:40To replace me.
01:01:44But that's next week, Eddie.
01:01:47Saturday.
01:01:48They wrote some stuff for me, man.
01:01:50And I'm going to tear up when I tell you this.
01:01:52But I love you like a brother, bro.
01:01:55And you know that.
01:01:56I 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.
01:02:09But 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.
01:02:25It all goes down at Genesis one last time for JDC.
01:02:30Well, 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.
01:02:40Santana makes his first defense as champion.
01:02:45NXT stars have rushed the world champion.
01:02:51Frankie 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.
01:03:05Leading 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.
01:03:17Best 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, because that's what this title
01:03:52is worth.
01:03:53Little old me is going to be waiting off in the wings.
01:03:57Ready to call my shot.
01:04:00Frankie Kazarian defends the TNA World Title against Mike Santana, but the threat of Nick
01:04:08Nemitz will be looming.
01:04:14Please welcome TNA President Carlos Silva.
01:04:23What a great show tonight, and 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
01:04:40Carter.
01:04:46I cannot believe my eyes.
01:04:55I 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, so thank you guys so much.
01:05:29Oh, dear God.
01:05:32Dixie, run!
01:05:38Please welcome one half of Team 3C and TNA Hall of Famer, Bowie Ray!
01:05:52Perhaps one of the most iconic and notorious moments in the history of TNA Wrestling occurred
01:05:59between 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 Ray makes his way down here
01:06:15to join us for this huge main event.
01:06:18Bowie Ray, the TNA and WWE Hall of Famer, a two-time TNA World Champion, longtime co-host
01:06:30as a part of Busted Open on SiriusXM.
01:06:34There 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 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.
01:07:05This 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.
01:07:29And as he always does, the realist Mike Santana coming through the sea of people, the people
01:07:37that brought him to this dance, the people that have had his back on this journey, this
01:07:43path of purpose he's been on throughout the last year, to be at the top of this company.
01:07:49This is the loud, proud, and fearless beriqua for the Bronx, New York.
01:07:54For the past few years, we've seen the rise of Mike Santana, a man who conquered his demons
01:08:00with addiction every single 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.
01:08:09But a star who fucking pled to climb to the top, only for it all to be ripped away, Bully.
01:08:33Tonight, 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.
01:08:59And that man right 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 Champion.
01:09:10Frankie Kazarian is a nice guy.
01:09:14Frankie Kazarian has finally figured out that nice guy's going to slash 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
01:09:32Heavyweight Championship tonight.
01:09:34Months ago, Frankie Kazarian took advantage of chaos created by NXT Outlaws and took the
01:09:41title from an injured Mike Santana.
01:09:44Can Santana take the TNA World title back?
01:09:47We'll find out next.
01:09:54This is our milestone main event.
01:09:58The 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 Frankie Kazarian sent to defend 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, simulcast on AMC Plus and TNA Plus.
01:10:24Frankie Kazarian was berating the fans here in Dallas, but Ray Wall, like 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.
01:10:43Look at this, whoa, whoa, whoa, going for the chicken wing early on, and Santana felt
01:10:47to come.
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, coming up next week
01:10:56in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the newest member of the system will be revealed after JDC's
01:11:02official retirement at Genesis.
01:11:04Also, we'll hear from the newest edition of the women's division, the brand new TNA knockout,
01:11:09Elena Black, Per, Daria, Ray.
01:11:12Also, Indy Hartwell goes one-on-one with one half of the brand new TNA knockouts world tag
01:11:17team champions, him by elegance.
01:11:20Also, a TNA classic, will you remember this one?
01:11:23Feaster 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, Dallas for Genesis this Saturday, Albuquerque, New Mexico for
01:11:45two 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
01:12:00New Orleans.
01:12:01Again, head to TNAwrestling.com for complete ticket information.
01:12:05Early on, it looked like Frankie was getting into Santana.
01:12:09Oh, my God!
01:12:10Oh, wow.
01:12:11Look, Santana's up.
01:12:12It looked like Frankie was getting into Mike's head, but the Dallas crowd has gotten to Frankie
01:12:18Kazarian, and Mike Santana's soaking it in right now.
01:12:21And I was about to say this, and this match also started very measured considering how hot-blooded
01:12:25Mike Santana can get.
01:12:27This one now starting to pick up.
01:12:30Santana into the barricade, blocked there by Santana.
01:12:33Kazarian in pursuit.
01:12:34Title can only change hands via pinfire submission in the ring.
01:12:38Santana charges after Kazarian.
01:12:41An over-in-belly-to-belly by the champion.
01:12:45Can 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 a bitch.
01:13:24Watch her mouth.
01:13:25Take 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, and absolutely annihilates Santana with the backstabber.
01:13:35That 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, the 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, and if you look at Mike...
01:14:02I can look right in Santana's eyes right now, and I can tell you, he ain't having any of it.
01:14:08He's feeding off of it.
01:14:12Oh, Santana, absorbing that shot right back up onto his face.
01:14:18Santana, the hot-blooded Boricua from the Bronx.
01:14:22Both these men ran into AJ Styles earlier on tonight.
01:14:26Styles said he couldn't recognize the man in Frankie Kazarian.
01:14:30And he met all those years ago right here in TNA.
01:14:33AJ Styles told Mike Santana to win back the TNA World title.
01:14:39Become the standard of TNA once again.
01:14:43Ooh!
01:14:44Good 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 at Bound for Glory back in October.
01:15:10Oh!
01:15:11Silver kick!
01:15:12Mike 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?
01:15:21Cover!
01:15:21Stacks up the champion and a kick-out!
01:15:23Like a super, super gun cutter!
01:15:26Kazarian didn't have an answer with a backstabber like he didn't mull it to go.
01:15:30That was amazing.
01:15:31We gotta take another look back at this.
01:15:33Missed it before.
01:15:35Had it spotted this time.
01:15:36And perfect!
01:15:38Rolling 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.
01:16:00You'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.
01:16:18As these two in Warriors, wait.
01:16:21Up to the end!
01:16:23Oh, a 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.
01:16:45What a back and forth.
01:16:47We gotta take a look back at this.
01:16:51This is awesome.
01:16:54Code Red.
01:16:55Shades of Amazing Red.
01:16:57Spanish fly.
01:16:58Shout 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...
01:17:28Edwin!
01:17:28Oh, wait a minute!
01:17:30Angels wings!
01:17:31Jays 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.
01:17:44With a long history with Frankie Kazarian.
01:17:48Kaz pulling out all the stuff.
01:17:51Reaching deep into the toolbox.
01:17:52And now, the chicken wing.
01:17:55Go for the chicken wing.
01:17:56Santana felt his color.
01:17:57Now looking for the cover.
01:17:59He didn't have all of it.
01:18:00He didn't have all of it.
01:18:01This is a battle of two generations of TNA Wrestling.
01:18:08Oh, went for the leg drop right to the back of the neck.
01:18:10Santana able to evade.
01:18:12We're not at tailbone, boys.
01:18:14Oh, going up top.
01:18:15Oh, and Kazarian very smart using his environment.
01:18:17Both these guys have each other scouted.
01:18:20Oh, slingshot cutter.
01:18:23And follow it up.
01:18:25Boom!
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.
01:18:39Watch this first.
01:18:40It was the cutter from Kaz followed up immediately by the leg drop, but still was not enough to put
01:18:47Santana 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.
01:18:57Is 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.
01:19:28Is it time for spin the block?
01:19:30Is 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, but the referee's down.
01:19:58Now here we go!
01:19:59Spend the block!
01:20:01Santana took his head off!
01:20:03This is the moment, but the ref is down!
01:20:051, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 10, 9,
01:20:0710, 10, 10, 10.
01:20:07Boy, Santana should be Tana and world champion.
01:20:10The people are counting to 12, 13, 14.
01:20:13You're damn right right now.
01:20:15Mike 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?
01:20:24Frankie's going for it again, guys.
01:20:25Frankie's going for it again.
01:20:26Not this.
01:20:27Not this.
01:20:28Oh, but the bell 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.
01:20:49Going 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,
01:20:58the 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.
01:21:09Santana is still in this.
01:21:11Wow.
01:21:11Wow.
01:21:13Wow.
01:21:14Wow.
01:21:15And wait, look at this.
01:21:16Santana immediately.
01:21:18How is he doing this?
01:21:20Oh, cannon in this drawer.
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.
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.
01:21:46Go for it again.
01:21:47Oh.
01:21:47Wait a minute.
01:21:48Wait a minute.
01:21:48Kazarian trying 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.
01:22:09Is that enough?
01:22:10One, two, three.
01:22:11Mike Santana 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 Marella said last week on Impact that whomever walks
01:22:45out with the TNA World Title will give a rematch at Genesis to the former champion no matter
01:22:52what.
01:22:53But for tonight, Mike Santana is a winner.
01:22:58Mike Santana is 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 a championship back.
01:23:18Great job, Mike Santana.
01:23:21Congratulations, 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
01:23:33at the Genesis event.
01:23:35Now the question is, who will be the TNA World Champion following Genesis next week in Albuquerque,
01:23:44New Mexico on TNA Thursday Night Impact, live on AMC?
01:23:50Good night from Dallas, Texas.
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