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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!
00:02:11The TNA in the dream.
00:02:15Love turf!
00:02:33The TNA on AMC Darcox Tower has begun!
00:02:39The continue hit 3.
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 A.J. Stoyle!
00:03:51A.J. Stoyle!
00:04:23I'm going to keep this short and sweet because we've got some wrestling to do.
00:04:30Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls wrestling fans from coast to coast, welcome to the house that A.J. Stoyle
00:04:42built!
00:04:48But here's the thing. It is bigger, it is better, and it is bolder than ever, and it's on A
00:04:59.M.C.
00:05:13You know what? Let's keep that energy tonight.
00:05:21It all starts with you. You are TNA. You are the TNA nation.
00:05:30And it all starts with those three letters. T-N-A. T-N-A. T-N-A. Let's create the
00:05:45chaos.
00:05:46T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N
00:05:56-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T
00:05:58-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A!
00:06:06T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N
00:06:07-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T
00:06:09-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A! T-N-A
00:06:38TNA Wrestling and AMC have planted their flags at the Curtis Colwell Center in Dallas, Texas.
00:06:44This is the biggest night in TNA history.
00:06:48For over 23 years, this has been the home of total nonstop action.
00:07:01Hello, I am Elijah.
00:07:06It is TNA on AMC, and I have one question for everybody here tonight.
00:07:15Who wants to walk with Elijah?
00:07:29Welcome to the premiere of TNA Thursday Night Impact, live on AMC.
00:07:46And what an absolutely raucous wave to kick everything off on the AMC era.
00:07:54Machine Gun Kelly's guitarist, the guitar slayer, Justin Lyons, performing for the Hardys, plus TNA star BDE, and social media
00:08:04influencer, J2 Chris.
00:08:06You're streaming this right now, live, all over social media.
00:08:10Welcome to Ringside.
00:08:11He's the drama king, Matthew Railroad.
00:08:13That is Matt Hardy.
00:08:14I'm Tom Henneman.
00:08:16Welcome to the Impact Zone.
00:08:17What an absolutely electric atmosphere here in Dallas, Texas, for the first night of Thursday Night Impact on AMC.
00:08:26There is so much going down tonight in Dallas in our main event.
00:08:30The conniving TNA World Champion, Franky Catarian, looks to defend against the battle-tested Mike Santana.
00:08:36TNA Hall of Famer, Bully Ray, joined us on commentary.
00:08:39But that's not the only title on the line, as the Knockouts World Tag Team title will be defended.
00:08:46The inspiration to defend against the elegant friend.
00:08:49And also we'll hear from our franchise players, TNA's Dynasty.
00:08:54The system is live on AMC tonight.
00:08:58Following is a six-man tag team match scheduled for one call.
00:09:02Introducing first, the team of ELIZA and the TNA World Tag Team Champions,
00:09:12Matt and Jeff, the Hardys.
00:09:20The Hardys, the living legends, set to team up with the notorious attraction, ELIZA, against Order 4.
00:09:35Now this Saturday at Genesis Live, a pay-per-view at TNA Plus, right here in Dallas, Texas.
00:09:41ELIZA, who you can see in the back of your screen on horseback.
00:09:45And that's Mustafa Ali, the leader of Order 4.
00:09:48This was back at Final Resolution in December, which you can watch back anytime on demand on our streaming platform,
00:09:55TNA Plus.
00:09:55This rivalry went to a whole other level as ELIZA lassoed Ali and dragged him out of the building on
00:10:04horseback.
00:10:05Yeah, but it didn't end there because last week, ELIZA continued to torment ELIZA in Order 4, chasing them out
00:10:14of the arena once again on horseback.
00:10:17An absolute travesty.
00:10:20Oh, wait a minute, Ali diving into the ring, going after ELIZA and the Hardys.
00:10:26This match is underway.
00:10:28This is total non-stop action.
00:10:31And you can't blame Ali and company for starting this one like this.
00:10:37Because of everything, the notorious attraction is thrown their way.
00:10:41Oh, the horse trap he's thrown towards Order 4.
00:10:46Led by the two-faced and politically savvy, Mustafa Ali, Order 4 believes actions have consequences.
00:10:53Ali has surrounded himself with loyal supporters like Jason Hodge and John Schuyler, his tag team partners.
00:11:01Well, that was a consequence there of what ELIZA just did to the great hands.
00:11:07And now he's got his hands on Mustafa Ali.
00:11:11Meanwhile, Elijah, a vagabond drifter who's entertained millions all over the world.
00:11:18In and out of the ring with his guitar.
00:11:21He's a heavy-hitting wrestler and a cunning mind at that.
00:11:25And just annihilated Ali with that superplex.
00:11:29Let's out go the great hands, courtesy of the legendary Hardys.
00:11:33The daredevils from Cameron, North Carolina, unlevel the playing field.
00:11:38Order 4 has got a regroup against Elijah, Matt, and Jeff Hardy.
00:11:43This is TNA Thursday Night Impact Live on AMC.
00:11:51And we are back here on TNA Thursday Night Impact Live on AMC.
00:11:56In Dallas, Texas, this is our opening contest.
00:11:59The legendary Hardys, the TNA World Tag Team Champions,
00:12:03teaming up with Elijah to take on Order 4 tonight at the Curtis Colwell Center.
00:12:09And Order 4, as they always do, using the numbers game to their advantage.
00:12:14They are a unit.
00:12:15They are a team.
00:12:16They are an army and a force to be reckoned with.
00:12:19Boot right to the face there by Elijah.
00:12:20It's one-on-one with Mustafa Ali of Order 4 this Saturday.
00:12:25Right here in Dallas, live on pay-per-view with TNA Plus at Genesis.
00:12:29Oh, Ali went face first into the buckle as Elijah was looking for a tag.
00:12:35Matt and Jeff Hardy were eliminated from the equation.
00:12:37But it looks like Ali just got eliminated from this planet.
00:12:42Ali, on multiple occasions, has delayed the recovery process of Elijah.
00:12:47That's what we're doing one-on-one at Genesis.
00:12:49Well, the stars are out tonight at ringside.
00:12:52We have Kiowa Gordon and Son McLaurin from the hit thriller Dark Wins.
00:12:57They're Special Agent Zero.
00:12:59Dark Wins returns for the fourth season Sunday, February 15th on AMC and AMC+.
00:13:03And also, R.J. Kyler, star of the upcoming vampire thriller Night Patrol, alongside CM Punk, Justin Long, and Freddie
00:13:12Gibbs.
00:13:12Catch R.J. Kyler.
00:13:13Night Patrol is in theaters nationwide tomorrow.
00:13:17Right now, the star of this magic is the charismatic enigma who's turned this thing on its head.
00:13:23A twist of fate by Jeff Hardy.
00:13:27Oh, there's Tasha Steeles of Order 4.
00:13:31The manipulative, the mastermind, Tasha Steeles.
00:13:35Oh, no!
00:13:36Uh-oh.
00:13:36The leader of Order 4, Mustafa Ali, in and quickly under Steeles.
00:13:41Don't you do this!
00:13:42On a double twist of fate!
00:13:45How dare you!
00:13:47Splash by Hardy.
00:13:48Trying to put this thing away.
00:13:50Oh, Skyler and Hodge of Order 4, break up the pinfall.
00:13:54Justin and Nick of time.
00:13:57Using the Hardys almost as weapons to break that pinfall up.
00:14:01And now Order 4 has got to reclute.
00:14:04A tag's been made.
00:14:06Legal into the match is John Skyler.
00:14:08We mentioned it.
00:14:09Mustafa Ali of Order 4 and Elijah will go one-on-one this Saturday at Genesis.
00:14:13Live on Pay-Per-View and TNA Plus right here in Dallas.
00:14:16And that same night, the Hardys must defend their TNA World Tag Team titles
00:14:21against the creepy Vincent and Dutch known as The Righteous.
00:14:26The cult-like duo have had their sights set on the legendary Hardys.
00:14:31As Elijah now looks to turn this match back in his and the Hardys' favor.
00:14:37Being striked there by Elijah.
00:14:38Look at his first match in over six months.
00:14:41And a twist of fate there by Matt Hardy.
00:14:44Look to the skies, though.
00:14:46There's Jeff Hardy.
00:14:47Swanton Bomb.
00:14:50One, two, three.
00:14:51The Hardys and Elijah beat Order 4.
00:14:55Here are your winners.
00:14:57The team of Elijah and the TNA World Tag Team Champions, Matt and Chef, the Hardys.
00:15:11Well, the first victory of the AMC era goes to the Ghosts, the Legends, the Hardys, and Elijah.
00:15:18But wait!
00:15:19Hold on a second.
00:15:20Special Ancient Zero Porter for Annihilates Elijah.
00:15:24And now the Hardys!
00:15:27That right there is the weapon of mass destruction of...
00:15:34Hold on a second.
00:15:35Let's fix it in Dutch of The Righteous, the Hardys' opponents this Saturday at Genesis.
00:15:41They're backing off Agent Zero in Order 4.
00:15:44Ali was calling off Agent Zero.
00:15:48Oh, The Righteous.
00:15:51Again, who have said that they admire.
00:15:53They even love the Hardys.
00:15:55Look up to them.
00:15:57Despite their actions.
00:16:03Oh, wait!
00:16:04Oh, my God!
00:16:05Jeff walks by Dutch.
00:16:09And now the intention more than clear from The Righteous!
00:16:16This is about more than a Tag Team Championship at Genesis.
00:16:21The Righteous want to destroy the Hardys and take their essence.
00:16:26The plan coming truly to fruition here.
00:16:30What is Vincent doing?
00:16:32Oh, you've got to be kidding me.
00:16:33Oh, dear God, no!
00:16:34Oh, my God!
00:16:35Vincent driving the lock through the gauge opening in the ear of Jeff Hardy!
00:16:42And look at Dutch.
00:16:45Has Matt Hardy prone there?
00:16:47Jeff Hardy's restrained by that chain in the lock in his ear!
00:16:53Oh, and a small time bomb right from Jeff's face to his own brother, Matt!
00:17:03Man, this is going to hurt me more than it's going to hurt you.
00:17:10At Genesis, The Righteous will become new TNA World Tag Team Champions, man.
00:17:23You know what I'm saying?
00:17:30A message clear as day.
00:17:35Will we have new World Tag Team Champions at Genesis?
00:17:41Well, still to come tonight in our main event,
00:17:44it is a milestone matchup for the TNA World Championship.
00:17:48Our broadcast colleague, Gia Miller, has more.
00:17:54Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time,
00:17:57your TNA Wrestling World Champion, Frankie Kazarian.
00:18:01Frankie, in tonight's main event,
00:18:03you put the TNA World title on the line against Mike Santana.
00:18:07Tell me, what does this moment mean to you on a night this big?
00:18:12Big?
00:18:15The biggest night in TNA history.
00:18:18My TNA World title.
00:18:21Mike Santana has the opportunity.
00:18:34What are you supposed to do?
00:18:36Shake your hand?
00:18:38Give you a big hug?
00:18:39Big sloppy kiss?
00:18:41I mean, you already show up tonight like you run the place,
00:18:43go out and cut your little promo?
00:18:44Well, if you have anything to say to me, anything,
00:18:50maybe it's just, thank you for the house.
00:19:03Thanks.
00:19:12AJ Styles said it himself earlier on tonight.
00:19:15Bigger, better, bolder.
00:19:16That's what's in store.
00:19:18Can Mike Santana reclaim the TNA World title from Kazarian?
00:19:22We'll find out tonight.
00:19:29There were no guarantees.
00:19:33No shortcuts.
00:19:35Only an opportunity to be different.
00:19:42Speed.
00:19:43Risk.
00:19:44Innovation.
00:19:46Fearless flights into the unknown.
00:19:49The X-Division is the foundation of what TNA wrestling became.
00:19:55And soon, the world of professional wrestling would follow.
00:20:00You've got to be freaking kidding!
00:20:05Generations passed through the storm they created,
00:20:08and those became legends who defied the fall.
00:20:12When I was in the X-Division, it was AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe.
00:20:18The X-Division, it has never been a stepping stone.
00:20:21It's been the foundation, the spirit, the lifeblood of TNA wrestling.
00:20:26I would say that the X-Division is in phenomenal hands.
00:20:33The X-Division, the signature division of TNA wrestling,
00:20:38founded by people like the man we saw, the phenomenal AJ Styles,
00:20:42currently led by the X-Division champ, Leon Slater.
00:20:45It's not about weight limits.
00:20:46It's about no limits.
00:20:48Welcome to the A-Game Hydration Announce Desk,
00:20:50and we invite you to use the promo code TNA15
00:20:53and get 15% off your purchase of A-Game at Shopify.
00:20:57Well, as we saw before the break,
00:20:58the stars are out here in Dallas, Texas,
00:21:01for the premiere of TNA Thursday Night Impact, live on AMC.
00:21:04Virgil Ortiz Jr., 24-0, the 13th highest ranked boxer
00:21:09across all weight classes,
00:21:10is the current WBC interim super welterweight champion.
00:21:14Plus, we have content creators from around the world
00:21:17of professional wrestling.
00:21:19I see Conman, Wheezy Blonde, Queen of the Ring,
00:21:21Dick Myers, Minnie, and Nate,
00:21:24plus Brent Oakley, a little Alpha Sigma.
00:21:26And not only that, the legends of TNA,
00:21:29including TNA original and two-time world champion,
00:21:34the world-class maniac, Eric Young.
00:21:37And also, it is the man, AJ Francis.
00:21:41He's arrogant, he's brash, a former NFL defensive lineman,
00:21:45term pro wrestler, a rapper, and a first-class powerhouse.
00:21:49AJ Francis is TNA's public enemy, number one.
00:21:54For more on the stars joining us tonight,
00:21:56let's check back in with our broadcast colleague,
00:21:59the spectacular Gia Miller.
00:22:03Ladies and gentlemen, the stars are out tonight
00:22:08for the premiere of Thursday Night Impact on AMC.
00:22:15We have our own Hollywood Row here at ringside.
00:22:20We have some guests, the stars of the AMC hit show,
00:22:25Dark Winds, Kiowa Gordon, and Zahn McLernan.
00:22:32We also have one of the stars of the film,
00:22:37Night Patrol, R.J. Kyler.
00:22:43Alongside our very own Mara Sade.
00:22:49And, of course, the multi-time women's champion,
00:22:55Candice Michelle.
00:23:03Guys, thank you all so much for being here tonight.
00:23:06Tell me, what does it mean to be a part of such a historic night,
00:23:11live here for the debut of TNA Wrestling on AMC?
00:23:17Yeah, we...
00:23:18Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me, Gia.
00:23:20You're having a little Hollywood party down here,
00:23:22and I'm not invited.
00:23:24Me, the Hollywood hunk, Ryan Nemeth.
00:23:29You guys aren't the big stars, okay?
00:23:31You two punk chumps are on my show, okay?
00:23:34I'm the star.
00:23:34What are you looking at?
00:23:35What are you looking at, pretty boy?
00:23:37You look like you want to hit...
00:23:46What the hell is Ryan Nemeth doing?
00:23:48Oh, we got caught in the barricade!
00:23:51Oh, what?
00:23:51How dare you, sir?
00:23:53Zahn McLernan just lit him up with a chop!
00:23:55You are a guest in our home!
00:23:59Zahn McLernan's a guest of ours!
00:24:03Well, right now I want to turn our attention to another matter
00:24:06that, well, was pretty devastating.
00:24:08This was last month after a steel cage matchup.
00:24:11There's our director of authority, Santina Morello.
00:24:14That is his own daughter, Ariana Grace,
00:24:17who was turning her back on her father
00:24:19with the help of her fiancé, Stax, from NXT.
00:24:24You don't know what the heck you're going on!
00:24:28You, daughter, I hope you're nothing like him,
00:24:31but you probably are a deadbeat!
00:24:35Broke her father's heart,
00:24:37and he hasn't been the same since.
00:24:52Please welcome the TNA director of authority,
00:25:00Santino Morello!
00:25:05It's great to see Santino Morello with a smile on his face.
00:25:09Wrestling fans for years know his trademark brand of entertainment.
00:25:13Yes, he's a bit of an oddball,
00:25:15but he has done a great job as our day-to-day operations manager
00:25:19here at TNA Wrestling, our director of authority.
00:25:23To your point, to see a smile is a rare thing
00:25:26considering everything that's been in his personal life as of late.
00:25:30Hello, Dallas!
00:25:36Is tonight a special night or what?
00:25:43Thursday night, Impact on AMC.
00:25:46Come on, doesn't get bigger than that.
00:25:51There's going to be a lot of new eyes on us,
00:25:54a lot of new expectations, a lot of pressure,
00:25:57but I know these guys can handle it
00:25:59because we fought tooth and nail to get here.
00:26:02Nothing's going to stop us.
00:26:03This is going to be the beginning of something incredible!
00:26:12Now, as you saw in the video,
00:26:14my mindset is a little bit off.
00:26:17I've been distracted as of late.
00:26:20I've been hurt.
00:26:22I've been angry.
00:26:23I've been confused.
00:26:25When your own flesh and blood
00:26:28looks you in the eyes and turns their back on you,
00:26:31it's not something you can shake off
00:26:33like the water on the duck.
00:26:37It's been bothering me.
00:26:38But I have decisions to make.
00:26:39I have a company to run.
00:26:41I've got to make the best decisions
00:26:43for the people in the back
00:26:44and for the audience.
00:26:46It's not a job I take lightly.
00:26:49And now that we're on AMSI,
00:26:50I cannot afford to make a mistake.
00:26:54We cannot.
00:26:55So the board has decided
00:26:58that I can use a little bit of assistance.
00:27:00You see, my heart is not 100% here.
00:27:04And this is not the time to drop the ball.
00:27:06And at first, when I heard the news,
00:27:08I was a little bit of hesitation.
00:27:10But then, when I found out who it was,
00:27:13I was actually relieved
00:27:14because this person is very professional.
00:27:17They have lots of experience.
00:27:19And I believe they can positively contribute
00:27:21to the overall product and the brand.
00:27:24Ladies and gentlemen,
00:27:26without further ado,
00:27:43Oh, my God.
00:27:47Well, well, well.
00:27:50Look who's made her way
00:27:51into the impact zone.
00:27:56Daria Ray.
00:27:58Well, you and I haven't seen her in years.
00:28:02But we know just how effective
00:28:04and when she wants to be
00:28:05just how dangerous of a woman,
00:28:08she can be decisive,
00:28:10no doubt about it.
00:28:12Daria does that
00:28:13general manager experience,
00:28:16former tag team champion,
00:28:18a mixed martial artist,
00:28:19and has even contributed
00:28:21as an analyst
00:28:22for Invicta FC,
00:28:24the all-women's MMA promotion.
00:28:27with then
00:28:28Anthem Sports and Entertainment.
00:28:38Let me be the first to say
00:28:41welcome
00:28:42to DNA.
00:28:48Thank you, all of you.
00:28:51Thank you, Santino.
00:28:53First things first,
00:28:54congratulations.
00:28:54Look at this.
00:28:57Look at this.
00:29:01I've been watching from afar
00:29:04over the years,
00:29:04and you are one of the very pillars
00:29:07of this company.
00:29:09No, seriously.
00:29:13Building this foundation
00:29:14week in and week out
00:29:16through the good, the bad, the ugly,
00:29:18and somehow you
00:29:19managed to keep a smile
00:29:21on all their faces,
00:29:22mine included.
00:29:26And now here we are
00:29:28standing in this ring.
00:29:31Santino!
00:29:32Santino!
00:29:35Santino!
00:29:36Santino!
00:29:37Santino!
00:29:39Santino!
00:29:40Santino!
00:29:41Santino!
00:29:42Santino!
00:29:42Santino!
00:29:42Santino!
00:29:43Santino!
00:29:44I'm sitting in front of
00:29:45one of the best crowds
00:29:46I've ever been in front of
00:29:47right here in Dallas, Texas
00:29:49on the debut episode
00:29:51on our new network,
00:29:56AMC!
00:30:06And the irony of this is
00:30:08the one thing this company
00:30:11does not need
00:30:14is
00:30:17you.
00:30:20No, no,
00:30:21we don't need your stupid
00:30:22little jokes,
00:30:23we don't need your little
00:30:24comedic relief,
00:30:25we need structure!
00:30:29Discipline!
00:30:33Professionalism,
00:30:33none of which you have
00:30:34the ability to give,
00:30:36do you?
00:30:37You can't even keep
00:30:38your own family in order,
00:30:39your own daughter
00:30:40doesn't respect you,
00:30:42and you want that too?
00:30:43Hey, take it easy,
00:30:45right now,
00:30:45you're tossing them out!
00:30:46Shut up!
00:30:48I'm talking!
00:30:53The facts are the fact,
00:30:55I've been in this position
00:30:56before,
00:30:57I ran locker rooms,
00:30:58I dealt with the egos,
00:31:00I understand television,
00:31:02and most importantly,
00:31:04I understand the fact
00:31:05that I can do your job
00:31:07better than you can.
00:31:10So that's exactly
00:31:11what I plan on doing.
00:31:12I'm not here for
00:31:13a popularity contest,
00:31:14so I suggest you stay
00:31:16the hell out of my way.
00:31:17And for you,
00:31:19in case you don't already know,
00:31:21my name is Daria Ray,
00:31:24and I'm the suit.
00:31:27So you shut up
00:31:29when I'm talking.
00:31:39Wait, wait, wait, wait,
00:31:40one thing I almost forgot,
00:31:42I'm so sorry.
00:31:44As my first official
00:31:45order of business,
00:31:46I signed a new knockout
00:31:50to TNA.
00:31:52Ladies and gentlemen,
00:31:55please welcome...
00:32:09Oh my God.
00:32:13We haven't seen
00:32:14Elena Black in this company
00:32:16since early last year.
00:32:18Bold,
00:32:19alluring,
00:32:20and toxic.
00:32:24What a signing
00:32:26from the brand new
00:32:28Daria Ray,
00:32:29making moves already.
00:32:31And think about this,
00:32:33still to come,
00:32:33the TNA World Championship
00:32:35is on the line
00:32:36in our main event.
00:32:4620 years.
00:32:5120 years I've known
00:32:52Frankie Kazarian.
00:32:55And I never thought
00:32:56I'd say this about a friend.
00:32:58But I want you
00:32:59to kick his ass.
00:33:02I held this company down
00:33:03as long as I could.
00:33:05Now it's your turn.
00:33:07So do what you do best.
00:33:10Win.
00:33:26Thanks.
00:33:30Take him out.
00:33:35Let's get it.
00:33:40There was a time
00:33:41that Mike Santana
00:33:42was called
00:33:43the standard
00:33:43of TNA wrestling.
00:33:45He captured
00:33:45the TNA World Championship
00:33:47months ago,
00:33:48but Frankie Kazarian
00:33:49ripped it away from him.
00:33:51Can Santana
00:33:51get back to the top
00:33:52of the mountain
00:33:53tonight?
00:33:53But up next,
00:33:56the Knockouts
00:33:56World Tag Team
00:33:58titles are on the line
00:33:59as the inspiration
00:34:01defend their titles
00:34:02against the
00:34:03Elegance brand.
00:34:05That matchup
00:34:05next.
00:34:09Big thanks to
00:34:10Kiowa Gordon
00:34:11and Son McClarnett
00:34:12from the hit thriller
00:34:13Dark Winds
00:34:14for joining us tonight
00:34:15on the premiere
00:34:15of TNA Thursday Night
00:34:17Impact live on AMC.
00:34:18And in the Impact Zone,
00:34:20we are joined by
00:34:20the Elegance brand
00:34:21and a special guest.
00:34:22Ladies and gentlemen,
00:34:26I am the personal
00:34:28concierge
00:34:29and I want
00:34:29your attention.
00:34:32Shut up
00:34:32when I'm talking
00:34:33to you.
00:34:35Standing in this ring
00:34:37is a specialist
00:34:39in style
00:34:40and fashion.
00:34:42A pop culture
00:34:44icon
00:34:45and the original
00:34:47influencer.
00:34:48Please welcome
00:34:50Perez
00:34:51Perez Hilton.
00:34:54Thank you very much.
00:34:56And thank you.
00:34:59You know,
00:34:59I'm used to covering
00:35:01red carpet events,
00:35:02fashion hits
00:35:03and misses
00:35:04and this crowd
00:35:05tonight
00:35:06really brought
00:35:07their game.
00:35:08Their D game.
00:35:13Perez,
00:35:14you're being so nice.
00:35:15Why don't you tell
00:35:17them how you really
00:35:18feel?
00:35:18We all know
00:35:19that Dallas,
00:35:20Texas has a bunch
00:35:21of degenerate
00:35:23filthy pigs.
00:35:29But that's not
00:35:30the reason
00:35:31why we're here.
00:35:32You see,
00:35:33we are soon
00:35:34going to be crowned
00:35:35the TNA
00:35:38Knockouts
00:35:38Tag Team
00:35:40World Champions.
00:35:42and we've
00:35:43spent the past
00:35:44couple of months
00:35:45doing some
00:35:47research
00:35:48to introduce
00:35:49something new
00:35:50to the
00:35:50Elegance brand.
00:35:52We've got
00:35:52millions
00:35:53of applications,
00:35:55thousands
00:35:56of interviews
00:35:58and tonight
00:36:00you're about
00:36:01to witness
00:36:01the unveiling
00:36:02of the greatest
00:36:04makeover
00:36:04in the history
00:36:06of professional
00:36:07wrestling.
00:36:09So without
00:36:11further ado,
00:36:13please
00:36:13welcome
00:36:15Mr. Elegance.
00:36:21Whoa!
00:36:26That is not
00:36:28the man
00:36:28we saw
00:36:29last week
00:36:30at all.
00:36:30Hello
00:36:31Dallas,
00:36:32Texas!
00:36:35Hello
00:36:41AMC!
00:36:45And all
00:36:47of our other
00:36:48broadcasting
00:36:50partners!
00:36:55I've been
00:36:56chosen!
00:36:58I've been
00:36:58chosen!
00:37:01Within the
00:37:02last week
00:37:03I've had
00:37:04an incredible
00:37:05transformation.
00:37:07Just take
00:37:07a look
00:37:08at the
00:37:09screen.
00:37:12That guy
00:37:13right there!
00:37:14No
00:37:15confidence.
00:37:18No
00:37:18appeal.
00:37:20Nothing.
00:37:22A
00:37:23nobody.
00:37:23nobody.
00:37:24And now
00:37:28I
00:37:31am the one
00:37:32that you
00:37:33get to
00:37:33look at
00:37:34so soak
00:37:36it in.
00:37:37Look
00:37:37at M
00:37:39E
00:37:41me.
00:37:43Mr.
00:37:46Elegance!
00:37:46Whoa, whoa, 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, the Inspiration.
00:38:16On Inspiration not wasting any time because the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship is on the line.
00:38:24The champions, the Inspiration set to defend against the Elegance brand and this match is officially underway.
00:38:30We barely got to say hello to the brand new Mr. Elegance.
00:38:35An iconic and inspirational start to this TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship match live on AMC.
00:38:48We are back here on TNA Thursday Night Impact live on AMC.
00:38:53The TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships are on the line as the Inspiration defend against the Elegance brand.
00:39:01And Cassie Lee trying to find a way through.
00:39:03Sustaining injured left there moments ago.
00:39:05On a kick out there from M by Elegance.
00:39:08And there's plenty of competition in and out of TNA's women's division.
00:39:13The Knockouts Division.
00:39:14We learned this past Tuesday on NXT that Sol Ruka and Zarya who you can see right there who are
00:39:20looking on here tonight in Dallas.
00:39:22As well as Ren, QCC and Fatal Influence.
00:39:26Those three teams will collide this coming Tuesday live on NXT to determine the future number one contender to our
00:39:32TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship.
00:39:36Everybody clamoring to get a shot in the Knockouts Division.
00:39:41Somebody, some team from NXT is going to get their chance.
00:39:46But who will walk out of Dallas with the title?
00:39:49Tag made, it's Jessie to meet Heather.
00:39:52Elegance brand trying to take advantage of a two-on-one opportunity but Jessie McKay is fresh.
00:39:58Looking to turn this match up entirely on its head.
00:40:03Jessie McKay fired up here.
00:40:06Cassie and Jessie have been the women's tag team in pro wrestling for the past decade.
00:40:12No other duo exhibits teamwork and synchronicity quite like the inspiration.
00:40:19And it's action like this why hashtag TNA is the number one trend in sports right now on social media.
00:40:26We're here to retain the titles.
00:40:28Oh!
00:40:29On a personal concierge.
00:40:30Wait, wait, wait.
00:40:31Pulled Jessie off of the cover of the referee and didn't see it.
00:40:34Are you sure about that?
00:40:35I don't think we got a good angle.
00:40:36Oh, stop.
00:40:38Nobody could be sure.
00:40:43Jessie, focus on the match up.
00:40:46Cassie and Jessie trying to defend their championships.
00:40:49Meanwhile, you got Perez Hilton, the original influencer.
00:40:52Ash by Elegance, Mr. Elegance, M by Elegance.
00:40:56Heather by Elegance, the personal concierge will make your head spin.
00:41:00They've got an elegant army and Jessie might be paying for that.
00:41:04Back inside the ring, Jessie trying to deal with Heather by Elegance.
00:41:09Oh!
00:41:10Kick right to the head.
00:41:11Jessie's down.
00:41:12A tag's been made.
00:41:13I believe Cassie got taken out of the equation moments ago.
00:41:17And Heather heading up.
00:41:18Wait a second.
00:41:19Oh, there's Cassie saving it.
00:41:21Jessie.
00:41:22Back inside the ring.
00:41:24But look at that.
00:41:24Trying to retain the inspiration.
00:41:26Can't put away the brand.
00:41:27Thank God Mr. Elegance saved Heather on the outside there.
00:41:31A burning disaster.
00:41:33I can only imagine what our new director of operations, Daria Ray, thinks about this.
00:41:39Plus the newest knockout, Elena Black.
00:41:42And the newest member of the Elegance brand here.
00:41:45Oh, Mr. Elegance distracting the official.
00:41:48The inspiration can retain the titles right there.
00:41:51The inspiration can't stop looking at him either.
00:41:53And who can blame him?
00:41:54He's an adionist.
00:41:55I don't think they're quite looking at him.
00:41:58There on he goes.
00:41:59Hands up the merchandise, ladies.
00:42:01He keeps peacocking here at ringside.
00:42:03He observed it.
00:42:04Ooh.
00:42:06And now the inspiration trying to focus on defending the tag team titles.
00:42:11He's starting to break down here.
00:42:15Wait once again.
00:42:16Oh, now the personal concierge stuck his nose in the inspiration's business one too many times.
00:42:23No way, look out.
00:42:25Oh, go.
00:42:26Oh, wait a minute.
00:42:26They're going for the idolizer.
00:42:28But a chop block by Mr. Elegance.
00:42:30The referee didn't see it.
00:42:32And the Elegance brand recaptured the titles.
00:42:37Here are your winners and new TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions.
00:42:48The Elegance brand.
00:42:51Oh, what a night.
00:42:54Take a look at this.
00:42:56The Elegance brand.
00:42:57Stronger than ever.
00:42:58Mr. Elegance paid dividends already.
00:43:02Allowing in by Elegance to get the pin and get the win.
00:43:07Once again, the Elegance brand.
00:43:10Not only better than all of you, but better than everybody in the knockouts division.
00:43:15And there is TNA President Carlos Silva to award the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships to Heather and Em
00:43:25and the Elegance brand.
00:43:27How apropos.
00:43:29It feels like we're back home with the championships in the Elegance brand.
00:43:36Bigger, better, and stronger than ever.
00:43:41As we mentioned, championship gold is at a premium here at TNA Wrestling.
00:43:52Here we are, here we are with TNA's international title.
00:43:57You and me, outlaws.
00:43:59Santino, for weeks you were trying to figure out who let NXT people in the door.
00:44:04Yeah, and you spent a ton of company money on your little investigation when the answer was right next to
00:44:09you the whole time.
00:44:10Santino, you are making a lot of bad decisions.
00:44:13You know, he's stressed out right now.
00:44:15I guess when your daughter turns on you, you have a decrease in productivity, work ethic.
00:44:20But that's okay, because management has fixed your problem.
00:44:24They've hired somebody to help you.
00:44:26And she's gonna do a much better job than you ever could.
00:44:29But moving past that, TNA international title, Genesis,
00:44:33my handsome man is gonna handle anything that my dad throws his way.
00:44:38And he's gonna do it for his little girl.
00:44:42You like that one?
00:44:45Well, right now it's time for the TNA injury report presented by Bioflex, the exclusive recovery partner of TNA Wrestling.
00:44:54Following a savage attack by Doomsday Danny Luna last week on Impact,
00:44:59Harley Hudson and Myla Grace have been held out of competition as a precaution.
00:45:03The former TNA World Champion and two-time international champion is expected to get injured.
00:45:36Mike 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, calling his
00:45:48shot 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 as he challenges Frankie Kazarian for the
00:46:01TNA World Championship.
00:46:14TNA Genesys is right around the corner, man.
00:46:28TNA Genesys is right around the corner, man.
00:46:31Ever 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 and that is to fulfill my childhood dream of being-
00:46:44Let me guess, you're over here talking about fulfilling your childhood dream, Indy.
00:46:49Well, guess what?
00:46:50Some people dream about it and some of us make it happen.
00:46:54Okay, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:46:55I'll fight it near you.
00:46:55Hey, hey, hold on a sec.
00:46:56If 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 with
00:47:03the desperation to go play with the wombats.
00:47:06Yeah, 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-hoo!
00:47:12Celebration!
00:47:13Yes, let's go!
00:47:15Yeah, I'll talk to Santino.
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.
00:47:43The world of professional wrestling.
00:47:52I remember watching the knockouts kill it every week, and I remember thinking how I wanted to be like them.
00:47:59The TNA Knockouts are an eclectic blend of beauty and brawn.
00:48:09I don't just want to be a knockout.
00:48:12I want to be a knockout.
00:48:15I want to be the knockout.
00:48:17Fearless.
00:48:19Determined.
00:48:20Beautifully unconventional.
00:48:23Unyielding in their conviction.
00:48:29Blaine Lee is the new TNA Knockouts World Champion.
00:48:35Is there anyone better than me?
00:48:38I don't think so.
00:48:41Athletes who dare to cross the line.
00:48:44Supernovas who will forever shine.
00:48:54Let's go!
00:48:55Let's go!
00:48:57Let's go!
00:48:58Let's go!
00:48:59Let's go!
00:48:59Let's go!
00:48:59Let's go!
00:49:00Let's go!
00:49:00Let's go!
00:49:00Ladies and gentlemen, as we prepare for Genesis, allow me to introduce at this time the TNA Knockouts
00:49:06world champion, Lady Lee.
00:49:36Let's go!
00:49:36Let's go!
00:49:37Let's go!
00:49:49Now let's go!
00:49:54A company buyer tag team partner Sia Brookside Land League 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 and triumph.
00:50:05earned the opportunity to transition from mma to professional wrestling she moved to america
00:50:10had to learn english and a whole new culture in the midst of embracing this new craft laying lee's
00:50:16hard work paid off two months ago she captured the tna knockouts world title at wwe's nxt gold rush
00:50:23event ladies and gentlemen due to an international visa crisis danny luna is not going to be able to
00:50:30compete at genesis however lady lee has committed herself to be a fighting champion and has signed
00:50:41a contract to an open challenge on saturday at genesis
00:51:26earlier tonight we saw the team of
00:51:28zarya and son ruka so ruka from nxt watching during the tna knockout through a tag team championship
00:51:36match so i guess the question is now who's taking a playing lee on the open challenge for genesis
00:51:44they have their eyes on all kinds of tna championship gold it seems but to your point
00:51:51which 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 i mean this is an
00:52:28incredible opportunity for all of women's professional wrestling and i mean it would feel pretty damn good
00:52:35good to bring gold back home again now i know this isn't gonna be an easy competition you are a
00:52:44warrior in every aspect however the thing about zaruka is
00:52:53we'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
00:53:25who is
00:53:25who is
00:53:38who is
00:53:38who is
00:53:38who is
00:53:38who is
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 zaria face to face with the knockouts world champion lei ying lee genesis they go one
00:53:55on one genesis is this saturday right here in dallas texas live on pay-per-view and tna plus
00:54:03the tna knockouts world championship is on the line but the tna world title is at stake
00:54:08in 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
00:54:33the tna world title that's 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 bull
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 legacy demands sacrifice and that only those
00:55:23willing to stand in the fires can be the tna wrestling world champion
00:55:28so
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 meanwhile the tna original the egomaniac frankie kazarian
00:56:17is willing to do anything to hold on to the tna world title our main event is moments away but
00:56:24coming 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
00:56:56one in the pocket for later it's guaranteed okay so anyway it's going to be you moosh and
00:57:03uh uh i don't want to say his name because he's going to appear who you talking about uh it
00:57:11rhymes
00:57:11with uh moosh mandley who are you talking about do you not watch the project you versus moosh versus
00:57:20joe henry
00:57:24how is that even possible
00:57:31you did that that was you i didn't do that you did that anyway congratulations good luck that's crazy
00:57:44well you say his name he'll appear no matter where you are joe henry now added to genesis this
00:57:51saturday live on pay-per-view with tna plus right here in dallas texas you can use the promo code
00:57:56genesis 26 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 a.j francis recently
00:58:10kicked rich swan out of first class francis has been disrespecting swan for long enough these two go
00:58:16one-on-one not 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 shade looks to super kick it shut
00:58:30yet again at genesis and the tna knockouts world title is on the line it's official
00:58:36lei ying lee versus nxt's zarya also this was just announced cedric alexander and moose and joe
00:58:44hendry will compete in a triple threat match at genesis and of course the tna world tag team titles
00:58:52will be on the line as the ghosts the legends the hardys defend against the righteous meanwhile it's a
00:58:58battle between brothers within the system it's the final dance for jdc his last match of professional
00:59:03wrestling 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
01:00:09and i'm gonna tell you guys being out here right now this moment this is truly something special
01:00:16for us you see this company it means everything to the system and yeah right now there are a lot
01:00:25of
01:00:25changes going on but with that change comes one final moment one final moment that will live in
01:00:34history and i am talking about genesis you and me brother the final dance
01:00:46guys guys guys i want you to know how thankful i am to be able to finish my career here
01:00:53in tna
01:00:54wrestling thank you very much i truly mean that from the bottom of my heart this is the best locker
01:01:00room i've ever been in and i'm not just saying that thank you guys you guys are the best crowd
01:01:05too
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 it's just evolving next week live on amc thursday night i will be
01:01:33in that ring probably retired to announce the newest member of the system to replace me
01:01:45but that's next week eddie saturday they wrote some stuff for me man i i'm gonna tear up when i
01:01:52tell you
01:01:52this but i love you i love you like a brother bro and you know that i got nothing but
01:01:57respect for you
01:01:57as a man as a pro wrestler and as a father and it's unbelievable what type of daughter you guys
01:02:02have
01:02:03raised but i'll tell you this brother i ain't going out like no punk look at me no look at
01:02:14me
01:02:14so either you pull the trigger eddie or i will
01:02:24it all goes down at genesis one last time for jdc well ladies and gentlemen it's time for our main
01:02:32event can mike santana reclaim what was ripped away from him the 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 leading tna wrestling into the era of amc
01:03:12frankie kazarian you got something that belongs to me baby boy best believe
01:03:18that tna world title is coming back home to bobby
01:03:26you see i don't want to battle my demons i want to dance with them i will do anything
01:03:32and i will walk out of dallas texas still tna world champion i think we forgot about someone you
01:03:41two are going to beat the living hell out of each other i know that you two are going to
01:03:47beat each
01:03:48other down to a pulp because that's what this title is worth little old me is going to be waiting
01:03:55off in the wings ready to call my shot
01:04:00frankie kazarian defends the tna world title against mike santana but the threat of nick nevitt will be looting
01:04:09king nevitt will be looting by the king that's what you want to do
01:04:14please welcome tna president carlos silva
01:04:24what a great show tonight and we've got yet another surprise i'm so honored to introduce
01:04:32Texas' own
01:04:34the former owner
01:04:36and president of TNA Wrestling
01:04:38Dixie Carter
01:04:40I cannot believe my eyes
01:04:50Oh my gosh
01:04:54I cannot believe
01:04:5624 years ago
01:04:58how many of you have watched TNA
01:05:01almost that long
01:05:04I just want to say
01:05:05from the bottom of my heart
01:05:07thank you
01:05:08thank you for all of you being here tonight
01:05:10what an incredible honor
01:05:12this company is on AMC
01:05:15launching a brand new chapter
01:05:18I couldn't be more proud
01:05:20of the locker room
01:05:21all of you fans
01:05:23thank you for everything you've done
01:05:24it's a very sentimental night for me
01:05:26so thank you guys so much
01:05:29Oh dear God
01:05:31Dixie Run
01:05:38please welcome
01:05:40one half of Team 3C
01:05:43and TNA Hall of Famer
01:05:47Bully Ray
01:05:51perhaps
01:05:52the most iconic and notorious moments in the history of TNA Wrestling
01:05:58occurred between these two
01:06:01years ago
01:06:04I never thought I would see the day
01:06:09all right goodness
01:06:10seeming like water
01:06:11under the bridge
01:06:12as Bully Ray
01:06:13makes his way down here
01:06:15to join us for this huge
01:06:17main event
01:06:18Bully Ray
01:06:19the TNA and the WWE Hall of Famer
01:06:23a two-time TNA World Champion
01:06:27long-time co-host
01:06:29as a part of Busted Open
01:06:31on SiriusXM
01:06:33there are a few
01:06:35in the history of TNA Wrestling
01:06:37that can provide
01:06:38insight
01:06:39to the magnitude
01:06:41of this moment
01:06:42and especially
01:06:43to the TNA World Championship
01:06:46match we're about to see
01:06:47I'm excited
01:06:48oh my god
01:06:48I'm excited
01:06:49I'm so excited
01:06:50Bully Ray
01:06:51joining 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
01:07:15main event
01:07:16we're gonna get
01:07:18we're gonna get
01:07:29and as he always does
01:07:32the realest
01:07:33Mike Santana
01:07:34coming through
01:07:35the sea of people
01:07:37the people
01:07:37that brought him
01:07:38to this dance
01:07:39the people that have
01:07:40had 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
01:07:48of this company
01:07:49he is the loud
01:07:50proud and fearless
01:07:51beriqua for the Bronx
01:07:53New 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
01:07:59his 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 Arianna
01:08:06on her most important event
01:08:08bound for glory
01:08:09but a star
01:08:10who fucking pled
01:08:11to climb to the top
01:08:12only for it all
01:08:14he used to be ripped away
01:08:15I have a lot of confidence
01:08:18with Mike
01:08:18I know where Mike
01:08:20is coming from
01:08:21we're both New Yorkers
01:08:22we both came out
01:08:23of successful tasks
01:08:24he's gotten to the top
01:08:26I have a lot of confidence
01:08:28in Mike tonight
01:08:29but I think
01:08:29Mike knows tonight
01:08:32you were dying
01:08:34tonight
01:08:34can Mike Santana
01:08:36take his place
01:08:37in top TNA wrestling
01:08:38once again
01:08:51well you know
01:08:52what they say
01:08:53if you come for the king
01:08:56you best not miss
01:08:58and that man right there
01:09:00is the king
01:09:01of TNA
01:09:02Bully you know
01:09:04what 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
01:09:18is going to slas
01:09:19in this industry
01:09:20he is a grizzled
01:09:21miserable
01:09:23veteran
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 going to need
01:09:30to retain
01:09:31that TNA world heavyweight championship
01:09:33tonight
01:09:34months ago
01:09:35Frankie Kazarian
01:09:36took advantage of chaos
01:09:38created by NXT 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
01:09:56main event
01:09:57the very first main event
01:09:59in the history
01:10:00of TNA Thursday night
01:10:02impact live
01:10:03on AMC
01:10:04the TNA world title
01:10:06is on the line
01:10:07the champion
01:10:08Frankie Kazarian
01:10:09set to the bend
01:10:10against Mike Santana
01:10:13Dallas is ready
01:10:15they are fired up
01:10:17for this world championship match
01:10:19during the commercial break
01:10:21simulcast on AMC plus
01:10:23and TNA plus
01:10:24Frankie Kazarian
01:10:25was berating the fans
01:10:26here in Dallas
01:10:27but
01:10:27Raywall
01:10:28like Santana
01:10:29can't allow Frankie Kazarian
01:10:31to get in his head
01:10:32Santana hasn't
01:10:34come this far
01:10:34to just come this far
01:10:36no and you know
01:10:37that Frankie Kazarian
01:10:38we said it during the break
01:10:39smarter than he's ever been
01:10:41he's better than he's ever been
01:10:42in my opinion
01:10:43and look at this
01:10:43whoa whoa
01:10:44going for the chicken wing
01:10:45early on
01:10:46and Santana
01:10:46felt
01:10:47wait for spin
01:10:48the block
01:10:49trying to take Frankie's head off
01:10:51and Kazarian
01:10:52going to take a moment
01:10:53here in Dallas
01:10:54we can tell you
01:10:55coming up next week
01:10:56in Albuquerque
01:10:57New Mexico
01:10:58the newest member
01:10:59of the system
01:10:59will be revealed
01:11:01after JDC's
01:11:02official retirement
01:11:03at Genesis
01:11:04also we'll hear
01:11:05from the newest edition
01:11:06of the women's division
01:11:07the brand new TNA knockout
01:11:08Elena Black
01:11:10per Daria Ray
01:11:11also
01:11:12Indy Hartwell
01:11:13goes one-on-one
01:11:14with one half
01:11:14of the brand new
01:11:15TNA knockouts
01:11:16world tag team champions
01:11:18again
01:11:18by Elegance
01:11:19also a TNA classic
01:11:21remember this one
01:11:23Feaster Fired
01:11:24is back for the first time
01:11:25in over two years
01:11:27and also
01:11:28Jeff Hardy
01:11:29is scheduled to go
01:11:30one-on-one
01:11:30with Mustafa Ali
01:11:32of Order 4
01:11:33that's next week
01:11:34in Albuquerque
01:11:35New Mexico
01:11:35as a part of TNA Thursday night
01:11:37Impact Live on AMC
01:11:39we're in Dallas tonight
01:11:40Dallas for Genesis
01:11:42this Saturday
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01:11:43New Mexico
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01:12:05early on
01:12:06it looked like
01:12:07Frankie was getting
01:12:08into Santana
01:12:09oh my god
01:12:10oh wow
01:12:10look
01:12:11Santana's up
01:12:12it looked like
01:12:13Frankie was getting
01:12:14into Mike's head
01:12:15but the Dallas crowd
01:12:17has gotten to
01:12:17Frankie Kazarian
01:12:18and Mike Santana
01:12:19soaking it in right now
01:12:20and I was about to say
01:12:21this
01:12:22this match also
01:12:22started very
01:12:23measured
01:12:24considering how
01:12:24hot-blooded
01:12:25Mike Santana can get
01:12:27this one
01:12:28now starting to pick up
01:12:30Santana
01:12:30into the barricade
01:12:32blocked there by
01:12:32Santana
01:12:33Kazarian in pursuit
01:12:34title can only change hands
01:12:35via pinfire submission
01:12:37in the ring
01:12:37Santana
01:12:38charges after Kazarian
01:12:40on an over
01:12:42and belly to belly
01:12:43by the champion
01:12:44can the challenger
01:12:46regroup
01:12:47the TNA world title
01:12:49hangs in the balance
01:12:50live on AMC
01:12:56the TNA world championship
01:12:58is at stake
01:12:59in the first main event
01:13:01of TNA Thursday Night Impact
01:13:03live on AMC
01:13:04tonight in Dallas, Texas
01:13:06the champion
01:13:07Frankie Kazarian
01:13:08trying to turn away
01:13:09the embattled challenger
01:13:11Mike Santana
01:13:12look out
01:13:12going for the
01:13:13roll
01:13:13by 550
01:13:14but a backstabber
01:13:15by Kazarian
01:13:16I hate backstabbers
01:13:18what a counter
01:13:19that's ironic
01:13:19here's the cover
01:13:20and a kick out
01:13:21by Santana
01:13:23watch her mouth
01:13:24take another look
01:13:25at this
01:13:25we gotta look at this
01:13:27Santana ready
01:13:28for the rolling
01:13:28buck 50
01:13:29Kaz saw it coming
01:13:31and absolutely
01:13:33annihilates
01:13:33Santana
01:13:34with the backstabber
01:13:35that is the
01:13:36Wiley veteran
01:13:37that is
01:13:37the world champion
01:13:38driving the knees
01:13:40right into the spine
01:13:41it hurts
01:13:43we're joined on
01:13:44commentary
01:13:44by the TNA
01:13:45and WWE
01:13:46Hall of Famer
01:13:47the two-time
01:13:48TNA world champion
01:13:49Bully Ray
01:13:50right now
01:13:50Frankie Kazarian
01:13:51looking to bully
01:13:52Mike Santana
01:13:54boy I don't think
01:13:54that's a good strategy
01:13:56Santana's not having
01:13:57any of it right now
01:13:59sometimes that just
01:14:00fires a guy up
01:14:01and if you look at
01:14:01Mike
01:14:02I can look right
01:14:03at Santana's eyes
01:14:03right now
01:14:04and I can tell you
01:14:05he ain't having
01:14:06any of it
01:14:08he's feeding off
01:14:09of it
01:14:13Santana
01:14:13absorbed
01:14:14right back up
01:14:15onto his feet
01:14:17Santana
01:14:18the hot-blooded
01:14:19Corico
01:14:20from the Bronx
01:14:21both these men
01:14:23ran into AJ Styles
01:14:24earlier on tonight
01:14:26Styles said
01:14:26he couldn't recognize
01:14:28the man
01:14:28and Frankie Kazarian
01:14:30he met all those years ago
01:14:31right here in TNA
01:14:32AJ Styles
01:14:34told Mike Santana
01:14:36to win back
01:14:37the TNA world title
01:14:38become the standard
01:14:40of TNA once again
01:14:42ooh
01:14:43good old-fashioned
01:14:45shot boys
01:14:46just absorbing
01:14:47that kick
01:14:48from Kaz
01:14:48and firing back
01:14:50there is no quit
01:14:51in Mike Santana
01:14:53it's Santana's
01:14:54first climb
01:14:55to the championship
01:14:56he did it
01:14:57for his heritage
01:14:58he did it
01:14:58for TNA wrestling
01:15:00he did it
01:15:00for his daughter
01:15:01Ariana
01:15:01his own personal
01:15:03journey to sobriety
01:15:04helped fuel him
01:15:05to that moment
01:15:07at Bound for Glory
01:15:07back in October
01:15:10Superkick
01:15:11Mike Santana
01:15:12has said that
01:15:13tonight
01:15:14tonight is about
01:15:15him
01:15:16tonight
01:15:16he's
01:15:17doing it
01:15:17for a
01:15:18sandbox 15
01:15:19he's got enough
01:15:20cover
01:15:21stacks up the
01:15:22champion
01:15:22and a kick out
01:15:23like a super
01:15:24super gun
01:15:25cutter
01:15:26Kazarian didn't have
01:15:27an answer
01:15:27with a backstab
01:15:28like he did
01:15:29moments ago
01:15:29that was amazing
01:15:31we gotta take
01:15:31another look
01:15:32back at this
01:15:33missed it before
01:15:34had it
01:15:35spotted this time
01:15:36and perfect
01:15:37rolling buck
01:15:3850
01:15:39that's what he
01:15:40calls it
01:15:40the rolling
01:15:40buck 50
01:15:41that's it
01:15:42but not enough
01:15:43to put the
01:15:44world champion
01:15:45away
01:15:46there's one thing
01:15:47we know about
01:15:48Frankie Kazarian
01:15:49bully
01:15:49he's grizzled
01:15:50self-centered
01:15:51and conniving
01:15:52over 30 years
01:15:53in this business
01:15:54he'll do whatever
01:15:55it takes
01:15:56to hold on
01:15:56to the title
01:15:57tonight
01:15:57grizzled
01:15:58self-centered
01:15:59and conniving
01:15:59you're making
01:16:00my cold black
01:16:01heart
01:16:02feel so good
01:16:03because that's
01:16:04what it takes
01:16:04sometimes
01:16:05to be a champion
01:16:06in this industry
01:16:07hashtag TNA
01:16:08impact
01:16:08now trending
01:16:09on social media
01:16:11thank you all
01:16:12for joining us
01:16:13live on AMC
01:16:14AMC Plus
01:16:15and TNA Plus
01:16:18these two
01:16:19warriors
01:16:20wait
01:16:20up
01:16:21a Spanish fly
01:16:24put Santana
01:16:25full of the gas
01:16:26not done yet
01:16:28look at this
01:16:28Taz
01:16:29back and forth
01:16:30something's gotta give
01:16:32up here
01:16:35oh wait a minute
01:16:36oh code red
01:16:37shades of amazing red
01:16:40oh and a kick out
01:16:41that was close
01:16:43what a series
01:16:44what a back and forth
01:16:47we gotta take a look
01:16:49back at this
01:16:50this is awesome
01:16:53code red
01:16:55shades of amazing red
01:16:57Spanish fly
01:16:58shot after the SATs
01:16:59in New York
01:17:01Santana shooting
01:17:02from the hip
01:17:03to some of his
01:17:04inspirations
01:17:05his mentors
01:17:06in this business
01:17:07I always wanted
01:17:09to be involved
01:17:09in this is awesome
01:17:10jam
01:17:11justified
01:17:12I tell ya
01:17:12Frankie Kazarian
01:17:14is in trouble
01:17:15we're in the proverbial
01:17:17deep water
01:17:18Mike Santana
01:17:19came into this matchup
01:17:20with damage to the right
01:17:22arm
01:17:22close months ago
01:17:23and Frankie Kazarian
01:17:25got the knees up
01:17:25in time
01:17:26so at that time
01:17:27and wait
01:17:28oh wait a minute
01:17:29angels wings
01:17:31shades of his old
01:17:32tag team partner
01:17:33Christopher Daniels
01:17:34but it wasn't enough
01:17:35to keep Santana down
01:17:37someplace
01:17:38CD is smiling
01:17:40another founding father
01:17:42of TNA wrestling
01:17:43with a long history
01:17:45with Frankie Kazarian
01:17:48Kaz pulling out
01:17:49all the stuff
01:17:50reaching deep
01:17:51into the toolbox
01:17:52and now
01:17:53the chicken wing
01:17:54going for the chicken wing
01:17:56Santana felt his cover
01:17:57not looking for the cover
01:17:59nearly had
01:17:59he didn't have all of it
01:18:01this is a battle
01:18:02of two generations
01:18:03of TNA wrestling
01:18:07oh
01:18:08went for the leg drop
01:18:09right to the back
01:18:09of the neck
01:18:10Santana
01:18:10able to evade
01:18:11they're not at
01:18:12tailbone boys
01:18:13oh going up top
01:18:14oh and Kazarian
01:18:15very smart
01:18:16using his environment
01:18:17both these guys
01:18:18have each other
01:18:19scouted
01:18:20go
01:18:21slingshot cutter
01:18:22and follow it up
01:18:24boom
01:18:25classic Kaz
01:18:26connecting with the leg drop
01:18:28here's the cover
01:18:29shoulders down
01:18:30oh and a kick out
01:18:31digging deep
01:18:32Santana's got to dig deep
01:18:33he's breathing heavy
01:18:35guys
01:18:35watch his chest
01:18:36look at his chest
01:18:37going up and down
01:18:38watch this first
01:18:39it was the cutter
01:18:40from Kaz
01:18:41followed up
01:18:42immediately
01:18:43by the leg drop
01:18:45but still
01:18:46was not enough
01:18:46to put Santana away
01:18:48look at this
01:18:50Frankie Kazarian
01:18:51grabbing a hold
01:18:52of his TNA
01:18:53world championship belt
01:18:54he's bringing it
01:18:55in the ring
01:18:56is Kazarian
01:18:57getting desperate here
01:18:59the title cannot
01:19:00change hands
01:19:01on a disqualification
01:19:03nobody knows that
01:19:04better than Kazarian
01:19:05the ref just realized
01:19:07that Frankie
01:19:08brought that championship
01:19:09into the ring
01:19:10the referee got rid
01:19:11of the belt
01:19:11oh my
01:19:12Santana went for
01:19:13spin the block
01:19:14was it time for
01:19:15fade to black
01:19:15there by Kazarian
01:19:17Santana stole off
01:19:20now these two
01:19:22warriors
01:19:23slugging it out
01:19:24center of the ring
01:19:26put right to the face
01:19:27is it time for
01:19:28spin the block
01:19:29is Santana prepared
01:19:31to go for broke
01:19:32oh wait a minute
01:19:33oh down goes
01:19:34the referee
01:19:36Kazarian was aiming
01:19:37for Santana
01:19:39I don't know
01:19:40if he got all of it
01:19:41but it was enough
01:19:42to drop the rep
01:19:45missing Santana
01:19:46by millimeters
01:19:48up onto the shoulders
01:19:49up onto the shoulders
01:19:50Santana
01:19:50oh
01:19:52Kazarian raked the eyes
01:19:53of Santana
01:19:54put the referees down
01:19:58oh here we go
01:19:59spin the block
01:20:00Santana took his head off
01:20:02this is the moment
01:20:03this is the moment
01:20:04but the rep is down
01:20:07boy Santana should
01:20:08be TNA world champion
01:20:09the people are counting
01:20:11to 12, 13, 14
01:20:13you're damn right
01:20:14right now
01:20:14Mike Santana
01:20:15should be your new
01:20:16world champion
01:20:18Santana
01:20:19trying to get the referee
01:20:20back to his feet
01:20:21was that his shot
01:20:23Frank he's going pretty good guys. Frank he's going pretty good. Not this. Not this. Oh, but the top bell
01:20:29right between the eyes.
01:20:36And was that Mike Santana's moment? Gone in a flash. The referee down. Oh my god. No, no, no, no.
01:20:47Not this. Not this. Going for Fade to Black on the apron.
01:20:51That is dangerous stuff on the apron. Driving the tip of the head into the ring apron. The hardest part
01:20:58of the ring.
01:20:59Where steel meets 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.
01:21:10Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow.
01:21:14And wait, look at this. Santana immediately. How is he doing this? Oh, Canadian Destroyer. Wait a minute. Spin the
01:21:23block.
01:21:24Are you kidding me? Spin the block. Oh, a kick out. No one's ever kicked out of the heavy three.
01:21:37No one's ever 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. Oh. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Kazarian trying to escape. Shoulders down. Kick out by
01:21:51Kaz.
01:21:53The champion's got to recruit. Oh, and now Kazarian went for a spin the block.
01:22:05There it is. There it is. Is that enough?
01:22:11Mike Santana is back on top.
01:22:33Mike Santana reclaims the TNA world title. But I do have to mention that Santana Varela said last week on
01:22:42Impact that whomever
01:22:44walks out with the TNA world title, will give a rematch at Genesis to the former champion, no matter what.
01:22:53But for tonight, Mike Santana is a winner. Mike Santana is able to do it.
01:23:00One more. Spin the block. Was able to put Frankie Kazarian away and right the wrong a must ago.
01:23:09How can you not be happy for this guy? Seriously. We've been on the ride with him. We know the
01:23:15story.
01:23:16He's got his championship back. Great job, Mike Santana. Congratulations, brother.
01:23:21It's been an incredible night. Thank you for watching this evening.
01:23:26This story will continue this Saturday here in Dallas, live on pay-per-view and TNA Plus at the Genesis
01:23:34event.
01:23:35Now the question is, who will be the TNA world champion following Genesis next week in Albuquerque, New Mexico,
01:23:45on TNA Thursday Night Impact, live on AMC. Good night from Dallas, Texas.
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