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00:04:01TNA Wrestling is live from the Credit Union One Arena in Chicago.
00:04:05We are bracing for the return of one of the most brutal pay-per-view events in pro wrestling history.
00:04:11For the first time in 10 years, we welcome you to the countdown to TNA Lockdown presented by iHeartRadio.
00:04:22And ladies and gentlemen, there you see entering the building, the two men who will challenge for the TNA World
00:04:29Tag Team titles.
00:04:30Nick Nemeth looking to add another belt to his collection.
00:04:34In order to do so, they're going to have to go through the GOATs, the living legends, the five-time
00:04:42TNA World Tag Team champions.
00:04:44The Hardys are in the building for lockdown.
00:04:47Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to ringside.
00:04:50I'm your host, Tom Hannafin.
00:04:51He is the drama king.
00:04:53He is Chicago's own Matthew Raylaw.
00:05:00How cool is it that lockdown is back for the first time in 10 years in one of the best
00:05:05wrestling cities in the world?
00:05:06I mean, it feels incredible.
00:05:08This event, I've been saying it ever since we announced it, this is the most requested event to return, I
00:05:14think, in TNA history, certainly since my time being part of this company.
00:05:19To have it happen here in Chicago in this pretty historic building, the former UIC Pavilion, this place has a
00:05:26lot of stories to tell, and we're going to add to that tonight.
00:05:29And you can be a part of it if you use the QR code that's going to appear on your
00:05:33screen.
00:05:33You can check out Lockdown Tonight via ppv.com, watch it on pay-per-view, or you can use the
00:05:39promo code TNA2026 and get over 20% off your subscription to TNA Plus' VIP membership, which has got a
00:05:48whole new face lift if it's late.
00:05:49You can go and you can scan that QR code as well.
00:05:52And we want to send a special thanks to TNA legend Chris Bay for the official theme song of Lockdown
00:05:59Fade Away.
00:06:00It's available right now wherever you get your music.
00:06:02We are so excited for Lockdown this evening.
00:06:05We want to dive into a very personal matchup.
00:06:08Up first, we want to talk about the TNA International Championship matchup.
00:06:12Jason Hotch will be defending his title against Mustafa Ali.
00:06:16This is Ali's hometown, but at the same time, this has become very personal very quickly.
00:06:27Next is determining the next number one contender for the TNA International Championship, the international vote.
00:06:37The winner is Jason Hotch.
00:06:39I deserve something like this.
00:06:42And when I talk to my wife, we've been at the bottom together, respectfully.
00:06:47I can't wait to bring them to the top of it.
00:06:51Tonight marks the biggest opportunity of Jason Hotch's career.
00:06:55There is a different energy radiating out of Jason Hotch tonight.
00:07:04Could it be?
00:07:06Hotch did it!
00:07:07Hotch did it!
00:07:08Hotch wins the title!
00:07:10Jason Hotch is champion!
00:07:12In this life, people will try to hold you down.
00:07:16Stand up for yourself and prove exactly who the hell you are.
00:07:20Prove it to yourself!
00:07:22Prove it to the people you love most!
00:07:26Why are you so tense?
00:07:29We're family, after all.
00:07:31I give you my word that no matter what happens to Jason,
00:07:35I will always take care of my little girl.
00:07:41I'll take care of you, too.
00:07:47Oh, my God!
00:07:48I hate it all!
00:07:49Put your hands on my wife!
00:07:50I didn't do that!
00:07:51I didn't do that!
00:07:52I didn't do that!
00:07:53I didn't do that!
00:07:53What are you doing in Chicago, at lockdown, inside the cage?
00:07:58We have a state of emergency.
00:08:02And after everything that I have done for Jason Hotch,
00:08:06he has the audacity to stab me in the back!
00:08:10What I deserve is loyalty, and I will get loyalty.
00:08:16Come on!
00:08:17On air, Special Agent Zero assaulting Hotch!
00:08:24Will Mustafa Ali restore order and knock Jason Hotch all the way back down again?
00:08:38Raywood, I know you have a close relationship with Mustafa Ali, but still, there's no way you can condone what
00:08:44he's done to Jason Hotch's family.
00:08:45I mean, you talk about someone who's found the line and not only just inched around it, but jumped right
00:08:53over it.
00:08:53I can't deny that.
00:08:54But the bigger question is, for Jason Hotch, what do you think Mustafa Ali is?
00:09:00We've already seen what he's willing to do.
00:09:02Once he's inside the steel cage, how far do you think he'll go to get his title back?
00:09:07At the same time, Jason Hotch making his first defense of the TNA International Championship, doing it within the confines
00:09:13of lockdown.
00:09:14But we do understand Jason Hotch's family will be in attendance tonight here in Chicago.
00:09:20Do you think that sways things in Hotch's favor?
00:09:23I mean, he's quite frankly in any territory.
00:09:28Here in Chicago, I mean, this is Ali's territory.
00:09:33I mean, Ali's walking, he still has order for behind him.
00:09:36Hotch, he's got his family, but they're not going to be in that cage with him.
00:09:40And that's what fuels Jason Hotch, that's what keeps his fire going.
00:09:43He's going to need all of that and more to withstand Mustafa Ali.
00:09:47And you mentioned Order 4.
00:09:48What does this match mean for the future of Order 4, in your opinion?
00:09:52I mean, we're going to have to see.
00:09:54I mean, if Ali gets his title back, perhaps there's a bit of a calm in the storm.
00:09:59If he doesn't, though, I think it only gets worse for everyone within the vortex of Ali.
00:10:04Still to come tonight, the TNA International Championship will be defended within lockdown.
00:10:09Still to come here on the countdown to TNA Lockdown.
00:10:12We're going to be joined by the suit, Derriere, Chicago's own Ace Steel.
00:10:16Indy Hartwell will join us.
00:10:18And don't forget, as a part of lockdown, the phenomenal son, Avery Stiles,
00:10:23will be here tonight as a part of lockdown.
00:10:26But before we get to all of that right now,
00:10:28we'd like to check in with our broadcast colleague,
00:10:31Gia Miller, who is amongst the sea of people here in the Windy City.
00:10:37Thanks, guys.
00:10:38Fans are still filing in as we gear up and get ready for the return of lockdown.
00:10:45I'm here ringside to get some opinions from fans.
00:10:48I want to know, what is everyone excited to see tonight?
00:10:51First, what's your name?
00:10:53Well, for those of you that might not know me, it's N to the A-N-I, Nani.
00:10:58Okay.
00:11:00Okay, Nani.
00:11:01What are you excited to see tonight, as if I don't know?
00:11:04Well, obviously, I am most excited for the Knockouts Tag Team title match.
00:11:09Obviously, we don't have Rosemary with us, but I know that the bunny,
00:11:13whoever is going to be her partner, is going to kick some tail.
00:11:19I'm going to catch up with Allie later on tonight.
00:11:22So we're going to find out exactly who that partner is later on.
00:11:26And for now, Matt, Tom, take it from here.
00:11:31Thank you, Gia.
00:11:33We're set for our first action of the evening tonight in Chicago.
00:11:36We're going to go.
00:11:39The Wiches are coming.
00:11:41The Wiches are coming.
00:12:02The following contest is a tag team bout scheduled for one fall.
00:12:06Introducing first, from Borden Ranch, at a combined weight of 507 pounds,
00:12:13Vincent and Dutch, The Wiches.
00:12:18We saw how this past Thursday night on Impact on AMC,
00:12:22The Wiches were watching as BDE and Rich Swann were celebrating
00:12:27after Swann had ended Mr. Elegance's undefeated single streak.
00:12:31The Wiches have made no bones about trying to add numbers to their flock.
00:12:38They're trying to spread their influence.
00:12:41And what better way to do that than by bringing someone like BDE
00:12:44with his enormous influence into the fold.
00:12:56Their opponents making their way to the ring
00:12:59at a combined weight of 350 pounds,
00:13:04Rich Swann and BDE.
00:13:09Now, BDE and Swann have found tag team success.
00:13:13They've had victories in six-man tag team matches.
00:13:16However, they're still chasing their first two-on-two victory
00:13:20as a conventional tag team.
00:13:21And we've talked about it for quite some time.
00:13:23BDE is still chasing that elusive first singles victory for him here at TNA.
00:13:29And that is a weight on the shoulders.
00:13:32That's one of those things that you kind of need as a young performer in this business.
00:13:35That first little bit of a confidence booster.
00:13:38Because the longer this goes on,
00:13:41BDE might smile all the way through it,
00:13:43but that has to be weighing on him internally.
00:13:45Can I get this done?
00:13:47Can I start myself on a path of success?
00:13:49Because at the end of the day, wins do matter.
00:13:53When will BDE get that elusive first big singles win?
00:13:56Daria Ray made it very clear this past week on Impact.
00:14:00It's Harley Hudson at a fight for her job because of her win-loss record.
00:14:03Unfortunately, Hudson defeated Alicia Edwards
00:14:06and kept her contract with us here at TNA Wrestling.
00:14:09Very happy about that.
00:14:10But to your point, this time of year, we're on the path to bow for glory.
00:14:14Every win, every loss matters.
00:14:21So here we go, except for tag team action here in Chicago, Illinois.
00:14:25Vincent staring down BDE.
00:14:28And not even looking at Rich Swann.
00:14:32Dutch, you can see, on the 8th room, was staring right at BDE, too.
00:14:36They had a clear plan, clear plan, excuse me.
00:14:41They're making me very uncomfortable.
00:14:43You were at the bar and hockey bar last night at the Hardy Party, weren't you?
00:14:46Please, I have my own in my house.
00:14:48Are you kidding me?
00:14:49I got my own bar.
00:14:51But the Righteous, again, clearly have a plan for BDE,
00:14:54can make use of his millions of followers.
00:14:58And whoa!
00:14:59Oh, and then Swann, the former TNA World Champion, taking down Vincent.
00:15:03You can see the ominous cage hanging above the ring.
00:15:06Once lockdown itself begins,
00:15:08every match will be contested inside of the steel cage.
00:15:12Look out.
00:15:13Double knees, the set up there by BDE.
00:15:16Swann able to follow up.
00:15:18Great teamwork here.
00:15:19We've talked about that they built quite the chemistry in their time together.
00:15:24Nice combination there.
00:15:25Here's a cover and a kick out by Vincent.
00:15:28Again, you can check out the QR code on your screen.
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00:15:46Now the Righteous in here looking.
00:15:50Dutch clobbering BDE.
00:15:52BDE did not see that tag that Vincent made, and now he is paying for it.
00:15:59Now Dutch pummeling BDE here in Chicago.
00:16:02We're going to be live on TNA Thursday Night Impact on AMC this coming Thursday night in Brampton, Ontario.
00:16:08The greater Toronto area will be back this Friday, the 28th as well.
00:16:12Join us in San Antonio, September 24th to 25th for Impact.
00:16:15Bound for Glory October 11th in Tampa, Dothan, Alabama just two days later.
00:16:21The return of Destination X in Edmonton in November and so much more.
00:16:26Head to TNATickets.com for complete ticket information.
00:16:29Email right here in Chicago.
00:16:32BDE in a bad, bad way and in a bad part of town.
00:16:36Running flat liner there by Vincent.
00:16:38BDE got his left shoulder up in time.
00:16:43I'm trying to help you.
00:16:45I'm trying to help you.
00:16:47We want something to do with you.
00:16:49Come on, BDE.
00:16:50Here Vincent just yelling at BDE, I'm trying to help you.
00:16:54I'm trying to help you.
00:16:57What a way for the Righteous to try to gain followers by trying to beat the hell out of BDE.
00:17:03Doesn't make sense.
00:17:04I mean, look, I mean, at least try to show them the way.
00:17:06Like, if you don't join us, it's going to be more of this.
00:17:09That's a very old-school mentality.
00:17:13Double team.
00:17:14That'll influence BDE.
00:17:15Double team combination here in a kickout.
00:17:18You've seen how Vincent and Dutch have been changed ever since their visit to the Hardy compound.
00:17:23The Righteous Deletion, which I encourage you to watch back in its entirety on TNA Plus On Demand.
00:17:29The Lake of Reincarnation has a funny way of affecting a person long after the events of that night are
00:17:36said and done.
00:17:41BDE, who has roughly 1.5 million YouTube subscribers, plenty, hundreds of thousands, more followers across social media.
00:17:50He's been in professional wrestling for just about two years.
00:17:53He's made such progress.
00:17:54I mean, no doubt about it, he's a very, very quick learner.
00:17:57But as we alluded to before, it's hard to make a lot of that count if you can't get the
00:18:03job done in between the ropes.
00:18:07But for the Righteous, can you imagine if having BDE as your personal bullhorn, if you will, for your message,
00:18:14whatever sick, twisted thoughts and ideals you want to espouse to the world?
00:18:22Well, Dutch, beating the hell out of BDE, a tag's been made, in comes Vincent.
00:18:29And this has been all Righteous the last several minutes, and look out!
00:18:35And now Vincent falls up in the corner, no tag option for BDE after Vincent lashed out at Swan.
00:18:44As if it wasn't bad enough before, now no one to tag for BDE, he's truly on his own.
00:18:56A little bit of tough love, if you will, from the Righteous here.
00:19:00Boot right to the side of the head, now BDE trying to fight his way out of the corner.
00:19:04BDE with the N.C. Curry there to Dutch.
00:19:07A lot of energy trying to take the Righteous out there, can he get to Swan who's back up and
00:19:13begging for that tag.
00:19:15And now Vincent stepping on the hand to BDE.
00:19:20I'm trying to help you, don't you understand that?
00:19:23Look what I'm trying to do for you.
00:19:30A defiant BDE.
00:19:32Hold on, going for the cover, going for the win here.
00:19:35Tag's been made, Swan is legal.
00:19:38Swan has been begging for this, the whole matchup.
00:19:43Fans still filing in here to the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, Illinois.
00:19:48Set for the return of Lockdown for the first time in a decade.
00:19:52Look at Swan go.
00:19:54Off of the ropes, look at Rich Swan move.
00:19:57Unreal athleticism.
00:20:00Spraying cutter.
00:20:01He's not done yet.
00:20:03Swann picking up the pace, and he dropped Dutch.
00:20:10He has no other gear.
00:20:13He just go, go, go.
00:20:15Off the splash, Vincent able to stay alive.
00:20:19What a flurry there by Swann.
00:20:24Definition of total non-stop action.
00:20:29Now looking for the double-team.
00:20:30Going for a double-team combination here.
00:20:32Dutch going to protect Vincent.
00:20:34Oh, Swann getting a piece of the biggest man in this match.
00:20:39Death walks.
00:20:41Nasty landing for Swann there.
00:20:45Down goes Swann at the hands of Vincent.
00:20:47Now BDE trying to help out.
00:20:49Here's the cover, hold on, the splash by BDE, broke it up.
00:20:54Great timing there from BDE, no doubt about it.
00:20:58And BDE able to force Dutch to the outside.
00:21:01This is a huge opportunity for BDE and Swann.
00:21:05BDE, BDE, BDE.
00:21:07And BDE pick up where Swann was trying to leave off.
00:21:11Look out, double-knees to the face.
00:21:15And now the clip cutter.
00:21:18Is this gonna be it?
00:21:19To turn away the righteous.
00:21:21Oh, Vincent got out.
00:21:23Vincent able to kick out.
00:21:25And now if you're BDE, you gotta wonder what's it gonna take after this.
00:21:30Watch, picture perfect, the clip cutter, but not enough to put Vincent down.
00:21:37Now BDE, he's got Vincent down.
00:21:39We saw that enormous splash moments ago by BDE.
00:21:42Look out!
00:21:43Dutch able to prevent it.
00:21:44The referee didn't see the illegal contact by Dutch.
00:21:47Dutch just destroyed Swann right in front of us.
00:21:51And now once again, BDE alone in the ring with The Righteous.
00:21:56Why don't you lick it?
00:21:58Guys, come on, what about that?
00:22:0041, come on.
00:22:02All right, BDE, he's got no choice but to fight back.
00:22:05Caught between Vincent and Dutch.
00:22:07Orange sunshine.
00:22:09And that's gotta be one, two, three.
00:22:15Your winner to the match, The Righteous.
00:22:27You can hear Vincent throughout this matchup yelling at BDE,
00:22:31I'm trying to help you.
00:22:37What's the message received by BDE?
00:22:42A hard knocks lesson indeed.
00:22:44Take a look back here at this matchup here on the countdown, the TNA lockdown, the interference by Dutch.
00:22:50The referee didn't see it, then this two-on-one opportunity.
00:22:54Orange sunshine connected for Vincent and Dutch.
00:22:59But it picked up the victory here in Chicago.
00:23:05The Righteous, once again, looking to spread their word and grow their ranks.
00:23:13Will BDE listen to the Righteous now?
00:23:18We'll see you soon.
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00:23:56Do you wanna know something?
00:24:00Tonight is about making history.
00:24:02Alicia Edwards is the one and only knockout in TNA history.
00:24:07That's been a part of the Monsters Ball, the Lethal Lockdown, and the Ultimate X.
00:24:14That's right, cuz tonight, for the first time in ten years, Lethal Lockdown is back in TNA.
00:24:19Now, seeing how I am two for two in these matches, why not tonight, with the system,
00:24:24Eddie E goes three for three in Lethal Lockdown.
00:24:27Once again, the gatekeepers of TNA wrestling are on the grandest stage,
00:24:31one of the biggest shows of the year.
00:24:33And I promise you, the results will be no different.
00:24:37I have spilled buckets of my own blood all over this world, making a name for myself,
00:24:44collecting scars as personal trophies.
00:24:47And now tonight, Lethal Lockdown, this is Bear Bronson's game.
00:24:52That cage is my world, and you are stepping into it.
00:25:01Leon, it's all over.
00:25:03See, tonight, I make history by erasing yours, and you learn a cold, hard truth in this world,
00:25:10that you cannot beat the system!
00:25:16The system!
00:25:19Plenty of action regarding the system tonight, but here on the countdown to TNA Lockdown,
00:25:25presented by iHeartRadio, we are, of course, joined by the suit, Daria Ray.
00:25:31Thank you, Matthew, Tom, you're here as well.
00:25:34Daria, you've obviously been instrumental in putting together this show.
00:25:38I do want to talk about Lethal Lockdown.
00:25:41You heard the confidence coming from the system.
00:25:43They stand in the way of some of TNA's rising stars, like Ricky Sosa, Casey Navarro,
00:25:49Fabian Eichner, and Jada Stone.
00:25:51What do you think we are going to learn about the future of TNA with this match?
00:25:55Well, I must say, I have scouted most of these prospects in the ring tonight,
00:25:59so I do have high hopes, although I don't often bet against the system.
00:26:04When it comes to a team that's well-oiled, that knows how to work together and overcome the odds,
00:26:09this system is the first one that comes to my mind.
00:26:11When it comes to Lethal Lockdown, we have not seen, first of all, this event in a decade.
00:26:16We haven't seen Lethal Lockdown itself in a decade.
00:26:19It is a completely different animal, and as we've seen this cage looming overhead,
00:26:24there will be a roof that encloses the steel cage with weapons all around it.
00:26:29What went into bringing back this matchup?
00:26:33Well, Tom, I am a professional.
00:26:36I am here to make a business decision based on what is best for this company,
00:26:40and this structure you see above us and behind us is one of the most impressive things I've seen in
00:26:45TNA history.
00:26:46I'm excited to bring it all back.
00:26:48I'm excited for it to be here in Chicago.
00:26:49I think it's going to be incredible.
00:26:51Great job.
00:26:52Great guy.
00:26:53You especially have experience as a competitor inside WWE's elimination chamber.
00:26:58Can you imagine what this structure will create?
00:27:01Yeah.
00:27:02Anytime you step inside a cage inside a chamber where you're locked in from start to finish,
00:27:06it can be grueling.
00:27:07There's a lot of things.
00:27:08There's a lot of aspects, a lot of facets that go into matches like this,
00:27:12a lot of different competitors in the match.
00:27:13It's not just you and one other person in a lot of the cases in the matches tonight.
00:27:17You have to deal with multiple competitors trapped inside the steel cage,
00:27:20and you've got to realize when you're ricocheting off that,
00:27:23it's a little different than hitting the ropes.
00:27:25TNA's rising stars will go up against the system within lethal lockdown.
00:27:29Also, regarding the system, it'll be Cedric Alexander defending his X Division championship
00:27:35against Leon Slater.
00:27:37This is an intriguing matchup.
00:27:39If Leon Slater loses, all of his TNA records will be erased from company history,
00:27:44and also, this is a last man standing match.
00:27:48Let's take an in-depth look at the X Division title match.
00:28:00Another Lombard check!
00:28:03Cedric Alexander has burned the doors of history.
00:28:08Cedric Alexander has claimed the X Division title.
00:28:14The signature championship of TNA proves I am the standard for pro wrestling in TNA.
00:28:20I am the prime minister of the X Division.
00:28:23I am the record taker, scratching and clawing from day one.
00:28:27See, people were so quick to want to crown Leon as the greatest
00:28:30exhibition champion of all time.
00:28:32The reality is this.
00:28:33You can't mention Leon Slater without mentioning Cedric Alexander.
00:28:43What about me?
00:28:45What about me?
00:28:45No one held me.
00:28:46No one held my hand.
00:28:52Oh, Cedric Alexander, you bombed.
00:28:56You know the words that are about to call my mouth.
00:28:59Me versus you for the X Division championship.
00:29:03The answer is no, you will never get a shot at my X Division championship.
00:29:11Deep down inside, you ain't nothing but a scared, jealous, little bitch.
00:29:20I'm making the challenge one more time.
00:29:23Leon Slater, Cedric Alexander, X Division championship at lockdown.
00:29:29And this time, I'm willing to give whatever it takes.
00:29:35I want your record like it never existed.
00:29:41When you are forgotten and your history is erased from this company,
00:29:46you have yourself to blame.
00:29:55Terry, I'm thrilled that you're with us because it was formally announced on Impact this past
00:30:00Thursday night on AMC that this would be a last man standing match between Alexander and Slater
00:30:05for the X Division championship.
00:30:07What went into that choice?
00:30:09Well, these are two guys that have been going at each other's throats for how long now?
00:30:13Back and forth, back and forth.
00:30:14This is the moment for both of them to put everything on the line
00:30:18and determine not only who the last man standing is, but who the best man is.
00:30:22You know, we have bound for glory right around the corner.
00:30:25This is a decision making time.
00:30:27This is the time where I lock in.
00:30:29I'm watching the talent.
00:30:30I'm watching them and seeing who is ready to take it to that next level.
00:30:34I do want to talk about the stipulation proposed by Cedric Alexander that if Slater loses,
00:30:40all of his TNA records will be erased from history.
00:30:43I want to quickly go through them.
00:30:45If Leon Slater loses his reign as X Division champion, he's no longer going to be recognized
00:30:50by this company.
00:30:51His X Division championship will never have existed.
00:30:54We will officially recognize the title moving from Moose to Cedric Alexander.
00:30:59The soon-to-be TNA Hall of Famer Amazing Red will once again be recognized as the youngest
00:31:03X Division champion in history, and Austin Aries will be identified as the sole holder for the
00:31:09longest X Division title reign in history.
00:31:11As an active competitor, how does that make you feel?
00:31:14I mean, that's everything.
00:31:16On paper, it's kind of an odd one, right?
00:31:19It's very unusual.
00:31:20And the thing is, a lot of people are like, well, we saw it, right?
00:31:23We saw it happen just this past year.
00:31:26But what about five years from now?
00:31:27What about 10 years from now?
00:31:29Records get erased.
00:31:30Videos get deleted.
00:31:32All of a sudden, that legacy that's fresh in our minds does disappear to the sands of time if this
00:31:37goes the way of Cedric Alexander.
00:31:39Being part of this sport, it is half about the sport and the accolades.
00:31:43The rest is about the legacy that you leave behind.
00:31:46We've seen it time and time again with countless wrestlers that have come through this company
00:31:50and leave their mark.
00:31:51You're here for the legacy.
00:31:53This is going to mean a lot.
00:31:54I am so looking forward to the X Division Championship match still to come tonight.
00:31:58But to join us right now here within our panel is someone who joined the TNA family earlier on this
00:32:04year.
00:32:05Someone known to wrestling fans for many decades.
00:32:07Please welcome Candice Michelle.
00:32:09Candice, thank you so much for joining us.
00:32:16Candice, we're here to talk about the TNA Knockouts World Championship matchup.
00:32:21The champion Ziya Brookzai defending against Chicago's own Elena Black.
00:32:26Now, I have questions for both of you regarding this.
00:32:28But first off, what's your experience been like working with the Knockouts?
00:32:33Well, I heard Daria say we have some of the most impressive talent.
00:32:37So when I get to be behind the scenes and just watch these people work every single detail from top
00:32:44to start.
00:32:44And tonight, when this cage comes down, everybody's locked in there once the cage comes down.
00:32:50And so everybody has to take their experience to a whole other level.
00:32:54And I'm really excited to see what they bring.
00:32:56Now, I first want to focus on the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team title match,
00:33:01which is very curious because the Elegance brand are getting their contractual rematch
00:33:06following Slamversary.
00:33:08And at the same time, Allie is without her partner, Rosemary.
00:33:12So we understand there's a mystery partner for Allie.
00:33:15We don't really know what's going on with Rosemary.
00:33:17Can you shed any light on this?
00:33:19I will just say I am seated and I am very interested to see what Allie has up her sleeve.
00:33:24She's very creative and innovative.
00:33:27So it'll be interesting to see.
00:33:28Speaking of the creativity, what do you expect from a tag team match within a steel cage?
00:33:35This will be contested under conventional tag team rules.
00:33:38You know, I actually think Allie should maybe not be using the Ouija board and be getting
00:33:43on her knees and praying.
00:33:44However, she has really showed up in the last match when she didn't have a partner.
00:33:49And she really kind of took control of that whole thing.
00:33:52We're going to see some things tonight I think that we've never seen before,
00:33:56from the mystery partner to the stuff that these guys got planned to put on the best show of their
00:34:01life.
00:34:02When it comes to Allie, it's a complicated history.
00:34:06Who do you think she chooses as her partner?
00:34:08I mean, she could have gone anywhere into that undead realm and brought any one of the weird,
00:34:14twisted spirits and whatever the hell out of that twisted, disgusting.
00:34:19Are you scared?
00:34:21I didn't say I'm scared.
00:34:22I'm not scared.
00:34:22You said I'm scared.
00:34:23I'm not scared.
00:34:23You look a little scared.
00:34:24You're scared.
00:34:25Nobody's scared.
00:34:26Nobody's scared.
00:34:27All right, all right, all right.
00:34:28Let's calm down.
00:34:28We're all looking forward to the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship match still to come here.
00:34:33But there will also be a critical rivalry that's settled within the confines of the cage.
00:34:38It's going to kick off lockdown.
00:34:40It's Elijah versus A.J. Francis, the final encore.
00:34:45Candice, what do you think of A.J. Francis?
00:34:49Well, you know, he is a little money, money, money.
00:34:54However, if you remember, he had expressions last time, and so there was a different dynamic.
00:35:01So today, when we see Elijah walk down, I think there's going to be a different kind of energy
00:35:06because he's not playing any games anymore, especially when you step into this cage.
00:35:12He's ready to walk a walk that he's never walked before.
00:35:17Daria, it's one and one between A.J. Francis and Elijah.
00:35:21Elijah's intellectual property was on the line at Slammiversary.
00:35:24And also, Elijah is the reason why Expressions has been in the hospital back in the United Kingdom.
00:35:30What do you expect from this match?
00:35:32These are two guys that have been going at it for a long time as well.
00:35:35And honestly, two guys who have a lot of experience in this game.
00:35:40So neither one is going to be out of their comfort zone.
00:35:42They're both going to bring their A game.
00:35:44And I think this is one of those matches where they both have something to prove.
00:35:47This is the upper echelon of the card, and they both want to be that next guy to sit at
00:35:52the top again.
00:35:53So I don't know. We're going to see what happens.
00:35:55Can't wait to see Elijah versus A.J. Francis.
00:35:58The final encore will begin lockdown at the top of the hour live on Pay-Per-View and TNA+.
00:36:03Candice, thank you so much for joining us. We sincerely appreciate it.
00:36:07Thank you guys for having me. Love you guys.
00:36:08Let's check in with another member of our broadcast team.
00:36:11Gia Miller, what's going on here at the Credit Union 1 Arena?
00:36:15Guys, it has been nearly 20 years since Kurt Angle became the only person in TNA
00:36:22wrestling history to ever hold the TNA World Championship and the TNA World Tag Team Championships
00:36:29at the same time. But in tonight's main event of lockdown, Nick Nemeth will have the opportunity
00:36:36to do just that. But I want to know what the fans think about all of this.
00:36:42Do you think that Nick Nemeth has what it takes to accomplish such an amazing feat?
00:36:48No, no. No chance. Hardee's all the way. We'll be juking the night.
00:36:54Well, that's the opinion at ringside. But we've got more action to get to right here on the countdown
00:37:00to lockdown. So Tom, Matt, I'll let you take it from here.
00:37:04Thank you very much, Gia. A historic opportunity for Nick Nemeth later on tonight.
00:37:09But right now, we're set for more action.
00:37:26The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, representing Order 4,
00:37:34Special Agent Zero.
00:37:39Mustafa Ali's personal weapon of mass destruction, striding into action. This was last week on Impact.
00:37:46It was Trey Miguel who made his return. He was the mystery partner for Rick Swann and BDE up against
00:37:51Order 4.
00:37:52He got the win, but Special Agent Zero got the last laugh.
00:37:57And that very much spoiled the comeback of Trey Miguel. But right here on the countdown to lockdown,
00:38:04he's got an opportunity and revenge.
00:38:11The Hulk and Monster of Order 4. Ready for a rare singles matchup here on the countdown to TNA Lockdown,
00:38:20presented by iHeartRadio.
00:38:27We saw how Special Agent Zero was dominant at Bounds for Glory last year. Who could forget Hardcore War?
00:38:34I mean, there are very few people in this company who have even been able to take Special Agent Zero
00:38:40off his feet,
00:38:41let alone pin him to the mat. Can Trey Miguel do the seemingly impossible here tonight?
00:38:49Critical night for Order 4 here at Lockdown. More on that in a moment.
00:39:07And the opponent from Toledo, Ohio, weighing in at 180 pounds, Trey Miguel!
00:39:17A little Spider Trey action here in the Windy City. It is so good to have Trey Miguel back in
00:39:24TNA Wrestling.
00:39:26Trey Miguel coming back bigger, better, better than ever. Talking to Trey before the show today.
00:39:35That most recent injury to his kneecap, that really crushed his spirit in a lot of ways,
00:39:40because he felt as if before that. Remember, he was the international champion.
00:39:43He felt he was on the ride of a lifetime here in TNA. His most successful singles run was ahead
00:39:49of him,
00:39:50and then seemingly taken away in an instant. And those weeks and weeks and weeks at home
00:39:55really drove him at first to a dark place, but then motivated him to get back and maybe even come
00:40:02back
00:40:02better than he was before. He can capitalize on that, but he's going to have to. Oh boy.
00:40:11He's got a hell of a test. He's got a hell of a test in front of him. This is
00:40:14Trey Miguel's first
00:40:15singles match in this company in over four months, to your point. This international championship
00:40:20lost to Mustafa Ali at Rebellion in Cleveland back in April. Meanwhile, special agent Zero has
00:40:26yet to lose in TNA. He's 2-0 in singles matches, notably with a victory against Moose at Rebellion,
00:40:34the same night that Miguel injured his knee. No sign of order four at ringside, which is curious,
00:40:42but you can understand why with Mustafa Ali's focus on regaining the international title
00:40:47later on tonight against Jason Hodge. Sure, he has a very tight hold on the remaining
00:40:52members of Order Four, no doubt about that. And knows that the WMD himself, Zero,
00:40:58can handle this action. Trey Miguel taking advantage of the environment,
00:41:03considering the cage is not yet lowered. Remember, once lockdown begins,
00:41:07every match will be contested inside the steel cage. And look at Zero, he's trying to corral Miguel.
00:41:14Good luck with that. Miguel kept trying to bust out every high-flying or lucha move he had,
00:41:20but Zero had an answer. Miguel threw the wrong zone, and he just gets
00:41:24batted away there by special agent Zero. I can't blame Miguel for doing what he's doing.
00:41:30He's going to his wheelhouse. It's that athleticism, that agility, that speed.
00:41:34But he's gonna have to find another path if he's gonna want to chop down this human redwood.
00:41:39That is special agent Zero. They can use the QR code in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen.
00:41:47Check out Lockdown tonight, live from Chicago, on pay-per-view, or especially on TNA Plus.
00:41:53Don't forget the promo code TNA2026 and get over 20% off your subscription to TNA Plus and the VIP
00:42:02membership.
00:42:03Special agent Zero, you saw just moments ago tossing Trey Miguel in a sack of potatoes,
00:42:09that release suplex. Miguel has not quite frankly got any offense off.
00:42:18And now he's just gonna have to struggle to stay alive in this one.
00:42:24Oh, now Miguel. Miguel trapped in big right hand by special agent Zero.
00:42:33When you have battering rams for arms, all it takes is one.
00:42:41These two have been opponents in tag team matches in the past, most notably,
00:42:44when the Rascals defeated Order Four at final resolution last year in El Paso, Texas.
00:42:51That was the lasso in El Paso, if you remember that night.
00:42:55Never miss an opportunity, do you, Tom?
00:42:56It's my favorite.
00:42:57I love to bring up facts.
00:42:59You're a sad man.
00:43:01And Trey Miguel might be a bit of a sad man if this beatdown continues, courtesy of Agent Zero.
00:43:12Caught up there.
00:43:13Miguel able to create a little bit of space.
00:43:16Caught, caught out of midair by special agent Zero.
00:43:19Look at the raw strength.
00:43:22Spinning Trey around.
00:43:23Cover, shoulders down, and a kick out.
00:43:26The ability to not only manhandle Trey Miguel like that, but to reverse the momentum.
00:43:31Takes unreal power, coordination, and strength.
00:43:36Now Zero measuring Miguel.
00:43:39Another heavy elbow strike.
00:43:41Miguel doing anything he can to just keep a little bit of space between him and Zero.
00:43:48That's a much-needed opening for Miguel.
00:43:52Took the big man off his feet, finally.
00:43:57And now Trey Miguel firing off with strikes.
00:44:00He's taking a fair amount of punishment at this point in the matchup from special agent Zero.
00:44:05And a chop.
00:44:06Hold on.
00:44:08Trey Miguel with a step up in security.
00:44:10Miguel slowly coming back to life here.
00:44:15And again, special agent Zero is reeling.
00:44:21We're gonna pick up where he left off at the start of this contest.
00:44:24Miguel takes down Zero.
00:44:34Miguel taking a big risk.
00:44:37Getting a big reward here.
00:44:38Diving off the second to the outside.
00:44:40No easy feat.
00:44:42Rough landing for Miguel, though, as well.
00:44:45But look at the effortless strength of special agent Zero.
00:44:50Dumping Miguel's spine first, where steel meets wood.
00:44:55And just like that, Miguel.
00:44:58He thought he had turned this matchup around, perhaps.
00:45:04Oh!
00:45:06Miguel trying to keep fleet-footed here.
00:45:10Staying on the move.
00:45:12Chopping down Agent Zero one by one.
00:45:16Look at Zero manhandling.
00:45:20Trey Miguel throat first into the top rope.
00:45:24And this could be it.
00:45:25Trying to set up for the choke bomb.
00:45:28Up onto the shoulders.
00:45:29Hold on.
00:45:30Miguel pressing the shoulders down.
00:45:33Miguel pinned Zero.
00:45:36Your winner of the match, Trey Miguel.
00:45:39Miguel just handed Special Agent Zero his first singles loss in TNA.
00:45:45That's huge.
00:45:51Two victories in two weeks against Order 4 for Trey Miguel.
00:45:56Take a look at this.
00:45:57I don't know, Agent Zero is going for the slam.
00:46:00Miguel, last second, able to counter it into the roll-up in the 1-2-3.
00:46:05Incredible innovation there from Trey Miguel.
00:46:08Thinking on his feet.
00:46:09And a historic victory for Miguel.
00:46:14Now we'll Order 4 respond later on tonight.
00:46:18And nonetheless, an important victory for Trey Miguel.
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00:46:54The countdown to TNA lockdown presented by iHeartRadio continues live here from the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago.
00:47:03Joining us back here at ringside, the Souk Derriere.
00:47:05I would love to discuss the TNA Knockouts World Championship matchup that is still to come this evening here in
00:47:12Chicago.
00:47:12This is an interesting matchup specifically for you.
00:47:16Zia Brookside, the champion, defending against Chicago's own Elena Black, who you handpicked to be a part of TNA Wrestling.
00:47:25And I think she's done an incredible job since she's got here, Tom.
00:47:28But Zia Brookside is the champ.
00:47:31She is the one who has the familiarity as the champion, but then again, Elena Black has home field advantage.
00:47:38So, it's gonna be hard to say, but I think it's gonna be an interesting matchup.
00:47:42I think they both are gonna bring a sense of need to win this match.
00:47:49In regards to this matchup, Zia Brookside has found every single corner, it seems, to cut around to stay champion.
00:47:57She killed her friendship with Layne Lee to remain champion, but walking into this cage,
00:48:01as it's being lowered in a matter of moments, this feels very different for the champion.
00:48:06What do you think?
00:48:06I mean, it's a whole new environment, but that said, it's a whole new Zia Brookside.
00:48:11And I think Elena Black needs to be on her toes and ready for that.
00:48:14Right now, let's take an in-depth look at the TNA Knockouts World Championship match to come tonight.
00:48:20Brookside versus Black here in Chicago.
00:48:25Zia Brookside asserting her dominance over the entire knockouts division.
00:48:33That's what power can do.
00:48:36Brookside letting everybody know exactly who sits on top of this division.
00:48:43Elena Black is the greatest knockout in this division.
00:48:49Well, guess which knockout is left standing right now?
00:48:54Because I am the greatest and I will beat you down every time.
00:49:04Zia Brookside, you know, I used to be just like you.
00:49:09I saw that fear in your eyes.
00:49:12I saw that you know that your time is ticking with that title.
00:49:17Zia Brookside, you know, I'm looking better now!
00:49:19Oh my God!
00:49:20The lockdown, your embarrassment continues and all of your family will be there to watch you fail.
00:49:38Well, ladies and gentlemen, earlier on tonight I said we were going to have a special guest and it
00:49:42appears we're being joined right now as we're discussing this TNA Knockouts World Championship
00:49:46matchup by Indy Wrestling.
00:49:49Please welcome Indy Hartwell.
00:49:52Why are you out here?
00:49:54You hear that?
00:49:55Why are you out here?
00:50:02Hey, you hear that?
00:50:03You want to know why I'm out here?
00:50:04Well, it's pretty simple, Daria.
00:50:06I'm here to remind you, you know, you're talking about the Knockouts title match.
00:50:10Whoever wins that match, you know I'm next in line.
00:50:17Indy, I'm sorry, you must be confused.
00:50:19That's not how things work around here.
00:50:20Title opportunities are earned, not given.
00:50:24Earn, come on, you know I've earned it.
00:50:27You know it, I know it, the people of Chicago know that I've earned it.
00:50:35You do realize I was the one that didn't even want to re-sign you in the first place.
00:50:42You understand that? I'm the one that makes the decisions, not you.
00:50:47You make the decisions.
00:50:48Yeah.
00:50:49No, that actually makes a lot of sense because that's why all the decisions suck around here.
00:50:57Right?
00:50:59Indy, I'm going to warn you to tread carefully and don't question my authority.
00:51:05Question your authority.
00:51:08Who gave me the authority anyway?
00:51:10Actually, the only thing you're good at is stinking up the joint.
00:51:17Actually, actually, Daria, I think we should call you Diarrhea Ray.
00:51:31Hey, that's my guy. That's my guy.
00:51:33You think you're funny?
00:51:36Indy, I'm going to make this very clear.
00:51:38What you just did right there, what you just said to me, is strike one.
00:51:46I'm not going to give you another warning.
00:51:48Watch yourself.
00:51:55I'm double mic'd up now.
00:51:58Indy, thank you very much for joining us.
00:52:00So we're going to try and get our composure here.
00:52:03Let's take a moment here on the countdown to TNA Lockdown.
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00:52:14The best professional wrestling on the planet.
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00:52:20Every Thursday at 9 on AMC and streaming on AMC+.
00:52:25Well, that got a little bit heated between Indy Harwell and him.
00:52:28Yeah.
00:52:29Did Indy say Diarrhea Ray?
00:52:32Don't repeat it.
00:52:33Did I hear that correctly?
00:52:33Don't you repeat it either.
00:52:35Was it Diarrhea Ray?
00:52:36I know just how gross you all can be on one of you.
00:52:39I thought that was really catchy.
00:52:40I thought that was interesting.
00:52:41You would.
00:52:42You had the mind of a sixth grader.
00:52:43That idea, that idea.
00:52:44We continue to take a look at the action here on the countdown to TNA Lockdown presented by iHeartRadio.
00:52:51As you can see, the steel cage is in place for lockdown itself.
00:52:55And we have to talk about the first time ever one-on-one encounter between Frankie Kazarian and Moose.
00:53:02Who is truly the face of TNA Wrestling?
00:53:05Well, they will be the only match tonight that is determined by escaping the cage.
00:53:11Let's take an in-depth look now at what went down to get us to this point between Kazarian and
00:53:16Moose here at Lockdown.
00:53:20I've been in this company for a decade.
00:53:23In that decade, I've beat legends.
00:53:25I've beat champions.
00:53:26I've won championships.
00:53:28I've made events and pay-per-views.
00:53:31I've done everything here at TNA.
00:53:32There's only one face of the franchise you're looking at.
00:53:37When it comes to being one of the faces of TNA, you're certainly in the conversation.
00:53:41I am the conversation.
00:53:43You're calling yourself the face of the franchise when you're standing in the ring with a king.
00:53:48My name is Frankie Kazarian, bitch.
00:53:52TNA OG.
00:53:53In fact, the last TNA original standing pioneer of the X Division Grand Slam champion.
00:54:03And that's a feat that not even you have achieved.
00:54:07I helped build this company from the ground up so men like you would have a place to come and
00:54:13make a career.
00:54:15You see, ever since you've been back, Frankie, you now go by the king of TNA.
00:54:20And I have one small issue with that.
00:54:24You haven't earned that name.
00:54:27If we're going to be locked in a cage, it's going to be an escape cage match.
00:54:30Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.
00:54:31Every company has a face, every team has a mascot, and that's what you are.
00:54:34A grinning, smiling, waving mascot.
00:54:37And all the way at the top sits the king.
00:54:40You're going to find out firsthand
00:54:43why I'm the wrestling guy.
00:54:44And more importantly, you're going to find out firsthand
00:54:47why I'm the face of the franchise.
00:54:52Moose, you couldn't find your ass with both hands.
00:54:54In lockdown, you're not going to find out how to escape the cage.
00:54:58What you will find out is why they call me king.
00:55:07An escape the cage match, this is something that is etched in the history of the lockdown event,
00:55:13which first began back in 2005.
00:55:16Ray Walt, what do you expect between Kazarian and Moose?
00:55:19Well, first of all, it blows my mind every time we say it, but this is a first time ever
00:55:25one-on-one.
00:55:26Given how much history both these men have within TNA, that's shocking in and of itself.
00:55:31And the fact that it'll take place inside this cage, I mean, it's going to be one for the ages.
00:55:37Who do you think this favors?
00:55:39Come on.
00:55:40Who do you think I'm going to say?
00:55:42Oh, that's right.
00:55:42Frankie Kazarian, because he's a coward and he would have to run away from Moose.
00:55:46No, no, no.
00:55:47Frankie Kazarian, because he's got more than two brain cells that work, which puts him one ahead of Moose.
00:55:51Okay, let me ask Chicago, who's the face of the franchise here in TNA?
00:55:59See?
00:56:00And who is the king of TNA?
00:56:05No, no, God.
00:56:08Okay, to settle this, let's bring in one of Chicago's own.
00:56:12How about that?
00:56:12Please welcome a renowned wrestling coach, a trainer of champions.
00:56:17Ladies and gentlemen, Ace Steel is here at lockdown.
00:56:23Hello, Chicago!
00:56:25Come on!
00:56:28Yes!
00:56:31How are you feeling?
00:56:32Are you excited?
00:56:33I'm excited.
00:56:34I can't get over the fact we got wrestling in this building again.
00:56:37I haven't been here in years.
00:56:39This is awesome.
00:56:40Thanks for coming out, Chicago.
00:56:44I believe it's the first time since WCW back in 1993.
00:56:49It's been a minute.
00:56:50It's been a minute.
00:56:50Absolutely.
00:56:51So can you weigh in on this?
00:56:53Who do you think will walk out and escape the cage tonight between Frankie Kazarian and Moose?
00:56:59Who do you think is the real face of TNA wrestling?
00:57:02You know, Moose has been toeing the line for years as the franchise of TNA, but you got to look
00:57:09at the TNA OG, as he calls himself, Frankie Kazarian.
00:57:13He walks back in here.
00:57:15He's very assertive.
00:57:16I think he's got Moose's number tonight.
00:57:19I think he's got Moose's number.
00:57:20Again, complacency.
00:57:22Complacency doesn't get you anywhere.
00:57:24And Moose, I think he's got Moose's number.
00:57:26Again, complacency.
00:57:28Complacency doesn't get you anywhere.
00:57:29And Moose, though he's the franchise and the face of the place, I think his face is
00:57:35about to get kicked in tonight by Frankie Kazarian.
00:57:37Okay.
00:57:38All right.
00:57:39Frankie Kazarian versus Moose escape the cage is still to come tonight, but I would love
00:57:43to talk about our main event this evening.
00:57:46The Nemeth brothers, the reigning TNA world champion, Nick Nemeth and his little brother,
00:57:51Ryan Nemeth will challenge the Hardys, the goats, the living legends for the TNA world tag
00:57:58team championship inside lockdown.
00:58:01And we can tell you at this time, this will be contested under tornado tag match rules.
00:58:07Ray Walt, how does that change things in your mind in this match?
00:58:10I mean, it adds a whole nother level of chaos.
00:58:13We talked about it.
00:58:14There's gonna be the other tag team title match contested more traditional tag team rules,
00:58:19even though it's in the cage.
00:58:20But this, this embraces all the chaos, all the carnage, all of that possibility within
00:58:26the cage.
00:58:26And look, I think that might, as much as the Hardys have experience within the cage,
00:58:31I think that could play into the Nemeth's advantage.
00:58:33You have experience inside of steel cages throughout your career.
00:58:37What's your observation regarding this cage?
00:58:39My experience in a steel cage, it's always been a chain link fence.
00:58:43We're talking about true value hardware steel cage.
00:58:46This is fortified.
00:58:48This goes nowhere.
00:58:49When your head hits it, when your body hits it, you just simply splat.
00:58:54I have a bad feeling that Ryan Nemeth is gonna splat all over this cage.
00:58:59Oh, come on.
00:58:59The Hardys are looking to hurt him, and they're looking to hurt him bad.
00:59:02Now, there's a historic opportunity for Nick Nemeth, as G.M. Miller was talking about earlier
00:59:06on tonight.
00:59:07The last time we saw a man hold both the TNA world championship and the TNA world tag
00:59:14team titles was nearly 20 years ago, back in 2007.
00:59:18That feat has only been accomplished by one human being, the TNA Hall of Famer, Kurt Angle.
00:59:25Could Nick Nemeth join that company tonight?
00:59:28Wow.
00:59:29Wouldn't that change the dynamic of TNA right now?
00:59:32Bound for glory would be just turned on its head if a double champion, not like you said,
00:59:39it hasn't happened since Kurt Angle.
00:59:41If Nick Nemeth were to hold the TNA world title and the TNA world tag team championship,
00:59:47I think that's very interesting.
00:59:48I hadn't even thought of that.
00:59:49That's the best point.
00:59:51There were some that were holding Nick Nemeth on a pedestal, the likes of Kurt Angle,
00:59:55in terms of one of those extremely important free agent signings in this company's history.
00:59:59So it's an interesting dichotomy.
01:00:01A hundred percent.
01:00:02And let's not forget that Nemeths have beaten the Hardys before for the TNA world tag team titles.
01:00:08Let's not forget.
01:00:09Yes, Rebellion 2025.
01:00:11Well, right now, let's take you inside of the steel cage with our broadcast colleague,
01:00:17Gia Miller.
01:00:19Guys, the energy in this building is absolutely electric.
01:00:24But I have to admit, the air inside of this steel cage feels so different.
01:00:32You can't help but start to feel a bit like a caged animal when surrounded by over 2,000 pounds
01:00:40of
01:00:41unforgiving solid steel.
01:00:44And even if you do manage to escape, it is a 14 feet drop from the top of this structure
01:00:52to the floor on the outside.
01:00:59Legends are made at lockdown.
01:01:02Lives are changed.
01:01:05And we are just moments away from the return of lockdown here in Chicago, Illinois.
01:01:19Illinois.
01:01:20I can't, I can't take much more of this anticipation.
01:01:23So I have to throw it to you, Tom, Matt, guys, take it away, please.
01:01:30The intensity is palpable.
01:01:33Ace, I got to ask you, this is an event that professional wrestling fans have been clamoring
01:01:39for for a decade.
01:01:40How does it feel to see it back finally?
01:01:44It, I can't describe the feeling I have inside to see a whole night of steel cage matches.
01:01:51The anticipation, steel cage matches in Chicago.
01:01:54We are a bloodthirsty town.
01:01:56Oh, baby.
01:01:56We love our pro wrestling.
01:01:57We love fighting.
01:01:59I cannot wait to see.
01:02:00This is, it's incredible that TNA has brought this back and that management has brought this
01:02:04back to TNA wrestling period.
01:02:05It's a spectacular decision.
01:02:07It's a phenomenal decision, some would say.
01:02:10And don't forget, ladies and gentlemen, as a part of lockdown, we're going to be joined by
01:02:14the phenomenal son, Avery Styles, here in Chicago.
01:02:19What do you think?
01:02:20That's right.
01:02:21I mean, AJ Styles, who would define this place and now the next generation has a chance
01:02:28to come in and make their presence known.
01:02:30I can't wait to see him.
01:02:31This is an incredible night of action.
01:02:34We are so excited to get this thing going here.
01:02:36Don't forget, you can watch it all live on pay-per-view in TNA Plus at the top of the
01:02:41hour.
01:02:41And we're going to begin things with this bitter rivalry, the final encore.
01:02:47It's AJ Francis who's looking to put down Elijah once and for all.
01:02:54TNA's public enemy number one, AJ Francis, is ready for battle.
01:02:58Meanwhile, Elijah know what it's like to deal with Francis and expressions.
01:03:03His intellectual property was at stake back at Slammiversary.
01:03:06But this rivalry comes to this.
01:03:09We'll kick things off with Elijah and AJ Francis.
01:03:13Ladies and gentlemen, lockdown is back.
01:03:43Ladies and gentlemen.
01:03:43Ladies and gentlemen, lockdown is back.
01:03:53We've been at 12.
01:03:54Ladies and gentlemen,