This week’s TNA IMPACT results are courtesy of TNAWrestling.com:
Just 24 hours before Turning Point, TNA iMPACT! is LIVE from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida.
We kick things off with the new TNA World Champion, Mike Santana. Santana addresses the crowd in the iMPACT! Zone and speaks on capturing the TNA World Championship at Bound For Glory. Santana knows that he has a target on his back, especially from the Call Your Shot Gauntlet co-winners, Nic Nemeth and Frankie Kazarian. Santana is interrupted by Ryan Nemeth, who calls his brother, Nic, the next TNA World Champion… but Nic isn’t here because his flight is delayed. Santana wants to make an example out of Ryan, and will defend the TNA World Title against him tonight!
Gia Miller interviews TNA Knockouts World Champion Kelani Jordan before she defends against Heather By Elegance later tonight. M By Elegance will challenge the winner tomorrow night at Turning Point. Kelani isn’t afraid of competition from The Elegance Brand. Mara Sadè, Xia Brookside and Léi Yǐng Lee offer Kelani a place in their locker room but she turns them down.
Director of Authority Santino Marella introduces the NXT General Manager, Ava. They speak on the historic partnership between TNA and NXT. Ava welcomes back Arianna Grace as she returns to her role as the Liaison between TNA and NXT. She promises to ensure things stay civil between the two brands.
Indi Hartwell seeks revenge on Dani Luna as they renew their rivalry here tonight! Luna takes control early as she hits a leaping clothesline off the ropes. Hartwell builds momentum with a series of clotheslines. The fight spills to the outside where Hartwell hits a thudding Spinebuster on the floor. Hartwell soars with a top rope elbow drop for two. Luna counters Hurts Donut into a single leg dropkick. Luna brings a steel chair into the ring. A frustrated Hartwell assaults Luna with the chair, causing the disqualification.
Dani Luna def. Indi Hartwell by Disqualification
Eric Young warns fans outside the iMPACT! Zone that The Cleanse is coming.
Indi Hartwell challenges Dani Luna to a No Disqualifications match tomorrow night at Turning Point!
The System joins us on TNA iMPACT! LIVE. Moose, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC and Alisha Edwards reflect on their monumental victory over Order 4 in Hardcore War. An emotional JDC announces that he will be retiring from in-ring competition this January at Genesis.
The Rascalz challenge The System to one last match before JDC retires. Tomorrow night at Turning Point, The System will battle Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Myron Reed and another fellow Rascal!
The TNA Injury Report is presented by BIOFLEX:
- Elijah is out with torn triceps
- Alisha Edwards is cleared after sustaining a bruising injury in Hardcore War
- Leon Slater is cleared following a hectic schedule
- Mike Santana is cleared after capturing the TNA World Championship at Bound For Glory
TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys are confronted by Order 4 backstage. Mustafa Ali claims that The Great Hands will one day dethrone them.
Earlier tonight, B.D.E was put through a table by A.J. Francis on the FIR$T CLA$$ Penthouse. B.D.E will battle Francis tomorrow night at Turning Point. X-Division Champion Leon Slater endorses B.D.E when Rich Swann interrupts. Swann challenges Slater to put the X-Division Title on the line at Turning Point and he accepts!
Cedric Alexander goes one-on-one with Jason Hotch of Order 4! Mustafa Ali joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary. Hotch plays to the camera, allowing Alexander to catch him off guard with a dive. Alexander hits a Flatliner for two. Tasha Steelz provides a distraction as John Skyler wipes out Alexander on the floor. Alexander counters the Ali Neckbreaker into the Lumbar Check to win.
Cedric Alexander def. Jason Hotch w/ Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz & Special Agent 0)
After the match, Alexander is attacked from behind by Order 4. The Hardys make the save, sending Order 4 retreating up the rampway.
We are introduced to TNA Wrestling’s newest Knockout, the confident Mila Moore.
TNA Knockouts World Champion Kelani Jordan vs. Heather By Elegance w/ M By Elegance & The Personal Concierge – TNA Knockouts World Championship
The TNA Knockouts World Title is on the line as Kelani Jordan defends against Heather By Elegance! Jordan chases Heather around the ring. Heather feigns an injury, allowing M to send Kelani crashing into the steel steps. Back in the ring, Heather is in control as she stays on the attack. Heather hits a dropkick out of the corner for two. Jordan turns the tide with a cartwheel back elbow, followed by a Facebuster for a near fall of her own. M attempts to get involved but it backfires. Jordan hits One of a King to retain the title.
TNA Knockouts World Champion Kelani Jordan def. Heather By Elegance w/ M By Elegance & The Personal Concierge – TNA Knockouts World Championship
The IInspiration must defend the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Titles against not one but two teams at Turning Point: Tessa Blanchard and Victoria Crawford, and the Angel Warriors!
After making his presence felt at Bound For Glory, Elijah returns with a special live concert! Elijah speaks on his recent triceps surgery and subsequent road to recovery. Mustafa Ali interrupts the concert to lay out a challenge for Turning Point: Order 4 vs. The Hardys and Cedric Alexander. Elijah wants to face Ali right now but Ali smashes the guitar over his injured left arm!
TNA World Champion Mike Santana vs. Ryan Nemeth – TNA World Championship
It’s main event time as Ryan Nemeth challenges Mike Santana for the TNA World Championship! Before the match begins, Ryan tries to start a “let’s go Ryan” chant but is unsuccessful. Ryan immediately goes on the attack but Santana quickly gains control. Santana hits a cannonball in the corner. Nic Nemeth is on his way to call his shot when he’s attacked backstage by a mystery assailant. Out of nowhere, NXT stars hit the ring and begin attacking Santana.
TNA World Champion Mike Santana def. Ryan Nemeth by Disqualification – TNA World Championship
Robert Stone, Lexis King, Stacks, Brooks Jensen, Charlie Dempsey and High Ryze are identified as the attackers from NXT. Robert Stone stomps a steel chair onto the arm of Santana. Frankie Kazarian calls his shot on an injured Mike Santana!
Mike Santana vs. Frankie Kazarian – TNA World Championship
Kazarian hits Fade to Black but Santana kicks out at two. Santana goes for Spin the Block but crumbles. Kazarian rolls up Santana to steal the TNA World Title.
Frankie Kazarian def. Mike Santana – NEW TNA World Champion
TNA iMPACT! goes off the air.