Results for this week’s TNA IMPACT are courtesty of TNAWrestling.com, as the final show before TNA Sacrifice features the TNA World Championship on the line, NXT talents in action, and much more!
Just 24 hours away from Sacrifice, it was an all-new TNA iMPACT! on AXS TV in the US, Sportsnet 360 in Canada, and TNA+ around the world.
Eddie Edwards and Leon Slater faced off for team advantage in the massive 10-Man Tag Team Cage match at Sacrifice. The action was fast and furious but in the end, it was Eddie who reigned supreme after avoiding a top rope 450, sending Slater into the steel ring post, and putting him away with the Boston Knee Party.
Eddie Edwards w/ Alisha Edwards def. Leon Slater – Winner Earns Team Advantage at Sacrifice
The System and The Colóns will now have the all-important advantage in the 10-Man Tag Team Cage match vs. Joe Hendry, Matt Hardy, Elijah, Leon Slater and Nic Nemeth!
With their no-contact clause in place, Mance Warner and Steph De Lander confronted Sami Callihan ahead of their Street Fight at Sacrifice.
Tomorrow night at Sacrifice, Wes Lee will join forces with Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe to battle his former allies, The Rascalz, and Ace Austin. But before that, NXT’s Wes Lee stepped into the ring with Laredo Kid on iMPACT, where he scored a breathtaking victory following the Cardiac Kick.
NXT’s Wes Lee w/ Tyson Dupont & Tyriek Igwe def. Laredo Kid
After the match, The Rascalz and Ace Austin sent a bold message to their Sacrifice opponents.
Director of Authority Santino Marella announced that Ash & Heather By Elegance will team with The Personal Concierge to challenge Spitfire for the Knockouts World Tag Team Titles in a 3-on-2 match at Sacrifice!
It was Knockouts warfare as Xia Brookside battled Rosemary, with both competitors looking to climb the division’s ranks. A frustrated Brookside was about to use a steel chain as a weapon but was blinded by Rosemary’s green mist.
Xia Brookside def. Rosemary by Disqualification
Eric Young tried to convince Steve Maclin that he needs someone to watch his back.
JDC looked to make an example out of Cody Deaner ahead of the 10-Man Tag Team Cage match tomorrow night at Sacrifice. JDC warned Deaner to forfeit the match, but Deaner put the choice in the hands of the people – and they wanted him to fight. JDC would take the low road, delivering a thumb to the eye before putting him away with the Falcon Arrow.
JDC def. Cody Deaner
The official liaison between NXT and TNA, Arianna Grace, joined the commentary team as Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich and Léi Yǐng Lee clashed with NXT’s Cora Jade and Tessa Blanchard.
Both teams were looking to gain momentum ahead of their respective singles showdowns at Sacrifice. The closing moments saw Jade crack Slamovich with the Knockouts World Title. Blanchard would capitalize with the Buzzsaw to win.
Tessa Blanchard & NXT’s Cora Jade def. Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich & Léi Yǐng Lee
Tom Hannifan mediated a Summit between Mustafa Ali and Mike Santana just 24 hours before they meet 1-on-1 at Sacrifice. As Ali continued to resurface demons from Santana’s past, a heated Santana fired back with a warning shot. Tensions exploded when Ali mentioned Santana’s daughter but Santana fell victim to the number’s game played Ali and The Great Hands.
THIS FRIDAY, March 14, TNA Wrestling presents Sacrifice streaming LIVE at 8pm ET on TNA+ from the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas! Tickets are on-sale now at Ticketmaster.com. Just announced, Frankie Kazarian will take on Steve Maclin.
Countdown to Sacrifice streams LIVE & FREE at 7:30pm ET on TNA+ and TNA digital platforms. Just announced, AAA’s Octagon Jr. teams with Laredo to battle FIR$T CLA$$.
Don’t miss an all-new TNA iMPACT! next Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV in the US, Sportsnet 360 in Canada, and TNA+ around the world.
Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwodlt were joined by Call Your Shot Trophy holder Frankie Kazarian on commentary. Before Director of Authority Santino Marella could reveal who Joe Hendry’s challenger was for the TNA World Title, he was interrupted by Ryan Nemeth, who announced that he was taking his brother’s contractually-obligated rematch for the championship!
TNA World Champion Joe Hendry vs. Ryan Nemeth – TNA World Championship
The bell rang and Ryan missed a clothesline, which allowed Hendry to capitalize with a Standing Ovation for the quick victory.
TNA World Champion Joe Hendry def. Ryan Nemeth – TNA World Championship
But then, Santino introduced Hendry’s true challenger for the evening, Hammerstone!
TNA World Champion Joe Hendry vs. Hammerstone – TNA World Championship
One night before competing in the 10-Man Tag Team Cage match at Sacrifice, Joe Hendry put his TNA World Title on the line – again! Hammerstone put his strength on display as he muscled Hendry around the ringside area. The action would resume in the ring, where Hendry withstood Hammerstone’s onslaught. A fired-up Hendry lifted up Hammerstone for a flurry of offense, which culminated with the Standing Ovation for three.
TNA World Champion Joe Hendry def. Hammerstone – TNA World Championship
After the match, The System and The Colóns stormed the ring for an attack of Hendry, but the odds were evened by the TNA World Tag Team Champions, The Hardys, Elijah and Leon Slater. The iMPACT! Zone erupted into chaos as the show went off the air.
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