Location: UPMC Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Broadcast Team:
Ring Announcer: McKenzie Mitchell
Commentary: Tom Hannifan & Matthew Rehwoldt
Backstage Interviewer: Gia Miller
On the Card:
Joe Hendry set to appear
The Hardys vs. The Northern Armory
Call to Arms Match: Mustafa Ali vs. John Skyler
TNA Knockouts Title No. 1 Contender Battle Royal
Pittsburgh Street Fight: Mike Santana vs. AJ Francis
Joe Hendry Promo: Joe Hendry opens the show by thanking the fans for standing by him during tough times. He addresses his loss to “someone who doesn’t even work here” and admits it would have been easy to walk away. But Hendry says Trick Williams has something that “belongs to every single one of you.” The crowd chants “TNA! TNA!”
He runs down his accolades, including winning the TNA World Championship and facing Randy Orton at WrestleMania in front of 70,000 fans. Hendry says he needs the TNA fans more than ever for his redemption arc and vows to bring the TNA World Title back at Slammiversary.
Backstage Promo – Killer Kelly: Killer Kelly recalls her dominant history with Masha Slamovich as MK Ultra, calling them unbreakable. She vows to defeat Masha next week for the Knockouts Championship.
Zachary Wentz (w/ Trey Miguel) vs. Ryan Nemeth (w/ Nic Nemeth)
RESULT: Zachary Wentz def. Ryan Nemeth via pinfall with a Spiral Tap.
Post-match, the Nemeths taunt The Rascalz by picking up their tag titles and mocking the crowd, teasing an attack but backing off.
Backstage Interview – Trick Williams: TNA World Champion Trick Williams hypes up his Slammiversary title defense. He playfully quizzes Gia Miller with a “trick question” about whether he looks ready. Trick says Hendry still has heart — and that’s exactly why he has to kick it out.
He also turns his attention to tonight’s main event, predicting his “good friend” AJ Francis will take out Mike Santana.
Backstage Promo – Masha Slamovich: Masha proposes raising the stakes. She challenges Killer Kelly to a Chain Match for the Knockouts Title.
TNA Knockouts Title #1 Contender Battle Royal
RESULT: Ash by Elegance wins the Battle Royal, last eliminating Indi Hartwell and Tessa Blanchard to become the new #1 contender.
After the match, Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich confronts her challenger, but NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne interrupts. All three share a tense stare-down.
Jake Something Promo: Jake Something reflects on saving Tommy Dreamer last week from Mance Warner. He promises to unleash fury on Warner and then puts TNA International Champion Steve Maclin on notice. Maclin appears to acknowledge Jake’s return with a brief face-off.
TNA Injury Report: Elijah has undergone successful surgery and is now on the road to recovery.
Mustafa Ali vs. John Skyler
RESULT: Mustafa Ali def. John Skyler via pinfall with a 450 Frog Splash.
Post-match, Ali grabs a chair but is stopped by Jason Hotch. Ali shoves Hotch into the ring post and threatens Skyler, only to be intercepted by Tasha Steelz. Just as Ali is about to strike Steelz, Cedric Alexander’s music hits!
Cedric enters and is mentioned by commentary as someone Steelz may have contacted. Cedric reaches for Tasha, prompting Ali to stand down. Hotch and Skyler block Ali’s path, forcing a frustrated Ali to retreat.
The System – Backstage Segment: Moose hypes his upcoming X-Division Title match against Leon Slater at Slammiversary. Matt Cardona walks in to speak with Brian Myers, but is confronted by Eddie Edwards. Edwards challenges Cardona to a match next week. The System walks off, leaving Cardona and Myers to share a tense moment.
The Hardys vs. The Northern Armory (w/ Eric Young)
RESULT: The Hardys def. The Northern Armory via pinfall after Jeff Hardy hits a Swanton Bomb on Judas Icarus.
Post-match, Jeff calls out Leon Slater, declaring him the future and the youngest X-Division Champion. Slater says he’s doing this for his family — and will be on commentary to scout Moose later tonight.
Moose vs. Shane Sabre vs. Jake Painter
RESULT: Moose def. Shane Sabre and Jake Painter via pinfall with a Spear to Painter.
After the bell, Moose attacks Jake further, prompting Leon Slater to confront him. The two have a heated staredown.
Pittsburgh Street Fight – Mike Santana vs. AJ Francis
During the match, Trick Williams attempts to interfere, but Joe Hendry chases him off.
RESULT: Mike Santana def. AJ Francis via pinfall with a Spin the Block.
Afterward, Santana grabs the mic and tells the crowd he’s poured his blood, sweat, and tears into TNA. He demands to be added to the World Title match at Slammiversary, declaring himself the standard-bearer of the company.
