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TNA X-Division Champion Zachary Wentz vs. Speedball Mike Bailey
The issues between Zachary Wentz and Wes Lee are talked about before the match. Before the bell rings, the competitors shake hands. The bell rings and they lock up. Mike Bailey gets a quick roll up that Zachary Wentz kicks out of. Bailey goes for two more quick covers and they stand off. They both miss some strikes until Bailey gets in a shot. Wentz gets frustrated and tells Bailey to hit him. Bailey isn’t sure about it, but does it. Wentz goes on the attack right after it and tries to lock in an armbar. Bailey gets out of it. Wentz dodges a kick and gets a superkick of his own.
Bailey rolls out of the ring and Wentz hits a dive. He lays down punches on the floor and rolls Bailey back into the ring. Bailey goes to punch Wentz on the apron, but Wentz catches it and drags the arm down over the ropes. He pops into the ring and drops Bailey again for a two count. Bailey catches an attack and sends Wentz out to the apron. He gets in a kick and then uses the second rope to hit a moonsault to the outside on Wentz.
Back in the ring, Bailey drops Wentz over the top rope. Bailey climbs to the top and jumps onto Wentz's back. Bailey locks in a leg lock. Wentz struggles in it, but makes it to the ropes. Bailey hits a chop, but Wentz counters with some strikes and a roll up for a two count. Bailey gets up and hits a flurry of kicks.
Bailey lines Wentz up and hits a spinning back kick, followed by more kicks to the chest. Bailey tries to hit a running Shooting Star Press, but Wentz moves and drops Bailey. Wentz hits a running knee in the corner and then a big kick to the chest. They both miss running Shooting Star Presses and then hit a double kick. The referee starts his count.
They both make it to their feet and exchange strikes in the middle of the ring. Wentz yells at Bailey to hit him. Bailey warns Wentz and almost hits him, but then tells Wentz to hit him instead. They strike each other at the same time and exchange more strikes. They both go to the floor from a clothesline over the ropes by Wentz.
They both keep pulling each other back out of the ring until Bailey gets in a strike and then rolls into the ring. Bailey runs at Wentz on the apron. Wentz moves. Wentz runs at Bailey and Bailey moves. Bailey hits a moonsault to the outside. Wentz is tossed back into the ring and Bailey climbs the ropes. He goes for Ultima Weapon, but Wentz moves.
They both try handspring moves, but Wentz is the one who lands first. Wentz gets Bailey to the outside again and uses the second rope to hit a spinning flip. Bailey is tossed back in the ring and is able to swipe Wentz’s legs on the apron. He hits a double knee strike onto the chest of Wentz on the apron. Wentz rolls to the floor and Bailey recovers in the ring.
Bailey goes to the outside so that there is no countout. Wentz is able to grab Bailey and drive him headfirst into the ramp. The referee goes and checks on Bailey as Wentz gets back into the ring. The referee gets back in the ring and starts his count. Bailey gets back in the ring at 9. Wentz immediately double stomps him and climbs the ropes. He goes for a Swanton Bomb, but Bailey gets his knees up.
Bailey hits a backflip double knees and then a big superkick for a two count. Bailey puts Wentz on the top rope. Wentz locks in a sleeper, but Bailey gets out of it. Bailey joins Wentz on the ropes and Wentz hits a top rope cutter for a two count.
Wentz goes for a knee strike. Bailey catches it, but Wentz strikes at him. He hits a running knee in the corner and lifts Bailey to the top rope. Bailey slips out and powerbombs Wentz. Bailey goes to the top rope and hits a Shooting Star Press for a two count.
Bailey lines Wentz up for a superkick and hits it. He hits a tornado kick in the cutter and goes for Ultima Weapon. Wentz moves and gets a roll up for a two count. Another roll up for a two count. Wentz hits a flipping DDT and is slow to a pin. Bailey sits up at one.
Wentz goes for a headlock DDT, but Bailey hits a Poisonrana. Bailey sets Wentz up for a kick but Wentz counters it for a two count. Wentz hits a superkick. He goes for the UFO Cutter, but Bailey counters. Bailey hits the Flamingo Driver for the win!
Winner and NEW TNA X-Division Champion: Mike Bailey
The System’s promo from Thursday’s iMPACT! airs and Tasha Steelz is introduced as Alisha Edwards’ replacement in tonight’s match.
PCO & Rhino vs. Matt Cardona & Steph De Lander
Steph De Lander is wearing a “Property of Matt Cardona” t-shirt. Steph De Lander gets a microphone when she enters the ring. She says that her career has been a dream so far. It’s been magic. She’s proud to be in TNA. She’s proud to be with her heroes. She’s proud to be in front of a sold out crowd in San Antonio, Texas. Her career has been full of ups and downs, but the issue between Matt Cardona and PCO is hurting her. It’s not the only thing hurting her, though. The reality is - she needs neck surgery. She’s needed it for a long time. She wakes up every day in pain, fighting through to not let anyone down. However, she needs to take care of it. She knows Matt has been a jerk, but he’s still her best friend. He found her at her lowest and took her to her highest. She thanks him.
To PCO, she says that she never thought she’d find true love. She’s so glad she has. She says the friction between Matt Cardona and PCO isn’t healthy for anyone. She wants them both to figure it out without her. She says this isn’t a retirement speech. She’s not done yet. She has more to give to the business, TNA, and the fans. This isn’t goodbye, it’s “See you later.”
She hands the microphone back to the outside and hugs PCO. Rhino holds the ropes open for her. PCO leaves with her up the ramp. Rhino goes to exit the ring and Matt Cardona kicks the second rope. He hits the Radio Silence on Rhino and leaves the ring.
Gia Miller is in the back with Nic Nemeth. He talks about how being champion is a big responsibility. TNA is the place to be and he’s proud to defend the title. He’s a fighting champion and will keep what matters most to Moose.
TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions Masha Slamovich & Alisha Edwards vs. Spitfire - If Spitfire does not win, they must split up
As reported earlier, Tasha Steelz is replacing Alisha Edwards due to Edwards not being cleared to wrestle. Alisha is at ringside.
Dani Luna and Tasha Steelz start things off. They lock up and Luna immediately throws Steelz done. They circle and Steelz goes behind. She tries to drag Luna over, but Luna blocks it. Steelz uses her quickness to make Luna miss an attack. Masha Slamovich tags in, as does Jody Threat.
Masha and Threat block each other’s attacks until Threat is able to get a frenzied attack on Masha in the corner, followed by an Exploder for a one count. Luna tags in. She slams Masha and then slams Threat onto Masha for a two count. Threat tags back in and Spitfire goes for a double suplex. Steelz breaks it up.
Threat is disposed of to the floor and Masha hits a Brainbuster on Threat for a two count. Masha hairmares Threat a few times, followed by a kick for a one count. Steelz tags in. She chokes Threat on the bottom rope. Threat tries to tag in Luna, but Steelz steps on her hand. Steelz chops Threat in the corner and hits a running elbow, then an uppercut. She hits a snapmare and then a kick to the chest for a two count.
Steelz drags Threat to Masha and tags Masha in. Masha hits a series of suplexes for a two count. Steelz tags back in. Threat gets in some strikes and tries to tag in Luna. Steelz cuts her off and lays in some punches. Steelz locks in a Camel Clutch and transitions it into a cover for a one count. She tries two more covers and gets a one count each time. Steelz lays in some more punches. Threat is thrown into the corner with Masha and knocks Masha off of the apron. She levels Steelz and crawls to Luna. Masha tags in. Luna tags in and comes in hot.
Luna levels Steelz. Levels Masha. Luna suplexes Steelz from the second rope. She hits a Fallaway Slam on Masha into Steelz in the corner. Luna powerbombs Masha for a two count. Threat is tagged in.
Spitfire sets up Masha, but Steelz drags Luna to the outside. Steelz kicks Threat and Masha hits a German Suplex on her for a two count. They try to double team Threat, but Luna enters the ring. Steelz stops her. Masha hits a Snow Plow on Threat and covers her. Luna throws Steelz into Masha to break up the pin.
Spitfire is regrouping in the corner and tries to fire each other up. Masha and Steelz attack and try to double team Threat. Luna breaks it up. Spitfire hits stereo fireman’s carry slams and follows it with Pressure Drop.
Winners and NEW TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions: Spitfire
After the match, Alisha Edwards gets in Masha Slamovich’s face. She’s not thrilled with her at all. Masha gets back in Alisha’s face and Tasha Steelz lays out Masha. Alisha raises Tasha’s arm and celebrates with her.
Hammerstone and Jake Something are in the back. They are happy with their win against Steve Maclin and Eric Young on the Countdown show. It was a statement. Steve Maclin and Eric Young were just the first names on a very long list.
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