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TNA iMPACT! TV Report - 8/29/24
Welcome to PWInsider.com’s TNA iMPACT! coverage for August 29, 2024. Scheduled for tonight's TNA iMPACT! on AXS TV and TNA+ is:
Last stop before tomorrow's TNA Emergence PPV
TNA Champion Nic Nemeth and Josh Alexander face off
TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace vs. Ash by Elegance in a Match by Elegance
X-Division Champion Mike Bailey vs. Rich Swann
TNA Tag Team Champions ABC vs. Jake Something & Deaner
Joe Hendry vs. Brian Myers
Mike Santana vs. Eddie Edwards
Alexander Hammerstone vs. Eric Young
The episode starts off with a recap of last week - the events that created the match between The Hardys, Joe Hendry, and Mike Santana and The System, the shenanigans of Matt Cardona and his issues with PCO, and how the Match by Elegance match was established.
X-Division Champion Mike Bailey with Trent Seven vs. Rich Swann with AJ Francis
Tom Hannifan explains that whoever wins this match will defend the X-Division Championship in Ultimate X tomorrow night at Emergence. AJ Francis joins the commentary table.
They lock up and exchange some arm locks. Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz are shown watching the match from the balcony. Rich Swann grabs the ropes and Mike Bailey breaks with respect. Bailey grabs a headlock and Swann throws him off. They take turns running the ropes, hitting drop kicks, and then hit a stand off.
Bailey offers a handshake. Swann takes it, but then slaps Bailey. Swann hits a head scissors that sends Bailey to the outside. Swann follows, but Bailey runs back in the ring and hits a dive on Swann to the outside. Swann recovers quickly and almost sends Bailey into AJ Francis. Francis threatens Bailey. With the distraction, Swann is able to take control of the match and flattens Bailey on the outside with adive.
Bailey is thrown back into the ring with Swann in full control. Swann kicks Bailey in the back hard. He grabs Bailey’s face and pushes him into the corner for an almost five count before breaking. Bailey tries to attack, but Swann grabs his leg and hits a Dragon Screw. Bailey is able to roll up Swann for a two count shortly after. Bailey shows Swann the Karate Kid crane and hits him with a vicious kick. And some more kicks. And a running shooting star for a two count.
Bailey loads up for the Tornado Kicks, but Swann moves out of the way. Swann lays in some kicks of his own for a two count. Swann sets Bailey up for a top rope move, but Bailey gets up and meets Swann at the top. Swann pushes Bailey off and hits a sunset flip for a two count. They both get up and exchange some high speed reverses and double moves until they knock each other down.
The referee starts his count with both men down. He gets to eight and both men kip up. Bailey sends Swann to the outside and hits a moonsault on him. Swann is thrown back into the ring, but he reverses it on the apron and hits a cutter on the outside. He sends Bailey into the ring and hits the First Class Splash for a two count on Bailey.
Swann goes for another cutter, but it’s blocked. Bailey hits a kick and the double knees for a two count. Bailey hits a thrust kick and then a tornado kick. He goes to the second rope and AJ Francis goes after him, but Trent Seven pulls Francis down. Bailey goes for Ultima Weapon, but Swann moves. Swann rolls Bailey up for a two count.
They exchange strikes in the middle of the ring. Bailey goes for a handspring cutter, but Swann moves. Swann hits a handspring cutter of his own. Swann then kicks Bailey down and goes for a moonsault. He’s distracted by AJ Francis trying to take out Trent Seven. Seven gets out of Francis’ hold and Swann misses the big move. Bailey hits a Spanish Fly for the win!
Winner: Mike Bailey, who retains the X-Division Championship and keeps his spot in the Ultimate X Match at Emergence
Gia Miller is in the back with Jordynne Grace. Grace says that she’s all about giving people opportunities. She says that Ash by Elegance is very lucky to get another opportunity. She doesn't care what the “Match by Elegance” is - she’s going to walk about the Knockouts World Champion.
Joe Hendry vs. Brian Myers with Eddie Edwards and Alisha Edwards
Tom Hannifan talks about Joe Hendry’s appearance on NXT during Hendry’s entrance. Joe Hendry has a microphone in the middle of the ring. He says that this is where he would normally make fun of Brian Myers. However, he heard a rumor that some people respect Myers. Therefore, to be fair - if you respect Brian Myers, do not chant “Edge’s Bitch.” The crowd chants it. “Oh, that’s right…no one respects Brian Myers. If people want to show respect, they chant ‘We Believe!’”...which the crowd chants.
Brian Myers kicks Joe Hendry in the midsection to get the match started. He hits a shoulder tackle and then runs the ropes. Hendry leap frogs and then hits a tackle of his own. Myers tries to jump off the middle rope onto Hendry, but Hendry moves out of the way. Hendry then hits a delayed suplex for a two count.
Hendry clotheslines Myers over the top rope. He follows Myers to the outside and drives him into the ring. Eddie Edwards tries to get involved, but is hit with a right hand. Alisha Edwards tries to slap Hendry, but Hendry blocks it. The referee ejects the Edwards family from ringside. Even though the odds are now even, Myers is able to take control on the outside thanks to the distraction as the show goes to a commercial.
Myers has Hendry in a chin lock when the action returns. Hendry hits an uppercut when he gets out for a two count. Myers cuts Hendry’s comeback short and gets a two count of his own. They exchange some strikes and Myers is able to get Hendry down and hits a big elbow. He locks in the chin lock and then a headlock.
Hendry powers up and arm drags Myers over. He charges the corner, but Myers gets a boot up. Myers hits a big kick to the face for a two count. Myers lays in some punches on the mat and then locks in a double arm stretch. Hendry powers up and Myers cuts down the comeback again with a belly-to-back suplex.
Myers sets up and goes for the Roster Cut, but Hendry hits a pop up cutter. Hendry feels the crowd’s energy and gets in some punches. He hits a couple running strikes and then a fall away slam. He kips up and hits a clothesline. Hendry hits the Standing Ovation for the win!
Winner: Joe Hendry
After the match, Eddie Edwards slides into the ring and takes out Hendry. Edwards and Myers are beating down Hendry until Mike Santana’s music hits. Santana comes through the crowd and Myers is cleared from the ring by security so that the scheduled match between Eddie Edwards and Mike Santana can take place.
Mike Santana vs. Eddie Edwards
Mike Santana gets in the ring and the match gets started right away. They exchange some chops and strikes until Santana takes control with a big tackle. He picks up Edwards and hits another chop. Edwards thumbs Santana in the eye, though, and takes control in the corner.
Edwards hits a big chop. Santana goes to another corner and hits a big chop of his own as Edwards gets close. Santana goes to the second rope and hits a series of punches on Edwards, followed by a tackle on Edwards. Edwards kicks at Santana’s leg, hits a chop, and sends Santana into the ropes. Santana stops himself by holding onto the ropes, so Edwards charges him. Santana back body drops Edwards over the ropes.
Alisha Edwards comes back out and distracts Santana. Santana then goes to chase Edwards and Alisha gets in the way. The distraction allows Edwards to take control on the outside. Edwards distracts the referee on the inside of the ring so that Alisha can strike Santana and then rake his back.
Santana gets back in the ring and Edwards hits some clotheslines for a two count. Santana’s back is showing legitimate scratches from Alisha. Edwards gets Santana down and kicks him hard in the back. He keeps him down with another kick and then chokes him on the ropes. He mud stomps him in the corner. Edwards distracts the referee and Alisha grabs at Santana’s hair. Edwards then locks in a headlock.
Santana powers up and exchanges some strikes with Edwards before hitting a flapjack. Both men take some time to get up. Santana hits a big clothesline and then some chops. He hits another big kick in the corner and a rolling cutter for a two count. Santana hits Outlined in Chalk and then a low single leg dropkick.
Edwards goes out of the ring and Santana hits a big dive. He throws Edwards back in the ring and climbs the ropes. Santana hits a frog splash for a two count. Santana signals for Spin the Block, but Edwards blocks it. Edwards reverses a Rolling Buck Fifty into a Blue Thunder Bomb for a two count.
Edwards goes for a Tiger Driver, but Santana reverses it into a roll up for a two count. Edwards goes for another Tiger Bomb and hits it for a two count. Edwards hits a vicious elbow for a two count. The crowd is chanting “We Believe in Santana!”
While on his knees, Santana spits at Edwards. Edwards gives him some hard strikes. He goes for the Boston Knee Party, but Santana moves. He goes for Spin the Block, but Edwards blocks it. Edwards goes for a running strike, but Santana hits Spin the Block for the win!
Winner: Mike Santana
Matt Cardona is in the back. He has an injury update - he’s still not medically cleared and will not be able to compete at Emergence. Santino Marella shows up and asks him what he’s trying to pull. Cardona says that it was Santino’s doctors that wouldn’t clear him. However, he has a big monster to take his place at Emergence against PCO and promises that he’ll be ready to compete soon.
Alexander Hammerstone vs. Eric Young
Steve Maclin joins the commentary table before the match starts. He says that he’s looking to take out the “old dog” tomorrow at Emergence. He says that it’s time for Eric Young to move aside.
They lock up and Eric Young goes for an arm bar. Hammerstone flings him into the corner. Young goes for a tackle, but Hammerstone bounces into the ropes and then hits a hard tackle of his own, sending Young down. Young is then able to start working Hammerstone’s arm with some arm drags and arm locks.
Hammerstone gets Young into the corner, though, and hits a series of shoulder strikes to Young’s midsection. He sends Young into the corner and Young hits a crossbody. He then does a Flair Flip into the corner and onto the apron. Hammerstone kicks Young off the apron, though. He follows him to the outside and pushes Young into Maclin. Maclin isn’t thrilled.
Hammerstone throws Young into the ring steps and then back into the ring. Hammerstone starts to work the lower back with big forearm shots. Young reverses another shot with a series of strikes. He gets Hammerstone up and hits a Death Valley Driver for a two count. Young goes for a piledriver, but Hammerstone blocks it and then drives Young down with a powerslam for a two count.
Hammerstone goes for a Torture Rack, but Young wiggles out. Hammerstone hits a German suplex and then a sitdown powerbomb for a two count. Young does another Flair Flip in the corner. Hammerstone goes for the same kick as before, but Young expects it and lays Hammerstone out. Young then goes and jaws with Maclin a bit before climbing to the top. He goes for a dive, but Hammerstone ducks. Hammerstone hits a boot to the face and then hits the Nightmare Pendulum for the win!
Winner: Hammerstone
TNA Tag Team Champions ABC vs. Jake Something & Cody Deaner
Cody Deaner grabs the microphone before The ABC comes out. He says that the people of Tampa have a choice…but Jake Something takes the microphone. He says that it’s not about the people, it’s about proving something.
Jake Something is showing a lot of intensity when The ABC get in the ring. He starts the match with Ace Austin. Austin charges at him, but Something picks him up and drives him into the corner. He hits some shoulder strikes and then picks him up again. Austin tries to get a roll up, but Something picks him up and hits a buckle bomb. Cody Deaner tags in.
Deaner lays in some strikes on Austin before bringing Something back in. Something slams Austin down and tags Deaner back in. Deaner is slammed down on Austin by Something. Deaner gets an arm lock on Austin. Austin reaches for Chris Bey and eventually gets the tag.
Bey comes in hot and takes down Deaner and knocks Something off of the apron. He then hits a running strike on Deaner and then a dropkick from the second rope. He kips up and gets a hold of Deaner. Something comes in and tries to attack Bey, but Bey gets out of it. Something eventually gets a vicious strike in on Bey. Austin comes in and goes after Something with some quick strikes. The ABC tries to double team Something, but he hits a clothesline on both.
Something then throws Deaner into a crossbody on The ABC. Something gets sent to the outside. He pulls Austin out of the ring. Bey and Deaner are in the ring, but Something pops back up on the apron and tries to attack Bey. Austin evens the odds and takes Something down on the outside. The ABC hit some tag team moves on Deaner and then hit the Art of Finesse followed by The Fold for the win!
Winners: The ABC
After the match, First Class come out and beat down The ABC. Jake Something looked on during the beatdown. Matthew Rehwoldt points out that Something could have gotten involved, but didn’t as First Class pose with the Tag Titles over the prone bodies of The ABC.
In the back, The Personal Concierge is shown talking to Alisha Edwards and Masha Slamovich as Tom Hannifan talks about the Match by Elegance being next.
Tom Hannifan recaps Rosemary’s appearance on NXT.
Match by Elegance: TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace vs. Ash by Elegance
Tom Hannifan explains that this will be a Falls Count Anywhere style of match. Matthew Rehwoldt exits the commentary table so that he can prepare for the face off between Nic Nemeth and Josh Alexander. There are weapons all around the ring that are decorated in pink, along with bows and feathers. Very elegant.
Jade Chung starts the introductions, but The Personal Concierge grabs the microphone from her to introduce Ash by Elegance the right way. Jade Chung is allowed to introduce Jordynne Grace, though. As Grace is being introduced, Ash hits her with a pink chair from behind.
Grace tries to fight off the attack, but Ash hits a bulldog for a one count. The Personal Concierge joins Tom Hannifan at the commentary table. Ash brings a trash can into the ring and tries to ram Grace into it, but Grace blocks it. Ash hits a knee to Grace’s face and climbs the ropes. Grace cuts her off and slams Ash onto the top of the trash can. Grace then hits a senton from the second rope onto Ash as she is prone on the trash can for a two count.
Grace throws Ash to the outside. Ash grabs a pink garbage can lid and hits Grace with it a few times. She sits Grace down on a chair and slaps her. Ash goes to grab something under the ring, but it’s a fakeout. She tells the crowd to “Suck it!” with a crotch chop. Ash kicks Grace on the outside and then hits a big headscissors onto the trash can lid for a two count.
Grace is able to strike Ash down and grabs a pink kendo stick. She hits Ash in the back with it a couple of times. Grace grabs a table from under the ring. The Personal Concierge is very worried and says he needs to focus in order to help Ash by Elegance. He leaves the commentary table and sprays hair spray into Grace’s eyes. This allows Ash to take back control and lay out Grace. With Grace down, Ash and The Personal Concierge put a table cover on the table on the outside of the ring. Ash goes to the top rope and Grace goes back inside the ring to cut her off. Grace goes to the second rope and goes for a superplex. Ash blocks it and grabs jewels from The Personal Concierge. She strikes Grace with them and Grace hits the mat.
Ash goes for a crossbody, but Grace catches her and slams her down. Grace hits a Vader Bomb for a two count. Grace grabs a protein shaker and opens it up. She empties it onto the mat and a bunch of diamonds fall to the mat from it. Grace tries to slam Ash onto them, but she wiggles out. Ash drops Grace face first into a chair and then hits her with a champagne bottle for a two count. Ash is in disbelief and starts screaming.
Ash starts to choke Grace with a string of roses. The Personal Concierge gets in the ring with a pair of heels. He is about to strike Grace with them when Rosemary emerges from under the ring. She gets into the ring and spears Ash. Rosemary then chases The Personal Concierge to the back.
Grace goes for a pin on Ash for a two count. Alisha Edwards and Masha Slamovich come out. Grace spinebusters Alisha, but Masha hits a package piledriver on Grace. She drags Ash over for a cover and Ash gets a two count. Alisha and Masha set Grace up as Ash climbs the ropes with a chair. Spitfire comes out and takes out Alisha and Masha. They hit a double dive to the outside.
Ash is still on the ropes. Grace is up on the apron. Ash throws the chair at Grace, but she catches it and throws it at Ash. She picks Ash up in a Muscle Buster and hits it from the apron through the table on the outside for the win!
Winner and Still Champion: Jordynne Grace
Spitfire celebrates with Jordynne Grace after the match.
Face Off
TNA Champion Nic Nemeth and Josh Alexander
This takes place backstage and Matthew Rehwoldt is sitting between Nic Nemeth and Josh Alexander. He says that there is a no contact agreement.
Rehwoldt talks to Alexander about not wanting five more minutes in the time limit draw a couple of weeks ago. Alexander says that they are on his time now. He’s taking the championship on his terms.
Rehwoldt talks to Nemeth about being the flag bearer of the company now. Can he handle the pressure? Nemeth says that he’s happy and overjoyed to be the World Champion. He says that he plans on being a fighting champion. He asks Alexander why so many people know his name and not Alexander’s - is it because Alexander was the flag bearer or just a good wrestler? He says that Alexander could have just come to him face-to-face and asked for a shot at the title instead of taking cheap shots and attacking his family. He doesn’t think Alexander has the ability to beat him now.
Rehwoldt talks about how Alexander never lost the title. He asks Alexander: what has gone wrong? Alexander says that nothing has gone with him. It’s everyone else. He says that everyone in TNA still calls him “champ.” He says that Nemeth is not the champ. Alexander lists some former champions and says that he’s above them all. The title forever belongs to him. He says that TNA sees shiny new toys like Nemeth and Joe Hendry and gives them everything, but Alexander will be taking back what is rightfully his. TNA will be better off for it.
Rehwoldt asks Nemeth: what are you willing to do to keep the title? Nemeth says that Alexander needs to learn that he has to change in order to be champion. What has he done lately? In 2024, Alexander can’t talk about what he used to do. Nemeth says he can go all night long.
Alexander says that he has been in matches like this before. Nemeth says it’s too late. There’s no looking back and he picks up the title. Alexander gets in Nemeth’s face and says that Nemeth is in for the hardest match of his life because he’s the (bleeping) standard. Nemeth says that Alexander used to be the best and World Champion, but now…it’s him (Nemeth) and it’s staying that way. He’ll fight to the death for it. There’s an intense staredown before Alexander walks away and the show fades to black.
ten-Hoeve Highlights
Honestly, this whole show was pretty damn great. Bailey vs. Swann was a heck of an opener. Hendry vs. Myers was a cool old school-style match that flowed beautifully into Santana vs. Edwards, which was also kind of old school-ish with some modern updates. I loved seeing Jake Something be more aggressive. I’m not sure what’s going to happen with Rich Swann now, but maybe Jake Something can slide into whatever the plans are with AJ Francis to continue building his character. The Match by Elegance was a fun brawl and showed that Ash by Elegance can be a featured player in the Knockouts Division. Lastly, I was already excited for Nic Nemeth and Josh Alexander, but man…they had a hell of a final segment on this show. Both men really nailed the intensity and I cannot wait for them to go at it for a full hour tomorrow night!
Thank you for following along with PWInsider.com’s coverage of TNA iMPACT! What did you think of this week’s iMPACT!? How excited are you for Emergence? Let me know at matt.tenhoeve@gmail.com. See you tomorrow for PWInsider.com’s live coverage of TNA Emergence!
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