TNA Impact Turning Point Review – 11.14.25

Well, we went full sail right into an iceberg on Impact. But, what is done is done. Let’s see if anything made it to the lifeboats. It’s time for Turning Point and let’s find out what which we turn. Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt are here to try to navigate us through treacherous waters. Gia Miller and McKenzie Miller are here, too, to help us find our way. So, get your shoulders ready for some rowing. Whilst doing that, let’s engage in some Impactful Discourse. Shall we? Okay, it may be much to find some meaningful discourse but at least, let’s try. Shall we? We shall.

We are reminded in flashback what happened last night. The lest said the better. We get some behind the scene footage and told us we could be angry but get used to it because he is holding this for a long time. Hannifan recapped that this is “Absolute Turning Point.” Hopefully, we don’t need Absolut vodka in the process.

TNA Knockouts World Title Match: Kelani Jordan vs. M….by Elegance

M and Heather are cosplaying as Little Red Riding Hood (or tall Red Riding Hood for M) and the Big Bad Wolf (mind you, Heather is 4’8, so Diminutive Red Riding Hood might be in order.) We don’t get Personal Concierge making the initial introduction as they walk the rampway. Jordan comes out with the title and hugged some fans (no, Kelani; again, you’re a heel.) Personal Concierge takes the mic from Mitchell and said all us pukes and degenerates should not be miserable and we should welcome the New Knockouts Champion of the world – M…by Elegance. Jordan got an okay pop.

We start before the bell rings as M attacked Jordan in the corner and chopped away at her. However, M missed a chop and Jordan took advantage by attacking M in the corner and hit a seated flying bodypress which M reversed for a two count. M hit a big boot but miss ed a charge to the corner. Jordan got on the apron and hit a shoulder block, flipped over M and hit the ropes but M caught her with the Rear View. Whilst M was taunting the fans, Jodan took advantage and dropkicked her to the floor.

Jordan then scaled the turnbuckles and sort of hit a moonsault. Jordan threw M into the ring and climbed to the top turnbuckle but Heather stopped her from jumping (the PC distracted the referee. With Jordan crumpled on the apron, M hit a running dropkick on the apron. She taunted Jordan and slammed her into the apron. M continued her attack and rammed her into the apron with her shoulder.

M threw her into the ring and got a two count. M repeatedly kneed Jordan into the abdomen and hit a dropkick off the ropes. Jordan tried to rally but M stopped her with a series of forearms. M hit a nice Northern Lights suplex for two. M slung Jordan to the mat on the ropes and continued to attack. She hit a snapmare and ran her knee into the back of Jordan. Jordan tried to fight back but M threw her to the mat. Jordan tried to rally but a wheelbarrow attempt turned to a German Suplex by M. M climbed to the top but the Elegant Moonsault hit nothing but mat.

Sade, Brookside and Lee are watching on the monitor but have not yet discovered chairs. Both combatants struggle to their feet but when they did they traded shots. They did the “yeah/boo” spot with the heel Jordan getting the “yeahs” portion. Jordan gained momentum but a pumpkick momentary slow down but Jordan responded with a superkick. Jordan capitalized with a flying forearm but a cartwheel back elbow was caught by M. Jordan flipped over and ran M to the ropes and hit a cradle for a two count. NOW, Jordan gets the cartwheel back elbow for two. Jordan waited for M to arise and attempted a suplex. M fought out of it. M tried for a suplex of her won but Jordan reversed it. Jordan dragged M to the corner but M blocked a One of a Kind Split legged moonsault. M pulled Jordan down and hit a running pump kick in the corner.

M got Jordan on her shoulders and hit a Cradle Driver for two-and-a-fraction. M got ready and charged Jordan but Jordan flipped her to the apron. M landed on her feet and kicked Jordan. M went to the top and leapt but Jordan charged to evade,. Joran hit a split-legged stunner and then locked Jordan into a single legged crab and landed a series of kicks to help. M fought valiantly to make it to the ropes but rolled over and drove Jordan to the corner. M charged again but Jordan hit a standing stomp with the turnbuckle as an aid. NOW, Jordan got to the top and hit the One-of-A-Kind Split-Legged Moonsault for the victory.

Post Match: TNA President Carlos Silva placed the title around Jordan and Jordan climbed to the top turnbuckle and celebrated whilst smiling (Kelani..never mind, see me at the Ruminations.) Eventually she remembered she was a heel and started to point at herself and talk to the crowd.

We go backstage with Miller who approached Sade, Brookside and Lee – not with chairs, but a mic. Miller asked the trio how they felt about the match. Brookside hyped the match with the Iinspiration. Sade said she got her eye on Jordan. However, Ryan Nemeth comes into frame and said Sade isn’t the big news. The big news is Ryan’s brother teaming with Kazarian in the main event. He asked Sade why is her hair always wet; there are plenty of towels in the arena, maybe a hair dryer. Ryan said Nick might call his shot in the match. Ryan called Miller dumb and lazy and reiterated the point (and Sade’s hair is always wet.)

We get a rundown of the card and another recap of the main event = why, remind us, gang? From there, we get Santino Marella, Ava and Arianna Grace backstage. Marella is beside himself and angry. He said last night was pure chaos. He said that cannot stand and Grace agreed. He asked Ava what she knew about this? Ava reiterated that she knew nothing about it. She didn’t sign off on any of this. She didn’t want to endanger the partnership they had for months. Marella asked why he should believe that? Ava reiterated their roles and she will handle her locker room and Marella should handle his.

We get a recap of the angle last night between AJ Francis and BDE last night on a digital exclusive for social media. Francis hit a Down Payment on BDE through a table.

BDE vs. A J Francis

BDE is out first and is livestreaming his entrance. He does the “RVD” chant with his name on the apron. Franics is out next and made his way down the ramp, taking time to the “money, money, money” signature taunt. BDE was not having it and dove between the ropes twice as Francis was on the floor. He hit another dive over the ropes to drop Francis. BDE leapt on Francis in the corner but a Spring board corkscrew was met with a huge forearm by Francis as BDE crashed to the mat.

Fracis threw BDE to the corner but a charge was missed and BDE hit a kick off the apron. BDE tried another springboard leap but it was caught by Francis. However, BDE backflipped out of a Down Payment. He hit the ropes but a reverse flying bodypress was caught by Francis. Francis held him and put him on his shoulders but BDE flipped out and hit the ropes for a sleeperhold. Francis tried to slow down but Francis dropped BDE when Francis dropped to the mat. Francis choked BDE on the ropes with his leg.

Francis stretched BDE’S neck on the ropes. Francis wanted silence from the crowd and struck BDE. Francis chopped away on BDE in the corner and launched him into the turnbuckles. BDE tried to fight back but Francis pushed him into the corner and splashed him. Francis hit the Tennessee Whiskey running knee in the corner and then grabbed BDE’s leg and arm and stretched him around the turnbuckles. He then picked up BDE and attempted to ram him into the ringpost but BDE escaped and Francis hit the post.

BDE got on the apron and hit a slew of running kicks on Francis but Francis caught BDE and powerbombed BDE on the edge of the apron. Francis got back in the ring as the referee started his count. BDE struggled to his feet and just beat the count in the ring. Francis went to BDE and stood on his throat with the ropes adding extra leverage and then Francis hit the chinlock.

BDE was undaunted and tried to fight out of the chinlock. He managed to escape and Francis charged BDE in the corner but BDE met him with a boot and then a tornado DDT out of the corner. BDE hit the ropes and hit a springboard cutter. BDE leapt over the ropes and NOW hit the springboard dropkick for a two count. BDE got in the corner and signaled for Sweet Chin Music (BDE , that’s the wrong company.) However, Francis caught him, picked up BDE for a Down Payment.

However, BDE reversed it to a Canadian Destroyer. BDE went to the corner. Did the “RVD” chant and then hit a running knee for two-and-a-fraction. BDE went to the top turnbuckle but missed a frog splash. Francis waited for BDE and hit the TFL spear and NOW hit the Down Payment. But, Francis didn’t make the pin. BDE beckoned Francis for more. Francis obliged and hit another Down Payment for the victory.

Post Match: Francis said that’s what a champion looked like to the camera. Francis continued to celebrate in the ring, stepped over the ropes and headed to the backstage area.

We get another BioFlex Injury Report It appeared that Santana injured his arm after the MWO (Midcard World Order) attacked him on Impact. His status is undetermined as he left Full Sail University. Elijah also “retore his triceps” after Mustafa Ali attacked him during his concert. Also, Nick Nemeth is cleared after the attack by Robert Stone backstage last night.

We go to an interview with Miler and Steve Maclin and Miller asked Maclin about the whereabouts of Santana, which puts the main event in doubt. Maclin said if she hears from Santana to let him know; if not, he’ll go it alone. It doesn’t matter if it is two, three or four on one, Maclin is always front toward enemy. He goes over his resume and then goes back to the match tonight. At the end, when he is stacking bodies, alone or not, he won’t stop looking in the crowd for the MWO. Because, they picked the worst person to go to war. Maclin promised that will stack bodies, tag them, bag them and send them back to NXT. He reiterates if Miller hears from Santana to let him know.

Dani Luna vs. Indi Hartwell

Luna is out first with something behind her back. She hit the ring and then went to the floor to look for the myriad plunder. She grabbed a chair and threatened Hartwell; who came out next with a hair of her own. Hartwell kicked Luna’s chair from her but Luna evaded Hartwell’s chair shot in the walkway. The two sated to brawl there with Hartwell hitting a forearm but Luna retaliating with a series of Kendo stick strikes to the back. Hartwell returned the favor with a chair shot to the abdomen and the back. Harwell threw Luna into the ring, walked around the ring and caught Luna on the other side with a forearm.

Luna slammed Hartwell on the ringside officials’ table and stopped to hydrated with A Game hydration. Hartwell slugged Luna and got a swig of her own and spat it into Luna’s eyes. Luna got back in the ring but Hartwell went looking for a chair which she slammed into the knee of Luna. Hartwell went looking around the ring and pulled out more chairs, a stop sign, another kendo stick and a trash can. She also managed to find a ladder.

Hartwell attempted to bring the ladder into the ring but Luna dropkicked it into Hartwell’s face. Luna grabbed the ladder and put it in the ring. She also grabbed a giant screwdriver and strangled Hartwell with it. She dragged Hartwell around the floor. They ended up by the ring steps and Hartwell tried to stop Luna but Luna charged with the screwdriver. However, Hartwell moved and Luna hit the ringsteps with the screwdriver. Hartwell than shoulder drove Luna into the ringsteps and ring post. Hartwell went under the ring again and grabbed a table (which people cheered.) Hartwell set up the table but Luna took the time to recover and hit Hartwell. She attacked Hartwell and put Hartwell on the apron. Hartwell, though, put Luna on her shoulders but Luna evaded.

We figured what Luna carried behind her back, a bag full of powder. She threw it at Hartwell and temporarily blinded her. Luna got on the second rope and deadlifted Hartwell into a rope-aided German Suplex for two. Luna grabbed a kendo stick and rammed it into Hartwell’s abdomen and gave her a few hits to the back. She also attacked Hartwell’s back with the garbage can. Luna grabbed the chair but HARTWELL kicked it aside. She was less successful as Luna attacked her with the stop sign.

Luna set up a chair in the middle of the ring. Luna attempted to slam Hartwell into it but Hartwell reversed the attack but a charge to a seated Luna ended with Luna hitting a drop toe hold on Hartwell into the chair and then a seated clothesline got a two count. Luna grabbed the ladder and set it up in the corner. She also grabbed the chair and ran the edge of it into the spin. Luna grabbed the chairs on the floor and threw them into the ring. Luna wedged a chair between the second and top turnbuckle twice. A dueling “Let’s go, Dani/Let’s go, Indi” chant emerged. Luna attempted to throw Hartwell into the one of the chairs but Hartwell reversed it. Luna stopped in time but Hartwell attacked once again with a kendo stick.

Hartwell attempted a Hurts Donut but Luna launched Hartwell into a chair. Luna hit a slingshot Blue Thunder Bomb onto the chairs for two-and-a-fraction. Luna stalked Hartwell and attacked her with the kendo stick. Luna then attempted to strangle Hartwell with the kendo stick. Hartwell fought out of it but Luna tired a sleeperhold with the kendo stick. Hartwell was on her feet and rammed Luna’s back into the chair in the corner. She then started her comeback with a series of forearms and threw Luna into the ladder in the corner.

Hartwell measured Luna and hit a spinebuster on to the fallen ladder for two-and-a-fraction. Hartwell grabbed Luna but Luna headbutted her in the abdomen. Luna went to the apron and grabbed Hartwell. She snapped her neck on the ropes. She grabbed Hartwell for another deadlift German Suplex off the ropes to the table on the floor but Hartwell fought out of it.

Hartwell landed a big boot and Luna landed on the table. Hartwell went to the top turnbuckle and hit a flying to the floor with Luna on the table. Both combatants writhed on the floor but Hartwell made it to her feet first. She dragged Luna into the ring over the ropes but Luna escaped Hartwell’s grasp. Luna set up a chair and attempted a Luna Landing but Hartwell reversed it into a Hurts Donut (with Luna’s throat hitting the top of the chair) for the victory.

Post Match: Hartwell sat on the chair and badmouthed Luna. Hartwell climbed to the top turnbuckle with a chair and celebrated with chair in tow.

We go backstage with the Marellas talking and Ava came into frame. She said she hired extra security to pr3event what happened last night from happening again. Marella apologized for his outburst earlier and told Ava to say hi to her dad for him.

We go back with the ring being cleaned. Hannifan and Rehwoldt talked about the NXT issue from last night. Kazarian said earlier he had nothing to do with the MWO doing what they did on Impact during the match with Santana. Rehwoldt said he believed him because there is no one more “TNA” than Kazarian. Hannifan reiterated that no one has seen Santana today.

We get ready for the triple threat Knockouts tag match and go over the particulars. The match is next.

Triple Threat Knockouts Tag Team Title Match: The Iinspiration vs. The Angel Warriors vs. Tessa Blanchard and Victoria Crawford

Blanchard and Crawford are first to the ring. Blanchard walked to the ring confidently but with purpose. Crawford danced around with no repercussions. Hannifan and Rewholdt noticed that B Blanchard did not necessarily wear wrestling gear to the ring. The Angel warriors enter next with matching gear, Lee ready to fight and Brookside was her usual ebullient self. Naturally, the champs were next as the Iinspiration were next. The two STUCK THEIR POSES and the usual aunt dancing ensued.

BUT WAIT, Tessa grabbed a mic. Blanchard is not medically cleared but let this show she and Victoria work on different levels than the people of Orlando. Who, according to Blanchard are slotted into one of three categories – retires, Disney adults and crackheads. In her place, is someone than they trust very much – in her debut – “The Bombshell” Mila Moore.

Moore, who got her only vignette last night made her way to the ring. She was trained by Ace Steel, for the record. Lee and well, Lee start. Lei Ying got a cradle for two but Cassie got a crucifix pin for two. Le Ying got a roll up for two as she tagged McKay and the tandem hit stereo kicks on the Warrior and then Crawford and Moore. The four combatants were in individual corners and the Iinspiration hit criss cross ringpost flying knees and hit attacks to clear all four and then they STRUCK THE POSE, to Rehwoldt’s chagrin.

The two grabbed Crawford but Crawford snapped their necks on the ropes. Lee then grabbed Moore and suplexed her into the ring for a two-count. Lee tagged Brookside and they hit a double straitjacket clothesline followed by a running kick/back senton spot for two. Lee got Moore on her shoulders but Moore escaped and hit a forearm shiver to the back of Lee on the ropes. Crawford added a kick for good measure. Moore lifted Lee and dropped her on the top rope for a two count.

Moore ran Lee into the corner and tagged Crawford. She ran Lee repeatedly into the corner and tagged Moore. Moore put the boots to Lee in the corner and choked her on the turnbuckle with her boot. Moore hit a snapmare and ran her knee to the back of Lee and then hit the chinlock. Lee tried to fight out of it but Moore threw Lee to the mat via her hair. Moore continued to kick Lee and dropped the elbow on her arm. She tagged Crawford, who hit a snapmare and a kick to the back. Lee rallied to kick Crawford, make the hope crawl and tag Brookside.

Brookside dropped Moore with a series of clotheslines and a flying headscissors. She followed it with a meteora in the corner and a top rope body press got two before the Iinspiration broke the pin. Crawford fought the Iinspiration with a series of kicks; one of which sent McKay to the floor. Crawford threw Brookside into a big boot by Moore for two before everyone disrupted the pin.

All six combatants found themselves in the ring and a schmozapalooza erupted. It ended with Lee attacking Moore but the Iinspiration got the blind tag. Lee went to the top but Moore shoved her to the apron. Moore got on the top turnbuckle but Lee kicked her off to the apron. The two fought for advantage but Lee ran Moore into the ringpost. Lee then leapt onto the Crawford and Moore. Meanwhile, the Iinspiration got into the ring with Brookside and hit the Iidolizer for the victory.

Post Match: Silva got into the ring and presented the titles to the team. More aunt dancing ensued as they hoped to get Silva to do some dancing.

We get another ad for Bound For Glory: Fade to Black. Remember all those good feelings? It seems like so long ago. After the ad, we get the next match.

The Great Hands and Mustafa Ali (with Tasha Steelz and Agent Zero in tow) vs The Hardys and Cedric Alexander

The Hands come out first and Ali is out a few seconds later in no mood for mirth. Alexander comes next followed quickly by the Hardys (adorned in blue which I don’t I’ve seen them wear…ever.) The crowd goes nuts for the Hardys. Alexander and Jason start as a continuation of their match on Thursday. Alexander and Hotch trade rope runs but Hotch gets a boot but a second one gets a dragon whip. Alexander grabs an armlock and tagged Matt who came off the second rope with an elbow drop on said arm.

Matt continued to work Hotch’s arm before he tagged Skyler, who ate a hip toss and the same arm assault. Hardy hit the 10-turnbuckle descending spot before Skyler got a quick advantage with a knee to the abdomen and then tagged Ali. The two threw Matt to the ropes but Matt held them. Ali charged Matt was backdropped to the floor. Hotch tried to interfere but was met with a punch.

Alexander tagged and the faces did the tiple powerbomb spot with Cedric tossing Hotch over the top rope and into Order Four. Ali called for a strategy meeting and got in the ring with Alexnader. He drove Alexnader to the corner and chopped him with extra showmanship. Alexander no-sold it and threw Ali into the corner and hit Ali with a huge chop. “Prime” followed it with a sit out powerbomb off a crisscross on the ropes for a two count.

Ali gained the advantage with a jawjacker and threw Alexander into the corner. Alexander fought off the Great Hands interreference and ducked an Ali charge as Ali dropkicked Skyler. Alexander hit a German Suplex but a Lumbar Check was escaped and Ali pushed Alexander out of the ring and to the floor. Ali jawed with the Hardys as Agent Zero hit a big boot on Alexander on the floor. The Hardys went over to Alexander and Order Four gathered around to jaw with the faces. Matt punched Ali to the ground.

Ali continued to beat on Alexander in the ring and tagged Skyler. Skyler beat on Alexander but a clothesline attempt was reversed to a Falcon’s Arrow. Skyler tagged Ali who ran to the Hardys corner to beat on them and then attacked Alexander. Alexander managed to thwart him by backdropping him. Ali tagged Hotch who grabbed Alexander’s leg to prevent a tag. The rest of Order Four dispatched the faces to the floor to help prevent a tag. Hotch got a two count on Alexnader.

Hotch set up Alexander and tried to hit the rolling neckbreaker through the ropes but much like last night, it ended up in a disaster. This time, Alexander hit the Death Valley Driver on Hotch. Matt Hardy was tagged (as was Skyler for Order Four) but Hardy hit a series of clotheslines and then a back elbow on a charging Skyler. Matt set up for a Twist of Fate but Hotch hit the ring. Matt bodydropped him. Skyler got a two count on a quick roll up.
Matt dodged a clothesline by Skyler and (sort of) hit the Twist of Fate. He tried it again but this time Ali interfered with it (Hotch distracted the referee.) Ali was tagged and hit a charging Matt with a boot. Ali leapt from the second rope but was met with a kick from Matt. Matt tried for another Twist of Fate but changed it to a DDT for a two count.

Matt made the hope crawl and Jeff entered the match (Ali tagged Hotch.) Jeff dropped Hotch with a series of clotheslines and elbows. He hit a dropkick to the back of Hotch and a neckbreaker got two. Matt was tagged and the two hit the Poetry in Motion. Now, with all three in the ring; Matt hit a Twist of Fate into Alexander’s Lumbar Check but Order Four ran in to disrupt the pin attempt.

Matt tried again for the Twist of Fate on Ali but Ali shoved him to the floor. Ali dove between the ropes to hit a dive. However, Ali walked into a running boot by Alexander on the apron. Alexander hit a Flatliner on Hotch. Skyler, though, caught Alexander with a slingshot spear. This brought Jeff into the ring and caught Skyler with a standing neckbreaker. Jeff readied himself for a Swanton Bomb but Tasha Steelz entered the ring to interfere. This drew Jeff’s attention but had the wherewithal to avoid a charging Ali, who ended with Steelz on his back. Matt got in the ring and hit a double Twist of Fate for a pin attempt until Agent Zero dragged the referee from the ring to the floor. The Hardys glared at Zero as he got on the apron and into the ring.

Alexnader slid the Hardys some chairs and the Hardys attacked Zero with chairs. They didn’t drop him but he staggered to the back. This left Alexander in the ring with all three remaining Orderians. He held his own until Ali snuck behind him and hit Alexander with a low blow when he turned. That was enough to get the victory.

Post Match: The Heels celebrated in the ring and STRUCK THE POSE.

We get another Full Sail hype piece from yesterday including some the production work tonight. From there, we get the next match.

The System vs. the Rascalz

The System come first in the ring adorned in Celtic colors (sans Moose.) The Rascalz are next and surprise, the mystery partner is Desmond Xavier (TAFKA Wes Lee.). JDC and Reed start the match Reed get a go behind but JDC reversed it. Reed escaped and ran JDC TO THE ROPES. JDC hit the ropes and hit a flying headscissors. JDC teased dancing but declined.

Reed tripped JDC off the ropes and hit a leaping leg drop on JDC. Reed got a dance AS Miguel and Myers tagged in the match. Myers threw Miguel into the ropes but Miguel stopped himself. He hit Myers with a shoulderblock in the abdomen and grabbed his arm. He snapped the arm on the top rope. Miguel hit two seated Dropkicks but Myers retaliated with a series of kicks and tagged Eddie Edwards. Edwards grabbed an armlock but Miguel flipped out of it and tagged Wentz.

Edwards grabbed an armlock on Wentz but flipped out of it and hit an armdrag on Edwards. Edwards retaliated and shoved Wentz to the ropes, hit an inverted atomic drop and an overhead suplex. Wentz caught a charging Edwards with a kick and then got to the rope and hit a twisting reverse body press. Wentz continued to attack and pointed to Xavier.

Xavier got the tag and got a “welcome back” chant. Edwards tagged Moose and a “Moose” chant emerged. Xavier ducked a Moose charge and hit a series of quick strikes on the hulking opponent. Moose threw Xavier into the corner but Xavier evaded another charge with an enziguri to the back of the head. Moose got the momentum back with a huge chop after a series of Xavier kicks. Moose threw Xavier into the corner but missed a spear attempt.

All four Rascalz entered the ring and attacked Moose with a series of kicks that cumulated with the Avengers Assemble for a two count. Moose remained unfazed and kept the attack on Wentz and tagged Myers. Myers hit the chinlock but Wentz regained momentum with his springboard handspring leaping knee. Myers tagged Edwards but Wentz tagged Xavier and dropped Edwards with a series of quick strikes and a cutter. Xavier also hit a series of kicks on Myers in the corner which followed a snap mare and seated dropkick.

Edwards tried to capture Xavier off the ropes but Xavier reversed it with a DDT for a two count. Xavier caught Edwards in the corner with a boot but Edwards managed to get Xavier on the ropes and hit a backpack stunner and tagged Moose. Moose cleared the ring of the Rascalz, including a dropkick to Xavier on the top rope and a urinagi and senton on Reed. He then caught Xavier on the ropes and hit a sit out powerbomb. JDC tagged as Moose had Xavier on his shoulders but Reed pulled Xavier off and superkicked Moose. Moose caught Reed off the ropes and held him in place and JDC leapt off the top rope.

JDC landed awkwardly (even seen by Hannifan and Rehwoldt.) All four Rascalz got in the ring and attacked. Wentz and Miguel hit a double springboard handspring kicks on the Edwards and Myers but Moose still stood in the ring. However, it was one against four as Xavier went low with a dropkick, Wentz and Miguel hit superkicks and all three hit a triple dropkick (Xavier added a back flip on his a la Shiba.) Xavier tried to leap over the top rope but Moose caught him and powerbombed him on the apron. Wentz hit a twisting plancha over the top rope on Moose.

Myers caught Wentz with a spear on the apron and JDC dropped Miguel. He went to the outside ad hit a twisting senton to the floor. Miguel did the same on JDC (with a second rope step boost.) Edwards hit a dive between the ropes on Xavier. Reed, not to be undone, leapt over the ropes and hit the Flame On to Myers and the System.

Reed threw JDC into the ring but JDC scurried to the corner. Reed charged him but JDC backdropped him to the floor. Xavier got back in the ring but JDC attacked him in the corner. JDC threw Xavier into Edwards, who dropped Xavier with a Blue Thunder Bomb. Moose hit a back senton, Myers hit an elbowdrop off the ropes and JDC landed the Down and Dirty for the pin but Miguel hit the Meteora on Edwards to break the pin.

Miguel slugged away on Moose but Moose leveled him with a boot off the ropes. Xavier dropkicked Moose to the turnbuckles but Myers dropped him with superkick. Reed matrix escaped a Myers clothesline and hit an enziguri but Myers caught Reed with a spear off the ropes. Wentz and Miguel superkicked Myers and Edwards and sent JDC into the turnbuckles. They hit a series of kicks but could not land the powerbomb. Instead, they charged JDC and hit stereo 619’s.

Miguel and Wentz held JDC as Reed and Xavier came off the top rope for the Soup Kitchen until the System broke up the pin attempt. Myers grabbed Miguel but Wentz dropped him with a superkick. Miguel tried for a hurincanrana on Edwards but Edwards blocked it. Edwards tried for a powerbomb but Miguel adjusted his wait and hit the hurincanrana over the top rope on Edwards.

In the ring, Reed evaded a Moose clothesline but Moose blocked a Reed stunner. Moose hit Reed with a dropkick and ran to the top rope (momentarily slipped on the first attempt) but made it to the top only to be hit with a Reed stunner on the way down. Wentz got in the ring and hit the UFO cutter on Moose. Wentz and Miguel hit double superkicks on JDC in the corner. The duo performed the Hot Fire Flame from the Apron to the floor on Edwards and Myers. This set up Xavier from the top rope and the Spiral Tap on JDC for the win.

Post Match: The Rascalz celebrated as we get a repeat review of the finisher. All four then went to the System and Sportsmanship is displayed.

We go backstage with Marella on the phone until Eric Young sneaks behind him. He blamed Marella for the NXT invasion. All the problems started, even NXT stars holding the TNA belts, with Marella in charge. Young said he knows the truth. Marella said what if it was Young who did it. Young said he respected the MWO. Young said we found him out and the cleanse is coming. He gave Marella a flyer and left off frame.

X-Division Title Match: Leon Slater vs. Rich Swann

Swann out first and Rehwoldt talked about turning his life around and is in the best shape of his life. Slater is out next and got a decent pop. Hannifan talked about a match the two had at Rev Pro Wrestling in 2023 – won by Swann. Slater backed Swann into a corner and Slater let him go. The two jawed at each other but Slater got the first advantage with a wristlock from a test of strength. Slater got a series of two counts but Swann leapt to this feet and backed Slater to the corner which the champion reversed and backed away.

Slater locked a cravat and tried a snapmare but Swann got to his feet and after a criss cross in the ring Swann got a flying headscissors and then a leg kick on a charging Slater. However, Swann charged Slater in the corner but the champion caught him in mid-air and threw him to the mat. Slater hit the ropes and hit a running big boot to Swann and Swann went to the floor. Slater hit a dive over the ropes on Swann and threw him in the ring and hit another running big boot to Swann and a flying forearm smash to Swann who had retreated to the corner. However, the third time was the charm as Swann caught the charging Slater with a big boot and then a flying clothesline off the ropes.

Swann trapped Slater in the corner and the two traded chops which Swann got the best. However, a rolling splash hit Slater’s knees and Slater got a two count. Slater charged Swann who backdropped him over the turnbuckles and Slater’s face hit the ring steps, requiring the physician to check on him. However, Slater leapt up and hit a charging Swann with a superkick.

Slater sold the eye injury and struggled to climb the turnbuckles. He leapt into a superkick from Swann who got a two count. Swann chopped away at Slater and hit a step up enziguri. Swann threw Slater into the opposite turnbuckle but Slater leapt over his charge, caught Swann and hit a spinning Snow Plow for a two count. Slater struggled with his eye but got Swann on his shoulders. Swann raked the eyes to escape and got a two count from a rollup.

Swann charged again but Slater flung him to the floor. Swann landed on his feet but when he tried to get into the ring, Slater hit a slingshot cutter for two. Slater prepped Swann and attempted a Styles Clash but Swann kicked Slater to get out of the hold. Swann measured Slater and hit a series of kicks and a neckbreaker on the champion. Swann hit a House Call on Swann and ran to the top turnbuckle and a huge crossbody splash for a two count.

Swann tried to run the ropes but Slater grabbed his leg. The two traded chops but Slater got the momentum with a big boot. Swann hit the ropes for a handspring slingshot move but Slater caught Swann on his shoulders and hit Utopia. Slater climbed the ropes but Swann charged forward and Slater rolled out of a Swanton 450 attempt. Swann charged Slater but Slater backdropped Swann to the apron. Slater tried for another slingshot cutter but was blocked. A DDT attempt was blocked and Swann reversed it to a hurincanrana for two-and-a-fraction.

NOW, Swann hit the slingshot handstand cutter and went to the second turnbuckle and hit a 450 splash for a two count. A “This is awesome” chant emerged as Swann again went to the top turnbuckle. Slater impeded his progress and climbed to the top with him. The two traded shots and Swann got a headbutt that put Slater on the mat but Slater quickly got back to Swann and threw him to the mat with the move Swann used to win the TNA Heavyweight title from Eric Young. NOW, Slater got the Styles Clash for two. Slater climbed to the top and NOW we get the Swanton 450 for the championship retainment.

Post Match: Silva came to the ring and put the title around Slater’s neck. Slater extended his hand Swann but Swann kicked it away and instead hugged Slater and raised his hand in victory. “A rare example of All Class from a member of First Class, I am generally surprised” Hannifan said.

Miller made her way to ringside to interview Slater and brought up the passing of her grandmother. Slater was generally moved as a graphic displayed honoring his grandmother, Valerie. A loud “Valerie” chant emerged from the crowd. Slater said after he might be able to see well but can hear the fans. Slater thanked the fans and all the wrestlers for the tribute

. Miller pivoted to the match on NXT this Tuesday with Evans versus Dark State. Slater said he felt better about that. Slater said it’s been a wild 2025 for him and Evans. A “Young OG” chant started as Slater went over Evans’ schedule and this Tuesday, he and Evans become the youngest NXT Tag Team Champions of all time, ya get him.

Speaking of which, we get a hype piece for NXT Gold Rush starting this Tuesday. We also get a hype piece for TNA’s first PLE of the new year, TNA: Genesis in Dallas, TX. Hannifan went over upcoming dates at Full Sail and finishing the year in El Paso (including Final Resolution.) We get the hype for the main event..next.

Tag Team Match: Steve Maclin and Mike Santana vs. Nick Nemeth (with Ryan Nemeth in tow) and Frankie Kazarian

Maclin entered first as Hannifan talked about the MIA status of Santana. There is a silence and the crowd started to buzz and a “Santana” chant arose but quickly died. The zipper sound could only mean one thing; Nick Nemeth is next. The Nemeths taunted Maclin on the way to the ring, telling him “you have no friends.” Ryan carried Nick’s “Call Your Shot” trophy as Hannifan and Rehwoldt talked about Nemeth’s WWE title win and how electrifying it was – cashing in a Money in the Bank briefcase. Could history repeat itself? Kazarian was last and Rehwoldt said we can post and cry all we want (and we did) but this is a long time coming – over 23 years. Hannifan lauded Kazarian’s history but slammed how Kazarian conducted himself, including his actions at Slammiversary. Hannifan said he questioned Kazarian’s role with the MWO interfering yesterday. Rehwoldt invoked the Fifth Amendment that you are innocent until proven guilty. a Ha

Maclin grabbed the mic and asked for Santana. Failing an answer, Maclin said screw it and started to attack the heels. Maclin got a back elbow on Nemeth off the ropes and a backdrop on Kazarian off the ropes. He hit a Scud Missile on Nemeth between the ropes to the floor and did the same to Kazarian. Maclin also glared at Ryan for good measure.

Back int the ring, Maclin got another back elbow on Nemeth and lifted Nemeth into an Olympic slam for two. Maclin hit a clothesline to the back of the head in the corner. He put Nemeth into the Tree of Woe and then set up for the Crosshairs but reversed course and pounded Kazarian who was on the apron. NOW, Maclin hit the Crosshairs on Nemeth for a two count.

Maclin continued to jaw with Ryan and backed him up the rampway. However, Ryan had his back turned and Sade made her way to the ring. “At least, her hair is dry” Rehwoldt said and Sade demonstrated just that. Sade nailed a superkick. Maclin was appreciative and headed back to the ring. He chopped Nick and threw him the ring but Kazarian snuck behind him. Kazarian grabbed his leg to impede his progress. Maclin charged Kazarian but Kazarian moved and shoved him into the ringsteps. Kazarian threw Maclin into the ring and Nick hit the Fameasser for a two count. Nemeth threw Maclin into Kazarian’s boots and Kazarian got the tag. Kazarian slugged away at Maclin and hit a Russian Legsweep out of the corner.

Kazarian stood on Maclin’s head on the ropes and then choked him with his knee. Kazarian got slugged away at Maclin and got a bodyslam. He hit a spring board legdrop for a two count. Nemeth got the tag and Nemeth began to stomp away on Maclin. Maclin tried to fight back but Nemeth dropped Maclin and a leaping elbowdrop got two count.

Kazarian got the tag and slugged away at Maclin. Maclin tried to rally but Kazarian got a double chop off the ropes. Nemeth got the tag and the heels put Maclin on the tope rope and set up for a double superplex. The two argued with each other, which Maclin an opportunity to slug away at both of them. A double noggin knocker did the trick and they both crashed to the mat. Maclin capitalized by hitting a dropkick on both of them.

BUT HOLD EVERYTHING, we cut to outside in the parking lot and see a car pull up. Surprise, it’s Santana, who is greeted by Marella and the extra security as he made his way through the concourse and to the ring. The crowd loudly popped. Santana tagged himself in and slugged Nemeth and hit a flying back elbow in the corner. He leapt over a charging Nemeth and hit an enziguri. Kazarian ran from Santana as Nemeth and Santana continued to beat on Nemeth, hitting the Outline in Chalk off the ropes.

Santana ran the ropes and hit a top rope senton on Kazarian (filed under “didn’t get all of it.” ) However, Santana hurt his right arm but fought through it (with another loud “Santana” chant.) Meanwhile, Kazarian grabbed Santana’s leg as he tried to get into the ring. This gave Nemeth time to recover and land a hard kick to Santana’s arm on the apron. He then snapped the arm on the top rope. Nemeth measured him and hit a huge superkick for two-and-a-fraction (with shock face.)

Kazarian tagged but Maclin got to his feet and chased away Nemeth. Kazarian, though, snuck behind Santana and got him in the Fade to Black but Santana got a roll up via a reversal. Kazarian got a roll up and a forearm shiver off the ropes. Another charge was met with a Santana boot. Santan came off the ropes and hit the Spin the Block for the victory.

Post Match: Maclin checked on Santana and his arm. The faces posed on the ropes. Nemeth, though, snuck around on the floor to the “Call Your Shot” trophy (the crowd picked up on it and started to chant “Call Your Shot.” Nemeth grabbed the trophy but HOLD EVERYTHING, Brooks Jensen dropped Nemeth and out comes the MWO. The beatdown ensued. Rehwoldt asked what in the blue hell is happening. Hannifan said the one person that was not being attacked was Kazarian. Kazarian cowered in the corner and everyone faced him.

Well, Hannifan’s theory was dashed as Hygh Ryze attacked Kazarian in the corner and now all of the TNA talent was attacked. Sinner and Saint (Travis Williams and Judas Icarus) tried to help but were engulfed in the numbers game. Security tried to help. Marella came to the ring and, in a bit of continuity, verbally accosted “Stacks” Lorenzo. Jensen snuck around and laid out Marella.

But wait, here come the Hardys – and not dancing. They made their way to the ring with chairs but again the numbers game played to the MWO’s favor. The MWO stood in the ring victorious as we go off the air.

Impactful Ruminations:

One: (sigh) Here we go again. Hannifan and Rehwoldt tried to ease down the medicine of Kazarian and his tenure in TNA. I’ll get to that in a bit. I am exhausted from invasion angles and beat downs like this. It has been alluded here and the fabric is so worn thin; it’s practically naked booking. I remember how excited we were when we had new promotions sprouting a few years ago and how wrestlers who deserve a shot would finally get one. They have fallen by avarice and now back to a handful of promotions so we have a logjam of talent, so they travel from one to another but the clog still remains.

Two: I had a thought whilst reviewing this, particularly the main event. We joked about the “LOLTNA” hashtag. However, TNA truly is in a perpetual vicious cycle. Kazarian is a solid, really good wrestler. He should have had his first world title years ago, but TNA was busy with this or that and other WWE signees that joined them. Ego drove some to the top and the deserving talent was sent to the periphery. Now, they are still here and are getting titles for “emeritus service.” However, other stars are now getting the same treatment they got years ago.

Three: It’s the one reason the X-Division still gets my visage. People like Slater and others have a chance to shine and they deliver. As Slater did tonight (and every match.) He has all the boxes checked. I hope this opportunity isn’t squandered; I don’t want to sound like Alvarez but give the young folks a chance. Slater has psychology to his moves and a good mic presence. His friendship with Evans is a nice angle and development and the two of them helping the other is great writing.

Four: I have never been a fan of this guy until tonight – shout out to Rich Swann. He has gone through the all the personal demons but he put on a heck of a match tonight. I hope his recovery continues – I would love to see the match with him and possibly KC Navarro for First Class status as Navarro seems to be progressing nicely during his physical rehab.

Five: Jordan, for some odd reason, seems for comfortable as a heel on NXT versus TNA. I don’t if it is a writer’s thing or competition thing or a Jordan thing, but she seems to take steps back here versus a clear path of heeldom in NXT. I would love to see more NXT Jordan versus TNA Jordan.

Six: They protected her, sure, but Moore did perfectly fine in the moments she was in the ring. I don’t know what happened to Harley Hudson and Myla Grace but Moore seems to have more to her (being lauded by Blanchard and Crawford helps exponentially.) I am curious to see her development.

Seven: I mentioned Jordan a moment ago but also credit to M for a great match. I don’t know what they are going to do with the By Elegance Brand but M would be ripe for a good singles run. She has great athletic talent for someone of her size and she has the nonverbals. The Personal Concierge, of course, can provide mic work if that is where she is lacking.

Eight: Hey, remember when we all were championing A J Francis’ reclamation? Shouldn’t we be doing something more with him than beating down YouTubers? I know most people get sick of them and a beatdown is championed but he should be doing something more.

Nine: I am just kind of done with the Iinspiration. They ring work hasn’t improved since the WWE days and their mic work suffered as a face team. Lee and Brookside seem stuck – actually are stuck. I don’t know why but Lee needs something more than this.

Ten: The more things change, the more they stay the same. Ali and Order Four are great. I am curious where they go with Agent Zero as an in-ring talent. I would put Alexander in the same category as a guy stuck in the gears of past decision and needs something fresh because he is way too talented to be fodder.

Eleven: With more spots than a Dalmatian, the Rascalz are reunited – all iterations of them. I am not a fan of their mic work or presence but there is room for them. I am curious if they hit the trope of an implosion.

Lastly: Again, ladies, it’s watching TV, not supervising it. You can sit and watch.

Keep Fighting the Good Fight.