TNA Impact: No Surrender Review – February 13, 2026

To quote Minnie Pearl “Hoooowwwwddyyyy!!!!” Welcome, y’all, to the TNA Impact’s No Surrender Pay per View Special coming from Nashville, Tennessee, next door to Tennessee State University and a stone’s throw from the fabled Ryman Auditorium and former home of the Grand Ole’ Opry. We got Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt – not picking and grinning – but doing the announcing. Gia Miller and McKenzie have backstage and ring announcing duties. Hopefully, watching this isn’t too tall a task (Tennessee State’s most famous NFL alum is Ed “Too Tall” Jones.) IT’s not a bachelorette party, as Nashville is known, but it is still a great time; so, sit back, relax and engage in some Impactful Discourse. Shall we? We shall.

(note: thank you, all, for the indulgence in letting me finish this on Saturday. I needed to write but also needed the rest. I appreciate the opportunity for both.)

We get some Pre-game Festivities:

TW3 and Brad Attitude vs. Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams)

TW3 and Brad Attitude head into the ring first with little fanfare. Sinner and Saint make their way next doing a trust fall (?) exercise with Icarus falling into Wiliams arms. Hannifan and Rehwoldt talk about the whereabouts of where they have been (it’s been a month.) Meanwhile, in the ring, Attitude mocked Icarus and stomped on his foot and grabbed a headlock. He dropped Icarus with a shoulder block and taunted Icarus some more. Icarus grabbed a headlock and Attitude threw him to the ropes. However, Wiliams got the blind tag and the tandem hit a shoulder block and arm breaker combination.

TW3 tagged and landed a series of kicks but Williams landed a running knee to the gut in the ropes. Icarus tagged and hit a double slingshot grourdbuster and then landed a double seated dropkick for a two count. Icarus chopped away on TW3 and Wiliams tagged. TW3 escaped a suplex attempt but Wiliams stopped Attitude from interfering. TW3 reversed a whip to the ropes and Wiliams was attempting a handspring leap off the ropes. However, Attitude grabbed him on the ropes and TW3 hit a rolling double kick to the torso of “The Saint” for a two count.

TW3 slammed Williams and tagged Attitude who hit a leaping senton over the ropes for another two count. Williams tried to rally but Attitude caught Williams leaping out of the corner and hit a Flatliner for a two count. TW3 tagged but Wiliams tried to rally but TW3 locked a chinlock. Williams got to this feet but TW3 hit a dropkick off the ropes. Attitude tagged and beat on Williams but a East River Crossing slam was reversed into a DDT.

Williams tried for a hope crawl but Attitude held him back. Williams got free and NOW hit the handspring lariat to drop Attitude. NOW, Williams got the hope crawl and tagged Icarus. Icarus was a waxwork on fire as he attacked TW3, who tagged into the match, with a series of chops and a bodydrop. Icarus hit a running kick to the corner and a spinning brainbuster got two-and-a-fraction. Icarus climbed to the second rope but Attitude distracted him and TW3 knocked Icarus to the mat.

Attitude entered the fracas and the two tried to double suplex Williams but Icarus caught him and Williams laded on his feet. The heels threw Icarus into Wiliams but Williams caught him and helped launch a clothesline on Attitude. Icarus backdropped TW3 onto the apron and started to beat on him. Meanwhile Wiliams ran to the turnbuckle and launched a dropkick over the ropes to drop TW3 to the floor. Williams hit the ropes but Icarus redirected him and Williams hit a flying clothesline on TW3 between the ropes on the floor. A lout “TNA” chant emerged as Icarus climbed to the top rope and hit a Frog Splash that nearly got the win but Attitude interrupted the pin. Icarus clothesline Attitude over the ropes and Wiliams met him with a running penalty kick. Williams tagged and the two hit running kicks in the corner on TW3. Icarus tagged and the two hit a back suplex running head kick combination for the victory.

Post Match: The two celebrated briefly in the ring and then made their way quickly up the rampway. We head up to a quick TNAPlus ad.

We get Gia Miller who requested this time to interview a special guest who is a legend in the sport and was Miller’s trainer – Mike Jackson. Jackson looked great for someone in the 70s. He said you don’t have to call him Mr. Jackson, just call him “Action Mike.” He has been all over the country when it comes to TNA, they don’t have to a backseat to anyone. They don’t need applause signs or cheerleaders they need…..

BUT WAIT, here is Steph DeLander and Mance Warner into the shot. DeLander called Jackson grandpa and told Miller to shut up. She felt that they have been disrespected for too long and run down Miller and Jackson. Jackson puts the kibosh on that saying you can disrespect him but not Miller. DeLander said she doesn’t respect Jackson and sure doesn’t respect Miller. Jackson responded by saying he has been in the ring with some of the biggest names in wrestling and Warner isn’t one of them.

Warner asked if Jackson wanted to go? DeLander said if Jackson wanted to go, why doesn’t he go tonight against Mance Warner in a ..Jackson said it will be a long night for Warner and whatever DeLander is.

We go back to ringside and get the next match:

Alan Angels (hey…) vs. Ryan Nemeth

Angels got a pop. Nemeth was next (with a “little brother energy” t-shirt.) Hannifan and Rehwoldt talked about the match on Thursday versus Mara Sade. The two get ready to lock up BUT WAIT, Frankie Kazarian’s music started to play and Kazarian has a mic in his hand and wants his music cut.

“Nashville, Tennessee,” he said. “Funny because the only Tenn-I-See is me.” They are not going to see the next match but are going to hear the latest King’s Speech segment. He wanted the stagehands to set up the ring (berating them as they made their way down the ramp and into the ring.) Kazarian wanted Nemeth and Angels to leave.

Nemeth grabbed the mic and said he was a big fan of the segment and he sees the stools and the speakers and wondered how many scarves there were. He said he was supposed to wrestle but he is gong to get paid no matter what so he dorkily left the ring. Kazarian said he signed a brand new TNA contract. He got a substantial raise. With Kazarian leading the way, the ratings are sky high and are now on AMC. And thanks to Daria Rae, he will soon be back in the title picture.

Meanwhile, Angels stood bemusingly in the corner and then wandered to the other side and talked to the fans. The fans started a loud “We don’t care” chant. They may not care about body odor and bathing but they will care about what he has to say. Speaking of the World Title Picture, Kazarian reiterated that he wrestled Santana with a surgically repaired left hand. He didn’t tell anyone, he taped and fought like a man.

Santana has a huge target on him and Kazarian will be watching closely. He reiterated that Slater is the X-Division title and could challenge his partner. The crowd started a loud “wrap it up” chant and Kazarian rebutted that the person who should have wrapped it up was their dad. Get the aloe vera, we have us a burn.

Kazarian turned and looked at Angels. Kazarian said maybe he didn’t hear him and he should leave the ring. Angels went to go but turned around and grabbed the mic from Kazarian. Angels said it has been a year TNA or so that he has been there but he didn’t remember KAZARIAN BEING SUCH AN anal orifice. Kazarian grabbed the mic and said he doesn’t know who Angels thinks he is but when “the King” speaks, the marks listen. He reiterated that he wanted Angels to leave the ring. Angels refused.

Kazarian took of his glasses and said this is what is going to happen: he will turn around, put the mic down and then punch Angels in the face. He did that but as he turned around, Angels slugged him and Kazarian went to the floor. Angels said if he is “the King,” he should get int the ring, cross the line and maybe Angels will take the crown from him.

Kazarian took his time but got on the apron. Angels grabbed the top rope and flipped Kazarian over the ropes and into the ring. Angels started to beat on “The King” in the corner. Kazarian threw Angels into the corner but Angels leapt over a charging Kazarian and then grabbed Kazarian for a roll up and a two count. After another pin attempt, Kazarian got to his feet and slugged Angels to the mat. Angels recovered and got a hurincanrana off the ropes. He dove between the ropes to drop Kazarian. Angels threw him back into the ring and hit a high bodypress off the top rope for a two count.

Kazarian reversed a pedigree attempt into a bull rush into the corner. However, Angels turned a tilt-a-whirl attempt into a Rings of Saturn submission attempt. Kazarian reversed it. Kazarian tried for a (rope assisted) pin but the referee saw the shenanigans. Angels again tried for a rollup and got another two count. The two struggled for position as Kazarian ran Angels into the ropes. Angels back elbowed Kazarian and attempted an Asai Moonsault. Kazarian, though, was waiting for him and locked in the Chicken Wing submission for the victory.

Post Match: Kazarian soaked in the boos of the crowd and admonished the referee as we go to a hype piece for the main card tonight.

We go backstage and see Arianna Grace getting excited about the possibility of “Stacks” Lorenzo defending his title and her winning the Knockouts World Title. She asked Lorenzo if she knew what that meant. Lorenzo did and they continued to hype each other and Grace said they were going to be the preeminent power couple in wrestling. Lorenzo said he should thank Santino Marella for this opportunity. Grace said she was going to make her dad so proud.

We go to Hannifan and Rehwoldt at the announce table. They ran down the entire card and talked about each match. With that being said, we go to the main card and kicking off the show is….a hype piece for TNA Wrestling being in Nashville. We hear that TNA is white hot right now as we get action shots interspersed with shots of people walking through downtown Nashville. It’s a pretty good video montage.

We get welcomed to Nashville by Rehwoldt and Hannifan. And go right to the opening match:

Battle Royal for a future Knockouts World Title: Mara Sade, Tessa Blanchard, Mila Moore, Victoria Crawford, Elayna Black, Myla Grace, Rosemary, Tasha Steelz, Harley Hudson, Jody Threat and Jada Stone

We get some competitors already in the ring as we see the entrance of and get a quick shot of rapper Westside Gunn. The Diamond Collective is next and Rehwoldt remind us that they work great as a team but it is every woman for herself. Black is out last and Hannifan and Rewholdt talk about Black’s connection with Daria Rae and poses in the ring.

The action picked up at the onset as Rosemary threatened all the women . Hudson immediately jumped her and beat her on the corner. The Collective beat on Stone as Rosemary turned her attention to Threat. Steelz and Sade paired off in the corner as Rosmary went after Grace. Rosemary attempted to eliminate Grace but Grace held on to the rope. Grace’s partner helped her but Rosemary threw her to the apron. Threat helped Grace and Hudson and clotheslined Rosemary over the top rope. Rosemary grabbed a chair from under the ring but the referee prevented her from using it. Rosemary chased the referee through the crowd and out of picture.

Meanwhile, in the ring, Hudson beat on Sade but we catch a glimpse of Stone getting some revenge and throwing Steelz over the top rope. Stone was taunting Steelz as Black crept behind her, grabbed her and threw her over the top rope. Steelz and Stone started to beat on each other. In the ring, Hudson and Grace and the Diamond collective (sans Blanchard) squared off with each other. Grace hit a sliding kick on Crawford and was taunting her. However, Moore grabbed Hudson and threw her over the top rope. Grace realized what happened and the Collective focused their attack on Grace. Crawford hit a Northern Lights Suplex on Grace and Moore hit a knee drop off the ropes.

Black and Sade were fighting each other on the ropes. Meanwhile, Moore set Grace on the apron and Crawford came off the ropes with a kick to eliminate her. Meanwhile, Threat and Blanchard were brawling in the corner. The rest of the Collective tried to help their partner. Threat threw Crawford into the corner and hit a series of forearms until Moore pulled her back. Threat recovered and put Crawford on the apron but Moore continued her attack and put Threat on the turnbuckles. Moore climbed the turnbuckles but Threat fended her to the mat. Threat slugged Crawford for good measure. Moore tried for a superplex but Threat blocked it and put Moore on the apron. Blanchard tried to help but inadvertently knocked Crawford and Moore to the floor, thus eliminating them.

That left Sade, Blanchard, Black and Threat. Black and Sade fought in the corner. Black hit a running knee in the corner. She tried it again but Sade caught her on the ropes. Sade tried to eliminate Black but Black held on to her hair to stave off elimination. The two fought on the apron but Sade blocked a kick and hit a superkick to eliminate Black. However, Sade remained on the apron. Blanchard took the opportunity to sneak behind her and eliminate her.

That left Black and Blanchard as the final two. Blanchard posed for the crowd after eliminating Sade. Threat snuck behind her. Blanchard backed into her. Threat got Blanchard on her shoulders and hit the Pop, Shove It on Blanchard to the floor. Threat was the winner of the Battle Royal.

Post Match: Threat celebrated the win and the crowd popped for her. Hannifan reminded the audience that Threat had a Knockouts title opportunity a few months ago but opted not to enact it due to the nature of the win. Now, she has a clear, undisputed opportunity to go after the title.

We go to Hannifan and Rehwoldt who reiterate the rest of the main card. And then throw to Gia Miller backstage. We get an interview with Santana and Slater. He shouts out Nashville and wanted to keep a buck with Miller. He likes to keep the grass cut to see what is coming, especially with the snakes like Edwards and Nemeth. Miller brought up that this is Slater’s first match in a month and how is he feeling? Slater is excited. It was great to see TNA smash it every week. She said Daria Rae has been talking up “Option C” with him but he is still the youngest X-Division champion; hie is proudly carrying the X-Division on his back. It’s something he won’t know, especially against Santana. Santana finished by saying if they want to come at Papi, and come after (the title,) they best not miss because he is going to eat them alive.

We head to ringside for the match BUT WAIT, JELLY ROLL is here amongst the crowd. Hannifan talked about his success with the Grammy Awards. After a huge round of applause for the Roll, we get the first match.

International Title: Stacks Lorenzo (with Arriana Grace in tow) vs. Trey Miguel

Hannifan and Rehwoldt talk about how Miguel got the title shot. Miguel is out first as is joined by accomplished country music writer Teddy Swims (who looks like Joe Gacy and jelly Roll.) Miguel gets into the ring and acknowledges the crowd and got a good pop actually. The lights dim and Lorenzo makes his entrance. He and Grace walk hand-in-hand down the ramp and into the ring. Stacks posed on the turnbuckles as Grace gazes lovingly at him.

Lorenzo threw his shirt at Miguel but Miguel attacked and dropped him with a tackle and hit a series of punches on the mat. Lorenzo headed to the corner and Miguel again mauled the Champion in the corner as a loud “let’s go Trey” chant emerged. Miguel chased Lorenzo but the champ used Grace as a human shield. Miguel stopped and blew a kiss to her. This incensed Lorenzo who charged Miguel but was met with a superkick. Miguel got in the ring and hit the ropes but Lorenzo tried to stop Miguel’s leap with his knee. Miguel grabbed the knee and blocked it. Miguel hit the turnbuckles and hit a dropkick over the ropes to drop Lorenzo to the mat.

Miguel hit the ropes again and tried for a leap over the ropes but Lorenzo moved and Miguel hit nothing but the floor mats. Lorenzo put the boots to Miguel on the floor. Lorenzo taunted the fans and then choked Miguel on the apron with his boot. He beat on Miguel (draping the bunting over him to keep him ensnared. Lorenzo distracted the ref and Grace eye raked Miguel under the bunting but in sight of the camera.

Lorenzo whipped Miguel hard into the turnbuckle. Lorenzo beat on Miguel in the corner but a taunt was turned into series of punches . But, the rally was short-lived as Lorenzo hit a clothesline off the ropes to drop Miguel for a two count. Lorenzo body slammed Miguel and taunted Marella with his trombone march. Lorenzo hit a flying forearm to the mat and then locked in a chin lock.

Lorenzo cinched ii but Miguel tried to fight out of it. However, Lorenzo threw Miguel to the ropes and choked him with the ring rope. Lorenzo kicked the rope to damage Miguel’s neck and then hit a leg drop for a two count. Lorenzo draped Miguel on the ropes and climbed to the top. After nearly botching his ascent, Lorenzo adjusted himself and tried a double stomp. However, Miguel moved and Lorenzo landed on the apron. Miguel recovered and beat on Lorenzo. However, Lorenzo leapt over the ropes behind Miguel and tried for a roll up. Miguel blocked it but Lorenzo threw Miguel into the ropes. Miguel leapt on the bottom rope and then slid around Lorenzo and hit a German Suplex. Miguel and Lorenzo got to their feet. Lorenzo tried to attack Miguel in the corner but Miguel fended him of climbed to the top rope and hit a missile dropkick.

Miguel slid under a Lorenzo clothesline and hit a hurincanrana. Miguel hit a series of kicks to drop Lorenzo and then hit a double foot stomp on Lorenzo’s back for a two count. Miguel climbed to the top rope but Grace distracted Miguel enough for Lorenzo to recover and hit a double chop. Lorenzo climbed to the top rope and hit a rolling twisting neck drop that looked scary (I mean downright scary, especially since Hannifan and Rehwoldt were talking about Chris Bey.) Lorenzo hit a neckbreaker for a two-and-a-fraction.

Lorenzo put Miguel on his shoulder s but Lorenzo eluded his grasp. Miguel hit the ropes for an Asai Moonsault but Lorenzo met him with a dropkick. Lorenzo got him on his shoulders and NOW we get a twisting knee to the face (looked kind of ugly) for two-and-a-fraction. Lorenzo set Miguel for the Concrete Shoes finisher (running knee/boot to the back of the head) but Miguel evaded it.

Miguel caught Lorenzo with a knee to the back of the head. He straddled Lorenzo on the turnbuckles and landed a superkick and a 619 to the head of Lorenzo. Miguel climbed to the top and attempted a Meteora but Lorenzo evaded that. Miguel landed on his feet and hit a charging Lorenzo with a back elbow. He climbed to the top and hit Lorenzo with a (sort of) Asai Moonsault and then hit a clean Hero’s Welcome for two-and-a-fraction.

The two traded punches on the mat for the “boo/yeah” spot. Both men got to their feet and Lorenzo blocked a kick and tried to flip Miguel over the top rope but Miguel landed on his feet. Lorenzo still met him with a kick and NOW with Miguel draped on the ropes, Lorenzo climbed to the top and hit the coble stomp to the back of the head of Miguel.

While Lorenzo distracted the ref. Grace slapped Miguel on the floor (I guess we’re no longer conflicted.) The referee got wind of what was happening and ejected Grace from ringside. Grace vehemently protested and Lorenzo went to the floor. Miguel hit the ropes and hit a sliding DDT on Lorenzo to the floor. Miguel and Lorenzo got in the ring and Miguel hit a corner dropkick. Miguel grabbed Lorenzo and hit the Shell Shock and then the Lightning Spiral for the victory.

Post Match: Swims got in the ring and celebrated with Miguel as TNA President Carlos Silva put the title around his waist. Miguel legitimately cried in during the title presentation. Miguel climbed on the rope turnbuckle and held the title high.

We go to the BioFlex Medical Report. Eddie Edwards has a broken nose but is cleared to wrestle tonight. Santana is cleared but is dealing with a back injury from last night. Hardy is suffering with a litany of injuries but is also cleared for tonight. However, Jada Stone is in evaluation nursing the injuries sustained against the attack by Mustafa Ali from two weeks ago.

We were getting ready for the next match until “money, money, money.” It’s not Ted DiBiase but A J Francis. Francis got a modest round of boos. He reintroduced himself and shouted out the Seattle Seahawks (from he used to play) and got a specialized hat from them. As he was watching the Super Bowl halftime show, he realized how much he and Bad Bunny have in common. They are both rappers and wrestlers and love to be surrounded by beautiful Latin women.

He then focused on Jelly Roll. Mr. Roll, if ever wants to cross the line, TN A J Francis will be waiting for him because he is the reason the ratings popped, regardless of where he is on the card. He made an executive decision and since we love to hear him talk he will be on commentary for the rest of the night (much to Hannifan’s chagrin) he is the best big man in the business and that business is “money, money, money.” Francis made his way to the table and Hannifan barely could contain his sarcasm. Rehwoldt was elated, of course.

NOW, we get the next match:

Mance Warner (with Steph DeLander in tow) vs. Mike Jackson

Warner is first and made his way to the ring. Jackson is next and Hannifan said he broke his own record as the oldest man to compete in TNA Wrestling (76 years old.) Sadly, still doesn’t have the Alabama Junior Heavyweight title with him. Jackson ‘s first match in Nashville was in 1977 against Bobby Eaton, Hannifan said. Francis retorted “That’s cool. My dad was eight-years-old.” In the ring, Warner backed Jackson into the corner and put the boots to him.

Jackson though, evaded a warner charge and worked the arm with his elbow and dropped Warner on his arm. Warner worked the arm. And went to the top turnbuckle and did the top rope walk around the ring (!) and dropped an elbow on Warner that sent him to the floor. Jackson hit the ropes for a dive between the ropes but Warner met him with a forearm shot. Warner taunted the fans and got some PDA from DeLander. Warner grabbed Jackson but Jackson blocked a suplex attempt and hit a snap suplex of his own.

NOW, Jackson dove between the ropes and landed on Warner. The crowd gave a very loud “TNA” chant as Jackson got the crowd riled. Jackson threw Warner into the ring but Warner met hi again with a right hand. A “You still got it” chant emerged for Jackson. Warner chopped Jackson in the corners and then climbed to the second turnbuckle. Warner attempted a flying axe handle but Jackson caught him on the way down with a shot to the abdomen.

Jackson dropped him with a series of punches and clotheslines. He hit a Rude Awakening neckbreaker and got a two count. Jackson slugged Warner and then reversed a whip into the ropes into a back elbow. In tried and true fashion, Jackson climbed to the top rope to hit a reverse body press. In tried and true fashion, Jackson missed as Warner moved. Warner hit a running clothesline and then Hit The Pay Window for the victory.

Post Match Francis was critical of Warner and how he took the foot off the gas when fighting Jackson and Jackson almost won. Warner picked Jackso up an offered his hand in sportsmanship. Jackso was hesitant but eventually hey shook hands. DeLander also offered her hand in sportsmanship and both raised Jacson’s arms in respect.

Francis was incredulous and started to jaw with DeLander. Warner tried to defend DeLander and the two nearly came to blows. DeLander pulled him way and they celebrated up the rampway.
After a TNAMerch ad, we go back to Grace verbally berating Lorenzo about what he just did. This was supposed to be their night; they were going to be the new power couple. This is embarrassing, this wasn’t supposed to be like this. She has a title shot tonight and if anything happens tonight she will break up with him the day before Valentine’s Day and he will eat candy alone. She huffed off camera and Lorenzo was flummoxed and frustrated.

However, we go back to ringside for the next match:

TNA Knockout Tag Team title Match: Xia Brookside and Indi Hartwell vs. the By Elegance Brand

Brookside took Lyra Valkyria’s feathers and took it one step further with a huge set of white wings as she posed on the turnbuckles. Hartwell is next and got a decent pop as she shook hands with all her fands like all of the front row around the ring.

But, it is all immaterial as here is the Personal Concierge. Hannifan said he hoped the ice storm would have taken him out (that’s not nice.) The PC said Nashville is known for good, hot, fried chicken which is why so many of the audience is morbidly obese. Now, keep quiet as he introduced some hot chicks, the TNA Knockouts Tag Champs – The Elegance Brand. Mr. Elegance led the Brand into the ring. We don’t have a theme to the ring gear as in the past but still coordinated as they posed on the ropes. They do have some odd, distracting sleeves to the gear, though.

M and Brokside started. M grabbed an armlock but Brookside used the ropes to flip out and reverse it. She also hit a dropkick and hit an elbow in the corner as she tagged Hartwell. Hartwell hit a charging M with a big boot and then taunted Mr. Elegance. M escaped Hartwell’s grasp and tagged Heather. Heather charged Hartwell but was met with a side suplex for a two count.

Hartwell slammed Heather into the turnbuckles and beeled threw her out of the corner, still taunting Mr. Elegance and then Ash by elegance. She put the boots to Heather in the corner. Hartwell hit a suplex for a two count. Hartwell got Heather on her shoulders but an eyerake helped Heather escape and tagged M. M hit a running clothesline and started to beat on Hartwell on the mat. Ash and Mr. Elegance taunted Hartwell as M grabbed one of the sleeves and choked Hartwell with it. Hartwell tired to fight out of it but M yanked Hartwell down by her hair to the mat.

Heather tagged back into the match but an assisted wheelbarrow splash was met with Hartwell’s boots. Hartwell tagged Brookside who was a flat on fire and hit a series of clotheslines to drop Heather. Brookside got a drop toe hold on Heather who went face first into the turnbuckles. Brookside followed it with a Meteora and a Russian Leg Seep for a two count.

Heather called for help and got it from Mr. Elegance as he grabbed Brookside arms when Brookside was thrown to the turnbuckles. Heather mauled Brookside in the corner using the ropes for elevated (for her at least,) stomps. The entire Brand went over and taunted Brookside. Heather threw Brookside into the corner and tagged M. She stomped away on Brookside in the corner and then assisted heather into a running back elbow to Brookside in the corner for a two count.

Heather stomped away on Brookside as Ash mocked her from the floor. Brookside tried to rally but Heather hit a knee to the torso and yanked Brookside to the mat hair first. M tagged but Brookside got a quick rollup but M recovered and hit a bicycle kick for a two count. M laid Brookside on the turnbuckles and hit a leaping double stomp for a two count. Ash continued to mock Brookside and was met with a punch. However, Heather tagged and put the boots to Brookside in the corner.

Heather tried to suplex Brookside but Brookside blocked it and hit a suplex of her own. Both combatants were down but Heather was able to drag Brookside back to the middle of the ring. Heather draped Brookside on the ropes and tagged M who ran the drive by kick on the apron. Hartwell had enough and hit the By Elegance Brand with a dropkick as they sat and celebrated.

Ash implored Heather and M to get up as Brookside hit the hope crawl. M got in the ring but missed an elbow drop. Heather tried to help but Brookside pushed M into Heather and made the tag. Hartwell was also a flat on fire as she hit a series of clothesline on M and a big boot on Heather. She hit M in the corner and bulldogged her out of it =. Hartwell climbed to the top rope and hit an flying elbow drop for a two count until Heather interrupted the pin.

This brought Brookside back into the fray with a Codebreaker on Heather. M got Brookside and hit the Michinoku Driver. Meanwhile, Hartwell recuperated and got a spinebuster on M as they both writhed on the mat. M reversed a Hurts Donut into a rollup which Hartwell reversed for a two count of her own. Hartwell got another big boot on M. However, M bull rushed Hartwell into the corner and made the tag. M threw Hartwell into the ringpost. M got the bow and arrow hold as Heather ascended to the top and hit the double foot stomp (now known as the Nip and Tuck) for the victory. Hartwell had her foot on the ropes but Ash removed knocked her foot without the referee’s knowledge.

Post Match: The Brand started to celebrate but HOLD EVERYTHING. Mickie James made her way to ringside. Ash confronted her but James started to slug her. The two traded shots until James hit the Thesz Press to gain the upper hand. The rest of the By Elegance Brand tried to interfere but Hartwell and Brookside returned and helped the Hall of Famer. The By Elegance Brand beat a hasty retreat away from ringside and up the rampway. They watched the faces celebrate and traded words with the faces. All three faces celebrated in the ring.

We get a run down of future events including the announcement that TNA Rebellion will be held in Cleveland, Ohio and tapings in Syracuse, NY.

We have a match that was booked last night next and a replay of the action from Impact as Eric Young sapped and hit piledrivers on BDE and on security.

BDE vs. Eric Young

BDE was first and livestreamed his entry. BDE met with Miller earlier and said Young doesn’t want someone by his side, he wants a follower. Hannifan said someone will go viral tonight. Young is out next adorned in his mask and poncho. As he threatened the fans around the ring, BDE dove over the ropes and dove on Young.

BDE followed the leap with another dive between the ropes and then a leap over the ropes and hit a senton on Young. BDE threw Young into the ring but Young hit a low blow as BDE attempted a springboard dive. Young wanted to finish early but his Piledriver attempt was reversed into a rollup by BDE. Young dropped BDE with a clothesline. He ran BDE into the turnbuckles. Young attempted to throw Young into the turnbuckles but BDE stopped and back flipped over a charging Young. BDE hit the ropes and attempted an Asai Moonsault but Young caught him and threw him over the top rope to the floor,

Young went to the floor and slugged BDE and slammed him into the apron. Young threw BDE into the ring but a charge was met with a BDE boot. A Blockbuster got a two count and then BDE hit two hurincanranas. But a third attempt was blocked and turned into a running powerbomb for a two count.

BDE tried to rally and slugged away on Young but a charge off the ropes was met with a clothesline for a two count. A Rude Awakening neckbreaker also got a two count. Young wrenched BDE’s neck. BDE tried to rally again and got a Scorpion Death Drop for a two count. Young reversed a rolling body press into a nice powerslam for a two count. Young choked BDE on the ropes. Young mauled BDE in the corner. Young dropped BDE with a punch in the corner as a “Maniac” chant emerged. Young slowed down the action and clotheslined BDE in the corner. Young continued to slug BDE as the referee checked on BDE. Young ran BDE into the turnbuckles and threatened there fere. The two traded punches in the “boo/yeah” spot reprise. But BDE got the better of that and beat on Young in the corner.

A clothesline and a back elbow connected in the corner. After a flying turnbuckle splash BDE jumped on the ropes and connected with the Clip Cutter (Springboard Cutter) for a two count. BDE threw Young into the turnbuckles who did the Flin Flon Flip and Fly and headed to the other turnbuckle. BDE met him there but Young bit BDE in the head and dropped BDE to the canvas. A flying elbowsmash got a two count and Young accosted the referee onto the floor.

Young attempted another piledriver but BDE backdropped Young to reverse it. BDE leapt but Young got him on his shoulders and connected with a Death Valley Driver for a two count as a “BDE” chant emerged. Young put BDE on the turnbuckles but BDE bit Young and Young fell to the mat. BDE hit a Canadian Destroyer for two-and-a-fraction.

BDE climbed to the top, yet again; but this time Young threw the ref into the ropes and BDE crotched himself on the turnbuckles. BDE crumpled to the mat and NOW Young hit the Piledriver for the win.

Post Match: Young made his way up the rampway with raising his arm in victory.

We go backstage to the lockers and we see Threat who said 2026 is the year of the Wild Child. She is going straight to the top. Harley Hudson and Myla Grace are there to help her celebrate as the entered the frame. Uh-oh, here comes, the Diamond Collective from the other side. Blanchard said they should be celebrating me because she won the match. The two threated each other and Threat booked a match for this Thursday on TNA Impact. Blanchard said she will give you a clinic why she is better than her. She will find out that Blanchard doesn’t succumb to threats, she eliminates them (see what she did there.) As the DC walked off frame.

We get a title match next and we get a recap of the drama between Grace and Marella (with a side helping of Lorenzo.)

TNA Knockouts Championship Lei Ying Lee vs. Arianna Grace (with “Stacks” Lorenzo in tow)

Grace is out first as Hannifan talked about Grace’s less than stellar record. He said Grace has done nothing to earn a title shot. Lee is out next with her kicks and poses. Rehwoldt agreed with Hannifan but said she used her connection with her dad to get the shot and that is why Daria Rae is here in the first place.

Lee and Grace measured each other and the two fought for position for a while until Lee backed Grace into the corner. Grace shoved and finger poked Lee until Lee had enough and landed three spinning roundhouse kicks and Grace beat a quick retreat into Lorenzo and the floor. Lee went after her but Lorenzo stood in front of her as Grace beat a retreat around the ring. Lee pursued her into the ring but after dodging two clotheslines off the ropes, Lee fell victim to a knee in the abdomen. Grace put Lee on her shoulders but Lee evaded and landed on the apron . She flipped over Grace and as Grace charged, Lee hit a sliding kick to drop the challenger. Lee also hit a running knee and a dropkick.

Lee charged Grace and started the 10-punch turnbuckle spot but HOLD EVERYTHING – “Doomsday” Dani Luna made her return and made her way down the ramp. Hannifan reminded people that Luna was supposed to challenge for the title at Genesis but had travel issues. Luna booted a security officer as she made her way backstage.

Meanwhile, in the ring, Grace got the upperhand and hit a neckbreaker for a two count. Grace choked Lee on the ropes, using her hair as leverage. She hit the apron and slammed Lee’s face into the apron. Grace continued to attack Lee on the floor. However, Lee blocked a suplex attempt and got Lee on her shoulders. Lorenzo tried to interfere but Lee went after him. This gave Grace time to recover and run lee into the ringpost.

Grace continued her assault with a suplex on the floor to Lorenzo’s approval. Back in the ring, Grace got a hangman’s cravat but Lee reversed it with a roll up for a two count. Lee hit a series of strikes and reversed a cradle into a backslide for two. Grace rallied with a corkscrew uppercut and a arm lock with her knee in the back for extra leverage.

Lee managed to get to her feet and threw Grace off of her. Grace missed a running splash into the corner. Lee rallied again with a series of strikes and a series of kicks. Grade retreated into the corner and Lee got ready to pounce. NOW, we get the 10-punch turnbuckle spot and an Exploder suplex for two-and—a-fraction. Grace made it to the ropes and told Lorenzo something. Lee crawled over and there was a tug of war but Lee won. Grace got a quick roll up for two. She followed with a assisted knee lift off the ropes and a twisting neckbreaker for a two count.

Grace dragged Lee to the corner and stomped the champion. She went to the top rope and dedicated it to the fans. Lee recovered and hit Grace with a series of strikes. She got on the ropes but Grace headbutted Lee off the top rope. Grace leapt but Lee evaded. Grace landed on her feet. Grace charged but Lee got behind her and hit a German Suplex.

Lee lifted Grae onto the top rope and climbed again to the top rope. Grace again, slugged away on Lee. Lee traded punches and NOW Lee hit the superplex. Both combatants were on the floor. The two traded shots again with Lee getting the upper hand but a pump kick landed for Grace but Lee avoided a round house and Lee connected with a spinning kick that dropped Grace. Lee got Grace on her shoulders and attempted the Warrior’s Way but Grace eyeraked to get out of it.

Meanwhile, Lorenzo slid the Knockouts title to Grace but Lee got a roll up and Grace couldn’t hold the belt. After a two count, Lee hit a running kick and then dove between the ropes and dropped Lorenzo on the floor. As Lee got back into the ring, Grace hit the ropes and hurt Lee. Grace than grabbed THE COBRA from her tights. She did the Santino move and struck Lee with it. She then got Lee on her shoulders and hit the Graceland (a fireman’s carry into a knee smash into the face) for the victory….and the new TNA Knockouts champion.

Post Match: Lorenzo climbed in the ring and celebrated with his fiancée. Grace did the mock queen wave with the Cobra hand. Silva got in the ring and put the title on Grace. However, Lorenzo grabbed the title and put it on Grace. Hannifan was incensed and called it in travesty and said this is the darkest moment in TNA Knockouts history (wasn’t that when Jacy Jayne held it?)

We get some hype for TNA Rebellion in Cleveland on April 11.

We also go backstage with BDE recuperating after the Young match and someone is clapping and threw him a game controller. Rich Swann emerged on frame. He said BDE was trying to be “Player One” for too long now. This is where Uncle Swannie comes into play. He said maybe it’s time he slides into the passenger seat and Swann become player one and ready for a Swannie tutorial. Swann has a controller of his own and they start to talk video game talk.

We go backstage to see Nemeth warm up and then cut to Edwards mentally getting ready for the main event match. Slater and Slater are getting ready in another room.

We cut back to Hannifan and Rehwoldt who said eight-man tag action is next:

Order Four (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch and Agent Zero – with Tasha Steelz and extra servicemen in tow) vs. The Hardys (Matt and Jeff) and the Righteous (Vincent and Dutch)

Order Four is first and we get the full production of their entrance. Ali climbed on the turnbuckles and jawed with fans but the arena goes dark and we hear the good news – THe Righteous are coming. The slide guitar and snapping confirm it as the Righteous make their way to ringside (Mitchell does her on inflection on the first syllable of “Righteous.”) The Hardys are next to a huge pop. All four are wearing white. Hardys and Righteous hit the ring and Order Four regroup on the floor as Ali continued to jaw with fans. We get a prolonged entrance as the fans continue to cheer for the Hardys and a huge “Hardy” chant emerged.

After a small debate, Matt and Skyler start the match. Hardy gets an armlock ad ran his arm into the shoulder. Jeff tagged and hit an elbow drop from the second rope on Skyler’s arm. Matt tagged and the two hit a double back elbow followed by the first drop/rolling leg drop combination for a two count. Skyler tagged Hotch and was immediately met with Matt hip toss and again worked the arm. Jeff tagged again and the two hit the rope guillotine catapult and legdrop on the apron spot.

Hotch and Jeff started to argue with each other which brought Ali into the ring as Matt joined the debate. Skyler and Vincent also joined the war of words. Eventually, Dutch and Agent Zero joined them and the words turned to a schmozapalooza. The heels bailed to the floor as Vincent got his strut, the Hardys got the “delete” and Dutch raided his hands to the skies in a pose smorgasbord. The Hardys shook hands with the Righteous.

Jeff tagged Dutch into the match. Hotch launched himself into Dutch only to be caught. After a quick flurry of offense, Hotch attempted to throw Dutch into the turnbuckles only for Dutch to reverse it and Hotch flew upside down into the turnbuckles. Dutch hit a backdrop and then tagged Vincent. Vincent hit a sliding DDT for a two count. Hotch eventually tagged Ali, who threw Vincent into the corner. Ali attempted another throw into the corner but Vincent reversed it. However, Ali flipped over the charging Vincent. Ali hit the ropes but after repeated criss crosses, Vincent met him with a back elbow that dropped the leader of Order Four.

Vincent reached for a tag but instead pulled back and attacked Ali. Ali reversed it and tagged Zero. Zero hit a chokeslam o Vincent from the apron. Zero gorilla slammed Vincent and quickly tagged Hotch, who quickly tagged Skyler the two beat on Vincent and hit a double shoulderblock that sent through the ropes and to the floor. The Great Hands continued to beat on Vincent until Dutch tried to help.

Ali tagged into the match again. Ali beat on Vincent in the corner as the Great Hands ran around the ring and took out Dutch. Meanwhile, Ali attempted a hurincanrana but Vincent knocked Ali to the floor and hit a Tornado DDT. Vincent got the hope crawl and tagged Matt as Ali tagged Skyler. Hardy dropped Skyler and hit the descending 10 turnbuckle ram spot on Skyler and then the same to Hotch when he tried to interfere. Hotch was slammed out of the turnbuckle and then Hardy hit the Side Effect on Skyler for a two count.

Steelz distracted the referee when Matt attempted the Twist of Fate and Hotch took out Hardy’s legs in the process. Skyler pounded away on Matt but Matt hit a back elbow off the ropes followed by a neckbreaker. Jeff tagged and hit a series of clotheslines followed by the inverted atomic drop, wishbone leg drop and seated dropkick combination. An elbowdrop got a two count. Jeff knocked the rest of Order Four from the apron. The Great Hands tried to gang up on Jeff in the corner but Jeff fended them off and hit a Whisper in the Wind on the Hands before Ali interrupted the pin attempt.

Ali tried to clear the apron of the faces but Vincent got into the fracas and reversed a hurincanrana into a side Russian Legsweep. However, Skyler launched himself between the ropes and dropped Vincent with a slingshot spear. Matt entered the fray and hit a DDT (as Skyler blocked a Twist of Fate attempt.) Hotch dropped Matt with a spinning kick but Jeff hit a jawbreaker. Agent Zero dropped Jeff to the floor and then flew over the ropes and hit a dive on both of the Hardys.

Dutch got into the ring, assessed the situation, hit the topes and hit a dive over the ropes to take out the Great Hands. A “Holy (expletive)” emerged as Zero and Dutch eyed each other across the floor and got into the ring. A “This is awesome” chant emerged as the two traded punches but Zero blocked a punch and hit a nice powerslam as Dutch slid to the floor. Vincent dove on Zero’s back but Zero bucked him to the floor. The Hardys jumped in the ring and started to beat Zero as Vincent joined the fracas. Eventually, the Hardys hit the (middle aged) Poetry in Motion on Zero. The Righteous set up and did the same. All four men beat on Zero as Ali tried to interfere. Zero caught him and tried to sync his forearms to the back with Matt.

The two then hit Twists of Fate as Jeff and Vincent climbed to different corners. They both hit Swanton Bombs until the rest of Order Four interrupted the pin attempts. Another “This is Awesome” chant emerged. The Great Hands threw Jeff to the rampway and attempted a double suplex to the floor until Vincent saved Jeff. They threw the Hands to the floor and Vincent leapt onto them.

In the ring, Steelz threw powder in Dutch’s eyes and was momentarily blinded. Ali threw Matt into Dutch who unknowingly hit Death Walks (Bossman Slam) on Matt. Ali dropkicked Matt out of the ring. Ali climbed to the top and hit the 450 splash and got the victory.

Post Match: The celebration was short lived as the lights go out and we hear Elijah’s music. The lights illuminated as Elijah walked to the rampway followed by four people carrying a guitar shaped casket. Ali headed to the rampway and started to beat on who he thought was Elijah. However, it was a ruse as Elijah pulled an Undertaker and emerged from the casket and started to beat on Ali. Ali fell into the casket but escaped as Elijah tried to close the door. Ali headed to the back as Elijah tipped his hat to the crowd.

We cut backstage to Marella beating on Grace’s door and yelling for her. Rae opened the door and said she was having a conversation with her. Rae admonished Marella and wondered if Marella was looking for his “little sock puppet.” If he so lays a finger on her with that dirty thing, she will have him fired so quickly. She also reminded him that she was a former MMA fighter and will break that snake’s neck.

We go back to Hannifan and Rehwoldt who hype this Thursday’s Impact show with the battle of Elijah and Ali in the “casket match” and the match between Blanchard and Threat. We also get some hype for tonight’s Main Event between Santana and Slater versus Nemeth and Edwards.

We get a highlight reel regarding Santana’s history with both Nemeth and Edwards. We also get a clip of Rae announcing the match and reminding us that Slater has an “Option C” clause as X-Division champion.

Tag Tem Match: Nick Nemeth and Eddie Edwards (with the System – Bear Bronson, Brian Myers and Cedric Alexander – in tow) vs. Mike Santana and Leon Slater

Nemeth was first and carried his “Call Your Shot” Trophy with him. Edwards and the System were next and Edwards caried his “Feast for Fired” suitcase with him. The lights go out and we see the flying saucer graphics and Slater heads to ringside (with new music?) Rehwoldt tried to bring up the “Option C” clause and reminded everyone that Steve Maclin and Santana were friends once. Mitchell got confused as Santana emerged through the crowd; calling the World Champ his partner, then his opponent and then switching to partner, before announcing Santana. Despite the error, the crowd popped huge for Santana’s entrance and a “Santana” chant emerged from the crowd.

Santana and Edwards started the match. Edwards gabbed an armlock but the two traded reversals as Edwards grabbed his nose (injured on Impact.) Santana whipped Edwards to the ropes and the two collided with each other, no selling the impact. The two slugged away at each other and no sold each other’s shoulderblocks until Santana eventually dropped Edwards.

A “Mike Santana” chant emerged as the two stared at each other. The two graded armlocks but Edwards tagged Nemeth. Santana hit a couple of arm drags before Nemeth slugged Santana to the mat. Santana recovered and got a bodyslam on Nemeth. Santana flexed and tagged Slater. Slater hit a double stomp on Nemeth’s arm as Santana held it. He also dropped Nemeth with ha huge dropkick off the ropes.

Slater almost hit the 10-punch turnbuckle spot (got to nine,) before Nemeth blocked the shot. Slater mokeyflipped Nemeth out of the corner. Edwards tagged and Slater hit the rebound kick. He tagged Santana and the World Champ hit a dropkick off another series of criss crosses in he ropes. He went after Nemeth and that gave Edwards an opportunity to pounce on Santana. Edwards went for a backdrop but Santana reversed it with a kick. Meanwhile, Nemeth skulked his way toward the table that had his Trophy. Santana saw him and slid between the two and kicked Nemeth.

Edwards took advantage of the distraction by elbow smashing Santana when he got back in the ring. Edwards beat on Santana and tagged Nemeth. Nemeth choked Santana on the ropes with his boot. He continued to maul Santana in the corner. Edwards and Nemeth traded tags and tried to double team Santana. Santana threw the two together and “Loud and Proud Boricua” hit an enziguri on Edwards. However, Nemeth booted the champ. The two tried to again double team Santana but Santana broke a clothesline and hit a Asai Moonsault on the heels.

Santana rolled to his corner and tagged Slater. Slater beat Nemeth with a series of forearm smashes and a running big boot in the corner. Nemeth reversed a whip into the ropes and Edwards kicked the X-Division champ as Slater attempted a handspring move off the ropes. Edwards tagged and beat on Slater in the corner. He tagged Nemeth back into the match and Nemeth bootraked Slater in the face. He also ran Slater’s face across the rope.

Edwards tagged again but the heels failed to double team off the ropes as NOW Slater hit a handspring flying back elbows to Edwards and Nemeth. Slater hit a running big boot to Nemeth in the corner and then threw Edwards to the floor and hit a dive over the top rope onto him. Slater climbed to the top rope but the System components tried to distract him. Santana knocked them from the apron and then hit a dive over the top rope onto the System.

Slater regained his balance and attempted the Swanton 450 but Nemeth moved. Slater rolled through it but Nemeth met him with a superkick. Edwards got a two count from the move. Edwards beat on Slater on the mat and tagged Nemeth. Nemeth beat on Slater and taunted Santana. He choked Slater with his boot and tagged Edwards. Edwards grabbed a face lock. However, Slater fought out of it and suplexed Edwards. Slater tried the hope crawl but Nemeth tagged and dove at Slater to prevent the tag.

Nemeth dragged Slater to the other side of the ring and got a two count from a flying elbow drop. Nemeth hit a series of boot rakes but Slater tried to escape by kicking the back of Nemeth’s leg. Edwards tagged and continued to beat on Slater and then Nemeth tagged again to get another two count from an elbow drop. Nemeth threw Slater into the corner but Slater fended off a Nemeth charge.

Slater tried to leap over the heels to make the tag but they caught him and put him on the apron. Slater fought off a double team, jumped to the floor and dodged and evaded the rest of the System’s attempt to interfere. He slid back into the ring and desperately tried to make the tag but Nemeth and Edwards stopped with inches to go. The advantage was short lived as Slater kicked Nemeth into Edwards and made the tag.

Suffice to say, Santana was una casa de fuego and hit a series of clotheslines. Santana hit a huge chop on Nemeth of the ropes. He evaded an Edwards clothesline into the Rolling Block 50. He caught Nemeth off the ropes and hit the Outline In Chalk (Death Valley Driver) for a two count. Santana tagged Slater. Santana launched Slater into Nemeth. Santana threw Nemeth to the mat face first. Salter hit the Crossover body splash and then got in position as Santana hit a moonsault off of Slater’s back.

The two picked up Nemeth and put him on the apron but Edwards pulled his partner to the floor. This gave Santana an opportunity to dive between the ropes onto Nemeth. That left Slater to leap over the corner and landed on Slater. During the fracas, Maclin emerged from the crowd and started to beat on Santana until security tried to restrain him. Santana went after Maclin. Security desperately tried to regain composure as the two fought through the crowd.

Meanwhile, Slater slid Edwards into the ring and realized he was a victim of a numbers game as he looked for Santana. Slater tried to fight off the heels but did succumb to the numbers game and was beat down. The crowd chanted for Moose as Nemeth taunted Slater by holding his hand for a fake tag. Nemeth taunted Slater and beat on Slater.

Edwards tagged and whipped Slater into the corner. Slater fended off a charging Edwards and hit a missile dropkick to drop Edwards. Slater psyched himself up as Nemeth charged him for a leaping DDT. Slater blocked it and hit a twisting suplex. Edwards crawled to the corner and Slater took turns hitting both opponents with running forearms and a big boot to Edwards. Slater hit another Crossover bodypress onto Nemeth and Edwards and got a two count on Nemeth.

Edwards tried to throw Slater out of the ring but Slater caromed off the ropes and hit a kick on Edwards. He grabbed Nemeth and hit the UFO but in the midst of it, the referee took a bump. This gave the rest of the System a chance to beat on Slater. However, Moose arrived and slowly headed to the ring (I mean, there is a sense of urgency here.) However, the System was nice enough to wait before attempting to beat on Moose. Moose fended off the System and hit a dropkick on Bronson off the ropes, hit an Urinagi and seton on Alexander. He hit a big boot and a powerbomb to the floor on Myers. Moose eyed Edwards. Edwars begged for mercy and headed out of the ring. The two fought on the rampway and to the backstage.

With the odds even, Slater and Nemeth were still on the mat writhing. Nemeth tried to get a quick rollup and dodged a kick from Slater and got another two count off a Fame-asser. A “this is awesome” chant emerged as Nemeth tried to cue up his own Sweet Chin Music superkick. However, Slater beat him to it, climbed to the top rope and hit the Swanton 450 splash for the victory.

Post Match: Slater celebrated in the ring and soaked in the adulation of the crowd as we go off air.

Impactful Ruminations:

Impactful Ruminations:

One: Great return match from Slater. The match was laid out very well. Santana disappearing after the Maclin was a good storyline and Moose helping out as he could moved him into Maclin’s spot in the face hierarchy.

Two: I was thinking about how well Lorenzo had progressed in the ring and is performance was solid. However, those were two really odd moves that looked like botches The move from the top rope was scary and glad no one got injured. This leveled the quality as he was doing well up to that point.

Three: I am not a superfan of Dalmatian matches, but was glad to see Miguel’s emotion with the victory. He was generally very moved after all the things that happened. Did he deserve the scorn? Yeah. But, so far, he apologized and seemed very earnest in appreciation of his victory. Hannfian covering for him by saying he bet on himself without the full story is a little cheap but it’s a corporation and they will defend their own.

Four: Last time, I railed against Rae and her corporate persona. This was far more to my liking where you saw her in short, controlled bursts with a pro wrestler’s slant on her spiel. She seemed the most comfortable and it came through in that brief discussion with Marella.

Five: Threat winning the battle royal was a shock to me. I did not see that coming. It does seem underwhelming unless the meander the title and it ends with either her or Luna holding and we have the Spitfire Explodes match.

Six: Speaking of which, welcome back, Dani. We missed you. She had a great presentation and curious how they treat her going forward and whom the next feud will be.

Seven: A couple of weeks ago, I was musing about a name for the By Elegance Brand finisher. I like the Nip and Tuck. It’s a little dated but It still works. Good match between them and Hartwell and Brookside. With Lee losing the belt (more later,) she and Brookside can pursue tag team title gold together.

Eight: A J Francis is still funny and gold on the mic. I wonder if they think the ship has sailed on him. I don’t think the feud between him and Warner does not scintillate me – and it is not Francis’ fault. I cannot see Warner as a face for too long.

Nine: Speaking of which, Warner without facepoint is a much more effective scary redneck than facepainted Warner. His face turn was out of the blue and I do not see it working with him.

Ten: I forgot about Saint and Sinner or Williams and Icarus. They are a great team with weird energy and wouldn’t mind a title chase with them

Eleven: Someone needs to teach BDE that not every move has to come with a flip or a dive. I do like the pairing with Swann, though. “Uncle Swannie” would be a good mentor for him. I just don’t need spot after spot after spot after…..

Twelve: Well, Grace won the belt. It has to be a transition title run as it was seen as a joke even in commentary. That was not a great match. Aside from the obvious heel turn, the character is all over the map – serious heel, comedic heel; okay with Lorenzo, angry with Lorenzo. There is way too many balls in the air there. I also feel bad for Lee as she was a good Knockouts champion. Hopefully, she gets in a title mix – single or tag – again very soon.

Thirteen: Since we’re in Nashville and Waylon Jennings is in the Hall of Fame, allow me to some Dukes of Hazzard narration: “Well, right about now, those Hardy boys are about to have a feud kick up a notch with the Righteous when their teamwork left us. Let’s see what twist fate has in store for them.”

Fourteen: Mickie James comeback in Nashville seemed fait accompli. She still looks like she could go for special tag matches against the Brand, if needed. Also, Dustin Nguyen is where????

Fifteen: Very Undertaker-esque ruse by Elijah. Let’s hope this ends the feud. The real tragedy is Ali would be perfect in the mix for the World Title but Santana’s dance card is getting more and more full.

Lastly: Mike Jackson is 76 and did a old school ring rope walk around the whole ring. Dang. Nice Job, Mike, may you eternally be the Alabama Junior Heavyweight champion.

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