TNA iMPACT! on AXS TV Results: January 4, 2024
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Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt welcome us to this look back at the rich history of TNA Wrestling, just 9 nights before the new era begins at Hard To Kill LIVE January 13th on pay-per-view.
AJ Styles, Jerry Lynn, & Low Ki vs The Flying Elvises (Jorge Estrada, Sonny Siaki & Jimmy Yang) (June 19, 2002)
We kicked things off by going back to 2002 and the first-ever match in TNA Wrestling history! It was a nonstop adrenaline rush as X-Division pioneers AJ Styles, Jerry Lynn and Low-Ki teamed up against The Flying Elvises. In the end, Low-Ki inadvertently struck his own partner, leading to the victory for The Flying Elvises.
Christian Cage Debuts (Genesis 2005)
In one of the biggest talent acquisitions in the history of TNA Wrestling, Christian Cage arrived at Genesis 2005.
Kurt Angle Debuts (October 19, 2006)
Speaking of talent acquisitions, it was a truly unforgettable moment when Kurt Angle arrived in 2006 and waged war with Samoa Joe.
Chris Sabin vs Frankie Kazarian – Battle of the Futures (June 25, 2003)
Two names synonymous with TNA Wrestling, Chris Sabin and Frankie Kazarian, faced off in what was dubbed the “Battle of the Futures” in 2003. This match was just a preview of the incredible heights they would reach in their careers and when the dust settled, it was Kazarian who reigned supreme.
Tom Hannifan interviews TNA original Eric Young who played a vital role in the early days of TNA Wrestling. Young reflects on his debut in 2004 as part of Team Canada, his crowning moment as TNA World Champion in 2014, and more.
Gail Kim vs Awesome Kong – Knockouts World Championship (Turning Point 2007)
At Turning Point 2007, first-ever TNA Knockouts World Champion Gail Kim put her title on the line against Awesome Kong in what marked the beginning of an epic rivalry between the two. This match would set the tone for a series of unforgettable matchups in the Knockouts division, which is widely regraded as the most influential women’s division in the history of pro wrestling. On this night, Awesome Kong would be disqualified after being unable to put Kim away.
Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash, Masahiro Chono & Riki Choshu) vs Giant Bernard, Karl Anderson, Takashi Iizuka & Tomohiro Ishii (Wrestle Kingdom 2009)
TNA Wrestling has has a longstanding partnership with New Japan Pro-Wrestling and it was on display in 2009 when Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash, Masahiro Chono and Riki Choshu battled Giant Bernard, Karl Anderson, Takashi Iizuka & Tomohiro Ishii at Wrestle Kingdom. Worlds collided that night as Angle submitted Anderson in a star-studded showdown.
Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) vs Beer Money (Robert Roode & James Storm) – TNA World Tag Team Championship (Victory Road 2010)
Tag teams have always been a core focus of TNA Wrestling, and perhaps no two teams exemplified that more than the Motor City Machine Guns and Beer Money. At Victory Road 2010, the vacant TNA World Tag Team Titles were on the line as these two teams continued their longstanding rivalry. In an absolutely breathtaking clash, Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley became TNA World Tag Team Champions for the very first time.
Christopher Daniels vs AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe – X-Division Championship (Unbreakable 2005)
Unbreakable 2005 played host to one of the most important matches in the history of TNA Wrestling as Christopher Daniels defended the X-Division Championship against AJ Styles and Samoa Joe. The X-Division played a huge role in putting TNA on the map, and it was due in part to the unbreakable spirit of these three competitors. To close out the pay-per-view, AJ Styles toppled his adversaries to become the new X-Division Champion.
