Xplosion on TNA+ Report: May 17, 2024
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From the Vault presented by TNA+ kicks things off with Jeff Jarrett vs. Christian Cage from Against All Odds 2006.
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We head to the ring for our Xplosion main event!
Steve Gibki vs. KUSHIDA
Steve Gibki and KUSHIDA start sizing each other up. They lock up, and Gibki tosses KUSHIDA to the ground. The two battle for position before standing back up. Gibki cuts KUSHIDA off with a kick to the stomach, sends him off the ropes, and tries a Tackle, but KUSHIDA stands strong and tells him to run off the ropes. KUSHIDA drops down, goes for a Hiptoss, which Gibki blocks. KUSHIDA turns it around and hits a Headscissors!
KUSHIDA comes off the top rope, stomping on Gibki’s elbow. Gibki hits the Jersey Turnpike and toys with KUSHIDA. Gibki starts raking KUSHIDA’s eyes and lands a solid punch to the jaw. KUSHIDA throws kicks at Gibki, but Gibki takes KUSHIDA down with vicious stomps. KUSHIDA manages to hit a Back Elbow and jumps off the ropes, but Gibki catches him in a Bear Hug. KUSHIDA tries to fight back, but Gibki’s strength is too much.
KUSHIDA finds himself in the corner as Gibki runs at him. KUSHIDA moves, and Gibki crashes into the post. KUSHIDA hits a Crossbody and lands a flurry of shots followed by a Springboard Back Elbow. Gibki is out on the floor. KUSHIDA lands a unique DDT and sends Gibki back into the ring. He launches himself into a Hoverboard Lock, but Gibki reverses and gets KUSHIDA on his shoulders. KUSHIDA spins it around and locks in the Hoverboard Lock. Steve Gibki taps out!
As KUSHIDA is walking to the backstage area, he noticeably feels unwell. He collapses on the stage and starts spitting black ink.
KUSHIDA def. Steve Gibki
Xplosion goes off the air.
