The premiere of Thursday Night iMPACT! On AMC was a historic event that saw the crowning of several new TNA champions.

 

In the main event, Mike Santana conquered Frankie Kazarian to recapture the TNA World Championship, marking his second reign with the title. After the match, Nic Nemeth attempted to call his shot for an impromptu TNA World Title opportunity, but Santana neutralized the situation. As announced by Director of Authority Santino Marella and TNA Official Daria Rae, Kazarian will invoke his rematch clause in a Texas Death Match this Saturday at Genesis — with Nic Nemeth serving as Special Guest Referee.

 

 

Earlier in the night, the newly-minted Mr. Elegance helped The Elegance Brand topple The Iinspiration to become TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions for the second time in their careers. During the match, NXT's Zaria and Sol Ruca, known together as ZaRuca, were seen watching on from backstage. This Tuesday on NXT, ZaRuca will battle WrenQCC and Fatal Influence for a future TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Title opportunity.

 

 

The new era continues on Thursday Night iMPACT! every week at 9/8c on AMC.