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A new era in TNA Wrestling is upon us. The premiere of Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC starts now.

 

 

 

We kick things off with the return of AJ Styles! For the first time since Slammiversary, "The Phenomenal One" steps into the iMPACT! Zone. Styles welcomes us to AMC and ushers in the next era of Total Nonstop Action!

 

 

 

Elijah joins forces with TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys to battle Mustafa Ali and The Great Hands of Order 4! Elijah sends Ali face-first into the turnbuckle. Jeff hits Ali with the Twist of Fate. Jeff is headed to the top for the Swanton Bomb but Tasha Steelz gets in his way. Matt connects with a double Twist of Fate on Ali and Steelz! Jeff puts Skyler away with the Twist of Fate to win.

 

TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) & Elijah def. Order 4 (Mustafa Ali & The Great Hands) w/ Tasha Steelz & Special Agent 0

 

 

After the match, Special Agent 0 takes out Elijah and The Hardys! The Righteous continue the beatdown on The Hardys as Vincent restrains Jeff with a chain. The Righteous stand tall with the TNA World Tag Team Titles. 

 

 

Gia Miller interviews Frankie Kazarian ahead of his TNA World Title defense against Mike Santana tonight. He's confronted by his former friend, AJ Styles, who stares at the TNA World Championship over Kazarian's shoulder!

 

 

Ryan Nemeth gets into it with the cast of Dark Winds at ringside. 

 

 

Director of Authority Santino Marella speaks on the magnitude of the Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC era. Marella is steel reeling after being betrayed by his daughter, Arianna Grace. For that reason, the board has appointed someone to help him with his duties, the debuting Daria Rae!

 

 

Daria praises Santino for his work as Director of Authority but quickly turns on him. Daria claims that she can do his job better than he can and makes her first official order of business. Daria has signed TNA's newest Knockout: Elayna Black!

 

 

AJ Styles motivates Mike Santana as he prepares to challenge Frankie Kazarian for the TNA World Title tonight. 

 

The Elegance Brand are joined by Perez Hilton as they unveil Mr. Elegance to the world. 

 

 

 

The TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Titles are on the line as The IInspiration defend against The Elegance Brand! Sol Ruca and Zaria are seen watching from backstage. Jessie McKay brings the fight to Heather and M By Elegance. The Personal Concierge pulls Jessie off the pin. Cassie pushes Heather off the top, sending her crashing to the floor. The IInspiration go for the IIdolizer but Mr. Elegance gets involved. M rolls up Cassie to steal the victory!

 

The Elegance Brand (Heather & M By Elegance) w/ The Personal Concierge, Mr. Elegance & Perez Hilton def. TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jessie McKay) - NEW TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions

 

 

Arianna Grace is confident that TNA International Champion Stacks can handle whatever Director of Authority Santino Marella throws at them. 

 

 

The TNA Injury Report is presented by BIOFLEX:

 

  • Harley Hudson and Myla Grace are out after being attacked by Dani Luna last week, Lei Ying Lee and Xia Brookside are cleared
  • Steve Maclin is out of action after being attacked by the NXT Outlaws
  • Mike Santana is cleared after sustaining an arm injury at the hands of the NXT Outlaws

Indi Hartwell's goal remains the same: to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming TNA Knockouts World Champion. She's confronted by The Elegance Brand, who are on their way to a championship celebration party.

 

 

Director of Authority Santino Marella reveals that due to visa issues, Dani Luna will be unable to challenge TNA Knockouts World Champion Lei Ying Lee this Saturday at Genesis. Instead, Lei Ying Lee has issued an open challenge! NXT's Zaria and Sol Ruca make their way to the ring, and Sol suggests that Zaria answers the open challenge. Zaria signs the contract and it's official for Genesis!

 

 

Santino Marella informs Cedric Alexander that TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater is unable to compete at Genesis. Cedric Alexander and Moose will now collide with NXT's Joe Hendry in a Triple Threat match!

 

 

We hear from The System, just two nights before JDC competes in his retirement match against Eddie Edwards at Genesis. JDC is grateful that he can finish his career in TNA Wrestling and thanks the fans for their support. JDC reveals that his replacement in The System will be revealed next week. JDC delivers an emotional message to Eddie.

 

 

TNA President Carlos Silva introduces TNA Wrestling's former President and Owner, Dixie Carter. 

 

 

 

It's main event time on the premiere of Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC as Mike Santana challenges Frankie Kazarian for the TNA World Championship! Bully Ray joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary. It's a stalemate in the early going as both competitors counter each other's finishers. Santana leaps over the top rope, taking out Kazarian on the floor. Santana continues the aerial assault with a springboard crossbody to the outside. Kazarian turns the tide with his signature leg drop. Kazarian counters the Rolling Buck 50 into a Backstabber. Minutes later, Santana successfully hits the Rolling Buck 50, then picks Kazarian off the top with a Spanish Fly. Santana almost puts him away with the Code Red.

 

 

Kazarian hits the Slingshot Cutter, followed by another leg drop for two. Kazarian inadvertently collides with the referee. Santana has Kazarian beat following Spin the Block but there's no referee to make the count. Kazarian smashes the title between Santana's eyes, then hits Fade to Black on the apron. Santana kicks out at two, then connects with another Spin the Block. Santana hits one final Spin the Block to become the new TNA World Champion!

 

Mike Santana def. TNA World Champion Frankie Kazarian - NEW TNA World Champion

 

 

Mike Santana celebrates his victory as the first-ever Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC goes off the air.

 

Next week on Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC:

  • Jeff Hardy vs. Mustafa Ali
  • We'll hear from Elayna Black
  • Feast or Fired returns
  • The System's new member will be revealed
  • M By Elegance vs. Indi Hartwell