On Saturday night, TNA Wrestling held its TV tapings from El Paso, TX. The episodes are slated to air in the coming weeks on AXS TV. Here are the spoilers, courtesy of PWInsider.com:
– Macklin vs. Joe Alonzo & Maggie Lee vs. Dani Luna
– The show opened with Joe Alonzo, claiming Chicago despite being announced from El Paso, drawing intense “culero” chants and boos. Macklin secured a victory with a spinning fisherman suplex. Following this, Maggie Lee initially controlled her match against Dani Luna, but Luna turned the tide with a powerful display, culminating in a modified powerbomb for the win. The event was a sell-out, and the intermission featured enthusiastic merch sales.
– TNA Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich addressed the crowd, speaking about WWE’s Cora Jade and her dedication to proving she’s the best. Tessa Blanchard interrupted, drawing boos, and Jade attacked Slamovich. Santino Marella intervened, announcing a match between Slamovich and Jade for next week, with Blanchard banned from ringside.
– The TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions, Heather and Ash by Elegance, came out demanding a celebration. They were interrupted by Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson from NXT, as well as Spitfire, and Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley, all claiming to be the rightful champions. A brawl erupted, prompting Santino Marella to announce a title defense next week between Elegance and Dolin/Paxley, with Spitfire banned from ringside.
– Travis Williams and Judas Cards of The Northern Armory faced The Rascalz. The Rascalz received a huge pop, but The Northern Armory used interference to gain control. The Rascalz rallied, securing a win with a double top-rope foot stomp. First Class Penthouse, AJ Francis, drew significant heat, mocking the crowd. Chavo Guerrero and Frankie Kazarian interrupted, leading to a heated exchange. Chavo challenged Kazarian to a lucha libre match next week, which Francis declined.
– Mustafa Ali vs. Mike Santana & Nemeth Brothers Drama
– Mike Santana received a major pop before his match against Mustafa Ali. The match began with a ringside brawl, and Ali eventually retreated, resulting in a count-out victory for Santana. Santana declared the venue “his house.”
– Ryan Nemeth delivered a promo, drawing “culero” chants regarding his brother Nic’s betrayal of Matt Hardy. Nic Nemeth then appeared, claiming TNA’s resurgence was due to him. Leon Slater interrupted, leading to a brawl, with Nemeth leaving Slater downed.
– Mance Warner quickly defeated Magno in a squash match. Elias & Joe Hendry faced The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers). Hendry received huge cheers, and the duo secured a victory with a powerbomb from Hendry.
– First Class and Frankie Kazarian faced the Aztec Warriors, Octagon Jr. & Laredo Kid, and former WWE star Chavo Guerrero Jr. Chavo received a massive reaction, and after a heated contest, secured the win with a frog splash.
– Cora Jade and Masha Slamovich then battled, with Slamovich winning via Brainbuster. The System then appeared. They announced Moose would have to defend his belt in an Ultimate X match next week.
