TNA Wrestling taped the September 18 episodes of IMPACT at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on September 5. Heres what went down at the tapings. (Note: Matches may not air in the exact order listed.)
The Hardys successfully defended their TNA Tag Team Championships against The Nemeth Brothers.
Indi Hartwell picked up a win over Dani Luna, though it came by disqualification rather than a clean finish.
Mustafa Ali earned a victory over Brian Myers. After the match, it was revealed that Order 4 will battle The System in a Hardcore War Match at Bound for Glory.
Ash by Elegance, M by Elegance, and Heather by Elegance teamed together to score a win over Masha Slamovich, Cassie Lee, and Jessie McKay.
Judas Icarus picked up a victory over Eric Young.
Mike Santana defeated AJZ in singles competition. Afterward, Santana called out TNA World Champion Trick Williams. Instead of Williams, Santana was blindsided by a surprise attack from Ridge Holland.
Frankie Kazarian took the mic for a promo and introduced former TNA World Champion Ken Anderson, marking his first appearance in the company since January 2016. The reunion turned tense when Kazarian mocked Steve Maclins military service, upsetting Anderson, who actively serves in the National Guard. The tension escalated as Jake Something attacked Anderson, only for Maclin to run out and even the odds. The confrontation officially set the stage for Kazarian vs. Maclin at Bound for Glory.
What are your thoughts on Ridge Holland showing up in TNA and the return of Ken Anderson after eight years? Let us know in the comments.
