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The IInspiration Returns: Former WWE Tag Champs Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay Resurface at TNA Against All Odds

TNA Wrestling just got a major boost to its Knockouts tag division — and fans of women’s tag team wrestling have a big reason to get excited.

In a surprise appearance at Against All Odds, former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Cassie Lee and Jessica McKay — known collectively as The IInspiration — made their long-awaited return to the company. The duo, best known to longtime WWE fans as The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce), confronted current Knockouts Tag Team Champions Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance during the pre-show countdown, making their intentions crystal clear by gesturing to their waists: they’re gunning for gold.

This marks Lee and McKay’s first appearance in a wrestling ring since they quietly stepped away from the business in 2022. Their previous run in TNA (then IMPACT Wrestling) saw them quickly grab the Knockouts Tag Team Titles, cementing their place as top-tier competitors in the promotion before taking time off — both eventually becoming mothers during their hiatus.

Behind the scenes, Fightful Select reports the pair have officially signed new contracts with TNA Wrestling. The deals were finalized within the last few weeks, and while short-term (under a year), they reportedly include an option for mutual extension. Sources within the company also noted that recent regime changes helped pave the way for the duo’s return.

Lee and McKay bring both star power and championship pedigree wherever they go. After all, they shocked the world by capturing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 35 in 2019, during a near seven-year WWE run that showcased their charisma, chemistry, and comedic timing. When they were released by WWE in 2021, they didn’t waste time rebuilding their momentum, debuting as The IInspiration at Bound for Glory later that year and immediately winning gold.

Now, with the Knockouts tag division heating up again, the return of The IInspiration adds a dose of experience, flair, and serious in-ring credibility. Don’t be surprised if their second TNA run is even more iconic than the first.

Stay tuned — the Knockouts tag scene just got a whole lot more… inspirational.

TNA Against All Odds 6/6/2025 (Results) – The IInspiration Returns, Killer Kelly Returns

Pre-Show Highlights

Team Elegance Goes Full Devil Mode
Ash, Heather, and M by Elegance took the win over Xia Brookside, Harley Hudson, and Myla Grace in trios action. Dressed as devils to rep Arizona State’s Sun Devils, the Elegance squad embraced chaos. Ash danced mid-match before getting an assist from the Personal Concierge, who jabbed Grace with a devil’s pitchfork. A swanton later, Ash secured the pin.

The IInspiration Returns!
Post-match, the Concierge praised his squad until a familiar theme hit—the IInspiration (aka The IIconics) made their TNA return! Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee made their intentions clear: they’re eyeing the Knockouts Tag Team Titles.

Backstage Drama Unfolds

Tasha Steelz Caught in the Middle
Jason Hotch asked Tasha Steelz to watch his back for his match, but Mustafa Ali showed up demanding her loyalty instead. Steelz wasn’t having it and reached out to someone mysterious to knock some sense into Ali.

Power Play for Authority
Robert Stone vowed to beat Santino Marella and take control of TNA—plus keep Arianna Grace as his personal maid. But the situation twisted when Matt Cardona interrupted and inserted himself as special guest referee. Santino reminded everyone: the Cobra is legal tonight.

Main Card Results

TNA International Championship
Steve Maclin (c) def. Mance Warner
Hard-hitting and wild, this bout saw plenty of brawling. Warner nearly had it with a tornado DDT and a brutal running knee, but interference from Steph De Lander helped swing things back to Maclin. After a Tree of Woe spear and the KIA DDT, Maclin walked away still champion.

Hardys, Slater & the Hometown Man def. Moose, Myers, Edwards & Dango
The mystery man turned out to be Deaner, masked as the Hometown Man. Slater was the star here, surviving a crushing spear from Moose and reversing a second attempt into a pinfall victory—just pinned the X-Division Champ!

Mustafa Ali def. Jason Hotch
Ali showed his ruthless side. After a brutal German suplex on the apron, Ali demanded Steelz cheat on his behalf. She refused and walked off. Hotch got close with a UFO bomb and a frog splash, but Ali’s sadistic streak kicked in. He landed a 450 to the back for the win. Post-match, Ali mocked Hotch with a fake handshake and blew off Skyler’s attempt at sportsmanship. Ali’s turning into a dangerous egomaniac.

In-Ring Segment: First Class Penthouse

AJ Francis & KC Navarro hosted their talk show, waiting for Mike Santana. Francis ran his mouth—until Santana arrived unannounced and took out security. Francis sacrificed Navarro to escape, only to return with a champagne bottle shot to Santana’s head. Navarro was dragged to safety, but the message was sent.

Knockouts Championship

Masha Slamovich (c) def. Lei Ying Lee
Lee came out blazing with high-speed strikes and pulled off a nasty stretch muffler suplex. Slamovich countered with an avalanche Death Valley Driver, and after a flurry of reversals, ended it with a piledriver. Post-match, Killer Kelly made her long-awaited return, dropping her trademark chain at Masha’s feet. Former partners—future rivals? Indi Hartwell was on commentary, keeping a close eye.

Frankie Kazarian def. Joe Hendry

Kaz used surgical precision, targeting Hendry’s leg throughout. Despite Hendry’s powerhouse comebacks—including a one-legged fallaway slam—Kaz outsmarted him. A chop block and a roll-up with his feet on the ropes sealed the dirty win.

More Shenanigans Backstage

Robert Stone tried to bribe Matt Cardona with an envelope full of cash. While Cardona didn’t reject the gift, he promised to call things fair… mostly.

TNA World Tag Team Championship

Nic & Ryan Nemeth (c) def. Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz
Fast-paced and chaotic. Ryan was in deep trouble late in the match, but Nic made the save, and the brothers hit back-to-back finishers—Danger Zone and Hollywood Ending—to keep the gold.

Santino Marella def. Robert Stone – Winner Becomes TNA Director of Authority

Despite bribes, interference, and chaos, Santino pulled through. Cardona called it (mostly) down the middle. Tessa Blanchard and Victoria Crawford tried to tip the scales, and Tessa even stole the Cobra mid-match. But Arianna Grace turned on Stone, giving her dad a backup Cobra. One strike later, and Santino was declared victorious as the crowd erupted.

TNA World Championship Main Event

Trick Williams (c) def. Elijah
High drama in the finale. Trick pulled off a turnbuckle pad and tried to use the guitar, but Elijah wouldn’t go down easy. AJ Francis got involved, but Elijah took him out. After a ref distraction, Trick used the title belt—Elijah kicked out! In the end, Elijah collided with the exposed buckle, setting up the Trick Shot knee for the win. Trick retains, but not without controversy.

The IInspiration Announce They Will Be Stepping Away From Wrestling Indefinitely

WWE released more than 80 wrestlers in 2021, and among those let go were Peyton Royce and Billie Kay. Formerly known as The Iiconics, the Aussie pair switched things up and now go by their real names, Cassie Lee and Jessica McKay and calling themselves The IInspiration. The pair were absent for a short while before signing with Impact Wrestling, and it now seems they will be stepping away from the business for even longer after a short stay with the company.

Lee and McKay, who dubbed themselves The Iinspiration upon arriving in Impact, released a joint statement today revealing that there time with Impact has come to an end. Not only that, but they will be taking a break from wrestling entirely, writing that they will stepping away from in-ring action indefinitely.

“We will cherish these IMPACT memories forever. We are excited to start a new chapter in our lives and explore other opportunities that may come our way,” the statement reads. Lee and McKay signed with Impact in October, six months after they were part of WWE’s April 2021 cuts. The two won Impact’s Knockouts Tag Championships in there very first match.

Source: TheSportster

Knockouts Tag Team Champions The IInspiration Was Pulled From Impact Hard To Kill Due To COVID-19

Knockouts Tag Team Champions The IInspiration have been pulled from Saturday’s Impact Wrestling Hard To Kill pay-per-view.

Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee were scheduled to defend their titles against The Influence’s Madison Rayne and Tenille Dashwood at Saturday’s pay-per-view, but Impact announced today that they are self-isolating after exposure to COVID-19.

The IInspiration informed Impact officials that they were in close contact with an individual who shortly thereafter tested positive for COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution and with the health of others in mind, they have decided to self-isolate over the weekend instead of working Hard To Kill.

Impact Executive Vice President Scott D’Amore noted in a press release, “Impact’s COVID protocols are in place to keep our talent roster, staff and fans safe.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Former WWE Stars Sign With Impact Wrestling

The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) are making their way to Impact Wrestling.

Just as Knockouts Knockdown was closing, it was revealed in a video (below) that Lee and McKay are to arrive at Bound For Glory on Saturday, October 23.

Formerly known as Peyton Royce and Billie Kay, both women were let go from WWE during its second massive round of budget cuts in April of this year. Following their release, both women expressed how they wanted to remain a tag team no matter where they ended up. Impact Wrestling will be their first promotional appearance since being let go.

It’s been confirmed that Lee and McKay have officially signed with Impact Wrestling.

Source: Wrestling Inc.