TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TNA Against All Odds – Friday June 6, 2025 – Mullett Arena, Tempe Arizona
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TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of TNA iMPACT! tonight on AXS TV, the final stop before TNA Against All Odds 2025.
It looks like TNA Wrestling has a few surprises up its sleeve for next week’s Against All Odds pay-per-view.
According to a new report from Fightful Select, the promotion is planning the return of two major names at the June 6 event, which will air live on the TNA+ app from the Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona. While the company hasn’t officially revealed who’s making their comeback, internal promotional material is already hyping it up.
The unreleased memo reads:
“Two stars are returning to TNA on Friday, June 6, at Against All Odds, live on the TNA+ app from the Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona — and both are former multi-time champions.”
That’s a strong tease, and naturally, the wrestling rumor mill has kicked into high gear trying to figure out who these returning names might be. Given the “multi-time champion” phrasing, we’re likely talking about performers who made a serious impact during previous runs in TNA (or Impact Wrestling, as it was known in recent years).
With TNA continuing to rebuild momentum since officially bringing back the Total Nonstop Action brand earlier this year, the return of two high-profile alumni could deliver a big boost in fan interest and storyline depth. Whether it’s former world champions, X-Division staples, or tag team legends, the company clearly has its sights set on delivering a memorable night.
As always in wrestling, the surprises are half the fun — and with Against All Odds just days away, fans won’t have to wait long to see who steps back through the curtain.
TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV.
In one of the most shocking cross-promotional moments of the year, Trick Williams walked out of NXT Battleground 2025 as the new TNA World Champion—defeating Joe Hendry in a high-profile clash that’s sent ripples through both brands. But while fans are buzzing over the surprise result, not everyone is thrilled—especially former TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth, who’s made it clear he’s furious over the title changing hands.
Speaking candidly in a new interview with WhatCulture, Nemeth didn’t mince words. “I’m absolutely furious and pissed off about it, and that’s not a joke or a game,” he said, clearly frustrated by what he sees as a major misstep for the TNA brand.
Nemeth, who lost the title to Hendry earlier this year, praised his former rival for raising TNA’s profile, but didn’t hold back when it came to the result at Battleground. “Joe Hendry has accomplished so much… he’s brought so many eyes to TNA… and then he loses our world title to a guy from a different company?” Nemeth fumed.
While he made sure to acknowledge Trick Williams as a legitimate talent—calling him “a badass” with “a great future”—the veteran wrestler emphasized that the optics of an NXT star now holding TNA’s most prestigious championship don’t sit well with him.
“This isn’t a world of participation medals… I don’t go, ‘hey, great job, buddy’ when you lose our world title,” Nemeth continued. “When you mess up, you own up to it. Joe lost our world title. I am not okay with that.”
In a move that may raise some eyebrows backstage, Nemeth even suggested old-school accountability might be needed. “We might need to bring back wrestler’s court or something,” he said, half-joking but clearly serious about the gravity of the situation in his eyes.
This marks a rare moment of genuine tension bleeding out into the open between brands, as TNA and WWE’s NXT continue to explore a working relationship that’s seen talent appear across both promotions. Trick’s win could open the door for more crossover storytelling—but it’s also created internal friction, at least for those like Nemeth who view the TNA World Title as sacred ground.
Whether TNA management or locker room leaders will echo Nemeth’s outrage remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: Trick Williams has everyone talking—and that might be exactly what both companies wanted.
NXT lit up Battleground with championship clashes, and some serious statement-making performances. From Sol Ruca’s breathtaking title defense to Trick Williams’ historic TNA World Title win, here’s everything that went down on May 25, 2025.
Sol Ruca (c) def. Kelani Jordan
The high-octane opener between Ruca and Jordan was an all-out showcase of athleticism and innovative offense. Early exchanges saw both women dodge and flip their way into a stalemate that had fans on their feet. Jordan nearly captured gold off a Vader Bomb axe kick and a gorgeous Northern Lights suplex, but Ruca’s resilience held strong.
The champion weathered a wild Asai moonsault from Jordan and survived a breathtaking avalanche Frankensteiner. As the bout spiraled into chaos, Zaria attempted to interfere but was ejected, setting up the final sprint. After a missed moonsault from Jordan, Ruca struck with a Sol Snatcher from halfway across the ring, sealing the deal and retaining her title.
Backstage, Mike Santana spoke about finally debuting in WWE after a 16-year grind—and wasted no time aiming high, declaring he’s coming for the TNA World Title. But Charlie Dempsey and the No Quarter Catch Crew didn’t take kindly to another TNA name in NXT’s yard. Tension built until Tavion Heights diffused the situation and offered Santana a match on Tuesday—an offer he gladly accepted.
This trios clash was pure chaos. Briggs, Walker, and Ledger overwhelmed early with a triple dive spot, but The Culling turned things around with vicious offense, especially targeting Hank. Still, the babyfaces fought back, and Briggs nearly ended it with a moonsault.
A timely save from Hank kept the match alive, and after some underhanded help from Izzi Dame was countered, it was Hank & Tank’s assisted powerslam on Brooks Jensen that sealed the win. Post-match, The Culling tried to beat down the victors—until Yoshiki Inamura stormed in and wrecked house with a chair in hand. Big pop. Bigger moment.
“All Ego” Ethan Page made it clear he doesn’t respect Ricky Saints—claiming the NXT North American Champion is a poser masking insecurity. Page promised to take the title Tuesday night, and Ava Raine confirmed the match will open the show. Worlds Collide implications were teased, but Page didn’t care—he just wants gold.
What started as a gritty brawl between brothers-in-arms ended in heartbreak. The Don and his former right-hand man tore into each other, with D’Angelo controlling early before Stacks turned the tide with steel steps and calculated strikes.
The turning point came when Tony hesitated mid-match, clearly torn about hurting someone he still saw as family. That hesitation cost him—Stacks kicked low after Luca Crusifino’s ringside distraction and finished it with a Sick Kick to the back of the head. Post-match, Luca entered for a potential beatdown—but D’Angelo walked away, leaving questions in his wake.
Stephanie Vaquer (c) def. Jordynne Grace
This was a war of styles and wills. Vaquer’s technical precision met Grace’s brute power, and both pushed each other to the brink. Jordynne took control after electric-chairing Vaquer into the announce table, but Stephanie answered with rope-assisted submissions and a nasty Devil’s Kiss DDT.
In the closing stretch, both women emptied the tank, with Grace nearly stealing it with a backfist and power offense. But Vaquer rose again, hitting a Spiral Tap to retain her title. Dalys was spotted in the crowd post-match, clearly signaling her intentions—and things got heated quickly backstage when Chik Tormenta and Jacy Jayne confronted the champ, leading to a chaotic pull-apart brawl.
Ricky Saints hit the ring to cut an impassioned promo about pride, respect, and why Ethan Page can’t stop chasing him. He didn’t mince words—he’s ready to defend Tuesday, and he’s open to challenges from any brand. But before he could finish, Page ambushed him! A pull-apart brawl ensued, with Saints diving onto Page and security from the top rope in an exclamation point.
Oba Femi (c) def. Myles Borne
Myles Borne gave Oba Femi one of the toughest fights of his reign. The Ruler imposed his will early, with brutal power moves and targeted offense to the ribs and spine. But Borne fought back with high-risk dives, DDTs, and even a snap German suplex that brought the crowd to their feet.
As the match escalated, Borne came within inches of a miracle win—hitting a top-rope splash and a late-match rana. But Oba weathered the storm, nailed two consecutive Falls From Grace, and retained the NXT Title. Post-match, Femi showed respect with a subtle nod—Myles earned it.
Trick Williams def. Joe Hendry (c)
This was the show-closing statement win Trick Williams needed. From the start, it was hard-hitting and personal, with both men throwing bombs and brawling outside. Trick gained momentum after a Book End through the announce table, but Hendry fought back and nearly stole it with Standing Ovation.
Williams kicked out, fired up, and drilled Hendry with a Trickshot—after a sneaky title belt assist—and scored the three-count to become the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion. The crowd exploded as Trick added another accolade to his resume in a landmark NXT moment.
Final Notes:
Pre-Show
Authority Clash Brewing
Robert Stone declared himself the new authority figure fans didn’t ask for, taking shots at Santino Marella’s leadership. But Santino fired back with a fatherly warning—if Stone’s camp lays a finger on his daughter Arianna Grace, he’ll drop the “Director of Authority” title real quick and become “Santino the Avenger.”
Rosemary def. Xia Brookside (DQ)
What started as Rosemary trying to lure Xia to the dark side turned into a full-blown meltdown. Rosemary taunted Xia with violence, and when Xia finally snapped, she unleashed a belt-wielding beatdown that forced a disqualification. Security couldn’t hold her back, and the crowd was firmly behind Xia’s darker edge.
Mike Santana def. KC Navarro
Originally scheduled to face AJ Francis, Santana got a surprise opponent after Francis pulled out with “turf toe.” Navarro stepped up and held his own, dazzling with quick offense. Santana powered through and sealed the win with his Spin the Block discus lariat. Post-match, Francis attacked Santana with a crutch, and though Navarro hesitated, he ended up joining the beatdown. Respect only lasted so long.
Eddie Edwards def. Cody Deaner – Job on the Line
With his TNA career at stake, Deaner fought with heart and resilience. Even a loaded punch from Edwards wasn’t enough to put him away. Unfortunately, Alisha Edwards’ low blow opened the door for a Boston Knee Party to end Deaner’s run.
Eric Young & The Northern Armory def. Moose, Brian Myers & Johnny Dango
Post-match, the arrogant System mocked Deaner and disrespected the Canadian crowd—until Eric Young had enough. Backed by local heroes and even a mascot (shout-out to Hammer the Honey Badger), Young rallied Canada for a six-man tag. It ended with Young spiking Moose with a piledriver after some help from local politicians who disarmed Alisha Edwards. Border Brawl hype? Nailed it.
Knockouts Tag Title Match – By Elegance (c) def. Spitfire
Ash & Heather retained their belts in a No DQ mayhem-fest against Dani Luna & Jody Threat. Spitfire vowed to break up if they lost, and they might regret making that public. Interference from Maggie Lee tipped the scales, as Luna took a nasty bump missing a table. Trash cans, makeup accessories, and chaos everywhere. In the end, Elegance reigned, and Spitfire’s future is up in the air.
Xia Snaps (Again)
Backstage, Xia Brookside put the blame squarely on Rosemary for pushing her over the edge. Things are far from over between them.
Team Ali def. Rascalz, Indi Hartwell & Raj Singh
With Ace Austin out from an earlier attack, the babyfaces needed a last-minute replacement—and hometown favorite Raj Singh answered the call, even swinging first at Mustafa Ali. The match was a high-speed, multi-man frenzy. Singh had the crowd behind him until Ali pinned him off a 450 splash. Post-match, Ali lost control and choked out Singh, even shoving Tasha Steelz for trying to calm him down. Trouble in paradise?
Tessa Blanchard def. Arianna Grace
Stone banned Santino from ringside (no manager’s license!), and Tessa brutalized Arianna in a one-sided fight. Arianna rallied for a moment but ultimately fell to Magnum. Post-match, Stone rubbed it in by mocking Santino and ordering him to escort his “loser daughter” out. That didn’t sit well with Santino.
Knockouts Title Match – Masha Slamovich (c) def. Victoria Crawford
Slamovich survived a dirty fight that saw Stone interfering at every turn. Crawford (fka Alicia Fox) nearly stole the title, but Slamovich powered through a belt shot, a piledriver attempt, and a referee bump to fire off a combo of strikes and a piledriver for the win. Afterward, she called out Lei Ying Lee, but Stone interrupted to say she has to earn the shot—despite Crawford getting one out of nowhere. Hypocrisy? Absolutely.
TNA Tag Titles – Nemeth Brothers (c) def. Matt Hardy & Leon Slater
With Jeff Hardy unable to travel to Canada, Matt picked Slater as his partner, and the duo nearly pulled off a miracle. Hardy hit the Twist of Fate, Slater followed with a 450—but Ryan Nemeth yanked Hardy off the cover. The champs turned the tide and hit Danger Zone to keep the belts.
Santino’s Plan: Tag Match Challenge
Backstage, Santino plotted revenge against Stone. Arianna wants another crack at Tessa, and Santino is ready to bring the Cobra out of retirement. A mixed tag team match seems inevitable.
This match was all about building heat for Hendry vs. Trick at NXT Battleground. Kazarian tried to hog the spotlight, but Hendry and Trick eventually collided in a preview of their title clash. In the end, a misfire from Trick accidentally wiped out Kazarian, allowing Hendry to hit Standing Ovation for the win. A tense staredown between Hendry and Trick closed the night.
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