With just nine days remaining until TNA Slammiversary 2025, the tension across the iMPACT! Zone has officially hit a fever pitch. As the company prepares to celebrate its 23-year anniversary with its biggest event of the summer, last night’s edition of TNA iMPACT! delivered a night of action, betrayal, mind games, and momentum-shifting developments that could change the trajectory of Slammiversary and the brand itself.
In a match that defined perseverance, grit, and the art of survival, Steve Maclin, the battle-hardened “Mercenary,” did what he does best—endure and inflict—as he walked into an uphill fight and left still TNA International Champion. Facing off against the heavy-hitting Jake Something and the unhinged wild card Mance Warner in a triple threat title defense, Maclin turned calculated violence into strategy. With sniper precision, he capitalized on chaos, dodged destruction, and reminded the world why he’s as dangerous with his back against the wall as he is when he’s leading the charge.
Meanwhile, the iMPACT! Zone continues to tremble under the weight of inter-brand warfare, as NXT’s DarkState once again made their presence felt. After last week’s cowardly assault on Matt Cardona, The Broski is now rallying the troops—but with Slammiversary fast approaching and alliances thin, the question remains: Who will stand with Cardona on the front lines against the darkness? Who is willing to go to war for the soul of TNA?
In Knockouts action, Masha Slamovich reminded the world exactly why she’s a feared force in both TNA and NXT. Teaming with Lei Ying Lee, the reigning International Women’s Champion secured a statement win over Fatal Influence, sending a direct warning to whoever walks out as NXT Women’s Champion at WWE Evolution—because the “Red Scorpion” is waiting. With a winner-takes-all clash looming at Slammiversary, Masha isn’t just watching from afar—she’s already striking.
But perhaps the most shocking moment of the night came following a strong in-ring trios debut from Cedric Alexander and The Great Hands, who scored a convincing victory over Ali’s Secret Service. Just when it seemed the rising alliance had claimed a critical win, the celebration was cut short—Ali blindsided the trio with a vicious steel chair assault, sending shockwaves through the iMPACT! Zone. As Cedric staggered to his feet, trying to fend off the ambush, the unthinkable happened: Tasha Steelz delivered a low blow to Alexander before leaving the ring side-by-side with Ali. It wasn’t just a betrayal—it was a calculated message. And now the fans are left with a new haunting question: What do Tasha and Ali have planned for Slammiversary?
And in the night’s dramatic crescendo, the TNA World Championship storyline reached its most volatile moment yet. After First Class and The Nemeths, emboldened by TNA World Champion Trick Williams, launched a post-match assault on their opponents, it was the Slammiversary main event challengers—Joe Hendry and Mike Santana—who stormed the ring for the save. But in the chaos, Hendry accidentally struck Santana, sparking even deeper tension between the two men set to sign their Slammiversary main event contract this weekend at WWE’s Great American Bash. What began as mutual respect has unraveled into personal conflict, manipulated from the shadows by the ever-slick Trick Williams, who continues to play both sides from the top of the mountain. With egos clashing and unity unraveling, Trick’s greatest weapon may not be his title—but his mind.
As we speed toward Slammiversary, everything is coming unglued—and with betrayals, interpromotional invasions, and friendships falling apart, one thing is clear: TNA’s anniversary celebration won’t be a party… it’ll be a war.
Here are the full results:
Knockouts World Tag Team Champions The Elegance Brand (Ash & Heather) w/ M & The Personal Concierge def. Harley Hudson & Myla Grace
Cedric Alexander, Jason Hotch and John Skyler def. Mustafa Ali’s Secret Service
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Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich & Léi Yǐng Lee w/ Xia Brookside def. NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne & Fallon Henley w/ Jazmyn Nyx
The Youngest in Charge looks to make history while Matt Cardona looks for allies
The history of the X-Division
TNA International Champion Steve Maclin def. Mance Warner & Jake Something – TNA International Championship
Who’s the better faction?
Enzo Amore possibly coming to TNA?!
Indi Hartwell def. Victoria Crawford w/ Tessa Blanchard
Innocent until proven guilty EY
FIR$T CLA$$ & TNA World Tag Team Champions The Nemeths (Nic & Ryan) def. The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) & The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz & Myron Reed)
Tensions have reached a boiling point
Current TNA Slammiversary Card:
Frick Williams (c) vs Joe Hendry vs Mike Santana (TNA World Championship)
Moose (c) vs Leon Slater (X-Division Championship)
The Nemeths (c) vs The Rascalz vs The Hardys vs First Class (Fatal Four Way Ladder Match for the TNA World Tag Team Championship)
The Elegance Brand (c) vs The IInspiration (Knockouts World Tag Team Championship)
Masha Slamovich (c) vs Winner of Jacy Jayne vs Jordynne Grace (Title vs Title Winner Takes All)
Tessa Blanchard vs Indi Hartwell
Mustafa Ali vs Cedric Alexander
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