TNA Wrestling presents Victory Road streaming LIVE on TNA+ from the Edmonton Expo Center in Edmonton, AB.
The action begins on Countdown to Victory Road streaming LIVE AND FREE on TNA+ and TNA digital platforms.
We kick things off with fast-paced three-way action as Cedric Alexander, Trey Miguel and Zachary wentz collide! Trey Miguel superkicks fellow Rascal Trey Miguel at the opening bell. Miguel locks in a submission on Alexader but Wentz breaks it up with a top rope swanton.Wentz puts Alexander away with the UFO Cutter.
Zachary Wentz def. Cedric Alexader & Trey Miguel
During an interview with Gia Miller, TNA International Champion Steve Maclin is confronted by AAA’s El Mesias!
A.J. Francis hosts the latest edition of the FIR$T CLA$$ PENTHOU$E. francis insults the fans in Edmonton before he’s interrupted by his guest, Matt Hardy. Francis thinks that FIR$T CLA$$ should be in the Tables match between TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys and Team 3D at Bound For Glory, but Matt disagrees. Tensions explode as Francis puts Matt through a table!
NXT & TNA Stars collide in Action-Packed Night!
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Gia Miller kicked off the night with an interview with Indi Hartwell, who vowed to deliver a fair challenge to the champion at Bound For Glory on October 12.
The action quickly followed with a Knockouts Battle Royal, ultimately won by NXT’s Kelani Jordan & Léi Yǐng Lee!
In tag team action, The Home Town Man & Matt Cardona defeated The Nemeths (Nic & Ryan) in a hard-fought contest. During the match, concern arose as reports surfaced of an attack on Joe hendry backstage. The Nemeths weren’t finished, however, launching a post-match assault on Cardona and Home Town Man, culminating in Nic unmasking his opponent.
Mike Santana scored a significant victory over NXT’s Ridge Holland! After a back-and-forth battle, Santana secured the pinfall with Spin the Block, but the party was short-lived. TNA World Champion Trick Williams emerged to distract Holland, then attacked Santana with the championship belt, standing over his fallen opponent.
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Hardy Victorious in Brutal Tables Match, New Knockouts Champion to be Crowned
Following a heated physical confrontation earlier in the night, Matt Hardy announced his match against A.J. Francis would be escalated to a Tables Match! The bout proved to be a brutal affair, with Francis initially gaining control after hitting Tennessee Whisky in the corner, followed by a big boot and setting up a table. However, Hardy sidestepped Francis’s charge, sending him crashing through the wood.
Hardy responded with a tornado DDT from the corner, but the violence continued as Francis whipped a chair at Hardy’s head. Capitalizing on Francis’s showboating, Hardy recovered and delivered a Side Effect off the turnbuckles. The match reached a fever pitch as Francis swung and missed with the title belt,allowing Hardy to hit the Twist of Fate. Hardy then weaponized the title belt himself before ultimately putting francis through another table with a devastating top rope leg drop.
TNA World Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy def. A.J. Francis – Tables Match
The night also saw the potential crowning of a new Knockouts World Champion as Léi Yǐng Lee and NXT’s Kelani Jordan battled it out with Indi Hartwell serving as the Special Guest Referee. The contest was a back-and-forth struggle, with Jordan locking in a single-leg Boston Crab before Lee countered with a Hurricanrana from the top rope.
Jordan unleashed a flurry of strikes,but Lee fired back,culminating in a Blue Thunder Bomb that wasn’t enough for the win. The action spilled outside, where Lee delivered a powerful mid-air powerbomb. Back in the ring, Jordan soared with a top rope Frog Splash, but still couldn’t secure the three count. A chaotic moment saw Jordan inadvertently take out Hartwell. Lee appeared to have Jordan beat with a spin kick, but Hartwell was slow to make the count.
Leon Slater Retains X-Division Championship at Victory Road, Set to Face Je’von Evans at Bound For Glory
Leon Slater successfully defended his X-Division championship against myron Reed at victory Road, in a thrilling match that saw both competitors push each other to their limits. The victory sets Slater on a collision course with NXT’s Je’Von Evans at Bound For Glory for the championship.
Match Recap
The match was a fast-paced affair, with Reed initially avoiding Slater’s signature Swanton Bomb. Reed gained the upper hand with a leg lariat and followed up with a Stun-Dog Millionaire on the outside, then a Flame On maneuver. Despite a near fall after Reed attempted a 450 splash, Slater battled back. He countered Reed’s offense with a twisting suplex before ultimately hitting a Swanton Bomb of his own to secure the pinfall victory.
Post-Match Announcement & Bound For Glory Match
Following his successful title defense,Slater received a video message from Je’Von Evans of NXT. Santino Marella, the authority figure overseeing the X-Division, immediatly announced that Slater will defend his X-Division Championship against Evans at Bound For Glory. https://impactwrestling.com/
looking Ahead to Bound For Glory
The match between Slater and Evans promises to be a significant encounter, pitting the reigning X-Division Champion against a competitor from NXT.Bound for Glory is one of Impact Wrestling’s premier annual events, and this championship match is poised to be a highlight. The clash represents a potential crossover moment between Impact Wrestling and the NXT brand, adding further intrigue to the contest.
Victory Road concluded with Slater standing as champion and the anticipation building for his upcoming challenge at Bound For Glory.
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