TNA iMPACT 4/3 Recap: WWE NXT Star Ethan Page Makes Shocking Return

After the match, Hendry went after Kazrian and rained down strikes. TNA’s security team stepped in to break things up. Elijah pulled Hendry off of Kazarian, but he may have tweaked the TNA World Champion’s arm in the process.

Joe Hendry Suffers Injury

Hendry was being checked on by TNA’s medical staff. The TNA World Champion was in pain due to a shoulder injury. Hendry was sent to a local hospital.

Eddie Edwards Holds Court With The System

Eddie Edwards hasn’t been thrilled about recent losses in big matches for The System. He asked each member if they were on board with his new philosophy. JDC, Brian Myers, and Alisha Edwards were in. Moose then had a decision to make before Cody Deaner tried convincing him to ditch the faction. Instead, Moose delivered a big boot to Deaner.

Masha Slamovich Has Harsh Words for Tessa Blanchard

Gia Miller interviewed Masha Slamovich, Xia Brookside, and Lei Ying Lee. Brookside said Tessa Blanchard needed help from the WWE NXT brand because she has no friends in TNA. Slamovich vowed to drag Blanchard out of the ring because she’s washed up.

Leon Slater and Matt Cardona Join Ultimate X

Santino Marella was not happy with The System backstage. He informed TNA X Division Champion Moose that Leon Slater and Matt Cardona have been added to the Ultimate X match at TNA Rebellion.

Spitfire vs. Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson

NXT liaison Arianna Grace was a guest commentator for this match. Jody Threat landed a spinning head scissors on Lash Legend. Threat countered a backdrop attempt from Legend and hit her with a shotgun dropkick from behind. Threat then hit a stalling Jackhammer on Jakara Jackson. Legend accidentally hit Jackson, but the misfire didn’t impact the finish. Threat was drilled with the MKO, and this one was over.

Winners: Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson

Mike Santana Introduces Derek

Mike Santana was backstage with TNA’s newest crew member, Derek. Santana met Derek through his rehab program and said his friend is now three months sober. Santana thanked Santino Marella for giving Derek a job.

The Hardys Vow Revenge on The Nemeth Brothers

The Hardys spoke to fans in the middle of the ring. Matt said that his children were horrified when they saw his face after Nic, and Ryan Nemeth attacked him at the conclusion of TNA Sacrifice. He reminded the Nemeth brothers that he’s still broken and won’t stop until Nic and Ryan are deleted.

The Great Hands interrupted. They told the fans to shut up before telling The Hardys they were there to give them a reality check. The Great Hands said it isn’t 1999 anymore. Santino Marella made a tag match between the teams official. He said The Great Hands will get a TNA Tag Team Championship match if they can pin The Hardys.

The Hardys vs. The Great Hands

Tasha Steelz was on commentary for this match. The Great Hands were able to utilize their power advantage, but both Jason Hotch and John Skyler were caught by Jeff Hardy’s Whisper in the Wind. The Hardys then connected with Poetry in Motion. The Hardys then landed the Plot Twist before Jeff connected with a Swanton Bomb for the win.

Winners: The Hardys

Leon Slater and Ryan Nemeth Separated

Ryan Nemeth was backstage talking trash about The Hardys following their victory. Leon Slater confronted Nemeth, and the two had a shoving match before TNA security broke things up.

Medical Update on Joe Hendry

Gia Miller was with a member of TNA’s medical staff. It was revealed that Hendry suffered a grade 3 sprain on his rotator cuff.

Santino Marella Announces TNA International Championship

Mance Warner and Steph De Lander made their way out. It didn’t take long for Santino Marella to interrupt the promo to make a major announcement. He took the TNA Digital Championship and announced a new TNA International Championship. Sami Callihan attacked Warner and threw him off the stage.

Mustafa Ali Has a Word with Derek

Mustafa Ali wanted a word with past addict Derek. Ali, Tasha Steelz, and The Great Hands grilled Derek over an incident caused by him. He said Derek is moving on from his life while the family he caused great pain is struggling. He called Derek a monster. The Great Hands asked why Ali allowed Derek to walk. Ali said it’s because all addicts eventually destroy themselves.

Maggie Lee by Elegance?

The Personal Concierge was with Heather. He said Ash was on vacation. The Personal Concierge said he had his eyes on Maggie Lee. He wants to take Lee under his wing and turn her into Elegance.

Qualifying Match for TNA International Title

Santino Marella announced he is randomly picking the first participants for a qualifying match for the TNA International Title. Eddie Edwards vs. Ace Austin vs. Steve Maclin is official for TNA Unbreakable.

El Hijo del Vikingo Returns to TNA

A video package revealed that El Hijo Vikingo will challenge for the TNA X Division Championship in the Ultimate X match at TNA Rebellion.

Masha Slamovich, Xia Brookside, and Lei Ying Lee vs. Tessa Blanchard and Fatal Influence

Brookside and Lee hit baseball slides on Fatal Influence. Slamowich then hit her suicide dive corkscrew on Blanchard. Jacy Jayne hit a back elbow on Lee in the corner, followed by a senton for a two-count. Jayne knocked Brookside off the ring apron, and a shot of Rosemary in the crowd was shown.

Brookside took out Jayne with an enzuigiri, which allowed her to tag in Slamovich. The TNA Knockouts Champion took out both members of Fatal Influence with a DDT into a clothesline combination. Jayne landed a running knee on Brookside, but Slamovich scored a spinning wheel kick. Fallon Henley got on the ring apron and distracted Slamovich. This allowed Blanchard to hit Buzz Saw for the win.

Winners: Tessa Blanchard and Fatal Influence

Second Qualifying Match for TNA International Championship

Santino was back to announce the second qualifying match for TNA’s brand-new title. Sami Callihan, Eric Young, and JDC will collide in the second qualifying match for the TNA International Championship.

Mike Santana Finds Derek

Mike Santana found Derek distraught over what happened with Mustafa Ali. Derek apologized to Santana, who stormed off.

Sami Callihan Trades Places in Qualifying Match

Zachary Wentz, Mance Warner, and AJ Francis are the participants for the final qualifying match. Callihan demanded a trade to be put in the match with Warner. Marella agreed to Callihan’s demands.

Ethan Page Makes Shocking Return to TNA

Frankie Kazarian was back out. He apologized for not ending Joe Hendry’s career tonight. Kazarian announced that he will be calling his shot for a TNA World Championship match at TNA Rebellion.

WWE NXT star Ethan Page made his surprise return to the iMPACT Zone. Page said he’s already defeated a healthy Joe Hendry in the past, while Kazarian wants to do it while the TNA World Champion is hurt. Page said he presented an idea to Santino. He will be challenging Hendry for the TNA World Championship at TNA Rebellion.

Kazarian was quite upset with the news. Page said he’s willing to give Kazarian the first crack at the gold. Kazarian tried attacking Page from behind, but he ate a big boot for his efforts.