TNA iMPACT 6/12 Recap: Mike Santana Suspended, The Hardys vs. Fir$t Cla$$

Mike Santana was going to enter the building, but Santino Marella reminded him of his suspension. Marella promised Santana that he’ll get his hands on AJ Francis when he returns in two weeks. Robert Stone then tried sneaking his way into the building, but he was thrown out by security.

Santino Marella Makes Big Announcement

Marella then entered the ring and said he did what he needed to do at “Against All Odds.” He thanked the fans for giving him the strength to defeat Robert Stone. Marella said “TNA Slammiversary” will be the biggest show of all time. He then booked TNA X Division Champion Moose against Leon Slater for the pay-per-view.

Marella discussed Trick Williams as the TNA World Champion. He said the locker room is doing everything in their power to bring the gold back home. Marella then announced The Iinspiration for their return match.

The IInspiration vs. Brittnie Brooks and Allysin Kay

Jessica McKay got things started. Brooks knocked her hand out of the way when she attempted a handshake. McKay took exception to this. Her opponent then walked back her aggression and tried a handshake of her own, but she was dropped on the canvas for her efforts. Lee made the tag and delivered clotheslines, followed by a swinging neckbreaker. Kee then delivered a fisherman’s suplex, but the pin attempt was broken up. McKay was tagged back in for a double-team Idolizer for the win.

Winners: The IInspiration

The Hardys Vow to Take Back TNA Gold

Matt admitted that there’s been some bumps in the road, but it’s time to turn things around. Matt vowed that both he and his brother would defeat Fir$t Cla$$ and move on to a rematch against the Nemeth brothers.

Fir$t Cla$$ PentHou$e Featuring Trick Williams

AJ Francis said he’ll give a kid in the crowd money if they can do the best “Money, Money, Money” taunt. He chose one kid from the crowd but refused to give him any money despite doing the signature line.

Trick Williams then made his entrance. The TNA World Champion teased tension, but he said Francis and KC Navarro are fine with him. Francis said the only thing that would make their trio better is if Fir$t Cla$$ held tag team gold. The three then made a toast, but Williams didn’t have a drink.

The System Tries to Sway Jason Hotch, Matt Cardona Challenged

The System approached Jacob Hotch backstage. JDC said he might need a tape of Hotch to let him in. Eddie Edwards then suggested that Hotch consider taking out Leon Slater to be included in the group. Order 4 then walked in, and Hotch joined his stable.

The System then mocked Matt Cardona. A challenge was made for Cardona to pick a partner to face The System next week. As members of The System walked off, Cardona and Brian Myers had a staredown.

Leon Slater vs. Jason Hotch w/John Skyler

Slater had the edge early on, but Hotch delivered a kick to the head. Hotch delivered a slingshot backbreaker for a near fall. Slater was caught in a headlock, but he tried powering out. Hotch went for a slingshot suplex, but Slater countered with a twisting suplex.

Slater then handed a handspring kick for a near fall. Hotch landed a roll-through neckbreaker. The two ended up fighting on the ring apron before Hotch dove on him. Back in the ring, Slater hit a leg lariat. He then landed the Swanton 450 to score the win.

Winner: Leon Slater

Tessa Blanchard Sends Warning Ahead of 8-4-1 Match

Tessa Blanchard was interviewed by Gia Miller. Blanchard said no one in the locker room can stop her from winning the TNA Knockouts World Championship. She then ripped Miller for thinking she was relevant because she asked the same question.

8-4-1 Match: Tessa Blanchard vs. Rosemary vs. Dani Luna vs. Xia Brookside vs. Jodi Threat vs. Tasha Steelz vs. Indi Hartwell vs. Killer Kelly

The match started with Tessa Blanchard, Xia Brookside, Dani Luna, and Rosemary teaming against Indi Hartwell, Tasha Steelz, Jodi Threat, and Killer Kelly. Brookside tagged in Rosemary, who choked her in the corner. Blanchard eventually knocked Hartwell off the apron with a cheap shot.

Blanchard charged at Threat, but she crashed into the bottom rope. Hartwell and Rosemary were the legal competitors. Hartwell sent Rosemary crashing to the mat with a spinebuster. Soon, everyone got involved in the action. Steelz landed a springboard cutter, Brookside hit a Codebreaker, and Threat landed Pop Shove-it. Ultimately, Hartwell connected with Hurts Don’t It to advance to the fatal four-way No. 1 contender match.

Winning Team: Indi Hartwell, Jodi Threat, Tasha Steelz, and Killer Kelly

Four-Way No. 1 Contender Match: Indi Hartwell vs. Jodi Threat vs. Tasha Steelz vs. Killer Kelly

Hartwell sent Threat crashing into the middle rope before landing a side slam. Kelly pulled Threat out of the ring and sent her into the ring steps. Inside the ring, Kelly and Steelz hit a double suplex on Hartwell.

Steelz and Kelly argued over who should score the pinfall, and they started brawling. Threat took both of them out with a flying crossbody. Steelz went for a tornado bulldog, but Threat avoided it. Threat went for a suplex, but Hartwell looked for a rollup. Hartwell landed Hurts Don’t It on Steelz, but Kelly stomped on her during the pin. Kelly then covered Steelz to secure a TNA Knockouts World Championship opportunity.

Winner: Killer Kelly

Gia Miller caught up with TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich, who said she knows Killer Kelly better than she does. Slamovich said Kelly will know her place, just as she did when they were a tag team.

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Steve Maclin Sends Message to Trick Williams

Steve Maclin said Mance Warner hit him harder than he’s been hit in a long time, but it wasn’t good enough to keep him down. Maclin had some words for Trick Williams, saying he doesn’t know anything about TNA Wrestling. Maclin said if Williams crosses the line in their tag team match next week, he’ll drop him with the K.I.A.

Mance Warner Attacks Tommy Dreamer

Mance Warner and Steph De Lander made their way out. De Lander claimed Warner was robbed of the TNA International Championship. Warner then got in the face of a TNA production member. Tommy Dreamer tried to smooth things over, but Warner suplexed him on the stage. Warner then hit a running knee to the head of Dreamer.

Eric Young Dupes Sami Callihan

Sani Callihan was backstage and called Trick Williams a “TNA outsider idiot.” Eric Young and The Northern Armory interrupted. Young said both he and Callihan are sick of seeing what has happened to the TNA World Championship. Callihan agreed with Young and shook his hand. Young then ambushed Callihan before walking off.

The Hardys vs. Fir$t Cla$$

Matt and Jeff Hardy landed double-back elbows on KC Navarro. AJ Francis entered the ring, but The Hardys landed Poetry in Motion and sent Francis over the top rope. Navarro was dropped by a double-team stalling suplex.

Jeff hit a leg drop on Navarro on the apron. Francis caught Navarro as he was sent over the top rope. Jeff attempted a baseball slide, but Francis shoved Navarro out of the way. As Francis and Jeff were trading words, Navarro landed a suicide dive. Back in the ring, Francis knocked Matt off the apron.

With Jeff seated in the corner, Francis landed Tennessee Whiskey. Jeff got back in the fight, landing two Twist of Fates. Matt was tagged back in, and he rammed Francis’ head into three turnbuckles. Matt used the second rope for momentum to land the Side Effect. Trick Williams then ran down and attacked The Hardys for the disqualification.

Winners via DQ: The Hardys

After the match, Joe Hendry and Elijah made the save. The System then entered the ring, opposing Hendry, Elijah, and The Hardys. Leon Slater ran down and hit Big Play Slater on The System, Fir$t Cla$$, and Trick Williams to end the show.