TNA iMPACT! Results: January 30, 2025
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An all-new TNA iMPACT! is on the air on AXS TV in the US, Sportsnet 360 in Canada and TNA+ around the world.
We kick things off with the former TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth, who addresses the iMPACT! Zone for the first time since losing the title to Joe Hendry at Genesis. Nic vows to recapture the title when he’s interrupted by his brother, Ryan. Ryan tries to convince him that Hendry is a fraud, but Nic comes to his defense and says that Hendry earned the championship. Fir$t Cla$$ is out next, who claim that 2025 is going to be their year.
Ryan seemingly accepts a challenge from Fir$t Cla$$, and it’s made official by Director of Authority Santino Marella: in tonight’s main event, it will be Nic and Ryan Nemeth vs. Fir$t Cla$$!
Gia Miller interviews the liaison between TNA and NXT, Arianna Grace. She’s interrupted by Tessa Blanchard, who claims that Grace was handed everything in this business by her father. Blanchard scares them off and reminds everyone in TNA that she answers to nobody.
Earlier today, there was a physical confrontation between NXT’s Cora Jade and Xia Brookside in the backstage area. Jade is in search of Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich and wants nothing to do with Brookside.
NXT’s Cora Jade crosses the line as she competes against Hyan in the iMPACT! Zone. Jade is in control following a running dropkick on the ropes. Hyan gains the momentary advantage with a leg drop but Jade quickly turns the tide. Jade hits a running knee in the corner, followed by Jaded to score the dominant victory.
Cora Jade def. Hyan
After the match, Jade continues the assault on Hyan until Xia Brookside comes to her aid. Brookside is checking on Hyan when Jade attacks her from behind. Jade takes her out with Jaded but Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich chases her off.
Gia Miller interviews NXT’s Wes Lee, who explains that he and his allies, Tyson and Tyriek, are going to take out anyone who stands in their way of capturing the NXT Title and NXT Tag Team Championship. Last week it was The Rascalz, tonight it’s Ace Austin.
The Personal Concierge presents Santino Marella with evidence that it wasn’t the legal member of Spitfire who scored the victory in the Knockouts World Tag Team Title match against Ash and Heather By Elegance at Genesis. Marella announces a Knockouts Battle Royal next week with the winner receiving a Knockouts World Title opportunity. Ash and Heather By Elegance, as well as Spitfire will be in the match.
Leon Slater continues to fight back against The System as he battles Brian Myers! Slater hits a handspring back elbow for an early two count. Slater is about to fly but he’s met with a roadblock from the rest of The System. Myers capitalizes off the distraction to gain control. Slater avoids being whipped into the turnbuckles, then soars with a springboard crossbody. The pace quickens as Slater hits a Blue Thunder Bomb. Myers bounces back with a DDT. Slater sends Myers to the floor, then takes him out by leaping over the corner ring post. Slater fights off The System as Alisha hands Myers his ring. Myers hits him over the head with the ring, then hits the Roster Cut to win.
Brian Myers w/ The System (X-Division Champion Moose, Eddie Edwards, JDC & Alisha Edwards) def. Leon Slater
Sami Callihan gets a measure of revenge from last week when he attacks Mance Warner backstage!
The Hardys come to the defense of Leon Slater, and promise to fight by his side against The System next week.
The brawl between Sami Callihan and Mance Warner spills into the iMPACT! Zone. Callihan is about to do some serious damage with a steel chair and baseball bat when Steph De Lander gets involved. Warner capitalizes and hits Callihan with the championship belt that was in De Lander’s possession.
Steve Maclin is convinced that Josh Alexander is going to betray Eric Young tonight – and he’s not sticking around to see it happen.
Following his shocking return last week, Mustafa Ali is back in action against Laredo Kid! Minutes into the match, Laredo leaps off the top but Ali cuts him off with a mid-air dropkick. Laredo regains the momentary advantage with a sit-down driver for two. Ali traps Laredo in a pin attempt but the referee catches him with his feet on the ropes. Laredo tracks him down with a dive through the ropes to the outside. Ali grabs at Laredo’s mask and delivers a thumb to the eye. Ali hits a draping DDT on the floor, followed by the 450 Splash to win.
Mustafa Ali def. Laredo Kid
Mike Santana confronts Mustafa Ali after his rude interruption last week. Ali isn’t interested in a match with Santana but he knows someone who might be.
Former adversaries Eric Young and Josh Alexander join forces against The Northern Armory! Alexander whips Icarus into the corner but Williams protects him from the apron. The Northern Armory deliver a 2-on-1 assault to gain control. Alexander fights free with a suplex to Icarus, creating separation. Alexander makes the tag to Young, who immediately turns around the nails Alexander with a right hand.
Eric Young & Josh Alexander vs. The Northern Armory (Judas Icarus & Travis Williams) Ends in a No Contest
Young orchestrates an attack on Alexander from The Northern Armory. Young spikes Alexander with a Piledriver to stand tall alongside Judas Icarus and Travis Williams.
NXT’s Wes Lee returns to action in TNA as he goes 1-on-1 with Ace Austin! It’s a stalemate in the early going as both competitors match each other’s pace. Lee dives through the ropes, wiping out Austin on the floor. Lee delivers a series of kicks but Austin kicks at two. Both men exchange strikes, with Austin gaining the upper-hand off a clothesline. Austin hits a side Russian leg sweep, followed by Click Click Boom. Austin connects with a springboard kick, followed by a powerbomb but it’s not enough. Tyson and Tyriek appear at ringside to provide a distraction. Austin takes out Lee and Tyson with a Fosbury Flop. Tyriek trips up Austin, allowing Lee to hit the Cardiac Kick for three.
Wes Lee w/ Tyson & Tyriek def. Ace Austin
After the match, Lee, Tyson and Tyriek look to add insult to injury but Lee’s former allies, The Rascalz, make the save.
TNA World Champion Joe Hendry reveals that he will be in concert next week on iMPACT!
Don’t miss an all-new TNA iMPACT! next Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV in the US, Sportsnet 360 in Canada, and TNA+ around the world. A Knockouts Battle Royal will determine the #1 Contender for the Knockouts World Championship. TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys unite with Leon Slater to face The System. Mike Santana goes 1-on-1 with Matt Cardona. Plus, TNA World Champion Joe Hendry will be live in concert, and so much more!
Nic and Ryan Nemeth battle Fir$t Cla$$ in tonight’s iMPACT! main event. A.J. Francis enters the match illegally and runs through Ryan to give his team the advantage. Francis hits Ryan with Tennessee Whisky in the corner. Ryan locks in a Sleeper but Francis fights him off with a side slam for two. Francis continues the beatdown with another side slam to Ryan, before taking a shot at Nic on the apron. Ryan creates separation with a tornado DDT, allowing him to make the tag to Nic. The pace quickens as Nic goes on the attack. Ryan leaps off the top with a double axe handle to Francis on the floor. Nic hits KC with the Famouser, followed by the Danger Zone. Ryan tags himself in and scores the pinfall on Navarro to win.
Nic & Ryan Nemeth def. Fir$t Cla$$ (A.J. Francis & KC Navarro)
Nic and Ryan Nemeth celebrate their victory as TNA iMPACT! goes off the air.
