TNA iMPACT 9/4 Recap: Mike Santana Gets TNA World Title Shot At Bound For Glory 2025

Mara Sade and The Hardys Vow Revenge on Order Four

Gia Miller was joined by The Hardys and Mara Sade backstage. Miller asked Sade about being ambushed by Agent Zero last week. Sade said both she and The Hardys will give Order Four a reality check. Matt Hardy said Agent Zero has “zero manhood.” Jeff Hardy chimed in and said Order Four will pay in their six-person tag team match.

Moose and AJ Francis on Collision Course

Moose approached Mike Santana and wished him luck against Trick Williams. AJ Francis walked in while on the phone. Moose said Francis was carrying Williams’ bags and challenged him to a match for next week’s episode of “iMPACT.”

Ryan Nemeth made his way to the ring, but he was interrupted by Matt Cardona. Ryan was told that no one cares what he has to say. Cardona took things a step further, saying that no one cares about Nic Nemeth. Ryan claimed he was jealous of him because he doesn’t have a big brother. Cardona fired back by saying Ryan’s brother “sucks.” Ryan took a swing at Cardona, but he was popped in the head with a microphone.

Matt Cardona vs. Frankie Kazarian

Frankie Kazarian was sent to the ropes, and he got caught in a flapjack. Kazarian went for a leg drop on the apron, but he missed. This allowed Cardona to hit a baseball slide. Kazarian planted Cardona with a side Russian leg sweep. He eventually landed a springboard leg drop.

Cardona tried to regain steam, but he was sent into the ring post. Cardona barely beat the 10-count to get back in the ring. Cardona and Kazarian traded simultaneous crossbodies, clotheslines, and big boots. Cardona landed a missile dropkick to Kazarian. He went for the Reboot, but Kazarian exited the ring.

Ryan distracted Cardona, which almost led to a win for Kazarian. Cardona landed a spinebuster for a near fall. Ryan got on the apron again, but Cardona took him out with Radio Silence. Kazarian took advantage by landing Fade to Black for the win.

Winner: Frankie Kazarian

Steve Maclin Confronts Frankie Kazarian

Gia Miller blasted Kazarian for needing help to win the match. Kazarian then did Miller’s job and asked himself questions. Kazarian said he’s eyeing Steve Maclin’s TNA International Championship. He then disrespected Maclin, who stormed down the ramp. Maclin got into the ring and laid his belt down. He dared Kazarian to enter the ring. Kazarian decided against brawling with Maclin.

The IInspiration Wants TNA Knockouts Tag Gold

The IInspiration was backstage and said they’re one step closer to the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship. The duo said they’ll be keeping tabs on Ash by Elegance’s championship celebration.

Ash by Elegance’s Celebration Ruined

The Personal Concierge was in the ring with Heather and M by Elegance. He introduced TNA’s “savior,” Ash by Elegance. M and Heather by Elegance then revealed a portrait of Ash wearing the TNA Knockouts World Championship. Ash even got her own Elegance bottles.

Ash then grabbed the mic and called herself TNA’s savior. She said Masha Slamovich couldn’t restore glory to the Knockouts division. Slamovich couldn’t stand much more, and she made her entrance. She claimed Ash is a coward hiding behind servants.

Slamovich announced that she spoke to Santino Marella, who granted her a shot at the TNA Knockouts World Championship at “Victory Road.” Slamovich entered the ring and fought off M and Heather. Ash threw her Elegance drink in the eyes of Slamovich. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee ran down to assist Slamovich.

The Elegance brand gained the upper hand before The IInspiration sent them out of the ring. Slamovich destroyed Ash’s portrait with a punch.

Stand With Order Four?

A vignette played for Order Four. Mustafa Ali promised that anyone who opposes his faction will be shut down. He called The System “useless swine.” Ali said it’s either stand with Order Four or fall with The System.

Indi Hartwell vs. Dani Luna vs. Jodi Threat – No. 1 Contender Match For TNA Knockouts World Championship

Before the match, it was announced that the winner would challenge for the TNA Knockouts World Championship at “Bound for Glory.” Jodi Threat landed a suicide dive on Indi Hartwell and Dani Luna. Back in the ring, Hartwell landed a big boot on Threat. Hartwell went high-risk, but Luna shoved her to the outside.

Luna was chopped by Threat several times. Luna ended up dumping her former tag team partner out of the ring. Hartwell delivered a spinebuster to Luna. Hartwell followed up with an elbow drop to the back, but Threat disrupted the pin attempt.

Threat planted Luna with a driver, but Hartwell broke up the pin. Threat took out Luna with a cannonball off the apron. Threat countered Hurts Donut with a small package, but Hartwell countered with a pin attempt of her own. The two traded pins, but Hartwell got the better of it to score a title shot.

Winner: Indi Hartwell

Luna immediately attacked Hartwell and Threat after the match. She was left standing tall despite the loss.

Joe Hendry Addresses Eric Young

Joe Hendry made his entrance and talked about his WWE appearances, but said his heart is in Minneapolis for the night. Hendry said there’s a problem that needs to be discussed, and it’s Eric Young. He demanded that Young make his way out.

Young obliged, and he was with The Northern Armory. Young said Hendry is the real problem. He insisted he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get rid of Hendry, who challenged him to a match. Young refused to wrestle Hendry until next week so that the “cleanse” can begin. Hendry said Young will find out why the fans believe.

What’s Planned for Leon Slater?

Santino was backstage with Leon Slater. He said he has something special planned for the TNA X Division Champion next week.

Order Four w/Agent Zero vs. The Hardys and Mara Sade

Matt Hardy and John Skylar got things started. Matt landed right hands in the corner before tagging in Jeff Hardy. Skylar tagged in Jason Hotch, who was immediately taken down. Jeff landed a basement dropkick. Jeff and Mara Sade double-teamed for a triple DDT on Order Four.

Tasha Steelz and Sade became the legal participants. Sade went for a double knee drop, but Steelz got out of the way. Sade avoided a baseball slide and hit an enzuigiri. Matt rammed Hotch’s head into each of the turnbuckles in one corner.

Agent Zero slammed Matt onto the apron, and the referee tossed him from the match. Hotch took out Matt with a suicide dive. Steelz and Hotch attacked Matt in the corner when the referee was distracted.

Sade and Steelz were back in. Steelz was planted to the mat with a powerslam. Hotch pulled Sade’s hair and slammed her to the canvas. Steelz landed multiple elbow drops.

Jeff was in, and he tossed Hotch with a back body drop. Skylar went for a pin while using the pants for leverage. Jeff landed a frog splash on Skylar, who was later dropped with Twist of Fate. Sade then hit a moonsault in tribute to Lita. Jeff finished the match with a Swanton Bomb.