Thursday Night iMPACT Review – The Nygma’s View
Expressions make the difference
With a teammate like Frankie Kazarian, and EXPRESSIONS by AJ Francis‘ side, Elijah and Moose‘s chances of winning decreased quickly. In the end, AJ Francis looked for the Down Payment, Moose prevented it, and shoved him into Kazarian. Elijah met AJ Francis in the corner; he set up Francis for a Walk with Elijah, and Expressions shook the rope behind the referee’s back. AJ Francis drove down Elijah with the Cash Out to secure the pinfall. After the match, Expressions slid into the ring to attack Elijah from behind with a guitar; Moose disarmed him and headbutted him. Elijah drove him down with the Highway Man Farewell.
Who will be Mustafa Ali’s next challenger?
Act 1 – TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali stood backstage with Order 4 as the TNA roster voted to determine his next challenger. The rules were simple: anyone on the active roster can vote, each person gets one vote, and no one can vote for themselves.
Act 2 – The votes continued. Rosemary and Allie put in their votes, followed by Rich Swann and Ryan Nemeth. TNA X-Division Cedric Alexander also cast his vote. Mila Moore reassured John Skyler.
Act 3 – TNA Director of Operations Daria Rae announced that TNA International Championships #1 contender is Jason Hotch. TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali sent Hotch to chase down Daria Rae.
Act 4 – Leon Slater stopped Hotch from going to Daria Rae. He swore it’s his time, and that he deserved this title shot against TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali. Before he knocked on Daria Rae’s door, he received a phone call.
Act 5 – Jason Hotch met up with TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali and Order 4. Hotch agreed that he deserves the shot not just for himself, but for his family. The TNA International Championship bout will take place live next week from Philadelphia, PA.
