
Headlining the live episode of TNA iMPACT was Joe Hendry defending the TNA World Championship against Matt Cardona. It was Cardona’s first bout for the promotion since Bound For Glory in October. As the bout was ongoing, the referee was knocked down. Cardona went to grab the title belt, but J.B.L. (John Bradshaw Layfield) showed up and clotheslined Cardona. He had a stare-off with Hendry, but Cardona was able to recover and hit the champion with the belt. Hendry kicked out and went on to retain.
There was a six-woman tag that saw Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance and Rosemary take on TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich and Knockouts World Tag Team Champions Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat). NXT’s Cora Jade showed up and handed Slamovich a folder with a photo of Slamovich inside. The photo was marked with a red ‘X.’ Ash pushed Luna into Slamovich and was able to get the win for her team.
After losing the World Title to Joe Hendry at Genesis, Nic Nemeth is going to address the loss on the 1/30 program.
Mustafa Ali returned to the promotion and announced that he signed a contract with TNA. Ali is set for action on 1/30.