TNA Emergence 2025 Results – Aug. 15, 2025 – Trick Williams vs. Moose

August 15, 2025
Baltimore, MD – Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
Commentary – Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt
Results via TNAWrestling.com


Quick Match Results

  1. Countdown to Emergence Pre-show: Indi Hartwell defeated Rosemary via Hurts Donut (pinfall)
  2. Countdown to Emergence Pre-show: The Home Town Man defeated Ryan Nemeth via Roll-up (pinfall)
  3. TNA X-Division Championship – Leon Slater (c) defeated Cedric Alexander via Swanton 450 (pinfall)
  4. Matt Cardona defeated Mustafa Ali via Crucifix Pin (pinfall)
  5. FIR$T CLA$$ defeated The System via Down Payment (pinfall)
  6. Baltimore Street Fight match – Mike Satana defeated Sami Callihan via Spin The Block (pinfall)
  7. TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship Four-way match – The Elegance Brand (c) defeated The IInspiration, Fatal Influence, and Xia Brookside & Léi Yǐng Lee via Pinfall
  8. TNA International Championship No DQ, No Countouts match – Steve Maclin (c) defeated Jake Something via KIA (pinfall)
  9. TNA World Tag Team Championship – The Hardys (c) defeated The Rascalz via Swanton Bomb (pinfall)
  10. TNA World Championship – Trick Williams (c) defeated Moose via Trick Shot (pinfall)

Pre-Show
Indi Hartwell vs. Rosemary

After Rosemary spewed green mist into the face of Indi Hartwell last night on iMPACT!, they collide to kick off the action. Hartwell avoids Upside Down in the early going but Rosemary spikes her with a DDT instead. Hartwell soars with a top rope elbow drop for two. Rosemary is about to use the mist once again but Dani Luna stops her. Hartwell plants Rosemary with Hurts Donut to win.

Winner: Indi Hartwell via Pinfall.


Backstage: Moose, Sami Callihan

Moose apologizes to Sami Callihan for his harsh words a few weeks ago. Surprisingly, Callihan thanks him for being honest and giving him the motivation he needed. Tonight, Callihan has vowed to retire from in-ring competition if he does not defeat Mike Santana.


Pre-Show
The Home Town Man vs. Ryan Nemeth

The Home Town Man fights for the people of his hometown as he goes one-on-one with Ryan Nemeth! The early advantage goes to Nemeth as he hits Home Town Man with a dropkick. Home Town Man sends him for a ride with an Airplane Spin into a TKO. Home Town Man rolls up Nemeth to score the three count!

Winner: The Home Town Man via Pinfall.


TNA X-Division Championship
Cedric Alexander vs Leon Slater (c)

The X-Division Championship is on the line as Leon Slater defends against Cedric Alexander! Slater turns Alexander inside out with a Lariat from the corner. Alexander spikes Slater with a Fisherman’s Brainbuster for two. Slater counters a Superplex in mid-air but Alexander gets his knees up on the Swanton 450 attempt. Alexander connects with a series of German suplexes before both men exchange near falls. Leon flies with Big Play Sater. Slater hits the Styles Clash, followed by the Swanton 450 to retain in a breathtaking encounter.

Winner: Leon Slater via Pinfall to retain the TNA X-Division Championship.

After the match, Slater and Alexander shake hands.


Backstage: Trick Williams, FIR$T CLA$$

Gia Miller interviews TNA World Champion Trick Williams and FIR$T CLA$$, who are confident heading into their respective matchups tonight.


Mustafa Ali vs. Matt Cardona

Matt Cardona steps up to the leader of Order 4, Mustafa Ali! It doesn’t take long for The Great Hands to get involved at ringside. Cardona stays focused and sends Ali face-first into the steel ring post. Cardona hits a missile dropkick from the top rope. Tasha Steelz distracts the referee while The Great Hands send Cardona into a DDT from Ali. Cardona counters the 450 into a pinning predicament to score the victory.

Winner: Matt Cardona via Pinfall.

After the match, Order 4 jumps Cardona as Agent Zero destroys him with a double-handed Chokeslam. The System come to his aid, and they’re in action next!


The System (Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards) vs. FIR$T CLA$$ (AJ Francis & Rich Swann)

Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers of The System wage war with FIR$T CLA$$ in tag team action! FIR$T CLA$$ is in control as they cut off the ring and wear Myers down. Myers finally creates separation with a spear to Francis, allowing him to tag in Edwards. The pace quickens as Edwards goes on the attack, planting Swann with a Blue Thunder Bomb. Order 4 makes their way back to ringside and the brawl is on with The System. FIR$T CLA$$ capitalizes as Francis puts Edwards away with the Down Payment.

Winner: FIR$T CLA$$ via Pinfall.


Video: Injury Report

The TNA Injury Report is presented by BIOFLEX:

  • Trey Miguel is out with a hernia injury
  • KC Navarro is out with a dislocated knee
  • Moose is cleared with a hip injury

Baltimore Street Fight Match
Mike Santana vs. Sami Callihan

Joe Hendry joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary as Mike Santana battles Sami Callihan!

If Callihan loses, he has vowed to retire from in-ring competition. Callihan lays down the challenge to make it a Baltimore Street Fight and Santana gladly accepts. Callihan delivers a pair of sick papercuts between the fingers and lips of Santana. Callihan then staples his chest with a staple gun. Callihan goes low and hits the Cactus Driver 97 for two. Santana bounces back with the Rolling Buck 50 but Santana kicks out at one. Santana hits Spin the Block to score the victory.

Winner: Mike Santana via Pinfall.

After the match, an emotional Sami Callihan leaves his boots in the middle of the ring, signifying his retirement from in-ring competition.


Backstage: Sami Callihan, The Home Town Man, Eric Young, Joe Hendry

Backstage, Eric Young confronts Sami Callihan but Joe Hendry comes to his aid.


Backstage: Ryan Nemeth

Ryan Nemeth reminds the world that he and his big brother still have their contractual rematch for the TNA World Tag Team Championship.


TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship Four-way Match
Fatal Influence (Jazymn Nyx & Fallon Henley) vs. Xia Brookside & Léi Yǐng Lee vs. The IInspiration (Jessie McKay & Cassie Lee) vs. The Elegance Brand (Heather & M By Elegance) (c)

The Knockouts World Tag Team Titles are on the line as The Elegance Brand defend against The IInspiration, Fatal Influence and the team of Léi Yǐng Lee and Xia Brookside in a four-way match!

Before the match begins, TNA President Carlos Silva, Tommy Dreamer and Jazz announce that Léi Yǐng Lee has re-signed with TNA Wrestling.

Masha Slamovich is in the corner of Brookside and Lee, TNA Knockouts World Champion and NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne is in the corner of Fatal Influence, Mara Sadè is in the corner of The IInspiration, and both Ash By Elegance and The Personal Concierge are in the corner of The Elegance Brand. Lee hits Jazmyn Nyx with a spinning Facebuster but Jayne puts her foot on the rope. Jayne and Sadè brawl at ringside and into the ring. Jayne takes her out with the Rolling Encore. Slamovich goes after Jayne as Ash also gets involved in a preview of what’s to come in their Knockouts World Title match at WWE Heatwave. The referee ejects everyone from ringside. Heather counters The Idolizer from The IInspiration. M clobbers Billie with the title belt to steal the victory.

Winner: The Elegance Brand via Pinfall to retain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship.


Backstage: Indi Hartwell, Dani Luna

Indi Hartwell lays claim to the Knockouts World Championship.


TNA International Championship No DQ, No Countouts Match
Jake Something vs. Steve Maclin (c)

Jake Something challenges Steve Maclin for the TNA International Championship in a match with no countouts and no disqualifications! Frankie Kazarian joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary. Something hits a thudding forearm shot for two. Maclin bounces back with an Olympic Slam. Maclin goes for a SCUD but Something cuts him off with a mid-air forearm. Something hits a powerbomb onto the steel steps. Maclin counters another powerbomb attempt into a back body drop on the ramp. Maclin leaps off the stage, colliding with Something on the floor. Back in the ring, Something is Caught in the Crosshairs but immediately counters into a Dragon Sleeper. Maclin withstands the punishment and hits the KIA to win.

Winner: Steve Maclin via Pinfall to retain the TNA International Championship.

After the match, Frankie Kazarian interrupts Steve Maclin’s post-match interview with Gia Miller. Maclin will fight him right now but Kazarian retreats.


TNA World Tag Team Championship
The Rascalz (Myron Reed & Zachary Wentz) vs. The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) (c)

The Hardys defend the TNA World Tag Team Championship against Zachary Wentz and Myron Reed of The Rascalz! The Hardys are in control as they cut off the ring and employ quick tags. Wentz breaks free by sending The Hardys colliding into one another. Matt plants Wentz with the Side Effect before both men tag out to their partners. Jeff hits Reed with a Superplex as Wentz soars with a Swanton and Matt connects with a top rope elbow drop. Jeff counters Flame On and sends Reed into a Twist of Fate from Matt on the floor. Jeff flies with a Swanton Bomb to retain the TNA World Tag Team Titles.

Winner: The Hardys via Pinfall to retain the TNA World Tag Team Championship.

After the match, both teams shake hands in a show of respect.


On Stage: FIR$T CLA$$, The System

A.J. Francis and Rich Swann hold an impromptu FIR$T CLA$$ Penthouse where they disrespect the city of Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe is backed up by The System to teach them a lesson in respect.


TNA World Championship
Moose vs. Trick Williams (c)

Moose looks to brings the TNA World Championship back to TNA Wrestling as he challenges Trick Williams! Moose attempts a powerbomb on the apron but Williams counters and sends him crashing into the steel ring steps. The brawl continues around the ringside area in front of Moose’s family. Moose hits a step-up crossbody out of the corner. Williams leaps into a neckbreaker for two. Moose delivers a series of strikes, followed by a Uranage and a senton. Moose almost puts Williams away with a Pop-Up Powerbomb. Moose hits a Superplex but Williams immediately counters into a suplex of his own. Moose connects with the Spear but Williams rolls to the outside. Williams sends Moose crashing through a table at ringside. Williams inadvertently takes out the referee. Moose has the match won following another Spear but there’s no referee to make the count. Williams catches Moose with the Trick Shot but it’s not enough to keep him down. Trick hits two more Trick Shots to retain the TNA World Championship.

Winner: Trick Williams via Pinfall to retain the TNA World Championship.

After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva hands the TNA World Title back to Trick Williams.