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“Earlier today”: They showed Dixie Carter addressing the entire TNA locker room in an empty Impact Zone. She said she’s heard from so many people trying to tell her how to run the wrestling company for the past six years. Carter assured the talent there will be “drastic changes.” Carter said she knows some people might have different opinions on her decision-making, but people need to stand behind her. She said she made the choice to put her finances and reputation behind each wrestler. They showed the wrestlers, Knockouts, and agents sitting in the Impact Zone out of character. Carter said the wrestlers can support her decisions or find somewhere else to work. They showed A.J. Styles in the arena sitting next to Tara. Carter said she sees wrestlers who have made her proud, but they all need to step it up in every way possible. “If you don’t believe it, you’re hurting the person sitting next to you.” Carter said if they believe it, then show people what they’re all about.
Commercial Break. Mid-commercial: they showed Tara walking down the hallway with her tarantula. She’s in action next.
Impact Zone: Tara came to the ring as Tenay said they are attempting to get an update on Styles and Daniels. Good follow-up instead of just moving along to the next segment. Hamada then came to the ring to face Tara in a singles match.
TARA vs. HAMADA
Nice back-and-forth match to start with. Hamada really could be marketed as a unique women’s wrestler worth building the Knockouts Division brand around. Tara, as well, with her name-brand value from WWE. At the end of the match, Hamada went for a top rope moonsault, but Tara moved out of the way. Tara then hit the Widow’s Peak on Hamada for the pin and the win.
Post-match: Awesome Kong came stomping out to the ring, but the comical Security stood in her way. Tara then landed a plancha on the floor and another fight broke out ringside, this time between Tara and Kong. Looks like we have a PPV match set for Turning Point. The cameras cut back and forth between Kong and Tara to show their anger with each other to conclude the segment.
WINNER: Tara