TNA iMPACT! Preview - August 21, 2025: World Champ Speaks, Knockouts Gauntlet, and More on the Road to Bound For Glory
Emergence may be behind us, but the road to Bound For Glory is already heating up. This Thursday night, TNA iMPACT! brings a loaded card to TNA+ worldwide, Sportsnet 360 in Canada, and AXS TV in the U.S.
Trick Williams Responds to Santana’s Mind Games
At Emergence, Trick Williams overcame Moose to retain the TNA World Championship. But his victory lap didn’t last long. Just days later on NXT, Williams’ title aspirations were blindsided when Mike Santana appeared in the balcony, costing him a golden opportunity against Oba Femi at WWE Heatwave.
Now, the World Champion returns to the iMPACT Zone with Santana firmly in his sights. How will Trick respond after having his momentum derailed on enemy turf? Fans won’t want to miss his opening address.
The System Joins Forces with Cardona
The fallout from Emergence continues as Eddie Edwards, Moose, and Matt Cardona unite to take on Mustafa Ali’s Order 4 in six-person tag action. With Alisha Edwards at ringside and Ali’s disciples Jason Hotch and John Skyler backing their leader, expect a chaotic clash between TNA’s most powerful factions.
Knockouts Gauntlet: Who Earns the Next Shot?
TNA’s Knockouts division remains the gold standard in women’s wrestling, and this week, a Knockouts Gauntlet will determine the next challenger for the World Championship. With the roster stacked top-to-bottom, the stakes couldn’t be higher as one competitor looks to fight through the field and punch their ticket to a title match.
Jacy Jayne Sends a Message
Over on NXT, Fatal Influence stunned The Elegance Brand with Masha Slamovich as the special guest referee. After Ash by Elegance connected with Rarified Air, Slamovich was distracted at ringside, opening the door for Jacy Jayne to hit the Rolling Encore and steal the win. Now, just days before defending the Knockouts World Championship at WWE Heatwave against both challengers, Jayne steps back into the iMPACT Zone with a message for her rivals.
Jake Something vs. Frankie Kazarian
After tensions boiled over between Jake Something, Frankie Kazarian, and Steve Maclin heading into Emergence, Jake came within inches of capturing the International Championship. This Thursday, he gets another chance to prove himself — this time in a one-on-one battle with the veteran Kazarian. Can Jake rebound, or will Kazarian’s experience win the day?
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TNA is in a fascinating spot right now. With WWE crossover angles bleeding into iMPACT storylines, the lines between promotions are blurrier than ever — and that only benefits fans. Trick Williams vs. Mike Santana feels like a main-event feud waiting to explode, while the Knockouts Gauntlet could shape the division for the rest of the year.
The six-person tag war between The System and Order 4 highlights just how stacked TNA’s roster is in terms of factions and long-term storytelling. Add in Kazarian vs. Jake Something, and this week’s iMPACT has the perfect balance of legacy names, rising stars, and cross-promotional intrigue.
