United thought they had secured a late winner against the Bees on Saturday night when Mason Mount scored his first goal for the club six minutes into added time.
However, Brentford, who dominated the game at the Gtech Community Stadium, rescued an even later draw with Kristoffer Ajer scoring after 99 minutes to equalize.
Maupay, never afraid to wind up a member of the opposition, aimed a dig at McTominay after the contest, sharing a picture of the midfielder almost hauling the Frenchman’s shirt off during one tussle.
Alongside the picture, he wrote: ‘This fan was desperate for my shirt [laughing emoji].’
Littler, a massive United fan, aimed Maupay in response, writing on Instagram: ‘Talks more than he scores.’
Maupay scored eight times in 30 appearances this season, having managed just one in 29 last season.
He has also been involved in heated exchanges with Tottenham star James Maddison and Manchester City’s Kyle Walker recently.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank warned earlier this month that Maupay thrives on riling the opposition, insisting it makes the striker ‘tick.’
‘When he came here, he hadn’t scored a goal for ages. So what he has done to be at his current level is incredible. He deserves a lot of praise,’ Frank said.
‘I know there’s a lot of talk [over his antics], and I understand why it’s an excellent question to ask and something you want to discuss.
‘What I believe in is that every player is different. They need to find their own way for what makes them tick and makes them perform. I’m a big believer in that.
‘Then it’s my responsibility to guide them sometimes. Of course, I have spoken to Neal about it. I will keep that to myself, but he needs to do what he thinks is important.’
Celebrating and Honoring Manu Garba’s Remarkable Journey!!!
By Paul Okoku
Congratulations, Manu Garba, MFR, on your newly announced role as the Under-17 coach! Your experience speaks volumes, and your coaching prowess is genuinely world-class. As a former member of the Flying Eagles, 1983 set, who made history as the first national football team to represent Nigeria in the World Cup in Mexico in 1983, you know what it takes to win.
On behalf of the 1983 Flying Eagles, as the Vice Captain, we offer our heartfelt congratulations. We’re fully behind you every step of the way. Go out there and show them what you’re made of!
Indeed, you’re a proven leader who is humble, with integrity and honesty, and leads by example. Manu has produced world-class football players who graduated from age-grade (u17 and u20) national football teams to play for the Flying Eagles, Super Eagles, and club sides all over Europe, including the English Premier League (EPL).
Manu’s journey from the Flying Eagles 1983 set as a player to becoming a FIFA U17 World Cup-winning coach in 2013 is amazingly inspiring.
According to Manu, in his own words, as previously published, he has worked in the past with eight players named in the Super Eagles 23-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.
Garba has groomed talented players such as Divine Nwachukwu, Adebayo Adeleye, Olorunleke Ojo, Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, and Taiwo Awoniyi, who have all at one time or the other played under him either in the U17, Golden Eaglets or the U20, Flying Eagles categories.
Leicester City duo Ndidi and Iheanacho, Nottingham Forest striker Awoniyi, Enyimba goalkeeper Ojo, and Nantes winger Moses were part of the Flying Eagles squad coached by Garba that competed at the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup.
Apart from Divine Nwachukwu, Akinkunmi Amoo and Samson Tijani have also been invited to the Super Eagles, showcasing the talent nurtured by Manu’s coaching. Garba’s impact extends beyond the national team, with players like goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye and Olorunleke Ojo excelling in various tournaments.
It’s puzzling why he is not even mentioned in conversations about becoming the Super Eagles’ chief coach now that the position is vacant.
He has proven himself at the youth level, time and time again.
As the saying goes, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” I do not doubt that his days of becoming the chief coach of the Super Eagles team are on the horizon.
Below are the congratulatory messages from Manu Garba’s former teammates from the Flying Eagles 1993:
Paul Okoku: Thank you, my friend! It’s an honor to share this journey with you. 🎉
Chibuzor Ehilegbu: Congratulations Manu. Wishing you the best. 👏👏
Otti Amaechi: Congratulations, Garba Mohammed! I am just reading this news now. Congrats once again 👍👍👍
Dahiru Sadi: Congratulations on a well-deserved appointment, great coach.
Tarila Okorowanta: Manu Gabba is at it again. Congratulations, my friend and colleague,. All the best, mate.
Dr. Femi Olukanni: Congrats, Manu; I wish you well during this new appointment. Remain blessed.
Yemi Adebanjo: WISHING YOU THE BEST, MY GOOD FRIEND AND PADDY. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW APPOINTMENT. MAY ALMIGHTY ALLAH CONTINUE TO GUIDE AND PROTECT YOU AND YOUR HOUSEHOLD 🙏AMEEN.
Patrick Udoh: Congratulations!
Sunday Edema Benson: Good day, coach. Congratulations on your new job. God bless you with good health.
Manu Garba: My able Vice Captain, teammate, and brother. Congratulations to us all. To all my teammates, thank you for your support, as this is a congratulations to us all.
Man Utd boss’ sack is ‘inevitable’ with ‘one foot outside’ Old Trafford already
Erik ten Hag is frustrated watching Man Utd draw at Brentford Image credit: Football 365
Erik ten Hag has ‘one foot outside’ of Man Utd following their 1-1 draw against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, according to reports, Jow Williams writes for Football 365.
Erik ten Hag is under pressure after Brentford draw
Man Utd took an undeserved lead through Mason Mount in the sixth minute of stoppage time, but Kristoffer Ajer swept home three minutes later to give Brentford a point.
Ten Hag’s side is now 11 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa, which beat Wolves 2-0 on Saturday. Pressure is building on the Dutchman to show he can get good performances and results from the current group of players.
Jamie Redknapp was not impressed by what he saw from Man Utd. The former Liverpool midfielder reckons the current group of players looks like they will get Ten Hag sacked.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Redknapp said, “I’ve watched Manchester United under Erik ten Hag. I don’t know their style of play.
“I don’t know whether they play out from the back. They tried to do it at times, and they passed the ball to the keeper, who lumped it up the pitch. Do they do that for effect?
“I know they haven’t necessarily had all the back four that they would like, and if you’ve got [Lisandro] Martinez and [Raphael] Varane, it helps you build.
“But I don’t know what Man United’s way of playing is. They had so many opportunities today, Brentford; they were just better in every single department.
“And there’s lots of talk about the manager. Will he still be here next year?
“I think the way that the players are playing right now and that kind of performance, they’re going to decide because they’re the sort of performances that get the manager the sack because there was a lack of effort.
“And if they really liked this manager and wanted to play for him, they would do that.
“I saw many players just walking around, strolling, and not looking like they care. And they play for one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“And that, for me, shouldn’t ever happen. There’s too many of them.”
Redknapp added, “They gave up so much possession. There was a lack of energy with the ball and without the ball. They just made Brentford look like Real Madrid.
“That’s what I felt like I was watching. That shouldn’t have been the case, the way Manchester United was just so off it.
“The lack of desire to go win individual battles. It was too easy for them. It was almost as if Man United had nine men.”
On Ten Hag’s future, Redknapp continued: “It was another problematic result for Manchester United yesterday, so what does this mean for Erik ten Hag’s future as we continue to see new managers linked with the job at Old Trafford?
“It’s normal when you have new (co) owners to discuss the manager position internally. Conversations between INEOS and Ten Hag have been positive in recent months, but results in the final two months will be significant in deciding on Ten Hag. Also, Man United wants to finalize its board structure before deciding on the manager.
“As I said last week, there have also not been any talks between United and Gareth Southgate, despite rumors. Let’s see how the season ends for Ten Hag, with nothing being decided now.”
Ten Hag sack at Man Utd is ‘inevitable’
And now Spanish website Fichajes insists that Ten Hag has ‘one foot outside’ Man Utd and after the Brentford result his job at Old Trafford ‘is in danger’.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Man Utd board’s patience with Ten Hag ‘seems to be reaching its limit’ with Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and England’s Gareth Southgate ‘possible successors’.
Replacing Ten Hag in the summer now seems ‘inevitable’ with the Man Utd board set to make a ‘crucial decision that could redefine the club’s direction.’
Left speechless after PSG boss Luis Enrique’s latest public snub
Kylian Mbappe is set to leave PSG at the end of the season and has had another run-in with boss Luis Enrique as the Ligue 1 leaders took on Marseille in Le Classique on Sunday, Jacob Leeks reports for Mirror UK
Kylian Mbappe was left furious as PSG boss Luis Enrique hooked him from their 2-0 derby win over Marseille after 64 minutes.
The French superstar captained the Ligue 1 leaders at the Orange Velodrome for Le Classique on Sunday evening. But with PSG a goal up and a man down, Enrique opted to haul off the attacker for Goncalo Ramos.
Mbappe was left visibly shocked by the decision, shrugging as he saw his number on the board. The Frenchman then scrunched his face as he walked off the pitch.
After high-fiving most of the bench, Mbappe headed straight down the tunnel with Ousmane Dembele. After the final whistle, Enrique vigorously defended his decision, insisting he would not apologize.
“It’s the same music every single week… it’s so boring. I am the manager, and I make the decisions every day, every week. I am going to do the same until my last day in Paris,” he told Prime Video Sport.
“I always try to find the best solution for my team. I think I am right. Even if you don’t (understand it), I don’t care. I don’t care at all. Today, we made too many mistakes. It’s part of football; we must accept it and progress.”
Mbappe clearly remained unhappy, though, posting a cryptic picture on Instagram of himself with his back to the camera. The post also had no caption, and Mbappe did not speak to the media.
Before his substitution, PSG had already gone down to 10 men after defender Lucas Beraldo was sent off for bringing down Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Despite seeing Beraldo head for an early bath, PSG still took the lead.
Vitinha fired a low strike past Marseille keeper Pau Lopez to open the scoring for the visitors seven minutes after the break. The hosts thought they had leveled just eight minutes later, though.
Jordan Veretout found the back of the net on the hour mark. But VAR eventually ruled out the goal after it was deemed that Luis Henrique had obscured PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma’s view.
Enrique made his controversial decision to dismiss Mbappe just three minutes later. But his decision appeared to be proven right, as Ramos fired four minutes from time to secure a win for the visitors.
The victory has seen them move 12 points clear of second-placed Brest at the top of Ligue 1. They need 10 points from their final seven games to win the title in Mbappe’s final season at the club.
Asec Mimosas hold Esperance to frustrating goalless draw at home
Image credit: CAFonline
Ivorian giants Asec Mimosas walked away the happier side on Saturday evening when they frustrated Esperance Sportive de Tunis to a goalless stalemate in what was the last round of Quarter-Final fixtures for the weekend played at the Stade Olympique in Tunis, CAFonline reports.
The 0-0 draw sets up a grand finish to the Quarter-Finals when the two sides meet in a return fixture in Abidjan next weekend, with both teams going into the clash on clean sheets.
Despite being starved of possession, the Ivorians were the first to get a chance at goal after Raed Bouchniba’s loss of possession in the danger area. Karidioula Mofosse almost capitalized on the error but saw his effort go wide off target.
The Tunisians eventually had a sniff at goal just before the half-hour mark after Ghaylen Chaleli’s dangerous ball almost caught the keeper off guard, who did just enough to fist it away from danger.
In the second stanza, the hosts continued from where they left off as they surged forward in search of the opener.
Coach Miguel Cardoso introduced fresh legs and injected much-needed pace into the host’s attack.
Second-half substitute Oussema Bouguerra was unlucky not to have found the opener after a well-struck effort from outside the box had Ayayi Folly well-beaten, but he was fortunate to see the ball come off the woodwork.
Midfield sensation Houssem Tka should have broken the deadlock in the 74th minute after doing well to rise above his markers for his header to go off target.
Despite being under severe pressure throughout the match, the Ivorians did well to absorb and thwart most of the attacks, escaping the North African nation with a confidence-boosting draw ahead of the return leg next weekend.
The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League return leg Quarter-Finals will occur on 05 and 06 April.
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Quarter-Finals Results (First Leg):
Job speculation is least of worry for Manchester United boss
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he does not care about speculation surrounding his job, BBC reports.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos group is reportedly considering a coaching overhaul this summer.
England boss Gareth Southgate has been linked but said that was “completely disrespectful” as it is Ten Hag’s job.
“You know at Man United there will always be noise, rumours around the club, the manager, the players,” Ten Hag said.
“We are focusing on the process, we are focusing on the team to play better, to improve the way of play, so I don’t care about [it].”
Wolves manager Gary O’Neil has also reportedly been looked at by United since Ineos took over football operations, but he has denied knowing of any interest from Old Trafford.
United won the Carabao Cup and finished third in the Premier League last season in Ten Hag’s first campaign, but they sit sixth this season after 11 defeats in 28 league games.
However, they went into the latest international break on the back of a memorable 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final win against Liverpool.
Ten Hag was under pressure during his first weeks as United boss after losing 2-1 to Brighton and then 4-0 at Brentford.
It is to Brentford that he takes his United team on Saturday evening.
Ten Hag realizes there will always be scrutiny of a manager at a club of United’s status.
He said: “I was trainer at Ajax. Similar.
“You get used to it, so we don’t care. Players don’t care, I don’t care. We are together in the boat and we know we have to perform and get the right results.”
Rodri (L) has once again been a critical figure for Man City this season ( Image: PA)
Manchester City host Premier League leaders and title rivals Arsenal on Sunday. Midfielder Rodri admits there is no margin for error for Pep Guardiola’s champions, who look to create fresh history, David McDonnell reports for Mirror.
Rodri has admitted Manchester City cannot afford any slip-ups as they hunt down a repeat of last season’s Treble triumph.
City host title rivals Arsenal on Sunday, with midfielder Rodri claiming nothing but victory will do if Pep Guardiola’s champions are to win an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League crown. The Gunners top the table on goal difference from Liverpool, with Guardiola’s side a point behind, and Rodri knows there is no margin for error as the big prizes loom into view.
“It’s not just this game that’s like a final, it’s all of them from now until the end of the season,” Rodri said. “We’re still in every competition, but any game you lose can practically leave you out of the running.
“That’s the level that this league demands from you—to reach between 90 and 100 points to win. We’re fighting for titles, and in this league, a draw is almost like a loss due to the high bar.
“So we have to win practically every game, which starts against Arsenal, which is currently the league leader.”
No English side has managed to win the title four seasons in a row, with Rodri—unbeaten in 62 games for City—claiming that their experience of being champions can give them the edge again.
“We have experience from previous years in managing these situations of being in multiple competitions,” said Rodri. “When you get into the dynamic of playing every three days at the highest level, you enter this competitive rhythm, which can help you reach a very high level.
“Every game until the end is going to be a final. We must win it, and we must win it with our philosophy and way, which has been successful in the last few years.
“This is the moment to give everything. We have to play confidently, like in the last few years, and be humble enough to run more than the opponent and do more if we want to win. We can use our experience to try to fight again.”
City have another Treble in their sights, and Rodri said Guardiola’s players are not daunted by the prospect of successfully defending all three titles to make history. “The target for us is to put ourselves into a position where we can fight until the end,” said Rodri.
“We’ve been working on this to arrive now. Now is the moment to make the last push. The goal is to fight for everything. We’ll need our people with us to do that—we’re solid at home with our fans. We need to feel that heat that they bring.
“Our objective is this: If we could show that we could win everything we won last season, why can’t we do it again? The most important thing is that we’ve reached this point of the season still in every competition, which is exactly the position we wanted to be in.”
Jade Cargill is set to make her first appearance as a SmackDown Superstar
The storm is about to descend on Mohegan Sun because the moment everyone has been waiting for is finally here. Newly signed SmackDown Superstar Jade Cargill is moving her palace to the blue brand. She is the trending topic, the highlight, and she is making her first appearance on SmackDown this Friday!
Cargill enjoyed an eye-opening performance during her first WWE match, competing in the 2024 Royal Rumble and eliminating Nia Jax and Becky Lynch.
The Street Profits take on A-Town Down Under for the chance to join the Six-Pack Ladder Match at WrestleMania
Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford will battle Austin Theory and Grayson Waller in one of two final showdowns to determine the two SmackDown tag teams that will compete in the Six-Pack Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles at The Show of Shows.
Bianca Belair goes one-on-one with Dakota Kai
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After suffering a ruthless beatdown when she attempted to help Naomi against Damage CTRL, Bianca Belair will be out for retribution against Dakota Kai.
Will The EST overcome Kai with the nefarious combination of WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY and WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Asuka and Kairi Sane likely lurking at ringside? Find out this Friday at 8/7 C on FOX.
The New Catch Republic battles Legado del Fantasma to join the Six-Pack Ladder Title Match at WrestleMania
In the other final match for a spot in the Six-Pack Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania, Pete Dunne and Tylar Bate will battle Angel and Berto.
See which pair will join the other tag teams in challenging Damian Priest and Finn Bálor on The Grandest Stage of Them All this Friday at 8/7 C on FOX.
Kevin Owens and Randy Orton look to silence the outspoken Pretty Deadly
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Before they challenge United States Champion Logan Paul in a Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens will join forces against the outspoken Elton Prince and Kit Wilson.
Don’t miss all the action of SmackDown this Friday at 8/7 C on FOX.
Buckle up for Xplosion! A new episode premieres every Friday exclusively for TNA+ subscribers and airs for FREE on YouTube the following Tuesday. Here, you’ll witness adrenaline-pumping action and exclusive content like Around the Ring with Gia Miller, the Don West You’ve Got to Be Kidding Me Trending Topics of the Week, and more!
After coming up short against Jordynne Grace, Tasha Steelz looks to jumpstart her journey toward another Knockouts World Title opportunity when she goes one-on-one with Ava Everett. Plus, Gia Miller goes Around the Ring with one-half of the new Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, Dani Luna of Spitfire!
The Personal Concierge reveals that Ash By Elegance cannot compete in tonight’s 8-4-1 match due to some cosmetic touchups that she received recently. Director of Authority Santino Marella has found a replacement, the returning Steph De Lander!
Jody Threat, Havok, Masha Slamovich & Alisha Edwards vs. Dani Luna, Rosemary, Xia Brookside & Steph De Lander – 8-4-1 Match to Determine the #1 Contender for the Knockouts World Championship
The 8-4-1 match begins as an 8-Knockout tag team match, with the winning team immediately facing off in a 4-way match. The winner will become the #1 Contender for the Knockouts World Championship, held by Jordynne Grace! Threat hits Brookside with running double knees. Brookside takes Slamovich down with head scissors. The match begins to break down as everyone gets involved. Luna hits an assisted Blue Thunder Bomb on Luna. Slamovich counters the Luna landing, but Luna rolls her up to score the pinfall victory.
Dani Luna, Rosemary, Xia Brookside & Steph De Lander def. Jody Threat, Havok, Masha Slamovich & Alisha Edwards – 8-4-1 Match to Determine the #1 Contender for the Knockouts World Championship
Dani Luna vs. Rosemary vs. Xia Brookside vs. Steph De Lander – 8-4-1 Match to Determine the #1 Contender for the Knockouts World Championship
Before the 4-way match, a furious Masha Slamovich attacks Dani Luna and tosses her into the steel ring post. De Lander redirects Rosemary’s spear into Brookside, causing Brookside to collide with Ash By Elegance, who is watching the match from the ringside. Ash sends Brookside into the steel ring post, but the referee ejects her. Out of nowhere, Matt Cardona appears in the ring and takes out Rosemary with Radio Silence. De Lander capitalizes, putting Rosemary away with the TKO.
The dissention within Time Machine continues. Alex Shelley accuses Chris Sabin of looking out for himself in his singles match against Steve Maclin tonight. Shelley thinks that maybe he should do the same.
After Chris Bey failed to become the #1 Contender for the X-Division Championship last week, Ace Austin tells him that they should focus on reclaiming the TNA World Tag Team Titles instead. Bey vows to care for Frankie Kazarian, which Austin could not do alone.
The Grizzled Young Vets blame Cody Deaner for their loss to the Time Splitters last week. Deaner goes to the ring and reveals that Director of Authority Santino Marella has granted him a match against one of them. Deaner lets the fans decide—and they want both! Deaner clotheslines James Drake over the top rope before being blindsided by Gibson.
Grizzled Young Vets (Zack Gibson & James Drake) vs. Cody Deaner
The Grizzled Young Vets double-team Deaner is in the corner. Deaner fights back with a series of strikes to Gibson. Deaner hits a bulldog out of the corner, but Gibson counters the follow-up Deaner DDT. Drake chokes Deaner with his scarf, allowing them to capitalize with Grit Your Teeth. Drake pins Deaner to win.
Grizzled Young Vets (Zack Gibson & James Drake) def. Cody Deaner
Alex Shelley interrupts Nic Nemeth’s interview with Gia Miller. Shelley tells him not to fall for The System’s mind games as he gears up to challenge Moose for the TNA World Title at Rebellion. Nemeth says that after he defeats Moose at Rebellion, he would be honored to give Shelley the first match. Shelley doesn’t want to wait, but Nemeth accepts his challenge.
Josh Alexander is in the ring, but the commentary team notes that he’s dressed to compete. Alexander says he missed being in Philadelphia because the 2300 Arena is where the most personal scores are settled. Alexander reveals that Director of Authority Santino Marella has granted him an open contract for a match tonight. Speaking of that, Alexander calls out Hammerstone to settle their differences after Hammerstone cheated to defeat him at Sacrifice. Instead, he’s confronted by “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams, who calls himself one of the best wrestlers in the world. Alexander isn’t one to back down from a challenge, and since Hammerstone isn’t here, it’s on!
Alexander attempts a vertical suplex, but both men crash over the top rope and onto the floor. Alexander hits his signature running crossbody on the apron. In the ring, Alexander hits a Northern Lights suplex into a bridge for two. Williams fights off a C4 Spike attempt, then dumps him high on his neck with a suplex. Alexander hits a rolling senton out of the corner, followed by a knee strike to the back of Williams’ next. Williams rolls out of the Ankle Lock, but Alexander catches him with a powerbomb backbreaker. Williams hits a unique DDT on the top turnbuckle. Williams locks in an STF submission, but Alexander counters it into a German suplex. Alexander connects with the C4 Spike to win.
After the match, Alexander and Williams raise each other’s hands to show respect when Hammerstone blindsides them. Hammerstone straps Alexander’s headgear to Williams before locking in the Torture Rack.
X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali is the cover star of the latest edition of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. The digital issue is available now and will also be available on newsstands on April 16th. Go to pwi-online.com for more information.
Mustafa Ali tells Director of Authority Santino Marella that he doesn’t believe Jake Something is qualified to be in the X-Division due to his size. Marella says that the whole point of the X-Division is that there are no weight limits. Marella says that even Rhino could be in the X-Division. Ali begins to badmouth Rhino when the “War Machine” walks up behind him. Rhino demands a match with Ali. Ali turns him down because he already has a scheduled X-Division Title defense against Jake Something at Rebellion. Rhino doesn’t want a title match. He wants Old School Rules. Marella makes it official for next week.
TNA World Tag Team Champion Eddie Edwards w/ Brian Myers & Alisha Edwards vs. Mike Bailey w/ Trent Seven
As Speedball Mountain prepares to challenge Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers for the TNA World Tag Team Titles at Rebellion, it’s singles action between Mike Bailey and Eddie Edwards tonight! Bailey is in control following a dive over the top rope, taking out Eddie on the floor. Myers distracts at ringside, allowing Eddie to capitalize with a modified Blue Thunder Bomb on the apron. Bailey counters a Backpack Stunner, then creates separation with a dropkick off the second rope. Bailey hits a running Shooting Star for two. Bailey soars with a springboard moonsault to the outside. Edwards prevents Ultima Weapon, then successfully hits the Backpack Stunner for another near fall. Bailey hits a series of strikes before Edwards turns him inside out with a clothesline. Alisha distracts the referee while Myers grabs Bailey on the apron. Trent Seven neutralizes Myers before Eddie kicks him to the floor. Alisha grabs Bailey’s leg, which gives Eddie time to avoid a second Ultima Weapon attempt. Eddie hits the Boston Knee Party to win.
TNA World Tag Team Champion Eddie Edwards w/ Brian Myers & Alisha Edwards def. Mike Bailey w/ Trent Seven
As Frankie Kazarian looks ahead to his Full Metal Mayhem match against Eric Young at Rebellion, he’s confronted by Chris Bey, who wants a match with the self-proclaimed “King of TNA” next week. Kazarian accepts his challenge. Will it be made official?
Rich Swann and AJ Francis are in the ring to address Swann’s shocking change of heart. Two weeks ago, Swann betrayed Joe Hendry to join forces with Francis. Francis refers to this new duo as First Class and says Swann has seen the light. Swann admits that he has been in a slump as of late. Swann says Francis was there for him and wanted to take him to new heights. Swann explains that Hendry stole a victory from him in a tag team competition and his spotlight. Swann reminds us that he won the TNA World Championship in an empty building during the pandemic, which means he never needed the fans’ support. Francis signs off with the catchphrase, “If you’re not in First Class, you’re last.”
Tom Hannifan conducts a sit-down interview with Laredo Kid to learn more about his upbringing in professional wrestling and Luchador’s background. After beginning in 2003, Kid competed in Lucha Libre AAA in Mexico. Kid speaks on the traumatizing experience of suffering a perforated intestine, which inspired him to motivate others never to give up. Kid was set to challenge Crazzy Steve for the Digital Media Championship at Sacrifice but could not compete due to travel issues. The kid will have another opportunity to tell Steve he’s coming for his title.
It’s central event time as former TNA World Champions Steve Maclin and Chris Sabin collide! Sabin targets Maclin’s left arm early on. Maclin drops him gut-first over the top rope to gain control. Maclin wears his opponent down as he delivers a back suplex. Sabin bites Maclin on the top rope, then soars with a missile drop kick. Sabin hits a neckbreaker, followed by a DDT for two. Sabin locks in a Crossface, but Maclin rolls to the ropes to break the hold. As Maclin capitalizes with a diving knee, Sabin crashes and burns on a slingshot crossbody. Sabin avoids Caught in the Crosshairs but gets turned inside out with a clothesline. Maclin hits Mayhem For All for another near fall. Both men exchange strikes in the middle of the ring. Nobody is home for the SCUD Missile as Maclin collides with the floor. Maclin barely returns to the ring before the referee’s ten count. Sabin spikes with the Satellite DDT, but it’s not enough. Sabin is Caught in the Crosshairs, but the damage to the left arm prevents Maclin from hitting the follow-up KIA. Maclin fights through a bridge and successfully hits the KIA to win.
Jade Cargill Image credit: WWE.com
