Spoilers have emerged on what Nic Nemeth (fka Dolph Ziggler) will do next in TNA Wrestling, with Nemeth in action and cutting a passionate promo during Sunday’s TV taping.
Nemeth made his surprise TNA debut at Saturday’s (January 13) Hard To Kill pay-per-view, attacking new TNA World Champion Moose, and ripping his shirt to reveal a TNA logo.
Following his appearance, it was then announced that former WWE star would be making his TNA in-ring debut at the following night’s ‘Snake Eyes’ TV taping.
Not only did Nemeth compete in singles action, the popular star cut a passionate promo in front of the live crowd.
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During the taping, Nemeth defeated Zachary Wentz in singles action, in Nemeth’s first post-WWE match.
Nemeth also had altercations with former IMPACT/TNA World Champion Steve Maclin, which ended with Nemeth standing tall.
Nemeth also cut a promo at the taping, which you can watch a clip of below.
Noting that he was nervous and excited, Nemeth said (transcription via NoDQ.com):
“Hard to Kill was one hell of a moment, wasn’t it? TNA is back baby. From the opening match to that main event, there was something in the air and damn it, I loved every second.
“I’ve been very fortunate. I’ve done 19 years, and a hell of a lot of events. I was very fortunate to rack up a lot of accomplishments in 19 years but I did it all in one world. I got some emotions running through. You said I still got it, I never lost it!
“I’m intimidated. I’m scared. I’m nervous. I’m excited. And make no mistake about it, I picked my time and place. I showed up in this ring and I lined up face to face with the TNA world champion. I am going to become TNA world champion. I am going to celebrate with each and every one of you!
“I respect the men and the women of this locker room way too much to stroll in here and demand a world title match and get it. This is my day one. This is my first day right here, right now, doing it all over again. It starts here, right now. This time, I earn it all the way to the top.
“I promise I will do it again. I’ve done it in the past and I will never stop. It’s the first time in my life that I do it as Nic Nemeth!”
Other notable stars in action at the taping included Will Ospreay, Kazuchika Okada and former WWE NXT UK star Xia Brookside, who recently signed with TNA Wrestling.
Trinity also unsuccessfully challenged for the Knockouts World Championship after dropping the gold to Jordynne Grace at Hard To Kill, amid rumors that Trinity is set to re-join WWE.
Here are the full results from the taping (via Fightful’s Joel Pearl):
Rhino def. Shera
Joe Hendry def. Rich Swann
Jake Something def. KUSHIDA, El Hijo Del Vikingo, Trey Miguel, Laredo Kid & Mike Bailey – six-way
Nic Nemeth cut a promo before he was interrupted by Steve Maclin. Nemeth hit Maclin with a Zig Zag to end the segment
Xia Brookside def. Tasha Steelz
Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zack Gibson) def. Eric Young & Frankie Kazarian.
Kazarian turned on Young after the match
PCO def. Jai Vidal
Chris Bey def. Kevin Knight
Dirty Dango & Oleg Prudius def. Dante King & Damian Drake
Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace def. Trinity – Knockouts World Championship
Gisele Shaw and her entourage attacked both Grace and Trinity after the match
Nic Nemeth def. Zachary Wentz.
Maclin ran out to attack Nemeth after the match but Nemeth again hit another Zig Zag.
Killer Kelly & Masha Slamovich def. Jody Threat & Dani Luna
Josh Alexander def. Will Ospreay
Kazuchika Okada & Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) def. The System (Moose, Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards)
Nic Nemeth on the mic!#tna #hardtokill pic.twitter.com/tY1gtjMxJg
— Christine (@ShiningPolaris) January 15, 2024
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