BWO Running Predictions Blog: TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament Round 1
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(TGBH) Wake up, wake up! We are BACK AGAIN after a huge week of dropping FOUR predictions blogs. This week, we are running back our Running Predictions series as we will be running the gauntlet for the tournament to crown the first ever TNA Knockouts Television Champion. Oh, and we got some very special guests joining us this time around! I have recruited some of our pals from our team of Super Friends. Joining us for this special Running Predictions blog are BRANdon from Ope-Eh 3-Way and Tim Vicious from Vicious Total Nonstop Rants!!
(PCM) Oh you thought we were done after such a large weekend? Bitch please. This isnt even the only blog with me on it this week. Why rest on our laurels. We have said we are all built different here, and yet you people don’t understand.
(DSS) We’re back faster than you thought, aren’t we? TNA is doing something great: making another women’s belt. The world does not have enough women’s wrestling, and I genuinely mean that. TNA has a great women’s roster, and they seem to still be getting some NXT stars, just making the talent pool even larger. This tournament is going to make for great television, and it’s going to lead to a (great looking) belt that will be defended on weekly TV. Fucking fantastic to highlight even more talent. And you already know the bWo is going to be along for the whole ride.
(IG) Well, well, well. I bet you weren’t expecting to see me here! This summer of professional wrestling has been incredible so far. Hot off this past weekend’s jampacked wrestling schedule, we move straight into an insane 16-women tournament to crown the first ever TNA Knockouts Television Champion. As they say in Paris… I actually don’t know what they say in Paris… but, lets do it!
(TGBH) We got 8 matches that will probably all be recorded tomorrow night so we gotta get these out for yall asap SO LETS GET TO IT!!
PreGame w/bWo:
TNA Knockouts TV Champ Tournament
Round 1
Heather by Elegance vs. Allie
Impact 07/02/2026
(TGBH) The Elegance Brand just came off losing their tag belts at Slammiversary, and Mr. Elegance didnt help make matters any better by not winning the X-Division title. Can the Brand of Elegance bounce back here, or are they as cursed as The Judgment Day? The numbers will be a factor here and with it being one of the first matches aired, we may get all our Elegant eggs in one basket right off the bat. I enjoy Heather’s work and wouldn’t seeing her advance two more rounds.
PaperClip Mike’s Pick:
Allie via Pinfall
Darkstar Shady’s Pick:
Heather by Elegance via Pinfall
Ian G’s Pick:
Allie via Pinfall
BRANdon’s Pick:
Heather by Elegance
Tim Vicious’ Pick:
Heather by Elegance
The Great Brown Hope’s Pick:
Heather by Elegance via Pinfall
WINNER: Heather by Elegance
Mara Sade vs. Tasha Steelz
Impact 07/02/2026
(B-OE3W) If there's one thing that Tasha's been for TNA, it's prolific. From her brief, but impactful (heh) run as Knockouts champion, to her standout presence in the Order 4, Tasha's shown week in and week out why she deserves the respect her performance demands. Mara Sade, on the other hand, is a rising star not to be outdone by her former partner on WWE's blue brand. Mara owns victories over former KO Champ Ash by Elegance and forever little brother Ryan Nemeth and, at Slammiversary, had a victory snatched from her over Indi Hartwell by Elayna Black in a triple threat. Mara's momentum does not stand to slow as a result, and this is why I see Mara advancing in this round of the tourney, with everything to gain as she continues to prove herself as one of the new faces of the TNA Knockouts Division.
BRANdon's Pick:
Mara Sade
PaperClip Mike’s Pick:
Tasha Steelz via Pinfall
Darkstar Shady’s Pick:
Mara Sade via Pinfall
Ian G’s Pick:
Tasha Steelz via Pinfall
The Great Brown Hope’s Pick:
Tasha Steelz via Pinfall
Tim Vicious’ Pick:
Mara Sade
WINNER: Mara Sade
Jody Threat vs. Gabby Forza
Impact 07/09/2026
(PCM) If you wanted a wild card match, here you go. Jody was in TNA for a good while and was a multi-time women’s tag champ with Dani Luna. And for those not familiar with Gabby Forza, you are in for a treat. The ‘Gnomie’ has a character that just resonates with everyone. Plus, with her experience in strength training and as a women’s professional football player, that girl is stronk. And she is also not afraid to mix it up with the gents and even get color. Look for her to win, then get signed soon after.
PaperClip Mike’s Pick:
Gabby Forza via Pinfall
Darkstar Shady’s Pick:
Gabby Forza via Pinfall
Ian G’s Pick:
Gabby Forza via Pinfall
BRANdon’s Pick:
Jody Threat
The Great Brown Hope’s Pick:
Jody Threat via Pinfall
Tim Vicious’ Pick:
Jody Threat
Indi Hartwell vs. Vicki Venuto
Impact 07/09/2026
(DSS) Indi is one of the names to watch in this tournament. Don’t get me wrong, Vicki Venuto is going to bring a good fight for Indi, but that’s all she’s here for: to make the fight seem big. Indi is in a very interesting situation with TNA. She absolutely is a huge name for them—she’s popular and brings her own following to the company to help elevate them. At the same time, I truly don’t think she has what it takes to carry the company at the top of the card. I like Indi but she’s never fully impressed me in the ring in a way that screams top champion. This title is practically made for her. She can be in the ring, elevating the division and wrestling regularly enough to help her improve her own techniques as well.
Darkstar Shady’s Pick:
Indi Hartwell via Pinfall
Ian G’s Pick:
Indi Hartwell via Pinfall
BRANdon’s Pick:
Indi Hartwell
The Great Brown Hope’s Pick:
Indi Hartwell via Pinfall
PaperClip Mike’s Pick:
Indi Hartwell via Pinfall
Tim Vicious’ Pick:
Indi Hartwell
Harley Hudson vs. Thea Hail
(AIRING TBD)
(PCM) I assumed, after it seemed Stacks and Arianna fulfilled their obligations, the relationship between TNA and NXT was done, guess not. On paper, this might be a sleeper match. Harley has been here for a while and has yet to break out. I think this tournament is right up her alley. I do not see her winning it, but she is gonna put on a show for as long as she goes.
PaperClip Mike’s Pick:
Harley Hudson via Pinfall
Darkstar Shady’s Pick:
Thea Hail via Pinfall
Ian G’s Pick:
Thea Hail via Pinfall
BRANdon’s Pick:
Thea Hail
The Great Brown Hope’s Pick:
Thea Hail via Pinfall
Tim Vicious’ Pick:
Thea Hail
Elayna Black vs. Wendy Choo
(AIRING TBD)
(DSS) This might be the match of the first round. Wendy Choo is the MVP of GM Mode in the WWE games for whichever CPU brand gets her. And in WWE, she’s a recent Evolve champion who has had a great character rebrand. She brings a lot of outside credibility to the tournament and the title just by being involved, but Elayna Black could go all the way to the finals. Let’s be real, the title literally looks like it was designed to be worn by her, but I don’t know that she’s actually my favorite to win (over Indi), but she’s up there. Either way, Elayna is going to make herself one of the most important pieces in the Knockouts division in this tournament. I’m looking forward to this tournament, and I’m looking forward to Elayna Black getting a big win over Wendy here.
Darkstar Shady’s Pick:
Elayna Black via Pinfall
Ian G’s Pick:
Elayna Black via Pinfall
BRANdon’s Pick:
Elayna Black
The Great Brown Hope’s Pick:
Elayna Black via Pinfall
PaperClip Mike’s Pick:
Elayna Black via Pinfall
Tim Vicious’ Pick:
Elayna Black
M by Elegance vs. Rosemary
(AIRING TBD)
(IG) I’ll be honest, I really don’t keep up with TNA at all. Unless something makes it’s way to my timeline, which is mostly baseball (thank god). But, I know both of these names. Rosemary is a certified legend in pro wrestling history. I remember her days when her and Allie were a tag team, and a very entertaining at the very least. In my opinion, she is a shoe-in to be a future TNA HOF inductee. On the other side of the ring, we have M by Elegance (FKA Maggie Lee). M is an incredibly talented young wrestler. Fun fact, I’ve seen her perform live at a Black Label Pro show (shoutout Chicagoland Independent Wrestling). Maggie was originally trained by Seth Rollins and the rest of the Black and Brave team. Her upside in the independent wrestling scene is through the roof. I see this match not only solidifying Rosemary as a staple in the Knockouts division, I see this as a big moment for M by Elegance, and potentially a reason The Elegance Brand goes for the tag titles.
PaperClip Mike’s Pick:
Rosemary via Pinfall
Darkstar Shady’s Pick:
M by Elegance via Pinfall
Ian G’s Pick:
M by Elegance via Pinfall
BRANdon’s Pick:
M by Elegance
The Great Brown Hope’s Pick:
Rosemary via Pinfall
Tim Vicious’ Pick:
Rosemary
Jada Stone vs. Alisha Edwards
(AIRING TBD)
(TV) Hey guys, it is Tim Vicious from Vicious Rants giving my personal predictions for what I think is going to go on in these matches for the Women's TV Title Tournament. I personally think Alisha Edwards is going to go over and get the win over Jada Stone and the main reason on that more than anything is given how The System lost over at Slammiversary. They need a win and Alisha is also going to help set the standard to say that The System is still on top and also show that she can still go.
Tim Vicious’ Pick:
Alisha Edwards
PaperClip Mike’s Pick:
Jada Stone via Pinfall
Darkstar Shady’s Pick:
Alisha Edwards via Pinfall
Ian G’s Pick:
Jada Stone via Pinfall
BRANdon’s Pick:
Alisha Edwards
The Great Brown Hope’s Pick:
Alisha Edwards via Pinfall
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