Lines were crossed on TNA iMPACT! as Steve Maclin and Eric Young battled in a violent and bloody dog collar match.
Maclin was busted open early in the match and the blood didn't stop pouring as he and Young battled in a hard-hitting affair. Young was also cut open in the match, which featured interference from The Northern Armory (Sinner & Saint).
Maclin was victorious in the bout, successfully retaining his TNA International Championship.
The finish saw Maclin yank Young off the top rope and then hit a lifting double arm DDT for the victory.
.@TheEricYoung sends @SteveMaclin THROAT FIRST into the top rope!
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 9, 2025
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A bloody and battered @SteveMaclin is still dismantling the entire Northern Armory!
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 9, 2025
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.@SteveMaclin just went through hell and back with @TheEricYoung and somehow survived! Maclin is STILL the TNA International Champion!
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 9, 2025
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Mance Warner and Steph De Lander were watching on from the stage.
Fans might not see a bloody affair like this in TNA anytime in the near future as excessive blood and blading is reportedly no longer permissible in TNA. Fans can learn more here.
Fans can find Fightful's coverage of TNA iMPACT! by clicking here. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review here.
