TNA Wrestling recently completed two nights of tapings in Tampa, Florida, building anticipation for its Emergence special on August 30 and featuring crossover appearances from WWE NXT wrestlers. Notably, Charlie Dempsey faced Jonathan Gresham but suffered a loss, while Santino Marella called out Matt Cardona to face PCO after an incident at a wedding. Several matches were held, including qualifiers for the Ultimate X match, with Laredo Kid and Hammerstone securing their spots. Additionally, Xyon Quinn, a former WWE NXT star, made his debut against Steve Maclin, though he did not win. Other highlights included a chaotic match involving Joe Hendry and interference from Eddie and Alisha Edwards, and TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace winning a no-disqualification match. The tapings featured a mix of established talent and rising stars, emphasizing TNA's ongoing relationship with WWE's NXT brand.