29/07/2023
July 15th
Slammervesary 2023
Countdown
Gisele Shaw, Savannah Evans & Jai Vidal vs Jody Threat & Death Dollz (Courtney Rush & Jessicka)
Jessicka has Vidal reeling in the early going as he scurries to his corner. Rush chases Vidal around the ringside area but she gets caught with a big boot from Evans.
Threat is tagged in and she quickens the pace with a flurry of offense. The match begins to break down as everyone gets involved. Shaw superkicks Jessicka but then Threat suplexes Shaw. Rush puts Vidal away with the spear for three.
Thoughts
Didn’t see much of shaw
Still a fun match
Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry vs Kenny King w/ Sheldon Jean – Digital Media Championship
King charges at Hendry from the opening bell. Hendry quickly turns it around as he hits a stalling vertical suplex. Jean runs into the ring, allowing King to blindside Hendry off the distraction.
Hendry hits a big Fallaway Slam, then kips up to his feet. Hendry catches him in mid-air for the Standing Ovation but Jean puts King’s foot on the rope to break the pin. King inadvertently collides with Jean at ringside. Moments later, King pins Hendry with his feet on the ropes and an assist from Jean to become the new Digital Media Champion.
Thoughts
Great run from Hendry interested to see if he moves up
Kings biggest win since his return
247 days as champ
Naff finish
KUSHIDA vs Alan Angels vs Jonathan Gresham vs Kevin Knight vs Mike Bailey vs Jake Something – Ultimate X
Jake Something makes his shocking return to IMPACT Wrestling and is a late addition to this Ultimate X match with the winner earning a future X-Division Title shot! Jake powerbombs Knight over the top rope into everyone on the floor. Jake takes out both Gresham and Bailey with a double clothesline. Everyone joins forces to send Jake to the outside. Gresham dives through the ropes, followed by a springboard Moonsault from Bailey to take Jake down. Angels hits a double Spanish Fly on Gresham and Bailey. Angels is high atop KUSHIDA’s shoulders when Knight dropkicks him off the apron to the floor. Bailey climbs to the top of the truss nearly 20 feet in the air and soars with a Moonsault. Bailey is about to climb across the cables when Angels stops him with a steel chair. Angels then assaults Jake with the chair. Angels is on fire as he spikes Knight with a Reverse Rana off the top. Jake climbs the cables but Angels delivers a low blow to take him down. KUSHIDA races across to retrieve the X and win the match.
Thoughts
All 6 are great talents
Bailey moonsault was outstanding
Human demolition derby
Could of done with another 10 mins
Great way to start the show
Former Team Canada member A1 is sitting ringside tonight.
Gia Miller interviews Kenny King after he defeated Joe Hendry to become the new Digital Media Champion earlier tonight on Countdown to Slammiversary.
Knockouts World Tag Team Champions The Coven (Taylor Wilde & KiLynn King) vs Masha Slamovich & Killer Kelly – Knockouts World Tag Team Championship
Kelly hits Wilde with a pump kick in the early going before The Coven gain control. King chokes Kelly on the ropes as The Coven cut off the ring and prevent her from making the tag. King attempts a senton out of the corner but Kelly avoids it to create separation. Kelly makes the tag to Slamovich as the pace quickens. Slamovich hits Wilde with a spinning heel kick for two.
Slamovich connects with another pinpoint kick on Wilde but this time it’s King who breaks the count. King sends Wilde crashing into the corner turnbuckles with a butterfly suplex. Slamovich flies halfway across the ring, taking King out of the equation with a dropkick. King bounces back with a big boot to Kelly. Wilde hits Witch’s Wrath but it’s not enough to keep Slamovich down. Kelly trips up King on the outside. Slamovich plants Wilde to win the match, awarding her team the Knockouts World Tag Team Titles.
Thoughts
Killer Kelly isn’t pg but this team has legs
Let’s hope the coven don’t split and disappear like most of the women’s tag teams
Bully Ray & Deaner w/ Kon vs Scott D’Amore & – Special Enforcer: Darren McCarty
In a jaw-dropping development, Eric Young is back from the dead and will be Scott D’Amore’s mystery partner for this tag team grudge match! D’Amore takes Deaner of his feet with a leaping leg lariat, followed by a leg drop. D’Amore and Young hit a double team death drop for an early two count on Deaner. D’Amore connects with Sky High on Deaner. D’Amore is about to hit the Canadian Destroyer when Kon gets up on the apron. McCarty plays his part as the special enforcer and backs Kon down. The referee is distracted, allowing Bully to club D’Amore in the back. Bully gets in the face of D’Amore’s mother at ringside.
Bully delivers a low blow to D’Amore but Young tells the referee not to disqualify him. The referee has had enough of Bully Ray and exits the IMPACT Zone. McCarty puts on the stripes and will now act as the referee.
D’Amore spears Bully out of his boots, allowing him to make the tag to Young. The tide begins to turn as Young goes on the attack. Young spikes Deaner with a Piledriver but Kon pulls McCarty out of the ring to stop the count. A1 jumps the barricade and takes out Kon with a clothesline. McCarty hits Bully with a Stunner. D’Amore gains a measure of revenge as he leaps off the top and goes low on Bully. D’Amore and McCarty then drive Bully through a table. D’Amore hits the Canadian Destroyer on Deaner, followed by a top rope elbow drop from Young to win.
Thoughts
Crowd sang o Canada
This was good for what it was
Bully got his comeuppance
Nick Aldis vows to “open the book of the Aldis era” and defeat Alex Shelley for the IMPACT World Title tonight.
X-Division Champion Chris Sabin vs Lio Rush – X-Division Championship
Rush knocks Sabin off the apron with a handspring, followed by a dive to the outside before the opening bell. Sabin’s neck is seriously injured in the process as the ringside physician tells the referee that he should not compete. Against his advice, Sabin enters the ring and match is on. Rush hits the Final Hour but somehow, Sabin kicks out at two. Rush hits a second Final Hour to score the pinfall and become the new X-Division Champion.
Thoughts
Surprised by this
Sabin is coming for 10
Backstage, Gia Miller catches up with IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley and questions whether the Machine Gun era is coming to an end. Shelley remains silent and walks off.
IMPACT World Tag Team Champions ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) vs Moose & Brian Myers vs SUBCULTURE (Mark Andrews & Flash Morgan Webster) w/ Dani Luna vs Rich Swann & Sami Callihan – IMPACT World Tag Team Championship
Swann hits Webster with a shoulder breaker, followed by a kick to the face. Swann counters a powerbomb from Moose and takes both him and Myers out with one Enzuigiri after another. Moose catches Bey in mid-air and powerbombs him into the hardest part of the ring. Myers spears Austin on the apron. Callihan tosses Webster over the top rope into a sea of humanity on the floor. Callihan hits a Death Valley Driver on Webster, followed by a rolling splash from Swann. Austin kicks Swann into a swining neckbreaker from Bey. Moose and Myers hit in-sync powerbombs on both members of ABC. Andrews takes out Moose and Myers with a double Pele kick. Moose fights back with a bicycle kick but Andrews counters into Stundog Millionaire. Bey and Swann unite to catch Moose with two mid-air cutters. ABC is about to hit 1, 2 Sweet when Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz attack them at ringside. SUBCULTURE capitalizes as Andrews soars with a Shooting Star on Myers. Andrews scores the pin and SUBCULTURE are your new IMPACT World Tag Team Champions.
Thoughts
This was an incredible match
Everyone was brilliant
My boys win
Eddie Edwards w/ Alisha Edwards vs Frankie Kazarian w/ Traci Brooks
Alisha trips Kazarian from ringside, providing Edwards with the momentary advantage. Seconds later, Brooks returns the favor as she trips up Edwards.
Kazarian inadvertently collides with the referee, allowing Alisha to enter the ring with Kenda, the kendo stick. Brooks neutralizes her with a running clothesline. Edwards is tapping to the Chicken Wing but there’s no referee. Edwards blindsides him with the kendo stick, followed by the Boston Knee Party to win.
Thoughts
Not my cup of tea
Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo vs Trinity – Knockouts World Championship
Purrazzo goes for the Fujiwara Armbar in the early going but Trinity escapes. Trinity hits a slingshot twisting crossbody to the outside. Back in the ring, Trinity hits another crossbody, this time off the top rope. Purrazzo cuts off Trinity on a springboard attempt and gains control. Trinity misses a leg drop as Purrazzo capitalizes with a low basement dropkick. Purrazzo hits a hard Irish whip into the corner. Trinity bounces back with a kick to the face, followed by a series of running clotheslines. Trinity tries to lock in Star Struck but Purrazzo quickly breaks free. Purrazzo spikes her with a Piledriver but it’s not enough to keep Trinity down. Trinity avoids Queen’s Gambit as Purrazzo hits a side Russian leg sweep instead. Purrazzo transitions into the Fujiwara Armbar but Trinity grabs the bottom rope to break the hold. Trinity goes outside-in and plants Purrazzo face-first into the canvas. Trinity hits the split-legged Moonsault but Purrazzo kicks out at two. Purrazzo plants her with Queen’s Gambit on the hardest part of the ring but this time it’s Trinity who kicks out just in time. Trinity hits high-risk offense off the top, then locks in Star Struck to win by submission and become the new Knockouts World Champion.
Thoughts
Big match feel
Trinity made the right call
Both looked like stars
Knockout title is the women’s title outside stardom
Biggest reaction of the night
Tears in the eyes of Trinity
Great match
First time Deonna tapped out in impact
5 title matches 5 title changes
Feel sorry for Shelly
New X-Division Champion Lio Rush teams with Trey Miguel to battle Mike Bailey and Hiromu Takahashi at Multiverse United 2: For Whom the Bell Tolls LIVE August 20th streaming exclusively on FITE!
One week later, IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Sanada will be at Emergence LIVE August 27th streaming on IMPACT Plus, YouTube for IMPACT Ultimate Insiders and FITE!
IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley vs Nick Aldis – IMPACT World Championship
The bell rings and Shelley spits water in the face of Aldis. Seconds later, Aldis powerbombs him out of the corner. Aldis locks in the Kingsley Cloverleaf but Shelley crawls to the bottom rope. Aldis hits a strong Irish whip into the corner, then continues to put his power on display. Shelley targets the right leg of Aldis as he begins to build momentum. Shelley hits a Dragon Screw Leg Whip out of the corner. Aldis traps Shelley in the apron, allowing him to pummel his opponents with a series of fists. Shelley evades the attack on the outside, then sends Aldis crashing into the steel ring post. Shelley bends the fingers of Aldis around the steel of the turnbuckles. Shelley hits a big Superplex as both men exchange strikes in the middle of the ring. Shelley hits Sliced Bread, then transitions into the Border City Stretch. Shelley goes for another Sliced Bread but this time, Aldis counters into a Piledriver for two. Aldis soars off the top with an elbow drop for a very close near fall. Aldis brings the IMPACT World Title into the ring. The referee is removing the belt when Aldis delivers a low blow. Aldis spikes him into the mat but it’s not enough to keep Shelley down. Shelley hits a DDT on the title, followed by Shellshock to win.
Alex Shelley is celebrating his victory when former IMPACT World Champion Josh Alexander makes his return from injury. Alexander goes face to face with Shelley and says “I’m back”.
Thoughts
Oh s**t
What a show
July 20
Digital Exclusive
The good hands Vs Heath and Bupinder Guja
BTI
Alan Angels def Crazzy Steve
After the match, Heath gives Angels a well-deserved Wake-Up Call.
Scott D’Amore is in the ring as he resumes his role as President of IMPACT Wrestling. D’Amore says that Slammiversary was one of the greatest nights of his life as he joined forces with the returning Eric Young and NHL legend Darren McCarty to exact his revenge on Bully Ray and Deaner. D’Amore says he couldn’t have done it without his people in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and thanks the fans. D’Amore reveals that he will be the acting Director of Authority tonight as Santino Marella will compete against Dirty Dango later on. D’Amore is running down the card for tonight when The Good Hands interrupt. They continue to place blame on D’Amore for their downward spiral but D’Amore tells them that if they want a piece of the action, they can face off against these two individuals:
Rich Swann & Sami Callihan def The Good Hands (John Skyler & Jason Hotch)
ABC are determined to take back the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles in their rematch against SUBCULTURE tonight. The Rascalz interrupt, who are responsible for costing ABC the 4-way match at Slammiversary. A brawl breaks out until security breaks things up. Scott D’Amore has security eject the Rascalz from the building so that it will be an even playing field.
Scott D’Amore informs Johnny Sw***er and Zicky Dice that after their recent antics, they will face each other one-on-one next week. If Sw***er wins, he will receive his long-awaited IMPACT World Title opportunity – but the loser of the match will be fired from IMPACT Wrestling.
Gia Miller conducts an interview with Eric Young, who made his shocking return this past Saturday at Slammiversary. Nick Aldis interrupts and proposes that they join forces to prevent the “internet darlings” from running this promotion into the ground. Young hasn’t stated what his next steps are in IMPACT Wrestling but if there’s one thing he can get behind, it’s tradition – the tradition of settling their differences in the ring. Young challenges Aldis to a singles match and he accepts.
Jake Something def Kevin Knight
Courtney Rush w/ Jessicka def Savannah Evans w/ Gisele Shaw
Trinity proved that dreams do come true after she defeated Deonna Purrazzo to become Knockouts World Champion at Slammiversary.
Former Knockouts World Tag Team Champions The Coven vow to make a statement when they face off against Knockouts World Champion Trinity and Dani Luna next week.
Jonathan Gresham requests a sit-down interview with Tom Hannifan. After coming up short at Slammiversary, Gresham says that he fought to bring back “rules” in Ring of Honor – yet somehow he finds himself competing in a match like Ultimate X this past weekend. Gresham reveals that this environment may not be for him before walking off the set.
Dirty Dango vs Santino Marella
Dango crashes and burns on high-risk offense. A mystery man in riot gear appears on the apron. Dango pushes Marella head-first into his helmet and scores the three count.
After the match, the mystery man takes off his helmet and it’s revealed to be John E Bravo.
While searching for Jai Vidal, Gisele Shaw and Savannah Evans run into the new Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, MK Ultra. Jody Threat returns a disturbed Vidal after she carried him out of the IMPACT Zone earlier.
The problems between Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Frankie Kazarian and Traci Brooks appear to be far from over as a brawl breaks out between Alisha and Brooks backstage.
IMPACT World Tag Team Champions SUBCULTURE (Mark Andrews & Flash Morgan Webster) w/ Dani Luna vs ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) – IMPACT World Tag Team Championship
Bey soars over the top rope, crashing into both members of SUBCULTURE on the floor. Webster denies ABC on the 1, 2 Sweet. Andrews hits Bey with Stundog Millionaire and everyone is down. The Rascalz appear at ringside as Zachary Wentz distracts the referee, allowing Trey Miguel to wipe out Austin. Andrews traps Bey in a pinning predicament to score the pinfall victory.
We have yet to receive a medical update on former X-Division Champion Chris Sabin who was injured by Lio Rush this past Saturday at Slammiversary.
Status Update from Josh Alexander
Following his return at Slammiversary, Josh Alexander is here to provide us with an update on his condition. Alexander says that when he left back in April, he promised that he would come back better than ever. Alexander admits that he had some doubts while he was recovering but when he saw Steve Maclin win the IMPACT World Title at Rebellion, it motivated him to work harder. Alexander announces that he is 100% cleared for in-ring competition – but he’s not just here to compete, he wants to reclaim the IMPACT World Title that he never lost. IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley goes face to face with Alexander and brings up their first meeting in which Alexander was victorious. Shelley wants to prove that he has what it takes to defeat the “Walking Weapon”. Shelley accepts Alexander’s challenge when X-Division Champion Lio Rush interrupts. Rush says that if he wants to become IMPACT World Champion, all he has to do is exercise Option C. Ultimate X winner and holder of a future X-Division Title opportunity, KUSHIDA, is out next and says that there’s no Option C until Rush has faced him with that title on the line. Out of nowhere, Bully Ray, Moose and Brian Myers storm the ring, attacking Alexander, Shelley and KUSHIDA. Bully wants Rush to join them but he hesitates and decides to retreat.
Last Ep 27th July
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Ace Austin Vs Rich Swann Vs Jason Hotch
Insane Wrestling Revolution
BTI
Joe Hendry & Yuya Uemura def Digital Media Champion Kenny King & Sheldon Jean
Knockouts World Champion Trinity & Dani Luna def The Coven (Taylor Wilde & KiLynn King)
After the match, former Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo approaches Trinity in the ring. Trinity became the first person to make Purrazzo tap out when they faced off at Slammiversary. Purrazzo cuts straight to the point and tells Trinity that she will be getting her contractually-obligated rematch at Emergence.
Bully Ray, Moose and Brian Myers confront X-Division Champion Lio Rush after he failed to pick a side when battle lines were drawn in the closing moments of last week’s IMPACT. Bully tells Rush that he’s either with them or against them, and they need an answer by the end of the night.
Dirty Dango reveals that he recruited Alpha Bravo to be his personal security guard to protect him from Scott D’Amore and Santino Marella.
After months of trying to rig the system, Johnny Sw***er and Zicky Dice must now pay for their actions when they face off in a Loser Leaves IMPACT match! Sw***er hits the Finger Poke of Doom but Dice tries to pull a fast one with a rollup. Sw***er delivers a thumb to the eye but Dice comes back with a low blow. Sw***er goads Dice into thinking he’s forfeiting the match. Sw***er shows his true colors as he hits a clothesline on the floor. Sw***er puts his feet on the ropes to score the pinfall, and Dice must leave IMPACT Wrestling. Meanwhile, Sw***er has earned his long-awaited IMPACT World Title opportunity.
After pinning Kenny King earlier tonight, Yuya Uemura wants a shot at the Digital Media Championship. Joe Hendry wants the opportunity for himself but begrudgingly allows his rematch to become a Triple Threat next week.
Gisele Shaw w/ Jai Vidal & Savannah Evans def Knockouts World Tag Team Champion Masha Slamovich w/ Killer Kelly
Traci Brooks wants 5 minutes in the ring with Alisha Edwards but Frankie Kazarian tries to convince her that it’s not worth the risk.
The Time Splitters (IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley & KUSHIDA) def Moose & Brian Myers
After the match, chaos ensues as Bully Ray, Moose and Myers continue their assault from last week on Shelley and KUSHIDA. Josh Alexander evens the odds until X-Division Champion Lio Rush makes his decision and joins forces with Bully, Moose and Myers. After being injured by Rush at Slammiversary, Chris Sabin returns and brings the fight to Rush. Sabin tosses him to the outside before standing tall with Shelley, KUSHIDA and Alexander.
Alan Angels claims that Heath is jealous of his ascent in IMPACT Wrestling and lays out the challenge for a match.
Mike Bailey vs Zachary Wentz w/ Trey Miguel
Miguel gets involved once again, this time pulling Wentz to safety. The referee ejects Miguel from ringside. Wentz blinds Bailey with spray paint while the referee’s back is turned, followed by the Headlock DDT to win.
Main Event
Eric Young vs Nick Aldis
Aldis tries his hand at some high-risk offense but Young counters into an Atomic Drop. Aldis responds with a Michinoku Driver for two. Aldis locks in the Kingsley Cloverleaf but Young crawls to the bottom rope to break the hold. Young spikes him with the Piledriver to win.
After the bell, Eric Young is blindsided by his former allies, Deaner and Kon of The Design. Deaner is barking out orders as Kon plants Young with not one, not two but three thunderous Chokeslams. Deaner adds insult to injury, taking out Young with the Antidote DDT as IMPACT! goes off the air.
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4 monthly events
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