Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 16, 2019

Moose beats Fallah Bahh after playing possum to kick the middle rope out from underneath Fallah Bahh as Fallah Bahh goes for the Banzai Drop.

Backstage, Tommy Dreamer talks with Tessa Blanchard, saying that her relatives have realized that they have needed the help of others to rise in the business, and that he wants to stand with her for the betterment of the business. After Tommy's hinting that Tessa will eventually need help to beat oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton), Tessa tells Tommy that she is with him.

We see a video package of Su Yung, who speaks in tongues as her undead bridesmaids place rose petals on a casket meant for Havok.

Madison Rayne and Kiera Hogan beat Jordynne Grace and Alexia Nicole after Alexia goes for the pinfall despite not being the legal woman. After the match, Madison and Kiera continue to attack Jordynne and Alexia, then the lights go out. When they come back, Rosemary is in the ring, and she makes quick work of Madison and Kiera.

The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is the Super X Cup finals between Chris Sabin and Juventud Guerrera from NWA-TNA PPV #61 from September 3, 2003.

Backstage, Alisha Edwards checks on Ace Austin, who says that he does not feel safe due to Eddie Edwards. Alisha agrees that they are both friends, but on the subject of her safety, Alisha tells Austin to leave Eddie to her.
Backstage, Ace Austin proceeds to lay down and play possum when Alisha Edwards returns. Eddie Edwards shows up and pounds on Austin, then Ace leans up and taunts Eddie behind Alisha's back.

We see footage of John E. Bravo catering to Taya Valkyrie's every need at the beach.

Rhino and Michael Elgin are seen fighting each other outside of the arena. Security quickly moves into place to separate both men.

Rich Swann, Willie Mack and Rob Van Dam beat The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz).

Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Alexander says they were the best in Canada, and now they are taking it coast to coast as they prove they are the best in the world. Page says they are knocking everyone put in front of them down, and demands management give them the best they can find.

Backstage, Rich Swann, Willie Mack, Rob Van Dam and The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) are confronted and annoyed by Jake Crist.

The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) beat The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh). As per pre-match stipulation, the losing team has to be servants for the winning team.

We hear from oVe (Sami Callihan and Dave Crist). Sami says that they will end Tommy Dreamer and Tessa Blanchard once and for all, that they will put Tommy out like an old dog and that Tessa will never beat him.

Backstage, The Deaners put The Desi Hit Squad and Gama Singh to work at the Deaner compound.

Next week: Rhino vs. Michael Elgin! The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) issue an open challenge for the tag team titles! Taya Valkyrie has a huge announcement! Rich Swann vs. Jake Crist for the X Division title!

Tommy Dreamer and Tessa Blanchard beat oVe (Sami Callihan and Dave Crist). During the match, Sami Callihan hits referee Kris Levin with an elbow drop to stop the pinfall following a Magnum to Dave Crist. Referee Brandon Tolle runs into the ring to count a double pinfall, then checks on Kris Levin. As this goes on, oVe hits double low blows, but only Tommy Dreamer is affected. Sami hits Tessa in the back with a Kendo stick. Dave Crist almost hits Dreamer with a Kendo stick, but inadvertently hits Sami instead, and Tessa wins the match for herself and Dreamer with a top rope Magnum with a Kendo stick.

Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!