Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 26, 2021

Rich Swann heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Swann says that he has wanted to be a professional wrestling his whole life, and he worked and dreamed that he would become a world champion. He says that hard work has now paid off, but now he realizes he has a target on his back. Swann says people are coming from all angles, but he cannot complain and he has some other people to focus on before asking Tommy Dreamer to come to the ring, which Dreamer does. Swann mentions that February 13th is not only No Surrender, but also Dreamer's 50th birthday, and in gratitude for what Dreamer has done for the business, he asks Dreamer to fulfill a dream of his by taking him on in an Impact World Championship match. Suddenly, Sami Callihan shows up and says Dreamer is trying to get himself over as usual while Swann embarrassed the company by losing to Kenny Omega. Sami says he is the heart and soul of the company and that he deserves a title shot. Chris Bey suddenly shows up and says February 13th is his 25th "Birth-Bey," and says he deserves a title shot, then Moose arrives. Moose says that since everyone is too scared to face him for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, he has decided to interjected, and says that Swann has yet to beat him and has given him a title opportunity, but Swann says he passed it up and that it is him and Dreamer. Suddenly, Willie Mack runs into the ring and sends Sami, Bey and Moose running with a couple of Stunners. Sami then turns the lights off, and when they come back, Ken Shamrock is in the ring. Shamorck goes on the attack, and the numbers game catches up to Dreamer, Willie and Swann.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Rich Swann, Tommy Dreamer and Willie Mack. Dreamer says they want a match, while Swann demands it, and they meet with Scott D'Amore to make the match. D'Amore, knowing they are outnumbered, has their fourth man, who is in his office.

Matt Cardona and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beat Ace Austin and Madman Fulton.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Matt Hardy's surprise appearance as Rob Van Dam's opponent at Genesis 2011.

Backstage, Rohit Raju is seen talking to somebody, saying that when he beats TJP next week, he will get a shot at the X Division Championship, and that he has called for this somebody to help him when that match happens. After asking this mystery person if he can count on them, Rohit says the road to redemption now is and that it is time to take back what belongs to him.

We hear from Tony Schiavone and Tony Khan in another paid ad. Khan says he cares for the fans to make AEW what to watch on Wednesday, and says he, Matt Hardy, Jerry Lynn and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) were all in the zone and that Private Party are in line for the Impact World Tag Team Champonships. Schiavone then runs down the card for tomorrow night's AEW Dynamite, and Khan promises it will be a great shot before stating that The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) will be facing the music even with Kenny Omega on their side at Beach Break.

Backstage, Matt Cardona and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander meet with Brian Myers. Myers says Josh Alexander "teamed with Marty Jannetty" tonight before welcoming Cardona to Impact and heading to the ring. As Myers leaves, Cardona calls him "Bad Mood Brian."

Brian Myers beats Eddie Edwards by disqualificaton after Edwards continues to stick his thumb in Myers' eye. After the match, Edwards bites Myers' forehead.

Backstage, Kiera Hogan tells Tasha Steels their Fire 'n Flava Festival is going to be "lit," but they have only sold less than enough tickets to "the ugly people." As Kiera and Tasha try to make it a masquerade party, Johnny Swinger shows up with three women. Kiera then tells Tasha she just got "the worst idea ever."

Backstage, Matt Hardy and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) celebrate the coming Impact World Tag Team title match against The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson), and hardy says they must win not just the Impact tag titles, but next week's tag team battle royal. Hardy says he has put a bounty on both the Impact and AEW tag titles, and says that winning both titles will win more money for all of them. He says it is time for Private Party to be winners.

Rosemary beats Tenille Dashwood.

Backstage, Larry D tells Acey Romero says that if Rosemary did not cast a spell on him, he would have never went to jail. When Rosemary and Crazzy Steve show up, Larry D tells them to back off, and when Steve talks back, Larry D punches him in the mouth. Acey Romero and Larry D back off when Rosemary confronts them, and Acey Romero says they don't hit women. Meanwhile, as Johnny Swinger watches Fallah Bahh and John E. Bravo play poker, Fire and Flava invite Swinger, his three female friends and Bravo to their festival. Fallah, unfortunately, has no money to buy a ticket.

Backstage, Deonna Purrazzo brags to Susie and Kimber Lee about beating Taya Valkyrie before Taya was taken to jail. As Kimber Lee talks about how she beat Jazz, Jazz and Jordynne Grace confront them. Susan tells Jordynne that next week, she will show her why she is Susan and not some pet name, much to the surprise of Kimber and Deonna.

It's time for the Fire 'n Flava Festival. Alisha is emcee as she introduces Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz). Kiera and Tasha brag about being Knockouts Tag Team Champions, with Tasha saying they would reach the top and that they did it. The festival - which referee Brandon Tolle calls "a dumpster fire" - leaves a bit to be desired, as the catering is just meals in plastic trays. John E. Bravo notices that the cheese is still in the wrapper, then champagne is handed out. Alisha drinks the champagne only to spit it out, then Kiera and Tasha notice a man dressed in a cheap Marshmallow Man costume. Tasha thinks this is Fallah Bahh, but this person unmasks only to reveal she is Nevaeh. Havok then gets in the ring and clotheslines Kiera. Havok then tries to lay out Tasha, but Tasha escapes and she and Tasha have the food thrown at them.

Backstage, Chris Sabin has a beer with "The Cowboy" James Storm as they talk about Matt Hardy and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy). Storm and Sabin agree they are not done with Private Party or The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) due to their disrespect, and Sabin says they should be tag team champions.

Backstage, Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) are irritated that their festival has been ruined, but are still happy to be tag team champions and still happy to have money. Referee Brandon Tolle wants a refund, but Fire 'n Flava refuse to give him one.

Joe Doering beats Cousin Jake. After the match, Violent By Design then attack Cousin Jake's left ankle. Deaner wraps a chair around Cousin Jake's left leg, then Eric Young suddenly tells Deaner and Doering to leave the ring before leaving a yellow "VBD" towel on top of Jake.

Next week! Jordynne Grace vs. Susan! Madman Fulton vs. Josh Alexander! Tasha Steelz vs. Havok! Matt Hardy and Private Party will be here! TJP vs. Rohit Raju!

Rich Swann, Willie Mack and Tommy Dreamer's mystery partner is revealed to be none other than Trey Miguel, revealing that he has not left with Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz (now Wes Lee and Nash Carter, respectively) to go to NXT.

Rich Swann, Willie Mack, Tommy Dreamer and Trey Miguel beat Moose, Sami Callihan, Chris Bey and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock after Trey Miguel counters a package piledriver with a hurricanrana pinfall attempt. After the match, Shamrock punches referee Brandon Tolle in the gut before putting him in an ankle lock. Other referees have to show up to break the hold, but Sami and Shamrock make them back off to end the show.

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

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