Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for September 9, 2021

Laredo Kid beats John Skyler in the BTI match.

Rosemary beats Tasha Steelz. After the match, Savannah Evans tries to sneak up on Rosemary and Havok. Rosemary sees it coming. Havok and Rosemary notice Tasha holding the Knockouts tag titles. Savannah attacks them from behind, but she and Tasha are chased to the back by Havok and Rosemary.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Ace Austin and Madman Fulton. Austin says he is at the top of his game and that he has been prepared to be Impact's youngest world champion ever. Fulton gets Austin's attention, and the two of them notice and meet with Scott D'Amore. Austin wants to know what Christian Cage is doing next week, and offers to find him an opponent before Fulton says he is not even booked for next week. D'Amore makes the match, but turns into a ten-man tag match. As Austin and Fulton figure out what to do, they meet with Brian Myers, Sam Beale, Zicky Dice and Manny Lemons. Austin asks Myers to join his team. Myers accepts.

Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner) let Rhino out of his cell, and Eric Young asks Rhino what he says. Young says that he saw the darkness, and says there was only one person that he saw smiling at him, so he smiled back. Young says that sometimes, evil is a necessary good, and violence is the only cure. He says that Rhino has suffered enough and that it is time to complete their destiny. Rhino says he is now in his purest form, and Young baptizes him in the waters of change.

"Machine Gun" Karl Anderson beats Rich Swann in a Bunkhouse Brawl Match with a Gun Stun into a table.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mickie James. Mickie James says NWA 73 was her first match is around a year, and while he wanted to get back at Deonna Purrazzo, Purrazzo has made a name for herself. She says Purrazzo will not make a name at her expense, especially when she took their business personally. She says that despite being an executive producer, she takes wrestling personally, and says that Purrazzo has forgotten who she is and what she is about, and moving forward, Purrazzo will find out what "Hardcore Country" is all about.

We hear from Matthew Rehwoldt, who talks about how creation comes from a fire from within. He says that Trey Miguel may be a thorn in his side right now, but he knows what Trey does is on the precipice of masterpiece and true art. He wants to experience this up close and personal, and he wants to experience this next week.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is the Ultimate X Match from Bound For Glory 2013.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Alexander says he feels prepared for his title match, as Chris Sabin told him to be the best champion he can be. He asks if Chris Sabin can be the one to take the X Division Championship off his shoulders. Christian Cage shows up and says he appreciates what Alexander does, and asks him if he is willing to join his team for the ten-man tag match. Alexander says he would be honored to do so, then Christian tells him that he has a future in Impact.

We hear from Rohit Raju and Shera. Rohit says people are upset with him over what he did to Chelsea Green, saying he went too far. He says that he wants to apologize, but says Chelsea wanted it and that she wanted a real man who takes control. Rohit then says he and Shera are real men while Cardona is not.

David Finlay beats Chris Bey after Juice Robinson shows up to stop Chris Bey from using the ropes for leverage. After the match, Hikuleo shows up and levels Finaly, and when Juice fights back, Bey hits him with a chair and Hikuleo hits him with a choke slam. Afterwards, Bey puts a chair around Juice's ankle, then stomps the chair with help from Hikuleo. Bey and Hikuleo then give each other the "Too Sweet" hand signal.

Backstage, Scott D'Amore moderates a contract signing between Chris Sabin and Josh Alexander for the X Division Championship at Victory Road. As Sabin signs the contract, he tells Alexander that he has nothing but the utmost respect for him and that their match is about building a legacy. Alexander tells Sabin that he will not be the guy to beat him at Victory Road as he signs. D'Amore tells both men that they are professionals, and while there can only be one winner, both of them are creating great legacies right now and that they should shake hands right now. Both men shake hands. Alexander leaves the room, then Christian Cage shows up and asks Chris Sabin to join his team for the ten-man tag team match, saying there is nobody he trusts more. Sabin agrees.

At Swinger's Palace, TJP, Fallah Bahh and No Way show up for a good time in "the best underground casino in all of Nashville." TJP bets on Steve Maclin in his match with Petey Williams, then No Way gets banned for calling the place a "bootleg Caesar's Palace." Su Yung and Kimber Lee show up after TJP, Fallah and No Way leave.

Steve Maclin beats "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams. Near the end of the match, as Petey Williams goes for the Canadian Destroyer, No Way, TJP and Fallah show up with No Way's conga line. Maclin piledrives a distracted Petey for the win.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Eddie Edwards. Eddie says he was caught off-guard last week, but tonight, he is ready. Suddenly, Sami Callihan shows up, and as Eddie tells him he does not want his help, Christian Cage shows up. Sami tells Christian he is in, but Eddie - not wanting to help Sami Callihan - that he is out unless Sami s out, and walks off.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Ace Austin and Madman Fulton. W. Morrissey and Moose show up, and Morrissey says that Eddie Edwards or Sami Callihan are on Christian Cage's team, then he and Moose is in.

Moose beats Eddie Edwards after Eddie takes out W. Morrissey for putting Moose's foot on the bottom rope during a pinfall attempt. After the match, Moose and Morrissey attack Eddie, then Chris Sabin runs in and makes the save. Brian Myers, Zicky Dice, Manny Lemons and Sam Beale then run out and attack Sabin. Josh Alexander runs into the ring and clears out the ring, but Madman Fulton and Ace Austin run in to take him out. Christian Cage then runs in and fights Austin and Fulton, and Christian turns a Fulton choke slam into a Killswitch. Austin attacks Christian, but Eddie gets back in the ring and helps him out. Moose and Morrissey then attack Eddie again, then Alisha Edwards shows up and hits Morrissey and Moose with a Kendo stick. As Alisha is about to be choke slammed, Sami Callihan teleports in and hands Eddie Edwards a baseball bat, and they blow Moose and Morrissey away. Christian meets with the two of them, and asks Eddie to be part of his team, then Eddie and Sami clink bats, signaling an alliance and completing Christian's ten-man tag match team.