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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

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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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 9, 2020



Michael Elgin beats Ken Shamrock and Sami Callihan in a Triple Threat Match after exposing a top turnbuckle as Shamrock pulls him away from it during an ankle lock. After Elgin sends Callihan into Shamrock, sending Shamrock into the exposed turnbuckle as a result, Elgin hits Shamrock with the Elgin Bomb for the win. After the match, Shamrock and Callihan lock eyes, then Callihan makes the arena dark and disappears.



In a backstage interview with Gia Miller, Jordynne Grace says coming to Impact Wrestling is like coming home, and that the uneasy thing is being stuck at home while only able to study and train. She says she is ready for a return to normalcy, which to her is dominating the competition. When she drives Taya Valkyrie's head into the mat, she will know that everything is back to normal.

Backstage, Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz talk about recent events with Trey Miguel, who wants to know who jumped him backstage. Suddenly, The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) show up and say that they will beat them next week. Ethan Page tries to imply that Zachary attacked Trey, then says that The Rascalz (Xavier, Wentz, Miguel) should be worried about them. Page then tells Trey to watch his back.

Tasha Steelz beats Susie with a cutter following the distraction from Kiera Hogan on the ring apron.



Gia Miller waits backstage to interview Ace Austin. Austin suddenly shows up and says that he will be crowned Impact World Champion since the champion isn't showing up to work. Moose shows up and says it is a shame that he is facing Tessa and not him. Austin says "It's a good looking belt," and leaves, then Hernandez says they can go at it next week instead of Slammiversary. Moose backs away.

Backstage, Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz celebrate Tasha's victory, then run into Havok and Neveah. Kiera says they're just celebrating, and Havok says they can't blame them for being scared. Neveah challenges them to a tag team match, but they say "not tonight."

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is a Mike Bennett promo from May 17, 2016.

Backstage, Rohit Raju confronts Rhino, saying he should be treating him like a tag team partner. Rhino says he's already got one who's got kids, then said he taught him a lesson due to his constant complaining. Raju attacks Rhino, but Rhino fights back.

Backstage, Taya Valkyrie looks for John E. Bravo.

Willie Mack and Cousin Jake beat Johnny Swinger and Chris Bey. After the match, Bey and Swinger attack Mack and Jake, then Cody Deaner shows up from his quarantine from the middle of nowhere and overpowers them. Afterwards, Cody is overjoyed to see Jake.



At the bar, John E. Bravo is with Rosemary when Taya Valkyrie shows up wanting to know where John E. Bravo has been. Rosemary says he has been keeping her company, then after Taya gives her a gift, Rosemary says she has one for her in return.

Scott D'Amore is in the ring. He says that Impact has not delivered when it comes to the Impact World Championship, and while Ace Austin won the finals, Tessa Blanchard is still not in the building. Suddenly, Austin shows up. Austin announces that he is the new Impact World Champion, then Michael Elgin shows up and says the match he should have won did not happen. He says that Austin will have to deal with him to lay claim on the World title. Elgin then gives Austin two choices: get out of the ring or fight him. He then says that everyone who fights him cannot handle him, then Eddie Edwards shows up for the first time in weeks. Eddie says he is not afraid of Elgin and that he has beaten him before, and that asking for a championship one has not rightfully earned is not what Impact Wrestling is about. Austin insists that Scott D'Amore was going to crown him the Impact World Championship, but D'Amore tells him he has to fight to become a champion and that at Slammiversary, all three men will earn the right to be champion when Tessa defends in a five-way match. When Austin confronts D'Amore about the match being a five-way, D'Amore tells him to turn around. Austin gets nailed with a springboard drop kick from Trey Miguel, and this starts a brawl.



Backstage, Gia Miller tries to interview Deonna Purrazzo, but finds out that she is not in her dressing room.

#CancelCulture (Rob Van Dam, Katie Forbes, Joseph P. Ryan, Jake Crist) shows up. Joseph P. Ryan introduces the world to "Jacob Crist," whom he says is a new man who is now for everyone instead of versus everything and that he is now "your biggest advocate" to make Impact the greatest safe space it can and should be. Because of this, Crist will teach "Mentally Unwell Steven" a lesson that words can hurt and that words that hurt will get someone hurt.



Jacob Crist beats Crazzy Steve following the distraction from Joseph P. Ryan.

Next week: Rohit Raju vs. Rhino! Hernandez vs. Moose for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship! Eddie Edwards vs. Ace Austin in a Street Fight! The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) vs. The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) for the Impact World Tag Team Championships!

Jordynne Grace retains the Impact Knockouts Championship against Taya Valkyrie with a sleeper hold while Rosemary and John E. Bravo are off to the side. After the match, Deonna Purrazzo shows up and offers her hand only to put Jordynne Grace in an arm bar.





Here's tonight's post-show!



Here's all the backstage segments...and more!





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



Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for May 5, 2020



Sami Callihan shows up to start tonight's show. Sami says he sees everything, and while the world sits at home, he will brighten everyone's day just a little bit. He says he had the fight of his life against Ken Shamrock, but he is still standing and it will take a lot more to keep him down. He says that he went toe-to-toe with the world's most dangerous man, and the referee stopped the match because he needed help, but he will be damned if anyone helps him again. He says that this is why he attacked oVe, as he needs help from nobody. Sami then proclaims that he has unfinished business with Shamorck, and calls him out. Shamrock shows up and tells Sami to open his ears and calm down, and says that while he has fought a lot of tough guys in his career, Sami is "one tough S.O.B." After listing off a who's who of people he has tapped out, including Big Show and The Rock, he says they have two choices which he is okay with: finishing it outside, or shake his hand and put everything behind them. Before Sami can make a choice, Michael Elgin shows up and says he is the one and only rightful #1 contender and that he does not need any tricks like Sami does. Shamrock, tired of hearing Elgin talk, starts wanting some action. After Sami tells Elgin that all he will do is choke like he does whenever he goes for the World Championship, Elgin punches Sami, and while Sami and Shamrock get a few shots in, Elgin rolls out of the ring before Sami and Shamrock back into each other. After a brief confrontation, Sami suddenly disappears.



We hear from Chris Bey, who states that he is the undisputed #1 contender for the Impact X Division Championship. He says he finesses what he wants, when he wants, and he will finesse his way into becoming "The Finesse Division Champion," as all he needs is one shot.

We hear from Willie Mack, who says that he is still high off his X Division Championship win and that he did not expect Chris Bey to come after his title so soon. He says Bey has finessed his way into him finessing his foot up his ass.

XXXL (Larry D and Acey Romero) beats oVe (Jake Crist and Madman Fulton).



The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Mick Foley vs. Kurt Angle at Victory Road 2009.

It's time for Locker Room Talk with Madison Rayne and Johnny Swinger. Tonight's guest is Havok. Havok threatens to beat Madison Rayne up if she gets under her skin, then Madison brings up Nevaeh. Havok says she does not know why Neveah was at Rebellion, then Madison Rayne introduces another person from Havok's past: Kimber Lee. Kimber says she may be new here, but Havok knows who she is and she is ready for her rise to the top. Swinger gets between them to get pushed away by Havok, and Havok reminds Kimber that she knows who she is, too.

We hear from Cody Deaner, who says that he has set up shop in the middle of nowhere, and we see him getting yelled at by somebody at a nearby house, talking to action figures, and selling merchandise off the side of the road.

Suicide beats Johnny Swinger.



We hear from Ace Austin, who says that Chris Bey has no idea who he is dealing with and that his match is a triple threat match due to Willie Mack owing him a title rematch. He says that he will take the title back even if he has to pin "the new guy" to do it.

In footage from earlier today, Josh Mathews interviews Moose. He refuses to mention how he got his hands on the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, and insists that he is the real world champion. When told about the upcoming #1 contender's tournament for the Impact World Championship, he is pulling out of the tournament because the Impact World Championship is "a second-class championship" and that his title is the best. Moose continues to insist that he won the title after beating several TNA legends, and says this makes him the TNA World Heavyweight Champion, and declares the interview over to keep from putting his hands on Mathews.

Joseph P. Ryan beats Cousin Jake after grabbing the tights following a poke to the eyes as the referee is not watching.



Backstage, Jake Crist has to calm Madman Fulton, telling him he has to focus on the World Championship.

We hear from Kiera Hogan, who says that her career has always landed her in the passenger seat and that she is "The Girl on Fire."

In footage from the Battle Arts Academy and the Don Kolov Arena, The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) are introduced to a crowd consisting of a few training dummies. Page says that The North could vacation while stuck in Canada, but they will defend the tag team titles, as Alexander wants to inflict pain. The North are then introduced to their opponents, who are two skinny guys who come out to French music. Page makes fun of the two guys, who are known as "The Creeps," then they have their match. Page summons the referee by snapping his fingers, and the referee magically shows up. Not surprisingly, The North win.



At the bar, Rosemary wonders what to do next via some tarot cards.

We hear from Rohit Raju, who says that he would never be on the path to the World Championship, and with Moose having dropped out of the tournament, he has taken the spot. Now that he is on his own after three years, he will take what is his.

Next week: Rohit Raju vs. Trey Miguel and Mandman Fulton vs. Hernandez in the #1 contenders' World title tournament! Havok vs. Kimber Lee! Suicide vs. Moose for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship!

Willie Mack retains the Impact X Division Championship against Ace Austin and Chris Bey.



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



Here's all the backstage segments!



Friday, September 27, 2019

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for September 27, 2019



We hear from Gail Kim, who is looking forward to the wedding.

The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) show up dressed like The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz), even going so far as to use their theme song. Ethan Page makes fun of the fact that the fans were expecting LAX, and tells them that they got what was advertised as far as "the best tag team in the world" goes. Alexander makes fun of the fans for cheering them for "dressing like morons" and "acting like losers." Alexander says that he has never been so embarrassed in his entire career, and says that dressing like LAX makes him sick before and rubbing his foot on an LAX shirt to show his opinion on the rest of the tag team division. He then says that everyone will soon forget about the rest of the tag team division, for they are the best tag team in the world. Page then says that LAX is never come back, because the fans will never get what they want simply because they are not The North. After Page states that The North made sure LAX left Impact and that Konnan does not have as much power as he thinks he does, Konnan shows up. Konnan tells The North that they are making an embarrassment out of themselves and that they are "bush league," then says he has a lot of friends who would like to "bust that ass." He then brings out Rob Van Dam and Rhino.



Rob Van Dam and Rhino beat The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) after Konnan stops Josh Alexander from using one of the tag team title belts as a weapon.



Gama Singh chastises The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) for losing to The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake), which caused him so much embarrassment that he had to recruit Mahabali Shera. He tells them that there will be no more losing, or else they will be replaced.

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At the wedding, Eddie Edwards is joined by Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend), who then head off to get some drinks. Johnny Swinger then shows up and makes a reference to ECW on TNN (and Rock 'n Bowl), then leaves.

Mahabali Shera beats Cousin Jake after Rohit Raju and Raj Singh get on the apron only to get knocked off by Cousin Jake. After the match, Cody Deaner fights Mahabali Shera, but Raj Singh and Rohit Raju grab him by the legs and stomp him before letting Shera have a piece of him.

At the wedding, TJP and Fallah Bahh show up. Fallah Bahh says something other than "Bahh" for the first time on Impact Wrestling as he and TJP argue over what they are wearing.

Tenille Dashwood beats Madison Rayne.



At the wedding, Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes are met by Rich Swann and Willie Mack. RVD says he and Katie are the tag team champions, then makes Swann and Mack the #1 contenders.

Ken Shamrock shows up. He says he has some great memories in the ring of holding the NWA World Heavyweight Championship over his head proudly, then says he is back thanks to the support of the fans over the past two weeks. He mentions what has been going on on social media regarding Moose, then mentions the lack of accomplishments as well as respect that Moose has as well as his talks with Impact management, then says he couldn't find Moose anywhere in the building tonight. After stating that he is here to put Moose in the grave and beat him to a living death, Moose shows up...on the video screen, on location at Shamrock's home gym. He says he is not afraid of Shamrock, and that he is the best wrestler in the world. He then enters a practice MMA ring and beats up the two men inside, and tells Shamrock that he is the world's most dangerous man and that he will kick his ass at Bound For Glory.



Backstage, Taya Valkyrie meets with Rosemary, and asks Rosemary to get rid of Tenille Dashwood in exchange for a Knockouts Championship match. Rosemary shows no interest, and calls Taya a coward who should go into battle herself. Taya then gives Rosemary a dress for the wedding, which Rosemary shows absolutely no interest in.



The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is the wedding of Eric Young and ODB.

oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) show up to the wedding bearing a gift of wine, but are not let in.

At the wedding, Tommy Dreamer and Rich Swann talk with "The Machine" Brian Cage, then Brian's brother Ryan show up.

At the wedding, Madison Rayne tries to teach everyone how to walk down the aisle, then Taya Valkyrie tries to get somebody to help her get rid of Tenille Dashwood.

Tessa Blanchard beats Dave Crist to qualify for the X Division Championship Ladder Match at Bound For Glory. During the match, Madman Fulton is ejected from the match after getting his hands on Tessa. After the match, Jake Crist attacks Tessa from behind, but Teesa fights him off. Madman Fulton returns to the ring, however, and choke slams Tessa twice.



At the wedding, Madison Rayne mocks Alisha Edwards for not keeping track of where Eddie Edwards is, then Ace Austin shows up and offers to escort Alisha down the aisle.

The wedding between "The Machine" Brian Cage and Melissa Santos occurs. Tommy Dreamer escorts Melissa Santos down the aisle. Taya interrupts the wedding during the objection only to not object, then "All Ego" Ethan Page uses the opportunity to complain about Impact Wrestling and try to start a wrestler's union. All of a sudden, Eddie Edwards shows up to the wedding drunk and spews on Ryan. He then tries to punch Ace Austin only to punch Ryan instead and get kicked out of the wedding. Tommy Dreamer asks if anyone can officiate the wedding. Father James Mitchell shows up. Father James Mitchell officiates the exchange of the rings and the vows, then pronounces them man and wife. Melissa Santos then asks everyone to join them for the reception in the ring.



The wedding reception takes place. "The Machine" Brian Cage and Melissa Santos have their first dance as a couple, then Sami Callihan interrupts everything not to fight, but to party, then tells Cage he wants him at his best when he beats him at Bound For Glory. Callihan proposes that he and everyone at home proposes a toast to "the bride and the bitch." Cage grabs Sami, but Sami hits Mellssa with his bottle of wine instead of Cage, knocking her out. Sami walks away.



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

Friday, June 7, 2019

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 7, 2019



Ace Austin beats Cousin Jake after The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) attack Cody Deaner, distracting Cousin Jake and allowing Austin to kick the middle rope in order to hit The Fold for the win.



Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Taya Valkyrie, who says she has moved on from Rosemary and is living her best life. She says it is not her fault Rosemary is obsessed with her, but she has no problem teaching Rosemary who she is dealing with.

Taya Valkyrie vs. Rosemary ends with the sudden appearance and return of Havok. Havok hits Rosemary with a Tombstone Piledriver, then Taya Valkyrie runs into Father James Mitchell and Su Yung only to run into a choke slam by Havok. Father James Mitchell then frees Rosemary from her chains.





The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) have a short argument over who is in tonight's tag team match, then get their heads in the game while Trey Miguel drinks shots of tequila.

The Impact Plus moment of the week is Shane Douglas vs. Raven in a Hair vs. Hair Match from NWA-TNA PPV #62.

Backstage, Eddie Edwards thanks The Sandman for last week, but returns the Kendo stick, saying it would not be fair to Kenny. The Sandman draws a face on the Kendo stick and hands it back to him, telling him to think of it as "Kenny 2.0." Eddie Edwards is enamored with the idea and re-accepts the Kendo stick.

We see a video package of "The Machine" Brian Cage training.

We hear from "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin, who says that he is better than "The Machine" Brian Cage and that he is out working and taking people to the hospital while Cage is sitting at home. He states that he is clearing a path to the Impact World Championship and that he will see Cage when he faces Willie Mack in the ring, and that what he does to him will be a taste of what he will do to Cage.



Madman Fulton beats two opponents in a 2-on-1 handicap match. After the match, Sami Callihan says he is sick and tired of the Knockouts Division, and if Fallah Bahh and "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux want to embarrass them, they can get it over with right now.



oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) beat Fallah Bahh and "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux after Jake Crist hands Dave Crist a roll of quarters that he uses to punch out Fallah Bahh. After the match, Jake and Dave Crist are about to beat up Scarlett when Tessa Blanchard runs in to make the save.





Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Willie Mack. He tells "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin that he will put his hands on him and show him what he is all about when he ends his putting people in the hospital. Rich Swann tells Willie Mack he has his back, then Johnny Mundo and John E. Bravo show up to mock their friendship and tell Rich Swann that the X Division Championship is as good as Johnny's.

In the parking lot, Sami Callihan chews out the rest of oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) before exacting revenge on Tessa Blanchard.

Jordynne Grace beats Kiera Hogan.



Konnan reminds Santana and Ortiz not to rest on their laurels against The Rascalz in their match tonight.

We hear from Moose, who says it drives him absolutely nuts when ECW originals show up in Impact Wrestling for money. Moose tells Rob Van Dam his prime was over twenty years ago and that he is "The Whole F'n show," not RVD. He challenges him to a match at Slammiversary and says he will make his life a living hell until he accepts his challenge.



The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) beat The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) to become the Impact Tag Team Champions...almost. During the match, Ortiz confronts Trey Miguel for drinking out of his flask. He then drinks out of the aforementioned flask only to get kicked in the gut by Dezmond Xavier, causing Ortiz to spit alcohol into the eyes of the referee and blind him. Trey Miguel eventually goes up top and pins Santana, and The Rascalz make the pinfall to get the win and win the titles after another referee shows up to make the count. When the assigned referee manages to recover immediately afterwards, he reverses the decision due to Trey Miguel not officially being part of the match, and The Latin-American Xchange retain the Impact Tag Team Championships against The Rascalz by disqualification.



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