Final IMPACT - IMPACT Wrestling recap for June 8, 2023

Seleziya Sparx vs. Tara Rising in the BTI match ends with Masha Slamovich attacking bothw omen with a chain before accepting Killer Kelly's challenge for a Dog Collar Match in Russian.

Before the next match, Brian Myers says Subculture (Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster) jumped the line for a tag team title shot and bought ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) some time, then says their time will be up at Against All Odds. John Skyler says that after tomorrow night, the tag team titles will be in good hands.

Chris Bey beats Jason Hotch with the La Magistral Cradle. After the match, John Skyler attacks Chris Bey, starting a brawl between ABC and the team of Brian Myers and The Good Hands. Myers and The Good Hands end up getting the upper hand.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Heath, who has not been in IMPACT in a while. He says Rhino is still injured thanks to Steve Maclin, then says he has been working up a game plan to win the 8-4-1 match and become IMPACT World Champion. Before he can do any of that, he will give Champagne Singh what is coming to him for attacking him from behind.

We hear from Dirty Dango. He says the played the clown because he was getting a lot of money, and that he has invested that money well enough to the point that he does not have to be the clown anymore and still continue to get paid. He then says that he has wrestlers wanting to text him and talk to him when he gets home - which he does not want to do - and says that he will not complain about anything he has to do unlike other people on Twitter. He also tells the fans to take a shower. As for the Digital Media Championship, he says that if he were like most of the roster, he would have a replica of it, but he brings women to his house and does not want them to see a "toy wrestling title." Instead, he would list it on eBay, then take the proceeds and use it to take a woman on a date in Hawaii.

Heath beats Champagne Singh.

We hear from The Design (Deaner, Angels, Kon). Deaner says Sami Callihan does not realize what he has done, and Angels says that he did not trust him and knew that he would try to destroy them from within. He says that Callihan will pay for it in blood in his own home state, and Kon says it will be the same blood that poured down Rich Swann's mouth and Jake Crist's ear, and if he wants a war, he as one. Deaner tells Callihan to come to war with his brothers, but warns him that The Design will take out his family and take everything from him.

Before the next match, Joe Hendry says that tonight's opponent is Sheldon Jean, the man who broke his nose and is a reality star under the tutelage of another reality star. He tells Sheldon that this is IMPACT, not reality television, and that instead of hanging on to Kenny King, one simply has to say they believe to stick around.

Joe Hendry beats Sheldon Jean. After the match, Joe Hendry calls out Dirty Dango before their Digital Media Championship rematch at Against All Odds, and Dango shows up. Dango says that he hates pro wrestling and that he hates pro wrestling fans even more, then says Hendry is not going to trick him into fighting him into the ring right now as they do not pay him enough to fight on his day off. As Dango says he is about to head back to the back, Hendry says he called him to see why he is so cranky before introducing a music video where Hendry makes fun of Dango and calling him a "Divas Reject." Suddenly, Kenny King and Sheldon Jean attack Hendry from behind, and Dirty Dango joins in. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up, and when Sheldon Jean bumps into Hendry, Santino hits Sheldon with the Cobra.

We hear from "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw, Savannah Evans and Jai Vidal. Gisele talks about how he took out Jordynne Grace indefinitely before telling Trinity that IMPACT is her house and that rent is due. She also says that she is not going anywhere because the spotlight is hers and that at Against All Odds, she will take the spotlight back and put "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo in her place.

The Coven (Taylor Wilde and KiLynn King) retain the IMPACT Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against The Death Dollz (Courtney Rush and Jessicka) after the referee is preoccupied with KiLynn and Jessicka's brawl on the outside as Taylor Wilde taps to Courtney Rush's Sharpshooter.

We see a video package of Alex Shelley's road to his World Championship match against Steve Maclin at Against All Odds.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Steve Maclin. Maclin says everyone is motivated to come after his World Championship, then Bully Ray shows up and says he likes Maclin and that Maclin does not listen. He says that he does not have to worry about everyone else and that he needs to worry about him, but not at Slammiversary.

Trey Miguel beats Bhupinder Gujjar. After the match, Trey Miguel says that no matter what he does to prove he is the greatest generational talent, all he gets is "Yeah, but." He says Chris Sabin was once a generational talent, but that was then and this is now. He says that he is the rarest form of a generational talent IMPACT has ever known due to some of his successful X Division title defenses, and after Against All Odds, there will be no ifs, ands or "Yeah, buts."

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Johnny Swinger. Swinger says every ham-and-egger worth their salt know he is the best of the golden era and that his father advised him to find someone to pass the heat to when the going gets tough. Swinger then blames crooked referees have cost him wins and that he has sent Zicky Dice to referee school to have someone in his pocket so he can finally become a champion.

Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo and Trinity. Trinity says she came here to prove herself against the best and that she has the chance to do that at Slammiversary. Deonna says that is noble, but many have stepped to her and many have failed. Trinity says they are in a dangerous game with "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw, but Deonna says they have both defeated Gisele and Savannah Evans, and that Gisele is stepping into a game she has already lost. Deonna says that despite their tag team match tomorrow night, she will be scouting Trinity, but Trinity says Deonna can trust her. Deonna then says she can put her ego aside for long enough, and Trinity says that she will be worried about her at Slammiversary.

Moose and Rich Swann beat Jonathan Gresham and Nick Aldis despite the refusal to get along between Moose and Swann. After the match, Gresham smacks Moose, but Moose knocks Gresham down before punching Swann. Heath then runs into the ring and fights Moose, then Aldis confronts Heath and both men brawl. Swann is then attacked from behind by Bully Ray. As Bully Ray is about to powerbomb Swann, PCO gets in the ring and brawls with Bully Ray, then hits everyone else with a dive to the outside.

Here is tonight's post-show!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 16, 2023

Raj Singh - now known as "Champagne Singh" (accompanied by DJ Ocho from Latino Mix KGRT-FM 99.3 in Las Vegas, Nevada) beats "Outlandish" Zicky Dice (accompanied by Adrian "Heavyweight" Hernandez from KXST-AM 1140 AM in Las Vegas, Nevada) in the BTI Match in a local DJ challenge.

Out in the desert, PCO looks out towards the city of Las Vegas, Nevada as he cries out Eddie Edwards' name.

"Speedball" Mike Bailey and Jonathan Gresham beat Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus).

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Frankie Kazarian and Rich Swann. Alexander says that while they have never tagged together, they share a lot of championship gold and success wherever they go, and with a little bit of chemistry, they can beat anybody. Kazarian mentions his history with The Motor City Machine Guns and Bullet Club and mentions how he was the first person to put a dagger in the heart of Bullet Club. As Rich Swann speaks, Steve Maclin shows up and insults everyone by questioning their chemistry as he reminds Alexander he is number one contender to the World title.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw, Jai Vidal and Savannah Evans. Gisele says she was close to becoming Knockouts Champion until "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo got involved. She says that Purrazzo is jealous of her because of what she has and because she beat her at No Surrender. As Gisele says Purrazzo has a receipt coming, Johnny Swinger and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice show up, and both of them agree that Jai Vidal will make an easy win for Swinger, as Jai Vidal is "not even on the roster." As Swinger and Zicky leave, Gisele asks Jai Vidal if Swinger even knows that he is a wrestler.

Steve Maclin beats Heath.

Backstage, The Death Dollz (Rosemary, Taya Valkyrie, Jessicka) brag about ensnaring The Coven (Taylor Wilde and KiLynn King) into their web so they can take care of Killer Kelly all by themselves. Taya says the thing about magic is that it is dangerous, and asks Jessicka to let her and Rosemary handle The Coven while she practices wrestling and making mimosas. Jessicka leaves, and Rosemary and Taya wonder if keeping Jessicka away from the knowledge that she is Havok is good or bad.

PCO is seen heading into downtown Las Vegas, Nevada looking for Eddie Edwards.

Backstage, "Speedball" Mike Bailey is met by Jonathan Gresham, who congratulates him on helping with the win and that he had no idea that he had a good sidekick. Bailey says they make good tag team partners, but he has not forgotten losing to him at No Surrender, and challenges him to a match at Sacrifice.

Jai Vidal beats Johnny Swinger in a match that sees Zicky Dice, Savannah Evans and "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw all get ejected for getting physically involved in the match and "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo attack Gisele after Gisele and Savannah's ejection only to be pulled away by security.

We hear from The Design (Deaner, Angels, Kon). Deaner says Callihan came to them because he wanted to join something bigger than them, and for five deadly steps, Callihan tried to gain their trust. He says that since day one, everyone has said that this is all a ploy, and while it might be, that question may not even be answered, as last week, as part of step six, Callihan faced Rhino and lost. All of a sudden, Callihan confronts Deaner over costing him his match last week, but Deaner says step six is about taking punishment like a man, and that they remind him that he cost Kon his match at No Surrender. Deaner asks Callihan if he is willing to take his punishment like a man, and Callihan says that if this is what it takes, then so be it. Deaner tells him he made the right choice.

PCO is seen near the arena as he calls out for Eddie Edwards.

Backstage, Tommy Dreamer is met by Mickie James, who says that they have a match against Bully Ray and Masha Slamovich. After finding out Dreamer wanted this match, she asks if this is a good idea. Jordynne Grace shows up and also asks if the match is a good idea, as Mickie barely squeaked by Masha a day before their championship match. She says that Mickie will not have that luxury with her, and that if she is not careful, she will make her tap out again.

Eddie Edwards heads to the ring. Eddie says that ever since Honor No More has been disassembled, he has had to re-assess things. He has decided to let the past stay in the past, as it no longer matters. He says it is time to focus on himself and his future in Impact Wrestling, and while he has been trying to do that, the past continues to show up again and again as PCO continues to stalk him again and again. Eddie states that it is time for this come to an end and that after last week, it is over between himself and PCO. We then see the footage of PCO being hit by the vehicle in the desert again, and Eddie says this symbolizes a death of PCO and a rebirth for himself. Suddenly, the lights go out, thunder and lightning can both be seen and heard, and PCO appears in the arena. All of a sudden, PCO is attacked from behind with a shovel by Kenny King, and Kenny and Eddie mock PCO and gang up on him. PCO soon gets up and fights back, and a chair to the back from Eddie has no effect. A busted-open PCO punches the chair into Eddie's face, but Eddie and Kenny are able to take PCO down again and throw him into the ring steps. Eddie and Kenny then trap PCO between the post and the steps as they continue to beat on him, but PCO shoves the steps off of himself. He fends off Kenny King only for Eddie to hit him with a shovel. Eddie then kicks the chair into PCO's head with a Boston Knee Party, then smacks the chair into PCO's head again with a Kendo stick before Kenny makes fun of PCO again.

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella is met by Vladimir Kozlov, then Dirty Dango asks about Koslov. Santino asks Dango not to say Koslov's name, as his name is still trademarked. Joe Hendry suddenly appears, then asks for a rematch with Brian Myers for the Digital Media Championship at Sacrifice after what Myers and Moose did to him. Santino makes the match official, then Dirty Dango tells Joe Hendry that he has his back if he needs some back-up. Santino then makes a tag team match for next week where Dango and Hendry face Moose and Myers. Santino leaves, then Dango awkwardly asks Hendry about his plans for tonight before leaving.

The Coven (Taylor Wilde and KiLynn King) beat The Death Dollz (Rosemary and Taya Valkyrie) to become the Impact Wrestling Knockouts World Tag Team Champions!

Bullet Club ("Inevitable" Ace Austin, Chris Bey, KENTA) beat "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Frankie Kazarian and Rich Swann in a six-man tag match following the distraction from Steve Maclin, who peers at Alexander from just out of backstage.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 9, 2023

"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats Raj Singh in the BTI match. After the match, Bailey tells Jonathan Gresham that he accepts his challenge.

Backstage, Matt Cardona finds out he has his very own private dressing room with champagne and shrimp cocktails, then finds out it is Joe Hendry's dressing room thanks to mistaken identity and that his real dressing room is a storage closet. Cardona says he would rather change in the parking lot than in the storage closet.

Brian Myers beats Dirty Dango to qualify for the four-way Impact World Championship #1 contender's match at No Surrender.

Backstage, Gisele Shaw and Jai Vidal go backstage and make everyone's lives miserable by ruining their food until "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo approaches her for mentioning Chelsea Green. Gisele Shaw tries to throw a bowl of chili at her, but Purrazzo shoves it in her face. Director of Authority Santino Marella then shows up and makes a match between them for No Surrender.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Trey Miguel. Trey says that Crazzy Steve is a dog chasing a car and that he would not know what to do if he caught one, then says Crazzy Steve has "Crazzy" in his name. He also says that when he tags something he owns, and that it does not work the other way around like Steve thinks it does. As Trey says that Steve does not own him and that he wants nothing to do with him, the lights go out and come back on, then Crazzy Steve's laughter is heard as images of Trey Miguel's mark are covered in blood on the nearby monitors.

Before the next match, John Skyler says that "a good hand" is not a backhanded insult, then says a hand is a useful appendage unlike the state of Florida and that if he and Jason Hotch had their way, they would never come back to Florida again.

Tommy Dreamer and Mickie James beat The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). After the match, Dreamer is attacked from behind by Bully Ray as Mickie James celebrates in the corner. As Mickie confronts Bully Ray, she is attacked from behind by Masha Slamovich, who hits her with the Snow Plow.

Backstage, Johnny Swinger and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice meet with Director of Authority Santino Marella with their title shot when Dirty Dango show up and denies their request despite not being a deputy director. Swinger says he needs a shot at Dango and Marella leave, and Zicky tells Swinger all he needs is one win to get to more wins and that he has an idea for an opponent that even Swinger can beat. He then leaves, but without pushing Swinger on his cart, leading to Swinger asking "Can a guy get a push around here? Where it counts?"

We see a video package for Rich Swann vs. "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander for the Impact World Championship. Swann admits he could not share his title win with an arena full of people, but he still inspired people with his world title reign. Swann then admits that his world title loss to Kenny Omega messed with him, and since then, he has waited to get the title back while watching what has happened with the world title, and while he is happy for Josh Alexander, he wanted to bring the title home. He then says that after winning the recent Golden Six Shooter Match, he finally has his moment to take the World Championship back. Swann says he has his mojo back, and soon, he will have the Impact World Championship back.

Before the next match, Steph de Lander says the entire Knockouts division is in the back shaking in their boots because she is here, and that she does not have to sell herself because everyone can see with her eyes that she is "The Powerhouse Predator." She then says that Jordynne Grace has gone from losing the Knockouts Championship to losing to the new girl in her first match, then proclaims that she is "your worst nightmare."

Jordynne Grace beats Steph de Lander.

Backstage, Matt Cardona is insulted about having a closet for a dressing room, and the backstage hand he talks to leads him out of the building and into the parking lot, locking him out, but not before throwing his bag out of the door and being reminded of his own words from earlier tonight.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Josh says Rich Swann has had a hell of a journey and that he held Impact on his back when the company needed him most, while he himself has had an incredible reign with great challengers. He says that Swann has never had another shot at the World title since losing it, and while Swann is his friend, he will not be his friend at No Surrender. Suddenly, Kenny King shows up and accuses Josh of nepotism when he is a credible threat. Josh Alexander says he has beaten people other than his friends to keep his title, then Kenny King then says that if Josh's wife didn't wear the pants in the family, he would not be World Champion. Swann then shows up and mocks Kenny King before telling him he has to earn his shot and tells him to keep his name out of his mouth before he pops him in the mouth. Swann then shows up and mocks Kenny King before telling him he has to earn his shot and tells him to keep his name out of his mouth before he pops him in the mouth. King runs his mouth at Swann as he says that Josh and Swann want to jump him, and Swann pops him in the mouth. Kenny King runs his mouth at Swann, and Swann pops him in the mouth. Josh then says that Swann and Kenny can handle this, and when Swann wants to fight Kenny, Kenny says he will see him when he sees him.

The Death Dollz (Rosemary and Taya Valyrie) beat Taylor Wilde and Killer Kelly after Taylor Wilde draws the Devil card out of her tarot card and refuses to help her. After the match, Father James Mitchell shows up and introduces himself to Jessicka as he says it has been a while since he and Rosemary have met and that Rosemary has paid proper respect to his boss, who is Rosemary's father, and that makes his boss very angry. He then says that if his boss is unhappy, everyone is unhappy, and that he is here to put a hex on Rosemary. Suddenly, Sienna and Marti Bell show up from behind and lay out Taya and Jessicka before doing the same to Rosemary.

Backstage, Eddie Edwards meets with Shera and Raj Singh. He tells Shera that he knows how much of a problem PCO can be, and asks Shera to take out PCO for him. Raj Singh says it will cost him "a little extra," but Eddie says he will do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Backstage, The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) reunite with KUSHIDA when Chris Bey and Ace Austin show up. Austin says he and Bey are not the same team they were when they left for Japan, and says if it were not for The Major Players, they would be tag team champions right now. As Chris Bey brags about beating The Major Players and KUSHIDA, Bey says that Bullet Club is never outnumbered, and challenges KUSHIDA and the Guns to a six-man tag match against the two of them and KENTA at No Surrender.

PCO beats Shera to qualify for the four-way Impact World Championship #1 contender's match at No Surrender.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Matt Cardona, who says that he has a string of bad luck with Joe Hendry and that it is now personal, and that he is going to find Hendry right now. As he does, Myers - and members of security - show up with shrimp cocktails. The members of security clap and sing Joe Hendry's theme, and Cardona is not amused when Myers claps with them.

Backstage, Frankie Kazarian talks with Callihan and asks him why he would want to join The Design. The Design (Deaner, Kon, Angels) then show up, and Deaner says that if Kazarian has a question, it should go through him. Deaner then asks why "the sickness" runs through his veins, and Kazarian confronts Deaner only for Kon to get in front of him. Kazarian asks Kon if he is a gambler, then says he is game for a match "if Dad will let [him]."

Before the next match, Joe Hendry says he is in a good mood because he is in the Sunshine State and he defended the Digital Media Championship against "Dancing Moose," and that he is defending against Matt Cardona, otherwise known as "Edge's Bitch." He says that "Edge's Bitch" will ring in the fans' ears as well as "We believe," as they believe in Joe Hendry.

Joe Hendry retains the Impact Wrestling Digital Media Championship when Brian Myers' attempt at interference by distracting the referee with the Digital Media title backfires when he inadvertently hits Cardona with the Roster Cut. After the match, Moose gets in the ring, but he accidentally spears Cardona before Hendry sends him out of the ring. Matt Cardona is distraught in the middle of the ring as the fans call him "Edge's Bitch."

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 26, 2023

"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats Carlie Bravo in the BTI Match.

Trey Miguel retains the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship against Mike Jackson. After the match, Trey Miguel looks for his spray paint underneath the ring, but he finds Crazzy Steve instead. Crazzy Steve comes out from underneath the ring, and his body is covered with the word "Trey" while Trey's logo is on the back of his head. Steve then tags himself with Trey's logo with red spray paint, and as Trey backs away, he runs into Black Taurus on the ramp. Trey is forced to hop the barricade to escape.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Alexander says the field is stacked in tonight's Golden Six-Shooter Match and that he will defend the world title against anybody. He says everyone in the match has known what it is like to be champion, and no matter who wins, he is the longest-reigning for a reason. Steve Maclin shows up and says he has defeated everyone in the match and says that he wants the world title as well. He tells Alexander to keep one eye over his shoulder, as Scott D'Amore is not here to protect him anymore.

KUSHIDA and Kevin Knight beat The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) with a Kimura Lock from KUSHIDA to Jason Hotch.

Backstage, "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw finds out from Director of Authority Santino Marella who her tag team partner is. The tag team partner is not shown, but Jai Vidal is delighted by the choice and regards them as a legend.

Backstage, Mickie James thanks Jordynne Grace for giving her one of the best matches of her career at Hard To Kill, but mentions Jordynne helping her last week and is confused by the whole situation. Jordynne says she showed up to protect her investment, as she still has a championship rematch. She also says Mickie tapped out at Hard To Kill and that the title will come back to her soon. Mickie says she will beat her after she beats Masha Slamovich, but Jordynne says that hinges on if she beats Masha.

The Death Dollz (Taya Valkyrie and Jessicka) beat "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw and Tara in what is Tara's first match in Impact in nine-and-a-half years after Gisele Shaw refuses to tag Tara in to the point that she disrespects her. Tara confronts Gisele, and this leads to Rosemary, Taya and Jessicka all eating popcorn in the corner while Gisele and Tara argue until Tara hits Gisele with the Widow's Peak and leaves the ring.

We see Taylor Wilde thank the spirits guiding her on her path, then sees a message in her tarot cards. She finds out that she will be seeing more of Killer Kelly in her future.

Director of Authority Santino Marella and Busted Open host David LaGreca are met by Bully Ray, who takes offense to not being in the Golden Six-Shooter Match and mentions interference by Tommy Dreamer and Josh Alexander's wife in his title match. Santino tells him that he lost, then Bully Ray admits that he finds Santino entertaining and that he put him over all the time and reminds him of what happened to Scott D'Amore before leaving. Santino asks LaGreca how he can deal with Bully Ray, and LaGreca says that the only person who can is Tommy Dreamer.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans. Tasha says that Mickie James did not beat her one-on-one. On the subject of difficulties between her and Savannah Evans, Tasha says nothing is working out, and then leaves.

Bullet Club ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) beat The Major Players (Matt Cardona and Brian Myers) with a double-team pinning combination that leaves Cardona disoriented. After the match, Joe Hendry shows up and mentions Matt Cardona wanting a shot at the Digital Media Championship before telling him he accepts his challenge. He says he respects Cardona about being the original Internet Champion, then says that Cardona has been green with envy and feeling left out, which is the last thing he and the fans want Cardona to feel. We then hear Joe Hendry's parody song about The Major Players and Chelsea Green. This leads to an "Edge's Bitch" chant from the crowd.

Backstage, Moose is met by The Major Players (Matt Cardona and Brian Myers), who tell him that Impact has a Joe Hendry problem and that they will take care of Hendry.

Jonathan Gresham beats Sheldon Jean.

Rich Swann beats Rhino, Eddie Edwards, Chris Sabin, Moose and Sami Callihan in a Golden Six Shooter Elimination Match to become #1 contender for the Impact Wrestling World Championship. Eddie Edwards is eliminated by Chris Sabin after PCO show up and security and referees stop him from entering the ring. Near the end of the match, The Design (Deaner, Kon, Angels) shows up, and Deaner tells Callihan to take him out. After the match, Deaner tells Callihan to finish the job, but Swann confrons Deaner over this. Kon and Angels attack Swann, and Deaner tosses Swann to Callihan. Yuya Uemura runs into the ring, but he is also attacked. Frankie Kazarian and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander then run into the ring to even the numbers, and they are able to fend off Sami Callihan and The Design.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for December 22, 2022

Taylor Wilde - now with a new look and entrance theme - beats KiLynn King in the BTI Match.

The Death Dollz (Rosemary and Jessicka Havok) retain the Impact Wrestling Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw.

Backstage, Jordynne Grace gets suited up for her match when she is met by Mickie James, who tells her that Jordynne Grace that Tasha Steelz is hers. Jordynne says she wants her to beat Tasha and that she will be make sure the job gets done.

Backstage, "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw and "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo run into each other and immediately vow never to team up again.

Sami Callihan heads to the ring. Callihan thought that when he took care of Eric Young, his problems with Violent By Design (Eric Young, Deaner, Angels, Kon) would be done, but three heads grew where the one head was and he got his ass beat, and he is sick of it. He says that he is not one to run away from his issues, then calls out The Design (Deaner, Angels, Kon), who show up. Deaner says people think Callihan might be brave calling The Design out on his own, but he knows the truth and that Callihan is sick, not brave, and the sickness he has is simple, for every time he gets in the ring, he sacrifices himself. He says that Callihan mutilates himself for the love of the people, but the people do not care and will never care about Callihan, and until he realizes that, the poison of the sickness will continue to flow through his body. Deaner then says he has the antidote to his sickness, and that the antidote is violence. As The Design surround the ring, Callihan says he is not here to fight them, but Deaner says The Design does not do truces and it will not end well for him. Callihan says he wants to join The Design, not fight them or make a truce, but Angels laughs and says it is not about the numbers, but who is in the numbers, and that he is not the man he used to be and that he will never be one of "the chosen few" like him and Kon. Callihan says The Design should be thanking him, and says that while Deaner killed Eric Young, he softened Young up and allowed Deaner to create something he can appreciate. He says he wants The Design, but asks if The Design wants him. Angels punches Callihan in the face, and Angels and Kon attack Callihan as he is down. Angels and Kon then hold Callihan down so that Deaner can put his thumbs in Callihan's eyes and hit him with a DDT.

Backstage, Tommy Dreamer talks with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Josh says he gets what Tommy said to Bully Ray, and tells Tommy that he has decades of baggage with Bully that he must deal with. Alexander asks Tommy if he wants his forgiveness if that is what it takes to make Dreamer feel better, then forgives him.

We see footage of "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey in action in New Japan Pro Wrestling.

"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats Yuya Uemura. After the match, Kenny King shows up on the video screen from Arena Mexico, saying that the fans do not deserve to see him here in Mexico before telling Bailey "See you never."

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Hulk Hogan's TNA debut from the January 4, 2010 episode of Impact.

Backstage, The Major Players (Matt Cardona and Brian Myers) demand a tag team title shot from Scott D'Amore's door when Heath and Rhino show up. The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) come out of D'Amore's office and tell both teams that they and the team of Chris Bey and Ace Austin will face them for the Impact tag titles at Hard To Kill in a four-way tag match, then Sabin challenges Cardona to a one-on-one match.

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Before the next match, Johnny Swinger and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice retreat as Bully Ray makes his way to the ring and attacks Jason Hotch and John Skyler. Bully tosses Skyler out of the ring, then zipties Hotch to the top rope, demands a microphone and demands that "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander get to the ring before he ends Hotch's career. He asks Alexander if he listens to everything his wife and Scott D'Amore says, then tells Hotch that his career is in Alexander's hands and that Alexander is not here. Alexander eventually runs into a ring with a chair, and Bully Ray slides out. Alexander then cuts the ziptie off Hotch, then Hotch grabs Alexander so that he and Skyler can gang up on him. This allows Bully Ray to get back in the ring and hit Alexander in the throat with a chain, then Bully Ray, Hotch and Skyler gang up on Alexander. Hotch and Skyler zip tie Alexander to the top rope so that Bully Ray can torture Alexander with a chair, then Tommy Dreamer gets in the ring and takes out Bully Ray. Hotch and Skyler then grab Tommy Dreamer, but Dreamer fends them off. Bully then hits Dreamer with a low blow followed by a piledriver, then gets a ladder from Hotch and Skyler. Bully Ray smashes the ladder into Dreamer before slamming a chair on it multiple times. As this goes on, Hotch and Skyler hold Alexander down by the legs, then Bully Ray teases hitting Alexander with the chair before hitting the ladder one more time.

Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander is met by Scott D'Amore. D'Amore tells him that Tommy Dreamer is going to the hospital and is going to be okay. Alexander admits he was less than nice to Dreamer the last time he talked to him, and says what happened earlier is his fault. D'Amore says Tommy knew what he was getting into, then Alexander says that Bully Ray refuses to play by the rules while he does. Both he and D'Amore agree that Alexander has never been in a fight like this, and Alexander says he never will again. Alexander then asks D'Amore that he wants a Full Metal Mayhem Match against Bully Ray. D'Amore says he has tried to get him to keep his emotions in check, but for once, he wants Alexander to go as low as Bully Ray and beat him at his own game. D'Amore then says that until the Full Metal Mayhem match at Hard To Kill, he will be sending both him and Bully Ray home.

Steve Maclin vs. Rich Swann ends in a double count-out as Maclin proceeds to beat Swann up on the outside. After the match, Maclin put his hands on the referee, then security guards show up and Maclin lays one of them out. Swann fights back, and both Swann and Maclin have to be kept apart.

Backstage, we hear from Eddie Edwards. Edwards says he wants to concentrate on his future, but his past continues to haunt him and he questions why when all he did was stand up for himself. Alisha Edwards shows up and says that he hurt a lot of people, and while she understands that he wants to put his past behind him, he cannot ignore his past and that he must face it head on by beating Jonathan Gresham. Edwards says he will do to Gresham what he did to PCO - bury him so that he is never seen again - then they can move on together.

Mickie James and Jordynne Grace beat Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans after Jordynne hits Steelz with the top rope Muscle Buster. After the match, Mickie James confronts Jordynne Grace for beating Jordynne Grace with the Muscle Buster for the win, then kicks her in the face.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for October 13, 2022

The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat Shera and Raj Singh in the BTI Match.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Alexander says that in the weeks leading up to Bound For Glory, Eddie Edwards referred to their match as "a war," and almost a week later, he can agree that their match was indeed a war. He then tells Eddie that war is over and that he is beaten but not broken, and still Impact World Champion. Alexander says he stands as World Champion and as the heart and soul of Impact Wrestling, and as he admits he is not perfect and has made mistakes, he has learned from his mistake of letting his guard down when the next challenger was waiting to call their shot. He says that instead of waiting for that person to call their shot, he calls them out in order to clear the air and asks some questions, and calls out Bully Ray, who shows up. Alexander welcomes Bully Ray back to Impact Wrestling and says that his reputation precedes him before telling Bully that he is a student of the game who has studied wrestling his whole life and that the Bully Ray he knows would capitalize on any opportunity. He says that he kneeled in front of him bloodied and beaten, but Bully Ray did not call his shot, and he wants to know why. Bully Ray says he would have done that, considering everything he has ever done, including in Impact, and that he has been in Impact longer than he has been anywhere else. He says that he stabbed everyone in the back including his own brother, but he did other great things in Impact and that he did it all. He then says he must "do it right" and that he must be honorable. Alexander says that Bully Ray is the last person in the business he can trust, but Bully Ray says he is not stupid and that everyone will tell him that and that everyone has tried to stab him in the back, too. He says that he has to do this the right thing against Alexander, as nobody has a good word to say about him. Bully says that he wants to leave a good taste in people's mouths about what he did for the business, and that he will not screw him like Moose did. Bully Ray tells Josh Alexander that he will see him coming a mile away and that he will look him in the eye and maybe shake his hand, as he is serious about doing this right. Suddenly, Steve Maclin shows up. Maclin says that this is the first time he and Alexander are out here together, and while they do not see eye-to-eye, there is not a thing that Bully Ray can do or say to make him trust him. Maclin then asks Bully Ray how he got into the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match and who he had to politick to get into it, as he is more dangerous behind-the-scenes than in the ring and will do whatever it takes to get what he wants. Maclin even mentions Bully Ray waiting a year to turn his back on the company and reveal himself to be the leader of Aces and Eights, then says that he himself does not stab in the back and comes straight forward. Maclin talks about how he has beaten two former world champions twice and asks how many more former world champions he has to beat before Moose suddenly arrives. Moose gives credit to Maclin where credit is due, then tells him to sit this one out as he is standing in the presence of world champions, and to watch how world champions conduct business. He then considers Bully Ray's actions and refusal to call his shot "shocking," and that he modeled what he does in Impact on what Bully did. Moose then calls Bully "a scumbag," then says he likes scumbags because he himself is a scumbag. Moose says he always looked at Bully Ray as "savage and despicable" and willing to do anything to win a match, and that Alexander and his family know just how dangerous he can be because he learned from Bully Ray. He then tells Alexander that what he has done in Impact in the last two years have been very impressive, and that only two men have pinned him in that ring and that he is one of them and did it in ten seconds. Suddenly, Bobby Fish shows up and says nobody around the ring is "spilling lies," and says that Moose has turned himself into "a total scumbag" and that Maclin is calling Bully Ray "a locker room politician" before asking where the lie is. He then addresses Bully Ray, saying that he is a scumbag with the resume he rolled out with, yet Josh Alexander "did not scumbag him." Bobby Fish then says he is geared up and wanting to know if Alexander will challenge him tonight in his hometown. Alexander says there is a lot of talk and even more unanswered questions, then accepts Bobby Fish's challenge.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley). Sabin admits they are not tag team champions, but that is because Honor No More (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) cheated. Shelley says they cannot turn back time, but they can get another shot at the tag team titles from Scott D'Amore. On the way to Scott D'Amore, Heath and Rhino show up and tell The Motor City Machine Guns that they have gotten a shot at the title next week in order to fulfill a promise to become tag team champions by the end of the year. Heath also tells the Machine Guns that they deserve a title shot, but it will be against them and not Honor No More.

Killer Kelly beats Tasha Steelz in a no-disqualification match with a Killer Clutch with a chain.

Backstage, Johnny Swinger and Zicky Dice brag about being in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match when Dirty Dango shows up and calls what Swinger and Zicky are wearing a fashion violation. As things get tense between them, two yellow-hoodied men are being held back by security when Sami Callihan beats up the men in the hoddies and tells them he is coming for Eric Young after what happened in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match.

Backstage, Scott D'Amore congratulates Josh Alexander for going to war with Eddie Edwards and coming out as champion, and after telling Alexander that he has Bobby Fish, he tells Alexander to take what Moose and Steve Maclin said into consideration. He tells Alexander that he was the one who injected that poison into the company when he hired Bully Ray and Devon in 2005, and that whatever Bully Ray does will be in his own interest. D'Amore tells Alexander to keep his head on a swivel as there is no telling where Bully Ray will come from, and that this mindset must start tonight.

Trey Miguel beats Alex Zayne, Kenny King, Yuya Uemura, Laredo Kid and Black Taurus in a six-way X Division match.

Backstage, Frankie Kazarian is met by "Speedball" Mike Bailey, who thanks him for the match. He says that he did not expect to lose the X Division title, but Kazarian gave his all and he won, and that they both brought the best out of each other. As Mike Bailey and Frankie Kazarian shake hands, Trey Miguel shows up and mentions his six-way match victory and says his sights are also set. Kazarian says both men's futures are bright, but it is yet to be seen if they can beat him for the title.

"The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw and VXT ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Chelsea Green) beat The Death Dollz (Rosemary, Taya Valkyrie, Jessicka) in a six-Knockout tag team match.

Backstage, Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray meet up in the locker room. Dreamer says a lot of people are talking about how Bully cannot be trusted and wishes people knew the guy who did some much for him. He says that Bully Ray has a lot of doubters and haters and that he should do the right thing, as they both know that Bully Ray changes when he sees gold and tells him not to make him look like a fool. Bully Ray asks Tommy Dreamer if he has ever made him look like a fool, especially if Dreamer got him his first shot, then says that if he expects anyone to trust him, it is Dreamer, and says he will do it the right way. Dreamer asks Bully Ray if he wants to prove everyone more time, and Bully Ray asks if they want to team up, to which Dreamer replies "Why not?"

Honor No More meets backstage. Maria Kanellis-Bennett says their message was built on adversity, and in the last week, they may have had their fair share of it, but their message remains the same. He says that when one succeeds, they all succeed, and that the tag team titles are a symbol of success. Matt Taven then takes offense to Scott D'Amore not shaking his hand in the last ten months while wondering why Heath and Rhino have a title shot. Mike Bennett asks where Eddie Edwards is, then says Eddie may be gone for the moment and that he will come back when he is ready. He says it is up to them to carry the message and retain the tag team championships.

Matt Cardona beats Bhupinder Gujjar in his first match in months as Brian Myers heads to the ring.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mickie James, who says Jordynne Grace proved why she is a dominant champion when she defeated Masha Slamovich, and that if she is still champion, she cannot wait to face her. She then says there are still other women on the roster to take on, and as she has respect for Mia Yim taking her to another level, VXT ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Chelsea Green) and "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw show up. Purrazzo tells Mickie James that she only respects losers while she is a winner, and Chelsea Green reminds Mickie that she beat her and that she should respect the three of them. Chelsea then says Mickie James had a pity party before coming back to make everything about her with "The Last Rodeo," but Mickie says Mia Yim earned that respect and proposes she and Chelsea have a match if Chelsea thinks she can beat her again. Purrazzo says that they have a tag team title rematch to worry about and decline, and Mickie James tells them to come back and see her after they lose that rematch.

We see footage from earlier tonight of Juice Robinson, Chris Bey and Ace Austin. The three of them agree that a match against Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer would be just "too sweet."

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander retains the Impact Wrestling World Championship against Bobby Fish. After the match, Frankie Kazarian shows up and congratulates Alexander on his victories against Eddie Edwards and Bobby Fish and says Alexander and Eddie both went to war. Kazarian then tells Alexander that he can add one more challenge to the list, as he has decided to exercise Option C.