Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 4, 2022

Local Louisville, Kentucky radio DJ Matt Cooper is special guest ring announcer for the BTI match. Tasha Steelz guests on commentary for the BTI match.

Savannah Evans beats Alisha Edwards in the BTI match.

"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Rosemary with a schoolkid pin when the referee is trying to keep Jessicka from going after Deonna after Deonna yells "You're not invited, anyway!" at Jessicka.

Honor No More meets backstage. Matt Taven says they either will have a moment they have been waiting or they will be split up forever. Eddie Edwards says they must be able to trust in each other, and he questions the trustworthiness of PCO. Vincent says PCO is here because he has been through everything they have, and Eddie Edwards tells PCO he must prove his loyalty and believe in their message by beating Doc Gallows in a Derby City Street Fight tonight.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Gisele Shaw, who says that she is not avoiding Masha Slamovich and is wanting to scout the competition. Unfortunately, she cannot fully scout Masha, and she will know if she knows enough about her in their match.

Brian Myers retains the Impact Wrestling Digital Media Championship against Black Taurus after grabbing the ropes for leverage. After the match, Bhupinder Gujjar shows up and tosses Myers back in the ring, where Taurus and Crazy Steve nearly knock Myers out before Gujjar hits Myers with the Gargoyle Spear.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jordynne Grace. Jordynne says regardless of who her opponent is, there will be friction. She respects Mia Yim and knows the Knockouts title means a lot to Mia, but the title means everything to her and that Mia will be treated like an obstacle like everyone else.

We see footage from Ric Flair's Last Match of "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander's Impact Wrestling World Championship defense against Jacob Fatu.

Masha Slamovich beats "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the week is Madison Rayne vs. Jade vs. Gail Kim from the April 5, 2016 episode of Impact Wrestling.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mia Yim. Mia says she is not just an obstacle, but the end game. Madison Rayne shows up and mentions the Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week, saying Mia is kicking her while she is down. Mia says she has no problem kicking her while she is still standing, then Gail Kim shows up and mentions the footage from earlier. She says Gail was good then but is at her best now, then says Madison Rayne has nothing going on between now and Emergence and puts Mia and Madison in a match for next week.

Backstage, Taya Valkyrie and Jessicka try to cheer up Rosemary, but Rosemary asks why they set up the numbers game when they cannot use it to their advantage, then reminds Jessicka that Decay is family and decides she is not ready for battle. Jessicka says that she is ready and that she will be in her and Taya's corner when they win the Impact Wrestling Knockouts World Tag Team Championships at Emergence.

The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat Violent By Design (Deaner and Joe Doering). After the match, Doering attacks The Motor City Machine Guns from behind, and Deaner hits Sabin with the Violent By Design flag before doing the same to Shelley. Suddenly, KUSHIDA shows up and fights both Deaner and Doering before going for a Hoverboard Lock in the corner on Doering. Eric Young runs into the ring and attacks KUSHIDA, hitting him with a piledriver.

Backstage, we hear from The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) and KUSHIDA. Sabin is tired of Violent By Design's tactics, and he challenges them to a three-on-three match. "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander shows up and asks Shelley to stay focused as he still has a world title opportunity. Alexander then runs into Eddie Edwards, who wants Alexander to open his eyes and see what is going on around him, and says he does not want what happened to him to happen to Alexander.

Sami Callihan beats Raj Singh with a Cactus Driver '97 followed by the crossface chickenwing. After the match, Sami says he is not done fighting and demands Moose come to the ring. Moose's music plays, but Steve Maclin shows up on the ramp instead. Moose tries to get a cheap shot on Sami, but Sami fends off both Moose and Maclin. Maclin soon hits Sami with a low blow, and Moose nails Sami with the Spear. Moose leaves the ring before Maclin hits Sami with a double arm DDT.

We see a vignette for Killer Kelly regarding her Impact Wrestling debut, with Kelly saying that she has no regrets. Killer Kelly's in-ring debut is next week.

Backstage, we hear from Bullet Club ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows, "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson, Chris Bey, "Inevitable" Ace Austin). Karl Anderson says they are box office and that Doc Gallows will finish PCO off forever. Gallows says he will beat PCO with everything not nailed down and send him straight to Hell before they beat Honor No More. Chris Bey says that Bullet Club will win at Emergence, and Ace Austin celebrates the possibility of Honor No More splitting up forever.

PCO beats "The Big LG" Doc Gallows in a Derby City Street Fight after chokeslamming Gallows through wooden planks in the ring before hitting Gallows with a glove loaded with thumbtacks.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 20, 2022

Jordynne Grace retains the Impact Digital Media Championship against Lady Frost. After the match, Matt Cardona shows up and has a staredown with Jordynne where he points at the Digital Media Championship and leaves.

Mickie James guests on commentary for the next match.

Tasha Steelz beats Chelsea Green. After the match, Tasha Steelz congratulates Mickie James on retaining the Knockouts Championship at Hard To Kill and being done with playing with Barbie dolls, because she is from the wrong side of the street and they are about to get dirty. Tasha warns Mickie that when they have their date, she will send Mickie back to "Crapsville, Virginia" and to her son as a failure. Savannah Evans nearly stands in Mickie's way, but Tasha lets Mickie into the ring so they can have a staredown. The staredown soon turns into a brawl where Mickie nearly hits Tasha with a DDT before Savannah steps in so she and Tasha can gang up on her. Suddenly, Chelsea Green hits Savannah with a missile drop kick, and Tasha eats the Mick Kick.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Matt Cardona. Cardona says he came here to be World Champion, which he nearly won, and says there are other titles and that he created the Digital Media division. He then states he is challenging Jordynne Grace for the Digital Media title.

We see a video package of Charlie Haas' time in Ring Of Honor.

The Influence (Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne) beat Decay (Rosemary and Havok). Before the match, Kaleb with a K distracts Rosemary as she enters the ring, and this allows The Influence to send Rosemary into the ring post, injuring her. Rosemary is declared medically ineligible to compete, but Havok is still able to compete, and the match is made a two-on-one handicap match as Kaleb with a K guests on commentary for the match.

We hear from The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee). Jessica McKay says that they know The Influence (Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne) way too well to fall for their "divide and conquer" tactics, and Cassie Lee says that they know Tenille way to well and know her as a selfish woman, and that the lights are too bright for The Influence. They ask Madison Rayne how she knows that Tenille Dashwood will be there for her when it mattes most when she retires every year. Cassie Lee says The Influence are trying to walk in their shoes and that the shoes are three times their size.

We get a special sneak peek of the upcoming movie "The King's Daughter."

We see a vignette for "The Quintessential Diva," who is coming soon.

Backstage, Speedball" Mike Bailey is met by "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Madman Fulton. Austin asks Bailey to meet with them in their locker room, saying that they got started on the wrong foot and that it is important to make the right kind of friends. Suddenly, John E. Bravo shows up looking for Brunhilda and leaves, then Austin gives Bailey his card, saying he knows where to find him.

Brian Myers guests on commentary for the next match.

W. Morrissey beats The Learning Tree (VSK and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice) in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, Morrissey tells Moose that he told him that he would not stop until he got a World title shot, and that if Moose will not find him, he will find Moose. Morrissey then heads to the back, where he is stopped by Scott D'Amore, who tells him that Moose is not here and that he will face him when it matters. Suddenly, a backstage worker tells Scott D'Amore that there is an urgent issue and that they have been trying to reach him on his headset. D'Amore listens through his headset and finds out something awful has happened.

Backstage, Scott D'Amore meets with the Ring of Honor renegades (Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, PCO, Vincent, Maria Kanellis-Bennett), who have tickets for the show. D'Amore tells them that they have an open door policy and they do not need tickets, as they will watch Jonathan Gresham from the skybox and then leave. He has security escort them to their seats.

Jonathan Gresham retains the ROH World Championship against Steve Maclin after both men use all their rope breaks and Gresham uses the ropes for leverage on the Figure Four to pin Maclin. During the match, the Ring of Honor renegades (Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, PCO, Vincent, Maria Kanellis-Bennett) watch from the balcony and leave after the match is over.

This week's Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Sarita and Taylor Wilde vs. The Beautiful People (Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky) to decide the inaugural TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions from No Surrender 2009.

Backstage, the Ring of Honor renegades (Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, PCO, Vincent, Maria Kanellis-Bennett) leave the building, and PCO scares the security detail on the way out.

"The Big LG" Doc Gallows and Joe Doering beat Heath and Rhino after Deaner hits Heath with the flag from ringside.

Chris Sabin guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Charlie Haas with a grapevined ankle lock. As both men show a sign of respect after the match, the Ring of Honor renegades run into the ring and attack both men. Sabin dives into the ring to help out, but the renegades still have the number advantage until Rich Swann and Willie Mack run in to even the odds. Heath and Rhino also run in, but the renegades do not run until Eddie Edwards chases them out with a Kendo stick. The renegades then show up on the balcony, and Maria Kanellis-Bennett says they used to believe in honor, but that changed. She says that "change is upon us," and that this is "Honor No More."

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for December 16, 2021

Ace Austin beats Hernandez in the BTI match.

In memory of James "Jimmy Rave" Guffey, 1982 - 2021.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Rohit Raju despite Rohit Raju targeting his ribs during the match and the interference by Raj Singh.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner) and The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson). Karl Anderson says that as tag team champions, everyone is gunning for him and Doc Gallows, and when Eric Young had a plan to take out the top contenders, they took it, but they do not trust Violent By Design. Doc Gallows says that he will keep their friends close and their enemies closers. Eric Young says trust is a tricky word and also impossible when you are at the top, then says that this is by design and that The Good Brothers will set the tone tonight and show what violence is all about.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Chelsea Green. Chelsea says that the Knockouts Ultimate X Match is historical and that she will be walking out as #1 contender, and when she does, Matt Cardona walk out as Impact World Champion. Moose suddenly shows up and wishes Chelsea luck, then says he was wrong about her before giving her props for sticking with a man who is and always will be a mid-carder. Chelsea notes that Moose is talking trash to her because he is scared of Cardona, and says she cannot wait for him to sign the title away in tonight's contract signing. Moose then mentions her wedding to Matt Cardona, saying it will be a short wedding even by wedding standards.

Joe Doering and "The Big LG" Doc Gallows beat Rich Swann and Willie Mack. Heath and Rhino accompany Swann and Mack to the ring before the match and stay in their corner throughout. After the match, Violent By Design and The Good Brothers attack Heath, Rhino, Swann and Mack, then Eddie Edwards runs into the ring with a Kendo stick and cleans house against Violent By Design and The Good Brothers.

Backstage, VSK and Zicky Dice talk about speaking to Brian Myers again before Zicky Dice mentions he has set up a match for them against Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus). VSK tells Zicky Dice that he had better be sober again, and Zicky promises not to drink any more...or less.

We hear from Jonah, who talks about how his father did a stint in prison and got popped in the back of the head and earned the respect of the dog. Jonah says Josh Alexander could have gotten his respect the same way, but he got back up. Jonah says he will beat Alexander again and again until he respects him, and says that if Josh Alexander is a walking weapon, then he is mass destruction.

Trey Miguel beats John Skyler. After the match, Trey is attacked from behind by Steve Maclin, who then lays Trey out with the X Division Championship before dragging him to the back.

After the commercial break, Trey Miguel wakes up bound with his eyes blindfolded and a rag in his mouth. He hears Steve Maclin says that being told "no" will not stop him, and says that if he can him like this, he can get him anywhere. Steve Maclin then says he thought Trey had more friends than this, but it looks like he is the only one.

Chris Bey beats Laredo Kid with a cutter on a mid-air Laredo Kid following a backflip off the top rope.

"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo's appearance and challenge to Rok-C for the Ring Of Honor Women's World Championship at Final Battle is shown. We then see footage from earlier today where Mickie James is met by Deonna, and security guards stand by as Mickie and Deonna have a war of words. As Mickie heads further into the building, she is suddenly attacked from behind by Deonna, and security has to hold them back. Later, Scott D'Amore and Gail Kim meet with Mickie and Deonna. They reinstate a no-contact clause that also includes Matthew Rehwoldt, and Gail Kim states that they will settle things in a Texas Death Match, which Mickie likes the sound of.

We see a vignette for Masha Slamovich.

Tenille Dashwood beats Jessie McKay after Kaleb pulls the referee out of a pinfall attempt by Jessie, causing Cassie to slap Kaleb, Madison to hit Cassie and Jessie to hit Madison from behind only for Tenille to hit the Spotlight Kick for the win.

Scott D'Amore is in the ring to moderate a contract signing between Matt Cardona, W. Morrissey and Moose for the Impact World Championship match at Hard To Kill. W. Morrissey is introduced first, followed by Matt Cardona, followed by Moose. Matt Cardona is accompanied by Chelsea Green on the way to the ring. Scott D'Amore says that since Matt Cardona debuted in Impact, he has been here with a purpose, and that he has a chance to make that purpose a reality after one year by winning the world title. When D'Amore gives Cardona a chance to sign the contract, W. Morrissey takes it and says that everyone in the signing will use this as an opportunity to play mind games, but he is here to become world champion, not make friends or play games. Morrissey says at Hard To Kill, this is exactly what he will do, and then he signs the contract and leaves. Cardona says that Morrissey is not wrong, as the last few weeks have been trash talk, mind games and sneak attacks, and says there is nobody in the business who has been counted out and come back more times than him. He says that he is hard to kill and that his passion is impossible to kill, and while he is always ready, he is never mode ready than he has ever been for Hard To Kill. Cardona signs the contract. Moose asks Cardona if he really wants to step into the ring with the greatest world champion in all of professional wrestling, but Cardona says the more Moose delays this, the more he proves that he is scared Cardona will beat him. Moose says that Cardona will fail like he always does and prove he is always a mid-carder, then Cardona tells him to sign the contract. Moose signs the contract, then tells Cardona he has a tough challenge ahead of him. He also says Chelsea has a tough challenge ahead of him and mentions giving her props for her loyalty to Cardona, saying she sees so much in Cardona and thinks he could be a top guy in the business one day. He then says that he will crush their dreams and prove that Cardona will always be "Mid-Cardona", then asks Chelsea if she will stay with Cardona or leave like the whore she is. Cardona tries to attack Moose, but Moose lays Cardona out and puts him through the table. Cardona tries to attack Moose, but Moose lays Cardona out and puts him through the table. As Scott D'Amore yells at Moose, Moose heads back into the ring, pushes Chelsea down and punches Cardona before wrapping a chair around his head. Chelsea tries to stop Moose, but Moose pulls the chair away and shoves Chelsea back. Cardona gets up and swings a chair at Moose, but ends up hitting Chelsea instead. Referees, Cardona, D'Amore and security check on Chelsea as the show ends.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for November 18, 2021

Brian Myers beats Sam Beale in the BTI match with two Roster Cuts. After the match, Myers pulls out two chairs from underneath the ring, then attacks Beale with one of them. He then hits Sam Beale with a Con-Chair-To. Rich Swann and Willie Mack run into the ring, and Brian Myers leaves with VSK and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice as Swann and Willie check on Sam Beale.

Steve Maclin beats Laredo Kid to enter the X Division title match at Turning Point.

Backstage, Rich Swann and Willie Mack are in the trainer's room. Rich Swann says that what Brian Myers did was despicable and not what leaders do. Swann challenges Myers to a match at Turning Point so he can hit him with a switch from the learning tree and show what a real leader does.

Backstage, we hear from Trey Miguel. He says Steve Maclin could not beat him last time and blamed other people for it, and somehow bitched enough about deserving to be in the X Division title match at Turning Point to get another shot. He says that he will stay champion after Turning Point.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Madman Fulton. Austin says there is no reason to accept another match from Chris Sabin because he has beaten him already. Sabin shows up and says that Austin is supposed to be the future of the company, but cheats or relies on Fulton to win. He says that if Austin can beat him without cheating, all he needs to do is accept the challenge. Austin accepts only because Sabin wants a rematch so bad, then goes for a cheap shot. Sabin somehow fends Austin and Fulton off, and while Austin escapes, Sabin is able to trap Fulton in a storage closet.

The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee) beat The Undead Bridesmaids (Kimber Lee and Brandi Lauren). After the match, Decay (Rosemary, Havok, Crazzy Steve, Black Taurus) shows up and surrounds The IInspiration in the ring, then Rosemary and Havok raise the Knockouts Tag Team Championships before Decay as a whole slowly slither out of the ring.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Heath and Rhino vs. Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend) from Victory Road 2020.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Chelsea Green and Matt Cardona. Chelsea says she knew she had to have the Digital Media Championship, and when she wants something, she gets it. Matt Cardona says he hopes Eddie Edwards does great at Turning Point, then says he came close to beating Moose. He then says that whoever wins at Turning Point, he wants the World Championship. W. Morrissey shows up and says that Matt Cardona is not going to get a title shot because he is in his way. Cardona takes this as a challenge and says he will see him at Turning Point.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Eddie Edwards. Eddie says it has been a long time coming and that the history he and Moose has makes their match sweeter. Suddenly, Eddie is attacked from behind by Moose. The brawl soon makes its way to the stage and down the ramp, where Moose slams Eddie into the ring apron with a uranagi followed by a powerbomb. Moose then pulls out a table from underneath the ring and sets it up, but Eddie grabs a chair and hits Moose with it. Moose soon has the chair, and he puts Eddie's head through it before sending Eddie into the ring post. Eddie manages to avoid a shot from another chair and free himself, then hits Moose in the back with the chair in the ring. After a few more chair shots, Eddie hits a Tiger Driver '97 followed by a Boston Knee Party. Moose ends up lying on the same table he set up, but Eddie reaches underneath the ring and pulls out a ladder. He throws a chair at Moose, then sets up the ladder and climbs all the way up, but Moose is able to get up and escape. Backstage, Moose says that if Eddie Edwards wants to come at him and wants to think he is evil, he should see what he is capable of at Turning Point. Scott D'Amore shows up and says that Moose cannot leave well enough alone, and announces that Moose and Eddie Edwards' match will be a Full Metal Mayhem Match.

Backstage, we hear from Mercedes Martinez, who says that mutual respect ended when she dropped Mickie James on her head. She tells Mickie James not to turn her back on her, then says she is here to dominate Impact Wrestling and that in two days, she will take Mickie out and begin her legacy.

"The Big LG" Doc Gallows beats Hikuleo after "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson is able to distract Chris Bey and El Phantasmo by distracting the referee.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo and Matthew Rehwoldt. Purrazzo says she has been at home and other places in the last month. When asked when she will return, Purrazzo says she does not know. She also says that nobody deserves an explanation for her disappearance or anything from her, for she is a two-time Knockouts Champion and she can analyze her mistakes moving forward. Purrazzo then says that everyone will have to wait to see what her next moves are before she and Rehwoldt leave.

Backstage, we hear from FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay). David Finlay says that their time in Las Vegas, Nevada has not been kind to them and that they have lost their recent tag team title shots. Juice Robinson says they have lost before and can do it again. Scott D'Amore shows up and says that he knows they have hit a rough patch and need to find their focus again, and at Turning Point, they will face Decay and show what FinJuice is all about.

We hear from Eric Young, who asks what freedom is and what it it like to truly be free. He says that Rhino was free when he was pure and knowledgeable of the truth and that he was a part of something special, but he made a choice with ramifications he is not ready for. He then says that Heath and Rhino want Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner) at Turning Point, an event name he finds apt, because it will be when he builds a monument of violence on their backs. He tells Rhino to understand that he made the wrong choice, and at Turning Point, he will end everything between them forever.

Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus) and The Demon beat Johnny Swinger, Hernandez and Fallah Bahh with a sleeper from The Demon to Johnny Swinger.

Backstage, John E. Bravo checks on Johnny Swinger, but Swinger feels like he has hit rock bottom. Suddenly, Rosemary and Havok teleport in, and John E. Bravo says he just wants Swinger to be happy after all he has done for him. Rosemary says she can make that happen for a price: his sweet virgin blood.

Backstage, we hear form Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering. Jordynne says that while she respects Chelsea Green, she is Digital Media Champion for a reason. Ellering mentions Jordynne's other Impact accolades, then Jordynne says Chelsea could not get it done and can't do it again now. We then hear from Mickie James, who says that she respected Mercedes Martinez for a long time and thought she was helping a friend. She says she will not make that mistake again, and tells "the original OG" to prepare for an "original ass whuppin'."

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Minoru Suzuki.

Backstage, Decay invites The Influence (Kaleb and Madison Rayne) and the staff of the former Swinger's Palace to Wrestle House 2, which starts next week.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 18, 2021

Tasha Steelz beats Havok after Savannah Evans on BTI boots Rosemary in the face on the ring apron.

Josh Mathews and Gia Miller are in the ring to start tonight's show. As they talk about how Christian Cage has won the Impact World Championship, W. Morrissey and Eddie Edwards brawl their way into the ring. As W. Morrissey goes for a powerbomb on Eddie Edwards in the ring, Sami Callihan jumps in, and Eddie saves him from Morrissey. Both Sami and Eddie almost come to blows, but Eddie knocks Morrissey out of the ring just in time for security to show up and hold Morrissey back. Eddie tells Sami he didn't need his help, then Sami grabs the microphone and says he wants his match started right now.

Sami Callihan and Chris Sabin beat "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Moose after Sabin tags himself in to hit Austin with Cradle Shock. After the match, Sami raises Sabin's hand, then spikes him with a piledriver for stealing his moment.

We see footage from last Saturday's NJPW Resurgence, where The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) retain the Impact World Tag Team Championships against Jon Moxley and Yuji Nagata only to walk away when The Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa) show up. We then hear from The Good Brothers, who brag about their victory at Resurgence before the two of them tell The Guerrillas of Destiny that getting in their faces is not worth it before Gallows calls tonight's match with Joe Doering "an appetizer." Gallows then blames Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhyno) for making tomorrow night's tag team title match at Emergence a three-way match.

Backstage, we hear from Sami Callihan, who says Chris Sabin poked him one too many times and made himself fair game just like in tomorrow night's World Championship #1 contender's match. He then says he made good on his promise of taking a piece of Kenny Omega until the Impact World Championship was off Omega's waist, then Eddie Edwards says that he does not need his help just because they teamed together one time. Sami says that he is not a team player and that he has things to attend to.

Matt Cardona beats Shera after Chelsea Green stops Rohit Raju's distraction attempt.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the week is Christian Cage beating Jeff Jarrett for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship on Feb 13, 2006.

It's time for Locker Room Talk. Tonight's guest is Tennille Dashwood after Johnny Swinger mentions Swinger's Palace. We find out that Tennille Dashwood is on the set of All About Me, and that Madison Rayne is the guest for tonight's show. Tennille says that she allied herself with Madison because she and Kaleb have been looking for a partner, and while it happened a year ago and it did not work out, Tennille thinks it can work out now. It is mentioned that Madison Rayne was Tenille's first tag team partner, and Tennille notes that this situation has gone full circle before saying that her range and Madison's experience make them "the influence." Kaleb and Swinger then have an argument after Kaleb states they don't have to take crap from Scott D'amore anymore.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Alexander says he intends to be the face of the company going forward, and while Christian Cage may be the new Impact World Champion and became a legend here, he will not be carrying the Impact banner as Jake Something shows up. Alexander says he is not concerned about how big and strong he is, and Jake Something says he will give a reason to be concerned and pay attention by approaching Kaleb and Scott D'Amore as they argue, wanting a match. Kaleb, saying he is medically cleared even though he isn't, is wanting a match, and D'Amore puts Kaleb in a match with Jake Something and makes it a no-disqualification match, much to the horror of Kaleb.

Christian Cage heads to the ring. He says it is good to be back in the Impact Zone after nine long years as Impact World Champion, and even though he wrestles for AEW, it was an honor to take the championship from Kenny Omega and bring them back where it belongs. He talks about how he left WWE in 2005 and took a chance on himself, which lead to Impact taking a chance on him and allowing him to up his stock and compete in the main event for championships, which is all he ever wanted. Christian says this is surreal for him, and he thanks the fans, who chant "You deserve it!" He says that talking about history in Impact has made him realize that this is not about his history anymore and that he had some talks with Scott D'Amore, and as much as the TNA World title means to him, he says it is time to retire it. He says that it is about the future, and that the Impact World Championship represents that future, which means a lot for the locker room. He then says the Impact World Championship will be the biggest prize in the company. Christian then says that the TNA World Heavyweight Championship's lineage will be emblazoned in his and Impact's souls forever, then hands the title off and relinquishes it once and for all. As Christian gets down to business, Brian Myers and Sam Beale show up. Beale carries a notebook with "Christian Not My Champ" written on it as Myers states he is the #1 contender and that he has killed it on Impact for the past year. Myers proclaims that the Impact World Championship belongs to him tomorrow night, and Christian tells Myers it took him long enough to get out of Matt Cardona's shadow before mocking him and Beale. Myers proclaims that the Impact World Championship belongs to him tomorrow night, and Christian tells Myers it took him long enough to get out of Matt Cardona's shadow before mocking him and Beale. He goes on to say that while Myers is the most professional wrestler, he is the best professional wrestler. This leads to a staredown between Myers and Christian. Myers fails to cheap shot Christian with Sam Beale, who gets rocked with a right by Christian.

Melina meets Trey Miguel backstage.

We see an advertisement for NWA Empowerrr and NWA 73.

We see footage from last Saturday's Triplemania, where Deonna Purrazzo faced and beat Faby Apache to become the AAA Reina de Reinas Champion.

Melina beats Brandi Lauren (who has performed in Impact Wrestling in the past as Ava Storie) with the California Dream. After the match, Melina is attacked from behind by Deonna Purrazzo, and Matthew Rehwoldt jumps in to hold Melina down before Trey Miguel runs in and fights Rehwoldt. Afterwards, Deonna threatens to "slap the shit" out of Trey before Melina hits her with a Lou Thesz press and throws her out of the ring.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews John Skyler, who says there is nothing shocking about last week's win and that he was the guy who hit the final blow before it is revealed that Juice Robinson has been attacked while David Finlay tries to get some help.

We hear from Jordynne Grace, who talks about her recent powerlifting meet. She credits Rachael Ellering being there as part of her win, and Ellering says she cannot wait to see what Jordynne does next. Jordynne states that after setting state records, she plans to break national records in November.

Jake Something beats Kaleb Konley in a no-disqualification after putting Kaleb through a table. After the match, Josh Alexander shows up and has a staredown with Jake Something.

Kimber Lee tells Su Yung says she has collected the first soul, but not the last, as she hands Su Yung some of Kiera Hogan's hair.

Joe Doering beats "The Big LG" Doc Gallows. During the match, Gallows choke bombs Doering through the side of the stage. Security, medics and referees have to help both men out of the crater made in the stage. Gallows is helped out first, and he crawls to the ring. When Doering gets out, it is under his own power, and he also goes back to the ring. Doering gets the win after clotheslining Gallows out of the air.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for May 6, 2021

Jake Something beats Shera on the pre-show.

Chris Sabin beats Rhino with a La Magistral Cradle to qualify for the six-way Impact World Championship #1 Contender's Match at Under Siege.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Brian Myers, who is furious that he is not in the qualifier matches for Under Siege when Rosemary tries to warn him. Myers refuses to listen to her, and he gets tackled by Black Taurus.

Backstage, Don Callis tells The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) to focus on winning, and Kenny Omega says that he will watch over them to ensure they start winning again.

Taylor Wilde beats Susan. During the match, Tennille Dashwood and Kaleb to get a closer look at the match, and Kaleb stops Kimber Lee from interfering while Tennille gets Susan caught on the ropes.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo, who says she is not avoiding Taylor Wilde and says that Susan and Kimber Lee have to earn the right to have her at ringside. Suddenly, Decay shows up, and Rosemary tells Deonna to her face that she is a coward. As Deonna is about to leave, Havok shows up and reminds her she is a champion with no challenger. Deonna Purrazzo says she will propose a match to Scott D'Amore between Havok and Rosemary with the winner facing her for the Impact Knockouts Championship, then leaves.

We hear from W. Morrissey. He says the fans may recognize the face, but they do not know the man, and that if they looked into his eyes, they would see a man in agony. He says that the fans were the first in the industry to give up on him, and that every person he thought was a friend turned out to be a friend. Morrissey says he had to rebuild himself and did, and now he wants everyone to feel the agony he once felt. Morrissey says that will start with Willie Mack at Under Siege.

Trey Miguel beats Rohit Raju with the Hourglass to qualify for the six-way Impact World Championship #1 Contender's Match at Under Siege. After the match, Jake Something shows up, lays out Shera and attacks Rohit Raju in the ring, powerbombing him into Shera before clotheslining Shera out of the ring.

At Swinger's Palace, Alisha loses the last of her money, then Trey Miguel shows up and says he has qualified. Matt Cardona, Chris Bey and Chris Sabin refuse to be counted out, and "The Cowboy" James Storm says he will be qualifying soon and winning the world title. Chris Bey tries to drive a wedge between James Storm and Chris Sabin, but Storm and Sabin have none of it and Storm tells Chris Bey he will see him at Under Siege when he wins tonight.

"The Big LG" Doc Gallows beats Juice Robinson following the distraction by "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson, Kenny Omega and Don Callis. After the match, Anderson attack David Finley while Omega takes the boots to Juice, then Eddie Edwards runs into the ring only for the numbers game to overpower him.

Backstage, Deonna Purrazzo refuses to do an interview for Gia Miller, then Scott D'Amore shows up and makes Havok vs. Rosemary with the winner facing Deonna for the Impact Knockouts Championship at Under Siege official for next week.

El Phantasmo beats VSK in his Impact Wrestling debut.

Rachael Ellering beats Kiera Hogan.

Backstage, Don Callis meets with Moose. He says that Moose should not be qualifying for anything because he is a bonafide star, but Moose tells Don Callis he has a message to go send.

Backstage, Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) regroup when Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering show up. Fire 'n Flava call Jordynne "a non-factor," and Jordynne dares Tasha to get in the ring with her next week so she can see how much a non-factor she is.

Moose beats "The Cowboy" James Storm after Storm hurts himself hitting the Last Call superkick to qualify for the six-way Impact World Championship #1 Contender's Match at Under Siege. After the match, Moose wraps a steel chair around Storm's hurt knee, then stomps it. Chris Sabin runs into the ring to check on Storm as Moose leaves.

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Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for November 3, 2020

Backstage, Scott D'Amore tells Tommy Dreamer that John E. Bravo is in critical but stable condition and in a coma at the hospital. Dreamer then tells D'Amore he is doing his own investigation into who shot Bravo.

Deonna Purrazzo beats Su Yung by disqualification after Su Yung hits Deonna in the gut with a steel chair thrown into the ring by Kimber Lee in a tug-of-war over the chair. After the match, Su Yung hits Kimber Lee with the chair before sending Deonna running out of the ring. Su Yung retains the Impact Knockouts Championship.

Backstage, Scott D'Amore meets with Rhino and Heath regarding the signing of Heath's Impact Wrestling contract. D'Amore tells Heath that everything Heath has asked for is in the contrct, and that when he is healthy, the contract will be waiting for him. Heath says he will be back, then Deonna Purrazzo's barrister shows up after he and Rhino leave. D'Amore tells the barrister that Deonna Purrazzo will have another match for the Knockouts Championship at Turning Point, and it will be no count-outs and no-disqualifications and that there will be a winner. The barrister leaves in stunned silence.

Backstage, Rich Swann meets with Eddie Edwards regarding their tag team match, saying that he is ready. Eddie says he could not be more proud of Swann, mentions he has history with Sami Callihan and Eric Young, then says it is time to take care of business.

Chris Bey beats Trey Miguel.

It's time for Locker Room Talk. Tonight's guests are Jordynne Grace and Tenille Dashwood. Jordynne admits she and Alisha Edwards did not click, but she still has time to find a partner. Madison Rayne proposes Jordynne tag with Tenille, but admits that they may not get along. Jordynne Grace entertains the idea, saying the team to beat might be in the room. Tenille agrees, then asks Madison Rayne to be her partner, much to Jordynne's chagrin. Madison Rayne says they could make this work, then Kaleb tells Jordynne to get out of their shot. Jordynne toses Kaleb's phone away, then Kaleb takes another phone from Tenille to shoot a picture of Tenille and Madison Rayne.

Backstage, Tommy Dreamer interviews the referee of Fallah Bahh and Johnny Swinger's recent match, but the referee is not a suspect and leaves. Johnny Swinger and Cody Deaner show up, but soon find out they have a match against each other. Dreamer tells them to have their match, then come back for interrogation, as they are still suspects.

Rohit Raju is in the ring. He brags about his recent victory at Bound For Glory, then issues a "Defeat Rohit" challenge for the X Division Championship. The challenge is answered by TJP, but TJP is in street clothes. TJP says he is here to answer Rohit's challenge, but Rohit reminds TJP that he lost at Bound For Glory, and tells him to leave his ring. TJP says Rohit has yet to really beat him, but Rohit says TJP has taken his time and opportunity and he had to claw and fight. TJP says he has put in the work and that he has wrestled longer than Rohit has ever watched wrestling, then says the world and wrestling could not beat him and that Rohit cannot beat him. Rohit calls TJP a "has-been" and "pathetic," then TJP drops the microphone and leaves the ring. As Rohit tells him to leave, TJP gets back in the ring, throws Rohit's drink in his face and brawls with Rohit. The brawl ends with TJP tossing Rohit Raju out of the ring.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Chris Sabin, who says that Alex Shelley will be okay and that every tag team in Impact is trying to divide and conquer them because they can't beat The Motor City Machine Guns (Sabin and Shelley). He dares a member of the tag team division to face him in the ring so he can prove why he is one of the best tag team wrestlers in the world.

Backstage, Rohit Raju talks with Scott D'Amore about what just happened when TJP shows up, saying he needs only one more shot to take the X Division Championship from Rohit Raju. D'Amore makes the match, with the stipulation that this will be his last one as long as Rohit is champion if he loses.

"The Big LG" Doc Gallows beats "All Ego" Ethan Page after "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson tries to stop "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander from interfering in the match. After the match, The North attack Gallows, but Anders on gets back in the ring and fights The North off. The Good Brothers quickly turn the tables on The North and send them out of the ring.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Swoggle, who says it feels amazing to be back in Impact Wrestling after being viewed as a joke, and says it is time to make history and be viewed as a professional wrestler. Brian Myers shows up and calls Swoggle a "sideshow attraction freak," then Swoggle calls Brian Myers out on his recent behavior in Impact. Myers says Swoggle has stolen money everywhere he has went, and that it won't happen here. Brian Myers then tosses Swoggle's autobiography away and shoves him to the floor as he says that Swoggle's run in Impact Wrestling will be as short as he is.

Johnny Swinger beats Cody Deaner after hitting him with a loaded fanny pack.

Moose enters the ring. Moose says he and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship has not been taken seriously, and that this should not be a problem anymore. He says some people stated he did not earn the title, but he went to hell and back and defeated EC3 at Bound For Glory to keep it. Moose says he has controlled his narrative and is now born again, then looks back at his time in Impact Wrestling, saying he is undefeated in pay-per-views and has beaten some legendary names. He then says that everyone only talks about Rich Swann, then says Swann carries only the second-most important championship in Impact, then tells him to ask EC3 what pain really feels like before showing footage of his attack on Willie Mack last week. Moose says that Willie Mack is a good friend of Swann's, and tells Swann to ask him what pain feels like as he experienced first-hand. As he tells Swann he has been warned, Willie Mack runs into the ring and attacks Moose. Moose, however, levels Willie Mack on the outside before choking him with a camera cord.

Backstage, Chris Bey congratulates Rich Swann on becoming Impact World Champion, then wants a world title shot. Swann says he sees a lot of himself in Bey, but tells him he cannot finesse him and that it takes more to get a title shot than demanding one. As Swann tells Chris Bey that title shots are earned, Eddie Edwards shows up, and Swann and Eddie head to the ring for their match.

Backstage, Tommy Dreamer has narrowed down the list of suspects to ten people. Father James Mitchell takes offense to being accused, saying he is a complete angel, and is laughed at before saying he would blame himself to. Taya Valkyrie says he has been a perfect angel and on her best behaviour, but Dreamer says that makes her a suspect. He says that the answer will not be gotten tonight, but one of the ten suspects shot John E. Bravo.

Next week: Chris Sabin vs. Acey Romero! Madison Rayne and Tennille Dashwood vs. Havok and Nevaeh! At Turning Point: Moose vs. Willie Mack!

Sami Callihan and Eric Young beat Eddie Edwards and Rich Swann after Ken Shamrock shows up and takes out Rich Swann, distracting Eddie Edwards and allowing Callihan to hit the Cactus Special for the win.

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Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for October 13, 2020

Backstage, Moose wants help from Scott D'Amore regarding EC3, but D'Amore wants none of it. Afterwards, EC3's image shows up and says that the images Moose owns are owning him, but at the same time, Moose is controlling his narrative. EC3 says that it is only a matter of time before Moose crosses that bridge and gets back what is his, which is the TNA World Heavyweight Championship Moose then tells himself that he knows where to go.

The team of Rosemary and Taya Valkyrie beat the team of Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz and the team of Havok and Nevaeh in a three-way tag team match.

Backstage, Fallah Bahh says he does not have the money as John E. Bravo chews everyone out backstage. As Johnny Swinger mocks Fallah, Crazzy Steve wants to make sure everyone is being honest. Fallah Bahh accuses Crazzy Steve of defending Swinger, and as Steve says he is calling it like it is, Fallah says he will see Steve in the ring. After they, Swinger and John E. Bravo leave, Cousin Jake wants to practice the reception dance, but nobody is in the mood.

Backstage, Havok is met by Rosemary. After being asked to spell it out for her, Rosemary says he needs her help to revive Father James Mitchell, but Havok says she killed him for a reason. Rosemary wants Mitchell revived for the wedding, but Havok, knowing she does not want to let this go, proposes a match for next week. If Rosemary wins, she will help her; if Havok wins, Mitchell stays dead. Rosemary accepts and teleports away.

Crazzy Steve beats Fallah Bahh via a schoolkid pin after tearing Fallah Bahh's shirt, revealing the money he is hiding underneath.

Backstage, Rhino runs into Heath and says he took what Heath said last week to heart, and tells him he is the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match at Bound For Glory. If either of them wins, Heath gets the contract he proposed. However, if neither of them win, Heath gets no more chances at joining the Impact roster. He then tells Heath that they have a match next with Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match implications, and tells him to get ready. When Heath leaves, D'Amore shows up and thanks Rhino, but asks him if he will tell him "the other part." Rhino is unsure if he will, but D'Amore mentions "the other part:" if neither of them win the gauntlet, Rhino is also gone from Impact.

Hernandez, Cousin Jake, Alisha, Rhino and Heath beat Tenille Dashwood, Tommy Dreamer, Brian Myers, Cody Deaner and Johnny Swinger in a ten-person tag match to advance to a five-way match next week, where the winner enters the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match at Bound For Glory at #20 and whoever gets pinned enters at #1.

Backstage, Sami Callihan stirs up trouble with Eddie Edwards, then sics Ken Shamrock on Eddie to put him in the ankle lock.

Backstage, Jimmy Jacobs talks with Eric Young regarding his Bound For Glory match for the Impact World Championship. Eric says he is wondering if Rich Swann will show up, then asks Jimmy what he thinks will happen. When Jimmy says that Rich Swann is resilient, Eric says that nobody has dealt with someone like him before, then says he will go to the ring and get some real answers, as he feels Rich has learned not to mess with him.

Kylie Rae beats Kimber Lee with Smile To The Finish. After the match, Deonna attacks Kylie when she refuses to let go, but Kylie fights back and forces Deonna to retreat.

In two weeks: the wedding of John E. Bravo and Rosemary!

Before the next match, "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson says that they realized that they like Impact Wrestling and that they were the best tag team there, but to be the best, they must have the tag team championships. Doc Gallows says they will punch through the targets on The Motor City Machine Guns' (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley)chests and will walk out of Bound For Glory as tag team champions.

Madman Fulton vs. "The Big LG" Doc Gallows ends in a double count-out. During the commercial break, however, the match is not only restarted, but also made no count-out and no-disqualification.

"The Big LG" Doc Gallows beats Madman Fulton in a no count-out, no disqualification match following a two-handed choke slam into two steel chairs.

Next week: Eddie Edwards vs. Sami Callihan! Chris Bey, Rohit Raju and Jordynne Grace vs. TJP, Trey and Willie Mack! The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Wlaking Weapon" Josh Alexander) vs. The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson)!

Eric Young shows up. He says that he will not leave the ring until he gets answers and hears that Rich Swann quit. Backstage, Scott D'Amore gets a phone call. After receiving some news, he tells the person on the other end that there is someplace he must be. After the commercial break, Scott D'Amore shows up. Eric Young expects good news, and tells D'Amore to tell the world what he already knows after he had to show Rich Swann what he is capable of. After expecting D'Amore to call Rich Swann "a crippled, no-good quitter," D'Amore mentions that Young did additional and substantial damage to Rich Swann's ankle. Young gloats about how Rich Swann gave him no choice but to show him the way out of kindness, because if he showed up at Bound For Glory, he would teach him a lesson. Eric Young then says that Swann is unfit for Bound For Glory. D'Amore says that he saw potential in Eric Young, then Young lost sight of who he was and who he had the potential to be. He then tells Eric Young that Rich Swann will be at Bound For Glory and that Eric will defend the World title. After D'Amore says that he hopes Swann will smack some sense into him, Eric Young attacks D'Amore. Young then tries to break D'Amore's ankle, but Swan gets in the ring and attacks Eric Young, forcing him to retreat.

Moose meats Ethan Carter III at a bridge in an undisclosed location. EC3 asks Moose if he seeks a false title for a false idol. Moose says he is a wrestling god, but EC3 tells him there is nothing original, clever or real about him, and that he is just the combined personality of every wrestler he has ever liked. Moose says EC3 is jealous and wants his career, but EC3 says he would throw himself off a bridge with Moose's career. EC3 then dares Moose to cross the line and fight him, and both men brawl on the bridge. EC3 gets the upper hand, then asks Moose who he is after being disappointed with the fight Moose gave him, saying it wouldn't be so funny if it wasn't so sad. As he walks away, Moose gets back up and hits him. After numerous punches, Moose bloodies EC3, who is laughing as he lies on the floor of the bridge, and Moose walks away with the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

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