Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
We see a video package of "The Machine" Brian Cage training intercut with footage chronicling the events leading up to Michael Elgin vs. Brian Cage for the Impact World Championship at Slammiversary.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Johnny Impact and John E. Bravo. Impact says they are on the same page, and compares himself and Bravo to The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage) before saying they will take Rich Swann and Willie Mack to Slamtown.
Kiera Hogan beats Madison Rayne after grabbing Madison's hair. After the match, Kiera Hogan dares Jordynne Grace to get in the ring, but runs away from her when she does.
Gama Singh gives Rohit Raju the Singh family tea set, but behind Gama's back, The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) pour the tea out and replace it with alcohol. When Rohit and Gama drink, they find out what The Deaners have done. Afterwards, Rohit Raju sneaks a drink of alcohol.
Backstage, Father James Mitchell has to get Havok and Su Yung, and tells them that while last week went out of hand, their eyes are on the prize, and all he needs from them is solidarity. After reminding Su Yung that Havok saved her from behind held hostage by Rosemary, he says that it is time to repay the favor to Havok and that the two of them should play nice.
The Impact Plus Flashback of the Week is Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy in a Full Metal Mayhem Match at Slammiversary 2016.
We see a video package for Su Yung vs. Havok vs. Rosemary vs. Taya Valkyrie in a Monster's Ball Match for the Impact Knockouts Championship at Slammiversary.
We see a video package for Sami Callihan vs. Tessa Blanchard at Slammiversary.
Rohit Raju beats Laredo Kid. During the match, the bottom ropes comes completely unhinged from the ring posts.
We see a video package for Rob Van Dam vs. Moose at Slammiversary.
Moose shows up. He says he would be lying through his teeth if he said he didn't love Rob Van Dam, but says that was twenty years ago and things have changed, and when he beat up RVD, he realized he could not be a fan of his because he is better than him. He says that he has been all around the world, made millions of dollars and got a supermodel girlfriend like RVD, and that he is also a future hall of famer just like him, and while RVD calls himself "The Whole F'n Show," he is "Mr. Impact Wrestling." At Slammiversary, he will give RVD a chance to validate himself as "Mr. Pay-Per-View." Moose then shows a video on the video screen where it is revealed that he has attacked Sabu. He then tells Rob Van Dam that he will beat him at Slammiversary and retire him, then Rob Van Dam shows up and fights him in the ring until security shows up.
Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz beat Trey Miguel in a three-way match. As per pre-match stipulation, Trey will not be in Xavier and Wentz' match at Slammiversary.
Tessa Blanchard shows up outside of the arena with an aluminum baseball bat.
We see a video package for Eddie Edwards vs. Killer Kross in a First Blood Match at Slammiversary.
At the church in Boston, Massachusetts, Killer Kross holds a sermon concerning Eddie Edwards, stating that at Slammiversary, Eddie will die for his sins before proclaiming himself the only true salvation. Kross then drinks from a cup, and blood comes out of his mouth.
We see a video package for Johnny Impact vs. Rich Swann for the Impact X Division Championship at Slammiversary.
It is announced that TJP will issue an X Division Open Challenge at Slammiversary.
Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat Johnny Impact and John E. Bravo.
Backstage, Sami Callihan and Jake Crist have a party planned outside. As they are about to celebrate, Dave Crist is thrown across the table by Tessa Blanchard, who smcks Jake with the bat before fighting Sami. As Sami begs Tessa off, Jake grabs Tessa from behind so that Sami can slug her in the gut. Tessa breaks free and hits Sami with her own bat.
Tessa Blanchard beats Jake Crist. After the match, Sami Callihan shows up with Dave Crist and Madman Fulton, and Blanchard gets out of there as Sami chews Jake out. Tessa dares Sami Callihan to take her on. Eddie Edwards then shows up, and the next match is underway.
Madman Fulton beats Eddie Edwards. During the match, Killer Kross shows up on the video screen. Killer Kross tells Eddie that he has The Sandman held hostage with a bag over his head, and he pours water over The Sandman's covered head in an attempt to get Eddie to come to the rescue. This distraction gives Fulton the win.
Backstage, Alisha Edwards tells Eddie Edwards he is falling for a trap, but Eddie is determined to save The Sandman.
Moose beats Tommy Dreamer after kicking Dreamer's steel chair into his face after using the referee as a human shield. Moose then hits No Jackhammer Needed for the win. After the match, Moose continues to attack Dreamer. He is about to go for a Van Terminator on Moose when Rob Van Dam shows up to run Moose out of the ring.
Backstage, Taya Valkyrie and John E. Bravo come across Rosemary. Taya tells Rosemary to deal with "her goblin friends," and Rosemary reminds her that she used to be a thunder goddess and that now she has to come grovelling to her. Rosemary wants something in return for "exterminating some little flea goblins," and tells her "Our people will call your people" when Taya insists she helps her out.
Backstage, Johnny Impact says only he does his own pose as John E. Bravo bosses Melissa Santos around, and says Michael Elgin made a big mistake by attacking him last week. He says he will get some big payback on Big Mike and it will be him and Rich Swann, and at Slammiversary, he will be leaving as the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship.
Taya Valkyrie retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship against Su Yung by disqualification after Havok gets on the apron and hits Taya Valkyrie with a forearm. After the match, Havok, Father James Mitchell and Su Yung surround Taya, and Rosemary shows up before it can worse for Taya. Father James Mitchell tells Rosemary they are not here to incite violence, as this is a time of celebration. He then invites Rosemary, Havok, Su Yung and Rosemary to a Monster's Ball Match at Slammiversary.
Before the next match, Ace Austin thanks the fans for the warm welcome, then calls himself the only person on Impact Wrestling who is undefeated and unlike anything the fans have ever seen. He also states that his name has been synonymous with the future of the X Division, then says he is so much more and that he is transcending the division until all of Impact is "The Ace Division." He says this will start by winning the X Division Championship, and he dares someone to stop him. His challenge is answered by none other than former WWE Superstar TJP.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards looks for Killer Kross and The Sandman.
At The Rascalz' (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) treehouse, The Rascalz are disappointed about coming up short against The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) when Konnan shows up. Konnan says that The Rascalz remind him of LAX, but says that The Rascalz lack the respect that LAX has. He tells them to "go out and get that work" if they want their tag team title shot, and that their match will be a "Dallas massacre" instead of a five-star match. Konnan then asks who has "the good stuff."
The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is Pentagon Jr. vs. Sami Callihan in a Mask vs. Hair Match at Slammiversary 2018.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards finds out that the kidnapped man is not really The Sandman, and is nearly attacked by Killer Kross. Alisha Edwards stops Eddie as he beats up Kross, but a bloodied Kross wants more. Alisha cannot believe what is happening, and backs away before Eddie violently stomps at Kross.
We hear from Sami Callihan, who says that Tessa Blanchard wants to be looked at as an equal and that he will give her than chance in a one-on-one match at Slammiversary, assuming she accepts the challenge. He says that he will beat her to a bloody pulp just like Pentagon Jr. and "The Machine" Brian Cage.
Next week: a medical update from "The Machine" Brian Cage!
Rich Swann beats Johnny Impact and Michael Elgin in a Triple Threat Match. After the match, Elgin confronts Swann, but Swann lays him out. Impact gets back up, but Swann drops him, too. John E. Bravo then shows up and attacks Swann with the Ultimate X before Impact chokes Swann with it. Impact and Elgin are about to attack Swann when "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up and makes quick work of Bravo and Impact before having a staredown with Elgin. Elgin tries to fight Cage, but Cage clotheslines him and hits him with a massive powerbomb.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Tommy Dreamer, Sabu and Rob Van Dam beat Moose and The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander).
We hear from "The Machine" Brian Cage. While he can train again, he is still not yet clear to compete, and when he is, he will be back in the ring doing what he does better than anyone else. He says he is also sick and tired of "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin's bragging about putting him in the hospital, and says that whether he is clear or not, he will be defending the Impact World Championship at Slammiversary.
We hear from Moose, who says that Killer Kross is too self-centered and psychotic to have his back and that The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) is not good enough to have his back, and that from this day on, he has to handle things himself.
Before the next match, Glenn Gilberti takes the microphone and says that to show he is not that bad a guy, he will give Tessa Blanchard credit for being one of the most talented women's wrestlers, then says it's like being the best player on the Philadelphia Flyers, as it does not count for much. She says that while the women's revolution is a road to stardom, it is a road full of potholes that can lead one off a cliff, and that the women's revolution is a car crash waiting to happen due to "how women drivers are." He then mentions Tessa's father being Tully Blanchard, and says that if she still has daddy issues tonight, he'll be her daddy. Tessa beats up Gilberti and very quickly gets the win. After the match, the crowd chants "She's your daddy."
The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz) are met not by "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux, but by The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz), who say they are ready for their tag team title match. Konnan tells The Rascalz that the match is on. Afterwards, Trey Miguel drinks the entirety of Ortiz' flask, including what is in the two glasses on the table, much to the surprise of Ortiz.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Rich Swann and Willie Mack. Swann says Michael Elgin has tried to put them in the hospital, but they are still standing, and somehow, Johnny Impact manages to get in those situations. He says that Johnny and Elgin are going to get a dose of charisma and raw talent tonight. Mack says that if they want to step up tonight, they have that fire.
The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) beat The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) with a schoolkid pin from Cody Deaner to Raj Singh.
We hear from Killer Kross, who tells Eddie Edwards that ignorance is a universal disease and that truth is the universal remedy. He plans to prove that by giving him a beating following his abandonment issues with Kenny, his wife Alicia and even God himself.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin, who says that "The Machine" Brian Cage is "just plain dumb" and that Impact should just hand the world title to him. After saying that he will make a special call for a hearse for Cage at Slammiversary, Johnny Impact says he can make his way into the world title picture before saying that they can coexist tonight. Elgin says that if he can do his part, they can get along just fine tonight.
Eddie Edwards beats Killer Kross in a Street Fight after The Sandman shows up and attacks Kross with his Singapore cane. After the match, The Sandman gives his Singapore cane to Eddie before they both celebrate in the ring. (During the break on Twitch, Eddie Edwards and The Sandman are seen celebrating in the crowd and drinking beer while "Enter Sandman" plays in the background and the crowd sings along.)
Rosemary is met by Father James Mitchell, who gives her a recap of everything that has happened to this point. He tells him that everything Allie did was on her own accord, but Rosemary tells Mitchell Allie came back in pieces and proposes doing the same to the Undead Maid of Honor. Mitchell says Allie did not have to die if Rosemary had not kept asking for more, kept coming back to the undead realm and accepted Allie as she was, but Rosemary chokes Mitchell out and tells him Allie is dead because of him. She tells him that the Undead Maid of Honor is still hers and that he should leave while he still can.
The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is Raven vs. Rhino in a Raven's Rules Match at Unbreakable 2005.
We hear from Sami Callihan, who says that oVe (Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) will end Fallah Bahh and "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux before saying that the Knockouts will never fill his shoes.
Next week: Fallah Bahh and "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux vs oVe (Jake and Dave Crist)! Rosemary vs. Taya Valkyrie for the Impact Knockouts Championship! The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) vs. The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) for the Impact Tag Team Championships!
Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin and Johnny Impact after Swann pushes Johnny into Elgin as Elgin goes for an Elgin Bomb on Willie Mack, which leads to Elgin getting angry at Johnny Impact and walking off.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Michael Elgin shows up to start tonight's show. He says it has a time-honored tradition for a new champion to come out and celebrate, then says that "The Machine" Brian Cage is nowhere to be found after what he did to him at Rebellion. He says it has a time-honored tradition for a new champion to come out and celebrate, then says that "The Machine" Brian Cage is nowhere to be found after what he did to him at Rebellion. Elgin proclaims that he wanted to put Cage in the hospital, and calls it an embarrassment that people cheered Cage over him and that "we Canadians should stick together." He then tells Cage that he left Japan to become Impact World Champion, and that after Rebellion, he is the only person worth a chance at the title. Suddenly, Johnny Impact shows up. Johnny calls the whole situation "deja vu," as dealing with Elgin is not much different from dealing with Cage, and after both men take potshots at each other, Johnny says he sent Cage to the hospital, not Elgin. Elgin tells Johnny that Cage was still standing and it took an Elgin bomb to send him to the hospital, then Johnny states that he is entitled to his World title rematch. Suddenly, Konnan shows up and says that now that The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) and The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) are family again, he can state that Pentagon Jr. is not only deserving of a World title shot, but at the front of the line. Johnny says that he has won rounds of Mario Kart that are shorter than Pentagon Jr.'s title reign, and Elgin puts his hands on Konnan to send a message to Pentagon Jr., and Pentagon Jr. runs in and fights Elgin until security steps in. Johnny gets a cheap shot on Elgin before almost leaving, Elgin makes a point by overpowering seven members of security when Johnny tries to fight Elgin again.
It is announced that "The Machine" Brian Cage has suffered a back injury during Rebellion.
Ace Austin beats "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams.
Backstage, Rosemary says that with The Undead Maid of Honor taken, it is time to take Kiera Hogan out.
We hear from Sami Callihan, who says that his feud with Rich Swann has run its course and that having oVe banned from ringside at Rebellion took him out of his element, and says that if Swann does not want to re-join the family, then the two of them can have a 4-on-4 oVe Rules match next week.
Rosemary beats Kiera Hogan by disqualification after Su Yung and her undead bridesmaids attack Rosemary. After the match, Su Yung and the undead bridesmaids attack Rosemary, and Kiera Hogan teases gettting in the ring before deciding not to make the save for Rosemary, whom Su Yung lays out with the Panic Switch. The Undead Maid of Honor leaves with Su Yung and the undead bridesmaids.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Taya Valkyrie, who says that she has beaten every single woman Impact has put in front of her. Madison Rayne shows up and tells Taya she has beaten her twice and that she should have a title shot. Taya tells Madison Rayne that she will get a match against her, but it will not be the match that she wants.
The Impact Plus Flashback of the week is Rob Van Dam vs. Rhino in a First Blood Match at Final Resolution 2010.
Backstage, Taya Valkyrie comes out of a meeting with management and says she does not have to defend the Knockouts title for 30 days, and if Madison Rayne wants a match with her, she can have it next week, but it will not be for the title.
Konnan meets with Santana and Ortiz and tells them that there will be more gold in the family, and that the tag team gold will be defended at Code Red before they take on The North (Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). After Ortiz mentions that they have more pressing matters with The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz), but Konnan tells them to focus on Sunday.
Fenix beats Eddie Edwards after Killer Kross - who has been watching the match from the ramp - grabs Kenny the Kendo stick to hand Kenny to Eddie only to not let go, allowing Fenix to get the win. After the match, Killer Kross leaves with Kenny.
Backstage, Tommy Dreamer meets with Rich Swann and tells him he has his back. Swann says they need just one person as Willie Mack will have their back, then "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux shows up. Swann is concerned about Scarlett being part of the team, but Scarlett proposes that Fallah Bahh be part of the team. Swann and Dreamer love the idea.
Rob Van Dam shows up. He says he is here because of who he is, even though the talent in the back is amazing and that there potential classic matches, because his influence is felt by a lot of wrestlers in Impact. He says that the guys in the back are in a competitive state of mind, and he is ready to show them the difference between imitating what they've seen him do and what he himself can do. Suddenly, Ethan Page shows up. Page has two steel chairs in his hands, and says he has a way of using steel chairs that RVD has never thought of before. He then sits in one, then says he is here to welcome him as a friend before asking RVD to sit with him in the other. Page tells RVD he is no hero to him and that he has not looked up to him even once, and says he would never have done of his signature moves. RVD picks his chair up, and says that if he wants a match, they can do it right now. Page tells RVD to "take [his] medicine and calm down" so they can do it next week. RVD throws his chair to Ethan, then kicks the chair into Page's face.
Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander chews out Ethan Page for picking a fight with Rob Van Dam when they have a tag team title match on the same night. Moose shows up and says that he will help out with both Rob Van Dam and The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) before he flies the two of them to the real Los Angeles.
We hear from Gail Kim, who is both relieved and saddened that her career came full circle at Rebellion. She says that Tessa Blanchard is the future and that she is glad that Tessa had her moment with her. Gail says she is satisfied with her career and how it ended.
In backstage footage from Rebellion, Tully Blanchard congratulates Tessa Blanchard and says that this is the first of many winning moments for her. Tully then tells an interview that watching one's offspring blossom and get a win on a veteran like Gail Kim, he cannot help but get flashbacks from his own careers and the respect that he earned. He also says that Gail and Tessa have respect for each other much like he did with the men he wrestled with back in the day.
Next week: An update from "The Machine" Brian Cage! The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) vs. Moose and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander! Taya Valkyrie vs. Madison Rayne! Rob Van Dam vs. Ethan Page! oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) vs. Rich Swann, Willie Mack, Fallah Bahh and Tommy Dreamer!
Michael Elgin beats Johnny Impact and Pentagon Jr. to become #1 contender for the Impact World Championship.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Eli Drake shows up to start tonight's show. Eli proclaims that the old Eddie Edwards is dead, and says that Eddie is "a flappy, flaccid version of his old self." He calls Eddie "the weak link", then interviews Kenny the Kendo stick before saying he owns Kenny. Eli goes on to see that whenever he loses a friend, he gains a friend. Eddie shows up to fight Eli, and Eli turns Mikey - the microphone on a stick that he has brought with him - into a weapon. Eddie easily comes out on top in the ensuing brawl, however, and Eddie soon chases Eli backstage and out of the arena.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Gail Kim vs. Tessa Blanchard at Rebellion.
Ace Austin beats Aiden Prince after giving Prince a papercut with a playing card outside of the referee's field of vision. Austin attacks Aiden Prince after the match, but "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams shows up to make the save for Prince.
In footage from earlier today, Taya Valkyrie confronts Jordynne Grace as Grace is working out in a gym, and both women brawl before Taya overpowers Grace and DDT's her onto a 45-pound barbell weight.
We hear from Rob Van Dam, who states that there are a lot of good wrestlers in Impact that he wants to have a match with, and talks about how the X Division grew up idolizing him before saying it would be a dream for them to be kicked in the face by him.
Backstage, The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) run into each other backstage after receiving a note to meet in the hallway backstage. Moose shows up and congratulates Dezmond Xavier on his win last week, then proposes they expand the group to have him in it. Moose also tells The Rascalz that he brought his friends, then The Rascalz asks him to bring his friends. Moose's friends end up being The North (Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander), who beat up The Rascalz in the hallway alongside Moose.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to "The Machine" Brian Cage vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact World Championship at Rebellion.
The GWN Flashback of the Week is The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) vs. The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) at Homecoming.
Backstage, "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux announces that there will be a live Smoke Show at Rebellion.
Rosemary beats The Undead Maid of Honor after spitting green mist into the Maid of Honor's face as the referee is preoccupied with Su Yung on the apron. After the match, Rosemary wraps a chain around The Undead Maid of Honor's neck and leaves with her.
Rich Swann arrives at oVe's compound and is met by Jake and Dave Crist, who tell him that Sami Callihan is not here. Swann decides to see for himself if Sami is not here, and after getting no answer at the door, Swann recollects memories of his time spent being friends with Sami and says that if Sami won't face him like a man right now, then he will see him at Rebellion. Swann leaves, then Sami Callihan opens the door and looks out towards Swann before going back into the compound and slamming the door shut.
Backstage, The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) are met by Johnny Impact and John E. Bravo, and The Lucha Bros. tells Johnny that they do not need to follow his lead in their match tonight.
Killer Kross beats Willie Mack by submission after reversing a standing moonsault into the Kross Jacket.
We see a video package chronicling The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) vs. The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) in Full Metal Mayhem for the Impact World Tag Team Championships at Rebellion.
The Deaners (Cody and Jake Deaner) beat Halal Beefcake (Idris Abraham and Joe Coleman) in their Impact debut. (Jake Deaner has formerly appeared on One Night Only events under the name Jake Something).
Before the next match, Johnny Impact says he is not bothered about Lance Storm being the special guest referee in the World title match as Rebellion, as he trained both him and Taya and they invited him to their wedding. After admitting that they want to name a dog after Lance Storm, he says that it will be great to see him on Sunday, as it is nice to have someone who has their back. Suddenly, Lance Storm shows up. After Johnny and Taya are all too happy to see him, Storm says that they have a bit of a misunderstanding, and while it is true that he trained them and that Taya is one of the best to come through his door, he reminds them to be an asset to the business. Johnny says that Lance Storm taught them to trust the people they work with, but Storm says that his integrity is not for sale and that Johnny is beating "The Machine" Brian Cage on his own if he wants to retain. After Storm says that the fans would rather see a World Champion that they can respect and trust rather than one they do not, Taya slaps him and Johnny tries to fight him, but Storm hits Johnny with a superkick.
"The Machine" Brian Cage and The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) beat Johnny Impact and The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix). During the match, John E. Bravo yanks the referee out of the ring and Taya knocks the referee out. Cage hits Johnny with the Drill Claw, but Pentagon Jr. hits Cage with a steel chair and busts him open. As LAX and The Lucha Bros. fight each other with ladders and chairs, Cage and Johnny still go at it in the ring, and Cage hits Johnny with Weapon X as the referee makes it back into the ring to score the win.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
We hear from Rob Van Dam, who says that his Impact return happened organically. He started with one show, which led to a few more matches, which led to more matches after that. He plans on winning gold while in Impact.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Madison Rayne. She admits a loss to Jordynne Grace wasn't what she expected, but she is not letting it get to here as she plans to become a champion again. Tessa Blanchard shows up and says Madison is trying to relive her glory days like Gail Kim, but Madison reminds Tessa she's beaten her twice and if she feels the third time is a charm, she can meet her in the ring. Tessa says "Bring it on."
Su Yung beats Rosemary by count-out after Kiera Hogan shows up to help Rosemary fight off Su Yung's undead bridesmaids only for her and Rosemary to argue with one another. After the match, the bridesmaids get a hold of both of them, and Su Yung hits both Rosemary and Kiera with the Panic Switch.
We see a special look back at United We Stand.
We hear from Ace Austin, who says that he came up short last week thanks to Aiden Prince, and he says that this has started a new story that will end with aces up.
The GWN Flashback of the Week is Joey Ryan vs. Rob Van Dam for the TNA X Division Championship at Turning Point 2012.
Backstage, Killer Kross meets with Willie Mack and asks him if he likes jazz music before telling him that people are starting to say that Rich Swann is playing him for a fool. He says that once a song is published, it can't be re-written, and that he should give some thought to his friendship with Rich Swann.
We here from The Deaners (Cody and Jake Deaner). Now that they are in Impact, the hard work begins. Cody gives Jake a hard time for drinking beer out of a green bottle.
The North ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and Ethan Page) beat Sheldon Jean and El Reverso.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Gail Kim, who says she is heading to the ring in case Tessa Blanchard wants to say something to her face.
We hear from The North (Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Ethan Page says that he and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander are taking over Impact, and Alexander says they are looking for tag team gold and that the tag team division is on notice.
Gail Kim guests on commentary for the next match.
Madison Rayne beats Tessa Blanchard with a schoolkid pin after Gail Kim stops Tessa Blanchard - who is overly focused on Gail throughout the match - from using a steel chair as a weapon. After the match, Tessa Blanchard blames her loss on Don Callis and Josh Mathews, saying she knows they were in on it.
Backstage, Eli Drake and Eddie Edwards ask The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) for a tag team title match. All of a sudden, The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) attack The Lucha Bros., and security has to hold them back.
We hear from The Deaners (Cody and Jake Deaner) again, who say that they will be running over the competition at Impact.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Johnny Mundo and Taya Valkyrie. Johnny admits that "The Machine" Brian Cage is good, but that someone as dumb as he is comes once in a millennium. Johnny says Jordynne Grace is just as dumb, but Taya says they must do everything together and could make for a cute couple.
We hear from Sami Callihan, who says that he tried to give Rich Swann the family he never had, but soon, Swann will have nothing at Rebellion when he takes the X Division title before beating him within an inch of his life.
Backstage, Tessa Blanchard says Gail Kim could not help herself and made it personal between them. She says if Gail wants to do that, she can make it personal, too.
Backstage, Fallah Bahh finds "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux and thanks her for last week, and Bordeaux tells Fallah that she has his back next week against The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh).
Next week: Madman Fulton vs. Tommy Dreamer! Eli Drake and Eddie Edwards vs. The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) for the Impact Wrestling Tag Team Championships!
Johnny Impact and Taya Valkyrie beat "The Machine" Brian Cage and Jordynne Grace after referee John E. Bravo hits Brian Cage with a chop block as Cage has Johnny Impact up for the Drill Claw. After the match, it is revealed that John E. Bravo has sided with Johnny and Taya, who assault Brian Cage as Cage grabs John E. Bravo by the shirt collar.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Willie Mack beats Jake Crist by disqualification after Dave Crist pushes Willie Mack off the top rope. As the Crist brothers attack Willie Mack, they are suddenly chased out of the ring with a Kendo stick by Tommy Dreamer. He says that it has been 30 years since he's started wrestling, and it all started here in Las Vegas, Nevada. After saying that whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, he challenges the Crist brothers to a tag team match.
Willie Mack and Tommy Dreamer beat oVe (Jake and Dave Crist).
Backstage, Johnny Impact says that the only thing that has changed around here is people's attitude, and insists that he gives title shots to people who deserve it, which makes people uncomfortable. He says that Killer Kross and Moose are the only reason "The Machine" Brian Cage has yet to get his title shot, and tonight, he and Cage will team up to take Kross and Moose down once and for all.
Members of the Las Vegas, Nevada chapter of the NFL Alumni Association are in the front row.
Fallah Bahh and KM beat Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster and Legend). After the match, Reno Scum attack Fallah Bahh and KM.
Backstage, Glenn Gilberti asks Ethan Page where the management office is, and is led to it. He meets D'Lo Brown, then finds out he is a week late before having his worst ideas ever brought up. He then finds out he was really hired to be a production assistant, not and is told to fetch some coffee.
Backstage, KM says he and Fallah Bahh have clawed their way up the ranks in Impact, and that Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster and Legend) will not make their names at their expense.
The GWN Flashback of the Week is Jade vs. Rosemary for the TNA Knockouts Championship in a Monster's Ball Match.
Backstage, Eli Drake confronts Eddie Edwards and says that while Eddie won, so did he, as he told Eddie that all he needed was a little bit of "the old Eddie" to come back, which he saw last week. He then says that they can win together, but Eddie Edwards says he has his tag team partner and that them teaming together is not going to happen.
We hear from "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux, who says that she will announce who the unlucky person she is facing for her televised in-ring debut.
Tessa Blanchard beats Delilah Doom.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews "The Machine" Brian Cage, who says that he and Johnny Impact can get along as a team, and that everything Johnny Impact has said is true. He says when he and Johnny win, he will make sure Johnny lives up to his promise.
Backstage, as Rosemary goes to war against Father James Mitchell, Kiera Hogan shows up with Jordynne Grace and says she has a team in them. Rosemary tells Kiera this is not her fight, but Kiera says Rosemary fought for her and she wants to return the favor. Rosemary relents, then tells Kiera to back off once Allie is back on their side.
Zachary Wentz beats Ethan Page after Ethan Page mouths off NFL Alumni Foundation member Morlon Greenwood and nearly gets beaten up for it.
Backstage, Glenn Gilberti meets Tommy Dreamer...and the Anthem owl, who nearly tears Gilberti apart.
Ace Austin debuts next week!
We hear from Sami Callihan, who says that he took Rich Swann in when he was seventeen years old and that Rich used him - not the other way around - and that he should show a little bit of gratitude. He says he tossed Rich Swann off the side of the stage because he loves him, and says it it time he welcomed Swann to the oVe family.
Backstage, Killer Kross tells Moose that they will go out there tonight and that he will not be made into a loser again. Moose compares Johnny Impact to the hot girl in the bar who winks at all the guys and walks away when they approach, and says that he and Kross will take "The Machine" Brian Cage out.
Backstage, Santana and Ortiz tell Konnan that they did to The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) what they would do to any other team, but Konnan says that The Lucha Bros. were family and that he will ask for another rematch and be the one to handle everything.
Moose and Killer Kross beat Johnny Impact and "The Machine" Brian Cage with a Kross Jacket to Cage after Johnny hurts his neck and Cage's forehead is busted open with the Impact World Championship.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) and Taurus beat The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) and Daga. After the match, Pentagon Jr. takes the microphone and tells LAX that if they feel they are capable of beating them one more time, then they challenge them to another match for the Impact World Tag Team Championships. He says that while everyone is talking about their match at Homecoming, they can do it all again next week.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Killer Kross and Moose. Kross says everything went according to plan last week until "The Machine" Brian Cage showed up, and he tells Cage that he is not invincible and will learn that soon. He says the only thing worse than an impostor is a hypocrite. Moose tells him to calm down, saying that composure is the key to victory and that Johnny Impact and Cage will implode.
Konnan talks with Santana and Ortiz. He says that Taurus and Daga showed promise in Impact tonight, then tells them that he feels will not be a rift between The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) and The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) this time around if they stay professional.
The GWN Flashback of the Week is Rosemary vs. Su Yung from May 3, 2018.
Rebellion is live on pay-per-view on April 28th!
Kiera Hogan and Jordynne Grace beat Su Yung and Allie. During the match, the lights go out, and Su Yung is replaced with Rosemary when the lights come back. The resulting distraction gives Kiera and Jordynne the win.
"The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux spars with Bobo near the pool.
Eddie Edwards and Eli Drake beat The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) after Eddie brings Kenny the Kendo stick into the ring. As the ref keeps Eddie out of the ring, Eli sneaks Kenny into the ring and hits Dezmond Xavier in the head with Kenny before hitting Gravy Train for the win.
We see a video message from Tessa Blanchard, She says that Taya Valkyrie talks behind her back, and while Impact has suspended her, she said she would perform her backstage attack all over again. She says if it wasn't for Taya, she would still be Knockouts Champion. On February 15th, she comes back, and she dares Taya to defend the Knockouts title against her then.
We hear from Rich Swann, who says that Sami Callihan was his family in the business when nobody else was, but through the years, he has learned who the real Sami Callihan is. He says that while Sami Callihan still has a place in his heart, what he wants for him is not fair.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Taya Valkyrie. Taya says this title rematch could have happened sooner if Tessa Blanchard didn't get suspended, but she is game for a rematch and she wants it to be a Street Fight Match.
Psycho Clown beats Fallah Bahh with a La Magistral Cradle.
Backstage, "The Machine" Brian Cage and Johnny Impact reluctantly agree to get through their match so that they can have their match at Uncaged.
In the locker room, Psycho Clown speaks with the rest of Team AAA and gets them fired up for their match against Team Impact.
Killer Kross and Moose beat Johnny Impact and "The Machine" Brian Cage following miscommunication between Johnny and Cage.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Rich Swann beats El Hijo del Vikingo. After the match, oVe shows up. Sami Callihan congratulates Swann on his win, and mentions that outside of the ring, the two of them are friends and that Swann is like a little brother to him. Callihan offers the oVe shirt - and a place in the oVe family - to Rich Swann once again. Swann tries to walk away, but Callihan says all of this was possible because he saved him. He says that if it weren't for him, Swann would be dead on the side of the road in Baltimore, Maryland and he would not even be able to take care of his family, whom Callihan mentions by name, angering Swann. Callihan tells Swann that oVe is his real family, and tells him to step up and join them. Swann says the shirt is the right size, but it is not the right fit. He shoves the shirt back at Callihan, then walks away as Callihan tells him to think about it.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Killer Kross, who says he always feels highly homicidal, and tonight is the night that Johnny Impact's legacy dies and his begins, as he gets stronger while Johnny gets weaker. He says that Johnny doesn't know how to hurt him, and that he will choke him out fast. Moose says that "The Machine" Brian Cage won't be here tonight due to problems with customs officials, then Kross tells Johnny to bring a neck brace.
Brace For Impact premieres on Twitch at 7 PM Eastern/6 PM Central on February 2nd!
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Jordynne Grace, who says she and Kiera Hogan have trained hard for Allie and Su Yung. Kiera says Allie is a shell of what she used to be, and that they will be prepared for anything they throw at them. Before Kiera can say anything about Rosemary, a message pops up on the screen saying "The darkness will take you. This is not your fight."
Taya Valkyrie beats Keyra by submission. After the match, Josh Mathews interviews Taya, who is happy to be back in Mexico, which has a special place in her heart as it made her who she is today. She says that Homecoming was supposed to be a special night for her and Johnny Impact, but Killer Kross ruined it. She says that Kross will get his, and says that Tessa Blanchard had her suspension coming. Taya tells Tessa that when she comes back, she will be waiting not just for her, but for everyone else in the back.
Backstage, Rich Swann says what Sami Callihan said is true, but that there is a whole lot more to the story.
We hear from The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz), who talk about their matches tonight before Zachary Wentz suddenly starts speaking in Spanish about their match with the Desi Hit Squad. Subtitles show up as he does this, breaking the fourth wall.
We see footage of "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux working out in the gym before eating a banana. It is then announced that Scarlett's televised in-ring debut will take place in three weeks.
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) beat The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh).
Melissa Santos interviews Johnny Impact, who says that seeing Taya return made him think about how much of a tough woman she is as well as how badly he wants to get his hands on Killer Kross for putting her in the hospital. He says that Kross is skilled, but all people will remember about his is how much of a piece of garbage he is. Right now, he is focused on Kross, and if Moose will be at ringside, that means he won't be hiding during the match. Tonight, he will take a piece of garbage to the Slamtown dump.
At The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz) clubhouse, Konnan tells Santana that his remarks towards The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) has the potential to get him in trouble, and that he has two new guys - Taurus and Daga - who he wants to put in action on both teams in six-man action next week.
Trey Miguel beats Ethan Page.
Backstage, Eli Drake meets with Eddie Edwards. He says that he may have touched a nerve, but in three weeks, they are on the same side in Team Impact vs. Team AAA, and wants the old Eddie. Eddie says he does not appreciate what Eli is doing. Eli tells him that he has set up a tag team match with the two of them against The Rascalz for next week, and tells him to leave the Kendo stick at home.
Next week: The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) and Taurus vs. The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) and Daga! Jordynne Grace and Kiera Hogan vs. Su Yung and Allie! Psycho Clown vs. Fallah Bahh!
Killer Kross vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact World Championship ends with "The Machine" Brian Cage showing up and attacking both men. Johnny Impact retains the Impact World Championship. After the match, Cage and Johnny fend off Kross and Moose, then go at it with each other. Kross and Moose jump back in to make it a tag team brawl, but Johnny and Cage get the upper hand before having a stare down to end the show.
Johnny Impact shows up to start tonight's show. Johnny says the World title is important, but right now, nothing is more important to him than his wife, Taya Valkyrie. He says the end of Homecoming should have been a celebration, but Taya has been in the hospital since Killer Kross attacked her. He says that Kross has angered him with his backstage acts and cryptic actions, but after what he did to Taya, all he can think about is what he wants to do to him when he gets his hands on him. All of a sudden, "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up. Cage says he had Johnny beat for a count of ten, and that his friends on Survivor as well as "an idiot referee" saved him. He says he is the rightful champion and that everyone knows it. He then demands his World title rematch right here and now, but Johnny says now is not the time or place. Cage says he doesn't care, since Johnny doesn't care about him; all he cares about is the championship. As Johnny is about to give him that rematch, Killer Kross shows up. He calls Johnny Impact "the great impostor," and says that Cage had him beat at Homecoming, yet Johnny is still a champion. He says that Johnny has shown his true colors and proven he has only cared about his image, and as soon as Taya returns to Impact, he will put her right back in the hospital. Johnny tries to go after Kross, but Cage stops him. Cage gets superkicked, then Johnny hits a tope con hiro. When Johnny gets Kross in the ring, Cage his Johnny with a clothesline. Afterwards, Kross and Cage stare down before Kross hits Cage with a clothesline. Cage gets back up, and Kross decides to get out of the ring. Cage then lifts the Impact World Championship up in the air before hainding it back to Johnny Impact before leaving the ring.
In footage from during the break, "The Machine" Brian Cage confronts Johnny Impact, who tells Cage he will get the next World title shot as soon as he deals with Killer Kross tonight. Cage tells Johnny not to screw with him.
The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) beat The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz). Both teams show respect after the match.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is the very first Ultimate X Match.
We see a video package of the events leading up to tonight's match between Johnny Impact and Killer Kross.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Killer Kross, who says that Johnny Mundo has made it clear he wants to hurt him in a no-disqualification match, then asks if he really knows how. He says dealing pain and hurting somebody are two different things, and asks how Johnny thinks he has the chance to do it. Tonight, he plans to rip Johnny out of his own skin, and tells him "it's over."
Josh Mathews interviews Rich Swann in the ring. As the crowd chants "You deserve it!", Swann says Homecoming marked one of the biggest moments of his career, for there was a vision of a division in The Asylum and it was the X Division. After name-dropping notable X Division alumni and mentioning they changed the company and the industry, he says that he stepped into the ring with three of today's best X Division wrestlers in Ultimate X and came out on top. He says it's not about weight limits, it's about no limits, and he is "the No Limit Soldier of the X Division" and he is ready to take on all comers. Suddenly, Sami Callihan shows up, and Josh Mathews leaves as Sami threatens to beat him up and tells Don Callis to stop talking back to him. Sami says there have been rumors about what is going on between him and Rich Swann, and says that he and Swann have a long history that the fans don't deserve to learn at this point. Sami then tells Swann that family is everything, and tells him to do what is best for him and accept his offer. He produces a shirt with the oVe logo on it from the merchandise table and tells Swann to put it on before tossing it at his face. As Sami tells Swann to "come on home to Ohio," Willie Mack shows up and brawls with Sami Callihan. Swann pulls Sami off Willie Mack and confronts him, and after Sami shoves Swann, Mack attacks Sami again. Swann pulls Willie Mack off Sami, and referees have to keep both parties separated.
Willie Mack beats Sami Callihan after sitting down on a Sunset Flip from Callihan.
The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz) share some liquor and cigars to celebrate their win at Homecoming, and Santana and Ortiz tells Konnan "I told you so." Konnan admits he was wrong, and says they should be happy about how well their match went down.
Backstage, oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist) are met by The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz), who proceed to make fun of them as oVe argue with one another.
"The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux shows up. She says she has a few things she has to get off her chest, and announces that next week, the winner of her talent search will be revealed. "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux shows up. She says she has a few things she has to get off her chest, and announces that next week, the winner of her talent search will be revealed. Scarlett counts down from five and is about to take off her black robe when The Desi Hit Squad shows up. Gama Singh tells Scarlett to stop and take a seat on the steel chair Rohit Raju has provided, but Scarlett knocks it off before Gama tells her not to belittle herself and to save it for the winner of the talent show, which he says will be The Desi Hit Squad, for a private show. Gama says the American people have no scruples, and as he tries to tell her to stay modest, Scott Steiner shows up for the first time in a while. Steiner says he showed up to see Impact debut on the Pursuit Network, a channel known for hunting and fishing in exotic location. He also says he wanted to see Scarlett's strip show and that The Desi Hit Squad ruined it for him. Gama Singh seems to have a heart attack, then Rohit Raju and Raj Singh try to ambush Scott Steiner. This fails, and Steiner successfully fends them off before putting both men in the Steiner Recliner. Scarlett says she loves a little violence, but she wants to put on a show for the fans, and if Scott Steiner wanted a front row seat, all he had to do was ask. Scarlett takes off her robe to reveal her lingerie, then kisses Scott Steiner and heads up the ramp.
We hear from Gail Kim in footage from last Sunday, who says that the right woman became Knockouts Champion at Homecoming and that Tessa Blanchard should have not put her hands on her, as she is no ordinary referee.
Tessa Blanchard beats Cali Collins with Eat Defeat in an attempt to send a message to Gail Kim.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Eddie Edwards, who says that he ended his feud with Moose, who pushed him to the edge at Homecoming, and that he is ready to move on. Suddenly, Eli Drake shows up. Eli says that he and Eddie have gone through changes in Impact, but he wonders if, after guys like Tommy Dreamer and Abyss have dropped their hardcore flags, Eddie wants to be the one to pick the hardcore flag up.
Su Yung and Allie talk. Allie says that Rosemary is back and looking for Allie, but Allie is gone after she sold her soul to Father James Mitchell. Suddenly, a message appears on the nearby casket that reads "One More Chance...Rejoin The Shadow... -R".
Next week: Rich Swann vs. Trey Miguel! oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist) vs. The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz)! Eddie Edwards in action!
Killer Kross beats Johnny Impact in a no-disqualification match with a Kross Jacket after Moose shows up and shoves Johnny Impact off the top rope and onto a table set up at ringside.
Rich Swann, Willie Mack and The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) beat "Reborn" Matt Sydal, "All Ego" Ethan Page and oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist). After the match, Callihan attacks Willie Mack with a baseball bat before demanding that Jake Crist get a table out from underneath the ring so the three of them can put Willie Mack through it. Afterwards, oVe taunt Rich Swann before leaving.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events between Eddie Edwards and Moose.
Eli Drake shows up with a paddle. He says the conspiracy continues, because Impact management does not think highly of him after the last few weeks. He says there is no chance of Abyss showing up after what he did to him, and says Impact can do all they want to intimidate and scare him, for he is a survivor and adapter to become exactly what he hates to beat anyone he wants at their own game, for he is a dying breed, he is that good and he is hardcore. Suddenly, Tommy Dreamer shows up with a steel chair and fends off Eli Drake before hitting a DDT. As Tommy puts Eli Drake's head through a steel chair, the lights go out. When they come back on, Raven is in the ring. Dreamer tells Raven to get out, then Eli Drake tells Raven to fight Dreamer. Raven and Dreamer then attack Eli Drake instead and stand together.
Before the next match, Gama Singh dedicates the match to "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux. After Fallah Bahh and KM make their entrance, Scarlett shows up and sits on a chair on the stage to watch the match.
Fallah Bahh and KM beat The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh).
We hear from The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix). Pentagon Jr. says that The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) are brothers like them and that they are a lot alike, but since Konnan left their corner, they have been nothing but trouble they have not learned how to communicate. He says that Konnan was right when he said it would not be a friendly match at Homecoming, and ever since he showed Santana zero fear and Santana pushed, he has crossed the line of respect. At Homecoming, it is not just for the tag titles; it is for pride, honor and respect which will all go out the window they become tag team champions. Fenix tells Santana he will really beat him and that LAX will be wrestling the best tag team in the world who will sacrifice everything in the ring to win the titles.
Allie beats Kiera Hogan. After the match, Allie and Su Yung attack Kiera, then Jordynne Grace shows up and fights off Allie and Su Yung at the same time before helping Kiera out of the ring.
In footage from earlier today, Trevor Lee confronts Impact management and demands a match after watching people who he says can't compete at his level. Scott D'Amore and Don Callis give him a match for tonight.
We hear from The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz), who say that all they ever wanted to do was to become professional wrestlers, and growing up, everyone else wanted to be a basketball player, rapper, or hustler on the street corner, but not them. Their drug of choice was pro wrestling, and they were the ones who found the school and went to work just to live their dreams. Ortiz says that he was the one to pick Santana up when times were tough, and that Santana did the same for him. He says that they know they are something else, but the one time Konnan was not in their corner, they lost. He says that they have to fact the fact that Konnan is not always going to be there for them, and that they need to prove to him, the fans, themselves and everyone else that they can do this on their own. Santana says Konnan is worried they will break up the family, but time and time again, they have proven that they are better. They wanted to be one of the best, and they now stand as one of the best in Impact Wrestling. He asks how they could have gotten back to the block, their city and his daughter if they did not give a title shot to The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix), and at Homecoming, they will make history.
Trevor Lee's opponent is revealed to be Killer Kross.
Killer Kross beats Trevor Lee with the Kross Jacket. After the match, Kross address Johnny Impact, wishing him luck in his match against "The Machine" Brian Cage at Homecoming and to do whatever it takes to win. He says that sometimes it feels like he is not getting through to Johnny, and shows what happens when diplomacy fails by grabbing the timekeeper, taking him to the corner, pulling a cinder block from and asking the timekeeper to hold the block up to Trevor Lee's head so he can punch through it and send his fist into Trevor Lee's face. After scaring the timekeeper to the point that the timekeeper runs away through the crowd, Kross then says "I'll be watching, John! Don't disappoint us!"
During the break, Impact referees and management help Trevor Lee to the back.
At Homecoming: Sami Callihan vs. Willie Mack! Allie and Su Yung vs. Kiera Hogan and Jordynne Grace!
This week's GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is Jerry Lynn vs. Sean Waltman (as Syxx-Pac) from Sacrifice 2005.
The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) beat "The Machine" Brian Cage and Johnny Impact following miscommunication between Cage and Johnny. After the match, Cage and Johnny argue in the middle of the ring. age tries to leave, but Johnny drags Cage back into the ring, starting a brawl between the two men. Referees have to run in to break the brawl apart, but they are quickly overpowered before Cage and Johnny begin brawling again. Security runs in to separate both men, and they end up having to pull Cage off of Johnny. Suddenly, the impact locker room have to step in, but Johnny Impact takes out everyone with a double corkscrew off the top rope before both men have to held back on the ramp.
The show ends with the cold open for Homecoming.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's ten-man tag match!
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Jake Crist beats Willie Mack to qualify for the Ultimate X Match for the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship at Homecoming following the distraction by Dave Crist and interference by Sami Callihan.
We hear from Tessa Blanchard, who says that Taya Valkyrie has made every excuse in the book for why she is not Knockouts Champion, and says she will be nothing more than Johnny Impact's wife. She finds it funny that when the heat is on, she runs to Johnny to save the day, and says that regardless of who she has in her corner, she has Moose. Moose says that she has convinced Tessa Blanchard he will give her the world, starting with a win tonight, and says that he is the real face of Impact Wrestling and that Johnny and Taya will find out why he is a legend.
Allie beats Heather Monroe. After the match, Allie akes Su Yung's glove to apply the Mandible Claw to Monroe. Kiera Hogan runs in to fend off Su Yung, then pulls Allie off Heather Monroe. Kiera tries to talk some sense into Allie, but Allie hits her with a right hand before she and Su Yung attack Kiera.
Backstage, Willie Mack talks with Rich Swann concerning oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist). Rich Swann tries to convince Willie Mack not to face oVe on his own, and says that he will handle Dave Crist next week. Willie Mack says he will be there for him.
The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) beat Damien Hyde and Manny Lemons.
Backside, "Reborn" Matt Sydal tells Ethan Page that the universe continues to give them gift after gift, and that the path to enlightenment have guided them here. He tells Page that he has learned from him, but if he reads between the lines, there is so much more, and he can only find out who he is when he stands in opposition to someone and becomes something in contrast to something else. He asks Page if he is ready, as the Ultimate X Match is on the line. Page tells Ethan he should be the one getting ready.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Katarina, who calls Jordynne Grace's win against her last week "lucky," and brags about Joe Hendry and Grado disappearing after they crossed her. She then says that Jordynne Grace will do the same after meeting her new friend. Another woman shows up, and Katarina then introduces Ruby Raze, her new friend and Jordynne's new nightmare.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Match is Chris Sabin exercising Option C for a shot against Bully Ray for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and winning it at Destination X 2013.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Eli Drake, who reveals that he is invited to a Monster's Ball Match against Abyss at Homecoming. Eli Drake says Abyss can't get over his lawsuit, and that he will beat him at Homecoming.
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) are suddenly met by "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux, who says that she is very impressed with them and that she will see them around.
Ethan Page beats "Reborn" Matt Sydal after a series of roll-ups to qualify for the Ultimate X Match at Homecoming. Sydal shakes Page's hand and raises his hand in victory after the match.
At Shady Acres in Baltimore, Maryland, Eddie Edwards is seen playing chess with Raven. Eddie says he can't take it any more, saying he does not belong here. Raven doesn't see what the big deal is, saying he checks himself in once a month, but Eddie says all he hears is that he takes everything too far. Raven, on the other hand, says Eddie hasn't taken anything far enough, and that sometimes in life, the choice is made for you and sometimes there is no choice. Raven blames the chess game being knocked over again on another orderly, and a doctor shows up. Raven pulls a keycard out of the doctor's back pocket and hands it to Eddie, saying it will take him anywhere he wants to go.Eddie says he owes Raven one, to which Raven replies, "Yeah...you do."
Backstage, LAX (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz) meet with The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) backstage. Konnan says the camaraderie between both teams, and reminds both teams of what has happened in the past before saying he knows them all well and that there should be no problems. The Lucha Bros. say that they and LAX are two of the best tag teams in Impact, and Konnan says that both teams will bring the house down. Pentagon Jr. then gets in Santana's face, and both teams almost go at it. Konnan stops both teams, and warns them that the breakdown of their friendship is already happening.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Johnny Impact and Taya Valkyrie. Johnny says that one of the craziest things in Impact is that you never know what you'll be preparing for, and while he is preparing for Homecoming tonight will be him and Taya versus Moose and Tessa Blanchard. He admits that his and Moose's paths have crossed, and he has owed him a trip to Slamtown for a long time. Also, since this is the first time he and his wife Taya have teamed up together in Impact, tonight is a very special night. Taya states that Tessa has been taking shortcuts to keep the Knockouts title, and that tonight will be a taste of what Tessa with experience at Homecoming. Johnny says that Taya will kick Tessa in the face so hard that her father Tully Blanchard will feel it.
Next week: Trevor Lee vs. Trey Miguel in an Ultimate X Qualifying Match! Rich Swann vs. Dave Crist in an Ultimate X Qualifying Match!
Johnny Impact and Taya Valkyrie beat Tessa Blanchard and Moose by submission after Taya makes Tessa tap out. After the match, Moose hits Johnny with a Spear before trying to flirt with Taya. Tessa attacks Taya from behind befoer going for the ground and pound, then grabs a steel a chair. Killer Kross suddenly shows up, and Moose and Tessa think that Kross is on their side. Kross grabs the steel chair from Tessa, then "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up and attacks both Kross and Moose. Kross leaves with Tessa and Moose, then checks on Taya. Johnny shows up and stares down with Cage to end the show.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Tessa Blanchard beats Ray Lyn. After the match, Blanchard calls out Taya Valkyrie, saying she has called her every name in the book and used every excuse in the world to explain why she is not Knockouts Champion. She then says she is the champion because she is a better champion than Taya can ever be, and she has been dying to know how it feels to be nothing more than Johnny Impact's wife. Taya shows up and chases Tessa Blanchard out of the ring, and tells her she is more than Johnny's wife and that she has spoken to management, and that Tessa Blachard will defending the Knockouts title against her at Homecoming on January 6th.
Backstage at the casino, KM tells Fallah Bahh that he has gotten them a match against The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) tonight, and if they can win, they can get a tag team title match where they can eventually win the titles as well as "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bourdeaux.
We see Dezmond Xavier talking to two other guys in what looks like a scene that takes place in Eric Foreman's basement from That 70s Show, complete with laugh track. We then find out that this new trio - known as The Rascals - has their debut match in two weeks.
The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) beats KM and Fallah Bahh.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Heather Monroe, who will be debuting tonight against Su Yung. Heather says he is the goddess of girl power, and while Su Yung lurks around in tattered clothes, she could use a makeover. Kiera Hogan shows up and tells Heather she has no idea what she is getting herself into, and warns her that Su is ruthless, demented and has tormented the women's locker room. She tells her to be careful for her own sake.
"The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux is hounded by a fan who tries to protect her from someone taking a photo of her. This gives Bordeaux an idea.
Backstage, The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz) are confident that they don't have to deal with The OG'z (King, Homicide, Hernandez). Santana proposes that they defend the tag team titles against The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix), but Konnan tells them that now is not the time.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) vs. oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) at Bound For Glory 2017.
Backstage, "Reborn" Matt Sydal tells Ethan Page that destiny and the universe are in their favor, and by paying attention to signs and seeing things from a higher perspective, they will be able to separate themselves from the pack. Ethan Page plans to sit under the learning tree as Sydal takes on Johnny Impact, and says that the world will also be watching. Sydal says he see through Johnny Impact, and that Johnny has built up a front of muscles and spray tan that will not protect him from the fears he sees reflected through him.
The Desi Hit Squad (Gama Singh, Rohit Raju, Raj Singh) are in India after Dawali. Rohit Raju is looking forward to American Thanksgiving, but Gama reminds him that there is nothing to be thankful for in America and that next week, The Desi Hit Squad will go out there and ruin Thanksgiving.
Eli Drake shows up. He says that he is the last of a dying breed, and last week, he put the career of Abyss to rest and dropped the lawsuit, as it was never the point. He admit he lured out Joseph Park to end something that should have ended a long time ago, then reiterates that he is the last of a dying breed while everyone else just dresses up and plays wrestler. He also says that while the people watch these wrestlers in the ring, they are waiting for someone to take them to another level and he is that person. Eli Drake that all hardcore wrestling gives you a black high and a high doctor bill, while he does not have to do any of that and his words can do more damage than any weapon. He then says that last week was the beginning of his mission to get rid of the stunts and the garbage, as he is professional wrestling and he will lay all that to rest. Suddenly, Tommy Dreamer shows up, and Eli Drake announced that Dreamer is the prime example of everything he is talking about. hHe points at Dreamer as he says that Dreamer is the problem, just like Abyss, and Dreamer threatens to bite his finger off if he points his finger at him again. He takes offense to what Eli Drake has said, as it is "skinny jeans wearing millennials" just like Eli Drake who forget the history of the wrestling business and that hardcore is not just weapons, but a work ethic that men and women did before Eli was around because they loved the business. He almost mentions Konnan and Eddie Guerrero in ECW, which led to a lucha revolution in in the 1990s, and says that people weren't chanting for tables until Sabu re-invented the business, and says the fans are the most hardcore of them all, as they made him, want to make Eli Drake, and spent their hard-earned money to make professional wrestling, and that Eli Drkae is not only insulting the fans, but also insulting him. Eli Drake responds with a sarcastic slow clap, and tells Dreamer that his speech was rousing and struck a nerve, and says that Dreamer can't touch anything that he does on his worst day even on his best day. Dreamer says he is sick of talking and never liked it, and proposes they have a fight right here and now. Eli Drake teases having a fight, then rolls out of the ring.
Backstage, Alisha Edwards reluctantly meets with Moose and tells him Eddie Edwards is coming and that Moose and his lady friend needs to leave, as Eddie has lost his mind. Moose says he is not worried about Eddie, but Alisha says she cares about what happens tonight when Eddie shows up, but Moose says he will hurt Eddie and maybe call the cops on him. He then tells Alisha to handle her husband before he does it.
The referees meet backstage regarding Tessa Blanchard when all of a sudden, "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux shows up with the fan from earlier in a blonde wig as a security guard. Bordeaux says she finds power, authority and the ability to flex said authority sexy as she flirts with the referees.
Johnny Impact beats "Reborn" Matt Sydal. After the match, Killer Kross shows up and asks Johnny if he hears the voice of Las Vegas, Nevada before telling him that he is not here to rip his head off his neck, but to tell him something. He said that when he came into the business, he was sure he was the catalyst for change until he lost to Johnny Impact at Final Hour fair and square. He then says he has to entertain the notion that perhaps he is not the catalyst for change, and that Johnny may be the catalyst, for if change will not happen by his hand, he will make sure it happens by Johnny's. He says that Johnny is more of a role model than he is, as Johnny has fighting spirit that he can respect and is not protected in the back. He tells Johnny he has no friends backstage and that everybody wants a piece of him except himself, as Johnny made a believer out of him at Final Battle. He tells Johnny to call on him if he needs assistance, and extends his hand. Johnny takes the microphone instead, and says the fans don't know Kross like he does. He says a lot of what Kross says might be true, but he does not want him near him, his wife or his dog, and tells him the answer is no.
Backstage, Jordynne Grace is met by Katarina, who congratulates her on her win against her. She tries to set up an alliance between the two of them, but when she says she could have beaten her on a different night, Jordynne Grace tells her she will see her in the ring in two weeks.
One Night Only: BCW: 25th Anniversary is tomorrow night on GWN!
Backstage, Eddie Edwards attacks Moose, and three men dressed as hospital workers grab Eddie before sedating him.
Next week: The 2nd Annual Eli Drake Gravy Train Turkey Trot!
Su Yung beats Heather Monroe with the Mandible Claw. After the match, Su Yung refuses to release the hold, and Kiera Hogan runs to the ring and throws Su Yung out. As Kiera Hogan checks on Heather Monroe, Allie comes out with a dark new look and strikingly different music. As Kiera Hogan tries to make sense of this, she is attacked from behind by Su Yung, who then hits Kiera with the Panic Switch. She then takes Allie out of the ring to the back.
Homecoming is coming to pay-per-view on January 6th!
"The Machine" Brian Cage retains the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship against Sami Callihan. After the match, Cage announces that he is cashing the X Division Championship in as Option C at Homecoming for a World title shot.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Here are the top five moments from Sami Callihan vs. "The Machine" Brian Cage for the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship!
