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.
John Skyler beats "Outlandish" Zicky Dice to advance to the finals of the Digital Media Championship Tournament after Dice gets caught grabbing the tights on a roll-up by the referee only for John Skyler to roll Dice up and grab his tights to get the win.
Crazzy Steve beats Hernandez with a schoolkid pin to advance to the finals of the Digital Media Championship Tournament after Rosemary bites Johnny Swinger on the leg and Steve sends Hernandez right into swinger.
Fallah Bahh beats Sam Beale to advance to the finals of the Digital Media Championship Tournament after "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, Manny Lemons and VSK's distraction and interference attempt fails when Fallah Bahh overpowers Zicky and Manny.
Jordynne Grace beats Johnny Swinger with a rear naked choke to advance to the finals of the Digital Media Championship Tournament after Hernandez's assistance backfires.
Chelsea Green beats Madison Rayne to advance to the finals of the Digital Media Championship Tournament after Kaleb gets caught cheating by the referee for keeping Madison's feet on the middle rope for leverage during a pinfall only to get beaten up by Matt Cardona and Madison Rayne inadvertently knocks Tenille Dashwood off the apron.
Tenille Dashwood beats Alisha to advance to the finals of the Digital Media Championship Tournament.
Deonna Purrazzo beats Kimber Lee with the Venus de Milo in the pre-show match.
Before the next match, W. Morrisey shows up on the video screen when Eddie Edwards does not show up to the ring, saying that Eddie won't be able to make it because he jumped him in the parking lot. He then says that Kojima is alone in the ring just like everyone else in this world, then Brian Myers and Sam Beale show up. Myers tells Kojima he does not have a match and tells him to beat it, and says that while he would have Sam Beale learn something from Kojima, he is around him all the time. Myers says there is nothing to learn from Kojima and tells him to leave before addressing Jake Something, then Kojima attacks Myers. As Kojima is outnumbered, Jake Something runs into the ring and evens the odds. Sam Beale and Brian Myers try to leave, but referee Brandon Tolle stops them and says they have a tag team match against Kojima and Jake right now as per Scott D'Amore. They try to leave again, but Kojima and Jake get them in the ring.
Satoshi Kojima and Jake Something beat Brian Myers and Sam Beale.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Scott D'Amore, who says that it has been an interesting couple of weeks, and while it is still chaotic, he has a phone call to be on. Suddenly, he sees a tarot card in his hand. Havok and Rosemary teleport in, and Rosemary says it would be nice to be representatives of the Knockouts division as tag team champions. Scott says he will take it under consideration, but tells them not to teleport next time.
Rachael Ellering beats Tenille Dashwood despite the interference attempt from Kaleb with a K. After the match, Tenille attacks Rachael, and Jazz has to jump in to even the odds. When Jazz gets outnumbered. Jordynne Grace shows up and overpowers Kaleb and Tenille. Afterwards, Jordynne hugs it out with Rachael.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Chris Bey when Rohit Raju, Shera, "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Madman Fulton show up. Chris Bey says he is staying neutral, but Ace says they are not here to recruit him, but to thank him for doing his own thing. Rohit Raju says this puts the numbers game in their favor, and Ace tells Chris Bey that there will not be a problem if he does not stand in his way at Slammiversary.
TJP and Fallah Bahh vs. Rich Swann and Willie Mack ends with Violent by Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino) attacking both teams.
Backstage, Kiera Hogan wants to now how Rosemary and Havok can get a Knockouts tag team title shot by asking for it while she and Tasha Steelz had to work from the bottom to the top. Tasha says they have beaten Rosemary and Havok when they had different partners and that this will be no different, then they confront Scott D'Amore. Scott D'Amore tells them they have a good point, and puts Rosemary and Havok in a #1 contender's tag team match to see if Rosemary and Havok are worthy of a tag team title shot, much to Tasha and Kiera's dismay.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Tommy Dreamer, Chris Sabin, Sami Callihan and Moose. Tommy Dreamer says that despite their differences, they must work together to get the job done. Chris Sabin says he is on the team for Dreamer and will put the team first, and admits that while he can tolerate Callihan, he hates Moose and wants him to be a team player. Moose says the only thing he cares about is winning and that nobody has a bigger grudge against Kenny Omega than him. Callihan says this is bigger than them and about putting their foot down and beating Omega's team's asses.
Chris Bey beats "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams. After the match, "Inevitable" Ace Austin, Rohit Raju, Shera and Madman Fulton show up. Shera and Fulton attack Petey Williams while Ace Austin and Rohit Raju talk to Chris Bey, who wants none of it as he heads to the back. "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and Trey Miguel run into the ring, but the numbers game takes over. Chris Bey gets back in the ring and makes the save for Trey and Alexander. Ace Austin ends up being the only one on his side left in the ring, and he gets ganged up on before being tossed over the top rope and into his teammates.
Backstage, Susan talks with Kimber Lee, saying they are at rock bottom, but Kimber Lee says they can be a team and can still be tag team champions. Susan asks what they can do if that doesn't work, and Kimber Lee mentions her last resort: Su Yung. Susan asks "Who's that?"
We hear from Jake Something, who says Brian Myers made a joke out of his name, which has painted a target on his back that he welcomes. He says he is now strong enough to stand on his own feet, and while his name can be questioned, his heart cannot. He challenges Brian Myers to a match. If Myers wins, he will say he is the most professional wrestler, but if he wins, Myers will have to acknowledge him for the man that he is.
Steve Maclin beats Manny Smith.
Backstage, we hear from Brian Myers, who accepts Jake Something's challenge because he will never call him a professional and that everyone knows what kind of professional he is, and because he wants the world to know that what he is teaching Sam Beale is paying off.
Kenny Omega and The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) beat Chris Sabin, Sami Callihan and Moose after Moose turns on Chris Sabin and lays him out before walking out. As Tommy Dreamer confronts Moose, Don Callis shoves Dreamer into Moose. Moose attacks Dreamer, and Sabin attacks Moose. This allows Omega and The Good Brothers to get the win.
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TJP and Fallah Bahh beat Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus) on the pre-show.
Backstage, Kenny Omega and Don Callis find out that they are not on the EVP list and are now on the talent list from the security guard near the door. Callis goes off on him, tells him who he is and says he can go wherever he is.
Rosemary beats Kiera Hogan.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Chris Bey. Chris Bey says the hardest part of the business is minding your own and that picking a side can be dangerous. As he says he will become a two-time X Division Champion, Trey Miguel and "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams show up. Trey Miguel says that everyone is turning against Madman Fulton, and wants to know which side he is on. Petey Williams says that the lone wolf is the first to get eaten, and that he will have to choose a side before a side chooses him.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Tommy Dreamer. He says that he hates seeing someone lose his job, but professionally, he had to fire Don Callis and do what needed to be done. Suddenly, Scott D'Amore shows up. D'Amore says that while Tommy Dreamer could have handled things differently last week, he says that there is validity to what he said, and that he did not take care of things that he should have. He thanks Tommy for having the company's best interests at heart, and Tommy thanks D'Amore for having his back. D'Amore says that he can take things from here, but Tommy says he has been asked to stay on as a consultant. D'Amore is surprised.
Deonna Purrazzo beats Susan by submission. After the match, Deonna puts Susan in the Venus de Milo, and Kimber Lee has to pull Deonna off of Susan. Deonna shoves Kimber Lee and yells at her for touching her, saying she is done with her and Susan and that Kimber is nothing but a loser before walking away.
Backstage at Swinger's Palace, TJP and Fallah Bahh are at the Blackjack table. Fallah keeps losing but TJP is on a roll. Willie Mack and Rich Swann show up and join in. When Rich Swann puts one of his feet on the table, John E. Bravo shows off his shoes as well. Swann and Mack catch up with TJP and Fallah, and the two of them declare that they are gunning for the Impact tag team titles. TJP asks Swann when he last tagged with Mack, and Swann asks if this is a challenge. TJP says "Maybe." This leads to both teams agreeing to face off in a match next week.
Backstage, Tommy Dreamer is met by Don Callis, who says that there are no hard feelings after last week, saying he would rather be on the street than be in Scott D'Amore position. He says that while Dreamer is in a good position in Anthem, he knows he still wants to wrestle, and challenges him to a six-man tag team match against Kenny Omega and The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson).
Rohit Raju and Shera beat "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams and Trey Miguel. During the match, Ace Austin and Madman Fulton show up for a closer look at the match, and this distracts Petey Williams, allowing Rohit Raju to hit the Drive-By for the win. After the match, Austin, Fulton, Rohit and Shera attack Petey and Trey, then Josh Alexander shows up and fights off all four men only to be overpowered. Chris Bey shows up on the stage, but records the brawl on his phone as he makes a video.
Backstage, Gia Miller runs into Sami Callihan and Tommy Dreamer. Tommy Dreamer says he is trying to convince Callihan of the good he has been doing and wants him to join hi steam next week. Sami says he has no problem kicking Dreamer's ass again, but if joining his team means he gets close to beating up Don Callis, he is in. Moose then shows up, says "I'm in," then leaves. Dreamer wonders if he should tell him he is tagging with Callihan, but Callihan says "Why play by the rules?"
Rachael Ellering is in the ring. She says that a lot needs to be said and said the right way. She says that when she became a tag team champion, she walked around with rose-colored glasses and did not see the red flags. She says that she wants to get through this, but she cannot do this without Jordynne Grace, and asks Jordynne to come to the ring. Jordynne heads to the ring, and Rachael thanks her for coming. Rachael calls becoming a Knockouts Tag Team Champion one of the greatest moments in her life and was happy to have Jazz and Jordynne as part of that moment. She says she has reflected on that moment since then, and says that a year ago, she was at the lowest part of her entire life, for she was not herself and it was hard just to get through a day to the point that she hated being pushed into a "pool of positivity" by those she loved.She then says she forced that on her, and says she should have not done that. As she talks about what is going on with Tennille Dashwood, Jordynne says she does not care about Tennille and says she had accomplished a lot before Rachael came along. Rachael says she knows that and wants her to do that, then mentions Tennille again. Jordynne says that if she mentions Tennille again, she will drop her on her head. Suddenly, Jazz shows up. Jazz says she loves the both of them, and says she knew that combining the two of them together would lead to nothing but great things. She calls their tag team title loss a hurdle, and says she knows they can get over it. Jazz says that Jordynne is letting her ego get in her way and needs to get whatever is in her head out. Rachael says this is all on her, and that she wants their tag team title reign to be the start of their journey, not the end. She says that she would love to keep teaming with Jordynne, but she does not know if Jordynne wants the same thing. Jazz tells Jordynne the ball is in her court, but Jordynne says she needs some time to think and leaves. After Jordynne leaves, Kaleb and Tenille show up. Tenille tells Rachael she is just embarrassing herself at this point and says things are not working out with her and Jordynne, and says she is the solution. Tennille says that she could have a lot with her and Kaleb, and says that Rachael cannot see what it standing in front of her. Rachael tells Tennille that them as a team is not happening, and only wants to be in the ring with her as an opponent. Rachael proposes that they have a one-on-one rematch, and Tennille goes for a cheap shot only for Rachael to duck. Jazz punches Kaleb when he gets involved, and Rachael plants Tennille with a spinebuster.
Brian Myers gives Sam Beale some pointers before his match backstage.
Jake Something beats Sam Beale after Myers tosses a chair to Beale only for Jake to keep him from using it. After the match, Brian Myers tells Sam Beale to blame Jake Something for his loss, saying he is not a professional and brought a foreign object into the match. He then tells Sam Beale to do the opposite of what Jake Something does.
Backstage, Willie Mack and Rich Swann wish Eddie Edwards and Satoshi Kojima luck in their tag team title match. Eddie says that when they win the tag titles, Willie and Swann get the first shot.
Violent By Design (Deaner and Joe Doering) retain the Impact World Tag Team Championships against Eddie Edwards and Satoshi Kojima.
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We hear from Fire and Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz). Tasha Steelz says she has no problem putting Jordynne Grace down and teaching her that any "non-factor" who does not bow down to her will be laid out. Kiera Hogan says that Rachael Ellering has no idea what is going on and that she and Tasha have her number.
We hear from Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering. Jordynne says that Tasha Steelz is trying to get into her and make her think she is the weak link, and that tonight, Tasha will find out why she is the strongest Knockout in Impact Wrestling. Rachael Ellering says that Fire and Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) will find out that Jordynne is not a person to mess with.
Tasha Steelz beats Jordynne Grace in the pre-show match with a crucifix bomb after Rachael Ellering stops Kiera Hogan from getting involved in the match.
Havok beats Rosemary to become #1 contender for the Impact Knockouts Championship at Under Siege. After the match, Deonna Purrazzo runs into the ring and attacks Havok, but Havok fights back. Deonna escapes, but runs into Rosemary, who tosses her back into the ring. Kimber Lee and Susan try to run in, but Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus scare them off. Havok then hits Deonna with a Tombstone Piledriver.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson), Kenny Omega and Don Callis. Anderson says they have not lost momentum, and tonight, he will lay David Finlay out. Kenny Omega says they have momentum back because of him and says it is time to support The Good Brothers. Anderson says that Juice Robinson and David Finlay have started something that they will not be able to finish.
El Phantasmo beats "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams, TJP, Acey Romero, "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Rohit Raju in a six-way match to become #1 contender to the Impact X Division Championship at Under Siege.
Backstage, Susan and Kimber Lee meet with Scott D'Amore to get a tag match against Tennille Dashwood and Taylor Wilde. Susan gets the match for Under Siege.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Gail Kim vs. Havok from the October 1, 2014 episode of Impact Wrestling.
We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino). Eric Young says that their wills are not broken and that their spirit is intact and that failure will not be tolerated, then says that the sickness is at the root and is embedded everywhere and in everyone and everything. He says that the earlier one figures this out, the easier this will be, and that he has a new violent plan. He says the only thing that is guaranteed is change, that change is the only thing one can trust, and that change is trust. Eric Young then says that we will be seeing a lot more of Violent By Design.
At Swinger's Palace, Alisha is now a Swingerella as TJP owens John E. Bravo money. As TJP talks about the match from earlier, Ace Austin shows up and says he and MadmanFulton will be the #1 contenders for the tag team titles. XXXL (Acey Romero and Larry D) soon show up to start a fight, and Hernandez stands between them and Austin and Fulton. Rohit Raju shows up with Shera, and says they deserve a shot at the gold. As everyone argues, TJP puts himself in the tag title picture with "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams, while Johnny Swinger tells John E. Bravo to go see Scott D'Amore to make this match official. As TJP asks about their odds in the tag team #1 contender's match, Petey puts on a chainlink durag a la Scott Steiner, but everyone moves away.
Willie Mack beats Sam Beale. After the match, Willie Mack is attacked from behind by W. Morrissey, who tosses Sam Beale out of the ring before going on the attack on Willie Mack and hitting him with a big boot.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews David Finlay, Juice Robinson and Eddie Edwards. Finlay says that The Good Brothers cannot beat him and Juice on their best day, but tonight, it is between him and Anderson and he will prove he is the better wrestler. Juice says they beat The Good Brothers to be tag champs, and that they will win with Eddie Edwards at their side. Eddie says that Kenny Omega has been the difference, and that they will come in with a Kenny of their own: Kenny the Kendo stick.
It's time for All About Me. Tonight's guest is Taylor Wilde. Tennille Dashwood announces that they will team up at Under Siege. Taylor, who is not happy with Tenille Dashwood, says she is doing this to get closer to championship gold and that they are not friends.
David Finlay beats "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson by disqualification when Kenny Omega gets physically involved in the match. After the match, Eddie Edwards gets involved, and Anderson is hit with Kenny the Kendo stick as Doc Gallows and Kenny Omega retreat.
We hear from Chris Sabin, who says that what Moose did to "The Cowboy" James Storm last week was disgusting, and if Moose wants to act like the rules do not apply to him, he will act the same way in tonight's six-man tag match.
Backstage, Jordynne Grace is not happy about her loss to Tasha Steelz tonight, and Rachael Ellering tells her that they need to bring the energy at Under Siege.
Brian Myers beats Crazzy Steve after putting his feet on the ropes for leverage. During the match, Brian Myers bumps backwards into Black Taurus and pretends to be laid out by him. The referee believes that Black Taurus has attacked Myers and ejects Black Taurus from ringside. After the match, Myers is laid out from behind by Black Taurus, and Rosemary leaves the tarot card for death on top of Myers.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Don Callis. Callis says that professional wrestlers cannot do whatever they want, as it would be like inmates running the asylum and they are like wild animals. Scott D'Amore shows up and says that it is his fault that Moose injured James Storm's leg, then tells him to pick between being Kenny Omega's family or an Impact executive.
Moose, Sami Callihan and Chris Bey beat Matt Cardona, Trey Miguel and Chris Sabin in a six-man tag match. After the match, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) leave Don Callis' room.
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Backstage, Johnny Swinger meets with Hernandez, telling he needs a bit more muscle. Hernandez says he wants money or else he is not interested, and Swinger produces an entire roll of money, despite saying earlier that he owes money to Ted Turner.
"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Deaner in the pre-show match after blocking a DDT and countering with the Last Call superkick.
Backstage, Scott D'Amore tells the locker room members at this doorstep to head to the ring, as he is about to address everyone wanting a shot at Kenny Omega. Don Callis calls Omega to set up a Zoom call, but D'Amore reminds him that he and Tony Khan both agreed that Omega has to be physically here, especially now, or else Omega will be stripped of the Impact World title and indefinitely suspended from Impact and AEW.
In the ring, Scott D'Amore calls Rebellion a big night not just for Impact Wrestling, but for the wrestling industry. He congratulates Kenny Omega on winning the Impact World Championship and commends Rich Swann on his title defense. He says that this usually leads to a rematch, but it was understood that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and there was no rematch clause. D'Amore announces that there will be a six-way match to decide a #1 contender for the Impact World Championship at Under Siege. He then says that will assume Kenny Omega is here before tonight's show is over, or else the match will be to crown a new Impact World Championship. He says that either way, the stakes could not be higher. D'Amore commends everyone for their initiative to bring the Impact World Championship back to Impact, and in order to give everyone a chance to do so, there will be six qualifying matches to see who will be in that six-way match at Under Siege. D'Amore calls Jake Something to the ring and tells him that he knows that Something is ready to go for the World Championship, then announces that his qualifying match is against Chris Bey.
Chris Bey beats Jake Something to qualify for the Impact World Championship #1 contender's six-way match at Under Siege after using the ropes for leverage.
Backstage, Don Callis tells Kenny Omega to take the jet to the arena so he can get to the arena in half an hour or less. Suddenly, Sami Callihan shows up and says that if Kenny Omega shows up, he will be coming for what is his.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Taylor Wilde, who says it feels like the last decade of being retired never happened and that she is home where she belongs. Tenille Dashwood and Kaleb show up, and Tenille wants Taylor to be her tag team partner. Taylor says she is really here for Deonna Purrazzo and the Knockouts Championship, but Tenille refuses to listen and Taylor walks away.
Before the next match, W. Morrissey says the fans may recognize his face, but they do not know who he or any of the wrestlers are, and says that the other wrestlers do not care about the fans and are very bad people, much like the rest of the industry. He says that the only difference between him and them is that he is not afraid to admit it, then hits Sam Beale in the corner.
W. Morrissey beats Sam Beale.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo, Kimber Lee and Susan. Kimber Lee says that she will beat Taylor Wilde with her friends at her side. Purrazzo says it is time for Kimber and Susan to prove themselves on their own while she stays backstage. When asked why she is staying backstage, Purrazzo says she is not afraid to face Taylor Wilde after winning the Knockouts title twice, then she is briefly confronted by Havok.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Willie Mack, who says that he does not understand W. Morrissey's actions any better after Rebellion or tonight, and that at Under Siege, he will challenge Morrissey to a one-on-one match.
Taylor Wilde beats Kimber Lee by submission. After the match, Susan attacks Taylor Wilde, but Taylor Wilde fights back, and Tenille Dashwood shows up with Kaleb and kicks Susan out of the ring.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Weks is Ace Austin vs. Aiden Prince vs. Jake Crist vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Petey Williams vs. Cousin Jake at Rebellion 2019.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Scott D'Amore, who says that this is not the first time that Impact has had to deal with a difficult world champion. Suddenly, Moose shows up wanting to know why he has to go through hoops to go for the Impact World title. Scott D'Amore tells him that a qualifying match will be like a warm-up match compared to the six-way match, but Moose warns D'Amore that just because they have a business relationship does not mean he will hurt him or anyone to get what he wants. "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up and tells Moose that they will dance next week, then tells him that it will be an "all-night ass whuppin'" and hands him two bagged lunches. Moose hands the bags to D'Amore and leaves.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander retains the Impact X Division Championship against "Inevitable" Ace Austin with the ankle lock.
Backstage, Don Callis is calling Kenny Omega when Johnny Swinger and Hernandez shows up. Callis tells Swinger he needs somebody who can get Omega to the arena from a private airfield. Swinger tells Callis he's got it.
Backstage, Gia Miller interview Rachael Ellering and Jordynne Grace. Jordynne says that Rachael is the missing piece she needed and a star. Ellering says finding the perfect fit is trial and error, but Jazz found that perfect team, then Fire 'n Flava shows up, and Tasha says Rachael could beat them without Jordynne. Tasha says that she and Kiera will take the Knockouts Tag Team Championship back at Under Siege.
Matt Cardona beats Brian Myers to qualify for the Impact World Championship #1 contender's six-way match at Under Siege despite Myers targeting his left knee throughout the match.
We hear from Violent By Design. Eric Young says disappointment is a tricky thing, as it can deceive and take someone down the wrong path. He says there is no shame in losing to "The Cowboy" James Storm and that the war is not over. Eric Young says that the disease is at is strongest when there is a lot on the line, but that they will be at their strongest, as disappointment can also be fuel and Rhino will his way into the six-way match at Under Siege and becomes Impact World Champion.
We see a vignette for New Japan's El Phantasmo, who is coming to Impact next week.
Sami Callihan vs. Eddie Edwards in a qualifier for the Impact World Championship #1 contender's six-way match at Under Siege ends in a no-contest when Kenny Omega and The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) show up and attack both men. Juice Robinson and David Finlay run in, but the numbers game takes over. Don Callis tells the fans who wanted a celebration to be careful what they wish for, as there is no better celebration than laying out "the chumps in the ring."
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