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.
El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He issues an open challenge to anyone for the AAA Latin American Championship in his hometown, and the open challenge is answered by Belcegor.
El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. retains the AAA Latin American Championship against Belcegor. After the match, El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. calls out Santos Escobar, saying that he knows he is in the building before daring him to come to the ring. Escobar shows up on the TitanTron and says he is not in Mexico, then says he only does what he wants. He says that he will face El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. only on his terms, for he is the hands of destiny.
Laredo Kid retains the AAA Cruiserweight Championship against TJP. During the match, TJP uses the ropes for leverage but gets caught, but when Laredo Kid pins TJP afterwards, TJP grabs the rope to break the pinfall attempt, but the referee does not see it. After the match, TJP attacks Laredo Kid, sending him into the ring steps and going for the ground and pound before the referee tells him to stop. He then grabs the AAA Cruiserweight Championship and smacks it into Laredo Kid's head before curb stomping him into the title's center plate.
Abismo Negro beats El Fiscal by disqualification after El Fiscal shoves the referee while attacking Abismo Negro on the Spanish announce table. After the match, security shows up and stops El Fiscal from piledriving Abismo Negro on the table. Abismo Negro sweeps El Fiscal's leg on the table, and El Fiscal is able to catch up to Abismo Negro by taking out a few security guards. Both men then brawl on the ramp before being separated for good.
Backstage, El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. tells Santos Escobar that he is easy to find anyt ime and any place. He is soon attacked from behind by Escobar, who tells Wagner to be careful what he wishes for before leaving on his motorcycle.
Jesus Zuniga is in the ring to moderate the contract signing for El Hijo del Vikingo vs. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio for the AAA Mega Championship at Rey de Reyes. Vikingo arrives first with Omos and Dorian Roldan, and Dominik arrives second. Roldan mentions Dominik calling out Vikingo two weeks ago to state a stipulation, and wants to know what Dominik proposes for it. Dominik says he will be the AAA Mega Champion for a long time, and that he will break Vikingo's record and make everyone think of him when they see the title. He then says Vikingo is like a cockroach, as he does not die. He then proposes that when he beats Vikingo again, he will never be able to challenge for the AAA Mega Championship again for as long as he holds it. Vikingo tells Dominik that he only needs one shot to beat him, and it is going to be a fact that he will beat and humilitate him in his hometown of Puebla. He proposes that if he wins, Dominik must leave Mexico and AAA forever. He also says that their match will be no-disqualifications. Vikingo signs the contract before passing it to Dominik, who also signs. Vikingo then laughs, calls Dominik an idiot, and says Dominik has no idea what he has signed or gotten himself into. We then see a video of Vikingo in a hospital, where he shows Mini Vikingo in his hospital room. He throws the flowers that he sent across the room and pats him on the chest before hitting him in the head with a clipboard, smacking him around, pulling an IV tube out of his arm, flipping the mattress that Vikingo is on over onto the floor, and laying a stuffed animal on the base of the hospital bed before telling Dominik that he will have a hospital bed ready for him. Dominik congratulates Vikingo for beating up a twelve-year-old kid, then says they do not have to wait until Puebla, as they can do this right now. Omos gets between Vikingo and Dominik, then El Grande Americano II shows up with a metal folding chair and smacks Omos in the back with it to no effect. El Grande Americano II leaves the ring with the chair and stands beside Dominik, but he is soon attacked from behind by El Grande Americano I. Dominik walks back up the ramp before El Grande Americano I flashes the peace sign to end the show.
Fallah Bahh and No Way beat Johnny Swinger and Hernandez after Swinger inadvertently hits Hernandez with a double axe handle from the ring apron. After the match, Su Yung shows up, and Kimber Lee and Brandi Lauren suddenly sow up and kidnap one of the Swingerellas.
Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus) beat Violent By Design (Deaner and Rhyno) after Deaner inadvertently hits Rhino with the Violent By Design flag behind the referee's back. After the match, Eric Young chews out Rhino, and Rhino yells back at him. Rhino then grabs Eric Young as he turns his back, then Deaner and Joe Doering attack Rhino. Eric Young then takes the Violent By Design flag and breaks the pole on Rhino's back.
At Swinger's Palace, business is booming. Johnny Swinger shows up, then Johnny Swinger finds out that Scott D'Amore is running Impact. TJP then shows up to collect on the one bet the casino lost. Petey Williams then shows up and confronts TJP for his actions last week, then tells him that he will kick his ass tonight. Swinger asks Alisha if she is sure Billy Corgan is not running Impact.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Chris Sabin, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Christian Cage, Eddie Edwards and Sami Callihan. Josh Alexander says he knows that he and Chris Sabin are not afraid of a fight and neither is the rest of the group, and Chris Sabin says the other four men are men he wants watching their back. Sabin reminds Alexander that after tonight, their alliance is done, but he is safe until then. Eddie says it is not about friends and that he and Sami have to team up for the greater good, and Sami agrees with Eddie. Christian says he picked the other four members of his team because they are the best in Impact Wrestling, and while Ace Austin is #1 contender, cocky and reminiscent of a younger him, he will find out he is a different kind of animal. He warns Ace Austin to level up if he wants to become Impact's youngest world champion, or else he will be run down.
"The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams beats TJP after sitting down on a La Magistral Cradle from TJP. After the match, Steve Maclin blindsides TJP, then takes out Petey with a Spear in the corner before grabbing TJP's broom and hitting TJP with it.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Chris Sabin vs. Austin Aries from July 4, 2013 episode of Impact Wrestling.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson). Karl Anderson says he had help last week from Doc Gallows, as Gallows is his partner and so did Rich Swann, but Willie Mack is still in the hospital and it was a Bunkhouse Brawl. Gallows says that the two of them have the night off and prepare to head out when Willie Mack shows up with crutches. He tosses a crutch to the side, and he reveals Swann is with him. The Good Brothers run away, and security stops Willie Mack and Rich Swann.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Willie Mack and Rich Swann. Willie says he is 100% again and that The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) will not go after him or Swann again, and that they will take the tag team titles from them. Scott D'Amore shows up and welcomes Willie Mack back, then makes the match official for Victory Road.
Before the next match, John Skyler says Laredo Kid got lucky when he beat him on BTI, then says anyone can get lucky and that tonight, when he beats Laredo Kid, it will be all by himself.
John Skyler beats Laredo Kid after pulling down Laredo Kid's mask and grabbing the tights on the schoolkid pin.
It's time for All About Me. Tonight's guest/host is Taylor Wilde. Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering soon join Taylor, and Tenille tries to end the show early only to be stopped by Taylor, who asks Tenille if she is afraid to face her at Victory Road before saying she will see Tenille there.
In footage from earlier today, Rohit Raju and Shera are attacked by Matt Cardona before security quickly moves into place.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Scott D'Amore. He says that he has been around Impact Wrestling for twenty years and professional wrestling even longer, and while temperatures are always known to flare, it is getting ridiculous between Matt Cardona and Rohit Raju. As he speaks, Cardona shows up. D'Amore tells Cardona to keep his hands off Rohit until Victory Road, when he and Rohit will have a no-disqualification match.
Trey Miguel beats Matthew Rehwoldt with the Hourglass. After the match, Deonna Purrazzo runs into the ring and hits Trey Miguel with a low blow and attacks him before Mickie James runs into the ring. Mickie and Deonna brawl until referees and security separate them. Rehwoldt helps Deonna escape, but Mickie James hits them both with a cross body from the top rope.
We hear from Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans. Tasha says that she and Savannah are the real Knockouts Tag Team Champions and that they took the belts back, and that she and Savannah Evans are unstoppable. She tells Rosemary and Havok to come correct and beat them at Victory Road, which she says will not happen.
We hear from Hikuleo and Chris Bey. Bey says FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay) has two days before their partnership comes to an end when he and Hikuleo put them down for good. He says that he and Hikuleo do whatever they want, and tells FinJuice to prepare to go into the ground at Victory Road.
Christian Cage, Eddie Edwards, Sami Callihan, Chris Sabin and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beat "Inevitable" Ace Austin, Madman Fulton, Moose, W. Morrissey and Brian Myers in a ten-man tag match.
Jake Something beats Daivari in the pre-show match. During the match, Brian Myers and Sam Beale are seen behind the barricade taking notes on the match. After the match, Myers attacks Jake Something, then has Sam Beale join in. Myers then hits Jake with the Roster Cut.
Backstage, Gia Miller tries to interview Scott D'Amore when Moose shows up and tells D'Amore what happened on Saturday before demanding a rematch at Slammiversary. D'Amore says that a representative from Anthem is coming to handle things. D'Amore tells Moose that he has no time for this and that Moose will have to sit and wait this one out, then closes the door to his office. Moose says that if D'Amore won't give him time, he will make time.
TJP beats Black Taurus. After the match, Moose runs into the ring and attacks TJP before tossing him out of the ring, then says that if Scott D'Amore does not have time for him, then he will have make him have time by hijacking the show again. As Moose sits in the center of the ring, security shows up and Moose threatens to beat them up if they get in the ring. Suddenly, Chris Sabin shows up for the first time since Under Siege and hits Moose with a missile drop kick before saying he is looking for a fight and wanting one with Moose. Moose retreats to the back.
Backstage, Rohit Raju meets with Ace Austin and Madman Fulton. Rohit is not happy with the Ultimate X Match for the X Division Championship that has been made, Austin says that this would not have happened if Fulton wasn't dropped on his head last week. Austin and Rohit come up with a plan where the two of them work together and leave the match down to just the two of them. Rohit reluctantly shakes Austin's hand on the offer.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Chris Sabin, who says that Moose cannot hijack the show and injure people without consequence and says that "the real wrestling good" sent him to humble him. He then challenges Moose to a match at Slammiversary and dares him to step into the ring and prove how divine he really is.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Madman Fulton. After the match, Ace Austin attacks Alexander, but as he goes for the fold, Petey Williams shows up and fights Austin. Rohit Raju then shows up as Petey goes for the Canadian Destroyer and attacks Petey, but Trey Miguel shows up and lays out Rohit. Suddenly, Shera shows up and fends off both Petey and Trey before coming face-to-face with Alexander, who soon eats a backbreaker from Shera. Shera and Rohit then celebrate in the ring with Fulton and Austin.
Backstage, Deonna Purrazzo chews out Kimber Lee and Susan for failing her at Against All Odds, saying they have failed her for months and that she is done with them.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews W. Morrissey, who says that everyone in Impact have the idea that they have friends who will help them succeed and get to the top, and that having friends did not work out for Rich Swann, TJP or Satoshi Kojima. He then says the truth of the matter is that nobody has friends and that everybody will be stabbed in the back, and that he had to learn the hard way that in this life, much less in this industry, the only person he can trust is himself.
Steve Maclin beats Jason Page.
Backstage, Rachael Ellering talks with Jordynne Grace, saying she feels ready for her match with Tenille Dashwood, but Jordynne tells Rachael she is upset that everyone thinks they won the tag titles solely because of Rachael and feels Rachael does not get it.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Don Callis. Callis says you can love someone but have disagreements, which describes his relationship with Scott D'Amore. He also says that D'Amore cannot put his feelings and emotions for other people aside. He says that since he barely knows the talent and sees them as numbers on a spreadsheet, it is easier for him to deliver the bad news. As for the representative that is showing up, he is not worried. Callis says that whoever is being sent to the arena is more than likely going to thank him for taking care of a problem that should have been taken care of a long time ago in Sami Callihan, calling Callihan "a liability to the company."
Tenille Dashwood beats Rachael Ellering following the distraction from Kaleb.
Backstage, TJP tries to get with Scott D'Amore when Decay shows up. TJP says he is frustrated with Moose, and Crazzy Steve says that they are frustrated with their last loss in their last encounter. Fallah Bahh then challenges Black Taurus to a match to up the ante.
We hear from Fire and Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) , who celebrate their successful title defense at Against All Odds by asking random people - such as a janitor who started today and a guy taking out the trash - who the best Knockouts Tag Team Champions are. Rosemary sneaks up from behind them and puts a stop to this, and when Fire and Flava back away, they run into Havok. Rosemary attacks Tasha from behind, then throw Kiera in the garbage. When Kiera gets out of the garbage, she finds a trash bag with the word "Mickie" on it. (This is a reference to Mickie James' firing from WWE, where her belongings were mailed back to her in a garbage bag with her name on it inside of a cardboard box.)
This week's Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the week is Chris Sabin vs. Bully Ray for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at Destination X 2013.
Satoshi Kojima beats Rhino to earn a tag team title match for himself and Eddie Edwards.
Sami Callihan is in the ring, furious that he has been fired by Don Callis. He calls out Callis and Kenny Omega. After the commercial break, security surrounds Sami Callihan in the ring, and Scott D'Amore has to show up and call security off and tell Sami that he is on his side, as what happened on Sunday was wrong and unfair and that Callis overstepped his boundaries. D'Amore says that the representative for Anthem is already here to look into things, and asks Sami to give him a chance to get things fixed as he is proving Callis right. Sami says is the heart of the company and does not like authority, then decides to do things D'Amore's way for once.Sami says is the heart of the company and does not like authority, then decides to do things D'Amore's way for once. Callihan teleports out of the ring, then Callis says that "you can't fix crazy" and that Callihan proved his point. Sami says is the heart of the company and does not like authority, then decides to do things D'Amore's way for once. Callihan teleports out of the ring, then Callis says that "you can't fix crazy" and that Callihan proved his point. Suddenly, Tommy Dreamer shows up and reveals that he is the representative that Anthem has sent, as he went to Anthem about everything, and says that Sami Callihan has been reinstated by the board of directors. Tommy Dreamer then that personal relationships have been put in front of business, and that he is about to make the hardest decision of his life. He says that Impact was great, but when personal goals and relationships are put in front of business, things must change.He says that Impact was great, but when personal goals and relationships are put in front of business, things must change. Dreamer then announces that Callis is fired as Executive Vice President, and Callis goes ballistic as he heads to the back. Backstage, Sami Callihan gets Callis' attention, but instead of beating Callis up, he promises to bash Kenny Omega's brains in.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander retains the Impact X Division Championship against TJP two falls to one (2-1) in a 60-minute Iron Man Match that starts on the BTI pre-show and continues onto the main show. Josh Alexander scores the first fall at less than 40 minutes to go with a suplex bridge pin following a series of pinfall attempts. TJP scores the second fall with five seconds to go with a bridge pin out of an Alexander ankle lock, forcing sudden death. Alexander scores the third and final fall following a double underhook piledriver. Later on in the match, Trey Miguel and Chris Sabin plead with Josh Alexander to not slam an exhausted TJP on the stage, and this allows TJP to recover and slam Alexander on the stage himself. Soon after this, members of the locker room slowly start watching from behind the barricade and ringside, which are both lined with members of the locker room by the time the main show starts.
Backstage, Don Callis meets with The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson), and none of them like being watched by a cameraman.
Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander is congratulated by Eddie Edwards, then TJP and Fallah Bahh show up. TJP says that while they may be destined to do this forever, this will be the last round for a long time as they shake hands. Scott D'Amore congratulates both men for a great match, then Alexander says that until the Impact World Championship returns, he is the king of the mountain and he will defend the title. Chris Bey, "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Trey Miguel then show up wanting title shots. Scott D'Amore leaves and lets them all talk among themselves.
Jake Something beats Rohit Raju in a Tables Match.
Backstage, W. Morrissey asks Scott D'Amore for a match with Rich Swann tonight. D'Amore tells him that Rich Swann wants a match with him, and tells him the match is next.
Backstage, Rosemary says that she took Deonna Purrazzo to her realm before her win, and at Against All Odds, she will take the Knockouts Championship from her. Suddenly, Havok shows up. Havok says that while they have been on the same side as of late, her eyes are still set on the Impact Knockouts Championship. Rosemary wants Havok to join the family and learn to share, but sees Havok wants to go to war one more time. She says that if she wants that shot, she will have to take it from her. Havok says she will do just that.
Before the next match, W. Morrissey steps over the barricade and clubs Rich Swann in the back with a forearm. Morrissey then gets Swann in the ring, and the two men brawl before Morrissey levels Swann with a big boot. Morrisey then grabs Swann, and security has to keep Morrissey away from Swann. Morrissey grabs a member of security and throttels him against the corner, then Willie Mack shows up and hits Morrissey with a chair. Security keep Morrissey back as Willie protects Swann. Morrissey eventually leaves.
Backstage, Tenille Dashwood and Kaleb meet with Rachael Ellering, and the two of them want Rachael to team with her. Jordynne Grace then shows up, and after Rachael says she is ready, the two of them walk away after Tenille says she wants Rachael on her team.
We see a video from Brian Myers on how to be a professional, with the first chapter being presentation. Brian Myers then talks with Sam Beale about his look before putting him in a Myers Wrestling shirt before wanting to see his entrance. Myers is not impressed by his entrance, and says he needs a lot of work before showing him how to do a real entrance.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo. Deonna says it really is "Against All Odds" and sees a potential Triple Threat Match as "absurd," then says she has beaten both Rosemary and Havok one-on-one and that neither of them have earned a title shot. She says that this is her era and that her empire will not fall just yet, and regardless of who she faces, the odds will always be in her favor.
Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) retain the Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championships against Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering.
Backstage, Sami Callihan says he is not afraid of Moose. Suddenly, Don Callis shows up and tells Sami he is pulling for him despite the fact that he is a "journeyman." Sami tells him to leave before saying he will beat Moose's ass.
Backstage, we see a vignette of someone drinking a glass of whiskey. That someone is former WWE Superstar Steve Cutler, who now goes by the name "Maclin."
Backstage, Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) meet with Scott D'Amore and want to know where the competition is. Scott D'Amore then introduces them to an angry Kimber Lee and Susan, then says both teams will wrestler for the Knockouts Tag Team titles at Against All Odds.
Satoshi Kojima beats Deaner after Eddie Edwards stops the rest of Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Rhino) from interfering in the match.
Backstage, Moose calls his match with Sami Callihan a warm-up, then Don Callis shows up and tells Moose he is in his corner, as nobody wants to see Sami Callihan near the Impact World title. Callis tells Moose to take care of Sami quickly, but Moose says he stopped listening to Callis early and says he knows what he is trying to do, then tells Callis to tell Kenny Omega to keep the Impact World title warm for him.
Backstage, Eric Young says that while failure is something that can be moved forward from, he cannot move forward from Eddie Edwards. Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus then show up and mock Eric Young, but Eric Young says he taught Steve to know better. After saying that disrespecting Deaner is disrespecting him, Steve then tells Eric Young to put some responsibility on his men's shoulders and put the tag team titles on the line against Decay at Against All Odds. Eric Young simply says "Done."
Moose vs. Sami Callihan ends with The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) showing up and hitting Sami with a Magic Killer before attacking Moose. Don Callis and Kenny Omega then show up. Kenny Omega also attacks both Sami and Moose in the ring, and when Sami grabs at Omega, Gallows punches Sami.After the match, The Good Brothers, Kenny Omega and Don Callis are met by Scott D'Amore, and after Omega and The Good Brothers leave, Scott D'Amore puts Omega in a three-way match against both Sami Callihan and Moose for the Impact World Championship. Don Callis says that Tony Khan has Sami Callihan on his blacklist and that the match will not happen, then Scott D'Amore says he has talked with Tony Khan and that Tony Khan will be here next week.
We hear from Sam Beale, who says that being in Impact Wrestling is awesome and that he is taking his opportunity by storm. Eddie Edwards shows up and tells Sam to keep up the good work, and Sam Beale shows interest in having a match with him. Eddie tells him to be careful what he wishes for.
Eddie Edwards beats Sam Beale in the pre-show match.
We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino). Eric Young says that last week, change came to pass and it was violent, and this week, they will show that it was by design.
Sami Callihan heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Sami says that ever since Kenny Omega showed up in Impact, all he has been seeing is "a bunch of bullcrap," which is why The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) cost him the match at Under Siege, for they are afraid of him. He says that one can plan for a guy like Moose or Rich Swann, but that one cannot plan for a guy like him, and says Don Callis will do everything in his power to keep Omega away from him because he is scared and knows what will happen if Omega gets in the ring with him. Sami then calls out Kenny Omega, but gets Moose instead. Moose says that Sami is doing a lot of complaining, then says nobody cares, because the last time he checked, Sami is not the #1 contender for the Impact World Championship and did not beat five other men at Under Siege. He then tells Sami to stay out of his business, because Kenny Omega is his business until Against All Odds, and when he beats Kenny Omega to become Impact World Championship, Sami can continue to complain so he can beat him too. Sami says Moose should find it suspicious The Good Brothers are attacking him and not Moose, because Don Callis knows he is unsafe and dangerous. Suddenly, The Good Brothers show up. Anderson asks Sami if he will blame them for not catching a fish or his wife divorcing him while saying he and Gallows are tired of being blamed for things, and Gallows tells Sami to stay out of Kenny Omega's and Moose's business, for they are on Moose's side. Moose says The Good Brothers may be on his side, but he is not on theirs, and attacks Gallows when he wraps his arm around his shoulder. Sami joins Moose in cleaning house. Backstage, Don Callis meets with The Good Brothers, who gives them a match against Moose and Sami Callihan.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Don Callis, who says that The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) vs. Moose and Sami Callihan is official due to his being Executive Vice President of Impact, then Scott D'Amore shows up. Scott D'Amore is shocked that Callis would make a match without telling him, but Callis is more concerned about meeting with Kenny Omega.
TJP and Fallah Bahh beat "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews W. Morrissey. Morrissey says that says all he cares about is other people hearing what he has to say, and that he has a realistic view of the wrestling business, as people kicked him while he was down and fans made fun of his pain. He says that when he was at his lowest point, nobody wanted to contact him and everyone laughed at him, and when he came back, everybody acted like they were happy to see him again to try to be friends with him because he is doing great. On the subject of Rich Swann and Willie Mack, Morrissey says they are not friends, and that Swann is only looking to boost his ego and that Swann and Mack are the same as everyone else who laughed at him. W. Morrissey then looks at the camera and says "Who's laughing now?" before he is suddenly superkicked by Rich Swann. Security has to jump in to separate both men.
We see a video package for the Knockouts division.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Rachael Ellering, Tenille Dash wood, Rosemary and Havok. Rosemary says they will show no mercy and leave no survivor. When asked where Taylor Wilde is, Tenille and Kaleb do not know and have the feeling she will not make it. Rachael Ellering offers to replace Taylor Wilde with Jordynne Grace, and as Tenille is reluctant, Jordynne Grace shows up unhappy with being a "substitute." Rachael Ellering says she will fit in, but Jordynne reluctantly goes with it.
Rachael Ellering, Jordynne Grace, Havok, Tenille Dashwood and Rosemary beat Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz), Susan, Kimber Lee, and Deonna Purrazzo in a ten-Knockout tag team match.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the week is Bobby Roode vs. Eric Young from January 12, 2016.
Backstage, "The Wealking Weapon" Josh Alexander admits that TJP beat him tonight, then says that everyone is gunning for the X Division Championship. TJP and Fallah Bahh show up, and TJP wants a shot at the X Division Championship. As Alexander says that he has always won between them with the X Division Championship on the line, Scott D'Amore shows up and makes next week's pre-show match a 60-minute Iron Man Match for the title.
We see a video package where Jake Something and Rohit Raju talk about their history with each other, followed by Jake Something and Rohit Raju hating each other. Jake Something thinks Rohit Raju's mind has been warped, while Rohit Raju feels that Jake has been catered to while his talent has been swept under the rug. Both of them make it clear they want to win their tables match.
Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino) heads to the ring. Eric Young says that violence may be scary, unpredictable and chaotic for some, but to them, it is a tool, a vehicle and a well-lit path from where they are to where they want to go. He says he needed like-minded people with their eyes open who knew that the disease needed to be obliterated, and that he picked Joe Doering because he cut his own path of violence. As for Deaner, he found him when he was sick and at his lowest, and he opened his eyes and showed him the truth when he had no drive or motivation and allowed him to be "his pure self" and his most diabolical, violent, righteous and perfect version of himself. He then says that Rhino was sick, weak and a shadow of his former self until he opened his eyes and brought back "the war machine" with the most violent instincts in the business and a Call Your Shot trophy that they waited to use, and says it was all by design. He says that Juice Robinson and David Finlay are back in Japan and cannot get a rematch, then says that Violent By Design have come back more pure and more violent than before, and that the wrestling world will belong to them. Suddenly, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Satoshi Kojima of New Japan Pro Wrestling fame shows up. Satoshi Kojima stares down Joe Doering and says "Against All Odds," then leaves the ring.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Dr. Ross, who says that Matt Cardona has a fractured orbital bone and should be out of action for twelve weeks. Brian Myers then says weeks is not enough and wants to destroy Matt Cardona for good. Sam Beale shows up and unintentionally interrupts, then Brian Myers looks at him and tells him that while he could slap the tattoos off of his body, he will show him how to be a professional.
Backstage, Joe Doering accepts Satoshi Kojima's challenge. Suddenly, Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus) show up, and when Deaner tells them not to interrupt, Steve tells Deaner he is in Eric Young's shadow. As Deaner says that he has never seen more clearly and that he is in his purest form while calling Steve is a "sick freak clown," it is the clever ones who play the fool and that the foolish ones "do not see him" for it.
Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus) beat Johnny Swinger and Hernandez.
Backstage, Don Callis talks with The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson), saying they are family while Moose and Sami Callihan cannot stand each other and that they should have no problem winning.
The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) beat Moose and Sami Callihan after Moose and Sami refuses to get along when Sami tags in as Moose is about to hit the Lights Out. Moose pump kicks Sami, and when Sami kicks out of a schoolkid pin, he hits Moose with a pump kick of his own. After the match, Moose hits Sami with the Lights Out.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
We hear from Matt Cardona, who talks about how he won big at Hardcore Justice - winning a match and getting some new action figures - and says that he wants nothing to do with Brian Myers and did not want things to come to this, but they have, and if Myers gets to pick his opponent tonight, he is always ready.
Havok beats Nevaeh.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats TJP.
Taylor Wilde returns to Impact Wrestling soon.
"Machine Gun" Karl Anderson beats Crazzy Steve following the distraction from "The Big LG" Doc Gallows.
At Swinger's Palace, Ace Austin and Madman Fulton show up, and Austin wants the odds on him leaving Rebellion as X Division Champion. He finds out his odds are not very good, then TJP shows up. TJP asks for his odds and finds out he is the odds-on favorite, then Josh Alexander shows up and says he does not need to worry about the odds, as his friend told him the odds. Petey Williams - dressed up like Scott Steiner - shows up and provides some Steiner Math (or in this case, either Alexander Math or Maple Leaf Math), much to the surprise of everyone at Swinger's Palace. Alexander says he is not worried about the odds as he leaves, then Johnny Swinger proclaims that he is going to be "The Million Dollar Swing Man."
Eddie Edwards and Willie Mack are in the ring. Eddie says they have been friends for a long time, but they have been in the wrestling business for a long time, and while they lost at Hardcore Justice, they are not focused on that. Eddie says they are here because Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino) thought it was a good idea to lay out Tommy Dreamer and that they are here to make this right, for when you mess with Dreamer, you messing with them and the Impact family. He says they are looking for a fight, not a rematch, and tells Violent By Design to come to the ring and take an ass whupping like a man. Violent By Design show up, and Eric Young admits that he approved of what happened to Tommy Dreamer, then says he is not a liar and told him he would take the World title from and did, then says he and his men had nothing to do with it. Nevertheless, Eddie wants a fight, and tells them to get in the ring. Suddenly, "The Cowboy" James Storm and Chris Sabin run into the ring to even the numbers, causing Violent By Design to quickly retreat. Storm compares Violent By Design to a pack of wolves, saying they are ready to attack when the odds are in their favor, then challenges them to a eight-man tag match at Rebellion.
Backstage, Susan tells Deonna Purrazzo that she feels like her self. Scott D'Amore shows up and tells them to let Jazz have her moment during her retirement ceremony and to not ruin the moment. Purrazzo agrees, saying she was not planning on it.
Tennille Dashwood hosts the first-ever edition of All About Me. Tonight's guests are herself and Kaleb. Tennille and Kaleb bring out Gia Miller, who notices that the set is the same as Madison Rayne's Locker Room Talk. Tennille says she is sure she will win the Knockouts Championship because she is good at just about everything. She says that Impact Wrestling kickstarted women's wrestling, but she spread it with her influence, then says that Deonna Purrazzo has never beat her and that she will win because of this.
Jazz heads to the ring with Jordynne Grace for her retirement ceremony. Jazz says that she came to Impact hoping that she would have one more title run, but that did not happen at Hardcore Justice. She says that going into Hardcore Justice, she knew Deonna Purrazzo would give her a run for her money, but she felt she had one more run. She says that she felt that fire that she had fifteen years ago, but Deonna, being the true champion that she is, is the present and the future of women's wrestling. Jazz says that when Jordynne Grace gave her the call and asked her to tag with her, she knew they would end up victorious, and while they had a few wins, she had the Knockouts tag titles on their minds. She thanks Jordynne for considering her as a tag team partner and tells her that her future is bright, and thanks her and the Impact family for welcoming her with open arms, saying the last few months made for a great farewell. Suddenly, Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) show up. Hogan says it is about time that Jazz left, as Jazz could win when it counted, and Tasha says it was about time Jazz went to the retirement home. As they mock Jazz, Jordynne tells Fire 'n Flava that they were not invited because they talk too much and tells them to shut up for once in their lives or at least say what they want to say in the ring. A referee shows up and tells Fire 'n Flava that they have a match, and they find out that the match is against Jazz and Jordynne Grace.
Jazz and Jordynne Grace beat Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz). After the match, Jazz says that it is time that she fully says that this is it, and announces her retirement. She thanks the fans over the years for the love and support, for without them, there would be no "female fighting phenom" or "baddest bitch." The Impact locker room surrounds the ring to show support for Jazz one more time.
Backstage, Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) confront Scott D'Amore, who puts them in another match against Jazz and Jordynne Grace with the Knockouts Tag Team Championships on the line. Jazz and Jordynne show up, but Jazz says she is a woman of her word. Jazz then says that she has just the right person to team with Jordynne, and Scott D'Amore says she is fine with whoever she has in mind.
Before the next match, Matt Cardona announces that he has picked Jake Something as Brian Myers' opponent for tonight's match.
Brian Myers beats Jake Something. After the match, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Matt Cardona is laid out on the stage by Sami Callihan.
Sami Callihan beats Matt Cardona after thumbing Cardona in the eye. After the match, Sami Callihan mocks Matt Cardona, making a reference to his old Zack Ryder persona, before saying he is moving on to bigger and better things and calling out Trey Miguel. Trey shows up, and Sami says he is proud of Trey for taking an opportunity, being in the main event where he belonged, and showing passion. Trey says he did not do this to validate him and that he was doing the right thing, but Sami asks him if he felt good feeling that rage and says that his temper is true power is channeled the right way. He says he can channel that rage and bring him to the next level, and all he has to do is shake his hand and they can take over everything, but Trey refuses. Sami tells Trey to show some gratitude, saying he would not be on Hardcore Justice because of him, and admits that he was the one who laid out Tommy Dreamer and not Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino). When Sami demands that Trey shake his hand in one final offer, Trey fights Sami only to get kicked in the groin, and Sami lays him out with a powerful clothesline. When Trey refuses to stay down, Sami hits him with a chair, throws it into the ring where it lands on Trey, then slams Trey into the chair with a vertical suplex, bending it.
We hear from Juice Robinson and David Finlay, and says that they like to see The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) squirm and say The Good Brothers need to know who dangerous they are. After comparing accolades, David Finlay says that they beat The Good Brothers to become the best in the world, and at Rebellion, they will prove they are the best in the world again.
Sami Callihan vs. Trey Miguel in a Last Man Standing Match is official for Rebellion.
We see the press conference for the match between Rich Swann and Kenny Omega for the AEW and Impact World Championships at Rebellion. Kenny Omega is absent during the press conference. Rich Swann says he has battled with adversity his whole life, and while Omega is the best in the world, if he wins both titles, it will be a very historical night. Tony Khan says he believes Kenny Omega will win the match, and that he hopes that whoever wins the match will be able to make all commitments for both Impact Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling. Scott D'Amore says that all the preparations have been made, and that what Tony Khan has laid out is a testament to both companies and puts fans first. He also says that both sides will make sure that there is a definite winner to the match. Before a third question can be asked, Kenny Omega and Don Callis show up late. Don Callis says Omega is a great champion and that he advocated for Swann to be in Impact Wrestling and in the main event. He also says that Swann knows that Omega is family to him, and says that Omega is the greatest living athlete and wrestler in the business, saying all other legends are insects compared to him. Omega says this a press conference like this is not new to him as he has done this so many times before to the point that it is natural and that he takes what he does seriously and means what he says. He says that Swann is nervous and a little scared after not having to carry this responsibility before, then tells Swann - who confronts Omega - that he was put on the planet to make a change. He then says that while Swann loves wrestling and will try his hardest, he does not belong in this history making event and is just a means to an end, and when everyone looks back at the match, he will not be remembered. Omega then says that he hopes Swann brings his A-game, as he will be part of history, then says this will be the last time he is cordial with Swann. When he offers to shake Swann's hand, he slaps Swann instead, and security swiftly steps in.
Here are all the backstage segements from tonight's show!
We hear from "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Madman Fulton. Austin says that last week, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander stuck his nose in business where it does not belong, and because of that, he and Fulton are in a tag team match against TJP and Alexander tonight. Austin admits it has been a while since he and Fulton have been in a tag team match, especially since he has been busy as a singles wrestler, but Fulton says that at least he and Austin are a tag team. Austin says TJP and Alexander have had a week to get on the same page, although their focus may be on something else such as the X Division Championship, but their victory is inevitable. We then hear from TJP and Josh Alexander. TJP says that Alexander is the "monster of his own," and while Fulton has an ace, he is dealing with a joker, and he has what he considers the high card. Alexander says he is only here to be X Division Champion, and Ace and Fulton are the ones he has to go through to do that. He says that the enemy of his enemy is his friend and that TJP is his friend for tonight only, and that they will go out tonight to become the best two wrestlers in the company, and after tonight, their partnership is over. TJP gets the message that Alexander wants to start, and that if Alexander wants him to, he will finish it, and say that they will throw all the chips on the table, lay all their cards face up and let everything fall where it may.
Rohit Raju and Hernandez beat Shera and Fallah Bahh after Hernandez blasts Shera with a chair behind the referee's back.
Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) beat Havok and Nevaeh. During the match - and throughout the show - it is announced that Impact Wrestling is moving to Thursdays starting April 8th at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central. (The move is due to NXT moving to Tuesdays after WrestleMania.) After the match, Nevaeh attacks Havok from behind and hits her with a Spear, then plants her with a DDT.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Cowboy" James Storm. He says that as much as his 1,000th match in Impact should be a celebration, he was not supposed to even have one. He talks about how Bob Ryder got Impact to employ him and Chris Harris week after week. As for Eric Young, he expects Eric Young to show up and bring his friends, and says he has friends of his own in the form of Chris Sabin and Jake Something, who also bring in Chris Harris. Storm and Harris hug.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo and Susan. Deonna says she has been unstoppable since she became Knockouts Champion again,. Susan takes offense to what Jazz did to Kimber Lee, and soon, Jazz shows up and attacks Susan, hitting her with a trash can.
Sami Callihan beats Larry D. After the match, Acey Romero blindsides Sami Callihan. As Acey and Larry D, Sami Callihan laughs as he gets up and claps.
We see footage of Juice Robinson and David Finlay competing as Impact World Tag Team Champions in Japan. Meanwhile, Don Callis, Kenny Omega and The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) have been watching this footage. They commend Juice and Finlay for getting better, then Omega passes an idea on to Callis, who passes it on to The Good Brothers, who like the idea.
Backstage, Trey Miguel is met by Sami Callihan, who says he is not here to fight. As Sami and Trey argue, Sami says that Trey still lacks passion and needs to harness his anger to get to the next level, saying he got him there by getting that anger out of him. He offers to be his mentor, then says he will get with Scott D'Amore and demand a tag team match against XXXL (Larry D and Acey Romero) with Trey as his tag partner, even though he can have a tag team partner of his choice. Sami then gives Trey a week to think about it and give him his answer.
Brian Myers beats Suicide. After the match, Myers says that Matt Cardona is trying to get the rub by challenging him to a match, and says it is not going to happen because Impact Wrestling is his.
Backstage, Jazz tells Tommy Dreamer she wants to get her hands on Deonna Purrazzo. Dreamer proposes the two of them in an Ultimate Jeopardy match at Hardcore Justice, and Jazz says she will put her career on the line to get the Knockouts Championship. Dreamer tells Jazz she's got the match.
We see another paid advertisement for AEW Dynamite from Tony Schiavone and Tony Khan. The card for tomorrow night's Dynamite is announced, and Tony Khan says that he controls wrestling and is "The Forbidden Door."
At Swinger's Palace, Johnny Swinger is making money from bets on Rebellion, then Don Callis and Kenny Omega show up. Callis shows a video package of Omega to Swinger, then bets $20,000 on Omega.
"Inevitable" Ace Austin and Madman Fulton beat TJP and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander after TJP makes the hot tag and he and Alexander fight over who is the legal man.
Backstage, Willie Mack is met by Don Callis, who says he is a fan of his work and shows him the video package of Kenny Omega beating Rich Swann when Swann shows up and confronts Callis. He says that Callis will not get to him or his friends, and that if Callis was not his face, he would slap the sunglasses off his face. Callis then gives Swann an opportunity to smack him around, and this leads to Kenny Omega and The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) attacking Swann. Willie is also attacked, and Eddie Edwards runs into the room to even the odds. Omega and The Good Brothers soon retreat.
We see a vignette for something come soon to Impact in April 2021.
Backstage, Rohit Raju proposes being tag team partners with Hernandez, but Hernandez wants money more than anything else.
We hear from Eric Young, who says that "The Cowboy" James Storm challenging him is a mistake, for violence is the path and the only thing that the disease understands. He says that the olive branch will not be extended to all and that 1,000 matches means that Storm is too far gone and that the disease has taken hold, then says that the world belongs to Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino).
Backstage, Tommy Dreamer holds a meeting for Hardcore Justice. Deonna Purrazzo tells everyone to get their goodbyes to Jazz ready before she lays her to waste, then issues an open challenge for tonight. Tommy Dreamer then tries to talk to Susan about Su Yung, then Deonna tells Susan to catch up. Dreamer then says there will be a #1 contender's scramble match for the Knockouts Championship at Hardcore Justice where all weapons are legal. Kaleb with a K takes offense to weapons being around "a masterpiece" like Tenille Dashwood, while Havok and Rosemary love the idea. Alisha want to know what the rules in this match are.
"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Eric Young in his 1000th match in Impact Wrestling history following a ringside brawl that sees Chris Harris stop Eric Young from cheating, allowing Storm to hit the Last Call for the win.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Trey Miguel, who refuses to answers any questions when asked about how he feels following his loss to Sami Callihan last week.
We hear from "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Madman Fulton. Fulton gives himself a round of applause when he made himself a full-circle career moment at Sacrifice and beat TJP to become a two-time X Division Champion. He says that he knows what is like to be champion, and as soon as the championship is around his waist, the challengers are already lining up and wanting to be first in line to face him. Austin says everyone is hung up on the past, but he is not, and he calls the shots. He says that TJP will not walk all over him like he did when he arrived in Impact, and says that this rematch tonight will be his last and he will still be X Division Champion.
Backstage, Don Callis is met by Sami Callihan as he heads into the arena. Callihan says he is very rarely wrong about people, yet everyone thinks he is the bad guy. He says that he was doing the entire world a favor when he beat him up a few years ago, as he knew who he was since day one. Callihan says Callis is more worried about himself, but Callihan says that everything has been going great for him before wishing him well. Callihan tells Callis that he does not care who wins between Kenny Omega and Rich Swann, as they will have a death with the Death Machine and he will come back to take back what is his.
Tasha Steelz beats Alisha in the pre-show match.
Kenny Omega and Don Callis enter Impact Wrestling's offices at the start of the show.
Deonna Purrazzo beats Jazz after Susan hits Jazz with a shoe after a successful distraction from the outside.
Backstage, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) are telling stories when Eddie Edwards shows up wondering why there are backstage, and tells them they are not "the boys" and are not welcome in the locker room. The Good Brothers leave, and Decay (Rosemary, Crazzy Steve, Black Taurus) laugh at them on the way out.
We hear from Johnny Swinger, who advertises Swinger's Palace, complete with testimonials from John E. Bravo, Alisha and a security guard.
Backstage, Rohit Raju encounters Fallah Bahh, who is sleeping in a tent in the studio. Rohit tells Fallah Bahh that he has lost all his money and tells him to get his life together, but Fallah threatens to beat him up. He leaves, then Rohit tears up the tent.
TJP beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin by disqualification after Madman Fulton breaks up a pinfall as TJP has the match won. After the match, Austin and Fulton attack TJP, but "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander runs into the ring and chases Austin and Fulton out with a chair.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Matt Cardona, who says that he loves it in Impact and that the handcuffs are off and he is ready to wrestle some new competition. Cardona says that always being ready is not just a catchphrase, and that being on top and always ready makes everything that much sweeter. As for his Twitter feud with Brian Myers, his showing up soon after Myers is a coincidence, and he is here to make his own opportunities. He says it is time for Myers to put up or shut up, and challenges him to a match. He also says that after that match, they are done regardless of who wins or loses.
Backstage, XXXL (Acey Romero and Larry D) confront Trey Miguel as he goes off and throws things around. Tommy Dreamer shows up and challenges them to a Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match as a joke, then tells him to go to Scott D'Amore to face Acey Romero tonight. He also tells Trey Miguel not to let Sami Callihan get into his head, as it will only set him back when he has all the tools to become champion and it will send him down the same route as Tommy Dreamer went in the past.
Rohit Raju beats Fallah Bahh after jumping into the crucifix bomb and using Fallah's own momentum against him to pin his shoulders to the mat while also grabbing the tights following another Banzai Drop in the middle of the ring as Rohit goes for a Sunset Flip.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Don Callis and Kenny Omega. Don Callis says he is going to the ring for what he has to say.
We see another paid advertisement from Tony Schiavone and Tony Khan, with Don Callis and Kenny Omega joining them. The card for tomorrow night's Dynamite is announced. During the advertisement, Omega says there is no chance that Matt Sydal will get a AEW World Championship match against him, but Tony Khan says anything can happen on Dynamite. Omega and Callis then walk out.
Backstage, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) head to Kenny Omega's dressing room, but Kenny is not there. It does not take them long to head elsewhere.
Kenny Omega and Don Callis head to the ring. Callis says that Omega will not only make a home in Impact, but that he will also take the Impact World title. He mentions his conversation with Rich Swann in the ring last week, and says that the one thing Swann cannot get out of his head is the One-Winged Angel. Callis says that Swann can prepare all he wants, but Omega just has to hit that move once, as nobody has ever kicked out of it. Omega says he gave Swann a taste of things to come, then he and Callis agree that he needs more championship gold. Callis says he is willing to do anything to suck every drop of blood out of the company if it helps Kenny Omega, then debuts a vignette that pays tribute to the One-Winged Angel. After the vignette, Omega says that everyone started walking on eggshells when he arrived, and that the only reason he is here is for the Impact World Championship. He says that while Rich Swann wants to be part of history like him, he will become a footstep in history when he wins the Impact World Championship, and says that while his debut was the greatest day in Impact history, for him, it was Tuesday. He then says that it will become evident that Impact has nobody who can even compete with him, and that he will lose the Impact World Championship when he is dead. He says that he will beat Swann for the title, for it is history. Omega then tells everyone to get ready for the show, and Callis says that they will make history at Rebellion.
We hear from Eric Young, who says that remorse is a symptom of "the disease." He says that Rhino had what it took to be a monster in his DNA, and that he just had to awaken it. As he says this, Rhino is baptized in the holy waters of change and indoctrinated into Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner).
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Havok and Nevaeh. Nevaeh says they are doing well as a team, but as Havok says this could be momentum to go for the Knockouts tag team titles, Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) show up. Hogan tells them that they can step up to the plate if they want to, but that they will have to earn a tag team title shot before she and Steelz leave. Tenille Dashwood and Kaleb with a K then show up. Tenille mocks Neveah for nothing winning a match on her own, saying she has not found the right partner yet. As Kale tries to take a picture of Tenille and Nevaeh, Havok is forced to stand between them.
Trey Miguel beats Acey Romero. After the match, Larry D attacks Trey Miguel from behind and Acey Romero joins in. Suddenly, Sami Callihan teleports into the ring and hits Acey with a bat. Trey goes for a superkick on Sami when Larry D grabs him, but Sami ducks and Larry gets kicked instead. Sami then teleports out of the ring.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Rich Swann, who says he is not flustered by what Kenny Omega and Don Callis had to say earlier as he has to face adversity his whole life. He says that he had to go through a lot to become Impact World Champion and that mind games will not throw him off, and while he will give Omega credit for beating him, he has gotten the best of Omega when it is just them one-on-one. He says that all he has to prepare for is the One-Winged Angel and asks Omega how he will prepare for all the situations he got the best of him as he says that he will come out on top.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Cowboy" James Storm and Chris Sabin. Storm hopes to make his 1000th match in Impact Wrestling special with some beer, then says that if Violent By Design wants to increase their numbers, that is fine, for he has done and seen it all in Impact Wrestling. He says that his and Eric Young's history in Impact goes all the way, and says that if he wants to go, he's his huckleberry. Suddenly, Scott D'Amore shows up and makes Storm vs. Young the main event for next week.
"Machine Gun" Karl Anderson beats Eddie Edwards after Anderson kicks out of a roll-up and sends Eddie head-first into a chair being held by "The Big LG" Doc Gallows. After the match, Juice Robinson and David Finley show up on the video package and mock The Good Brothers (Gallows and Anderson), saying that they will be having a good time and a few drinks just like old times.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
We hear from XXXL (Acey Romero and Larry D). Acey says that tonight, he and Larry D will get their revenge on Decay (Rosemary, Crazzy Steve, Black Taurus) and show the entire world that they are not scared of them. Larry D says he is not afraid of Rosemary, to which Acey Romero agrees, and says that XXXL will bring the impact tonight and that 700 pounds of force will bring all the impact they need. We then hear from Decay. Crazzy Steve says that "the best hand in the house" is made of flesh and bone, and it can be cut or broken, and when it does, the house begins to crumble. Rosemary says the catalyst for that crumble is fear, and that Decay sees the fear in XXXL's eyes when they tremble. She says the fear will bring them down like everything else and will bring them to their own decay.
Gia Miller tries to interview Moose, but gets no answer.
Decay (Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus) beat XXXL (Larry D and Acey Romero) in the exclusive match for the brand-new weekly pre-show.
TJP retains the Impact X Division Championship against "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander.
Backstage, Tommy Dreamer comes out of Impact management's office, who makes it clear that he is sick and tired of Moose's actions as of late and that he will beat some sense into him in an Old School Rules Match.
Backstage, Brian Myers meets with Hernandez and gives him the money according to the deal they made prior to No Surrender, then hands him some more money prior to the next match. When Myers leaves, Fallah Bahh shows up and tells Hernandez he can double his money. Hernandez gives him $10 dollars and tells him to turn it into $20 before they talk.
Trey Miguel beats Suicide, Shawn Daivari and Willie Mack in a four-way match. Backstage after the match, Trey Miguel is met by Sami Callihan, who congratulates him before saying that Trey is all smiles when things go his way but retreats when they don't, and says that he will fail like he did at No Surrender because he has no passion.
Backstage, Scott D'Amore is congratulating TJP for retaining the Impact X Division Championship when Ace Austin shows up demanding an X Division Championship shot after winning the Super X Cup. D'Amore makes a six-man tag match where the winning team faces each other in a three-way match for a shot at the X Division Championship. Austin tells D'Amore to throw out all the hoops he wants, for the results are inevitable.
Matt Cardona beats Hernandez after escaping the Border Toss to hit the Radio Silence. After the match, Gia Miller interviews Cardona, who says he has been in the business for eighteen years and wants to light a brand new torch instead of pass one. Brian Myers gets in the ring and says Impact Wrestling is his. Myers says he can see right through Cardona, who asks Myers what is eating him. Cardona is attacked from behind by Hernandez, but Eddie Edwards runs in to even the odds and takes out Hernandez while Myers retreats.
David Finlay and Juice Robinson are up next.
We get another paid announcement from Tony Schiavone and Tony Khan. Khan says he got no Valentine's Day gifts even though he has done nothing but give, then says his paid advertisement are tax write-offs before running down the card for this week's Dynamite along with Schiavone while insulting The Good Brothers' ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) actions from last week.
Backstage, Havok talks with Nevaeh, who questions if they should be a team after losing at No Surrender before Tenille Dashwood and Kaleb show up, with Tenille telling them to trust the timing of one's life while trying to tag with one of them. Neveah tells Tenille that she will see her in the ring, and when Havok tells Neveah she has her back, Neveah tells her she has to do this on her own.
David Finlay and Juice Robinson beat Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend). After the match, The Good Brothers show up. Anderson says he can see the stars in Juice and Finlay's eyes and welcomes them to Impact, even proposing they have a party with bourbon. Juice reminds The Good Brothers that this is not 2015, and proposes they have some beers. Finlay says he is up for it, provided Anderson doesn't pass out before midnight or wake up "covered in his own piss."
Rohit Raju and Mahabali Shera are at a bar. Rohit says there is no reason why he should not be two-time X Division Champion, then says it is Shera's fault. Shera pushes Rohit into Storm, but Storm proposes Rohit apologize so they and Chris Sabin can have a good time. When Rohit refuses to apologize, Storm hits him in the head with a beer bottle, and Shera steps up only to be warned not to do this by Sabin. After Storm gives the bartender some money, Johnny Swinger shows up, invites Storm and Sabin to Swinger's Palace, then takes the money.
Johnny Swinger brings "The Cowboy" James Storm and Chris Sabin to Swinger's Palace. Fallah Bahh shows up and blows the ten dollars Hernandez gave him, then gets thrown out.
Tenille Dashwood beats Nevaeh.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Moose's post-match attack on Rich Swann and Tommy Dreamer from No Surrender 2021.
We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner). Deaner says VBD is what they say they are, and says that Jake Something chose heresy and not to see the truth, and became something else. He says that while Jake pinned him and the sickness won, Joe Doering made him suffer. Deaner says he must take car of business and make Jake suffer in a Tables Match next week, and if he cannot finish Jake, he is willing to suffer the consequences, as nothing is more important than family.
Backstage, Deonna Purrazzo and Kimber Lee stop Susie from fighting Jazz. Deonna flags down Scott D'Amore to get Kimber Lee and Susie a shot at the Knockouts Tag Team Championships, and makes a #1 contender's match against Jordynne Grace and Jazz. The winners of that match will get a shot at the Knockouts Tag Team Championships. Susie is all fired up for the #1 contender's match.
Moose beats Tommy Dreamer in an Old School Rules Match.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Havok beats Tasha Steelz after Havok grabs Kiera Hogan, Neveah trips Tasha Steelz behind the referee's back and Havok hits Tasha with a piledriver.
We see post-show footage from last week where "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock puts referee Brandon Tolle in an ankle lock before Sami Callihan tries to calm Shamrock down only to get knocked out. Shamrock says that only he says when it's over before going back to Tolle's ankle. Security gets in the ring, but Shamrock swiftly lays them out.
Backstage, Scott D'Amore meets with Sami Callihan. D'Amore suspends "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock indefinitely, and Callihan says he was going to fire Shamrock anyway after he punched him in the face.
Backstage, Tommy Dreamer talks with Rich Swann how everything has gone full circle after he give away a title shot to Terry Funk years ago. Rich Swann proposes that he take care of things so that Dreamer stays as fresh as possible. Tommy offers to pull his share of the load in case Swann gets tired. Swann says he doesn't get tired, as he goes all night long.
Backstage, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) talk about their match tomorrow night at Beach Break where they beat up Jon Moxley, then consider screwing Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) over at the tag team battle royal. Suddenly, "The Cowboy" James Storm and Chris Sabin confront The Good Brothers for kicking Sabin while he was down, and Sabin - who at this point calls The Good Brothers "the ball-less wonders" - challenges them to a match. The Good Brothers decline, but Storm says they either get a title shot or give them a beatdown. The Good Brothers then propose a match for next week, saying they need to be ready for tomorrow night's match at Beach Break, then leave.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Madman Fulton.
Brian Myers heads to the ring. Myers says he feels somewhat responsible for the shape he is in and calls Eddie Edwards "the most unprofessional wrestler," saying that Eddie used to be classy and "a worker's worker" and that Killer Kowalski is rolling in his grave over what Eddie is doing now. Myers says he would love nothing more than to get Eddie in the ring at No Surrender to show him what a real wrestler is like, but produces a doctor's note and says he cannot do that before Eddie gets in the ring and attacks him. Suddenly, Hernandez attacks Eddie from out of nowhere, then Myers says that Hernandez will gladly kick Eddie's ass at No Surrender before Matt Cardona gets in the ring and fights Hernandez, clotheslining him out of the ring.
Backstage, John E. Bravo plays blackjack with Fallah Bahh and Alisha when Johnny Swinger shows up wanting money. Upon seeing Swinger's big roll of money, Alisha says Swinger should pay Bravo more, but Swinger says Bravo should be glad to have a job. When Alisha asks why it always feels like they are always in Swinger's world, Fallah Bahh says he does not know but states it feels like Groundhog Day.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards thanks Matt Cardona, then proposes they set up a tag team match with Brian Myers and Hernandez. Cardona likes the idea and goes with it.
Larry D beats Crazzy Steve despite being bitten by Crazzy Steve several times during the match. After the match, Rosemary stares down XXXL (Acey Romero and Larry D), and XXXL quickly leave.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Trey Miguel. Trey says that he has had two crutches before he got to Impact, and that this is the only way anybody has ever seen him walk. He then says there is no better time than now to show he can stand on his own two feet. Suddenly, Sami Callihan teleports into the room and says Impact Wrestling wasted him and that Trey is throwing his former teammates under the bus soon after they left. He says Trey has what it takes to succeed, but he does not have the drive. As Callihan says that Impact needs people with passion, Trey goes off on Callihan, but Callihan tells him to look in the mirror and figure out who he is and who he wants to be.
Backstage, Gia Miller congratulates XXXL (Acey Romero and Larry D) on Larry D's new freedom, then mentions Rosemary. Larry D says it doesn't matter who they face, as they fear nobody is. and Acey says that no matter how scary Rosemary is, they are not afraid of her. After Larry D says they are gentlemen and would never hit a woman, Tenille Dashwood says that she has no problem hitting Rosemary for them. Larry D says that if Decay can find someone as freaky as they are, XXXL and Tenille are ready for No Surrender.
Jordynne Grace beats Susie after Jazz beats Deonna Purrazzo and Kimber Lee up. After the match, Deonna and Kimber attack Jordynne and Jazz along with Susie, then ODB shows up out of nowhere, shakes hands with Susie, clotheslines her and fights off Deonna and Kimber, sending them into a retreat.
Backstage, Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) talks with Matt Hardy, wanting to know where their title shot is. Matt says they have a guaranteed title shot at No Surrender and that he always has a plan. He tells Private Party to win the tag team battle royal to face The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). Matt wants them to win both the AEW and Impact tag team titles to get millions of dollars, and Private Party tells Matt that they've got his back.
Tony Schiavone advertises Beach Break, then Tony Khan says he treats Impact Wrestling like a fantasy league and is now starting to make emotional decisions because he is "an emotional decision maker" before Schiavone runs down the Beach Break card.
Backstage, Jordynne Grace and Jazz chat with ODB, who says her food truck was outside and that she jumped in after seeing some bullying outside. When Jordynne and Jazz ask ODB if she is back, ODB says "A lot of us are coming back these days."
Rohit Raju beats TJP after TJP rolls underneath the ring only to be pulled back out from underneath the ring by a returning Mahabali Shera, who has not been seen in Impact in some time.
We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner). Eric Young says they left Cousin Jake standing because VBD is family and that while salvation is not for everyone, Cousin Jake could be part of the family and have his eyes opened. Eric Young tells Cousin Jake that the choice is his in the end, and if Jake wants it, he can cure him of his disease and baptize him in the waters of change.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Cousin Jake, who says that he does not know what to make of Violent By Design's (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner) message and that next week, he will give them an answer.
Next week: ODB vs. Kimber Lee! Kiera Hogan vs. Nevaeh! "The Cowboy" James Storm and Chris Sabin vs. The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) for the Impact World Tag Team Championships! Rich Swann and Tommy Dreamer sign the contract for the Impact World Championship match at No Surrender!
Moose and Chris Bey beat Tommy Dreamer and Rich Swann after Moose goes for a Spear on Dreamer only to hit Swann - who is the legal man - after Dreamer dodges it. After the match, Moose hits Dreamer with a Spear. Moose then lifts up both the TNA World Heavyweight and Impact World Championships before heading up with the ramp with Bey.
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Havok and Nevaeh beat Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson). Anderson says that at Turning Point, they will talk out tag team champions. He says that Josh Alexander will see what he is about tonight when Ethan Page shows up. Page slaps Anderson in the face, and Anderson slaps him back.
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Tommy Dreamer interviews Larry D with a lie detector. Dreamer concludes that Larry D is innocent. He then interviews Cody Deaner, who is not happy with losing to Johnny Swinger last week. Cody says he did not shoot John E. Bravo when Dreamer mentions that Cody has said in the past that he would like to kill Bravo.
Rohit Raju retains the Impact X Division Championship against TJP after a low blow to TJP while keeping the referee distracted with the X Division Championship.
Backstage, Hernandez blames Fallah Bahh for being interrogated by Tommy Dreamer. Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz show up and come to Fallah's defense. After Hernandez leaves, Tasha replaces the cash in Fallah's pocket with a roll of tape while Kiera distracts Fallah.
At the treehouse, Dezmond Xavier finds a note saying The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, Trey Miguel) are getting kicked out of the treehouse. According to the note, they have not paid rent in two years and that they have a week to leave both the treehouse and Impact Wrestling.
Chris Sabin beats Acey Romero. After the match, Larry D attacks Chris Sabin from behind, and Acey Romero joins in.
Backstage, Chris Bey is met by Sami Callihan, and Chris Bey tells Callihan he is the ultimate finesser and that if he wants to team up, all he has to do is let him know. Callihan tells Bey he has something in mind.
Backstage, Tommy Dreamer interviews Father James Mitchell, who says that while he is the perfect suspect, guns are inelegant, loud, messy and not his style. He says he did not do this, but he thinks he knows who did.
Eddie Edwards beats Chris Bey after backing away from the springboard cutter and rolling up Chris Bey for the win. After the match, Chris Bey gets in the ring with a steel chair, but Eddie sees him. Suddenly, the lights go out, and they come back on, Sami Callihan is in the ring. He hits Eddie Edwards with a baseball bat and attacks him as Bey watches. Rich Swann rungs into the ring and fights both Bey and Callihan, but "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock shows up and attacks Swann while Eddie and Callihan fight. Chris Bey gets back up and hits Swann and Eddie with the steel chair. As Callihan is about to smash an open chair into Swann's windpipe, The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, Trey Miguel) show up to make the save and chase Bey, Callihan and Shamrock away.
Backstage, Tenille Dashwood meets with Jordynne Grace regarding teaming up for the Knockouts Tag Team Championship Tournament. She has Kaleb ask about it at first, but Tenille reluctantly asks. Jordynne says she needs a partner she can trust, but she can give her the opportunity to team with her at Turning Point.
Backstage, Rich Swann thanks The Rascalz for having his back earlier, then proposes that The Rascalz go out with a bang with Swann and Trey teaming up against Dez and Wentz next week. Dez and Wentz accept.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is The British Invasion (Brutus Magnus and Doug Williams) vs. The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) vs. Beer Money, Inc. (James Storm and Robert Roode) for the TNA World Tag Team Championships at Turning Point 2009.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo and Kimber Lee. Deonna says she has never been in a no-disqualification match before, and that she is in Su Yung's playground. Kimber says this is something she and Deonna can handle. Deonna says she is The Virtuosa and that she always has a plan, and on Saturday, she will become a two-time Knockouts Champion. When she looks for Kimber Lee and notices she is gone, she looks for her only to find out Su Yung has attacked her. The words "I think ur alone now..." are written in red on a nearby window as Kimber Lee is pressed against it.
Backstage, Tommy Dreamer tells Father James Mitchell that he cannot simply take his word and must investigate everything. Mitchell says he expects nothing less, then Havok is interviewed. Havok admits she did not want to bring Mitchell back and that Rosemary made her bring Mitchell, but does not confirm or deny that she shot John E. Bravo.
Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) beat Fallah Bahh and Crazzy Steve.
Chris Sabin is seen talking to somebody, saying he needs somebody to watch his back and is a good tag team wrestler. That person is "The Cowboy" James Storm, who is game for a tag team match at Turning Point.
Backstage, Willie Mack finds out he has a bruised larynx but is cleared to wrestle. Suddenly, he is attacked by Moose, who tries to choke him back, but Moose turns the table and tells him he will see him at Turning Point.
"Machine Gun" Karl Anderson beats "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander by disqualification after "All Ego" Ethan Page gets physically involved. After the match, "The Big LG" Doc Gallows fends off The North (Page and Alexander), and The North and The Good Brothers (Gallows and Anderson) brawl until security and official show up to keep them apart.
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