Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 17, 2021

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.

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Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 2, 2021

In footage from earlier today, "Inevitable" Ace Austin has to stop Madman Fulton from attacking a cameraman on their way into the building. Chris Bey tells everyone to stay tuned to see him in action. Meanwhile, we hear from Decay (Rosemary, Crazzy Steve, Black Taurus). Rosemary says now is the time to show what Black Taurus can do and take his spot as #1 contender for the Impact X Division Championship.

It is announced that Tenille Dashwood and Havok will square off in the ring later tonight.

We hear from Rohit Raju and Mahabali Shera. Rohit says there is a little bit inside of him that is excited to have "The Cowboy" James Storm after having watched him in the ring as a kid. He says that Storm deserves the title of "legend," but says that James Storm has done stuff while he and Shera are doing stuff right now. He then says that feeling goes away, as the James Storm he met was a sucker-punch artist. He says that Shera knows and has told him a lot about Storm, and while Storm has Chris Sabin in his corner, he has Shera in his, and it will just be him and Storm wrestling each other tonight and him getting his hand raised, as he is the future and it is about what he is doing - not what he has done - which is beating Storm in the ring tonight. We then hear from "The Cowboy" James Storm and Chris Sabin. Storm says all Rohit had to do last week was say sorry, but he did not and looked at Shera to do something, and says he would have slapped Shera in the mouth if he did. He then says it is time for him to say sorry about Rohit's luck.

We hear from Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) and XXXL (Acey Romero and Larry D). Thornstowe says he likes the excitement, energy and debauchery, but all around the world, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson), Juice Robinson and David Finlay take spotlights from guys like them every single night. He says that they must be lucky for three seconds, as it will change everything for all of them. Acey Romero says he and Larry D are pissed off from seeing The Good Brothers walk around backstage like kings only for Robinson and Finley to show up and make things worse. Larry D says that the four of them will be a liability starting now, and while they may not sell bear or promote T-shirts, they promote violence, deliver fear and deliver pain. Luster says that violence, pain and destruction is all their opponents tonight are going to get.

We see Josh Mathews virtually interview Eddie Edwards in footage from earlier this week. Eddie says he looks forward to his match with Brian Myers despite Myers' recent actions, and says it is nice to have Matt Cardona to level the playing field as special guest refeee, and feels Cardona can call it down the middle. He says that Impact Wrestling has become a destination for pro wrestlers after a long time of people having bad feelings towards the company, and that everyone in the company is going forward together and is showing full support. On the subject of his style, Eddie says he can go to either brawling or a technical style to do what it takes to get the job done, and says that he will show Myers that he is still the technical wrestler he always ways, stating that Myers is "planting the wrong flag here."

Backstage, Kaleb with a K talkes with Tenille Dashwood. Tenille says she did not make the weekly top five on BTI, but Kaleb says that Tenille will win tonight and be on the top five next week, but Tenille says she will be number one.

"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Rohit Raju. Immediately after the match, Shera attacks Storm and lays out Chris Sabin before hitting Storm with the Sky High.

"Inevitable" Ace Austin beats Chris Bey and Black Taurus in a three-way match to become #1 contender to the Impact X Division Championship with the help of Madman Fulton, who stops Bey from hitting Austin with The Art of Finesse.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jordynne Grace and Jazz. Jazz says that last week should have been a celerbation, and as Jordynne says she has a match against Deonna Purrazzo, Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) shows up. Kiera Hogan says Jordynne and Jazz should be worried about them. Jordynne reminds Kiera Hogan that her team has yet to beat them, and Kiera says she can't wait to see Deonna beat Jordynne from ringside. Jordynne says she can get Fire 'n Flava the "platinum package," with is Fire 'n Flava in the ring with them. Jordynne and Jazz go to talk to Scott D'Amore about making tonight's match a three-way match, and Kiera says that she will talk to D'Amore also.

Backstage, Brian Myers runs into Matt Cardona, and is in a much better mood. Cardona says he knows what Myers is doping and that he is caught in the middle of everything, and says he has to call tonight's match down the middle or it just wouldn't be professional.

Jordynne Grace vs. Deonna Purrazzo vs. Kiera Hogan is official for later tonight.

Tenille Dashwood beats Havok following interference from Kaleb with a K. After the match, Neveah shows up and attacks Kaleb, ripping off his neck brace and hitting him with a DDT before checking on Havok.

We hear from Sami Callihan, who is in the training school that Trey Miguel learned to wrestle at: the Skull 'n Bones Professional Wrestling Academy. He goes on to call Trey Miguel a loser and says he has zero passion once again before attacking some of the people in the building. He also confronts Trey Miguel's trainer, CK3, saying that Trey is a quitter because of him before attacking him and two other wrestlers in the training ring when the trainer says he cannot wait to see Trey bash his head in after saying he has given everything for the business while Sami just takes. When another wrestler shows up, Sami stops what he is doing and tells him that he sees potential in him and asks him to hear him out before they go their own ways. The wrestler leaves him alone, and Sami says "Don't worry, Trey. He's in good hands."

At Swinger's Palace, Ace Austin confronts TJP. As TJP gets money based on the odds of what Austin would say, Chris Bey confronts Austin, and TJP makes fun of Austin being hit with a Kendo Stick. Johnny Swinger says there will be no fight until there are odds on it.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Rob Van Dam vs. Sting at Sacrifice 2011.

We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner). Eric Young tells Deaner that failure makes him weak, susceptible and prone to the disease. Eric Young says Deaner sees clearly, but if he does not do the right thing, the disease will come back. Joe Doering then takes Deaner into a dark room and beats him up. then Deaner comes crawling out of the room. Eric Young says he is doing this because he cares and is doing this for him. Deaner says "I know." Eric Young pushes Deaner back into the dark room, and Doering closes the door.

We see another paid announcement for AEW Dynamite from Tony Schiavone and Tony Khan. Tomorrow night's card as well as Revolution are advertised. Khan says that Impact and AEW are on the same side, as Impact and New Japan are both "one of us," then says that he is the captain in Impact now and that he has granted Don Callis' request for Kenny Omega's Explosive Barbed Wire Death Match at Revolution. He also advertises Paul Wight's first AEW appearance tomorrow night, and says the forbidden door is opened and that anyone can enter at any time, including Shaquille O'Neal and Tully Blanchard. We then see the card for "Dynamite: The Crossroads" tomorrow night.

We hear from Moose, who says that he has considered himself a real world champion for the last year, yet some people have not taken this seriously. He says that his problem is not with Rich Swann, but the disrespect he has gotten for the last year. He says that to be respected, he must beat Rich Swann for the Impact World Championship. He says there is a huge difference between Swann and himself, and that he will fulfill his destiny and become Impact World Champion.

The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson), Juice Robinson and David Finlay beat XXXL (Larry D and Acey Romero) and Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) despite some brief infighting between the members of the winning team near the end of the match.

We hear from Rich Swann, who says that he will solidify himself as the true world champion against Moose. He admits that Moose is talented, but says that Moose has walked around with a championship that is not valid. He says that Moose has the opportunity to become the real world champion, and while he has both the speed and the strength, he does not have the determination and the fire within like he does. Swann says he has overcome a lot to become and stay Impact World Champion, and at Sacrifice, he will overcome again.

Backstage, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) argue with Juice Robinson and David Finlay. Juice blames The Good Brothers for nearly costing them the match, but Gallows says that they should be thanking them. After David Finlay proposes that they have a go for the Impact World Tag Team Championships, Gallows goes with the match proposal "for old school's sake" and says they can have the title match at Sacrifice.

Matt Cardona is the special guest referee for the next match.

Eddie Edwards beats Brian Myers by disqualification after special guest referee Matt Cardona notices Myers load up his elbow pad with a foreign object and hit Edwards with it.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo, who says that she expected a one-on-one match tonight, but depsite the change in the match, changing her gameplan is what she does best. Deonna says this will be the perfect opportunity for Kimber Lee and Susie to see one of the Knockouts Tag Team Champions get beat, then brags about laying out OBD before saying Jordynne Grace and Kiera Hogan will find out what happens when they mess with her.

After the match, Jordynne Grace and Tasha Steelz go at it out on the ramp and take their brawl backstage, then ODB runs into the ring from behind the barricades and beats up Deonna before holding up the Impact Knockouts Championship to end the show.

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Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 23, 2021

We hear from Ace Austin, Chris Bey and Madman Fulton. Austin says he has no idea that his team will be on the same page tonight, even if they have to go on to face each other in a three-way match, then thanks Chris Bey for helping him along the way to become Impact X Division Champion, which he says is inevitable. Bey says he will become X Division Champion and not Austin, but Fulton and Austin start talking about Austin's recent accolades. Decay (Rosemary, Crazzy Steve, Black Taurus) then shows up, and Rosemary says Austin loves talking "a lot of bull" before bringing their own into the mix. Rosemary then asks what will happen when Austin and Bey have to face Taurus next week when they win tonight.

We hear from Jake Something, who tells Deaner that he is the same guy despite all the change he has made, and that he relies on a cult to get him by. Jake says he does not have a family or anybody to lean on, and that Deaner will get "the bare Jake Something." He also says Deaner will not solve anything from putting him through a table, and says he has no problem or regrets putting Deaner through a table.

Backstage, Deonna talks with Susie and Kimber Lee, saying they all need to be on the same page. Kimber Lee says she is ready for a crown jewel of her own, while Susan says that she has a plan. Deonna tells Susie to stick to her plan.

Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) are interviewed, then end up taking over the show.

Johnny Swinger beats Fallah Bahh after putting his feet on the ropes for leverage when Fallah Bahh misses the Banzai Drop.

Jake Something beats Deaner in a Tables Match. After the match, Jake is put through a table by Moose, who gets a chair, sits down and says that unless Rich Swann gives him a shot at the Impact World Championship, there will be no show tonight. After the commercial break, Jake Something is helped to the back while Moose is still waiting for Rich Swann to give him a shot at the Impact World Championship. Suddenly, Scott D'Amore shows up. D'Amore tells Moose to get out of the ring, but Moose insists on his World Championship match. After D'Amore tells Moose that Swann is not in the building and not medically cleared, Jake Something shows back up wanting to fight Moose. D'Amore finally gives Moose a shot at the World Championship, saying that Moose has walked around for a year with the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. He then makes the TNA World title an official title and makes Moose defend the title against Jake Something.

Chris Bey, Ace Austin and Black Taurus beat Trey Miguel, Willie Mack and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. After the match, Sami Callihan mocks Trey Miguel backstage, saying "I told you so" and that Trey is going to flake out, run away and quit. Trey Miguel attacks Sami Callihan, then shoves security out of the way.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Decay (Abyss and Crazzy Steve) vs. The BroMans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) from Slammiversary 2016.

We hear from Decay (Rosemary, Crazzy Steve, Black Taurus). Rosemary says it has been five years since Decay was summoned to Impact Wrestling, and says that patience is a virtue. Crazzy Steve says it is time to rejoice, as their resurrection is coming. Rosemary says that they will take the Impact X Division Championship first before taking the rest of the gold, for they are bringing forth a new era of shadows.

We see another paid advertisement from Tony Schiavone and Tony Khan, who are surrounded by AEW wrestlers. Khan says he has such a big heart that he loves doing paid ads for Impact, then the wrestlers mock Impact as Khan and Schiavone run down the card.

Backstage, Havok talks with Neveah, saying that they need to step back and rethink things, but Neveah insists that she needs some time. Suddenly, Kaleb with a K and Tenille Dashwood show up, having overhead things, wanting to team with Havok. Havok tells them she is not interested, then walks away. Kaleb and Tenille remain undaunted, thinking there is chemistry between Tenille and Havok.

The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) beat XXXL (Acey Romero and Larry D).

At Swinger's Palace, "The Cowboy" James Storm and Chris Sabin are winning at blackjack. Rohit Raju shows up and joins mid-game, but dealer John E. Bravo wins with a 21. Everyone gets angry, but Sabin proposes a match between him and Storm and the team of Rohit Raju and Mahabali Shera in the ring to keep everyone from getting kicked out. Swinger tells John E. Bravo to see Scott D'Amore and make the match official.

Backstage, The Good Brothers meet with Juice Robinson and David Finlay and brag about tonight's win. Robinson and Finlay are not impressed, with Robinson saying "Took you long enough," and The Good Brothers talk about how good they are before Robinson and Finlay tell them they are only the best when they are hung over. Robinson and Finlay leave, with Anderson holding Gallows back.

Before the next match, Brian Myers says he would love to face Eddie Edwards, but he cannot, as he has been advised not to. Myers' new attorney, Mark Sterling, then appears on the video screen. Sterling says the unsafe working environment and working conditions has led to irreversible eye damage and has advised Myers not to wrestle tonight. He also states that according to Myers' new contract, which he has on card stock, in case Myers cannot compete, a replacement can be made, and Myers is replaced with Myers' "homie," Hernandez. Eddie hits Hernandez with a tope suicida before the match begins.

Eddie Edwards beats Hernandez with a Boston Knee Party from the second rope.

Backstage, Matt Cardona confronts Brian Myers, and Scott D'Amore shows up to remind Myers that his lawyer didn't read the fine print and that an Impact doctor has cleared him. D'Amore then puts Myers in an Eye For An Eye Match against Eddie Edwards next week, with Matt Cardona as the referee. When Myers asks D'Amore if he is serious about the Eye For An Eye stipulation, D'Amore says that the Eye For An Eye Match is a dumb idea and asks who in their right mind would create such a match in a moment where Impact pokes fun of WWE.

Jordynne Grace and Jazz beat Kimber Lee and Susan to become #1 contenders to the Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championships. During the match, Deonna Purrazzo distracts Jazz, allowing her to attack Jazz behind the referee's back until ODB runs in and brawls with Deonna, which leads to both ODB and Deonna being ejected from ringside. After the match, Jordynne and Jazz find ODB attacked backstage.

Moose retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Jake Something. After the match, Moose hits Jake with a chair, then Rich Swann shows up, takes the chair away and brawls with moose. Security quickly moves in to break up the brawl, then Scott D'Amore shows up. Scott D'Amore then makes Moose vs. Swann for the Impact World Championship official for Sacrifice on March 13th.

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Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 4, 2020

Tessa Blanchard shows up to start tonight's show. She says she has been hearing that Ace Austin has been saying, and that Austin likes to play mind games and get under her skin. She says she doesn't run from a fight and that she is hard to kill, but not hard to find. She also says that she tends to get a little bit impatient, and calls out Austin for a fight. Austin shows up with Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend), and Adam Thornstowe decides to take on Tessa in the ring.

Tessa Blanchard beats Adam Thornstowe. After the match, Luster the Legend and Ace Austin attack Tessa, then Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend) hold Tessa down so that Austin can kick Tessa in the gut. Before Austin can hit Tessa with his cane, Tommy Dreamer shows up and swings at Austin and Reno Scum with a Kendo stick, making the save for Tessa. Austin and Reno Scum retreat.

Backstage, Taya Valkyrie butts in on a conversation between Madison Rayne and Kiera Hogan, who refuses to help Taya with Jordynne Grace.

We see footage from during the break where Tommy Dreamer challenges Ace Austin to a Falls Count Anywhere Street Fight later tonight. The match is official for later tonight. Afterwards, the show is hacked by Sami Callihan.

Rhino vs. Taurus ends with Moose attacking both men.

Backstage, Michael Elgin says that he used to look up to Eddie Edwards and looked up to him, but now Eddie is looking up to him after he beat him in the first match of their best of five series. Elgin says he only wants the World title, and he will uphold the promise that he will be better than him when he beats him in the next two weeks and gets to call his shot.

Backstage, Johnny Swinger meets with The Desi Hit Squad (Gama Singh, Rohit Raju, Mahabali Shera), saying that "The Mack and Pack Connection" is here to issue a challenge. Swinger tells Mahabali Shera that Willie Mack wants to face him one-on-one, and Shera accepts.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) vs. The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) vs. Team 3D (Brother Ray and Devon) from Sacrifice 2010.

Backstage, Taya Valkyrie talks with Rosemary, who is more preoccupied with what is going on around the corner. Father James Mitchell passes by listening to music on his iPhone, and Rosemary grabs him and locks him behind a door.

Backstage, Havok tries to open the door that Father James Mitchell is locked behind, but Rosemary rushes towards her and puts her in a sleeper hold, sending her into unconsciousness.

Rosemary vs. Susie ends with Rosemary egging Susie on to the outside, with both women brawl their way to the back.

Backstage, Father James Mitchell notices both Havok and Susie down on a flight of stairs. Mitchell tells Rosemary that she has doomed everyone, as Susie is now Su Yung again.

TJP beats El Hijo del Vikingo with a crossface. After the match, The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) attack Vikingo and TJP, and Fallah Bahh gets in the ring to confront The North, who get out.

Backstage, Katie Forbes confronts Joey Ryan about his words from last week, and Joey is soon attacked from behind by Rob Van Dam.

Backstage, Gabi Loren interviews Rob Van Dam, who says that he is cool as a cucumber and that Joey Ryan will find out just how cool he is next week.

Daga and Dr. Wagner Jr. beat oVe (Jake and Dave Crist). After the match, Madman Fulton goes on the warpath and attacks Daga and Dr. Wagner Jr.

Backstage, Johnny Swinger asks Willie Mack what he did to anger Mahabali Shera, and says that Shera wants to face him one-on-one. Swinger says he has his back, but Mack says he can beat Shera on his own.

Next week: Match 2 in the Best of Five Series between Michael Elgin and Eddie Edwards! Jordynne Grace vs. Taya Valkyrie for the Knockouts Championship! Rob Van Dam vs. Joey Ryan! Madman Fulton vs. Daga!

Ace Austin beats Tommy Dreamer in a Falls Count Anywhere Street Fight after whacking Dreamer with a cane on the top rope, crotching Dreamer on the ladder below before hitting The Fold for the win.

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Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 28, 2020

El Hijo del Vikingo beats "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander.

Backstage, Gabi Loren interviews Taya Valkyrie, who says that she is a good, honest person, but Jordynne Grace had to get involved. She says she will watch tonight's women's three-way match very closely.

In footage from earlier today, Moose says he is not one to make excuses, and that he only lost to Taurus last week because of Rhino. He says he has nothing to prove, and hopes that Rhino is watching tonight.

The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Dezmond Xavier) beat Pagano and Murder Clown.

We hear from Michael Elgin, who says that he thought he was getting through to Eddie Edwards and seeing the man he used to know, but he was wrong. He says that the Call Your Shot Trophy should be his. He says they have a best of five series, and while he's beaten him three times, he needs three more to win, take the trophy and take what is his: the Impact World Championship.

Moose beats Taurus. After the match, Rhino gets in the ring and hits Moose with a Gore as soon as Moose turns around.

We hear from Eddie Edwards, who says that Michael Elgin wants to talk and keep score. He says it doesn't matter how much they fight, as he will be the one with the trophy in the end when he starts the path to calling his shot to gold.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Kurt Angle vs. "The Cowboy" James Storm from Genesis 2012.

Backstage, Gabi Loren interviews Joey Ryan, who finds Rob Van Dam's comments about him surprising. He says he does not buy RVD's reasoning that he is too extreme for him, and says that RVD is threatened because Katie Forbes "wants to touch it."

Taya Valkyrie guests on commentary for the next match.

Jordynne Grace beats Kiera Hogan and Madison Rayne in a three-way match to become #1 contender to the Impact Knockouts Championship.

We hear from Ace Austin, who boasts about his victories against Trey Miguel and Tessa Blanchard while stating that he has moved on to bigger and better things. He then says he plans to knock Tessa back down like he did to Trey.

Backstage, Johnny Swinger talks to Willie Mack about their loss from last week, and Willie Mack wants none of "The Mack and Pack Connection."

Backstage, Fallah Bahh is wearing matching gear alongside TJP, who says that he will beat El Hijo del Vikingo next week.

Daga and Dr. Wagner Jr. beat Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend). After the match, oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) attack Dr. Wagner Jr. and Daga while Reno Scum hold Dr. Wagner Jr.'s son back at ringside.

Backstage, Suzy encounters Rosemary in the electrical room. Rosemary asks Suzy if what she is looking for could be in the ring, then says that under the wing of the right teacher, she could make her into a warrior. Suzy is open to the idea of that, and Rosemary proposes they have a friendly match next week - which Suzy accepts - before handing Suzy some wrestling gear.

Michael Elgin beats Eddie Edwards in Match 1 of the Best of Five Series after elbowing Eddie into unconsciousness before locking in the crossface. Elgin leads 1-0.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for January 21, 2020

Tessa Blanchard shows up to start tonight's show. Tessa says it feels good to stand in the ring as Impact World Champion, and says it was a hell of a journey to get there. She says that winning the World title is only the beginning, for she will now have to defend it with a target on her chest. She knows that Sami Callihan has his rematch and loves to play mind games, and if there is one man who should watch his back and have his head on a swivel, it is him. Hard to Kill was a tough match, but she stands tougher than she has ever been. She hopes to put her feud with Sami Callihan to an end for good, and tells Sami to get in the ring and finish this once and for all so she can move on. Instead of getting Sami, she gets Taya Valkyrie. Taya says that Sami Callihan can't come out to the ring right now, then says she brought out someone even better: herself. After mentioning Tessa's recent World title win, she mentions that Tessa hasn't faced a woman since she beat her for the Knockouts title. Taya then accuses Tessa of being scared and not having what it takes anymore, and says that the only woman in the ring who has made history is her and that the World title is just a consolation prize. Tessa tells Taya to put her money where her mouth is so they can see who the real champion is, then Ace Austin shows up. Ace says that he didn't get his invitation to the winner's circle, as each of them had a successful night at Hard to Kill. After congratulating Tessa on her World title win, he tells Taya that Tessa failed to beat the both of them. Austin says he came out on top for the X Division title and says he can do it again either in the ring or at the hotel. Tessa punches Austin, and Taya and Austin then gang up on her. Suddenly, Trey Miguel runs into the ring and overpowers Ace Austin before standing tall in the ring with Tessa.

In footage from earlier today, Jimmy Jacobs interviews Willie Mack. Willie Mack says that he will have to wait and see what happens after Rich Swann comes back after nearly winning the tag team titles. Until then, he will have to push forward before Swann returns and they can go for the tag team titles. Johnny Swinger shows up and offers his services as a "premium partner," but Willie Mack declines and leaves.

Backstage, Taya Valkyrie talks with John E. Bravo when Madison Rayne and Kiera Hogan show up wanting to collect on their deal. Taya asks Kiera Hogan to face each other next week to see who faces her first while she deals with Tessa Blanchard.

Taurus beats Moose and Rhino after Rhino hits Moose with a Gore only to be headbutted by Taurus.

Backstage, Gabi Lauren interviews Jordynne Grace. Grace admits she was beaten, but next week, if Madison Rayne and Kiera Hogan are fighting for the Knockouts title, she wants in on it.

Backstage, Joey Ryan is summoned to Wrestler's Court again by Tommy Dreamer, but Joey says he is not doing this again.

Joey Ryan beats Maximo in a comedic match.

Backstage, Gabi Lauren interviews Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes. RVD says he is embarrassed to call himself a wrestler after the last match, then leaves with Katie.

Backstage, Michael Elgin says he is not big on talking as too many people talk to listen to their own voice, but when he speaks, it is truth, and the truth is that he beat Eddie Edwards twice and he made him tap out. He tells Eddie Edwards that he is coming at him head on and that this is far from over.

Havok beats Rosemary with a Tombstone Piledriver after Father James Mitchell gets on the apron only for Rosemary to spit green mist into his eyes. After the match, Father James Mitchell finds out that Suzy has wandered off and heads to the back.

Backstage, Gama Singh is talking with Mahabali Shera and Rohit Raju when he finds out from Shera that Shera has sent Raj Singh on a spiritual journey without consulting him. Gama slaps Rohit after Shera leaves, telling him not to get any ideas.

At the clubhouse, Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz tease Trey Miguel for teaming with Tessa Blanchard, then Wentz shows off the peyote that he bought off a guy in Mexico. Trey hightails it out of there before Wentz and Dez get high. Suddenly, Pagano and Murder Clown show up, and Wentz and Dez freak out and run.

Backstage, Eddie Edwards is about to call his shot on April 19th when Michael Elgin shows up and says that he beat him. Their confrontation soon gets physically, and officials and referees have to keep them apart.

Willie Mack beats Rohit Raju. After the match, Mahabali Shera attacks Willie Mack, then Johnny Swinger shows up and ducks the clothesline from Shera before confronting Gama Singh. Shera gets back in the ring and hits Swinger with Sky High. Gama then punches Swinger and Willie out before celebrating with Rohit Raju and Mahabali Shera.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Beer Money (Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm) vs. The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) at Genesis 2011.

Backstage, The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) brag about their win at Hard To Kill backstage to El Hijo del Vikingo, who wants none of it and challenges "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander to a match next week.

Next week: Match 1 of a Best of Five Series between Michael Elgin vs. Eddie Edwards! Jordynne Grace vs. Madison Rayne vs. Kiera Hogan for a #1 contender for the Knockouts title! Dr. Wagner Jr. returns!

Taya Valkyrie and Ace Austin beat Tessa Blanchard and Trey Miguel. Before the match, some distortion as well as a box saying "ICU" is seen during Tessa's entrance, implying that Sami Callihan may be hacking the show.

Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!

This Is Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for October 22, 2019

Note: This special episode is hosted by Josh Mathews and Scott D'Amore.

We see a video package for Michael Elgin.

Kiera Hogan guests on commentary for the next match.

Madison Rayne beats Shotzi Blackheart.

We see a video package for Havok vs. Rosemary vs. Su Yung vs. Taya Valkyrie for the Knockouts Championship at Slammiversary XVII.

Don Callis interviews Ace Austin on the set of Austin's first feature film. Austin says his phone hasn't stopped buzzing since he won the X Division Championship. After Austin chats with a female co-star, Austin says he is not nervous and that superstardom is his game. Austin then leaves when he is needed on set, and another female co-star shows up thinking Don Callis is Dino Velvet.

We see the end of The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) vs. The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) where The North ends LAX's Impact careers.

We hear from The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Alexander says all eyes will be on them, and Page says they will throw the company a bone when they give the fans the best in the entire company. Alexander then says that they will be issuing an open challenge on Impact's AXS TV debut to any tag team in the back.

We hear from Ken Shamrock after his match at Bound For Glory, saying that he doesn't know what will happen from here.

Moose is interviewed via satellite, and he is seen celebrating with a few people. He says he does not feel any sympathy for Ken Shamrock, saying he did to Shamrock what he promised he would do and telling Shamrock to go back to the retirement home. He then says he will be on Impact's AXS TV debut, and that he will prove why he is a legend.

Melissa Santos interviews Taya Valkyrie. Taya Valkyrie brags about her 2019, then we see her match against Tenille Dashwood from Bound For Glory. Afterwards, Taya says she feels amazing and says she will go down as the greatest Knockouts of all time. She mentions that her first match ever was against Tenille Dashwood and that Bound For Glory was full circle. After stating that nothing could prepare Tenille for her at Bound For Glory, Impact on AXS TV is next for her. She then brags that she has changed people's lives since she became Knockouts Champion. When Melissa asks Taya how she knows, Taya says she has ears on the ground. We then see footage of John E. Bravo interviewing people in the Toronto, Ontario, Canada about how their lives have changed since Taya became champion. The footage is less than flattering, and Taya runs out asking how John E. Bravo could screw everything up.

It is announced that The North's ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) open challenge has been accepted and answered, as Naomichi Marufuji will face "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander next week on AXS TV.

Josh Mathews and Scott D'Amore interview "The Machine" Brian Cage. Cage admits his World title reign may not have gone as well as he had wanted, but he is still World Champion. After his successful title defense against Sami Callihan at Bound For Glory is replayed, Cage says Bound For Glory was the feel-good moment he and the fans needed, and he is looking forward to his next challenge. As Cage is about to talk about what is next, Sami Callihan barges in and demands a rematch for the World Championship next week. When he brings up Cage's daughter, Cage grabs him, and Sami reveals that oVe knows where he lives. Callihan then shows Cage footage of the rest of oVe near Cage's home, then dares Cage to break his neck so that nobody can call them off. Cage lets him go, then Callihan gives him a choice between saving his daughter and breaking his neck. Cage gives Callihan his World title rematch in order to call oVe off, then warns Callihan that he will tear him limb from limb.

Sami Callihan vs. "The Machine" Brian Cage for the Impact World Championship is official for next week, and it will be a steel cage match.

Josh Mathews and Scott D'Amore interview D'Lo Brown. D'Lo states that if Cage allows Sami Callihan to get into his head, Callihan will become World Champion. He states that Cage must maintain his focus and composure in order to stay World Champion.

We see a video package for Tessa Blanchard.

The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is Tessa Blanchard vs. Sami Callihan at Slammiversary XVII.

Ace Austin is seen preparing for a scene for his movie.

We see a video package of Eddie Edwards' trials and tribulations throughout 2019.

Next week: Ace Austin vs. Eddie Edwards!

We look back on the Ultimate X Match at Homecoming.

We see Ace Austin on set at his new movie, shooting a scene. It turns out that the movie is a pornographic movie, if the clapper saying "MeanBitches.com" is any indication.

Jimmy Jacobs interviews Johnny Swinger. He says that the youngsters have all the hot moves and are missing a few things, and he is here to give back to Impact Wrestling by taking someone under his wing and teaching everything he knows. When asked how fans can get a hold of him on social media, Johnny Swinger gives out the address for his fan club instead.

The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) beat Dr. Wagner Jr., Taurus and Aerostar in a Lucha Rules match from Bound For Glory.

Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 1, 2019

The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) and Taurus beat The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) and Daga. After the match, Pentagon Jr. takes the microphone and tells LAX that if they feel they are capable of beating them one more time, then they challenge them to another match for the Impact World Tag Team Championships. He says that while everyone is talking about their match at Homecoming, they can do it all again next week.

Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Killer Kross and Moose. Kross says everything went according to plan last week until "The Machine" Brian Cage showed up, and he tells Cage that he is not invincible and will learn that soon. He says the only thing worse than an impostor is a hypocrite. Moose tells him to calm down, saying that composure is the key to victory and that Johnny Impact and Cage will implode.

Konnan talks with Santana and Ortiz. He says that Taurus and Daga showed promise in Impact tonight, then tells them that he feels will not be a rift between The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) and The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) this time around if they stay professional.

The GWN Flashback of the Week is Rosemary vs. Su Yung from May 3, 2018.

Rebellion is live on pay-per-view on April 28th!

Kiera Hogan and Jordynne Grace beat Su Yung and Allie. During the match, the lights go out, and Su Yung is replaced with Rosemary when the lights come back. The resulting distraction gives Kiera and Jordynne the win.

"The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux spars with Bobo near the pool.

Eddie Edwards and Eli Drake beat The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) after Eddie brings Kenny the Kendo stick into the ring. As the ref keeps Eddie out of the ring, Eli sneaks Kenny into the ring and hits Dezmond Xavier in the head with Kenny before hitting Gravy Train for the win.

We see a video message from Tessa Blanchard, She says that Taya Valkyrie talks behind her back, and while Impact has suspended her, she said she would perform her backstage attack all over again. She says if it wasn't for Taya, she would still be Knockouts Champion. On February 15th, she comes back, and she dares Taya to defend the Knockouts title against her then.

We hear from Rich Swann, who says that Sami Callihan was his family in the business when nobody else was, but through the years, he has learned who the real Sami Callihan is. He says that while Sami Callihan still has a place in his heart, what he wants for him is not fair.

Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Taya Valkyrie. Taya says this title rematch could have happened sooner if Tessa Blanchard didn't get suspended, but she is game for a rematch and she wants it to be a Street Fight Match.

Psycho Clown beats Fallah Bahh with a La Magistral Cradle.

Backstage, "The Machine" Brian Cage and Johnny Impact reluctantly agree to get through their match so that they can have their match at Uncaged.

In the locker room, Psycho Clown speaks with the rest of Team AAA and gets them fired up for their match against Team Impact.

Killer Kross and Moose beat Johnny Impact and "The Machine" Brian Cage following miscommunication between Johnny and Cage.

Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!