Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for July 28, 2020

Eddie Edwards retains the Impact World Championship against Trey Miguel. After the match, Eric Young shows up, and Eddie dares him to get in the ring with him. Eric Young refuses, saying he will do it on his time and that Eddie's fate will be decided by him.

We see the first episode of Wrestle House. Taya Valkyrie tries to leave the house, but Rosemary makes it so she cannot by changing the exit to her house into an exit to Hell with Abyss at the door. Taya asks what is going on, and Rosemary says "Don't ask us. It's not our house." Cody Deaner questions where everyone is, then Alisha Edwards realizes this is a reality show. Crazzy Steve mentions the camera room. Tommy Dreamer then shows up out of nowhere, saying this is his house and he is the host. Taya asks how long she has to be here, and Rosemary says "As long as it takes."

Back on Wrestle House, everyone is fighting when Susie says arguments are bad and that everyone should call a truce. XXXL and The Deaners call a truce after Johnny Swinger proposes that they bow Mr. Fuji-style, and Cousin Jake is the most reluctant of the four. When Taya Valkyrie asks why everyone is here, Tommy Dreamer mentions that everyone has an opportunity to win one million dollars. The only person not enthused about this is Rosemary, who mentions is not true. After Tommy Dreamer mentions that the house is an investment property in Chattanooga, Tennessee, everyone tries to claim a room, with Crazzy Steve and Acey Romero suddenly in wrestling gear when they fight over who gets to sleep in the ring after Tommy Dreamer declares it is match time. This starts a match between the two men where the winner gets to sleep in the ring, with Kylie Rae as special guest referee.

On Wrestle House, Acey Romero beats Crazzy Steve with a sleeper hold. As per pre-match stipulation, Acey Romero gets to sleep in the wrestling ring.

Backstage, TJP and Fallah Bahh are talking when Rohit Raju shows up. TJP and Fallah Bahh demand he wear a mask and socially distance, then Rohit Raju proposes TJP face Chris Bey for the X Division Championship. TJP is reluctant at first, but likes the idea. Rohit Raju looks for Chris Bey, then finds him and tells him that TJP was talking about coming after the X Division Championship and that he will have his back in case of Fallah Bahh. Chris Bey says that if he has a target on his back, then anyone can shoot their shot, and that Rohit Raju will be right there with him.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Ace Austin and Madman Fulton. Austin says that he has a problem with two new guys getting in his ring only to cheap shot him when he extends his hand to get attention and make a statement at their expense. Ace says that The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) have their attention as well as that of Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend).

We see a video package for The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley).

We hear from The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Ethan Page is at a loss for words, and Josh Alexander says he cannot blame him as they are the best team in Impact history but are now missing the tag team titles. He says that they are as smart in the ring as they are talented and that they will have their rematch, as they are not done and it is only a matter of time until they get their titles back. Ethan Page tries to speak, but cannot.

This week's Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) vs. Beer Money ("The Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode) for the vacant TNA World Tag Team Championships at Victory Road 2010.

Backstage, Katie Forbes shows Rob Van Dam her new photos and says they will break the Internet. RVD agrees.

We hear from Ethan Carter III, who says that he has made Impact Wrestling history with a victim list a mile long full of Impact Hall of Famers before saying the road that brought him here is one he has to go back to and decimate brick by brick. He says that the history is written by the victors and that the victors are pathological liars, and says that everything he had to do to get back makes him sick, as everything he had to do was at the expense of his soul. He says his past is his biggest foe and that he must decimate his past to create his future and take back the power, and to take back the power, he must control his narrative.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Moose, who boasts about his win against Fallah Bahh from last week before saying he is the most dominant champion in Impact history. As Moose is about to propose another invitation, he mentions that Ethan Carter III does not get one because he does not want to conquer his narrative just yet. Suddenly, Heath shows up with a piece of paper in his hand. Moose reminds him that he is not a contracted wrestler, but Heath says he begs to differ. Moose tells Heath he gets his invitation next week, then Scott D'Amore shows up. Scott D'Amore, having seen how he handled Moose and conned him into a match and noticing that his contract is not legitimate, makes the match official and tells Heath that if he beats Moose, he will open up a spot on the roster for him.

Deonna Purrazzo beats Kimber Lee with the Fujiwara arm bar. After the match, Jordynne Grace shows up with her left arm in a sling, then gets in the ring and takes her sling off before attacking her.

Backstage, Katie Forbes run into Sami Callihan, thinking he is a fan a she tells him to go look on her website. Sami says "Website? I'm sure the link's in her bio."

We see another vignette for a masked wrestler. The name "Brian Myers" is on the back of the wrestler's jacket.

On Wrestle House, Crazzy Steve takes Johnny Swinger up on his offer to bunk with him and become his "young boy." Meanwhile, The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) argue over Cousin Jake's snoring, then Tommy Dreamers wakes up from their bed and declares it is match time. Dreamer says the match will happen in the morning. After an animated scene of a rooster crowing, The Deaners have a match with Alisha Edwards as special guest referee.

On Wrestle House, Cousin Jake beats Cody Deaner in a Loser Leaves Room Match, then both men call a truce. As per pre-match stipulation, Cousin Jake gets the basement bedroom. After the match, Cody Deaner sees an RV and says "That'll do."

Backstage, Sami Callihan catches up with Ken Shamrock, demanding an explanation. Shamrock is at a loss for words and says he will not know when he keeps his back. As Shamrock leaves, Katie Forbes shows up and tells Rob Van Dam that Sami was creeping on her. RVD tells Sami to keep his distance, and Sami says "You're right...you never even saw me." RVD and Katie leave.

Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes show up. Katie says she is excited to be herself again, and says that people normally pay to see her on her website, but tonight, everyone gets to see it for "Free-99." After telling the parents to put the kids to bed, the photos then show up with Sami's head on them. Sami is heard mocking Katie Forbes throughout the photo package, and Katie Forbes is furious afterwards.

At the treehouse, Dezmond Xavier mentions that Trey Miguel is outside and not feeling good after coming short of winning the World title, then mentions that he has invited Suicide to the treehouse, saying he is "a Power Ranger." Zachary Wentz mentions that Suicide is not a Power Ranger, then Suicide appears. Dez mentions that even though he cannot talk, he knows what's up, and after smoke comes out of Suicide's mask, Wentz and Suicide get high and Dez has no idea what is going on. After Wentz leaves the treehouse to tell everyone, Suicide - now with the munchies - tries to eat through his mask as Dez feels he made a huge mistake.

Next week: Chris Bey and Rohit Raju vs. TJP and Fallah Bahh! Heath vs. Moose for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship! A sit-down interview with The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley)! Eddie Edwards defends the World title!

We hear from Rich Swann, who is devastated to have had the opportunity to challenge for the Impact World Championship only for Eric Young to go off the rails and take away his opportunity and change his life as he knows it. He says that doctors are saying too many things for him to stomach right now, but he will address everything next week.

The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) beat Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend). After the match, Luster tries to attack The Good Brothers following the distraction by Ace Austin, but The Good Brothers send him out of the ring. Austin distracts again, this time allowing Madman Fulton to strike from behind. This leads to a tag team brawl that goes backstage and then outside to the parking lot, and the camera malfunctions after Doc Gallows boots Madman Fulton into the cameraman, ending the show.

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Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 23, 2020

Tasha Steelz beats Nevaeh with a schoolkid pin following the distraction by Kiera Hogan.

We see an excerpt from Deonna Purrazzo's recent interview on Busted Open Radio where Jordynne Grace confronts Purrazzo, saying she will "fucking crush her" when they meet in the ring. Deonna calls Jordynne "jealous" and "classless," and says that when they meet in the ring, she will become Knockouts Champion.

Backstage, Deonna Purrazzo says that Jordynne Grace wants to put her hands on her, but she came to Impact to become a champion. Suddenly, Alisha Edwards shows up to give some advice, but Deonna wants nothing to do with her. This leads to Alisha Edwards challenging her to a match.

Backstage, Johnny Swinger meets with Rich Swann and tries to get him to be his and Chris Bey's mystery partner tonight. Swann says he is still injured, that Willie is still his friend, and that he will tell Willie what he tried to do.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Bully Ray vs. Devon from November 1, 2012.

Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page tells "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander it annoys him to no end that everyone "drools over Ken Shamrock" and that he does not get the hype while he and Josh are the two best wrestlers in Impact today. He says that they should get more matches and more money, but they are getting no attention and he is getting angrier and angrier. Suddenly, Shamrock shows up and tells him that him nothing came easy for him. Alexander challenges Shamrock to a match, which Shamrock is all too willing to accept.

Backstage, Moose says nobody is taking him seriously as champion when Crazzy Steve shows up and calls Moose a fake world champion. He says that if Moose is a champion, then he has a top ten hit on Billboard. Crazzy Steve continues to mock Moose, who tells Steve that he has earned a title opportunity and that he will realize who the real world champion is when he sends him to the hospital.

Deonna Purrazzo beats Alisha Edwards by submission. After the match, Jordynne Grace chases Deonna Purrazzo out of the ring.

Backstage, Johnny Swinger is seen asking Suicide to be his and Chris Bey's mystery partner. Suicide walks away as soon as Swinger looks away from him.

Backstage, Johnny Swinger tries to talk Hernandez into being his and Chris Bey's mystery partner. Hernandez says he will do it if Swinger can beat him at arm wrestling. Hernandez beats him, then gives him a Rhino Micro Brawler as a consolation prize. He then runs into Taya Valkyrie and asks her to be his and Chris Bey's partner, but Taya refuses and says she is looking for John E. Bravo.

The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page tells "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) attack Ken Shamrock before the next match begins and easily overpower him, and Ethan Page stomps on Shamrock as Alexander puts him in the ankle lock.

Taya Valkyrie beats Susie.

After the match, Taya mocks Susie before choking her out with her hair, then Kylie Rae shows up and smacks Taya with a superkick.

Backstage, Jimmy Jacobs interviews Madman Fulton, but Ace Austin shows up and says he should worry less about what Fulton thinks and more about what he does. He says that Fulton has potential, and that their alliance is all about becoming the greatest Impact World Champion of all time.

Backstage, Chris Bey meets with Johnny Swinger, who says he has got his "original pick:" Rohit Raju. Chris Bey is not happy with Swinger's pick for their mystery partner.

Chris Bey, Johnny Swinger and Rohit Raju beat Willie Mack and The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake).

Backstage, Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) gives D'Lo Brown a hard time when TJP and Fallah Bahh show up and confront them for accusing them of attacking Trey Miguel. This leads to Reno Scum challenging them to a match next week.

Next week: TJP and Fallah Bahh vs. Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend)! Kiera Hogan vs. Havok! Crazzy Steve vs. Moose for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship! At Slammiversary: Deonna Purrazzo vs. Jordynne Grace for the Impact Knockouts Championship!

Madman Fulton beats Eddie Edwards.

After the show, D'Lo Brown is seen talking with someone on a laptop, saying he is tired of being a corporate stooge and that it is time for "the band to get back together. He gets out of his seat to reveal his old Aces and Eights kutte, which he takes with him.

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Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for May 26, 2020

In memory of Shad Gaspard, 1981 - 2020. In memory of Hama Kimura, 1997 - 2020.

Ace Austin beats Hernandez to advance to the finals of the Impact World Championship #1 Contender's Tournament after working on Hernandez's knee throughout the match.

We sees a video package of Cody Deaner on a four-wheeler after yelling at a guy on a motorcycle.

Backstage, Johnny Swinger tells Chris Bey that they will get along time as a tag team and that he has all the tricks up his sleeves. Chris Bey just wants Swinger to get in the ring and get the job done.

We see The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) in a white limousine, making fun of Cody Deaner's neck of the woods. They are suddenly welcomed by a strange man, who tells them that something happened to the last people who laughed at the Deaners before running.

We hear from Michael Elgin, who tells Trey Miguel that it is time for him to stop running and be serious, for he will always be the number one contender for the Impact World Championship.

Chris Bey beats Cousin Jake following the distraction by Johnny Swinger. After the match, Swinger and Bey stomp on Cousin Jake, then Willie Mack shows up and forces them to retreat.

Backstage, Rohit Raju wants to know what his next opportunity is, as there is nothing next for him. Suddenly, Chase Stevens shows up and accuses him and TNA originals of taking his spotlight. Stevens says that his resume pales to Rohit's, which consists of being slapped around by Gama Singh. Rohit takes offense to this and challenges him to a match next week. Stevens is not exactly stressed out about this.

Kimber Lee beats Havok by disqualification. During the match, Kimber Lee rakes Havok in the eyes and gets her brass knuckles, but when she is about to strike, Neveah shows up and attacks Kimber Lee and kicks her brass knuckles out of the ring, ending the match. Havok and Neveah team up and annihilate Kimber Lee, then celebrate in the ring.

Backstage, Kylie Rae runs into Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz. As Kiera and Tasha confront Kylie Rae, who yells at them, Susie shows up and tells them to stop. Tasha hits Kylie with a cheap shot to the gut, then she and Kiera stomp on Susie. This action awakens Susie's dark side.

The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) approach the Deaner compound. When the door refuses to open, they turn back, but the guy from last time shows up and runs away again. Suddenly, the doors open up and The North are welcomed to the compound.

Backstage, Joseph P. Ryan meets with oVe, asking them to come into the ring so as to learn how to deal with problems like #CancelCulture (Rob Van Dam, Katie Forbes, Ryan).

At Cody Deaner peps up the rest of the Deaner compound members, The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) show up and demand a 2-on-2 match. Cody insists that everything is fair, and the referee from last week shows up. Suddenly, a woman shows up on a tractor, but when The North find out she is not Wheels, Page begins to verbally bash the place and throws a toy car that belongs to Wheels: a big man who takes offense to his cars being touched.

The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) retain the Impact World Tag Team Championships against Cody Deaner and Wheels at the Deaner Compound in the middle of Canada after The North's announcer from the past few weeks gets involved in the match by hitting Wheels with a low blow, revealing that he is wearing a referee's shirt, and making a fast count to help The North retain the tag team titles after the original referee knocks himself after missing a top rope 450 splash. After the match, The North and their announcer/referee are chased out of the Deaner Compound.

Backstage, TJP and Fallah Bahh are interviewed. TJP says their are still on The North's ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) trail, and it was not too long ago that they had the whole tag team division in the ring. Suddenly, The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) show up and say that they are ahead of TJP and Fallah Bahh in the line, and TJP challenges them to a match next week. The Rascalz accept.

At the treehouse, Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz mention their backstage meeting with TJP and Fallah Bahh from earlier. Suddenly, Moose shows up and hands Trey Miguel a pair of sunglasses. Moose tells Trey Miguel that he should come after the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and be like some of the greatest TNA alumni. When he asks Trey if he wants to be like him, The Rascalz laugh. Moose tells them to remember what happened the last time they made fun of him, then leave.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Moose vs. Cody Rhodes for the Impact Grand Championship on March 30, 2017.

We hear from "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, who says that she has outstanding technical ability and boasts that she unlocked parts of her brain to be faster than the competition.

At the bar, Rosemary talks with John E. Bravo about a guy that he used to date as well as Father James Mitchell. Bravo says he feels he has sold his soul to Taya Valkyrie (whom he does not mention by name), but Rosemary tells him he has a demon in his corner. Rosemary proposes they find someplace different next week, and tells Bravo that she does not sacrifice somebody on an altar on the first date.

Next week: The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) vs. TJP and Fallah Bahh! Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz vs. Kylie Ray and Susie! Crazzy Steve vs. Joseph P. Ryan! Chris Bey guests on Locker Room Talk! The finals of the Impact World Championship #1 Contender's Tournament!

Trey Miguel beats Michael Elgin to advance to the finals of the Impact World Championship #1 Contender's Tournament after Sami Callihan's "ICU" graphic pops up and white noise is heard throughout the arena, distracting Elgin and allowing Trey to win with a jackknife pin on a distracted Elgin. After the match, Michael Elgin is furious for having lost.

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Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for March 17, 2020

The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) retain the Impact World Tag Team Championships against TJP and Fallah Bahh. During the match, TJP makes Ethan Page tap out with a leg bar transferred into an STF, but the referee does not see it because he falls down to the floor along with Fallah Bahh as Fallah has the Octopus on Alexander.

Eddie Edwards announces that he has chosen Tommy Dreamer, Daga and Tessa Blanchard for his Lethal Lockdown team at Lockdown.

On The Real Housewives of Slamtown, Rosemary hangs out with Taya Valkyrie and two of her friends (one of whom is played by independent wrestler Heather Monroe). Within a matter of minutes, Taya and her two friends are all drunk on wine. They all wake up when Rosemary reminds Taya she promised they would party. At the nightclub, Rosemary is seen sucking one of the girls' souls out, and Taya has to stop her.

Chris Bey beats Damian Drake in his Impact Wrestling debut.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is a battle royal from June 19, 2002. This is from the first NWA-TNA pay-per-view, and the match was won by Ken Shamrock, who became NWA World Heavyweight Champion after winning the match.

Backstage, Alisha Edwards meets with Jordynne Grace on the topic of refocusing on the ring after everything that has been happening as of late. Jordynne Grace allows Alisha on her Lethal Lockdown team.

We see another vignette for Tenille Dashwood.

Backstage, Gabi Loren interviews Chase Stevens. He says that TNA: There's No Place Like Home is 18 years of growth, and as he talks about his time in TNA, Moose interrupts. Moose jokes that he is interviewing Bret Michaels, then asks why all the "TNA guys" are "reviving the deceased." Stevens mentions Moose winning few titles in Impact, and when Moose punches, Stevens fights back, but Moose overpowers him and runs away.

It's time for another edition of Gut Check. Tyler Tirva and "Shogun" Jackson Stone have made it to the finals. Both men have one last match, and Jackson Stone is the winner. Backstage, it is revealed that Jackson Stone has won Gut Check.

Jimmy Jacobs interviews Taya Valkyrie. Tessa talks about her opponents from the past year as well as her World Championship victory, which she credits with making her a different competitor. She says that she has unfinished business with Ace Austin and Taya Valkryie and wants to finish it. Tessa says she is challenging both Eddie Edwards and Michael Elgin because she is tenacious and a threat and because both men want the title. She says that she will prove she is the best when she takes on two of the best in the world and retains the World title at Rebellion.

Before the next match, Joey Ryan - now wearing a turtleneck and khaki shorts and calling himself "Joey P. Ryan" - says that he, Katie Forbes and Rob Van Dam has extraordinary gifts: talent, a derriere and a manhood, respectively. He then says that the fans have lost the privilege of their gifts due to their inability to treat them with respect, and that the fans will never see another dick flip again. RVD says that all the fans are hypocrites, and says that their opponents are drinking beer already as he asks what kind of professional will get in the ring with someone who is drunk. Joey P. Ryan then states that he, Katie and RVD are now known as "#CancelCulture," and that The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) are getting cancelled.

#CancelCulture (Joey P. Ryan and Rob Van Dam) beats The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) after Katie Forbes distracts Cody Deaner.

Backstage, Gabi Loren interviews Ken Shamrock, who says that he has gotten a call from Impact saying they wanted him for something, and that he will mention his career announcement in the ring.

Backstage, Ace Austin meets with Willie Mack. Willie tells Austin he did not need any last week, but Austin tells Willie he has impressed a lot of people, including him, and expresses interesting in winning tag team gold with Willie Mack. Willie Mack says that Rich Swann is his only tag team partner, but Austin says that Willie cannot say he is not wanting to be a champion. Willie Mack says that next week, he is in a scramble match to become #1 contender for the X Division title.

Kiera Hogan beats Lacey Ryan.

Backstage, Su Yung finds a letter addressed to her. It is from Father James Mitchell, who insists that she face Havok in the Undead Realm away from Rosemary's influence while he remains impartial.

We hear from Michael Elgin, who picks Taya Valkyrie and The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) for his Lethal Lockdown team at Lockdown.

Daga beats Jake Crist.

Backstage, security finds a hooded man and apprehend him. The man's face is not shown.

Backstage, Scott D'Amore is made aware of the hacker, who is really Ryan Cage, the ordained minister. Security soon finds out that they do not have their man after all.

Next week: Tessa Blanchard and Eddie Edwards vs. Michael Elgin and Taya Valkyrie, with the winning team getting the advantage at Lockdown! An X Division Championship #1 Contender's Scramble Match! Rhino and Sabu vs. oVe (Dave Crist and Madman Fulton)! Havok vs. Rosemary in the Undead Realm!

Josh Mathews introduces Ken Shamrock to the ring. Shamrock says there is no better place to be than in Impact Wrestling, and says that Impact management called him so they could do something special, which everyone will find out together. It is then announced that at Bound For Glory, Ken Shamrock will be inducted into the Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame. During Shamrock's Hall of Fame video package, however, the lights go out and the "ICU" picture is shown. When the lights come back on, a masked man is in the ring, and he throws a fireball at Shamrock's face. The man then unmasks to reveal himself as Sami Callihan, who has not been seen in weeks, and he produces a cellphone to turn the lights back off. When they come back on, Callihan is gone. Medical staff checks on Shamrock.

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Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 16, 2019

Moose beats Fallah Bahh after playing possum to kick the middle rope out from underneath Fallah Bahh as Fallah Bahh goes for the Banzai Drop.

Backstage, Tommy Dreamer talks with Tessa Blanchard, saying that her relatives have realized that they have needed the help of others to rise in the business, and that he wants to stand with her for the betterment of the business. After Tommy's hinting that Tessa will eventually need help to beat oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton), Tessa tells Tommy that she is with him.

We see a video package of Su Yung, who speaks in tongues as her undead bridesmaids place rose petals on a casket meant for Havok.

Madison Rayne and Kiera Hogan beat Jordynne Grace and Alexia Nicole after Alexia goes for the pinfall despite not being the legal woman. After the match, Madison and Kiera continue to attack Jordynne and Alexia, then the lights go out. When they come back, Rosemary is in the ring, and she makes quick work of Madison and Kiera.

The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is the Super X Cup finals between Chris Sabin and Juventud Guerrera from NWA-TNA PPV #61 from September 3, 2003.

Backstage, Alisha Edwards checks on Ace Austin, who says that he does not feel safe due to Eddie Edwards. Alisha agrees that they are both friends, but on the subject of her safety, Alisha tells Austin to leave Eddie to her.
Backstage, Ace Austin proceeds to lay down and play possum when Alisha Edwards returns. Eddie Edwards shows up and pounds on Austin, then Ace leans up and taunts Eddie behind Alisha's back.

We see footage of John E. Bravo catering to Taya Valkyrie's every need at the beach.

Rhino and Michael Elgin are seen fighting each other outside of the arena. Security quickly moves into place to separate both men.

Rich Swann, Willie Mack and Rob Van Dam beat The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz).

Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Alexander says they were the best in Canada, and now they are taking it coast to coast as they prove they are the best in the world. Page says they are knocking everyone put in front of them down, and demands management give them the best they can find.

Backstage, Rich Swann, Willie Mack, Rob Van Dam and The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) are confronted and annoyed by Jake Crist.

The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) beat The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh). As per pre-match stipulation, the losing team has to be servants for the winning team.

We hear from oVe (Sami Callihan and Dave Crist). Sami says that they will end Tommy Dreamer and Tessa Blanchard once and for all, that they will put Tommy out like an old dog and that Tessa will never beat him.

Backstage, The Deaners put The Desi Hit Squad and Gama Singh to work at the Deaner compound.

Next week: Rhino vs. Michael Elgin! The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) issue an open challenge for the tag team titles! Taya Valkyrie has a huge announcement! Rich Swann vs. Jake Crist for the X Division title!

Tommy Dreamer and Tessa Blanchard beat oVe (Sami Callihan and Dave Crist). During the match, Sami Callihan hits referee Kris Levin with an elbow drop to stop the pinfall following a Magnum to Dave Crist. Referee Brandon Tolle runs into the ring to count a double pinfall, then checks on Kris Levin. As this goes on, oVe hits double low blows, but only Tommy Dreamer is affected. Sami hits Tessa in the back with a Kendo stick. Dave Crist almost hits Dreamer with a Kendo stick, but inadvertently hits Sami instead, and Tessa wins the match for herself and Dreamer with a top rope Magnum with a Kendo stick.

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Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 28, 2019

The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) beat The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake).

Backstage, Taya and Rosemary meet in the boiler room concerning the Monster Ball's Match. Taya wants none of this, but Rosemary warns her there are consequences if she does not hold up her end of the bargain. Meanwhile, Taya and Rosemary have a tag team match against Su Yung and Havok. Rosemary ensures Taya she will make it to Slammiversary, and that the Monster's Ball Match will be fun.

Backstage, Rolando Melendez interviews Dr. Ariel, who says that "The Machine" Brian Cage put his health and the company in jeopardy last week and that he is seeing to it he does not do it this week.

We see footage from House of Hardcore's Farewell To The Fairgrounds where Moose attacks Tommy Dreamer while telling Rob Van Dam that this is all his fault.

Killer Kross vs. Eddie Edwards in a First Blood Match is official for Slammiversary.

Su Yung and Havok vs. Taya Valkyrie and Rosemary ends in a double count-out. After the match, Su Yung gets the Mandible Claw on Taya Valkyrie, but Rosemary hits Su Yung with a spear to save Taya. Havok gets some steel chairs, and Taya grabs one out of Havok's hands before using it against her. As Taya takes the boots to Havok and Su Yung, Rosemary pulls out a red bag full of thumbtacks and dumps them out in one corner of the ring. Taya and Valkyrie get Su Yung up, but Havok saves Su Yung and hits Taya. Su Yung inadvertently hits Havok with a palm strike after Rosemary ducks it, and Father James Mitchell has to separate both of them to reason with them.

Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Ace Austin, who says he was unprepared for someone who wasn't even in the company until last week, and says TJP got the better of him because he was not ready. TJP shows up and says they can have a rematch where he takes Austin to school again.

The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) talk at the bar to regroup when The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) and Gama Singh show up to make fun of them.

The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is Abyss and Taylor Wilde vs. Raven and Daffney in a Monster's Ball Match at Slammiversary in 2009.

At a church in Boston, Massachusetts, Eddie Edwards prays before confession, where he tells the priest he has lost a lot on the path of doing bad things he is on. He then finds out he is talking to Killer Kross. Kross tells Eddie he is looking for forgiveness in all the wrong places, and asks if Eddie is losing himself or finding himself. Eddie tells Kross that while there are rules in the church, there are none outside and that he will be waiting outside, but Kross says he will make himself comfortable here. Kross is then met by the same priest who talked to Eddie earlier, and says he confesses his sins everyday before asking the man how much time he has.

Backstage, John E. Bravo brags about his time with Johnny Impact with the referees and security, but they make fun of Bravo's closeness to Johnny and laugh at him. John E. Bravo takes offense to this and threatens to do something to Rich Swann. Swann shows up, and so Johnny Impact and Willie Mack, and all four men have to be held back. Rich Swann challenges Bravo and Impact to a tag team match against him and Mack. Bravo accepts on Impact's behalf.

Sami Callihan beats Fallah Bahh. During the match, Madman Fulton gets ejected for getting involved in the match. After the match, Sami Callihan says he is as over as a male performer can be and that he is tired of Knockouts being considered as equals. He threatens to hold the show hostage and sits down. He then calls out Tessa Blanchard, who shows up and jumps over the top rope when Sami opens the ropes up for her. Sami notes that Tessa is wearing heels and says she will do nothing to him because he is a man, and says that if Tessa wants to be seen as an equal, she will get what she wished for before booting her in the face. After saying that this is what happens when a Knockout gets in the ring with him, Tessa gets up and pounds on Sami Callihan. Jake and Dave Crist show up to hold Tessa down, and Sami hits Tessa in the gut with a bat. Sami and The Crist Brothers tease leaving the ring, then Sami hits Tessa with a spike piledriver after Tessa spits in his face.

The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) beat Laredo Kid and The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz).

Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Madison Rayne says she should be proud of her win against Jordynne Grace, but the finish was clouded in controversy when Kiera Hogan got involved. Kiera Hogan shows up as Madison says Jordynne is deserving of a rematch, saying Jordynne is deserving of nothing and that Madison reminds her of the old her before saying everyone in the division is a bunch of "selfish bitches." Hogan then states that unlike the other women in the division, she is not afraid to admit how selfish she is. Madison Rayne says that Kiera Hogan is right to a point and that the rematch with Jordynne can wait, and if Kiera wants to pull the dark out of her, then they can get in the ring and she can show how ugly she can get.

The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) head back to the treehouse after their match. When Trey Miguel says he is a credit to the team for hitting the Meteora from the top rope for two big wins - one of them being the match where they won and then lost the Impact Wrestling Tag Team Championships - the three of them argue over who will team with who before deciding on having a Triple Threat Match where the loser doesn't go to Slammiversary.

Next week: TJP vs. Ace Austin! Kiera Hogan vs. Madison Rayne! Johnny Impact and John E. Bravo vs. Rich Swann and Willie Mack!

Backstage, "The Machine" Brian Cage lifts Dr. Ariel out of the way as he heads to the ring.

"The Machine" Brian Cage shows up. Cage tells Michael Elgin is has taken him 14 years to stake his claim as the best in professional wrestling and become Impact World Champion, and says that Elgin took his moment from him and sent him to the hospital. He says he is still standing and that he isn't going anywhere, and that Elgin will learn that he cannot break this machine. He says that Elgin will learn that first-hand at Slammiversary when Dr. Ariel shows up to confront him, and Dr. Ariel is hit with an F5. Afterwards, Elgin shows up and assaults Cage from behind. Elgin hits a powerbomb to the turnbuckle followed by an Elgin Bomb, then stands over him before declaring that the World title is his. As he leaves however, Cage grabs at his pants leg in an attempt to get up. Elgin responds by hitting Cage with another Elgin Bomb, then he pulls a table out from underneath the ring and sets it up outside. He then powerbombs Cage through the table, and proclaims that he will become World champion as referees and officials check on Cage. Elgin walks up to Cage, and when Don Callis threatens to fire him, he punches Callis. Elgin throws Callis into the ring and kicks him in the gut before hitting him with an Elgin Bomb. Suddenly, Brian Cage gets up as he is fitted with a neck break, and Cage and Elgin brawl. The show ends.

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

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for May 31, 2019

Tommy Dreamer, Sabu and Rob Van Dam beat Moose and The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander).

We hear from "The Machine" Brian Cage. While he can train again, he is still not yet clear to compete, and when he is, he will be back in the ring doing what he does better than anyone else. He says he is also sick and tired of "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin's bragging about putting him in the hospital, and says that whether he is clear or not, he will be defending the Impact World Championship at Slammiversary.

We hear from Moose, who says that Killer Kross is too self-centered and psychotic to have his back and that The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) is not good enough to have his back, and that from this day on, he has to handle things himself.

Before the next match, Glenn Gilberti takes the microphone and says that to show he is not that bad a guy, he will give Tessa Blanchard credit for being one of the most talented women's wrestlers, then says it's like being the best player on the Philadelphia Flyers, as it does not count for much. She says that while the women's revolution is a road to stardom, it is a road full of potholes that can lead one off a cliff, and that the women's revolution is a car crash waiting to happen due to "how women drivers are." He then mentions Tessa's father being Tully Blanchard, and says that if she still has daddy issues tonight, he'll be her daddy. Tessa beats up Gilberti and very quickly gets the win. After the match, the crowd chants "She's your daddy."

The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz) are met not by "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux, but by The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz), who say they are ready for their tag team title match. Konnan tells The Rascalz that the match is on. Afterwards, Trey Miguel drinks the entirety of Ortiz' flask, including what is in the two glasses on the table, much to the surprise of Ortiz.

Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Rich Swann and Willie Mack. Swann says Michael Elgin has tried to put them in the hospital, but they are still standing, and somehow, Johnny Impact manages to get in those situations. He says that Johnny and Elgin are going to get a dose of charisma and raw talent tonight. Mack says that if they want to step up tonight, they have that fire.

The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) beat The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) with a schoolkid pin from Cody Deaner to Raj Singh.

We hear from Killer Kross, who tells Eddie Edwards that ignorance is a universal disease and that truth is the universal remedy. He plans to prove that by giving him a beating following his abandonment issues with Kenny, his wife Alicia and even God himself.

Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin, who says that "The Machine" Brian Cage is "just plain dumb" and that Impact should just hand the world title to him. After saying that he will make a special call for a hearse for Cage at Slammiversary, Johnny Impact says he can make his way into the world title picture before saying that they can coexist tonight. Elgin says that if he can do his part, they can get along just fine tonight.

Eddie Edwards beats Killer Kross in a Street Fight after The Sandman shows up and attacks Kross with his Singapore cane. After the match, The Sandman gives his Singapore cane to Eddie before they both celebrate in the ring. (During the break on Twitch, Eddie Edwards and The Sandman are seen celebrating in the crowd and drinking beer while "Enter Sandman" plays in the background and the crowd sings along.)

Rosemary is met by Father James Mitchell, who gives her a recap of everything that has happened to this point. He tells him that everything Allie did was on her own accord, but Rosemary tells Mitchell Allie came back in pieces and proposes doing the same to the Undead Maid of Honor. Mitchell says Allie did not have to die if Rosemary had not kept asking for more, kept coming back to the undead realm and accepted Allie as she was, but Rosemary chokes Mitchell out and tells him Allie is dead because of him. She tells him that the Undead Maid of Honor is still hers and that he should leave while he still can.

The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is Raven vs. Rhino in a Raven's Rules Match at Unbreakable 2005.

We hear from Sami Callihan, who says that oVe (Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) will end Fallah Bahh and "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux before saying that the Knockouts will never fill his shoes.

Next week: Fallah Bahh and "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux vs oVe (Jake and Dave Crist)! Rosemary vs. Taya Valkyrie for the Impact Knockouts Championship! The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) vs. The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) for the Impact Tag Team Championships!

Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin and Johnny Impact after Swann pushes Johnny into Elgin as Elgin goes for an Elgin Bomb on Willie Mack, which leads to Elgin getting angry at Johnny Impact and walking off.

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

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 26, 2019

Eli Drake shows up to start tonight's show. Eli proclaims that the old Eddie Edwards is dead, and says that Eddie is "a flappy, flaccid version of his old self." He calls Eddie "the weak link", then interviews Kenny the Kendo stick before saying he owns Kenny. Eli goes on to see that whenever he loses a friend, he gains a friend. Eddie shows up to fight Eli, and Eli turns Mikey - the microphone on a stick that he has brought with him - into a weapon. Eddie easily comes out on top in the ensuing brawl, however, and Eddie soon chases Eli backstage and out of the arena.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Gail Kim vs. Tessa Blanchard at Rebellion.

Ace Austin beats Aiden Prince after giving Prince a papercut with a playing card outside of the referee's field of vision. Austin attacks Aiden Prince after the match, but "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams shows up to make the save for Prince.

In footage from earlier today, Taya Valkyrie confronts Jordynne Grace as Grace is working out in a gym, and both women brawl before Taya overpowers Grace and DDT's her onto a 45-pound barbell weight.

We hear from Rob Van Dam, who states that there are a lot of good wrestlers in Impact that he wants to have a match with, and talks about how the X Division grew up idolizing him before saying it would be a dream for them to be kicked in the face by him.

Backstage, The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) run into each other backstage after receiving a note to meet in the hallway backstage. Moose shows up and congratulates Dezmond Xavier on his win last week, then proposes they expand the group to have him in it. Moose also tells The Rascalz that he brought his friends, then The Rascalz asks him to bring his friends. Moose's friends end up being The North (Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander), who beat up The Rascalz in the hallway alongside Moose.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to "The Machine" Brian Cage vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact World Championship at Rebellion.

The GWN Flashback of the Week is The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) vs. The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) at Homecoming.

Backstage, "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux announces that there will be a live Smoke Show at Rebellion.

Rosemary beats The Undead Maid of Honor after spitting green mist into the Maid of Honor's face as the referee is preoccupied with Su Yung on the apron. After the match, Rosemary wraps a chain around The Undead Maid of Honor's neck and leaves with her.

Rich Swann arrives at oVe's compound and is met by Jake and Dave Crist, who tell him that Sami Callihan is not here. Swann decides to see for himself if Sami is not here, and after getting no answer at the door, Swann recollects memories of his time spent being friends with Sami and says that if Sami won't face him like a man right now, then he will see him at Rebellion. Swann leaves, then Sami Callihan opens the door and looks out towards Swann before going back into the compound and slamming the door shut.

Backstage, The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) are met by Johnny Impact and John E. Bravo, and The Lucha Bros. tells Johnny that they do not need to follow his lead in their match tonight.

Killer Kross beats Willie Mack by submission after reversing a standing moonsault into the Kross Jacket.

We see a video package chronicling The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) vs. The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) in Full Metal Mayhem for the Impact World Tag Team Championships at Rebellion.

The Deaners (Cody and Jake Deaner) beat Halal Beefcake (Idris Abraham and Joe Coleman) in their Impact debut. (Jake Deaner has formerly appeared on One Night Only events under the name Jake Something).

Before the next match, Johnny Impact says he is not bothered about Lance Storm being the special guest referee in the World title match as Rebellion, as he trained both him and Taya and they invited him to their wedding. After admitting that they want to name a dog after Lance Storm, he says that it will be great to see him on Sunday, as it is nice to have someone who has their back. Suddenly, Lance Storm shows up. After Johnny and Taya are all too happy to see him, Storm says that they have a bit of a misunderstanding, and while it is true that he trained them and that Taya is one of the best to come through his door, he reminds them to be an asset to the business. Johnny says that Lance Storm taught them to trust the people they work with, but Storm says that his integrity is not for sale and that Johnny is beating "The Machine" Brian Cage on his own if he wants to retain. After Storm says that the fans would rather see a World Champion that they can respect and trust rather than one they do not, Taya slaps him and Johnny tries to fight him, but Storm hits Johnny with a superkick.

"The Machine" Brian Cage and The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) beat Johnny Impact and The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix). During the match, John E. Bravo yanks the referee out of the ring and Taya knocks the referee out. Cage hits Johnny with the Drill Claw, but Pentagon Jr. hits Cage with a steel chair and busts him open. As LAX and The Lucha Bros. fight each other with ladders and chairs, Cage and Johnny still go at it in the ring, and Cage hits Johnny with Weapon X as the referee makes it back into the ring to score the win.

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