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July 15, 2023 by TNA Wrestling Staff
In a jaw-dropping development, it has been announced that the current-reigning IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Sanada, will make his long-awaited return to IMPACT Wrestling on August 27th at Emergence. Sanada debuted in IMPACT back in 2014 and went on to capture the coveted X-Division Championship, holding the title for 110 days. What does Sanada have in store for the IMPACT roster upon his return? Only time will tell.
Who will conquer all obstacles and emerge victorious? Find out when IMPACT Wrestling presents Emergence LIVE August 27th at 8pm ET on IMPACT Plus, YouTube for IMPACT Ultimate Insiders and FITE from the Rebel Entertainment Complex in Toronto. Tickets are on-sale now at Eventbrite.com.
by TNA Wrestling Staff
The stars will be out at Multiverse United 2: For Whom the Bell Tolls when “Speedball” Mike Bailey joins forces with IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi for an epic tag team showdown against new X-Division Champion Lio Rush and his partner, Trey Miguel. Rush captured the X-Division Title at Slammiversary following a pre-match attack on the former champion, Chris Sabin. Meanwhile, Bailey made waves in NJPW earlier this year with an impressive performance in the Best of the Super Jr. 30 tournament. Add Takahashi and Miguel to the mix, and let the sparks fly!
LIVE August 20th streaming exclusively on FITE, IMPACT and New Japan Pro-Wrestling join forces for another co-branded mega event, Multiverse United 2: For Whom the Bell Tolls from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. Tickets are on-sale now at 2300arena.com.
by TNA Wrestling Staff
IMPACT Wrestling celebrates its 21st anniversary at Slammiversary LIVE on pay-per-view from the St. Clair College Sportsplex in Windsor, Ontario!
The action begins on Countdown to Slammiversary streaming LIVE & FREE on YouTube, IMPACT Plus (live player) and FITE. Catch up on everything you need to know heading into the big event and witness exclusive matchups you won’t see anywhere else!
Gisele Shaw, Savannah Evans & Jai Vidal vs Jody Threat & Death Dollz (Courtney Rush & Jessicka)
Jessicka has Vidal reeling in the early going as he scurries to his corner. Rush chases Vidal around the ringside area but she gets caught with a big boot from Evans. Back in the ring, Vidal slaps Rush across the face before Evans continues the attack with a leg drop. Shaw delivers double knees to Rush in the corner as they cut off the ring and employ quick tags. Moments later, Rush creates some much-needed separation with a reverse neckbreaker to Evans. Threat is tagged in and she quickens the pace with a flurry of offense. The match begins to break down as everyone gets involved. Shaw superkicks Jessicka but then Threat suplexes Shaw. Rush puts Vidal away with the spear for three.
Jody Threat & Death Dollz (Courtney Rush & Jessicka) def Gisele Shaw, Savannah Evans & Jai Vidal
Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry vs Kenny King w/ Sheldon Jean – Digital Media Championship
King charges at Hendry from the opening bell. Hendry quickly turns it around as he hits a stalling vertical suplex. Jean runs into the ring, allowing King to blindside Hendry off the distraction. Jean occupies the referee’s attention as King chokes Hendry with his Chippendale’s tie. Hendry puts his strength on display as he powers out of the wear-down process from King. Hendry hits a big Fallaway Slam, then kips up to his feet. Hendry catches him in mid-air for the Standing Ovation but Jean puts King’s foot on the rope to break the pin. King inadvertently collides with Jean at ringside. Moments later, King pins Hendry with his feet on the ropes and an assist from Jean to become the new Digital Media Champion.
Kenny King w/ Sheldon Jean def Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry – NEW Digital Media Champion
IMPACT’s summer pay-per-view extravaganza, Slammiversary, is on the air!
KUSHIDA vs Alan Angels vs Jonathan Gresham vs Kevin Knight vs Mike Bailey vs Jake Something – Ultimate X
Jake Something makes his shocking return to IMPACT Wrestling and is a late addition to this Ultimate X match with the winner earning a future X-Division Title shot! Jake powerbombs Knight over the top rope into everyone on the floor. Jake takes out both Gresham and Bailey with a double clothesline. Everyone joins forces to send Jake to the outside. Gresham dives through the ropes, followed by a springboard Moonsault from Bailey to take Jake down. Angels hits a double Spanish Fly on Gresham and Bailey. Angels is high atop KUSHIDA’s shoulders when Knight dropkicks him off the apron to the floor. Bailey climbs to the top of the truss nearly 20 feet in the air and soars with a Moonsault. Bailey is about to climb across the cables when Angels stops him with a steel chair. Angels then assaults Jake with the chair. Angels is on fire as he spikes Knight with a Reverse Rana off the top. Jake climbs the cables but Angels delivers a low blow to take him down. KUSHIDA races across to retrieve the X and win the match.
KUSHIDA def Alan Angels, Jonathan Gresham, Kevin Knight, Mike Bailey & Jake Something – Ultimate X
Former Team Canada member A1 is sitting ringside tonight.
Gia Miller interviews Kenny King after he defeated Joe Hendry to become the new Digital Media Champion earlier tonight on Countdown to Slammiversary.
Knockouts World Tag Team Champions The Coven (Taylor Wilde & KiLynn King) vs Masha Slamovich & Killer Kelly – Knockouts World Tag Team Championship
Kelly hits Wilde with a pump kick in the early going before The Coven gain control. King chokes Kelly on the ropes as The Coven cut off the ring and prevent her from making the tag. King attempts a senton out of the corner but Kelly avoids it to create separation. Kelly makes the tag to Slamovich as the pace quickens. Slamovich hits Wilde with a spinning heel kick for two. Slamovich connects with another pinpoint kick on Wilde but this time it’s King who breaks the count. King sends Wilde crashing into the corner turnbuckles with a butterfly suplex. Slamovich flies halfway across the ring, taking King out of the equation with a dropkick. King bounces back with a big boot to Kelly. Wilde hits Witch’s Wrath but it’s not enough to keep Slamovich down. Kelly trips up King on the outside. Slamovich plants Wilde to win the match, awarding her team the Knockouts World Tag Team Titles.
Masha Slamovich & Killer Kelly def Knockouts World Tag Team Champions The Coven (Taylor Wilde & KiLynn King) – NEW Knockouts World Tag Team Champions
Bully Ray & Deaner w/ Kon vs Scott D’Amore & Eric Young – Special Enforcer: Darren McCarty
In a jaw-dropping development, Eric Young is back from the dead and will be Scott D’Amore’s mystery partner for this tag team grudge match! D’Amore takes Deaner of his feet with a leaping leg lariat, followed by a leg drop. D’Amore and Young hit a double team death drop for an early two count on Deaner. D’Amore connects with Sky High on Deaner. D’Amore is about to hit the Canadian Destroyer when Kon gets up on the apron. McCarty plays his part as the special enforcer and backs Kon down. The referee is distracted, allowing Bully to club D’Amore in the back. Bully gets in the face of D’Amore’s mother at ringside. Bully delivers a low blow to D’Amore but Young tells the referee not to disqualify him. The referee has had enough of Bully Ray and exits the IMPACT Zone. McCarty puts on the stripes and will now act as the referee. D’Amore spears Bully out of his boots, allowing him to make the tag to Young. The tide begins to turn as Young goes on the attack. Young spikes Deaner with a Piledriver but Kon pulls McCarty out of the ring to stop the count. A1 jumps the barricade and takes out Kon with a clothesline. McCarty hits Bully with a Stunner. D’Amore gains a measure of revenge as he leaps off the top and goes low on Bully. D’Amore and McCarty then drive Bully through a table. D’Amore hits the Canadian Destroyer on Deaner, followed by a top rope elbow drop from Young to win.
Scott D’Amore & Eric Young def Bully Ray & Deaner w/ Kon – Special Enforcer: Darren McCarty
Nick Aldis vows to “open the book of the Aldis era” and defeat Alex Shelley for the IMPACT World Title tonight.
X-Division Champion Chris Sabin vs Lio Rush – X-Division Championship
Rush knocks Sabin off the apron with a handspring, followed by a dive to the outside before the opening bell. Sabin’s neck is seriously injured in the process as the ringside physician tells the referee that he should not compete. Against his advice, Sabin enters the ring and match is on. Rush hits the Final Hour but somehow, Sabin kicks out at two. Rush hits a second Final Hour to score the pinfall and become the new X-Division Champion.
Lio Rush def X-Division Champion Chris Sabin – NEW X-Division Champion
Backstage, Gia Miller catches up with IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley and questions whether the Machine Gun era is coming to an end. Shelley remains silent and walks off.
IMPACT World Tag Team Champions ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) vs Moose & Brian Myers vs SUBCULTURE (Mark Andrews & Flash Morgan Webster) w/ Dani Luna vs Rich Swann & Sami Callihan – IMPACT World Tag Team Championship
Swann hits Webster with a shoulder breaker, followed by a kick to the face. Swann counters a powerbomb from Moose and takes both him and Myers out with one Enzuigiri after another. Moose catches Bey in mid-air and powerbombs him into the hardest part of the ring. Myers spears Austin on the apron. Callihan tosses Webster over the top rope into a sea of humanity on the floor. Callihan hits a Death Valley Driver on Webster, followed by a rolling splash from Swann. Austin kicks Swann into a swining neckbreaker from Bey. Moose and Myers hit in-sync powerbombs on both members of ABC. Andrews takes out Moose and Myers with a double Pele kick. Moose fights back with a bicycle kick but Andrews counters into Stundog Millionaire. Bey and Swann unite to catch Moose with two mid-air cutters. ABC is about to hit 1, 2 Sweet when Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz attack them at ringside. SUBCULTURE capitalizes as Andrews soars with a Shooting Star on Myers. Andrews scores the pin and SUBCULTURE are your new IMPACT World Tag Team Champions.
SUBCULTURE (Mark Andrews & Flash Morgan Webster) w/ Dani Luna def IMPACT World Tag Team Champions ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey), Moose & Brian Myers and Rich Swann & Sami Callihan – NEW IMPACT World Tag Team Champions
Eddie Edwards w/ Alisha Edwards vs Frankie Kazarian w/ Traci Brooks
Alisha trips Kazarian from ringside, providing Edwards with the momentary advantage. Seconds later, Brooks returns the favor as she trips up Edwards. The fight spills to the outside where Edwards delivers a series of chops. Back in the ring, Edwards hits an Atomic Drop, followed by a belly-to-belly suplex. Edwards wears him down for several minutes before Kazarian creates some much-needed separation. Edwards charges towards the ropes but Kazarian sidesteps, sending him crashing to the outside. Kazarian hits a slingshot Hurricanrana to the floor. Alisha rakes the back of Kazarian as he’s getting back in the ring. The distraction allows Edwards to take him down with a shot of adrenaline through the ropes. Kazarian quickens the pace as he explodes out of the corner with a clothesline. Kazarian hits his signature springboard leg drop for two. Edwards almost puts Kazarian away with the Backpack Stunner but it’s not enough. Both men are down following a thunderous Superplex from Edwards. Kazarian hits the slingshot cutter for another near fall. Kazarian inadvertently collides with the referee, allowing Alisha to enter the ring with Kenda, the kendo stick. Brooks neutralizes her with a running clothesline. Edwards is tapping to the Chicken Wing but there’s no referee. Edwards blindsides him with the kendo stick, followed by the Boston Knee Party to win.
Eddie Edwards w/ Alisha Edwards def Frankie Kazarian w/ Traci Brooks
Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo vs Trinity – Knockouts World Championship
Purrazzo goes for the Fujiwara Armbar in the early going but Trinity escapes. Trinity hits a slingshot twisting crossbody to the outside. Back in the ring, Trinity hits another crossbody, this time off the top rope. Purrazzo cuts off Trinity on a springboard attempt and gains control. Trinity misses a leg drop as Purrazzo capitalizes with a low basement dropkick. Purrazzo hits a hard Irish whip into the corner. Trinity bounces back with a kick to the face, followed by a series of running clotheslines. Trinity tries to lock in Star Struck but Purrazzo quickly breaks free. Purrazzo spikes her with a Piledriver but it’s not enough to keep Trinity down. Trinity avoids Queen’s Gambit as Purrazzo hits a side Russian leg sweep instead. Purrazzo transitions into the Fujiwara Armbar but Trinity grabs the bottom rope to break the hold. Trinity goes outside-in and plants Purrazzo face-first into the canvas. Trinity hits the split-legged Moonsault but Purrazzo kicks out at two. Purrazzo plants her with Queen’s Gambit on the hardest part of the ring but this time it’s Trinity who kicks out just in time. Trinity hits high-risk offense off the top, then locks in Star Struck to win by submission and become the new Knockouts World Champion.
Trinity def Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo – Knockouts World Champion
New X-Division Champion Lio Rush teams with Trey Miguel to battle Mike Bailey and Hiromu Takahashi at Multiverse United 2: For Whom the Bell Tolls LIVE August 20th streaming exclusively on FITE!
One week later, IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Sanada will be at Emergence LIVE August 27th streaming on IMPACT Plus, YouTube for IMPACT Ultimate Insiders and FITE!
IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley vs Nick Aldis – IMPACT World Championship
The bell rings and Shelley spits water in the face of Aldis. Seconds later, Aldis powerbombs him out of the corner. Aldis locks in the Kingsley Cloverleaf but Shelley crawls to the bottom rope. Aldis hits a strong Irish whip into the corner, then continues to put his power on display. Shelley targets the right leg of Aldis as he begins to build momentum. Shelley hits a Dragon Screw Leg Whip out of the corner. Aldis traps Shelley in the apron, allowing him to pummel his opponents with a series of fists. Shelley evades the attack on the outside, then sends Aldis crashing into the steel ring post. Shelley bends the fingers of Aldis around the steel of the turnbuckles. Shelley hits a big Superplex as both men exchange strikes in the middle of the ring. Shelley hits Sliced Bread, then transitions into the Border City Stretch. Shelley goes for another Sliced Bread but this time, Aldis counters into a Piledriver for two. Aldis soars off the top with an elbow drop for a very close near fall. Aldis brings the IMPACT World Title into the ring. The referee is removing the belt when Aldis delivers a low blow. Aldis spikes him into the mat but it’s not enough to keep Shelley down. Shelley hits a DDT on the title, followed by Shellshock to win.
IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley def Nick Aldis – IMPACT World Championship
Alex Shelley is celebrating his victory when former IMPACT World Champion Josh Alexander makes his return from injury. Alexander goes face to face with Shelley and says “I’m back”.
Slammiversary goes off the air.
July 14, 2023 by TNA Wrestling Staff
July 13, 2023 by TNA Wrestling Staff
IMPACT Wrestling celebrates its 21st anniversary at Slammiversary LIVE TONIGHT at 8pm ET on pay-per-view from the St. Clair College Sportsplex in Windsor, Ontario. Tickets are on-sale now at Eventbrite.ca.
At Against All Odds, Alex Shelley overcame the odds and defeated Steve Maclin to become IMPACT World Champion for the very first time. An accomplishment over 20 years in the making, Shelley finally won “the big one”. Earlier in the night, Nick Aldis conquered seven other competitors in the first-ever 8-4-1 match, punching his ticket to the main event of IMPACT Wrestling’s summer pay-per-view extravaganza. At Slammiversary, Alex Shelley will defend his newly-won IMPACT World Title against Nick Aldis in a highly-anticipated matchup. We know that Aldis has had his sights set on reclaiming the gold since his shocking return to IMPACT this past April. But with Shelley finally realizing his lifelong dream, is there anything he’s not willing to Sacrifice in order to remain on top? Shelley, Aldis, the epic IMPACT World Title clash that you can’t miss goes down at Slammiversary.
After victories over KiLynn King, Gisele Shaw and Savannah Evans, Trinity declared that she was waiting for the winner of Deonna Purrazzo vs Jordynne Grace at Under Siege. After “The Virtuosa” emerged from London, ON victorious and retained the Knockouts World Championship, Trinity challenged Purrazzo to a monumental first-time-ever dream match at Slammiversary. Can Trinity continue to shine and complete her journey to becoming Knockouts World Champion, or will the age of the Virtuosa continue long past the July 15th PPV event in Windsor?
It was a horrifying scene in the closing moments of Under Siege when Bully Ray and Steve Maclin brutally assaulted IMPACT President Scott D’Amore and sent him crashing through a flaming table. But just two weeks later, D’Amore gained a measure of revenge when he made his shocking return and cost Bully the first-ever 8-4-1 match to determine a new #1 Contender for the IMPACT World Title. After learning that Bully had filed an official complaint with Anthem Sports & Entertainment, D’Amore revealed that he would be taking a leave of absence as President of IMPACT Wrestling. D’Amore would then take Bully down and lay in a series of strikes before Steve Maclin came to his aid. D’Amore found himself on the receiving end of a two-on-one beatdown when the “French-Canadian Frankenstein” PCO joined forces with D’Amore to clear the ring of their adversaries. Deaner, one of the most vindictive, deceitful and driven wrestlers in the business, was confirmed by Bully as his new tag team partner for the high-profile Slammiversary tag team match, it was first announced live on Busted Open, which airs on SiriusXM Fight Nation, channel 156. Deaner replaces Maclin, who was scheduled to team with Bully, but is unable to participate at Slammiversary. Maclin suffered a serious injury during IMPACT’s Down Under Tour in Australia. In addition, IMPACT Wrestling executives have not commented on the status of PCO, who endured a heinous, fiery assault by Bully and Maclin on the weekly flagship TV show. We also learned that NHL legend Darren McCarty will be the Special Enforcer for this match. McCarty came to blows with Bully during his Busted Open match with Tommy Dreamer, and even competed against Bully in tag team competition. As a former enforcer on the ice, McCarty is ready to law down the law at ringside.
Lio Rush sent a message upon his debut on the June 29, 2023 edition of IMPACT! on AXS TV. After defeating Jack Price in singles action, Rush made his intentions crystal clear when he joined Nick Aldis in assaulting the Motor City Machine Guns later that night. Rush would go on to attack Chris Sabin with the X-Division Title and stall tall over the reigning champ to close out the show. In a digital exclusive clip, it was Sabin who laid out the challenge to Rush for an X-Division Title showdown at Slammiversary. We can now confirm that the challenge has been accepted and this blockbuster match has been made official for IMPACT’s summer pay-per-view extravaganza. Having held championship gold in some of the top wrestling promotions around the world, will Rush add the X-Division Title to his list of accolades?
After overcoming the challenge of The Good Hands at Against All Odds, ABC will look to continue their trend-setting IMPACT World Tag Team Title reign at Slammiversary. But doing so will be easier said than done as they must defend against not one, not two, but three teams in a stacked 4-way contest. Opposing them will be the reunited duo of Moose and Brian Myers, longtime friends Rich Swann and Sami Callihan, and SUBCULTURE who recently made a splash upon their IMPACT debut. With the odds stacked against Ace Austin and Chris Bey, will the Bullet Club tandem escape the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles in their possession? Or will new champions be crowned in Windsor?
Two of wrestling’s biggest names, both trained by wrestling legend Killer Kowalski, will settle their rivalry once and for all when Eddie Edwards and Frankie Kazarian meet in singles competition at Slammiversary. Back at Against All Odds, Kazarian toppled Edwards in a hard-fought contest. In a surprising turn of events, it was Edwards who stood side by side with Kazarian during a verbal confrontation with Bully Ray and Steve Maclin just days later. When it was time for the two duos to face off on IMPACT!, Edwards and Kazarian were unable to coexist, resulting in their defeat. After agreeing that they’re destined to be enemies, Edwards evened the score by defeating Kazarian with the help of repeated interference from his wife, Alisha. Slammiversary will now play host to their heated grudge match but this time, Kazarian will bring the original Knockout, Traci Brooks, to be in his corner.
The high-risk, high-wire spectacle known as Ultimate X returns at Slammiversary with a shot at the coveted X-Division Championship up for grabs. Mike Bailey, Jonathan Gresham, KUSHIDA, Kevin Knight and Angels will attempt to make their way across the cables and retrieve the infamous “X”. This will mark the first Ultimate X match for four of the five competitors. However, Mike Bailey is no stranger to the match type as he was victorious in Ultimate X at last year’s Slammiversary. Who is willing to throw caution to the wind for a golden opportunity? We find out in Windsor.
A few weeks ago on IMPACT!, Killer Kelly scored an important victory over one half of the Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, Taylor Wilde. After the match, Kelly found herself on the receiving end of a 2-on-1 beatdown when KiLynn King joined the fray. But in a jaw-dropping turn of events, it was Masha Slamovich who came to Kelly’s aid just days after the two tore each other apart in a brutal Dog Collar match. Two weeks later, Slamovich would go one-on-one with King. Following repeated interference from Wilde, Kelly returned the favor and neutralized her at ringside, leading to the victory for Slamovich. With two wins over The Coven, Killer Kelly and Masha Slamovich have earned a Knockouts World Tag Team Title opportunity at Slammiversary. Will the unlikely allies dethrone the dealers of dark magic?
The action begins on Countdown to Slammiversary streaming LIVE & FREE at 7:30pm ET on YouTube, IMPACT Plus (live player) and FITE. Catch up on everything you need to know heading into the big event and witness exclusive matchups you won’t see anywhere else!
For the past several weeks, Kenny King has been a thorn in the side of Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry. After Hendry made quick work of King’s protégé, Sheldon Jean, King laid in wait as Hendry successfully defended his title against Yuya Uemura. But tensions really began to escalate when Hendry debuted his newest music video, which highlighted King’s past as a male stripper. On Countdown to Slammiversary, King will receive the opportunity he’s been waiting for when he challenges Hendry for the Digital Media Title. Hendry has been on a roll since becoming the champion of the world wide web but can King dethrone the musical master?
Recently on IMPACT!, Gisele Shaw looked to get back in the win column when she battled Courtney Rush in singles competition. In typical SHAWntourage fashion, Savannah Evans and Jai Vidal were constantly involved in the matchup and eventually, the numbers game was just too much to overcome for Rush and her ally, Jessicka. In a digital exclusive clip, Jody Threat stood up to the locker room bullies as she united with the Death Dollz. This Saturday on Countdown to Slammiversary, Threat will join forces with Rush and Jessicka to battle Shaw, Evans and Vidal in a 6-person tag team contest.
by TNA Wrestling Staff
The action begins Before the IMPACT with an exclusive match.
Heath vs Dirty Dango
Heath looks to teach Dirty Dango a lesson in respect! Director of Authority Santino Marella joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary before he battles Dango this Sunday at Slammiversary Fallout. Heath is fired up in the early going as he delivers a series of strong right hands. Dango finds an opening and takes Heath off his feet. Dango catapults him throat-first into the bottom rope. Heath tries to build momentum but Heath shuts him down with a running back below. Heath avoids the diving knee, then turns the tide with a big powerslam. Dango provokes Marella at ringside as security holds back the Director of Authority. Dango takes a cheap shot at Marella but is caught with the Wake Up Call from Heath. The referee is distracted the commotion at ringside, which gives Dango time to recover and kick out at two. Dango pins Heath with his feet on the ropes to win.
Dirty Dango def Heath
The final IMPACT! before Slammiversary is on the air.
IMPACT World Tag Team Champion Chris Bey w/ Ace Austin vs Zachary Wentz w/ Trey Miguel
Zachary Wentz makes his IMPACT in-ring return against Chris Bey as he looks to prove that the Rascalz deserve a shot at the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles! Bey is in control as Wentz retreats to the outside. Austin and Miguel almost come to blows as Wentz knocks Bey off his feet. Wentz distracts the referee, allowing Miguel to choke Bey on the ropes. Bey turns things around with a top rope clothesline for two. Bey hits Code Red but it’s still not enough to keep Wentz down. Miguel gets up on the apron but Austin has had enough as he pulls him down to the floor. Miguel gives him a thumb to the eye, followed by a superkick. Wentz uses a foreign object on Bey, then connects with a headlock DDT to win.
Zachary Wentz w/ Trey Miguel def IMPACT World Tag Team Champion Chris Bey w/ Ace Austin
Director of Authority Santino Marella denies the Rascalz an IMPACT World Tag Team Title opportunity after Zachary Wentz cheated to defeat Chris Bey just moments ago.
Alex Shelley defends the IMPACT World Title against Nick Aldis this Saturday at Slammiversary.
Kevin Knight vs Mike Bailey – Ultimate X Preview Match
Who will gain momentum heading into Slammiversary’s high-stakes Ultimate X match? Kevin Knight and Mike Bailey fight it out! Knight hits a springboard crossbody. Bailey fires back with a springboard Moonsault to the outside. Bailey drives his knees into the lower back of his opponent. Knight avoids the running corkscrew, then creates separation with a big dropkick. Knight picks Bailey off the top with another dropkick, sending him crashing to the floor. Knight soars with a crossbody to the outside. Bailey regains control as he continues to target the spine of Knight. Bailey catches him in mid-air with a superkick. The action is fast and furious as Knight leaps to the top rope and hits a massive Superplex. Bailey successfully hits the Whirlwind Kick, followed by Ultima Weapon for three.
Mike Bailey def Kevin Knight – Ultimate X Preview Match
Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly are bound by circumstance but united by purpose as they challenge The Coven for the Knockouts World Tag Team Titles at Slammiversary.
Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry & Yuya Uemura vs Kenny King & Sheldon Jean
Before Joe Hendry defends the Digital Media Title against Kenny King on Countdown to Slammiversary, it’s tag team action tonight! Jean goads Hendry into entering the ring, drawing the referee’s attention and allowing King to illegally attack Uemura from the apron. King pummels Uemura with a series of strikes but Uemura uses his quickness to evade the follow-up attack. Uemura tags in Hendry as the champ goes on the assault. Hendry hits a Fallaway Slam on King before things start to break down. King plants Uemura with a Tiger Driver. Hendry rips off King’s hoodie and the crowd begins to chant “Stripper Kenny”. An embarrassed King retreats to the back as Hendry puts Jean away with the Standing Ovation.
Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry & Yuya Uemura def Kenny King & Sheldon Jean
Lio Rush is here in IMPACT Wrestling to win the prestigious X-Division Championship. He’ll have an opportunity to do just that when he challenges Chris Sabin at Slammiversary.
During an interview with Gia Miller, Chris Sabin vows to humble Lio Rush when they meet for the X-Division Title at Slammiversary.
Moose & Brian Myers vs Rich Swann & Sami Callihan
Top contenders for the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles collide ahead of this Saturday’s 4-way clash at Slammiversary! The early advantage goes to Myers and Moose as Myers rakes the eyes of Callihan. Moose charges towards Callihan but the “Death Machine” pulls the top rope down, sending him toppling to the outside. Swann superkicks Moose as Callihan tosses Myers to the floor as well. Callihan launches his own partner into Moose and Myers as Swann connects with a somersault off the apron. Myers attacks Swann on the outside to give his team the advantage. Moose and Myers cut off the ring and begin to wear Swann down. Swann creates some much-needed separation as he counters a powerbomb into an Enzuigiri kick. Swann tags in Callihan and the pace quickens as he gets two for one with a DDT Flatliner combo on both of his opponents. Moose avoids the Cactus Driver 97 and both men are down following in-sync clotheslines. Myers inadvertently superkicks Moose. Swann has Myers beat following the Handspring Cutter but Moose pushes Callihan into the pile to break up the pin. Moose and Myers have another miscue, leading to the Death Valley Driver from Callihan and 450 Splash from Swann. Somehow, Moose is able to kick out at two. Myers has the referee distracted as Moose delivers a low blow to Callihan. Moose spears Callihan to score the victory.
Moose & Brian Myers def Rich Swann & Sami Callihan
SUBCULTURE promises to become IMPACT World Tag Team Champions this Saturday at Slammiversary, not just for them, but for every SUBCULTURE out there.
No longer a part of The Design, Angels is ready to spread his wings and fly in Slammiversary’s Ultimate X match.
IMPACT Wrestling celebrates its 21st anniversary at Slammiversary LIVE THIS SATURDAY at 8pm ET on pay-per-view from the St. Clair College Sportsplex in Windsor, Ontario. Tickets are on-sale now at Eventbrite.ca. Alex Shelley defends the IMPACT World Title against Nick Aldis. Trinity challenges Deonna Purrazzo for the Knockouts World Title. Chris Sabin puts the X-Division Title on the line against Lio Rush. ABC’s IMPACT World Tag Team Titles are up for grabs against Moose and Brian Myers, Rich Swann and Sami Callihan, and SUBCULTURE. Scott D’Amore and a mystery partner seek revenge on Bully Ray and Deaner with Darren McCarty as the Special Enforcer. Ultimate X returns as Mike Bailey, Jonathan Gresham, KUSHIDA, Kevin Knight and Alan Angels vie for the #1 Contendership to the X-Division Title. Frankie Kazarian with Traci Brooks in his corner settles the score against Eddie Edwards with Alisha Edwards in his corner. Plus, The Coven defend the Knockouts World Tag Team Titles against Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly.
In two weeks on IMPACT!, Tommy Dreamer and Darren McCarty face off against Champagne Singh and Shera following their verbal confrontation on social media.
Nick Aldis claims that IMPACT Wrestling “needs” him to become the IMPACT World Champion as he prepares to challenge Alex Shelley this Saturday.
Just 48 hours before she defends the Knockouts World Title against Trinity, Deonna Purrazzo holds an open challenge for the Knockouts World Title in tonight’s main event. Purrazzo is here to remind the entire Knockouts Division exactly who she is and all that she’s accomplished.
Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo vs Jody Threat – Knockouts World Championship
The undefeated Jody Threat answers the open challenge! Threat bounces off the ropes and hits double knees to the face of Purrazzo. Threat charges into the corner but Purrazzo avoids the incoming attack. Purrazzo begins to target the left arm of Threat as she snaps it back on the mat. Purrazzo locks in the Fujiwara Armbar but Threat makes it to the bottom rope to break the hold. Threat hits a suplex out of the corner to create separation. Threat successfully hits the running double knees, followed by a German suplex for two. Threat counters Queen’s Gambit, then soars with a top rope cannonball. Threat hits a running clothesline for another two count. Purrazzo locks in another Fujiwara Armbar but this time, Threat rolls through and escapes. Threat attempts the F-Bomb but Purrazzo counters into Venus de Milo to win by submission.
Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo def Jody Threat – Knockouts World Championship
After the match, Purrazzo and Threat are shaking hands when they’re blindsided by Gisele Shaw, Savannah Evans and Jai Vidal. The Death Dollz join the fray as they drop Evans and Vidal. The Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, The Coven, attack the Death Dollz until Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly shift the momentum. The IMPACT Zone erupts as Trinity is out next to clear the ring of Shaw, Evans and Vidal. Purrazzo and Trinity go face to face in the middle of the ring but when Trinity grabs the Knockouts World Title, Purrazzo delivers a straight right hand to her jaw. The fight is on between champion and challenger this Saturday at Slammiversary when referees and security break things up.
In a post-credits scene, Scott D’Amore is speaking on the phone with someone. He says “… PCO can’t come back to life so my question is, can you?” D’Amore grabs his Team Canada jacket as IMPACT! goes off the air.
July 12, 2023 by TNA Wrestling Staff
Windsor, ON – IMPACT Wrestling presents the official proclamation ceremony and press conference on Thursday, July 13, at 12:30 pm, at Craft Heads Brewing Co., in beautiful Downtown Windsor to kick off Slammiversary Weekend, which features two live pro wrestling shows at the St. Clair College Sportsplex in Windsor on Saturday and Sunday, July 15-16.
“I’m excited to get back into the ring for a pay-per-view match, my first in 17 years – and there’s no better place to do it than in my hometown, Windsor,” said Scott D’Amore. “I have 31 years of pro wrestling experience and, sure, I have worked extensively in the front-office of late, but don’t think for one moment that I have forgotten what I can do in the ring – and I plan to show Bully Ray and Deaner that on Saturday night.”
D’Amore will wrestle in a tag team match against Bully Ray and Deaner. The health of D’Amore’s tag team partner, PCO, is in question after a heinous attack by Bully Ray and Steve Maclin.
Darren McCarty, a 4-time Stanley Cup champion for the Detroit Red Wings, will be the Special Enforcer Saturday night for the Special Grudge Match with D’Amore. McCarty will wrestle Sunday in a tag team match.
Slammiversary is one of IMPACT Wrestling’s premiere events of the year, airing live around the world on pay-per-view, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Slammiversary kicks off with the Countdown to Slammiversary show, streaming LIVE & FREE at 7:30 p.m. ET on YouTube, IMPACT Plus (live player) and FITE. For all the latest Slammiversary news, as well as ticket information, go to: impactwrestling.com.
PRESS CONFERENCE DETAILS
Who: IMPACT Wrestling and IMPACT Wrestlers
What: Official Proclamation
Where: Craftheads Brewery, 89 University Ave., Windsor Ontario
When: 12:30pm Thursday
Appearing: IMPACT Wrestling President Scott D’Amore, IMPACT Wrestling World Champion Alex Shelley and IMPACT X Division Champion Chris Sabin, and others.
by TNA Wrestling Staff
It’s the last stop on the road to Slammiversary. Just 48 hours away from our summer pay-per-view extravaganza, don’t miss an all-new IMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.
As Deonna Purrazzo prepares to defend her Knockouts World Title against Trinity in a Slammiversary dream match, “The Virtuosa” will look to make a statement when she holds a Knockouts World Title Open Challange just two days prior on IMPACT. Tensions between champion and challenger began to escalate when Purrazzo hesitated to come to Trinity’s aid during a recent attack from Gisele Shaw and Savannah Evans. Who will answer the call for a shot at the most coveted prize in women’s wrestling? And will Purrazzo make it to Slammiversary as the Knockouts World Champion?
Before the stacked 4-way clash for the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles at Slammiversary, momentum is up for grabs on IMPACT. Two of those teams will face off in traditional tag team competition as Moose and Brian Myers take on Rich Swann and Sami Callihan. Luck has not been on the side of Moose and Myers as of late, and they’re out to prove that they’re a force to be reckoned with in the tag team division.
Speaking of the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles, one half of the reigning champions, Chris Bey, will take on Zachary Wentz this Thursday. After Wentz made his shocking IMPACT return and reunited with his fellow Rascal, Trey Miguel, it didn’t take long for the duo to find themselves in a verbal altercation with ABC. This Thursday, will Wentz prove that the Rascalz deserve to be in the conversation for a shot at the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles? Or will Bey continue ABC’s recent hot streak with another victory?
With the high-risk, high-wire, high-stakes spectacle known as Ultimate X quickly approaching at Slammiversary, Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight must first focus on each other in an Ultimate X Preview match. Whoever leaves IMPACT! with the W will gain an important momentum boost heading into the big event. Meanwhile, you can expect the other competitors in Ultimate X to be watching closely as Jonathan Gresham, Angels and KUSHIDA scout their competition.
Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry has brought backup in the form of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Yuya Uemura for a tag team showdown with Kenny King and Sheldon Jean this Thursday. King is out for revenge after Hendry embarrassed him with the debut of a new music video entitled “Stripper Kenny”. Both Hendry and King will look to send a message to one another as they prepare for their Digital Media Title bout two days later on Countdown to Slammiversary.
The action begins Before the IMPACT, streaming this Thursday at 7:15pm ET exclusively on YouTube, IMPACT Plus (live player) and Facebook. Last week, Heath gave Dirty Dango a Wake-Up Call following a distraction from the Director of Authority, Santino Marella. Before Dango faces off against Marella this Sunday at Slammiversary Fallout, he will battle Heath in a match you won’t see anywhere else. Plus, Gia Miller, Josh Mathews and George Iceman get you ready for all things IMPACT.
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July 11, 2023 by TNA Wrestling Staff
Just one night after laying down the law as the Special Enforcer in the Slammiversary grudge match involving Bully Ray, Deaner, Scott D’Amore and a mystery partner, Darren McCarty will compete in his own bout on July 16th at Slammiversary Fallout. In a digital exclusive clip, Champagne Singh revealed that he is now in possession of McCarty’s 4 Stanley Cup Championship Rings and challenged the NHL legend to find a partner for a tag team showdown. Speaking of legends, Tommy Dreamer backed up McCarty on social media, leading to his match being made official: at Slammiversary Fallout, Darren McCarty returns to the ring for the first time since April as he teams with Tommy Dreamer to battle Champagne Singh and Shera.
After Slammiversary, the battle is far from over. THIS SUNDAY, July 16th, the television trucks of IMPACT! on AXS TV come to the St. Clair College Sportsplex in Windsor for Slammiversary Fallout, featuring all your favorite IMPACT stars in action. Tickets are on-sale now at Eventbrite.ca.
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