'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Welcome to this week's preview of the IMPACT Wrestling episode. We're just a few days away from the biggest event of the summer, Slammiversary, which takes place on July 17th.
Last week, the company unveiled almost the entire match card for their upcoming pay-per-view. Sami Callihan and Kenny Omega's main event segment was easily the highlight of the show.
IMPACT Wrestling will be looking to produce an equally good episode this week as well. Ahead of the show, several exciting matches have already been lined up.
That said, let's take a look at what to expect from the latest edition of IMPACT Wrestling.
#5 What does Kenny Omega have to say about the change to his IMPACT Wrestling World title match at Slammiversary?
The IMPACT World Championship match between Kenny Omega and Sami Callihan itself was exciting, but the company brought in an extra layer of hype to it by addding stipulation.
IMPACT Wrestling star Sami Callihan recently laid out a challenge to Omega and asked him to change their match at the Slammiversary event into a No Disqualification bout. Hours after his announcement, the company, via its official Twitter handle, made it official.
One can expect Kenny Omega to come out this week and express his frustration towards management. Don Callis, on his behalf, could even get into an altercation with IMPACT Wrestling Executive, Scott D'Amore.
Regardless, the company has somewhat given a hint towards the finish of their Slammiversary main event. Sami Callihan, who's famously known for his violent in-ring nature, will have an advantage heading into their match. One must not forget about the possible outside interference from the Good Brothers and even The Young Bucks.
With fans returning on the July 17th event, the company has decided to make it a banger to close out their show.
But before that, their go-home episode will be interesting to watch. Last week on IMPACT Wrestling, Don Callis framed Sami Callihan for assaulting him backstage. But as it turned out, John E. Bravo was involved in the plot. The Callihan Death Machine took vengeance in his own fashion by interjecting himself during their contract signing and destroying Kenny Omega. He even put The Belt Collector through a table.
Omega will be looking to seek revenge this week on the IMPACT Wrestling episode. It remains to be seen how their final segment will unfold before their mega clash.
#4 Ultimate X match participants collide in a tag team match on IMPACT Wrestling
In the upcoming episode of IMPACT Wrestling, Ace Austin, Madman Fulton, Rohit Raju, and Shera will collide with X-Division Champion Josh Alexander, Trey Miguel, Petey Williams, and Chris Bey.
Aside from Fulton and Shera, all six IMPACT Wrestling participants in this match will be competing for the X-Division Championship in an Ultimate X match on July 17th.
The stars will be looking to gain momentum this Thursday. It is unlikely that this bout will go down smoothly.
Fans can expect a mini-brawl after their match concludes. We have seen numerous times how these storylines end on the go-home episodes before the main bout.
This time it will be no different as one man will be standing tall with the rest of the wrestlers taken out. It will be nothing short of a preview to display what these men can do at the Slammiversary event.
Regardless, the company has done a commendable job in building the hype for their Ultimate X match, which makes a return after a gap of almost two years.
#3 Moose faces Hernandez on IMPACT Wrestling this week
This week's IMPACT Wrestling edition will also feature a singles bout between Moose and Hernandez.
It is surprising to see Hernandez in action, considering his minimal appearances on weekly shows. Nevertheless, this seems more like a filler match for Moose, who will be out to display his in-ring strength and agility before his match against Chris Sabin at the Slammiversary event.
Last week on IMPACT Wrestling, Moose launched an assault on Chris Sabin at Swinger's Palace to send him a bold message ahead of their match. The self-proclaimed Wrestling God even laid out Hernandez in the process.
Based on what happened last week, IMPACT Wrestling veteran Chris Sabin will be eyeing vengeance this week. He's more likely to appear during or after the match. The storyline between Moose and Sabin has been decent so far, with no high stakes involved.
On top of that, the company has quietly turned Moose into a heel character in this feud. However, it isn't a full-blown turn. But facing a classic babyface like Chris Sabin at the Slammiversary event will definitely prompt him to completely embrace the dark side once again.
Nevertheless, this match is the most predictable one on the show.
#2 IMPACT Wrestling stars Willie Mack, Fallah Bahh, Doc Gallows, and Joe Doering face each other in a fatal four-way match
The upcoming episode of IMPACT Wrestling will also feature a four-way match between Willie Mack, Fallah Bahh, Joe Doering, and Doc Gallows.
Last week, Tommy Dreamer dropped a bombshell, stating that Violent By Design will put their IMPACT Wrestling World Tag Team Championships against the Good Brothers, TJP & Fallah Bahh, and Rich Swann & Willie Mack on July 17th pay-per-view.
The addition of Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows is surprising, considering that the VBD only launched an attack on TJP, Fallah Bahh Rich Swann & Willie Mack a few weeks ago. But it makes sense to have them featured on their marquee pay-per-view, given their popularity amongst fans.
It could be argued that the build-up for this match is little to nothing, considering the match was announced only last week. But the company has done a commendable job holding two back-to-back four-way matches.
Last week, Karl Anderson emerged victorious over TJP, Rich Swann, and Deaner. The same pattern will continue this week as well. So buckle up for another fast-paced match-up in the upcoming edition of IMPACT Wrestling.
#1 Havok and Tasha Steelz faces each other on IMPACT Wrestling
Another singles match is lined up for this week's IMPACT Wrestling, featuring one-half of the Knockouts Tag Team Champion Tasha Steelz and Havok.
Last week, Havok and Rosemary defeated Kimber Lee and Susan to become No.1 Contenders for the Knockouts Tag Team Championship. Given the momentum Havok gained recently, she will be coming up with all the guns blazing to put Steelz down for good.
However, the feud lacks a proper build-up, which has also been an issue with some of the other storylines as IMPACT Wrestling inches closer towards Slammiversary.
Nevertheless, the company should focus on giving good TV time to both these teams this week. Starting with the Havok and Steelz match, it shouldn't involve a clean finish. Having their partners appear during the match will make things more intriguing.
Creative could also have them all feature in a backstage or in-ring brawl to add intensity and more eyeballs to their storyline.
