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Welcome to this week's preview of the IMPACT Wrestling episode. Ten days from now, at the marquee event, Slammiversary, fans will return for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Last week, the company produced a massive six-man tag team match that featured some prominent stars, who will also be heading to the July 17th pay-per-view.
Despite delivering an exciting show, the episode had only 69,000 viewers, a record low since the company moved to AXS TV a few years back. However, the IMPACT Wrestling said it was a technical glitch that prevented many fans from tuning in to the show.
The company will be looking to rectify its mistake this time around. Ahead of this week's episode, several exciting matches and a crucial contract signing have already been announced.
That said, let's take a look at what to expect from the latest edition of IMPACT Wrestling.
#5 Sami Callihan and Kenny Omega sit down for contract signing on IMPACT Wrestling this week
All eyes will be on Sami Callihan and Kenny Omega this week as both men sit down for a contract signing. The company has done a tremendous job in building up this storyline.
They brought in multiple angles to engage more eyeballs in this feud. It all kickstarted when Don Callis misused his power and fired Sami Callihan from the company. They interjected with the Anthem Board situation for the first time in IMPACT Wrestling history, where Tommy Dreamer turned out to be their representative. He quickly reinstated Sami Callihan and fired Don Callis from his position as the Executive Vice President of IMPACT Wrestling.
Then the storyline shifted to a one-off-altercation between Team Callis and Team Dreamer. The bout took place on IMPACT Wrestling last week, and as predicted, Team Callis, which featured Kenny Omega and the Good Brothers, won the match. Callis can thank Moose for causing chaos among his teammates.
With the company having already visited multiple routes in this storyline, it is about time to focus on one thing: the prestigious IMPACT Wrestling World Championship.
The upcoming contract signing will see Callihan and Omega engage in a war of words. In all likelihood, the segment will not go smoothly.
Fans can expect a mini-brawl between the two men. To intensify the hype, Kenny Omega and the Good Brothers could lay waste to Sami Callihan this week. But anything could happen, given the fact that we're on the road to the Slammiversary 2021.
#4 Kimber Lee and Susan collide with Havok and Rosemary in a high stakes match on IMPACT Wrestling
In the upcoming episode of IMPACT Wrestling, Susan and Kimber Lee will face Havok and Rosemary in a tag team match. In all likelihood, the winner of this bout will earn an opportunity to challenge Fire 'N Flava for the Knockouts Tag Team Championships at Slammiversary.
Last week, Havok and Rosemary approached Scott D'Amore and asked for a shot at the tag team gold. The EVP took their request under consideration. But Tasha Steelz and Kiera Hogan confronted D'Amore later on, stating that he shouldn't hand over the opportunities to teams who haven't proved their worth.
Scott D'Amore then decided to conduct a tag team match involving Havok and Rosemary against Susan and Kimber Lee.
Both teams will look to tear each other apart, considering the winner could be awarded a Championship opportunity at IMPACT Wrestling Slammiversary.
Since Susan and Lee had their opportunity at Against All Odds last month, it looks like Rosemary and Havok will emerge victorious in this week's battle.
#3 Violent By Design could be in big trouble this week on IMPACT Wrestling
IMPACT Wrestling's EVP Scott D'Amore could provide a clear picture of the tag team championship match at the Slammiversary event.
Last week, the company booked a match involving TJP and Fallah Bahh up against Rich Swann and Willie Mack to determine the next challengers for VBD's tag team titles. However, the bout ended up being a no contest, thanks to Eric Young and his faction for causing chaos and brutalizing both teams in the ring.
As disappointing as it may seem for not having a clear winner on IMPACT Wrestling last week, the company could pull a swerve by making a blockbuster Slammiversary announcement this week.
In what could turn out to be a shocker for Violent By Design, they may have to defend their tag team titles in a Triple Threat match at the upcoming pay-per-view.
Time is certainly not on the company's side, and it would be too late to book a repetitive match from last week to determine the challenger. So it only makes sense to book a VBD vs. TJP and Fallah Bahh vs. Rich Swann and Willie Mack for the IMPACT Wrestling World Tag Team title match at the Slammiversary event.
#2 Jake Something faces Brian Myers on IMPACT Wrestling this week
A singles match between Jake Something and Brian Myers will be featured on this week's IMPACT Wrestling episode.
This is one strange feud, which doesn't seem to involve any future stakes at the moment. Last week, Satoshi Kojima teamed up with Jake Something to take on Brian Myers and Sam Beale. The babyface team emerged victorious in the match.
Following the win, Jake Something stated that Brian Myers has been disrespecting him for quite a long time. Jake further added that he would teach him a lesson of respect by defeating him. The weirdest part about this match is that if Something ends up losing, he will have to acknowledge Myers as the Most Professional Wrestler.
From a storyline perspective, the feud is pointless right now. However, the company can make something good out of it. It is pretty much clear that Sam Beale will somehow interfere in this match to help Myers.
Maybe someone could turn up to help Something in his struggle against Myers and his student on IMPACT Wrestling.
#1 Taylor Wilde to confront Deonna Purrazzo on IMPACT Wrestling this week?
Quite surprisingly, IMPACT Wrestling star and Knockouts Champion Deonna Purrazzo doesn't have an opponent for Slammiversary. If we look at the current women's roster, it's hard to find anyone who can pose a formidable threat to The Virtuosa's reign.
But the company can use its trump card. Fans haven't seen Taylor Wilde appearing on IMPACT Wrestling lately. Things could change this week if Taylor Wilde confronts Deonna Purrazzo and lays out a challenge for the Knockouts title.
If we turn back the clock, Wilde attacked Deonna Purrazzo when she made her emphatic return earlier this year. The company could capitalize on that angle in this storyline.
Deonna Purrazzo recently defeated her former allies Susan and Kimber Lee. She could come out this week and brag about her dominance in this division. This could be the company's moment to bring Taylor Wilde into the equation. A face-off between the two women will be a treat for fans to watch.
Wilde can once again attack the champion and send her a message that she's coming after the Knockouts Championship on July 17th.
A match between two gifted athletes would add star power to the Slammiversary event.
