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Welcome to this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling!
We open up tonight’s show with highlights from two week’s ago, showcasing the various ongoing feuds to get viewers up-to-speed on the current angles and storylines.
This week’s Impact Wrestling is taking place from Las Vegas Nevada, as we open up the show with a tag team match with Rich Swann and Willie Mack versus The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix).
“Tag Team Match” – Rich Swann and Willie Mack vs The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix)
Both teams get in each other’s faces as we kick things off. Fans are evenly split and love both teams. Rich Swann and Fenix start things off. Series of waist locks into some athletic counters by both men. Both men try to outdo each other with various showboating and counters, as the fans applaud. Pentagon Jr. and Willie Mack are tagged in. After some trash talking from Pentagon and Willie Mack, Rich Swann and Fenix enter as it becomes a Super Kick Party as everyone knocks each other down.
Pentagon Jr with a series of front kicks and shots. Willie Mack with the big boot to counter, as Pentagon Jr. follows up with a Super Kick. Willie Mack hits with a big Running Hurricanrana. Mack and Swann double team Pentagon Jr, as Mack goes for the cover for a two count. Mack catches Fenix in mid-air with the Samoan Drop into the Standing Moonsault. Swann hits the 450 Splash, then a Standing Frog Splash to Pentagon Jr for another near fall.
Pentagon Jr and Fenix take back control. Fenix hits a Double Springboard Cutter. Two sling blades by Pentagon Jr to follow up. The Lucha Bros take control as Fenix hits a 6-1-9 to Rich Swann. Pentagon Jr. and Fenix with the Double Footstomp to the groin. Running Spin Kick to the face by Fenix to Mack, followed by a Code Breaker by Pentagon Jr. Sliced Bread as Pentagon goes for the cover and gets a count.
Rich Swann hits a Spinning Back Kick on Fenix on the arena floor. Pentagon Jr. with a thunderous front kick to Mack. Willie Mack hits the Pounce to Pentagon Jr. to send him out to the arena floor. Willie Mack charges and dives outside the ring with the Tope Conhilo. Rich Swann hits the Phoenix Splash to Swann and Mack on the floor. Fenix does a quadruple jump into a fantastic dive to the arena floor on both Swann and Mack as go to break.
Back from the commercial break, Fenix and Mack are the legal men. Both men exchange a series of chops and forearm shots. Fenix counters an Irish whip with a Super Kick. Fenix goes to the top as Swann runs in and intervenes. Pentagon Jr. is tagged in. Fenix hops down, hits a Reverse Hurricanrana to Mack. Then a Fear Factor by both men to Rich Swann on the apron! Both men hit a series of beautiful double team moves that secure The Lucha Bros the victory, as Fenix pins Willie Mack to the win.
Winners: The Lucha Bros.
After the match. L-A-X come out to ringside to confront The Lucha Bros, minus Konnan. L-A-X give The Lucha Bros. a handshake in a show of respect. They get on the microphone and praise The Lucha Bros. L-A-X issue a challenge to The Lucha Bros. for their Impact Wrestling Tag Team Titles on January 6th at Impact: Homecoming. The crowd gets behind this challenge, as The Lucha Bros. happily accept the challenge.
Brian Cage Segment:
We take a special look at Brian Cage. He talks about cashing in the X-Division Championship for "Option C" to finally when the big one. Cage says he needs this title and will make this his own destiny, by any means necessary.
L-A-X Segment:
We return from commercial break. Konnan is not happy with Ortiz and Angel issuing a challenge without telling Konnan first. They argue back and forth. He gives an example from AAA between Juventud Guerrera and Rey Mysterio from years ago and how they made a mistake of hurting each other, etc., and how things were never the same after the line was crossed. He says once the line is crossed things will never be the same. Konnan says he knows what he’s got to do, now that the announcement is made, walking off and leaving L-A-X confused.
Next up is Katarina vs Jordynne Grace.
“Singles Match” – Katarina vs Jordynne Grace
We kick off the match with Katarina taking control with an armbar off the counter from a waist lock by Jordynne. Jordynne puts in a headlock to Katarina. Katarina catches her with a kick and a forearm shot until Jordynne catches her with a shoulder tackle. She then hits a big Spinebuster for a near fall.
Jordynne attempts the Bear Hug but gets countered, as Katarina hits a Running Bicycle Kick for a cover and a two count. After an exchange of blows, Katarina throws Jordynne down with a mat slam, followed up by a Handspring Back Splash for a two count. She applies a Sleeper Hold with the Leg Scissors before Jordynne gets out of the hold. Katarina takes Jordynne down with a jawbreaker into a pin attempt for a two count. The headscissors is countered, as Katarina heads to the top rope and dives with a Jumping DDT for a two count.
Jordynne retaliates with the Pounce, sending Katarina flying across the ring. After throwing Katarina into the steel post, she drives the knees into the face of Katarina, followed up by the double knees into the Vader Bomb out of the corner. She finishes off Katarina with the Bear Hug, as Katarina has no choice but to submit.
Winner: Jordynne Grace
Tommy Dreamer vs Eli Drake is promoted for later tonight as we go to a commercial break.
Fallah Bahh/KM/Scarlett Bordeaux Segment:
We come back from break with Fallah Bahh and KM discussing their attempts to winning over Scarlett Bordeaux. They talk about hitting the two and winning some money. Moments later, they’re upset over losing all their money. Scarlett shows up, saying they were at the top of her list… but now they’re at the bottom. Both men call each other a loser, we go our next segment.
GWN Flashback Moment:
We see some highlights from our GWN Flashback Moment of the Week, featuring Gregory Helms, Trevor Lee and Low Ki in an Ultimate X-Match for the X-Division Championship.
Tessa Blanchard Segment:
We go backstage to Tessa Blanchard and Impact Wrestling referee, Brandon Tole. He makes it clear to Tessa that the stripes he’s wearing stands for law and order. She gets up, agrees, as the official walks off. We go to a commercial break, as Taya Valkyrie is advertised to be competing next.
Tommy Dreamer Interview:
Tommy Dreamer cuts a promo on Eli Drake, talking about how much he wants to be like The Rock, how he has settled for complacency after losing the Impact Wrestling World Championship, etc. He talks how Tommy Dreamer bled and did everything for this business and is proud to be apart of this company.
“Singles Match” – Taya Valkyrie vs Rae Lynn
After some taunting to start the match, Taya takes charge with several chops into the corner. Rae Lynn counters with a Running Forearm Shot in the corner, then hits a Diving Missile Dropkick for the cover and a two count. Running Elbow into the Clothesline and a Running Hip Attack in the corner, followed up by the Double Knees in the lower turnbuckle. Taya goes for the cover and gets a two count. Rae Lynn fights back with a series of front kicks. The kicks are countered into a Standing Surfboard Stretch into the Curb Stomp. Taya Valkyrie forces Rae Lynn into submission.
Winner: Taya Valkyrie
Tessa Blanchard charges in and attacks Taya from behind. Referee Brandon Tole gets taken down by Tessa Blanchard as well, then placed into a chokehold. A series of Impact officials run down to the ring and cannot get Tessa off of Brandon Tole. Sonjay Dutt and other Impact Wrestling officials come down to try and break up the hold but to no avail. Finally, Impact Wrestling Hall of Famer GAIL KIM comes in and breaks up the hold, allowing for Taya Valkyrie to hit a Running Spear on Tessa, forcing Tessa to retreat. Taya and Gail Kim celebrate in the ring.
We then see a vignette featuring Johnny Impact and Brian Cage to promote their Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship Match for Impact: Homecoming, featuring a startling appearance by the one and only Killer Kross. We then head to a commercial break.
“Tag Match” - The Rasicalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz w/ Trey Miguel) vs Chris Bay and Mike Sydal
Dezmond and Sydal kick things off with a series of beautiful counters. Big front Roundhouse Kick into a Dropkick by Xavier. Sydal counters with a Dropkick. Zachary Wentz is tagged in. After a series of crisscross counters, Wentz hits a Springboard Splash. Chris Bay comes in and hits a Hurricanrana. Wentz with some chops, followed by the blind tag to Xavier. After some double team moves, Wentz connects with the Bronco Buster in the lower turnbuckle.
Double Team Front Roundhouse Kicks sends Sydal to the floor. Both men dive out to the arena floor with Double Suicide Dives to both men. Back inside the ring, Running Front Kick into a Knee Lift by Xavier. We then see a Wentz perform a Standing Moonsault, with Xavier THROWING Wentz in the air on Sydal to get the cover and the pin fall victory.
Winners: The Rasicalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz)
Kiera Hogan Interview:
Kiera Hogan is interviewed to discuss Allie’s turn to the dark side. She talks about how Allie could have attacked her, but didn’t, due to their friendship. She pleads with Allie to not let the darkness consume her. We then head to a commercial break.
Eddie Edwards Segment:
We return from break for a segment showing Eddie Edwards locked up at Shady Acres in Baltimore, MD. His wife Alisha spoke to Eddie, trying to understand why Eddie isn’t speaking to her. The doctor comes in and reassures her that he needs rest. Moose suddenly makes an appearance. Eddie is out of it, likely due to the drugs given to him at the clinic. Moose brings Eddie a book, using the book to discuss why his wife left him, why he Power Bombed Eddie Edwards on the rampway. He calls this “book” a fraud, saying that anything is possible. He sarcastically promises to check in on Alisha for him, then walks away.
Eli Drake Interview:
Eli says the issue isn’t with hardcore wrestling but with Impact Wrestling. He says that Dreamer doesn’t understand. Eli says he struck a nerve with Tommy, calling him a weak ego and a man that can’t stand up to a real man like Eli Drake. Eli says he will send Tommy Dreamer to the retirement home. We then cut a commercial break.
Matt Sydal and Ethan Paige Segment:
Matt said he knew the path of enlightenment through the third eye would bring him success. Ethan talks about how he would be so mad as the old Ethan Paige, but he was taught otherwise by Sydal. Matt wants to teach him how to follow the right path, as the two will face each other one-on-one next week in an Ultimate X Match Qualifier. Ethan Paige says he is ready for the challenge, as Matt Sydal says he is ready to show him the way as they shake hands.
Next up is our main event for tonight's show. Eli Drake vs Tommy Dreamer!
"Singles Match" - Eli Drake vs Tommy Dreamer
We kick things off with Tommy Dreamer connecting with an arm drag takedown, followed up by a hip toss off the ropes. Tommy hits a few chops, then a 10-punch combo in the corner as he bites Eli in the face. Eli with the thumb in the eye, but Dreamer counters with a cutter. Eli Drake rolls out to the arena floor. Eli stays outside the ring and purposely gets himself counted out.
Winner: Tommy Dreamer
Tommy Dreamer is not happy with this decision. Impact officials inform Ring Announcer Josh Matthews the match will be restarted as No Disqualification Match!
“No Disqualification Match” – Tommy Dreamer vs Eli Drake
We come back from break with Dreamer and Eli fighting at the stage entrance area. Dreamer leaves the ringside area and returns with a trash can filled with goodies. He knocks Eli Drake back down the rampway towards the ring. Dreamer dumps out all the weapons, then smacks Drake in the face with a box of donuts. Dreamer then smashes a ring bell into the ribs, then drives the hammer into the ring bell across Eli’s groin area. Dreamer grabs a bottle of water and spews the water in Eli’s face, as they continue fighting on the floor.
He grabs a cane from a fan at ringside, then drags Eli around the ring with the cane wrapped around the nether regions of Eli Drake in comedic fashion. Eli Drake is able to counter back with a snap suplex on the rampway. Eli kicks a traffic cone across the head of Dreamer. Both men reenter the ring. Eli slingshots Dreamer throat first across the bottom rope.
Eli hits Dreamer with several stiff shots, then a neckbreaker by Eli for the cover and a two count. Dreamer hits a clothesline, then a DDT, followed up by the Dusty Rhodes Punch Combo that ends with a Bionic Elbow. Dreamer exits the ring and pulls out a steel chair from under the ring, then tosses in the garbage can. He props the chair up in the center of the ring. Dreamer is driven face first into the chair by Eli Drake, as Drake goes for the cover and gets a near fall.
Eli goes to drive the chair into the face of Dreamer from the top rope, but gets countered with a boot to the face. Eli props the garbage can between the middle and top rope in the corner. Dreamer hits the DDT and gets a near fall. Dreamer goes for the Death Valley Driver, but Eli hits the low blow, then slings Dreamer in the garbage can head first. Eli hits the Gravy Train on Dreamer and gets a near fall, as no one has ever kicked out of the Gravy Train in Impact Wrestling history!
Eli places the chair across the head/neck area of Dreamer. He picks up the boat oar and snaps it in half, as he swings the oar across the chair of Dreamer. This knocks Dreamer out, as Eli pins Tommy for the three count and the victory.
Winner: Eli Drake
Eli Drake celebrates his victory with the Impact Wrestling audience. Eli comes backstage and finds a balloon with his name on it, along with a letter. He reads the letter and is shocked at what he has read, as Impact Wrestling goes off the air for this week with this cliffhanger style ending.
