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Since WWE won the Monday Night Wars, it has been the dominant professional wrestling company. However, with other wrestling companies such as NJPW, ROH, and Impact vying for fans attention, WWE's dominance may soon be facing a challenge. If recent RAW ratings are anything to go by fewer people are watching the WWE, but hopefully, the Super Show-Down and SmackDown 1000 will give the WWE a much-needed rating boost. For the longest time Impact has been considered a diet WWE but with the leadership of Scott D'Amore and Don Callis, that image is changing. In this article, part of a series I am working on, we take a look at 5 Impact matches that could easily be WWE main events at any pay-per-view.
Honourable Mention
In this section, we take a look at when Impact was TNA. Several standout matches were fought in TNA with the most remarkable, in my opinion, being the triple threat match between Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, and Christopher Daniels. The match was such a technical masterpiece that it was awarded a five-star rating. The three global superstars were fighting for the X Division championship in a match that lasted slightly under 23 minutes. The match saw the innovation of the Shooting Style Press by AJ Styles which is still the most beautiful wrestling move. At the end of the night, AJ Styles stood tall as the X Division Champion of the world.
Shooting Styles Press
#5. Taiji Ishimori vs. Petey Williams
The Bone Soldier may be one of the most gifted wrestlers on the independent circuit and in a match against the Impact Original, Petey Williams; he had a chance to shine. Petey is the most experienced wrestler on the Impact roster at the moment, and his experience shone through as he controlled the pace throughout much of the match.
The fight was a technical marvel with counters being exchanged throughout and the fans were thoroughly enjoying themselves. Since the WWE, mainly RAW, is currently suffering the curse of botched spots, a match between such technical wrestlers would be a welcome respite for the fans.
#4. Brian Cage vs. Matt Sydal
Members of the WWE universe may remember Matt Sydal as Evan Bourne, the most gifted high flyer to ever receive an RKO from out of nowhere. In the intervening years since his release from the WWE, Matt has improved his technique, and his repertoire may be the widest in the wrestling world.
In one of his latest Impact matches, he faced the machine, Brian Cage. Although Brian Cage doesn't have as much experience as Matt, he makes up for it with sheer strength, Brock Lesnar-esque dominance, and uncanny technical ability.
The two superstars had a trilogy of matches with each one better than the last. Very few WWE superstars can match what the two superstars did in the ring, and the WWE would benefit greatly from having them on their roster.
#3. LAX vs. The OGZ
The LAX vs. OGZ storyline is turning out to be Impact's biggest draw. Their incredible grace only matches the sheer violence that the two teams bring to the table in the middle of the ring. The return of Homicide and Hernandez to Impact created such a buzz that everyone in the wrestling world took notice.
Their street fight made wrestling fans nostalgic for the days of gritty wrestling that characterized the attitude era. Since their feud is still progressing, fans can only guess at what these two great teams have to offer.
#2. Any Tessa Blanchard match
Tessa Blanchard is Impact's answer to Ronda Rousey, Charlotte Flair, and Becky Lynch. Tessa hails from the Blanchard wrestling family and any time she steps into the ring she shows off her family's fantastic pedigree. In her most recent match, she made Faby Apache seem like a legitimate challenge.
Tessa brings the best out of any superstar she is competing with, and if the WWE ever needs a serious threat to Ronda Rousey, she would be their best bet. She is strong, athletic, and the most technically gifted female wrestler outside the WWE. Tessa's character work is also without equal, and she would easily be the best heel in the women's division.
#1. The Lucha Brothers vs. OVE
The Lucha brothers may be the most highly sought after tag team at the moment. Fenix and Pentagon Jr have all the qualities of WWE superstars except for a WWE contract. However, after their recent performance against Jake and Dave Crist, this might change. The match was a constant highlight reel with the Lucha Brothers showing zero fear and the Crists willing to go to any length to win. The best moment was when the two teams traded spike piledrivers, and the fans went wild with excitement.
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