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IMPACT Wrestling Against All Odds saw Kenny Omega retain the world championship, but more importantly, saw the surprise firing of Sami Callihan.
IMPACT Wrestling EVP Scott D'Amore was confronted by Moose, who was furious that Omega stole the championship on Saturday. With Callihan fired, the self-proclaimed Wrest felt he should be in for the title match at Slammiversary.
D'Amore knew that he had a valid reason to be upset, but Anthem was sending someone to personally deal with Don Callis' constant interference tonight, and couldn't make time. As he closed his office door, Moose vowed that time would be made for him.
TJP w/Fallah Bahh vs Black Taurus w/Crazzy Steve on IMPACT Wrestling
The former IMPACT Wrestling X-Division Champion brought Black Taurus to the mat, working over the big man's arm. Taurus escaped, and the competitors traded arm drags. Taurus hit a flying arm drag but couldn't get to TJP before he leaped to his feet.
A big headbutt dropped TJP, and Taurus locked in a modified cloverleaf. A pumphandle backbreaker nearly broke TJP in half, and Taurus tried to tear him apart with a surfboard stretch.
The former X-Division Champion rolled through but was turned inside out with a hellacious clothesline. A torture rack and another backbreaker left TJP folded in the wrong direction.
TJP managed to break away from his opponent's terrifying grip, hitting a hurricanrana and springboard crossbody. A running boot and tornado DDT connected as well, forcing Taurus to roll to the floor to recover. TJP hit a massive dive that hit not only Taurus but Crazzy Steve and Fallah Bahh as well.
Back in the ring, the Mamba Splash connected.
Results: TJP defeated Black Taurus via pinfall on IMPACT Wrestling.
Grade: B
Moose attacked TJP immediately after his match and demanded a chair and microphone. It seemed that Moose was going to hold this show hostage until he got ahold of Scott D'Amore.
The former IMPACT Wrestling TNA World Champion wasn't leaving the ring for anyone but D'Amore. Security came down, and Moose threatened every single one of them.
When he turned around he was hit with a missile dropkick. Chris Sabin returned to take on Mr. IMPACT Wrestling, who injured Sabin a month ago at Under Siege.
Backstage, former IMPACT Wrestling X-Division Champions Rohit Raju and Ace Austin were arguing about what happened at Against All Odds. Madman Fulton, who ruined the five-way bout on Saturday, was there as well.
Austin apologized on behalf of Fulton, though he reminded Raju that he was partly responsible for Fulton taking that avalanche Canadian Destroyer last week. Austin asked for a partnership with Raju. The Mocha Skinned Manimal agreed.
Former IMPACT Wrestling World Champion Chris Sabin challenged Moose to a match at Slammiversary next month. Sabin vowed to humble the "Wrestling God."
Madman Fulton w/Ace Austin vs Josh Alexander on IMPACT Wrestling
The IMPACT Wrestling X-Division Champion avoided a splash in the corner but was overpowered by Madman Fulton in the opening moments. Josh Alexander escaped Fulton's grip and sent Fulton over the ropes with a clothesline. Madman responded with a standing release suplex and a running headbutt.
On the floor, Fulton lawn darted Alexander into the ring post and nearly took his head off with a massive big boot. The giant was in control heading into the break. Back in the ring, snake eyes dropped Alexander on the turnbuckle, and Fulton put his giant paw over his head to repeatedly bounce him off the corner. An STO planted IMPACT Wrestling's Walking Weapon, leaving Josh Alexander in serious trouble.
Alexander finally got some offense in, going after the tree-like legs of Fulton. A diving knee to the back of the head stunned Fulton, and Alexander followed with an incredible stalling suplex. Fulton escaped an ankle lock, but a roaring elbow dazed him long enough for Divine Intervention.
Results: Josh Alexander defeated Madman Fulton via pinfall on IMPACT Wrestling.
Grade: B+
The second the bell rang, Ace Austin was on the attack. Petey Williams made the save, but Rohit Raju saved Austin from a Canadian Destroyer. After dropping Williams, Raju was taken down by Trey Miguel. IMPACT Wrestling's Rascal demolished Raju only to be picked apart by Mahabali Shera.
Shera laid out Trey and Williams before coming face to face with Alexander. The Indian Lion ran through the champion, taking him down with a chokeslam backbreaker. With Ace Austin and Rohit Raju in an alliance, and their respective muscle in Madman Fulton and Mahabali Shera, what's stopping them from leaving Slammiversary with the X-Division Championship?
Backstage, IMPACT Wrestling Knockouts Champion Deonna Purrazzo was tearing into Kimber Lee and Susan for failing to win the Tag Team Titles at Against All Odds.
Purrazzo claimed that they'd let her down for months and that she was done with them. Susan pointed out that, without them, she wouldn't be champion right now. Still, Purrazzo stood by her statement and left them alone in the hallway.
At IMPACT Wrestling Against All Odds, W. Morrissey demolished Rich Swann. He absolutely brutalized the former world champion. In IMPACT Wrestling, everyone believes that they have a "friend." W. Morrissey knew that friends in wrestling, in the end, would always turn on you. That's why Morrissey's heart has turned to stone. Morrissey finished by saying,
"In this industry, in this life, the only person I can trust is me."
Steve Maclin vs Jason Page on IMPACT Wrestling
Steve Maclin ran through Jason Page with a quick elbow smash that nearly broke the poor man's nose. IMPACT Wrestling's new signee didn't let up, dropping Page ribs first on the ropes. A decapitating lariat turned Page inside out, and Maclin followed up with rapid fire elbows to the neck.
That could've ended the match, but Maclin wasn't done. Steve picked his opponent up with what looked like a dragon sleeper before dropping Page with a driver of some sort.
Results: Steve Maclin defeated Jason Page via pinfall on IMPACT Wrestling.
Grade: C
Rachael Ellering was trying to calm down Jordynne Grace, who was still furious about the IMPACT Wrestling Knockouts claiming she was the weak link in their partnership.
Grace said that Ellering didn't know anybody else felt that way, because the only person she talked to was Tenille Dashwood, the woman who defeated Grace at Against All Odds. Ellering will fight Dashwood tonight.
Gia Miller interviewed IMPACT Wrestling EVP Don Callis. Miller pointed out that Callis and Scott D'Amore had been butting heads recently, especially in regards to Sami Callihan. Callis said that, like brothers, he and D'Amore may disagree a lot but they still care about each other. D'Amore felt sympathy for his talent, and Callis had always been the one to make the tough decisions.
They'd talked about firing Sami Callihan a hundred times. This time, Callis pulled the trigger. As far as Anthem sending someone to IMPACT Wrestling tonight, it was likely to thank Callis for getting rid of the company's biggest liability in Sami Callihan.
Tenille Dashwood w/Kaleb with a K vs Rachael Ellering on IMPACT Wrestling
Prior to the match, Tenille Dashwood gifted a shirt to Rachael Ellering. The former IMPACT Wrestling Tag Champion tossed it aside, stating she just wanted a match.
Ellering's strength advantage allowed her to bring Dashwood down early, but she was also able to keep up with Tenille on the mat. In all honesty, it seemed that Ellering had Dashwood's number. Dashwood was hit with a few shoulder tackles while Kaleb told her "it's all about you."
Dashwood finally got away from Ellering when she avoided a splash in the corner. As Tenille distracted the ref, Kaleb held onto Ellering's ankle, giving Dashwood time to come in for the attack. On the floor, Dashwood pelted Ellering with boots and punches while Kaleb took pictures for "The Gram."
Dashwood launched Ellering through the guardrails, and it seemed that Tenille would get the count out victory.
Ellering got in at eight, but was met with a diving crossbody for a two-count. Ellering fired up on Dashwood again, hitting a big running senton while staring down Kaleb. Dashwood countered sky-high with a knee to the head and dropped Ellering with a clothesline, but couldn't secure the win.
A Taste of Tenille hit, but again Ellering kicked out. It seemed like she was able to turn things around with a big splash, but Kaleb with a K distracted her once again, allowing Dashwood to catch her with a crucifix pinfall.
Results: Tenille Dashwood defeated Rachael Ellering via pinfall on IMPACT Wrestling.
Grade: B+
TJP and Fallah Bahh were banging on IMPACT Wrestling EVP Scott D'Amore's door, wanting a piece of Moose after his actions earlier in the night. Decay entered and were still upset about their loss tonight.
Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus wanted to get even, and Fallah Bahh recommended a tag team match. Everyone agreed, which seemed to calm TJP down for the moment.
IMPACT Wrestling Knockouts Tag Team Champions Fire 'N Flava were backstage asking anyone they saw who the best Knockouts tag team in history was. Two workers backstage couldn't answer, and before Tasha Steelz and Kiera Hogan could find anyone else to ask, they were met by Rosemary and Havok.
The Demon Assassin and Kaiju Queen of IMPACT Wrestling teamed up to lay out the champions, sending a message that they were coming for the gold. Hogan was dumped in the trash, and when she got out she noticed that there was a bag with the name "Mickie" on it.
Rhino w/Violent By Design vs Satoshi Kojima w/Eddie Edwards on IMPACT Wrestling
The War Machine of IMPACT Wrestling dropped Kojima with a shoulder tackle and shrugged off any offense from his legendary opponent in the opening moments. Kojima weathered the storm, though, and hit Rhino with an onslaught that forced him to the floor for the break.
When we came back, Rhino had taken over thanks to the advice of Eric Young. The IMPACT Wrestling Tag Team Champion rocked Kojima with continuous shots to the head before cranking his neck. Kojima fought out, again, firing up with a series of chops. A roaring elbow to the jaw dazed Rhino, but he cut off Kojima's offense again with a clothesline.
Kojima escaped a German suplex, countering with a DDT. The Koji Cutter dropped the big man, but Kojima couldn't capitalize as he was completely worn out. However, he did make it to his feet before Rhino and bashed the VBD member with the lariat.
Results: Satoshi Kojima defeated Rhino via pinfall on IMPACT Wrestling.
Grade: B
With that win, Kojima and Eddie Edwards have earned a shot at the IMPACT Wrestling Tag Team Champions, Violent By Design, next week.
Sami Callihan invaded the show at the end of the night, demanding to see Don Callis and IMPACT Wrestling World Champion Kenny Omega. Security ran to the ring, and Callihan threatened to crack the skull of every single man in the ring.
Scott D'Amore came out to calm down Callihan, stating that he'd already been trying to reinstate him since Against All Odds. The Draw of IMPACT Wrestling's instinct is always to fight, and D'Amore appreciated that. However, he needed Callihan to calm down. Sami, oddly enough, agreed and left D'Amore alone.
Don Callis emerged to rub Callihan's actions in his face. He said that he and D'Amore were too smart to deal with wrestlers, trying to appeal to Scott's ego. D'Amore wasn't having it and called out Callis for saving his nephew Kenny Omega. At that point, Tommy Dreamer came down to the ring.
Callis and D'Amore expected Dreamer to throw hands, but it turned out that Dreamer was the one Anthem sent to IMPACT Wrestling to deal with this issue. Dreamer said that he went to Anthem himself to set things right. Sami Callihan was reinstated, but somebody needed to be fired tonight. Callis and D'Amore were not working well together.
Personal relationships were put in front of IMPACT Wrestling's business, and it was time to handle that. Scott D'Amore thought he was the one losing his job, but it turned out that Dreamer was here to fire Don Callis. No longer IMPACT Wrestling's Invisible Hand, Callis stormed off claiming that Dreamer and D'Amore should be fired.
Callis ran into former IMPACT Wrestling World Champion Sami Callihan backstage, but Callihan promised he wasn't going to hurt him. No, not Callis. But he was going to bash Kenny Omega's brains in and make Callis watch.
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