Impact Wrestling Results (August 9th, 2019): Several titles on the line, Rhino officially returns to Impact

The North looked to end LAX once and for all tonight
The North looked to end LAX once and for all tonight
After ducking Havok again, Impact management forced Taya Valkyrie into another title defense
After ducking Havok again, Impact management forced Taya Valkyrie into another title defense

The Rascalz were back in the treehouse this week, with Dez and Trey down on their title loss from last week. Wentz was still excited about the concert he'd gone to the night before. Rob Van Dam sat down with the trio, and the Rascalz fought over who could do the former champion's pose correctly while Van Dam watched on.

Trey, Wentz, and Dez beat each other down with their idol's iconic moves, leaving them out on the floor.


Knockouts Championship: Havok vs Taya Valkyrie (c) w/John E. Bravo

Havok rushed Valkyrie, with the champion doing her best to run away from the powerhouse. She went for a roll-up but was easily stopped by her challenger. A massive clothesline left Valkyrie out in the middle of the ring. Before she could connect with a leg drop, though, John E. Bravo pulled her leg in the ropes.

With that, Valkyrie was able to go after Havok's legs. Still, the former champion was able to quickly get back on top, bouncing Valkyrie with a sit-out powerbomb. Some strong stomps to the back left Valkyrie screaming in agony.

A Samoan drop was avoided, as Valkyrie slid down her back for some elbow strikes to the head. Havok tried to shove her to the ground, leaving her in a split position for a brutal boot to the jaw. Valkyrie was able to roll Havok up, but it was easily broken out of. A few backbreakers and a chokeslam nearly signaled the end for Taya Valkyrie's reign, but she was saved by the arrival of Su Yung.

Results: No Contest.

Valkyrie took this opportunity to escape as Yung faced Havok inside the ring. A chokeslam was countered by Yung, who tortured her former ally with the Mandible Claw. Havok broke away but a running palm strike sent her to the apron. A second one sent her sprawling to the floor before backing up the ramp in a rage.


Melissa Santos's interview with Jimmy Jacobs was shown, as she went into her personal life with Brian Cage. When asked about Michael Elgin, who has been attempting to prematurely end the Machine's career, Santos said that it was hard to watch wrestling taken away from Cage, even for a short time.

Jacobs asked if we could get a timetable on his return to the ring. She said that she wished she could give one, but right now there are days where he's mobile, but also days where he can't put his shoes on. The tough question was finally brought up, with Jacobs wondering what happens if the Machine couldn't defend the Impact World Championship. Santos, with a heavy heart, said that sometimes there are things more important than championships and money.

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