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Just a few days ahead of Under Siege, we still had a few matches to build to, and IMPACT Wrestling more than delivered. Several title bouts were set up tonight, as well as some number one contender's matches.
On Before The IMPACT, Tasha Steelz picked up a big win on Knockouts Tag Team Champion Jordynne Grace, dropping her with the crucifix bomb. At IMPACT Wrestling Under Siege, Fire 'N Flava will battle Grace and Rachael Ellering for the titles.
We kicked the night off with more Knockouts action. Former Knockouts Champions Rosemary and Havok reignited their longstanding rivalry in hopes of getting a shot at Deonna Purrazzo at Under Siege.
Rosemary vs. Havok on IMPACT Wrestling
Rosemary and Havok shook hands as we kicked off this opening contest for IMPACT Wrestling. Immediately after, though, they came to blows. Rosemary was bowled over by Havok as Decay watched on from ringside.
Both knockouts traded big boots, and it seemed that they were evenly matched. However, a nasty STO backbreaker left Rosemary in dire straits in the corner. Another big boot drove Rosemary's face into the turnbuckle as Havok jaw-jacked with Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus.
The Kaiju Queen of IMPACT Wrestling locked in a nasty camel clutch, but couldn't keep Rosemary from getting to the ropes. Havok hammered Rosemary with rear-mounted elbow strikes, and it seemed that Rosemary was nearly out cold.
Rosemary fought back, managing to catch Havok with a missile dropkick. After several attempts, Rosemary hit an exploder suplex for a nearfall. Rosemary hit a spear but failed to get the win. Unfortunately for Rosemary, she wouldn't have a chance for any more offense, as Havok spiked her with the Tombstone Piledriver.
Results: Havok defeated Rosemary via pinfall on IMPACT Wrestling.
Grade: A-
Deonna Purrazzo attacked the new #1 contender after the match, but couldn't bring Havok down. When she ran, Rosemary tossed her back in the ring and Decay kept Kimber Lee and Susan from interfering. Havok spiked The IMPACT Wrestling Knockouts Champion with the Tombstone to end the segment.
On IMPACT Wrestling last week, Doc Gallows laid out Juice Robinson with the help of Kenny Omega.
The AEW and IMPACT Wrestling World Champion was back tonight, vowing to coach Karl Anderson to a victory against David Finlay tonight.
IMPACT Wrestling X-Division Championship Number One Contender's Match: Petey Williams vs. Rohit Raju vs. Acey Romero w/Larry D vs. TJP vs. El Phantasmo vs. Ace Austin w/Madman Fulton
Former IMPACT Wrestling X-Division Champions Rohit Raju, Ace Austin, and Petey Williams sent the competition to the floor. Raju got the best with Williams and Austin, hitting a Russian legsweep/neckbreaker combination on both men. Acey Romero dragged Ace to the floor, driving him into the barricade.
Romero then targeted Raju and Petey, hitting Raju with Maple Leaf Muscle. TJP rocked him with a slingshot dropkick, and in the ring dropped El Phantasmo with a tilt-a-whirl head scissors. Phantasmo made it to the top, hitting Old school while walking TJP all around the ring and dodging everybody else in the match.
Ace Austin was dropped from on high, with Phantasmo hitting the Finlay Roll to the floor on the majority of the competitors. Back from the break, TJP was going wild on the X-Division. The multi-time IMPACT Wrestling X-Division Champion hit a drive-by boot on Petey Williams before Raju caught him with one of his own.
The Mocca Skin Manimal got a nearfall on TJP before being taken out by Acey Romero. Ace Austin was tossed to the floor while Petey Williams hit the Canadian Destroyer on El Phantasmo. 1-2-no, TJP just broke it up! Ace Austin dove onto Acey on the floor, leading to a brawl between Madman Fulton and Larry D.
Back in the ring, TJP dropped IMPACT Wrestling original Petey Williams with the Detonation Kick but missed the Mamba Splash. El Phantasmo countered another Destroyer from Petey, hitting a neutralizer for the win.
Results: El Phantasmo defeated Petey Williams via pinfall on IMPACT Wrestling.
Grade: B-
Backstage, Susan and Kimber Lee were in Scott D'Amore's office. Susan demanded a tag match against Tenille Dashwood and Taylor Wilde, though Kimber wasn't exactly happy with that. The EVP of IMPACT Wrestling made it official regardless, setting the match up for Under Siege.
The former IMPACT Wrestling World Champion Eric Young was with Violent By Design backstage. EY was furious about their struggles in matches lately, claiming "the sickness" was infecting IMPACT Wrestling more than he originally thought. It was time for a new plan. Change was the only thing that anyone could trust. Change is trust. Going forward, we'd be seeing a lot more VBD.
At Swinger's Palace, TJP handed off his cash to John E. Bravo, stating that he'd lost his bet regarding the previous match. Ace Austin and Madman Fulton came in, claiming that they were the number one contenders to the IMPACT Wrestling Tag Team Titles.
XXXL and Rohit Raju and Mahabali Shera followed, claiming the same thing. TJP found his own partner when Maple Leaf Muscle walked into the scene.
Sam Beale vs. Willie Mack on IMPACT Wrestling
The former IMPACT Wrestling X-Division Champion dropped Sam Beale with a slam for a big moonsault, but it wasn't enough to put Beale down. Mack was driven into the corner with a series of shoulder thrusts. Beale had Chocolate Thunder on the ropes, and it looked like he was set for an upset.
After avoiding the pop-up Samoan Drop, Beale failed to escape the pop-up forearm. The Six-Star Splash finished the job.
Results: Willie Mack defeated Sam Beale via pinfall on IMPACT Wrestling.
Grade: D
After the match, W. Morrisey attacked Mack and Beale. Morrisey stood over the unconscious body of Thunder, sending a message to his Under Siege opponent.
Backstage, the IMPACT Wrestling Tag Team Champions were with Eddie Edwards, who had a Kenny his own to battle Kenny Omega at Under Siege.
At IMPACT Wrestling Under Siege, Tenille Dashwood will team with Taylor Wilde to take on Susan and Kimber Lee. Tenille interviewed Wilde...well...technically with how "All About Me" was formated, Wilde was interviewing Dashwood.
Wilde stated that she's happy to team with Dashwood on Saturday, but isn't focused on the Knockouts Tag Titles.
Karl Anderson w/Kenny Omega, Doc Gallows, and Don Callis vs. David Finlay w/Juice Robinson and Eddie Edwards on IMPACT Wrestling
Karl Anderson caught David Finlay with some big rights early, but Finlay was no slouch in a striking contest. Unfortunately, Kenny Omega tripped up Finlay as he built up steam. Juice Robinson retaliated, dropping Karl Anderson while the ref had his back turned.
The IMPACT Wrestling Tag Champion was distracted by The Big LG, allowing Karl Anderson to send him to the floor. The referee stopped Eddie Edwards and Juice from interfering, allowing IMPACT Wrestling World Champion Kenny Omega and Doc Gallows to batter Finlay.
Back in the ring, Finlay caught Anderson with a back body drop and began teeing off on The Machine Gun. A dive to Omega and Gallows and a backbreaker to Finlay all connected. Finlay followed with an Indian deathlock, but before he could get the submission, Kenny Omega attacked him.
Results: David Finlay defeated Karl Anderson via DQ on IMPACT Wrestling.
Grade: C
Chris Sabin was set to compete in the main event six-man tag tonight. Last week, Moose punched his ticket to a shot at the IMPACT Wrestling World Title when he defeated James Storm. Afterward, however, he snapped the leg with a chair. Tonight, Sabin looked for revenge.
Brian Myers vs. Crazzy Steve w/Decay on IMPACT Wrestling
IMPACT Wrestling's Most Professional Wrestler struggled early on with the unorthodox offense of Crazzy Steve. When Brian Myers rolled to the floor, he flopped, forcing the ref to send Black Taurus to the back.
During the break, Myers caught the former IMPACT Wrestling Tag Team Champion with a dropkick that left him dazed. A sliding clothesline and suplex dropped him or a two-count. Myers managed to catch Steve with a roll-up, getting his feet on the ropes for the win.
Results: Brian Myers defeated Crazzy Steve via pinfall on IMPACT Wrestling.
Grade: C
After the match, Black Taurus ran in and cut Myers in half with a spear.
Don Callis and Scott D'Amore met backstage, where D'Amore called out Callis for tricking Moose into attacking James Storm.
Moose, Sami Callihan, and Chris Bey vs. Chris Sabin, Matt Cardona, and Trey Miguel on IMPACT Wrestling
Former IMPACT Wrestling World Champion Sami Callihan was battered early on by Sabin, Cardona, and Miguel. However, he managed to take Cardona to his corner to tag out to Chris Bey.
A flapjack from Cardona planted Bey, and Miguel tagged in. Bey rocked him with a stiff back kick to the jaw but was taken down for the pendulum submission. When we came back from the break, Mr. IMPACT Wrestling Moose was mauling Trey.
The Rascal was in a bad way, as Moose, Callihan, and Bey took turns tearing him apart. A big leaping kick to the jaw nearly took Trey out for good, but Bey couldn't put the shoulders on the mat.
Moose came back in and dropped Trey with a series of big slams. Callihan locked in a sleeper, and Trey seemed out on his feet. However, Trey was able to duck a clothesline and hit the scorpion kick. They ran into one another with clotheslines, leading to Cardona and Bey getting the tags.
The Broski Boot rocked the former IMPACT Wrestling X-Division Champion, and Sabin tagged in for a flatliner/missile dropkick combination. Moose made the save, only to be sent to the floor. Moose caught Trey diving and set up for a powerbomb. Trey countered, hitting a hurricanrana that drove him into the ring post.
Back in the ring, Sabin blocked the Cactus Special only to be spiked with the spinebuster from Bey. Cardona hit Radio Silence on Bey and was bowled over with the Lights Out from Moose.
Trey sent Moose to the floor but was driven onto his neck with a death valley driver from Callihan. Sabin set up for the Cradle Shock, just for Callihan to tear at his eyes and nose. The package piledriver spiked Sabin for the win.
Results: Sami Callihan defeated Chris Sabin via pinfall on IMPACT Wrestling.
Grade: B+
Backstage, Don Callis and the Good Brothers stared on as Callihan sent a message to Kenny Omega. Callis seemed nervous about the potential of a Callihan/Omega IMPACT Wrestling Championship match.
