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Another AEW ad played on IMPACT Wrestling, with Tony Khan highlighting the AEW Revolution PPV. Christian Cage debuted for the company, Scorpio Sky won a shot at the TNT Championship, and more. He and Tony Schiavone promoted an exciting episode of Dynamite before digging into Kenny Omega for failing to build the exploding ring correctly.
Scott D'Amore had The IMPACT Wrestling Tag Team Champions and FinJuice backstage, looking to sign the contracts for the bout at Sacrifice. The Good Brothers and their opponents shared drinks before signing, looking to out-drink one another before putting pen to paper.
FinJuice held the last shot, splashing it in their opponents' faces before they came to blows. Of course, a contract signing ended in a brawl. This is wrestling; what did you expect? They'll face off at IMPACT Wrestling Sacrifice this Saturday.
Ace Austin w/Madman Fulton vs. Chris Bey on IMPACT Wrestling
This match-up between two former IMPACT Wrestling X-Division Champions was something fans had been waiting for since it was announced. Ace Austin pulled out a chair, leaving a seat for his monstrous partner to take. In the ring, the feeling-out process began.
Austin brought Chris Bey over with a northern lights suplex, leading to a short running knee. Bey blocked a double underhook suplex, but after a series of knees to the gut, Austin was able to bring him over for a two-count. Bey sent Austin to the floor for a wrecking ball dropkick and tope con hilo.
The Ultimate Finesser tried to get Madman Fulton to strike him for a DQ win, but Fulton was able to hold himself back. Austin took advantage of that time, rocking Bey with that handstand apron kick of his. A Fosbury Flop followed up, leaving Bey disoriented.
The double springboard roundhouse nearly turned Bey inside out, giving Austin another near fall. Bey responded by throwing a series of kicks at Austin, tricking him for a Code Red. The Ace of IMPACT Wrestling's X-Division kicked out and planted Beyfor a springboard floating senton.
A kicking combination dazed Bey but was rocked with a back elbow. They avoided each other's big strikes, leaving Bey up top for a big dive. Before he could, Austin struck with a rolling heel kick. Bey was shook but blocked the superplex. They fell to the apron, with Ace taking the nastiest fall, before we cut to break.
When we came back, both men were struggling to get to their feet. Bey won a punching trade, as Ace looked like he was completely out. However, he was playing possum and caught Bey with a running roundhouse kick. A springboard twisting Fameasser planted Bey for the two.
Bey managed to rock Ace with the flying clothesline but failed to hit the Art of Finesse. He was able to spike Austin with the VerteBeyker, though, and was half a second shy of the win. Another Art of Finesse was countered, setting Bey up instead for a slingshot DDT. The Art of Finesse failed a third time, as Ace Austin quickly scrambled to the floor, unable to even stand.
At this point, Fulton got involved. However, IMPACT Wrestling X-Division Champ TJP came out to the ring, distracting Ace and his monster. This allowed Bey to counter The Fold with a cutter. The Art of Finesse finally connected, allowing Bey to get the win.
Results: Chris Bey defeated Ace Austin via pinfall on IMPACT Wrestling
Grade: A+
After the match, TJP went to Swinger's Palace to collect money on the bet that Chris Bey would win. However, IMPACT Wrestling's Walking Weapon Josh Alexander came in to berate TJP for not taking any of this seriously and promised to be the next man in line after IMPACT Wrestling Sacrifice.
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