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IMPACT WRESTLING 09.02.2021 Recap + Review – Dreamer vs. Ace, An OUTLANDISH Debut, Cardona & Green vs. Raju & Shera

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VENUE: Skyway Studios (Nashville, TN)
COMMENTATORS: Matt Striker & D’Lo Brown

Impact Wrestling’s main event this week has Victory Road implications as Tommy Dreamer attempts to get himself inserted into the World Title match by beating Ace Austin. Also on the show Josh Alexander defends the X-Division Title against a returning former champion, Matt Cardona & Chelsea Green team up against Rohit Raju & Shera, and Brian Myers begins recruiting another protege. One of the options? Very OUTLANDISH.

CHAMPIONS

  • IMPACT WORLD CHAMPION: Christian Cage
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS CHAMPION: “The Virtuosa” Deonna Purrazzo
  • IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPION: “The Walking Weapon” Josh Alexander
  • IMPACT WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Good Brothers (“Big LG” Doc Gallows & “Machine Gun” Karl Anderson)
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Decay (“The Demon Assassin” Rosemary & Havok)

LINEUP

  • Taylor Wilde, Jordynne Grace, & Rachael Ellering vs. The Influence (**)
  • Crazzy Steve & Black Taurus vs. No Way & Fallah Bahh (**1/4)
  • Josh Alexander [c] vs. ??? for the IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP (***)
  • Matt Cardona & Chelsea Green vs. Rohit Raju & Shera (**)
  • Tommy Dreamer vs. Ace Austin (**)

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‘IMPACT WRESTLING’ 08.26.2021 Recap + Review – Swann & Mack vs. Good Brothers, Christian and Ace Face Off, NWA Empowerrr Hype

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VENUE: Skyway Studios (Nashville, TN)
COMMENTATORS: Matt Striker & D’Lo Brown

Impact Wrestling begins the march to Victory Road as Christian Cage comes face to face with #1 contender Ace Austin for the first time. Impact also dedicates a fair bit of time to this Saturday’s NWA Empowerrr as Deonna Purrazzo gets physical with Mickie James and Melina, and in the main event Rich Swann & Willie Mack face off against The Good Brothers in non-title action.

CHAMPIONS

  • IMPACT WORLD CHAMPION: Christian Cage
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS CHAMPION: “The Virtuosa” Deonna Purrazzo
  • IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPION: “The Walking Weapon” Josh Alexander
  • IMPACT WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Good Brothers (“Big LG” Doc Gallows & “Machine Gun” Karl Anderson)
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Decay (“The Demon Assassin” Rosemary & Havok)

LINEUP

  • Chris Sabin vs. Sami Callihan (**3/4)
  • David Finlay vs. Chris Bey (***)
  • Taylor Wilde vs. The Influence (**)
  • Rich Swann & Willie Mack vs. The Good Brothers (**)

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‘IMPACT WRESTLING’ 06.17.2021 Recap + Review – Callihan/Callis Fallout, Kojima vs. Rhino, Maclin Debuts

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VENUE: Skyway Studios (Nashville, TN)
COMMENTATORS: Josh Mathews & D-Lo Brown

With Sami Callihan getting fired at the end of Against All Odds, what does that mean for the planned main event of Slammiversary? The situation will be resolved this week, thanks to a special Anthem rep with two very big announcements. Also on the show Kojima battles Rhino in a singles match with Tag Team Title implications (heh?), Steve Maclin makes his in-ring debut, and much more!

CHAMPIONS

  • IMPACT WORLD CHAMPION: Kenny Omega
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS CHAMPION: “The Virtuosa” Deonna Purrazzo
  • IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPION: “The Walking Weapon” Josh Alexander
  • IMPACT WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Violent By Design (Rhino, Deaner, & Joe Doering)
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Fire ‘n Flava (Kiera Hogan & Tasha Steelz)

LINEUP

  • TJP vs. Black Taurus (***)
  • Josh Alexander vs. Madman Fulton (**1/2)
  • Jason Page vs. Steve Maclin (SQUASH)
  • Rachael Ellering vs. Tenille Dashwood (***)
  • Satoshi Kojima vs. Rhino (**)

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‘IW AGAINST ALL ODDS 2021’ Recap + Review – Omega vs. Moose, Purrazzo vs. Rosemary, Doering vs. Kojima

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DATE: June 12, 2021
VENUE: Skyway Studios (Nashville, TN) & Daily’s Place (Jacksonville, FL)
COMMENTATORS: Josh Mathews & D-Lo Brown (Skyway); Tony Schiavone, Don Callis, & Scott D’Amore (Daily’s)
VIEWING METHOD: Impact Plus (On Demand)

Moose heads into enemy territory on a mission to bring the Impact World Championship home as he challenges Kenny Omega on his home turf: Daily’s Place, the home of All Elite Wrestling. Also on the show longtime rivals Joe Doering and Satoshi Kojima collide, three other championships are on the line, and W. Morrissey looks to make an example out of former World Champion Rich Swann.

CHAMPIONS

  • IMPACT WORLD CHAMPION: Kenny Omega
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS CHAMPION: “The Virtuosa” Deonna Purrazzo
  • IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPION: “The Walking Weapon” Josh Alexander
  • IMPACT WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Violent By Design (Deaner, Rhino, & Joe Doering)
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Fire ‘n Flava (Kiera Hogan & Tasha Steelz)

LINEUP

  • STREET FIGHT: Sami Callihan & Tommy Dreamer vs. The Good Brothers (*1/2)
  • Satoshi Kojima vs. Joe Doering (***)
  • #1 CONTENDER’S X-DIVISION MATCH: Ace Austin vs. Trey Miguel vs. Rohit Raju vs. Chris Bey vs. Petey Williams (**1/2)
  • Rich Swann vs. W. Morrissey (***1/4)
  • Jordynne Grace vs. Tenille Dashwood (***)
  • Fire ‘n Flava [c] vs. Kimber Lee & Susan for the IMPACT KNOCKOUTS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP (**1/4)
  • Violent By Design [c] vs. Decay for the IMPACT WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP (**)
  • Deonna Purrazzo [c] vs. Rosemary for the IMPACT KNOCKOUTS CHAMPIONSHIP (***)
  • Kenny Omega [c] vs. Moose for the IMPACT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (***1/4)

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‘IMPACT WRESTLING’ 06.10.2021 Recap + Review – Mack vs. Morrissey, Slammiversary Main Event Announcement, Tony Khan in the House

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COMMENTATORS: Josh Mathews & D’Lo Brown Just two days away from Against All Odds, Impact Wrestling and AEW hold a special summit concerning the planned main event between Kenny Omega and Moose. Will Sami Callihan, who beat Moose last week, be added into the match as Scott D’Amore has threatened? Also on the show Willie … Read more

‘IMPACT WRESTLING’ 02.02.2021 Rundown + Thoughts – Swann/Dreamer vs. Moose/Bey, TJP vs. Raju, No Surrender Build

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COMMENTATORS: Matt Striker & D-Lo Brown

Rich Swann teams with his No Surrender opponent Tommy Dreamer in the main event this week to take on Moose and Chris Bey. Also on the show Rohit Raju takes on TJP in a non-title match, Jordynne Grace takes on Susan, and Larry D wrestles for the first time since getting out of jail. 

CHAMPIONS

  • IMPACT WORLD CHAMPION: Rich Swann
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS CHAMPION: “The Virtuosa” Deonna Purrazzo
  • IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPION: TJP
  • IMPACT WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Good Brothers (“Big LG” Doc Gallows & “Machine Gun” Karl Anderson)
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Fire ‘n Flava (Kiera Hogan & Tasha Steelz)

LINEUP (Match of the Night in Bold)

  • Havok vs. Tasha Steelz
  • Josh Alexander vs. Madman Fulton
  • Crazzy Steve vs. Larry D
  • Jordynne Grace vs. Susan
  • TJP vs. Rohit Raju
  • Rich Swann & Tommy Dreamer vs. Moose & Chris Bey

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[TV Rundown] ‘IMPACT WRESTLING’ 01.26.2021 – A Rascal Returns, Fire ‘n Flava Festival, Edwards vs. Myers

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COMMENTATORS: Matt Striker & D’Lo Brown

This week on Impact Wrestling we get the first two matches announced for the next Impact Plus show, an 8-man tag team main event, a Fire ‘n Flava Festival that goes about as well as you’d expect, and…yeah. Sorry lost my train of thought there.

CHAMPIONS

  • IMPACT WORLD CHAMPION: Rich Swann
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS CHAMPION: “The Virtuosa” Deonna Purrazzo
  • IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPION: TJP
  • IMPACT WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Good Brothers (“Big LG” Doc Gallows & “Machine Gun” Karl Anderson)
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS CHAMPIONS: Fire ‘n Flava (KIera Hogan & Tasha Steelz)

LINEUP

  • Josh Alexander & Matt Cardona vs. Ace Austin & Madman Fulton
  • Eddie Edwards vs. Brian Myers
  • Rosemary vs. Tenille Dashwood
  • Cousin Jake vs. Joe Doering
  • Rich Swann, Willie Mack, Tommy Dreamer, & ??? vs. Moose, Chris Bey, Sami Callihan, & Ken Shamrock

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[Event Recap] ‘DGUSA FEARLESS 2010’ – BxB Hulk vs. Dragon Kid, Davey Richards vs. Masaaki Mochizuki

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DATE: January 23, 2010 (PPV Airdate: March 5, 2010)
VENUE: Congress Theatre (Chicago, IL)
COMMENTATORS: Lenny Leonard & Phil Colvin
VERSION: Commercial DVD

The first Dragon Gate USA show of 2010 features the first stateside defense of the Open The Freedom Gate Championship as BxB Hulk puts the gold on the line against Dragon Kid. Also on the show The Young Bucks take on Speed Muscle & Shingo/YAMATO in a triple threat elimination match, Davey Richards challenges Maasaki Mochizuki for the FIP Heavyweight Championship, and much more!

CHAMPIONS

  • DGUSA OPEN THE FREEDOM GATE CHAMPION: BxB Hulk
  • FIP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: Maasaki Mochizuki

LINEUP

  • TJ Perkins vs. Gran Akuma (***)
  • Jigsaw & Mike Quackenbush vs. CIMA & Super Crazy (***1/2)
  • Jimmy Jacobs vs. Brian Kendrick (**1/4)
  • Masaaki Mochizuki [c] vs. Davey Richards for the FIP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (****)
  • ELIMINATION MATCH: The Young Bucks vs. Speed Muscle vs. Shingo & YAMATO (***3/4)
  • BxB Hulk [c] vs. Dragon Kid for the DGUSA OPEN THE FREEDOM GATE CHAMPIONSHIP (***3/4)

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[TV Rundown] ‘IMPACT WRESTLING’ 01.19.2021 – Private Party Appear. Goodbye Valkyrie, Moose/Swann Confrontation

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COMMENTATORS: Matt Striker & D-Lo Brown

If you thought the AEW/Impact crossover was going to cool down after Hard to Kill then you thought wrong, as this week’s episode features a whole lot more of that in the form of Private Party, a decidedly put together carny Matt Hardy, and…Tony Khan himself? Weird. Also on the show Rich Swann confronts Moose, Brain Myers picks a fight with Fallah Bahh, and Taya Valkyrie says goodbye. Sort-of.

CHAMPIONS

  • IMPACT WORLD CHAMPION: Rich Swann
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS CHAMPION: “The Virtuosa” Deonna Purrazzo
  • IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPION: Manik/TJP
  • IMPACT WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Good Brothers (“Big LG” Doc Gallows & “Machine Gun” Karl Anderson)
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Fire ‘n Flava (Kiera Hogan & Tasha Steelz)

LINEUP

  • Rhino vs. Eric Young (*1/2)
  • Jordynne Grace & Jazz vs. Kimber Lee & Susan (*3/4)
  • Fallah Bahh vs. Brian Myers (*3/4)
  • #1 CONTENDER’S MATCH: Chris Sabin & James Storm vs. Private Party (**3/4)

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[PPV Recap] ‘IW HARD TO KILL 2021’ – Swann/Sabin/Moose vs. Omega/Good Brothers, Barbed Wire Mayhem IV

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DATE: January 16, 2021
VENUE: Skyway Studios (Nashville, TN)
COMMENTATORS: Matt Striker & D-Lo Brown

Impact Wrestling is bringing big guns for its first proper PPV of the year, as AEW World Champion Kenny Omega teams with The Good Brothers to take on the makeshift team of Rich Swann, Chris Sabin, and Moose in the main event. Tune in to this here page for live coverage of the event plus some analysis/thoughts as the show airs. You won’t regret it. Much.

CHAMPIONS

  • IMPACT WORLD CHAMPION: Rich Swann
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS CHAMPION: “The Virtuosa” Deonna Purrazzo
  • IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPION: Manik
  • IMPACT WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Good Brothers (“Big LG” Doc Gallows & “Machine Gun” Karl Anderson)
  • IMPACT KNOCKOUTS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Vacant

LINEUP

  • Rosemary & Crazzy Steve vs. Tenille Dashwood & Kaleb with a K (**1/2)
  • OLD SCHOOL RULES: Tommy Dreamer, Rhino, & Cousin Jake vs. Eric Young, Joe Doering, & Deaner (*3/4)
  • Havok & Nevaeh vs. Kiera Hogan & Tasha Steelz for the vacant IMPACT KNOCKOUTS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP (**1/2)
  • ??? vs. Ace Austin (NR)
  • Manik [c] vs. Chris Bey vs. Rohit Raju for the IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP (***3/4)
  • Deonna Purrazzo [c] vs. Taya Valkyrie for the IMPACT KNOCKOUTS CHAMPIONSHIP (***)
  • Ethan Page vs. The Karate Man (BOO)
  • BARBED WIRE MASSACRE IV: Eddie Edwards vs. Sami Callihan (***1/2)
  • Rich Swann, Chris Sabin, & Moose vs. Kenny Omega & The Good Brothers (****)

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