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IMPACT News: Non-Spoiler Preview For Tonight’s IMPACT Wrestling (7/26/18)
This past Sunday was the 16th Anniversary of IMPACT Wrestling, Slammiversary at The Rebel Complex in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The PPV got rave reviews. The show also saw one title change where Brian Cage defeated Matt Sydal for the X-Division Championship.
Tonight’s IMPACT brings us the fallout from Slammiversary. Here is what’s being advertised for tonight’s show:
- Johnny Impact Returns
Before Slammiversary, the last time Johnny was seen in the IMPACT Zone was when he went one-on-one with Kongo Kong. The match would then be thrown out after Kongo Kong brutally assaulted him. Johnny Impact would then make his return at Slammiversary in an international Fatal 4-Way match where he would pick up the victory. So what’s next for Johnny Impact as he returns to the IMPACT Zone?
- Brian Cage (c) vs. Matt Sydal (IMPACT X-Division Championship)
It was back at the Under Pressure special that Brian Cage won an opportunity to challenge then X-Division champion Matt Sydal. Sydal would eventually retain the championship via count-out due to interference from Jimmy Jacobs and Kongo Kong. Cage would take care of Kong in the following weeks which cleared a path for him to challenge Sydal for the championship at Slammiversary. It was at Slammiversary this past Sunday that Cage would defeat Sydal to win his first championship in IMPACT. It was announced on Twitter this week that Sydal has invoked his rematch clause for tonight.
BREAKING: @findevan has officially invoked his rematch clause and he will challenge NEW X-Division Champion @MrGMSI_BCage THIS THURSDAY at 8pm ET on @PopTV!
MORE: https://t.co/jGaVz9Faie pic.twitter.com/Xp3P0DBL13
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 23, 2018
- Scarlett Bordeaux
For weeks IMPACT has aired vignettes of a new Knockout coming soon. Last week, we saw a vignette that gave us a lot more information about her. We learned that her name is Scarlett Bordeaux and that she will debuting tonight. So what will this newest Knockout bring to the Knockouts division?
We've seen all the teases and THIS THURSDAY we'll finally see @Lady_Scarlett13 arrive in IMPACT! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/LD7dpy849Q
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 25, 2018
- Slammiversary Fallout
This year’s Slammiversary was the 16th Anniversary for IMPACT Wrestling and was highly praised. Tonight, we see the fallout from the PPV.
- Austin Aries’ Championship Address
Austin Aries made his return to IMPACT earlier this year and defeated Eli Drake in seconds to win the IMPACT World Title. Aries would then go on to retain against Drake a couple of weeks later. At Redemption, Aries would drop the title to Pentagon Jr. in a Triple Threat match. Aries would then reclaim the World Title a few weeks later. This past Sunday, Aries would retain his over Moose at Slammiversary, so tonight Aries will be holding a championship address. What will Aries have to say after his victory at Slammiversary?
After retaining the IMPACT World Championship against Moose at Slammiversary, @AustinAries will deliver a Championship Address THIS THURSDAY on IMPACT.
What will the Belt Collector have to say? #IMPACTonPop
HERE: https://t.co/4yu6u3cMHO pic.twitter.com/dOtwVPyKcC
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 24, 2018
All this and more will be on tap for tonight’s post-Slammiversary show.
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TNA Impact on AMC Drops to 175,000 Viewers, 0.03 18-49 Rating Amid Heavy Sports Competition
TNA Thursday Night Impact averaged 175,000 viewers on AMC last week, a 17.5% decline from the previous week’s 212,000 and the lowest audience since January 22. The show posted a 0.03 rating in the key 18-49 demo, down 25% and matching its lowest demo figure on AMC since the move.
The drop coincided with stiff competition — Impact ran opposite the NFL Draft (simulcast on ESPN, ABC and the NFL Network) as well as NHL and NBA playoff coverage, leaving the program tied for 70th on the primetime cable charts. Versus the prior 10-week average (0.04 rating and 240,300 viewers), last week’s show fell 25% in the demo and 27.2% in overall viewers.
Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/tna-wrestling/tna-impact-viewership-18-49-rating-take-big-hit/.
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Nick Hogan Open to Pursuing In-Ring Career After Viewing Hulk Hogan: Real American
Nick Hogan told the Bonus Edition of the 83 Weeks podcast that after watching the final version of Hulk Hogan: Real American he’s more open than ever to stepping into the ring if the opportunity presents itself. Hogan said he’s been knocking off ring rust, is in good shape and “would absolutely welcome” the chance to pursue an in‑ring career, and noted the docuseries — which premiered on Netflix on April 22, 2026 — helped clarify his father’s legacy.
He also praised the series for pulling back the curtain on the many facets of Hulk Hogan, from character work to charitable efforts, saying it showed how dynamic a person his father is. Nick added that the long-discussed Chris Hemsworth biopic from 2019 remains a possibility despite delays, as the documentary continues to renew interest in Hogan’s story.
Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/nick-hogan-would-absolutely-welcome-opportunity-to-pursue-wrestling-career/.
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