Impact Coverage
Ja’Von’s Impact Wrestling Live Report (7/12/18)
Quick Results:
The OGz vs Local Talent: The OGz via pinfall
Shotzi Blackheart vs Allie: Allie via pinfall
Eli Drake vs Grado: Eli Drake via pinfall
oVe vs Rich Swann, Fenix, and Pentagon Jr.(Six Man Tag Team Match with Lucha Rules): oVe via pinfall
Play by Play:
Cold Open:
Impact Wrestling opens up with a recap of everything that has been going on with LAX since Konan was attacked at Redemption.
The OGz vs Local Talent:
The OGz(Homicide & Hernandez) with King make their way to the ring for their match. Thry get the jump on two local wrestlers they set one of the guys on the top rope then Hernandez hit a neckbreaker from the second rope
Top rope Gringo Cutter by Homicide! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/cn281kR6Ex
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
followed by Homicide hitting a Border Toss then Hernandez hits another Border Toss on the other guy for the quick victory.
Border Toss by @SuperMexCTM, and the OGz look as dominant as they ever have. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/eFWR21DHah
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Winners: The OGz via pinfall
After the match King gets on the mic and says that the old man Konan had to go and tells him to hit the road. King says he got tired of waiting and decided to take him out. He gives him credit for being a smart man. He says that he was two steps ahead and thats where Homicide and Hernandez come in. King reminds us that they are multi time tag champions. He says they don’t care about titles but they want to take out the young boys and Konan then announces at Slammiversary that he is challenging LAX to a 5150 street fight.
BREAKING: The revolution vs. the evolution.
The originals vs. the future.
The OGz (Homicide and @SuperMexCTM w/ @MadKing1981) will face LAX (@SantanaLAX and @Ortiz5150 w/ @Konnan5150) in a 5150 Street Fight at Slammiversary. #SlamXVI!
TICKETS: https://t.co/Nmyym5LZFD pic.twitter.com/MUHuwKKuPF
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Allie’s opponent, Shotzi Blackheart was interviewed backstage and says she is ready for Allie and ask her who is her daddy.
.@AllieImpact isn't ready for what @Shotziblack is about to bring! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/5LQd1KscJu
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Sami Callihan on the oVe Cam says they are the best trio on the planet. He also states that he is going to put Pentagon out of his misery and take his mask and embarrass him.
.@TheSamiCallihan intends to inflict the ultimate humiliation on Pentagon Jr. by defeating him and removing his mask at Slammiversary! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/kmZhGQjBYV
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Shotzi Blackheart vs Allie:
Shotzi Blackheart makes her way to the ring for her Impact debut match against former knockouts champion Allie.
Welcome to IMPACT Wrestling @Shotziblack! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/7yXkb6GYTi
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Allie makes her way to the ring.
🐰🐰🐰🐰#IMPACTonPop @AllieImpact pic.twitter.com/3pcNFE8sqL
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
The bell rings and there is a standoff ans Shotzi howls. Collar and elbow tie up and Shotzi is in control of Allie and takes her down with a shoulderblock but Allie fights back and knocka down Shotzi witha shoulderblock of her own. Shotzi finds her way back in control and takes Allie down with a backslide submission then goes for the pin and gets a two count. Allie fights back and lays into Shotzi then goes for a running dropkick in the corner but comes up empty. Shotzi then takes control and takes down Allie and goes for the pin and gets a nearfall. Shotzi then wears down Allie with a chinlock followed by a few big knees to the face then a big step up kick for a nearfall. Shotzi still in control hits a huge senton for a nearfall. Shotxi then hits a forearm and goes to the top rope but comes up empty. Allie fights back with a couple forearms and clotheslines followed up with a Russian Legsweep. Allie then hits a missile dropkick followed by a german suplex for a nearfall. Allie went for a big move with Shotzi on her shoulders but Shotzi counters and takes down Allie. She then goes to the top rope but comes up empty with a roll through and eats a codebreaker from Allie who picks up the win.
.@AllieImpact picks up the win with a Codebreaker! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/xqbD9TAdlM
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Winner: Allie via pinfall
After the match Allie is blindsided by Tessa Blanchard. Tessa throws Allie in the ring and hits her with the Hammerlock DDT and stands tall over Allie.
.@Tess_Blanchard LAYS OUT @AllieImpact WITH A HAMMERLOCK DDT! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/0kHQVNRfiX
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Backstage Grado, Katerina, and Joe Hendry runs into Eli Drake. This leads to an argument cause Grado thinks Eli Drake is trying to steal his girlfriend. Grado then challenges him to a match tonight.
.@gradowrestling has gotten on the wrong side of @TheEliDrake and they'll face off TONIGHT!
Looks like @joeshendry and @TheEliDrake aren't going to be best of pals either. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/uvjyIZBEXA
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Back from break and Tessa explains why she attacked Allie. She said she came to Impact to win the knockouts championship but Madison Rayne got in her way. She said she was handling business last week when she was attacking Madison until Allie got in her way now her focus is on Allie.
.@Tess_Blanchard showed @AllieImpact who was #Undeniable earlier tonight. Don't mess with Tessa. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/7hUHX3cCCf
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Impact runs a video of how we got to Tommy Dreamer vs Eddie Edwards at Slammiversary.
Back from break and we see another vignette about a new Knockout debuting soon.
#ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/TziR1zNGku
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Austin Aries speaks the truth:
We heard from Austin Aries and he says that Moose is in an offsight location training for his match at Slammiversary. He then says that another sashed up retired Football player DeAngelo Williams will give us an update on Moose’s condition. He says he can’t wait to hear the update on Moose.
.@AustinAries is a gracious, generous man. As IMPACT World Champion he feels it is his responsibility to welcome DeAngelo Williams back to IMPACT! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/ds2QIERmiJ
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
GWN Flashback Moment of the Week: Gail Kim vs Taryn Terrell(Last Knockouts Standing): Taryn Terrell won this match. I recommend you watch this match.
This week's @GWNApp Moment of the Week features the classic @gailkimITSME vs. Taryn Terrell Last Knockout Standing match from Slammiversary 2013! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/m9n2kRqdFY
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
DeAngelo Williams’ Update on Moose:
Josh Mathews is in the ring and hypes up Slammiversary and the main event of the PPV Austin Aries vs Moose for the Impact World Championship. Josh then introduces DeAngelo Williams to the ring. DeAngelo Williams makes his way to the ring.
The UNDEFEATED @DeAngeloRB has returned to IMPACT! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/OCAeSY5Ig8
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Williams says the him and Moose have been in the batcave training for his match. Williams says that Moose has dropped a lot of weight and gained a lot of muscle. Williams then calls Aries trash. Josh then ask DeAngelo if Moose is ready for Slammiversary. Williams says he is ready to take down Austin Crybaries. This leads to Austin Aries coming out to the ring.
The Belt Collector is here and @AustinAries has some TRUTH to speak to DeAngelo Williams! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/JEcjs8xMHd
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Aries grabs the mic from Josh who leaves the ring. Aries says that he is glad see Williams in his ring. He ask him why because training camp is going on right now. He then brings up how he wasn’t signed and had to retired. He then brings up the fact that they both didn’t win a superbowl. Aries then says he wants DeAngelo to deliver a message to Moose then begins to assault Williams.
.@AustinAries wants @DeAngeloRB to bring a message to @TheMooseNation…..and he heard it loud and clear. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/aoVcUMRD34
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Aries would then grab a steel chair but DeAngelo counters and drops Aries. Williams looked to hit Aries with the chair but Aries hits him with a lowblow then hits him with the steel chair amd stands tall on the ramp.
Back from break KM says that he proved himself to Fallah in his match against Killer Kross last week. They bump into the Desi Hit Squad and they say they are also looking to get tag team gold. KM then challenges them to a match.
Grado vs Eli Drake:
Eli Drake makes his way to the ring for the match. Grado makes his way to the ring accompanied by Katerina and Joe Hendry.
.@joeshendry is here along with @gradowrestling and @katarinasinfamy! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/GxJHzuAy1E
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Eli Drake gets the jump on Grado amd begins to stomp a mudhole in him. Eli then hits Grado with a spinning neackbreaker followed by an irishwhip into a corner. Eli tries to follow up and Grado counters with a boot to the face. Followed by a hurricanrana
WHAT THE HELL?!
HURRICANRANA BY @gradowrestling! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/JnWW9RVfoa
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
and he stays in control followed up with a splash in the corner. Eli fights back and hits the Gravey Train for the win.
Gravy Train gives @TheEliDrake the victory. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/GWA93lIIEC
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Winner: Eli Drake via pinfall
After the match Eli tries to flirt with Katerina which leads to Joe standing up for her.
.@joeshendry steps between @TheEliDrake and @katarinasinfamy! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/2AwfBYANjm
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Then Eli tries to tell Grado that Joe and Katerina have soming going on.
Back from break we heard from Killer Kross about Petey Williams interfering in his match last week. He says that when he finds him he will squeeze all the oxygen out of his skull. They face off next week.
A bone chilling warning by @realKILLERkross. @iPeteyWilliams should be worried. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/q4oQUXGpV9
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Matt Sydal is interviewed backstage and talks about his championship title defense against Brian Cage at Slammiversary.
At Slammiversary on July 22nd, @findevan will seek to prove that spiritual and mental strength will always prevail over the physical as he faces @MrGMSI_BCage. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/E9JA7iAubA
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
New match announced for Slammiversary:
BREAKING: @AllieImpact and @Tess_Blanchard will battle for Knockouts superiority as they face one on one at Slammiversary on July 22nd! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/zQJdyrFzmm
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
We heard from Moose about Aries attacking DeAngelo Williams who says that he is pissed off and that he madethis personal and will be in the Impact Zone in Windsor next week.
Madison Rayne is supposed to be having a sit down interview but gets distrubed by Su Yung. She sees a weird message on a board then gets locked in a room.
oVe vs Rich Swann, Fenix, and Pentagon Jr.(Six Man Tag Team Match with Lucha Rules):
oVe makes their way to the ring.
OHIO
VS
EVERYTHING! #IMPACTonPop @TheSamiCallihan @TheJakeCrist @TheDaveCrist pic.twitter.com/t92w3ja3zT
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Ruch Swann comes out and waits for his partners on the ramp. Fenix would then come out and do the same. Lastly Pentagon Jr. would come out and they all enter the ring.
Cero Miedo! #IMPACTonPop @PENTAELZEROM pic.twitter.com/8EHVELbsfv
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
The bell rings and both teams are in the ring at the same time. Sami Callihan and Pentagon Jr. stare each other down and Pentagon does his trademark Cedro Medro. Callihan then bites the fingers of Pentagon followed by Fenix superkicking Sami. Then Dave superkicks Fenix. Swann takes out Callihan followed by Fenix and Pentagon hitting double superkicks on Jake.
SUPERKICKS EVERYWHERE! #IMPACTonPop #SuperkickParty pic.twitter.com/DmkA0xokzC
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Dave Crist comes into the ring to make the save but gets taken out by the Lucha Brothers and Pentagon gets a nearfall. The Lucha Brothers are still in control as Fenix doubles over Sami then looks to run the ropes rhen hit a move on Callihan but Samcounters with a clothesline. Swann comes in the ring and takes out everyone on the outside which leaves Fenix in the ring alone. Jake Crist comes in the ring and hits Fenix with a couple of kicks. Fenix gets the better of the exchange and sends Jake Crist to the floor then hits a springboard spinning dive to everyone on the floor.
INCREDIBLE by @ReyFenixMx! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/5lKn4PFcev
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Dave Crist would then hit a superplex on Rich Swann to everyone on the outside taking everyone out as we go to break.
.@TheDaveCrist SUPERPLEXES @GottaGetSwann to the floor and WIPES out everybody. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/6MRFI2NwWl
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Back from the break Sami is in control of Fenix and spites in the face of Fenix. Everyone comes back in the ring and hits the tower of doom and Jake Crist catches Fenix on his way down into a powerbomb for a nearfall.
Tower of Doom comes CRASHING down but @TheJakeCrist catches @ReyFenixMx with a sitout powerbomb! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/EcNdMDcDh6
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Jake stays on Fenix and they fight to the top rope and knocks Jake to the ground and hits a swanton bomb. Dave crist comes in and hits the square and compass. Rich Swann comes in and takes out Dave. Sami then comes in and hits Swann with piledriver and goes for the pin but Pentagon Jr. makes the save. Pentagon then hits the Pentagon Driver for a nearfall. Pentagon still in conteol until Dave Crist makes the save. Everyone begins to trade moves and taking people out. Swann would try to hit a top rope splash on a prone Sami Callihan but gets intercepted with a super cutter from Jake Crist.
OH MY GOD! @TheJakeCrist intercepts @GottaGetSwann IN MID AIR with an unbelievable Crist Cutter! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/8viKnVlnxc
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
The Lucha Brothers would then hit Sami with the fear factor assisted with a double stomp from Fenix only leads to a two count. Pentagon then hits Jake Crist with a fear facotr on the apron. Swann and Callihan are left alone in the ring and Swann hits him with multiple big kicks but Sami fights back and hits Rich with a powerbomb followed by the Get Outta Here kneebreaker for the pinfall victory.
WHAT A MATCH!
Powerbomb off the middle rope by @TheSamiCallihan followed by the Get Outta Here gives Callihan a big win going into Slammiversary. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/JMKaIICnvE
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 13, 2018
Winners: oVe via pinfall
After the match we see Madison still locked in the room but makes her way outside and is being stalked by Su Yung. Madison is terrified and runs away but runs into the undead brides who say her time has come. This all turns out to be here hallucinating then we see Su Yung who lookesto have grabbed Madison to end the show.
My Score: 9/10
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Coverage
Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 10.10.2024
After Hurricane Helene ruined the tapings last week, we get to see how truncated the Bound For Glory build becomes!
Last week coverage got skipped because the tapings were delayed due to Hurricane Helene, so they just ran a clip show essentially. I don’t blame them for having to figure out something to pivot because they had a show to fulfill, but I’m not gonna cover a clip show of matches we’ve already seen or whatever.
So now let’s get back up to speed with the murky Knockouts picture since Wendy Choo, Rosemary and Tasha Steelz seem to be picking fights with Sol Ruca, Jordynne Grace and Masha Slamovich, World Title should be Nic versus Joe Hendry, but Kaz could always angle his way into something, and the tag team title picture is some combination of ABC, Hardyz and The System.
Let’s see where everything will go since we kind of lost one week of Bound for Glory hype.
.@JordynneGrace and @mashaslamovich had a MUST SEE face-off with #TNABoundForGlory ramifications! #TNAiMPACT
Get 1 month FREE of TNA+ with code TNAFREE on the Special Attraction Monthly plan: https://t.co/DwJ1fsoWWo pic.twitter.com/W9t8oyceo0
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) October 11, 2024
Ratings:
- Wendy Choo, Rosemary & Tasha Steelz w/Alisha Edwards vs Jordynne Grace, Masha Slamovich & Sol Ruca: Jordynne wins via Juggernaut Driver – ** 1/2
- Josh Alexander vs Eric Young: Josh wins via Jacknife Pinfall – **
- Hardy Boyz vs The ABC: No Contest – ***
- X Division #1 Contender: Laredo Kid vs Jason Hotch w/John Skyler vs Leon Slater: Slater wins via Swanton 450 – *
- Nic Nemeth & Joe Hendry vs First Cla$$: Nic wins via Fame ASSer – ** 1/4
Results:
Wendy Choo, Rosemary & Tasha Steelz w/Alisha Edwards vs Jordynne Grace, Masha Slamovich & Sol Ruca
Wendy and Jordynne starts off and Jordynne just lights her up, rocks her with Forearms, hits the Reverse Suplex, Vader Bomb and looks for the Juggy Driver in 30 seconds, but things start to move in the favor of the Brick City Demons, Jersey Devils even. But when Rosemary and Wendy look for a tandem suplex, Jordynne gets away, tags in Ruca and Ruca Springboards in and goes for some fun high spots. She does slip on her reverse block feeding into the corner, but nothing that looks bad, just an obvious hitch. Ruca hits her little surfboard pose on Rosemary, but the showboating costs her, the heels take a few short cuts and Tasha tags in to try and isolate Ruca. Corner strikes into a Shiranui, but only 2. Camel Clutch from Tasha, but she hasn’t finished anyone with that…so just wait for Ruca to fight up, Tasha drives her back into the heel corner and tags in Wendy. Snapmare into the Neck Twist for two from Choo. Ruca keeps struggling to try and get to her corner, she uses her length to kick off and counter another tandem Suplex attempt from the demons. But Ruca is crawling too slow and Rosemary stops her and start beating on her in the far corner. Ruca with a Sol Snatcher! Rosemary powders and Ruca crawls for the tag.
Tasha collects Rosemary for the heel tag and Masha gets the tag from Ruca, and Tasha gets eaten alive. Masha lays in the savate kicks, catches Tasha, Gutwrench Powerbomb, Russian Death Device on Wendy when she comes in to try and save, but a thumb to the eyes has Masha retreat to her corner, Jordynne blind tags, Juggernaut Driver on Tasha, faces win but there’s some tension with Masha and Jordynne.
"We are the future, we are The Northern Armory."@thejudasicarus @proTWilliams @Walking_Weapon #TNAiMPACT
Get 1 month FREE of TNA+ using code TNAFREE on the Special Attraction Monthly plan: https://t.co/EkIqqcvwIi pic.twitter.com/NQuNeG7SA4
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) October 11, 2024
Cool name wasted on Josh and his Jabroni squad. I want to like it but this group is the typical High School group project partners of one person who carries all the weight and two useless idiots.
Nic comes out to talk, and coming off a mid 6 person match and a lame backstage segment, I really hope this goes somewhere. Nic says his name, so he appears, and Joe comes out for the promo in the ring spot. My assumption is that some heel will crash the party to help fill the next 3 or 4 weeks before Bound for Glory, but I just don’t want this to languish. After a some circle jerk, Hendry does bring into question the JBL situation, and Nic just kind of hand waves it and says he’s the threat not JBL. Oh First Cla$$ interrupt the promo, I didn’t have them on my BINGO card, but since KC Navarro took Swann’s place, they have been a ton more fun.
AJ tries to take credit for Hendry’s ascent, Hendry chides him a little by a little medley of the classics and AJ redirects his attention to Nic after getting a little worked up. KC and AJ are fantastic. Tag match is made, Santino appears, calls them FIST CLASH and its happening tonight!
Officially announced by @milanmiracle! @joehendry and @NicTNemeth will face @KCwrestles & @AJFrancis410 in the main event! TONIGHT on #TNAiMPACT!
Get 1 month FREE of TNA+ using code TNAFREE on the Special Attraction Monthly plan: https://t.co/EkIqqcuYSK pic.twitter.com/F4y5Fvz3RX
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) October 11, 2024
Josh Alexander vs Eric Young
Things start off basic, Collar and Elbow tie up, but Josh gets the best of things, throws EY around a little but nothing really high impact hits until EY manages a nice Dropkick to stifle Josh’s control. Josh powders, EY collects him, but Josh used the downtime to recover and starts laying into EY again. Strong Irish Whip, Flair corner bump from EY but Josh baits EY and connects with a big strike that drops EY on his ass for the Low Crossbody Dive. We move to terrible picture in picture while EY is just getting walloped on the apron. Methodic slow offense for Josh, even 10 Count Corner Punches, EY tries to catch him with a Back Elbow but Josh pulls him into the turnbuckle to stop any comeback from happening while we’re in picture in picture.
Finally out of PiP, and Josh is still in control working limbs and keeping him in the corner eating punches. EY ducks a punch, fires back, Irish Whip into a bounce out Northern Lights Suplex Hold for two from EY! Getting back to his feet, Josh snaps an Uppercut, then runs EY over with a Big Boot and grounds EY with the ole Headlock. EY counters with the Jawbreaker and tries to fire, connects with a few big lariats, Discus Lariat, Spicolli Driver attempt but Josh slips it, tries to run the ropes and eats a Power Slam from EY! Piledriver call, but Josh slips behind and goes for the Kurt Angle Germans, EY fights off the third, hits the Spicolli Driver for two! Macho Elbow attempt but the two jabronis of Josh’s group come out, distract the ref, crotch EY and Josh slowly climbs the corner with arrogance but EY counters him, drops him, connects on the Macho Elbow, but only for two! German Suplex from EY, Piledriver set up, but the jabronis interfere again, numbers game gives Josh the Jacknife Pinfall win.
Nerd squad beats down EY, they pan to a backstage shot of Maclin being handcuffed and taken out. Josh goes for the chair around the ankle shatter it heel thing, who cares. I have no interest in any of this. Josh’s heel turn has been forgettable aside from his new music, his two jabronis are worthless and this EY and Maclin pairing is being wasted on this filler imbecile angle.
So Santana comes out to talk and call out Moose, its a fairly basic and boring back and forth. Santana does get a good line calling Santana a Baby Boy Bitch, but then The System jumps Santana. ABC and the Hard Boys make the save, so Santino comes out to officially make Moose vs Santana a BFG match and kicks off the tag team match right now!
Hardy Boyz vs The ABC
Matt and Chris Bey start off, simple Collar & Elbow into a corner, clean break, Bey with an eventual Headlock Takeover, but nothing super interesting, Matt counters and goes into his own Headlock. Matt eats a Dropkick from Bey after a Shoulder Tackle, so we get both teams tagging out in the babyface nice Japanese pro wrestling way. Drop Toe Hold from Ace into a La Magistral for a quick count and then an Arm Drag keeps Ace in control. Jeff eventually gets his own Wringer and Arm Drag into four Neckbreakers, Wrecking Ball Dropkick and tags in Matt. Poetry in Motion the classic way! Quick tag back to Jeff, Assisted Facebuster from the Hardyz for another near fall, and Jeff is keeping Ace on the ground. Ace fights up, but Jeff tries to cut him off a few times, but Ace kicks out of Jeff’s grab and tags in Bey. Corner Splash, Enzuigiri into a Missile Dropkick for 2. Hardy with a Jawbreaker into the Mule Kick to tag out to Matt. Bey slips Matt’s move, double Enzuigiri and now ABC are keeping Matt isolated.
After a little more offense, Matt manages a counter, simultaneous tags and Jeff and Ace are legal. Russian Leg Sweep from Jeff into his Leg Drop Prawn Hold for 2. Bey eats a Plot Twist, but The System runs out to attack everyone.
So I guess we really are getting the triple threat that I wanted a few weeks ago. Solid match, but I called that in September, including it being a Full Metal Mayhem match!
X Division #1 Contender: Laredo Kid vs Jason Hotch w/John Skyler vs Leon Slater
Indie stupid start of dumb stuff a quick cover and Triplicate Simultaneous Dropkick. I really hate that spot…I also really don’t care for any of these guys. Laredo is just a body but useless when it comes to a real threat, Leon Slater is fun but too new and inconsistent, and Hotch I probably like the most, but he’s held back by the fact The Good Hands are a joke. I also dislike Laredo doing all of the Eddie Guerrero stuff…that doesn’t make me care about him it makes me think about Eddie. So its just stupid.
Roundhouse Kick from Laredo misses, Enzuigiri from Hotch sends Laredo to powder, Slater with a Handspring Back Elbow to wipe out Hotch, Slater goes to the top for the Swanton 450 and wins. A very quick, spotfest that means nothing. Sure Slater gets a title shot next week, but I’m not invested, don’t care and have no faith he’ll actually win.
Nic Nemeth & Joe Hendry vs First Cla$$
First Class attacks Hendry during his entrance promo, Nemeth hits the ring to even the odds, First Class is rocked outside and the faces stand tall as the referee tries to get control and we head to PiP. There’s like 5 minutes left in the show and you need to cut to a commercial? Grow up…seriously time your garbage better.
Offense is basic, KC gets the best for Nic, tags in AJ and he just literally stands on Nic and uses the size advantage. I’m glad we’re not missing anything that matters, but seriously, who cuts to commercial in the last 10 minutes of the show? Back to a real picture, AJ hits a Senton for 2 and then AJ mocks Hendry’s turn around as Nic has been isolated since the picture in picture. Nic finally fires out of the corner with punches and a few kicks but AJ won’t let go. Whips him into his own corner and knocks KC off the apron. Nic tries to dive to Hendry, AJ catches him but eats a DDT, Nic tags in Hendry, KC tries to do something after recovering but eats the Sack of Shit, Kip Up, and Hendry tries to lift AJ but can’t get him up at first. Superkick from Nic, Hendry gets AJ up for the Attitude Adjustment and Hendry calls for the Standing Ovation…double goozle, but Hendry pulls off a Danger Zone and Nic laughs. Hendry allows Nic to tag in, two Superkicks send AJ out but KC blind tags, 305 from KC, goes for the Blessing in Disguise bout eats a Super Kick, and Nemeth hits the Standing Ovation and does the turn to Hendry, Fame ASSer ends the match.
Overall Score: 4.5/10
This episode definitely felt rushed. Over use of Santino, Jordynne showing up a few times and Nic and Joe trading showboat barbs in a rather meaningless main event. A filler X Division match with a bunch of people with no story, probably just leads to Bailey defending and Wentz officially claiming his rematch for Bound For Glory. Northern Armoury again, is a cool name, but with a bunch of dweebs. Also as much as I wanted to see Masha face Jordynne so she can get her first win and really spark a run…just fast tracking passed Rosemary added to the episode seeming rushed.
Stuff happens, natural disasters cause problems, I get it. But this episode definitely suffered from just feeling like far too much odd exposition and filler content to make me count minutes left in the episode.
If you don’t watch TNA weekly, this was probably alright…but I’m definitely not feeling what they put together.
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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 9.26.2024
Lei Ying Lee fka Xia Li debuts tonight as well as a Number 1 Contender match between Frankie Kazarian and Joe Hendry!
So we get a surprise tag partner for Jordynne Grace, a number one contender match and Lei Ying Lee (fka Xia Li) debuts tonight!
Last week was an alright “get the ball rolling” kind of episode. But now we should be seeing where the angles are headed, who will be involved in title pictures and exactly how much longer we’re going to have to deal with Matt Cardona’s new toxic masculinity idiot gimmick. I’m curious how exactly they’ll present Lei Ying Lee, because we’ve seen WWE repackage her and make it ridiculous a few times; TNA has to do better…right?
.@The_Ace_Austin and @DashingChrisBey may be mourning the loss of the TNA World Tag Team Championships, but @MATTHARDYBRAND and @JEFFHARDYBRAND have their sights set on the titles too!… CHOO CHOO!!!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+ NOW: https://t.co/mZuIFjzSz8 pic.twitter.com/6qoTlzpOgk
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) September 27, 2024
Ratings:
- Wendy Choo & Rosemary vs Sol Ruca & Jordynne Grace: Grace & Ruca win via DQ – * 3/4
- Laredo Kid vs Jonathan Gresham: Gresham wins via Knee Smashes – ** 1/4
- Zachary Wentz, Ace Austin & Chris Bey vs Speedball Mike Bailey, Leon Slater & Kushida: Wentz wins via UFO Cutter – ***
- Lei Ying Lee vs Hyan: Lei wins via Thunder Struck – ** 1/4
- Heather Reckless vs Xia Brookside: Reckless wins via Rarefied Air – ** 3/4
- Frankie Kazarian vs Joe Hendry: Hendry wins via Standing Ovation – *** 1/4
Results:
Wendy Choo & Rosemary vs Sol Ruca & Jordynne Grace
Attempted quick start but double reverse feints into slamming into each other, the faces get the best of the stalls. Jordynne Lariats both over the ropes and Ruca with a nice Triangle Moonsault to the outside, followed by a Juggernaut Dive. In typical wrestling silliness, the faces have all the momentum, get a good crowd reaction, throw a heel in for the official bell and immediately lose control. Rosemary with a Drop Toe Hold into her low version of the Upside Down, Wendy cheap shot, tags in and Cartwheel Forearm, and then some tandem work from the demons. Rosemary is the legal member now and Ruca is getting worked over.
Rosemary charges the corner, Ruca counters, Crossbody levels Rosemary. Rosemary tags out first so Wendy cuts off Ruca and brings her back to the demon corner and they isolate Ruca with quick tags and the Unicorn Stampede-esque spot. Demons go for the tandem Suplex again, but Ruca slips it into a Double Neckbreaker, tags out and Grace starts killing everyone. Death Valley Drivers, Back Fists for everyone, stacks the demons, Ruca Springboard Splash on the stacked heels. Facebuster from Grace, SOL SNATCHER on Rosemary! Jordynne sets up for the Juggernaut Driver, but Tasha slides in and attacks Jordynne! No contest, the heels start a beatdown, Masha runs in for the save, and this makes the Knockouts title picture…murky and kinda dumb. Let’s see where it goes.
The match was alright, but short and interrupted in a very stupid “filling time” kind of way. If this turns into a Queen of the Mountain match at BFG, I could be okay with that. But I don’t want to see a ton of multi-person lazy booking matches for BFG. So let’s see where it goes.
Laredo Kid vs Jonathan Gresham
Between Laredo being a useless job guy 90% of the time, and Gresham’s story getting started and stopped and just stupid…I have no clue how to feel about this match. Will it probably be an okay match? Sure. But this isn’t AEW, ‘good matches’ are for idiots, I want logical stories that add to matches.
Early going is a lot of Lucha style counter wrestling until Gresham connects with a Lariat off of a counter, but the up and overs and counters continue until they have a stand off moment. Laredo connects with an open handed slap, Gresham retreats to the corner, baits in Laredo but the bait only goes so far, Gresham floats over, hits the apron and grabs the mask…but pauses and acts like a war victim having flashbacks. They are continuing to play with this “octopus” thing in a Fiend style where its being repressed or something, but the storytelling isn’t even 10% as good as The Fiend. After a Suicida, Laredo throws Gresham back in, drops him, goes for his Uno Mas Moonsault Elbows; only hits one, gets the second countered and Gresham locks in a Boston Crab. Gresham pulls Laredo to the middle twice, transitions to a Half Crab, but Laredo gets to the ropes. They fight in the corner, Laredo gets the best of things, slap, Enzuigiri, Flying Crossbody, Three Amigos variations with the third as a Brainbuster for only 2.
Nerve Hold from Gresham, stomps to the knees, and repeatedly dissecting the lower body, Knee strike, after Knee Strike, Springboard Moonsault into more Knee attacks until he has Laredo face down and just smashes the knee into the mat repeatedly. Laredo submits and Gresham is fired up afterwards.
They’re obviously building towards something, I’m just not sure if its gonna be good or make sense.
Zachary Wentz, Ace Austin & Chris Bey vs Speedball Mike Bailey, Leon Slater & Kushida
Things start off with a lot of all six arguing and pushing before the referee has to bet inbetween everyone and then we go to picture in picture which is stupid. ABC takes control over Leon Slater with the Tandem Japanese Arm Drag, a few quick tags and Ace is stomping a mudhole into Slater. Ace tags in Bey, a Missible Dropkick/Russian Leg Sweep tandem move gets them a two count. Bey peppers in a few Forearms, tags in Wentz and he hits the Flip Senton back in across Slater’s chest. Tries to keep him grounded with the headlock, but we come back from commercial so of course the hope spots start.
Slater tries to get away from Wentz with a Mule Kick, but Wentz tags out to Austin, ABC tries a tandem attack but Leon slips it and tags out to Kushida. Kushida levels everyone, hits the Shotei in the corner, looks for the Avalanche Hurricanrana, but Bey rolls through, turns into a strike trade and simultaneous tag spot for Wentz and Speedball. Speedball lights up Wentz,goes for a Leap Frog but Wentz ducks it, grabs the foot with the Flapjack counter! A few more quick spots, Speedball goes for a Back Handspring, but Wentz dodges and hits his own Back Handspring Knee Lift. Everyone comes in for shenanigans, ABC hit the Spike Brainbuster on Speedball, Wentz hits the Swanton and Kushida makes the save and more signature spam silly action.
Speedball hits the Triangle Moonsault, Slater with a big dive, throws Wentz back in, looks for his finish but Wentz manages to move and UFO CUTTER! Its a wrap! ABCz win the match!
Fun match, bad time for the picture in picture but generally entertaining.
.@CodyDeaner attempts to reason with @JakeSomething_, but instead walks away with a match against @alexhammerstone!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+ NOW: https://t.co/mZuIFjzSz8 pic.twitter.com/q49xL6jHBp
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) September 27, 2024
Cody needs to get written off of TNA after Hammer kills him. Cody doesn’t speak for the people, the people want the Hammer Daddies to dominate. Some people, want them to dominate in more than just the ring, but lets start with matches first. Don’t screw this up TNA!
.@Santana_Proud is absolutely UNHINGED!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+ NOW: https://t.co/mZuIFjzkJA pic.twitter.com/JU92qKjNPf
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) September 27, 2024
Okay that was a cool vignette.
Lei Ying Lee vs Hyan
Oh damn, Hyan has been on Impact/TNA episodes before and she was trained by friend of the site, Gino Medina. So this should be an interesting debut match for Lei since Hyan should make this look decent for what will probably be like a 3 minute enhancement match.
They start with a power lock up, but Lei gets the best of it, Shoulder Tackle, a few Dropkicks, throws her into the corner, runs up and punches her in the face. Lei is stalking Hyan at points and picking her spots, Hyan powders and Lei hits the Apron PK. Goes for a Spicoli Driver, but Hyan claws the eyes to counter the move. Back Elbow, Double Smash combo into a Back Body Drop for a one count.
Lei no sells a bit, blocks a couple strikes, catches the chops and lays in Lariats into a Rude Awakening! Springboard Stomp from Lei, Step Up Chop, F5, into an 360 Jumping Roundhouse Kick she calls Thunder Struck. The crowd was into her, a few people screamed “Finish Her!” since the outfit is very Mortal Kombat, but all in all not bad.
Our little Shadowed Thunder Flashing Mirrors Kitana/Raiden hybrid looked like a million bucks. While I obviously think pushing her to a main event situation in 4 weeks is too fast, I want to see Lei Ying Lee win the Knockouts Title. AND NOT THE TAGS! Burn those! Throw them away! Act like they were never a thing, someone find the Men in Black memory erasing thing.
Josh comes out and starts a “I didn’t believe in Hendry because I didn’t believe he believed in himself”, so its this obviously fake babyface set up. He calls Eric Young out after their small conversation last week, and I’m guessing this will of course turn sour from a “you’re right I’ve been misguided” to a “haha screw you old bitch” kind of moment. I’m just gonna sit here and wait for the swerve, maybe Sinner and Saint attack too. There we go, Eric says it takes a real man to admit he was going the wrong way, Josh then lulls in EY, German Suplex! Looks for the C4 Spike but Steve Maclin makes a save! Oh and look – Sinner and Saint show up too. It’s almost like it was obvious *stares into the camera*.
.@TheMattCardona and @PCOisNotHuman in MONSTERS BALL!? @milanmiracle @stephdelander
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+ NOW: https://t.co/mZuIFjzSz8 pic.twitter.com/TIgBhJpKv4
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) September 27, 2024
Heather Reckless vs Xia Brookside
Xia comes out in pure Babyface mode with a little cowgirl inspired gear and a cowboy hat since they’re in Texas.
.@XiaBrookside is ready for action in San Antonio, and it shows!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+ NOW: https://t.co/mZuIFjzSz8 pic.twitter.com/CXZHNneJ2T
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) September 27, 2024
Odd moment when Xia is like 5 inches taller than Heather, Reckless tries to dodge roll and be cheeky but Xia uses her height advantage to big sister her a bit, block the slaps, Snapmare her down, do her little shimmy before the Elbow Drop and take some control. Reckless feeds her into the corner but eats a Back Elbow, Over and Under, Heather counters Xia. ASH and the Concierge walks out, ASH is in a tight little outfit, cowboy hat and designer cowgirl boot pumps.
Reckless throttles Xia with the ropes, then keeps her in the corner with the Stomping a Mudhole before she goes for the Otani Bootwash! Reckless puts Xia in a Bow and Arrow, but she starts to fight back up. Lariat, Larait, Russian Leg Sweep, float over into a straddle cover for 2. Drop Toe Hold, Broken Wings once, goes for a second but Reckless powders and eats a Baseball Slide instead. Xia kicked the extensions off Reckless’ head and shows it to the camera while jawing with ASH a little. Xia taunts ASH in a sexy cheeky ways, posts Reckless and slides Reckless back in. Xia gets distracted because Concierge and ASH talk shit loudly, Reckless uses the ropes to Stun Gun Xia, then Rarefied Air wins the match for Reckless.
Frankie Kazarian vs Joe Hendry
Nic Nemeth comes out to the announce desk for this match, so now we get to see if shenanigans happens or if he’s just out for a ‘moment’ with the winner.
Kaz tries to bully Jade into the ‘correct’ intro, but Hendry says he’ll do it, goes into a litany of Antonio Banderas jokes, so, Kaz attacks him and Hendry slows down the initial onslaught with a Shoulder Tackle and Suplex, but as we go to awful picture in picture, Kaz slowly starts taking control. Opportunistic kicks, Snap Suplex, just basic offense, but Kaz is clearly in control as the commercials detract from the action. Now Kaz goes for the Headlock Rest Hold so we can watch the commercials clearly. But Hendry starts to fire up and the worst camera angle ever happens, it zooms out like Okada just posed and we’re back to a headlock for reasons unknown. Now we go back to Hendry trying to power up, the NASA camera shots continue, but at least we’re leaving picture in picture so the come back has to start for real.
Uppercut gets stifled by Kaz with the Scoop Slam into the Springboard Guillotine Leg Drop for two. Kaz grabs a mic, does he think he’s Booker T? Stomping on Hendry while cutting a promo? This ain’t Black Snow, there’s not Chet Lemon, Kaz goes for another Guillotine Leg Drop and misses. Hendry throws some fists, Lariats, Sack of Shit into Kip Up, looks for the Standing Ovation but Kaz slips it, looks for the Chicken Wing, but Hendry throws him off. Kaz goes for the Springboard Crossbody and Hendry nopes the high risk. Pop-Up Powerbomb for 2! Hendry goes for an Ankle Lock, Kaz kicks off, wraps a Small Package for two, Sole Butt into Lariat for another near fall for Kaz.
Fade to Black attempt but Hendry rolls through and Ankle Lock, goes for a slight modification…but Kaz gets to the ropes. Kaz to the apron, Hendry misses, Leg Drop into the Slightshot DDT for two! Reverse Whip sends Kaz crashing over the corner buckles and to the outside. Stalling Suplex on the floor, and the crowd makes some good noise. Kaz goes for Brass Knuckles from his ring jacket, sneaks Hendry as Hendry grabs to collect Kaz, Kaz wins the match!
Nemeth rats him out. Another referee comes out to say the same thing so dictator San Antonio Cinderella comes out and says no dice, keepa goin! Hendry with the Roll-Up for two, Kaz hits a nice Lariat and Hendry is wobbly, Kaz hits another Lariat and is being very deliberate. Kaz goes for a third as he’s getting cocky and gets caught in the Standing Ovation! Hendry wins!
Overall Score: 6.25/10
Another decent episode all things considered. The right person went over in the main event, even though they also left enough wiggle room for a triple threat if they really wanted to. Santana had a cool promo after beating the hell out of The System. Lei Ying looked solid, her moveset isn’t a ton different than it was in NXT, but it looks fresh compared to what we’ve seen from the Knockouts lately and Hyan did well enough as the local enhancement wrestler. Jeff with his Choo Choo thing is that special kind of stupid that is just dumb enough to be clever. Hammer Daddies potentially killing Cody would be cool. SDL still being involved on screen without a neck brace or selling the neck issues is pissing me off a little. Not from a kayfabe perspective, but from a ‘that segment at Victory Road was awful’ and its invalidating the entire point of it.
Knockouts stuff is still generally a mess though. The whole tag thing turning into a shmoz with Tasha helping the demons and Masha making a save seemed really stupid. I get that its drawing the face and heel lines, but you’re really stretching the logic thin on why Tasha would want to help demons when no one in the match really had direct heat with Tasha. And Xia Brookside is still…adorable, dammit. Her wrestling has been much better, even her mannerisms are still charming and she’s playing the role perfectly of frustrated babyface who’s just getting screwed over constantly by heels. I did like the element of Reckless’ extensions were falling out, which further necessitates why she needs a makeover from ASH and Concierge.
So while some of the story telling is weird comedic tones, just out there or a little odd in general…its all building nicely. Oh yeah and Josh screwing over EY was obvious…come on now. Josh went from the literal Best Bout Machine for like 2021-2023, to now he’s got his own little faction of generic indie dweebs with stupid names that draw less dimes than a first grader struggling with counting past 5.
So yeah, decent show but Josh is hard to watch…sheesh.
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