IMPACT Wrestling 1-21-20
From Mexico City, Mexico
Available on AXS TV
By Dylan Hager
Happy Tuesday Night Wraslin! Time for this weeks IMPACT!
We start with a look back at the Tessa Blanchard sit-down interview from last week, and of course Sami's interruption.
Tessa comes out to the ring. She talks about winning the title, and she brings up Sami's rematch clause. She calls out Sami, but instead Taya makes her way to the ring. Taya talks about all the times she beat Tessa, and says she is the only one that has been making history. Tessa challenges Taya, and the store has a stare down before Ace Austin makes his way out. Ace talks about beating Tessa in the X Division Title match and Bound For Glory. Ace says he knows he could end up on top again, and Tessa goes after him. Taya and Ace double team Tessa until Trey makes the save. Trey and Tessa hold the ring as the heels leave.
Josh and Don hype up the rest of the show. Tessa and Trey vs Taya and Ace will be tonight's main event. Also tonight, we'll here from RVD, and Moose, Taurus, and Rhino will collide in a triple threat match.
We take a look back at what has been going on with Willie Mack and Rich Swann the last couple weeks. Mack is being interviewed by Jimmy Jacobs. Mack talks about the mind games that The North has been playing with him. He says he's just going to keep moving forward until Swann comes back. Johnny Swinger comes out and pitches Mack on them being a team. Willie declines.
Taya is backstage with Bravo, but they are interrupted by Madison Rayne and Kiera Hogan. Madison and Hogan both want the title shot that Taya promised them. Taya says that Madison and Kiera will wrestle next week,with the winner getting the first shot at Taya.
Moose vs Taurus vs Rhino
Moose starts the match by heading to the outside, and Rhino and Taurus go at it. Moose trips up Rhino, allowing Taurus to take control, but then Moose trips up Taurus. The three have a stare down as we go to commercial. Back from the break, Rhino is working over Taurus. Moose finally gets in the ring, and Rhino and Taurus double team him. Moose gains the advantage when Rhino and Taurus can't get along. Rhino makes a comeback on Moose, and goes for a pin. Taurus breaks up the pin, and goes after Rhino. Moose breaks up a Taurus pin, and he goes after Taurus. Moose hits the Go to Hell, but Taurus is out at two. Rhino counters a Moose spear and hits a Belly-to-Belly suplex. Rhino goes for a Gore, but Moose pulls the ref in the way. Moose kicks Rhino low. Moose and Taurus back at it, and Rhino connects with a Gore on Moose. Taurus nails Rhino with a headbutt and pins Moose for the win. Solid match. A little slower paced than expected, but still good. I need more Taurus in IMPACT. Winner: Taurus
Gabby is backstage with Jordynne Grace. Grace says her goal is still the Knockouts Title. She's joining the Rayne vs Hogan match next week.
Joey Ryan is backstage, and Tommy Dreamer summons him to Wrestler's Court. Joey says he's not doing that again.
Joey Ryan vs Maximo
Well this should be fun! As always, Joey starts by asking Maximo to touch it. Maxio teases a touch, but goes after Joey instead. The two exchange arm drags and pinfalls. Maximo gains the advantage and hits a top rope elbow. Joey makes a comeback and hits a suicide dive. Joey tries again to get Maximo to touch it, but Maximo counters with a kiss and rollup. Joey is out at two, and he connects with the dick flip and Sweet Tooth Music for the win. Fun little comedy match. Exactly what was expected, and there is nothing wrong with that. Joey Ryan is so fun. Winner: Joey Ryan
We go backstage to Gabby with RVD and Katie. RVD cuts off Gabby, and he says he's embarrassed by what he just saw in the ring. He walks off before Gabby can ask him a question.
Michael Elgin promo backstage. He's not done with Eddie Edwards.
Havok vs Rosemary
Havok is joined by Father James Mitchell and Susie. Rosemary goes straight to the outside and starts talking to Susie. Havok comes out to get Rosemary, but Rosemary heads back into the ring. Rosemary catches Havok coming in and lands a hurricanrana on the outside. The two exchange counters on the outside, until Havok hits a Samoan Drop on the ramp. Havok heads back to the ring, looking for the count-out win, but Rosemary is back in before the ten count. Rosemary gains the advantage. Instead of going for the pin, Rosemary has words with Mitchell. She goes for a submission, but Havok takes over. Havok lands a splash in the corner, hits a back-breaker and clothesline combo, and follows with a knee, but she doesn't go for the pin. Rosemary sends Havok into the corner. Rosemary mounts Havok, but Mitchell gets on the apron. Rosemary sprays the green mist into Mitchell's eyes. Havok counters Rosemary and lands a tombstone for the win. In the chaos, Susie leaves ringside. Mitchell runs to the back to find her. Solid match. Love this storyline. Winner: Havok
The Desi Hit Squad is in the back. Gama is looking for Raj, and Shera says he sent him away on a Spiritual Journey. Gama is upset, and he takes it out on Rohit.
Rascalz segment from the clubhouse. Wentz and Dez tease Trey about teaming with a girl. Trey leaves as Wentz and Dez enjoy a bag of "goodies" Dez bough off the street. Wentz and Dez get high, and Pagano and Murder Clown come in and scare off Wentz and Dez.
Eddie is backstage cutting a promo. Elgin interrupts, and the two have to be pulled apart.
Rohit Raju vs Willie Mack
Rohit is accompanied by Shera and Gama. Mack off to a hot start. Willie hits some slams and a dropkick. Mack goes for a dive, but Shera stands in his way. The distraction allows Rohit to take the advantage. Rohit lands a double stomp for two. Willie mounts a comeback. Shera pulls Rohit out of the ring, and Mack dives on both of them. Mack connects with the Samoan Drop and a standing moonsault. Mack goes for a stunner, but Rohit counters. Rohit goes for a double stomp, but Willie counters with a stunner for the win. Shera immediately attacks Willie. Swinger comes out to make a save, but he eats a Sky High from Shera. Gama gets in a punch on both men as they are held by Shera and Rohit. Decent enough quick match. Winner: Willie Mack
This weeks IMPACT Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is a look back at Beer Money vs MCMG from Genesis 2011.
The North are backstage telling El Hijo del Vikingo about their win at Hard to Kill. There's some shoving between Josh and Vikingo. Ethan thinks he wants a match with Josh next week.
Josh and Don announce that a best of five series between Elgin and Eddie will start next week. Also next week is the triple threat between Jordynne Grace, Madison Rayne, and Kiera Hogan, and Dr. Wagner Jr. returns to IMPACT.
Taya Valkyrie and Ace Austin vs Trey and Tessa Blanchard
Main event time! Tessa and Taya start the match. Tessa and Taya exchange forearms. Tessa gets the advantage, and Taya tags in Ace. Tessa quickly lands a couple takedowns on Ace, and Trey tags in. Trey and Ace go back and forth. Trey gains the advantage and goes for a dive. Taya stops the dive from happening, but Tessa kicks her off the apron. Tessa and Trey both connect with dives as we go to commercial. Back from the break, Tessa and Trey still have control. Trey gets a two count of Ace. Taya takes Tessa off the apron and sends her into the barricade. Ace takes over on Trey in the ring.Ace tags in Taya, and Trey quickly takes over on the Knockouts Champ. Ace interferes, allowing Taya to take over. Taya lands a big kick for a two count. Trey comes off the ropes, but he is met with a popup knee. Taya tags in Ace, who keeps Trey down with a series of knees. Ace works over Trey in the corner. Suplex by Ace, but Trey is out at two. Trey lands a kick and tags in Tessa, but the ref is distracted by Bravo and misses the tag. Ace continues to work over Trey. Trey lands several kicks, including one to the back of the head. Both men make tags. Tessa comes off the top on Taya. Tessa gains momentum, but misses a double stomp. Taya tags in Ace. Tessa hits a lands a DDT and tags in Trey. Trey takes out Ace with a Flatliner, but he only gets a two count. Trey goes up top, but Taya takes him out. Tessa sends Taya out of the ring and hits a big dive. Back in the ring, Ace hits The Fold on Trey and gets the win. The X Division Champ and Knockouts Champ celebrate in the ring to end the show. Very good main event! Winners: Ace Austin and Taya Valkyrie
Another great show from IMPACT. Loved the main event. Really looking forward to Elgin vs Eddie again next week!