IMPACT Wrestling Sacrifice
2-22-20
Louisville, KY
Available on IMPACT Plus
By Dylan Hager
It is time for another IMPACT Plus exclusive! It is time for Sacrifice! I always loved the Sacrifice ppv back in the TNA days, and it is nice to see IMPACT bring it back.
Josh Matthews and D Lo Brown are on commentary tonight, and it is time for our first match.
Rohit Raju vs Corey Storm
This was a solid opening match. Rohit was without the rest of the Desi Hit Squad. This was my first time seeing Cory Storm, and I was impressed. Good back and forth opener. Rohit won the match with a double stomp. Rohit is actually really good in the ring, and I hope we see more of Corey Storm in IMPACT. Winner: Rohit Raju
Josh and D Lo break down the rest of the card for tonight, including Tessa vs Ace in tonight's main event.
IMPACT World Tag Team Title: The North (c) vs The Rascalz
Wentz and Trey are representing the challengers tonight. Both of these teams are just so good. The North controlled a good portion of the match before Wentz made the hot tag. The two teams exchanged momentum, and Wentz hit a destroyer for a great near fall. The Rascalz had control, but the ref was taken out. Rohit came down and pushed Trey off the top rope. Ethan and Josh used the distraction to hit their finish on Wentz for the win. Just a phenomenal match!! Great stuff from both teams! Winners: The North
Jimmy Jacobs interviewed Ace Austin backstage. The sound cut in and out during the interview, but I think Ace did his own version of "Steiner Math."
Kiera Hogan vs Ray Lyn
Oh boy. I didn't love this match. It went too long, and there wasn't a ton happening. Hogan picked up the win with a fisherman neckbreaker. Both girls looked good at times, but I never got into this match. Winner: Kiera Hogan
Swinger approached Willie backstage. Swinger says he'll watch Willie's back tonight if Willie will watch his. The sound quality for these backstage promos tonight is just awful.
Jay Bradley vs Willie Mack
Jay attacked Willie before the match started. Bradley controlled most of the match early, but he couldn't put Willie away. Mack made his comeback and won with two stunners and a frog splash. Solid, kinda quick match. They did a good job of making Bradley look like a threat against Willie. I'd like to see Willie in a legit story. He seems to be treading water with Swinger until Swann comes back from injury. Winner: Willie Mack
OVE cut a promo on Larry D and Acey Romero in the back.
OVE vs Larry D and Acey Romero
Madman Fulton and Dave Crist are representing OVE in this one, with Jake at ringside. There is some BIG men in this match. Larry and Acey got off to a good start, but OVE quickly took over and worked over Acey. Romero finally made the hot tag to Larry D. Larry hit a sit-out powerbomb on Crist for a near fall. Romero hit a dive onto Fulton. Larry hit Crist with a KO punch and Romero followed up with a pounce for the win. Upset alert!! Pretty fun match! Winners: Larry D and Acey Romero
All three members of OVE attacked Larry and Acey after the match. That brought out Daga, and we get right into the next match.
Jake Crist vs Daga
Really good back and forth match between two of IMPACT's rising stars. Both men picked up multiple near falls. Daga landed a DVD that I thought was the finish, but Jake kicked out. Jake caught Daga coming off the top with a cutter, but Daga was able to kick out. Daga picked up the win with his knees to the face finisher. Really good match! Winner: Daga
Jimmy Jacobs interviewed Moose backstage.
Johnny Swinger vs Joey Ryan
This was basically what you would expect from Swinger vs Ryan. Swinger gave Joey a "Best of Johnny Swinger" VHS in exchange for Joey lying down for him, but of course Joey didn't stay down for the three count. They went back and forth and there was a sucker involved. Swinger hit Joey with the VHS tape, but Joey kicked out. Joey hit Sweet Tooth Music for the win. Winner: Joey Ryan
We take a look at Jordynne winning the Knockouts Title from Taya.
Knockout's Title: Jordynne Grace vs Havok
Match started off hot with both ladies charging right at each other. The two were back and forth, with Havok looking good early, but Jordynne coming back. Jordynne hit a Vader Bomb early, but it was not enough. Jordynne would end getting the win with a sleeper hold. Decent,but quick match. Winner: Jordynne Grace
Jimmy Jacobs is backstage with Tessa. She says she is going for the X Title if she wins tonight.
Wildcat Chris Harris is in the crowd.
Moose vs Rhino
Time for the next chapter in "Spear vs Gore." Rhino took the early advantage. Moose tried to leave, but Rhino stopped him. Moose hit Rhino with a low blow for the DQ. Winner: Rhino (DQ)
Rhino takes the mic and ask for a NO DQ match, and the match is restarted. The fight spilled tot he outside, and Moose got in the face of Wildcat. The two exchanged weapons shots for most of the match, mainly chair shots but Moose did use a hammer on Rhino's foot. Moose speared Rhino through a table for the win. Fun No DQ match. Moose is so good. Winner: Moose
Josh and D Lo promote the upcoming events, but it turns into a ICU vignette.
Ace Austin vs Tessa Blanchard
X Division Champ vs World Champ, but neither title is on the line. Ace dominated early, using mind games to get ahead and his wrestling skill to stay there. Tessa came back with a cutter and a trifecta of dives. Tessa shows great fire in her comeback. Tessa came off the middle rope, but Ace caught her with a spinning kick for two. Ace came right back with a flying leg drop for two. Tessa nailed a DDT and a Code Red, but only got a near fall. Tessa dropped Ace with a Buzzsaw on the top turnbuckle for the win. Great match!! Tessa is so good, and Ace is going to be huge in this business. Great match! Winner: Tessa Blanchard
Overall a solid show. Tessa vs Ace and the tag title matches were my favorite. Good stuff!
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