IMPACT Wrestling 4-14-20
From Atlanta, GA
Available on AXS TV and Twitch
By Dylan Hager
In this crazy world of Corona season, I'm thankful Tuesday is still IMPACT Day!
This week starts with a look back at last weeks interaction between Kylie and Susie, Shamrock's sit down with Jimmy Jacobs, Eddie and Tessa vs The North, and Elgin taking out both Tessa and Eddie.
Johnny Swinger vs Mike Jackson
The 70 yr old Mike Jackson is the "Young Buck" Swinger advertised. Jackson is very impressive for his age, but this isn't how I want my wrestling show to start. Jackson hit a dive and walked the top rope. He controlled the early portion of the match. Jackson had all the momentum, but Swinger rolled up Jackson and had his feet on the ropes for the three count. Winner: Johnny Swinger
Ace Austin is backstage talking about his upcoming match with Willie Mack. Ace says Willie should be focused on Swann. Trey interrupts and calls Ace a "scumbag." Ace ask how Trey's mom is doing, and the two start fighting.
They show Mike Jackson getting a standing ovation backstage after his match.
Ken Shamrock arrives at the building. Scott D'Amore reminds him that he cannot touch Sami during their contract signing tonight.
The Rascalz vs Reno Scum vs XXXL vs TJP and Fallah Bahh
Reno Scum controlled the match early. Wentz made the hot tag to Dez, and the Rascalz teamed up to take down Scum. Chaos broke out, and all four teams started going at it. Larry D and Acey sandwiched Luster, and both men hit dives to the outside. Back in the ring, Bahh hit a Samoan Drop on Thornstowe and TJP connected with a Frog Splash for the win. After the match, The North came down and had a stare down with TJP and Fallah. Wasn't the longest match, but it was fun while it lasted. Winners: TJP and Fallah Bahh
This weeks IMPACT Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Tessa Blanchard vs Gail Kim from last years Rebellion ppv. What a match that was!
Rohit is backstage questioning Gama about his match with Hernandez. Gama slaps him and tells him to think of the team. Gamma slaps Rohit and walks off.
Next we take a look back at Cody Deaner vs Joseph Ryan. Ryan goes into the production truck and cuts off the video. Ryan forces production to play the video he gave them. RVD and Katie are in a hot tub. Oh boy. They say they don't want to be around the Deaners or the fans, and they start making out.
Rohit Raju vs Hernandez
Great to see Hernandez back. He was one of my favorites during his initial TNA run. Hernandez pretty much squashed Rohit! Was not expecting that. Rohit got in little to no offense. Maybe Hernandez is back full time? Winner: Hernandez
Madison Rayne and Swinger are hosting a new interview segment backstage called "Locker Room Talk". Their guest is Kylie Ray. Kylie says everybody has been so nice in IMPACT. She says being a Knockout is her dream. They talk about Kylie's upcoming match with Kiera Hogan at Rebellion. Madison tries getting Kylie to say something negative about Hogan, but Kylie won't say anything bad. Madison brings in Hogan. Kiera says Kylie won't be able to handle the heat. Kylie gets pissed and says Kiera isn't very nice. Very enjoyable segment.
Next we see footage of Eddie Edwards vs Michael Elgin in Qatar. Elgin picked up the win after interference from Brian Cage. Elgin and Eddie are really so good together.
Ace Austin vs Trey
Great X Division match between these two rivals. The match maintained a fast pace and was back and forth the whole time. Trey avoided the Fold from Ace, but Ace countered a double stomp with a rollup. Ace held the tights for the win. Really good match. Winner: Ace Austin
Willie Mack is talking about his upcoming title shot against Ace. Willie talks about the mind games Ace has played on past rivals, but Willie says the mind games won't work on him. He says he will take the title from Ace.
Taya Valkyrie vs Tenille Dashwood
It is nice to have Tenille back in IMPACT. Of course, John E. Bravo was at ringside with Taya. Tenille got the best of Taya early, but Bravo interfered, and Taya took over the match. Tenille started to mount a comeback, but Taya cut her off with a spear for a two count. Taya hit the Road to Valhalla, but Tenille grabbed the rope at two. Bravo handed Taya a chair, but ref Mike Posey took it away. Tenille rolled up Taya with a sunset flip for three! Winner: Tenille Dashwood
Taya beat down Tenille with the chair and a trashcan after the match. Jordynne Grace came down with a kendo stick to make the save.
Tommy Dreamer and Rhino are backstage.Tommy says they will have a match with OVE next week,and he says they will have a partner. Rhino says things get extreme in New York City, and he will gore all three members of OVE in half.
We get a look at the backstory of Ken Shamrock vs Sami Callihan and Sami's new ICU gimmick.
Josh Matthews brings out Shamrock and Sami for their contract signing. Knowing Shamrock can't touch him, Sami taunts Ken from across the table. Sami says Ken is using him to get a buzz. Sami brings up Ken's family, and Ken gets pissed. Ken flips the table and starts to go after Sami,but Sami cuts the lights and leaves the ring. When the lights come back, there are several guys with ICU mask around ringside. Shamrock goes backstage to find Sami. Shamrock gets in a car and tells the driver to follow Sami. The driver is also wearing an ICU mask. The masked men surround the car as IMPACT goes off the air.
Really good episode tonight. Not a fan of the opening, but I enjoyed the rest of the show. The Rebellion show will now be a two night special, airing each of the next two Tuesday nights, instead of as a traditional ppv. Looking forward to part one next week!