DATE: February 14, 2021 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Capitol Wrestling Center, Orlando, Florida
AVAILABLE ON: WWE Network
NXT CHAMPIONSHIP
Finn Balor (c) vs. Pete Dunne
NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Io Shirai (c) vs. Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Martinez
NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Johnny Gargano (c) vs. Kushida
MEN’S DUSTY RHODES CLASSIC FINALS
MSK vs. The Grizzled Young Veterans
WOMEN’S DUSTY RHODES CLASSIC FINALS
Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez vs. Shotzi Blackheart and Ember Moon
Impact Wrestling has announced a new weekly one-hour TV show – Before The Impact.
Before The Impact will air each Tuesday night on AXS TV at 7pm ET, as the one-hour lead-in to the weekly Impact Wrestling flagship show.
Nashville-based sportscaster Jon Burton will host BTI. He will be joined by reporters Josh Mathews and Gia Miller.
BTI will feature exclusive match and insider views each week. It will also feature news on the pro wrestling industry with a weekly “Iceman’s Intel” segment with George Iceman. Impact’s press release noted that this segment is expected to be a highlight of BTI.
Mathews also serves as the Senior Producer of BTI.
“BTI will feature in-depth previews of the biggest matches, exclusive interviews with IMPACT Wrestling stars, behind-the-scenes access you won’t see anywhere else and an exclusive match each week,” Mathews said.
BTI will apparently also feature in-ring action. Next Tuesday’s premiere will feature a match with Team XXXL’s Ace Romero and Larry D vs. The Decay’s Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus.
Impact Executive Vice President Scott D’Amore said BTI will serve as Impact’s version of a pre-game show.
“BEFORE THE IMPACT will be IMPACT Wrestling’s version of a pregame show,” D’Amore said in the press release. “Fans have been asking for more IMPACT action on AXS TV and we’re excited to debut a new show and format with BTI.”
Source: Wrestling Inc.
Braun Strowman has revealed details about the the blood infection which has kept him off WWE television over the last few weeks.
“The Monster Among Men” took to Instagram to provide his fans with an update on his well-being.
“I got really sick over the weekend and got an infection that got into my blood system and had to be put on antibiotics for that,” Strowman explained. “It was awful, I dropped like 15 pounds in five days. Couldn’t eat. It looks like 50 pounds of water weight, all my joints are swollen and inflamed. The antibiotics are working and I’m feeling better. We’re gonna get back to training and I’ll see you guys very soon,” he continued.
Braun had been off WWE television since November while he reportedly recovered from a knee injury. He returned to Raw shortly before the 2021 Royal Rumble. He entered the Royal Rumble math at number 30 but hasn’t been seen on WWE programming since.
Check out Braun’s health update below.
DATE: February 13, 2021 at 8:00 PM ET
LOCATION: Skyway Studios, Nashville, Tennessee
AVAILABLE ON: IMPACT Plus
IMPACT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Rich Swann (c) vs. Tommy Dreamer
IMPACT WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
The Good Brothers (c) vs. Private Party w/Matt Hardy vs. James Storm and Chris Sabin
IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
TJP (c) vs. Rohit Raju w/Shera
IMPACT KNOCKOUTS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP (TEXAS TORNADO/NO DQ)
Fire N Flava (c) vs.Havok and Nevaeh
Triple Threat Revolver Match to Determine X-Division Championship #1 Contender
Josh Alexander vs. Willie Mack vs. Trey Miguel vs. Suicide vs. Daivari vs. Blake Christian vs. Chris Bey vs. Ace Austin
Impact Women’s Champion Deonna Purrazzo, Kimber Lee & Susan vs.Jordynne Grace, Jazz and ODB
Decay (Rosemary and Crazzy Steve) & Black Taurus vs. XXXL & Tenille Dashwood
Matt Cardona and Eddie Edwards vs. Brian Myers and Hernandez
Deaner vs. Jake Something
It’s now been announced that WWE NXT North American Champion Johnny Gargano is out of action.
Austin Theory took to Twitter last night and revealed that Gargano won’t be facing Kushida at Sunday’s NXT “Takeover: Vengeance Day” event. He then challenged Kushida to a match on tonight’s NXT go-home show.
WWE has just confirmed Theory vs. Kushida for tonight’s show. They also noted that Gargano is out of action, but did not provide any further details.
They wrote, “With Gargano out of action, what will this mean for NXT Takeover and the future of the North American Championship?”
There’s no word yet on if a new match will be announced for Takeover. Below is the updated listing for tonight’s show:
MLW returns TONIGHT at 7pm ET with Fusion, featuring a historic title versus title interpromotional championship bout on YouTube and other platforms (learn more about where to watch).
Witness history in the making in the first-ever interpromotional title versus title match in Major League Wrestling, presented by newlawoffice.com.
Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zmra8EjNjwo.
“The Man Of The Hour” Lio Rush puts the MLW World Middleweight title up for grabs in a blockbuster 2-way title unification fight against AAA World Cruiserweight Champion Laredo Kid.
Two of the sport’s greatest champions put their respective title belts on the line, winner take all!
Can AAA’s top luchador enmascarado go move for move and out-maneuver the fast and furious Rush? Will MLW’s resident moneyweight add “double World champ” to his ever growing sensational list of accomplishments?
Injustice and CONTRA go to war! “The Young GOAT” Myron Reed and Jordan Oliver bring the fight as they finally collide in the ring. CONTRA’s resident schemer Simon Gotch and Iraninan super soldier Daivari look to break pride and bones. Will they humble the unrelenting duo of Reed and Oliver? Tune in to find out.
The biggest sports scandal of 2021 has rocked Major League Wrestling. In an exclusive, Alicia Atout speaks with the Caribbean Champion Richard Holliday regarding controversial referee Tim Donaghy, the league’s investigation, Savio Vega, and on-going litigation?!
After last week’s shocking close to FUSION, what’s the latest on Hammerstone?
Calvin Tankman has steamrolled over the competition. Competitors are passing on accepting matches against Tankman. Who will dare sign the open contract to take on the big man? Find out on FUSION!
Is ACH at 100%? That’s the big question going into his first match since his encounter with Fatu. Will alleged attackers Team Filthy continue to target the Austin, TX native? Tune in as ACH wrestles Brian Pillman Jr.
Just one week away from hitting the shores of Filthy Island, Alicia Atout delivers the scoops on new matches in the Filthy Island Control Center.
Will IWA Puerto Rico accept the offer to be acquired by Azteca Underground? Savio Vega will give an answer on behalf of his home promotion. Will the brawling boricua cave to Salina de la Renta and her new proprietor’s demands? And if not, what is the price of crossing the mysterious “El Jefe”?
Join Rich Bocchini, fight analyst Saint Laurent and backstage correspondent Alicia Atout for a night of top ranked competition headlined by a title vs. title dream fight.
Fans can also watch nationwide on cable and dish via beIN SPORTS on Saturday nights at 10pm ET and on demand anytime, anywhere on DAZN. MLW airs on Fubo Sports Network and the Roku Channel on Friday nights 7pm / 10pm ET. Learn more about where to watch.
Tonight’s AEW Dynamite episode airs on TNT at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida.
* Ryan Nemeth vs. PAC
* World Title Eliminator Tournament First Round Match: Thunder Rosa vs. Leyla Hirsch
* Chris Jericho and MJF vs. The Acclaimed
* Cody Rhodes and Lee Johnson vs. Cezar Bononi and Peter Avalon
* TNT Champion Darby Allin defends against Joey Janela
* AEW World Champion Kenny Omega and KENTA vs. Jon Moxley and Lance Archer in a “Falls Count Anywhere, Anything Goes” match
* Tony Schiavone to interview Sting
* Hangman Page will speak
Tonight’s WWE NXT episode on the USA Network will be the go-home show for Sunday’s “Takeover: Vengeance Day” event.
IMPACT! tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and Twitch!
* Cousin Jake to give his answer to Eric Young and Violence By Design – VBD is giving Cousin Jake a opportunity to join.
* ODB vs. Kimber Lee
* Kiera Hogan w/Tasha Steelz vs. Nevaeh w/Havok
* Impact World Tag Team Championship: The Good Brothers (c) vs. James Storm and Chris Sabin
* Impact World Championship contract signing for No Surrender – Rich Swann (c) vs. Tommy Dreamer
Tonight’s WWE RAW will feature more build on The Road to WrestleMania 37.
WWE has announced one match for tonight’s RAW and that’s Randy Orton vs. WWE Champion Drew McIntyre in a non-title bout.
WWE is teasing that McIntyre will issue a response to last week’s Brogue Kick by Sheamus on tonight’s show. It’s believed that WWE will announce an upcoming title match between the former best friends.
There will also be a face-off between Charlotte Flair and Lacey Evans on tonight’s show. WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair will be at Lacey’s side.
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