Author: John Bass

Stephanie McMahon Inducted Into International Sports Hall Of Fame

Stephanie McMahon was inducted yesterday into the International Sports Hall of Fame. She is the first female executive to be inducted. The ISHOF was established in 2012 to honor the world’s greatest athletes in all categories of sports.

“Humbled & honored to be the 1st female executive inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame with such a prestigious class,” McMahon wrote. “The key messages from all were passion, love, hard work, intention, & believing in yourself – #wordstoliveby. #ISHOF”

Stephanie sent out a second tweet showing a photo of herself with this year’s class.

“Congratulations Jay Cutler, Peter Westbrook, Billy Blanks, @MarcusAllenHOF, & Ernie Reyes Sr.! Thank you @RobertGoldmanMD, Fairfax and all involved for this extraordinary award. #ISHOF”

Other notable WWE connections who are in the ISHOF: WWE Hall of Famers Arnold Schwarzenegger (2012), Mark Henry (2012), Bruno Sammartino (2013), and Kurt Angle (2016). Also, Triple H (2015) and Ronda Rousey (2018).

Last month, Stephanie also made Forbes’ 2021 list of the World’s Most Influential CMOs.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Former WWE Stars Sign With Impact Wrestling

The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) are making their way to Impact Wrestling.

Just as Knockouts Knockdown was closing, it was revealed in a video (below) that Lee and McKay are to arrive at Bound For Glory on Saturday, October 23.

Formerly known as Peyton Royce and Billie Kay, both women were let go from WWE during its second massive round of budget cuts in April of this year. Following their release, both women expressed how they wanted to remain a tag team no matter where they ended up. Impact Wrestling will be their first promotional appearance since being let go.

It’s been confirmed that Lee and McKay have officially signed with Impact Wrestling.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Impact Wrestling Knockouts Knockdown Results 10/9/2021

The entire roster is stood in and out of the ring, honoring Daffney with a 10 bell salute

Mickie James and Veda Scott on commentary

 Melissa Santos returns as the main ring announcer.

 Knockouts Knockdown Tournament:

Opening-Round: Rachael Ellering defeated Lady Frost

Opening-Round: Chelsea Green defeated Renee Michelle

Opening-Round: Mercedes Martinez defeated Brandi Lauren

Opening Round: Tasha Steelz defeated Jamie Senegal

Knockouts Champion Deonna Purrazzo (w/Matthew Rehwoldt) defeated Masha Slamovich

Semifinals of the Knockouts Knockdown Tournament:

Semifinals: Mercedes Martinez defeated Rachael Ellering

Semifinals: Tasha Steelz defeated Chelsea Green

 Christy Hemme reveals that Awesome Kong will be inducted into this year’s Impact Hall of Fame at Bound For Glory! 

Awesome Kong’s Speech:

Awesome Kong is greeted with a “You Deserve It” chant. She thanks the crowd. She begins by joking about how winded she is coming down to the ring. Kong dedicates this monumental moment to Daffney, who she says opened so many doors in the Knockouts division. She asks everyone to continue opening doors and breaking barriers in this industry and beyond. She thanks the crowd and tells them she’ll see them all at Bound For Glory!

Taylor Wilde takes a moment to reflect on her and Daffney’s first-ever and historic Monster’s Ball Match

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Monster’s Ball: Savannah Evans defeated Jordynne Grace, Alisha Edwards and Kimber Lee

 Knockouts Knockdown Tournament Finals: Mercedes Martinez defeated Tasha Steelz

Mercedes Martinez will now be waiting in the wings for the shot at the Knockouts Championship. She will receive her opportunity after Bound For Glory!

Post-Match: Gail Kim presents Martinez with a trophy! 

Knockouts Tag Team Championship: Decay (Havok & Rosemary) (c)  (w/Crazzy Steve & Black Taurus) defeated The Influence (Madison Rayne & Tenille Dashwood) (w/Kaleb)

AEW Rampage Preview 10/8/21

Tonight’s AEW Rampage airs on TNT from The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

* CM Punk vs. Daniel Garcia (w/2point0)

* AEW World Tag Team Championship: The Lucha Brothers (c) (w/Alex Abrahantes) vs. The Acclaimed

* Philly Street Fight: FTW Champion Ricky Starks vs. Brian Cage

* Jade Cargill (w/Smart Mark Sterling) vs. Skye Blue

Impact Wrestling Knockouts Knockdown 10/9/2021

Impact Wrestling presents Knockouts Knockdown airing Saturday, October 9 via Impact Plus and the Impact YouTube channel for Ultimate Insiders.

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* Knockouts Championship:

Deonna Purrazzo (c) vs. A Mystery Opponent (picked by Mickie James)

* Knockouts Knockdown Tournament Opening-Round Matches:

Tasha Steelz vs. Jamie Senegal

Chelsea Green vs. Renee Michelle

Lady Frost vs. Rachael Ellering

Brandi Lauren vs. Mercedes Martinez

* Knockouts Tag Team Championship:

Decay (Havok & Rosemary) (c) vs. The Influence (Madison Rayne & Tenille Dashwood)

* Monster’s Ball Match:

Savannah Evans vs. Jordynne Grace vs. Alisha vs. Kimber Lee

WWE SmackDown Preview 10/8/21

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX will air live from the SAP Center in San Jose, CA, and will be the season premiere episode for the blue brand.

MLW Fightland Results 10/7/2021

MLW World Middleweight Championship: Myron Reed (c) vs. Tajiri vs. Arez vs. Aramis

Winner: Tajiri and new MLW Middleweight Champion

Title vs. Title/No Disqualification: Jacob Fatu (w/Josef Samael) (MLW World Heavyweight Championship) vs. Alex Hammerstone (Openweight National Championship)

Winner: Alex Hammerstone and new MLW World Heavyweight Championship

* Next Wednesday (10/13), on the series finale of Fusion: Alpha, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor will battle Davey Richards in the opening round of the 2021 Opera Cup Tournament. King Muertes is also scheduled for action.

* Then, on Saturday, November 6, MLW will return to the 2300 arena in Philadelphia for their next set of tapings. It’s reported that the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Will Ospreay will make his MLW debut at those tapings!

* Lastly, on Thursday, November 25, MLW Fusion will return on Thanksgiving Day.

Impact Knockouts Knockdown Tournament Bracket Revealed

Impact Wrestling has announced the bracket for the Knockouts Knockdown tournament to be held on Saturday’s special on Impact Plus.

The first round matches include Tasha Steelz vs. Jamie Senegal, Chelsea Green vs. Renee Michelle, Lady Frost vs. Rachael Ellering, Brandi Lauren vs. Mercedes Martinez.

The winner of the tournament will receive a future shot at the Impact Knockouts Title, currently held by Deonna Purrazzo.

https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/1446113105293955077

Knockouts Knockdown will also feature the Shannon “Daffney” Spruill Memorial Monster’s Ball Match with participants to be announced, plus a match for the Knockouts Tag Team Titles with Havok and Rosemary defending against Madison Rayne and Tenille Dashwood.

Impact Wrestling Preview 10/7/21

Impact Wrestling is tonight at 8 pm ET on AXS TV. This episode will be the go-home show for Saturday’s Knockouts Knockdown event on Impact Plus.

* Impact World Champion Christian Cage & Josh Alexander vs. Ace Austin & Madman Fulton

* Bullet Club (Chris Bey, El Phantasmo & Hikuleo) vs. FinJuice (Juice Robinson & David Finlay) & Chris Sabin

* Kimber Lee, Brandi Lauren & Lady Frost vs. Tasha Steelz, Savannah Evans & Mercedes Martinez (makes her highly-anticipated in-ring debut)

* X-Division Title Tournament Continues: Steve Maclin vs. Black Taurus vs. Petey Williams

* Heath Addresses the Impact Zone

* Matthew Rehwoldt will kick things off with Laredo Kid on Before The Impact at 7 PM ET!

MLW Fightland 10/7/21

MLW Fightland will take place tonight from 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA.

A one hour special airing tonight at 10 pm ET on Vice TV!

After two years of waiting, MLW’s most highly anticipated match will be tonight’s main event attraction as Jacob Fatu (MLW World Heavyweight Champion) and Alex Hammerstone (National Openweight Champion) compete in a Title vs. Title/No Disqualification match.

That’s not the only title on the line. The two-time World Middleweight Champion Myron Reed will defend against Aramis, Arez, and the debuting Yoshihiro Tajiri, in a four-way tangle.

Vice TV and Major League Wrestling present a historic super card tonight as viewers journey to FIGHTLAND on Vice TV at 10 pm ET featuring the most anticipated title fight of the year:

  • TITLE VS TITLE: World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu vs. National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone
  • World Middleweight Championship: Myron Reed (c) vs. TAJIRI vs. Arez vs. Aramis

What happens when power collides with chaos? Find out at FIGHTLAND as Hammerstone battles Fatu with two belts on the line.

National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone rides an unmatched wave of momentum going into the match of his life. But is he ready for the greatest challenge of his life?  Across the ring stands the undefeated, unstoppable World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu. Two championships on the line. Who will claim two belts and who will crumble? It’s a historic winner-take all super fight!

In other championship action, Myron Reed attempts to show up to FIGHTLAND and show out as The Young GOAT puts his World Middleweight title on the line in a four-way clash against the best from around the globe! Can Reed out run and out gun the lightning fast offense of Arez, the dangerous and unusual repertoire of Aramis, and the legendary lethal kicks of The Japanese Buzzsaw Tajiri?

FIGHTLAND isn’t just big fights but also big stories. Featuring an all access look at breaking news and the top stories in the sport, join Alicia Atout and Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, Wrestling Inc’s Raj Giri, Sporting News’ Andreas Hale, and analyst Emilio Sparks as they discuss the latest trending topics and drop some news.