Tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on AXS TV is all-new. Here are the matches that have been announced for the show:
Jordynne Grace’s run with Impact Wrestling has come to an end.
According to a report from Fightful Select, Grace will be parting ways with the company for now. Her contract expires this month.
The current plan is for Grace to take some time off from wrestling where she’ll be focusing on some additional projects. It should be noted that there has been interest from higher ups in multiple companies.
Finally, it was noted that Grace has reached millionaire status through her paywall site. She often posts adult content on that platform.
Source: eWn
Santino Marella Returns
Santino Marella made his return during the countdown show. He was the victim of backstage attacks from Dirty Dango recently on IMPACT on AXS TV. He made his return following Dango losing his match against Joe Hendry by disqualification with a low blow. A beat down from Dango ensued and Marella hit the ring to fend off Dango.
Bully Ray Returns
Following the main event, Scott D’Amore made good on his promise to strap the belt around Steve Maclin’s waist. Afterward, Bully Ray came through the crowd and entered the ring, blindsiding Scott D’Amore. Maclin and Ray grabbed a table and looked to cover it in lighter fluid. Matthew Rehwoldt left his commentary position to try and help D’Amore only to be sprayed with lighter fluid. PCO returned to the ring and brawled with Maclin. The Motor City Machine Guns attempted to break things up, but was overpowered by Ray. Ray then set the table on fire and power-bombed D’Amore through it.
IMPACT Wrestling presents Under Siege LIVE TONIGHT at 8pm ET from the Western Fair District Agriplex in London, Ontario streaming on IMPACT Plus, YouTube for IMPACT Ultimate Insiders and FITE.
Countdown to Under Siege LIVE and FREE at 7:30pm ET on IMPACT Plus, YouTube & FITE.
Card
Impact World Championship No DQ Match:
Steve Maclin vs. PCO
Impact Knockouts World Championship Match:
Deonna Purrazzo vs. Jordynne Grace
Impact X-Division Championship Match:
Trey Miguel vs. Chris Sabin
Six-Way Impact World Championship #1 Contenders Scramble Match:
Moose vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Jonathan Gresham vs. Yuya Uemura vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Alex Shelley
Trinity vs. Gisele Shaw
Nick Aldis vs. Kenny King
Sami Callihan, Rich Swann and TBA vs. The Design (Big Kon, Deaner, Alan Angel
Countdown Pre-Show:
Impact Knockouts Championship Match:
The Coven vs. Death Dollz (Courtney Rush [the human form of Rosemary] & Jessicka)
Impact Digital Media Championship Match:
Joe Hendry vs. Dirty Dango
Tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on AXS TV is all-new. The following matches have been announced for the show:
Cassie Lee – former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Peyton Royce – will be returning to the ring later this year. Australia’s World Series Wrestling promotion has confirmed that Lee will be a part of their Full Throttle shows in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, and Sydney in October. The Australian-born wrestler seemingly revealed on social media that she would be wrestling on the tour. She wrote, “Let’s grapple! @WSWWrestlingAUS.” Lee posted those words along with a GIF saying “I’m back in the game.”
Lee’s most recent match came in April 2022 on Impact Wrestling’s Countdown to Rebellion show, where she and former IIconics teammate Jessie McKay — formerly Billie Kay in WWE — unsuccessfully challenged The Influence’s Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne for the Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championship. A few days after that title clash, Lee and Kay announced that they would be stepping away from the ring. Later that summer, Lee and AEW’s Shawn Spears – real name Ronnie William Arneill — revealed that they were expecting their first child. The married couple welcomed their son Austin Jay Arneill to the world earlier this year.
Lee began her pro wrestling career in February 2009. She signed for WWE in April 2015 following a tryout in Australia. Lee debuted as Royce on “WWE NXT” later that year before moving to the main roster with IIconics partner Kay in April 2018. The duo went on to capture the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 35 in a Fatal Four-Way match. Lee and Kay joined Impact Wrestling a few months after being released from their WWE contracts in April 2021. The pair departed Impact the following year after announcing their decision to step away from the ring indefinitely.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
Impact Wrestling has a new partnership with Swerve Sports. The following was issued:
Swerve Sports Partners with Anthem Sports and Entertainment to Add Impact Wrestling and Invicta FC to its Line-up
Impact Wrestling will air at 9:00pm ET on “Wrestling Wednesdays” and Invicta FC will air at 9:00pm ET
on “Friday Night Fights” on the Swerve Sports channel.Swerve Sports, a category-leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel, announced today that it has licensed Impact Wrestling and Invicta FC (MMA) from Anthem Sports and Entertainment. In addition to being available on the Swerve Sports channel, Swerve’s growing video-on-demand library will also feature popular Impact programming like Impact in 60 and TNA Wrestling’s Greatest Matches.
Swerve Sports continues to add fresh and exciting competitions from innovative leagues around the globe including the most recently completed season of Strongman’s Champions League, the world’s premier strength competition. In addition, Swerve continues to grow its foundation of premium sports documentaries with quality features like Autobiography: Mike Tyson.
“We welcome the Swerve audience to both Impact and Invicta,” said Ariel Shnerer, VP of Business Development for Anthem. “We look forward to working with Swerve to extend our reach and build audience together.”
“Impact delivers premium pro wrestling matches and one-of-a-kind drama, so we could not be any more excited to be partnering with a leader in the space” said Dan Keston, Swerve TV’s Head of Content, parent company of Swerve Sports. “And with featured matches and PPVs from the largest, all-women’s MMA organization in Invicta FC, Swerve is able to continue to expand its combat sport space footprint in the best possible way.”
About Swerve TV, LLC
Founded in 2021 by digital media veterans Steve Shannon and Dan Keston, Swerve Sports is the first FAST channel focused on telling the stories behind the world’s most inspirational athletes. Swerve is available on Fubo, LG Channels, The Roku Channel, SLING TV, VIZIO, Xumo Play and more and is accessible in over 80% of US households.
Anthem, Impact Wrestling, and Invicta are registered trademarks of Anthem Sports and Entertainment, Inc. Trade names, trademarks and service marks of other companies appearing in this press release are the property of their respective holders.
Tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on AXS TV is all-new.
Here are the matches that have been announced for the show:
* Trinity vs. KiLynn King
* Moose, Eddie Edwards & Frankie Kazarian vs. Alex Shelley, Jonathan Gresham & Yuya Uemura
* Trey Miguel vs. Laredo Kid
* Jason Hotch vs. Ace Austin
* Before the Impact: The Design (Deaner & Kon) vs. Johnny Swinger & Zicky Dice
All-new IMPACT! tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.
IMPACT Wrestling has announced they will be coming to Australia with the Down Under Tour.
The announcement notes that IMPACT will be coming to Wagga Wagga, New South Wales for four days beginning on Thursday, June 29 and then continuing on Friday, June 30 and concluding on Saturday, July 1. Two marquee shows will be held at the Equex Centre.
It was also stated in the announcement that Conrad Thompson will host a live podcast from The IMPACT Down Under Tour.
You can read the full press release announcement from IMPACT Wrestling below:
IMPACT Wrestling Announces 2 Shows This Summer In Australia (Winter, Down Under)
Conrad Thompson Will Host A Live Podcast From The IMPACT Down Under Tour
Major Fan Engagement Activities Scheduled With IMPACT Stars, Championship Matches Confirmed
IMPACT Wrestling presents the 4-day, 2-show IMPACT Down Under Tour, marking the company’s first-ever major events and shows in Australia.
The stars of IMPACT Wrestling will be in the city of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia for four days of activities, starting on Thursday, June 29. The IMPACT Tour is supported by the NSW Government Regional Events Acceleration Fund and the two marquee wrestling shows will be held on Friday, June 30, and Saturday, July 1 both at the Equex Centre.
IMPACT Wrestling replaced New Japan Pro-Wrestling in Australia due to NJPW scheduling and talent availability issues. The NJPW Oceania Cup has been postponed.
The IMPACT Down Under Tour will feature most of the IMPACT stars, numerous championship matches and special challenge matches against the best Australia-based wrestlers. The shows will be broadcast worldwide on FITE TV and across IMPACT Wrestling international broadcast platforms, digital and social media.
“We are so excited to bring IMPACT Wrestling to the great fans of Australia, with a big thank-you to the NSW Government and the Regional Events Acceleration Fund for helping this tour,” said IMPACT Wrestling president Scott D’Amore. “Australian fans will see the stars of IMPACT Wrestling in-action, in-person and will experience first-hand the excitement, energy and emotion of The IMPACT Zone when we hit the city of Wagga Wagga.”
Wagga Wagga is located midway between the two largest cities in Australia, Sydney and Melbourne.
The IMPACT Down Under Tour will be the company’s first shows outside of North America since a show in the UK in September 2018 that included Rich Swann, Joe Hendry, Sami Callihan and Moose, among others. IMPACT’s last major international tour was in May 2017 in India.
Renowned wrestling podcaster Conrad Thompson will be coming to Australia for the IMPACT Down Under Tour and he will be hosting a live podcast on Sunday, July 2.
“This is my first time in Australia … I am really looking forward to seeing the fans and having an awesome experience in Wagga Wagga,” Thompson said.
Cam Vale, managing director of Australia-based GLO Sports, said his company is proud to facilitate the partnership between IMPACT Wrestling and the NSW Government.
“The way IMPACT Wrestling has been able to come in and support this event on short notice has been phenomenal and a testament to their international ambitions,” Vale said. “The broadcast reach of this event will be significant; it will drive economic activity and showcase the Equex Centre as a multi-sport venue capable of hosting international events.
“I am fortunate to have worked with Destination NSW on many occasions in my career and am excited about the opportunities the IMPACT Down Under Tour will bring to engage local business and community stakeholders, showcasing Wagga Wagga as a great location for signature events like this.”
The IMPACT Down Under Tour will include major fan engagement elements, including wrestler meet & greets, autograph sessions and more.
“IMPACT Wrestling is giving opportunities to Australian wrestlers, referees and ring announcers to be part of this event, an amazing development opportunity for this region,” Vale said.
FITE chief operating officer Michael Weber said, “FITE is thrilled to distribute another great event from our long-time partner, IMPACT Wrestling, which continues to grow its international market with these live shows in Australia, available worldwide exclusively on FITE.”
Tickets for the IMPACT Down Under Tour will go on-sale on Saturday, May 13, at 7 p.m. EST (Sunday May 14, 9am AEST) at www.oceaniaprowrestling.com and via www.intix.com.au.
The $40 million Regional Events Acceleration Fund is part of the $2 billion Regional Growth Fund, designed to support growing regional centres, activate local economies and improve services and community infrastructure for regional communities.
Source: WrestleView
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