Category: Impact

Impact Wrestling Under Siege 5/26/2023 (Card)

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

Impact Wrestling Preview 5/25/2023

Tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on AXS TV is all-new. The following matches have been announced for the show:

  • Angels vs. Rich Swann
  • Mike Bailey vs. Chris Sabin
  • Jordynne Grace vs. Alisha Edwards
  • Taylor Wilde vs. Jessicka
  • John Skyler vs. Chris Bey
  • Kenny King and Sheldon Jean vs. Decay
  • Sami Callihan vs. Shogun on BTI

Cassie Lee (Peyton Royce) Returning To The Ring With World Series Wrestling

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 Announces Partnership With Swerve Sports

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.

Impact Wrestling Preview 5/18/2023

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

Impact Wrestling Preview 5/11/2023

All-new IMPACT! tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.

  • Impact World Championship: Steve Maclin (c) vs. Rhino
  • Knockouts Tag Team Championship: Taylor Wilde and KiLynn King (c) vs. Deonna Purrazzo and Jordynne Grace
  • Nick Aldis vs. Sheldon Jean
  • Masha Slamovich vs. Killer Kelly
  • The Good Hands vs. Decay
  • Frankie Kazarian sit-down interview part three

IMPACT Wrestling Coming To Australia, Conrad Thompson To Host Live Podcast

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

Trinity’s Impact Wrestling Debut (Video)

Trinity has arrived in Impact Wrestling. The star formerly known as Naomi in WWE is taking her glow straight to the top with an eye on the Knockouts Championship. Trinity made her televised debut for Impact during Thursday night’s episode of Impact Wrestling (May 4, 2023).

Prior to the TV taping, Impact teased a major surprise. They spoiled the news to reveal Trinity was in the Impact Zone. Impact hyped Trinity’s appearance throughout the broadcast, and they gave her the main event slot. The time was here to feel the glow as Trinity walked through the curtain.

Trinity soaked in the standing ovation. She said it felt good to be in the ring again, especially in a place where she can glow.

Trinity chose Impact, because the company has the most-storied women’s division in wrestling. The Knockouts division is the place to be for fierce competition, and she wants a piece of it. There have been amazing wrestlers through the years from Awesome Kong and Gail Kim to current stars Mickie James, Deonna Purrazzo, and Jordynne Grace. We’ve seen Trinity win championships before, and now she’s here to win more. The brightest star in the galaxy is ready to shine. Trinity is here for the Knockouts Championship.

Enter Purrazzo. As current Knockouts champion, the Virtuosa took upon herself to be the first to welcome Trinity to Impact. She credited Trinity for doing her homework. That means Trinity should know that this is the new age of the Virtuosa. If Trinity does get a title shot against Purrazzo, that is not something Trinity can just walk out on. Shots fired! (That was a reference to Naomi and Sasha Banks walking out of WWE.)

Trinity retorted with fire of her own. Stepping in the ring with Trinity will make Purrazzo wish she gets fired again. (That is a reference to Purrazzo being released from NXT in 2020.)

Enter Grace. The Juggernaut wanted to remind them that she has a title match against Purrazzo at Under Siege on May 26. If Trinity wants to wrestle Purrazzo, that’s fine with Grace. If Trinity wants a title shot, then Grace is the one she should be coming for. Trinity stepped aside for Purrazzo and Grace to handle business. Trinity exited the ring to dance on stage as the show closed.

Source: CageSideSeats

Impact Wrestling Preview 5/4/2023

Impact Wrestling from Chicago, tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.

  • The debut of Trinity Fatu
  • Impact World Champion Steve Maclin, Champagne Singh and Shera vs. PCO and two partners of his choosing
  • Part Two of the Frankie Kazarian sit-down interview
  • Moose & Brian Myers vs. Yuya Uemura & Bhupinder Gujjar
  • Mike Bailey vs. Jonathan Gresham 
  • Alisha Edwards vs. Jody Threat
  • Sami Callihan has accepted Deaner’s challenge to meet him in the ring tonight on Impact
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Backstage Impact Wrestling News

Impact Wrestling Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry is dealing with an injury. As of this writing, there is no word on what the actual injury is or how long he’ll be out of action. The last time we saw Hendry compete was at the April 17th tapings in Toronto, Canada.

D’Lo Brown was working as a producer during the latest set of Impact Wrestling TV tapings. As of this writing, there is no word on whether he’s back working full-time with the company. It should be noted that D-Lo is well-respected in the Impact Wrestling locker room.

And finally, Melissa Anderson (aka Cheerleader Melissa and Alyssa Flash) received a tryout as a producer at the recent set of Impact Wrestling TV tapings.

Source: eWrestlingNews