Category: Impact

W. Morrissey Leaving Impact Wrestling

Tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling will be a memorable one, as it will be the last time you see a certain Impact performer in the company.

PWInsider is reporting that W. Morrissey has departed Impact, effective immediately. As such, his match on tonight’s episode of “Impact Wrestling”, in which he’ll team with PCO to take on Moose and Steve Maclin, will be his official swan song for the promotion.

While PWInsider does not give a potential destination for Morrissey, they noted that “one could easily connect the dots to where his next destination is likely to be.”  Morrissey recently appeared on an episode of “AEW Dynamite” in a loss to Wardlow, suggesting a potential relationship with that promotion.

After the match with Wardlow, however, it was reported that WWE officials had been highly impressed with Morrissey’s performance, indicating they may be interested in bringing the big man back to the company. Morrissey worked for WWE from 2011 to 2018 as Colin Cassidy and later simply as Big Cass, part of a tag team with former WWE star Enzo Amore. The two were enormously popular in “NXT” and continued teaming on the main roster, though they never won a tag team championship and Morrissey eventually turned on Amore, splitting the team. He was reportedly released “due to personal conduct issues,” which allegedly included public intoxication and an in-ring incident that saw him directly contradict the instructions of Vince McMahon, in 2018

Morrissey joined Impact on a short-term deal in April of 2021 after a hiatus from wrestling, during which he worked to overcome the addiction to alcohol that plagued him throughout his WWE run. Though he won no championships in Impact, the big man’s comeback received numerous accolades from fans and critics alike, culminating in his well-received appearance on “AEW Dynamite.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Matt Cardona Reveals He Has A Torn Bicep

The current NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Matt Cardona has revealed he is going to be out of action for the near future due to suffering an injury.

The former WWE Superstar is currently enjoying a strong run right now on the independent scene where he has thrived in a variety of top promotions. Cardona is currently working with Impact Wrestling, while he is also making a big name for himself in other places such as Game Changer Wrestling and the NWA.

Unfortunately during his recent match against Blake Christian at GCW Downward Spiral on May 28, Cardona suffered an arm injury which led to him heading back to Orlando to get the situation looked at. It has now been confirmed that it is a serious issue, as he has torn his bicep.

Despite his brilliant performances as of late and his domination across a variety of different promotions, Cardona is now going to have to take some time on the shelf because his injury does require him to undergo surgery, which will then need to be rehabbed moving forward.

Cardona wrote: “Got a MRI today. Bicep is torn. Surgery needed. Will unfortunately need to cancel some dates.”

It is currently unclear the exact moment when Cardona will be medically cleared to return, and it is unknown what will be happening to his current NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship run. He was originally scheduled to defend the title at NWA Alwayz Ready against Nick Aldis on June 11, but that match is now unlikely to be taking place.

On top of that, Cardona currently holds the AIW Absolute and AIW Intense Championships, which are keeping him a busy man, but for now, his focus is going to be on returning to full health.

Source: TheSportster

IMPACT Preview 5/26/22

The biggest event of the summer, Slammiversary, continues to draw near on an all-new IMPACT! Tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.

The following line-up is announced for tonight:

  • Impact World Champion Josh Alexander & Impact World Tag Team Champions The Briscoes vs. Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering & Deaner)
  • Ultimate X Qualifying Match: Trey Miguel vs. Alex Shelley
  • Frankie Kazarian vs. Chris Sabin
  • Jordynne Grace vs. Chelsea Green
  • Masha Slamovich vs. Havok
  • Raj Singh & Shera vs. Bhupinder Gujjar & W. Morrissey
  • Black Taurus vs. Laredo Kid – Before the IMPACT, streaming tonight at 7:30pm ET exclusively on IMPACT Plus, YouTube and Facebook.

IMPACT Wrestling Preview 5/19/22

The road to Slammiversary continues on an all-new IMPACT! Tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders!

The Briscoes will defend their Impact World Tag Team Titles against Violent By Design. It’s a rematch from Under Siege, where The Briscoes won the titles.

All five women scheduled to participate in the first-ever Queen of the Mountain Match at Slammiversary will be involved in a 6-women tag team match.

The following line-up is announced for tonight:

  • IMPACT World Tag Team Championship Match: Violent By Design vs. The Briscoes (c)
  • Ultimate X Qualifying Match: Laredo Kid vs. Mike Bailey
  • IMPACT Knockouts Champion Tasha Steelz, Deonna Purrazzo & Savannah Evans vs. Jordynne Grace, Mia Yim & Taya Valkyrie
  • Matt Taven & Mike Bennett vs. The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson)

Queen Of The Mountain Match Announced For Impact Slammiversary

The first-ever Queen of the Mountain match has been announced for Impact Wrestling’s upcoming Slammiversary pay-per-view.

During last night’s episode of IMPACT on AXS TV, Gail Kim announced that Tasha Steelz will be defending the Knockouts Championship against Mia Yim, Chelsea Green, Jordynne Grace, and Deonna Purrazzo in a Queen of the Mountain match.

Impact is celebrating its 20th anniversary with Slammiversary on Sunday, June 19 from the Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville, Tennessee.

Below is the updated Slammiversary line-up and video of Gail Kim’s announcement:

Impact World Title Match

Eric Young vs. Josh Alexander (c)

Ultimate X for the Impact X Division Title

Kenny King vs. Laredo Kid or Mike Bailey vs. three challengers TBD vs. Ace Austin (c)

Queen of the Mountain for the Impact Knockouts Title 

Tasha Steelz (c) vs. Mia Yim, Chelsea Green, Jordynne Grace, and Deonna Purrazzo

IMPACT Preview 5/12/22

Following a wild Under Siege event, the road to Slammiversary heats up on an all-new IMPACT! tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders!

* Gauntlet for the Gold: Winner to face IMPACT World Champion Josh Alexander for the Title at Slammiversary

* IMPACT World Champion Josh Alexander and Tomohiro Ishii battle the Bullet Club’s Jay White and El Phantasmo.

* Knockouts World Tag Team Championship: Gisele Shaw and Alisha vs. The Influence (c)

* Ultimate X Qualifying Match: Kenny King vs. Chris Bey

* Aiden Prince vs. X-Division Champion Ace Austin – Before the IMPACT, streaming tonight at 7:30pm ET exclusively on IMPACT Plus, YouTube and Facebook.

Impact Wrestling Under Siege Results 5/7/2022, Mia Yim, Sami Callihan

Gisele Shaw defeated Knockouts World Tag Team Champion Madison Rayne

Chris Sabin defeated Steve Maclin

AAA Reina de Reinas Title Match
Taya Valkyrie (c) defeated Deonna Purrazzo

Deonna Purrazzo attacks Taya after the match. The lights go out in the arena. Mia Yim appears and gets in the face of The Virtuosa. Deonna immediately leaves the ring. Purrazzo returns to try and jump Mia Yim, but Deonna escapes.

Impact X-Division Title Match
Ace Austin (c) defeated Trey Miguel

Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Kenny King, Vincent, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) defeated The Bullet Club (Jay White, Doc Gallows, Karl Anderson, El Phantasmo, Chris Bey)

Impact Knockouts World Title Match
Tasha Steelz (c) defeated Havok

Impact World Tag Team Titles Match
The Briscoes defeated Violent By Design (c) to become New IMPACT World Tag Team Champions

Moose makes his way out to the ring. Moose says he has done a lot of terrible things the last few months and he has no remorse because it made him the greatest champion. Moose says IMPACT and the fans repaid him with disrespect. Moose says IMPACT only gave him five days to prepare for his rematch after he lost his World Championship. Moose says Josh Alexander won’t be defending the World Title now because he’s hijacking the show. The lights go out and Sami Callihan makes his return with a baseball bat in hand. Sami hits him with the bat and hits a Cactus Driver. Callihan grabs the mic and says he’s back.

Impact World Title Match
Josh Alexander (c) defeated Tomohiro Ishii

Impact Wrestling Under Siege 5/7/2022

The 2022 Impact Under Siege event will take place this coming Saturday, May 7 from the Promowest Pavilion at OVATION in Newport, Kentucky. The thirty-minute Countdown To Under Siege pre-show will air live and for free at 7:30pm ET via Impact Plus and YouTube. The main card will then air at 8pm ET via Impact Plus and YouTube for Ultimate Insiders. It should also be available on FITE.

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Impact World Title Match
Tomohiro Ishii vs. Josh Alexander (c)

Impact Knockouts World Title Match
Havok vs. Tasha Steelz (c)

Impact World Tag Team Titles Match
The Briscoes vs. Violent By Design (c)

AAA Reina de Reinas Title Match
Deonna Purrazzo vs. Taya Valkyrie (c)

Impact X-Division Title Match
Ace Austin (c) vs. Trey Miguel

The Bullet Club (Jay White, Doc Gallows, Karl Anderson, El Phantasmo, Chris Bey) vs. Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Kenny King, Vincent, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett)

Chris Sabin vs. Steve Maclin

Alex Shelley vs. Mike Bailey

Countdown To Under Siege Pre-show Match
Gisele Shaw vs. Knockouts World Tag Team Champion Madison Rayne

Countdown To Under Siege Pre-show Match
Rich Swann vs. Laredo Kid

Thursday night during IMPACT a video package aired promoting EGV that teased a appearance on 5/7/2022. The person behind the EVG videos is rumored to be Sami Callihan.

IMPACT Preview 5/5/22

The stars of IMPACT Wrestling set the stage for Under Siege on an all-new IMPACT!, tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders!

* Monsters Ball: Jonah vs. PCO

* Tomohiro Ishii vs. Steve Maclin

* Tables Match: Brian Myers vs. W. Morrissey

* Rich Swann and Willie Mack vs. Jay White and Chris Bey

* X-Division Championship: Ace Austin (c) vs. Rocky Romero

* Gisele Shaw vs. Tenille Dashwood – Before the IMPACT, streaming at 7:30pm ET exclusively on IMPACT Plus, YouTube and Facebook.

IMPACT Preview 4/28/22

With an unforgettable Rebellion pay-per-view in the rearview mirror, the fallout begins on an all-new IMPACT! tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders!

* Rebellion Rematch – IMPACT World Championship: Josh Alexander (c) vs. Moose

* After coming up short against The Good Brothers at Multiverse of Matches, The Briscoes make their highly-anticipated return to IMPACT Wrestling!

* Chris Sabin continues his fight against Honor No More as he teams with his longtime tag partner, Alex Shelley, and “Speedball” Mike Bailey to battle Eddie Edwards, Matt Taven and Mike Bennett. 

* Decay (Rosemary and Havok) vs. Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans

* VSK vs. Bhupinder Gujjar 

* Vincent vs. Crazzy Steve – Before the IMPACT, streaming this Thursday at 7:30pm ET exclusively on IMPACT Plus, YouTube and Facebook.