Category: Impact

Impact Wrestling Features Released WWE Superstars In Slammiversary PPV Promo Video

Impact Wrestling released a new Slammiversary PPV video Tuesday night which starts out with someone in a hood pouring a drink into a glass and watching a “You’re Fired breaking news report” about over 20 plus superstars released from contracts amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The video shows brief clips of Eric Young, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Rockstar Spud (Drake Maverick), Curt Hawkins, Mike Bennett, Maria Kanellis and EC3. There was also an apparent reference to Rusev as the Bulgarian flag was shown.

These wrestlers’ that appeared in the video are all under a 90-day non-compete clause with WWE so none of them can legally negotiate with another promotion until early July.

It should be noted, however, that each wrestlers’ non-compete clauses expire just a few days before the Slammiversary pay-per-view.

This year’s IMPACT Slammiversary takes place, live Sunday, July 18.  A location for the event has yet to be announced.

 

UPDATE:

Drake Maverick has re-signed with WWE.

Impact Wrestling Preview 6/2/20

The following is scheduled for tonight’s Impact on AXS TV:

* Tag Team #1 Contender’s match: The Rascalz vs. TJP and Fallah Bahh

* Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz vs. Kylie Rae and Susie

* Crazzy Steve vs. Joseph P. Ryan w/oVe at ringside

* Madison Rayne and Johnny Swinger host episode of Locker Room Talk with guest Chris Bey

* #1 Contender’s Final for the impact World Title: Ace Austin vs. Trey

Deonna Purrazzo Heading To Impact Wrestling Following Release From WWE

Deonna Purrazzo didn’t waste time landing in a new promotion following her WWE release, as the former NXT wrestler was shown in a vignette this week on Impact.

The video begins with Purrazzo introducing herself as “The Virtuosa,” followed by her explaining what that means. No word at this time on if Deonna has signed a full-time deal with Impact.

As you’ll recall, the 25-year-old was released in April amidst cost cutting measures in WWE. She, as well as others in NXT like Taynari Conti and Cezar Boni, were quietly let go.

Watch the video shown on Impact below.

https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/1265453684172996609

Impact Wrestling Preview 5/26/20

The following is scheduled for tonight’s Impact on AXS TV:

* Impact World Tag Team Championship: The North (c) vs. Cody Deaner and ??

* #1 Contender’s Semi-Finals

Ace Austin vs. Hernandez

Trey vs. Michael Elgin

AXS TV Announces New “IMPACT In 60” Series

IMPACT Wrestling and AXS TV have announced plans to further their relationship with a three-hour block of wrestling on Tuesday nights.

The companies announced a new series called “Impact in 60” will premiere next month chronicling the eighteen-year history of IMPACT and TNA: Total Nonstop Action featuring unique collections of full matches with different wrestlers, championships, factions and match types.

The first episode, “Best of the Asylum Years,” will highlight footage from the early TNA days and matches involving AJ Styles, Raven and more. Future episodes will feature the X Division, the greatest IMPACT World Heavyweight Title matches, the Aces & Eights stable and Mick Foley’s best moments.

“Impact In 60” premieres June 2nd at 10 pm ET immediately following “IMPACT!” on AXS TV.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Impact Wrestling Preview 5/19/20

The following is scheduled for tonight’s Impact on AXS TV:

* The #1 Contenders Tournament

Michael Elgin vs. Sami Callihan

Rhino vs. Ken Shamrock

* X-Division Championship: Willie Mack (c) vs. Johnny Swinger

* XXXL vs. TJP and Fallah Bahh

* The North defends the Tag titles again in Canada

* Madison Rayne and Johnny Swinger host a episode of Locker Room Talk

Impact Wrestling Preview 5/12/20

The following is scheduled for tonight’s Impact on AXS TV:

* The #1 Contenders Tournament to determine the next challenger for Tessa Blanchard‘s World Title will begins

Hernandez vs. Madman Fulton

Rohit Raju vs. Trey

* Self-Proclaimed TNA World Heavyweight Champion Moose vs. Suicide

* Havok vs. Kimber Lee

* Kylie Rae vs. Tasha Steelz

* The North defended their Tag Team Titles

* Madison Rayne and Johnny Swinger host the third episode of Locker Room Talk with guest Ken Shamrock

 

Crazzy Steve Signs New Deal With Impact Wrestling

Wrestling Inc. has confirmed that Crazzy Steve has signed a new, multi-year deal with Impact Wrestling.

Crazzy Steve previously worked for Impact Wrestling, then TNA, intermittently from 2014 until 2017. Steve initially debuted as part of The Menagerie stable alongside Knux (aka Mike Knox), The Freak (aka Rob Terry) and Rebel.

After turning heel on The Menagerie at “One Night Only!: Live” in 2015 Steve would then become a member of Decay in 2016. During his time with Decay he was flanked by Abyss and Rosemary. Steve and Abyss defeated Beer Money on the March 19, 2016 edition of TNA to win the TNA World Tag Team Championships. Decay was also featured in The Hardys “Tag Team Apocalypto” which took place on The Hardy Compound.

Steve’s last match for Impact wrestling was on April 20, 2017. He re-emerged as the mystery tag team partner for Tommy Dreamer and Rhino at TNA Rebellion this past month. Steve was able to help the ECW originals pick up the win over oVe’s Madman Fulton, Jake and Dave Crist.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Impact Wrestling ‘Rebellion’ Night 2 (4/28/) Results

Suicide vs. Chris Bey vs. Trey vs. Rohit Raju

Winner: Chris Bey

 

Joseph P. Ryan vs. Cousin Jake

Winner: Joseph P. Ryan

 

Full Metal Mayhem: Rosemary vs. Havok

A woman names Neveah (Hazard in WOW Women of Wrestling) appeared near ringside and watched part of the match. Madison Rayne on commentary recognized her as Neveah but didn’t say from where she knew her.

Winner: Rosemary

 

Michael Elgin makes his way down to the ring. Elgin grabs a microphone, and says that last year at Rebellion, he came to Impact to make a statement – that statement was that he was going to become the next World Champion. He calls for a referee to come down to the ring. Next, he grabs ring announcer David Penzer. Now that he has both a ref and Penzer in the ring, he wants them to make a professional call, and announce him as the winner. As Penzer is about to announce Elgin as the winner, Moose’s music hits. Moose reveals that underneath his robe, he’s wearing the former TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Moose tells Elgin that he understands his pain of waiting for a chance at gaining a title opportunity. Elgin thinks Moose wearing the former TNA Championship is hysterical. Moose says he has every right to wear it because he’s beaten several TNA originals. Then, we hear Hernandez’s music hit. Hernandez doesn’t say too much before he runs into the ring and all three men start fighting.

 

Michael Elgin vs. Moose vs. Hernandez

Winner: Moose

Impact Rebellion Night 2 (4/28/) Card

Tonight’s Night 2 (4/28) of Rebellion on AXS TV:

Suicide vs. Chris Bey vs. Trey vs. Rohit Raju

Joseph P. Ryan vs. Cousin Jake

Full Metal Mayhem: Rosemary vs. Havok

The Future of the World Title