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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

FTR Debut On AEW Dynamite In A Segment With The Young Bucks

Former WWE stars The Revival, now known as FTR, have finally made their debuts in AEW.

It all went down following The Young Bucks and Matt Hardy defeating Private Party and Joey Janela Wednesday night on Dynamite. Butcher and the Blade attacked the Bucks after the match was over, but then an old school truck pulled up to the building with Cash Wheeler and Dax Hardwood inside.

Instead of attacking the Bucks, however, the duo went after Butcher and Blade. After fending them off, FTR once again came face-to-face with Matt and Nick Jackson.

Butcher and Blade attempted to attack FTR from behind during the standoff, but the Bucks hit them with superkicks to knock them out of the ring.

FTR and The Young Bucks then had another standoff, but Cash and Dax left without saying anything.

Watch how the segment unfolded below.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

AEW Dynamite Preview 5/27/20, Mike Tyson To Appear

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite episode airs on TNT from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida.

* Britt Baker to announce return timetable after sustaining a knee injury on last week’s show

* More details to be given about AEW World Champion Jon Moxley vs. Brian Cage at Fyter Fest

* Battle Royal to determine the first contender for the AEW TNT Championship

* Mike Tyson to appear live

* Inner Circle pep rally

* AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida in action

* Private Party and Joey Janela vs. The Young Bucks and Matt Hardy

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

AEW Double Or Nothing Results 5/23/20

The Buy In
Best Friends vs. Private Party
Winners are the number one contenders for AEW World Tag Team Championship.

Winners: Best Friends

 

 

Rey Fenix was pulled from the Casino Ladder Match because of a lingering injury that didn’t heal up in time for the show.

Casino Ladder Match
Darby Allin vs. Colt Cabana vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Fenix vs. Scorpio Sky vs. Kip Sabian vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Luchasaurus vs. Joey Janela vs. Brian Cage w/Taz
Winner receives future AEW World Championship Match.

Winner: Brian Cage 

 

MJF w/Wardlow vs. Jungle Boy

Winner: MJF

 

AEW TNT Championship Match
Cody w/Arn Anderson vs. Lance Archer w/Jake “The Snake” Roberts
Mike Tyson to present title to the winner.

Winner: Cody via pinfall to win the AEW TNT Championship

– Post-match, Tyson goes into the ring, raises Cody’s arm and hands him the title. They shake hands and Cody raises up Tyson’s arm in celebration. Tyson exits the ring as Cody continues to celebrate.

 

Brit Baker sustained a partial LCL tear, an interior tibia fracture, and a small tendon tear and was unable to compete. In regards to a return timetable, Baker will discuss that on this Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite.

Penelope Ford w/ Kip Sabian vs Kris Statlander

Winner: Kris Statlander

 

Dustin Rhodes w/Brandi Rhodes vs. Shawn Spears

Winner: Dustin Rhodes 

 

AEW announces All Out will take place on September 5.

 

AEW Women’s World Championship (No DQ/No Count-Out)
Nyla Rose (c) vs. Hikaru Shida

Winner: Hikaru Shida via pinfall to win the AEW Women’s World Championship

 

AEW World Championship
Jon Moxley (c) vs. Brodie Lee

Winner: Jon Moxley via referee stoppage

 

Stadium Stampede Match
The Elite (Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, The Young Bucks and Matt Hardy) vs. Inner Circle (Chris Jericho, Jake Hager, Sammy Guevara, Santana, and Ortiz)

Winner: The Elite 

AEW Double Or Nothing 5/23/20

AEW Double or Nothing will take place tomorrow from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida beginning at 7:30 pm ET for The Buy In pre-show. The main card starts at 8 pm ET.

The event will stream on B/R Live, traditional PPV, and FITE (international fans only) for $49.99.

AEW World Championship
Jon Moxley (c) vs. Brodie Lee

AEW Women’s World Championship (No DQ/No Count-Out)
Nyla Rose (c) vs. Hikaru Shida

AEW TNT Championship Match
Cody vs. Lance Archer
Mike Tyson to present title to the winner.

Casino Ladder Match
Darby Allin vs. Colt Cabana vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Fenix vs. Scorpio Sky vs. Kip Sabian vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Luchasaurus vs. TBA (Mystery Entrant)
Winner receives future AEW World Championship Match.

Stadium Stampede Match
The Elite (Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, The Young Bucks and Matt Hardy) vs. Inner Circle (Chris Jericho, Jake Hager, Sammy Guevara, Santana, and Ortiz)

MJF vs. Jungle Boy

Britt Baker vs. Kris Statlander

Dustin Rhodes vs. Shawn Spears

The Buy In
Best Friends vs. Private Party
Winners are the number one contenders for AEW World Tag Team Championship.

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

AEW Dynamite Preview 5/20/20

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite episode airs on TNT from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida.

* Orange Cassidy vs. Fenix

* MJF (with Wardlow) vs. Marko Stunt (with Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus)

* Jake Roberts and Arn Anderson to have face-to-face interview

* Jon Moxley vs. 10 (with Brodie Lee)

* Sammy Guevara vs. Matt Hardy

* AEW Women’s World Champion Nyla Rose and Britt Baker vs. Hikaru Shida and Kris Statlander