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Impact Wrestling Against All Odds 6/9/2023 (Card)

Impact Wrestling Against All Odds event that will be held tonight in Columbus, Ohio at Ohio Expo Center.

Sreaming on IMPACT Plus, YouTube for IMPACT Ultimate Insiders and FITE. Tickets are on-sale now at Eventbrite.com.

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Against All Odds

  • IMPACT World Championship: Steve Maclin (c) vs. Alex Shelley
  • X-Division Championship: Trey Miguel (c) vs. Chris Sabin
  • IMPACT World Tag Team Championship Match: ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) (c) vs. The Good Hands (Jason Hotch and John Skyler)
  • Dog Collar Match: Killer Kelly vs. Masha Slamovich
  • 8:4:1 Match: Winner Gets Shot at IMPACT World Championship: Bully Ray, Jonathan Gresham, Heath, and Nick Aldis vs. Mike Bailey, Moose, PCO, and Rich Swann
  • The Design (Deaner, Kon, and Angels) vs. oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, and Madman Fulton)
  • Trinity and Deonna Purrazzo vs. Gisele Shaw and Savannah Evans
  • Eddie Edwards vs. Frankie Kazarian

Countdown to Against All Odds

  • IMPACT Digital Media Championship: Joe Hendry (c) vs. Dirty Dango
  • KiLynn King vs. Nevaeh

Bryan Danielson’s Reported Influence On Tony Khan & AEW Booking

Bryan Danielson has had a hand in AEW’s creative department as of late, and according to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, he has become more important as of late in regards to that. 

The American Dragon has been described as someone that has added good input into any conversation regarding AEW booking, and he has been having an influence on Tony Khan himself. When the two men are in a room together, Danielson has been pushing Khan to thank harder and improve upon his thinking as he tends to add even more enthusiasm to Khan regarding this area of the business. 

The June 2 episode of “AEW Rampage” was an example of Danielson’s creative abilities as he added to the overall outline of it being a Championship Friday show, and the fact that the episode was well received showcases the impact he has brought.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Report – AEW Interested In Mercedes Mone For AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door

While Mercedes Mone is currently out of action with an ankle injury, Tony Khan and other AEW officials were in talks with New Japan Pro Wrestling about having the former Sasha Banks appear at AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door II.

According to a report from Fightful Select, the two sides were speaking about the possibility of Mone appearing at the June 25th pay-per-view event. These talks took place before Mone suffered her injury at the NJPW Resurgence event.

In the past, AEW has referenced Mone on commentary. Several sources in both AEW and NJPW have said the talks may have gone as far back as January.

While there have been rumors that Mone would be facing off against Saraya at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door II, that has not been confirmed.

It remains to be seen how long Mone will be out of in-ring action or whether she’ll still be making an appearance on the show.

Source: eWn

Report – KENTA vs. CM Punk Being Discussed For AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door II

KENTA has reportedly been discussed for the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door II pay-per-view event, which takes place on June 25, 2023, at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

According to a report from Fightful Select, the “working plan” is for KENTA to work the show. In recent interviews, the former Hideo Itami in WWE has stated that he’d be open to working the show “if the money is right.”

As of this writing, there is no word on whether a deal to have KENTA appear on the pay-per-view event has been finalized. With that being said, both AEW and NJPW are working under the assumption that he’ll be wrestling on the show.

Finally, it is said that CM Punk may be his potential opponent. Of course, KENTA and CM Punk have been involved in a long online feud over Punk using KENTA’s finishing maneuver.

Source: eWn

Impact Wrestling Preview 6/8/2023

With Against All Odds just 24 hours away, there’s no telling what might happen on an all-new IMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.

  • Knockouts Tag Team Championship: The Coven (Taylor Wilde & KiLynn King) (c) vs. The Death Dollz (Jessicka & Courtney Rush)
  • Moose & Rich Swann vs. Nick Aldis & Jonathan Gresham
  • Trey Miguel vs. Bhupinder Gujjar
  • Heath vs. Raj “Champagne” Singh
  • Jason Hotch vs. Chris Bey
  • Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry vs. Sheldon Jean in a non-title match
  • BTI –  Seleziya Sparx vs. Tara Rising 

AEW’s Bullet Club Gold Getting New Members ‘Imminently’

Fightful Select is reporting that Bullet Club Gold is set to get at least one new member imminently, though there’s no confirmation on who it may be. Former AEW World Champion CM Punk might be heading for a feud with the group after he returns to AEW programming for the debut episode of “Collision.”

The main event for the June 17 premiere of “Collision” is CM Punk and FTR versus Jay White, Juice Robinson, and Samoa Joe, but Fightful was unable to confirm whether or not Joe is or was planned to be a permanent addition to Bullet Club Gold. 

Back in Japan, Bullet Club “proper” recently made a number of additions at the recent NJPW Dominion event. United Empire’s Dan Moloney and former Young Lion Clark Connors both joined the David Finlay-led Bullet Club. Former Bullet Club member Tama Tonga is currently working in NJPW without a contract. With the previously expelled White wearing Bullet Club colors in AEW, former members like Tonga or the recently-expelled El Phantasmo are also possibilities.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW Dynamite Preview 6/7/2023

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite from the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs, CO. at 8/7c on TBS.

Texas Tornado Tag Team Match: JungleHOOK (“Jungle Boy” Jack Perry & HOOK) vs. Dralistico & Preston Vance

  • AEW International Championship Match: Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Swerve Strickland
  • TBS Championship Open Challenge Match: Kris Statlander vs. Anna Jay A.S.
  • Ricky Starks vs. Jay White (FTR & Juice Robinson are banned from ringside)
  • Blackpool Combat Club (Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley, and Claudio Castagnoli) vs. CHAOS (Rocky Romero, Trent Beretta, and Chuck Taylor)
  • We’ll hear from AEW World Champion MJF
  • Tony Khan to announce main event for the debut episode of Collision

AEW Rampage Preview 6/2/2023

Tonight’s AEW Rampage on TNT at 10/9C.

  • AAA Mega Championship: El Hijo del Vikingo (c) vs. Komander vs. Dralistico
  • NJPW Strong Women’s Championship: Willow Nightingale (c) vs. Emi Sakura
  • NJPW TV Championship: Zack Sabre Jr (c) vs. Action Andretti
  • ROH Pure Championship: Katsuyori Shibata (c) vs. Lee Moriarty
https://twitter.com/AEW/status/1664602764813676546

Tay Melo Addresses In-Ring Future After Announcing Pregnancy

Tay Melo has assured fans that her in-ring career isn’t over despite her recently-announced pregnancy.

It was during AEW Double or Nothing 2023 that Melo and her husband Sammy Guevara announced that they are expecting their first child.

Despite several examples of wrestling moms, some have speculated that becoming a parent will end Melo’s in-ring career.

Taking to her Instagram Story, Melo refuted the idea that her in-ring career is over. She said,

“Definitely not, I don’t understand why everybody thinks my career’s gonna be over because I’m gonna have a kid. I’m gonna be out the same amount as someone that has like an ACL injury or surgery. I don’t understand. But, well, it’s not over, I’m coming back as soon as I can.”

Tay was later asked how she feels about putting her wrestling career on hold for the time being. She said,

“I don’t feel bad at all. Being a mom was always a dream of mine and I think it’s the perfect timing. And I feel like it’s gonna motivate me so much more to come back better and stronger. Imagine, just imagine with me, having a little one cheering for you in the crowd and you [turning to Sammy Guevara] holding a belt?”

Source: eWn

Impact Wrestling Preview 6/1/2023

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

  • Bully Ray To kick-off tonight’s Impact
  • Trinity vs. Savannah Evans.
  • Sami Callihan & Jake Crist vs. Decay.
  • Jody Threat vs. Dani Luna
  • Eddie Edwards vs. Yuya Uemura
  • BTI – Tyler Tirva vs. Brian Myers