Tag: Hard To Kill

Impact Wrestling Hard To Kill 1/16/21

DATE: January 16, 2021 at 8:00 PM ET
LOCATION: Skyway Studios, Nashville, Tennessee
AVAILABLE ON: FITE, Traditional PPV

Impact Wrestling Hard to Kill takes place tomorrow night on Impact Plus, FITE and Traditional PPV. The pre-show will air on AXS TV at 7 pm ET. The main card starts at 8 pm ET.

CARD

Kenny Omega and The Good Brothers with Don Callis vs. Rich Swann, Chris Sabin and Moose

IMPACT KNOCKOUTS CHAMPIONSHIP
Deonna Purrazzo (c) vs. Taya Valkyrie

IMPACT KNOCKOUTS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz vs. Havok and Nevaeh

OLD SCHOOL RULES SIX-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
Eric Young, Deaner, and Joe Doering vs. Cousin Jake, Rhino, and Tommy Dreamer

BARBED WIRE MASSACRE
Eddie Edwards vs. Sami Callihan

IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
Manik (c) vs. Chris Bey vs. Rohit Raju

The Karate Man vs. Ethan Page

Crazzy Steve and Rosemary vs. Tenille Dashwood and Kaleb

PRE-SHOW
Josh Alexander vs. Brian Myers

Moose To Replace Alex Shelley In The Impact Hard To Kill Six-Man Main Event

Impact Wrestling has announced a change to the main event for Saturday’s Hard To Kill pay-per-view.

TNA World Heavyweight Champion Moose will be replacing Alex Shelley in the six-man main event.

The new main event will see Moose, Impact World Champion Rich Swann and Chris Sabin take on AEW World Champion Kenny Omega and Impact World Tag Team Champions The Good Brothers.

Impact noted that Shelley informed them late last night that he is unable to travel to Nashville for the pay-per-view due to unavoidable circumstances.

“When we got the news from Alex there was no question what we needed to do,” said Impact Co-Vice President Scott D’Amore in a press release. “Extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary measures – I personally contacted Moose and he accepted the match immediately. I know Rich Swann in particular has his issues with Moose. but this is time to put personal issues and egos aside.

“HARD TO KILL is a huge event for IMPACT Wrestling and a historic one for professional wrestling in general. IMPACT Wrestling needs to put our best foot forward. Moose fits that bill. He is a physical specimen, a five-tool athlete, and has proven himself to be a world-class professional wrestler. Kenny Omega and The Good Brothers will have their hands even more full now when they step into the ring with IMPACT World Champion Rich Swann, IMPACT Original Chris Sabin, and the TNA World Heavyweight Champion Moose.”

The Impact Hard To Kill 2021 pay-per-view will take place this Saturday, January 16 from Skyway Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Matt Striker And D’Lo Brown Revealed As New Impact Announce Team, Josh Mathews Promoted

Impact Wrestling has announced that a new broadcast team will start this Saturday with the Hard To Kill pay-per-view.

Matt Striker will serve as Impact’s new play-by-play announcer, while D’Lo Brown will handle color commentary duties. Striker and Brown will call the weekly Impact TV show, and pay-per-view events.

Striker noted that he’s excited, nervous, thankful and humbled to be returning to TV.

“I’ve always loved professional wrestling. It is a love that unites so many people,” Striker said in the official press release. “Pro wrestling is a sport and I want to be mindful to call it as such. I’ve learned and grown so much since I began, and I thank the fans – and the critics – for that.

“It is not lost on me the opportunity that is before me – I can once again lend my voice to the sport that I love. In doing so, I’m poised to describe, analyze, and witness the most advanced athletes the sport has ever seen. I am excited, nervous, thankful, and humbled. I cannot wait to get out there. You will always be able hear the fan in me.”

Brown also said he’s very excited to join the commentary team after working behind-the-scenes for the company.

“I’m very excited to join the IMPACT Wrestling broadcast booth and I know working alongside Matt Striker will be a lot of fun,” Brown said. “I believe in IMPACT Wrestling, with its amazing roster of skilled Superstars and Knockouts – and can’t wait to have the best seat in the house to call all the action.

“I’m humbled to follow the IMPACT broadcasting path of Don West and Mike Tenay, and most recently Don Callis, Madison Rayne and certainly Josh Mathews. I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity. I know there are big shoes to fill, but Striker and I will do our best.”

Striker and Brown are replacing Josh Mathews and Madison Rayne. Mathews has signed a new multi-year contract with the company and is being promoted to Senior Producer of the weekly Impact TV show and pay-per-view events. Rayne will give an update on her future at Saturday’s pay-per-view. The veteran Knockout provided color commentary in 2020 but is reportedly leaving the company for a job outside of pro wrestling.

“My play-by-play career has spanned nearly 20 years – from WrestleMania to Bound For Glory to incredible moments from IMPACT Wrestling on AXS TV,” Mathews said in the press release. “Producing will allow me to have a bigger role in the overall production of our weekly show, PPVs and IMPACT+ Specials.

“This transition has been a great process, Matt and D’Lo are bringing a fresh energy and are ready to go. It was a special year in 2020, and both Madison Rayne and I will always be grateful for the opportunity and look forward to these exciting changes.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Impact Wrestling ‘Hard To Kill’ Results 1/12/20

(Dark Match) The Rascalz vs. Reno Scum vs. Mahabali Shera and Rohit Raju vs. TJP and Daga –

Winners: Mahabali Shera and Rohit Raju

 

(Dark Match) Joey Ryan vs. Johnny Swinger –

Winner: Joey Ryan

 

Madman Fulton w/Jake and Dave Crist vs. Ken Shamrock –

Winner: Ken Shamrock via Submission

 

Impact X-Division Championship: Ace Austin (c) vs. Trey –

Winner: Ace Austin via Pinfall

– Post-match, Trey’s mom checks on him. Austin goes over and say some stuff to his mom. Trey immediately runs out and takes out Austin. Referees and other wrestlers run out to break things up.

 

Impact Knockouts Championship: Taya Valkyrie (c) w/John E Bravo vs. Jordynne Grace vs. ODB –

Winner: Taya Valkyrie via Pinfall

 

Rob Van Dam w/Katie Forbes vs. Brian Cage –

As Cage slapped hands with the fans at ringside, a woman grabbed his arm, allowing RVD to take him down. It was RVD’s other girlfriend. RVD goes to work on Cage’s arm, but Cage finally gets in some offense with a couple kicks to the head. RVD drops Cage with a chair, Cage’s mouth looks to be busted open after that one. Forbes now comes into the ring and holds the chair in front of Cage’s face. RVD heads to the top rope and hits the van terminator into Cage’s face. Cage looks to be out of it now. Daga runs down to the ring and doesn’t want RVD to keep attacking. Cage is taken to the back now? No announcement is made. Not one-percent sure the match ever even got started, very strange.

Winner: Rob Van Dam via Referee Stoppage

– RVD ends up attacking Daga, and the bells rings! So, looks like we have another match going with RVD.

 

Rob Van Dam vs. Daga –

Winner: Rob Van Dam via Pinfall

 

Michael Elgin vs. Eddie Edwards
Edwards’ Call Your Shot trophy is on the line.

Winner: Eddie Edwards via Pinfall

 

No DQ Match: Moose vs. Rhino –

Winner: Moose via Pinfall

 

– Rich Swann hurt his ankle on Friday and isn’t cleared for tonight’s match. The doctor won’t even let Swann go to ringside, so Mack is going after the titles himself.

Impact World Tag Team championship: The North (c) vs. Willie Mack –

Winners: The North via Pinfall

 

Impact World Championship: Sami Callihan (c) vs. Tessa Blanchard –

Winner: Tessa Blanchard via Pinfall to win the Impact World Championship

Impact Wrestling ‘Hard To Kill’ 1/12/20

January 12, 2020 at 8:00 PM ET – The Bomb Factory, Dallas, Texas – Available on FITE, Traditional PPV

Impact World Championship: Sami Callihan (c) vs. Tessa Blanchard

Impact Knockouts Championship: Taya Valkyrie (c) vs. Jordynne Grace vs. ODB

Impact X-Division Championship: Ace Austin (c) vs. Trey

Impact World Tag Team championship: The North (c) vs. Willie Mack and Rich Swann

Michael Elgin vs. Eddie Edwards
Edwards’ Call Your Shot trophy is on the line.

Rob Van Dam vs. Brian Cage

Moose vs. Rhino

Madman Fulton vs. Ken Shamrock