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IMPACT Preview 2/10/22

Less than two weeks away from No Surrender, don’t miss an all-new IMPACT! tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders!

* No DQ Match: Brian Myers vs. W. Morrissey

* IMPACT Knockouts World Champion Mickie James vs. Chelsea Green

* Mike Bennett and Matt Taven w/Maria Kanellis-Bennett vs. Rich Swann and Rhino 

* Deonna Purrazzo may no longer be the Knockouts World Champion but as the reigning AAA Reina de Reinas Champion and ROH Women’s World Champion, “The Virtuosa” is still the only Knockout that can call herself “Champ Champ”. This Thursday, Purrazzo issues an open challenge to anyone, anywhere for a shot at either of her titles. Who will answer the call for this golden opportunity?

* The action begins Before the IMPACT, streaming this Thursday at 7:30pm ET exclusively on IMPACT Plus, YouTube and Facebook. The Knockouts take center stage this week as the hardcore Alisha Edwards battles the chilling Lady Frost in a singles clash! Plus, Gia Miller, Josh Mathews and George Iceman get you ready for all things IMPACT with a recap of the latest action, a new Iceman’s Intel and more.

IMPACT Preview 1/27/22

Honor No More continues to run rampant as the road to No Surrender rolls on. Don’t miss an all-new IMPACT! from Fort Lauderdale, tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders!

* Just 48 hours before Mickie James makes history by competing in the WWE Royal Rumble match, the reigning Knockouts World Champion will deliver a State of the Knockouts Address

* 8-on-1 Handicap Match: Brian Myers‘ Learning Tree vs. W. Morrissey

* The IInspiration and The Influence will collide in tag team action this Thursday. What was originally scheduled to be a Knockouts World Tag Team Title clash will now be a grudge match of epic proportions after Tenille Dashwood was deemed unable to compete. Taking her place will be The Influence’s loyal photographer, Kaleb With a K. 

* Chris Bey battles Jake Something 

* JONAH looks to assert his dominance as the “Top Dog” of IMPACT Wrestling when he goes one-on-one with Johnny Swinger.

* The action begins Before the IMPACT, streaming this Thursday at 7:30pm ET exclusively on IMPACT Plus, YouTube and Facebook. After an impressive showing in last year’s Super X-Cup Tournament, Blake Christian makes his IMPACT return against the high-flying Laredo Kid

Impact TV Tapings Reportedly Hit Hard By COVID-19

The weekend Impact Wrestling tapings in Pembroke Pines, Florida were reportedly hit hard by COVID-19.

Impact officials dealt with a lot of issues related to COVID-19 at the tapings on Friday and Saturday, according to PWInsider. A number of talent and staff missed the tapings due to medical protocols, whether it was testing positive for COVID-19 or being in close contact with someone who had tested positive.

It was noted by one Impact source that the COVID issues this past weekend were the “worst they had seen” in a long time, and that there were a lot of pivots & re-writes over the course of the week.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

IMPACT Preview 1/20/22

The earth-shattering fallout from Hard To Kill continues on an all-new IMPACT! tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders

* Charlie Haas competes in an IMPACT ring for the first time ever as he battles Josh Alexander 

* ROH World Championship: Jonathan Gresham (c) vs. Steve Maclin 

* Chelsea Green seeks retribution when she meets Tasha Steelz in singles action

* Doc Gallows and Joe Doering takes on Heath and Rhino

* VSK and Zicky Dice have a chance at revenge when they collide with Morrissey in a 2-on-1 handicap match set up by their teacher, Brian Myers!

* The Influence vs. Decay

* The action begins Before the IMPACT, streaming this Thursday at 7:30pm ET exclusively on IMPACT Plus, YouTube and Facebook. –  Digital Media Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs. Lady Frost

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  • USA: Thursdays 8pm ET on AXS TV, Thursdays 8:30pm ET on YouTube (IMPACT Insiders), Thursdays 10pm ET on IMPACT Plus

Impact Wrestling Preview 1/13/22

Following an unforgettable Hard To Kill pay-per-view that sent shockwaves throughout the wrestling world, the fallout begins on an all-new IMPACT!, this Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.

* Fallout from Hard To Kill

* Title vs. Title: AAA Reina de Reinas Champion Deonna Purrazzo vs. ROH Women’s World Champion Rok-C 

* “Speedball” Mike Bailey vs. Jake Something

* Chris Bey vs. Laredo Kidd

* The action begins Before the IMPACT this Thursday at 7/6c on AXS TV and 7:30pm ET on YouTube, featuring an exclusive singles match between Decay’s Black Taurus and the “Drama King”, Matthew Rehwoldt!

Former WWE Announcer Joins Impact’s Announce Team

Renee Paquette took to Twitter earlier today and revealed that her friend and former WWE announcer, Tom Hannifan (Tom Phillips), will be joining Impact for commentary during tonight’s Hard To Kill event.

Paquette writes, “Huge news!! @TomHannifan joins @IMPACTWRESTLING as their newest play-by-play announcer at Hard To Kill! What a pick-up for them! I have Tom’s first interview this coming Tuesday on The Sessions!! @TheVolumeSports.”

Hannifan was also spotted in Dallas this morning, leading to some speculation prior to the announcement, according to PWInsider. He replaces Matt Striker on the announce team who, as we noted, revealed earlier this week that he is done with Impact Wrestling.

“I am disappointed that my time with #ImpactonAXSTV is done,” Striker wrote on Twitter. “I REALLY enjoyed that locker room. Thanks for allowing me to tell your story. Thanks, everyone. Stay safe.”

D’Lo Brown, however, will remain on the commentary team and will be beside Hannifan to call the play-by-play for Hard To Kill. The duo will be the new team going forward on Impact on AXS TV as of this Thursday’s episode.

Hannifan, age 32, was a part of WWE’s staff from 2012 through May 2021 when he was released by the company along with multiple other employees. At that time, his roles included producing and managing announcers as Senior Manager of On-Air Talent under Michael Cole.

After his departure from WWE, Tom Hannifan transitioned into the world of college football when he became a host for Paydirt: A Penn State Football Podcast.

https://twitter.com/ReneePaquette/status/1479877753382096899

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Matt Striker Reportedly Done With Impact Wrestling

Matt Striker is reportedly done with Impact Wrestling.

In a now-deleted post, Striker tweeted that he was finished with the company and that he was disappointed that his run was over.

“I am disappointed that my time with #ImpactonAXSTV is done,” Striker wrote. “I REALLY enjoyed that locker room. Thanks for allowing me to tell your story. Thanks, everyone. Stay safe.”

PWInsider confirmed with Impact Wrestling sources that Striker is no longer with the company.

Since leaving WWE in 2013, Striker has worked commentary for various promotions, including Lucha Underground. He joined the Impact announce team in January of 2021 along with D’Lo Brown, replacing Josh Mathews and Madison Rayne. PWInsider noted that Brown will remain on the broadcast team.

It appears that Striker’s release from Impact was performance related, according to RingsideNews. Striker has a lot of experience as a wrestling commentator in several companies including WWE, AAA, and Lucha Underground. That experience wasn’t enough to please the folks in charge at Impact.

In this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer talked about Matt Striker’s release from Impact Wrestling. The move has been in the work for months. The company will now have to scramble to find a replacement as the Hard to Kill pay-per-view is Saturday.

Source: Wrestling Inc. and RingsideNews

Impact Wrestling Preview 1/6/22

It’s the last stop before Hard To Kill on an all-new, jam-packed edition of IMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders!

* Deonna Purrazzo vs. Mercedes Martinez

* Jonah vs. Jake Something

* The Knockouts Division will make history once again when they compete in the high-flying, high-wire spectacle known as Ultimate X for the very first time at Hard To Kill. But who will gain momentum heading into this Saturday’s monumental matchup? Find out when Tasha Steelz, Lady Frost and Chelsea Green battle IMPACT Digital Media Champion Jordynne Grace, Rachael Ellering and Rosemary in 6-Knockout tag team action

* With Hardcore War on the horizon at Hard To Kill, a match to determine the all-important numbers advantage will take place this Thursday on IMPACT! when IMPACT World Tag Team Champion Karl Anderson battles Heath. 

* Masha Slamovich makes her highly-anticipated arrival

* Ace Austin and Madman Fulton vs. Johnny Swinger and Hernandez

* Your night begins Before the IMPACT this Thursday at 7/6c on AXS TV and 7:30pm ET on YouTube, featuring an exclusive singles match between Raj Singh and Juice Robinson of FinJuice! 

Impact Wrestling Preview 12/16/21

Tensions are at an all-time high as Hard To Kill approaches! Don’t miss an all-new IMPACT! tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.

* Before they collide in a Triple Threat World Title showdown on January 8th at Hard To Kill, IMPACT World Champion Moose, Matt Cardona and W. Morrissey will sign the contract for the blockbuster matchup.

* Rohit Raju vs. Josh Alexander 

*  Tenille Dashwood vs. Jessie McKay

* Doc Gallows and Joe Doering vs. Rich Swann and Willie Mack

* John Skyler vs. Trey Miguel

* Chris Bey vs. Laredo Kid

* Ace Austin w/Madman Fulton vs. Hernandez w/Johnny Swinger – Before the IMPACT, tonight at 7/6c on AXS TV and 7:30pm ET on YouTube. 

Impact Wrestling Preview 12/9/21

Don’t miss an all-new IMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.

* Deonna Purrazzo and Matthew Rehwoldt vs. Knockouts World Champion Mickie James and Chris Sabin

* Street Fight: Eric Young vs. Rhino

* Knockouts Tag Team Champions The IInspiration and The Influence vs. Decay

* The Learning Tree vs. FinJuice

* Rohit Raju w/Raj Singh vs. Lawrence D 

* Kimber Lee w/Brandi Lauren vs. Lady Frost – Before the IMPACT, this Thursday at 7/6c on AXS TV and 7:30pm ET on YouTube.