Tag: Impact

Joey Ryan Reportedly Not Returning To Impact Wrestling

In the wake of ongoing sexual assault allegations against him, a new report from Pwinsider.com reports that sources close to the matter believe that Impact’s Joey Ryan will not be returning to the company.

As noted, several allegations against Ryan continue to surface online via social media since the #SpeakingOut movement first began. One incident involves a wrestler named Corinne Mink, who said she was once picked up by Joey Ryan from the airport for a show and he groped her.

Ryan did provide a statement online regarding the allegations that first began to surface. In it, Ryan revealed that he entered counseling in October 2018 and still attends it every week. He also admitted that he didn’t always treat people with respect and acknowledges he could have possibly made others feel uncomfortable in the process.

Both Ryan and Bar Wrestling deleted their Twitter accounts this past weekend. Bar Wrestling, located in Los Angeles, California, was founded by Ryan in 2017.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Impact Wrestling Preview 6/9/20

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

* Sami Callihan vs. Michael Elgin vs. Ken Shamrock

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

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.