Last night at Impact Wrestling’s Rebellion pay-per-view, Brian Cage defeated Johnny Impact for the Impact World Championship.
After the match, Michael Elgin made his Impact debut to confront Cage. Cage held up the title and told him anytime. Elgin punched him in the face, hit a spinning powerbomb and held the title for a moment. Elgin had finished up with NJPW on April 1.
As noted, Brian Cage was rushed to the hospital afterwards.
Last night, Impact Wrestling announced Brian Cage was rushed to the emergency room after winning the Impact World Championship against Johnny Impact at Rebellion.
According to PWInsider, Cage suffered a legit injury, most likely to his back. The injury happened after Cage was on the receiving end of a spanish fly from the ramp down to the floor. After that spot, Cage moved very slowly throughout the match, although he was able to finish it and then take a powerbomb afterwards by the debuting Michael Elgin.
Cage tweeted out a photo of him at the hospital and commented on his night.
“Not how I wanted or ever imagined this incredible night would end,” Cage wrote. “I’ve chased this moment and have dreamt about this my entire life. And to have this be the outcome, I’d be lying if I said it didn’t break my heart.”
Source: Wrestling Inc.
Six-Pack Scramble: Petey Williams vs. Jake Crist vs. Aiden Prince vs. Ace Austin vs. Cousin Jake vs. Eddie Edwards – Winner: Ace Austin
Josh Mathews and Don Callis talked about Impact Plus, a new streaming service for the promotion, which will have the promotion’s library along with new events.
Rohit Raju (with Gama Singh & Raj Singh) vs. Scarlett Bordeaux (with Fallah Bahh) – Winner: Scarlett Bordeaux
The Rascalz (Dez, Wentz & Trey) vs. Moose & The North (Ethan Page & Josh Alexander) – Winners: Moose & The North
Impact Knockouts Championship: (C) Taya Valkyrie vs. Jordynne Grace – Winner: Taya Valkyrie
Backstage, Melissa Santos asked Gail Kim what made her decide to come back in the ring to face Tessa Blanchard. Kim says even though she enjoyed her current role, she says Blanchard wouldn’t listen to her and she’s doing this to teach Blanchard a lesson in respect.
Impact X-Division Championship – oVe Rules: (C) Rich Swann vs. Sami Callihan (oVe is barred from ringside) – Winner: Rich Swann via Submission
Melissa Santos talks with Tessa Blanchard and tells her what Gail said about teaching Blanchard a lesson in respect. Blanchard is tired of hearing about that, she knows about respect and talks about her family’s achievement in pro wrestling. Blanchard says she respects what Kim has done, even before there was an evolution. All of that went away though when Kim costed her the Knockouts Title. Blanchard said Kim is going to learn a lesson regret. Tully Blanchard suddenly shows up and says he’ll be at ringside to watch her match and tells his daughter to continue walking her own legacy. “You beat Gail Kim,” Tully says before heading off.
Tessa Blanchard vs. Gail Kim –Winner: Tessa Blanchard via Submission
Post-match, Blanchard goes out and hugs her Dad. He says to go back in and shake Kim’s hand. Blanchard goes in, looking like she’ll beat up Kim so more, but they shake hands. Kim gives her a hug, says some words to her, and Blanchard cries. Blanchard raises up Kim’s hand and heads to the back. Crowd with a “Thank You, Gail!” chant as she celebrates a little bit before heading to the back.
Impact World Championship (Special Guest Referee Lance Storm): (C) Johnny Impact vs. Brain Cage – Winner and new Impact World Champion: Brian Cage
Post-match, Michael Elgin makes his Impact debut. He confronts Cage, the two jaw a bit before Elgin punches him and hits a spinning powerbomb. Elgin holds the title for a moment before laying it on Cage and heading it to the back.
Impact Slammiversary will take place on July 7 in Dallas, Texas.
Impact World Tag Team Championship – Full Metal Mayhem: (C) Lucha Bros vs. LAX – Winners and new Impact World Tag Team Champions: LAX
Post-match, Konnan checks on everyone and talks with both teams. He asks them if they are going to squash this. Both team end up hugging and raises up their arms. The Impact locker room empties out to give respect to the two tag teams. LAX celebrates.
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