Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week is a special Hidden Gems edition of the show featuring a lineup of matches never before seen on television! Let’s get into the review and see what went down…
Match #1: Samuray Del Sol def. Alan Angels The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
It was an X-Division showcase as Alan Angels went one-on-one with Samuray Del Sol in Chicago, which was the site of this year’s historic Bound For Glory event. Despite Angels’ efforts to rip off the mask of Del Sol, he was unable to vanquish the Luchador. Del Sol would connect with Salida del Sol off the top rope to score his first singles victory in Impact Wrestling.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Mk Ultra def. Gisele Shaw & Savannah Evans The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
The Knockouts took Center Stage...
Match #1: Samuray Del Sol def. Alan Angels The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
It was an X-Division showcase as Alan Angels went one-on-one with Samuray Del Sol in Chicago, which was the site of this year’s historic Bound For Glory event. Despite Angels’ efforts to rip off the mask of Del Sol, he was unable to vanquish the Luchador. Del Sol would connect with Salida del Sol off the top rope to score his first singles victory in Impact Wrestling.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Mk Ultra def. Gisele Shaw & Savannah Evans The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
The Knockouts took Center Stage...
- 12/15/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Ace Austin defeat Jason Hotch. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Deonna Purrazzo def. Dani Luna The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Before Deonna Purrazzo battles the returning Jordynne Grace tomorrow night at Victory Road, she must first get by Subculture’s Dani Luna! Purrazzo goes for the Fujiwara Armbar early but Luna scurries to the ropes. Luna hits a Fallaway Slam, followed by a running clothesline. Purrazzo gains control with an Arm Wringer into the hardest part of the ring. Back in the ring, Purrazzo hits a Backstabber for two. Luna connects with a dropkick, followed by a powerbomb. Luna rolls her up for another near fall. Purrazzo locks in the Fujiwara Armbar to win by submission.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Joya (Joe Hendry & Yuya Uemura) def.
Match #1: Deonna Purrazzo def. Dani Luna The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Before Deonna Purrazzo battles the returning Jordynne Grace tomorrow night at Victory Road, she must first get by Subculture’s Dani Luna! Purrazzo goes for the Fujiwara Armbar early but Luna scurries to the ropes. Luna hits a Fallaway Slam, followed by a running clothesline. Purrazzo gains control with an Arm Wringer into the hardest part of the ring. Back in the ring, Purrazzo hits a Backstabber for two. Luna connects with a dropkick, followed by a powerbomb. Luna rolls her up for another near fall. Purrazzo locks in the Fujiwara Armbar to win by submission.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Joya (Joe Hendry & Yuya Uemura) def.
- 9/8/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Dirty Dango defeat Heath – giving Dango a two-week, two-match winning streak on BTI! Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Zachary Wentz def. Chris Bey The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Zachary Wentz makes his Impact in-ring return against Chris Bey as he looks to prove that the Rascalz deserve a shot at the Impact World Tag Team Titles! Bey is in control as Wentz retreats to the outside. Austin and Miguel almost come to blows as Wentz knocks Bey off his feet. Wentz distracts the referee, allowing Miguel to choke Bey on the ropes. Bey turns things around with a top rope clothesline for two. Bey hits Code Red but it’s still not enough to keep Wentz down. Miguel gets up on the apron but...
Match #1: Zachary Wentz def. Chris Bey The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Zachary Wentz makes his Impact in-ring return against Chris Bey as he looks to prove that the Rascalz deserve a shot at the Impact World Tag Team Titles! Bey is in control as Wentz retreats to the outside. Austin and Miguel almost come to blows as Wentz knocks Bey off his feet. Wentz distracts the referee, allowing Miguel to choke Bey on the ropes. Bey turns things around with a top rope clothesline for two. Bey hits Code Red but it’s still not enough to keep Wentz down. Miguel gets up on the apron but...
- 7/14/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Jody Threat defeat Nevaeh. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Brian Myers & The Good Hands (Jason Hotch & John Skyler) def. oVe The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Brian Myers looks to lead The Good Hands to victory against oVe! Fulton puts his strength on display as he slams all three of his opponents simultaneously. Myers distracts Crist on the top rope, allowing Skyler to gain control. Myers and The Good Hands cut off the ring as they begin to wear Crist down. Crist hits a diving forearm to Skyler, creating an opening and allowing him to make the tag to Callihan. Moments later, Moose appears out of nowhere and pushes Crist off the top rope. Myers capitalizes with the Roster Cut clothesline to win.
My Score:...
Match #1: Brian Myers & The Good Hands (Jason Hotch & John Skyler) def. oVe The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Brian Myers looks to lead The Good Hands to victory against oVe! Fulton puts his strength on display as he slams all three of his opponents simultaneously. Myers distracts Crist on the top rope, allowing Skyler to gain control. Myers and The Good Hands cut off the ring as they begin to wear Crist down. Crist hits a diving forearm to Skyler, creating an opening and allowing him to make the tag to Callihan. Moments later, Moose appears out of nowhere and pushes Crist off the top rope. Myers capitalizes with the Roster Cut clothesline to win.
My Score:...
- 6/23/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw El Reverso defeat Johnny Swinger. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Kenny King def. Frankie Kazarian The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
The winner of this match will secure the numbers advantage in Hardcore War this Sunday at Rebellion! King counters the slingshot Ddt and drops Kazarian throat-first on the top rope. King hits a swinging backbreaker for two. King locks in the Camel Clutch but Kazarian breaks free. Kazarian begins to build momentum with a powerslam, followed by the springboard leg drop. Kazarian successfully hits the slingshot cutter but it’s not enough to keep King down. John Skyler gets up on the apron but Yuya Uemura pulls him down. Tensions are about to explode between the two teams at ringside. Kazarian forces King to...
Match #1: Kenny King def. Frankie Kazarian The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
The winner of this match will secure the numbers advantage in Hardcore War this Sunday at Rebellion! King counters the slingshot Ddt and drops Kazarian throat-first on the top rope. King hits a swinging backbreaker for two. King locks in the Camel Clutch but Kazarian breaks free. Kazarian begins to build momentum with a powerslam, followed by the springboard leg drop. Kazarian successfully hits the slingshot cutter but it’s not enough to keep King down. John Skyler gets up on the apron but Yuya Uemura pulls him down. Tensions are about to explode between the two teams at ringside. Kazarian forces King to...
- 4/14/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Heath & Rhino defeat Champagne Singh & Shera. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) def. Tmdk (Shane Haste & Bad Dude Tito) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Top tag teams collide in tonight’s opener! Haste attacks Shelley on the apron, allowing Tito to blindside Sabin at the opening bell. The Guns quickly turn the tide with slingshot crossbodies to the outside. Tito hits Sabin with a standing Blue Thunder Bomb, followed by a running cannonball from Haste to regain control. The Guns quicken the pace as Shelley makes the tag to Sabin. Haste gets caught with a tornado Ddt from Sabin. Haste comes back with a modified back suplex to Sabin. Shelley pushes Tito off the top rope. Sabin dives through the ropes,...
Match #1: Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) def. Tmdk (Shane Haste & Bad Dude Tito) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Top tag teams collide in tonight’s opener! Haste attacks Shelley on the apron, allowing Tito to blindside Sabin at the opening bell. The Guns quickly turn the tide with slingshot crossbodies to the outside. Tito hits Sabin with a standing Blue Thunder Bomb, followed by a running cannonball from Haste to regain control. The Guns quicken the pace as Shelley makes the tag to Sabin. Haste gets caught with a tornado Ddt from Sabin. Haste comes back with a modified back suplex to Sabin. Shelley pushes Tito off the top rope. Sabin dives through the ropes,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which is the very special Multiverse Untied show, featuring Impact going head to head with New Japan Pro Wrestling! The show opened with a “Countdown” match that saw Yuya Uemura defeat Gabriel Kidd. With that out the way, let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Scramble Match for the X-Division Championship – Trey Miguel def. Rich Swann, Kevin Knight, Frankie Kazarian, Clark Connors & Rocky Romero The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Everyone attacks Miguel at the opening bell as he’s thrown to the outside. Swann hits a rolling splash on Connors, followed by a twisting Frog Splash from Knight. Kazarian spikes Connors with the slingshot Ddt. Kazarian continues the assault with guillotine leg drops for Romero and Swann. Knight catches Kazarian in mid-air with a dropkick. Miguel takes everyone off the top with a huge Tower of Doom. Swann soars through the air,...
Match #1: Scramble Match for the X-Division Championship – Trey Miguel def. Rich Swann, Kevin Knight, Frankie Kazarian, Clark Connors & Rocky Romero The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Everyone attacks Miguel at the opening bell as he’s thrown to the outside. Swann hits a rolling splash on Connors, followed by a twisting Frog Splash from Knight. Kazarian spikes Connors with the slingshot Ddt. Kazarian continues the assault with guillotine leg drops for Romero and Swann. Knight catches Kazarian in mid-air with a dropkick. Miguel takes everyone off the top with a huge Tower of Doom. Swann soars through the air,...
- 4/3/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Jonathan Gresham defeat Aiden Prince. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Bullet Club (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) def. Kevin Knight & Kushida The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Bullet Club renews hostilities with the Njpw duo of Kevin Knight and Kushida! Knight hits a springboard crossbody, followed by a running splash. Knights goes for another springboard but this time, Bey cuts him off with a mid-air dropkick. Ace and Bey rake the back of Knight as they cut off the ring and prevent him from making the tag. Moments later, Knight breaks free and tags in Kushida. The pace quickens as Kushida enters the match on-fire. Kushda locks in an armbar but Bey counters into a pinning predicament. Ace has Knight on his shoulders while Kushida has...
Match #1: Bullet Club (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) def. Kevin Knight & Kushida The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Bullet Club renews hostilities with the Njpw duo of Kevin Knight and Kushida! Knight hits a springboard crossbody, followed by a running splash. Knights goes for another springboard but this time, Bey cuts him off with a mid-air dropkick. Ace and Bey rake the back of Knight as they cut off the ring and prevent him from making the tag. Moments later, Knight breaks free and tags in Kushida. The pace quickens as Kushida enters the match on-fire. Kushda locks in an armbar but Bey counters into a pinning predicament. Ace has Knight on his shoulders while Kushida has...
- 2/3/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw The Design (Kon & Angels) defeat Yuya Uemura & Delirious. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Mickie James, Jordynne Grace & Frankie Kazarian def. Tasha Steelz, Savannah Evans & Bully Ray The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Grace sets her sights on Bully but Evans attacks her from behind to gain control. Grace breaks free, then makes the tag to James. Evans hits a strong Irish whip into the corner, followed by a running clothesline. James comes back with the head scissors, then takes down Evans with a Thesz Press. James hits the ropes but Bully pulls her hair from the apron. Bully is tagged into the match as he delivers a powerslam to James. Steelz has her momentum momentarily broken by a Hurricanrana but quickly regains control with a pump kick.
Match #1: Mickie James, Jordynne Grace & Frankie Kazarian def. Tasha Steelz, Savannah Evans & Bully Ray The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Grace sets her sights on Bully but Evans attacks her from behind to gain control. Grace breaks free, then makes the tag to James. Evans hits a strong Irish whip into the corner, followed by a running clothesline. James comes back with the head scissors, then takes down Evans with a Thesz Press. James hits the ropes but Bully pulls her hair from the apron. Bully is tagged into the match as he delivers a powerslam to James. Steelz has her momentum momentarily broken by a Hurricanrana but quickly regains control with a pump kick.
- 1/20/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of Impact Wrestling’s Hard to Kill 2023 pay-per-view. The first Impact PPV of the year and one that sees Mickie James’ Last Rodeo come to a head – will she win the title or be retired by Jordynne Grace? Let’s get into the review and find out!
Countdown To Hard To Kill Match #1: Kushida def. Angels, Yuya Uemura, Delirious, Mike Jackson & Mike Bailey The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
It’s every man for himself in this X-Division Scramble match! Bailey hits a springboard Moonsault to the floor. Jackson dives through the ropes, colliding with everyone on the outside. Jackson goes Old School on Angels, then soars with a top rope crossbody. Bailey hits Uemura with his signature running kick in the corner. Bailey is perched on the top when Kenny King gets involved and sends him crashing to the floor. Kushida locks in...
Countdown To Hard To Kill Match #1: Kushida def. Angels, Yuya Uemura, Delirious, Mike Jackson & Mike Bailey The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
It’s every man for himself in this X-Division Scramble match! Bailey hits a springboard Moonsault to the floor. Jackson dives through the ropes, colliding with everyone on the outside. Jackson goes Old School on Angels, then soars with a top rope crossbody. Bailey hits Uemura with his signature running kick in the corner. Bailey is perched on the top when Kenny King gets involved and sends him crashing to the floor. Kushida locks in...
- 1/16/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Yuya Uemura defeat Andrew Everett (who made his return to Impact). Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: X-Division Title Tournament 2nd Round – Black Taurus def. Pj Black The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Who will advance to Over Drive and face Trey Miguel in the finals of the X-Division Title Tournament? Black hits a slingshot crossbody over the top rope to the outside. Black gets a running start on the ramp, then drops Taurus on the floor. Back in the ring, Taurus connects with a powerslam, followed by a series of Slingblades. Taurus attempts a pop-up but Black counters into a top rope dropkick. Black soars with a Spanish Fly for two. Both men are down following a collision in the middle of the ring. Taurus delivers a stiff headbutt,...
Match #1: X-Division Title Tournament 2nd Round – Black Taurus def. Pj Black The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Who will advance to Over Drive and face Trey Miguel in the finals of the X-Division Title Tournament? Black hits a slingshot crossbody over the top rope to the outside. Black gets a running start on the ramp, then drops Taurus on the floor. Back in the ring, Taurus connects with a powerslam, followed by a series of Slingblades. Taurus attempts a pop-up but Black counters into a top rope dropkick. Black soars with a Spanish Fly for two. Both men are down following a collision in the middle of the ring. Taurus delivers a stiff headbutt,...
- 11/18/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Pj Black defeat Yuya Uemura in an X-Division Title Tournament 1st Round match. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: X-Division Title Tournament 1st Round Match – Mike Bailey def. Kenny King The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Who will advance to the next round in the X-Division Title Tournament? We find out in this clash of former X-Division Champions! Bailey sends King to the outside with a flurry of kicks. King is retreating up the ramp when Bailey chases him back into the ring and targets his knee. King drops him face-first into the turnbuckle, followed by a Spinebuster. King continues the attack with a suplex on the exposed ramp. Bailey just makes it back into the ring at the referee’s count of nine. Bailey begins...
Match #1: X-Division Title Tournament 1st Round Match – Mike Bailey def. Kenny King The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Who will advance to the next round in the X-Division Title Tournament? We find out in this clash of former X-Division Champions! Bailey sends King to the outside with a flurry of kicks. King is retreating up the ramp when Bailey chases him back into the ring and targets his knee. King drops him face-first into the turnbuckle, followed by a Spinebuster. King continues the attack with a suplex on the exposed ramp. Bailey just makes it back into the ring at the referee’s count of nine. Bailey begins...
- 11/4/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Yuya Uemura defeat Raj Singh, making his Impact debut! Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: X-Division Championship – Mike Bailey def. Mascara Dorada The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Mike Bailey puts his X-Division Title on the line once again, this time against the Lucha senstation, Mascara Dorada! It’s a stalemate in the opening moments of the match as both competitors match each other’s pace. The fight spills to the outside where Dorada hits an arm drag. Dorada continues the assault with a dive through the ropes to the floor. Bailey avoids a top rope foot stomp, then locks in a leg submission in the middle of the ring. Bailey connects with a twisting shooting star for two. Dorada creates separation with a backbreaker but...
Match #1: X-Division Championship – Mike Bailey def. Mascara Dorada The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Mike Bailey puts his X-Division Title on the line once again, this time against the Lucha senstation, Mascara Dorada! It’s a stalemate in the opening moments of the match as both competitors match each other’s pace. The fight spills to the outside where Dorada hits an arm drag. Dorada continues the assault with a dive through the ropes to the floor. Bailey avoids a top rope foot stomp, then locks in a leg submission in the middle of the ring. Bailey connects with a twisting shooting star for two. Dorada creates separation with a backbreaker but...
- 9/16/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Crazzy Steve defeat Shane Taylor. Yes, That Shane Taylor, making his Impact debut! Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Aussie Open (Mark Davis & Kyle Fletcher) def. Bullet Club (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
With their sights set on worldwide tag team dominance, Aussie Open make their Impact in-ring debut against the young guns of Bullet Club, Ace Austin and Chris Bey! Davis and Fletcher are off to a hot start as they quickly take control with a flurry of offense. Austin hits Davis with a springboard kick to begin building momentum. Bey dives over the top rope, taking out both of his opponents on the floor. Aussie Open catch Austin and Bey in mid-air, then send them crashing back-first into one another.
Match #1: Aussie Open (Mark Davis & Kyle Fletcher) def. Bullet Club (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
With their sights set on worldwide tag team dominance, Aussie Open make their Impact in-ring debut against the young guns of Bullet Club, Ace Austin and Chris Bey! Davis and Fletcher are off to a hot start as they quickly take control with a flurry of offense. Austin hits Davis with a springboard kick to begin building momentum. Bey dives over the top rope, taking out both of his opponents on the floor. Aussie Open catch Austin and Bey in mid-air, then send them crashing back-first into one another.
- 9/9/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this [late] review of All Elite Wrestling’s most eagerly-awaited pay per views and one that has been beset by injury issues. But we won’t let spoil our enjoyment will we?! I’m on a short holiday as we speak so it’s taken me a couple of days to get through everything Forbidden Door had to offer. But what an offer! We’ve got Taz, Excalibur and the English voice of Njpw, Kevin Kelly on commentary… Let’s get to it.
The Buy-in Match #1: Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & Yoshi-Hashi) def. The Factory (Aaron Solo & Qt Marshall) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Solo dropkicked Yoshi-Hashi but then Solo was taken off his feet with a shoulder block. Qt tagged in, as did Goto, and they locked up. Goto avoided a clothesline from Qt and then chopped Qt in the chest. Qt wanted no part of Goto...
The Buy-in Match #1: Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & Yoshi-Hashi) def. The Factory (Aaron Solo & Qt Marshall) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Solo dropkicked Yoshi-Hashi but then Solo was taken off his feet with a shoulder block. Qt tagged in, as did Goto, and they locked up. Goto avoided a clothesline from Qt and then chopped Qt in the chest. Qt wanted no part of Goto...
- 6/28/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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