August 10, 2023
Chicago, Illinois – Cicero Stadium
Commentary – Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt
Results via ImpactWrestling.com
Quick Match Results
- Before The Impact pre-show: Kevin Knight defeated Champagne Singh via Spiked DDT (pinfall)
- #1 Contender Impact World Tag Team Championship Tournament First Round match – Rich Swann & Sami Callihan defeated ABC via Cactus Driver 97 (pinfall)
- Dirty Dango defeated Bhupinder Gujjar via Reverse DDT (pinfall)
- Jody Threat defeated Alisha Edwards via Pop Shove It (pinfall)
- KUSHIDA defeated “Speedball” Mike Bailey via Small Package Driver (pinfall)
- Bully Ray, Moose, & Brian Myers defeated Samuray Del Sol, Laredo Kid, & Black Taurus via Roster Cut (pinfall)
#1 Contender Impact World Tag Team Championship Tournament First Round Match
ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) vs. Rich Swann & Sami Callihan
.@TheSamiCallihan & #RichSwann advance in the IMPACT World Tag Team Title Tournament due to @TheJasonHotch and @TheJohnSkyler's interference! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/kv8ingdRa7
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 11, 2023
The Number 1 Contenders Tag Team Tournament continues as ABC battles Rich Swann and Sami Callihan in opening round action! Callihan launches Swann into a crossbody on Austin. Moments later, Austin creates separation with a kick to Callihan’s head. Swann gets involved from the outside, allowing Callihan to deliver a Cactus Driver to Austin on the hardest part of the ring. Bey soars with a springboard Moonsault to take out both Swann and Callihan on the outside. Swann ducks a clothesline, causing Bey’s right arm to collide with the steel ring post. Swann makes the tag to Callihan and the pace quickens. Callihan hits a modified Death Valley Driver on Bey. Austin kicks Swann into a neckbreaker from Austin but it’s not enough. Austin inadvertently kicks Bey in the head. Callihan counters the Art of Finesse into a submission hold. ABC bounce back with 1, 2 Sweet on Callihan but Swann breaks the pin attempt. Out of nowhere, Jason Hotch pulls the referee out of the ring while Austin is attempting to put Callihan away. Meanwhile, John Skyler takes out Austin with the Stroke. Unbeknownst to Callihan, he capitalizes off The Good Hands’ involvement and spikes Austin with the Cactus Driver to win.
Winner: Rich Swann & Sami Callihan via Pinfall.
Rich Swann and Sami Callihan will now meet the Rascalz in the finals of the Number 1 Contenders Tag Team Championship tournament.
Backstage: Santino Marella, The Coven, Death Dollz, MK Ultra
.@mashaslamovich and @Kelly_WP will "take 'em all"! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/kHzBsEPOQ0
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 11, 2023
Both The Coven and the Death Dollz approach Director of Authority Santino Marella about being added into the Knockouts World Tag Team Title match between MK Ultra and Gisele Shaw and Savannah Evans at Emergence. Speaking of the champs, Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly arrive on the scene and are willing to take them all on.
Bhupinder Gujjar vs. Dirty Dango
.@JakeSomething_ has had ENOUGH of listening to @DirtyDangoCurty's hate for Pro Wrestling! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/XrjZt44SRs
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 11, 2023
Bhupinder Gujjar vows to make Dirty Dango respect him in this heated bout! Gujjar gains the early advantage with a flurry of offense, capping it off with a big dropkick for two. Dango rakes the eyes, then drops Gujjar with a running clothesline. Gujjar drives him face-first into the mat, then follows up with a knee strike. Gujjar connects with a Spinebuster but it’s not enough to keep Dango down. Alpha Bravo blinds Gujjar with a flashlight, allowing Dango to capitalize with the reverse DDT for three.
Winner: Dirty Dango via Pinfall.
After the match, Dango continues to run his mouth about how he hates professional wrestling when Jake Something interrupts. Jake tells Dango that if he hates IMPACT Wrestling so much, he should just leave – or Jake will make him. Dango tries a cheap shot but Jake sees it coming and lays him out with a forearm.
Video: The Design
The Design's MONSTER @Big_Kon1 is coming for @TheEricYoung! @CodyDeaner #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/90yrukx5xu
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 11, 2023
An enraged Deaner claims that The Design was betrayed by Sami Callihan, Alan Angels and now, Eric Young. Kon is the last person to stand alongside Deaner and he vows to take out Young once and for all.
Backstage: Johnny Swinger, Kenny King, Sheldon Jean
.@swinger_johnny has a lot of thoughts about his IMPACT World title shot..but the "DMC" @KennyKingPb2 has other plans for this segment! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/N1qsE0wHoG
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 11, 2023
After finally earning an IMPACT World Title opportunity, Johnny Swinger is interrupted by the Digital Media Champion Kenny King who reminds us why he’s the DMC.
Alisha Edwards vs. Jody Threat
.@FrankieKazarian shuts down @TheEddieEdwards' attempt to disrupt the action and @JodyThreat gets the W on #IMPACTonAXSTV! pic.twitter.com/VnmT1Z7o4K
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 11, 2023
Jody Threat stands up to locker room bully Alisha Edwards in this Knockouts showdown! Threat goes for a springboard but Alisha cuts her off on the ropes. Alisha drives her down to the mat, head-first. Threat finds an opening as she quickens the pace with a flurry of clotheslines. Threat hits the double knees, followed by a German suplex. Alisha distracts the referee as Eddie trips Threat with his kendo stick. Frankie Kazarian evens the odds and attacks Eddie at ringside. Threat connects with the Pop Shove It to win.
Winner: Jody Threat via Pinfall.
After the match, Kazarian is aiming for Edwards when he inadvertently strikes Alisha with the kendo stick. A distraught Kazarian is escorted out by security.
Backstage: Deonna Purrazzo
.@DeonnaPurrazzo looks to make an example out of @KiLynnKing next week on #IMPACTonAXSTV and she wants her #Emergence opponent @TheTrinity_Fatu to pay close attention! pic.twitter.com/k5Jp4r0fxo
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 11, 2023
With their rematch at Emergence approaching, Deonna Purrazzo promises to give Knockouts World Champion Trinity a glimpse into the future when she battles KiLynn King next week.
“Speedball” Mike Bailey vs. KUSHIDA
#KUSHIDA catches @SpeedballBailey with a Small Package Driver to secure the victory on #IMPACTonAXSTV! pic.twitter.com/uT9dwz26qj
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 11, 2023
Top X-Division competitors face off as Mike Bailey goes one-on-one with KUSHIDA! The early advantage goes to KUSHIDA as he launches himself over the top rope to take out Bailey on the outside. Back in the ring, KUSHIDA begins the wear-down process as he stretches out the arms and back of Bailey. Moments later, Bailey creates separation with a running dropkick, followed by a running Shooting Star. KUSHIDA hits a handspring kick to send Bailey to the outside. KUSHIDA then drives the left shoulder of Bailey into the steel ring post. KUSHDA continues to soften up Bailey’s arm before turns his attention towards his legs. Bailey catches him with a springboard Moonsault. KUSHIDA locks in the Hoverboard Lock but Bailey counters into an armbar. Bailey hits a pinpoint knee to the head but KUSHIDA kicks out at two. KUSHIDA avoids Ultima Weapon, then attempts to lock in the Hoverboard Lock from the top rope. Bailey fights it off but KUSHIDA hits a Small Package Driver to win.
Winner: KUSHIDA via Pinfall.
Backstage: Crazzy Steve
.@TomHannifan sat down with @steveofcrazzy to dig deeper into the mind and world of Crazzy Steve.
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 11, 2023
To Be Continued…#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/9IPS77CBrN
Crazzy Steve requests a sit-down interview with Tom Hannifan. Steve tells Hannifan that he needs his help because he’s been spinning his wheels – his longtime allies in Rosemary and Black Taurus are off pursuing other things. Steve says that he feels abandoned but that’s something that he’s been used to during his time in IMPACT Wrestling. Steve touches on the struggles of being legally blind and working in the professional wrestling industry. Hannifan asks where his family has been through all of this, to which Steve responds “that is a very interesting story”. The interview will be continued.
Video: Subculture
#SUBCULTURE has a close eye on the IMPACT World Tag Team Title Tournament! @DaniLuna_pro @MandrewsJunior @Flash_Morgan #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/QWMp3zkoi8
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 11, 2023
SUBCULTURE are fighting champions as they continue to defend the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles around the world. They’re also keeping a close eye on the Number 1 Contenders Tag Team Championship Tournament which will conclude next week.
Backstage: Joe Hendry, Yuya Uemura
.@joehendry and @Im_YuyaUemura, Tag Team…Champions?!#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/o5fLiF0OnC
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 11, 2023
After Joe Hendry and Yuya Uemura were unable to dethrone Kenny King as Digital Media Champion, Uemura proposes that they go in a new direction as a tag team.
Emergence 2023, Multiverse United 2, & Next Week’s Show Cards Rundown
Who will conquer all obstacles and emerge victorious? Find out when IMPACT Wrestling presents Emergence LIVE August 27th at 8pm ET on IMPACT Plus, YouTube for IMPACT Ultimate Insiders and FITE from the Rebel Entertainment Complex in Toronto. Tickets are on-sale now at Eventbrite.com.
LIVE August 20th streaming exclusively on FITE, IMPACT and New Japan Pro-Wrestling join forces for another co-branded mega event, Multiverse United 2: For Whom the Bell Tolls from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. Tickets are on-sale now at 2300arena.com. Just announced: Frankie Kazarian, Kevin Knight, Chris Sabin, El Desperado, MAO, Rich Swann and BUSHI collide in a Jr Heavyweight / X-Division Scramble match.
The television trucks of IMPACT! on AXS TV come to the Westchester County Center in White Plains as IMPACT Wrestling celebrates its historic 1000th episode and more. Tickets are on-sale now at Ticketmaster.com. As revealed on SiriusXM Busted Open, Team 3D will reunite for the first time in 7 years.
Don’t miss an all-new IMPACT! next Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders. Eric Young goes one-on-one with Kon. It’s the finals of the Number 1 Contenders Tag Team Championship Tournament as Rich Swann and Sami Callihan battle the Rascalz. Plus, Deonna Purrazzo goes one-on-one with KiLynn King and more!
Bully Ray, Moose, & Brian Myers vs. Samuray Del Sol, Laredo Kid, & Black Taurus
.@DanielSpencer DOWN! @Laredokidpro1 @Myers_Wrestling @bullyray5150 @Taurusoriginal #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/qhYSImpK83
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 11, 2023
Samuray Del Sol was scheduled to make his IMPACT in-ring in tonight’s six-man tag team main event but there’s a commotion in the back and it appears that X-Division Champion Lio Rush has taken him out!
The bell rings and this has now turned into a 3-on-2 match. Kid uses his quickness to hit Moose with a Hurricanrana, sending the big man outside the ring to regain his composure. Taurus squares off with Bully as they exchange stiff strikes. Taurus drops Bully with a series of running shoulder tackles. IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley, Josh Alexander, Chris Sabin and KUSHIDA are seen watching on from the backstage area as they prepare for their huge 8-man tag team war at Emergence. Myers pulls Bully to safety, causing Taurus’ exposed knee to collide with the steel ring post. Bully, Moose and Myers cut off the ring and employ quick tags to continue the assault on Taurus. Moments later, Taurus creates some much needed separation off a double clothesline that takes out both competitors. Taurus makes the tag to Kid and he spikes Moose with a tornado DDT. Bully inadvertently Irish whips Kid into the referee. Bully is trying to rip Kid’s mask off when the lights go out. PCO makes his shocking return after being lit on fire by Bully Ray and Steve Maclin. PCO clears the ring of Moose and Myers, then chases Bully to the back. Kid hits a top rope splash on Myers but the referee is slow to make the count, allowing Myers to kick out at two. Moose pulls Taurus off the apron as Myers connects with the Roster Cut on Kid to win.
Winner: Bully Ray, Moose, & Brian Myers via Pinfall.
Backstage: Bully Ray, PCO
.@bullyray5150 is getting as far away from the IMPACT Zone as he can! @PCOisNotHuman #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/9pyjwEsD7E
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 11, 2023
Bully Ray carjacks an innocent bystander and drives off, narrowly escaping the wrath of PCO.