‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (Aug 18th 2022)
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Gisele Shaw defeat Rosemary (in a real WTF moment for Impact IMHO). Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Black Taurus def. Laredo Kid, Rey Horus and Trey Miguel
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Crazzy Steve joins commentary for the very first time to extol the virtues of Decay’s monster Black Taurus. After an incredible action-packed fast-paced encounter, Black Taurus picked up the victory with the newly named Destination Hellhole on Laredo Kid.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #2: Heath def. Kenny King
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After Heath dropped Kenny King with the Wake Up Call at Emergence, King is out for revenge. Heath strikes once again though, taking Vincent off the apron and connecting with the Wake Up Call once again for the victory.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #3: Killer Kelly def. Savannah Evans
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Killer Kelly locks in the Killer Clutch and submits Evans to make it two straight victories in IMPACT as she stares right in the eyes of an uneasy Tasha Steelz.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #4: X-Division Championship – Mike Bailey def. Chris Bey
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Chris Bey sought to regain the X-Division Title having lost the belt on this day two years ago at Emergence Night 1 in 2020. Following an ultra-competitive contest featuring a number of dazzling displays of athleticism, Bailey picked up the victory with his signature Ultima Weapon manoeuvre.
My Score: 4 out of 5
Match #5: Number One Contenders Six Man Elimination Match – Eddie Edwards def. Sami Callihan, Steve Maclin, Bandido, Rich Swann and Moose
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Steve Maclin rakes Sami Callihan’s eyes allowing Moose to eliminate Callihan with the Lights Out spear. Maclin immediately capitalises to eliminate Moose with a roll up. Callihan pulls Maclin out of the ring and briefly brawls on the floor. Bandido connects with a Fosbury Flop on Maclin and follows with the 21 Plex in the ring to eliminate Maclin. Rich Swann connects with the Phoenix Splash on Bandido but Edwards throws Swann into the post and claims the victory over Bandido for himself. Swann throws everything he has at Edwards but Edwards connects with the Die Hard Driver to become number one contender to Josh Alexander’s IMPACT World Championship.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3/5
Another week another episode of Impact that delivers great wrestling but poor storylines. Who the hell wants to see Eddie Edwards challenge for the title? Again? Seriously, whilst guys like Mike Bailey, Bandido and Black Taurus are delivering stunning matches you got the risible Honor No More storyline that ran its course months ago. As for Heath, I’m digging the “lone wolf” gimmick but he needs more of an edge to make this truly interesting. The real highlight of Impact these days? Besides Mike Bailey’s stunning title defences? That has to be how much Killer Kelly has added to the Impact women’s division in just a few weeks!
