‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (Sep 15th 2022)
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
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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 gets caught with a springboard Moonsault moments later. Dorada hits a Hurricanrana off the ropes to almost put Bailey away. Bailey connects with Ultima Weapon to remain the X-Division Champion!
My Score: 4 out of 5
Match #2: Decay (Black Taurus & Crazzy Steve) def. Steve Maclin & Moose
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Just eight nights before Moose, Steve Maclin and Sami Callihan tear each other apart in Barbed Wire Massacre, Moose and Maclin join forces for tag team action! Decay gain the early advantage when Taurus chokeslams his own partner onto the back of Maclin. Moments later, Moose clotheslines Taurus from the apron to turn the tide. Maclin reaches for the tag but Moose is heckling with a fan. Taurus rolls up Maclin to score the upset victory!
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #3: Killer Kelly def. Alisha
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The stunning and lethal Killer Kelly steps into the ring against Alisha! At Kelly’s request, Tasha Steelz joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary. Kelly locks in a sleeper as she stares down Tasha at the desk. Alisha attempts a backpack stunner out of the corner but Kelly counters into a sleeper hold. Kelly hits a pump kick, then locks in the Killer Clutch to win by submission!
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #4: IMPACT World Tag Team Championship – Matt Taven & Mike Bennett def. Josh Alexander & Rich Swann (DQ)
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IMPACT World Champion Josh Alexander teams with trusted ally Rich Swann to battle Matt Taven and Mike Bennett for the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles and revenge! Bennett and Taven begin the wear-down process on Swann as they cut off the ring and employ quick tags. Taven knocks Alexander off the apron, preventing Swann from making the tag. Moments later, Swann fights out of the opposing corner and uses his quickness to secure a tag. The pace quickens as Alexander goes on the attack, taking out Bennett with a rolling senton. The fight spills to the outside where Alexander back body drops Taven into his own partner. Swann soars with a top rope Moonsault to the floor. Taven connects with a springboard kick on Alexander, followed by Just the Tip but Swann breaks the pin attempt. Bennett sends Swann face-first into the steel ring post. Alexander is about to hit the C4 Spike on Taven when Eddie Edwards runs down to the ring. Alexander knocks him off the apron, then locks in the Ankle Lock on Taven. This time it’s Kanellis who distracts the referee as Edwards capitalizes with a kendo stick shot to Alexander. Heath hits the ring and gives Taven a Wake Up Call. The referee calls for the bell as Heath inadvertently gets Alexander and Swann disqualified!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #5: Mickie James def. Hyan
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It’s win or go home for Mickie James as she looks to earn another shot at the Knockouts World Title! Hyan dumps Mickie on the mat for an early two count. Mickie counters a vertical suplex attempt before exchanging strikes with her opponent. Mickie hits a flapjack, then heads to the top rope for an aerial assault. Mickie connects with the MickDT to keep her last rodeo alive!
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #6: Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) def. The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson)
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Two of the most accomplished tag teams in professional wrestling history collide as The Good Brothers battle the Motor City Machine Guns for the first time ever! Sabin drops Anderson from the apron, then hits a running bulldog on Gallows. Shelley hits the ropes but Gallows shuts him down with a big boot. Gallows slows the pace as he begins to wear Shelley down. Anderson delivers an illegal knee to the back of Shelley to shut down his momentum. Moments later, Shelley breaks free and makes the tag to Sabin. The action is fast and furious as Sabin launches himself off the top rope with a double crossbody. The Guns are in total control as they take out The Good Brothers with slingshot crossbodies on the floor. Shelley locks in a Figure Four Leg Lock but Anderson makes it to the ropes. Anderson plants Shelley with a Spinebuster to create separation, leading to the tag for both teams. Gallows hits a pump-handle slam on Sabin but he counters the follow-up Magic Killer. Anderson almost puts Sabin away with the Gun Stun but Shelley breaks the count. The Good Brothers hit a double team back suplex but it’s still not enough to put Sabin away. The Guns deliver a flurry of unique double team offense, culminating with Skull and Bones on Anderson to win!
My Score: 4 out of 5
News of the Night:
- Joe Hendry has signed with IMPACT Wrestling.
Final Verdict: 4/5
A great week for Impact! Opened strong, closed just as strong and the filler in the middle wasn’t that bad either! I knew Speedball Bailey was good but to be putting 4-star matches on week after week after week as the X-Division champion is next-level stuff. The new backbone of Impact IMHO.
