‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (April 28th 2022)
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Honor No More’s Vincent defeat Decay’s Crazzy Steve! With that out of the way let’s get right into the main show…
Match #1: The Briscoes (Jay & Mark Briscoe) def. Heath & Rhino
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Jay launches himself over the top rope to the floor, colliding with Heath and Rhino. The brawl continues on the outside where the Briscoes remain in control. Rhino trips up Mark from the outside, allowing Heath to turn the tide. Heath and Rhino wear Jay down as they cut off the ring and prevent him from making the tag. Jay finally breaks free and tags in Mark. The pace quickens as the Briscoes take down Rhino with a double shoulder tackle. Mark hits a top rope elbow drop on Rhino to score the victory and earn the next opportunity at the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles!
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #2: Bhupinder Gujjar def. VSK
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After the returning VSK accused Bhupinder Gujjar of taking his spot on the roster, the two meet in singles action! Gujjar is on fire from the opening bell as VSK recruits to the outside. Gujjar is hot on his trail as he hits a springboard crossbody from the ring to the floor. Back in the ring, VSK targets the back of the neck to gain control. VSK rolls him up with a hold of the tights but it’s not enough to keep Gujjar down. Gujjar hits a big powerslam, followed by the second-rope spear to remain undefeated!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #3: Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) def. Mike Bailey & Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley)
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IMPACT continues to fight back against Honor No More in this six-man tag team match! The action is fast and furious from the opening bell as both teams brawl in and out of the ring. Taven sets up Edwards for a mid-air powerbomb on Bailey. Moments later, Bailey delivers a series of kicks to Edwards. King provides a distraction from the apron, allowing Bennett to pull Bailey to the outside. Edwards dives through the ropes with a shot of adrenaline to gain control. Sabin hits a big back body drop on Edwards but gets caught with a springboard kick from Taven. The Motor City Machine Guns put their great double team offense display as they take out Bennett. Edwards hits Sabin with the Boston Knee Party. Everyone from Honor No More following a flurry of high-flying offense from their opponents. Kanellis distracts the referee, allowing King to stop Bailey from hitting Ultima Weapon. Taven sends Shelley into the ropes, knocking Bailey down in the process. Edwards hits Bailey with an assisted Die Hard Driver to win!
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #4: Decay (Rosemary & Havok) def. Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans
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After Savannah Evans played a role in Tasha Steelz retaining the Knockouts World Title over Rosemary at Rebellion, Decay seeks vengeance in tag team action! Chaos reigns supreme as another brawl breaks out before the opening bell. Havok and Rosemary send Tasha and Savannah colliding into one another on the floor. Rosemary hits a corner suplex on Tasha for two. Tasha escapes her wrath and makes the tag to Savannah. Rosemary locks in Upside Down but Savannah fights free and hits a powerslam. Havok connects with a Death Valley Driver on Savannah for two. Tasha attempts to distract the referee with the title belt but Rosemary takes her out. Rosemary spears Savannah and Havok capitalizes to score the pinfall!
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: IMPACT World Championship – Josh Alexander def. Moose
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There’s no rest for the weary as Moose receives his IMPACT World Title rematch against Josh Alexander just five days later on IMPACT! Moose charges towards Alexander at the opening bell, then tosses him across the ring to gain the early advantage. Moose hits a running uppercut in the corner but Alexander comes back with a quick vertical suplex. Moose sends him toppling all the way from the top rope to the floor, then delivers a thunderous powerbomb on the apron. Alexander hits multiple German suplexes, then locks in the Sharpshooter but Moose crawls to the bottom rope in order to break the hold. Moose counters the C4 Spike as both men exchange forearm blows in the middle of the ring. Moose gains the upper-hand with a headbutt but Alexander rolls through into an Ankle Lock. Moose locks in the Ankle Lock but this time it’s Moose who fights out and connects with a Uranage. Moose hits a buckle bomb in the corner as Alexander collapses at his feet. With a burst of momentum, Alexander hits a powerbomb, followed by the C4 Spike to retain the IMPACT World Title!
My Score: 4 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3.5/5
This, for me, was more exciting and more interesting than most of the Rebellion pay per view – with a rematch between Josh Alexander and Moose that really delivered. The announcement that Alexander will face Ishii at the NEXT pay per view. Apart from the VSK/Bhupinder Gujjar match this was a solid 3-point match card with every match hitting the mark. Great to see the Briscoes in Impact, here’s hoping we get more from them going forward. Interestingly the women’s tag match was a huge improvement on the singles match between Rosemary and Tasha Steelz and after seeing that I’d be interested in seeing them go at it again. Overall a great follow-up episode to the Rebellion PPV.
