‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (May 4th 2023)
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Laredo Kid defeat Jack Price. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Moose & Brian Myers def. Yuya Uemura & Bhupinder Gujjar
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The aftershocks of Hardcore War continue to be felt in this tag team showdown! Gujjar & Uemura gain the early advantage as Gujjar tosses Myers over the top rope. Gujjar and Uemura soar with in-sync springboard crossbodies, taking out both of their opponents on the floor. Moments later, Myers drives Uemura into the side of the ring. Uemura counters the Roster Cut into a double underhook suplex. Uemura makes the tag to Gujjar, who brings the fight to Moose. The pace quickens as Gujjar hits Mooose with a Spinebuster for two. Moose and Gujjar both miss their spear attempts, leading to a Slingblade from Gujjar. Gujjar hits a springboard kick on Myers but gets blindsided with a spear from Moose for three.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #2: Sami Callihan def. Kon
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Callihan rakes the eyes, then sends Kon toppling over the top rope to the floor. Callihan hits a running kick from the apron but Kon trips him up moments later. Kon hits a running clothesline on the floor to gain control. Callihan fights through a flurry from Kon, then hits a Death Valley Driver. Angels and Deaner provide a distraction but it backfires as Callihan delivers a low blow to Kon. Deaner gives the thumbs down to Callihan as he’s jumped by the Army of Violence. The Army of Violence assualt Callihan until Deaner calls them off. Deaner delivers the finishing blow as he strikes Callihan with a baseball bat.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #3: Jody Threat def. Alisha Edwards
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Jody Threat looks to teach the new-attitude Alisha Edwards a lesson in respect! Threat hits a big boot on the apron, followed by a flurry of clotheslines in the corner. Threat gets caught up in the ropes and Alisha capitalizes by pulling her down to the mat. Threat quickly turns the tide with a release German suplex, followed by the F416 to win.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #4: PCO, Heath & Rhino def. Steve Maclin, Champagne Singh & Shera
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Heath and Rhino are revealed as PCO’s handpicked partners for this huge six-man tag team match! Shera delivers a right hand from the apron, taking Heath off his feet. Maclin knocks Rhino off the apron but gets caught with a powerslam from Heath. The separation allows Heath to make the tag to PCO, who spikes Singh with a DDT. PCO dives through the ropes, colliding with Singh on the floor. PCO continues the assault with a De-Animator to Singh. Moments later, Singh and Shera set up PCO for Caught in the Crosshairs but he fights out of it. PCO goes face to face with Maclin but the champ retreats to the outside. Rhino goes Maclin on the floor while Heath hits the Wake Up Call on Singh. PCO puts him away with the PCO Sault for three.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: Jonathan Gresham def. Mike Bailey
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The epic series between Jonathan Gresham and Mike Bailey continues in their 4th meeting tonight! The score currently sits at one win a piece with one no contest. Gresham targets the arm as he manipulates the joints of Bailey. The tide begins to turn as Bailey hits a running Shooting Star. Bailey attempts an armbar, leading to a series of near falls. Bailey drives his knees into the sternum. Bailey soars with a slingshot knee drop, followed by a Moonsault to the outside. Back in the ring, Gresham refocuses on the arm but Bailey comes right back with a running Spanish Fly. Bailey hits a Tornado Kick in the corner but misses Ultima Weapon. Gresham locks in The Octopus to force the submission.
My Score: 4 out of 5
News of the Night:
- Trinity (FKA Naomi) made her Impact Wrestling debut.
Final Verdict: 3.5/5
Another week, another dependable episode of Impact. This week’s show had the added star-power of former WWE superstar Trinity joining the Knockouts division, instantly elevating it BUT not putting down the women already in Impact – it will definitely be interesting to see how she slots into the roster and storylines going forward. As for the rest of the show, we got another banger from Jonathan Gresham and Mike Bailey – their fourth is what looks to be an ongoing feud – and a surprisingly good opening match. Turns out Brian Myers and Moose are pretty good together!
