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AEW Dynamite #1 January 6, 2010 (Live) Location: The (former) Impact Zone in Orlando, FL Attendance: 1400 (SELL OUT!) TV Rating: 0.40 Overall Rating: 60

On the screen, on a brand-new channel, all of a sudden, the test pattern gave way to the logo for AEW Plus… ….and then there was a video entrance before the title of the show came up: AEW eXplored: Chapter 1, Part I: Old glory…. [The set of the show was simple with a stand-up podium with a screen behind it, and then also a sit down area with a couple of chairs for some close up interviews. Out from the back comes the host of this season of the show, “The Professor” Mike Tenay.] Hello everyone, and if you are watching this live then it means you are witnessing history as AEW hits the waves on our very own channel. Not only do you get all the archives of this companies history with AEW+, but you are also going to have access to our streaming channel. Here you will be able to watch shows that look back at our history, watch daily news specials looking at all that is new in the wonderful world of wrestling, but also watch live Podcast specials featuring myself, Taz and a host of others in the weeks to come. Now some may wonder why this show is beginning in January 2010 with the change in name to AEW, as opposed to our beginning in 2002 as NWA: TNA. The good news is that there will be more shows coming that will look at all aspects of our history, but none of us would be here if not for the events of late 2009, early 2010 when we were purchased by this man. Let’s have a look at the early life of one, Jack Tunney IV. {From there Jack Tunney appeared on the screen and spoke about the first time he actually went to see a wrestling event live as a six-year-old in Calgary. The main event was a stretcher match between Hulk Hogan and Earthquake, but it was the WWF Tag Team Championship batch between the Hart Foundation and Power and Glory that really caught his eye. A few years later it was a WWF championship match between Bret and Owen Hart that would cement me as a fan of these great Canadian wrestlers. In 1997, JTIV followed Bret from WWF to WCW and quickly became a fan of their product, preferring the wrestling style of workers like Hart, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, and the Cruiserweights over anything on any of the other wrestling shows that Tunney had sought out. As tape trading was becoming more popular Tunney was able to collect tapes from all sorts of promotions: the Flair/Steamboat Trilogy, matches from NJPW that included Lyger, Pegasus Kid, Black Tiger as well as some of the amazing matches that came out of AJPW.} After the videos ended it was back to the set where Mike Tenay was now seated in a chair across from Jack Tunney IV who had been watching the videos on the screen set up behid the chairs, and let out a bit of a bemused chuckle. JTIV: Wow, who’s that guy they are talking about eh? MT: Well that is actually someone a lot of our fans do not know a lot about, so thank you very much for taking this time to actually let us talk about you a little bit. JTIV: You’re right Mike, I have no intention of ever being one of those owners who has to be all over their product. Our talent is who the fans actually care about, and that is who they are going to get. So hopefully we can move on to start talking about them pretty quick. MT: I get the hint, and we will definitely start talking about the talent soon enough, but there are a few questions that I do want to ask about yourself if you don’t mind. JTIV: Sure, but before you ask….no, no matter what the magazines say, Jennifer Aniston will not be leaving fellow JT, Justin Theroux to hook up with me at the Tunney residence, much to my eternal sadness! MT: No, no, I wasn’t even going to go anywhere near that rumour. I think that the fans are more interested in the rumour that you tried to buy WCW back from Vince McMahon and WWE? JTIV: Yeah, okay that rumour I am willing to address, and it is sort of true. A few years ago, I came in contact with WWE on the production side as they were making the transition to HD and acted as sort of a technical advisor after I had been working with HD for so long in a few of my companies. Using that initial introduction, I figured I would roll the dice and attempted to get in contact with Mr McMahon in order to purchase some of the assets they had acquired with the purchase of WCW back in 2001. I was not aiming to get all the copyrights, or outright purchase the company back, but was trying to get the name as well as the title belts back so that I could look at possibly starting fresh. MT: I take it that did not go over very well? JTIV: To be honest, I’m not sure if the first offer was even brought to his attention. It was mostly done through attorneys and was quickly denied. MT: That was the first offer? JTIV: Yeah, I tried again a couple of times. The second time around I doubled my initial offer which I think got a bit more attention, but was also denied. Finally, I went back a third time after drumming up some investors and really put forward what I thought was a solid offer. Again, I don’t know if it was enough to come across the desk of Vince McMahon himself, if I learned one thing from this experience it is how bureaucratic they are there in Stamford, but it caught the attention of someone in the industry. The relationships that came out of that are what brought me to this point, including that gentlemen who showed up in the first speaking segment on the inaugural Dynamite. MT: Before we get to that, I just wanted to remind folks that immediately following this program if you are watching us live, there will be a repeat of that first episode of Dynamite from January 6, 2010. Prior to watching it though, I strongly recommend that you check out the AEW website. There under the AEW+ section you will find a link to resources, and in there you are going to find scanned copies of the booking sheets that you hand created, isn’t that right? JTIV: Absolutely, if the fans are interested in really understanding what goes behind each week’s show, I strongly encourage looking online. As some may know I keep records of everything, and thus far we have been able to release a few books looking at AEW through the years. But this will be the first time that each week’s notes will be available to look at. This isn’t just the typed-up notes that would be available to whomever needed them, this is my actual copy where I hand-wrote any notes that came to me from the Agents, wrestlers, fans, or picked up myself. You will really be able to get inside my head, as scary at that sounds now that I say it out loud. MT: Now that we have that out of the way, lets go back to that transition from trying to buy WCW to making the commitment to purchase TNA as it was known at the time. JTIV: So as I mentioned, I had gotten some investors and had made enough of a noise that my name was now out there in the summer of 2009. Initially I looked into purchasing the NWA as I figured if I couldn’t get the Big Gold Belt, at least I could go after its processor the 10 lbs of Gold. But when I was doing my due diligence, I was amazed by just how confusing everything was there in regards to who owned what, and I just wasn’t sure that I wanted to get into that. With that said I was very happy when Billy Corgan stepped up and took over, and I wish them all the best. MT: With the NWA out as an option, did you look anywhere else? JTIV: Up next was looking at ROH and possibly joining them, but they were going through their own backstage drama that of course would end up in Gabe leaving them and the formation of EVOLVE, which of course is a story we will have to talk a bit more about at some point. MT: Absolutely, their role in developing talents for AEW cannot be overlooked, and I know that their success would not have been possible without some of your help, and even the work of Dixie Carter so we shall return to them. I take it that this was around the time that representatives of Bob Carter and Panda Energy reached out to you? JTIV: Yeah, this would have been the fall of 2009, around September and October when things started to move really quickly. MT: There are of course two sides to this story, your side as well as the side that involves Dixie Carter, Eric Bischoff and wrestling Legend, Hulk Hogan. JTIV: Are we really going to go there? I’m not sure if I am even legally able to talk about all that. MT: I know you’re joking, but for the fans who are not aware, there is no controversy here as we did make sure we cleared everything we’re going to talk about in regards to them through legal. JTIV: Hey, kayfabe Mike! MT: Sorry, just need to make sure we got that legal disclaimer out there so you don’t get sued….again. JTIV: Well thank you for that, and yes, there is a bit of a story to be told there. And I’m not sure I truly can tell the whole story, but I will do my best. While I was dealing directly with Robert Carter and his team, Dixie had reached out to a few names. Initial attempts to contact Paul Heyman were rebuffed, and we know why that was. So next she went after Hogan and Bischoff. My understanding from what I know is that originally their big plan was to sort of reboot everything that happened at the end of 2009 and go head to head against WWE Monday Night Raw, live beginning on January 4. MT: Of course the details of how far things had gotten are still very much up to debate. JTIV: Yeah for sure, and I really don’t want to get into that. But suffice to say that did not happen, as instead Carter and Panda Energy ended up selling to my corporation at the time named Dynamite IV TV Productions LLC. MT: My understanding is that this sale included everything? JTIV: Yeah, all the debt, and well as all the assets of TNA Entertainment was sold to my LLC, with Panda maintaining a 5% ownership stake initially. This was done in a way to appease Dixie, as well as the corporation position that she was guaranteed with the company for at least five years after the finalization of the sale. MT: Which of course is where things get complicated, as my understanding is that Dixie was unaware of all of these dealings. JTIV: Well and here is the part that sometimes people forget, this was a multimillion-dollar deal that could fall apart at any moment if things did not go exactly according to our agreed upon rules. For this reason it was mostly dealt with between lawyers, with the final approval on the detail coming directly from myself and Robert Carter only a few hours before things were announced publicly. MT: Yes, but that announcement also only came a few days prior to Dixie Carter was sent to make the announcement at Madison Square Garden. JTIV: That’s what I have heard, yes. MT: You were unable to commit to signing Bischoff and Hogan though, and my understanding is that this all created some bad blood for you? JTIV: Let’s just say that we don’t exchange greeting cards at Christmas. MT: But Hogan and Bischoff are two very well-known names in this industry. With Bischoff showing he had a history of beating Vince McMahon and the WWF at their own game, why didn’t you want them involved? JTIV: Well from an organizational standpoint I already had a great staff, and I wanted some different creative ideas going forward. That’s why I brought in guys like Don Callis and Court Bauer as part of the booking team to provide some different, and hopefully fresh, ideas. It was nothing against Bischoff and Hogan who I believe are great talents, but the 90s were done and I wanted new. And I’m pretty sure that Bischoff and Hogan did pretty well for themselves going forward. MT: That they did, and for that matter so did Bret Hart. When the rumours first came out about Impact moving to Monday Night on January 4 with Hogan and Bischoff, it did not take long for WWE to counter that by mending fences with Bret Hart. Possibly the biggest bullet they could ever have in their arsenal. Of course, things did not end up going quite the way they expected with AEW Dynamite actually making its debut on Wednesday, January 6. Are you willing to talk about that a bit? JTIV: Well as I think the videos made pretty clear, Bret Hart has always been one of my favourite wrestlers. So, while I was sad, I was unable to have him join my company right away, I was happy for him that he seemed to finally put some of the bitterness behind him, get some closure, and reunite with the company that had meant so much to him. As for WWE using him as a weapon to try and take our ratings….well there may be more then one reason we waited so long to make the official announcement of the switchover in ownership, the change in name, night and direction. MT: Well and that whole thing was done very subtlety on Impact as 2009 ended. I mean there was even acknowledgement on the show with Mick Foley and Kevin Nash about Hogan and Bischoff, although in subtle ways. And then the very brief cards that came up at the end of each episode, like this one…. JTIV: Yeah, we were really trying to build to something different without giving away too much. MT: Alright, well with all the build up out of the way, shall we talk about that first episode of Dynamite? JTIV: I remember it like it was yesterday…..starting with the four way match to determine the challenger for the X-Division Championship….

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PPV Pre-Show: Pick 'Em Contest: Impact Wrestling Undisputed Championship: Pentagon Jr © vs. “The American Nightmare” Cody Impact Wrestling Knockout’s Championship: Su Yung© vs. Kim ‘The Viper’ Benson Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Championship: The Chosen 2 © vs. LAX Impact Wrestling X-Division Championship: Matt Sydal© vs. Will Ospreay #1 Contendership to the Impact Wrestling Undisputed Championship: Eddie Edwards vs. “The Survivor” Johnny Impact Austin Aries vs. Rey Mysterio Jr Eli Drake vs. Kazuchika Okada Extreme Rules: RVD Retirement match: Rob Van Dam vs. Sabu Falls Count Anywhere: oVe vs. The Monstourage LAX OGz/Mercedes Martinez vs. King/Diamante/Willie Prince Bound For Glory Battle Royale: “Bare Knuckles” Stu Bennett, Alex Shelley, Black Hulk, Chris Brookes, Chris Sabin, CIMA, Colt Cabana, Dezmond Xavier, Extreme Tiger, Fénix, Jack Evans, James Storm, Jimmy Rave, Kid Lykos, Laredo Kid, Miro Daye, Moose, Naomichi Marufuji, Naruki Doi, Paul London, PJ Black, Robbie Solar, Taiji Ishimori, Travis Banks, YANG, Zachary Wentz, Zema Ion, ???, ???, ??? Bound For Glory Knockouts Battle Royale: Alisha Edwards, Allie, Barbie Hayden, Karleena Gore, KC Spinelli, Kelly Klein, Kiera Hogan, Kimber Lee, LuFisto, Melissa Anderson, Rachael Ellering, Santana Garrett, Serena Deeb, Taya, Tenille Dashwood, Tessa Blanchard, Undead Bridesmaid, ???, ???, ??? One bonus point for each ??? you predict correctly.

<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">October 25, 2018:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> The Dahlberg Arena at the University of Montana in Missoula was where we were getting our final show in prior to Bound For Glory. It was going to be mostly about the Battle Royale tonight, but the cherry on top was one amazing tag team match that I had to be present to see live...</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 1: Aero Star/Albert Carter Jr/Drago/Rich Swann/Will Ospreay vs. Cult of Lee/El Hijo del Fantasma/Matt Sydal/Rey de lo Fantasmático</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: This was used to combine a few matches from the weekend into one high flying exciting encounter that went by quickly and saw the X-Division Champion going one up on his opponent for Bound For Glory. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Matt Sydal, El Hijo del Fantasma, Rey de lo Fantasmático, Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley defeated Will Ospreay, Aero Star, Drago, Albert Carter Jr and Rich Swann in 9:52 when Matt Sydal defeated Will Ospreay by pinfall with a Here It Is Driver.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Moore and Callis could not hide their excitement as they discussed the big tag team Main Event, with Okada wrestling for the first time in this new era of Impact Wrestling beside the dominant champ from Mexico in a dream pairing.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">The first hype video for Bound For Glory was played highlighting the competitors in the Knockout’s Battle Royale.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 2: Black Hulk vs. Moose</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Using devious means Black Hulk managed to hang around longer in this match then would have been expected otherwise, but in the end Moose managed to get the momentum on the road to the Bound For Glory Battle Royale. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a decent match, Moose defeated Black Hulk in 7:58 by pinfall with a TheGameBreaker.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match Moose grabbed a microphone: “Hey Fénix…top that.”</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Video was introduced of an out of control brawl in the backstage area between oVe, Jimmy Jacobs, Kongo Kong and Abyss that continued on as security was unwilling to get between them.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 3: Allie/Kim ‘The Viper’ Benson vs. Su Yung/Undead Bridesmaid</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Lots of history in this match as Allie was facing off against a nemesis who had haunted her the entire year. That continued to be the story with Su Yung picking up the quick submission victory over her, while Kim was forced to watch and wonder if she had enough to beat the supernatural Champion at Bound For Glory. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a decent match, Su Yung and Undead Bridesmaid defeated Kim 'The Viper' Benson and Allie in 7:55 when Su Yung defeated Allie by submission with a Yellow Fever Submission.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Alicia Atout interviewed Jerry Lynn who announced he would be the referee for Rob Van Dam’s final match against Sabu on Sunday and he wanted to make sure that it was a good match that both friends could walk away with their heads held high but acknowledged that both men were stubborn and competitive and that it might be difficult to keep them from hurting each other. </div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 4: James Storm vs. Zema Ion</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Continuing with the theme of the evening, another preview for the Battle Royale, given some time to tell a good story with Zema Ion using the fans support to try and rally for a victory but in the end losing to the former World Champion. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, James Storm defeated Zema Ion in 13:04 by pinfall with a Lung Blower.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: B-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">James Storm acknowledged the boo’s and promised that with Teddy Nemeth out of the Battle Royale at Bound For Glory it was time for Storm to win the shot at the World title that he deserved….and as for all the 29 other wrestlers in the Battle Royale “Sorry ‘bout your damn luck.”</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 5: Fénix vs. Naruki Doi</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: One final preview match for the Bound For Glory Battle Royale saw Fénix and Naruki Doi impressing with lots of fast action before Fénix got the victory to match Moose prior to the PPV.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a decent match, Fénix defeated Naruki Doi in 7:46 by pinfall with a Meteora.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Now the second hype video was all about the men’s Battle Royale at Bound For Glory.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video played where Jeff Jarrett and the Chosen 2 were celebrating their tag team title victory when they were interrupted by LAX and soon there was a pull apart shoving match going on between them. </div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">This weeks Future Star Cup competitor: WALTER!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 6: The Boogeyman vs. WALTER</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: The final competitor in the Future Star Cup, the big man from Austria easily put away the mysterious, and aging, Boogeyman on his way towards the eight man Future Star Cup tag team challenge at the Bound For Glory Preshow. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a terrible match, WALTER defeated The Boogeyman in 3:07 by pinfall with a Golden Bomb.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: D-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Eddie Edwards had a promo where he spoke about how he and Johnny Impact had beaten each other down so badly that they had both been unable to walk, but at Bound For Glory they would be confined to the ring, confined by the rules, but it was still winner takes all…and there would be no mercy shown. Edwards had cut the weakness (referring his wife perhaps) from his soul, and there was nothing that was going to stop him from getting the World title back.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 7: Eli Drake/”The American Nightmare” Cody vs. Kazuchika Okada/Pentagon Jr </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: The one match that everyone had been waiting for did not disappoint with four Main Event players making this one a great match. Okada proved that he was one of the best in the world as he got to play the ‘Ricky Morton’ role in this one, before making the big tag to Pentagon Jr. Okada and Drake ended up battling outside of the ring which allowed a motivated Cody, after losing the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship at the 70th Anniversary show, to pick up the pin fall victory over his Main Event opponent at Bound For Glory. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had great wrestling and good heat, Cody and Eli Drake defeated Pentagon Jr. and Kazuchika Okada in 18:03 when Cody defeated Pentagon Jr by pinfall with The Beautiful Disaster.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: B</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Show Grade: B</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">X-Plosion Tapings:</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A recap of the Main Event of Impact Wrestling dream tag team match used to hype Bound For Glory.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Rey de lo Fantasmático defeated Jack Evans in 8:27 by pinfall with a 450° Splash. ©</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A recap video of Austin Aries year long feud with the Lucha Brotherhood, leading to his match against Rey Mysterio Jr.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a poor match, Tessa Blanchard defeated Alisha Edwards in 7:49 by submission with a Figure Four Leglock. (D)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, WALTER defeated Caleb Konley in 7:35 by pinfall with a Golden Bomb. (D+)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A video on the LAX OGz and their history in Impact Wrestling, leading to the six person tag team match at Bound For Glory.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, CIMA defeated PJ Black in 8:07 by pinfall with an Egoist Schwein. (C-)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> One Final Hype video for Bound For Glory!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Show Grade: C</div></div>

<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">October 18, 2018:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> Another week where I was able to fly into the show with it being only one province over in Alberta at the Medicine Hat Arena, after tonight most of the card for Bound For Glory will be set and it will just be the final preparations for what should go down as possibly our biggest show of the year....</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 1: #CGK/YANG vs. Motor City Machine Guns/Paul London</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: All six men would be in the Bound For Glory Battle Royale, and as such this served as another preview with this one being fast paced, but the wrestlers refrained from doing dives to allow Rob Moore and Don Callis to talk about the over the top elimination nature of the Battle Royale. The finish of the match saw the Machine Gun’s and #CGK fighting outside of the ring while Paul London managed to finish the match with a Shooting Star Press. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Paul London and Motor City Machine Guns defeated YANG and #CGK in 11:45 when Paul London defeated YANG by pinfall with a Shooting Star Press.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C- </div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After recapping the events of last week, and announcing that Eli Drake would be facing off against Kazuchika Okada at Bound For Glory at the request of Eli Drake, Moore and Callis hyped the contract signing that would take place tonight between Impact Wrestling Undisputed World Champion Pentagon Jr and “The American Nightmare” Cody for their title match at Bound For Glory.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Late Night IMPACT with Colt Cabana focused on guest Will Ospreay who spoke about the history of the X Division, surprisingly giving a lot of praise to wrestlers like AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels who work for other companies, as he tried to explain how important his match against Matt Sydal at Bound For Glory was to him as he saw a victory there as a path to taking the X-Division to new heights. They were interrupted by Matt Sydal who agreed that the X-Division would be taken to new heights….but his vision foretold that it would not be Ospreay who got them there; the title would be elevated through the man with the third eye: Matt Sydal.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 2: “Bare Knuckles” Stu Bennett vs. Rich Swann</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: The feud between Swann and Lee once again reared its head in this match as Trevor Lee provided a distraction that Stu Bennett took advantage of to pick up the victory.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a decent match, "Bare Knuckles" Stu Bennett defeated Rich Swann in 7:57 by pinfall with The Wasteland after a distraction from Trevor Lee.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley attempted to beat Rich Swann down, but once against Albert Carter Jr made his way out to even the signs leading to Lee and Konley leaving the ring. Swann and Carter Jr looked across the ring at each other, with Swann giving a bit of a nod as the segment ended.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video played with Austin Aries seated in the backstage area and talking to the Pentagon Jr mask as he spoke about how people hide their true selves behind masks, some attempt to take the masks off but are soon scared back into putting them on as if they can go back and change the past. But there is no changing the past, just the future. Masks would come off, faces would be revealed on the way to failure…and Austin Aries would once again become Champion, a true superhero to the masses. No masks required, just truth. Just victory.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 3: Naomichi Marufuji vs. Teddy Nemeth:</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Moore and Callis used this match to once again hype the Battle Royale with both men being competitors in the Battle Royale. It was a good match that got the fans all riled up before Nemeth was able to put it away with a Zig Zag.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Theodore "Teddy" Nemeth defeated Naomichi Marufuji in 13:12 by pinfall with a Zig Zag.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: B-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match as Teddy Nemeth posed for the cheering fans, James Storm made his way through the crowd carrying a bull rope with him. Storm slid into the ring and nailed Teddy from behind, before wrapping the rope around his throat…and tossing Teddy over the top rope! Storm was hanging Teddy Nemeth! Finally, Storm let go and Teddy dropped to the ground holding his throat and desperately gasping for breath.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Alicia Atout interviewed Johnny Impact, who tried to downplay his feud with Eddie Edwards but did admit that Eddie was a bit crazy, and that could be a little bit scary but at Bound For Glory it was going to be all about “The Survivor” winning and getting a shot at World Championship glory.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 4: Alisha Edwards/Allie/Taya vs. Melissa Anderson/Mercedes Martinez/The Undead Bridesmaid</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: This random collection of ladies was to promote the Knockout’s Battle Royale at Bound For Glory. Moore and Callis also made sure to speak about Alisha who was trying to get her career back on track without having any involvement from Eddie Edwards. Tonight was not the night for her though as the veteran Martinez picked up the submission victory. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Mercedes Martinez, Melissa Anderson and Undead Bridesmaid defeated Allie, Taya and Alisha Edwards in 7:17 when Mercedes Martinez defeated Alisha Edwards by submission.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: D+</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Mercedes Martinez was attacked by Diamante which brought out King and Willie Prince, who were quickly followed by Hernandez and Homicide. Later in the show it was announced that Mercedes Martinez and Diamnate had been pulled from the Battle Royale and would be competing as part of a six-person tag team match at Bound For Glory.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Moore and Callis took us back to footage from last week that saw oVe lose to LAX without Sami Callihan by their side. Footage from the backstage saw oVe looking to find Callihan, and finding him beat up backstage. Before the Crist Brother’s could react they were attacked by Abyss and Kongo Kong who left all three members of oVe broken in the background with Jimmy Jacobs laughing and admiring the work of his monsters.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A Future Star Cup went through the violence and promotional talents of this weeks competitor…..Joey Janela!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 5: Joey Janela vs. Teddy Hart</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: This was a short match, all high spots, but also it caught the fans attention to see both wrestlers showing off their skills. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In an extremely short match, Joey Janela defeated Teddy Hart in 2:48 by pinfall with a Moonsault Foot Stomp.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">The contract signing for Bound For Glory was next with the World Champion Pentagon and Hulk Hogan being in the ring, but they were not joined by Cody…but rather by his wife Brandi. Brandi said that Cody was busy preparing for the defence of the Worlds Heavyweight Championship this week at the NWA’s 70th Anniversary and he did not have the time to be here tonight. But Brandi was happy to sign on his behalf, and talked about Cody becoming a Double World Champion at Bound For Glory…before ending the segment by slapping Pentagon Jr across the face. Hogan had to stop him from going after Brandi who just walked away with a grin on her face.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="2DvFaQg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2DvFaQg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Championship</strong></span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="X07csfU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/X07csfU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="2sgUcW2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2sgUcW2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span></div></div><img alt="PnR2H7W.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PnR2H7W.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OXrPsSU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OXrPsSU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 6: Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Championship: Chosen 2© vs. Rob Van Dam/Sabu</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: In the final Impact Wrestling match of his career Rob Van Dam brought the best that he had left, but Matt Riddle and Jeff Cobb seemed to be one step ahead of the team of RVD and Sabu at every moment, including the end of the match. During the match Sabu had gone outside the ring to step up a table, and it was Van Dam who ended up getting tossed off of the top rope and through the table leaving Sabu facing both Cobb and Riddle, something he was unable to survive as Riddle managed to get the submission victory.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Chosen 2 defeated Rob Van Dam and Sabu in 12:56 when Matt Riddle defeated Sabu by submission with a Guillotine Choke. Chosen 2 make defence number 2 of their Impact World Tag Team titles.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match Rob Van Dam and Sabu looked about ready to come to blows when out ran….</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="EtiOhPA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EtiOhPA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> ….JERRY LYNN! Jerry got in between the two of them before RVD grabbed a microphone and said he had one match left and at Bound For Glory it would be RVD and Sabu….EXTREME RULES!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Show Grade: B-</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">X-Plosion Tapings:</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Rob Moore and Don Callis went through the tag team Main Event from Thursday, hyping fans on what will be Rob Van Dam’s final match at Bound For Glory.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Caleb Konley defeated Teddy Hart in 7:48 by pinfall with an Inverted Overdrive. (C-)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Two tag team matches were announced for the PPV Pre-Show prior to Bound For Glory; Aero Star/Drago vs. El Hijo del Fantasma/Rey de lo Fantasmático and Caleb Konley/Trevor Lee vs. Albert Carter Jr/Rich Swann</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Los Fantasmic's defeated The Rascalz in 8:24 when El Hijo del Fantasma defeated Zachary Wentz by pinfall with a Bridging German Suplex. (C-)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Aero Star and Drago defeated Jimmy Rave and YANG in 8:25 when Aero Star defeated YANG by pinfall with an Imploding Senton Bomb. ©</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A video played hyping the seven competitors we had seen so far in the Future Star Cup (Brody King, Dick Mayer, Fred Yehi, Zach Sabre Jr, Mike Bailey, Josh Alexander, and Joey Janela) while hyping the final competitor would be announced this week. The eight men would also battle in in an eight man tag team match at the PPV Pre-Show.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Joey Janela defeated Rich Swann and Robbie Solar in 7:33 when Joey Janela defeated Robbie Solar by pinfall with a Moonsault Foot Stomp. During the match we also had Trevor Lee run in and attack Swann. ©</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The final episode of Impact Wrestling prior to Bound For Glory was hyped, especially the Main Event which would feature Pentagon Jr teaming with….Kazuchika Okada vs. Cody and Eli Drake!</div></div></div></blockquote><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Show Grade: C+</div></div>

<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">October 11, 2018:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> From an interview with <em>Variety</em> to the Investors Group Centre for Impact and a World title match as we continue to work our way towards Bound For Glory. This was a show I did not, and could not miss, not with the surprise ending we had in store.....</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 1: CIMA/James Storm vs. Fénix/Moose</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Moore and Callis made sure to mention how this was a preview for the 30 man battle royale at Bound For Glory and also how there seemed to be some tension between Fénix and Moose. The finish saw a couple of things happen as Storm left his partner alone, Fénix tagged in while Moose was setting up for a Spear and then finished things off with a Corkscrew somersault senton and then got the pin fall. Moose was not pleased and argued with Fénix, claiming that Fénix had stolen the pin fall. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a decent match, Fénix and Moose defeated James Storm and CIMA in 13:04 when Fénix defeated CIMA by pinfall.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C+</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Rob Moore and Don Callis tried to talk about the Main Event but couldn’t help but acknowledge that in the ring Moose and Fénix seemed to be arguing over the results of their match. The finished by announcing that the contract signing between Impact and Edwards had been called off for this evening before introducing footage that showed that as the two men had arrived at the arena and attacked each other. Hulk Hogan had to intervene and have both men dragged off. Alicia Atout was there to interview Hogan, and Hogan announced that the big announcement was that the two men would be facing off at Bound For Glory to determine the #1 Contender to the World title, but that both men would not be allowed anywhere near each other until Bound For Glory to make sure the match was able to proceed.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video played highlighting the Knockout’s division, including 4Ever, Allie, Taya, Tenille Dashwood etc. with the announcement of a 20 woman battle royale at Bound for Glory with the #1 Contendership on the line.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Alicia Atout was with Josh Matthews asking him some questions about when we would see Cage return, which Matthews really did not answer. But when Alicia brought up his recent loss to Kazuchika Okada in Japan (by count out) Matthews got angry and walked away from the interview.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 2: Jimmy Rave vs. Miro Daye</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Once more poor Jimmy was just out there to help put over his opponent, in this case giving Miro the opportunity to show off his strength and speed as he powered his way to victory over Rave. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Miro Daye defeated Jimmy Rave in 7:53 by pinfall with a BulPlex.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: B-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match Miro Daye was celebrating in the ring when Stu Bennett made his way out from the back with a microphone to mock Miro Daye for the victory, and promised to knock him out on the way to victory in the Bound For Glory Battle Royale.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 3: LAX vs. oVe</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: The #1 Contenders went to fight against the brothers from Ohio (who were not accompanied by Sami), while Moore and Callis continued to hype both the tag team title match at Bound For Glory while wondering if the issues between oVe and the Monstourage. In the end LAX managed to win, perhaps because of the missing Callihan. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Latin American Xchange defeated OVE in 8:11 when Santana defeated Dave Crist by submission.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match Konnan got on the microphone to hype the tag team title match at Bound For Glory, but were soon interrupted by the Chosen Few of Jeff Jarrett, Matt Riddle and Jeff Cobb with the tag team titles. The back and forth was interrupted by Rob Van Dam of all people who came out to announce that he had been given the opportunity to get a shot at a title of his choice prior to his official retirement at Bound For Glory and he had decided on a at shot at the tag team Champions next week….with his partner being….the homicidal, genocidal, suicidal….SABU!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Camera’s managed to catch a meeting of Miro Daye and Teddy Nemeth in the back with Teddy doing his best to try and encourage Miro Daye after the earlier comments from Stu Bennett. </div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 4: Albert Carter Jr vs. Kid Lykos</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: While both of these wrestlers were known for their high flying abilities, the match actually was slowed down with AC Jr working a deliberate pace to work Lykos down before sealing the victory with his signature frog splash called Dragon Fly. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Albert Carter Jr defeated Kid Lykos in 7:36 by pinfall with a Dragon Fly.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match Albert Carter Jr was celebrating when Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley attacked from behind, but Rich Swann came running out from the back to make the save. The scene ended with Carter Jr and Swann staring at each other across the ring.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Austin Aries made his way out with the mask of Pentagon Jr from Victory Road hanging around his neck. Aries promo dealt with ‘masks’ and how all the wrestlers in the back liked to put a mask on their face, some more literally then others, before coming out to wrestle for the fans. But Aries was not going to do that. Sure he may be a dick and an a-hole, but that was just who he was. He was proud of his lifestyle and he was not afraid to stick up for himself in the back or in the ring. It was time for the masks to be removed so that the truth could be seen by everyone, and he was starting with Rey Mysterio. Before Aries could talk anymore his opponent for Bound For Glory made his way out from the back and ran down to the ring, but Aries left the ring as Rey slid into the ring leaving Rey to stare him down as Aries made his way to the back.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Late Night IMPACT with Classic Colt Cabana returned with guests El Hijo del Fantasma and Rey de lo Fantasmático dressed up with stylish suits. El Hijo did most of the talking as he spoke about his anger at Mistico for letting the country of Mexico down during the World X Cup, and that it was up to Fantasma to take up the mantle and show the fans of the world that the best wrestlers in the world came from Mexico and he was proud of Fantasmático for showing that he recognized the right side to be on. They were interrupted by Aero Star and Drago who didn’t say anything but came face to face with the pair, while Colt got in between them and quickly ended the segment. </div></div></div></blockquote><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Alicia Atout stood with Jake Roberts and Kim ‘The Viper’ Benson with Jake doing the talking while Kim stood behind him intimidatingly. Roberts spoke about how Su Yung had managed to intimidate her way to a lot of victories, but there would be no scaring Kim as she had the ice cold blood of a snake running in her veins and that meant Knockout Championship glory at Bound For Glory.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video played hyping ‘The Walking Weapon’ Josh Alexander; hyping both his athletic abilities and his cocky nature.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 5: Evil Uno vs. Josh Alexander</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Alexander managed to show off his skills while putting Uno away, while Callis and Moore spoke about how there was only two wrestlers left to be revealed in the Future Star Cup. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had terrible wrestling and non-existent crowd heat, Josh Alexander defeated Evil Uno in 3:30 by pinfall with a TKO.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: D-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="dDumtZV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dDumtZV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Impact Undisputed World Championship</span></strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="r2p0FiN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/r2p0FiN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span></div></div><img alt="M5OW4hP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M5OW4hP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 6: Impact Undisputed World Championship: Pentagon Jr © vs. Eli Drake</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: While there had not been a lot of time to build up to this match, that did not mean it was not a heated match between the two men. It was built as an even match, and both men had their chances throughout the match of putting the other away, but in the end the Champion managed to retain his title and seal the title match at Bound For Glory….Pentagon vs. Cody!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Pentagon Jr. defeated Eli Drake in 18:14 by pinfall with a Package Piledriver. Pentagon Jr. makes defence number 8 of his Impact Undisputed World title.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: B</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match Eli Drake was left in the ring, when the lights went out…..and then they came back on….</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="wVYdt64.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wVYdt64.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …KAZUCHIKA OKADA WAS IN THE RING!! The camera pulled out from the ring while Okada did his Rainmaker pose, and then came back to the ring with Drake and Okada staring at each other as the show came to an end.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Show Grade: B</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">X-Plosion Tapings:</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The exciting match between Eli Drake and Pentagon Jr, and the appearance of Okada were reviewed by Moore and Callis.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Rey de lo Fantasmático defeated Robbie Solar in 7:37 by pinfall with a Super Huracarrana. (C-)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 4Ever has a chance to talk about their strategy for the Knockout’s Battle Royale, agreeing that it is all about Tessa winning and earning a shot at the Knockout’s Championship.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a terrible match, Rachael Ellering defeated Alisha Edwards in 8:28 by pinfall. (D-)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Josh Alexander defeated Laredo Kid in 8:06 by pinfall with a Pearl River Plunge. (D+)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Street Royalty defeated PJ Black & Evans in 7:37 when PJ Black was disqualified when Homicide ran in and attacked Willie Prince. During the match we also had Hernandez run in and attack Eddie Kingston. ©</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The brawl between the four men continued, but then it also grew to include the women as Diamante and Mercedes Martinez got involved.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the brawl was being broken up, Moore and Callis did their best to hype the tag team title match reminding everyone that this sort of chaos is what RVD and Sabu thrived on and could they do it one more time and win the tag team titles?</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Show Grade: C</div></div>

Always awesome to see any dynasty in this forum, but I'm pretty excited about this one as the Bulls are such a fun powerhouse team to work with. And having that first round pick thanks to those incredibly sucky Clippers should be interesting as there are some great names available in the next draft!

<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">October 4th, 2018:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> With Victory Road over the march towards Bound For Glory begins; in attempting to make this the most noteworthy show of the year as befitting the history of the event we've gone all out bringing in Cody Rhodes and Kazuchika Okada. Add that to our already talented roster and the mix is there for an amazing card, but it's going to depend on each step we take getting there....</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 1: Jack Evans/PJ Black vs. Los Fantasmics (El Hijo del Fantasma/Rey de lo Fantasmatico) </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: While Los Fantasmics got the opportunity to work together as a tag team, the commentary was about how Caristico had suffered an injury after Fantasmatico had pushed him off of the top turnbuckle and it was unknown how long he would be out of action. The match itself was alright and saw Los Fantasmics pick up the victory. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Los Fantasmic's defeated PJ Black & Evans in 13:22 when El Hijo del Fantasma defeated PJ Black by pinfall with a Bridging German Suplex.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Rob Moore and Don Callis go through a brief rundown of the events from Victory Road and then announce that tonight’s Main Event would be a showdown between Rob Van Dam and Rey Mysterio Jr!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Hulk Hogan was with Fénix and Moose and announced that there would be a 30 man Bound For Glory Battle Royale at Bound For Glory with the winner getting a title shot! He said he wanted Fénix and Moose to be there as they had both impressed at Victory Road and he was proud to announce them as the first two entrants into the Battle Royale.</div></div></div></blockquote><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 2: Impact Knockout’s Championship: Su Yung© vs. Kelly Klein</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Commentary mentioned that this title match was given to Kelly Klein after her impressive showing at Victory Road. Klein tried to keep the match grounded, but Su Yung always managed to find a way out, and found her way to a submission victory to reain her title.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a poor match, Su Yung defeated Kelly Klein in 8:07 by submission with a Yellow Fever. Su Yung makes defence number 6 of her Impact Knockouts title.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: D+</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">As Su Yung celebrated in the ring with the Knockout’s Championship, unfamiliar music began to play and out walked Jake Roberts with a microphone. Roberts spoke about the evil he had seen in his days but that Su Yung managed to take the mystical craziness to the next level, but it did not matter as everyone knows that when it comes to the darkness, no one beats a snake…and that is why Roberts was proud to announce Su Yung’s opponent for Bound For Glory……KIM ‘THE VIPER’ BENSON!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Alicia Atout was backstage with Will Ospreay talking about his victory and the coming X-Division title match at Bound For Glory when they were interrupted by Rob Van Dam. RVD congratulated Will on his victory and said the future was nothing but bright for him, although it came through as less then authentic. </div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">The Chosen Few were backstage and took the opportunity to speak about their tag team title defense at Bound For Glory against LAX.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 3: Naomichi Marufuji vs. Zema Ion</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Both men would be in the Bound For Glory battle royale, and this was an opportunity to show what they could do. Moore and Callis also briefly mentioned that Zema Ion’s former tag team champion partner was no longer with the company, and wished him well, before talking about Ion needing to rediscover who he was in Impact Wrestling against. This was a good first step as Zema Ion managed to pick up the victory in this match for perhaps a little momentum boost.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Zema Ion defeated Naomichi Marufuji in 13:08 by pinfall with a Filipino Destroyer.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Pentagon Jr came out to speak about his World title match against “The American Nightmare” Cody at Bound For Glory, when he was interrupted by Brandi. Wearing her best dress suit Brandi made her way down to the ring to speak to Pentagon Jr on behalf of the NWA World Heavyweight Champion….but both were interrupted by Eli Drake! Drake got into the ring and apologized for interrupting, pointing out how irritated he was to get interrupted by a video for some “scrub from Japan” at Victory Road but he had a guaranteed title shot that he could take advantage of at ANY time. And he was ready to shake up the Main Event of Bound For Glory and he wanted a title match……but he was going to be fair, and he was going to give Pentagon Jr a week to prepare….so next week it was a World Championship match!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video played for Future Star Cup competitor Mike Bailey, highlighting his high flying abilities.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 4: Marko Estrada vs. Mike Bailey</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Another showcase match for the Future Star Cup competitor, with the wrestler known as “Speedball” taking to the skies to get a victory over his fellow Canadian.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Mike Bailey defeated Marko Estrada in 2:39 by pinfall with a Shooting Star Knee Drop.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: D</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A highlights video package played showing a recent match between Cage and Kazuchika Okada that occurred in Japan, a match that Okada won by count out after Okada had managed to connect with the Rainmaker in the crowd and beat Cage back into the ring.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video saw Austin Aries entering the building ignoring everyone as he was speaking to the mask he had ripped off of Pentagon Jr’s head at Victory Road, but he could be heard mumbling that he had “figured it out, the masks were the problem.”</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 5: “Bare Knuckles” Stu Bennett vs. Taiji Ishimori</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Miro Daye was at the commentary table, although he did not come across very well, while in the ring Stu Bennett used his size advantage to his advantage to toss Ishimori around. The “Bone Soldier” did get a few shots in though using his speed, but he ran into a punches from Bennett that stopped his in his tracks and then a Wasteland later managed to end the match and give the victory to Stu. After the match Bennett made sure to mock Miro from the ring, until the camera switched to an angry looking Daye at the commentary table. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a decent match, "Bare Knuckles" Stu Bennett defeated Taiji Ishimori in 7:38 by pinfall with The Wasteland.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Konnan, Ortiz and Santana spoke and let everyone in on their plan all along that had resulted in everyone doubting Konnan which led to LAX winning the match at Victory Road and getting a title shot at Bound For Glory.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A brief video recapped the segment from Victory Road with Johnny Impact and Edwards having a fight in the park; with the announcement that they would be at next week’s show for an important contract signing.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 6: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Rob Van Dam</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: The two veteran’s were not the wrestlers they had been in their prime’s, but this match came across well enough as a “greatest hits” sort of match with them both pulling out their trademark moves. Moore and Callis made sure to mention tag the two men had been World title winners as a tag team. There would be no clear winner though as just as the match was heading towards an exciting conclusion Austin Aries came out from the back carrying the mask of Pentagon Jr still in his hand and then jumped into the ring and went after Rey Mysterio Jr drawing the disqualification. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had great heat and decent wrestling, Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Rob Van Dam in 13:30 by disqualification.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C+</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match Austin Aries continued his attack on Rey Mysterio Jr, picking him up and dropping him with a Brainbuster outside of the ring, and then standing over him yelling at him as the show went off the air.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Overall Grade: B-</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">X-Plosion Tapings:</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A video played of the attack from Austin Aries on Rey Mysterio Jr from Impact Wrestling with an announcement that the two would be facing off against each other at Bound For Glory.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Zachary Wentz defeated Marko Estrada in 8:01 by submission. (D+)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A video package played of Albert Carter Jr showing up to assist Rich Swann after Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley had attacked him at Victory Road and announced that he would be making his debut Thursday.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Kim 'The Viper' Benson defeated Rachael Ellering in 8:02 by pinfall with a Michinoku Driver. (C-)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley defeated Extreme Tiger & Laredo Kid in 8:21 when Trevor Lee defeated Laredo Kid by pinfall. (C-)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Trevor Lee got on the microphone afterwards and announced that Albert Carter Jr had made a big mistake getting involved in matters and that he would pay.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Zema Ion defeated Jimmy Rave in 8:16 by pinfall with a Filipino Destroyer. (C+)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The show ended with hype for the World title match between Pentagon Jr and Eli Drake on Thursday.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Overall Grade: C</div></div>

<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:14px;">In Summary</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p> Victory Road thoughts:</p><p> </p><p> -It may seem crazy to set up a big match like the three way between Drake, Fenix and Moose as a part of the PPV pre-show but we want to continue to make the pre-show important as a way to drive people's interest in the Global Wrestling Network. The match itself I thought was enjoyable and should help propel forward some big plans that I have for all three men in the match.</p><p> </p><p> -Back in July at San Diego Comic-Con I had made the announcement that an NJPW wrestler would be appearing at Bound For Glory....I don't think anyone thought it would be the amazing Okada judging from the loud reaction that was heard when the video appeared on screen announcing it. Should help to make BFG just that much more special I hope.</p><p> </p><p> -Teddy and Storm had a decent match back at Cage Unleashed, but they really stepped up tonight with Teddy evening the score.....I don't think it is much of a surprise that a third match will be coming, but maybe not as quickly as people think.....</p><p> </p><p> -I know that it is going to be a bit of a project to get Banks and Brookes over, but that is why we wanted them to work with two great workers and it worked out perfectly that Shelley and Sabin were available to leave ROH and join us. I have high hopes for the future of #CGK.</p><p> </p><p> -Chaos was all I was looking for in the hardcore match between Jacobs and Callihan, and that was exactly what we got. Have something planned for them at BFG, although if rumours are true, that may change. </p><p> </p><p> -It's an old wrestling tradition that you go out on your back, and I figured RVD understood that and why we wanted him to 'pass the torch' to Will Ospreay, but then I heard he was complaining about losing to Will which really ticked me off. When I spoke to him he denied it, but he should probably chill out.</p><p> </p><p> -Swann and Lee had a fun match that I was hoping for and I'm glad that we have managed to get the former ACH on the roster where I have high hopes for him.</p><p> </p><p> -The goal is for a slow burn on the feud between Edwards and Impact, hence why we didn't want an actual match for them tonight, and decided to try a different sort of thing harking back to some of the stuff that the Hardy's ran as part of their 'Total Deletion' days. I don't think things came off quite as good as I had hoped, but again, this should only be the beginning.</p><p> </p><p> -I could not be prouder of our Knockout's division and I felt the tag team match between 4ever and Klein/Dashwood was a good example of what these performers can do when given the chance. 2019 is going to be huge for the Knockout's I think.</p><p> </p><p> -The lucha match between Caristico and El Hijo del Fantasma helps continue a storyline that while maybe not the most important thing going on, will lead to some important things by the end of the year if everything goes to plan.</p><p> </p><p> -Hopefully the fans will now believe Konnna when he says he is backing Ortiz and Santana only, which will hopefully lead to some more heat for their matches because things are not clicking the way I had hoped they would right now.</p><p> </p><p> -The X-Division title match did not get the time I had hoped for, but I still think both men delivered. Now it will be time for Ospreay to step up and follow that with a title match at Bound For Glory that may just determine the whole direction of the X-Division going forward.</p><p> </p><p> -I wanted to make sure that everyone understood Taya was not afraid of Su Yung, so that when Su Yung did manage to defeat her it helped build both of them up which I think is what happened. I hope it's what happened.</p><p> </p><p> -Some people may have been surprised by the sudden tag team title change, but it was always the plan to push Riddle and Cobb right away. At the same time though Z & E was done as a team, and Champions, as soon as Andrew Everett decided he wanted to sign with Lucha Underground over us. So this was his final appearance for Impact Wrestling, and that is why he suffered the defeat. I feel bad for Zema Ion though....I've got some plans for him, but it seems everytime he starts gaining any sort of momentum something causes it to stall out.</p><p> </p><p> -Bennett and Daye continue to plug along, although something seems to be missing from the package....I just can't quite put my finger on what it is....</p><p> </p><p> -I wanted to make sure that the match between Cody and Rey was not based around shenanigans but rather just a match where the talent of the two could shine. Unfortunately time has slowed Rey down and this was not the match I hoped it was going to be, but it did set up our Bound For Glory Main Event with the NWA World Champion and ROH Superstar Cody going off against our Champion. Speaking of which....</p><p> </p><p> -Four of the best five matches of the year have featured Pentagon Jr. He has been everything I had hoped for as Champion and this match was exactly what I had hoped for. I know some people on the internet have been mocking us for only having 'one' ladder, but the truth is we wanted Pentagon and Aries to do something different with this ladder match. It was meant to hearken back to the old days, where it was about the psychology of trying to prevent someone from climbing the ladder as opposed to 'big spots' and judging from the crowd reaction, and the reaction from the boys in the back I would say they delivered in spades.</p><p> </p><p> -Overall I was happy with this show, although there was way too many matches which threw off the timing of the show I'm afraid. A focus going forward is going to be on lowering the amount of matches on the main show, but I do think that each of the matches at least served to advance a story.</p><p> </p><p> ***************************************</p><p> </p><p> The month of September 2018 in wrestling....</p><p> </p><p> All In was of course the biggest news of the month with the implications thereof having possible landscape altering ramifications, but that is for another day.</p><p> </p><p> Tragically the life of Tomahawk TT came to an end at only 28 years after he fell into an open vat of liquid nitrogen. He will be missed.</p><p> </p><p> A few big veteran retirements this month with Jim Duggan, Rikishi, Big Vito, former Knockout's Champion Angel Williams, and Dory Funk Jr all retiring.</p><p> </p><p> At a company level the big news of the month had to be the WWE ending their brand extension with all wrestlers from all brands now being able to appear on any show. Seems like that could get messy....</p><p> </p><p> ********************************</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Nobby_McDonald" data-cite="Nobby_McDonald" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Congratulations on having a baby boy.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thank you very much....one boy, one girl...I'm done haha</p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="9AalJBL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9AalJBL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Impact Wrestling Presents</span></p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#000080;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Victory Road 2018</span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Location: 3M Arena at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis, MN </p><p> Attendance: 9678</p><p> PPV Buyrate: 193, 302 buys</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A video opened the show to welcome everyone to Victory Road, highlighting the World title match and the Bound For Glory Series Finals match. Rob Moore and Don Callis welcomed everyone to the show before going right to the ring for the triple threat match that had been set up by Hulk Hogan during the PPV Pre-Show.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="M5OW4hP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M5OW4hP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="nF7S48d.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nF7S48d.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="hfzDjmP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hfzDjmP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 1: World title shot on the line: Eli Drake vs. Fénix vs. Moose<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the Match: Fénix and Moose came into this match with something to prove and Eli Drake took advantage of that by allowing the two of them to engage in an initial standoff to begin the match. The two wrestlers went back and forth while Drake was outside of the ring, but after a few minutes of fighting each other Moose picked Fénix up….and tossed him over the top rope to the outside and down on Drake. Fénix brought Drake back into the ring and now he was the subject of move after move by both Moose and Fénix. The finish of the match saw Fénix come off of the top rope, just to get caught by Moose and dropped with a Go To Hell. While Moose stood over Fénix he was an easy target for Eli Drake who caught him from behind and set him up for the Bottom Rung for the victory and the title shot. </p><p> </p><p> Result: In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Eli Drake defeated Moose and Fénix in 12:47 when Eli Drake defeated Moose by pinfall with a Bottom Rung.</p><p> </p><p> Grade: C+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>After the match, while Eli Drake was still celebrating in the ring the lights went out as a video began to play on the video wall. The video at first began as a announcement for Bound For Glory, before shifting to the announcement that wrestling at Bound For Glory would be…..<p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="wVYdt64.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wVYdt64.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> ….KAZUCHIKA OKADA!!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="4yPOEEg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4yPOEEg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="4b1Aqgt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4b1Aqgt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 2: James Storm vs. Teddy Nemeth<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the Match: The bell rang…and both men went for a Superkick at the same time….and both men blocked each other and caught each other’s feet. Both men slowly went to lower their feet, and then Nemeth surprised with an Enziguri as the action sped up. The end of the match saw Storm pick Nemeth up for the Eye of the Storm, but Nemeth dropped out of it, landed on his feet and connected with the Zig Zag to pick up the three count and a measure of revenge against Storm.</p><p> </p><p> Result: In a good match, Theodore "Teddy" Nemeth defeated James Storm in 12:56 by pinfall with a Zig Zag.</p><p> </p><p> Grade: B</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="yCZS2xu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yCZS2xu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gqxgMts.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gqxgMts.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="KfhJPWV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KfhJPWV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wIl01g0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wIl01g0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 3: #CGK vs. Motor City Machine Guns<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the Match: Both of these teams relied on speed and teamwork so this was a very good back and forth match, with Chris Brookes and Travis Banks isolating Alex Shelley for a part of the match before Chris Sabin was tagged in and everything broke down until Sabin managed to connect with the Cradle Shock, while Alex Shelley prevented Banks from breaking up the pin fall.</p><p> </p><p> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Motor City Machine Guns defeated #CGK in 8:21 when Chris Sabin defeated Chris Brookes by pinfall with a Cradle Shock.</p><p> </p><p> Grade: C</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="9C3UVJA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9C3UVJA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="LWF8vi9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LWF8vi9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 4: Hardcore Match: Jimmy Jacobs vs. Sami Callihan<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the Match: What looked like a complete mismatch on paper, was the opportunity for Jimmy Jacobs to remind everyone that he made his living in hardcore matches. But after some initial advantage Sami Callihan managed to take over, which is where things descended into chaos as Kongo Kong made his way out to interfere in the match which brought out the Crist brother’s to even things up. With Jacobs down all three members of oVe combined to put Kongo Kong down with a Powerbomb….which is when Abyss made his way out from the back and attacked all three men, putting Callihan down with a Blackhole Slam, before fighting with the Crist brothers outside allowing Jacobs to get the pin fall inside the ring. </p><p> </p><p> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Jimmy Jacobs defeated Sami Callihan in 8:12 by pinfall after interference from Abyss. The match also had a lot of interference: Kongo Kong targeted Callihan, Dave Crist attacked Jacobs, and finally Jake Crist interfered against Jacobs.</p><p> </p><p> Grade: C</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="PnR2H7W.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PnR2H7W.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="DkvtKAF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DkvtKAF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 5: Rob Van Dam Retirement Tour Match #2: Rob Van Dam vs. Will Ospreay<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the Match: This was maybe not the fast-paced match that would have truly made this the all time dream match that it could have been, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t an enjoyable feel to it. They went through a series of moves, admittedly at half speed, and then took a few moments to show respect to each other while the fans responded with applause for both men. Things escalated throughout the match with Will looking to end it with an OsCutter, but Van Dam caught him coming off of the ropes with a modified Van Damminator to the back of the head that dropped Will and set up for a Rolling Thunder, before RVD went to the top trope and looked for the Five Star Frog Splash. Will moved at the last moment and RVD crashed to the mat, and that allowed Ospreay to connect with the Strom Breaker for the victory.</p><p> </p><p> Result: In a decent match, Will Ospreay defeated Rob Van Dam in 12:57 by pinfall with a Storm Breaker</p><p> </p><p> Grade: C</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="walM0as.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/walM0as.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="Q715CjT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Q715CjT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 6: Rich Swann vs. Trevor Lee<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the Match: The battle of former members of the USA Team from the World X Cup saw Trevor Lee trying to cheat to win the match, but Rich Swann was unwilling to stoop to that level and it would prove to be unnecessary as Swann did end up winning the match with the Chicken Fried Driver. </p><p> </p><p> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Rich Swann defeated Trevor Lee in 7:41 by pinfall with a Chicken Fried Driver.</p><p> </p><p> Grade: C-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>After the match while Rich Swann was doing a celebratory dance he was jumped by Caleb Konley and Trevor Lee, but before the beatdown could go on for to long Albert Carter Jr ran out from the back and chased them away before helping Rich Swann to his feet.<p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="7KpX43A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7KpX43A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="nNYM5Lo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nNYM5Lo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pYSyYFm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pYSyYFm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> A video was shown, filmed in similar style to the Total Deletion stuff, of Johnny Impact and Eddie Edwards meeting in a park somewhere near the arena. The two fought for a bit with Impact being hobbled by his knee, but still giving as good as it got. After battling for a little bit, they both took what appeared to be a scary tumble over a wall and to the ground some below. By the time the camera got around both men were down on the ground and struggling to get up, while their were shouts for an ambulance heard in the background.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="xZQkRhC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xZQkRhC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="mlVoQnM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mlVoQnM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="2LffjFP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2LffjFP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="i9kSR3s.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/i9kSR3s.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 7: 4ever vs. Kelly Klein/Tenille Dashwood<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the match: Once again Kelly Klein was shown to be on the same level as the rest of the experienced wrestlers in this match and so this was a well put together match that Rachael Ellering watched from outside the ring, but did not interfere in. The finish of the match saw Tessa Blanchard get the Figure Four Leglock on Tenille Dashwood and picked up the victory. </p><p> </p><p> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Tessa Blanchard and Melissa Anderson defeated Tenille Dashwood and Kelly Klein in 8:27 when Tessa Blanchard defeated Tenille Dashwood by submission with a Figure Four Leglock.</p><p> </p><p> Grade: C</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="4gBeTzT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4gBeTzT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="DDrMaVe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DDrMaVe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 8: Caristico vs. El Hijo del Fantasma<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the match: Caristico dove into the ring and El Hijo del Fantasma immediately attacked him to try and get an advantage, working to slow the match down at every opportunity but soon finding himself being overwhelmed by the high risk moves for Caristico. With El Hijo del Fantasma flat on his back, Caristico ascended to the top rope looking to end it with something…..when from the crowd emerged the masked Rey de lo Fantasmatico (King of the Phantasmic) and pushed Caristico off of the top rope. Caristico landed hard and looked like he hurt something in his leg, which allowed for El Hijo del Fantasma to react quickly and connect with a Bridging German Suplex for the three count. </p><p> </p><p> Result: In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, El Hijo del Fantasma defeated Caristico in 8:23 by pinfall with a Bridging German Suplex following interference from Rey de lo Fantasmático.</p><p> </p><p> Grade: C+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Aknp2d9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Aknp2d9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1YBDt0c.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1YBDt0c.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="mHTJ9Wh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mHTJ9Wh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AvdrNV3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AvdrNV3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="gE6P0Pc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gE6P0Pc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="srKpAT4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/srKpAT4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 9: #1 Contenders to the Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Championship: LAX vs. Street Royalty vs. The OGz<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the match: With the six men involved with this match it was easy to allow for a lot of action, and that is exactly what happened with all six men taking the opportunity to showcase their stuff. The commentary made sure to point out that Konnan was keeping out of the action, seemingly not taking a side whereas Mercedes Martinez and Diamante kept interfering….and finally got sent to the back. The finish of the match did see Konnan get involved when he tripped up Homicide which allowed Ortiz and Santana to get in a 5150 to win the match and get the opportunity at the World tag team titles at Bound For Glory. They celebrated with Konnan while Homicide and Hernandez looked on in disbelief. </p><p> </p><p> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Latin American Xchange defeated Street Royalty and The OGz in 10:55</p><p> </p><p> Grade: C</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="32cvcQD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/32cvcQD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Impact X-Division Championship</strong></span></p><p> <img alt="r4FwfW8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/r4FwfW8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="Y8yVbCz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Y8yVbCz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 10: Impact X-Division Championship: Matt Sydal © vs. Paul London<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the match: There was no YANG, and there was no Mike Sydal, it was just down to these two men looking to finally settle the score and determine who was deserving of the right to hold onto he X-Division Championship. With that being the case the two wrestlers went all out and put on a really great title match that in the end came down to the Champion having just a bit more in his arsenal as he waited for Paul London to set up for a London Calling before catching him with a top rope Huracánrana, followed by a Here It Is Driver…and finally a Shooting Star Press to win the match for Sydal and set up a title showdown with the winner of the World X Cup….Will Ospreay! </p><p> </p><p> Result: In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Matt Sydal defeated Paul London in 8:28 by pinfall with a Shooting Star Press. Matt Sydal makes defence number 9 of his Impact X-Division title.</p><p> </p><p> Grade: B-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="IayqM4t.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IayqM4t.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Impact Knockout's Championship</strong></span></p><p> <img alt="ejf2iB9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ejf2iB9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="b0QkPis.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/b0QkPis.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 11: Impact Knockout’s Championship: Su Yung© vs. Taya<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the match: While Su Yung had used her mystique, and outside interference, to intimidate her opponents there was no intimidation with Taya as she attacked Su Yung at the bell and kept up that pace without backing down throughout most of the match, although Su Yung did make sure to attack the arm where she could. The finish of the match saw Taya attempt to lift Su Yung up for the Road to Valhalla, but Su Yung managed to break out of it and instead lock in the Yellow Fever which was enough to get the submission victory over Taya after Taya tried unsuccessfully to break out of the hold. </p><p> </p><p> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Su Yung defeated Taya in 8:17 by submission with a Yellow Fever. Su Yung makes defence number 5 of her Impact Knockouts title.</p><p> </p><p> Grade: C-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="2DvFaQg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2DvFaQg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Impact World Tag Team Championship</strong></span></p><p> <img alt="2sgUcW2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2sgUcW2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="X07csfU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/X07csfU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="bwzlDpE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bwzlDpE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="t6vrufi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t6vrufi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 12: Impact World Tag Team Championship: The Chosen 2© vs. Z & E<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the match: This was a similar match to the one from Impact Wrestling with Matt Riddle and Jeff Cobb showing off their skills, although this time the Champions were prepared for them so they put up a better showing against them. The finish saw Andrew Everett attempt to connect with a Toe Touch Moonsault but he landed on the knees of Matt Riddle, who then locked in a Guillotine Choke which was enough to get the submission victory for The Chosen 2 which brought Jeff Jarrett into the ring to celebrate with his two clients. </p><p> </p><p> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Chosen 2 defeated Z & E in 8:08 when Matt Riddle defeated Andrew Everett by submission with a Guillotine Choke. Chosen 2 make defence number 1 of their Impact World Tag Team titles.</p><p> </p><p> Grade: C+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="f3DGDNb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/f3DGDNb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="CNsSMOA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CNsSMOA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 13: “Bare Knuckles” Stu Bennett vs. Miro Daye<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the match: Prior to the match beginning Miro Daye made sure the referee looked for a pair of brass knuckles on the body of Stu Bennett, but nothing was there. The match then began and was back and forth, with Daye finally connecting with a Sidekick and then went to lock in the Miro Clutch, but Bennett backed out of that and then pushed Miro into the referee. The referee went down long enough for Bennett to get a low blow on Miro Daye and then caught him with a Bare Knuckle Barrage to put him down for the three count.</p><p> </p><p> Result: In a good match, "Bare Knuckles" Stu Bennett defeated Miro Daye in 12:53 by pinfall after using a low blow.</p><p> </p><p> Grade: C+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="tCcJC7b.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tCcJC7b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="Mf6Cmw1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Mf6Cmw1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 14: Bound For Glory Series Finals: “The American Nightmare” Cody vs. Rey Mysterio Jr<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the match: Two former WrestleMania opponents made their way to the Impact ring in a battle to determine who would get the World title shot at Bound For Glory. The focus was clear for Cody pretty quickly as he went after the knee of Rey Mysterio Jr and tried to keep working on it throughout the match. Rey did manage to go to the sky a couple of times to change the momentum of the match which worried Brandi Rhodes on the outside. At one point Brandi did attempt to get involve, which allowed a distraction that Cody tried to use by taking the knee brace of Rey off and nailing him in the head. Instead Rey responded with a drop toe hold that dropped Cody across the ropes and set up a 619. But the 619 only served to do more damage to the knee of Rey Mysterio and by the time he got a pin fall on it was only enough for a two count. From there Cody worked on the knee some more with an Inverted Indian Deathlock, and then a Figure Four but Rey managed to get the ropes both times. One final offensive burst from Rey drew the fans into the match, but when Rey came off of the top ropes and landed on his leg his knee gave out and Cody quickly moved in with a Cross Rhodes picking up the somewhat surprising victory and a World title match!</p><p> </p><p> Result: In a good match, Cody defeated Rey Mysterio Jr. in 18:07 by pinfall with a Cross Rhodes. Cody wins the Bound For Glory Series title.</p><p> </p><p> Grade: B-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="dDumtZV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dDumtZV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Impact Wrestling Undisputed World Championship</strong></span></p><p> <img alt="r2p0FiN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/r2p0FiN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:14px;">-vs-</span><img alt="7vE5RNv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7vE5RNv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Match 15: Impact Wrestling Undisputed World Championship: Ladder match: Pentagon Jr© vs. Austin Aries<p> </p><p> Thoughts on the match: As Challenger and Champion made their way towards the ring they walked past the single ladder that had been set up old school in the middle of the aisle for this match. Both men stood in the ring, face to face, and then slowly began to look skyward where the Impact Wrestling World Championship belt hang in the air. Austin Aries took advantage of the momentary distraction with a kick aimed low on Pentagon Jr that dropped the Champion to the mat. Aries tried to get out of the ring to go and get to the ladder, but desperately Pentagon Jr managed to launch and grab Aries by the ankle to keep him from going anywhere. Climbing back into the ring Aries tried to shake his leg free, but instead Pentagon Jr pulled him to the mat and tried to lock in his inverted arm breaker. Aries pulled himself to the ropes, and then pulled himself under the ropes and used gravity to pull Pentagon Jr out of the ring with him. Out there Pentagon continued to be on attack, pulling Aries up and throwing him into the steel steps. The Champion rolled Aries back into the ring, and then went to the top turnbuckle where he came off of the top with a double stomp to the back of Austin Aries. Pentagon Jr looked to follow that up with a Fear Factor package piledriver, but Aries fought against the move. The struggle went on for a few moments, before Aries managed to sent Pentagon Jr over the top rope where he landed on his feet. Fists were flying between the two men as Aries tried to knock Pentagon Jr off of the ring apron, but Pentagon Jr would not go down. A Discus Fivearm was enough to drop Pentagon Jr off of the ring apron to the floor, which set up a Suicide dive under the middle rope that dropped both men. </p><p> </p><p> As both men came to their feet it was Pentagon Jr who managed to react with a Superkick that dropped Aries back down to the floor. Pulling his challenger back up, Pentagon Jr rolled him back into the ring and then came into the ring with a Lung blower that set up the inverted arm breaker once more. Aries rolled forward out of the hold and then as both men came up, he managed get a kick to the gut that set up a Brainbuster! That left Pentagon in the perfect position for a Laster Chancery that Aries used to wear the Champion down a bit more to allow him to go and get the ladder. As Aries left the ring and made his way down the aisle, he kept glancing back over his shoulder to make sure that Pentagon Jr was still laying in the ring. When Aries made it to the ladder, he attempted to collapse it when Pentagon Jr re-entered the fray by running down the aisle and nailing Aries from behind causing him to drop the closed ladder. Pentagon Jr threw Aries into the security railing, before dragging him towards the entrance stage. There he tossed Aries into the video wall supports, and then caught him with another Superkick. Leaving Aries behind Pentagon went and got the ladder and started to carry it towards the ring, where he slid it in and then slowly followed behind it. With the ladder still closed Pentagon Jr started to set it up, and then looked behind him and saw that Aries was getting up on the ring apron so he turned and drove the closed ladder into the face of Aries dropping him back off of the apron. </p><p> </p><p> Setting the ladder up, Pentagon Jr started to ascend towards his World title but Aries caught him and pulled him off of the ladder and then drove his knee into the gut of the Champ. Grabbing Pentagon Jr by the mask Aries spun him around and smacked his head into the top turnbuckle twice, and then followed up with a Standing Dropkick to the back of the head. The blow was enough to drop Pentagon Jr to his knee’s which gave Aries the chance to start to climb the ladder. Aries had his fingers on the belt when Pentagon Jr pushed the ladder over, but Aries had already jumped off of the ladder as it landed on the top rope. The two men started to punch away at each other, before Pentagon sent Aries off of the ropes with an Irish Whip. Aries came flying off of the ropes and went looking for a Crossbody, but Pentagon Jr moved out of the way and Aries landed hard on the frame of the ladder. With Aries still in that vulnerable position Pentagon Jr connected with another Double stomp this time on the back. Pulling Aries into the middle of the ring, Pentagon Jr dragged the ladder over and placed it over his body, pinning Aries to the mat as Pentagon Jr once again began the climb to the top. Aries managed to wiggle out from under the ladder, and climbed up behind Pentagon Jr, pulling his feet off of the ladder causing Pentagon Jr to fall down and bash his head off of the top of the ladder and drop to the mat. With the way cleared, Austin Aries climbed towards the top and was just about the pull the title down when Pentagon Jr pushed the ladder over! Aries was hanging onto the belt, but his fingers slowly gave way and he dropped to the mat below where Pentagon Jr quickly attacked him.</p><p> </p><p> Bouncing off of the ropes Pentagon Jr took Aries down with a Slingblade before closing the ladder up and dropping it to the mat. Picking Aries up Pentagon Jr slammed him onto the ladder, before opening the ladder up after Aries had rolled off. Pulling Aries arm in between the two parts of the ladder, Pentagon Jr slammed the top part of the ladder down onto the arm. While Aries kicked his legs in pain, Pentagon Jr kicked down into the ladder right into the elbow joint of Austin Aries. Opening the ladder Pentagon Jr pulled Austin Aries through the ladder more, before slamming it down again on the head and back of Aries. Grabbing the part of the arm that was now out of the ladder, Pentagon twisted it back with his Sacrifice arm breaker. Opening the ladder up and moving it away from Aries, Pentagon Jr set it up before pushing Aries out of the ring with his foot. Pentagon Jr started the climb up the ladder towards the title belt, and it looked like the match was over until Aries managed to slide back into the ring and threw a Dropkick at the ladder that caused it to topple over and Pentagon Jr landed on the top ring rope crotch first before falling over and landing on the ring apron. Cradling his arm, Aries kicked the ladder closed and then pulled Pentagon Jr to his feet, and then brought him back into the ring and dropped him onto the closed ladder with what looked mostly like a one-armed Brainbuster! Slowly Aries made his way to the top turnbuckle, stood on his feet….and flew off with a 450 splash that crashes hard onto Pentagon Jr on the ladder! </p><p> </p><p> Aries rolled off holding his arm, while Pentagon Jr was holding his ribs as he continued to lay in the collapsed ladder. Slowly Aries stumbled towards Pentagon Jr and went to pull Pentagon to his feet, and suddenly Pentagon responded by pulling Aries down into a Small Package. Of course, that didn’t count but it did slow down Aries momentum as he kicked out. As they climbed to their feet Pentagon Jr fired off a Chop to the chest of Austin Aries that slowed the Challenger down. Aries tried to respond with his own Chop but used the sore arm and it seemed he did more damage to himself. It paved the way for Pentagon Jr to kick Aries in the gut and connected with the Fear Factor! Both wrestlers were out! Pentagon Jr was the first one to his feet and he opened the ladder and started to make his way up towards his belt. But Austin Aries was on the other side! Slowly both men scaled towards the top where they battled with each other over who was going to reach for the belt. They both tried to punch the other off, back and forth the punches went. And then Aries fired off a flurry of punches with his good arm and it looked Pentagon was going to fall off….but somehow he managed to hold on. Now Pentagon grabbed Aries by the air and nailed him with a Headbutt! Aries managed to hold onto the ladder, but it allowed Pentagon Jr to grab the World Championship belt. In desperation Aries reached out and grabbed onto the mask of the Champion and pulled with all of the might left in his good arm……and the masked popped right off!! But Pentagon was wearing another!! The camera got the look of shock on Aries face as he realized that….and then Pentagon punched the arm that was still holding onto the ladder, namely Aries bad arm, and Aries lost his grip….and fell from the top of the ladder! Pentagon Jr reached up….AND HE GRABBED THE BELT! PENTAGON JR HAD RETAINED THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! </p><p> </p><p> Result: In a good match, Pentagon Jr defeated Austin Aries in 19:31 by retrieving the Impact Wrestling Undisputed World Championship</p><p> </p><p> Grade: B+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Overall Show Grade: B</p><p> </p><p> Pick 'Em Contest:</p><p> </p><p> Nobby_McDonald: 11</p><p> Warhawk8492: 11</p><p> </p><p> Overall Standings:</p><p> </p><p> Nobby_McDonald: 21</p><p> Warhawk8492: 11</p>

<p>PSW SHOWCASE</p><p> Last show before Jeopardy</p><p> </p><p> GRAPPLER'S LEAGUE THIRD DIVISION - Kid Kash (4-0-1) v <strong>'The Outlaw' Roderick Strong</strong> (5-0-0)</p><p> GRAPPLER'S LEAGUE CONFERENCE - <strong>Chris Divine</strong> (0-0-5) v Nate Nickerson (1-0-4)</p><p> <strong>The Followers (Bray Wyatt & John Cena)</strong> v The Outlaws (Amazing Red & Christopher Daniels)</p><p> Gail Kim v <strong>Melissa</strong></p><p> <strong>Jay Briscoe</strong> v Julius Turcotte</p><p> Amy Hennig v <strong>Nattie Neidhart</strong></p><p> What will be the match of the night? The Followers v The Outlaws</p><p> What will be the worst match of the night? Amy Hennig v Nattie Neidhart</p><p> </p><p> Each correct prediction scores 1 point in the monthly average standings.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Nobby_McDonald" data-cite="Nobby_McDonald" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This is a lot of matches...</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I could not agree with you more.....one of my biggest issues I run into is having too big a roster; and the Vince Russo in me likes to make sure that all of my wrestlers have something going on. But thank you for pointing this out as it's going to really make me focus on getting my cards down to ten matches, and I've already made some changes so that the Bound For Glory card has less matches.</p><p> </p><p> Since I posted this I have welcomed a baby boy into my family so that has kept me busy, but I only have the Main Event of this show to write up, so if anyone else is interested in predicting....now's a great time to get on board!</p>

<p>PSW TV TITLE - <strong>Marty Scurll (champion</strong>) v Alex Wright</p><p> GRAPPLER'S LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION - <strong>'The Greatest Champion' Chris Jericho</strong> (5-0-0) v Matt Sydal (1-2-2, Continental Tag Team champion)</p><p> GRAPPLER'S LEAGUE FIRST DIVISION - <strong>Colt Cabana </strong>(2-0-2) v Mike Quackenbush (1-0-3)</p><p> GRAPPLER'S LEAGUE SECOND DIVISION - Paul London (4-0-1) v <strong>Ricky Steamboat Jr</strong> (4-0-1)</p><p> The Briscoe Brothers (Jay & Mark Briscoe, debut) v <strong>The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards)</strong></p><p> Pre show - Air Paris v <strong>Reckless Youth</strong></p><p> Pre show - <strong>Drew McIntyre</strong> v Nick Jackson</p><p> What will be the match of the night? Jericho vs. Sydal</p><p> </p><p> Each correct prediction scores 1 point in the monthly average standings.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>PPV Pre-Show:<p> </p><p> The show opens with a video hyping the Ladder World title match between Austin Aries and Pentagon Jr.</p><p> </p><p> After a commercial break there was hype for the Knockout titles match between Su Yung/Taya as well as the tag team match between 4ever and Kelly Klein/Tenille Dashwood.</p><p> </p><p> BCW Showcase Match: In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Doug Williams and Fred Yehi defeated Petey Williams and Kevin Matthews in 7:45 when Fred Yehi defeated Kevin Matthews by submission with a Koji Clutch. ©</p><p> </p><p> Andrew Everett and Zema Ion had some final words prior to their tag team title match against the Chosen 2.</p><p> </p><p> In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Kim 'The Viper' Benson defeated Ashley Vox in 3:07 by pinfall with a Michinoku Driver. (D+)</p><p> </p><p> A video played for the next Future Star Cup competitor, the music may sound familiar to fans of Miami Vice, before focusing on someone tapping their neon high top sneakers, before pulling out to see a man in a bright track suit with bright colors, with the word “Pretty Boy” scrolled across in cursive. Finally the music stopped and the person spun around……it was Zach Sabre Jr!</p><p> </p><p> In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and non-existent crowd heat, Zack Sabre Jr. defeated Mohammad Ali Vaez in 3:02 by submission with a Jim Breaks Armbar. (C-)</p><p> </p><p> A barely safe for TV video aired showing the violence between LAX, The OGz, and Street Royalty played with a central theme of Konnan’s loyalty throughout</p><p> </p><p> A final video played hyping the match between Sami Callihan and Jimmy Jacobs played.</p><p> </p><p> In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Allie defeated Undead Bridesmaid in 8:22 by pinfall with a Sitout Facebuster. (C-)</p><p> </p><p> Fenix and Moose were out with Hulk Hogan, with both men demanding a shot to prove they were worthy of a shot at the World Championship. Before Hogan could answer them they were interrupted by Eli Drake who came out demanding his own shot, finally an irritated Hulk Hogan put the three men in a match at Victory Road with the winner getting a shot at the World Championship.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Overall Rating: B-</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Pick ‘Em contest:<p> </p><p> Impact Undisputed World Championship Ladder Match: Pentagon Jr. © vs. Austin Aries</p><p> Bound For Glory Series Final: “The American Nightmare” Cody vs. Rey Mysterio Jr</p><p> Impact World Tag Team Championship: The Chosen 2© vs. Z & E</p><p> Impact Knockouts Championship: Su Yung© vs. Taya</p><p> Impact X-Division Championship: Matt Sydal© vs. Paul London</p><p> “Bare Knuckles” Stu Bennett vs. Miro Daye</p><p> #1 Contenders to the World Tag Team titles: LAX vs. Street Royalty vs. The OGz</p><p> Caristico vs. El Hijo del Fantasma</p><p> 4ever vs. Kelly Klein/Tenille Dashwood</p><p> Rich Swann vs. Trevor Lee</p><p> Rob Van Dam vs. Will Ospreay</p><p> Hardcore Match: Jimmy Jacobs vs. Sami Callihan</p><p> #CGK vs. Motor City Machine Guns</p><p> James Storm vs. Teddy Nemeth</p><p> Winner gets a World title shot: Eli Drake vs. Fenix vs. Moose</p></div></blockquote>

<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">September 27, 2018</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> With one show to go before Victory Road, I wanted to be with the crew for the final preparations so I made my way to the Ralston Arena in Ralston, Nebraska. After a couple of surprise tag teams debuting in the last month it is time to settle things down a bit on the way to Bound For Glory...</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 1: Bound For Glory Series Semi-Final: Cody vs. Fénix </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: One of the biggest matches to open Impact Wrestling saw the traditional wrestling style of Cody against the fast-paced action of Fénix. Even though Cody was accompanied by Brandi she was not involved in the match, and in fact it was a rather open match up until the end when Cody went for the Cross Rhodes and Fénix reversed it into a pinfall attempt that Cody reversed into one of his own, and then used the ropes for the leverage required to get the three count to send Cody to the Finals at Victory Road. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a good match, Cody defeated Fénix in 16:26 by pinfall while using the ropes for leverage.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: B-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match Rob Moore and Don Callis spoke about the Main Event that would see Rey Mysterio Jr and Eli Drake battling to see who would face Cody on Sunday at Victory Road.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video played highlighting the Chosen 2, with the announcement that Z & E would be getting a title rematch against Chosen 2 at Victory Road.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 2: #CGK vs. Kid Lykos/Robbie Solar</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: This was a bit of an Easter egg for dedicated wrestling fans with Brooks and Banks facing off against their friend and partner Kid Lykos, as well as Robie Solar. Even though it was a short match, it was a fun match with the history there and lots of quick moves before Brookes managed to take Solar (interesting?) out with a Yakuza kick.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, #CGK defeated Robbie Solar and Kid Lykos in 4:37 when Chris Brookes defeated Robbie Solar by pinfall with a Yakuza Kick.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">The Commonwealth Grapple Kings did not get to celebrate for very long as Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin came out to speak on the microphone’s with some humorous jabs at #CGK, before getting more serious and promising they weren’t going away anytime soon.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video played on the feud between oVe and Jimmy Jacobs and his Monstourage with the announcement of a Hardcore match between Callihan and Jacobs at Victory Road.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 3: Allie/Serena Deeb vs. 4ever</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: A warm up match for Victory Road saw the team of 4ever and Allie and Sereena Deeb fighting hard against each other to pick up the victory, and sadly the victory for 4ever was not clean as it came after a distraction from the Undead Bridesmaid that left Allie open for a Piledriver that ended the match.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In an extremely short match, Tessa Blanchard and Melissa Anderson defeated Allie and Serena Deeb in 5:21 when Tessa Blanchard defeated Allie by pinfall with a Piledriver after a distraction from Undead Bridesmaid.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match Allie and Deeb left the ring to go after the Undead Bridesmaid, while Rachael Ellering joined her stablemates in the ring while Tessa got on the microphone to remind the fans about the dominance of 4ever and how this weekend it would be ‘eye for eye, tooth for tooth, arm for arm….or maybe arm for knee.’</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Another ominous video, with snake eyes, finishing with the words ‘next week.’</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 4: Miro Daye vs. Trevor Murdock</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: After recovering from a slight injury, Miro Daye came out like a house on fire tossing Murdock with a Suplex, before focusing on trying to injure the back to set up for his finishing submission move. Murdock desperately fought back and managed to avoid it, but still did eat the three count after Daye hit the move that used to be called the BulPlex. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a decent match, Miro Daye defeated Trevor Murdock in 5:52 by pinfall with a BulPlex.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C+</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match “Bare Knuckles” Stu Bennett made his way out with some bad news for Miro Daye, a match with him at Victory Road where Bennet would once again expose his weaknesses to the fans.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A Future Star Cup video on Fred Yehi focusing on his diverse out of wrestling pursuits as a youth counselor and work with video.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 5: Buddy Royal vs. Fred Yehi</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Buddy Royal has some technical abilities and attempted to out wrestle Fred Yehi, but Fred is not slouch himself and he managed to pick up the victory with the use of a Koji Clutch proving himself the master of the mat in this match.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Fred Yehi defeated Buddy Royal in 3:15 by submission with a Koji Clutch.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: D+</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Up next a video response from Taya to Su Yung last time….in the form of a Viking Funeral! Taya set an effigy of Su Yung on fire, and told her she would not be intimidated come Sunday and she would be winning the Knockout’s Championship!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Backstage footage from last week saw Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley running into “Dirty” Dick Mayer and making acquaintances, before walking away from the camera. </div></div></div></blockquote><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 6: Aero Star/Caristico/Drago/Rich Swann vs. Caleb Konley/”Dirty” Dick Mayer/El Hijo del Fantasma/Trevor Lee</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Tags were loosely adhered to in this match as it was just none stop action that saw Caristico pick up the victory over Caleb Konley, further serving to anger El Hijo del Fantasma who could be heard complaining about how everyone fails him.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Rich Swann, Caristico, Aero Star and Drago defeated El Hijo del Fantasma, "Dirty" Dick Mayer, Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley in 5:52 when Caristico defeated Caleb Konley by pinfall with a La Mística.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video was sent in from Johnny Impact where Johnny said the medic’s would clear him for a match at Victory Road, but if Edwards had the balls he could show up outside the building and injured or not, Impact was going to take him to Slamtown.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 7: Extreme Tiger & Laredo Kid vs. Street Royalty</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: This match was mostly just about the story being told between three teams, but did see Willie Prince get an opportunity to shine prior to ending the match for his team.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Street Royalty defeated Extreme Tiger & Laredo Kid in 2:47 when Willie Prince defeated Laredo Kid by pinfall with a Chocolate Thunder Bomb.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match King got on the microphone and promised that he was not surprised to see the OGz slip into the arena last week; Konnan probably just let them in. Street Royalty was not going to get stabbed in the back, but LAX sure was.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Matt Sydal was in the ring with the Masked Success wrestler with him, getting read for a tag team match against Paul London. London showed up on the screen though and said that there wasn’t going to be a tag team match, because Matt’s partner had suffered an injury. The camera panned out to show Mike Sydal unmasked and laid out backstage. In the ring Matt Sydal was confused….until the Masked Success attacked him!! Down with Sydal, and the Masked Success came off of the top rope with a Shooting Star Press, before pulling off the mask….it was Paul London!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video played comparing Rob Van Dam and Will Ospreay with interspersed clips of them hitting amazing moves prior to their match at Victory Road. </div></div></div></blockquote><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 8: Bound For Glory Series Semi-Final: </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: After an evening with a lot of great high flying, this was a bit of a different style of a match similar to something you might find in WWE as these two made sure to slow the pace down and play to the fans. The finish of the match saw Eli Drake try and set up for a Bottom Rung, but Rey reversed and set Eli Drake into the ropes setting him up for a 619 and a pin fall that would see Cody and Rey face off at Victory Road! </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a decent match, Rey Mysterio Jr defeated Eli Drake in 12:50 by pinfall with a 619.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C+</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the final commercial break, Austin Aries was seen….sitting on top of a steel ladder. Aries spoke about how this has all been one long journey, rung by rung, up the ladder towards success and regaining the World Championship. As Aries continued to talk, he was interrupted by a video of the World Champion Pentagon Jr who spoke for a bit, and then as he went to do his Cero Miedo move the lights went out…and then they came back on Pentagon Jr was on the ladder! He attacked Aries and tossed him off of the ladder to the ring mat below, and then followed him down before trying to toss him into the ladder, but Aries reversed and sent Pentagon into the ladder instead. A Brainbuster later and Aries was left standing over the Champion with the belt in his hands as the show came to an end!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Overall Show Grade: B</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">X-Plosion Tapings:</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The show started off with a recap of Cody and Rey Mysterio advancing to the Finals of the Bound For Glory Series.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a terrible match, Zachary Wentz defeated Mike Sydal in 7:48 by pinfall. (D-)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Footage from the backstage on Thursday night aired with Moose making a challenge for the World Championship after Victory Road and being interrupted by an angry Fénix after his tainted loss to Cody saying that he was the one deserving another shot, and the two looked ready to come to blows, before Global Ambassador Hulk Hogan interrupted and said that he would think things over and let them know at the Victory Road Pre-Show.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a poor match, Kelly Klein defeated Undead Bridesmaid in 8:12 by pinfall with a Taste My Rainbow after a distraction from Allie. (D+)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had good wrestling but didn't have much heat, Jack Evans defeated Naomichi Marufuji in 7:37 by pinfall with a 630° Senton. (B) During the match Moore and Callis announced that Allie and the Undead Bridesmaid would be meeting during the Pre-Show of Victory Road.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Another video package played for the exciting Albert Carter Jr, this time focusing on him in an empty ring showing off of his moves.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, PJ Black defeated Black Hulk in 8:02 by pinfall with a 450° Splash. ©</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A video package was shown highlighting all the big matches for Victory Road as the show came to a close as well as the announcement that there will be a very special debut at the PPV Preshow as part of the Future Star Cup.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Overall Show Rating: B-</div></div>

<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">September 20, 2018:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> Walking into the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena and running into the latest call ups was a bit fortuitous, but I could not wait to see what these 'bros' could do tonight.....</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 1: Cody/Eli Drake vs. Fénix/Rey Mysterio Jr</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: In a preview of the semi-finals of the Bound For Glory Series these four stars started the show off with a lot of quick tag’s, with Fénix getting a lot of great moves in. It did not turn out to be enough as Drake managed to overpower Fénix and put him away with a Bottom Rung. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Cody and Eli Drake defeated Fénix and Rey Mysterio Jr. in 11:09 when Eli Drake defeated Fénix by pinfall with a Bottom Rung.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: B-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video played highlighting the attack from Eddie Edwards on Johnny Impact with both men not being here tonight after Edwards was sent home, and Impact was injured and waiting to hear back from the doctors.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the commercial a video played reminding fans of the finish of the World Title match from Destination X when Cage took a fall from the set and had not been heard from since.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 2: CIMA vs. Will Ospreay</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: High flying ,but also technical, as this match went back and forth with the World X Cup winner Will Ospreay taking the victory.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had good wrestling but didn't have much heat, Will Ospreay defeated CIMA in 7:23 by pinfall with a 630° Splash.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: B-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Alicia Atout caught up with Will Ospreay to ask him about his success since the World X Cup and they were interrupted by Rob Van Dam who said he had always been impressed with Will and asked if he wanted to be his opponent for Victory Road in a bit of a past vs. the future sort of match. Ospreay was speechless and honored and shook hands with RVD after agreeing to the match.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Another video played with Albert Carter Jr this time as he is with a tailor getting a suit getting measured out. The video focused on AC Jr’s face as he spoke about his life growing up in a broken family, he had felt isolated but he also was determined to live his dream of becoming the best wrestler in the world.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Z & E were standing in the ring waiting for their opponents for the Open Challenge, when familiar music played and out walked….</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="GsFIcV7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GsFIcV7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> ….JEFF JARRETT!! With a microphone Jarrett spoke about how he had been known as the ‘Chosen One’ and he had held many, many world titles, but now he had searched the world and found a ‘Chosen 2’ who were here to win the Tag Team titles…..</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="2sgUcW2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2sgUcW2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="X07csfU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/X07csfU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …….JEFF COBB AND MATT RIDDLE!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 3: Impact World Tag Team Championship: Z & E© vs. The Chosen 2 (Jeff Cobb/Matt Riddle)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: The fans were quickly introduced to the style of Jeff Cobb and Matt Riddle who went toe to toe against the reigning World Tag Team Champions. Jeff Cobb used his strength to toss both Everett and Ion around, while Matt Riddle took them both to the ground. Cobb caught Andrew Everett out of the sky when he went for a Toe Touch Moonsault, and then reversed it into a Tour of the Island and picked up the surprise three count, and new tag team Champions! </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Chosen 2 defeated Z & E in 8:11 when Jeff Cobb defeated Andrew Everett by pinfall with a Tour of the Island. Chosen 2 become NEW Impact World Tag Team titles.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video played with Su Yung doing the mock burial of her challenger for the Knockout’s Championship Taya.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Matt Sydal sat cross-legged with the X-Division title in front of him and he was speaking about how with his third eye he had seen karma coming for Paul London after he had broken the ribs of YANG. He continued going on until Paul London actually made his way down to the ring, but just as he was about to get into the ring he was attacked by…..the Masked Success! Of course, fans remembered that under the mask was none other then Mike Sydal, Matt’s brother. The two Sydal’s worked over London, before Matt Sydal nailed him in the head with the title belt. While the Masked Success held London pinned to the mat, Matt Sydal went to the turnbuckle and connected with a Shooting Star Press…and then another! Before he could go for a third they were broken up by security and forced to retreat to the back while medic’s checked on the fallen London.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video played showing footage of Chris Brookes and Travis Banks in action before they introduced themselves as the Commonwealth Grapple Kings, and then beneath it showed #CGK.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 4: Moose vs. Trevor Murdock</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: This entire match was set up to make Moose look good, and with that said he used power moves that looked that much more impressive on the bigger Trevor Murdock, especially TheGameBreaker that ended the match.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In an extremely short match, Moose defeated Trevor Murdock in 3:09 by pinfall with a TheGameBreaker.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A fired up Moose got on the microphone after the match and asked if the fans had forgot about him…..because he had not forgot about them. And he sure hoped that Hulk Hogan and the rest of the match makers in the back had not forgot about him because Mr Impact Wrestling would do whatever it took to get back into title contention.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video showed highlights of “Dirty” Dick Mayer, the next competitor from the Future Star Cup that was getting showcased tonight. Most of the video was Mayer talking, showing little respect for his competitors in the Future Star Cup. </div></div></div></blockquote><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 5: “Dirty” Dick Mayer vs. Zachary Wentz </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Moore and Callis made sure to let the fans know that Zachary Wentz was not a part of the Future Star Cup, but was a new part of the roster. Mayer showed exactly what sort of wrestler he was as he attacked Wentz before the bell could ring, and that allowed for Mayer to get the victory rather quickly. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, "Dirty" Dick Mayer defeated Zachary Wentz in 2:31 by pinfall with a Flying Headbutt.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: D</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Another video similar to the last few weeks but this time with these words: “more crafty than any beast of the field,” and “the serpent deceived me” before ending with two fading snake eyes.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 6: Abyss/Kongo Kong vs. LAX</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: This match did not even get a chance to get off the ground as Homicide and Hernandez ran through the crowd and attacked LAX, while oVe made their presence known as well. While the brawl was going on, Konnan watched on as Homicide laid Ortiz out on a table outside of the ring, while Hernandez sent Santana over the top rope and down through the table with a Border Toss. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In an extremely short match, Latin American Xchange drew with Abyss and Kongo Kong in 3:23 when the match descended into chaos after Hernandez, Homicide, Sami Callihan, Jake Crist and Dave Crist all became involved.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video played on “Bare Knuckles” Stu Bennett before announcing that both Bennet and Miro Daye (recovered from a short injury) would be at Impact Wrestling next week.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Footage aired from last week where James Storm found Teddy Nemeth backstage and got into a fight with him, before getting broken up….and then it was announced that the two would face off against each other at Victory Road.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 7: Impact Undisputed World Championship: Pentagon Jr© vs. Jake Hager</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: It was expected that this would be a good match, but this turned out to be a great match, much, much better then could have been expected. Back and forth they went, with the intensity of the match amping up with each passing moment as Hager was desperate to win the title, but Pentagon Jr was just as determined to not lose the title belt. After a series of Patriot Locks were not enough to get a submission victory, he attempted to hit a Pump Handle Splash but Pentagon Jr moved out of the way and as Hager crashed to the mat Pentagon Jr got his arm and pulled him to the middle of the ring where he locked in an Inverted Armbreaker. Looking out towards the fans who were rising to their feet, Pentagon Jr snapped backwards and broke Hager’s arm!! The referee had no choice but to call for the bell and award the victory to Pentagon Jr after that! </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had superb wrestling and good heat, Pentagon Jr. defeated Jake Hager in 16:59 when Pentagon Jr. broke the arm of Jake Hager. Pentagon Jr. makes defence number 6 of his Impact Undisputed World title. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: B+</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match while Pentagon Jr was celebrating, he was attacked by Austin Aries and dropped with a Brainbuster. But Aries wasn’t done as he slipped out of the ring….and grabbed a ladder. Sliding into the ring he drove the ladder into the face of Pentagon Jr before picking him up and dropping him with a modified Brainbuster on the closed ladder. Climbing up on the top turnbuckle Aries grabbed a microphone and announced that the title match at Victory Road would be a ladder match….before nailing a 450 Splash on the downed Champion on the ladder!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Overall Show Grade: B+</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">X-Plosion taping:</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A re-cap of Pentagon Jr breaking Jake Hager’s arm on Monday night, as well as the ladder beatdown leading to the announcement of the ladder match stipulation for the Main Event of Victory Road.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, PJ Black & Evans defeated Black Hulk and Naruki Doi in 8:25 when PJ Black defeated Black Hulk by pinfall with a 450° Splash. ©</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A smiley Rich Swann finds Trevor Lee backstage and wishes him good luck in his upcoming match…..against Will Ospreay, angered by the way he felt that Lee had devalued his World X Cup victory.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Will Ospreay defeated Trevor Lee in 8:04 by pinfall with a Storm Breaker (C-)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After the defeat an angry Trevor Lee rolled out of the ring and went after Rich Swann who had come down near the end of the match to watch. The two were brawling when Caleb Konley came out and attacked Swann making it a 2 on 1 until security broke things up.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and non-existent crowd heat, Melissa Anderson defeated Miss Natural in 8:21 by pinfall with an Air Raid Crash. (D+)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A video plays on the history between El Hijo del Fantasma and his former team mates on Team Mexico in the World X Cup, including Fantasma’s interference in Caristico’s X-Division title shot.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Caristico, Aero Star and Drago defeated Rey de lo Fantasmático, Mike Sydal and Matt Sydal in 7:01 when Mike Sydal was disqualified when El Hijo del Fantasma ran in and attacked Caristico with a steel chair (C+)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Moore and Callis finish by talking up the two Bound For Glory Semi-Final matches coming up on Thurday; Cody vs. Fénix and Rey Mysterio Jr vs. Eli Drake</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Overall Show Grade: B-</div></div>

<p>PSW SHOWCASE</p><p> 3 shows before Lethal</p><p> </p><p> GRAPPLER'S LEAGUE THIRD DIVISION - <strong>Eddie Edwards (1-0-3)</strong> v Reckless Youth (1-0-2)</p><p> GRAPPLER'S LEAGUE CONFERENCE - <strong>'The Outlaw' Cade Thesz</strong> (4-0-0) v Jay Lethal (2-0-2)</p><p> Alex Shelley v <strong>Super Dragon</strong></p><p> <strong>Melissa</strong> v Sarah Stock</p><p> Destrey Lapointe & Julius Turcotte v <strong>The Jackson 2</strong> (Matt & Nick Jackson)</p><p> <strong>LuFisto</strong> v Tiana Ringer</p><p> What will be the match of the night? Eddie Edwards (1-0-3) v Reckless Youth (1-0-2)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> PSW SUPERSTARS OF WRESTLING</p><p> 2 shows before Lethal</p><p> </p><p> PSW TV TITLE - <strong>Marty Scurll (champion)</strong> v Destrey Lapointe</p><p> GRAPPLER'S LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION - 'The Outlaw' Christopher Daniels (2-0-2) v <strong>CM Punk</strong> (1-1-2)</p><p> GRAPPLER'S LEAGUE FIRST DIVISION - Aaron Stevens (1-0-3) v <strong>Chris Hero</strong> (2-0-2)</p><p> GRAPPLER'S LEAGUE SECOND DIVISION - James Storm (0-0-4) v <strong>Paul London</strong> (3-0-1)</p><p> <strong>'The Greatest Champion' Chris Jericho, 'The Perfectionist' Jimmy Yang & 'Highlight Reel' Rob Van Dam</strong> v 'The Outlaw' Cade Thesz, Keiji Sakoda & 'The Outlaw' Roderick Strong</p><p> Pre show - <strong>Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)</strong> v The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards)</p><p> Pre show - <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong> v Nate Nickerson</p><p> What will be the match of the night? 'The Greatest Champion' Chris Jericho, 'The Perfectionist' Jimmy Yang & 'Highlight Reel' Rob Van Dam v 'The Outlaw' Cade Thesz, Keiji Sakoda & 'The Outlaw' Roderick Strong</p>

<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">September 13, 2018:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> I got off the phone after going through the show in Vancouver, and speaking to the two competitors who would officially be joining the main roster tonight. I would have really loved to be at the show tonight considering what is planned to transpire, but I have a feeling this will be one of the most talked about Impact's in a long time.....I hope the fans like it, although I know some will be rather disappointed.....</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 1: Bound For Glory Series Quarter-Final: Fenix vs. James Storm</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: As promised Teddy Nemeth had made his way out to the commentary table to watch this match, just in case anything fishy happened. After facing off in several matches since Slammiversary, some singles and some tag, it was not unexpected that these two would start the show off with an exciting match that had the fans buzzing almost from the moment the bell rang. Things went back and forth until Storm reversed a Tilt-a whirl into an Eye of the Storm…but it launched Fenix into the referee and took him down for a few moments. While he was recovering Storm slid out of the ring and grabbed a steel chair and slid back into the ring as he raised the chair above his head to swing it at Fenix when Teddy left the table and slid into the ring and grabbed the chair away. After a brief struggle over the chair, Teddy gained control of it and Storm spun around….right into a Meteora from Fenix! With the referee conscious again it was a three count and Fenix was into the Final Four! </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Fénix defeated James Storm in 12:58 by pinfall with a Meteora. During the match we also had Theodore "Teddy" Nemeth distract Storm.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: B</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">With the introduction for the show Rob Moore and Don Callis spoke about the three men who had already made their way through to the next round of the Bound For Glory Series Semi-Finals, while Moore tried to get an answer from Callis if he knew who the mystery opponent was for Impact in the Main Event, but Callis played coy and would not answer.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video was played showing Eddie Edwards in the back speaking to his kendo stick, with Edwards talking about how he had tried to be a nice guy and where did it get him? He wasn’t the chosen one by the higher ups, Johnny Impact was the chosen one and that was going to be something Impact was going to regret, that and putting his hands on Edwards.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Alicia Atout stood with the Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Champions Andrew Everett and Zema Ion who threw out another Open Challenge for next week with the tag titles on the line!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video recap played about the World X Cup with the announcement that Will Ospreay would be returning next week on Impact Wrestling.</div></div></div></blockquote><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 2: Kid Lykos vs. YANG</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: After impressing during the Word X Cup, Kid Lykos had officially been added to the Impact Wrestling roster and he continued to impress in this exciting back and forth match. Lykos came close to winning the match when he attempted to hit his Full Moon Spanish Fly from the top rope, but YANG knocked him off of the top turnbuckle and then connected with the Corkscrew Moonsault and picked up the victory. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, YANG defeated Kid Lykos in 7:42 by pinfall with a Corkscrew Moonsault.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Paul London came out to the ring to confront YANG with the truth that Matt Sydal was just using him to help retain his title, but Sydal came out from the back and was arguing against that and the two went to double team London but he struck first nailing YANG and then Sydal, and then dropping YANG with the DDT. Sydal left the ring as London went to the top and connected with THREE London Calling Shooting Star Presses injuring the ribs of YANG who was left rolling around holding them in pain while London made eye contact with the retreating Sydal.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">The mysterious video packaged from last week played again, but this time words were overlaid over the video of the world coming to an end with two biblical verses seemingly being highlighted: Genesis 3:1 and Exodus 4:2-3.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Alicia Atout was backstage where she announced that at Victory Road there would be a Triple Threat match between LAX, Street Royalty and Hernandez and Homicide with the winning team getting a tag title shot at Bound For Glory. She also announced that each team would have a warm up match over the next three weeks, but that the other two teams were banned from the arena to keep things under control. Then she introduced her guest….Konnan! His LAX team was banned from the arena tonight, but Konnan was allowed to be there as long as he promised to be on his best behavior. Alicia tried to question Konnan about his loyalty, but he would have none of that saying he had already proven his loyalty and instead he wanted to speak about the so called “LAX OGz”, his brothers, his blood and how he was happy they were back but that he only thing on his mind was getting Ortiz and Santana to the top of the mountain once more. </div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 3: LAX OGz vs. Motor City Machine Guns</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: This match was like a little trip through time as two classic teams from the ‘glory days’ went at in a sprint of a match. Older they may be, but all of the men did take their turn diving through or over the ropes on to other members of the team. The end of the match saw Homicide setting up for Da Gringo Killer but Alex Shelley reversed out of that, but a Lariat from Homicide ended the match. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, L.A.X. OGz defeated Motor City Machine Guns in 9:13 when Homicide defeated Alex Shelley by pinfall with a Lariat.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: C</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">After the match an emotional Alex Shelly grabbed a microphone and began to speak, apologizing to Sabin and to the fans, speaking about how they had been going up and down the roads for a decade now, but that maybe the time had come, that maybe his body was just too broken down……but before he could say much more two men jumped the ring from the crowd and took down both Shelley and Sabin! Some, but not all, the fans recognized them but Moore and Don Callis made sure to point out that they were Travis Banks and Chris Brookes, two great wrestlers who had made a devastating tag team both in the UK and in BCW.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Johnny Impact had a response for Eddie Edwards where he was disgusted by Edwards actions, but promised that he would have eyes in the back of his head and that if Edwards stood up he’s get knocked right back down to Slamtown.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 4: Kim ‘The Viper’ Benson vs. Mickie Knuckles</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Making her return to Impact Wrestling……Mickie Knuckles who the fans remembered as being dominant in her days past, but now she was going face to face with the undefeated Kim Benson who made short work of Knuckles on her way to maintaining undefeated. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and non-existent crowd heat, Kim 'The Viper' Benson defeated Mickie Knuckles in 3:09 by pinfall with a Michinoku Driver.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: D+</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A vignette played for the soon to debut Albert Carter Jr (the former ACH) with Carter dressed up very nicely and speaking about the future, talking about visionaries who had paved the way for him, but that no one, and he means no one, could have predicted that greatness would arrive in the form of AC Jr.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Jimmy Jacobs and his Monstourage had a promo response to Sami Callihan and oVe with Jacobs telling Callihan that the worst mistake they ever could have done was getting in his business, and that now the Monsters were going to be unleashed.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Austin Aries was out with Jake Hager to announce the stipulations for the World title match at Victory Road but before Aries could finish speaking Hager took the microphone from him and told Aries that he may want to wait to make the announcement, because Hager was challenging Pentagon Jr for a World title match…next week! Hager rationalized that since he had defeated Pentagon Jr last week that he deserved the shot and he was just waiting for Pentagon to accept….which is when the World Champion made an appearance and with his acceptance the match was official!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">A video played on Impact Wrestling Future Star Cup participant…..</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="kOW6Od7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kOW6Od7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> ….BRODY KING! The video focused on the hardcore wrestling style of Brody King as well as his other love as the lead singer of his hardcore metal band.</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 5: Brody King vs. Vikas Kumar </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: This was simply a showcase for Brody King, the first of eight showcase matches for the competitors in the Future Star Cup before the actual tournament began.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had terrible wrestling and non-existent crowd heat, Brody King defeated Vikas Kumar in 3:01 by pinfall with a Gonzo Bomb.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: D-</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Johnny Impact was making his entrance for the Main Event…..when he was attacked from behind with Eddie Edwards getting a shot in the back of the leg with the kendo stick and dropping “The Survivor” right away! While medic’s came to check on Impact there was a commercial break. </div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Impact was in the ring saying he was ready to wrestle, even though Hulk Hogan and the medic’s were trying to take him out of it. The video shot to the back where a limo was sitting, and the door opened and a beautiful pair of legs were shown exiting from the limo. Back to the ring Impact was back on his feet, but clearly in pain, and calling for his opponent when some familiar music began to play…</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><iframe width="150" height="150" src="</div></div><a href="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4lKXUJIQnKM" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4lKXUJIQnKM" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4lKXUJIQnKM" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4lKXUJIQnKM"</a></div><a href="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4lKXUJIQnKM" rel="external nofollow"></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4lKXUJIQnKM" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> ….and out walked Brandi Rhodes…….</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lJVCsiB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lJVCsiB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …..AND then….</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="tCcJC7b.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tCcJC7b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> ……THE AMERICAN NIGHTMARE CODY!</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Match 6: Bound For Glory Series Quarter-Final: Cody vs. “The Survivor” Johnny Impact</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Thoughts on the Match: Code was wearing the NWA World Championship belt as Moore and Callis made sure to put over the All In event. The story of the match was of course Cody taking advantage of the injured Impact, but that is not to say that Johnny did not put on a fight desperate to advance in the BFG Series. In the end Impact almost managed to get the victory after connecting with a Starship Pain, but the force of the bounce off of the ring ropes actually caused Impact to roll around holding his knee in pain. It allowed Cody to recover and connect with Cross Rhodes! But Johnny kicked out!! Next Cody went for a Figure Four with the sore knee as the target and eventually Johnny had no choice but to submit and give the surprising Cody a spot in the final four!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Result: In a bout that had great heat and good wrestling, Cody defeated "The Survivor" Johnny Impact in 16:55 by submission.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grade: B</div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Overall Show Rating: B</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45597" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">X-Plosion Taping</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Moore and Callis recap the events of Thursday’s Impact Wrestling with a sneak attack from Eddie Edwards setting Johnny Impact for a surprise loss to set up a final four of Cody, Eli Drake, Fenix and Rey Mysterio Jr and announce a tag team match for Thursday with Cody/Drake vs. The Lucha Brotherhood.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Kid Lykos and Robbie Solar defeated Desi Hit Squad in 7:49 when Robbie Solar defeated Rohit Raju by pinfall with a Twisting Corkscrew Splash. (C-)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Alicia Atout was with Rich Swann who was trying to talk about his match tonight when he was interrupted by Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley with Lee still blaming Swann for their loss in the World X Cup and predicting another loss for Swann tonight. He left with Swann fuming, but then trying to brush it off with a trademark smile. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Kelly Klein defeated Mickie Knuckles in 8:05 by pinfall with a Taste My Rainbow. (E+)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Extreme Tiger defeated Vikas Kumar in 8:10 by pinfall with a 450° Splash. (E-)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 4ever was backstage with the announcement that Tessa and Melissa would be facing Tenille and Kelly at Victory Road due to an arm injury Rachael Ellering had suffered at Destination X, and Tessa promised to get a measure of revenge for the group.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Rich Swann defeated Jimmy Rave in 8:01 by pinfall with a Tornado Spin Kick. (C-)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The show ended with Moore and Callis discussing the World Championship match between Pentagon Jr and Jake Hager that would Main Event on Thursday with the winner getting Austin Aries at Victory Road.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></blockquote><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Overall Show Rating: C</div></div>