Impact Wrestling last night emanated from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The company is building towards their next PPV, Slammiversary on July 7th from Dallas.
Here are 6 takeaways from Impact Wrestling 5/17:
Johnny Impact Rescued Michael Elgin
Elgin attempted to end the career of Rich Swann this week. The #1 Contender to Brian Cage’s world title delivered 3 powerbombs to Swann into the steel post during the night’s main event. The referee ended up disqualifying Elgin and then quickly ran away from the ring area. Elgin would continue the beatdown after the match. He had assaulted Willie Mack in the back earlier in the night as well. Mack would end up making the save before Elgin could deliver even further damage to Swann.
Just when Mack looked as though he was going to get his revenge on Elgin, Johnny Impact came out and attacked Mack and Swann.
Earlier in the show, fans were given a medical update on World Champion Brian Cage’s condition as well. Cage’s injury is being attributed to the post-match beatdown he received at the hands of Michael Elgin at Rebellion. Doctors advised they are not sure when or if Cage will be able to return.
Rosemary Abducted Su Yung
Su Yung and Rosemary met in a Demon Dog Collar match this week. In a match which involved both competitors attempting to use the poison mist (perhaps in anticipation of the Great Muta being brought in for a “Night You Can’t Mist”), Rosemary got the win after a spear.
Much like she did after defeating an Undead Maid of Honor, Rosemary abducted her opponent following the match.
Killer Kross Defeated Eddie Edwards
Kross stuck his thumb in the eye of Edwards as this match approached its final moments. Edwards has had issues with that eye, having had his orbital bone broken last year in a match with Sami Callihan.
Edwards then brought Kenny the kendo stick into the ring but when the referee attempted to take it away from him, Kross hit a Doomsday Saito suplex and got the win.
Following the match, Kross tied Edwards up in the ropes and looked as though he was going to hit him with the kendo stick. Edwards acted like he wanted Kross to do it too but Kross ended up breaking Kenny the kendo stick instead, leading Edwards to collapse into despair over the loss. The kendo stick had originally been given to Edwards at Slammiversary last year by Tommy Dreamer.
The Rascalz Train Vigorously For Tag Team Title Shot
The Rascalz have an upcoming tag team title match against LAX. They decided this week it would be a good idea to train for the match with an overly dramatic montage sequence. It was fitting considering they were in Rocky Balboa’s hometown this week.
Madman Fulton Wins A Squash
The newest member of OVE won a squash match this week. Madman Fulton walked to the ring with Sami Callihan perched on his shoulders. He then proceeded to annihilate Randy Shawn.
Glenn Gilbertti Wins Knockouts Battle Royal
The former Disco Inferno has been insulting women’s wrestling as of late. On Impact Wrestling this week, he took things a step further. Gilbertti hid at the commentary table for most of the match before re-entering it near the end. He delivered a clothesline to Tessa Blanchard (who assumed she had won after eliminating Kiera Hogan) and then eliminated her.
Quick Results:
- Glenn Gilbertti wins Battle Royal
- Demon Dog Collar Match: Rosemary defeated Su Yung
- Madman Fulton defeated Randy Shawn
- Rich Swann defeated Michael Elgin via DQ
Next Week:
- Rob Van Dam vs Tommy Dreamer
- Knockouts Championship: Taya Valkyrie (c) vs Madison Rayne
- Sami Callihan vs Fallah Bah
- Tag Team Championship: LAX (c) vs the North
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