The last episode of Impact Wrestling on POP TV aired last night. It was also the go-home show for Sunday’s Homecoming PPV. Impact has promised an edgier product to go along with the move to a network more suited for it.
8 Takeaways From Impact Wrestling 1/3:
Johnny Impact and Brian Cage Square Off Before Homecoming
- The Lucha Bros defeated Johnny Impact and Brian Cage
In the night’s main event, Pentagon and Fenix defeated the World Champion and #1 contender. Following the match, it appeared as though Cage and Impact were going to agree to settle things in Nashville but Johnny appeared to change his mind just as Cage went to leave. The champion motioned for Cage not to leave the ring and the two brawled through security to end the show.
Raven & Tommy Dreamer United Against Eli Drake
Eli Drake cut a promo this week hyping his Monster’s Ball match with Abyss on Sunday. Tommy Dreamer came out to attack Drake but just as he was going to stomp his head into a chair, the lights went out. When they came back on Raven was in the ring. The two long-time enemies stared each other down before teaming up to beat up Drake. Raven and Dreamer might have a vested interest in Abyss vs Drake this Sunday.
There Are No Friends In War Between LAX and Lucha Bros
This is passion. This is fire. This is what the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles mean to @Ortiz5150 and @SantanaLAX.
LAX are ready for #IMPACTHomecoming this Sunday. #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/kABIY0eDZm
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 4, 2019
The Lucha Bros and LAX each cut backstage promos this week about their Impact tag-team championship match at Homecoming. LAX said they will prove they can win without Konnan, who has said he won’t’ be in the corner for the match.
Pentagon and Fenix said backstage that the two teams aren’t allies and it will not be a friendly match in Nashville.
Sami Callihan Vs Willie Mack Added To Homecoming
- Rich Swann, Willie Mack, Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel &Â Zachary Wentz defeated Sami Callihan, Dave Crist, Jake Crist, Matt Sydal &Â Ethan Page
Sami Callihan and OVE are the reason Willie Mack isn’t wrestling for the X-Division Championship at Homecoming. This week Callihan again antagonized Mack by attacking him after the Rascalz, Mack and Rich Swann defeated OVE, Ethan Page, and Matt Sydal.
4 of the wrestlers in this match, Jake Crist, Ethan Page, Swann, and Trey, will compete in the Ultimate X match on Sunday. Meanwhile, after Callihan and OVE attacked Mack after the match, Impact officials made the match between Callihan and Mack official for Sunday.
Allie & Su Yung vs Kiera Hogan & Jordynn Grace Added To Homecoming
- Allie defeated Kiera Hogan
Dark Allie defeated her old ally, Kiera Hogan, in single’s competition this week. After the match, Allie and Su Yung continued the beat down on Hogan until Jordynne Grace made the save. Later in the show, a tag match featuring the four involved was made official for Homecoming.
Killer Kross Put Trevor Lee Out Of The Territory
- Killer Kross defeated Trevor Lee
Earlier in the show, Trevor Lee was seen telling management he was sick of sitting on the sidelines. Impact management booked him in a match with Killer Kross as a result. Kross not only beat Trevor Lee, he then sent him out of the territory by smashing a cinder block over his head.
Kross has been trying to tell Johnny Impact as of late that Johnny needs to have Kross watch his back. It’s possible Kross decides to get involved in the main event of Homecoming.
Tessa Blanchard vs Taya Valkyrie III This Sunday
The only reason you’re even deemed relevant right now is because you’ll be facing ME. You’re good, taya… but you’re not on my level. Plain and simple. https://t.co/IMeollYL7G
— Tessa Blanchard (@Tess_Blanchard) January 4, 2019
Not match happened this week in the Knockouts division. The rivalry between Tessa Blanchard and Taya Valkyrie will see match #3 take place on Sunday. Blanchard won the first match, albeit there was some controversy as the referee had been out of position after Valkyrie hit the Road to Valhalla. Blanchard was then DQ’ed in the rematch. With Gail Kim assigned as the special referee for this one, the Knockouts title match at Homecoming could steal the show.
Scarlett Bordeaux Scouts KM & Fallah Bah
Scarlett Bordeaux continued her talent search this week as well. She seemed somewhat impressed with the team of KM and Fallah Bah, who were victorious over the Desi Hit Squad this week.
Quick Results:
- Rich Swann, Willie Mack, Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel &Â Zachary Wentz defeated Sami Callihan, Dave Crist, Jake Crist, Matt Sydal &Â Ethan Page
- KM & Fallah Bah defeated The Desi Hit Squad
- Allie defeated Kiera Hogan
- Killer Kross defeated Trevor Lee
- Fenix and Pentagon defeated Brian Cage and Johnny Impact
Homecoming PPV Lineup
- Impact World Championship
Johnny Impact (c) vs Brian Cage - Knockouts Championship
Tessa Blanchard (c) vs Taya Valkyrie - X-Division Championship
Ultimate X Match
Rich Swann vs Trey Miguel vs Jake Crist vs Ethan Page - Impact Tag Team Championships
LAX (c) vs The Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Fenix) - Monster’s Ball
Abyss vs Eli Drake - Falls Count Anywhere
Moose vs Eddie Edwards - Sami Callihan vs Willie Mack
- Allie & Su Yung vs Kiera Hogan & Jordynne Grace
