Impact Wrestling presented a taped show from Windsor, ON, Canada last night. It was the last episode taped at St. Clair College with next week’s episode having been taped recently on the promotion’s tour of California.
Here are 9 takeaways from Impact Wrestling 8/16:
Tessa Blanchard Gets Revenge On OVE
Tessa Blanchard got a measure of revenge on OVE in this week’s main event. Callihan has defeated Blanchard in two straight single matches, including at Unbreakable to earn him a future Impact world title shot. This week, Blanchard teamed with Tommy Dreamer to go up against Callihan and Dave Crist. Blanchard would end up getting the pin on Crist after delivering a top rope Magnum with a kendo stick in hand.
Problems In OVE?
In a backstage segment this week, there was more teased tension within OVE. Callihan was with Dave Crist in the back and asked where X-Division champion Jake Crist and Madman Fulton were. When Dave Crist said Jake had taken Fulton to Arbys, this seemed to upset Callihan who against stated that Fulton is a monster and should be kept locked up. Crist disagreed, however, noting Fulton is a human being. OVE may have some growing internal disputes to deal with.
Michael Elgin and Rhino Brawl
A one-on-one tilt between Rhino and Michael Elgin has been brewing since Rhino cost Elgin a world title match at Slammiversary. The two were shown brawling in the back this week. A match between the two will air on next week’s episode from California.
Rosemary Returns!
Kiera Hogan and Madison Rayne have been working as a team in recent weeks. The two only seem to get along when they are taking their aggressions out on someone else, however. Hogan and Rayne picked up the win over Alexia Nicole and Jordynne Grace this week after Rayne pinned Nicole after delivering her finish.
With Nicole taken out, Hogan and Rayne turned their attention to Grace and began delivering a post-match beatdown. Rosemary made the save, however, and likely kickstarted a rivalry between her and the “frenemies.”
Rob Van Dam, Willie Mack, & Rich Swann Defeat the Rascalz
It was Rob Van Dam in the ring with 5 wrestlers who were likely huge Rob Van Dam fans growing up this week. Last week we saw the Rascalz lose their chill around their idol as RVD visited their clubhouse. This week in 6-man tag action it would be Mack, Swann and RVD who would pull off the victory after a high-paced high-flying bout.
Taya Valkyrie Orders John E Bravo Around
The Knockouts champion Taya Valkyrie was shown ordering around her stooge, former referee John E Bravo this week. Bravo was forced to pick-up after Taya’s dog while he received a tongue-lashing from Taya who felt he wasn’t doing his job well enough.
It was later announced that Taya will have a special announcement next week.
Moose Gets Payback on Fallah Bah
Fallah Bah previously pulled off an upset win over Moose in his return to the promotion. Bah has lost a significant amount of weight but Moose has been giving him a hard time about it in catering. The two went one on one this week again but Moose was able to get the victory this time, pinning Bah after delivering a spear.
The Desi Hit Squad Is Going To The Deaner Compound
Cousin Jake and Cody Deaner defeated the Desi Hit Squad this week in a match which carried significant consequences. With the loss, Rohit Raju, Raj Singh, and the Great Gama Singh himself will have to work on the Deaner compound. We will likely see footage of everything the Desi Hit Squad had to do on the farm in the coming weeks.
Cali Combat Next Week
A special branded episode “Cali Combat” will take place next week. Several matches have been announced for the show:
- Michael Elgin vs Rhino
- Sami Callihan vs Tommy Dreamer
- X-Division Championship: Jake Crist (c) vs Rich Swann
- Impact Tag Team Championships: the North (c) vs Reno Scum
Quick Results:
- Moose defeated Fallah Bah
- Kiera Hogan & Madison Rayne defeated Jordynne Grace & Alexia Nicole
- Rich Swann, Willie Mack & RVD defeated the Rascalz
- The Deaners defeated the Desi Hit Squad
- Tommy Dreamer & Tessa Blanchard defeated Sami Callihan & Dave Crist