Impact Wrestling on 10/7 featured future opponents Christian Cage and Josh Alexander team up in the main event against Ace Austin and Madman Fulton. This was also the go-home show for this weekend’s Knockouts Knockdown event.
Impact 10/7 Quick Results:
- Bullet Club (Chris Bey, HIKULEO, & El Phantasmo) defeated Chris Sabin and FinJuice (David Finlay & Juice Robinson)
- Tasha Steelz, Savannah Evans & Mercedes Martinez defeated Lady Frost, Kimber Lee & Brandi Lauren
- X-Division Title Match Qualifier
Steve Maclin defeated Petey Williams and Black Taurus - Rich Swann & Willie Mack defeated The Learning Tree (Zicky Dice & Manny Lemons)
- Christian Cage & Josh Alexander defeated Ace Austin & Madman Fulton
Bullet Club Picks Up Win In Trios Action
Impact’s Bullet Club faction of Chris Bey, HIKULEO, and El Phantasmo picked up a win in the opening contest against Chris Sabin and FinJuice. The finish of the match came when Sabin had Bey set for the Cradle Shock but HIKULEO attempted to enter the ring with a chair and distracted the ref. This allowed ELP to hit what appeared to be a low blow on Sabin, and Bey then hit the Art of Finesse for the win.
Meanwhile, Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson were shown in the back watching the match. They’ll face one of FinJuice or Bullet Club with their titles on the line at Bound For Glory.
Heath Addresses The Impact Zone
Heath came out and talked about his long recovery from injury. He noted that during that time he lost his best friend Rhino. Heath said Rhino never called him, never returned his messages, all the time he was with Violent By Design. Eric Young and VBD then came out, but Rhino was not with them. Young said Rhino belongs to him and then VBD attacked Heath. The fans chanted for Rhino but he never came out. VBD draped their flag over top of Heath to end the segment.
Knockouts Knockdown Preview In Trios Action
In a preview of this weekend’s Knockouts Knockdown tournament, Tasha Steelz, Savannah Evans and Mercedes Martinez and took on Lady Frost and Su Yung’s minions of Kimber Lee and Brandi Lauren. The finish fo the match came when Mercedes entered the match illegally and took out Kimber Lee with a big knee but the ref wouldn’t allow her to make the pin because she wasn’t the legal competitor. This allowed Tasha Steelz to cradle Kimber Lee for the win. Steelz refused to tag in Martinez throughout the match and the two ended up jawing at each other after.
Alisha Edwards then hit the ring with a kendo stick (Kendra) and took out Su Yung’s minions. She was doing this out of revenge for Lauren and Kimber attacking one of the Swingerellas in the back recently. Later on, Alisha challenged Kimber Lee. Gail Kim entered the picture and told Alisha she’ll be in the Monster’s Ball match at Knockouts Knockdown and she can get her revenge there.
Steve Maclin Qualifies For X-Division Title Match At Bound For Glory
In the second triple threat qualifying match for the triple threat X-division title match at Bound For Glory, Steve Maclin defeated Petey Williams and Black Taurus. He now joins Trey Miguel as the second person to qualify for the match. The finish of the match saw Williams deliver a Canadian Destroyer to Taurus but then get caught in Maclin’s Mayhem for All finisher.
Christopher Daniels Challenges Christian Cage
Christian Cage was being interviewed backstage when he was confronted by Christopher Daniels. The Fallen Angel told Cage that he wants a shot at his title and it doesn’t matter to him if it is in an Impact or AEW ring. Daniels then told Christian he’d give him some time to consider his challenge.
The Learning Tree Use Numbers Advantage To Beat Down Willie Mack and Rich Swann
Rich Swann and Willie Mack teamed up to defeat the Learning Tree team of Zicky Dice & Manny Lemons this week. After the match, however, Brian Myers and the rest of his faction attacked and beat down both Swann and Mack.
Mickie James To Pick Deonna Purrazzo’s Opponent At Knockouts Knockdown
Mickie James and Deonna Purrazzo got in a backstage altercation this week. Scott D’Amore then announced there is a no-contact clause in their Bound For Glory contract. Gail Kim then announced that they will each have the opportunity to pick the others’ upcoming opponents beginning at Knockouts Knockdown this weekend when James will choose who Purrazzo faces.
Christian Cage & Josh Alexander Defeat Ace Austin & Madman Fulton
Christian Cage and Josh Alexander teamed up this week ahead of their title match at Bound For Glory. The finish of the match came when Alexander seemed to have everything in control against Austin, he landed Chaos Theory suplex but Christian tagged himself in and gave Austin the Killswitch while looking at Alexander for the win. The two future opponents jawed at each other a little at the end of the show as Alexander was frustrated, saying he had Austin where he wanted him.
Coming Up In Impact Wrestling
Knockouts Knockdown airs on 10/9. The lineup for the show is below. Veda Scott and Mickie James will be on commentary.
Knockouts Knockdown 10/9:
- Knockouts Knockdown Tournament (1st Round)
Tasha Steelz vs. Jamie Senegal - Knockouts Knockdown Tournament (1st Round)
Chelsea Green vs. Renee Michelle - Knockouts Knockdown Tournament (1st Round)
Lady Frost vs. Rachael Ellering - Knockouts Knockdown Tournament (1st Round)
Brandi Lauren vs. Mercedes Martinez. - Daffney Memorial Monster’s Ball Match
Alisha Edwards vs Kimber Lee vs Jordynne Grace vs Savannah Evans - Knockouts Tag Team Championships
Decay (Rosemary & Havok) vs The Influence (Madison Rayne & Tenille Dashwood) - Knockouts Championship
Deonna Purrazzo vs TBD (Mickie James’ choice)
Bound For Glory (October 23rd)
- Impact World Championship
Christian Cage (c) vs Josh Alexander - Knockouts Championship
Deonna Purrazzo (c) vs Mickie James - X-Division Championship (Vacant)
Trey Miguel vs Steve Maclin vs TBD
