This week’s episode of AEW Fyter Fest Night Two saw Taz bring back the FTW Championship. He awarded it to his new protege, Brian Cage.
Taz and All Elite Wrestling are able to use the championship on television because it never officially owned by ECW. Because of this, ownership of the ‘FTW’ rights never transferred over to WWE when they purchased ECW.
Additionally, Taz himself owns the copyright to the belt’s design. The belt Cage received this past Wednesday night was the actual FTW Championship belt Taz defended.
BEWARE: #FTWChampionship is BACK and DOUBLE BEWARE because @MrGMSI_BCage holds the Title.
Taz held the FTW Championship during his run in ECW back in the ‘90s. Prior to Cage, only two wrestlers have held the FTW Championship: Taz and Sabu. The title would eventually be unified with the ECW World Heavy Championship in March 1999.
Brian Cage was scheduled to face off against AEW World Champion Jon Moxley this past Wednesday. This was forced to reschedule, however, after Moxley’s real-life wife, WWE’s Renee Young, confirmed she had COVID-19.
Wanting Cage to head into their reschedule championship bout with some momentum, Taz presented him with the FTW Championship. This now makes their future bout a champion versus champion matchup.
Brian Cage and Jon Moxley will face off for the AEW Championship next week on AEW Fight for the Fallen on TNT.
Taz decided to bring back the FTW Championship and give it to a new generational star in Brian Cage.
It happened in a promo segment on Wednesday’s special edition of Dynamite on TNT during the Fyter Fest broadcast.
Taz cut a promo about how he wanted Cage to go into his next match with some momentum and as a champion. He added that the FTW Championship represents who is the “baddest S.O.B. in wrestling.”
Taz later wrote on Twitter, “Hopefully some of you guys learned a lesson tonight. Don’t “assume” everyone reads these silly ass spoilers because MOST fans don’t read them. And more importantly just because it’s not in the “spoilers” u read online doesn’t mean it didn’t happen! #FTW #AEWDynamite #FyterFest.”
BEWARE: #FTWChampionship is BACK and DOUBLE BEWARE because @MrGMSI_BCage holds the Title.
Taz used the FTW Championship in ECW in 1998 and 1999. Taz originally debuted the title and the only other wrestler to hold it was Sabu. Eventually, Taz unified the title with the ECW World Heavyweight Championship in March of 1999.
Jon Moxley was supposed to make his next title defense against Brian Cage as the AEW World Heavyweight Champion on this show. However, due to COVID-19 concerns, AEW moved it to next week at Fight for the Fallen.
AEW Star Brian Cage recently appeared on the official All Elite podcast, AEW Unrestricted. The former IMPACT and Lucha Underground star would discuss a number of topics on the podcast, including why he opted to leave IMPACT and head to Wednesday nights on TNT.
“Well, you know, there was multiple factors as to why I came here” Brian Cage began. “Personally, I was more excited to come here than anywhere else. That wasn’t the be all end all, but this is where I wanted to come.”
Brian Cage on Leaving IMPACT
Brian Cage would elaborate further, saying “secondly? I felt like for me to break through the barriers that like I’ve kind of been capped out with? Especially as far as the reach that I’ve had? That helped here.” Cage would of course be referring to the greater audience that AEW has in television viewership compared to IMPACT.
“Most importantly? This place [AEW] had the most amount of…not only unique or awesome matches that I wanted? But so many would be first time ever” Brian Cage would continue. “Almost everywhere elsewhere there was a lot of repeats; which isn’t a bad thing, but there’s just so many matches I wanted that I haven’t ever had that I like the idea of. That is of course artistically speaking. I’m like ‘well I feel like this would be the most fun place to go.'”
Brian Cage is set to face Jon Moxley for the AEW Championship on July 15th at the Fight For The Fallen event. The match was originally scheduled for Fyter Fest but was postponed due to concerns surrounding Moxley and potential COVID-19 exposure.
Who do you want to see Brian Cage face in AEW? Let us know in the comments
As expected, the Casino Ladder Match was wild and featured the promotional debut of Brian Cage.
Cage ended up winning the contest at the AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view event in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday night.
All Elite Wrestling booked this contest that featured Darby Allin vs. Colt Cabana vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Fenix vs. Scorpio Sky vs. Kip Sabian vs. Kazarian vs. Luchasaurus vs. mystery man.
It turns out that the mystery competitor was Cage. Taz came out with him and the announcers questioned whether he was the manager or coach for the former Impact wrestling star.
A new wrestler entered the match every 2 minutes. Early on, Allin went to the top of the ladder and tried to stomp his skateboard onto Kaz but rather went through a ladder. He later briefly disappeared from the match after this spot.
A group of wrestlers grabbed a giant poker chip to put it on top of Cage as a way to keep him down. Cage managed to get back up and did some nice spots.
As a result of winning the contest, Cage has become the new #1 contender to the AEW World Heavyweight Title, which is currently held by Jon Moxley.
As of this writing, there’s no word yet as to when he’ll get the chance to challenge Moxley for the top title in the promotion.
.@MrGMSI_BCage has arrived as the mystery participant in the Casino Ladder Match! Order Double or Nothing NOW on all major cable & satellite providers / @BRLive / @FITETV (Intl Fans Only) #AEWDoNpic.twitter.com/pj1EitB2EB
There have been several reports regarding Brian Cage’s free agency as of late. It had been reported that Cage was AEW bound but Melissa Santos publicly refuted the claim. Cage recently posted a video and message on Facebook stating that he is set to undergo surgery on a torn bicep on Monday and will not be signing with any promotion until he is healed.
“My contract did come to an end with Impact Wrestling and they did make me an incredible offer to stay as did multiple other companies,” Cage said in the video. “While I was mulling all that over, unfortunately, I tore my bicep.”
Cage continued to say he tried to avoid surgery and didn’t want to say anything publicly until he knew what was going on. He also confirmed he’s going in for surgery on Monday and will not sign with any company until he is fully healed.
“I’m just hoping they are still there when I heal up,” Cage said of the offers he’s had from wrestling companies.
Cage is a former X-Division and Impact World Champion stemming from his run in Impact Wrestling. He defeated Johnny Impact for the title at Rebellion from Toronto’s Rebel Nightclub last spring. He finished his run with the company off by dropping a match to Rob Van Dam at Hard to Kill.
Former Impact World Champion Brian Cage has signed a new multi-year deal with All Elite Wrestling, according to reports from SoCal Uncensored.
Cage’s contract with Impact Wrestling expired recently and he had an offer from Impact to stay with the company as well as a lucrative offer from ROH to join the promotion.
However, while the offer from Ring Of Honor was the highest
paying deal, Brian Cage decided to sign with All Elite Wrestling due to the
exposure they currently have.
No start date has been given for Cage’s AEW contract so it’s hard to say when he will make his debut for the company. Though the reports say that he is expected to join the promotion soon.
It’s interesting to note here that Cage almost made his AEW
debut during the Double Or Nothing PPV while he was still the Impact World
Champion.
He was expected to participate in the Casino Battle Royal on the show but Impact Officials were not in the favor of having their world champion lose a pre-show battle royal, and so he was pulled from the event.
It’s said that his signing with AEW will not affect any of
his announced independent dates but we will have to see if he continues to take
bookings afterwards.
Impact Wrestling has announced a new match for their January 12th Hard to Kill pay-per-view. A dream match of sorts will take place when Rob Van Dam takes on Brian Cage.
The match between the two was set up this week on Impact, when Rob Van dam and Katie Forbes took their after match celebration to the backstage area near where Cage was being interviewed. After RVD and Forbes agreed to leave the area, Rob Van Dam took some parting shots at Cage for stealing his moves and also for having been pinned by Tessa Blanchard.
BREAKING: A DREAM MATCH has been confirmed for #HardToKill on January 12th in Dallas!
The Whole F'N Show @TherealRVD will take on The Machine @MrGMSI_BCage!
Rob Van Dam defeated Rhino on the last episode of Impact Wrestling. In Cage’s last match, he was the final elimination in the 6-person elimination match which saw Tessa Blanchard crowned #1 contender.
Impact Wrestling went back in time to 1983 last week. It was actually the Impact Provincial Wrestling Federation that hosted last week’s show. This week, Impact Wrestling jets back 36 years to present a show taped from New York’s Melrose Ballroom on November 7th, 2019.
Brian Cage was the final person eliminated in the #1 Contender Gauntlet match 2 weeks ago. Tessa Blanchard won the match and will now face Sami Callihan for the Impact World Championship at Hard to Kill on January 12th. Cage seems to be out of the world title picture now for the time being but he’s going to look to get back on the winning side of things tonight against Edwards.
Edwards is coming out of a rivalry with Ace Austin that saw him and Alisha Edwards reconcile and Eddie to discover an even more unstable part of his persona. He’ll be looking for a big win tonight as well.
ODB Returns To Impact Wrestling
.@TheODBBAM defeated three other Knockouts to be crowned Queen of the Cage at Lockdown 2009!
The tapings from New York’s Melrose Ballroom were declared “ODB Appreciation Nights” as the former Knockouts champion was honored for her contributions to wrestling and proceeds from the tapings helped to purchase a new food truck for her. ODB recently lost her food truck (which was the source of her livelihood) to a fire. Mick Foley has also been helping her raise money to replace what she lost.
During her run with the company, ODB helped the Knockouts division really stick out with her unique style and approach. ODB is a 4x Knockouts champion and a 1x Knockouts tag team champion.
Impact Wrestling is advertising that Rob Van Dam will speak on this week’s episode. They advertised two weeks ago that he would appear on the show but RVD ended up no-showing. RVD sent in a video where he explained his flight had been booked for 11 AM, and he doesn’t get up that early so he couldn’t make it. RVD doesn’t seem to care much about his fans these days. He’d rather complain about wrestlers stealing his moves.
Will Rob Van Dam actually appear on Impact Wrestling tonight?
Ace Austin won the X-Division championship at Bound for Glory and now has Trey from the Rascalz as his next challenger. Trey won a #1 contender match on a recent episode of Impact while his mother cheered him on from the crowd. Austin was on commentary for the match and took a liking to Trey’s mother. Will Austin play the same games with Trey’s mother that he did with Alisha Edwards?
Austin and Reno Scum have been aligned in recent months, which works out well now that the tag team is on the road with Impact and not just at Las Vegas tapings.
This trios match will likely build to a future X-Division title match between Trey and Ace Austin.
What Else Could Happen Tonight?
Two weeks ago, Tessa Blanchard earned a title match against Sami Callihan at Hard to Kill. While Blanchard and Callihan were busy portraying a member of the Rough Riders and a cosplaying wrestling manager last week, the build to Hard to Kill picks back up this week. We’ll see if Blanchard and Callihan have something to say about their pending tilt on this week’s show.
Jordynne Grace seems to have emerged as the top-contender for Taya Valkyrie’s title. As she is one to do, however, Taya will be sure to avoid having to defend her title at all costs and even enlist the help of John E. Bravo to provide obstacles for Grace.
Also, Rosemary seems concerned regarding Jim Mitchell’s intentions toward Su Yung, who has been suffering from memory problems since a vicious assault from Havok.
Impact Wrestling star Brian Cage has teased a match against All Elite Wrestling’s Kenny Omega. Cage uploaded a photo with the “Best Bout Machine” to Twitter, accompanying it with the following caption: “Who you got? Where do you want to see it? Why and how soon?” Omega responded to Cage’s tease with a GIF from Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Both wrestlers were present at Lucha Libre AAA’s Triplemania Regia show. Omega was booked in a match for his AAA Mega Championship. He successfully defended his title against Dragon Lee. Cage, meanwhile, teamed with Puma King against the teams of Taurus and Villano Jr, Bandito and Flamita, and El Hijo Del Vikingo and Aramis.
Omega recently lost a high profile match in All Elite Wrestling to Jon Moxley. The two competed in an Unsanctioned Lights Out match at the promotion’s last pay-per-view, Full Gear. He has since bounced back, picking up a victory over PAC on an episode of AEW: Dynamite. This win puts him and PAC at a win a piece.
Back in October, Cage competed in the main event of Impact Wrestling’s AXS TV premiere. He faced off against Sami Callihan, defending his Impact World Championship. Callihan would eventually defeat Cage after numerous piledrivers, including an avalanche piledriver from the second rope.
Impact Wrestling traveled back to the early 1980s on AXS TV this week. The promotion took a break from building to the Hard to Kill PPV on January 12th to present a throwback old-school show.
It wasn’t even Impact Wrestling which presented this show, it was actually the Impact Provincial Wrestling Federation. Not only was there a throwback look and feel to the show, but the wrestlers all also adopted 80s themed gimmicks as well.
Here are 9 takeaways from Impact Wrestling 11/26:
Downtown Daddy Brown Sends Julian Cumberbun Out Of The Territory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuZk5tdAxWg
IPWF TV Championship Loser Leaves Town Downtown Daddy Brown defeated Julian Cumberbun (c) – New Champion
IPWF TV champion Julian Cumberbun was accompanied by Sonny Sanders, the tennis racket-wielding manager known for making controversial statements (and also seemed to bear a resemblance to Sami Callihan) for this match. Cumberbun would try every devious tactic in the book during this match, even attempting to flee the match by pretending to be a member of the crowd watching the show.
Despite the interference from Sanders and Cumberbun’s tactics, Brown was able to roll up his opponent to not only win the title but send his rival out of the territory. The babyfaces from IPWF would hoist Downtown Daddy Brown on their shoulders to end the show.
The Rough Riders Cut Promo, Win Big, Party At The Marriott
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAHunJ0KCwE
The Rough Riders (Blanche Ardmore, Mildred Moore, Georgia Cobb & Lady Bird Johnston) defeated Ray Strack, Tim Burr, Jim Nasium & Bill Ding
These jet-flying, kiss-stealing, aviator-shade wearing badasses love to kick ass and party at the Marriott. Before their 8-person tag match this week, the Rough Riders cut a promo which likely made most viewers hope it’s not the last time they see this intimidating faction.
The Rough Riders did have some tough competition on this night. A foursome of wrestlers who somewhat resembled Josh Alexander and the Rascalz all seemed to have descriptive ring names. Lumberjack Tim Burr, Phys-Ed teacher Jim Nasium, construction worker Bill Ding, and racecar driver Ray Strack provided the opposition for the Rough Riders and all of them were amazingly committed to their gimmicks (some serious laugh out loud stuff). Tim Burr would even break out a move never before seen in this time period in an attempt to gain the advantage on the Riders:
Previously, only single ax handles had been seen in the sport. Despite Tim Burr’s offensive innovation, the Rough Riders would pick up the win before bringing the party back to the Marriott.
The Double Ax Handle wasn’t the only wrestling move invented during the 8-person tag match this week. Blanche Ardmore, who bears a striking resemblance to Tessa Blanchard, won the match by delivering a new move to Ray Strack.
Color commentator Sexton Hardcastle (Edge’s old independent wrestling name played by Don Callis) noted that the move, which involves the person being dropped on their head, was as dangerous as eating the pesticide DDT or something, and thus we learned how the move got its name.
Johnny Swinger Is Killing The Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTDJGChI4go
Johnny Swinger defeated Buck Gunderson
One wrestler who didn’t adopt a new gimmick for this show was Johnny Swinger, who has been stuck in the 80s since debuting with Impact Wrestling. While normally on the show, Swinger is too old school for modern wrestling standards, in the early 80s, he was a flashy innovator whose approach to the business angered those who favored a more old-school approach.
Sexton Hardcastle spent the whole matching ripping Swinger for his new-school approach. When Impact travels back to the current time period, however, Swinger is going to have to deal with an angry Ken Shamrock.
The Evil Soviets Attack After Blindfold Match
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-fRULdA0tU
Cowboy Colt McCoy defeated Gama Singh
On a previous not-actually-existent episode of IPWF, Gama Singh burned Cowboy Colt McCoy (Eddie Edwards) with a fireball. As a result, IPWF management booked Singh vs McCoy in a blindfold match this week.
After McCoy would overcome Singh’s attempt to cheat during the match, he won with a neckbreaker. After the match, McCoy was cutting a promo for the working man when he was attacked by Sergei and Bruiser, the evil Soviet Russians.
Muscles McGhee Embarrasses The $300,000 Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3Q8oWFY8_o
The $300,000 man has so much money that giving away $3000 to anyone who can slam Kongo Kong is mere chump-change to him even if its life-changing money to someone else.
When Kongo Kong attacked Mr. Atlantis, however, Muscles McGhee, the Canadian Strongman, made the save. Cage slammed Kongo Kong and celebrated with the Maple Leaf to end the segment.
First, That's my jacket. 2nd we had to hit times so my segment didn't get cut and didn't have time to check if flig was upside down or not. 3rd, I invited you but melissa chose teddy over you….your heat is with her!
The popular babyface Jazzy Fitbody used all of her aerobic exercise routines to gain an advantage on her opponent this week. She defeated Agnus Beerheart with a splash from the second rope.
Hitmaker Sebastien Baker wanted Jazzy Fitbody to sign a contract with him after the match. She signed the contract but then quickly hit Baker low and ripped it up. Fitbody then Jazzercised her way to the back to end the segment.
DJ 2 Large Invades The Cock Pit With Captain Joystick and Miss Milehigh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY6TsBV35M0
We saw highlights of DJ 2 Large vs Captain Joystick from a previous episode of IPWF. Joystick seemed to have the advantage but DJ 2 Large then seemed to mount a comeback after putting his RUN DMC-styled hat on. After his hat was in place, 2 Large his a “Platinum Discus” lariat for the win.
Following this, DJ 2 Large appeared on an episode of Captain Joystick’s talk show segment, “the Cock Pit.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q74SuVb5GYY&t=3s
Back To Modern Times Next Week
Alright, we've had our fun – normal service resumes NEXT TUESDAY at 8/7c on @AXSTV!
Impact Wrestling presented their debut show last night on AXS TV. The show was treated as the beginning of a new era for the promotion, with a new color scheme, presentation, and a world title change in the main event.
The show was originally taped over the weekend from Windsor’s St. Clair College.
Here are 7 takeaways from Impact Wrestling 10/29:
Sami Callihan Is The New Impact World Champion
Impact World Championship Steel Cage Match: Sami Callihan defeated Brian Cage (c) – New Champion
Sami Callihan needed a baseball bat and 6 piledrivers to stop the machine but he did it and now he’s the new Impact world champion. Cage arguably came out too focussed on trying to hurt Callihan and get revenge for what the Death Machine did to his wife, Melissa Santos.
The match turned when Cage charged at Callihan, missed and then went headfirst into the steel cage. Callihan would use his baseball bat and multiple piledrivers before finishing the ex-champ off with a piledriver from the second rope for the win.
Tessa Blanchard Confronts Sami Callihan To End Show
Callihan wouldn’t have long to celebrate his title win before being confronted by his bitter rival, Tessa Blanchard. Before Impact could go off the air last night, Blanchard stormed to ringside and confronted Callihan inside the cage. The show would go off the air with Callihan and Blanchard staring each other down.
“World’s Most Dangerous Man” vs “World’s Most Dangerous Manhood” Next Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze8EGq0Cw1E
Ken Shamrock sounded as though he was going to retire when he cut an in-ring promo this week. He was interrupted by Joey Ryan, however, who told Shamrock he still had “one more mountain to climb.”
“You’re that penis guy!” Shamrock then pointed out about Ryan. He would continue to say he’s a real fighter and Ryan is a gimmick. Ryan then said his dong would tap him out faster than the Gracie choke.
At this point, Shamrock said he has no plans to retire and that he’s putting the whole Impact roster on notice. Shamrock then said if Ryan wants his ankle snapped, he can oblige. They agreed to a match which will take place on next week’s show.
“Thick Mama Pump” has been a consistently good part of the Knockouts roster since debuting for the promotion a little over a year ago. Based on what happened last night on AXS TV, Grace could be the next in line for a shot at the Knockouts title.
The heel team didn’t exactly work in sync here. On multiple occasions at the end of the match, Taya went to her corner looking for a pin only to find nobody there.
Grace got the pin for her team, rolling up Taya Valkyrie for the win after Taya was not able to tag out.
Ace Austin Defeated Eddie Edwards In A Street Fight
Street Fight: Ace Austin defeated Eddie Edwards
The rivalry between X-Division Champion Ace Austin and Eddie Edwards continued this week. Austin loaded up his arm sleeve with a steel plate just as we have seen him do in recent weeks, and then put Edwards through a table for the win.
Austin has been referring to himself as the “XXX Division Champion” and has evidently begun a new film career or something along those lines.
Rich Swann & Willie Mack Moving Up The Tag Team Rankings
Former X-Division Champion Rich Swann and Willie Mack have been a formidable tag team in Impact Wrestling as of late. They defeated the Great Gama Singh’s Desi Hit Squad this week. Josh Matthews would question on commentary if we are looking at a future tag team championship team.
Naomichi Marufuji Defeats Josh Alexander Of The North
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzPD03cjuDg
Naomichi Marufuji defeated Josh Alexander w/Ethan Page
Marufuji dropped his match to Michael Elgin at Bound For Glory but took advantage of this opportunity to get a win against Josh Alexander of the North. Marufuji would get the win with Sliced Bread Number 2 but after the match, Alexander would opt not to shake his hand.
Quick Results:
Naomichi Marufuji defeated Josh Alexander w/Ethan Page
Sami Callihan will face Brian Cage inside a steel cage for the Impact World Championship in a match which will air Tuesday night on AXS TV. The show will be Impact’s first new show on the channel, although previous PPVs and a “This is Impact” preview aired in recent weeks.
Impact will be taping television this weekend on Friday and Saturday in Windsor and will then be in Mississauga on Sunday.
The lineup for Impact’s debut show on AXS TV is as follows:
Impact World Championship: Brian Cage (c) vs Sami Callihan (Steel Cage)
Sami Callihan vs Brian Cage Rematch Inside A Steel Cage
Cage defeated Callihan in the main event of Bound for Glory this Sunday. Last night on “This is Impact” Callihan blackmailed Cage into giving him a rematch:
Last night on #ThisIsIMPACT: @TheSamiCallihan BLACKMAILED @MrGMSI_BCage to give him another shot at the World Championship!
The Rascalz (Dez, Trey & Wentz) defeated Aero Star, Dr. Wagner Jr. & Taurus
Eddie Edwards defeated Adam Thornstowe and Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake and Fallah Bahh and Havok and Joey Ryan and Johnny Swinger and Jordynne Grace and Kiera Hogan and Kylie Rae and Luster The Legend and Madman Fulton and Mahabali Shera and Raj Singh and Rohit Raju and Rosemary and Sabu and Swoggle and Tommy Dreamer
Impact Wrestling was inside Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas this week as they continue to build toward Bound for Glory on October 20th. This was the penultimate episode before the PPV and 3rd last before the show moves to Tuesday nights.
Here are 7 takeaways from Impact Wrestling 10/11:
Sami Callihan Piledrives Melissa Santos
The members of OVE were beating down Daga and Tessa Blanchard after this week’s main event. Impact World Champion Brian Cage attempted to make the save but this brought out Sami Callihan and Cage would fall victim to the numbers game.
OVE would then handcuff Cage to the ropes which brought out Melissa Santos to implore them to stop. Callihan would then give Melissa Santos a piledriver in front of a handcuffed Cage to end the show.
Tessa Blanchard Pins The X-Division Champion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHvuxK_HIAU
Tessa Blanchard pinned the X-Division champion in tag team action this week. Blanchard and Daga have each already qualified for the X-Division ladder match at Bound for Glory. Daga took out Fulton on the outside which allowed Blanchard to hit Magnum on “the Golden Draw” for the win.
Ace Austin also qualified for the ladder match earlier in the show and Rohit Raju will face Sabu next week with the winner receiving the final spot in the match.
Tenille Dashwood Gives Taya A Taste Of What’s Coming At Bound For Glory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMBz73vOEUI
In storyline, Taya broke this record a few weeks ago. In reality, Taya will pass Taryn Terrell’s record for longest single reign with the Knockouts championship later this week. Taya is currently sitting at 277+ days as champion, with Terrell’s record 279.
Tenille Dashwood was on commentary as Taya took on Havok this week in Vegas. John E Bravo would cause the disqualification, saving Taya’s title. Havok then took her frustrations out on Bravo. With Havok’s attention on Bravo, Taya hit her with the championship belt.
Dashwood then hit the ring and delivered a beatdown to the champion and gave her a taste of what she’ll get at Bound for Glory.
Ken Shamrock Rescues Stephan Bonnar From Moose
Stephan Bonnar technically defeated Moose via DQ this week after Moose put his hands on an official. Bonnar was busted open during the match, however, and Moose continued the beatdown after the bell.
Ken Shamrock ended up making the save and getting the better of Moose to close the segment. Only one episode left until these two throw down at Bound for Glory. Frank Trigg was going to make the save for Moose but Bonnar prevented him from doing so.
Jordynne Grace Teaches Katie Forbes A Lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUimsjCSSvI
Thick Mama Pump picked up a victory over Katie Forbes this week. Earlier in the night, Forbes and Grace interacted in the back when Forbes mistook Grace for someone who might park her car. Grace was generally not impressed with Forbes’ twerking but picked up the win with the Grace Driver.
Ace Austin Got A New T-Shirt…
There is a new take on the Austin 3:16 shirt available from ShopImpact.com. Ace Austin debuted a shirt this week which reads “I Just Banged Your Wife” on the back. This week Austin and Eddie Edwards faced off in a match where the winner would qualify for the X-Division ladder match at Bound for Glory.
With Impact in Vegas, Austin had the members of Reno Scum available to help him in this match. As Reno Scum distracted the referee, Austin loaded a piece of steel into his arm sleeve and hit Edwards in the face with it and pinned him.
The Desi Hit Squad Defeat The Rascalz
Now that the Great Gama Singh has Mahabali Shera in his faction, there might be little stopping them now. Shera dominated the members of the Rascalz and thus allowed for his team to pick up the win.
The loss is a blow to the Rascalz, who will face Dr. Wagner Jr. and two of his teammates to be named later at Bound for Glory.
Quick Results:
X-Division Ladder Match Qualifier: Ace Austin defeated Eddie Edwards
The Desi Hit Squad defeated the Rascalz
Knockouts Championship: Havok defeated Taya Valkyrie (c) via DQ
Jordynne Grace defeated Katie Forbes
Daga & Tessa Blanchard defeated Jake Crist & Madman Fulton
Impact Wrestling from October 5th, 2019 took place inside Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas. Michael Elgin vs TJP headlined the show.
Here are 7 takeaways from Impact Wrestling 10/5:
Brian Cage Arrested For Attacking Fan He Thought Was OVE Member
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mON48r1q0jk
Last week on Impact Wrestling, Sami Callihan swung a beer bottle at Brian Cage but missed and hit Cage’s newlywed wife Melissa Santos. This week Cage came looking for Callihan and let his emotions get the better of him.
As Cage hit the ring to confront Callihan, the members of OVE attempted to fight him off while Callihan eventually tried to flee through the crowd. As Cage was near the guardrail chasing after Callihan, a fan patted him on the back and Cage mistook him for a member of OVE. Cage tossed the fan from the stands into the ring area and police in attendance ended up taking him away in handcuffs.
Later in the night, Callihan was seen in the back trying to tell Mellissa Santos what happened was an accident.
Tessa Blanchard Backs Up Daga Against OVE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9sjVJc8a6M
Daga qualified for the X-division ladder match at Bound for Glory by defeating Chris Bey this week. X Division champion Jake Crist was at ringside and he and his brother attempted to soften up Daga before the Pay-Per-View after the match. Daga received some backup from another wrestler who has qualified for that match, however, Tessa Blanchard.
It looks like it Jake Crist’s title reign could be coming to an end in Chicago and it looks like Tessa won’t stop until she’s gotten revenge on the members of OVE.
Michael Elgin Is Ready For Marufuji
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5rjvYTfOsg
Michael Elgin has a dream match upcoming at Bound for Glory when he takes on Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Naomichi Marufuji. This week Elgin defeated TJP in the main event and sent a message to his upcoming opponent for the PPV.
Eddie Edwards Teams With His Kendo Stick And Defeats Reno Scum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDnSWip3Grw
Eddie Edwards was seen in the back this week talking with Tommy Dreamer. He told Dreamer that he wasn’t drunk last week at the wedding but had actually been drugged by the members of Reno Scum. He told Dreamer he learned this by watching Impact Wrestling on TV. This also means Edwards has likely witnessed Ace Austin making “advances” on his wife since the summer.
Dreamer offered to team with Eddie to take on the members of Reno Scum this week but ultimately Eddie decided to team with his inanimate object kendo stick named Kenny instead. Not only that, Eddie and Kenny would pick up the victory utilizing some slick double team maneuvers on the Nevada-based tag team. While the win was likely cathartic for Edwards, He’s likely got his eyes on Ace Austin next.
Ace Austin was also seen in the back this week speaking with Alisha Edwards. As usual, Austin was not altogether genuine in his words or actions.
Tenille Dashwood is Ready For Taya But The Champ Has A Plan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYaaC13Bh4o
Tenille Dashwood picked up a win in triple threat action to kickoff Impact Wrestling this week. Dashwood managed to take advantage of Kiera Hogan and Madison Rayne’s enemy/friend relationship and pinned Rayne to win the match.
Dashwood will challenge Knockouts champion Taya Valkyrie in Chicago at the Bound for Glory pay-per-view. While Dashwood is coming into the match on a roll, we would see Taya Valkyrie enlist the help of Havok later in the show. Taya was shown in the back explaining to Havok and Father James Mitchell that if they take out Dashwood before Bound for Glory, they can have the title shot in her place.
Moose & Ken Shamrock Come To Blows Ahead of Bound For Glory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vKrc_eiiwo
Moose announced that Frank Trigg will help train him for his upcoming match against Ken Shamrock. Shamrock interrupted Moose’s promo, however, and belittled Moose’s NFL career.
Moose refused to answer questions but Josh Matthews attempted to organize a face-off for a photo-op but the disdain between the two was too intense and things came to blows.
Johnny Swinger Is Stuck In the 80s But Back In Impact Wrestling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqUBO-yIFuo
Johnny Swinger is stuck in the 1980s but despite this managed to pick up a victory over Owen Travers this week in his return to the promotion. We have seen several vignettes in recent weeks featuring Swinger doing “curls for the girls” and generally seeming stuck in a decade fans under 30 never experienced.
In addition to being a regular on the ECW roster, Swinger was also with TNA from 2003-04.
Quick Results:
Tenille Dashwood defeated Madison Rayne vs Kiera Hogan (triple threat)
This week on Impact Wrestling the wedding between Melissa Santos and Brian Cage will air. The show was taped in Las Vegas earlier this month and it is being reported that the day they filmed this angle, in particular, ran rather long. According to a report from PW Insider, the promotion has paid the talent from the show a bonus as compensation for the long tapings.
“Impact Wrestling recently paid a bonus to talents who worked on a long pre-tape day in Las Vegas for the Brian Cage-Melissa Santos wedding,” PW Insider’s report reads.
Brian Cage and Melissa Santos Wedding
The wedding between Santos and Cage plays into a story which has been developing on the show for months now. After winning the Impact Wrestling World Championship at Rebellion this spring, Brian Cage has been dealing with several nagging injuries which impacted his ability to defend the title.
Recently on Impact Wrestling, Cage announced he will be medically cleared to defend the title at Bound for Glory against Sami Callihan on October 20th. He then proposed to Melissa.
Following this week’s episode, there will be just two more episodes until Bound for Glory. After that, Impact is gearing up for their move to Tuesday nights on Access TV beginning on October 29th.
Impact Wrestling 9/20 emanated from Mexico City, Mexico and featured the last match in Impact for LAX. They faced Willie Mack & Rich Swann in the main event.
Here are 8 takeaways from Impact Wrestling 9/20.
LAX Wrestle Their Last Match For Impact Wrestling
Santana and Ortiz are off to AEW after having dominated the Impact tag team division. They are the longest-reigning Impact tag champs of all time and finished off their careers in the promotion by dropping this week’s main event to Willie Mack and Rich Swann.
Following the match, the locker room emptied out to celebrate LAX. The segment closed with Santana and Ortiz being hoisted on the shoulders of the Impact roster.
Joey Ryan Debuts As Stripper At Melissa Santos Bachelorette Party
A bachelorette party was thrown backstage for Melissa Santos this week. It looked as though the police had been called to break it up but it turns out the officer at the door was really a male stripper fans will recognize as Joey Ryan.
Brian Cage Cheats During His Bachelor Party
Cheating like @MrGMSI_BCage has never cheated before!
Brian Cage’s bachelor party with Rich Swann and Tommy Dreamer was less eventful. Cage had commented on how he was looking forward to “cheating” at the party but turns out he was just commenting on eating cheat meals on his diet.
Tessa Blanchard & the Hardcore Legends Defeat OVE
Impact Wrestling kicked off this week with an 8-person street fight. OVE took on Tessa Blanchard, Tommy Dreamer, Rhino, and Rob Van dam. In the end, Rhino would gore Jake Crist through a table and Tessa Blanchard would make him submit to a kendo stick assisted cross face.
Sami Callihan probably has his sights set on October 20th in Chicago against Brian Cage, he might still have some unfinished business with Tessa Blanchard, however.
Havok Attempted To Murder Su Yung
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKjwXMPI1zQ
Havok defeated Su Yung in a no disqualification match this week. She picked up the win after a tombstone piledriver but the end of the match didn’t mean the end of the fight. Yung kept fighting with her rival after the match and the two brawled all the way to the back.
As they brawled into a stairwell, Havok then wrapped a noose around Yung’s neck and tossed her over the railing. Josh Matthews would let fans know after the commercial break that Yung had been taken to hospital.
Medical staff were later shown to be unable to revive Yung. She would come back to life, however.
Alisha Edwards May Have The Wrong Opinion Of Ace Austin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqFv4zg7ppg
Ace Austin has stated on impact wrestling that he is out to “bang” Eddie Edwards’ wife Alisha. This week Austin showed up to Impact in a wheelchair after the beating he was given by Edwards last week. He told Alisha he wanted to be there to support her during her match with Taya Valkyrie.
During the match, Austin made dramatic recovery and was able to fend of John E Bravo who was attempting to interfere. The assistance didn’t work, however, as Taya still won the match. After, Austin fell out of his wheelchair while trying to applaud Alisha’s efforts. He must have seemed so noble to her.
The Rascalz Prepare For Trios Action At Bound For Glory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAP8iKptonw
The Rascals will be involved in trios action at Bound for Glory in Chicago next month. They will take on Dr. Wagner Jr. and his two teammates to be named later. This week, Dez, Trey, and Wentz got to practice some of their trios moves as they defeated the team of Ares, Toxin & Australian Suicide.
The Desi Hit Squad At Their Strongest?
The Desi Hit Squad are at their strongest ever with the return to Impact Wrestling of Mahabali Shera. Shera defeated the Desi Hit Squad’s rival Cody Deaner in singles action this week. The days of the Deanersembarassing the Great Gama Singh’s faction appear to be over.
Quick Results:
Street Fight Tessa Blanchard, Rhino, Rob Van Dam, & Tommy Dreamer defeated OVE
Taya Valkyrie defeated Alisha Edwards
The Rascalz defeated Ares, Toxin & Australian Suicide
Havok defeated Su Yung – No DQ
Rich Swann & Willie Mack defeated LAX
Next Week:
This Friday at 10p.m. ET on @PursuitChannel & @Twitch:
Brian Cage addressed his status as Impact World Champion this week on Impact’s weekly show on Twitch and Pursuit. Cage has been dealing with injuries since winning the title at Rebellion this spring. He stated on Impact this week that his title defence against Michael Elgin then pushed his recovery time back further. Cage would say he will be cleared to compete in time for Bound for Glory, however, where he will face Sami Callihan for the title.
After announcing he would face Callihan at the PPV, Cage then proposed to Melissa Santos.
Callihan qualified for the title match after he and Tessa Blanchard won a one-night tag title tournament and then Callihan defeated Tessa at Unbreakable with a title shot on the line.
Since the end of the Dixie Carter-era of Impact Wrestling, 5 wrestlers have held the Impact World Championship. Eli Drake entered the new Don Callis-led era of Impact as the champion but quickly lost the title to Austin Aries. In the months that followed, Aries would drop the title to Pentagon Jr. but regain it shortly after.
Aries then dropped the title to Johnny Impact at Bound For Glory last year who then dropped it to Cage at Rebellion this April.
Impact World Champion Brian Cage has struggled to keep an active schedule since winning the title at Rebellion this spring. During his match with then-champion Johnny Impact, Cage took a Spanish fly from the ring apron to the floor and ended up spending the night in hospital.
Cage posted the below message to his followers on social media regarding his title reign and stem cell treatments in Columbia:
“I know many might be upset with my inactive title reign. Trust me, no one is more disappointed than me. Right when I reach the top of the iceberg I’m dealt with nothing but set back after set back due to injury. Everytime I try to push through, I get another set back. This is not the champion I wanted to be. I wanted to be a fighting champion, not a once in a while attraction you’d see else where. And I’ve done everything possible to heal and recover, and in a timely manner. And that’s why I’m in Colombia seeking the world’s best stem cell therapy from [Bio Excelletator]. I’m not gonna stop and to quote another machine, “I’ll be back.”
Brian Cage Receiving Stem Cell Treatment
Rey Mysterio was also in Columbia recently to receive stem cell treatment as well.
Impact World Champion Brian Cage says he experienced two big personal highs this year. Unfortunately, both of them ended up resulting in him spending the night in the Emergency Room after. He spoke to Chris Van Vliet recently about his rather unique wedding night experience.
“The two biggest moments of my life and career: marrying Melissa Santos and winning the Impact World title and both nights I spent in the E.R right after,” Cage said during the interview.
Cage won the Impact world title at Rebellion in Toronto this spring. A Spanish fly from the entrance ramp to the floor resulted in him spending the night in a Toronto hospital, however. Van Vliet then asked for clarification regarding how Cage ended up spending his wedding night in the hospital as well.
“I was off for like 5 or 6 weeks after I hurt my back,” Cage said. He would continue to say he started feeling better but his hip started to really bother him while on a tour of Australia. He would then further aggravate his hip during his “bachelor party match” for Joey Ryan’s Bar Wrestling the night before his wedding.
Cage would then say the next day was unabareable he couldn’t even move by the end of his wedding.
“I didn’t want to go to the E.R but they kept trying to make me go” Cage said. He needed to be helped to the car and then taken to the hospital where he was given morphine and anti-inflammatories to help with the pain. Cage has said he is planning a surprise to make this up to Santos.
His comments regarding his wedding night E.R visit begin around the 23 minute mark:
Brian Cage On How Much He Eats To Get So Big
Cage spent some time during the interview talking about his diet as well.
“People don’t know it’s like a full-time job not only getting the food, prepping the food, then you have to eat the food,” Cage said. “It all takes quite a bit of time.”
He goes into much further detail regarding his diet beginning at about the 6-minute mark in the interview. He also talked about meeting his wife Melissa Santos at Lucha Underground, his dream matches, and more.
Cage is the current Impact World Champion but there is some concern over how a back injury will impact the future of his reign. This week on Impact Wrestling, Jimmy Jacobs visited Cage’s residence and spoke with Melissa Santos. She promised to give Jacobs more answers regarding Cage’s medical status next week.
Impact Wrestling presented a taped show last night on Pursuit, Twitch, and their international broadcast partners. The show was filmed inside New York’s Melrose Ballroom.
Here are 7 Takeaways from Impact Wrestling 6/21.
Brian Cage Is Back
Rich Swann pinned Johnny Impact in the night’s main event, which was a triple threat also involving Michael Elgin. Following the match, Elgin and Impact attempted to deliver a post-match beatdown to Swann but were interrupted by the returning World Champion Brian Cage.
Cage would throw Impact out of the ring before turing his attention to Elgin and leaving him laying to end the show.
Monster’s Ball Match Booked For Slammiversary
Su Yung was disqualified this week in her Knockouts championship match with Taya Valkyrie. James Mitchell’s newest monster, Havok, hit Taya right in front of the official causing Josh Matthews to wonder if Mitchell has any control over her.
Earlier in the show, Taya had enlisted the help of Rosemary as her insurance policy against Mitchell’s group. When Rosemary came out, however, Mitchell announced that all 4 competitors would face each other in a Monster’s Ball match for the Knockout championship at Slammiversary.
Sami Callihan Challenges Tessa Blanchard For Slammiversary
Tessa Blanchard defeated Jake Crist in this week’s opening match, enraging Sami Callihan. Later in the show, Callihan would issue a challenge to Tessa for Slammiversary. Blanchard has yet to respond.
Ace Austin cut a promo this week mentioning that he has never been defeated in Impact Wrestling. He then issued an open challenge which was answered by the former Manic, now known as TJP. The returning TJP then ended Ace Austin’s undefeated streak in the promotion.
Rob Van Dam Rescues Tommy Dreamer From Moose
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvBxAbPkjTI
Moose wanted to send a message to Rob Van Dam ahead of their Slammiversary clash this week. After defeating Tommy Dreamer, Moose set him up in the corner and looked as though he was going to deliver a Coast to Coast, one of RVD’s patented moves, but RVD himself came out to make the save.
Killer Kross Waterboards the Sandman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW3IDDLMRYU
The second match of the episode featured Madman Fulton from OVE going up against Eddie Edwards. Edwards went to the outside to grab his Kendo stick when Killer Kross appeared on the big screen. Kross had the Sandman captured and under a hood. He then began waterboarding the ECW legend.
The distraction allowed Fulton to gain the advantage and pick up the win.
Later in the show, Edwards went looking for Kross. When Edwards found who he thought was the Sandman, it turned out to be someone completely else entirely. Edwards and Kross then brawled, with Edwards getting the upper hand. Alisha Edwards tried to tell Eddie that this is not who he is but Edwards disagreed.
Quick Results:
Tessa Blanchard defeated Jake Crist
Madman Fulton defeated Eddie Edwards
Moose defeated Tommy Dreamer
Knockouts Championship: Taya Valkyrie (c) defeated Su Yung via DQ
TJP defeated Ace Austin
Rich Swann defeated Johnny Impact vs Michael Elgin
Impact Wrestling presented an episode taped from the 2300 Arena last night on Twitch. The main event featured a tag team title match between LAX and the Rascalz.
Here are 8 takeaways from Impact Wrestling 6/7:
Decision Reversal Prevents the Rascalz From Winning Tag Titles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm5lj1Fdl4c
Earlier in the show, Trey was shown having a drink in Rascalz clubhouse. He had the drink after finding out it would be Dez and Wentz representing the trio against LAX in the night’s main event for the tag titles.
Controversy then took place in the title match. After a ref bump, the Rascalz appeared to get the victory and win the titles but it was actually Trey who got the pin. The original ref then reversed the decision after the match and disqualified the Rascalz due to Trey’s interference, awarding the match to LAX.
It looks like another single’s match is likely for the PPV in Dallas next month. Moose cut a promo this week challenging Rob Van Dam to a match at Slammiversary. RVD has yet to respond to Moose’s challenge.
Tessa Blanchard Took Out OVE
The Crist brothers needed to hit Fallah Bah with a roll of quarters to pick up the victory over him and Scarlett Bordeaux this week. After the match, however, Tessa Blanchard prevented OVE from doing more damage as the former Knockouts champion continues to build a rivalry with the team from Ohio.
Jessicka Havok Attacks, Led By James Mitchell
A non-title match (Taya only defends her title when she has to) between Rosemary and Taya Valkyrie was thrown out this week when James Mitchell marched his newest monster to the ring. Jessika Havok made her return to Impact and the Knockouts division just got a whole lot bigger and stronger.
Jordynne Grace Over-Powers Kiera Hogan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Cf9h7VxsiU
After dropping a Knockouts title match at Rebellion in April, Jordynne Grace has been on a tear. She picked up another win this week over a game Kiera Hogan. She will have another chance to take out Taya for the title tonight at “A Night You Can’t Mist.”
Madman Fulton Takes Out 2 Opponents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQfmTdYGDII
Sami Callihan rode atop Madman Fulton on the way to the ring this week. Fulton then won a 2-on-1 handicap match. Both Callihan and Fulton were ejected from ringside as the Crist brothers took on Scarlett Bordeaux and Fallah Bah after.
Desi Hit Squad Cost Cousin Jake Match Against Ace Austin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsNXyqgICqw
Ace Austin picked up another single’s victory this week. He defeated Cousin Jake from the Deaners in the night’s opening match. The Desi Hit Squad interfered in the match, however, costing Cousin Jake the bout and continuing the rivalry between the two teams.
A Night You Can’t Mist
TONIGHT at 8p.m. ET on @IMPACTPlusApp, IMPACT Wrestling presents A Night You Can't Mist in association with @HouseofHardcore!
Brian Cage is reported to have been backstage at AEW’s Double or Nothing PPV in Las Vegas and was ready to appear. According to a report from PW Insider, Cage was only prevented from doing so by Impact Wrestling.
He was slated to participate in the Casino Battle Royale.
“Cage was backstage at the PPV and prepared to compete in the match but when Impact Wrestling officials learned he was there, they contacted Cage and informed him he could not appear due to his Impact deal,” the report reads.
Brian Cage On Impact Wrestling Working With Other Promotions
Cage recently took part in an interview on the WINCLY podcast and discussed talent-sharing agreements. He said he’d like to see promotions such as AEW, Impact, and Ring of Honor do more to work together.
“Essentially, everyone in the pro wrestling business is in the business together. We’re all trying to make money and WWE is obviously the global conglomerate and has the stronghold on everything. I feel like everyone who’s competing against each other and them, if everyone would work together, we would present way more possibilities as far as matches and storylines,” said Cage.
Cage is scheduled to defend his Impact World Championship next against Michael Elgin. Elgin will challenge Cage at the Slammiversary PPV on July 7th.
Brian Cage was finally able to call himself a world champion after winning the Impact World Championship at Impact’s Rebellion pay-per-view (PPV) back in April. Unfortunately, Cage would suffer an injury early during the matchup against Johnny Impact after taking a Spanish Fly from off the ramp to the floor. He would ring in his first night as champion in the hospital.
Speaking with the WINCLY podcast, Cage has discussed his injury status and his frustrations of being the champion while injured.
He shared that being Impact Champion is something he still can’t believe is real before adding that “Not being able to compete and defend the title as regularly as I’d like [because of the injury] is a bummer, but it’s awesome. I’m very thankful.”
Looking back at the moment that led to the injury, Cage explains that “It happened during the Spanish Fly onto the floor. We get hurt a lot and I was differentiating between being hurt and being injured. I kept thinking, ‘Maybe it will subside. Maybe it will subside.’ But there was no subsiding.”
Cage allegedly thought he had ruptured a disc, and immediately worried he would need surgery—assuming the injury wasn’t career ending. Despite this concern, Cage was adamant he would finish the match, refusing to stop despite the damage to his back.
With an eye to the future, Brian Cage admits that he isn’t sure about when he will return, though he has set himself a goal to be back by Slammiversary, which takes place on July 7th.
The Impact Wrestling World Champion won’t be at the upcoming tapings in Philadelphia. According to a report from Wrestling Inc, Cage has been pulled from this weekend’s tapings and could miss even more time due to injury.
Cage was injured at the Rebellion PPV and did not appear at the tapings held the next night. Impact is scheduled to film 4 episodes of Impact Wrestling this weekend from the famed 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.
Brian Cage Injured
Cage was taken to hospital following the event. He is believed to have been injured during a standing Spanish Fly from the entrance ramp to the floor. Cage finished the match but was taken to hospital after.
— SiriusXM Busted Open (@BustedOpenRadio) April 29, 2019
“It doesn’t look like I’m going out. [The doctor said] I think you’re gonna be fine, you just have severe inflammation and bone bruise, there could be a small fracture there… however, if it is a fracture, I don’t see it being any major fracture and even then, there’s nothing you can do much for that, so maybe just err on the side of caution.”
He released the following statement on Instagram the day after the injury occurred:
“Not the way I wanted to end the night or the picture/post I thought I’d be making. Very disheartening and disappointed how it went down. This is a moment I’ve dreamt about and have waited, trained, sacrificed and busted my ass for. And to say it doesn’t break my heart and sour my victory would be lying. Thanks for all the congrats and well wishes from everyone. Will see where we go from here…..”
On last night’s (Tues. May 1, 2019) episode of SmackDown Live, the Paige-led team of Kairi Sane and Asuka continued to impress. The duo defeated a pair of enhancement talents on the blue brand. WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) were on commentary for the match.
Sane and Asuka’s opponents have now been identified as local talents Queen Aminata and Jaylee. Check out some highlights from their match with Sane and Asuka here:
Ken Shamrock Calls Out Brian Cage
Ken Shamrock has been working some indy professional wrestling shows for the past several months since November. However, it looks like the former UFC and WWE star wants to take things to the next level. Shamrock took to Twitter yesterday and called out IMPACT World Champion Brian Cage.
Cage responded by saying he thinks Shamrock’s time has passed, but would be honored to share the ring with him if the opportunity presented itself:
Let me help with the curiosity, the outlook is as follows… 100% probability of #snap#crackle and #pop followed by heavy precipitation from @MrGMSI_BCage as I stand over him as the new @IMPACTWRESTLING World Champion!
Predicted outcomes could have strong percentage of probability, Minus the standing over me as new impact champ. normally maybe, but since I'm a machine ur percentage goes way down. I got a degree in Steiner math, So I know the numbers dont lie, and they spell disaster for you.
Many have tried. All have failed. I got a lot of respect and admiration for you Ken, & it'd be an honor. But I think your time/ability to be able to break the machine has come & gone. Right now you look like the only things you're breaking is Jack & shit. And Jack left town
Cage captured the IMPACT World Championship from Johnny Impact over the weekend at the Rebellion pay-per-view (PPV). Unfortunately, Cage suffered an injury during the match that forced him to be immediately hospitalized after the event.
In a recent interview, Cage sounded optimistic about making a return soon, and doesn’t anticipate being sidelined for a long time.
