IMPACT Wrestling Results 2/18/20
Sam’s Town Casino & Gambling Hall
Paradise, Nevada
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Transcription by Josh LopezÂ
First Match: Josh Alexander w/Ethan Page vs. TJ Perkins w/Fallah BahhÂ
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Perkins applies a waist lock. Alexander grabs a wrist lock. Perkins reverses the hold. Perkins grapples around Alexander. Alexander applies a top wrist lock. Perkins pops back on his feet. Perkins goes for a bodyscissors takeover, but Alexander blocks it. Alexander overpowers Perkins. Alexander tells Perkins to bring it. Strong lockup. Perkins applies a side headlock. Perkins runs into Alexander. Alexander with a single leg takedown. Perkins responds with a headscissors takedown. Perkins with a shoulder tackle. Perkins dropkicks Alexander. Alexander reverses out of the irish whip from Perkins. Perkins with a Running Hurricanrana. Alexander decks Perkins with a back elbow smash. Alexander drops Perkins with The Big Boot. Alexander with a high elbow smash. Alexander sends Perkins to the corner. Alexander delivers a gut punch. Alexander is choking Perkins with his right knee. Alexander talks smack to Fallah Bahh.
Perkins dives over Alexander. Perkins ducks a clothesline from Alexander. Perkins applies The Octopus Stretch. Perkins with a rolling crucifix for a two count. Alexander scores the elbow knockdown. Alexander stands on Perkins face. Alexander repeatedly drives his knee into Perkins ribs. Alexander applies an arm-bar. Alexander transitions into a front face lock. Perkins with heavy bodyshots. Alexander punches Perkins in the back. Perkins with a shoulder block. Perkins goes for The Octopus Stretch, but Alexander counters with a Tilt-A-Whirl BackBreaker for a two count. Alexander with a short knee drop. Alexander toys around with Perkins. Alexander blasts Perkins with a knife edge chop. Alexander whips Perkins across the ring. Alexander with a running forearm smash. Alexander puts Perkins on the top turnbuckle. Alexander hits The Rolling Senton. Perkins with a rolling crucifix for a two count.
Alexander drops Perkins with a knife edge chop. Perkins with clubbing elbow smashes. Perkins hits The FrankenSteiner. Perkins applies The Cross-Arm-Breaker. Alexander rolls Perkins over for a two count. Perkins sends Alexander out of the ring. Perkins with a SlingShot Corkscrew Plancha. Perkins rolls Alexander back into the ring. Perkins dropkicks the back of Alexander. Perkins with a Rebound Dropkick. Perkins goes for The Swanton Bomb, but Alexander ducks out of the way. Alexander with a High Angle BackBreaker. Perkins with an inside cradle for a two count. Alexander applies the sleeper hold. Alexander negates The Knee Bar. Alexander with a straight right hand. Perkins blocks a boot from Alexander. Perkins with a Leg Clutch Suplex. Alexander connects with The Spinning Rack Bomb for a two count. Alexander is displaying his frustration. Alexander kicks Perkins in the face. Forearm Exchange.
Perkins with a Spinning Back Kick. Perkins uppercuts Alexander. Perkins follows that with a Spinning Heel Kick. Alexander with a forearm shiver across the back of Perkins neck. Alexander with a Snap German Suplex. Alexander tells Perkins to get up. Perkins with a Hurricanrana. Perkins applies The Triangle Choke. Alexander with The PowerBomb BackBreaker for a two count. Alexander goes for an Avalanche Fallaway Slam, but Perkins blocks it. Perkins with an Avalanche Brain Buster. Perkins locks in The Octopus Stretch. Perkins follows that with a Knee Bar. Alexander grabs the bottom rope to create separation. Alexander with a big right hand. Perkins kicks the left hamstring of Alexander. Perkins with a Spinning Back Kick. Perkins goes for The Detonation Kick, but Alexander blocks it. Alexander gets Perkins in the fireman’s carry position. Perkins removes the top turnbuckle pad. Alexander goes for a Sleeper Hold, but Perkins rolls him over to pickup the victory.
Winner: TJ Perkins via PinfallÂ
Willie Mack & Johnny Swinger Backstage SegmentÂ
.@Willie_Mack agrees with Swinger, they're going to go to the ring and sort things out. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/TTlV8iWAhr
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 19, 2020
Michael Elgin PromoÂ
.@MichaelElgin25 is already looking to #Rebellion with Match 3 a foregone conclusion. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/XQs71exe9v
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 19, 2020
Second Match: Willie Mack vs. Johnny SwingerÂ
Swinger wants Mack to shake his hand. Mack obliges. Mack blocks a boot from Swinger. Mack with an Atomic Drop. Mack follows that with an Inverted Atomic Drop. Swinger scrambles to the corner. The Vegas crowd is getting under Swinger’s skin. Swinger tells Mack to slow down. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Swinger applies a side headlock. Swinger punches Mack in the back. Mack applies a side headlock. Mack with closed fist shots. Mack dropkicks Swinger. Swinger slams Mack’s head on the top rope.
Swinger with clubbing axe handle strikes for a two count. Swinger delivers a Low HeadButt. Swinger is choking Mack. Swinger fish hooks Mack. Mack with a gut punch in mid-air. Mack scores the elbow knockdown. Mack clotheslines Swinger. Mack bodyslams Swinger. Mack hits The Samoan Drop. Mack nips up. Mack with a Standing MoonSault. Swinger avoids The Stinger Splash. Swinger goes for The Swinging NeckBreaker, but Mack counters with The Stunner. Mack lands The Six Star Frog Splash to pickup the victory.
Winner: Willie Mack via PinfallÂ
.@JordynneGrace is NEW Knockouts Champion. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/NC6ISMbnhT
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 19, 2020
I’m always watching.
All of you.
Nobody is safe.#RealityIsLost#IMPACTonAXSTV
CC: @JordynneGrace @zachary_wentz @Daga_wrestler @ScottDAmore @CyrusOverHuge @realjoshmathews @Eric_Tompkins pic.twitter.com/txoUfLhUEL
— Wrestle Love (@LuvOfWrestling) February 19, 2020
.@MadisonRayne is graciously using her position as #LRL to give back with the Golden Opportunity Open Challenge. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/OmQa8ps7xU
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 19, 2020
Third Match: Madison Rayne vs. MazzeratiÂ
Rayne is not impressed. Rayne pie faces Mazzerati. Mazzerati rolls Rayne over for a one count. Mazzerati with a rolling crucifix for a one count. Mazzerati with an inside cradle for a one count. Mazzerati dropkicks Rayne. Rayne reverses out of the irish whip from Mazzerati. Rayne with a running forearm smash. Rayne drives her knee into the midsection of Mazzerati. Rayne with a knee smash. Rayne applies a wrist lock. Rayne hits The Bridging Northern Lights Suplex for a two count. Rayne applies the standing cravate.
Rayne with Muay Thai Knee Strikes for a two count. Mazzerati avoids The Running Boot. Mazzerati decks Rayne with a JawBreaker. Mazzerati with forearm shivers. Rayne sends Mazzerati chest first into the turnbuckles. Rayne connects with The Rip Cord Lariat for a two count. Mazzerati kicks Rayne in the face. Mazzerati drops Rayne with a Wrap Around Kick. Rayne gets Mazzerati on the middle rope. Rayne plants Mazzerati with The Cross Rayne to pickup the victory.
Winner: Madison Rayne via PinfallÂ
.@JohnEBravo1st produced this touching, emotional tribute to @TheTayaValkyrie. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/6TyblCMh0t
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 19, 2020
It doesn't seem like @TheTayaValkyrie loved it… #IMPACTonAXSTV @JohnEBravo1st pic.twitter.com/CmuxNbFZvz
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 19, 2020
– This weeks IMPACT Plus! Flashback Moment Of The Week: Mr. Anderson vs. The Pope – TNA Against All Odds 2010.
Rob Van Dam, Katie Forbes, and Daga Backstage SegmentÂ
Looks like @TherealRVD and @Daga_wrestler will face off next week. #IMPACTonAXSTV @TheKatieForbes pic.twitter.com/ud0rzxY1iF
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 19, 2020
Tessa Blanchard, Tommy Dreamer, and Trey Miguel Backstage InterviewÂ
"May the better man win, and the better man might just be a woman." @Tess_Blanchard is ready for our main event and Sacrifice this Saturday. #IMPACTonAXSTV @TheTreyMiguel @THETOMMYDREAMER pic.twitter.com/rqzMmlOpiS
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 19, 2020
Fourth Match: (2-0) Michael Elgin vs. (0-2) Eddie Edwards. Match #3 In The Best Of Five SeriesÂ
Double Lariat after the bell rings. Elgin with combination forearm strikes. Edwards blasts Elgin with a knife edge chop. Elgin blocks a boot from Edwards. Elgin goes for a German Suplex, but Edwards lands back on his feet. Edwards with a Running Boot. Edwards with an OverHead Belly to Belly Suplex. Edwards lands The Suicide Dive. Edwards rolls Elgin back into the ring. Edwards with an Inside Out Lariat. Edwards hits The Tiger Driver for a two count. Elgin avoids The Boston Knee Party. Edwards decks Elgin with a back elbow smash. Elgin dumps Edwards face first on the canvas. Elgin with a Release German Suplex. Elgin follows that with a Sliding Lariat.
Edwards with clubbing elbow smashes. Elgin with a Death Valley Driver on the ring apron. Elgin rolls Edwards back into the ring. Elgin hooks the outside leg for a two count. Elgin scores the elbow knockdown. Elgin drops Edwards with a forearm smash. Elgin talks smack to Edwards. Forearm Exchange. Edwards slaps Elgin in the face. Edwards unloads four knife edge chops. Elgin answers with a big haymaker. Elgin with a corner clothesline. Edwards side steps Elgin into the turnbuckles. Elgin with a back elbow smash. Elgin goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Edwards lands back on his feet. Edwards dumps Elgin out of the ring. Edwards with a Helluva Kick. Edwards goes for The Suicide Dive, but Elgin counters with a Forearm Smash. Elgin brings Edwards up the ramp way. Elgin goes for The Elgin Bomb, but Edwards counters with a Hurricanrana. Edwards delivers The Boston Knee Party.
Edwards lands The Flying Double Foot Stomp for a two count. Elgin SuperKicks Edwards. Edwards responds with a forearm smash. Elgin drops Edwards with a Western Lariat. Elgin hits The Falcon Arrow for a two count. Elgin with a Sliding Forearm Smash across the back of Edwards neck. Elgin BuckleBombs Edwards. Elgin goes for The Elgin Bomb, but Edwards counters with a sunset flip for a two count. Edwards denies The Cross Face. Edwards floors Elgin with The Boston Knee Party. Edwards plays to the crowd. Elgin with Two Lariats for a two count. Elgin puts Edwards on the top turnbuckle. Edwards negates The Burning Hammer. Edwards kicks Elgin in the face. Edwards dive over Elgin. Enzuigiri Exchange. Edwards goes for a Top Rope FrankenSteiner, but Elgin counters with an Avalanche SitOut PowerBomb. Elgin goes for The Elgin Bomb, but Edwards counters with an inside cradle to pickup the victory.
Winner: (1-2) Eddie Edwards via PinfallÂ
Fifth Match: Rhino vs. Dave Crist w/Jake CristÂ
Moose joins the commentary team for this match. Rhino side steps Dave into the turnbuckles. Dave kicks Rhino in the face. Dave with two haymakers. Dave uses the top rope as a weapon. Jake sucker punches Rhino. Dave HeadButts Rhino for a one count. Dave rakes the eyes of Rhino. Dave kicks Rhino in the gut. Dave drops Rhino with a forearm smash. Dave goes for a Flying Senton Splash, but Rhino ducks out of the way.
Rhino with a chop/haymaker combination. Rhino clotheslines Dave. Rhino with a Side Belly to Belly Suplex. Rhino plays to the crowd. Rhino prepares for The GORE. Jake trips Rhino from the outside. Dave tees off on Rhino. Dave with a Spinning Back Kick. Dave goes for The Running Ace Crusher, but Rhino blocks it. Rhino knocks Jake off the ring apron. Rhino ducks a clothesline from Dave. Rhino connects with The GORE to pickup the victory.
Winner: Rhino via PinfallÂ
üЯ time haƨ come #IMPACTonAXSTV @realsuyung @FearHavok pic.twitter.com/tYKvO81GqA
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 19, 2020
BREAKING: We're incredibly excited to announce that @DashingChrisBey has signed with IMPACT Wrestling! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/lY3ngcE9Pj
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 19, 2020
IMPACT Wrestling Sacrifice 2020 Match CardÂ
– The North (c) vs. The Rascalz For The IMPACT World Tag Team Championship
– Jordynne Grace (c) vs. Jessica Havok For The IMPACT Knockouts Championship
– Johnny Swinger vs. Joey Ryan
– Moose vs. Rhino
– Daga vs. Jake Crist
– Tessa Blanchard (c) vs. Ace Austin For The IMPACT World Championship
.@GabbyLorenTV was going to tell you all about Sacrifice this Saturday but apparently whoever the hell @RealityIsLost is decided they were more important. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/kTxTlP6xMv
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 19, 2020
Sixth Match: Tessa Blanchard, Tommy Dreamer, and Trey Miguel vs. Ace Austin & Reno Scum in a 6-Man Tag Team MatchÂ
Miguel and Thornstowe will start things off. Thornstowe kicks Miguel in the gut. Thornstowe with a straight right hand. Thornstowe blasts Miguel with a knife edge chop. Miguel dives over Thornstowe. Miguel cartwheels around Thornstowe. Miguel is running the ropes. Miguel ducks a clothesline from Thornstowe. Miguel blocks a boot from Thornstowe. Miguel kicks Thornstowe in the chest. Miguel dropkicks Thornstowe. Miguel tags in Blanchard. Thornstowe fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Thornstowe nearly shoves Miguel into Blanchard. Blanchard decks Thornstowe with a back elbow smash. Assisted Hurricanrana. Blanchard applies a wrist lock. Blanchard tags in Dreamer. Dreamer with a Flying Axe Handle Strike. Dreamer tags in Miguel. Miguel with a Flying Double Foot Stomp. Miguel applies a wrist lock. Thornstowe drives his knee into the midsection of Miguel. Thornstowe bodyslams Miguel. Thornstowe tags in Austin. Austin ducks a clothesline from Miguel. Austin crawls under Miguel. Austin retreats to his corner. Austin tags in Luster.
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Luster has the strength advantage. Miguel tags in Dreamer. Austin and Thornstowe attacks Dreamer from behind. The referee is trying to calm down Blanchard. Dreamer rakes the eyes of Luster. Jab Party in Vegas. Triple Bionic Elbows. Dreamer bites the forehead of Luster. Luster decks Dreamer with a back elbow smash. Luster kicks Dreamer in the gut. Dreamer kicks Luster in the chest. Thornstowe drives his knee into Dreamer’s back. Luster clotheslines Dreamer. Luster with a Falling HeadButt for a two count. Luster applies a front face lock. Luster tags in Austin. Austin kicks the left hamstring of Dreamer. Austin with forearm shivers. Austin repeatedly stomps on Dreamer’s chest. Austin taunts Blanchard and Miguel. Austin with a knee lift. Austin tags in Thornstowe. Austin and Reno Scum continues to cut the ring in half.
Thornstowe slams Dreamer’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Thornstowe with a straight right hand. Thornstowe tags in Luster. Dreamer is doing everything he could to create separation. Luster with a big haymaker. Luster follows that with an elbow drop. Luster tags in Thornstowe. Thornstowe with a SlingShot Sentnon. Thornstowe tags in Luster. Luster applies a rear chin lock. Dreamer gets back to a vertical base. Luster bodyslams Dreamer. Luster goes for a Diving HeadButt, but Dreamer ducks out of the way. Miguel and Austin are tagged in. Miguel ducks a clothesline from Thornstowe. Miguel knocks Luster off the ring apron. Miguel with a waist lock go-behind. Miguel trips Austin from the outside. Miguel with a Leaping Enzuigiri. Miguel hits The Flying Meteora for a two count. Miguel with a Step Up Enzuigiri to Thornstowe. Thornstowe pulls Miguel out of the ring. Thorstowe rolls Miguel back into the ring. Austin brings Miguel to the corner. Austin tags in Luster.
Luster punches Miguel in the chest. Luster applies a rear chin lock. Luster slams Miguel’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Luster throws Miguel into the turnbuckles. Luster tags in Thornstowe. Luster with a unique backbreaker. Thornstowe follows that with a Running Boot across the knee. Thornstowe is wearing down Miguel. Thornstowe tags in Austin. Austin kicks Miguel in the back. Austin with a Side Slam for a two count. Austin applies the single leg crab. Reno Scum are demolishing Miguel. Miguel delivers his combination offense. Miguel with a Leaping Double Foot Stomp. Blanchard and Thornstowe are tagged in. Blanchard with clubbing axe handle strikes. Blanchard with two low dropkicks. Blanchard with forearm shivers. Thornstowe goes for a Spinning PowerSlam, but Blanchard counters with a Swinging DDT on Luster. Blanchard ducks two clotheslines from Thornstowe.
Blanchard hits The Samoan Drop. Blanchard is fired up. Austin attacks Blanchard. Austin goes for a Bodyslam, but Blanchard counters with The Sleeper Hold. Miguel tags himself in. Austin dumps Blanchard on the canvas. Blanchard and Miguel are double teaming Austin. Blanchard connects with The Cutter for a two count. Dreamer drops Luster with a Cutter. Dreamer with a Flying Clothesline off the ring apron. Thornstowe with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Blanchard responds with a SpringBoard Dropkick. Blanchard lands The Suicide Dive. Austin nails Blanchard with The PK. Austin blows a kiss at Blanchard. Miguel kicks Austin in the face. Miguel with a SpringBoard Corkscrew Planchard. Austin kicks the middle rope as Miguel was back into the ring. Austin plants Miguel with The Fold to pickup the victory.
Winner: Ace Austin & Reno Scum via PinfallÂ
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