IMPACT Wrestling Results 3/24/20
Sam’s Town Casino & Gambling Hall
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Transcription by Josh LopezÂ
First Match: Willie Mack vs. Daga vs. Trey Miguel vs. Chris Bey vs. Jake Crist vs. Acey Romero vs. Cousin Jake vs. Rohit Raju in a X-Division Scramble Match. The Winner Will Become The Number One Contender To The IMPACT X-Division ChampionshipÂ
Raju attacks Jake before the bell rings. Pier six brawl ensues. Miguel goes after Bey. Romero clears the ring. Raju ducks a clothesline from Romero. Romero scores the elbow knockdown. Romero with a Back Body Drop to Crist. Romero reverses out of the irish whip from Mack. Romero slaps Mack in the chest. Romero with a forearm smash. Romero drops Mack with The Uranage Slam. Romero follows that with a Senton Splash. Bey and Miguel with Stereo Missile Dropkicks. Stereo Nip Ups. This leads us to quick standoff. Bey kicks Miguel in the chest. Miguel slips over Bey’s back. Bey leapfrogs over Miguel. Miguel with a shoulder block. Miguel slides under Bey. Miguel goes for a rollup, but Bey lands back on his feet. Bey lunges over Miguel. Bey taunts Miguel. Bey goes for a HeadScissors TakeOver, but Miguel lands back on his feet. Deep Arm-Drag Exchange. Bey refuses to shake Miguel’s hand.
Bey dropkicks Miguel to the floor. Raju gives Bey a standing ovation. Raju will play the spot picker role in this match. Bey unloads a flurry of kicks. Raju side steps Bey into the turnbuckles. Raju with a Running Forearm Smash. Raju ducks a clothesline from Bey. Raju with a Swinging Fisherman’s NeckBreaker. Raju hits The Bridging Fisherman’s Suplex for a two count. Raju with a Jumping Knee Strike to Jake. Jake dives over Raju. Jake with a Corner Spear. Jake with The SitOut PowerBomb. Jake blocks a SuperKick from Crist. Jake with a forearm smash. Jake whips Crist across the ring. Jake goes for a Bodyslam, but Crist lands back on his feet. Crist kicks Jake in the face. Crist with a RoundHouse Kick. Crist SuperKicks Jake. Crist with a Spinning RoundHouse Kick. Mack responds with a Spinning Bodyslam. Mack with The Standing MoonSault. Mack lands a SomerSault Plancha.
Miguel runs into Daga. Daga drives his knee into the midsection of Miguel. Miguel rolls under a clothesline from Daga. Daga goes for a Tilt-A-Whirl HeadScissors TakeOver, but Miguel lands back on his feet. Miguel and Daga are showcasing their agility and counter wrestling. Nobody can land a clothesline. Daga with a big palm strike. Daga drops Bey with a Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Daga follows that with a GutWrench SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. Daga dodges a running knee strike from Raju. Daga blocks a series of strikes from Raju. Daga scores a right jab. Daga sweeps the leg of Raju. Daga with a Standing Double Foot Stomp. Daga SuperKicks Raju. Daga kicks Romero in the gut. Daga goes for a Bodyslam, that wasn’t a wise decision. Romero bodyslams Daga. Jake attacks Romero from behind. Massive Tower Of Doom. Daga with a Flying Splash for a two count.
Raju delivers his combination offense. Raju hits The PK. Bey responds with a Fake Out Enzuigiri. Bey ducks a clothesline from Mack. Mack with a Pop Up Forearm Smash. Mack ducks under two clotheslines from Jake. Jake with a Leaping Body Block. Crist drills Jake with The Death Valley Driver. Miguel with a double leg takedown. Miguel figure fours the legs of Crist. Miguel with a Bridging Northern Lights Suplex to Bey, which adds more pressure to the submission hold. Raju breaks the submission with a Flying Splash. Raju with a forearm smash. Jake flexes his muscles. Raju nails Jake with a Pump Kick. Raju mocks Jake. Jake with The Drill Claw.
Mack responds with The Sky High for a two count. Daga goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Mack lands back on his feet. Standing Switch Exchange. Daga with the irish whip. Mack kicks Daga in the face. Daga catches Mack in mid-air. Daga with The Northern Lights Suplex. Daga kicks Mack out of the ring. Miguel sends Daga crashing to the outside. Miguel lands The Suicide Dive. Bey and Raju delivers stereo dives of their own. All hell is breaking loose in Vegas. Jake with a Top Rope Splash. Romero teases a dive. Crist SuperKicks Romero. Crist with a Spinning RoundHouse Kick. Romero answers with The Pounce. Romero wraps this sequence with The Worlds Largest Suicide Dive. Jake with The SitOut ChokeSlam for a two count. Mack connects with The Six Star Frog Splash to pickup the victory.
Winner: Willie Mack via PinfallÂ
oVe Backstage SegmentÂ
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— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 25, 2020
Second Match: Moose vs. Chase StevensÂ
Moose immediately attacks Stevens before the bell rings. Moose repeatedly stomps on Stevens back. Moose tells the referee to ring the bell. Stevens is throwing haymakers at Moose. Moose reverses out of the irish whip from Stevens. Stevens sends Moose shoulder first into the middle turnbuckle pad. Stevens with a Running Boot. Stevens follows that with a Snap German Suplex. Stevens kicks Moose in the gut. Stevens hits The Scissors Kick for a two count. Moose with a knife edge chop. Stevens PowerSlams Mack for a two count. Moose dumps Stevens face first on the top rope.
Moose Spears Stevens to pickup the victory. After the match, Moose attacks Stevens from behind. Moose transitions into a ground and pound attack. Moose delivers multiple chair shots. Moose wraps a steel chair around Stevens neck. Scott D’Amore appears on the stage. D’Amore knows that Moose has an issue with TNA Wrestling. If Moose wants a piece of TNA, all he needs to do, is turn around. Suicide appears on the top rope. Suicide delivers a Missile Dropkick. Suicide with a Flying Crossbody Block.
Winner: Moose via PinfallÂ
Nothing quite puts your lust for vengeance into perspective like running into @theraveneffect in a bar.
It's not a true blood feud unless you put 20 years into it. #IMPACTonAXSTV @WeAreRosemary pic.twitter.com/9Cl7wHAISt
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 25, 2020
.@Willie_Mack is coming for @The_Ace_Austin's X-Division Championship. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/wpiVyQpi8w
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 25, 2020
Third Match: The Rascalz vs. The Reno ScumÂ
Reno Scum attacks The Rascalz before the bell rings. Luster with a Uranage Slam. Luster catapults Xavier into a Death Valley Driver from Thornstowe for a two count. Thornstowe slams Xavier’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Thornstowe tags in Luster. Reno Scum are double teaming Xavier. Luster launches Xavier to the corner. Luster with two haymakers. Luster punches Xavier in the back. Luster continues to tee off on Xavier. Luster jams Xavier’s face into the left arm-pit of Thornstowe. Luster tags in Thornstowe. Thornstowe drops down on the canvas. Luster scores the elbow knockdown. Luster with a Basement HeadButt. Thornstowe follows that with a Standing MoonSault for a two count. Thornstowe knocks Wentz off the ring apron. Thornstowe applies the cravate. Thornstowe fish hooks Xavier. Xavier with heavy bodyshots. Thornstowe answers a knee to the midsection.
Xavier creates distance with his combination offense. Wentz and Luster are tagged in. Wentz rolls under a clothesline from Luster. Wentz SuperKicks Thornstowe off the ring apron. Wentz delivers his lightning quick offense. Wentz with a Rising Knee Strike. Following a rolling snap mare takeover, Wentz hits The PK for a two count. Wentz tags in Xavier. Luster kicks Xavier into Wentz. The Rascalz starts double teaming Luster. Wentz with a Standing Double Foot Stomp. Xavier hooks both legs for a two count. Rascalz climb up to the top turnbuckles. Thornstowe sends Wentz crashing to the outside. Xavier with a Running Enzuigiri to Thornstowe. Xavier dives over Luster. Xavier SuperKicks Luster. Luster tags in Thornstowe. Luster with an Inside Out Lariat. Reno Scum plants Xavier with their Bow and Arrow/Flying Double Foot Stomp Combination to pickup the victory.
Winner: The Reno Scum via PinfallÂ
"The IMPACT Wrestling ring is supposed to be a safe space…but IT'S NOT. Not when it's polluted by the toxic masculinity of The Deaners." #CancelCulture presented this message on IMPACT. #IMPACTonAXSTV @JoeyRyanOnline @TherealRVD @TheKatieForbes pic.twitter.com/JAOBZtySpu
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 25, 2020
– Tenille Dashwood Vignette
– This weeks IMPACT Plus! Flashback Moment Of The Deuces Wild Tag Team Tournament From TNA Sacrifice 2008. LAX defeated Team 3D in the finals to become the brand new TNA World Tag Team Champions.
.@CodyDeaner seems rattled by the prospect of being cancelled just like the classics like Gunsmoke, Alf and Happy Days. #IMPACTonAXSTV @JakeSomething_ pic.twitter.com/DdJjKuE5jE
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 25, 2020
Sami Callihan PromoÂ
"I see you. I see EVERYTHING." @TheSamiCallihan hacked into the broadcast to deliver this message. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/6mzF56tE25
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 25, 2020
Fourth Match: oVe (Dave Crist & Madman Fulton) vs. Sabu & Rhino w/Super Genie In A No Disqualification Tag Team Match
Crist and Sabu will start things off. Sabu with a double leg takedown. Crist uses his feet to create separation. Ankle pick by Crist. Sabu kicks Crist in the face. Sabu taunts Crist. Sabu with two haymakers. Sabu whips Crist across the ring. Sabu with a running clothesline. Fulton and Rhino are tagged in. Fulton drives his knee into the midsection of Rhino. Fulton with two haymakers. Fulton with heavy bodyshots. Fulton is choking Rhino. Rhino is throwing haymakers at Fulton. Rhino with a Corner Spear. Rhino clotheslines Fulton over for a two count. Crist kicks Rhino in the gut. Crist with a straight right hand. Crist ducks a clothesline from Sabu. Fulton catches Crist in mid-air. Sabu knocks Fulton off his feet with The Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Pier six brawl on the outside. Rhino repeatedly slams Crist head on the ring apron. The referee has lost complete control of the match. Rhino with a Belly to Back Suplex on the apron. Fulton slams Sabu’s head on the steel ring steps. Rhino inadvertently clotheslines the steel ring post.
Fulton starts biting Sabu. Fulton and Sabu are trading back and forth shots. Crist and Rhino are fighting up the ramp way. Crist goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Rhino blocks it. Rhino with a big haymaker. Rhino kicks Crist in the ribs. Genie throws the steel chair over Fulton’s head. Rhino tees off on Fulton. Rhino rolls Fulton back into the ring. Fulton delivers a gut punch. Fulton drives Rhino face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Fulton with clubbing shoulder blocks. Fulton uses Crist for leverage. Fulton tags in Crist. Crist pump kicks the midsection of Rhino. Crist blasts Rhino with a knife edge chop. Rhino reverses out of the irish whip from Crist. Rhino with a corner clothesline. Rhino applies a wrist lock. Rhino tags in Sabu. Sabu is distracted by Fulton. Crist pulls Sabu down to the mat for a two count. Crist tags in Fulton.
Fulton repeatedly stomps on Sabu’s chest. Fulton bodyslams Sabu. Fulton tags in Crist. Fulton press slams Crist onto Sabu for a two count. Crist hooks the outside leg for a two count. Crist is displaying his frustration. Sabu kicks Crist in the gut. Sabu creates distance with The Cutter. Sabu tags in Rhino. Rhino knocks Fulton off the ring apron. Rhino clotheslines Crist. Rhino scores two elbow knockdowns. Rhino clotheslines Fulton. Rhino ducks a clothesline from Crist. Rhino hits The SpineBuster for a two count. Sabu delivers multiple chair shots. Sabu wipes out Fulton with a Running Plancha off the chair. Crist delivers the low blow to Rhino. Crist shoves down the referee. Crist grabs the steel chair. The referee throws the chair out of the ring. The referee ducks a clothesline from Crist. Rhino connects with The GORE to pickup the victory.
Winner: Sabu & Rhino via PinfallÂ
The Undead Realm Featuring: Rosemary, Su Yung, Jessica Havok and Father James MitchellÂ
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Fifth Match: Tessa Blanchard & Eddie Edwards vs. Michael Elgin & Taya Valkyrie w/John E. BravoÂ
Edwards and Elgin will start things off. Neither men can land a knife edge chop. Elgin blocks a boot from Edwards. Edwards denies The SuperKick. That leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Edwards tells Elgin to bring it. Blanchard and Valkyrie are tagged in. Valkyrie is not phased by the Tessa Is Gonna Kill You chants. Blanchard with a double leg takedown. Valkyrie drops down on the canvas. Valkyrie ducks a clothesline from Blanchard. Valkyrie with an arm-drag takeover. Blanchard responds with a Hurricanrana. Blanchard side steps Valkyrie into the turnbuckles. Valkyrie Spears Blanchard for a one count. Valkyrie grabs Blanchard’s hair. Valkyrie punches Blanchard in the back. Valkyrie tags in Elgin. Blanchard with forearm shivers. Elgin shoves Blanchard across the ring. Blanchard dropkicks the right knee of Elgin. Elgin fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Elgin sends Blanchard face first into the turnbuckles.
Elgin goes for The Samoan Drop, but Blanchard lands back on her feet. Blanchard tags in Edwards. Edwards with Two Big Boots. Elgin answers with a running elbow smash. Edwards slides under Elgin. Edwards with an Inverted Atomic Drop. Elgin goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Edwards lands back on his feet. Elgin decks Edwards with a back elbow smash. Short-Arm Reversal by Edwards. Edwards ducks a clothesline from Elgin. Edwards blasts Elgin with a knife edge chop. Valkyrie kicks Edwards in the back. Valkyrie hops off the ring apron. Bravo is running interference. Valkyrie pulls Blanchard off the apron. Valkyrie kicks Blanchard in the gut. Valkyrie slams Blanchard’s head on the steel ring steps. Elgin with a Pop Up PowerSlam for a two count. Elgin and Valkyrie are cutting the ring in half during the commercial break.
Elgin is lighting up Edwards chest. Elgin tags in Valkyrie. Valkyrie kicks Edwards in the gut. Valkyrie slams Edwards head on the top turnbuckle pad. Valkyrie repeatedly stomps on Edwards chest. Valkyrie tags in Elgin. Valkyrie applies a front face lock. Elgin with a clubbing axe handle strike across the back of Edwards. Elgin toys around with Edwards. Forearm Exchange. Edwards with a chop/forearm combination. Elgin drives his knee into the midsection of Edwards. Elgin goes for a PowerBomb, but Edwards lands back on his feet. Edwards hits The Blue Thunder Bomb. Blanchard and Valkyrie are tagged in. Blanchard ducks a clothesline from Valkyrie. Blanchard with two running clotheslines. Blanchard drops Valkyrie with The Cutter for a two count. Elgin gets Valkyrie off Blanchard’s shoulders. Elgin goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Edwards gets in the way. Elgin SuperKicks Edwards. Valkyrie follows that with a Rolling Elbow to Blanchard. Valkyrie hits The ShotGun Meteora for a two count.
Valkyrie is displaying her frustration. Valkyrie tags in Elgin. Double Irish Whip. Valkyrie with a running elbow smash. Elgin levels Blanchard with a corner clothesline. Elgin goes for an Avalanche PowerBomb, but Blanchard counters with The FrankenSteiner. Valkyrie stops Blanchard in her tracks. Blanchard creates distance with The Samoan Drop. Blanchard tags in Edwards. Edwards is fired up. Edwards with Machine Gun Chops. Elgin reverses out of the irish whip from Edwards. Edwards side steps the charging Elgin into the turnbuckles. Elgin with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Edwards responds with an OverHead Belly to Belly Suplex. Valkyrie prevents Edwards from landing The Suicide Dive. Blanchard with a Flying Forearm Smash. Bravo runs his mouth. Edwards kicks Bravo off the apron. Blanchard and Edwards with Stereo Suicide Dives.
Edwards rolls Elgin back into the ring. Blanchard sends Valkyrie into the steel guard rail. Elgin decks Edwards with a back elbow smash. Edwards answers with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Elgin kicks Blanchard in the face. Edwards gets Elgin trapped on the middle turnbuckle. Running Enzuigiri/Draping Magnum Combination. Blanchard tags in Edwards. Edwards connects with The Tiger Driver for a two count. Blanchard dumps Valkyrie out of the ring. Valkyrie grabs the left ankle of Blanchard. Edwards violently kicks Valkyrie off the apron. Elgin drives Edwards back first into the turnbuckles. Second Forearm Exchange. Elgin negates Magnum. Elgin PowerBombs Blanchard on top of Edwards. Elgin goes for The Buckle Bomb, but Blanchard counters with The Reverse Hurricanrana.
Blanchard drops Elgin with a Tilt-A-Whirl DDT. Blanchard and Valkyrie are trading back and forth shots. Valkyrie thrust kicks the midsection of Blanchard. Blanchard SuperKicks Valkyrie. Edwards nearly runs into Blanchard. Elgin clotheslines Blanchard. Valkyrie negates The Boston Knee Party. Elgin goes for The Elgin Bomb, but Edwards counters with a Hurricanrana into the top turnbuckle pad. Edwards rocks Elgin with a forearm smash. Valkyrie thrust kicks the midsection of Edwards. Valkyrie follows that with a knee lift. Elgin with The Spinning Back Fist. Elgin BuckleBombs Edwards. Valkyrie wipes out Blanchard with The Flying Crossbody Block to the outside. Elgin plants Edwards with The Elgin Bomb to pickup the victory.
Winner: Michael Elgin & Taya Valkyrie via PinfallÂ
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