IMPACT Wrestling Results 4/7/20
The Coca Cola Roxy
Atlanta, Georgia
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.@Willie_Mack has had ENOUGH of @The_Ace_Austin and Reno Scum – he's calling them out! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/KXiO0MoobL
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 8, 2020
Transcription by Josh Lopez
First Match: Willie Mack vs. Reno Scum in a Two On One Handicap Match
Mack ducks a clothesline from Thornstowe. Mack with a running forearm smash to Luster. Mack is throwing haymakers at Thornstowe. Luster kicks Mack in the back. Luster whips Mack across the ring. Mack ducks a clothesline from Luster. Mack drops Thornstowe with a Lou Thez Press. Mack is raining down haymakers. Luster rakes the eyes of Mack. Mack with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Mack bodyslams Luster. Mack is distracted by Thornstowe. Mack sends Luster into the ropes. Luster kicks Mack in the face. Thornstowe tags himself in. Reno Scum with an Assisted Shoulder Tackle/Senton Splash Combination for a two count. Thornstowe transitions into a ground and pound attack. Thornstowe slams Mack’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Thornstowe with a blistering chop. Thornstowe tags in Luster.
Reno Scum are double teaming Mack. Luster poses for the crowd. Luster with a Mongolian/Knife Edge Chop. Mack is pissed. Luster drives his knee into the midsection of Mack. Luster hammers down on the back of Mack’s neck. Luster jams Mack’s face into the left arm-pit of Thornstowe. Luster tags in Thornstowe. Thornstowe drops down on the canvas. Luster scores the elbow knockdown. Thornstowe follows that with a Standing MoonSault for a two count. Thornstowe applies the cravate. Thornstowe transitions into a rear chin lock. Mack with heavy bodyshots. Thornstowe dropkicks Mack. Thornstowe goes for a Senton Splash, but Mack gets his knees up in the air.
Thornstowe tags in Luster. Mack side steps Luster into the turnbuckles. Mack clotheslines Luster. Mack with a running elbow smash. Mack hits The Samoan Drop. Mack follows that with a Standing MoonSault of his own for a two count. Thornstowe trips Mack from the outside. Luster with the irish whip/corner spear combination. Thornstowe with a Flying Double Foot Stomp off Luster’s back. Luster hooks the outside leg for a two count. Mack kicks Luster into Thornstowe. Mack connects with The Stunner. Mack lands The Six Star Frog Splash to pickup the victory. After the match, Ace Austin drops Mack with The Spinning Heel Kick. Austin plants Mack with The Fold.
Winner: Willie Mack via Pinfall
When @IamKylieRae met @realsuyung…and @HoganKnowsBest3 spoiled the fun. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/n5ilPueLEI
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 8, 2020
Second Match: Chris Bey vs. Daga
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Daga with a side headlock takeover. Bey answers with the headscissors escape. Daga pops back on his feet. Bey kicks Daga in the gut. Daga reverses out of the irish whip from Bey. Bey goes for a sunset flip, but Daga rolls him over for a one count. Rollup Exchange. Bey with a counter head kick. Daga denies The SpringBoard Cutter. Daga goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Bey lands back on his feet. Daga slips over Bey’s back. Daga with a Tilt-A-Whirl HeadScissors TakeOver. Daga dropkicks Bey to the floor. Daga poses for the crowd. Daga ducks a clothesline from Bey. Daga with a forearm smash. Bey kicks Daga off the top rope.
Bey flexes his muscles. Bey slams Daga’s head on the ring apron. Bey delivers a gut punch. Bey rolls Daga back into the ring. Bey is lighting up Daga’s chest. Bey with a Vertical Suplex for a one count. Knife Edge Chop/Uppercut Exchange. Bey whips Daga across the ring. Bey scores the elbow knockdown for a one count. Bey with forearm shivers. Bey with a Back Body Drop. Bey continues to showboat. Bey has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Bey applies a side headlock. Daga with heavy bodyshots. Daga is throwing forearms at Bey. Bey sticks and moves. Bey with The Leaping Back Senton Splash for a two count. Bey applies the abdominal stretch. Daga goes for a Hip Toss, but Bey lands back on his feet. Bey kicks out the legs of Daga.
Bey applies a bodyscissors hold. Daga gets back to a vertical base. Daga backs Bey into the turnbuckles. Daga bodyslams Bey. Daga with two clotheslines. Daga blocks a boot from Bey. Daga drops Bey with The Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Daga follows that with a SitOut GutWrench PowerBomb for a two count. Bey drives Daga back first into ramp way. Daga avoids The Quebrada. Daga with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Daga with a Flying Crossbody Block off the ramp way. Daga rolls Bey back into the ring. Daga with another Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Daga goes for a Butterfly Suplex, but Bey rolls him over for a two count. Daga with The Rolling Elbow. Bey launches Daga over the top rope. Daga goes for a sunset flip, but Bey uses the middle rope for leverage to pickup the victory.
Winner: Chris Bey via Pinfall
– This weeks IMPACT Plus! Flashback Moment Of The Week is the XScape Match From TNA LockDown 2011.
We live in very stressful times. @TheTayaValkyrie has found the perfect stress relief. #IMPACTonAXSTV @JohnEBravo1st pic.twitter.com/0HLWdNQ2nl
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 8, 2020
It's suddenly become very cramped in The Treehouse. #IMPACTonAXSTV @TheTreyMiguel @DezmondXavier @zachary_wentz @legendoflarryd @THEACEYROMERO @MegaTJP @FALLAH1 @CodyDeaner @JakeSomething_ pic.twitter.com/tKpgEBigrh
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 8, 2020
.@Tess_Blanchard has a choice – she can take @TheEddieEdwards' help and become World Tag Team Champions or she can go it alone against The North. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/Q7dLjWHS4f
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 8, 2020
Third Match: Jessica Havok vs. Madison Rayne
Rayne sticks and moves after the bell rings. Rayne ducks a clothesline from Havok. Rayne slaps Havok in the chest. Rayne talks smack to Havok. She’s the locker room leader, damnit. Havok kicks Rayne in the back. Havok goes for The Samoan Drop, but Rayne lands back on her feet. Havok denies the schoolgirl rollup. Havok with a Snap BackBreaker. Havok follows that with a big lariat. Havok with a Running Boot. Rayne side steps Havok into the turnbuckles. Rayne with forearm shivers. Rayne blasts Havok with a knife edge chop.
Rayne kicks Havok in the gut. Rayne with a Running Boot. Rayne follows that with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Rayne poses for the crowd. Havok is back to a vertical base. Havok puts Rayne on the top turnbuckle. Rayne with desperation chops. Rayne is throwing forearms at Havok. Rayne goes for The Northern Lights Suplex, but Havok blocks it. Havok with a Vertical Suplex. Havok is fired up. Havok whips Rayne into the turnbuckles. Havok is choking Rayne with her boot. Rayne kicks Havok in the chest. Havok brings Rayne to the corner. Rayne is trying to create separation. Havok catches Rayne in mid-air. Havok connects with The TombStone PileDriver to pickup the victory.
Winner: Jessica Havok via Pinfall
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Fourth Match: oVe w/Madman Fulton vs. Rhino & Tommy Dreamer
Dave Crist and Tommy Dreamer will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Dave applies a wrist lock. Full Arm Dragon Twist Exchange. Dave drives his knee into the midsection of Dreamer. Dave tags in Jake. Dreamer with a Hip Toss. Dreamer applies a wrist lock. Dreamer tags in Rhino. Rhino with a clubbing axe handle strike. Rhino works on the left shoulder of Jake. Rhino applies a side headlock. Rhino drops Jake with a shoulder tackle. Rhino blasts Jake with a knife edge chop. Rhino brings Jake to the corner. Rhino tags in Dreamer. Double Irish Whip. Double Elbow Knockdown. Madman Fulton starts choking Dreamer behind the referee’s back. The referee ejects Fulton from the ringside area. Fulton is livid. Dreamer with a Back Body Drop.
Dreamer unloads a flurry of left jabs. Dreamer hits The Bionic Elbow. Dreamer with a Running Crossbody Block. The referee is distracted by Dave Crist. Dreamer starts biting Jake’s forehead. Dave kicks Dreamer in the back. Jake drops Dreamer with The Big Boot for a two count. oVe are cutting the ring in half. Dave repeatedly stomps on Dreamer’s chest. Dave is choking Dreamer with his boot. Dave dumps Dreamer back first on the canvas for a one count. Dave applies the cobra clutch. Dave tags in Jake. Jake works on his joint manipulation game. Jake applies an arm-bar. Jake knocks Rhino off the ring apron. Jake tags in Dave.
oVe with a Double Vertical Suplex for a two count. The referee is trying to calm down Rhino. Jake applies another arm-bar. Dave stomps on Dreamer’s back. Dave applies the kimura lock. Dreamer with heavy bodyshots. Dave clotheslines Dreamer. Dave drags Dreamer to the corner. Dreamer creates distance with The SuperPlex. Rhino and Jake are tagged in. Rhino clotheslines Jake. Rhino scores the elbow knockdown. Rhino with a Corner Spear. Rhino clotheslines Dave. Rhino follows that with a Side Belly to Belly Suplex for a two count. Dave ducks a clothesline from Rhino. Dave with a straight right hand. Dreamer responds with The Cutter. Jake decks Dreamer with a back elbow smash. Jake unloads a flurry of kicks. Rhino connects with The GORE to pickup the victory. After the match, Madman Fulton attacks Rhino from behind. oVe gangs up on Dreamer. Fulton plants Dreamer with The End Of Days.
Winner: Rhino & Tommy Dreamer via Pinfall
Who could the M. Jackson that Johnny Swinger will be bringing to IMPACT next week possibly be? #IMPACTonAXSTV @WeAreRosemary pic.twitter.com/vUsTN5bnHa
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 8, 2020
Fifth Match: Susie Yung vs. Kiera Hogan
Quick shoving contest. Yung slaps Hogan in the face. Yung with two side headlock takeovers. Yung follows that with a Running Bulldog for a two count. Yung whips Hogan across the ring. Hogan leapfrogs over Yung. Hogan with The Sitout Rear Mat Slam for a one count. Hogan slams Yung head on the middle turnbuckle pad. Hogan kicks Yung in the ribs. Hogan is choking Yung with her boot. Hogan blasts Yung with a knife edge chop. Hogan with a running forearm smash. Hogan follows that with a running hip attack. Hogan with The Sliding Boot for a two count. Hogan applies the cravate. Yung with heavy bodyshots.
Hogan dropkicks Yung for a two count. Hogan goes for a Fisherman’s Suplex, but Yung blocks it. Yung drives Hogan back first into the turnbuckles. Yung ducks a clothesline from Hogan. Yung unloads a flurry of palm strikes. Yung hits The Lou Thez Press. Yung is rag dolling Hogan. Hogan SuperKicks Yung for a two count. Hogan is displaying her frustration. Hogan with a forearm smash. Yung responds with a palm strike. Yung with The FrankenSteiner for a two count. Yung was looking for blood stain glove. Yung goes for The Panic Switch, but Hogan lands back on her feet. Hogan with a RoundHouse Kick. Hogan connects with The Bridging Fisherman’s NeckBreaker to pickup the victory.
Winner: Kiera Hogan via Pinfall
.@MichaelElgin25 would love nothing more than to see @OfficialEGO and @Walking_Weapon DESTROY @Tess_Blanchard and @TheEddieEdwards in the IMPACT main event.
And now he has them fired up. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/KzLF0DF5Tx
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 8, 2020
"Ever since she lost that championship to @JordynneGrace, she's lost the plot." @TenilleDashwood had some strong words for @TheTayaValkyrie and they'll face NEXT WEEK! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/hQr1ydj6Cc
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 8, 2020
Sixth Match: The North (c) vs. Tessa Blanchard & Eddie Edwards For The IMPACT World Tag Team Championship
Ethan Page and Eddie Edwards will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Edwards with a quick waist lock go-behind. Page applies a wrist lock. Edwards reverses the hold. Page kicks Edwards in the gut. Page tags in Alexander. Edwards with a deep arm-drag. Edwards brings Alexander to the corner. Edwards tags in Blanchard. Blanchard hammers down on the left shoulder of Alexander. Blanchard with a straight right hand. Blanchard applies a side headlock. Blanchard runs into Alexander. Alexander with a double leg takedown. Alexander taunts Blanchard. Alexander backs Blanchard into the ropes. Alexander whips Blanchard across the ring. Blanchard ducks a clothesline from Alexander. Blanchard with a Tilt-A-Whirl HeadScissors TakeOver. Alexander puts Blanchard on the top turnbuckle. Alexander denies The Tornado DDT. Alexander goes for a Delayed Vertical Suplex, but Blanchard lands back on her feet. Blanchard with two running clotheslines. Alexander throws Blanchard into the canvas. Blanchard clotheslines Alexander over the top rope.
Page stops Blanchard in her tracks. Alexander attacks Blanchard from behind. Alexander knocks Edwards off the ring apron. Blanchard with heavy bodyshots. Alexander punches Blanchard in the back. Alexander goes for a Bodyslam, but Blanchard lands back on her feet. Edwards tags himself in. Edwards with The Helluva Kick to Page. Machine Gun Chops. Page reverses out of the irish whip from Edwards. Edwards ducks a clothesline from Page. Edwards clotheslines Alexander. Edwards with an Inverted Atomic Drop. Edwards follows that with an OverHead Belly to Belly Suplex. Alexander kicks Edwards in the gut. Edwards dumps Alexander out of the ring. Blanchard tags herself in. Edwards lands The Suicide Dive. Blanchard wipes out The North with a Flying Crossbody Block. Blanchard is throwing haymakers at Alexander. Blanchard tags in Edwards. Edwards HeadButts Alexander. Edwards applies a front face lock. Alexander runs Edwards into the turnbuckles. Edwards is displaying his fighting spirit. Alexander kicks Edwards in the jaw. Edwards responds with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Edwards goes for a Top Rope FrankenSteiner, but Page gets in the way. Alexander lands The Flying Knee Drop for a two count.
The North starts cutting the ring in half. Page repeatedly stomps on Edwards back. Page uses the middle rope as a weapon. Page slams Edwards head on the top turnbuckle pad. Alexander tags himself in. Page with clubbing shoulder blocks. Alexander rocks Edwards with a forearm smash. Alexander is choking Edwards with his boot. Page attacks Edwards behind the referee’s back. Alexander with a straight right hand. Alexander continues to get under Blanchard’s skin. Alexander tags in Page. Alexander with a running knee lift into the midsection of Edwards. Page drops Edwards with a shoulder tackle. The referee is trying to calm down Blanchard. Page with a forearm smash. Page talks smack to Edwards. Page blows a kiss to Blanchard. Page tags in Alexander. Alexander delivers a gut punch. Alexander applies a front face lock. Gazillion in and out tags from The North. The North goes for a Double Belly to Back Suplex, but Edwards lands back on his feet. Edwards creates distance with The Double Hurricanrana. Edwards makes the hot tag to Blanchard.
Blanchard with a Flying Double Crossbody Block. Blanchard with a Pop Up Hurricanrana to Page. Alexander fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Blanchard slaps Alexander in the face. Blanchard nails Alexander with a Spinning Reverse DDT. Blanchard lands Two Suicide Dives. Blanchard is fired up. Blanchard ducks a clothesline from Page. Blanchard hits The Cutter for a two count. Page negates The. Buzzsaw DDT. Page tags in Alexander. Alexander knocks Edwards off the ring apron. Blanchard sends Page shoulder first into the steel ring post. Blanchard with forearm shivers. The North with a SlingShot Cutter/WheelBarrow Suplex Combination for a two count. Edwards comes to the aid of his tag team partner. Edward throws the right leg of Page into Alexander’s face. Blanchard kicks Page in the gut. Page shoves Blanchard into Edwards. Page nails Blanchard with The Pump Kick. Page SuperKicks Edwards. Blanchard avoids The RoundHouse Kick. Edwards with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Alexander responds with a forearm smash. Blanchard wraps this sequence with The Cutter.
Forearm Exchange. Edwards with a German Suplex. Edwards goes for The Boston Knee Party, but Page counters with The Pump Kick. Blanchard sends Page tumbling to the floor. Alexander decks Blanchard with a back elbow smash. Edwards with an Inside Out Lariat. Blanchard SuperKicks Alexander. Edwards hits The Tiger Bomb. Blanchard follows that with The Canadian Destroyer off Edwards back for a two count. Blanchard climbs to the top turnbuckle. Blanchard goes for Magnum, but Alexander counters with a Running Death Valley Driver into the turnbuckles. Page tags himself in. The North delivers their combination offense. The North connects with The Double Crucifix Bomb for a two count. Page dumps Edwards out of the ring. Page tags in Alexander.
Blanchard crawls under The North. Blanchard shoves Page into Alexander. Blanchard with The Samoan Drop. Blanchard creates distance with The Tilt-A-Whirl DDT. For whatever reason, Blanchard refuses to tag in Edwards. Alexander uses Blanchard as a weapon. Assisted Blue Thunder Bomb. Page throws Alexander into Edwards. The North plants Blanchard with their Burning Hammer/SpineBuster Combination to pickup the victory. After the match, Blanchard starts arguing with Edwards. Edwards heads to the backstage area. Michael Elgin clotheslines the back of Blanchard’s neck. Elgin plants Blanchard with The Elgin Bomb. Elgin poses with the Impact World Championship to close the show.
Winner: Still IMPACT World Tag Team Champions, The North via Pinfall
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