April 8, 2021
Nashville, TN
Results by ImpactWrestling.com
Quick Match Results
- Rosemary, Jordynne Grace & Havok defeated Tenille Dashwood, Nevaeh & Alisha via the Red Wedding by Rosemary on Alisha
- Matt Cardona vs. Jake Something was no contest due to Brian Myers attacking both men
- Sami Callihan & Trey Miguel defeated XXXL via Hourglass submission by Trey on Larry D
- Chris Sabin defeated Deaner via the Cradle Shock
- Rich Swann, Willie Mack & Eddie Edwards defeated Kenny Omega & The Good Brothers via Phoenix Splash by Swann on Anderson
Rosemary, Jordynne Grace & Havok vs. Tenille Dashwood, Nevaeh & Alisha
The Demon Assassin has been UNLEASHED! #IMPACTonAXSTV @WeAreRosemary pic.twitter.com/0Sc8HO07sg
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 9, 2021
This is a preview of things to come in the #1 Contender Knockouts Weapons match at Hardcore Justice! Jordynne takes control in the early going by hitting Alisha with a thunderous Jackhammer. Jordynne takes out Kaleb with a dive at ringside. Tenille capitalizes with a hanging neckbreaker for two. Rosemary is on fire as she spears Alisha, then locks in the Upside Down to do some serious damage. Former friends Havok and Nevaeh exchange shots on the apron before Nevaeh sends her through a table with a Russian leg sweep! Rosemary hits the Red Wedding on Alisha to score the victory.
Winners: Rosemary, Jordynne Grace & Havok
Backstage: Matt Cardona
Matt Cardona tells Gia Miller that despite what Brian Myers may think of him or why he’s in IMPACT Wrestling, he still turned down his challenge for a match at Rebellion. Eager to fight, Cardona reveals that he went to Scott D’Amore in search of an opponent. Tonight, Cardona will go one-on-one with Jake Something!
.@TheMattCardona didn’t come here to fight or team with @Myers_Wrestling – he came to IMPACT for an opportunity. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/QnIXFB5SOG
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 9, 2021
Coming Soon: “Let’s Get Wilde”
Coming soon to IMPACT Wrestling – Let’s Get Wilde!
Let’s get Wilde! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/8XJfojwPLj
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 9, 2021
Backstage: Susan
After being driven head-first into the steel steps by Jazz during their match on BTI earlier tonight, Susan pays a visit to Dr Ross. He tells Susan that “her time has come”, prompting memories of her past.
Uh oh. #IMPACTonAXSTV @realsuyung @DeonnaPurrazzo pic.twitter.com/J0ovlYJurL
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 9, 2021
Matt Cardona vs. Jake Something
Jake runs through Cardona with a big running splash in the early going. Cardona counters a vertical suplex attempt into a neckbreaker to start building momentum. Cardona avoids a spear in the corner, then capitalizes with a running boot. Jake connects with a huge sit-down powerbomb for two. Both men spill to the floor when Brian Myers attacks at ringside!
No Contest
Myers drops Carodna onto the unprotected ramp before driving Jake’s eye into the corner of the steel steps! Myers gets on the mic and accepts Cardona’s challenge for Rebellion!
Backstage: Trey Miguel, XXXL
XXXL confront Trey Miguel backstage and ask him if he’ll be joining Sami Callihan for the match against them later tonight. Trey reminds them that he is not Callihan’s savior. Larry D claims that those are the words of someone who lacks passion.
Backstage: Eric Young
Despite Eric Young being the one who lost to James Storm in his 1000th match last week, he places the blame on Deaner. Violent By Design’s leader tells Deaner that as punishment, he must go it alone against Chris Sabin tonight.
.@TheEricYoung is sending @CodyDeaner out there ALONE against @SuperChrisSabin tonight. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/WsNlGYZiV4
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 9, 2021
XXXL vs. Sami Callihan & Trey Miguel
After some slight hesitation, Trey Miguel joins the match not to fight alongside Sami Callihan but to fight against XXXL! Trey is on fire from the opening bell. Trey is about to fly but Callihan tags himself in. The rivals are about to come to blows but instead refocus to take out Acey with double team offense. Callihan and Trey try to outdo one another by hitting in-sync dives to both members of XXXL. Trey forces Larry to submit with the Hourglass submission, picking up the victory for his team.
Winners: Sami Callihan & Trey Miguel
Post-match, Callihan attempts to raise Trey’s arm but Trey refuses and storms to the back.
Backstage: James Storm, Chris Sabin, Chris Harris
James Storm, Chris Sabin and Chris Harris are having a good time at Swinger’s Palace! Sabin and Storm head to ringside for Sabin’s match against Deaner up next.
.@SuperChrisSabin and @JamesStormBrand have left @AMWwildcat to have his fun in Swinger’s Palace. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/DLwOp8iOow
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 9, 2021
Chris Sabin vs. Deaner
Sabin puts his speed advantage on display as Deaner resorts to pulling his hair in order to slow Sabin down. Deaner traps Sabin’s head in the corner turnbuckles, then hits a running dropkick for two. Deaner continues to target the neck of Sabin moments before both men take each other out with clotheslines! Deaner hits a sit-down powerbomb out of the corner for a near fall. Deaner rakes the eyes, then attempts a pin with his feet on the ropes but referee Brandon Tolle catches him in the act! Sabin hits the Cradle Shock to score the victory.
Winner: Chris Sabin
After the match, Eric Young appears on the screen and tells James Storm that he’s walked right into their trap. The camera pulls back and reveals that Joe Doering has laid out Storm’s former tag team partner and longtime friend, Chris Harris! Back in the arena, Rhino Gores Storm while Deaner eliminates Sabin with a DDT. Young tells Storm that the blood of Harris is on his hands as the camera cuts away.
Backstage: Ace Austin, Josh Alexander, TJP, Tommy Dreamer
Ace Austin will defend the X-Division Title against Josh Alexander and TJP in a huge three-way match at Rebellion! After a backstage altercation between the three opponents, Tommy Dreamer steps in and books a three-way tag team match for Hardcore Justice where they all must find a mystery partner!
.@The_Ace_Austin will defend the X-Division Championship against @Walking_Weapon and @MegaTJP at #IMPACTRebellion, plus they’ll have to find partners for a special three way tag THIS SATURDAY at #HardcoreJustice! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/LAbHhKGOa1
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 9, 2021
Backstage: Tommy Dreamer, Eric Young
Later on, Tommy Dreamer confronts Eric Young and tells him that after his recent actions, justice will be served when Violent By Design battles Team Dreamer at Hardcore Justice!
.@THETOMMYDREAMER will assemble a team to face @TheEricYoung and Violent By Design in a HARDCORE WAR this Saturday at #HardcoreJustice. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/RyKGmUvBPI
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 9, 2021
Video: Jazz
We see a video feature on the legendary Jazz as she prepares to put her career on the line against Knockouts Champion Deonna Purrazzo at Hardcore Justice. Jazz speaks on how she began her career in professional wrestling and why she’s so determined to defeat Deonna this Saturday on IMPACT Plus.
.@Phenom_Jazz has had a legendary, storied career and she’s going to put it all on the line to challenge @DeonnaPurrazzo THIS SATURDAY at #HardcoreJustice. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/LVZ5yLlYiW
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 9, 2021
Backstage: Deonna Purrazzo
Gia Miller catches up with Deonna Purrazzo moments later. Deonna says that she is building upon the foundation that women like Jazz have built but she is building a new foundation for the new generation – the Age of the Virtuosa. Deonna claims that at Hardcore Justice, she will defeat Jazz without the help of Kimber Lee or Susan.
.@DeonnaPurrazzo respects everything @Phenom_Jazz has done for women’s wrestling but The Virtuosa is building the foundation for a new generation. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/T4p9jUvgPU
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 9, 2021
Backstage: Brian Myers, Tommy Dreamer
Much to the dismay of Brian Myers, Tommy Dreamer books him in the first ever Hardcore Blindfold match vs Jake Something at Hardcore Justice! That means there are no disqualifications, no countouts and both competitors will be blindfolded!
.@THETOMMYDREAMER has put @Myers_Wrestling in a HARDCORE BLINDFOLD match against @JakeSomething_ THIS SATURDAY at #HardcoreJustice! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/8oMBaoYla9
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 9, 2021
Hardcore Justice Card
Don’t miss Hardcore Justice streaming this Saturday at 3pm ET on IMPACT Plus! X-Division Champion Ace Austin, TJP and Josh Alexander must all find a partner for a three-way tag. Jordynne Grace, Susan, Tenille Dashwood, Havok, Rosemary and Alisha compete in a #1 Contender Knockouts Weapons match. Shera battles Hernandez in a Chairly Legal match where of course, chairs are legal! Knockouts Champion Deonna Purrazzo takes on Jazz in a high-stakes Title vs Career match. Violent By Design collides with Team Dreamer in Hardcore War, plus more.
Kenny Omega & The Good Brothers vs. Rich Swann, Willie Mack & Eddie Edwards
AEW World Champion Kenny Omega competes for the first time on IMPACT! but standing across the ring from him is his Rebellion opponent, IMPACT World Champion Rich Swann! Omega jumpstarts the match by going right after Swann as The Good Brothers brawl with Willie and Eddie on the floor. There’s miscommunication on the part of Omega and The Good Brothers as Omega inadvertently hits them with a slingshot crossbody! Eddie takes Gallows off his feet with a top rope dropkick. Willie quickens the pace with a double standing Moonsault to Omega and Anderson. Swann is on fire as he picks Omega off the top rope! Omega hits Blue Impact on Eddie for a very close near fall. Omega and The Good Brothers go for a triple pin on Eddie but Swann breaks it up with a top rope splash! Swann counters the One-Winged Angel and hits the Phoenix Splash but Callis pulls him off the pin! Moments later, Swann connects with the Phoenix Splash on Anderson to score the victory.
Winners: Rich Swann, Willie Mack and Eddie Edwards