August 26, 2021
Nashville, TN – Skyway Studio
Commentary – Matt Striker & D’Lo Brown
Results via ImpactWrestling.com
Quick Match Results
- Chris Sabin defeated Sami Callihan via Cradle Shock (pinfall)
- Chris Bey defeated David Finlay via Roll-up (pinfall)
- 3-on-1 Handicap match – The Influence defeated Taylor Wilde via Roll-up (pinfall)
- Rich Swann & Willie Mack defeated The Good Brothers via Roll-up (pinfall)
Chris Sabin vs. Sami Callihan
POWERBOMB INTO THE POST! #IMPACTonAXSTV @TheSamiCallihan pic.twitter.com/IA5ekOMdy1
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
After coming up short in the four-way #1 Contenders match at Emergence, Chris Sabin and Sami Callihan look to bounce back with a win tonight! Sabin jumpstarts the action, diving to the outside before the opening bell. Callihan quickly turns the tide with a powerbomb, followed by a Death Valley Driver. Sabin launches himself off the apron, colliding with Callihan on the floor. Callihan powerbombs him back-first into the steel ring post. Sabin sends Callihan into the corner with a dropkick off the top rope. It’s a stalemate as both men take each other out with kicks to the head! Callihan delivers a curb stomp, then piledrives Sabin for two. Sabin comes back with the Cradle Shock to win!
Winner: Chris Sabin via Pinfall.
After the match, an enraged Moose attacks Callihan for costing him the #1 Contenders match at Emergence. Moose is about to do some serious damage with a steel chair when Callihan’s greatest rival, Eddie Edwards, makes the save!
Backstage: Taylor Wilde
.@RealTaylorWilde asked for a 3-on-1 Handicap match against The Influence because if they're going to get involved anyway you might as well make it official. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/KPPAgOSVWZ
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
Taylor Wilde tells Gia Miller that she requested tonight’s 3-on-1 Handicap match against The Influence to put an end to Madison Rayne, Tenille Dashwood and Kaleb With a K once and for all!
Backstage: Eddie Edwards, Sami Callihan
.@TheEddieEdwards was simply evening the score – him and @TheSamiCallihan still don't get along. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/wu4bGP3EuD
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
Eddie Edwards tells Sami Callihan that they’re even after coming to his aid earlier tonight. Eddie demands that they stay out of each other’s business from now on.
In-Ring: Mickie James, Deonna Purrazo, Matthew Rehwoldt, Trey Miguel, Melina
.@MickieJames is FIRED UP to see @RealMelina challenge @DeonnaPurrazzo for the Knockouts Championship THIS SATURDAY at @nwa #EMPOWERRR! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/TIPv4URCsL
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
Knockouts Champion Deonna Purrazzo interrupts Mickie James as she promotes NWA’s first-ever all women’s PPV, Empowerrr, this Saturday night. Purrazzo tells Mickie that she’s giving off the wrong impression that her Knockouts Title defense against the legendary Melina will be competitive. Mickie is unsure if Purrazzo is capable of defeating Melina without the help of Matthew Rehwoldt. Purrazzo attacks Mickie but Trey Miguel and Melina come to her aid! Melina takes out Purrazzo, sending her and Rehwodlt retreating up the ramp.
Backstage: Brian Myers, Sam Beale
.@sambeale23 thought this week's lesson would be about losing World Championship matches but @Myers_Wrestling doesn't seem to want to talk about that. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/WKp7EPdMwE
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
Brian Myers presents “How to Be a Professional Chapter 31: Gear Customization”. Myers teaches Sam Beale how to cut the sleeves off a T-Shirt. Beale accuses Myers of denying his loss to IMPACT World Champion Christian Cage at Emergence. Myers ignores him and announces an open casting call to find more people like Beale who he can share his wealth of information with.
Chris Bey vs. David Finlay
.@DashingChrisBey turns a cravat into an inventive throw. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/MjEFTX4aDM
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
After Juice Robinson was laid out in a blindside attack last week, David Finlay continues his rivalry with the Bullet Club’s newest member, Chris Bey, here tonight! Finlay takes control in the early going with a series of hard strikes. Bey launches Finlay into the ropes, then hits a back elbow drop to turn the tide. Bey begins to wear Finlay down as he secures a headlock. Bey taunts the crowd, giving Finlay an opportunity to recover and connect with a springboard crossbody! Finlay hits a back suplex on the hardest part of the ring. Finlay continues to target the back as he connects with a huge backbreaker for two. Bey rolls up Finlay with his feet on the ropes for leverage to steal the victory!
Winner: Chris Bey via Pinfall.
Backstage: Rich Swann, Willie Mack
Rich Swann and Willie Mack send a message to IMPACT World Tag Team Champions The Good Brothers before their non-title collision in tonight’s main event!
Backstage: Josh Alexander
.@Walking_Weapon is issuing an open challenge to any former X-Division Champion to come and try him. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/VJhrixsM6a
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
X-Division Champion Josh Alexander reflects on his victory over Jake Something at Emergence, a match that had the wrestling world buzzing. Gia Miller asks him who he has in mind for his next challenger. Alexander announces an open challenge where any former X-Division Champion can challenge him for the title next Thursday on IMPACT!
In-Ring: Christian Cage, Tommy Dreamer, Ace Austin, Mad Man Fulton
.@The_Ace_Austin plans to become the youngest man to ever hold the IMPACT World Championship, at the expense of @Christian4Peeps. #IMPACTonAXSTV @THETOMMYDREAMER @FultonWorld pic.twitter.com/4IKbn60ed3
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
Christian Cage is in the ring to address not only his victory over Brian Myers at Emergence, but also his next IMPACT World Title defense against new #1 Contender Ace Austin at Victory Road. Tommy Dreamer comes out and praises Christian Cage for his incredible success since returning to pro wrestling. Dreamer makes a point of thanking him for representing IMPACT Wrestling like a true champion should. Dreamer says that while he hasn’t earned it yet, he would like to face Christian Cage one last time. Ace Austin and Madman Fulton interrupt as Ace claims that he will become the youngest IMPACT World Champion in history at Victory Road. Ace throws a punch and a huge brawl breaks out! Christian Cage and Dreamer clear the ring, sending Ace and Futon retreating.
Backstage: Violent By Design
.@TheEricYoung has identified weakness in @Rhyno313 and plans to cleanse him in the holy waters of change. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/BbkbjawP1W
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
Eric Young blames Rhino for failing to recapture the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles at Emergence. As a result, Violent By Design must now cleanse him in the holy waters of change.
Backstage: Ace Austin, Madman Fulton, Scott D’Amore
.@ScottDAmore has made @The_Ace_Austin vs. @THETOMMYDREAMER for NEXT WEEK and if Dreamer wins he gets added to the #VictoryRoad World Championship match! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/CUauCSi3rC
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
Ace Austin demands a match with Tommy Dreamer from IMPACT Executive Vice President Scott D’Amore. The match is made but if Ace loses, Tommy Dreamer will be added to the IMPACT World Title match at Victory Road!
3-on-1 Handicap Match
Taylor Wilde vs. The Influence (Tenille Dashwood, Madison Rayne, & Kaleb with a K)
.@RealTaylorWilde is taking it straight to The Influence! #IMPACTonAXSTV @MadisonRayne @TenilleDashwood @kalebKonley pic.twitter.com/CHupNUIvbU
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
After Tenille Dashwood and Kaleb With a K cost Taylor Wilde her match against Madison Rayne at Emergence, Wilde looks to overcome the odds and take out all three of them! Wilde soars through the air with a top rope crossbody, colliding with The Influence on the ramp! Wilde almost puts Kaleb away with a Hurricanrana, but gets blindsided by Rayne and Dashwood. Wilde does everything in her power to score the victory but ultimately falls victim to the numbers game as Dashwood hits her with the Spotlight kick for three.
Winner: The Influence via Pinfall.
Post-match, The Influence continue their beatdown on Taylor Wilde when Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering even the odds!
Backstage: Brandi Lauren, Kimber Lee, Su Yung
.@brandilauren_'s time has come… #IMPACTonAXSTV @realsuyung @Kimber_Lee90 pic.twitter.com/sRbnrH90gs
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
Su Yung and Kimber Lee continue to search for souls as they target their next victim, Brandi Lauren!
Backstage: TJP, Petey Williams
.@MegaTJP already has a partner and his name is NOT @iPeteyWilliams. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/4TLKh0oQ5n
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
After TJP answered Steve Maclin’s open challenge earlier tonight, Petey Williams came to his aid when he was on the receiving end of a beatdown! During a backstage interview with Gia Miller, TJP tells Petey Williams that he doesn’t need his help. Both of them agree to stay out of each other’s business.
Backstage: Matt Cardona, Chelsea Green
.@TheMattCardona and @ImChelseaGreen want @HakimZane and @MahabaliShera NEXT WEEK! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/Qpdea1abub
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
Chelsea Green lays out a challenge for next week – her and Matt Cardona vs Rohit Raju and Shera!
Backstage: Tasha Steelz, Savannah Evans, Fallah Bahh, No Way
.@FALLAH1 wants to make it up to @RealTSteelz for their team's loss to Decay at #Emergence. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/DrR1BtCnZf
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
Tasha Steelz is furious with Fallah Bahh for costing them an opportunity at Decay’s Knockouts Tag Team Titles. Fallah claims that he will make it up to her when he and No Way take out Black Taurus and Crazzy Steve next week.
Video Ad: Card for Next Week’s Show
Don’t miss an all-new IMPACT! next Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV. The Influence battle Taylor Wilde, Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering. Rohit Raju and Shera collide with Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green. Josh Alexander issues an X-Division Title open challenge to any former X-Division Champion. Plus, Ace Austin takes on Tommy Dreamer in a match where if Dreamer wins, he will be added to the IMPACT World Title match at Victory Road and more!
The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson) vs. Rich Swann & Willie Mack
.@GottaGetSwann and @Willie_Mack are firing on all cylinders. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/sGzeNtZT9e
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 27, 2021
Rich Swann and Wilile Mack look to earn another IMPACT World Tag Team Title opportunity in tonight’s main event against the reigning champs! Rich and Willie deliver in-sync offense with a splash Moonsault combo. Gallows brings a halt to their momentum by pummeling Rich with strikes in the corner. Anderson hits a strong Irish whip but Willie comes back with a pop-up forearm. Rich is firing on all cylinders, taking Gallows off his feet with a spin kick, followed by a running splash on Anderson! Moments later, Anderson hits him with a spinebuster for two. Rich counters the Gun Stun into a rollup to score the victory!
Winner: Rich Swann & Willie Mack via Pinfall.
As the reality sets in that Rich Swann and Willie Mack could be next in line for an IMPACT World Tag Team Title match, Doc Gallows attacks Rich from behind. The Good Brothers send a message to the entire wrestling world as they send Swann head-first into a steel chair, followed by a Magic Killer to Willie. The Good Brothers make one final statement, powerbombing Willie through a table on the floor.