Results by ImpactWrestling.com
December 2, 2021
Las Vegas, NV – Sam’s Town
Commentary: Matt Striker & D’Lo Brown
Quick Match Results
- Chris Sabin defeated Matthew Rehwoldt via Cradle Shock
- JONAH defeated Jai Vidal via top rope splash
- Rachael Ellering defeated Savannah Evans via fireman’s carry cutter
- Rich Swann & Willie Mack defeated Violent By Design (Deaner & Joe Doering) via 450 splash by Swann on Deaner
- Matt Cardona & Eddie Edwards defeated Moose & W. Morrissey via roll up by Cardona on Moose
In-Ring: Matt Cardona, Moose, W. Morrissey, Eddie Edwards
“You’re nothing but a mid-carder!”
IMPACT World Champion @TheMooseNation sounds off on @TheMattCardona, leading to a wild brawl to kick off #IMPACTonAXSTV!@TheCaZXL @TheEddieEdwards pic.twitter.com/Po1KHoCbrX
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) December 3, 2021
Matt Cardona is in the ring to address his loss to W. Morrissey at Turning Point. Cardona says that he had Morrissey beat until Moose got involved and speared him while the referee was down. Cardona calls out Moose because the only reason he’s here is to become the IMPACT World Champion. Speaking of the champ, Moose interrupts and confronts him face-to-face. Moose tells Cardona that he’ll never be a top guy in this business and asks if he really wants to step in the ring with the “Wrestling God”. Moose calls him a mid-carder and Cardona explodes, taking out Moose with a flurry of offense. W. Morrissey blindsides Cardona and he falls victim to the numbers game. Moments later, Eddie Edwards makes the save as he and Cardona send Moose and Morrissey retreating up the ramp!
Backstage: Violent By Design
Violent By Design claim that Rich Swann and Willie Mack are standing in their way of claiming the power and control they crave.
Backstage: Scott D’Amore
Scott D’Amore announces a huge tag team main event for later tonight pitting Matt Cardona and Eddie Edwards against IMPACT World Champion Moose and W. Morrissey. D’Amore tells Cardona to prove to him that he deserves an IMPACT World Title opportunity.
Backstage: Jordynne Grace, Rachael Ellering, Tasha Steelz, Savannah Evans
IMPACT Digital Media Champion Jordynne Grace, Rachael Ellering, Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans all want in the first-ever Knockouts Ultimate X match at Hard To Kill! D’Amore says that the six competitors will be announced next week but for tonight, Ellering and Evans will settle their business in a singles match!
Matthew Rehwoldt vs. Chris Sabin
.@SuperChrisSabin has an ally in the Knockouts World Champion, @MickieJames! #IMPACTonAXSTV @DramaKingMatt @DeonnaPurrazzo pic.twitter.com/6AIGQk4vUT
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) December 3, 2021
Matthew Rehwoldt looks to understand the art of Chris Sabin by going one-on-one with him right here, right now! Deonna Purrazzo joins Matt Striker and D’Lo Brown on commentary as she reveals that she’s going back to her roots as a Fujiwara specialist in order to reclaim the Knockouts World Championship. Sabin hits a top rope crossbody in the early going. Rehwoldt sends Sabin flying from the apron to the floor to swing the momentum in his favor. Rehwoldt hits a pendulum elbow drop for two. Sabin quickens the pace, connecting with a tornado DDT out of the corner. Both men are down following a double clothesline. Purrazzo leaves commentary and confronts Sabin on the apron. Rehwoldt capitalizes off the distraction with the End Scene. Knockouts World Champion Mickie James makes her way to ringside where she brawls with Purrazzo and drives her into the steel ring post. In the ring, Sabin connects with the Cradle Shock to win!
Winner: Chris Sabin
Backstage: Chelsea Green, Alisha
Chelsea Green and Alisha are eager to compete in the first-ever Knockouts Ultimate X match at Hard To Kill.
JONAH vs. Jai Vidal
“To be the best, you have to go through the 𝖙𝖔𝖕 𝖉𝖔𝖌.”@JONAHISHERE sends a message to @Walking_Weapon after DEMOLISHING @TheJaiVidal in his IMPACT in-ring debut!#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/vhezrjsI0d
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) December 3, 2021
After being decimated by Eric Young a few weeks ago, Jai Vidal begs Scott D’Amore for another opportunity, claiming that he’s “Hard To Kill”. D’Amore tells him that he has a match up next – against JONAH!
After destroying Josh Alexander at Turning Point, JONAH makes his IMPACT in-ring debut against Jai Vidal! JONAH quickly takes control with a delayed vertical suplex, followed by a jumping senton. JONAH flattens Vidal with a huge splash off the top rope to win!
Winner: JONAH
After the match, JONAH gets on the mic and calls himself the “Top Dog”. JONAH recalls confronting IMPACT World Champion Moose at New Japan Pro Wrestling in San Jose and says that he deserves to be the champion. JONAH sends a verbal message to Josh Alexander and says that if he wants to be next in line for a title shot, he needs to go through the “Top Dog”!
Backstage: Trey Miguel, Steve Maclin
Gia Miller interviews X-Division Champion Trey Miguel following his victory over Laredo Kid and Steve Maclin at Turning Point. Even though he won the match, he’s disappointed that he didn’t pin Maclin and end his undefeated streak in the process. Maclin blindsides Trey and a huge brawl breaks out. Security gets involved but Trey takes out everyone by launching himself off a raised platform!
Segment: Brian Myers, VSK, Zicky Dice
VSK and Zicky Dice FaceTime Brian Myers and vow to right the wrong of VSK’s loss to Rich Swann at Turning Point – in a tag team match against FinJuice!
Backstage: Moose, W. Morrissey
Moose convinces W. Morrissey to help him take out Matt Cardona tonight in exchange for an IMPACT World Title opportunity.
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony Pettis is in attendance for IMPACT! tonight.
Savannah Evans vs. Rachael Ellering
.@RachaelEllering has her sights set on the first-ever Knockouts Ultimate X at #HardToKill with a big win over @SavannahEvansNV!#IMPACTonAXSTV @JordynneGrace @RealTSteelz pic.twitter.com/5ppsX9RKQ6
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) December 3, 2021
Rachael Ellering looks to even the score with Savannah Evans in this heated rematch! Ellering builds momentum with a running shoulder tackle but Savannah shuts her down with a bridged suplex. Savannah remains in control with a butterfly suplex. Savannah blocks the springboard leg drop as Jordynne gives Ellering some words of encouragement. Ellering begins to fight back with a series of strikes, followed by three running sentons. Tasha gets involved but Ellering makes her pay with a clothesline. Moments later, Ellering hits the fireman’s carry cutter on Savannah to win!
Winner: Rachael Ellering
Backstage: Tenille Dashwood, Madison Rayne, The IInspiration
Tenille Dashwood is back from a trip around the world and The Influence is whole again. Madison Rayne tells her that The IInspiration became the new Knockouts World Tag Team Champions while she was gone. Dashwood storms off in search of her fellow Australians. The IInspiration is thrilled to see her and the two groups hit it off.
Violent By Design (Deaner & Joe Doering) vs. Rich Swann & Willie Mack
Violent By Design assaulted Rich Swann & @Willie_Mack after their match but @HEATHXXII & Rhino were there to even the odds!#IMPACTonAXSTV @TheEricYoung @bigjoedoering @CodyDeaner pic.twitter.com/ApHcZvDWRO
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) December 3, 2021
Rich Swann and Willie Mack seek revenge on their longtime rivals, Violent By Design! Rich and Willie hit Deaner with a flapjack bulldog. Doering takes out Willie with a running shoulder tackle from behind. Willie gets caught with a sidewalk slam from Doering, followed by a top rope headbutt from Deaner. Willie hits Deaner with a pop-up forearm to create separation and make the tag to Rich! The pace quickens as Rich connects with a handspring cutter on Deaner. Willie hits a Samoan Drop on Deaner as Rich follows up with the 450 Splash to win!
Winners: Rich Swann & Willie Mack
Post-match, Violent By Design attack Rich and Willie but Rhino and Heath make the save!
Backstage: Rohit Raju, Raj Singh, Johnny Swinger, Hernandez, Lawrence D
Rohit Raju and Raj Singh confront Johnny Swinger and Hernandez after they weren’t invited to Wrestle House. Lawrence D interrupts and as Lord of the Manner, tells Rohit that he didn’t want all of that riff-raff in his home. Lawrence challenges Rohit to a match next week!
Next Week
Next Thursday at 8/7c on #IMPACTonAXSTV: @TheEricYoung vs Rhino in a STREET FIGHT!@CassieLee, @JessicaMcKay, @TenilleDashwood & @MadisonRayne vs @WeAreRosemary, @FearHavok, Black Taurus & @steveofcrazzy! @MickieJames & @SuperChrisSabin vs @DeonnaPurrazzo & @DramaKingMatt! pic.twitter.com/N7S9BMtVQu
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) December 3, 2021
The road to Hard To Kill continues on an all-new IMPACT! next Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders! Knockouts World Champion Mickie James and Chris Sabin battle Deonna Purrazzo and Matthew Rehwoldt, Knockouts World Tag Team Champions The IInspiration team with The Influence to take on Decay, Eric Young collides with Rhino in a Street Fight and more.
Moose & W. Morrissey vs. Matt Cardona & Eddie Edwards
.@TheMattCardona has scored a pinfall victory on the IMPACT World Champion!#IMPACTonAXSTV @TheMooseNation @TheCaZXL @TheEddieEdwards pic.twitter.com/eu59FZgVfG
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) December 3, 2021
It’s main event time as four of IMPACT’s top stars collide in a star-studded tag team match! Moose distracts Cardona from the apron, allowing Morrissey to capitalize with a sidewalk slam. Cardona counters a powerbomb attempt and makes the tag to Eddie. Moose gets involved once again and Morrissey sends him flying from the top rope to the floor. Moose and Morrissey hit a double Irish whip to Eddie as they cut off the ring ring and begin to wear him down. Eddie is about to make the tag when Moose pulls Cardona off the apron. Eddie finally fights off Moose, allowing him to tag in an enraged Cardona. Moose gets caught with a Reboot but Morrissey breaks the pin. It’s a stalemate after a flurry of kicks takes out everyone. Eddie dives through the ropes, colliding with Morrissey on the outside. In the ring, Cardona rolls up Moose to score the pinfall victory!
Winners: Matt Cardona & Eddie Edwards
After the match, Morrissey lays out Moose with a big boot and stands over top of him as IMPACT! goes off the air.