Impact Results – Jan. 19, 2023 – Kenny King vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey Pit Fight Match

Impact Wrestling Results
Jan 19, 2023

January 19, 2023
Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
Commentary – Tom Hannifan & Matthew Rehwoldt
Results via ImpactWrestling.com

Quick Match Results

  1. Before The Impact pre-show: The Design (Kon & Angels) defeated Yuya Uemura & Delirious via Halo Strike (pinfall)
  2. Mickie James, Frankie Kazarian, & Jordynne Grace defeated Bully Ray, Tasha Steelz, & Savannah Evans via Top Rope Lou Thesz Press (pinfall)
  3. Deonna Purrazzo defeated Ashley D’Amboise via Queen’s Gambit (pinfall)
  4. Killer Kelly defeated Taylor Wilde via Killer Clutch (submission)
  5. Steve Maclin defeated Dirty Dango via KIA (pinfall)
  6. Pit Fight – “Speedball” Mike Bailey defeated Kenny King via Ref Stoppage

Jay Briscoe Tribute Graphic

Tonight’s episode is in memory of Jamin Pugh, known to wrestling fans as Jay Briscoe.

In-Ring: Mickie James, Bully Ray, Tasha Steelz, Savannah Evans, Santino Marella, Frankie Kazarian, Jordynne Grace, Ernest Miller

After defeating Jordynne Grace to become new Knockouts World Champion in the epic conclusion to The Last Rodeo, Mickie James is in the ring to thank the fans for their support. But then, the man who failed to capture the IMPACT World Title from Josh Alexander, Bully Ray, interrupts. Bully tells her to leave but Mickie stands her ground. Bully calls himself the true “main event” of Hard To Kill and credits himself with selling out Center Stage in Atlanta. Bully says that without him, Josh Alexander would be a nobody. Mickie fires back, saying that if Bully wants her out of this ring, he needs to make her leave. Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans are out next as Steelz reminds Mickie that she can’t beat her. Evans clobbers Mickie, leading to a two-on-one beatdown. Moments later, Frankie Kazarian and Jordynne Grace even the odds. IMPACT’s new Director of Authority, Santino Marella, is about to make a match when Ernest “The Cat” Miller arrives. Miller gives Marella some advice, leading to this huge bout to kick off IMPACT.

Bully Ray, Tasha Steelz, & Savannah Evans vs. Frankie Kazarian, Jordynne Grace, & Mickie James

Grace sets her sights on Bully but Evans attacks her from behind to gain control. Grace breaks free, then makes the tag to James. Evans hits a strong Irish whip into the corner, followed by a running clothesline. James comes back with the head scissors, then takes down Evans with a Thesz Press. James hits the ropes but Bully pulls her hair from the apron. Bully is tagged into the match as he delivers a powerslam to James. Steelz has her momentum momentarily broken by a Hurricanrana but quickly regains control with a pump kick. The pace quickens as Grace hits Steelz with her signature splash in the corner. Grace has Bully up on her shoulders but Bully counters with a chop. Kazarian takes out Bully, then sends Steelz and Evans colliding into one another. Bully retreats to the back as James hits the top rope Thesz Press on Steelz to win.

Winner: Frankie Kazarian, Jordynne Grace, & Mickie James via Pinfall.

After the match, the new #1 Contender for the Knockouts World Title, Masha Slamovich, issues a death warrant to Mickie James.

Backstage: Santino Marella, Ernest “The Cat” Miller, Dirty Dango, Steve Maclin

Santino Marella informs Ernest “The Cat” Miller of his new match concept, the Golden Six Shooter. Six former IMPACT World Champions will collide to determine who will challenge Josh Alexander for the IMPACT World Title at No Surrender: Chris Sabin, Eddie Edwards, Rhino, Rich Swann, Moose and Callihan.

Steve Maclin confronts Santino Marella for putting Rich Swann in the Golden Six Shooter after he defeated him at Hard To Kill. Marella asks Dirty Dango for advice, and Dango wants to step into the ring with Maclin tonight.

Deonna Purrazzo vs. Ashley D’Amboise

IMPACT newcomer Ashley D’Amboise goes one-on-one with former multi-time Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo. D’Amboise finds an opening in the early going but Purrazzo shuts down her momentum with a knee strike. Purrazzo drives her boots into the lower back of her opponent, then hits a snap suplex for two. Purrazzo has the match won following a backbreaker but decides to add insult to injury. Purrazzo may regret that decision as D’Amboise bounces back with a rolling neckbreaker. Purrazzo hits a powerbomb, followed by Queen’s Gambit to win.

Winner: Deonna Purrazzo via Pinfall.

Backstage: Gia Miller, PCO

Gia Miller attempts to interview PCO following his shocking return and subsequent attack on Eddie Edwards at Hard To Kill. An unhinged PCO scares her away.

Backstage: Ashley D’Amboise, Trey Miguel, Mike Jackson

X-Division Champion Trey Miguel erroneously gives Ashley D’Amboise advice on how she can improve in the ring. An argument breaks out as Mike Jackson comes to her defense. Jackson vows to teach Miguel a lesson in respect when he challenges him for the X-Division Title next week.

Taylor Wilde vs. Killer Kelly

Dark forces collide as Taylor Wilde and Killer Kelly jockey for position in the Knockouts division! Wilde hits a vertical suplex, then transitions into a Guillotine submission. Kelly drives her into the corner turnbuckles to break the hold. Kelly follows up with a pump kick for two. Wilde begins to build momentum with double knees, followed by a running dropkick. Wilde drives Kelly head-first into the hardest part of the ring. Kelly delivers a series of headbutts before hitting a hesitation dropkick. Wilde connects with the Wilde Ride but it’s not enough to keep Kelly down. Kelly locks in the Killer Clutch, forcing the tap-out to win.

Winner: Killer Kelly via Submission.

Backstage: The Design, Callihan

After taking out Delirious as part of The Design’s initiation process earlier tonight on BTI, Callihan is struggling to come to terms with his actions. Step 3 comes next week – win the Golden Six Shooter and become #1 Contender for the IMPACT World Title.

Backstage: Josh Alexander, Santino Marella, Gisele Shaw, Jai Vidal

Gisele Shaw tells Santino Marella that she deserves another Knockouts World Tag Team Title opportunity against the Death Dollz. The problem is, nobody wants to be her partner.

Steve Maclin vs. Dirty Dango

Dirty Dango returns to the IMPACT Zone but standing in his way is a ticked-off Steve Maclin. Dango lays in a series of chops but Maclin shuts him down with a thudding clothesline. Maclin hits a thunderous backbreaker for two. Dango hits a back suplex to create some much-needed separation, then quickens the pace with a side Russian leg sweep. Dango hits the Dirtbag Shuffle, followed by the Falcon Arrow. Maclin retreats to the outside but Dango brings the fight to him on the ramp. Maclin counters a tornado DDT and has Dango Caught in the Crosshairs. Maclin follows up with the KIA to win.

Winner: Steve Maclin via Pinfall.

Backstage: Major Players, Moose

Gia Miller interviews the Major Players after coming up short in the Four-Way Elimination match for the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles at Hard To Kill. Miller reveals their upcoming match with Ace Austin and Chris Bey. Moose interrupts and reminds both Matt Cardona and Brian Myers of their past issues with Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry. As the original champion of the internet, Cardona vows to reclaim the Digital Media Title after taking care of Bullet Club next Thursday.

Backstage: Tommy Dreamer

Dave LaGreca interviews Tommy Dreamer about the ongoing issues with his former friend, Bully Ray. LaGreca admits that it has been difficult to co-host Busted Open with both Dreamer and Bully. LaGreca asks if their relationship can be repaired but Dreamer immediately turns down that proposition. Dreamer says that he may lose a match, but he will never lose the war – and he’s about to go to war with Bully Ray.

Next Week’s Show Card Rundown

Don’t miss an all-new IMPACT! next Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders. Trey Miguel defends the X-Division Title against the 73-year-old Mike Jackson. The Major Players battle the Bullet Club’s Ace Austin and Chris Bey. Gisele Shaw and a partner of Santino Marella’s choosing challenge the Death Dollz for the Knockouts World Tag Team Titles. Plus, it’s the Golden Six Shooter to determine who will challenge Josh Alexander for the IMPACT World Title at No Surrender: Moose, Eddie Edwards, Callihan, Rich Swann, Rhino and Chris Sabin collide!

Pit Fight Match
Kenny King vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey

The heated rivalry between Mike Bailey and Kenny King will be settled in a Pit Fight. There are no pinfalls, no disqualifications and no ropes – the only way to win is by knockout or submission! King dumps Bailey to the outside and tosses him into the steel ring steps. King drops him face-first onto the ramp, then hits a pinpoint knee strike to the head. Bailey is busted open as King continues the assault. King remains in control with a vicious Dragon Screw leg whip. Bailey counters with a Sparta Kick as King tumbles to the floor. Bailey quickens the pace, laying in a flurry of kicks before locking in an armbar. King breaks the hold with a big powerbomb. King launches himself off the apron, connecting with a blockbuster on the floor. Bailey charges into the corner but King sidesteps, causing him to kick the steel post with full force. King secures the Figure Four Leg Lock but Bailey reverses the pressure as they roll to the outside. Bailey gets a running start from the top of the ramp for an explosive dropkick. Bailey climbs to the top of the ring post, then soars with a corkscrew to the floor. Bailey goes for Ultima Weapon but King cuts him off with a mid-air knee strike. King hits a spinebuster on the side of the ring, then locks in a submission. Bailey breaks it with a steel chair shot and hits double knees to the chest. Bailey places a steel chair over King’s head, then delivers one final superkick to win by knockout.

Winner: “Speedball” Mike Bailey via Ref Stoppage.

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