June 8, 2023
London, Ontario, Canada – Western Fair District Agriplex
Commentary – Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt
Results via ImpactWrestling.com
Quick Match Results
- Before The Impact pre-show: Seleziya Sparx vs. Tara Rising went to a No Contest
- Chris Bey defeated Jason Hotch via Magistral Cradle (pinfall)
- Heath defeated Champagne Singh via Wake Up Call (pinfall)
- Joe Hendry defeated Shelton Jean via Standing Ovation (pinfall)
- Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Championship – The Coven (c) defeated Death Dollz via Assisted Running Big Boot (pinfall)
- Trey Miguel defeated Bhupinder Gujjar via Lightning Spiral (pinfall)
- Moose & Rich Swann defeated Nick Aldis & Jonathan Gresham via Powerbomb (pinfall)
Chris Bey vs. Jason Hotch
.@TheJasonHotch catches @DashingChrisBey mid-air and DROPS him with a Blue Thunder Bomb! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/3gXpP3ws1p
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 9, 2023
Before The Good Hands challenge ABC for the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles tomorrow night at Against All Odds, momentum is up for grabs! Bey goes for a springboard but Hotch cuts him off and sends him toppling to the floor. Bey avoids some aerial offense, then builds momentum with a Flatliner for two. Bey attempts the Art of Finesse but Hotch counters into a Blue Thunder Bomb. Both men exchange pin attempts with Bey gaining the upper-hand to win.
Winner: Chris Bey via Pinfall.
After the match, Skyler jumps Bey from behind. Austin momentarily evens the odds but the advantage shifts once again when Myers gets involved. The Good Hands take out Bey with The Favor to stand tall.
Backstage: Heath
Gia Miller welcomes Heath back to IMPACT Wrestling after he was taken out of action by IMPACT World Champion Steve Maclin, Champagne Singh and Shera. Heath looks to gain a measure of revenge tonight when he goes one-on-one with Singh.
Video: Dirty Dango
.@DirtyDangoCurty HATES Pro Wrestling. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/C97CIwQfaE
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 9, 2023
Dirty Dango shares his opinion on the world of professional wrestling and his opponent at Against All Odds, Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry.
Champagne Singh vs. Heath
.@HEATHXXII picks up the WIN on #IMPACTonAXSTV! pic.twitter.com/lV0PjVWrlB
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 9, 2023
Heath is out for revenge just one night before competing in the 8-4-1 match at Against All Odds! Shera immediately gets involved while the referee’s back is turned, allowing Singh to gain the early advantage. Moments later, Heath knocks Shera off the apron, then turns the tide with a powerslam to Singh. Heath hits the Wake Up Call to score the quick victory.
Winner: Heath via Pinfall.
Backstage: The Design
The Design will go to WAR with oVe TOMORROW NIGHT at #AgainstAllOdds! @Alan_V_Angels @CodyDeaner @Big_Kon1 #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/YQyTxBiLO3
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 9, 2023
The Design vow to make Sami Callihan pay for betraying them – it’s The Design vs oVe in an Ohio Street Fight at Against All Odds.
Joe Hendry vs. Shelton Jean
.@joehendry knows exactly why @DirtyDangoCurty has been so "cranky" lately! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/aUCv6skm0t
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 9, 2023
Joe Hendry takes on the man who broke his nose recently, Sheldon Jean! Hendry hits a swinging powerslam. King trips up Hendry from the outside, allowing Jean to gain control. Jean hits a back suplex neckbreaker for two. Hendry counters a headlock into a vertical suplex. Hendry hits a running cutter off the ropes, followed by a Fallaway Slam. King provides another distraction on the apron but it’s not enough. Hendry hits Jean with the Standing Ovation to win.
Winner: Joe Henrdy via Pinfall.
After the match, Hendry reveals his new music video to Dirty Dango, calling him the “divas reject”. King and Jean attack Hendry from behind. Dango joins the assault until Director of Authority Santino Marella makes the save. Marella takes out Jean with the Cobra.
Video: Gisele Shaw, Jai Vidal, Savannah Evans
.@GiseleShaw08 is ready to give @TheTrinity_Fatu and @DeonnaPurrazzo a reality check at #AgainstAllOdds! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/AoacIotkef
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 9, 2023
After taking out Jordynne Grace last week, Shaw claims the spotlight is all hers. Tomorrow night at Against All Odds, Shaw teams with Savannah Evans to battle Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo and Trinity.
Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Championship
Death Dollz (Courtney Rush & Jessicka) vs. The Coven (KiLynn King & Taylor Wilde) (c)
The Coven are STILL Knockouts World Tag Team Champions.@KiLynnKing @RealTaylorWilde #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/EaNFlAjYHg
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 9, 2023
The Death Dollz have earned this opportunity to become Knockouts World Tag Team Champions! Rush goes for an early Sharpshooter but King escapes to the ropes. King distracts the referee, allowing Wilde to illegally attack Rush from the apron. King remains in control with a twisting vertical suplex. Rush makes the tag to Jessicka, who puts her power on display. King trips up Jessicka as The Coven hit a flurry of strikes in the corner. Jessicka counters Witch’s Wrath from Wilde and makes the tag to Rush. Rush hits King with a head scissors, followed by a running bulldog for two. Rush locks in the Sharpshooter. Wilde is tapping out but the referee’s attention is on King and Jessicka brawling on the outside. The Coven take out Rush with their signature double team running boot for three.
Winner: The Coven via Pinfall to retain the Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Championship.
Video: Alex Shelley
.@fakekinkade will be looking to capture the IMPACT World Title for the very first time in his career. Will Shelley realize his dream in Columbus at #AgainstAllOdds? Or will @SteveMaclin's mayhem keep him at the top of the mountain?
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 9, 2023
Order on FITE: https://t.co/MFNZ75GlHG pic.twitter.com/kG5tvt0BEA
Alex Shelley looks to become IMPACT World Champion for the very first time tomorrow night at Against All Odds.
Backstage: Steve Maclin, Bully Ray
.@SteveMaclin is well aware that EVERYONE has their eyes set on the IMPACT World Title! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/ZzxG70Y5GP
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 9, 2023
Gia Miller interviews IMPACT World Champion Steve Maclin who says that he has challengers coming at him from all angles. Bully Ray interrupts and says that he’s the only one Maclin needs to worry about.
Trey Miguel vs. Bhupinder Gujjar
The Lightning Spiral CONNECTS securing a W for The X Division Champion on #IMPACTonAXSTV! @TheTreyMiguel pic.twitter.com/YxNEzfa6et
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 9, 2023
Trey Miguel battles Bhupinder Gujjar for the first time ever as Miguel prepares to defend his title against Chris Sabin tomorrow night at Against All Odds! Gujjar hits an Enzuigiri, sending Miguel retreating to the outside. Gujjar goes for a dive but Miguel cuts him off and sends Gujjar throat-first into the middle rope. Miguel is trying to win by count-out as he dropkicks Gujjar to prevent him from making it back into the ring. Gujjar breaks the count, then hits a flapjack to build momentum. Gujjar crashes and burns on a top rope splash. Miguel looks for the Meteora but this time it’s Gujjar who avoids the incoming assault. Miguel connects with Lightning Spiral to win.
Winner: Trey Miguel via Pinfall.
After the match, Miguel goes over his list of accomplishments in IMPACT Wrestling but claims that he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.
Backstage: Johnny Swinger
🤦♂️@swinger_johnny#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/EmW30aZyXv
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 9, 2023
Johnny Swinger reveals that he’s sent Zicky Dice to referee school in an attempt to jumpstart his road to 50 wins.
Backstage: Trinity, Deonna Purrazo
.@MeanGiaMiller sat down with @DeonnaPurrazzo and @TheTrinity_Fatu to talk about their Tag Team Match TOMORROW NIGHT at #AgainstAllOdds and their HUGE Knockouts Championship match at #Slammiversary!#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/EMHcsIG9OT
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 9, 2023
Gia Miller conducts a double sit-down interview with Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo and #1 Contender Trinity. Before they face off for the Knockouts World Title at Slammiversary, they will team up to battle Gisele Shaw and Savannah Evans tomorrow night at Against All Odds. Purrazzo claims that she can put her ego aside to coexist with Trinity. Trinity agrees that they’re on the same page – until Slammiversary
Against All Odds 2023 Show Card Rundown
Who will seize victory in their battle Against All Odds? Find out LIVE THIS FRIDAY, June 9th at 8pm ET from the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, streaming on IMPACT Plus, YouTube for IMPACT Ultimate Insiders and FITE. Tickets are on-sale now at Eventbrite.com. Steve Maclin defends the IMPACT World Title against Alex Shelley. Bully Ray, Jonathan Gresham, Heath, Nick Aldis, Moose, Mike Bailey, Rich Swann and PCO compete in the first-ever 8-4-1 match to determine the new #1 Contender. Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo and Trinity battle Gisele Shaw and Savannah Evans. Eddie Edwards goes one-on-one with Frankie Kazarian. Chris Sabin gets a rematch for Trey Miguel’s X-Division Title. oVe goes to war with The Design in an Ohio Street Fight. The Good Hands challenge ABC for the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles. Masha Slamovich collides with Killer Kelly in a Dog Collar match. Plus, Joe Hendry defends the Digital Media Title against Dirty Dango.
Moose & Rich Swann vs. Nick Aldis & Jonathan Gresham
Things are BREAKING DOWN on #IMPACTonAXSTV ahead of #AgainstAllOdds! #RichSwann @HEATHXXII @RealNickAldis @TheMooseNation @bullyray5150 @PCOisNotHuman pic.twitter.com/4o9y6KKaHc
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 9, 2023
We get a preview of things to come in the first-ever 8-4-1 match tomorrow night at Against All Odds in our main event! Longtime rivals Moose and Rich Swann must work together, much like what we’ll see in Columbus. Moose is barking orders but Swann remains focused as he hits Gresham with a splash. Moose whips Gresham into the corner turnbuckles with brute force. Moose wants Swann to take a cheap shot but he refuses. Gresham fights free with a victory roll, allowing him to make the tag to Aldis. The pace quickens as Aldis takes out Moose with an explosive clothesline. Aldis hits a Michinoku Driver, followed by a top rope elbow drop to Moose. Both men are down following in-sync clotheslines. Swann almost puts Gresham away with the Handspring Cutter. Moose makes the blind tag, then powerbombs Gresham to win.
Winner: Moose & Rich Swann via Pinfall.
After the match, all hell breaks loose as the competitors in tomorrow’s 8-4-1 match join the fray. Bully Ray and Moose square off as PCO takes out everyone with a dive to the outside. Bully retreats up the ramp as PCO stands tall.