June 22, 2023
Columbus, OH – Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds
Commentary – Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt
Results via ImpactWrestling.com
Quick Match Results
- Before The Impact pre-show: Jody Threat defeated Nevaeh via F-Bomb (pinfall)
- Brian Myers & The Good Hands defeated oVe via Roster Cut (pinfall)
- Dirty Dango defeated Bhupinder Gujjar via Inverted DDT (pinfall)
- Jonathan Gresham & “Speedball” Mike Bailey defeated The Design via Ultima Weapon (pinfall)
- Killer Kelly defeated Taylor Wilde via (pinfall)
- Impact Digital Media Championship – Joe Hendry (c) defeated Yuya Uemura via Standing Ovation (pinfall)
- Bully Ray & Steve Maclin defeated Eddie Edwards & Frankie Kazarian via Double Team Neckbreaker (pinfall)
oVe (Madman Fulton, Jake Crist, & Sami Callihan) vs. Brian Myers & The Good Hands (Jason Hotch & John Skyler)
oVe thought they had The Good Hands right where they wanted them, but @TheMooseNation had other plans!#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/XZdxIOYveI
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 23, 2023
Brian Myers looks to lead The Good Hands to victory against oVe! Fulton puts his strength on display as he slams all three of his opponents simultaneously. Myers distracts Crist on the top rope, allowing Skyler to gain control. Myers and The Good Hands cut off the ring as they begin to wear Crist down. Crist hits a diving forearm to Skyler, creating an opening and allowing him to make the tag to Callihan. Moments later, Moose appears out of nowhere and pushes Crist off the top rope. Myers capitalizes with the Roster Cut clothesline to win.
Winner: Brian Myers & The Good Hands via Pinfall.
Backstage: Eddie Edwards, Frankie Kazarian
Can @FrankieKazarian trust @TheEddieEdwards TONIGHT on #IMPACTonAXSTV? pic.twitter.com/eyFW9NkoDb
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 23, 2023
Eddie Edwards assures Frankie Kazarian that he can be trusted in their match against Bully Ray and Steve Maclin tonight.
Backstage: Sami Callihan, Rich Swann
After @TheMooseNation‘s actions, #RichSwann promised moving forward he’s got @TheSamiCallihan‘s back!#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/QK12QMZTxH
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 23, 2023
Rich Swann offers his longtime friend Sami Callihan assistance in the fight against Moose and Brian Myers.
Dirty Dango vs. Bhupinder Gujjar
.@bhupindergujj4r sent @DirtyDangoCurty directly into The COBRAAAAAAAA!!!! @milanmiracle
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 23, 2023
🐍#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/OfEEjQuOOW
Dirty Dango is out to prove that she should have a documentary instead of Bhupinder Gujjar! Gujjar hits a dropkick to gain control. Dango retreats to the outside where Gujjar takes him off his feet with a crossbody. Dango avoids the Gargoyle spear and hits the inverted DDT to win.
Winner: Dirty Dango via Pinfall.
After the match, Director of Authority Santino Marella makes Dango pay for his recent actions by striking him with the Cobra.
Backstage: Jody Threat, Nevaeh, Death Dollz
Can @nevaehOi4k help The Death Dollz!? @FearHavok @WeAreRosemary #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/rQ0LRjLyUe
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 23, 2023
Nevaeh thanks Jody Threat for stepping into the ring with her earlier tonight on BTI. Nevaeh tries to reunite with her former tag team partner, Havok, but she has since been transformed into Jessicka. Nevaeh thinks she can help the Death Dollz find out what happened to their former selves in the Undead Realm.
Backstage: Zicky Dice, Johnny Swinger
.@DanielSpencer has made it OFFICIAL! @ZickyDice is now an IMPACT Wrestling referee! @swinger_johnny #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/SXDESjgaTo
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 23, 2023
Zicky Dice earns his referee’s license as Johnny Swinger hopes that it will help him on his quest for 50 wins.
The Design (Kon & Angels) vs. Jonathan Gresham & “Speedball” Mike Bailey
.@Alan_V_Angels and @CodyDeaner‘s arguing just cost them the win on #IMPACTonAXTV! pic.twitter.com/tqF54IxGv1
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 23, 2023
The Design look to bounce back as they battle Jonathan Gresham and Mike Bailey tonight! Kon takes out both of his opponents with a double running clothesline. Angels hits Gresham with a Half & Half suplex. Meanwhile, Kon levels Bailey on the outside. Back in the ring, Bailey hits a running Shooting Star on Kon but it doesn’t faze the big man. Gresham hits an assisted pop-up cutter on Angels before Bailey locks in an armbar. Gresham attempts to neutralize Kon with a Sleeper on the floor. Bailey drops Kon with a step-up Moonsault. Angels inadvertently collides with Deaner at ringside. Angels has Bailey beat following a Spanish Fly but Deaner tries to call the shots. Bailey capitalizes with the Tornado Kick, followed by Ultima Weapon to win.
Winner: Jonathan Gresham & “Speedball” Mike Bailey via Pinfall.
Backstage: Trinity
.@TheTrinity_Fatu just challenged @TheJaiVidal NEXT WEEK on #IMPACTonAXSTV! pic.twitter.com/iVtTjxxA8q
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 23, 2023
Gia Miller asks Trinity if she’s worried about her scheduled Knockouts World Title match against Deonna Purrazzo becoming a three-way with the addition of Gisele Shaw. If Shaw can dethrone Purrazzo on the Down Under Tour, that’s exactly what she’ll have to contend with. Trinity predicts that Purrazzo will handle business and keep their singles match intact. In an attempt to even the odds, Trinity challenges Jai Vidal to a match next week.
Backstage: Jimmy Jacobs, Alex Shelley
.@RealNickAldis will NOT be in attendance tonight but sent a message with Jimmy Jacobs! IMPACT World Champion @fakekinkade had a message of his own in the form of a Superkick! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/9qTNaBGAuV
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 23, 2023
Jimmy Jacobs reads a statement written by Nick Aldis following his blindside attack on IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley last week. Aldis will not be present on tonight’s episode of IMPACT! after he received threats and harassments on social media and at his home. Shelley sends a message to Aldis in the form of a superkick to Jacobs.
Taylor Wilde vs. Killer Kelly
.@mashaslamovich and @Kelly_WP are UNLEASHING on the Knockouts World Tag Team Champions! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/LvG1HGabJV
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 23, 2023
Killer Kelly has a big opportunity as she battles one half of the reigning Knockouts World Tag Team Champions in singles action! Wilde distracts the referee, allowing King to send Kelly crashing to the floor. Wilde locks in a surfboard submission before choking Kelly on the middle rope. Kelly turns the tide with a double underhook suplex, followed by a running dropkick. Kelly counters Witch’s Wrath into a rollup for two. Kelly locks in the Killer Clutch. Wilde breaks free but Kelly rolls her up again to win.
Winner: Killer Kelly via Pinfall.
After the match, The Coven jump Kelly from behind when Masha Slamovich makes her way to the ring with a dog collar and chain. In a shocking turn of events, Slamovich defends Kelly as they send The Coven retreating to the back.
Backstage: Scott D’Amore
.@MeanGiaMiller caught up with @ScottDAmore to talk about his upcoming match at #Slammiversary when he teams up with @PCOisNotHuman to take on @SteveMaclin & @bullyray5150!#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/AE2WtcHLHe
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 23, 2023
Before he teams with PCO in his return to competition at Slammiversary, Scott D’Amore puts Bully Ray and Steve Maclin on notice.
Impact Digital Media Championship
Yuya Uemura vs. Joe Hendry (c)
Message SENT! @joehendry @KennyKingPb2 #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/J27i73xw82
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 23, 2023
Yuya Uemura receives his first title shot in IMPACT Wrestling as he challenges Joe Hendry for the Digital Media Championship! As the match begins, Kenny King and Sheldon Jean make their way to ringside. King joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary while Jean stands guard. Uemura hits Hendry with a back suplex for two. Uemura hits a powerslam but when he goes for the follow-up crossbody, Hendry catches him in mid-air. Hendry hits the Standing Ovation to retain.
Winner: Joe Hendry via Pinfall to retain the Impact Digital Media Championship.
After the match, King goes face-to-face with Hendry and sarcastically congratulates him on his victory.
Slammiversary 2023, Impact Down Under Tour, & Next Week’s Show Cards Rundown
New matches have been announced for the Down Under Tour on June 30th and July 1st streaming LIVE at 5am ET on FITE. On Friday, Eddie Edwards challenges Joe Hendry for the Digital Media Title. On Saturday, the Motor City Machine Guns challenge ABC for the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles.
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 receives his rematch for the X-Division Title when he challenges Chris Sabin. Trinity goes one-on-one with Jai Vidal. Plus, Nick Aldis addresses his attack on IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley and more.
Bully Ray & Steve Maclin vs. Eddie Edwards & Frankie Kazarian
.@SteveMaclin and @bullyray5150 are standing tall as #IMPACTonAXSTV goes off the air! Could it be a preview of #Slammiversary?! pic.twitter.com/zdEc5QD2K7
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 23, 2023
Bully Ray and Steve Maclin tune-up for Slammiversary as they battle enemies turned allies, Eddie Edwards and Frankie Kazarian! Maclin provides a distraction for the referee, allowing Bully to go low on Kazarian with the steel ring post. Edwards and Kazarian are working well together as they hit a combo Atomic Drop-Russian leg sweep on Maclin. Edwards and Kazarian turn their attention to Bully with a double vertical suplex. Edwards dives through the ropes to take out Bully on the floor. Kazarian is next to fly as he hits Maclin with a Hurricanrana on the floor. Bully targets Alisha at ringside, allowing Maclin to gain control off the distraction. Bully and Maclin cut off the ring and prevent Edwards from making the tag. Edwards eventually creates separation after he and Maclin collide with running crossbodies. Edwards makes the tag to Kazarian who enters the match with a burst of speed. Kazarian hits Maclin with the springboard leg drop for two. Kazarian spikes Maclin with a Piledriver but Bully breaks the pin attempt. Bully sends Edwards crashing into his own partner. Edwards inadvertently superkicks Kazarian after Maclin ducks the incoming assault. Bully and Maclin connect with double team offense on Kazarian for three.
Winner: Bully Ray & Steve Maclin via Pinfall.
Bully and Maclin stand tall as IMPACT! goes off the air.