IMPACT Against All Odds 2023FRIDAY, WEEK 1 OF JUNE 2023
LIVE FROM THE
OHIO EXPO CENTER IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, U.S.
1200 FANS IN ATTENDANCE
OVERALL RATING :
58***
∙ 32% — A freestyle segment called 'Hannifan and Rehwoldt go through the card' featuring KUSHIDA, Eddie Edwards, Deonna Purrazzo, Taylor Wilde, Frankie Kazarian, Steve Maclin, Rich Swann and Trey Miguel.
∙ 56% — IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP, SINGLES MATCH
Trey Miguel (ch) vs. Rich Swann — 11:24- MATCH:
In a decent match, Trey Miguel defeated Rich Swann in 11:24 by pinfall after using a foreign object. Trey Miguel makes defence number eight of the IMPACT X-Division title.
∙ 35% — A freestyle segment called 'The VE are here to continue the VE story and reclaim the top spot' featuring Gia Miller, Marshall Von Erich and Ross Von Erich.
∙ 35% — A freestyle segment called 'Mickie is seen arriving at the arena, no sign of Jordynne yet' featuring Mickie James.
∙ 53% — TAG TEAM MATCH
The Bollywood Boyz (Gurv & Harv Sihra) vs. The Von Erichs (Marshall & Ross Von Erich) — 07:41- MATCH:
In a decent match, The Von Erichs defeated The Bollywood Boyz in 7:41 when Marshall Von Erich submitted Gurv Sihra with an Iron Claw.
∙ 36% — A freestyle segment called 'Jody is extending her hand to Kelly, it seems the two of them are bonding' featuring Jody Threat and Killer Kelly.
∙ 51% — HANDICAP MATCH
Jody Threat & Killer Kelly vs. Masha Slamovich — 07:20- MATCH:
In a decent match, Crimsis defeated Masha Slamovich in a Handicap match in 7:20 when Jody Threat pinned Masha Slamovich with a F416.
∙ 34% — A freestyle segment called 'The Design have a special bond with Ohio, but Deaner has carefully designed everything to go well' featuring Deaner, Big Kon, Angels and Callihan.
∙ 37% — A freestyle segment called 'The Design is out, but Hendry and Bahh bring it to them! The ref ends up sending everyone away' featuring Deaner, Angels, Big Kon, Joe Hendry and Fallah Bahh.
∙ 47% — IMPACT DIGITAL MEDIA CHAMPIONSHIP, SINGLES MATCH
Joe Hendry (ch) vs. Deaner — 07:08- MATCH:
In a decent match, Deaner defeated Joe Hendry in 7:08 by pinfall with The Antidote. During the match we also saw Dirty Dango run in and attack Joe Hendry, and Callihan also attack Deaner. Deaner wins the IMPACT Digital Media title.
∙ 30% — A freestyle segment called 'A series of betrayal! Deaner goes back while Dango stands over Hendry' featuring Deaner, Angels, Big Kon, Callihan, Dirty Dango and Joe Hendry.
∙ 39% — A freestyle segment called 'Moose & Myers say it's no surprise they are above the competition' featuring Gia Miller, Brian Myers and Moose.
∙ 64% — IMPACT WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP, TAG TEAM MATCH
ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) (chs) vs. Brian Myers & Moose — 09:47- MATCH:
In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, ABC defeated Moose and Brian Myers in 9:47 when Chris Bey pinned Brian Myers with a 1, 2 Sweet after a distraction from nZo. ABC make defence number five of the IMPACT World Tag Team titles. Brian Myers was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance.
∙ 31% — A freestyle segment called 'nZo is looking from under the tron while Moose & Myers are enraged' featuring Moose, Brian Myers, nZo, Ace Austin and Chris Bey.
∙ 31% — A freestyle segment called 'The Virtuosa says she's always derived what the stars wrote for her' featuring Gia Miller and Deonna Purrazzo.
∙ 49% — IMPACT KNOCKOUTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, SINGLES MATCH
Deonna Purrazzo (ch) vs. Taylor Wilde (w/ KiLynn King) — 15:30- MATCH:
In a decent match, Deonna Purrazzo defeated Taylor Wilde in 15:30 by submission with a Fujiwara Armbar. Deonna Purrazzo makes defence number one of the IMPACT Knockouts World title.
∙ 44% — A freestyle segment called 'Trinity debuts and comes out to confront Deonna!!' featuring Deonna Purrazzo and Trinity Starr.
∙ 26% — A freestyle segment called 'Maclin will end this man's career if he keeps asking for it' featuring Gia Miller and Steve Maclin.
∙ 48% — SINGLES MATCH
Frankie Kazarian vs. Steve Maclin — 11:26- MATCH:
In a decent match, Frankie Kazarian defeated Steve Maclin in 11:26 by pinfall with a Wave of the Future.
∙ 41% — A freestyle segment called 'Maclin puts Kaz away with a KIA through the table' featuring Steve Maclin and Frankie Kazarian.
∙ 48% — A freestyle segment called 'Mickie comes out, waits for Jordynne, shows up... Mickie ends up starting a brawl she can't finish' featuring Mickie James and Jordynne Grace.
∙ 35% — A freestyle segment called 'KUSHIDA is up for any challenge anytime, his goal is to be the face of Multiverse' featuring Gia Miller and KUSHIDA.
∙ 64% — IMPACT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, SINGLES MATCH
KUSHIDA (ch) vs. Eddie Edwards — 20:46- MATCH:
In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, KUSHIDA defeated Eddie Edwards in 20:46 by submission with a Hoverboard Lock. During the match we also had PCO distract Edwards. KUSHIDA makes defence number one of the IMPACT World title.
∙ 42% — A freestyle segment called 'PCO is not alone... Alisha is here and helps PCO! The duo ends up flooring Eddie to end the show' featuring Eddie Edwards, PCO and ALS.