IMPACT Hard To Kill 2024FRIDAY, WEEK 2 OF JANUARY 2024
LIVE FROM THE
WALTER PYRAMID IN LONG BEACH, CALI, U.S.
2500 FANS IN ATTENDANCE
OVERALL RATING :
72***
∙ 47% — A freestyle segment called 'Hannifan & Rehwoldt go down the card of tonight's HTK event!' featuring Ace Austin, Bobby Lashley, Mickie James, Deonna Purrazzo, Trinity, Tasha Steelz, Josh Alexander and Chris Bey.
∙ 63% — IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP, ULTIMATE X MATCH
El Phantasmo vs. Jake Something vs. Jason Hotch vs. TJP — 17:21- MATCH:
In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, El Phantasmo defeated Jake Something, Jason Hotch and TJP in a Ladder match in 17:21 when El Phantasmo retrieved the item. During the match we also saw John Skyler run in and attack Hotch, and Zachary Wentz also attack TJP. El Phantasmo wins the IMPACT X-Division title.
∙ 45% — A freestyle segment called 'Sabin remembers the buzz around Moose teaming with MCMG 3 years ago, the magic happens again' featuring Veda Scott, Chris Sabin, Moose and Joe Hendry.
∙ 62% — SIX-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
Chris Sabin, Joe Hendry & Moose vs. Joe Coffey & The Impact (Trey Miguel & Yuya Uemura) — 08:38- MATCH:
In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Chris Sabin, Joe Hendry and Moose defeated Joe Coffey and The Impact in 8:38 when Chris Sabin pinned Yuya Uemura with a Cradle Shock.
∙ 37% — A freestyle segment called 'Backstage, people are setting up the Committed Match which will happen later!' featuring Scott D'Amore, Steve Maclin and Eddie Edwards.
∙ 33% — A freestyle segment called 'Kelly hypes history that never ended with Masha but she's seeking closure by stripping her' featuring Gia Miller and Killer Kelly.
∙ 60% — IMPACT KNOCKOUTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, SINGLES MATCH
Masha Slamovich (ch) vs. Killer Kelly — 13:10- MATCH:
In a decent match, Masha Slamovich defeated Killer Kelly in 13:10 by pinfall with a Snow Plow. Masha Slamovich makes defence number four of the IMPACT Knockouts World title.
∙ 50% — A freestyle segment called 'Masha seems amused by Kelly and taunts her, but Kelly doesn't back down, Jody arrives so nothing hap' featuring Masha Slamovich, Killer Kelly and Jody Threat.
∙ 46% — A freestyle segment called 'Aldis is recreating something untouchable with the VE and the Tag titles, won't let buffoons take it' featuring Veda Scott, Nick Aldis, Marshall Von Erich and Ross Von Erich.
∙ 77% — IMPACT WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP, TAG TEAM MATCH
The Von Erichs (Marshall & Ross Von Erich) (chs) (w/ Nick Aldis) vs. The Octopus & The Flamingo (Jonathan Gresham & Mike Bailey) — 10:56- MATCH:
In a bout that had superb wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, The Von Erichs defeated The Octopus & The Flamingo in 10:56 when Marshall Von Erich submitted Jonathan Gresham with an Iron Claw after a distraction from Nick Aldis. The Von Erichs make defence number two of the IMPACT World Tag Team titles.
∙ 38% — A freestyle segment called 'Josh should focus on Bey and not the BC because he's doing it for himself first tonight!' featuring Gia Miller and Chris Bey.
∙ 45% — A freestyle segment called 'Veda is seeking Lashley's comments, but Josh Barnett is here in his corner!' featuring Veda Scott, Bobby Lashley and Josh Barnett.
∙ 70% — IWGP UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP, SINGLES MATCH
Josh Alexander (ch) vs. Chris Bey — 15:54- MATCH:
In a bout that had great wrestling and good heat, Josh Alexander defeated Chris Bey in 15:54 by submission with an Ankle Lock.
∙ 53% — A freestyle segment called 'Bey looks real close to his BC shirt, his future is up in the air' featuring Josh Alexander and Chris Bey.
∙ 36% — A freestyle segment called 'Deonna & Mickie will set every rivalry aside to achieve their goal tonight and it's iconic for biz' featuring Gia Miller, Deonna Purrazzo and Mickie James.
∙ 39% — A freestyle segment called 'Package for months of feud btw Eddie & Maclin...one ends at the psych ward tonight!' featuring Eddie Edwards and Steve Maclin.
∙ 63% — COMMITTED MATCH
Eddie Edwards vs. Steve Maclin — 15:13- MATCH:
In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Steve Maclin defeated Eddie Edwards in an Ambulance match in 15:13 when Eddie Edwards was trapped.
∙ 42% — A freestyle segment called 'Years of madness might be over for Eddie who is seen driven to the psych ward!' featuring Eddie Edwards and Steve Maclin.
∙ 48% — A freestyle segment called 'BGC warn that nothing can stop them, it's THEIR night and they're impossible to kill' featuring Veda Scott, Trinity and Tasha Steelz.
∙ 61% — IMPACT KNOCKOUTS WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP, TAG TEAM MATCH
Bad Glows Club (Tasha Steelz & Trinity) (chs) vs. Deonna Purrazzo & Mickie James — 09:58- MATCH:
In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Deonna Purrazzo & Mickie James defeated Bad Glows Club in 9:58 when Deonna Purrazzo submitted Tasha Steelz with a Fujiwara Armbar. Deonna Purrazzo & Mickie James win the IMPACT Knockouts World Tag Team titles.
∙ 54% — A freestyle segment called 'MERCEDES MONE DEBUTS! She drops both the new champs and celebrates with BGC' featuring Deonna Purrazzo, Mickie James, Mercedes Moné, Trinity and Tasha Steelz.
∙ 45% — A freestyle segment called 'Ace knows he's going against the odds, but The Inevitable remains at the top tonight' featuring Veda Scott and Ace Austin.
∙ 77% — IMPACT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, SINGLES MATCH
Ace Austin (ch) vs. Bobby Lashley (w/ Josh Barnett) — 20:55- MATCH:
In a bout that had superb wrestling and great heat, Ace Austin defeated Bobby Lashley in 20:55 by pinfall with The Fold. During the match we also had Josh Barnett distract Lashley. Ace Austin makes defence number three of the IMPACT World title.
∙ 61% — A freestyle segment called 'Ace might wanna thank Barnett, but he's ending up his first big challenge as champ!!' featuring Ace Austin.