Impact Wrestling Results returned as introductions were made, and this should be a fun match.
As soon as the bell rang, Angels and Callihan attacked and Callihan went for a quick pin on Hendry, then tagged in Angels.
Angels unloaded on Hendry and hit a neckbreaker, but Hendry took advantage of Angels showboating to hit a suplex and tag in Dango.
Dango picked up the pace and hit the Dirt Bag Shuffle on Callihan, but he had to fight off Angels, and the gave Callihan the chance to hit a Death Valley Driver and tag in Angels.
That was NOT part of @CodyDeaner's plan!@joehendry @TheSamiCallihan @Big_Kon1 @Alan_V_Angels #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/MCjDmdHok7
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 14, 2023
Hendry tagged in to hit a fallaway slam on Angels and kip up, but Kon grabbed Hendry’s leg in the ropes and Angels hit a Sliced Bread and a frog splash for a near pinfall Dango broke up.
Hendry ducked a right and Callihan hit Angels, and Deaner shouted at Callihan that it’s not part of the Design and pulled him off the apron to cause Hendry to close it out on Angels for the win.
After the match, Kon attacked them from behind and hey focused their attack on Hendry.
.@milanmiracle is in the IMPACT Zone! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/pmql2YRm0E
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 14, 2023
Marella came out and faced down Deaner before hitting a combination of rights and a kick to send Deaner to the floor, and then he broke out the Cobra to take out Angels.
Gisele Shaw w/Jai Vaidal, Savannah Evans vs. Tasha Steelz
Shaw rolled to the floor when Steelz went for a lock up as she played some mind games to get it started.
Steelz shoved her, and then they traded slaps before Steelz caught her with an uppercut off the ropes.
After Shaw pulled Steelz down by her hair, Shaw distracted the ref while Evans choke slammed Steelz on the apron to soften Steelz up.
An INTENSE Stomp from @GiseleShaw08 crushes @RealTSteelz! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/WmDfc6CVlo
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 14, 2023
After a series of stomps and kicks, Shaw locked in a Camel Clutch, but Steelz managed to fight out of it and they traded shots until Shaw regained control.
Steelz fired back with a series of strikes for a near pinfall, but Shaw countered her bulldog and hit a shot to the back of her head for a near pinfall.
They took the fight to the floor, and after throwing Steelz into the ring steps, Shaw pulled her knee pad down and went for a running knee, but Steelz avoided her and Shaw hit the steps.
In the ring, Steelz hit a dropkick on Shaw’s injured knee and pinned her with a jackknife.
Mickie James Steps Down
Mickie stood in the ring after the arena and announcers and fans left, and she said how the Last Rodeo was to prove she belonged and could still be the Knockouts Champion.
She couldn’t have done it without the fans, and as she talked the camera showed Jordynne Grace and Deonna Purrazzo watched from backstage.
Mickie said she can’t handle time and how she’s treated differently because of her age, but when she’s in the ring she feels like she’s 20 years old and can take on the world.
.@MickieJames will not be cleared to compete at #Rebellion. A NEW Knockouts World Champion will be crowned THIS SUNDAY in Toronto!
Order #Rebellion on FITE: https://t.co/D6QCKFjJfM pic.twitter.com/49Y8FuGe8D
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 14, 2023
After the match the wear and tear reminds her she’s getting older. With that said, she had to do what’s right for the championship, locker room, and business, and thanked everyone for making her believe in herself again.
Her doctor told her she’s not cleared to compete at Rebellion, and laid the belt down in the ring and told Grace and Purrazzo it’s their time now.
She left her hat in the ring with the belt and walked out.
This was a heartfelt message and something we didn’t expect. What did you think about it? Let us know in the comments below and thank you for joining Impact Wrestling Results. We had a blast and can’t wait for Sunday.
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