December 2nd Impact Wrestling

*Impact continues its’ residency at the Sam’s Town Hotel in Las Vegas.

(Digital Exclusive) Havok defeats Madison Rayne…Tombstone Piledriver for the win (02:12)…filmed during Wrestle House 2.

(BTI)  Jake Something defeats Hikuleo…Jake hits a running body block for the win (08:18).

*Matt Cardona to the ring…he’s pissed about Moose spearing him at Turning Point…Moose to the ring, tells Cardona he’ll never be a top guy…he should change his name to “Mid Card-ona”…Cardona attacks, gets the upper hand…W. Morrissey out to save Moose, things are about to get ugly for Cardona…Eddie Edwards down & the heels bail.

*Violent By Design promo…they’ll continue to build their monument to violence…it began with Heath & Rhino…it will continue with Swann & Willie tonight…it will lead to the tag titles.

*Matt Cardona backstage with Scott D’Amore…Scott books Cardona/Edwards vs. Moose/Morrissey for tonight’s main event…Cardona wants more, a title shot…Scott says go prove you deserve it.

*Jordynne/Rachael approach Scott, they want to be in the Knockouts Ultimate-X…Tasha & Savannah want in, too…Scott will announce the 6 competitors next week…in the meanwhile, Rachael & Savannah will face off tonight.

(1)  Chris Sabin defeats Matthew Rehwoldt…Deonna Purrazzo joins commentary, talks about her focus on regaining her title…later, Deonna distracts Sabin…Mickie James out…attacks Deonna at ringside…inside the ring, Sabin hits the Cradle Shock for the win (13:07).

*Chelsea Green backstage with Scott…he explains Ultimate-X, she’s excited…Alisha wants in as well…Jai Vidal approaches & wants an opportunity…Scott only has 1 open spot…against Jonah.

(2)  Jonah defeats Jai Vidal…Tsunami for the win (01:48)…AFTER…the “Top Dog” grabs a mic, says he deserves to be a world champion…so look out Moose…says he keeps reading how Josh Alexander is the best wrestler in the world…but to be the best, you have to go through the top dog.

*Trey Miguel backstage with Gia…he was happy to retain at Turning Point, but a little upset he didn’t pin Maclin…Maclin attacks, chokes Trey with an industrial cord…security separates them…Trey dives off a set piece & takes everyone out.

*Zicky Dice calls Brian Myers, who hangs up on him…VSK calls Myers back…they’re going to get on the right track by facing FinJuice.

*Moose & Morrissey backstage…Moose says Morrissey needs to help him get rid of Cardona, then he gets the next shot at Moose’s title.

(3)  Rachael Ellering defeats Savannah Evans…Fireman’s Carry Cutter for the win (06:49).

*Tenille surprises Kaleb & Madison with her return…she’s not pleased to hear there are other Australians in the company now (that’s her thing) & they’re Knockouts Tag Champs…Tenille is off to find them…after the commercial, they find the IInspiration & it’s a love fest with Tenille…& Madison seems confused.

(4)  Rich Swann & Willie Mack defeat Deaner & Joe Doering…Eric Young tosses the VBD flag in to Deaner, he swings & misses at Willie, who scoops Deaner up for a Samoan Drop…Swann follows with a 450 Splash on Deaner for the win (11:17)…AFTER…EY slides in for the 3-on-2 attack until Heath & Rhino race down for the save & clear VBD from the ring.

*Johnny Swinger & Hernandez backstage…Rohit & Raj interrupt, upset they weren’t invited to Wrestle House…Lawrence D. interrupts, tells Rohit he didn’t want riff-raff in his house…Rohit is offended, says that while Lawrence was away he was X-Division Champ & basically the MVP of Impact…Lawrence suggests Rohit shows him how good he is in a match next week.

(5)  Matt Cardona & Eddie Edwards defeat Moose & W. Morrissey…Moose attempts a uranage on Cardona, but Cardona counters into a wheel barrow position & rolls under for the roll up win (15:43)…AFTER…as Cardona & Eddie celebrate up the ramp, a frustrated W. Morrissey drops Moose with a big boot as the show ends.

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iMPACT! PREVIEW – December 9, 2021

+ Rohit Raju vs. Lawrence D.

+ Deonna Purrazzo & Matthew Rehwoldt vs. Mickie James & Chris Sabin

+ The Influence & the IInspiration vs. Decay – 8 person tag

+ Eric Young vs. Rhino – Street Fight

+ Announcement of the 6 Knockouts in the Ultimate-X #1 Contender’s Match

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iMPACT!+ THROWBACK THROWDOWN II – PREVIEW – December 18, 2021

+  The return of the IPWF (Impact Provincial Wrestling Federation)

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 iMPACT! HARD TO KILL PPV PREVIEW – January 8, 2022

+ 6-Way Knockouts Ultimate-X #1 Contender’s Match

+ Mickie James (c) vs. Deonna Purrazzo – for the Knockouts Championship

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