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                    July 8th Impact

                    July 8th Impact

                    iMPACT! RECAP – July 8, 2021

                    (BTI)  Maclin defeats Suicide…sit out Curtain Call for the win (07:21).

                    *Kenny Omega & Don Callis are met as they enter the building by Mean Gia…they’re not worried about the unpredictable nature of Sami Callihan, they’re excited for the contract signing tonight.

                    (1)  Jake Something defeats Brian Myers…Black Hole Slam for the win (05:13)…AFTER…Myers prepares to make good on the stipulation to acknowledge Jake as “professional”…Sam Beale attacks…2-on-1 beat down…Matt Cardona out for the save…Radio Silence on Beale as Myers bails.

                    *Deonna backstage with Gia…she doesn’t need Kimber Lee or Susan, she can do it on her own, forever!

                    *Sami backstage with Gia…Sheriff’s Officer interrupts…he has an arrest warrant with Sami’s name on it, for an assault of Don Callis…Sami is removed in cuffs.

                    (2)  Deonna defeats Lady Frost…Fujiwara Armbar for the win (02:32)…AFTER…Deonna on the mic, says she may already be the greatest Knockout Champion of all time…Gail Kim interrupts…informs Deonna her defense at Slammiversary will be against a mystery opponent.

                    *Swinger’s Palace…no Swinger, no Bravo, no open tables…Sabin still loves this place…Moose attacks, “at Slammiversary you find out why I’m a wrestling God.”

                    *Chris Bey backstage with Gia…just because he helped doesn’t mean he’s friends with Trey, Petey, Josh…he picked a side…Chris Bey’s side.

                    *W. Morrissey accepts Eddie Edwards’ challenge for a match at Slammiversary…and he intends to help Eddie prepare by showing him what he’s up against…

                    (3)  W. Morrissey defeats Deonte Evans/Jason Page/Manny Smith…in a 3-on-1 Handicap Match…Choke Slam, Powerbomb, F-5, 3-man stacked pin for the win (01:52).

                    *Don Callis backstage with Gia…he was, indeed, assaulted by Sami & has sought victim counseling for it…and he has (fugazzi) footage of the assault, too.

                    (4)  Rosemary/Havok defeat Kimber Lee/Susan…Side Russian Leg Sweep & Spear combo on Susan, Rosemary makes the cover for the win (04:10)…Rosemary & Havok are now the #1 contenders to the Knockouts Tag Team Championship.

                    *Tenille‘s “All About Me” interview show with guest host Jazz…Tenille pisses Jazz off almost immediately…Jazz stands up & gets in her face…Tenille pretends to walk off her own show, then attacks Jazz from behind & runs her into the camera…Jordynne & Rachael find Jazz after the commercial break…they want Tenille & Kaleb next week.
                    *Rich Swann/Willie Mack in the ring…Rich calls out VBD…TJP/Fallah out instead, tell Swann/Willie they’re not jumping the line for the tag titles…VBD out next…Good Brothers interrupt before VBD can even speak, they want a shot as well…Anthem Rep. Tommy Dreamer out next…SLAMMIVERSARY will feature 4-way tag title match…and a 4-way singles match is up next…

                    (5)  Karl Anderson defeats Rich Swann/TJP/Deaner…Gun Stun on Deaner for the win (13:47)…AFTER…Good Brothers stare down VBD.

                    *Kimber Lee & Susan backstage…Father James Mitchell appears…Sinister Minister asks Kimber if she’s sure she wants this…Kimber says this is all she’s got left…Susan & Mitchell go off to “catch up.”

                    *Scott D’Amore in the ring for the contract signing, which will proceed without Sami Callihan…Kenny Omega & Don Callis to the ring…Kenny signs…LIGHTS FLICKER…the ‘tron plays the extended cut of Don’s assault video where it is clear he has paid someone to impersonate Sami during this “attack”…LIGHTS OUT…Sami’s ICU intro plays…LIGHTS ON…Sami is in the ring with his trusty bat…Sami attacks Kenny, then turns his attention to Don which allows Kenny to get the upper hand briefly…Sami turns it back in his favor with a low blow, followed by a package piledriver on Kenny…Sami signs the contract, then powerbombs Kenny through the table.

                    iMPACT! PREVIEW – July 15, 2021
                    + Jordynne & Rachael vs. Tenille & Kaleb
                    + Ace/Fulton/Rohit/Shera vs. Josh/Trey/Petey/Bey
                    + Havok vs. Tasha Steelz
                    + Willie Mack vs. Fallah Bahh vs. Doc Gallows vs. Joe Doering

                    iMPACT! SLAMMIVERSARY UPDATES – July 17, 2021

                    + Deonna Purrazzo (c) vs. MYSTERY OPPONENT – Knockouts Championship
                    + VBD (c) vs. TJP/Fallah vs. Good Brothers vs. Swann/Willie – Tag Team Championship

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