You usually find this piece in the middle of the “Final Impact Before PPV” review. The situation is a little different this time because circumstances have changed. Rebellion PPV was supposed to take place last Sunday night. Coronavirus changed the game, but not Impact Wrestling’s desire to make it happen. Night One was a pure blessing to watch, for free on TV, not on PPV. Everyone was able to witness Willie Mack become the new X-Division Champion in a match to remember.
Night Two is not going to be the one we were expecting. The three other Impact belts won’t be defended because The North are stuck in Canada, Tessa Blanchard in Mexico and Jordynne Grace was not at the tapings. Impact Wrestling confirmed last Tuesday the four matches or segments that will make the Night Two of the PPV. Of course, it will be a no-crowd event, like every wrestling show taking place currently. Impact Wrestling survived way tougher than that and trust me when I say this company is definitely Hard to Kill… And The Nygma too…
The Fate of The World Title
Due to unforeseen circumstances, World Champion Tessa Blanchard and Eddie Edwards were unable to make it to Rebellion for the three-way World Championship match with Michael Elgin. IMPACT Wrestling fans around the world are wondering – what is the future of the World Title? To add fuel to the fire, Michael Elgin claimed that one way or another, he will be World Champion by the time Rebellion is over. All will be revealed at Rebellion Night Two.
Plus, World Champion Tessa Blanchard will participate in an interview to shed some light on the World Title situation.
With Tessa Blanchard stuck in Mexico and Eddie Edwards at home, Michael Elgin is the last survivor of what was supposed to be the main-event of Rebellion. Last week, he threw a spanner in the works when he claimed he legitimately was the World Champion because his opponents found an excuse not to come as they had no chance to win. It’s not up to Impact Management to make its choice, which can mean give the belt to Elgin, determine new contenders, or let Tessa remain the Champion until she can come back defend it. What is the best solution?
The Nygma’s Crystal Ball says… everything is possible in wrestling…
Rosemary vs Havok – Full Metal Mayhem
From the Undead Realm to Full Metal Mayhem, Rosemary and Havok will stop at nothing to cast their shadow of dominance over the Knockouts division. While they appeared to be on the same page after putting an apparent end to Father James Mitchell inside the Undead Realm, there’s no telling what these demonic Knockouts will do to each other with tables, ladders, chairs and more at their disposal. One thing is for certain – Full Metal Mayhem is one of the most violent and unforgiving matches in IMPACT Wrestling history. Witness the horror at Rebellion Night Two.
.@WeAreRosemary faces @FearHavok in a Full Metal Mayhem match TUESDAY at 8/7c on @AXSTV! #Rebellion pic.twitter.com/85KfvTF21W
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 25, 2020
We were supposed to have a Full Metal Mayhem Match for the Impact Knockouts title. There will be a hardcore bout but not between Taya and Jordynne. Havok and Rosemary are custom-made for this kind of match. The products of The Undead Realm are capable of everything in a ring. They’ve known each other more than well and are afraid of nothing. Havok is now on her own, she killed Father James Mitchell and resurrected Su Yung. Both women are lost in a Less than Dead World. The smell of tables, ladders, chairs, cookie sheets, garbage bins, and why not thumbtacks should remind them of the blood that makes them be the wrestlers they are.
The Nygma’s Crystal Ball says… Rosemary
Joseph Ryan vs Cousin Jake
Joseph Ryan was furious after losing to Cody Deaner on a recent episode of IMPACT! Now, the proud Cancel Culture member is looking to rebound when he goes one-on-one with Cousin Jake. Along with RVD and Katie Forbes, Ryan has been adamant on shutting down the toxic masculinity of The Deaners. Will he get the job done at Rebellion Night Two or will Jake prove that anything is possible when you Giv’er?
.@JoeyRyanOnline faces @JakeSomething_ TUESDAY at 8/7c on @AXSTV! #Rebellion pic.twitter.com/OZfSS6LNf0
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 25, 2020
Being Joey Ryan is something different, funny but a source of criticism. Love him or hate him, Ryan is making people talk about him. Because Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes were both living the same situation, they created CancelCulture, a kind of politically correct faction. Cody and Jake Deaner were fans of Katie Forbes and her sexy attitude, something that infuriated Joey Ryan who turned into Joseph P. Ryan, the absolute opposite of Joey Ryan. Less sexy, of course, but still powerful. He will face the beer-drinking farmer-style Cousin Jake, once again to defend what’s appropriate.
The Nygma’s Crystal Ball says… Joey Ryan, well Joseph Ryan
Suicide vs Chris Bey vs Trey vs Rohit Raju
The landscape of the X-Division has changed now that Willie Mack sits high atop its throne. Who will step up and build momentum in hopes of receiving a future Title opportunity? Find out when four of the X-Division’s hottest stars in Suicide, Chris Bey, Trey and Rohit Raju battle in a four-way free-for-all at Rebellion Night Two.
It's Suicide vs. @DashingChrisBey vs. @HakimZane vs. @TheTreyMiguel in an X-Division Four Way TUESDAY at 8/7c on @AXSTV! #Rebellion pic.twitter.com/4xNA2PtkNr
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 26, 2020
This match enters in the category of Impact’s classic matches, a 4-Man X-Division style match, the kind of matches that have made the history and the legend of TNA/Impact Wrestling. Does this match make to determine a number one contender for the Impact X-Division title? Nothing has been confirmed by the company yet, but it’s definitely possible.
Trey of The Rascalz already had a chance for that title and was pushed to his inner limits by Ace Austin, unsuccessfully. Suicide is a former 2-time X-Division Champion, a mysterious character who has appeared in the history of Impact Wrestling the same he has disappeared, mysteriously. Rohit Raju of The Desi Hit Squad was quickly defeated by TNA original Hernandez two weeks ago. Meanwhile, the recently signed Chris Bey has shown his ability to steal a win in his first matches in the Impact Zone. Whatever the stakes are, a win would mean a lot when it comes to entering the X-Division competition.
The Nygma’s Crystal Ball says… Trey or Chris Bey
Next week on @IMPACTWRESTLING Rebellion part 2 I have a special Announcement to make to the world. After the Announcement Impact Wrestling will never be the Same
— MOOSE (@TheMooseNation) April 22, 2020
The night also includes an announcement from Moose, something huge as it seems.
To be eNYGMAtic…
Take care of yourself, stay home, watch more wrestling. I share with you this third video of the #URTHEIMPACT series, all available on Impact Wrestling website or Impact Wrestling’s YouTube channel. On this very “Impact Wrestling Are Rebels” note, until Tuesday night, until next review, never EVER forget to stay #eNYGMAtic…
IMPACT Wrestling is airing on Tuesday at 8/7c on AXS TV in the USA. The show is available to view in the UK from 2 am Wednesdays on the IMPACT Plus app and airs at 9 pm Wednesdays on Fight Network UK (Sky 192/Freesat 161), (circa) 11 pm Fridays on 5Star and repeated on Fight Network UK at 9 pm on Sundays.
All pics and videos courtesy of Impact Wrestling and AXS TV