5 Matches that Could Steal the Show at Slammiversary 2018

Impact Wrestling will be presenting its biggest pay-per-view of the year, Slammiversary, this coming Sunday i.e. July 22nd, from the Rebel Complex in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is basically Impact Wrestling's equivalent of Wrestlemania.

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This will be the first major PPV event under the new management led by Scott D'Amore and Don Callis. The buzz for Slammiversary 2018 is palpable as the event has already officially sold out.

Impact Wrestling has generated a lot of praises recently for their cohesive storytelling and impeccable in-ring action.

There are high expectations from fans regarding the PPV, and Impact Wrestling will leave no stone unturned to deliver a decent show. There are eight matches set for the PPV, including the three Championship matches.

There has been a great influx of talent recently in Impact Wrestling, and each Superstar will look to set its best foot forward. Fans can't wait to see what the show entails. In this article, we will look at the five matches which could steal the show this coming Sunday.

Honorary Mention: Eddie Edwards vs. Tommy Dreamer (House of Hardcore Rules Match)

#5 LAX vs OGz (5150 Street Fight)

LAX (Ortiz and Santana) are the reigning Impact Wrestling Tag-Team Champions

The Latin American Xchange faction will go through a civil war of sorts, as the young guns, Ortiz and Santana, led by Konnan will go up against the original members of the LAX, Homicide and Hernandez, with King accompanying them.

The match will be contested in a 5150 Street Fight format. All these Superstars will definitely go all out in putting on a good entertaining match for the fans, disregarding their personal safety. The match will be highly barbaric and violent at times, full of surreal moments and some insane spots.

It will be interesting to see where Diamante falls into all of this, as she hasn't really sided with anyone yet. Maybe, she will factor into the match in some way or the other. This is definitely a match worth checking out for fans of extreme wrestling.

#4 Matt Sydal vs Brian Cage for the X Division Championship

Matt Sydal is the reigning Impact X Division Champion

The Impact X-Division Championship will be on the line in a singles match between the current Champion Matt Sydal and his challenger, Brian Cage. This match will surely be characterized by fast-paced and high-octane action, which fans have come to love.

If one had to define Brian Cage in a single sentence, it is he's a Heavyweight who can move like a Cruiserweight. He can perform not only the power moves but also pull off some insane athletic spots like suicide dives, etc.

Sydal is no slouch in the ring, as is evident from his resume and his current run in Impact Wrestling. His heel stuff has enabled him to unleash a very different side of him, which has been quite effective until now. He will look to use his speed against a much bigger and more powerful Cage.

Sydal was able to pull off a count-out win the last time he faced Cage, with a little help from Kongo Kong. It will be fascinating to see if he has some tricks up his sleeve to counter the power game of Brian Cage.

#3 Austin Aries vs Moose for the Impact World Championship

Austin Aries is the reigning Impact World Champion

Impact World Champion Austin Aries will look to defend his title against former NFL star Moose in the main event of Slammiversary 2018.

Aries has been exceptional since his return to Impact Wrestling, winning the World Champion on his first day back. The Belt Collector is an in-ring general and an experienced veteran when it comes to big matches.

Moose will look to bring the gold home in what will be the biggest match of his career. He is a highly athletic individual, while also being capable of performing power moves. He definitely has a height and weight advantage over Aries, which will work in his favor.

The story to the title match has been quite interesting too, with Aries having a definite psychological advantage over Moose. This is a main-event match that will leave fans asking for more.

#2 International Four-Way Match

The International Four-Way match between Fenix, Rich Swann, Johnny Impact and Taiji Ishimori is probably going to be the match that is going to steal the show. With four of the world's top professional wrestlers present in the ring at the same time, the action is undoubtedly going to be spectacular.

The level of talent involved in this match is absolutely phenomenal. This match is also representative of Impact Wrestling's growing partnerships with other promotions like Lucha Underground and NJPW.

It is hard to predict as to who will walk out of this one as the winner. Each Superstar involved in the match-up will look to pull out some insane, unbelievable moves, which fans have come to expect out of these four individuals.

This is the match that will unquestionably blow the roof off the Rebel Crown Plaza.

#1 Pentagon Jr. vs Sami Callihan ( Mask vs Hair Match)

Pentagon Jr. is the Lucha Underground Champion

The match between Sami Callihan and Pentagon Jr. has aroused the interest of most fans, courtesy the huge stipulation that this match carries. This is the hottest feud of them all going into the PPV.

The feud has boiling for over weeks now, ever since Callihan and his brothers from OVE attacked Pentagon Jr. and ripped his mask off.

As we all know, how salient masks are to the legacy of the luchadors. Pentagon Jr. has been looking for his revenge, and he will get his hands on Callihan, this coming Sunday.

The stipulation of Hair vs. Mask has certainly amped up the stakes for this match and each Superstar will look to use everything at his disposal to fend off the other. This match could get really ugly and violent, really quick.

This is a high marquee match, one which has generated huge fan interest online. Pentagon is the clear fan favourite in this one, and fans will want him to defeat Callihan while teaching him a lesson about respect.

Edited by Alan John