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The show opened with an in memoriam of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan before recapping the events that transpired last week. Johnny Impact defeated Low-ki to become the #1 Contender for Eli Drake's Global Championship. Also, Bobby Lashley announced that he would be leaving Impact to pursue MMA full-time.
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Seeking retribution for Drake's assault on him last week, Johnny Impact entered the arena, seemingly in a foul mood, looking for him. Impact entered the ring and demanded that a title shot against Eli tonight. However, instead of Eli Drake, out came KM and informed Johnny that Drake's in Mexico before challenging Johnny for a one-on-one match with his #1 Contenders spot on the line.
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#1. Johnny Impact vs. KM in a #1 Contender's Match
The instant after the bell rang, Impact nailed KM with a Superkick before following it up with a Corkscrew Senton for a two-count. Johnny went for a springboard into the ring, but KM foiled his plans by kicking him off the top rope and then immediately assaulting him. Impact somehow managed to get out of KM's clutches and knocked him down.
He tried finishing off KM with the Starship Pain, but KM rolled him up from out of nowhere for an unsuccessful dirty pin. Impact with regained momentum knocked out KM with a Beautiful Disaster kick before nailing him with a Thursday Night Delight for the three-count.
Result: Johnny Impact def. KM
Backstage, newest Impact roster member Pagano conversed with some mystery wrestler before going to on to speak with El Hijo Del Fantasma.
Following the backstage segment, the show aired a video package featuring Taya Valkyrie's debut against Amber Nova and Rosemary.
#2. Taya Valkyrie vs. Ava Storie
Just like last week, Taya Valkyrie squashed her opponent with a couple of moves before finishing it off with Road to Valhalla for the three-count.
Result: Taya Valkyrie def. Ava Storie
Post-match, Valkyrie took to the mic to inform that she'd arrived at Impact for the Knockouts Championship and demanded Karen Jarrett to award her with a title opportunity. However, instead of Karen Jarrett, out came Rosemary and claimed that she's the one who deserves a title shot before attacking Taya. Sienna ran out to help Taya, but Valkyrie pushed her away and continued fighting Rosemary. Soon, Allie, Taryn Terrell, and Gail Kim joined into the mix. In the end, the babyfaces (Allie, Rosemary, and Gail Kim) stood tall.
On last week's episode of Impact, oVe, after their match against LAX at CRASH in Tijuana, decided to pay a visit to LAX's clubhouse. They continued that segment this week, with oVe going to the clubhouse. The segment ended with LAX giving oVe another shot at the Tag Team Championships on next week's episode of Impact.
The show aired a video package for Global Forged - Part 2
Backstage, Allie, Gail Kim, and Rosemary conversed with each other about how they're going to take down their enemies.
They aired a recap of Trevor Lee winning the X-Division Championship from Sonjay Dutt. Also, Petey Williams spoke about his history in the X-Division.
They aired another video package featuring Grado, who talked about his first day working in Joseph Park's firm's Sports Entertainment Division. He shed light on how he was earning money by working there.
#3. Pagano & El Hijo del Fantasma vs. Impact Grand Champion EC3 & GHC Heavyweight Champion Eddie Edwards
Pagano & Fantasma worked effortlessly in taking down EC3 for the first half of the match. Ethan could barely get in any offence. Both Pagano & Fantasma hit double-team moves on EC3 to soften him up. At one point it seemed that EC3 was going to make the hot-tag to Eddie, but Fantasma foiled his attempts by running over to Eddie's side and yanking him off the apron.
A while later, EC3 managed to tag in Edwards, who cleared the house. EC3 helped Eddie by throwing Pagano onto to the outside. All this chaos distracted the referee from the action in the ring, wherein Texano Jr. ran in and knocked out Edwards with a Sit-Out Powerbomb, thus allowing Fantasma to steal the pin.
Result: Pagano & El Hijo del Fantasma def. EC3 & Eddie Edwards
Post-match, Texano, Fantasma & Pagano assaulted Edwards & EC3 before James Storm came in and made the save.
They aired a preview of Eli Drake's title defence at AAA in Mexico.
Backstage, Johnny Impact in his search for Eli Drake bumped into Texano, Pagano & Fantasma. Texano informed Johnny that Drake's in Mexico before adding that he doesn't like Mundo/Impact. Mundo said that since Drake's in Mexico, he'll face Texano for his #1 Contender's spot tonight.
#4. Kongo Kong vs. Mahabali Shera
A decent match between the two heavy-hitters. Several belly-to-belly suplexes, clotheslines, and headbutts later, Kongo Kong knocked out Shera with a top-rope splash to win the match.
Result: Kongo Kong def. Mahabali Shera
They showed a video of Eli Drake talking about his upcoming match in Mexico and Johnny Impact. He claimed that he was going to defeat Johnny Impact at Victory Road and retain his Global Championship.
They aired a recap of the rivalry between Moose & Bobby Lashley. Moose called Lashley a "b*tch" and spoke about American Top Team and the problems they've been causing in Impact Wrestling.
#5. Johnny Impact vs. Texano Jr. in a #1 Contender's Match
Both Superstars put on a great showing here tonight. Several near falls and power moves were in play throughout this bout. The action stayed in the ring for a while before spilling outside, wherein Texano smashed Johnny's face onto the steel steps. At one point Johnny hit a moonsault on Texano who was standing on the outside.
In the end, Impact won the match by pinning Texano after nailing him with the Starship Pain.
Result: Johnny Impact def. Texano Jr.
Laurel Van Ness was in the crowd with her messy make-up screwed over her face. LVN seemed to have snapped after Grado broke their marriage.
They showed a recap of the brawl that took place between the knockouts tonight.
Backstage, in Karen Jarrett's office, Sienna, Taryn Terrell & Taya Valkyrie demanded a match against Allie, Rosemary & Gail Kim.
#6. Eli Drake vs. Bronce for the Global Championship
This championship bout came straight from AAA in Mexico. The crowd vociferously booed Drake throughout the match. Bronce got in a bit of offence before Drake regained his momentum and destroyed Bronce with the Gravy Train for the win.
Result: Eli Drake def. Bronce to retain the Global Championship
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