IMPACT Wrestling Results (August 4th, 2020): Winners, Grades, and Video Highlights

Rich Swann makes a shocking announcement on IMPACT Wrestling

It's not time to party for Rich Swann

Rich Swann was out to make an announcement on IMPACT Wrestling. The former X-Division Champion was, once again, in a boot and on crutches. Thanks to Eric Young's disgusting assault at IMPACT Wrestling Slammiversary, Swann's ankle was once again injured.

After a devastating injury, @GottaGetSwann battled to come back for #Slammiversary. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/X6pOe9AsLD

— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 5, 2020

Swann went on to talk about all the ups and downs of his career, specifically the past eight months. From suffering a career-threatening injury to returning to Slammiversary for a shot at the IMPACT Wrestling World Championship, it's been a heck of a ride.

A bitter, jealous @TheEricYoung re-injured @GottaGetSwann at #Slammiversary. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/yEubJxJiDW

— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 5, 2020

Sadly, Rich Swann revealed that, after fifteen years in the business, he needed to retire from in-ring competition. Should he wrestle anymore, he could have a life-altering injury, and he couldn't put his family through that.

Many members of the IMPACT Wrestling locker room surrounded the mat, showing their support for Swann, who was a huge part of IMPACT Wrestling returning to prominence in the world of professional wrestling.

An emotional, heartbroken Rich Swann announced his retirement but the PSYCHOTIC @TheEricYoung violently attacked again. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/BHluRVwzgT

— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 5, 2020

His two best friends, Eddie Edwards and Willie Mack, led the group in a round of applause for Swann. As he made it to the top of the ramp, he looked back to the ring for one final time. Just as he did, Eric Young ran in and laid him out, using one of his crutches to crack his ankle again!

Young was run off by the crowd, but it's clear that he's got a target on his back now.