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IMPACT Wrestling Slammiversary 2020 may very well be the most important event in IMPACT history. It’s not often that there’s this much hype leading into an IMPACT pay per view. But with the laundry list of WWE releases back in April, IMPACT Wrestling teased a number of former stars returning. Ethan Carter III, Eric Young, and Aces & Eights, among others, have been teased to re-debut at this event. IMPACT has also guaranteed a new world champion will be crowned on Saturday night. In short, the events of Slammiversary will establish the landscape of IMPACT Wrestling for years to come.…

Last night on AEW’s ‘Road To…’ series, TNT Champion Cody Rhodes and his coach Arn Anderson discussed their plans for the open challenge. The champion and his coach sang the praises of this week’s challenger Sonny Kiss. After that, they shed some light on the process of selecting challengers, claiming Cody’s opponents are hand-picked by Arn Anderson and Tony Khan. The interviewer then asked who Cody would like to face next, at which point Arn Anderson tapped his shoulder. “Try this one on for size,” said the former Horseman. “How about that Warhorse kid?” It appears that Warhorse has been…

This week’s episode of IMPACT Wrestling is the last before Slammiversary on Saturday night. The road to the big pay-per-view has been full of twists and turns, both in and out of the ring. Not only did the World Champion make her departure, but so many names have been bandied around as a replacement. The challenger for the Knockouts Championship only debuted a month ago. While many might write this off as another end to the former TNA Wrestling, this could very well be a new beginning. The events of tonight will set the stage. This is Brace for IMPACT…

Yesterday on Twitter, WWE Superstar Sami Zayn announces the launch of a new mobile clinic in Sami for Syria. In 2017, the Syrian-Canadian superstar launched the “Sami for Syria” campaign, alongside the Syrian American Medical Society. The 2017 campaign was ultimately successful, funding the operation of a mobile clinic for 1 year, aiding 11,000 people. https://twitter.com/SamiZayn/status/1281388953338294272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1281388953338294272%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wrestlinginc.com%2Fnews%2F2020%2F07%2Fsami-zayn-sami-for-syria-mobile-clinic-arrives-photo-672282%2F Zayn launched this second campaign in the summer of 2019, in response to the escalating violence in Syria. Aggressors in Northwestern Syria targeted medical facilities, often destroying them entirely. As such, access to medical care became scarce and often dangerous. “A mobile clinic will…

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Major League Wrestling has denied Brian Pillman Jr’s request for release. Pillman has had his eyes on joining AEW since 2019 when he participated in the original Casino Battle Royale. He appeared on AEW Dark earlier this week, losing to Shawn Spears in a very close match. Judging from statements released by MLW and Pillman himself, his contract does not forbid him to work for AEW while under contract. Pillman spoke a bit about this in an interview with Louis Dangoor of WrestleTalk – “I think what happened with the COVID-19 pandemic was [MLW]…

In a statement earlier today, Irish indie promotion Over The Top Wrestling announced a number of staff and policy changes. Firstly, OTT has appointed Anne O’Brien as new head of talent relations. She will be the designated contact for wrestlers experiencing issues within the industry. Anne O’Brien will also be working with their OTT training schools to ensure they remain a safe space for trainees. OTT selected Anne for her 20 years of experience in the industry. Over The Top has also put in place a new board of members, consisting of a number of wrestlers and trainers. On the…

The road to Slammiversary has been a bumpy one. The twists and turns have come from both in-ring action and real-world scandal. With two episodes left before one of the biggest events on the IMPACT Wrestling calendar, we still don’t know what the main event will look like. But anything can happen in the world of pro wrestling, and it usually does. Given all the talent WWE released back in April, and all the teasing on IMPACT!, we’re still in for some big surprises next Saturday at Slammiversary. Here’s what you can expect tomorrow night on the special 9:00 edition…

On June 3rd, Necro Butcher announced on social media that he has stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The legendary deathmatch wrestler was characteristically flippant about the news. “Finally got that elusive diagnosis,” he said in the announcement. “Stage 3 Hodgkins. it was taking forever, multiple biopsies and procedures. I might be that happiest guy ever to hear he has cancer.” _______________ Rumors about Necro Butcher’s health came about after his last match for ICW No Holds Barred in January. The 46-year-old hardcore icon appeared far older and more emaciated than a man his age should be. Doctors have scheduled Necro…

Many wrestlers under contract with WWE have become concerned about the company’sIt handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to this report from Sean Ross Sapp, WWE hasn’t given employees an answer for how many tests they performed. Additionally, WWE has not given the names of any wrestlers who have tested positive. WWE reported their first confirmed COVID-19 case in mid-April this year. The company did not reveal the employee’s identity but did confirm they were a non-wrestling personality. In a statement released to Pro Wrestling Sheet, WWE said the employee entered quarantine shortly after testing positive. Just last week, we…

The road to Slammiversary is long and filled with many twists and turns. This time last week, things were gearing up for a 5-way elimination main event for the IMPACT World Championship. Now, challenger Michael Elgin and champion Tessa Blanchard are no longer with IMPACT Wrestling, along with Joseph P. Ryan and Dave Crist. Still, IMPACT forges ever onward, determined to deliver a quality product on July 18th. What will Slammiversary look like? We’ll find out Tuesday night! This is Brace For IMPACT for 6/30/20. TJP & Fallah Bahh vs Reno Scum When Trey Miguel was attacked by a mystery…