Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week is a special Hidden Gems edition of the show featuring a lineup of matches never before seen on television! Let’s get into the review and see what went down…
Match #1: Samuray Del Sol def. Alan Angels The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
It was an X-Division showcase as Alan Angels went one-on-one with Samuray Del Sol in Chicago, which was the site of this year’s historic Bound For Glory event. Despite Angels’ efforts to rip off the mask of Del Sol, he was unable to vanquish the Luchador. Del Sol would connect with Salida del Sol off the top rope to score his first singles victory in Impact Wrestling.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Mk Ultra def. Gisele Shaw & Savannah Evans The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
The Knockouts took Center Stage...
Match #1: Samuray Del Sol def. Alan Angels The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
It was an X-Division showcase as Alan Angels went one-on-one with Samuray Del Sol in Chicago, which was the site of this year’s historic Bound For Glory event. Despite Angels’ efforts to rip off the mask of Del Sol, he was unable to vanquish the Luchador. Del Sol would connect with Salida del Sol off the top rope to score his first singles victory in Impact Wrestling.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Mk Ultra def. Gisele Shaw & Savannah Evans The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
The Knockouts took Center Stage...
- 12/15/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week emanates from Chicago And has Will Ospreay in the main event against Impact stalwart Josh Alexander! Let’s get into the review and see what went down…
Match #1: Impact World Tag Team Championship – ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) def. Kenny King & Sheldon Jean The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
We kick things off with championship action as ABC defend the Impact World Tag Team Titles against Kenny King and Sheldon Jean! King distracts the referee, allowing Jean to halt a slingshot attempt from Bey. Jean drives Bey into the steel ring post at ringside. Back in the ring, King and Jean cut off the ring and employ quick tags on Bey. Moments later, Bey uses his quickness to avoid the incoming attack, then launch himself off the back of King to make the tag. Austin enters...
Match #1: Impact World Tag Team Championship – ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) def. Kenny King & Sheldon Jean The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
We kick things off with championship action as ABC defend the Impact World Tag Team Titles against Kenny King and Sheldon Jean! King distracts the referee, allowing Jean to halt a slingshot attempt from Bey. Jean drives Bey into the steel ring post at ringside. Back in the ring, King and Jean cut off the ring and employ quick tags on Bey. Moments later, Bey uses his quickness to avoid the incoming attack, then launch himself off the back of King to make the tag. Austin enters...
- 11/17/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw KiLynn King defeat Jody Threat. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Mike Bailey def. Samuray Del Sol The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Mike Bailey looks to tune up for his match against Will Ospreay at Bound For Glory but can he overcome the high-flying offense of Samuray Del Sol? Bailey dives through the ropes but lands hard on the floor. Del Sol gains the early advantage with a springboard Moonsault. Bailey turns the tide with a flurry of kicks, then hits a running Shooting Star for two. Both men are down following double dropkicks in the middle of the ring. The fight spills to the floor and it happens again. Bailey soars with a springboard corkscrew, taking out Del Sol on the outside. Bailey connects with the Tornado Kick,...
Match #1: Mike Bailey def. Samuray Del Sol The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Mike Bailey looks to tune up for his match against Will Ospreay at Bound For Glory but can he overcome the high-flying offense of Samuray Del Sol? Bailey dives through the ropes but lands hard on the floor. Del Sol gains the early advantage with a springboard Moonsault. Bailey turns the tide with a flurry of kicks, then hits a running Shooting Star for two. Both men are down following double dropkicks in the middle of the ring. The fight spills to the floor and it happens again. Bailey soars with a springboard corkscrew, taking out Del Sol on the outside. Bailey connects with the Tornado Kick,...
- 10/20/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Savannah Evans defeat Jessicka. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Tasha Steelz def. Killer Kelly The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
After forming an alliance with Deonna Purrazzo, Tasha Steelz looks to make a statement against one half of the Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, Killer Kelly! Steelz gains the early advantage with a draping Ddt, spiking Kelly on the floor. Slamovich comes to Kelly’s aid on the outside but Steelz makes her pay with a baseball slide dropkick. Back in the ring, Steelz hits Kelly with a pump kick for two. Steelz locks in a Camel Clutch but Kelly fights free. Kelly builds momentum with a series of clotheslines, followed by a headbutt. Kelly hits the hesitation dropkick in the corner for a near fall of her own.
Match #1: Tasha Steelz def. Killer Kelly The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
After forming an alliance with Deonna Purrazzo, Tasha Steelz looks to make a statement against one half of the Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, Killer Kelly! Steelz gains the early advantage with a draping Ddt, spiking Kelly on the floor. Slamovich comes to Kelly’s aid on the outside but Steelz makes her pay with a baseball slide dropkick. Back in the ring, Steelz hits Kelly with a pump kick for two. Steelz locks in a Camel Clutch but Kelly fights free. Kelly builds momentum with a series of clotheslines, followed by a headbutt. Kelly hits the hesitation dropkick in the corner for a near fall of her own.
- 10/6/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Jody Threat defeat KiLynn King. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Feast or Fired – Briefcase Winners: Chris Bey, Crazzy Steve, Yuya Uemura & Moose The following is courtesy of imapctwrestling.com:
Briefcases hang high above all four ring posts with three containing an opportunity at either the Impact World Title, Impact World Tag Team Titles or the Impact Digital Media Title – the other contains the infamous “fired” slip! Impact stars surround the ring and the fight is on. Pco dives through the ropes into a sea of humanity on the outside. Taurus hits Kushida with a backbreaker. Laredo spikes Taurus with a Poison Rana. Bey uses the back of Skyler to give him a boost, allowing him to retrieve briefcase #3. Bey soars over the top rope, taking out everyone and securing his briefcase.
Match #1: Feast or Fired – Briefcase Winners: Chris Bey, Crazzy Steve, Yuya Uemura & Moose The following is courtesy of imapctwrestling.com:
Briefcases hang high above all four ring posts with three containing an opportunity at either the Impact World Title, Impact World Tag Team Titles or the Impact Digital Media Title – the other contains the infamous “fired” slip! Impact stars surround the ring and the fight is on. Pco dives through the ropes into a sea of humanity on the outside. Taurus hits Kushida with a backbreaker. Laredo spikes Taurus with a Poison Rana. Bey uses the back of Skyler to give him a boost, allowing him to retrieve briefcase #3. Bey soars over the top rope, taking out everyone and securing his briefcase.
- 9/15/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Kushida defeat Iwgp Jr Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Drilla Moloney. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Knockouts #1 Contender Battle Royal – Alisha Edwards def. Killer Kelly, Masha Slamovich, KiLynn King, Gisele Shaw, Savannah Evans, Jody Threat, Jessicka, Courtney Rush & Vanna Black The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Trinity’s challenger for the Knockouts World Title at Victory Road will be determined in this over-the-top-rope Battle Royal! The Death Dollz bring the fight to Alisha and Black, who form a momentary alliance. The first elimination comes when Mk Ultra toss Black to the outside. Evans eliminates Kelly but Jai Vidal prevents Shaw from being thrown over the top. Shaw capitalizes off of his involvement and eliminates the other half of the Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, Slamovich. Rush...
Match #1: Knockouts #1 Contender Battle Royal – Alisha Edwards def. Killer Kelly, Masha Slamovich, KiLynn King, Gisele Shaw, Savannah Evans, Jody Threat, Jessicka, Courtney Rush & Vanna Black The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Trinity’s challenger for the Knockouts World Title at Victory Road will be determined in this over-the-top-rope Battle Royal! The Death Dollz bring the fight to Alisha and Black, who form a momentary alliance. The first elimination comes when Mk Ultra toss Black to the outside. Evans eliminates Kelly but Jai Vidal prevents Shaw from being thrown over the top. Shaw capitalizes off of his involvement and eliminates the other half of the Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, Slamovich. Rush...
- 9/1/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Here comes Impact Wrestling with their next pay-per-view, Emergence, which began with the Countdown to Emergence pre-show which saw Mike Bailey defeat Alan Angels and Joya (Joe Hendry & Yuya Uemura) defeat The Good Hands (John Skyler & Jason Hotch). Now let’s see what the rest of this show has to offer!
Match #1: No Disqualifications – Eric Young def. Deaner The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Young goes after Kon with a ladder. Moments later, Kon returns the favor as he uses the ladder to send Young crashing to the outside. Deaner chokes Young with a steel chain, then hits a neckbreaker in the ring for two. Deaner rakes the eyes, then uses a staple gun to staple between the fingers and armpit of Young. Deaner places a trash can on top of Young’s head, then smashes him with a steel chair. Young begins to turn the tide with...
Match #1: No Disqualifications – Eric Young def. Deaner The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Young goes after Kon with a ladder. Moments later, Kon returns the favor as he uses the ladder to send Young crashing to the outside. Deaner chokes Young with a steel chain, then hits a neckbreaker in the ring for two. Deaner rakes the eyes, then uses a staple gun to staple between the fingers and armpit of Young. Deaner places a trash can on top of Young’s head, then smashes him with a steel chair. Young begins to turn the tide with...
- 8/30/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Trinity Fatu has found a new glow in the rings of Impact Wrestling. The former WWE superstar previously known as Naomi was in search of a new chapter after more than a decade. Herself and Sasha Banks (Mercedes Moné) stepped away from WWE in May 2022 while holding the women’s tag team championship amid creative differences and growing frustrations. They decided to bet on themselves with Fatu specifically taking some time to really contemplate her future. Almost a year later the dancer-turned pro wrestler revealed that next anticipated move by debuting for Impact Wrestling. Right from her electric neon-coated entrance, it was clear Fatu had made the right decision. The newest member of the Knockouts division entered the mix rather quickly with standout matches against the likes of Kilynn King, Gisele Shaw, Jody Threat, and Savannah Evans. However, her biggest rival out of the gate is another WWE alum Deonna Purrazzo.
- 8/27/2023
- TV Insider
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Johnny Swinger defeat Sheldon Jean. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Deonna Purrazzo def. KiLynn King The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Deonna Purrazzo hopes that Knockouts World Champion Trinity is watching as she looks to make an example out of KiLynn King in this first-time-ever matchup! Purrazzo hits a baseball slide dropkick to the outside. King counters a head scissors attempt and plants her face-first into the mat. The fight spills to the floor where Purrazzo hits a side Russian leg-sweep into the hardest part of the ring. King avoids Queen’s Gambit, then hits a Gutbuster Ddt combo for two. Purrazzo turns the tide with a Flatliner, then locks in the Koji Clutch. King almost puts her away with a Neutralizer. Purrazzo counters the...
Match #1: Deonna Purrazzo def. KiLynn King The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Deonna Purrazzo hopes that Knockouts World Champion Trinity is watching as she looks to make an example out of KiLynn King in this first-time-ever matchup! Purrazzo hits a baseball slide dropkick to the outside. King counters a head scissors attempt and plants her face-first into the mat. The fight spills to the floor where Purrazzo hits a side Russian leg-sweep into the hardest part of the ring. King avoids Queen’s Gambit, then hits a Gutbuster Ddt combo for two. Purrazzo turns the tide with a Flatliner, then locks in the Koji Clutch. King almost puts her away with a Neutralizer. Purrazzo counters the...
- 8/18/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Gisele Shaw defeat Heather Reckless. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: The Coven (Taylor Wilde & KiLynn King) def. Trinity & Deonna Purrazzo The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Trinity takes King off her feet with a diving back elbow. King turns the tide by driving Trinity face-first into the corner turnbuckle. Trinity creates separation with a double dropkick to both members of The Coven, before pummeling Wilde with a series of fists in the corner. Purrazzo tags herself into the match but Wilde makes her pay. Purrazzo fights off an attack from King, allowing her to make the tag to Trinity. As Trinity heads to the top, Wilde rakes her eyes from the apron. The Coven cut off the ring and begin the wear-down process on Trinity.
Match #1: The Coven (Taylor Wilde & KiLynn King) def. Trinity & Deonna Purrazzo The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Trinity takes King off her feet with a diving back elbow. King turns the tide by driving Trinity face-first into the corner turnbuckle. Trinity creates separation with a double dropkick to both members of The Coven, before pummeling Wilde with a series of fists in the corner. Purrazzo tags herself into the match but Wilde makes her pay. Purrazzo fights off an attack from King, allowing her to make the tag to Trinity. As Trinity heads to the top, Wilde rakes her eyes from the apron. The Coven cut off the ring and begin the wear-down process on Trinity.
- 8/4/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Joe Hendry & Yuya Uemura defeat Kenny King & Sheldon Jean. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Trinity & Dani Luna def. The Coven (Taylor Wilde & KiLynn King) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Dani Luna makes her Impact in-ring debut as she teams with Knockouts World Champion Trinity to battle The Coven who are desperate to make a statement tonight! Luna takes King off her feet with a diving back elbow. Luna catches Wilde in mid-air for a Fallaway Slam. King hangs up Luna on the ropes, allowing Wilde to gain control. The Coven cut off the ring and employ quick tags to begin the wear-down process on Luna. King continues the assault with a series of powerslams. Luna counters into a vertical suplex on King to create some much-needed separation.
Match #1: Trinity & Dani Luna def. The Coven (Taylor Wilde & KiLynn King) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Dani Luna makes her Impact in-ring debut as she teams with Knockouts World Champion Trinity to battle The Coven who are desperate to make a statement tonight! Luna takes King off her feet with a diving back elbow. Luna catches Wilde in mid-air for a Fallaway Slam. King hangs up Luna on the ropes, allowing Wilde to gain control. The Coven cut off the ring and employ quick tags to begin the wear-down process on Luna. King continues the assault with a series of powerslams. Luna counters into a vertical suplex on King to create some much-needed separation.
- 7/28/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of Impact Wrestling’s biggest event of the year, Slammiversary which this year emanates from St. Clair College Sportsplex in Windsor, Ontario. As always for pay-per-views, Spoilers lie ahead!
Countdown to Slammiversary: Match #1: Jody Threat & Death Dollz (Courtney Rush & Jessicka) def. Gisele Shaw, Savannah Evans & Jai Vidal The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Jessicka has Vidal reeling in the early going as he scurries to his corner. Rush chases Vidal around the ringside area but she gets caught with a big boot from Evans. Back in the ring, Vidal slaps Rush across the face before Evans continues the attack with a leg drop. Shaw delivers double knees to Rush in the corner as they cut off the ring and employ quick tags. Moments later, Rush creates some much-needed separation with a reverse neckbreaker to Evans. Threat is tagged in and she quickens the pace with a flurry of offense.
Countdown to Slammiversary: Match #1: Jody Threat & Death Dollz (Courtney Rush & Jessicka) def. Gisele Shaw, Savannah Evans & Jai Vidal The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Jessicka has Vidal reeling in the early going as he scurries to his corner. Rush chases Vidal around the ringside area but she gets caught with a big boot from Evans. Back in the ring, Vidal slaps Rush across the face before Evans continues the attack with a leg drop. Shaw delivers double knees to Rush in the corner as they cut off the ring and employ quick tags. Moments later, Rush creates some much-needed separation with a reverse neckbreaker to Evans. Threat is tagged in and she quickens the pace with a flurry of offense.
- 7/19/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Johnny Swinger defeat Bhupinder Gujjar. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: X-Division Championship – Chris Sabin def. Trey Miguel (Dq) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Impact! kicks off with Trey Miguel’s contractually-obligated rematch for the X-Division Title! The fight spills to the outside where Miguel hits a modified 619 from the apron. Back in the ring, Sabin gains control with a clothesline. Miguel rakes the eyes, then hits a running boot. Sabin fires back with a Superplex for two. Sabin avoids the Lightning Spiral, then locks in an Stf submission. Miguel crawls to the bottom rope, forcing him to break the hold. Miguel goes for the Meteora but Sabin counters. Sabin has Miguel up for the Cradle Shock when out of nowhere, Zachary Wentz makes his shocking return and blindsides Sabin.
Match #1: X-Division Championship – Chris Sabin def. Trey Miguel (Dq) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Impact! kicks off with Trey Miguel’s contractually-obligated rematch for the X-Division Title! The fight spills to the outside where Miguel hits a modified 619 from the apron. Back in the ring, Sabin gains control with a clothesline. Miguel rakes the eyes, then hits a running boot. Sabin fires back with a Superplex for two. Sabin avoids the Lightning Spiral, then locks in an Stf submission. Miguel crawls to the bottom rope, forcing him to break the hold. Miguel goes for the Meteora but Sabin counters. Sabin has Miguel up for the Cradle Shock when out of nowhere, Zachary Wentz makes his shocking return and blindsides Sabin.
- 6/30/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Once again we’re back with another Impact Wrestling review, this time of their latest pay-per-view, Against All Odds, which took place this past weekend. Let’s see what this show has to offer!
Countdown to Against All Odds Match #1: KiLynn King def. Nevaeh The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Nevaeh is dumped to the outside. King distracts the referee, allowing Wilde to get in a cheap shot on the outside. Back in the ring, Nevaeh fights back with swinging neckbreaker for two. King turns the tide with a modified Facebuster. King hits a pinpoint kick to the head, followed by the King’s Curse to win.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Digital Media Championship – Joe Hendry def. Dirty Dango The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Director of Authority Santino Marella joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary. Dango gets in Marella’s face but...
Countdown to Against All Odds Match #1: KiLynn King def. Nevaeh The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Nevaeh is dumped to the outside. King distracts the referee, allowing Wilde to get in a cheap shot on the outside. Back in the ring, Nevaeh fights back with swinging neckbreaker for two. King turns the tide with a modified Facebuster. King hits a pinpoint kick to the head, followed by the King’s Curse to win.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Digital Media Championship – Joe Hendry def. Dirty Dango The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Director of Authority Santino Marella joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary. Dango gets in Marella’s face but...
- 6/13/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that the match between Seleziya Sparx and Tara Rising Ends in a No Contest thanks to interference from Masha Slamovich. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Chris Bey def. Jason Hotch The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Before The Good Hands challenge ABC for the Impact World Tag Team Titles tomorrow night at Against All Odds, momentum is up for grabs! Bey goes for a springboard but Hotch cuts him off and sends him toppling to the floor. Bey avoids some aerial offense, then builds momentum with a Flatliner for two. Bey attempts the Art of Finesse but Hotch counters into a Blue Thunder Bomb. Both men exchange pin attempts with Bey gaining the upper-hand to win.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Heath def. Champagne Singh The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.
Match #1: Chris Bey def. Jason Hotch The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Before The Good Hands challenge ABC for the Impact World Tag Team Titles tomorrow night at Against All Odds, momentum is up for grabs! Bey goes for a springboard but Hotch cuts him off and sends him toppling to the floor. Bey avoids some aerial offense, then builds momentum with a Flatliner for two. Bey attempts the Art of Finesse but Hotch counters into a Blue Thunder Bomb. Both men exchange pin attempts with Bey gaining the upper-hand to win.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Heath def. Champagne Singh The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.
- 6/9/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of Impact Wrestling’s Under Seige pay-per-view, right here on Nerdly. I’m editor Phil and we have plenty of big matches to get to, so let’s see if Impact can pull off another banger of a PPV!
Countdown To Under Siege Match #1: Death Dollz (Courtney Rush & Jessicka) def. The Coven (Taylor Wilde & KiLynn King) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Taylor Wilde inadvertently collides with her own partner. Rush attempts a Sharpshooter on Wilde but King hits a German suplex from behind. The Coven cut off the ring and begin to wear Rush down. Rush finally creates some separation and makes the tag to Jessicka, who goes on the attack. Jessicka hits a running splash on King. Jessicka intercepts King as Rush locks in the Sharpshooter, forcing Wilde to submit.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Digital Media Championship – Joe Hendry def.
Countdown To Under Siege Match #1: Death Dollz (Courtney Rush & Jessicka) def. The Coven (Taylor Wilde & KiLynn King) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Taylor Wilde inadvertently collides with her own partner. Rush attempts a Sharpshooter on Wilde but King hits a German suplex from behind. The Coven cut off the ring and begin to wear Rush down. Rush finally creates some separation and makes the tag to Jessicka, who goes on the attack. Jessicka hits a running splash on King. Jessicka intercepts King as Rush locks in the Sharpshooter, forcing Wilde to submit.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Digital Media Championship – Joe Hendry def.
- 5/29/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw The Design (Deaner & Kon) defeat Johnny Swinger & Zicky Dice. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Trey Miguel def. Laredo Kid The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Laredo Kid battles the reigning X-Division Champion in our opening contest! Miguel is in control as he grounds the Luchador. Moments later, Kid counters a back suplex attempt and quickens the pace with a Michinoku Driver. Kid hits a springboard Moonsault to the spine of Miguel. Kid spikes Miguel on the top of his head for two. Miguel regains control with a dropkick to the back of the head. Kid counters the Lightning Spiral, prompting Miguel to rip off Kid’s mask. Miguel rolls him up to score the three count.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Jason Hotch def.
Match #1: Trey Miguel def. Laredo Kid The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Laredo Kid battles the reigning X-Division Champion in our opening contest! Miguel is in control as he grounds the Luchador. Moments later, Kid counters a back suplex attempt and quickens the pace with a Michinoku Driver. Kid hits a springboard Moonsault to the spine of Miguel. Kid spikes Miguel on the top of his head for two. Miguel regains control with a dropkick to the back of the head. Kid counters the Lightning Spiral, prompting Miguel to rip off Kid’s mask. Miguel rolls him up to score the three count.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Jason Hotch def.
- 5/19/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Ace Austin defeat Zicky Dice (what the hell is Austin doing being relegated to a pre-show?). Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Masha Slamovich def. Killer Kelly The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
After their meeting in Rebellion’s Hardcore War, Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly renew hostilities tonight! Kelly hits a delayed Fisherman’s suplex for two. Slamovich rolls to the outside and goads Kelly in as she drops her on the hardest part of the ring. Back in the ring, Slamovich connects with a running boot in the corner. Slamovich bites Kelly while doing damage with a submission. Kelly delivers a series of headbutts, then hits a double under-hook suplex into the corner. Kell almost puts her away with a German suplex into a bridge.
Match #1: Masha Slamovich def. Killer Kelly The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
After their meeting in Rebellion’s Hardcore War, Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly renew hostilities tonight! Kelly hits a delayed Fisherman’s suplex for two. Slamovich rolls to the outside and goads Kelly in as she drops her on the hardest part of the ring. Back in the ring, Slamovich connects with a running boot in the corner. Slamovich bites Kelly while doing damage with a submission. Kelly delivers a series of headbutts, then hits a double under-hook suplex into the corner. Kell almost puts her away with a German suplex into a bridge.
- 5/12/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Kenny King defeat Channing Decker. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Jordynne Grace def. Masha Slamovich The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Masha Slamovich and Jordynne Grace renew hostilities in tonight’s opening contest! Grace hits a Vader Bomb out of the corner to gain the early advantage. Slamovich sends her throat-first into the middle rope, then capitalizes with a running boot. Slamovich locks in the Camel Clutch. Grace fights free but Slamovich quickly regains control. Slamovich avoids another Vader Bomb attempt but Grace takes her off the top with a Muscle Buster for two. Grace hits a series of powerslams for a very close near fall. Slamovich transitions from a Sleeper hold into a modified German suplex. Both Knockouts exchange one pin attempt after another...
Match #1: Jordynne Grace def. Masha Slamovich The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Masha Slamovich and Jordynne Grace renew hostilities in tonight’s opening contest! Grace hits a Vader Bomb out of the corner to gain the early advantage. Slamovich sends her throat-first into the middle rope, then capitalizes with a running boot. Slamovich locks in the Camel Clutch. Grace fights free but Slamovich quickly regains control. Slamovich avoids another Vader Bomb attempt but Grace takes her off the top with a Muscle Buster for two. Grace hits a series of powerslams for a very close near fall. Slamovich transitions from a Sleeper hold into a modified German suplex. Both Knockouts exchange one pin attempt after another...
- 4/28/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of Impact Wrestling’s Rebellion pay-per-view, right here on Nerdly. I’m editor Phil and we have plenty of big matches to get to, so let’s see if Impact can pull off another banger of a PPV!
Match #1: Champagne Singh & Shera def. Heath & Rhino The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Rhino goes for the Gore on Shera but Singh trips him up from the outside. Shera begins to wear down Rhino. Moments later, Rhino creates an opening but Shera knocks Heath off the apron to prevent him from making the tag. Rhino hits Singh with a belly-to-belly suplex, allowing him to finally make the tag to Heath. The pace quickens as Heath clotheslines Shera over the top rope to the floor. Singh pins Heath with his feet on the ropes and an assist from Shera to win.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2:...
Match #1: Champagne Singh & Shera def. Heath & Rhino The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Rhino goes for the Gore on Shera but Singh trips him up from the outside. Shera begins to wear down Rhino. Moments later, Rhino creates an opening but Shera knocks Heath off the apron to prevent him from making the tag. Rhino hits Singh with a belly-to-belly suplex, allowing him to finally make the tag to Heath. The pace quickens as Heath clotheslines Shera over the top rope to the floor. Singh pins Heath with his feet on the ropes and an assist from Shera to win.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2:...
- 4/18/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Champagne Singh defeat Zicky Dice. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Mike Bailey & Jonathan Gresham def. Decay (Black Taurus & Crazzy Steve) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Mike Bailey and Jonathan Gresham join forces against the longtime duo of Black Taurus and Crazzy Steve! Chaos erupts in the early going as Steve bites Gresham’s hand and Taurus tosses Bailey to the outside. Taurus hits Gresham with a top rope dropkick for two. Taurus attempts a headbutt but Gresham ducks, causing him to inadvertently hit his own partner. Gresham creates some much-needed separation with a dropkick, allowing him to make the tag to Bailey. The pace quickens as Bailey hits a running Shooting Star on Steve. Moments later, Steve bites Bailey’s toes. Taurus follows up...
Match #1: Mike Bailey & Jonathan Gresham def. Decay (Black Taurus & Crazzy Steve) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Mike Bailey and Jonathan Gresham join forces against the longtime duo of Black Taurus and Crazzy Steve! Chaos erupts in the early going as Steve bites Gresham’s hand and Taurus tosses Bailey to the outside. Taurus hits Gresham with a top rope dropkick for two. Taurus attempts a headbutt but Gresham ducks, causing him to inadvertently hit his own partner. Gresham creates some much-needed separation with a dropkick, allowing him to make the tag to Bailey. The pace quickens as Bailey hits a running Shooting Star on Steve. Moments later, Steve bites Bailey’s toes. Taurus follows up...
- 3/17/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Gisele Shaw defeat KiLynn King (King gets beat again! Nooooo!). Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Taylor Wilde def. Masha Slamovich The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Before they compete in a Four-Way #1 Contenders match at Hard To Kill, Masha Slamovich and Taylor Wilde go one-on-one! Another competitor in that match, Deonna Purrazzo, joins Matthew Rehwoldt and Tom Hannifan on commentary. Wilde chokes Slamovich on the ropes, then drives her face-first into the apron. Slamovich shuts down her momentum with a series of snap suplexes, including one into the corner turnbuckles. Both Knockouts are down following double clotheslines in the middle of the ring. Wilde quickens the pace, then hits a modified Codebreaker for two. Slamovich disrespects Purrazzo at ringside but that gives Wilde the opportunity to capitalize,...
Match #1: Taylor Wilde def. Masha Slamovich The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Before they compete in a Four-Way #1 Contenders match at Hard To Kill, Masha Slamovich and Taylor Wilde go one-on-one! Another competitor in that match, Deonna Purrazzo, joins Matthew Rehwoldt and Tom Hannifan on commentary. Wilde chokes Slamovich on the ropes, then drives her face-first into the apron. Slamovich shuts down her momentum with a series of snap suplexes, including one into the corner turnbuckles. Both Knockouts are down following double clotheslines in the middle of the ring. Wilde quickens the pace, then hits a modified Codebreaker for two. Slamovich disrespects Purrazzo at ringside but that gives Wilde the opportunity to capitalize,...
- 1/6/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Taylor Wilde defeat KiLynn King (Boooo!! I love KiLynn King’s work). Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Knockouts World Tag Team Championship – Death Dollz (Jessicka & Rosemary) def. Deonna Purrazzo & Gisele Shaw The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
The Freebird Rule is in effect as Jessicka and Rosemary represent the Death Dollz in their Knockouts World Tag Team Title defense against Deonna Purrazzo and Gisele Shaw! Rosemary bites Shaw in the corner, then locks in Upside Down. Purrazzo attacks Rosemary on the apron, then takes control with a strong clothesline. Rosemary creates separation with a Fisherman’s suplex to Purrazzo, allowing her to make the tag to Jessicka. Shaw gets crushed with a running crossbody from Jessicka as the match begins to break down. The Death...
Match #1: Knockouts World Tag Team Championship – Death Dollz (Jessicka & Rosemary) def. Deonna Purrazzo & Gisele Shaw The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
The Freebird Rule is in effect as Jessicka and Rosemary represent the Death Dollz in their Knockouts World Tag Team Title defense against Deonna Purrazzo and Gisele Shaw! Rosemary bites Shaw in the corner, then locks in Upside Down. Purrazzo attacks Rosemary on the apron, then takes control with a strong clothesline. Rosemary creates separation with a Fisherman’s suplex to Purrazzo, allowing her to make the tag to Jessicka. Shaw gets crushed with a running crossbody from Jessicka as the match begins to break down. The Death...
- 12/23/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another week, another episode of Aew: Dark which, after last week’s short five-match card, is a whopping 11-match show..! Let’s just say I prefer the shorter shows. Let’s get right into the review!
Match #1: John Silver & Alex Reynolds def. Zuka & Alexander Moss
My Thoughts: I’m in a constant state of worry about the current 4-man roster of the Dark Order. It seems like the further away from the death of Brodie Lee, the more Tony Khan seems to be abandoning this team. I do sometimes wonder if not for their connection to Hangman Page, would they all still be in Aew? Which is a shame because the Dark Order, and in particular John Silver & Alex Reynolds, always deliver great matches – even on Dark and Elevation!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Emi Sakura def. Avery Breaux
My Thoughts: It would seem that Emi Sakura is...
Match #1: John Silver & Alex Reynolds def. Zuka & Alexander Moss
My Thoughts: I’m in a constant state of worry about the current 4-man roster of the Dark Order. It seems like the further away from the death of Brodie Lee, the more Tony Khan seems to be abandoning this team. I do sometimes wonder if not for their connection to Hangman Page, would they all still be in Aew? Which is a shame because the Dark Order, and in particular John Silver & Alex Reynolds, always deliver great matches – even on Dark and Elevation!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Emi Sakura def. Avery Breaux
My Thoughts: It would seem that Emi Sakura is...
- 9/21/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
All Elite Wrestling star KiLynn King wowed fans with another bikini shot from the pool. Pic credit: @kilynnking/Instagram
All Elite Wrestling star KiLynn King is looking to continue her rise in popularity as she competes against some of the best in the professional wrestling business.
With that, she may continue to rise in popularity on her social media, where she recently shared a thirst trap for her fans and followers.
In the solo image, KiLynn is rocking her trademark orange and black hair and some oversized round shades as she shows off a stunning black bikini.
The two-piece swimsuit gives fans a look at the wrestling star’s sculpted physique, including her toned midsection and arms.
KiLynn was all smiles as she posed outdoors and stood in a pool with a four-legged friend visible. She geotagged Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as her location for the shot.
“Yes, that is my dog in the background.
All Elite Wrestling star KiLynn King is looking to continue her rise in popularity as she competes against some of the best in the professional wrestling business.
With that, she may continue to rise in popularity on her social media, where she recently shared a thirst trap for her fans and followers.
In the solo image, KiLynn is rocking her trademark orange and black hair and some oversized round shades as she shows off a stunning black bikini.
The two-piece swimsuit gives fans a look at the wrestling star’s sculpted physique, including her toned midsection and arms.
KiLynn was all smiles as she posed outdoors and stood in a pool with a four-legged friend visible. She geotagged Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as her location for the shot.
“Yes, that is my dog in the background.
- 8/26/2022
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio and features a Massive unification title match which Aew did Not save for All Out (shocker!). We’ve Tony Schiavone, Excalibur, Jr and Taz on commentary, so let’s get to the review!
Match #1: Jay Lethal def. Dax Harwood The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Dax knocked Lethal to the mat with a shoulder tackle. Lethal countered with an up-kick. The two opponents chain wrestled. Lethal cartwheeled and then dropkicked Harwood. Dax and Jay traded chops in the corner! Dax tossed Lethal overhead with a big back body drop! Lethal shoved Harwood off the top turnbuckle. Lethal was looking for a double sledge but Dax countered and then hit three German Suplexes on Lethal. Lethal came back with the Lethal combination for a near fall on Dax Harwood.
Match #1: Jay Lethal def. Dax Harwood The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Dax knocked Lethal to the mat with a shoulder tackle. Lethal countered with an up-kick. The two opponents chain wrestled. Lethal cartwheeled and then dropkicked Harwood. Dax and Jay traded chops in the corner! Dax tossed Lethal overhead with a big back body drop! Lethal shoved Harwood off the top turnbuckle. Lethal was looking for a double sledge but Dax countered and then hit three German Suplexes on Lethal. Lethal came back with the Lethal combination for a near fall on Dax Harwood.
- 8/26/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, West Virginia and is a “Dragon” themed show (gotta get that product placement/ad cash!) We’ve Tony Schiavone, Excalibur, Jr and Taz on commentary, so let’s get to the review!
Match #1: 2 Out Of 3 Falls Match – Bryan Danielson def. Daniel Garcia The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Danielson and Garcia grappled on the ground until Danielson got the mount. Garcia got out but Danielson started the ground and pound. Garcia transitioned to a knee bar and both competitors began to exchange kicks. Danielson got a heel hook to counter the knee bar. Garcia backed Bryan into the corner and then slapped him. Bryan connected with an open palm strike and followed up with a suplex. Garcia used a butterfly suplex on Bryan Danielson and then applied an arm lock.
Match #1: 2 Out Of 3 Falls Match – Bryan Danielson def. Daniel Garcia The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Danielson and Garcia grappled on the ground until Danielson got the mount. Garcia got out but Danielson started the ground and pound. Garcia transitioned to a knee bar and both competitors began to exchange kicks. Danielson got a heel hook to counter the knee bar. Garcia backed Bryan into the corner and then slapped him. Bryan connected with an open palm strike and followed up with a suplex. Garcia used a butterfly suplex on Bryan Danielson and then applied an arm lock.
- 8/18/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation, once again we’ve got Paul Wight and Mark Henry on commentary and only a 6-match card. Let’s get right into the review… and the action!
Match #1: Nyla Rose def. Katalina Perez
My Thoughts: We’ve got Nyla Rose filling the Lance Archer role on Elevation this week, quickly squashing her opponent in this one. Nothing much else to say really!
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Frankie Kazarian def. Tiger Ruas
My Thoughts: Tiger Ruas returns to Aew in his first match since November last year, in another brilliant display of technical wrestling. Ruas looked badass and Kazarian gave him ample time and space to do so. This was a superb example of Aew stars giving enhancement, or unsigned, talent a real chance to chine on Aew programming and Ruas certainly delivered on that opportunity.
My Score:...
Match #1: Nyla Rose def. Katalina Perez
My Thoughts: We’ve got Nyla Rose filling the Lance Archer role on Elevation this week, quickly squashing her opponent in this one. Nothing much else to say really!
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Frankie Kazarian def. Tiger Ruas
My Thoughts: Tiger Ruas returns to Aew in his first match since November last year, in another brilliant display of technical wrestling. Ruas looked badass and Kazarian gave him ample time and space to do so. This was a superb example of Aew stars giving enhancement, or unsigned, talent a real chance to chine on Aew programming and Ruas certainly delivered on that opportunity.
My Score:...
- 3/15/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew Dark: Elevation, from Cleveland, Ohio. We’ve got Tony Schiavone, Paul Wight, and Mark Henry on commentary and seven matches to cover. So let’s get right into the action and this review!
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Chase Oliver
My Thoughts: We’re back to Lance Archer throwing his opponents to, and around, the ring in a total squash match. This was essentially another win-record building match and an excuse for Archer to get on the mic afterwards.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Brandi Rhodes def. KiLynn King
My Thoughts: Well that was a bullsh*t win for Brandi Rhodes. King could quite easily wipe the floor with Mrs Rhodes but instead was made to make Brandi look good on her build-up to the main event scene. There are a few women who have worked for Aew that have been hard...
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Chase Oliver
My Thoughts: We’re back to Lance Archer throwing his opponents to, and around, the ring in a total squash match. This was essentially another win-record building match and an excuse for Archer to get on the mic afterwards.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Brandi Rhodes def. KiLynn King
My Thoughts: Well that was a bullsh*t win for Brandi Rhodes. King could quite easily wipe the floor with Mrs Rhodes but instead was made to make Brandi look good on her build-up to the main event scene. There are a few women who have worked for Aew that have been hard...
- 2/1/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, the first episode of the show to eminate from Universal Studios in oprlando. Yes, Aew is bringing studio wrestling to their brand Finally making a distinction between Aew’s various programmes.
Match #1: The Butcher & The Blade def. Rosario Grillo & Hunter Knott
My Thoughts: Good god The Butcher looks even more vicious than before his injury. Along with his tag team partner The Blade he decimated their opponents Rosario Grillo & Hunter Knott, getting the pin in definitive fashion in under Two minutes, showing that the Butcher is definitely back and back in business!
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Anna Jay def. Ashley D’Amboise
My Thoughts: Anna Jay’s first singles outing after her injury saw her swiftly defeat Ashley D’Amboise, who, like a lot of talent of Dark and Elevation, is imporving week in week out. To be fair to...
Match #1: The Butcher & The Blade def. Rosario Grillo & Hunter Knott
My Thoughts: Good god The Butcher looks even more vicious than before his injury. Along with his tag team partner The Blade he decimated their opponents Rosario Grillo & Hunter Knott, getting the pin in definitive fashion in under Two minutes, showing that the Butcher is definitely back and back in business!
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Anna Jay def. Ashley D’Amboise
My Thoughts: Anna Jay’s first singles outing after her injury saw her swiftly defeat Ashley D’Amboise, who, like a lot of talent of Dark and Elevation, is imporving week in week out. To be fair to...
- 9/16/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark which is keeping things short and sweet with only 7 matches running less than 45 minutes… I’m starting to dig Aew putting how manty matches are on the card in the YouTube title of each episode these days!
Match #1: The Blade def. Ryan Mantell
My Thoughts: Basically a showcase for Blade before his match with Orange Cassidy on Dynamite, this was a squash match with not only The Blade demolishing his opponent but The Bunny got up to some devious tricks too!
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Thunder Rosa def. KiLynn King
My Thoughts: Two of my favourite Aew female wreslters going head to menas that its going to be hard to decide who to root for in this match! King thankfully goit a nice, if smaller than Thunder Rosa’s, pop from the crowd and played up to the crowds...
Match #1: The Blade def. Ryan Mantell
My Thoughts: Basically a showcase for Blade before his match with Orange Cassidy on Dynamite, this was a squash match with not only The Blade demolishing his opponent but The Bunny got up to some devious tricks too!
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Thunder Rosa def. KiLynn King
My Thoughts: Two of my favourite Aew female wreslters going head to menas that its going to be hard to decide who to root for in this match! King thankfully goit a nice, if smaller than Thunder Rosa’s, pop from the crowd and played up to the crowds...
- 7/22/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to Nerdly, I’m Phil and this is a review of this week’s Aew Dark: Elevation, the eighteenth episode of Aew’s “developmental” brand which – this week – has been stacked with matches featuring some of Aew’s biggest names. So much for developmental!
Match #1: Thunder Rosa def. Dreamgirl Ellie
My Thoughts: Thunder Rosa gave Dreamgirl Ellie a lot of leeway in this match, reverting back to her standard “let your opponent put in the work and showcase themselves before squashing them” routine after the past few weeks doing traditional squash matches.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Matt Hardy def. Fuego Del Sol
My Thoughts: I can’t believe I have to give a Matt Hardy match a decent score. But I do. Why? Because Guego Del Sol matches get top-ranking scores all the time here on Nerdly. Am I biased? Yes. But I absolutely love Fuego…...
Match #1: Thunder Rosa def. Dreamgirl Ellie
My Thoughts: Thunder Rosa gave Dreamgirl Ellie a lot of leeway in this match, reverting back to her standard “let your opponent put in the work and showcase themselves before squashing them” routine after the past few weeks doing traditional squash matches.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Matt Hardy def. Fuego Del Sol
My Thoughts: I can’t believe I have to give a Matt Hardy match a decent score. But I do. Why? Because Guego Del Sol matches get top-ranking scores all the time here on Nerdly. Am I biased? Yes. But I absolutely love Fuego…...
- 7/14/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, I’m Phil and this is the last episode of Dark before Aew go back on the post-Covid road… Which means we might not be seeing some of the extras/enhancement talent going forward, which makes me sad. Anyway on with the review.
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Ryan Mantell
My Thoughts: Archer didin’t go ham on Ryan Mantell, giving the debuting wrestler a chance to show off before getting pummeled by Archer for the win. Made a real change seeing Archer wrestle for a little bit rather than just throw his opponent around the ring.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Qt Marshall & Aaron Solow def. Terrell & Terence Hughes
My Thoughts: Terrell & Terence Hughes got in some decent moves in this match, usually against Solow, but you just knew that Marshall was Not going to lose this one, even if...
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Ryan Mantell
My Thoughts: Archer didin’t go ham on Ryan Mantell, giving the debuting wrestler a chance to show off before getting pummeled by Archer for the win. Made a real change seeing Archer wrestle for a little bit rather than just throw his opponent around the ring.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Qt Marshall & Aaron Solow def. Terrell & Terence Hughes
My Thoughts: Terrell & Terence Hughes got in some decent moves in this match, usually against Solow, but you just knew that Marshall was Not going to lose this one, even if...
- 7/8/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Opening with a replay of the post-Saturday Night Dynamite promo by Eddie Kingston (which was already available to view on Aew’s YouTube channel) this weeks episode of Aew Dark: Elevation is going to one of the final few before Aew hits the road and, I’m guessing, we don’t see as many indie wrestlers making their appearance(s) as enhancement talent on Dark and Elevation… Anyway, back to the review!
Match #1: Billy Gunn and Colten Gunn def. Jd Drake and Ryan Nemeth
My Thoughts: I was hoping for something interesting from this opener and instead we got another Gunn Club quasi-squash match; with Colten taking a beating from Nemeth and then Jd Drake (though there were a couple of botches and telegraphed spots as it happened), before tagging in his dad to run buck-wild on the Wingmen and get the win after hitting the Famouser on Nemeth.
Match #1: Billy Gunn and Colten Gunn def. Jd Drake and Ryan Nemeth
My Thoughts: I was hoping for something interesting from this opener and instead we got another Gunn Club quasi-squash match; with Colten taking a beating from Nemeth and then Jd Drake (though there were a couple of botches and telegraphed spots as it happened), before tagging in his dad to run buck-wild on the Wingmen and get the win after hitting the Famouser on Nemeth.
- 6/30/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks episode of Aew: Dark, I’m Phil and I’m not holding out much hope for this episode of Dark after Monday’s episode of Elevation. Let’s put that disappointment aside and get to the show!
Match #1: Ethan Page def. Danny Limelight
My Thoughts: If you’re going to have one of your major stars work against an “enhancement” talent then it really ouight to be Danny Limelight. The guy makes every single one of his opponents look good and usually gets a chance to shine himself – as he did here with a great tightrope walk into a flipping neckbreaker! Shout-out to Scorpio Sky on commentary too… funny, sardonic and a great voice alongside Taz.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Dante Martin def. Sonny Kiss
My Thoughts: Sonny Kiss was left to fend for themselves as Joey Janela’s heel turn continues… In terms of the match,...
Match #1: Ethan Page def. Danny Limelight
My Thoughts: If you’re going to have one of your major stars work against an “enhancement” talent then it really ouight to be Danny Limelight. The guy makes every single one of his opponents look good and usually gets a chance to shine himself – as he did here with a great tightrope walk into a flipping neckbreaker! Shout-out to Scorpio Sky on commentary too… funny, sardonic and a great voice alongside Taz.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Dante Martin def. Sonny Kiss
My Thoughts: Sonny Kiss was left to fend for themselves as Joey Janela’s heel turn continues… In terms of the match,...
- 6/17/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks episode of Aew: Dark, I’m editor Phil and let’s not mess around with extraneous introductory waffle and let’s just jump straight into this!
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Zicky Dice
My Thoughts: Zicky Dice, formerly of Nwa (and a one-time Nwa TV Champion), makes he Aew debut getting completely destroyed by Lance Archer. Like Totally destroyed… Throw in the ring, around the ring, and in the air. Dice never stood a chance.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Abadon def. Willow Nightingale
My Thoughts: Between Ricky Starks’ reaction on commentary and Willow’s reaction in ring, this match made Abadon look even more freakish that usual. Willow Nightingale has been doing great work on Aew (and Roh) and it will be interesting to see her career trajectory in a few years time. Meanwhile Abadon… well sh was Abadon – badass and brutal as usual!
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Zicky Dice
My Thoughts: Zicky Dice, formerly of Nwa (and a one-time Nwa TV Champion), makes he Aew debut getting completely destroyed by Lance Archer. Like Totally destroyed… Throw in the ring, around the ring, and in the air. Dice never stood a chance.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Abadon def. Willow Nightingale
My Thoughts: Between Ricky Starks’ reaction on commentary and Willow’s reaction in ring, this match made Abadon look even more freakish that usual. Willow Nightingale has been doing great work on Aew (and Roh) and it will be interesting to see her career trajectory in a few years time. Meanwhile Abadon… well sh was Abadon – badass and brutal as usual!
- 6/10/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s column of The Last Week In Wrestling, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have Mr. Rogers here with us. Mr. Rogers: Hello my television neighbor. I wanted to talk to you about violence. When people watch violence, that doesn’t make them violent. Violence is wanting to be violent and then choosing to be violent. When you watch wrestling, you are watching it because you want to watch wrestling. Watching wrestling doesn’t always have a meaning besides wanting to watch wrestling. Wrestling can be fun, but we should always remember that wrestling can hurt the people that do it, because it is violent. When wrestlers get hurt, that’s not your fault. However, you should always try to empathize with them when they are in pain. Mr. Robinson: Hello boys and girls! I’m in pain listening to this old-ass...
- 6/7/2021
- by Nathan Favel
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew Dark: Elevation, which is the first (I think) to be filmed in front of a huge live crowd and deals with the fallout from this past weekend’s Double or Nothing. And in a real shocker… this episode is not even Ninety minutes long!
Match #1: The Acclaimed – Max Caster and Anthony Bowens def. Brent & Brandon Tate
My Thoughts: The Acclaimed delivered yet another great match against twins, and current Ovw Tag Team Champions Brent & Brandon Tate – how displayed just why they are champs. Though it was enough for the fluid tag team work of Bowens and Caster.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Leyla Hirsch def. Robyn Renegade
My Thoughts: So, so glad that the live crowd at the taping of this match popped for Leyla Hirsch – I’ve always said she’s one of my favourite Aew stars and it now...
Match #1: The Acclaimed – Max Caster and Anthony Bowens def. Brent & Brandon Tate
My Thoughts: The Acclaimed delivered yet another great match against twins, and current Ovw Tag Team Champions Brent & Brandon Tate – how displayed just why they are champs. Though it was enough for the fluid tag team work of Bowens and Caster.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Leyla Hirsch def. Robyn Renegade
My Thoughts: So, so glad that the live crowd at the taping of this match popped for Leyla Hirsch – I’ve always said she’s one of my favourite Aew stars and it now...
- 6/2/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s Aew: Dynamite review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have some groovy matches. Now, let’s enjoy some wrestling. Wait a minute…there’s an envelope in here from Seth Rogen, Snoop Dogg and Kevin Nealon, with post-marking subsidised by notable publication High Times. I wonder what’s in this envelo………………………………oh s–t man! There was weed smoke in that f–ker man! Oh s–t! I’m gonna eat a whole pig man! I’m gonna eat Babe man! Oh s–t! Oh s–t! Goin’ to Mars dude! Dynamite! TNT! Boom!
[Author’s Note: Darby Allin, who was accused of rape and not yet found guilty or innocent in a court of law, is on this show and if that upsets or alarms you, then viewer discretion should be advised]. Match #1: Darby Allin def. Cesar Bononi The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.
[Author’s Note: Darby Allin, who was accused of rape and not yet found guilty or innocent in a court of law, is on this show and if that upsets or alarms you, then viewer discretion should be advised]. Match #1: Darby Allin def. Cesar Bononi The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.
- 5/31/2021
- by Nathan Favel
- Nerdly
Welcome to this return of The Last Week In Wrestling, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and this simplified version of the column shall encompass all of the major reviews on the site and serve as the exclusive debut of many of the leagues’ different reviews, including the Major League Wrestling, Ring Of Honor, National Wrestling Alliance, Nxt UK and 205 Live, along with my versions of the two Aew: Dark reviews and the debut of New Japan Strong. These promotions will have their matches scored and the best match of the week will be named before we wrap-up with a verdict on the week in wrestling overall. Okay. Let’s kick some ass. Melvin McMelvin: You cannot say such things! Me: Who the f—k are you? McM: I am Melvin McMelvin, attorney for the Internetal Protectorate! I represent the decency of the internet! I got rid of Cambodian Thong Pies!
- 5/27/2021
- by Nathan Favel
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks 90+ minutes of action (thats what it says on YouTube) on Aew: Dark. I don’t know what to expect this week given that Aew: Dynamite is moving to Friday nights for the forseeable – do we get more of the same, or can we expect some changes given the sweeping changes coming to Aew’s future? let’s find out…
Match #1: Nick Comoroto def. Duke Davis
My Thoughts: This match was over faster than the blink of an eye. Yet again Comoroto’s entrance, and the messing around with the ring steps, was longer than the actual match. What a waste of Comororto’s talent.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Aaron Solow def. Ganon Jones
My Thoughts: This match was almost over as quick as Solow’s Nightmare Factory team mates. The only hihgliht here was Taz’s rib on commentary that he’d mever seen a pedigree before!
Match #1: Nick Comoroto def. Duke Davis
My Thoughts: This match was over faster than the blink of an eye. Yet again Comoroto’s entrance, and the messing around with the ring steps, was longer than the actual match. What a waste of Comororto’s talent.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Aaron Solow def. Ganon Jones
My Thoughts: This match was almost over as quick as Solow’s Nightmare Factory team mates. The only hihgliht here was Taz’s rib on commentary that he’d mever seen a pedigree before!
- 5/27/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks episode of Aew: Dark which, like is companion show Aew Dark: Elevation, has been on a run of good episodes recently. Let’s see is Dark drops the ball like this weeks Elevation… Straight away it loses points for yet another 2-hour show!
Match #1: Powerhouse Hobbs def. Dean Alexander
My Thoughts: The match was over faster than it took me to write this sentence. Seriously. What’s the point in having these types of matches? Quick squash matches do nothing except possibly make the winner look like a beast and/or piss the audience off with the waste of time in a 2 hour show!
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Dante Martin def. Falco
My Thoughts: Another superb match from Dante Martin, at this rate he’ll be on the path to a singles championship before his brother gets back from injury! That 450 splash is one hell of a finisher,...
Match #1: Powerhouse Hobbs def. Dean Alexander
My Thoughts: The match was over faster than it took me to write this sentence. Seriously. What’s the point in having these types of matches? Quick squash matches do nothing except possibly make the winner look like a beast and/or piss the audience off with the waste of time in a 2 hour show!
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Dante Martin def. Falco
My Thoughts: Another superb match from Dante Martin, at this rate he’ll be on the path to a singles championship before his brother gets back from injury! That 450 splash is one hell of a finisher,...
- 5/20/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew Dark: Elevation, the promotions second YouTube show that aims to showcase new and upcoming talent. We’ve had a good couple of weeks from this show so let’s see how this week fares… Oh sh*t, we’re not off to a good start with another 150 minute show!
Match #1: Jungle Boy def. Adrian Alanis
My Thoughts: Adrian Alanis got to go it alone in his first singles match against Jungle Boy, and wouldn’t you know it this was another of Aew’s quasi-squash matches, with just enough action to give this some length but featuring Jungle Boy pretty much railing on Alanis for the duration. Still I could watch Jungle Boy do this all day…
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Dustin Rhodes def. Aaron Solow
My Thoughts: A great match between two men who are now, storywise, rivals. But what this actually was,...
Match #1: Jungle Boy def. Adrian Alanis
My Thoughts: Adrian Alanis got to go it alone in his first singles match against Jungle Boy, and wouldn’t you know it this was another of Aew’s quasi-squash matches, with just enough action to give this some length but featuring Jungle Boy pretty much railing on Alanis for the duration. Still I could watch Jungle Boy do this all day…
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Dustin Rhodes def. Aaron Solow
My Thoughts: A great match between two men who are now, storywise, rivals. But what this actually was,...
- 5/19/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
This weeks Elevation was a solid, if average, affair so lets see what Dark has for us… I’m Phil, this is Nerdly, and our Aew: Dark review starts now!
Match #1: Jon Moxley & Eddie Kingston def. Milk Chocolate
My Thoughts: This one was over before it began. Moxely and Kingston got the jump on Milk Chocolate before Justin Roberts had even finished their introduction and the match was over in just over 30 seconds.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Evil Uno, Alan “5” Angels & Colt Cabana def. Andrew Palace, Spencer Slade & Cole Karter
My Thoughts: Another great trios match from the Dark Order. Whilst Evil Uno and Colt Cabana are the names in this match is was Alan “5” Angels that stole this one – dominating their opponents and looking damn tough doing it!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #3: Lance Archer def. Angel Fashion
My Thoughts: Jesus… What an entrance for Archer!
Match #1: Jon Moxley & Eddie Kingston def. Milk Chocolate
My Thoughts: This one was over before it began. Moxely and Kingston got the jump on Milk Chocolate before Justin Roberts had even finished their introduction and the match was over in just over 30 seconds.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Evil Uno, Alan “5” Angels & Colt Cabana def. Andrew Palace, Spencer Slade & Cole Karter
My Thoughts: Another great trios match from the Dark Order. Whilst Evil Uno and Colt Cabana are the names in this match is was Alan “5” Angels that stole this one – dominating their opponents and looking damn tough doing it!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #3: Lance Archer def. Angel Fashion
My Thoughts: Jesus… What an entrance for Archer!
- 5/13/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, which can’t be any worse than this weeks Elevation can it? Let’s find out!
Match #1: Powerhouse Hobbs & Ricky Starks def. Aaron Frye & Brick Aldridge
My Thoughts: Well this was Supossed to be a tag match… Instead we got Powerhouse Hobbs squashing his opponents in around 30 seconds as Ricky Starks looked on in repose. Isn’t it about time Hobbs got some legitimate competition?
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Leyla Hirsch def. Diamante
My Thoughts: Well damn! This was a well-matched pair. Diamante and the Legit one went toe-to-toe in a match that looked brutal – literally like neither woman pulled any punches… or kicks! Leyla Hirsch looked like she was having as much fun here as she did in her tag matches with Ryo Mizunami.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #3: Varsity Blonds def. Liam Gray & Adrian Alanis
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Match #1: Powerhouse Hobbs & Ricky Starks def. Aaron Frye & Brick Aldridge
My Thoughts: Well this was Supossed to be a tag match… Instead we got Powerhouse Hobbs squashing his opponents in around 30 seconds as Ricky Starks looked on in repose. Isn’t it about time Hobbs got some legitimate competition?
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Leyla Hirsch def. Diamante
My Thoughts: Well damn! This was a well-matched pair. Diamante and the Legit one went toe-to-toe in a match that looked brutal – literally like neither woman pulled any punches… or kicks! Leyla Hirsch looked like she was having as much fun here as she did in her tag matches with Ryo Mizunami.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #3: Varsity Blonds def. Liam Gray & Adrian Alanis
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- 5/6/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
This weeks Aew Dark: Elevation got a Lot of things right, so lets see if Aew can follow-up one great show with another… Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark!
Match #1: The Acclaimed def. Fuego Del Sol and D3
My Thoughts: No! Not another squash match for poor Fuego Del Sol. He’s got to get a win in someday doesn’t he? Much like their E;levation appearance, this match was pretty much to show how The acclaimed are back together and just as good as before Bowen’s injury. Just a shame Fuego had to be in yet another losing side.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Matt and Mike Sydal def. David Ali and Aaron Frye
My Thoughts: The Sydal’s on Another episode of Dark; and after Matt appeared on Elevation the night before. I said it my review of that show and I’ll say it again,...
Match #1: The Acclaimed def. Fuego Del Sol and D3
My Thoughts: No! Not another squash match for poor Fuego Del Sol. He’s got to get a win in someday doesn’t he? Much like their E;levation appearance, this match was pretty much to show how The acclaimed are back together and just as good as before Bowen’s injury. Just a shame Fuego had to be in yet another losing side.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Matt and Mike Sydal def. David Ali and Aaron Frye
My Thoughts: The Sydal’s on Another episode of Dark; and after Matt appeared on Elevation the night before. I said it my review of that show and I’ll say it again,...
- 4/29/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
A lovely, brief, short, swift 88 minute episode of Aew: Dark this week… Yes! Let’s repeat that brevity for this review and get right into it.
Match #1: Joey Janela def. Will Allday
My Thoughts: Well I’ll be damned… Will Allday looked great in this match, landing a fantastic, brutal-looking tope suicida on Janela and really giving Janela some stiff opposition. Literally. A great opener.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Scu def. Ryzin & John Skyler
My Thoughts: Ryzin and John Skyler are thrown together to face the veterans Scu. And you’d think that would be a bad thing for Ryzin and Skyler. It wasn’t. The duo instead made the most of their ‘TV time’ with some great team work and selling. Of course the end result was never in question which kind of ruined the fun… That’s the downside to Scu’s “if we lose...
Match #1: Joey Janela def. Will Allday
My Thoughts: Well I’ll be damned… Will Allday looked great in this match, landing a fantastic, brutal-looking tope suicida on Janela and really giving Janela some stiff opposition. Literally. A great opener.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Scu def. Ryzin & John Skyler
My Thoughts: Ryzin and John Skyler are thrown together to face the veterans Scu. And you’d think that would be a bad thing for Ryzin and Skyler. It wasn’t. The duo instead made the most of their ‘TV time’ with some great team work and selling. Of course the end result was never in question which kind of ruined the fun… That’s the downside to Scu’s “if we lose...
- 4/22/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark which, after a ridiculously long Elevation this week, is a breezy 90 minute show. Thank god. Like the show, let’s keep this review short and sweet too and get straight to it!
Match #1: Scu def. Jay Lyon & Midas Black
My thoughts: Lyon and Black got destroyed by Ftr on Elevation and now get destroyed by Scu on Dark… Though they did get some weird circus-esque manoeuvres in on Kazarian and Daniels. Though Wtf that move was I have no idea.
My score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Matt Sydal vs. Luther
My thoughts: Luther and his third eye versus Matt Sydal and his third eye. Seems like a match made in heaven… Though I really did miss Kuther throwing Serpentico around the ring like a lawn dart. Ultimately this was a pretty decent match, even if Luther constantly looked gassed.
My score:...
Match #1: Scu def. Jay Lyon & Midas Black
My thoughts: Lyon and Black got destroyed by Ftr on Elevation and now get destroyed by Scu on Dark… Though they did get some weird circus-esque manoeuvres in on Kazarian and Daniels. Though Wtf that move was I have no idea.
My score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Matt Sydal vs. Luther
My thoughts: Luther and his third eye versus Matt Sydal and his third eye. Seems like a match made in heaven… Though I really did miss Kuther throwing Serpentico around the ring like a lawn dart. Ultimately this was a pretty decent match, even if Luther constantly looked gassed.
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- 4/15/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark which, like its namesake Elevation, is a shorter show this week. Thank god. Like the show, let’s keep this review short and sweet too – let’s go!
Match #1: Dark Order def. Jake St. Patrick, Sage Scott, & Chandler Hopkins
My Thoughts: Godammit, Evil Uno and Stu Grayson are good, aren’t they? They made this look easy, ebbig and flowing, tagging in and out, destroying the team of St. Patrick, Scott and Hopkins. Throw Reynolds in the mix and you have. tremendous trios team! Hell, throw Any Drak Order member in with Uno and Grayson and you have a damn good Trios team! Short and sweet.
My score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Team Taz def. Brick Aldridge, Justin Law, & Hayden Backlund
My Thoughts: A Backlund… on Aew? Ok, so Hayden might only be a distant relation of the legendary Bob Backlund but still.
Match #1: Dark Order def. Jake St. Patrick, Sage Scott, & Chandler Hopkins
My Thoughts: Godammit, Evil Uno and Stu Grayson are good, aren’t they? They made this look easy, ebbig and flowing, tagging in and out, destroying the team of St. Patrick, Scott and Hopkins. Throw Reynolds in the mix and you have. tremendous trios team! Hell, throw Any Drak Order member in with Uno and Grayson and you have a damn good Trios team! Short and sweet.
My score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Team Taz def. Brick Aldridge, Justin Law, & Hayden Backlund
My Thoughts: A Backlund… on Aew? Ok, so Hayden might only be a distant relation of the legendary Bob Backlund but still.
- 4/8/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, which is the lead-in for this weeks huge “Crossroads” episode of Dynamite… Let’s get right to it!
Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow def. Louie Valle and Chris Peaks
Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow, members of the Nightmare Family are led out to the ring by Arn Anderson cementing them as The tag team to beat… Which meant that the outcome of this match was inevitable, though that doesn’t mean this disappointed. In fact anything but. Solow and Johnson worked great together, flowing smoothly as a tag team and whilst they lost, Peaks and Valle put up some great offense – when they weren’t telegraphing moves!
My score: 2 out of 5
Red Velvet and KiLynn King def. Ivelisse and Diamante
So someone decided to put Red Velvet in a tag team with KiLynn King the night before her big match against Shaq and Jade Vargill.
Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow def. Louie Valle and Chris Peaks
Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow, members of the Nightmare Family are led out to the ring by Arn Anderson cementing them as The tag team to beat… Which meant that the outcome of this match was inevitable, though that doesn’t mean this disappointed. In fact anything but. Solow and Johnson worked great together, flowing smoothly as a tag team and whilst they lost, Peaks and Valle put up some great offense – when they weren’t telegraphing moves!
My score: 2 out of 5
Red Velvet and KiLynn King def. Ivelisse and Diamante
So someone decided to put Red Velvet in a tag team with KiLynn King the night before her big match against Shaq and Jade Vargill.
- 3/4/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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