IMPACT! on AXS TV Results: May 11, 2023
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The action begins Before the IMPACT with an exclusive match.
IMPACT World Tag Team Champion Ace Austin w/ Chris Bey vs Zicky Dice w/ Johnny Swinger
Austin hits a side Russian leg sweep, followed by a jumping leg drop to gain the early advantage. At ringside, Dice tries to punch Bey but accidently hits Swinger instead. Swinger trips up Austin from the outside, opening the door for Dice to take control. Dice connects with a spinning neckbreaker for two. Dice hits a titl-a-whirl backbreaker but it’s not enough to keep Austin down. Austin fights out of a chin lock, then hits a running dropkick to turn the tide. Austin hits The Fold to score the victory.
IMPACT World Tag Team Champion Ace Austin w/ Chris Bey def Zicky Dice w/ Johnny Swinger
Two championships are up for grabs, an all-new IMPACT! is on the air.
Masha Slamovich vs Killer Kelly
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. Slamovich counters a Killer Clutch attempt, then drops Kelly on her head for another near fall. Kelly counters the Snow Plow into a Death Valley Driver. Kelly locks in the Killer Clutch but Slamovich turns it around into a pinning predicament to win.
Masha Slamovich def Killer Kelly
After the bell, Kelly won’t let go of the Killer Clutch, forcing Slamovich to pass out.
Kenny King gives Sheldon Jean a pep talk ahead of his match with Nick Aldis next.
Gia Miller interviews Trinity who made her historic IMPACT debut last week. Trinity says that she’s not just here to talk, she’s here to fight. At Under Siege, Trinity has an open contract for a match – but who will step up to the challenge? Jai Vidal interrupts to take a selfie with Trinity.
Nick Aldis vs Sheldon Jean
Kenny King joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary as Nick Aldis competes on IMPACT! for the first time in 6 years. The bell rings and Jean immediately charges towards Aldis. The veteran sees it coming and ducks out of the way. Jean retreats to the floor to regain his composure. Aldis brings the fight to the floor but King provides a distraction from the commentary table. Jean capitalizes and sends Aldis crashing into the steel ring post. Aldis regains control with a series of clotheslines, followed by a Michinoku Driver. Aldis soars with an elbow drop, then locks in the Cloverleaf to win by submission.
Nick Aldis def Sheldon Jean
Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry and Detective of Authority Dirty Dango continue their investigation on who attacked Santino Marella. Johnny Swinger and Zicky Dice are being questioned when tensions escalate, leading to a match being made between Swinger and Dango for later tonight.
The groundbreaking sit-down interview series with Frankie Kazarian continues as Gia Miller asks him about his goal to become IMPACT World Champion for the very first time.
Decay (Black Taurus & Crazzy Steve) vs The Good Hands (John Skyler & Jason Hotch)
Decay and The Good Hands jockey for position in the wide open tag division! Taurus goes low on Skyler with a top rope dropkick. Taurus continues the assault with a powerslam. Steve sends The Good Hands colliding into one another, followed by a Flatliner to Skyler. Brian Myers is seen making his way to ringside as Taurus quickens the pace. In a unique display of offense, Taurus chokeslams Hotch into Skyler. Taurus has Hotch beat with a pop-up Samoan Drop but Skyler breaks the pin. Steve neutralizes Skyler with a slingshot crossbody to the floor. The referee is distracted, allowing Myers to attack Steve on the outside. In the ring, The Good Hands take out Taurus with double team offense to win.
The Good Hands (John Skyler & Jason Hotch) def Decay (Black Taurus & Crazzy Steve)
Steve Maclin blames Champagne Singh and Shera for having to defend his IMPACT World Title against Rhino tonight. As a result, Maclin tells them that their business relationship is over. Singh has an idea on how they can fix this.
Moments later, Singh and Shera are seen attacking Rhino’s tag team partner and friend, Heath, in the backstage area.
IMPACT World Champion Steve Maclin vs Rhino – IMPACT World Championship
After Goring Steve Maclin in their six-man tag team match last week, Rhino challenges for the IMPACT World Title tonight! Rhino sets up for the Gore early but Maclin rolls to the outside. The fight spills to the floor where Rhino drops him on the top of the barricade. Maclin hangs up Rhino on the top rope, then targets the surgically-repaired left knee. After being worn down for several minutes, Rhino begins to fight back with a Superplex. Rhino hits a Spinebuster but is unable to follow up with the Gore due to his injured knee. Maclin hits Rhino with a Gore of his own to score the victory.
IMPACT World Champion Steve Maclin def Rhino – IMPACT World Championship
After the match, Maclin continues to target Rhino’s knee with a violent steel chair assault. Maclin has absolutely snapped as security rushes down to the ring to prevent him from doing any further damage.
We see footage from during the commercial break as Rhino was stretchered into an ambulance. Steve Maclin returns but IMPACT President Scott D’Amore informs him that his IMPACT World Title match against PCO at Under Siege will now be No Disqualifications. PCO emerges from the ambulance to protect Rhino and a wild brawl with Maclin ensues.
Dirty Dango w/ Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry vs Johnny Swinger w/ Zicky Dice
Dice gets involved from the outside, allowing Swinger to gain control. Swinger goes for a kick but Dango catches it and hits the Falcon Arrow for three.
Dirty Dango w/ Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry def Johnny Swinger w/ Zicky Dice
Sami Callihan and Rich Swann infiltrate The Design disguised as members of the Army of Violence. Callihan and Swann lead a blindside assault on the group before being separated by security.
Moose tells Brian Myers that their tag team needs to be his priority. Myers says that they can still be a team while he manages the stars of tomorrow, John Skyler and Jason Hotch. Myers reveals that his plan is to mold The Good Hands into the next IMPACT World Tag Team Champions.
Just announced for Under Siege LIVE May 26th on IMPACT Plus, YouTube for IMPACT Ultimate Insiders and FITE, Nick Aldis will go one-on-one with Kenny King.
Don’t miss an all-new IMPACT! next Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders. X-Division Champion Trey Miguel goes one-on-one with Laredo Kid. Plus, Moose, Eddie Edwards and Frankie Kazarian battle Alex Shelley, Jonathan Gresham and Yuya Uemura in a preview of the Under Siege #1 Contenders match.
Knockouts World Tag Team Champions The Coven (Taylor Wilde & KiLynn King) vs Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo & Jordynne Grace – Knockouts World Tag Team Championship
Champion and challenger for the Knockouts World Title at Under Siege, Deonna Purrazzo and Jordynne Grace, join forces to challenge The Coven for the Knockouts World Tag Team Titles in our main event! Wilde distracts the referee, allowing King to drive the back of Purrazzo’s head into the apron. Wilde hits a running clothesline in the corner, then makes the tag to King. The Coven cut off the ring and begin to wear Purrazzo down. King dumps her with a suplex to remain in control. Purrazzo causes The Coven to collide with one another, creating a moment of separation. Purrazzo finally makes the tag to Grace as she enters the match with a burst of speed. Grace hits King with a Spinebuster, followed by a Juggernaut Jackhammer to Wilde. The Coven catch Grace off a dropkick attempt and powerbomb her into the hardest part of the ring. Grace hits Wilde with the Muscle Buster but King breaks the pin attempt. Grace inadvertently knocks Purrazzo off the apron. Wilde hits an assisted running clothesline on Grace to score the three count.
Knockouts World Tag Team Champions The Coven (Taylor Wilde & KiLynn King) def Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo & Jordynne Grace – Knockouts World Tag Team Championship
After the match, The Coven continue the attack on Grace but Trinity runs down to the ring and makes the save. Trinity hits King with the Rear View to send The Coven retreating. Grace thanks Trinity and they shake hands as IMPACT! goes off the air.
