IMPACT Wrestling Down Under Tour Preview: Day 1 (June 30, 2023)
Order on FITE
Get tickets
Streaming LIVE on FITE THIS FRIDAY at 5am ET (on-demand immediately following) IMPACT Wrestling presents Day 1 of the Down Under Tour in Australia. Tickets are on-sale now at oceaniaprowrestling.com and intix.com.au.
In the main event of Against All Odds, Alex Shelley realized his dream over 20 years in the making when he dethroned Steve Maclin to become IMPACT World Champion for the very first time. But there’s no rest for the weary as we learned just one week later on IMPACT! that Maclin would receive his contractually-obligated rematch on Friday, June 30th at the IMPACT Down Under Tour in Australia. Maclin is incensed on reclaiming the IMPACT World Title which begs the question, does Shelley have what it takes to beat him not once but twice? With Shelley currently scheduled to defend against #1 Contender Nick Aldis at Slammiversary, this match has the potential to shake up that card.
Chris Sabin dethroned Trey Miguel to become a record-setting 9-time X-Division Champion. When IMPACT Wrestling goes down under, Sabin will put his title on the line as he defends against fellow X-Division pioneer Frankie Kazarian and New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Robbie Eagles, who will be competing in his home country of Australia. Buckle up for what promises to be an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride!
After overcoming the challenge of Dirty Dango, Joe Hendry will now turn his attention towards Eddie Edwards as he defends his Digital Media Title against the IMPACT veteran on June 30th. While Edwards is no stranger to championship gold, the Digital Media Title is one of the few titles that has eluded him during his illustrious career. But will all of that change when IMPACT Wrestling goes down under?
The Good Hands may have failed to capture the IMPACT World Tag Team Titles but Brian Myers isn’t finished with ABC just yet. Myers would go on to rekindle his partnership with former IMPACT World Champion Moose and two will now face off against Ace Austin and Chris Bey on June 30th. A win here could go a long way in earning them a future IMPACT World Tag Team Title opportunity, but do they have what it takes to topple the red-hot duo of Ace and Bey?
Before Deonna Purrazzo and Gisele Shaw face off for the Knockouts World Title on July 1st, they will both look to gain momentum against top stars from Australia. Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo will battle Steph De Lander, while Gisele Shaw will lock up with Erika Reid.
On June 30th, Killer Kelly puts her deadly skillset on display when she goes one-on-one with Aysha, who hails from Melbourne, Australia.
In what promises to be a hard-hitting clash between two of Australia’s top talents, Slex collides with Adam Brooks on Friday, June 30th.
