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Impact Wrestling Rebellion 2022
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- Tails Azimuth
Impact Wrestling's "Sacrifice" PPV Delivers Thrilling Matches and Surprising Upsets
In front of a raucous crowd at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, Impact Wrestling presented its latest pay-per-view event, "Sacrifice", which lived up to its name with a series of action-packed matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The night began with a three-way match for the top spot, as Steve Maclin outmaneuvered Chris Sabin and Jay White to claim victory in 12:07. While the outcome was far from unexpected, Maclin's impressive display of agility and quickness set the tone for what would be a high-energy show.
Taya Valkyrie followed suit by successfully defending her AAA Reina de Reinas Title against Deonna Purrazzo in a competitive bout that saw both women give it their all. The match was marked by Valkyrie's signature aerial attacks, which ultimately proved too much for the challenger to overcome.
The X-Division spotlight shone bright next, as Ace Austin emerged victorious from a three-way scramble with Trey Miguel and Mike Bailey. In a match that showcased each competitor's unique set of skills, Austin's cunning and quickness allowed him to outsmart his opponents and claim the win.
In what was arguably the match of the night, Tomohiro Ishii and JONAH clashed in a hard-hitting singles contest that saw both men push themselves to the limit. The Japanese grappler ultimately came out on top, submitting JONAH with a clever armbar in 14:34.
The main event segment kicked off with a thrilling Impact World Tag Team Title Elimination Challenge Match, featuring an unprecedented six teams vying for the championship. In the end, Violent By Design (Eric Young and Joe Doering) emerged victorious, outlasting The Good Brothers, Honor No More, The Major Players, Johnny Swinger and Zicky Dice, Jordynne Grace and W. Morrissey, Heath and Rhino, and Rich Swann and Willie Mack in 33:02.
The Knockouts division also played a significant role in the evening's proceedings, as Tasha Steelz successfully defended her Impact Knockouts Title against Rosemary in an intense and physical contest that saw both women give it their all. Steelz ultimately retained the title in 11:45.
Finally, Josh Alexander put his claim to the Impact World Championship on the line against Moose in the evening's main event. In a back-and-forth battle for supremacy, Alexander's superior technical grappling skills allowed him to outmaneuver the challenger and retain the gold in a match that showcased both men's incredible strength and endurance.
As the dust settled on this memorable night of wrestling, one thing was clear: Impact Wrestling has once again proven itself to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of professional wrestling. With its talented roster and innovative approach to storytelling, the promotion continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in this beloved sport.
Final Thoughts
Sacrifice 2022 will undoubtedly go down as one of Impact Wrestling's most memorable pay-per-view events in recent memory. While some may have expected more surprises and upsets on the night, the matches that did take place were nothing short of thrilling, with each competitor giving it their all to produce an evening for the ages.
For those who tuned in, we hope you enjoyed the ride as much as we did here at Zohash.com. Until next time, stay locked to our feed for all the latest news and updates from the world of professional wrestling!
Card Details
- Date: 23 Apr 2022
- Promotion: Impact Wrestling
- Arena: Mid-Hudson Civic Center
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 23 Apr 2022
Matches
Steve Maclin defeat Chris Sabin and Jay White in a Three Way Match
Match Time: 12:07Taya Valkyrie
(C)
defeat Deonna Purrazzo in a AAA Reina de Reinas Title MatchAce Austin
(C)
defeat Trey Miguel and Mike Bailey in a Impact X-Division Title Three Way MatchTomohiro Ishii defeat JONAH in a Singles Match
Match Time: 14:34Violent By Design (Eric Young and Joe Doering)
(C)
defeat The Good Brothers (Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows), Honor No More (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett), The Major Players (Brian Myers and Matt Cardona), Johnny Swinger and Zicky Dice, Jordynne Grace and W. Morrissey, Heath and Rhino and Rich Swann and Willie Mack in a Impact World Tag Team Title Elimination Challenge Match
Match Time: 33:02Tasha Steelz
(C)
defeat Rosemary in a Impact Knockouts Title Match
Match Time: 11:45Josh Alexander
(C)
defeat Moose in a Impact World Title Match