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IMPACT WRESTLING'S "RIVALRY" DELIVERS THRILLS AND CHAOS AT REBEL ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX

Toronto, Ontario - In front of a packed house at the Rebel Entertainment Complex, Impact Wrestling's "Rivalry" pay-per-view event lived up to its name with a series of intense and unpredictable matches that left fans on the edge of their seats. Zohash.com was in attendance to bring you all the action-packed highlights from the April 15th spectacle.

Tag Team Title Ultimate X Match: ABC Takes Flight

The night kicked off with the high-stakes tag team title match, as reigning champions Ace Austin and Chris Bey (ABC) took on the Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin). In a thrilling Ultimate X encounter that saw both teams trading near-falls and showcasing their aerial prowess, ABC emerged victorious in 13:06, retaining their titles and sending the crowd into a frenzy.

Four-On-Three Handicap Match Mayhem

Next up was a wild four-on-three handicap match featuring Dirty Dango, Joe Hendry, and Santino Marella taking on The Design (Angels, Callihan, Deaner, and Kon). With numbers stacked against them, the trio of misfits managed to outsmart and outmaneuver their opponents, securing the win in 10:48. A chaotic and unpredictable match that had fans divided.

PCO's Last Rites Reign

In a must-see showdown between PCO and Eddie Edwards, the hard-hitting Canadian powerhouse proved too much for "The American Dream" to handle. In an intense Last Rites match, PCO dispatched Edwards in 13:49, solidifying his reputation as one of Impact's top competitors.

X-Division Title Three-Way Elimination Chaos

Trey Miguel looked to continue his title reign against Jonathan Gresham and Mike Bailey in a thrilling X-Division three-way elimination match. After a series of high-flying moves and clever near-falls, Miguel managed to outlast both opponents, retaining the gold in 13:55.

Hardcore War: Team Dreamer Tames the Beast

In an absolute war of a Hardcore Match, Team Dreamer (Bhupinder Gujjar, Frankie Kazarian, Killer Kelly, Tommy Dreamer, and Yuya Uemura) clashed with Team Bully (Brian Myers, Bully Ray, Kenny King, Masha Slamovich, and Moose). In the end, it was Team Dreamer that emerged victorious in 25:12, capping off a brutal and unforgettable encounter.

Impact World Title Showdown

In the main event, Steve Maclin put his title reign on the line against KUSHIDA. The two competitors engaged in an evenly matched bout, with neither able to gain a clear advantage. In the end, Maclin managed to eke out a narrow victory, retaining the Impact World Championship.

Knockouts Title Match: Purrazzo Proves Her Dominance

Rounding out the night was the Knockouts title match between Deonna Purrazzo and Jordynne Grace. The dominant champion proved too much for "The Virtuosa" to handle, securing a decisive win in an impressive display of grappling prowess.

All in all, Impact Wrestling's "Rivalry" pay-per-view event delivered on its promise of intense action, thrilling matches, and unforgettable moments. With several storylines and feuds now set in motion, fans are already eagerly anticipating the next installment of this ongoing rivalry.

Rating: 8.5/10

Recommendation: If you're a fan of high-flying action, technical grappling, or just plain old-fashioned chaos, "Rivalry" has something for everyone. Don't miss it!


Card Details

  • Date: 15 Apr 2023
  • Promotion: Impact Wrestling
  • Arena: Rebel Entertainment Complex
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 16 Apr 2023

Matches

  1. ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey)(C) defeat The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) in a Impact World Tag Team Title Ultimate X Match
    Match Time: 13:06

  2. Dirty Dango, Joe Hendry and Santino Marella defeat The Design (Angels, Callihan, Deaner and Kon) in a Four On Three Handicap Match
    Match Time: 10:48

  3. PCO defeat Eddie Edwards in a Last Rites Match
    Match Time: 13:49

  4. Trey Miguel(C) defeat Jonathan Gresham and Mike Bailey in a Impact X-Division Title Three Way Elimination Match
    Match Time: 13:55

  5. Team Dreamer (Bhupinder Gujjar, Frankie Kazarian, Killer Kelly, Tommy Dreamer and Yuya Uemura) and Team Dreamer (Bhupinder Gujjar, Frankie Kazarian, Killer Kelly, Tommy Dreamer and Yuya Uemura) defeat Team Bully (Brian Myers, Bully Ray, Kenny King, Masha Slamovich and Moose) and Team Bully (Brian Myers, Bully Ray, Kenny King, Masha Slamovich and Moose) in a Hardcore War Match
    Match Time: 25:12

  6. Steve Maclin(C) defeat KUSHIDA in a Impact World Title Match

  7. Deonna Purrazzo(C) defeat Jordynne Grace in a Impact Knockouts Title Match