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Impact Wrestling Redemption
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- Tails Azimuth
REDemption PAY-PER-VIEW REVIEW
Orlando, Florida - Universal Studios - April 22, 2018
Impact Wrestling's latest pay-per-view extravaganza, Redemption, lived up to its name in delivering a night of thrilling action and unexpected twists. The event featured an eclectic mix of matches, including a hotly-contested title bout and a chaotic hardcore rules six-man tag team match.
SINGLES ACTION
Aero Star kicked off the show with a decisive victory over Drago, showcasing his aerial prowess to secure the win in 11:45 minutes. A promising start to the evening.
In a subsequent singles contest, Taya Valkyrie demonstrated her toughness by defeating Kiera Hogan in just 8:00 minutes. The Knockout's determination and physicality proved too much for her opponent.
TAG TEAM THRILLS
The Impact World Tag Team Titles were on the line as Eli Drake and Scott Steiner put their newfound championship reign to the test against Latin American Exchange (LAX). The former champions, however, couldn't capitalize on their experience, ultimately falling short in an engaging contest. The winning tandem's aggression and power proved too much for LAX, who will surely regroup and look for retribution.
SIX-WAY MAYHEM
Brian Cage stole the show with a dominant performance in the six-way match featuring Dezmond Xavier, DJ Z, El Hijo del Fantasma, Taiji Ishimori, and Trevor Lee. The Beast's unrelenting offense earned him the win in 12:58 minutes, further solidifying his reputation as one of Impact's top talents.
X-DIVISION CHAOS
In a thrilling X-Division Title match, Matt Sydal outmaneuvered Petey Williams to retain his championship. The technical mastery displayed by both competitors made for an exhilarating contest that pushed the limits of their respective skills.
HARD-HITTING HARDCORE
The main event saw oVe (Dave Crist, Jake Crist, and Sami Callihan) face off against Eddie Edwards, Moose, and Tommy Dreamer in a Hardcore Rules Six-Man Tag Team Match. The result was a chaotic free-for-all that left all six competitors battered and bruised. In the end, it was oVe's sheer brutality that earned them the victory in 13:00 minutes.
KNOCKOUTS TITLE SHOWDOWN
Allie successfully defended her Knockouts Title against Su Yung, employing her cunning and quickness to evade Yung's attacks and secure the win in 7:17 minutes. A solid performance by the champion, who demonstrated her ability to adapt under pressure.
WORLD TITLE THRILLS
The night concluded with a thrilling three-way match for the Impact World Title, featuring Pentagon Jr., Austin Aries, and Fenix. In an unpredictable contest filled with near-falls and innovative moves, it was ultimately Pentagon Jr.'s cunning and aerial prowess that earned him the victory. The crowd favorite's win will undoubtedly elevate his status as a top contender in the world of professional wrestling.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Redemption proved to be a memorable pay-per-view experience for Impact Wrestling fans. While some matches fell short of expectations, the overall quality of the card was high, with several standout performances and unexpected outcomes. As the promotion continues to evolve and innovate, the future looks bright for this exciting brand.
RATING: 8/10
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Card Details
- Date: 22 Apr 2018
- Promotion: Impact Wrestling
- Arena: Universal Studios
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 22 Apr 2018
Matches
Eli Drake and Scott Steiner
(C)
defeat Latin American Exchange in a Impact World Tag Team Title MatchBrian Cage defeat Dezmond Xavier, DJ Z, El Hijo del Fantasma, Taiji Ishimori and Trevor Lee in a Six Way Match
Match Time: 12:58Taya Valkyrie defeat Kiera Hogan in a Singles Match
Match Time: 08:00Matt Sydal
(C)
defeat Petey Williams in a Impact X-Division Title Match
Match Time: 11:58oVe (Dave Crist, Jake Crist and Sami Callihan) defeat Eddie Edwards, Moose and Tommy Dreamer in a Hardcore Rules Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 13:00Allie
(C)
defeat Su Yung in a Impact Knockouts Title Match
Match Time: 07:17Pentagon Jr.
(C)
defeat Austin Aries and Fenix in a Impact World Title Three Way Match