TNA iMPACT #1040

IMPACT WRESTLING DELIVERS THRILLING TV-SHOW IN CICERO

June 14th, Cicero Stadium, Illinois - The Impact Wrestling crew brought the heat to the Windy City last night, delivering a taped broadcast that will be remembered for weeks to come. With Slammiversary just around the corner, the stakes were high and the action was non-stop.

The night kicked off with a bang as Masha Slamovich took on Xia Brookside in a singles match. The Russian powerhouse brought her signature intensity to the ring, overpowering Brookside with a series of vicious slams and strikes. In the end, it was all Slamovich, as she finished off her opponent with a crushing slam.

The tag team action was just as electric, as ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) battled three teams in a thrilling three-way tag match. The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) looked to be on the verge of an upset, but ABC's athleticism and teamwork ultimately proved too much for them. Meanwhile, Cody Deaner and Jake Something couldn't quite get their chemistry going, allowing the winners to capitalize.

KUSHIDA made his Impact debut against Alan Angels in a singles match that showcased both men's technical prowess. The Japanese grappler used his quickness and agility to evade Angels' attacks, before finishing him off with a picture-perfect armbar submission.

The Road To Slammiversary qualifying matches were the main event of the evening, with Steve Maclin and Nic Nemeth each emerging victorious in their respective bouts. Maclin's victory over Sami Callihan was particularly impressive, as he used his newfound power to overpower the veteran competitor. Meanwhile, Nemeth's win over Rich Swann saw him capitalize on Swann's momentary distraction, catching him off guard with a swift roll-up.

As the night came to a close, it was clear that Impact Wrestling is building momentum towards their biggest show of the year. With these victories, Maclin and Nemeth have put themselves firmly in the mix for Slammiversary contention. Will they be able to maintain this level of performance as the road ahead gets rockier? We can't wait to find out.

Full Card Results:

Masha Slamovich def. Xia Brookside (Singles Match)
ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) def. Cody Deaner, Jake Something, and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) (Three-Way Tag Team Match)
KUSHIDA def. Alan Angels (Singles Match)
Steve Maclin def. Sami Callihan (Road To Slammiversary Qualifying Match)
Nic Nemeth def. Rich Swann (Road To Slammiversary Qualifying Match)

Zohash.com Rating: 8/10

The Impact Wrestling crew delivered a top-notch TV-show that will keep fans talking for weeks to come. With a strong mix of action, drama, and surprises, this broadcast was everything and more. Don't miss the replay on June 26th!

Card Details

Date: 14 Jun 2024
Promotion: Impact Wrestling
Arena: Cicero Stadium
Type: TV-Show
Broadcast Type: Taped
Broadcast Date: 26 Jun 2024

Matches

Masha Slamovich defeat Xia Brookside in a Singles Match
ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) defeat Cody Deaner and Jake Something and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) in a Three Way Tag Team Match
KUSHIDA defeat Alan Angels in a Singles Match
Steve Maclin defeat Sami Callihan in a Road To Slammiversary Qualifying Match
Nic Nemeth defeat Rich Swann in a Road To Slammiversary Qualifying Match