Episode
TNA iMPACT!: Impact! #981
Overview
IMPACT! returns to Chicago, as World Champion Steve Maclin joins forces with Champagne Singh & Shera against his UNDER SIEGE adversary PCO and two partners of his choosing. Sami Callihan accepts Deaner's challenge. Moose teams up with Brian Myers against Yuya Uemura & Bhupinder Gujjar. “Speedball” Mike Bailey goes one-on-one with Jonathan Gresham. Plus Alisha Edwards battles newcomer Jody Threat.
Details
- Series
- TNA iMPACT!
- Season
- Season 20
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 2023-05-04
Episode context
Impact! #981 is Episode 18 in Season 20 of TNA iMPACT!. It aired on 2023-05-04.
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Episode 17: Impact! #980
This week's edition of IMPACT! emanates from Toronto's Rebel Entertainment Complex, featuring a Knockouts Championship clash pitting Champion Deonna Purrazzo against one half of the Knockouts Tag Team Champions, Taylor Wilde. In another hotly anticipated Knockouts showdown, Masha Slamovich goes one-on-one with Jordynne Grace. Plus Deaner leads The Design into battle as they take on IMPACT Tag Team Champions The Bullet Club's ABC, Ace Austin & Chris Bey, in a non-title match. We'll also hear from IMPACT World Champion Steve Maclin as he prepares to defend his title against PCO at UNDER SIEGE live this May on IMPACT Plus.
Episode 19: Impact! #982
On another loaded edition of IMPACT! from Chicago's Cicero Stadium, World Champion Steve Maclin takes on former Champion “The War Machine” Rhino. The Coven defend their Knockouts Tag Team Titles against the team of Jordynne Grace & Knockouts Champion Deonna Purrazzo. Former World Champion Nick Aldis makes his long awaited in-ring return as he goes one-on-one with impressive prospect Sheldon Jean. IMPACT original Frankie Kazarian sits down for Part 3 of an in-depth interview.
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Episode 16: Impact! #979
Catch all the aftermath from REBELLION live on pay-per-view, as new IMPACT World Champion Steve Maclin will participate in a Changing of the Guard Ceremony to celebrate his historic victory. The Digital Media Championship is on the line, as Joe Hendry defends against Sheldon Jean. Moose goes one-on-one with Yuya Uemura. The Good Hands battle Frankie Kazarian in a 2-on-1 match.
Episode 20: Impact! #983
Trinity makes her highly anticipated in-ring debut on this week's edition of IMPACT! as she goes one-on-one with one half of the Knockouts Tag Team Champions, KiLynn King. X-Division Champion Trey Miguel squares off with high-flying sensation Laredo Kid. Brian Myers leads disciple Jason Hotch into battle against The Bullet Club's Ace Austin, who will have his partner and co-IMPACT Tag Team Champion Chris Bey in his corner. Plus an epic 6 Man tag team match pitting the trio of Moose, Eddie Edwards & Frankie Kazarian against Alex Shelley, Jonathan Gresham & Yuya Uemura.
Episode 15: Impact! #978
On the final stop before REBELLION live April 16th on pay-per-view, Mickie James will make a formal announcement on her status for the Knockouts Championship match, which already features former Champions Jordynne Grace and Deonna Purrazzo. Kenny King goes one-on-one with Frankie Kazarian with the winner's team getting the advantage for the Hardcore War at REBELLION. The Design's Callihan & Angels battle the team of Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry & Dirty Dango.
Episode 21: Impact! #984
This week's edition of IMPACT! emanates from the Windy City of Chicago on the final stop before UNDER SIEGE live on IMPACT Plus. “Speedball” Mike Bailey goes one-on-one with Chris Sabin in what has all the makings of an all-time classic. Alisha Edwards takes on Jordynne Grace in Knockouts action. John Skyler meets one half of the IMPACT World Tag Team Champions, Chris Bey. Kenny King joins forces with Sheldon Jean against Decay. Co-Knockouts Tag Team Champion Taylor Wilde battles Jessicka.
Episode 14: Impact! #977
Hot off the heels of MULTIVERSE UNITED in collaboration with New Japan Pro-Wrestling in Los Angeles, IMPACT! returns to Windsor, Ontario. A heated rivalry continues as Eddie Edwards goes one-on-one with PCO. A shot at Trey Miguel's X-Division Championship at REBELLION hangs in the balance when Jonathan Gresham takes on “Speedball” Mike Bailey. The Motor City Machine Guns battle NJPW's The Mighty Don't Kneel — TMDK.
Episode 22: Impact! #985
IMPACT Wrestling returns to Canadian soil, as this week's show emanates from London, Ontario, and features the fallout from UNDER SIEGE live on IMPACT Plus, which saw Alex Shelley emerge as No. 1 contender for the IMPACT World Championship. After joining forces with World Champion Steve Maclin and putting IMPACT President Scott D'Amore through a flaming table, Bully Ray will kick off IMPACT! Trinity looks for her third straight win as she goes one-on-one with Savannah Evans.
Episode 13: Impact! #976
Get all geared up for MULTIVERSE UNITED on this special live edition of IMPACT!, featuring coverage and analysis from Los Angeles leading up to IMPACT Wrestling's historic co-promotion with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. IMPACT! will feature a comprehensive preview of the live pay-per-view event with industry insiders and competitors, plus never-before-seen matches, including IMPACT World Champion Josh Alexander vs. NJPW Strong Champion KENTA.
Episode 23: Impact! #986
This week's edition of IMPACT! from London, Ontario features a tag team showdown pitting the team of former World Champions Moose & Rich Swann against the pairing of Nick Aldis & Jonathan Gresham. X-Division Champion Trey Miguel goes one-on-one with Bhupinder Gujjar. The Knockouts Tag Team Titles are on the line as The Coven defend against the Death Dollz. Sheldon Jean will have Kenny King in his corner when he battles Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry.
Episode 12: Impact! #975
An action-packed edition of IMPACT! emanates from Las Vegas, as best friends-turned-bitter rivals collide in a mixed tag team clash. Former IMPACT World Champion Bully Ray joins forces with Masha Slamovich against the team of Tommy Dreamer and reigning Knockouts Champion Mickie James. Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry teams up with Dirty Dango against the team of Moose and Brian Myers.
Episode 24: Impact! #987
Witness the fallout from AGAINST ALL ODDS on this week's edition of IMPACT! from Columbus, Ohio, as Alex Shelley made history by vanquishing Steve Maclin and capturing the IMPACT World Championship, while his longtime partner Chris Sabin defeated Trey Miguel for the X Division Championship. The new Champions will kick off the show. Bully Ray will be in the building to address the IMPACT Zone. Former World Champions collide when Moose goes one-on-one with Rich Swann.