10 Ups & 5 Downs From IMPACT Wrestling Turning Point 2021

3. The Wrong Card

Rich Swann vs. VSK was a perfect match... for Before The IMPACT. It didn't quite fit the Turning Point billing, though.

VSK, replacing an injured Brian Myers, performed excellently in his role, all things considered. He stood opposite a former World Champion like he deserved to be in that spot, but in the overarching story, this should have been placed on the pre-show. When you've already had enticing bouts pitting Chris Sabin and Jordynne Grace against Ace Austin and Chelsea Green, respectively, it is a serious step down going to this.

Again, the match technically was near-perfection. It had all the basics you could ask for, plus both guys' movesets bounce off each other wonderfully. VSK's half-Nelson backbreaker for Swann's handspring Cutter, for example, was a neat display. There wasn't a need for VSK to eat all four of Rich's signature moves, but nonetheless, it was, in a way, a really good match.

It's a shame more than anything. Rich has taken a severe step back, having started the year as World Champion, and VSK is deserving of these opportunities. IMPACT simply booked the match for the wrong evening, unfortunately.

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