7 Ups & 4 Downs From IMPACT Wrestling (6 May)
Rohit's back on track, Morrissey spills the tea, Phantasmo leaves an impact.
IMPACT Wrestling's weekly AXS TV show is on a decent form right now.
They're typically producing at least one match worth watching per episode, meaning you're checking back weekly to see what the newest offering is. This week, for example, had Trey Miguel vs. Rohit Raju. Their Under Siege qualifying bout was precisely what it needed to be in that it had the right winner while also keeping the loser looking strong. That it also advanced Jake Something's rivalry with Rohit post-match was a testament to IMPACT's sometimes credible booking
The other two qualifiers from the show - the show-opening Chris Sabin vs. Rhino and the show-closing James Storm vs. Moose - were, however, at different ends of the spectrum. Moose's decimation of 'The Cowboy's' ankle made for good viewing, whereas Sabin and Rhino's bout wasn't worthy of opening the show. More on that in just a bit.
Elsewhere, W. Morrissey delivered a meaty promo, New Japan's El Phantasmo made his IMPACT debut in a terrific bout vs. AEW Dark's VSK, the Super Elite got another one over on Eddie Edwards, David Finlay, and Juice Robinson, Havok and Rosemary both stepped up to face Knockouts Champion Deonna Purrazzo, and Rachael Ellering made her IMPACT singles debut against Kiera Hogan.
Let's get to it...