7 Ups & 6 Downs From IMPACT Wrestling (29 July)
2. Sabin's Lights Are Out
.@TheMooseNation VIOLENTLY swings @SuperChrisSabin into the steps. #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/nl2atyqMkG
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 30, 2021
The Moose vs. Chris Sabin Slammiversary rematch is the match that should have happened at Slammiversary. This was far and above a grander spectacle than their previous encounter, with the audience vastly more involved with the proceedings than they were back on 17 July. This helped Moose and Sabin fine-tune that first bout, adding in similar spots to benefit the story.
Surprisingly, the crowd was firmly on Moose's side here, only chanting for Sabin in a softer, subtle tone. He performed at the next level throughout the empty arena era, so is deserving of this ovation, and bounced off the reaction perfectly. He's still a d*ck, so he chopped Sabin, waited for the 'one more time' chants, and gouged Sabin's eyes instead of another chop. Tremendous heel sh*t.
He won, as wrestling lore dictates that whoever loses the first match must win the second outing, flattening Sabin with a Lights Out. Interestingly, though, the show went off-air with the pair being pulled apart by a gaggle of security guards. Was this not the end of their story? A third match isn't really needed now, although if this is the quality they're producing, you can't complain too much. A good bit of business, this.