9 Ups & 3 Downs From IMPACT Wrestling (27 May)

2. Advantage, TJP

Josh Alexander and TJP’s Iron Man match next Thursday will be a hoot. This is the match that was needed to get us there.

The pair had some superb sequences throughout, with Alexander smashing into TJP with his apron crossbody, while TJP was also able to have some great moments with Petey Williams. Really, the only thing holding this match back from being a spectacle was Fallah Bahh, who brought an unnecessary slice of comedy to an otherwise great match. No one needed to see him unable to perform a kip up or lying on top of Alexander giggling like a schoolgirl.

Alexander’s Rainmaker being reversed into Fallah’s Samoan drop, and then followed by TJP’s match-winning Mamba Splash was a fantastic ending, too. Fallah didn’t need the pin, but either he or Petey could have taken the fall. That it was the X Division Champion makes next Thursday’s defence vs. TJP that bit more special.

It’s going to rule. Reports have stated as such. If it’s anything like their Rebellion three way with Ace Austin, it’ll make Before The IMPACT worth watching.