9 Ups & 3 Downs From Impact Wrestling (Nov 3)
2. Here's The Tea(JP)
Rohit Raju's latest Defeat Rohit Challenge didn't really get underway, as TJP confronted 'The Desi Hitman', claiming he was answering the challenge despite coming out in skinny jeans, trainers, and holding a cup of tea. Nonetheless, the duo would soon embark on cutting scathing promos, proving to be two of Impact's greatest talkers today.
Having TJP go through his list of accomplishments, from selling out Arena Mexico to being the youngest foreigner in NJPW history, only to have him called a has-been by Raju, was a nice touch. Additionally, Rohit stating God created all men equal, and then made him the sequel was a fantastic line. Words can't really do the promos justice, as both men poured their hearts out before a brief brawl, which came after TJP tossing his tea on the 'The Mocha-Skinned Manimal'.
We don't always get to hear too many lengthy promos from either Rohit or TJP, so this made for a delightful change. They proved they can hype a match through their mouths alone. It takes skills to do such a thing, skills that the pair of them clearly possess in abundance. Granted, it doesn't really make sense why their X Division Championship match will be next Tuesday when there's an Impact Plus special in the same week, but that's a different story for a different day.
What matters is that both were given the platform to head to the ring and just talk the talk before they walk the walk next Tuesday. Here's hoping there are plenty of promo opportunities coming the way of these two in the not too distant future.