IMPACT Wrestling Slammiversary 2021: 10 Things That Must Happen
1. The Following Debuts And Returns
IMPACT, like last year, are teasing a whole host of surprises for Saturday's pay-per-view, alongside some icons, past and present, of Japanese wrestling. At least two surprises have been confirmed, according to a Fightful Select report, with one WWE release and one other name coming in who wasn't previously signed to a major promotion.
The question now remains who should actually come in, aside from the aforementioned Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D and Bullet Club coming in from AEW and NJPW, respectively, and Alex Shelley and Heath both making their returns. These fine folks are a must, too:-
Kalisto - the former Cruiserweight Champion can either be a surprise last-minute entrant into the Ultimate X match or confront Josh Alexander post-match, setting up that story arc.
Cassie Lee and Jessica McKay - now seemingly known as the IInspiration, the former Peyton Royce and Billie Kay will make for a phenomenal addition to the knockouts tag team division, ideally ambushing the winners of the title match here.
Mickie James - appearing for a short segment, Mickie James could announce a series of trial matches if you will to decide a handful of IMPACT representatives for NWA's Empower pay-per-view in August. Fightful Select reported the two promotions are currently on speaking terms.
Killer Kelly - following Deonna Purrazzo's inevitable successful defence of the Knockouts Championship, Killer Kelly must return, laying out 'The Virtuosa', and staking her claim for the title.
The Great Muta - a wildcard, this, and not an in-person appearance, either. Simply, a vignette advertising the legendary Great Muta for October's Bound For Glory event.
Either way, prepare to be shocked come Saturday.