Alex Shelley Drops Josh Alexander, Athena Retains, Minion Training Resumes | IMPACT x ROH Fight Size
Here is your fight size update following IMPACT and ROH Wrestling on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Below are highlights from both Thursday night wrestling shows.
IMPACT Wrestling
– In the main event of IMPACT, Josh Alexander defeated Kon. Alex Shelley was on commentary for this match and was accidentally struck by his IMPACT Bound For Glory opponent. He would eventually get back at Alexander by dropping him with Shell Shock.
“Actions speak louder than words” @AlexShelley313 just hit @Walking_Weapon with The Shell Shock on #IMPACTonAXSTV! pic.twitter.com/bZ0F2eHwPN
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 6, 2023
– Chris Sabin addressed KENTA via a vignette
X-Division Champion @SuperChrisSabin defends his title against @njpwglobal‘s @KENTAG2S at #BoundForGlory! Who will emerge as the X-Division Champion at #BFG!
Be there LIVE: https://t.co/hLk1mCN2ck pic.twitter.com/JTKBYkRZIv
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 6, 2023
– There was a video package promoting the IMPACT Knockouts World Championship match for Bound For Glory between Mickie James and Trinity. Trinity was interviewed by Gia Miller after the video, and she said that she appreciated Mickie James but was focused on maintaining her championship at Bound For Glory.
.@TheTrinity_Fatu is determined to leave #BoundForGlory just as she walked in – as the Knockouts World Champion! @MeanGiaMiller #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/k4p7Ie9xx6
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 6, 2023
– Moose defeated Bhupinder Gujjar. After the match, Steve Maclin approached Moose and Brian Myers. Maclin claimed that the Feast or Fired Briefcase Moose was carrying belonged to him, but Moose only got it because of Rhino. Maclin requested the briefcase, but Moose refused, believing it was an elaborate scheme by Bully Ray. Maclin denied this, claiming that Bully Ray had “gone soft.” PCO arrived and attacked Brian Myers. Steve Maclin reached it to the ramp before being attacked by Rhino with a Gore.
– Crazzy Steve stabbed Tommy Dreamer and will now face Black Taurus in a No DQ Match in two weeks
– In a preview of the Call Your Shot Gauntlet, Eric Young, Jordynne Grace, Dango, Champagne Singh, & Jake Something defeated Mahabali Shera, KiLynn King, Jody Threat, Brian Myers & Bully Ray.
– Ace Austin & Chris Bey defeated John Skyler and his partner for the evening, Jai Vidal in a Fans’ Revenge Strap Match. Now, ABC focuses on their Tag Team Championship opportunity at Bound For Glory.
.@TheJaiVidal‘s turn to get the strap!! YEESH! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/iUOMbcYsTr
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 6, 2023
BREAKING: The Rascalz or @TheSamiCallihan & #RichSwann will face ABC for the IMPACT World Tag Team Championships at #BoundForGlory on October 21 at Cicero Stadium in Chicago!
Be there LIVE: https://t.co/CTTydJ1C9j pic.twitter.com/d8eWxDcRuT
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 6, 2023
– The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) defaced the IMPACT Tag Titles tonight
– Jonathan Gresham justified his cheating against Mike Bailey by claiming he intended to demonstrate the ineptitude of the referees. Mike Bailey confronted Gresham and asked him what he was doing, but Gresham walked out.
.@MeanGiaMiller gets the scoop from @TheJonGresham on his controversial victory last week on #IMPACTonAXSTV, where he tactically used a handful of tights to secure a win against @SpeedballBailey! pic.twitter.com/UJ2A0eCOZV
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 6, 2023
– Check out the updated card for next week’s episode here.
– Check out the updated Bound For Glory card here.
Ring of Honor
– Athena turned back yet another challenger, defeating Leyla Hirsch.
– Billie Starkz was able to convince Athena not to attack Hirsch after the match. Maria Kanellis-Bennett, who has been trying to recruit Leyla Hirsch to her growing stable just watched on from the ramp.
– Speaking of Billie, she defeated Trish Adora. She also continued with her minion training.
Minion Training Session 2…It’s like Minion Training 1…But harder.
Take a candid look inside the training grounds led by the #ROH Women’s World Champion @AthenaPalmer_FG
Watch #ROH TV on #HonorClub at https://t.co/8dcdtxqvDf@LexyNair @BillieStarkz pic.twitter.com/wTg6RjBE0m
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) October 6, 2023
– Tony Nese was a brave man tonight and tried to take on Satoshi Kojima and Bread. He lost. Long live the bread.
“Carbs are the enemy” – @TonyNese
Watch #ROH TV on #HonorClub at https://t.co/8dcdtxr3sN pic.twitter.com/v5r4WizfQS
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) October 6, 2023
– Eddie Kingston opened the show with some words after defeating Katsuyori Shibata at AEW WrestleDream.
Double champ #EddieKingston shares his thoughts after a physical, hard-hitting defense of the #ROH World and #NJPW Strong Openweight titles at #AEWWrestleDream! pic.twitter.com/lEP4AlP3gQ
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) October 5, 2023
– Fred Rosser made his Ring of Honor debut tonight in a losing effort to Scorpio Sky
– Lexy Nair interviewed Ethan Page backstage. After learning that ROH Champion Eddie Kingston was keeping his eyes on Page, Page requested that everyone keep an eye on Kingston before declaring that he was ready to face Kingston at any time.
Another week.
Another win.@OfficialEGO continues his climb in the #ROH ranks, putting everyone on notice, including the #ROH World Champion #EddieKingston.Watch #ROH TV on #HonorClub at https://t.co/8dcdtxqvDf pic.twitter.com/cgmhRiwvTR
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) October 6, 2023
– TMDK, Willow Nightingale, Skye Blue, Kiera Hogan, and Josh Woods are all names that picked up wins on October 5.
– TV Gets Better When Dalton Castle Is On It!
“TV just gets better when @theDALTONcastle is on screen” – Dalton Castle.
Watch #ROH TV on #HonorClub at https://t.co/8dcdtxqvDf pic.twitter.com/Foorr033vI
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) October 5, 2023
– Rocky Romero also picked up a victory over Christopher Daniels.
Two wrestling legends square off tonight on #ROH TV as @facdaniels takes on @azucarRoc in singles action!
Watch #ROH TV on #HonorClub at https://t.co/8dcdtxr3sN pic.twitter.com/fWKy5q9hOR
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) October 5, 2023
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