Frankie Kazarian Talks Journey In IMPACT, Athena Picks Up Another Win | IMPACT x ROH Recap
Here is your fight size update following IMPACT and ROH Wrestling on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Below are highlights from both Thursday night wrestling shows.
IMPACT Wrestling
– April 27 kicked off an interview series featuring Gia Miller interviewing Frankie Kazarian. Fans can see an extended version of the first part of the interview embedded above.
– PCO defeated Champagne Singh on April 27. On May 4, Singh will team with Shera and IMPACT World Champion, Steve Maclin to go against PCO and two of his hand-chosen partners.
PCO SAULT! @PCOisNotHuman
#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/kQEJxpyoQm
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 28, 2023
Deonna Purrazzo was able to defeat Taylor Wilde. This led to an attack by Wilde’s partner KiLynn King. In the end, Jordynne Grace came out to save her rival. In recent weeks Grace and Deonna have developed a bond based on mutual respect.
Be careful what you wish for! @SteveMaclin wanted a Canadian and he got @PCOisNotHuman!#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/bhD32zLaew
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 21, 2023
– Deaner wants revenge Sami Callihan after he betrayed The Design at Rebellion.
After @TheSamiCallihan‘s betrayal, @CodyDeaner is ready to teach @TheSamiCallihan a lesson he won’t forget!
#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/ancSHaHf5Q
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 28, 2023
– Moose, flanked by Brian Myers, managed to defeat Yuya Uemura. Bhupinder Gujjar accompanied Yuya and as Gujjar attacks Myers at ringside, the distraction allowed Moose to capitalize with a Spear
.@TheMooseNation puts @Im_YuyaUemura DOWN with a Spear! #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/U7MJLS9vZI
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 21, 2023
– Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry suffered a broken nose during his Digital Media Title defense against Sheldon Jean last week.
Johnny Swinger finally picked up a victory as he defeated El Dinerico. This turned out to be Zicky Dice in a mask and the victory was immediately stricken from the record by Santino Marella.
Busted..@swinger_johnny @ZickyDice @milanmiracle #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/Xuiejn1S9d
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 28, 2023
– Speaking of Santino, he was once again attacked backstage and now Dango wants to solve the mystery of who is attacking his friend.
– Jody Threat was successful in action on April 27.
– Crazzy Steve tells Rosemary and Jessicka that if they want to get back to the undead realm they need to consult Father James Mitchell
The only way to get back to the Undead Realm is with @MinisterReal leading the way! @WeAreRosemary @steveofcrazzy @FearHavok #IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/nzdaGSkQkv
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) April 28, 2023
– Check out the card for next week’s episode here.
Ring of Honor
– Athena turned back yet another Challenger in another Proving Ground bout at the start of the April 27 episode of Ring of Honor wrestling. This time, she defeated Lady Frost.
Your opening match of the night is a #ROH Women’s world title proving ground match as @RealLadyFrost takes on the champion @AthenaPalmer_FG.
Watch #ROH #HonorClub TV right now!
https://t.co/c45XmmDylN pic.twitter.com/cPwvVvoK87— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) April 27, 2023
– In another women’s match, Skye Blue ensured that Diamante’s ROH debut was unsuccessful.
– The Kingdom cut a promo about wanting to be in the championship picture and saying that they would have been if not for the disrespect of Top Flight.
.You want to understand Ring of Honor? Let us explain THE Kingdom of Ring of Honor. #OGK #THEKingdom https://t.co/XlIe4kmcgV
— MariaKanellisBennett (@MariaLKanellis) April 27, 2023
– Brian Cage picked up another win on Ring of Honor TV. This time he defeated former WWE NXT North American Champion, Leon Ruffin.
– The Dark Order’s Evil Uno and Stu Grayson defeated Jeeves Kay and Sonny Kiss. During this match, The Righetous’ Vincent & Dutch watched on.
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Watch #ROH #HonorClub TV right now!
https://t.co/c45XmmDylN pic.twitter.com/NQ54QYVTgU— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) April 27, 2023
– Thanks to the assistance of Big Bill, Lee Moriarty defeated Rocky Romero tonight. Romero would respond to this by challenging Lee to meet him next week in a Pure Rules bout.
Pure Rules, No Rules, O’Doyle Rules, don’t matter.
TAIGASTYLE rules. https://t.co/OSO2EthPyA
— TAIGASTYLE (@theleemoriarty) April 28, 2023
– Another challenge was issued tonight as Christopher Daniels has stepped up to challenge Samoa Joe for the ROH TV Title.
.@facdaniels has made his intentions clear and has called out @SamoaJoe for a shot at his #ROH World TV title next week on #ROH #HonorClubTV
Watch #ROH #HonorClub TV right now!
https://t.co/c45XmmDylN pic.twitter.com/8w0eldvKzb— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) April 27, 2023
– Blake Christian defeated Gringo Loco in the main event of the evening. The time that more present-day matches would usually fill was used to show a classic match between Samoa Joe and James Gibson.
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