IMPACT Wrestling Season 2019 Episode 16 April 12, 2019
- April 12, 2019
On April 12, 2019, IMPACT Wrestling aired its 16th episode of the 2019 season, featuring a lineup of exciting matches and storylines. The show began with a backstage segment featuring the Knockouts Champion, Taya Valkyrie, and her husband, Johnny Impact. Taya complained about being treated unfairly and accused the management of trying to sabotage her reign as champion. Johnny tried to console her and reminded her of their upcoming mixed tag team match against Tessa Blanchard and Brian Cage later in the night.
The first match of the night was a tag team match between the Desi Hit Squad and the team of Fallah Bahh and Scarlett Bordeaux. The Desi Hit Squad, consisting of Rohit Raju and Raj Singh, dominated the match early on with their technical prowess and teamwork. However, the match took a turn when Scarlett Bordeaux entered the ring and showed off her impressive athleticism and striking abilities. In the end, Fallah Bahh and Scarlett Bordeaux managed to secure the win with a devastating finisher on Rohit Raju, much to the delight of the crowd.
Next, we saw a backstage segment featuring the unstable and unpredictable Su Yung. She was seen staring ominously at a mirror, whispering to herself and seemingly undergoing a transformation. It was unclear what she was planning, but it was clear that she was up to no good.
Following that, we had a match between the North and the Rascalz. The North, consisting of Ethan Page and Josh Alexander, were imposing and dominant from the get-go, overpowering and punishing the smaller Rascalz. However, the Rascalz managed to use their agility and quickness to gain some momentum, thrilling the crowd with a series of high-flying moves and acrobatics. In the end, the North managed to pick up the win with a brutal double-team maneuver on Dezmond Xavier.
The fourth match of the night was a Knockouts match between Madison Rayne and Kiera Hogan. The two Knockouts had been embroiled in a heated rivalry, with Kiera accusing Madison of being a has-been and Madison trying to prove that she still had what it takes to be a champion. The match was hard-fought and evenly matched, with both Knockouts showcasing their athletic abilities and ring awareness. In the end, Madison managed to secure the victory with a hard-hitting spear on Kiera.
After that, we had a backstage segment featuring Rich Swann and Willie Mack. The two friends were seen goofing around and having fun, but they also talked about their upcoming tag team match against oVe. Rich talked about how much he respected Willie and how he was inspired by his positive attitude and energy. Willie returned the compliment, saying how much he admired Rich's resilience and never-say-die attitude.
The penultimate match of the night was the highly anticipated mixed tag team match between Taya Valkyrie and Johnny Impact against Tessa Blanchard and Brian Cage. The match was intense and entertaining, with all four wrestlers showing off their in-ring talents and athleticism. Taya and Tessa had some intense exchanges, trying to outdo each other with their high-flying moves and striking abilities. Johnny and Brian also had some brutal exchanges, with Johnny trying to outsmart the larger and stronger Brian with his speed and agility. In the end, the match had a surprising twist, with a surprise run-in that left both teams scrambling to regain their footing.
Finally, the show ended with a backstage segment featuring the IMPACT World Champion, Johnny Moose. He was talking to his advisor, Killer Kross, about his upcoming title defense against his arch-rival, Brian Cage. Johnny was confident in his abilities and seemed unfazed by the threat of Brian Cage. Killer Kross, however, warned him to be careful and to not underestimate Brian's strength and resilience.
Overall, the 16th episode of the 2019 season of IMPACT Wrestling was thrilling and action-packed, showcasing some of the best wrestlers in the business and some intense rivalries and storylines. Fans were left on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the next episode and the next chapter in the IMPACT Wrestling saga.