{"id":134120,"date":"2022-02-26T23:11:39","date_gmt":"2022-02-27T05:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=134120"},"modified":"2022-02-26T23:11:39","modified_gmt":"2022-02-27T05:11:39","slug":"impact-hits-misses-2-10-josh-alexander-opens-and-big-kon-debuts-morrisey-vs-myers-delivers-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2022\/02\/26\/impact-hits-misses-2-10-josh-alexander-opens-and-big-kon-debuts-morrisey-vs-myers-delivers-more\/","title":{"rendered":"IMPACT HITS &#038; MISSES 2\/10: Josh Alexander opens and Big Kon debuts, Morrisey vs. Myers delivers, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1025529724\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p><strong>HIT \u2013 Josh Alexander story:<\/strong> Nice change of pace to open with an extended promo segment. Alexander getting a chance to show off his chops on the microphone. Of course, he has a legitimate beef about how he was only able to be champion for a few minutes and lose it in such a manner, and he got over how desperate he is to redeem himself and get a one-on-one match with the winner of upcoming match at No Surrender.<\/p>\n<p>Big Kon (Konnor of Ascension fame in WWE) interrupted, and an impromptu match occurred with Alexander making quick work, whilst in his street clothes, which was fine, I guess.<\/p>\n<p>Alexander then drops a couple of the security team, which is morally fine, he then accidentally knocks over D\u2019Amore, which is seen as an egregious offense. Poor security guys \u2013 they are people too!<\/p>\n<p>He is sent home, out of No Surrender, which comes as a shock \u2013 maybe there is an injury, or hopefully its just a piece of good long-term booking, building up the obstacles to him eventually getting the title match.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HIT \u2013 W. Morrissey vs Brian Myers:<\/strong> Aside from a few clunky moments at the start, this was a fun, (not too) violent main event, which hopefully puts an end to this sidebar, Morrissey has with the Learning Tree and means I don\u2019t need to produce another line about wrestling trees.<\/p>\n<p>Morrissey with the emphatic win, and again looking like a million dollars in doing so, what a notable example he is to having had lost his position at WWE and going away and working on himself to return at such a level.<\/p>\n<p>The level of aggression shown after the match by Moose was superb and I honestly cannot wait to see what they do to each other at No Surrender.<\/p>\n<p>This is arguably the best World Championship rivalry on US television right now. It feels fresh and exciting.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-919609829\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>HIT \u2013 Bullet Club story:<\/strong> Very much a hit, with a couple of trivial things that bother me! White, Tonga and Loa were absolute fire at start of promo, such drive and they sounded so dynamic as a trio but individually as well.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the back and forth between the Good Brothers and G.O.D. was fantastic, a little meta perhaps, but fun barbs at each other and continues a great build to the title match at No Surrender, for which you would struggle to not be hyped.<\/p>\n<p>Only slight drawback is the confusion with Violent By Design being involved in it too. I really don\u2019t think we need them muddying the waters, unless I am being really na\u00efve and there is something in play I am not seeing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HIT \u2013 Taven\/Bennett vs Rhino\/Swann:<\/strong> Solid tag match, nothing spectacular really, but keeps things motoring on to the big five on five match next week.<\/p>\n<p>Honor No More getting thrown out so they couldn\u2019t interfere, only for Maria, to get the decisive moment that won Taven and Bennett the match was fine.<\/p>\n<p>Following the match, Maclin, making the save and kind of forcing the hand of Impact to put him into the match at No Surrender, makes a lot of sense, even though it is very apparent that he took out Jonathan Gresham earlier in the night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PARTIAL HIT \u2013 Deonna Purrazzo vs Santana Garrett:<\/strong> Open challenges are always fun, and this ended up being no exception. I wasn\u2019t immediately super excited to see Santana Garrett come out, but she put on an impressive performance, and I am maybe misremembering her, but don\u2019t recall her being such a good worker. Comes down to a partial hit for the botch adjacent finish \u2013 I can\u2019t imagine that was how that was supposed to look \u2013 as it felt a bit awkward. This is a good spot overall for her, defeating talent for a bit, until a marquee match appears.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PARTIAL HIT \u2013 Mickie James vs Chelsea Green:<\/strong> Not sure we needed this match If I am honest. Felt like this could have been left for a Premium Live Event, or whatever we have to call them now. Thankfully, it was short so left something for a future match-up.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-4207464329\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Steelz was entertaining on commentary and has a bright future.<\/p>\n<p>Be interesting to see where Green goes, with Cardona heel now, and there being a couple of nods in this match to her playing mind games, potentially James defeats Steelz and then has to face a heel, Green, after that. That could be fun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PARTIAL HIT \u2013 Various Backstage Segment:<\/strong> Quite a few segments tonight, not all of them hits. As much as I am not a fan of intergender matches (I will stop talking about that now!), Cardona explained his actions in a compelling manner, and means you are looking forward to Grace getting her revenge.<\/p>\n<p>The separate Bhupinder Gujjar and Gisele Shaw segments were OK, it\u2019s smart to introduce them a little before they debut in the ring, as they don\u2019t have the name appeal and star attraction as yet.<\/p>\n<p>Probably too many backstage area pieces regarding replacing Alexander, I get we need one or two, but it just felt a bit overkill.<\/p>\n<p>I honestly do find Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay so funny but wish they would move on from this stuff with Kaleb, they could be doing more. I know some people will enjoy it, but not for me, really.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall Show Thoughts:<\/strong> Pretty much a continuation of the good shows Impact have had thus far in 2022. I do wonder if we will look back on Ring of Honor, effectively closing their doors at the end of 2021 as a pivotal moment in Impact becoming a highly effective third brand in American Wrestling. They are using the roster depth well and able to put on such a good show without the likes of Jonah, Jake Something, Speedball, Trey Miguel, bodes well for the future.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CATCH-UP:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2022\/02\/24\/2-24-impact-wrestling-tv-report-no-surrender-fallout-cardona-vs-grace-jonah-vs-dice-more\/\">2\/24 IMPACT WRESTLING TV REPORT: No Surrender fallout, Cardona vs. Grace, Jonah vs. Dice, more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-4051755207\"><div id=\"pwtor-2498621601\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>HIT \u2013 Josh Alexander story: Nice change of pace to open with an extended promo segment. 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