{"id":72924,"date":"2019-01-06T16:03:13","date_gmt":"2019-01-06T22:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=72924"},"modified":"2019-01-06T16:03:13","modified_gmt":"2019-01-06T22:03:13","slug":"impact-homecoming-ppv-preview-tonights-line-up-the-backstory-on-each-match-what-to-expect-predictions-including-johnny-vs-cage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2019\/01\/06\/impact-homecoming-ppv-preview-tonights-line-up-the-backstory-on-each-match-what-to-expect-predictions-including-johnny-vs-cage\/","title":{"rendered":"IMPACT HOMECOMING PPV PREVIEW: Tonight&#8217;s line-up, the backstory on each match, what to expect, predictions including Johnny vs. Cage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-3029616170\" 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>Finally, Impact Wrestling\u2019s January pay-per-view, Homecoming, is upon us. After two weeks of \u201cbest of\u201d episodes and a non-eventful go home show there is little to no hype for this PPV. On paper, this isn\u2019t a bad card, but how many fans are willing to spend $40 on a PPV in 2019? This PPV will most likely be the lowest buyrate in company history. With that being said, let&#8217;s preview Impact Wrestling\u2019s Homecoming PPV, taking place in Nashville, Tenn. at the Asylum.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Allie &amp; Su Yung vs. Kiera Hogan &amp; Jordynne Grace \u2013 Singles match.<\/h3>\n<p>This is easily the least intriguing match on the card as it was just announced on Thursday. Also, this is built around Hogan wanting Allie to get her soul back. Seriously, how is anyone suppose to care about this match?<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Kiera Hogan &amp; Jordynne Grace<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Sami Callihan vs. Willie Mack \u2013 \u00a0Singles match.<\/h3>\n<p>Just like the previous match, this was also announced on Thursday&#8217;s episode of Impact. It will be interesting to see if Rich Swann plays a role in the finish as we are unsure about his past relationship with Callihan. If this match is given enough time it could be a great undercard match.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Sami Callihan<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Eddie Edwards vs. Moose \u2013 Falls Count Anywhere match.<\/h3>\n<p>Moose has improved so much in the past two years and Edwards is still able to put on a great match. Unfortunately, this feud has been plagued by ridiculous storylines. Falls count anywhere matches are usually not my thing, but I expect a good match from these two.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Moose<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Eli Drake vs. Abyss \u2013 Monster\u2019s Ball match.<\/h3>\n<p>The last thing fans were asking for was an Eli Drake vs. Abyss match in 2019. I expect this to be a brutal match that goes under ten minutes. I do like the storyline that Drake is the last of a dying breed, but please no more Tommy Dreamer promos about skinny jean millennials. The build has weirdly included Dreamer just as much &#8211; if not more than Abyss.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2606704741\" 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><em>Prediction: Eli Drake<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>LAX (c) vs. The Lucha Bros \u2013 Impact World Tag Team Championship match.<\/h3>\n<p>LAX had an incredible 2018 and they are looking to start 2019 off the right way by successfully defending against the Lucha Brothers. I really hope this match is given the right amount of time as it could be match of the night. Konnan will likely play a role in the finish, but I\u2019m not sure in what way. I would love to see a heel turn for LAX and Konnan to freshen them up. If they retain who would they face next The Desi Hit squad? I think it&#8217;s too early for The Rascalz to challenge so really that only leaves the Desi Hit Squad.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: LAX<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Jake Crist vs. Ethan Page vs. Rich Swann vs. Trey Miguel \u2013 Ultimate X Match for the vacant X-Division Championship.<\/h3>\n<p>For the most part, Ultimate X matches are great and I expect no different with this one. It\u2019s very crucial for Impact to deliver with this match. Impact now more than ever needs to distinguish themselves from the competition and they can start by pushing the X Division. I can\u2019t imagine Crist or Miguel winning due to their allegiances with their respective teams and I just don\u2019t see Page as an X Division star, but Swann could easily put the X Division title back on fans radar.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Rich Swann<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Tessa Blanchard (c) vs. Taya Valkyrie \u2013 Impact Knockouts Championship match. Gail Kim will be the Special Guest Referee.<\/h3>\n<p>This is one of the more intriguing matches on the card in my opinion. The social media exchanges have been good, but definitely not on the level of Austin Aries and Johnny Impacts. Taya saying the only reason Tessa is in Impact is because of her family, is ridiculous on so many levels. Anyways, I doubt Tessa loses the title before she has her feud with Jordynne Grace.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Tessa Blanchard<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Johnny Impact (c) vs. Brian Cage \u2013 Impact World Championship match.<\/h3>\n<p>The babyface versus babyface storyline between Impact and Cage has been somewhat lackluster. Killer Kross will undoubtedly make his presence known by either interfering during the match or shooting an angle after the finish. Cage is not that much better than Impact on the mic, but I would love to see what a title reign would look like with him. Impact could start a feud with Kross and Cage could move on to someone like Sami Callihan.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-4270619999\" 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><em>Prediction: Brian Cage<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-93172221\"><div id=\"pwtor-3317197359\"><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>Finally, Impact Wrestling\u2019s January pay-per-view, Homecoming, is upon us. 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