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It is Impact’s resident masterful madman versus AEW’s meticulous mechanic. Kenny Omega puts the Impact World Championship on the line against Sami Callihan at Slammiversary tonight. Watch out though. That Ultimate X match might just steal the show. Here are our predictions and prognostications.
Kenny Omega (c) vs. Sami Callihan – Impact World Championship Match
John Powell
Editor-in-Chief
They can end this “feud” any time. It really hasn’t amounted to very much. Putting the belt on Sami would be a welcome change at Impact and perhaps move them more into the ECW slot. Winner: Sami Callihan
Dr. Colossus
Contributor, Tag Team partner of the Wrasslin' Merch Machine, not really a Doctor
Since the match is no disqualification, I can see the Good Brothers getting involved and Kenny keeping the Impact title. I don’t think this is the end of the Kenny Impact storyline. Winner: Kenny Omega
Bob Kapur
Senior Editor
Omega is no stranger to hardcore matches (embarrassingly lame non-explosions, notwithstanding), so he should be able to put on a good match in Sami’s preferred genre. The storyline here has been that Sami is the unlikely hero for Impact, and I think with fans returning to the building, having him fulfill that destiny in front of his home crowd would be the right way to do it. I can see the Good Brothers trying to interfere, but it backfires or is thwarted by some other AEW stars (Dark Order, perhaps?), allowing Sami to get the win. Winner: Sami Callihan
Ultimate X match for the Impact X Division Championship
John Powell
Editor-in-Chief
This match will just prove once again that what it doesn’t have in star power, Impact makes up for in great technical skill and matches. I have a feeling this will definitely be a Match of the Year candidate and not one to miss. It is time for Ace Austin or Rohit Raju to ascend. Either winning would make me very happy. Winner: Rohit Raju.
Dr. Colossus
Contributor, Tag Team partner of the Wrasslin' Merch Machine, not really a Doctor
This should probably be one of the most exciting matches of the night, but I don’t see Josh Alexander’s reign ending anytime soon. Winner: Josh Alexander
Bob Kapur
Senior Editor
Josh Alexander has said he wants to bring headlining prestige back to the X Division, and so far he’s accomplished that. As long as he doesn’t bring back the infamous Elevation X! I think he should retain and then ultimately use Option C to challenge Sami. This one should be stellar . Winner: Josh Alexander
Chris Sabin vs. Moose
John Powell
Editor-in-Chief
Not really invested in this one. Moose is on the loose and Sabin will be crushed as Moose is heading for a war with Sami, who will be the new Impact champ. Winner: Moose
Dr. Colossus
Contributor, Tag Team partner of the Wrasslin' Merch Machine, not really a Doctor
Bob Kapur
Senior Editor
As Slammiversary is supposed to be the celebration of Impact’s longevity, the sentimental choice here would be Sabin, one of the company’s longest-tenured stars. But the right move would be to keep Moose as strong as possible. What I think would be interesting is for “Cowboy” James Storm to return, and then turn on Sabin, setting up a feud between those two. And putting Moose in line for a feud with Callihan. Winner: Moose
Violent By Design vs. Rich Swann and Willie Mack vs. TJP and Fallah Bahh vs. The Good Brothers
John Powell
Editor-in-Chief
This should be a good match but I don’t see the Violent crew dropping those belts any time soon. Winners: Violent By Design.
Dr. Colossus
Contributor, Tag Team partner of the Wrasslin' Merch Machine, not really a Doctor
Violent by Design has been steamrolling the competition and I don’t see that stopping anytime soon. It was reported late that TJ P will not be involved in the match, curious to see who will replace him. Winners: VBD
Bob Kapur
Senior Editor
With the news that TJP is out of the match for undisclosed reasons, this may be a good match to bring in a surprise – possibly a recent WWE departee whose 90-day non-compete clause has expired? Or else they’ll just go with the customary seat-filler, Suicide. Either way, it won’t matter. Because nobody’s beating VBD for some time. Winners: Violent By Design
Fire ‘N Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) (c) vs. Havok and Rosemary – Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championship
John Powell
Editor-in-Chief
Come on. Rosemary and Havok as champs would be so much fun. Impact, you must and will do this. Winners: Rosemary and Havok.
Dr. Colossus
Contributor, Tag Team partner of the Wrasslin' Merch Machine, not really a Doctor
Although they are my favorite thing in wrestling right now, next to Swinger‘s palace, I don’t see Hogan and Tasha getting away from this newly formed version of Decay with James Mitchell. Winner: Havok and Rosemary
Bob Kapur
Senior Editor
I really enjoy Fire N Flava as champs, but I think it may be a good time to shake things up a bit with some new champs. And the new pairing of Rosemary and Havok is a good way to use both of them, since they’ve kind of been stagnant as of late. Winners: Rosemary and Havok
Eddie Edwards vs. W. Morrissey
John Powell
Editor-in-Chief
They will tear down the house for sure. Morrisey though needs the win to boost his profile in Impact. Winner: W. Morrissey.
Dr. Colossus
Contributor, Tag Team partner of the Wrasslin' Merch Machine, not really a Doctor
Part of me thinks this will be a decisive victory for Morrissey, the other part of me thinks he will eliminate Eddie Edwards either before the match or early in the match, and somebody new may debut in this segment. Winner: Morrisey
Bob Kapur
Senior Editor
W. Morrissey has been impressive since coming to Impact with his new angry persona. A big win here will keep his momentum rolling and is probably the better choice. That said, I could see this one end in a non-finish, so they can stretch this one out longer. Winner: No contest
Deonna Purrazzo (c) vs. ??? – Knockouts Championship Match
Dr. Colossus
Contributor, Tag Team partner of the Wrasslin' Merch Machine, not really a Doctor
Bob Kapur
Senior Editor
On Thursday, they teased that Purrazzo’s opponent could be any one of a number of recent WWE departees, dropping not-so-veiled hints of it being Laurel Van Ness, either of the Iiconics, or Mickie James. I think Mickie makes the most sense here, and if it’s her, she wins. There is also a possibility that those were only teases, and it’s actually going to be Taylor Wilde who returned to the company earlier this year and then disappeared. If it’s her, then I think Purrazzo wins. But for the purposes of this countdown, I’m going for some Hardcore Country. Winner: Mickie James
Deonna Purrazzo (c) vs. ??? – Knockouts Championship Match
Dr. Colossus
Contributor, Tag Team partner of the Wrasslin' Merch Machine, not really a Doctor
With all roads leading to the return of Chelsea Green, a.k.a. Laurel Van Ness, she claims her wrist is still broken and she won’t be there. Probably a red herring. Big victory for Cardona and his fiancée. Winners: Cardona and ?
Bob Kapur
Senior Editor
The only interesting thing here will be who Matt Cardona’s surprise partner will be. The natural choice is Laurel Van Ness (aka Chelsea Green, aka his real-life fiancee). But wouldn’t it be neat to see Jessamyn Duke show up instead? That would really shake things up. No matter who it is, they win. Winners: Matt Cardona and TBD