Impact Wrestling Hard To Kill 2020
Date:
January 12, 2020
Location:
The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas
Highlights:
- Tessa Blanchard made history by becoming the first woman to hold a World Championship traditionally held by male wrestlers; amidst controversy from her allegedly abusing other female wrestlers in the past.
- Brian Cage was busted open in his match with Rob Van Dam, but seemed to be working with another injury limiting his mobility.
- Ace Austin suffered an ear injury in his match with Trey.
- Moose wore a ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage inspired attire for his No DQ match with Rhino.
- Rich Swann was not cleared to compete for the tag team titles. Also, Ethan Page worked the match with salmonella.
- Madman Fulton seemingly picked up a major shoulder injury in his match with Ken Shamrock.
Event Card
IMPACT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Tessa Blanchard defeated Sami Callihan to become the new champion
IMPACT X-DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Ace Austin retained against Trey Miguel
IMPACT KNOCKOUTS CHAMPIONSHIP THREE-WAY MATCH:
Taya Valkyrie retained against Jordynne Grace and ODB
IMPACT WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
The North (Ethan Page & Josh Alexander) retained against Willie Mack*
*Rich Swann was not cleared to compete
CALL YOUR SHOT TROPHY SINGLES MATCH:
Eddie Edwards defeated Michael Elgin
SINGLES MATCH:
Brian Cage vs. Rob Van Dam ended in a No Contest
SINGLES MATCH:
Rob Van Dam defeated Daga
SINGLES MATCH:
Moose defeated Rhino
SINGLES MATCH:
Ken Shamrock defeated Madman Fulton by submission
