On May 18, 2023, IMPACT Wrestling delivered an action-packed episode on AXS TV and YouTube Channel. The highlight of the show was Trinity’s highly anticipated in-ring debut as she squared off against KiLynn King from The Coven, one-half of the Knockout’s Tag Team Champions.
In other exciting matches, X-Division Champion Trey Miguel took on Laredo Kid in a thrilling singles competition. Jason Hotch issued a challenge to Ace Austin, one of the IMPACT Tag Team Champions. Additionally, a formidable team consisting of Moose, Eddie Edwards, and Frankie Kazarian faced off against Jonathan Gresham, Yuya Uemura, and Alex Shelley from MCMG.
Here are the full results and highlights from IMPACT Wrestling on May 18, 2023:
- X-Division Champion Trey Miguel emerged victorious against Laredo Kid. After the match, Miguel stirred controversy by disrespecting the Chicago crowd and declaring that he would hold IMPACT Wrestling hostage until he receives the respect he deserves. Chris Sabin confronted Miguel after the commercial break, vowing to humble him at Under Siege and challenge him for the X-Division Title.
- Trinity had a backstage interview with Jai Vidal, where she addressed the selfie incident involving Gisele Shaw. Trinity instructed Vidal to inform Shaw that she should face her next week and informed him about an Open Contract for Under Siege.
- Rich Swann and Sami Callihan delivered a backstage promo, recounting their journey in IMPACT Wrestling. The duo pledged to dismantle The Design at Under Siege.
- Jason Hotch, accompanied by John Skylar and Brian Myers, defeated Ace Austin, who was accompanied by Chris Bey.
- Jordynne Grace expressed her determination to defeat Knockout’s Champion Deonna Purrazzo cleanly and prove that she earned the title. Alisha Edwards interrupted Grace, accusing her of intentionally attacking Purrazzo and urging her to stop lying to herself.
- Trinity achieved an impressive victory in her debut match by defeating KiLynn King, who was accompanied by Taylor Wilde.
- In a shocking backstage incident, IMPACT World Heavyweight Champion Steve Maclin, Champagne Singh, and Shera launched a brutal attack on PCO, incapacitating him with a hammer and a stack of cement blocks.
- Jessicka, awaiting Rosemary’s return from the Undead Realm, was confronted by The Coven (Taylor Wilde & KiLynn King). Jessicka taunted them for their lack of knowledge on accessing the Undead Realm before they departed.
- Jody Threat emerged victorious against Sierra.
- Eddie Edwards and Alisha Edwards had a conversation with Frankie Kazarian backstage. Eddie emphasized the need for a singular leader in their upcoming match, but Kazarian sarcastically agreed, highlighting the tension between them.
- Dirty Dango interviewed Johnny Swinger and Zicky Dice, investigating whether they were responsible for attacking Santino Marella. Dango dismissed them due to their incompetence. However, Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry appeared and exposed Dango as the culprit, leading to a scuffle between them.
- The team of Alex Shelley, Jonathan Gresham, and Yuya Uemura triumphed over Moose, Eddie Edwards, and Frankie Kazarian in a thrilling six-man tag team match.
IMPACT Wrestling on May 18, 2023, showcased Trinity’s impressive debut and featured intense rivalries leading up to the upcoming Under Siege event.
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