In 2009, IMPACT Wrestling, then known as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), set out to capitalize on a segment of their roster that consistently attracted their highest television ratings. According to Nielsen ratings and several TNA executives, including then-President Dixie Carter, the Knockouts division perpetually drew the best ratings on Spike TV. Their Knockouts Championship…
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Knockouts title match to headline IMPACT Emergence
In two weeks, IMPACT will air a two-night event on AXS TV called Emergence. The company announced that a Slammiversary rematch will headline the special. This first-time event follows the success of their last pay-per-view where Deonna Purrazzo used her Fujiwara Armbar to defeat Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts Championship. Grace returned last week on…
IMPACT Wrestling officially signs Kimber Lee
Kimber Lee has officially joined IMPACT Wrestling as a member of the Knockouts division. As originally reported in Hype Magazine, Lee signed an a long-term deal with IMPACT. The company later confirmed that she is indeed the newest member of their growing Knockouts division. “The Crown Jewel” made her debut on the May 5 episode…
Deonna Purrazzo wins the Knockouts Championship at Slammiversary
Tonight during Impact’s pay-per-view event Slammiversary, Deonna Purrazzo walked away as the new Impact Knockouts Champion. Grace won the belt on the February 11 episode of Impact!, originally taped in Mexico City on January 18, defeating the previous Knockouts Champion, Taya Valkyrie. Graces reign ended at 181 days. Purrazzo made a few appearances for TNA…
Kylie Rae wins Knockouts Gauntlet and title opportunity at Slammiversary
During tonight’s Impact pay-per-view event Slammiversary, Kylie Rae won the Knockouts Gauntlet match, and a chance at the Knockouts Championship. Eleven women competed in the gauntlet match, with hopes of becoming the no. 1 contender for the Knockouts Championship. Johnny Bravo made two special appearances, first as Taya Valkyrie, and then as Rosemary, to give…
IMPACT! will air an hour later this Tuesday
Due to a scheduling conflict, next week’s episode of IMPACT! will premiere one hour later than usual on both AXS TV and Twitch. According to a press release from AXS TV, this week’s installment will be delayed because of the benefit event, Ringo’s Big Birthday Show The hour-long event is hosted by Ringo Starr and fellow music legend Joe Walsh,…