Previous show
The countdown to Slammiversary began with commentators Tom Phillips and Matthew Rehwoldt introducing us to the night. Shortly thereafter, the Brian Myers theme song begins and the first match begins.
— Rich Swann vs Brian Myers – Digital Media Championship Match
Lich wins the pinfall and holds the belt
And still influential digital media champions – @GottaGetSwann!! #CountdownToSlammiversary pic.twitter.com/TCEFfQ3jix
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 19, 2022
— — Reverse battle royal
The battle ends with Sharkboy vs Johnny Swinger.After his finisher, Shark wins through Pinfall
OH SHELL YEAH! @ SharkBoy24_7 Won the reverse battle royale. #CountdownToSlammiversary pic.twitter.com/sPg8dFHCcE
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
Main show
The show begins with a promotion, relives the iconic moments and pays homage to the company’s 20-year-old heritage.
— Ace Austin (c) vs Alex Zain vs Kenny King vs Andrew Everett vs Mike Bailey vs Trey Miguel – The ultimate X match for the X Division Championship
Mike Bailey wins the match and becomes the new X Division Champion
#ANDNEW @IMPACTWRESTLING X Division Champion!@SpeedballBailey #Slammiversary pic.twitter.com/wt2IUqKT0L
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
- Behind the scenes, Scott Hudson is back and Motor City Machine Guns, Nick Aldis and Kazarian will interview about the upcoming battle. In addition to each one talking about the motives of the fight and celebrating 20 years, they defend the HonorNoMore company. Scott tries to find out who the fifth element is, but no one reveals or gives clues.
- A video of Sting talking about his time at IMPACT, his struggle, and his favorite moments will be played.
What to check @ Sting Had to say about @IMPACTWRESTLING Celebrate the 20th anniversary!#Slammiversary pic.twitter.com/gA9arhlAso
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
— Influence (Madison Rayne and Tenille Dashwood) (c) vs Rosemary and Taya Valkyrie – Knockout World Tag Team Championship Match
When Rosemary pin-falls Madison Rayne, she and Taya become the new tag team champions.
#ANDNEW @IMPACTWRESTLING Knockout World Tag Team Champion!@thetayavalkyrie @WeAreRosemary #Slammiversary pic.twitter.com/STCU0tvex1
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
- Kurt Angle will record a video congratulating IMPACT for its 20 years and talk a bit about his rivalry and his favorite fights.
What to check @RealKurtAngle Had to say about @IMPACTWRESTLING Celebrate the 20th anniversary! #Slammiversary pic.twitter.com/PE3Pja9g8T
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
- It shows a room where Moose and Sami Callihan are trapped for almost 24 hours without water, light or food. The bouncer then releases both fighters to fight.
It’s time for a monster ball!#Slammiversary pic.twitter.com/TuvOf8rSIt
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
— Moose vs Sami Callihan – Monster Ball Match
After hitting the moose with a barbed wire baseball bat, Sami hit the piledriver and won the pinfall.
Lid shot for lid shot!@TheMooseNation @TheSamiCallihan #Slammiversary pic.twitter.com/mkHJZK8T0k
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
- You’ll see promotions related to Briscoes and Good Brothers rivals.
— Briscoe (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe) vs. Good Brothers (Karl Anderson and DOC Gallows) – Impact World Tag Team Championship
Good Brothers wins and triples to become the IMPACT Tag Team Champion.
#ANDNEW @IMPACTWRESTLING Good Brothers of the World Tag Team Championship!@MachineGunKA @The_BigLG #IMPACTWRESTLING pic.twitter.com/icbQAwYMkv
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
- After winning, America’s most wanted man returns and heads to the ring with a pack of beer. James Storm commented that when it started, many thought TNA wouldn’t last for a week and would still be here 20 years later. He says the tag department is always the best in the industry and two tag teams are celebrating the company’s anniversary.
We plead accused! @AMWwildcat When @JamesStormBrand – ICONS What is most sought after in America #Slammiversary!! pic.twitter.com/axM0Hlp5k3
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
- Play a video celebrating Don West and Mike Tenay, the iconic voices that shape the beginning of TNA.
Two voices you can trust, two voices that make better calls every second with their passion, enthusiasm and knowledge.
On this special night we pay tribute to the original announcement team – legendary @DonWestDeals When @RealMikeTenay.. #Slammiversary pic.twitter.com/NeyVX2T9pq
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
- Scott D’Amore comes to the stadium dressed as Scott (formerly Team Canada’s GM) to comment on his upcoming fight. His announcement was made by Christy Hemme, a former ring announcer at the company.
..coach @ScottDAmore Arrived at #Slammiversary I am joining @TomHannifan When @DramaKingMatt At the commentary table!#IMPACTWRESTLING pic.twitter.com/MiSzCvAY24
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
- Dixie Carter came to the stadium to celebrate 20 years of IMPACT. He thanked the entire team, productions and fans for standing by the company for many years. He then announces Davey Richard, the fifth member of IMPACT Originals.
..@TNADixie Is in #Slammiversary Just announced @RichardsWesley The last member to participate in IMPACT Originals!#Slammiversary pic.twitter.com/pyldhRG1KT
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
— Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Vincenct, PCO, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) vs IMPACT Originals (Motor City Machine Guns, Nick Aldis, Kazarian, Davey Richards – 10-Tag Team Match
IMPACTO originals win through Pinfall.
- In the match, D’Lo Brown defeated Kenny King, Tracy Brooks defeated Maria, and Hall of Fame judge Earl Hebner counted the final pinfall.
..@TheEarlHebner Came back!#Slammiversary pic.twitter.com/46UWRkdHdL
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
- AJ Styles has been named the best X-Division wrestler of the last 20 years, shooting a special video for the company and commenting on the 20 years of IMPACT and his favorite moments.
What to check @AJStylesOrg I had to say that I was selected as the most influential X Division Wrestler in the last 20 years!#Slammiversary # IMPACT20 pic.twitter.com/8uIK0Dhhty
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
— Tasha Steelz (c) vs Deonna Purrazzo vs Chelsea Green vs Jordynne Grace vs Mia Yim (with Mickie James as Special Referee) – Knockout World Championship Mountain Match Queen
Jordynne Grace won the match and became the first mountain queen and new knockout champion.
#ANDNEW Impact Knockout World Champion@JordynneGrace #Slammiversary pic.twitter.com/ROqQxqmrtK
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022
- Goldy Locks is back to interview Gail Kim, the most voted knockout in the last 20 years. She commented that they had just made history with the Queen of Mountain Match and are grateful for the opportunity her company gave her when no one else did.
— Main Event: Josh Alexander (c) vs Eric Young – Impact World Championship Match
Josh managed to win and continue to be the IMPACT World Champion.
# And still Impact World Champion!@Walking_Weapon #Slammiversary pic.twitter.com/5yAO2tu8CR
— Impact (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 20, 2022