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Against All Odds
Promotional poster featuring Josh Alexander and Joe Doering
PromotionImpact Wrestling
DateJuly 1, 2022
CityAtlanta, Georgia
VenueCenter Stage
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Against All Odds is an ongoing professional wrestling event produced by Impact Wrestling. It took place on July 1, 2022, at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia. It was be the 11th event under the Against All Odds chronology.

Production

Background

On May 26, 2022, Impact Wrestling announced that Against All Odds would take place on July 1, 2022, at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia.[1][2][3]

Storylines

The event will feature several professional wrestling matches, which involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds, plots, and storylines. Wrestlers portray heroes, villains, or less distinguishable characters in scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. Storylines are produced on Impact's weekly television program.[4]

In the weeks leading up to the Impact World Championship match between Josh Alexander and Eric Young at Slammiversary, Alexander would have to deal with Young's Violent By Design (VBD) disciples Deaner and Joe Doering, the latter of whom had not been pinned or submitted since his arrival at Turning Point in November 2020. On the June 9 episode of Impact!, Alexander faced off with Doering in a non-title affair, which Doering won by disqualification.[5][6] At Slammiversary, Alexander retained the title over Young, despite heavy involvement from VBD. After the match, Doering and Deaner would attack Alexander starting a brawl that would involve many members of the roster.[7][8] Backstage, Impact Executive Vice President Scott D'Amore berated Deaner and Doering for their interference, to which they responded with indifference. They would remind D'Amore of Doering's undefeated streak, which now technically included a victory over Alexander. As a result, D'Amore decided to book Alexander and Doering for the Impact World Championship at Against All Odds.[9] On the June 23 episode of Impact!, Deaner would call out Alexander for a discussion, where Deaner would claim Doering is unbeatable and that Alexander is afraid of him. Alexander would rebuke him leading to a brawl until security separated them and a non-title match, where Alexander defeated Deaner.[10][11]

At Slammiversary, Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, PCO, and Vincent) were defeated by the Impact Originals (Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Davey Richards, Frankie Kazarian, and Nick Aldis). Later in the night, The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) won their third Impact World Tag Team Championship from The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe), before having an in-ring toast with Impact Original tag team America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm).[7][8] On the subsequent episode of Impact!, Honor No More would cut a promo, asking why Impact was still celebrating its 20th anniversary after Slammiversary. They would be confronted by America's Most Wanted, who were soon joined by The Good Brothers and The Briscoes, the former of whom had prior history with Honor No More.[10][11] After the ensuing brawl, Scott D'Amore would announce that Honor No More (Edwards, Taven, Bennett, Vincent, and Kenny King) would face Storm, The Briscoes, and The Good Brothers at Against All Odds.[12] However, in that night's main event, Edwards, Taven, and Bennett defeated Storm and The Briscoes, where they would continue their assault and injure The Briscoes, removing them from the match at Against All Odds.[13] The following week, Storm and The Good Brothers would find their new partners in Heath, who has had issues with Honor No More injuring him and his partner Rhino, and Chris Harris, competing in his first professional match since November 2018.[14][15]

After Moose broke his ankle several months ago, Sami Callihan made his in-ring return at Slammiversary, defeating Moose in a Monster's Ball match.[7][8] On the June 23 episode of Impact!, Callihan after defeating Jack Price, was attacked by Moose. A furious Calihan would run into Impact official Gail Kim, demanding a rematch with Moose to end their feud. When Kim asked what match could be a more violent end than Monster's Ball, Callihan countered with a Clockwork Orange House of Fun match, which was made official for Against All Odds.[10][10][12] On June 28, Impact announced on their website that Raven, the creator of the match, will be in attendance at the event.[16]

At Slammiversary, Jordynne Grace won the Impact Knockouts World Championship in the first-ever Queen of the Mountain match, defeating Chelsea Green, Deonna Purrazzo, Mia Yim, and defending champion Tasha Steelz.[7][8] On the June 23 episode of Impact!, Steelz announced that she would invoke her rematch clause against Grace at Against All Odds.[10][10][12]

During the Queen of the Mountain match at Slammiversary, Chelsea Green and Deonna Purrazzo formed an alliance, trying to thin the field for either of them to win by any means necessary. Mickie James, who served as special guest enforcer, however, would always step in when the two began getting excessive with their methods. Later in the match, Mia Yim would push over a ladder causing Green and Purrazzo to fly out of the ring and crashing through two tables.[7][8] On the June 23 episode of Impact!, Yim defeated Green after James would come out to neutralize Purrazzo, who was in Green's corner.[10][10] On June 27, it was announced that Yim and James will face Green and Purrazzo at Against All Odds.[17]

On the June 16 episode of Impact!, Trey Miguel defeated Mike Bailey, giving the latter his first pinfall loss in Impact Wrestling.[18][19] Three nights later, at Slammiversary, Bailey won the Impact X Division Championship in an Ultimate X match, outlasting defending champion Ace Austin, Alex Zayne, Andrew Everett, Kenny King, and Miguel.[7][8] On the Juny 30 Impact!, Miguel defeated Laredo Kid, Chris Bey, and Steve Maclin in a four-way match to earn a title match against Bailey at Against All Odds.[14][15]

At Slammiversary, Rosemary and Taya Valkyrie defeated The Influence (Madison Rayne and Tenille Dashwood) to win the Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Championship, with Rayne suffering a broken nose in the process.[7][8] Unable to team up for their contractual rematch, The Influence were approached by Gisele Shaw, who also desired tag team gold, on the subsequent episode of Impact!.[10][10] To prove herself, Shaw defeated Rosemary the following week after The Influence took out Valkyrie to distract Rosemary. Later that night, it was announced that The Influence, represented by Dashwood and Shaw, would challenge Rosemary and Valkyrie at Against All Odds.[14][15]

On the Countdown to Slammiversary pre-show, Rich Swann defeated Brian Myers to retain the Impact Digital Media Championship and prove he was the rightful champion. The week after on Before The Impact, Swann defeated Raj Singh in a non-title match, but was attacked by Myers afterwards, who challenged Swann to a rematch at Against All Odds.[14] That match would officially be made a Dot Combat match on the Countdown to Against All Odds pre-show.[15]

Results

No.Matches*Stipulations
1Black Taurus def. Laredo Kid by PinfallSingles match[15]
2Brian Myers def. Rich Swann (c) by PinfallDot Combat match for the Impact Digital Media Championship[15]
3The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) def. Bullet Club (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) by PinfallTag team match[15]
4Chelsea Green and Deonna Purrazzo def. Mia Yim and Mickie James by PinfallTag team match[17]
5Mike Bailey (c) def. Trey Miguel by PinfallSingles match for the Impact X Division Championship[15]
6Rosemary and Taya Valkyrie (c) def. The Influence (Gisele Shaw and Tenille Dashwood) (with Madison Rayne) By PinfallTag team match for the Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Championship[15]
7Heath, America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm), and The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) def. Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Kenny King, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, and PCO) (with Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Vincent) by Pinfall10-man tag team match[15]
8Sami Callihan vs. MooseClockwork Orange House of Fun match[12]
9Jordynne Grace (c) vs. Tasha Steelz (with Savannah Evans)Singles match for the Impact Knockouts World Championship[12]
10Josh Alexander (c) vs. Joe DoeringSingles match for the Impact World Championship[9]
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
*Card subject to change

References

  1. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (May 26, 2022). "IMPACT Wrestling Announces Details For Against All Odds, Southern Hostility, And More". Fightful Wrestling. Archived from the original on June 22, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
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  3. ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (June 13, 2022). "Tickets For Against All Odds & Southern Hostility LIVE July 1st & 2nd in Atlanta, GA Are On-Sale Now". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on June 22, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  4. ^ Grabianowski, Ed. "How Pro Wrestling Works". HowStuffWorks, Inc. Discovery Communications. Archived from the original on November 29, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
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  7. ^ a b c d e f g IMPACT Wrestling Staff (June 19, 2022). "Slammiversary 2022 Full Results". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
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  11. ^ a b Moore, John (June 24, 2022). "6/23 Impact Wrestling TV results: Moore's review of the Slammiversary fallout edition featuring Impact World Champion Josh Alexander vs. Deaner in a non-title match, Chelsea Green vs. Mia Yim, James Storm, Jay Briscoe, and Mark Briscoe vs. Eddie Edwards, Matt Taven, and Mike Bennett". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  12. ^ a b c d e IMPACT Wrestling Staff (June 23, 2022). "Huge 10-Man Showdown, Knockouts World Title Rematch & Clockwork Orange House of Fun Official for Against All Odds". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  13. ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (June 24, 2022). "The Briscoes Unable to Compete at Against All Odds Following Attack from Honor No More". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  14. ^ a b c d IMPACT Wrestling Staff (June 30, 2022). "IMPACT! on AXS TV Results: June 30, 2022". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 24, 2022 suggested (help)
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i j IMPACT Wrestling Staff (June 30, 2022). "X-Division Title & Knockouts World Tag Team Titles On the Line, MCMG vs Bullet Club, America's Most Wanted Reunite & More at Against All Odds This Friday". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  16. ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (June 27, 2022). "Raven Set to Appear LIVE at the Against All Odds Clockwork Orange House of Fun Match". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 27, 2022 suggested (help)
  17. ^ a b IMPACT Wrestling Staff (June 27, 2022). "Mia Yim Joins Forces With Mickie James to Battle Chelsea Green & Deonna Purrazzo at Against All Odds". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  18. ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (June 16, 2022). "IMPACT! on AXS TV Results: June 16, 2022". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 27, 2022 suggested (help)
  19. ^ Moore, John (June 17, 2022). "6/16 Impact Wrestling TV results: Moore's review of the contract signing for Josh Alexander vs. Eric Young for the Impact World Championship at Slammiversary, The Briscoes vs. Jay White and Chris Bey in a non-title match, Trey Miguel vs. Mike Bailey, Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans vs. Jordynne Grace and Mia Yim". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 24, 2022 suggested (help)
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