Isenberg Reacts: Impact Wrestling “WWE Missed The Boat”

August 20, 2015

Eli Drake vs. Drew Galloway

impact wrestling Eli attacks Drew during his entrance, but Galloway recovers and clotheslines Eli over the top rope. Galloway misses wildly with a chair and Eli hits a body slam and a two count. He tosses Drew to the outside and clothesline him off the apron. Like always, Galloway battles back with some fists and connects with a clothesline.

Drew connects with a big kick and then focuses on getting a table. Eli gets out of the way and hits a baseball slide. He connects with a weapon to his back and then grabs another table. Galloway hits a dropkick and then Drew then sets up for and hits a side handle slam through the table off the middle rope. Galloway picks up the win.

I just dig what Galloway does in the ring. He is not the smoothest technician, nor the strongest guy. He just has no big weakness and that speaks volumes. He is a guy who definitely gets better as time goes on in a match. It did seem like Eli looked a little lost at times, trying to keep up, but it was a good bout nonetheless. More development of a split and feud needs to be focused on. Do not give us a split a few weeks ago and then the face goes over 2 weeks later. Draw it out and make it personal. People want to feel connected to the story, rather than watch purely on skill.

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Ethan Carter III defeated PJ Black

I have always been a fan of Black (Justin Gabriel in WWE) because how smooth and excellent at executing moves he is in the ring. Tonight was no different. EC3 continues to show you why TNA is so high on him. He has that “it” factor that makes him stand out in this business. The smug arrogance during the match and his ability to ALWAYS remain in character is excellent.

Tonight was a showcase, to me, of what WWE missed the boat on. Not every guy can be world champion in this business. EC3 can and PJ Black, with more mic skills and a focus on character development, would be there too. PJ Black is really good and has a similar offensive style of Seth Rollins. He relies on his lower body speed and strength to ground his opponent. EC3 is more traditional and relies on his upper body strength. I really enjoyed this match and was a fun main event on Impact.

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@JoshIsenberg4 on Twitter. Impact Wrestling Rating:

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Josh controls most of the creative writing and ideas for the show on a weekly basis, as well as an on-air talent.
Aside from working with WrestleZone, Isenberg began his career in Broadcast Journalism interning at ESPN and worked with CBS Radio for three years. He has also had the opportunity to interview some of the best athletes and performers alive, including Andrew McCutchen, Ben Roethlisberger, Chris Jericho, Billy Gunn, Karl Anderson, Matt Hardy, Steven Strasburg and others.
Currently, Josh Isenberg works for Major League Baseball in their Advanced Media Productions. He grew up in Pittsburgh and went to Point Park University, which is where Chair Shot Reality is filmed each week.
His life outside of his obsession with wrestling include being a savant for Seinfeld, NFL, NBA, MLB and many television shows. He also has an undying love for musicals, which includes many shows he was a part of in high school. Some of his favorite wrestling moments can be linked to such superstars as Edge, The Rock, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and The Great Khali.

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