Isenberg Reacts: Impact Wrestling “Champions Crowned, Invasion Intrigues”

September 3, 2015

TNA World Heavyweight Championship

Ethan hits Matt a few times, but Matt swings right back and hits him and knocks him outside as we go to a break. We get back to see Ethan scoop slam Matt, then he goes for an elbow drop but Matt rolls away and also breaks a sleeperhold. Matt hits a jawbreaker and some clotheslines, then follows with a bulldog and a flying elbow. Matt hits a Side Effect for two, then calls for a Twist of Fate but Ethan shoves him into the corner and inadvertently hits the ref. Matt counters and hits a Twist of Fate for two, but the ref is down and Tyrus hits Matt from behind.

Ethan runs over and hits Matt with the title, but Matt kicks out, so Ethan goes on attack but Matt shoves him away. Jeff hits Ethan behind the ref’s back to even it up, then Matt slams Ethan down before they trade punches. Jeff hits Tyrus with a chair on the floor as Ethan hits a One Percenter for two, then Matt avoids a splash and hits a tornado DDT for two. Ethan knocks Matt back and calls for a Twist of Fate, mocking his opponent, but Matt shoves him into the corner and almost hits the ref again. They stop from hitting the ref, but Ethan low blows Matt and rolls him up for the win.

Another really good match on Impact, with Hardy coming SO CLOSE to capturing the championship again. Even though keeping the title on Carter is the right call, I still think there needs to be something more out of this feud. I am not sure what else they can do, but it keeps me interested every week. Small pieces of Jeff works. I think the biggest miss is Tyrus. You should look at him and be scared. Unfortunately, you do not see this because of the poor booking decisions. He is booked like a cowardly bodyguard who can’t fight anyone. Smaller men get the advantage over him on a consistent basis.

Both of these guys, Matt and EC3, are stars. They produce high quality matches and both are excellent on the mic. There is not much more you can ask from either guy right now.

If this is the end between Matt and Ethan, do we see Jeff next?

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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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