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Impact Wrestling’s “Slammiversary” Pay Per View Event comes to us live this Sunday, June 19th, 2022, from the Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville, TN, at 8 pm (countdown at 7 pm) on Fite TV. Here are who the experts on the Eastern Observer’s “Essential Wrestling Podcast,” sponsored by ProWrestlingPickem.com, are picking for this event.
Impact World Championship
Champion JOSH ALEXANDER vs. ERIC YOUNG
“(Eric Young) was the perfect guy to put here, but as Josh said, ‘EY has been around for 20 years, and that’s wonderful, but I’m the future. I’m the next 20 years.'” – John D’Aconti, EWP senior Impact correspondent.
Pick: JOSH ALEXANDER.
“There is no reason to take this belt off Josh Alexander. I can’t wait for the match! I think this is going to be great!” – Al Karl, EWP host.
Pick: JOSH ALEXANDER.
Impact Knockout’s Championship “Queen of the Mountain” Match
Champion TASHA STEELZ vs. JORDYNNE GRACE vs. CHELSEA GREEN vs. DEONNA PURRAZZO vs. MIA YIM
“This is that spot where it just feels like Impact is gonna “Impact” and put the belt on the shiny new toy. I’m going to go with Mia Yim here.” – John D’Aconti, EWP senior Impact correspondent.
Pick: MIA YIM.
“I’m going to go with Mia Yim. It makes the most sense. Jordynne Grace SHOULD win a match like this. But Mia makes the most sense.” – John Smith, EWP correspondent.
Pick: MIA YIM.
“I’m leaning towards a bunch of retentions (at Slammiversary), so I’m picking Tasha Steelz to retain. Here’s a fun “Impact” thing to do; I think everybody pins Tasha Steelz to become eligible (to win the match), then Tasha ends up winning. She does all the time in the penalty box, but she wins after being pinned by everybody.” – Ryan Joy, minutestobelltime.com, EWP correspondent.
Pick: TASHA STEELZ.
Impact Tag Team Championship
Champions THE BRISCOE’S vs. THE GOOD BROTHERS
“Will Karl Anderson be a Champ Champ? I’m going to pick the Briscoe’s. I think they’re a safer bet here. I don’t think the Impact Tag Team Titles will be traveling worldwide.” – Ryan Joy, minutestobelltime.com, EWP correspondent.
Pick: THE BRISCOE’S.
“Sorry, Sex Ferguson.” – John Smith, EWP correspondent.
Pick: THE BRISCOE’S.
“The fact that Karl Anderson was driving it into the ground that they won back in April leads me to believe that this is the “Buy Back” win.” – Al Karl, EWP host.
Pick: THE BRISCOE’S.
Monsters Ball
SAMI CALLAHAN vs. MOOSE
“Seems like this is tailor-made for Sami to win, so I’m gonna take him even though Moose is my boy.” – John Smith, EWP correspondent.
Pick: SAMI CALLAHAN.
“I’m picking Moose. If memory serves me correctly, Sami Callahan loses every time we get to one of these matches.” – Ryan Joy, minutestobelltime.com, EWP correspondent.
Pick: MOOSE.
“If there had been a bigger build-up to this, if this had been in the middle of the year and Sami hadn’t been out at Moose’s hands, I would say Moose. But I’m going to say Sami gets it done by cheese grating Moose’s back with an N64 Controller wrapped in barbed wire.” – John D’Aconti, EWP senior correspondent.
Pick: SAMI CALLAHAN.
IMPACT ORIGINALS vs. HONOR NO MORE
“Wouldn’t it be nice to have James Storm come in and be the 5th Partner?! I’m sure he’s still doing his thing!” – John D’Aconti, EWP senior correspondent.
Pick: IMPACT ORIGINALS.
“If it weren’t the 20th Anniversary, I’d probably take Honor No More. But you gotta let Team Impact win this.” – Al Karl, EWP host.
Pick: IMPACT ORIGINALS.
Impact X-Division Championship “Ultimate X” Match
Champion ACE AUSTIN vs. KENNY KING vs. MIKE BAILEY vs. TREY MIGUEL vs. JACK EVANS vs. ALEX ZAYNE
“Ace Austin retains. New member of the Bullet Club.” – Ryan Joy, minutestobelltime.com, EWP correspondent.
Pick: ACE AUSTIN
“Since (Ace Austin) doesn’t have to eat a pin, I believe this will be the crowning of “Speedball” Mike Bailey as the new X-Division Champ.” – John D’Aconti, EWP senior Impact correspondent.
Pick: MIKE BAILEY
Impact Knockout’s Tag Team Championship
Champions THE INFLUENCE vs. ROSEMARY & TAYA VALKYRIE
“The Influence is in trouble! I don’t want to pick against The Influence. I’ll be rooting for The Influence. But somebody got shot the last time these two (Rosemary & Taya) got together!” – Al Karl, EWP host.
Pick: ROSEMARY & TAYA VALKYRIE.
“First of all, I love seeing Taya & Rosemary back together! Love that! I think Taya is very busy, though. She’s a little bit of everywhere. So I think they’re probably going to keep the titles on The Influence.” – Ryan Joy, minutestobelltime.com, EWP correspondent.
Pick: THE INFLUENCE.
Impact Digital Media Championship (Countdown Match)
Champion RICH SWANN vs. BRIAN MYERS
“I’m going to say Swann retains, even though Myers is going to be carrying the belt to the ring, just because I don’t know why they put the title on Swann, to begin with. But if that’s the case, you might as well leave it on him for a little while and then maybe let Cardona take it back?” – John D’Aconti, EWP senior Impact correspondent.
Pick: RICH SWANN
“I don’t like that this is a Countdown Match. This deserves to be on the Main Show. Give me Rich Swann to retain.” – John Smith, EWP Correspondent.
Pick: RICH SWANN.
Reverse Battle Royal (Countdown Match)
Participants To Be Announced
“Since the Rules are going to be a little complex, and either you know them, or you don’t. And those are the sort of rules where you can’t teach that! Give me Big nZo!” – Gary Mehaffy, EWP Correspondent
Pick: NZO.
“I whittled it down to two. I’m stuck between Maclin, who I think would be a good pick. But I think I’m going to go with Bhupinder!” – John D’Aconti, EWP Senior Impact Correspondent.
Pick: BHUPINDER GUJJAR.
“It’s the 20th Anniversary of Impact, so how about “Cowboy” James Storm! I miss Rohit Raju.” – Al Karl, EWP Host.
Pick: JAMES STORM.
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