Will Ospreay vs. Josh Alexander set for next Impact Wrestling
The much-anticipated first time ever clash between Will Ospreay and Josh Alexander will headline next Thursday’s Impact Wrestling on AXS TV.
Alexander was unable to wrest the Impact World title from Alex Shelley at October’s Bound for Glory while Ospreay picked up a victory over “Speedball” Mike Bailey in what many have called a match of the year candidate.
The Impact Tag Team titles will be on the line as ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) defend against Kenny King & Sheldon Jean after a backstage confrontation Thursday led to the match being made.
Former champions The Rascalz welcomed a new member to the group Thursday in former MLW Middleweight Champion Myron Reed. Reed, Zachary Wentz & Trey Miguel will take on Juventud Guerrera, Laredo Kid & Black Taurus in trios action.
Knockouts Champion Trinity will face Sonny Kiss in non-title action as the former AEW talent makes his Impact singles debut.
After their own backstage confrontation Thursday, World title no. 1 contender Moose will take on Heath.
In a match made out of last month’s Call Your Shot gauntlet match, Jordynne Grace will team with Bully Ray against Steve Maclin & KiLynn King. This was made during Thursday’s show in a heated backstage segment.
Here’s the full lineup:
- Josh Alexander vs. Will Ospreay
- Impact Tag Team Champions ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) defend against Kenny King & Sheldon Jean
- The Rascalz (Myron Reed, Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) vs. Laredo Kid, Black Taurus & Juventud Guerrera
- Moose vs. Heath
- Trinity vs. Sonny Kiss
- Bully Ray & Jordynne Grace vs. Steve Maclin & KiLynn King
Since 2011, Josh has been a contributing editor to Wrestling Observer/F4WOnline.com and also hosts the Punch-Out podcast. He has also written for Fight Magazine, Bloody Elbow, Bleacher Report, and other websites. He's a 2000 graduate of the University of Maine, worked in pro sports, and once was an indie ring announcer.