A Knockouts World Title match has been added to Multiverse United. Roxanne Perez pushes herself to the limit against Meiko Satomura. Delmi Exo speaks with WrestleZone and more! Let’s break it all down in this week’s edition of Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up!
Knockouts World Title Match Added To Multiverse United
Mickie James has a huge mountain to climb over these next two weeks.
Following her successful title defense on No Surrender, Mickie James was equipped to lay her title down once again. Last week on IMPACT Wrestling, “The Quintessential Diva” Gisele Shaw challenged James for the Knockouts World Championship. Shaw, of course, brought herself some extra backup for the occasion, as Jai Vidal and Savannah Evans accompanied her to the ring. James did her best to fend off Vidal and Evans, but it wasn’t until an unlikely ally stepped in that the “Hardcore Country” legend finally found her path to victory.
After feuding with Gisele Shaw for several weeks, “The Virtuosa” Deonna Purrazzo joined commentary for the title match. Toward the conclusion, Savannah Evans stepped up on the apron to distract the referee, allowing Shaw to surprise James with a rollup. Luckily for James, the referee didn’t see the pin attempt, allowing Deonna Purrazzo to swoop in to help James reverse her momentum, and trap Shaw in a pinfall for the three count. Therefore (with the aid of Deonna Purrazzo), Mickie James remains the Knockouts Champion.
“The enemy of my enemy is my friend…” Purrazzo wrote via Twitter.
Following James’ title retention on Thursday, IMPACT Wrestling delivered a major match announcement for their upcoming Multiverse United pay-per-view. In conjunction with New Japan and Tokyo Joshi Pro, Miyu Yamashita will make her way to California for a shot at the Knockouts Championship. On March 30, Mickie James will defend her title in a fatal four-way match against Yamashita, Deonna Purrazzo, and Gisele Shaw.
Per IMPACT:
The stars will be out in Los Angeles as the Knockouts World Title is up for grabs in a huge four-way match at Multiverse United: Only the STRONG Survive. If Mickie James successfully defends the gold against Jordynne Grace at Sacrifice, her title will be on the line against not one, not two but three formidable opponents. Stepping up to the challenge is IMPACT Wrestling’s Deonna Purrazzo and Gisele Shaw, as well as Tokyo Joshi Pro’s Miyu Yamashita. The stakes are high and the Knockouts World Title is in serious jeopardy!
IMPACT Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling present Multiverse United: Only the STRONG Survive LIVE March 30th at 11pm ET on FITE. Tickets for this co-branded mega event from the Globe Theater in Los Angeles are SOLD OUT.
Of course, Mickie James has one hurdle to get through if she wants to even get a taste of Multiverse United. On March 24, former champion Jordynne Grace will enact her rematch clause and challenge James for the Knockouts Championship at Sacrifice.
RELATED: IMPACT Wrestling Results – March 9, 2023
Roxanne Perez Pushes Herself To The Limit Against Meiko Satomura
After weeks of training, Roxanne Perez looked to score some redemption for herself.
Last year, the young “prodigy” went face-to-face with wrestling legend Meiko Satomura for the first time. Ultimately, Satomura was the one who emerged victorious, but Perez was determined to secure the win this time. Last week on WWE NXT Roadblock, Perez met Satomura in the main event, putting her NXT Women’s Championship on the line.
The contest proved to be a back and forth struggle, as each competitor unloaded a hard-hitting offense. In the end, though, Perez prevailed. Towards the conclusion of the match, Satomura delivered a thunderous ax kick to Perez on the outside floor. As she rolled Perez back into the ring, she attempted another one, but Perez had it scouted. Reversing her momentum into a pin, Perez stunned Satomura and clutched the three-count fall to retain her title
A recap of the closing moments of the NXT Women’s Championship match can be read below, courtesy of our live coverage page.
Satomura misses Scorpion Rising. Low dropkick by Perez. Satomura falls out of the ring. Suicide dive by Perez. Perez sets up a super Russian leg sweep. Satomura blocks it. Perez tries a sunset bomb. Satomura hooks the ropes. Satomura blasts Perez with an elbow strike. Perez gets her knees up as Satomura tries a frog splash. Perez blasts Satomura with a right hand. Satomura responds with an overhead kick. Backdrop driver by Satomura. Perez kicks out.
DVD by Satomura. Satomura lands Scorpion Rising. Perez kicks out. The fight spills out of the ring. Perez tries Pop Rox out on the floor. Satomura hooks the apron. Perez slams the back of her head in the process. Satomura hits her ax kick. Perez looks to be out. Satomura sends Perez back into the ring. Satomura tries the ax kick again, but Perez rolls her up for the win.
Winner and STILL NXT Women’s Champion, Roxanne Perez!
Once the bell rung, however, the after-effects started to set in for Roxanne Perez. As the two women exchanged signs of respect, Perez collapsed to the mat, prompting referees and medical staff to rush down to aid her. Booker T also left his post on commentary, while Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative Shawn Michaels appeared as Perez was stretchered out.
Last Friday, the NXT Twitter account issued an update on Perez’s condition. “Roxanne Perez has been discharged from the hospital and is now at home resting,” the tweet read.
RELATED: WWE NXT Roadblock Results (3/7/23)
Jade Cargill’s Canadian Open Challenge
Wednesday night on AEW Dynamite, Jade Cargill will gear up for a Canadian Open Challenge in the company’s Winnipeg debut. There, Cargill will lay her TBS Championship on the line against an opponent yet to be seen.
As Cargill looks to extend her impressive undefeated streak, she looks to keep her title reign intact as well. As of this writing, her reign stands at 433 days.
Who will step up to answer Cargill’s challenge?? Let us know your guesses down below in the comments section!
RELATED: Jade Cargill Is Ready To Have Storylines With Britt Baker And Saraya
INTERVIEWS
The “God Queen” Delmi Exo spoke with WrestleZone’s Ella Jay overcoming a tough last year, how her match with Emi Sakura helped her bounce back, gaining back confidence in herself, running Pro Wrestling GRIND, signing with MLW, and more.
IMPACT Knockouts Tag Team Champion Taya Valkyrie joined WrestleZone to speak about her MLW Women’s Featherweight Championship reign, her new alliance with Cesar Duran, John Hennigan and Sam Adonis, her status with IMPACT Wrestling, AEW, Lucha VaVoom and more.
Valkyrie also spoke with SEScoops to discuss finding new life in her career after WWE, wrestling for companies including, MLW, NWA, and Impact Wrestling, who in women’s wrestling to watch out for today, and more.
“Finnish Wrestling Pioneer” Regina Rosendahl appeared on Turning Heel with Troy Gonzales to discuss her contributions to the wrestling scene in Finland, fighting for inclusivity and women’s rights, her controversial match finish with former ICW Women’s World Champion Molly Spartan, and more.
The ” Appalachian Dream” Judi Rae spoke with We Luv Wrestling about her love for wrestling, her background, her training, and heritage, and more.
Former WWE 24/7 Champion Dana Brooke spoke with Fightful about the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble, her pitches for the 24/7 Title, her MMA training, and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Maryland Championship Wrestling: Ladies Night 2 – April 22
Mission Pro Wrestling: Edge Of Glory – April 22
Pro Wrestling NOVA: Sabotage – May 14
