Isenberg Reacts: Impact Wrestling “Who Better Than EC3?”

December 3, 2015

EC3 defeated DJ Z

impact wrestling Carter and DJ Z lock up. DJ Z applies a wrist lock on Carter and keeps the pace up with a backslide for two. Ethan Carter connects with a boot before getting dropkicked. He gets hit with a dropkick to the outside and then both men get back into the ring. DZ hits a crossbody for a two count, but EC3 kicks him out of the ring. Tyrus gets involved and EC3 takes control.

DJ Z gets thrown into the ring post and then takes a back body drop. As the match continues, the underdog gets going, as DJ Z hits another dropkick and then a springboard DDT. It does not last long, because EC3 catches him with a powerbomb and then the One Percenter for the win.

I really enjoyed this match because it brought so many different dynamics. EC3 is the favorite, but never count out DJ Z in matches. The guy is consistently good in any situation against any opponent. The pacing was to the appreciation of the crowd, with speed and timing. I would love to see DJ Z get a big push sometime, but maybe he can be a continuous placeholder for the X-Division when they decide to focus on that. Either way, great match to kick things off and EC3 moves on. EC3 is just SO GOOD.

WZ 7.5

Tigre Uno defeated Gail Kim

If a Knockout would face any competitor, an X-Divison guy would be the answer. Although I do not like seeing this, It kind of worked for both parites. Kim took some bumps, but also took a few offensive moves to Uno and made him look surprised. The size different is obvious, but not obnoxious and unbelievable. We knew Uno would pick up the win here, but what is next for him? He goes to the round of 8 as likely the least to win. Would it make sense for TNA to try and shake things up with Gail? It’s dangerous, but would get people talking. Isn’t that what TNA needs?

WZ 5

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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