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Post by Mayonnaise on Mar 24, 2023 9:05:54 GMT -5
According to Impact social media he has a tricep tear that needs surgery. A new Impact Champion will be crowned in a match between Steve Maclin and Kushida at Rebellion on April 16.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Mar 24, 2023 9:08:15 GMT -5
mentioned it in the Impact thread. I think Maclin was winning the belt based on the build, but sucks for Josh. He IMO has been the best world champ in Impact/TNA history and he deserved this reign to end on a high note.
Heal up and get ready for the big Maclin/Alexander match down the road
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2023 9:10:34 GMT -5
Both Mickie and Josh injured and possibly in Mickies case having to give up their titles.
Did impact break a mirror and this is 7yrs back luck kicking in because that is insane to have that happen at the sametime.
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Post by 06vwgti on Mar 24, 2023 9:24:13 GMT -5
Damn, the match and build between Maclin and Alexander has been great, hopefully they have a proper match when he recovers. Maclin has been a surprise great pick on impact putting in good work.
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Post by Hypnosis on Mar 24, 2023 9:32:08 GMT -5
Both Mickie and Josh injured and possibly in Mickies case having to give up their titles. Did impact break a mirror and this is 7yrs back luck kicking in because that is insane to have that happen at the sametime. Yeah, it is pretty f***ed up that they both got injured close together. |
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Post by Alice Syndrome on Mar 24, 2023 10:04:13 GMT -5
Oh damn that absolutely sucks for him. This run has been amazing.
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Post by ace on Mar 24, 2023 11:20:40 GMT -5
It’s a terrible way for his great run to end. Especially because I’m almost certain Maclin was winning the belt next month. But…the good news is that wrestling lets you tell those comeback stories. Maclin can win the title and be established as champion…and Alexander can get the shot when he returns and the match will have even more behind it. Sucks because I was really enjoying the Maclin storyline and he was so close to the payoff. But it shouldn’t be too hard to adjust it to Maclin the champion who didn’t beat the actual champion who held it for the longest in history…and they both want to prove they’re the top guy when Alexander returns.
Crazy that Impact lost their Mens and Womens champions to injury in like…a 12 hour span
With the knockouts they have plenty of people who can step in. With the men it’s been all about Maclin’s rise. Alexander cleaned out most of the division obviously holding it as long as he has
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Mar 24, 2023 11:23:18 GMT -5
That’s awful. Dude was on the absolute run of his life and it ends like this.
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Post by ace on Mar 24, 2023 11:28:05 GMT -5
It really just goes to show how easily the best laid plans can get blown up at any moment. Impact committed to creating the strongest booked champion they could…and building up the strongest challenger they could. Both running through competition on a collision course. Maclin feeling like he’s getting screwed out of his shot for months as he’s passed over by guys he’s beaten. And finally he earns his shot…and boom. Just like that. The catch-22 of long term stories. Sometimes the time doesn’t come.
But, again, just pivot it and make part of Maclin’s story that he or people around him know he might be champion but he didn’t beat the man. So when the man comes back around…you’ve got the thing you built right back with added emotion
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Post by chronocross on Mar 24, 2023 12:04:23 GMT -5
That sucks, Josh has been on a roll since getting the title.
Wish him a speedy recovery and he can always jump back in the title picture when he returns.
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Post by dpg on Mar 24, 2023 12:51:51 GMT -5
It will hurt Maclins run initially, but when Josh comes back the feud will be... amazing!
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Post by XaviersSS2015hair on Mar 24, 2023 13:28:09 GMT -5
Damn this is terrible. I'm a huge Alexander fan and he deserved a proper end to his incredible title run. Get well soon!
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Post by dpg on Mar 24, 2023 14:28:28 GMT -5
Just glad there's no interim title.
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Post by 4real on Mar 24, 2023 15:34:38 GMT -5
Both Alexander & Mickie decided they didn’t want to job and put their health at risk. Maybe going home to watch Rocky movies.
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Post by Can you afford to pay me, Gah on Mar 24, 2023 18:22:04 GMT -5
This sucks. Alexander was on a roll as champion and was having great match after great match. I hope a speedy recovery but it sucks his run ended like this.
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Post by Mozenrath on Mar 25, 2023 23:52:33 GMT -5
It sucks. I think he's still probably the best champ they've ever had, even with this ending.
If Maclin wins, I do hope this won't make him something of a paper champion.
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