Impact Wrestling: Results and Highlights for August 3

Impact Grand Championship Match
Moose (c) vs Ethan Carter III

Result: Carter def. Moose via split decision

Moose starts the match with pressure on EC3 with his striking power.  He takes the match right next to judges table.  Carter fights back and uses the steel steps to show his aggressive offense.  EC3 stays on Moose throughout the remainder of the round leaving Moose laying at the end.  The first round is awarded to Ethan Carter III.

Moose tries to jump back on EC3 to mount a comeback at the start of the second round.  EC3 starts the round with an immediate reversal and takes control of the round for the first half of the round.  Moose tries to fight back but Carter continues his attack on the Impact Grand Champion.  Although Ethan Carter has had control over most of the second round, Moose does find his offense.  Moose finishes strong almost putting EC3 away and is awarded the second round.  I’m not sure about Moose winning the second round when EC3 was in control for most of it.

The Impact Grand Champion Moose tries to start the round where he left off in the second round.  EC3 rolls out of the ring but Moose goes right after the challenger.  As the match goes back into the ring, Ethan Carter finds his groove.  The two competitors try to end the match with their signature moves and finally hit them.  This only ends in near falls as the two hear the ding of the bell while they are laid out.  After split decision with Demore and Mantell ruling it a tie, Bruce Prichard rules the match in favor of EC3.  Ethan Carter III becomes the new Impact Grand Champion in controversial fashion leaving the fans shocked and upset.