GFW Impact Wrestling: Results and Highlights for August 31
By Dj Beal
Lashley Discusses His Future
Lashley does not want to make a decision at this time, he just wants to be the champion. Dan Lambert claims that his ups and downs are based on his indecisiveness. Lashley doesn’t want to close the door on professional wrestling. He wants to become a champion at AAA’s TripleMania too. Dan Lambert does not think that Lashley is going to be able to be the champion in professional wrestling. He also claims that Jarrett has disrespected him, his team, and the sport of mixed martial arts.
Winner Earns a Shot at the GFW Global Championship
Eli Drake and Chris Adonis vs Eddie Edwards and Johnny Impact
Result: Drake and Adonis def. Edwards and Impact
Johnny Impact and Eddie Edwards isolate Chris Adonis who seems to be the weak link in the match. Eli Drake gets into the match and Impact has him on his toes as he needs to talk strategy with Adonis. Impact and Edwards continue their offensive momentum with their speedy offense. Adonis and Drake use their chemistry to keep Johnny Impact in their corner. The best way to defend Impact is to keep him on the ground. Eddie Edwards makes his way back into the match but Drake and Adonis keep him grounded too.
Impact and Edwards find their stride as they go back to the swift offense. Johnny Impact is taking out both Adonis and Drake. He goes for his signature Starship Pain but Drake catches him. The momentum in this match swings once again. Edwards calls for Impact to end it as they regain control but Adonis breaks up the pin. Edwards takes out both of them but the tide is about to turn once again. Eli Drake hits Edwards with a low blow and the Gravy Train for the win.
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After the match, Dan Lambert comes out and claims that Lashley is the greatest two-sport athlete on the planet. Jim Cornette states that if they touch this ring, Lashley will lose his TripleMania opportunity. He also announces that Matt Sydal has decided to challenge Eli Drake next week.