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TNA Rebellion

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Rebellion
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PromotionTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
First event2019

Rebellionis aprofessional wrestlingpay-per-vieweventproduced byTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling,which is annually held during the month of April. The event was first held in 2019, and it has since become one of the promotion's "Big Four" events (along withHard to Kill,Slammiversary,andBound for Glory).[1]

History

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2019

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Main article:Rebellion (2019)

The inaugural Rebellion event took place on April 28, 2019 atThe Rebel ComplexinToronto,Ontario,Canadaand did 2,200 buys.[2]Eightprofessional wrestling matcheswere contested at the event.[3]Themain eventwas aFull Metal Mayhem matchfor theImpact World Tag Team Championship,in whichThe Lucha Brothers(Pentagón Jr.andFénix) defended the titles againstThe Latin American Xchange(Santana and Ortiz). LAX won the highly acclaimed match and the tag team titles, marking Lucha Brothers' last match in Impact.[4]

The undercard also notably sawBrian CagedefeatJohnny Impactto capture his firstImpact World Championship,Michael Elgin's Impact debut by attacking Cage after the match[5][6]andTessa BlancharddefeatingGail Kimin what would be Kim's retirement match, which was considered Kim's "passing of the torch" to Blanchard and also marked the beginning of Blanchard's rise as the company's most popular wrestler and her gradual rise tomain eventstatus.[7]

2020

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Main article:Rebellion (2020)

On January 13, 2020, Impact Wrestling announced on itsTwitteraccount that it would be holding a second Rebellion event in April atTerminal 5inNew York, New York.[8]It was later announced that the event would take place on April 19.[9]Due to theCOVID-19 pandemic,however, the event was rescheduled and taped on a closed set at Skyway Studios inNashville, Tennesseebetween April 8 and 10.[10][11]It aired ontape delayas a two-part special episode ofImpact!on April 21 and 28.[12]

Impact World ChampionTessa Blanchardwas unable to attend the tapings, thus canceling the event's planned world championship match in which she was to defend the title againstMichael ElginandEddie Edwards.[13]In the main event of the April 21 broadcast,Ken ShamrockdefeatedSami Callihanby technical submission in anunsanctioned match,[14]while in the main event of the April 28 broadcast,MoosedefeatedHernandezand Michael Elgin in athree-way match.After the match, Moose declared himself theTNA World Heavyweight Champion.[15]


Events

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# Event Date City Venue Main Event Ref.
1 Rebellion (2019) April 28, 2019 Toronto,Ontario,Canada The Rebel Complex The Lucha Brothers(Pentagón Jr.andFénix) (c) vs.The Latin American Xchange(Santana and Ortiz) in aFull Metal Mayhem matchfor theImpact World Tag Team Championship [16]
2 Rebellion (2020) April 21, 2020[a] Nashville, Tennessee Skyway Studios Ken Shamrockvs.Sami Callihanin anunsanctioned match [14][15][17]
April 28, 2020[a] Hernandezvs.Michael Elginvs.Moosein athree-way match
3 Rebellion (2021) April 25, 2021 Rich Swann(Impact) vs.Kenny Omega(AEW) in atitle vs. title matchfor theImpact World Championshipand theAEW World Championship [18][19]
4 Rebellion (2022) April 23, 2022 Poughkeepsie, New York Majed J Nesheiwat Convention Center Moose(c) vs.Josh Alexanderfor theImpact World Championship [20][21]
5 Rebellion (2023) April 16, 2023 Toronto,Ontario,Canada Rebel Entertainment Complex Deonna Purrazzovs.Jordynne Gracefor the vacantImpact Knockouts World Championship [22]
6 Rebellion (2024) April 20, 2024 Paradise, Nevada Palms Casino Resort Moose(c) vs.Nic Nemethfor theTNA World Championship [23]
(c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match

Notes

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  1. ^abThe event was taped on April 8–10, 2020.

References

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  1. ^"IMPACT Wrestling Launches Brand New 'IMPACT Insiders' YouTube Membership".Impact Wrestling. August 4, 2021. Archived fromthe originalon December 9, 2022.
  2. ^Jeremy Lambert (June 7, 2019)."Report: AEW Double Or Nothing Estimated As High As 113,000 PPV Buys Worldwide; 71,000 PPV Buys US".Fightful.Retrieved20 February2020.
  3. ^"Rebellion".Pro Wrestling History.Retrieved20 February2020.
  4. ^Mike McMahon (April 28, 2019)."MCMAHON'S IMPACT REBELLION PPV LIVE REPORT (4/28): Cage vs. Impact (World Title), LAX vs. Lucha Bros (Full Metal Mayhem)".Pro Wrestling Torch.Retrieved20 February2020.
  5. ^Joshua Gagnon (April 28, 2019)."Brian Cage Wins The Impact World Championship At Rebellion, Michael Elgin Debuts".Wrestling Inc.Retrieved20 February2020.
  6. ^Bryan Rose (April 28, 2019)."MICHAEL ELGIN MAKES IMPACT DEBUT AT REBELLION".WON/F4W.Retrieved20 February2020.
  7. ^Kenny Herzog (December 16, 2019)."Is Tessa Blanchard Wrestling's Future?".The Ringer.Retrieved20 February2020.
  8. ^Jeremy Thomas (January 12, 2020)."Impact Rebellion 2020 Announced For April".411Mania.Retrieved20 February2020.
  9. ^Joseph Currier (January 22, 2020)."IMPACT WRESTLING CONFIRMS DATE OF REBELLION PPV".WON/F4W.Retrieved20 February2020.
  10. ^Currier, Joseph (April 8, 2020)."IMPACT ADDS TWO TITLE MATCHES, KYLIE RAE VS. KIERA HOGAN TO REBELLION".Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online.RetrievedApril 27,2020.
  11. ^Ravens, Andrew (April 17, 2020)."Top Star Absent From Last Week's Impact Wrestling Tapings".ewrestlingnews.RetrievedApril 27,2020.
  12. ^Currier, Joseph (13 April 2020)."Impact Wrestling Rebellion to air as two-part TV event".WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results.Retrieved14 April2020.
  13. ^Lee, Joseph (April 17, 2020)."Tessa Blanchard Was Not At Last Week's Impact Wrestling Tapings".411mania.RetrievedApril 30,2020.
  14. ^abPowell, Jason (April 21, 2020)."4/21 Impact Wrestling TV Results: Moore's live review of Rebellion Night One featuring Ken Shamrock vs. Sami Callihan, Ace Austin vs. Willie Mack for the X Division Championship, Kiera Hogan vs. Kylie Rae, OVE vs. Tommy Dreamer, Rhino, and a mystery partner".Pro Wrestling Dot Net.RetrievedApril 21,2020.
  15. ^abPowell, Jason (April 28, 2020)."4/28 Impact Wrestling TV Results: Moore's live review of Rebellion Night Two featuring the Impact World Championship update, Rosemary vs. Havok in a Full Metal Mayhem match, X Division four-way, Cousin Jake vs. Joseph P Ryan".Pro Wrestling Dot Net.RetrievedApril 28,2020.
  16. ^Jason Powell (April 28, 2019)."4/28 Impact Wrestling Rebellion results: Powell's review of Johnny Impact vs. Brian Cage for the Impact World Championship, Pentagon Jr. and Fenix vs. LAX in a Full Metal Mayhem match for the Impact Tag Titles, Tessa Blanchard vs. Gail Kim".Pro Wrestling Dot Net.Retrieved20 February2020.
  17. ^"Join the Rebellion This April".Impact Wrestling.January 13, 2020.RetrievedFebruary 20,2020.
  18. ^Powell, Jason (April 25, 2021)."4/25 Impact Wrestling Rebellion results: Powell's review of AEW Champion Kenny Omega vs. Impact Champion Rich Swann in a title vs. title match, Juice Robinson and David Finlay vs. The Good Brothers for the Impact Tag Titles, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Tenille Dashwood for the Knockouts Title".Pro Wrestling Dot Net.Archivedfrom the original on April 28, 2021.RetrievedApril 25,2021.
  19. ^Lambert, Jeremy (December 24, 2021)."IMPACT Wrestling Announces IMPACT Rebellion Date And Location, More 2022 Tour Dates".Fightful Wrestling.RetrievedDecember 24,2021.
  20. ^Lambert, Jeremy (December 24, 2021)."IMPACT Wrestling Announces IMPACT Rebellion Date And Location, More 2022 Tour Dates".Fightful Wrestling.RetrievedDecember 24,2021.
  21. ^Powell, Jason (April 23, 2022)."4/23 Impact Wrestling Rebellion results: Powell's review of Moose vs. Josh Alexander for the Impact World Championship, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Taya Valkyrie for the AAA Reina De Reinas Title, Jonah vs. Tomohiro Ishii, Trey Miguel vs. Ace Austin vs. Mike Bailey for the X Division Title, Jay White vs. Steve Maclin vs. Chris Sabin".Pro Wrestling Dot Net.Archivedfrom the original on April 25, 2022.RetrievedApril 23,2022.
  22. ^Powell, Jason (April 16, 2023)."4/16 Impact Wrestling Rebellion results: Powell's review of Steve Maclin vs. Kushida for the vacant Impact World Championship, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Jordynne Grace for the vacant Knockouts Title, Ace Austin and Chris Bey vs. MCMG in a Ultimate X for the Impact Tag Titles, Trey Miguel vs. Jonathan Gresham vs. Mike Bailey in an elimination match for the X Division Title".Pro Wrestling Dot Net.Archivedfrom the original on April 17, 2023.RetrievedMay 7,2023.
  23. ^Lambert, Jeremy (February 8, 2024)."TNA Rebellion To Take Place On April 20 From The Palms In Las Vegas".Fightful.RetrievedFebruary 8,2024.
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