The December 15 episode of IMPACT unfortunately did not have any Knockouts matches, however two tag team bouts were set up for next week.
Scott D’Amore oversaw a contract signing backstage between Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace and Mickie James. Grace said she’s opting to say her piece in the ring before signing the contract and sliding it over. James cautioned Grace to not assume anything regarding the outcome of their Title vs. Career match at Hard to Kill. James said she’s had plenty of moments in her career and will have another one on January 13.
After they signed, Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans marched in the room. Steelz pointed out that Mickie said she would go through everyone during The Last Rodeo, but she hasn’t beaten her. In fact, Steelz beat Mickie twice this year with the title on the line. Mickie said she still has plenty of time to kick Tasha’s ass before Hard to Kill. Jordynne interjected and reiterated that the papers are signed because she wants Mickie at the pay-per-view. D’Amore interrupted to book James and Grace vs. Steelz and Evans for next week.
Gisele Shaw approached Deonna Purrazzo to inquire about reforming a team to go after the tag titles. Purrazzo initially scoffed at the idea, citing Shaw as the one who broke up the band in the first place. They argued back and forth until Purrazzo agreed to team with Shaw again. They will take on Rosemary and Jessicka of The Death Dollz in a non-title match on December 22.
We also saw a vignette that teased the arrival of Taylor Wilde‘s witchy side.
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