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Multiverse of Matches

Multiverse of Matches was a (PPV) event produced by Wrestling, held on April 1, 2022, at the Fairmont Dallas hotel in , Texas, as part of the convention during weekend. The event marked the inaugural installment in Impact's series, showcasing a card of nine matches that emphasized high-flying action, title defenses, and inter-promotional rivalries involving talent from promotions such as (NJPW), (NWA), (ROH), and (PW NOAH). The event's booking highlighted Impact's X-Division heritage with an opening Ultimate X match for the Impact X Division Championship, where champion retained against challengers , , , , and women's star in a chaotic, multi-man ladder-style bout suspended above the ring. Other key contests included inter-promotional clashes, such as NJPW's defeating Impact's Eddie Edwards in a hard-hitting singles match, and Impact's (Doc and ) defeating ROH's (Jay and ) in the main event via interference. Title defenses were prominent throughout, with (Madison and ) retaining the Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Championship in a four-way elimination match, and successfully defending the against in an open challenge. Reception for Multiverse of Matches was generally positive, with critics praising its fast-paced undercard, standout individual performances—like Mike Bailey's technical showcase victory over —and its role in bridging multiple wrestling promotions during a high-profile weekend. The show drew attention for dramatic post-match angles, including a heated confrontation involving NJPW's after his upset loss to , which advanced ongoing storylines across borders. Broadcast exclusively on FITE TV, the event underscored Impact Wrestling's strategy of leveraging crossover appeal to expand its global fanbase.

Production

Background and announcement

Impact Wrestling announced plans for a major event during WrestleMania 38 weekend on February 15, 2022, through an official , positioning it as a key part of festivities in , . The announcement highlighted back-to-back shows at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel starting at 9 p.m. on April 1, 2022, with one ticket providing access to both, emphasizing coordination with organizers to create an immersive fan experience during the wrestling convention. The event was officially titled Multiverse of Matches in subsequent promotions, debuting as Impact Wrestling's inaugural installment in the series and conceptualized as a cross-promotional pay-per-view spectacle. It featured talent from Impact alongside partners including the (NWA), (NJPW), and (AAA), aiming to deliver dream matches across promotions in an intimate hotel ballroom setting rather than a traditional arena to foster a closer, multi-promotional atmosphere. Key planning focused on leveraging WrestleCon's platform for high-profile collaborations, with the non-arena venue selected to highlight unique, character-driven bouts and fan interactions like pre- and post-show meet-and-greets. Production for Multiverse of Matches was handled by Impact Wrestling's core team, with and serving as commentators to provide play-by-play and throughout the broadcast. David Penzer acted as the , introducing matches and competitors in his signature style. Refereeing duties were assigned to Brian Hebner, Brandon Tolle, and Daniel Spencer, ensuring consistent officiating across the card's diverse styles. Gia Miller handled backstage interviews, capturing insights from wrestlers amid the event's cross-promotional energy. This setup underscored Impact's commitment to professional execution for the series debut, streamed live on FITE TV.

Storylines

The storylines leading into Multiverse of Matches centered on a blend of ongoing Wrestling rivalries, crossover challenges from partner promotions, and multi-promotion talent clashes designed to highlight the event's "" theme. Key narratives developed through 's weekly television programming in early 2022, including episodes of ! and Before the Impact, as well as announcements tied to weekend collaborations. These arcs emphasized personal grudges, title pursuits, and faction invasions, setting the stage for high-stakes encounters without resolving them at the event itself. A prominent core feud involved and teaming against and PCO, rooted in Alexander's relentless pursuit of the Impact World Championship held by Moose. Alexander, positioned as a top contender following his standout performances in late 2021 and early 2022, had been building momentum through victories and confrontations that underscored his "Walking Weapon" persona, while Moose's reign was marked by aggressive defenses and alliances within The System faction. This tag matchup combined Alexander's championship aspirations with Jonah's monstrous alliances, as Jonah—recently returned from as —had clashed with PCO in brutal hoss fights, including a violent encounter where PCO's resilience was tested after a injury . The narrative highlighted contrasting power dynamics, with Alexander and Jonah representing raw determination against Moose and PCO's chaotic brute force, teasing further escalation toward Alexander's title challenge at the upcoming . Another significant Impact feud featured Eddie Edwards challenging Tomohiro Ishii in an NJPW crossover bout, framed as a hard-hitting stylistic clash between Edwards' technical brawling—honed through his tenure in —and Ishii's renowned stone-cold toughness. Edwards, who had turned earlier in 2022 amid tensions within the , sought to prove his dominance in international waters, with the matchup announced as part of 's WrestleCon ties to showcase global talent exchanges. This narrative arc emphasized Edwards' evolution from fan-favorite to antagonist, positioning the encounter as a test of endurance and striking prowess without deeper faction involvement at the event. In the Knockouts division, The Influence—consisting of and —entered as newly crowned Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, facing mounting tensions from multiple challengers in a four-way title defense. Their reign began with underhanded tactics to dethrone Fire 'N Flava earlier in 2022, drawing ire from supernatural duo ( and Havok), who invoked mystical retribution themes from their reformed alliance. Additional pressure came from the opportunistic pairing of and , building on Steelz's prior losses, and the debuting tandem of and , who positioned themselves as elegant disruptors. This multi-team storyline underscored The Influence's manipulative tactics against a chaotic field, highlighting the division's depth without favoring one rivalry. Separately, Deonna Purrazzo's arc against for the built on Purrazzo's international defenses following her victory over Apache at XXIX in August 2021, where she became a double champion by unifying the AAA and ROH Women's World titles. Purrazzo's "Virtuosa" persona emphasized technical supremacy and global ambition, with the rematch serving as a high-profile showcase of her cross-promotional defenses amid ongoing Knockouts title pursuits. The mixed tag team matchup between Mickie James and Nick Aldis against Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green stemmed from intertwined NWA-Impact tensions and personal power couple dynamics. The feud ignited at the NWA's in March 2022, where Cardona and Aldis' tournament final ended in controversy via interference from Green and James, leading to a "Dusty Finish" that spilled into programming. Green and Cardona, portraying a self-absorbed duo, further escalated by turning on James—costing her a Knockouts rematch against Purrazzo—while Cardona mocked Aldis' NWA legacy as a former world champion. Announced on March 25, 2022, the bout framed James and Aldis as resilient veterans defending their crossover alliance against the opportunistic pair, blending marital drama with professional grudges. The storyline revolved around champion Trey Miguel's reign being tested in an Ultimate X match featuring entrants , , , , and , capturing the division's high-flying, multi-promotion chaos. Miguel's title win in late 2021 had drawn challenges from Swann's veteran resurgence, 's affiliation, Bey's athletic prowess from NJPW ties, Christian's indie daredevil style, and Grace's historic participation as the first woman in an Ultimate X for the title. Developed through qualifying teases and multi-man previews on television, the narrative stressed unpredictable aerial warfare and inter-promotional spotlight, foreshadowing Miguel's defenses at against and Mike . Additional arcs included Mike Bailey challenging in a singles clash born from Bailey's rapid rise as a 2022 Impact signee, clashing with Shelley's seasoned expertise in ongoing midcard competition that highlighted technical innovation. Chris Sabin's confrontation with continued the invasion angle, where White's NJPW heel tactics— including disrespect toward Sabin's partner at —prompted a direct singles showdown following their tag encounters at New Japan Strong tapings. Finally, faced in a rubber match stemming from prior clashes, with the teams split 1-1 from encounters in 2014 and 2016, amplified by The Briscoes' concurrent ROH title pursuits against FTR.

Event

Venue and broadcasting

The Multiverse of Matches took place at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel's ballroom in , , selected for its central location amid WrestleCon festivities and capacity to accommodate approximately 500-700 attendees in an intimate configuration suitable for a live event. Scheduled for April 1, 2022, the event commenced at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time and featured no pre-show matches, aligning with the compact nature of the schedule. The was streamed live exclusively on FITE TV for $19.99, with availability extended internationally through the platform's global reach. Following the live broadcast, the full event was added to Plus for on-demand viewing, while select highlights appeared in later episodes of Impact Wrestling on television. The setup fostered a convention-style atmosphere, enhanced by cross-promotional talent interactions tied to WrestleCon, though Impact did not release an official attendance figure.

Results

The Multiverse of Matches event on April 1, 2022, featured nine matches in a chronological order, with all contested championships successfully retained by their holders. The show opened with an Ultimate X match for the Impact X-Division Championship, in which champion defeated challengers , , , , and by climbing the structure and retrieving the belt suspended above the ring after 7:27. This was followed by a mixed match where Knockouts World Champion and her husband teamed to defeat and via pinfall on Green in 7:04. In the third match, a singles contest, "Speedball" Mike Bailey defeated Alex Shelley via pinfall following a series of high-impact strikes and submissions, lasting 15:03. The fourth bout was a four-way tag team match for the Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Championship, where champions The Influence (Madison Rayne and Tenille Dashwood) retained against Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans, Decay (Rosemary and Havok), and Gisele Shaw and Lady Frost via pinfall in 9:02. Next, in a singles match pitting New Japan Pro-Wrestling's against Eddie Edwards, Ishii emerged victorious via pinfall after 14:59 of stiff strikes and suplexes. The sixth match saw Impact World Champion and defeat and PCO in tag team action via pinfall on PCO in 12:47. This was succeeded by a singles match for the , where champion submitted with her signature armbar after 8:52. In the eighth match, a singles encounter, defeated via pinfall in 16:00, countering White's into a roll-up. The main event was a tag team match where The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) defeated The Briscoe Brothers (Jay and Mark Briscoe) via pinfall in 9:46, securing the win with their Magic Killer finisher.

Reception and aftermath

Critical reception

Voices of Wrestling described Multiverse of Matches as one of the better events of weekend, praising its three strong singles matches—including Mike Bailey vs. , rated at ***¾ to ****¼, and vs. , rated ****—and overall enjoyable show with no bad matches. Other reviews highlighted the athleticism of the Ultimate X match for the X Division Championship as a standout opener, while noting issues with pacing in shorter bouts like the mixed match and production elements such as . PW Torch's live report emphasized the success of the cross-promotional format, featuring talents from NJPW and , but observed limited integration of NWA elements beyond the involvement of champions and . Fan reception was generally positive, with social media buzz on platforms like and focusing on surprise returns such as Taya Valkyrie's appearance in the Reina de Reinas Championship match and Nick Aldis's participation, alongside the high-flying spots in Ultimate X. The event earned an average rating of 7.03 out of 10 on Cagematch from 32 user votes, reflecting appreciation for key performances but some dissatisfaction with venue acoustics and FITE TV stream quality. Critics and fans commended the event's innovative multi-promotion format and intense title defenses, which showcased a diverse card blending Impact's roster with international stars. However, it faced critique for uneven pacing in non-title matches and a relative lack of major surprises beyond the noted returns.

Impact on storylines and wrestlers

The Good Brothers' victory over the at Multiverse of Matches propelled their storyline forward, positioning them as frontrunners in the division leading into the , where they participated in an eight-team elimination match for the Impact Tag Team Championships. Deonna Purrazzo's successful retention of the against at the event solidified her status as a multi-promotional titleholder, paving the way for subsequent defenses, including a high-profile clash with at and an earlier television submission win over . Similarly, and Jonah's triumph over and PCO advanced Alexander's ongoing pursuit of the Impact World Championship, culminating in a title rematch against at that highlighted the intensifying rivalry. For individual wrestlers, Trey Miguel's retention of the X Division Championship in the Ultimate X match elevated his standing within the division, leading to continued defenses on Impact television and further high-stakes bouts, such as his successful title retention in a six-way scramble at the 2023 event. Taya Valkyrie's surprise return during the event immediately integrated her back into the Knockouts landscape, where she challenged Purrazzo for the and became a central figure in ensuing feuds. Appearances by talents like and provided significant U.S. exposure, contributing to strengthened inter-promotional ties that manifested in collaborative events such as the series in 2023. The event's accomplishments as Wrestling's inaugural offering spurred sequels, including the co-produced with NJPW in March 2023, which featured expanded cross-promotional matchups. It also bolstered 's visibility at , with the mixed tag team win by and over and reinforcing connections to the through James's role as Knockouts Champion and Aldis's status as NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion. No major injuries were reported from the card, enabling a smooth transition back to weekly programming without disruptions. In the broader context, Multiverse of Matches played a key role in Impact's efforts under executive , amplifying momentum through innovative cross-promotions that facilitated talent exchanges and storytelling opportunities across promotions throughout 2022 and into 2023.

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