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Before the Impact

American professional wrestling TV program

Before the Impact, or simply BTI, is a professional wrestling streaming television program produced by the American promotion Impact Wrestling (now Total Nonstop Action Wrestling) that premiered on February 16, 2021, on AXS TV in the United States, owned by parent company Anthem Sports & Entertainment. The show was previously on Impact's streaming service, Impact Plus, as well as the promotion's YouTube channel and Facebook page.[1]

Quick Facts Before the Impact, Also known as ...

BTI is a pre-show airing before the weekly broadcast of the TNA's flagship show, Impact!, that features recaps, previews, and an exclusive match.

The show was cancelled in 2024 and its final episode aired on October 19, 2023. It was replaced by a revival of TNA Xplosion, after the company reverted to the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling name.[2]

History

On February 10, 2021, Impact Wrestling announced the launch of a new program called Before the Impact, which will lead into the weekly Impact! broadcast.[3] Josh Mathews serves as both senior producer and co-host, alongside Impact interviewer Gia Miller, and, previously, Nashville sportscaster Jon Burton. BTI features previews of upcoming matches, interviews with the Impact roster, behind-the-scenes access, and an exclusive match.[3] Insider George Iceman hosts a segment called “Iceman’s Intel”, which features news relating to the upcoming Impact episode.[3]

The first BTI match featured Decay (Black Taurus and Crazzy Steve) (accompanied by Rosemary) facing XXXL (Acey Romero and Larry D).[4] BTI would first crossover with Impact! on their June 3 episodes, when Josh Alexander faced T. J. Perkins for the X Division Championship in Impact Wrestling's first-ever 60-minute Iron man match. The match began on BTI and concluded in the opening minutes of Impact!.[5]

Personnel

Main article: List of Impact Wrestling personnel

The wrestlers featured on BTI take part in scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers are portrayed as heroes, villains, or less distinguishable characters in scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.

Commentators

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Broadcast history

On April 8, 2021, BTI, along with Impact!, would move to Thursday nights.[6]

Beginning with the January 20, 2022 episode, BTI moved to Impact Plus and Impact's YouTube channel and Facebook page.[1] The move coincided with the return of New Japan Pro Wrestling programming to AXS TV.[7]

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References

  1. [1]
    IMPACT! on AXS TV Preview: January 20, 2022 – IMPACT Wrestling; archived February 10, 2022
  2. [2]
    Miller, Haley (2024-01-14). "TNA Wrestling Announces the Return of Fan-Favorite Show". comicbook.com. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  3. [3]
    "IMPACT WRESTLING ADDS NEW WEEKLY TV SHOW "BEFORE THE IMPACT"". Impact Wrestling Staff. February 10, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  4. [4]
    "Decay Victorious Over XXXL on First Ever Before the IMPACT". Impact Wrestling Staff. February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  5. [5]
    "Impact Wrestling Results (6/3): Sami Callihan Vs. Moose, Historic Iron Man Match, More". Wrestling Inc. June 3, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  6. [6]
    "IMPACT Wrestling Moving To Thursdays". March 25, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  7. [7]
    "NJPW Returning To AXS TV With New Episodes In March". Fightful. January 4, 2022.
  8. [8]
    IMPACT! on AXS TV Preview: January 13, 2022 – IMPACT Wrestling; archived February 10, 2022
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