Before the Impact
| Before the Impact | |
|---|---|
Multicamera setup | |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | AXS TV (2021–2022) Impact Plus (2022–2023) |
| Release | February 16, 2021 – October 19, 2023 |
| Related | |
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Before the Impact, or simply BTI, is a
BTI is a
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 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
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
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
| Commentators | Dates |
|---|---|
| Matt Striker and D'Lo Brown | February 16, 2021 – May 20, 2021 July 22, 2021 – January 6, 2022 |
| Josh Mathews and D'Lo Brown | May 27, 2021 – July 15, 2021 |
| Tom Hannifan and D'Lo Brown | January 13, 2022 |
| Tom Hannifan and Various Guest Commentators | January 13, 2022 – January 20, 2022 |
| Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt | January 27, 2022 – October 19, 2023 |
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
| Channel | Time slot | Years |
|---|---|---|
| AXS TV | Tuesday 7:00pm | February 16, 2021 - April 1, 2021[6] |
| Thursday 7:00pm | April 8, 2021 – January 13, 2022[8] | |
Impact Plus
|
Thursday 7:00pm | January 20, 2022 – October 19, 2023[1] |
References
- ^ a b c IMPACT! on AXS TV Preview: January 20, 2022 – IMPACT Wrestling; archived February 10, 2022
- ^ Miller, Haley (2024-01-14). "TNA Wrestling Announces the Return of Fan-Favorite Show". comicbook.com. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ a b c "IMPACT WRESTLING ADDS NEW WEEKLY TV SHOW "BEFORE THE IMPACT"". Impact Wrestling Staff. February 10, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ "Decay Victorious Over XXXL on First Ever Before the IMPACT". Impact Wrestling Staff. February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ "Impact Wrestling Results (6/3): Sami Callihan Vs. Moose, Historic Iron Man Match, More". Wrestling Inc. June 3, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "IMPACT Wrestling Moving To Thursdays". March 25, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ "NJPW Returning To AXS TV With New Episodes In March". Fightful. January 4, 2022.
- ^ IMPACT! on AXS TV Preview: January 13, 2022 – IMPACT Wrestling; archived February 10, 2022
