Impact notes: 1000th episode takes shape, The Rascalz advance in tag team tournament

The first names for Impact’s 1000th episode celebration have been announced.

On Thursday’s Impact on AXS TV, the promotion revealed that Impact Hall of Famer and former Knockouts Champion Awesome Kong will appear as will The Beautiful People’s Velvet Sky & Angelina Love.

Sky & Love are both currently part of the NWA while Kong retired from in-ring competition in 2021.

The 1000th episode will be taped in White Plains, New York, on Saturday, September 9th — the night after their Victory Road streaming special in the same venue.

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The Rascalz have taken their first step toward a shot at the Impact Tag Team titles.

Zachary Wentz & Trey Miguel defeated Jonathan Gresham & “Speedball” Mike Bailey on Thursday’s show to advance in the four-team eliminator tournament.

Wentz & Miguel await the winners of next Thursday’s bout between former champions ABC (Chris Bey & Ace Austin) vs. Rich Swann & Sami Callihan. The tournament winners will challenge current champions Subculture at this month’s Emergence.