Knockouts title match, Gresham vs. KUSHIDA set for next Impact

After successfully defending the Impact Knockouts title at No Surrender, Mickie James will have her next challenge on next Thursday’s Impact on AXS TV.

Made during Thursday’s show, James will defend the gold against past title challenger Gisele Shaw. James was in the process of addressing past champion Jordynne Grace’s comments when Shaw emerged and said James was ducking her. After James challenged her for a match tonight, Shaw backed down and Gail Jim then made the match for next week.

In a clash of two high-impact veterans, former ROH World Champion Jonathan Gresham will take on former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion KUSHIDA for the first time since 2018.

The show will also see Callihan of The Design against Rhino. This was made Thursday after Rhino attempted to help Callihan from Deaner’s group which didn’t go over well.

Here’s the current lineup:

• Knockouts Champion Mickie James defends against Gisele Shaw
• Jonathan Gresham vs. KUSHIDA
• Callihan vs. Rhino