Josh Alexander Emotionally RELINQUISHES IMPACT World Championship | IMPACT Apr. 6, 2023

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  • Опубликовано: 8 апр 2023
  • Josh Alexander formally relinquishes the IMPACT World Championship ahead of Steve Maclin vs. KUSHIDA to crown a new champion on April 16 at Rebellion.
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  • @willn8664
    @willn8664 Год назад +420

    Love how the crowd was chanting "New Champ" when Josh's son grabbed the belt. Would be crazy to go back to this video maybe 20 years from now.

  • @dudeduff
    @dudeduff Год назад +234

    Josh Alexander will go down as one of the best IMPACT World Champion in history. He is without a doubt the heart and soul of IMPACT Wrestling.

    • @kronikoolgaming9578
      @kronikoolgaming9578 Год назад +13

      Post Dixie carter yes but the TNA originals will forever be them guys low ki included

    • @jennajenelene9530
      @jennajenelene9530 Год назад +1

      so true ♥️💘

    • @quas3728
      @quas3728 Год назад +4

      what? I mean he is mid carder

    • @dennisfox246
      @dennisfox246 8 месяцев назад +1

      Josh will go down as one of the best world champions in all of history in professional wrestling. Dude is a badass.

  • @OneManCast
    @OneManCast Год назад +53

    "A Broken Neck didn't stop you, this won't!"
    Dang man. Josh Alexander has some diehard fans. Heartwarming, especially since it is true.

  • @JCLopez209
    @JCLopez209 Год назад +32

    Dude when his son grabbed the belt that hurt me man. He didn't want his dad to relinquish the belt.

    • @LunarSault23
      @LunarSault23 Год назад +6

      Every kids first hero is their dad

  • @agentcodybanx8909
    @agentcodybanx8909 Год назад +23

    Josh always has his wife and kid with him, which is cool to see. You know his son is gonna have the itch to follow in his footsteps and he'll have a great teacher. Heal up well Josh

  • @IsaacMoorhouse
    @IsaacMoorhouse Год назад +93

    Jet grabbing the world title from his dad put a tear in my eye

    • @johntarver5684
      @johntarver5684 Год назад +13

      Pretty sure that wasn't scripted either 😢

    • @alexgaspar2525
      @alexgaspar2525 Год назад +15

      @@johntarver5684 you can tell his mom told him to grab it.

    • @LunarSault23
      @LunarSault23 Год назад +3

      Scripted or not still brings a tear. As I dad, I get it

    • @davidconner6816
      @davidconner6816 Год назад +4

      @@LunarSault23 A kid who understands the needs of kayfabe at age 4 is definitely going places. On the other hand, I remember, I think when Josh first won the title?, Jett climbing the turnstile and posing for the crowd like a pro, which was a complete surprise to mom. :)

    • @alexgaspar2525
      @alexgaspar2525 Год назад +1

      @@LunarSault23 100% loved it and is a moment they will have forever.

  • @bufordhighwater9872
    @bufordhighwater9872 Год назад +57

    Congratulations to Josh Alexander, in proving himself to be the best World's Champion during a period of wrestling history rife with great champions in different promotions.

  • @treywaye
    @treywaye Год назад +10

    Jet said nope not in this movie the way he grabbed that title ❤😊

  • @moohan5398
    @moohan5398 Год назад +18

    Even with injured world champion, IMPACT continue doing something it always done.
    The best wrestling.

  • @Cameron_611
    @Cameron_611 Год назад +76

    The best Impact Wresting Champion that have never lost the title. Crazy how I went from hating Josh Alexander with a passion when he was teaming up with Ethan Page to being a huge fan of him.

  • @garyrossetti2443
    @garyrossetti2443 Год назад +26

    This segment is one of the best segments I have seen in a very long time just so many emotions in this seeing Jett grab the title off Josh was something😢

  • @princesslightning5447
    @princesslightning5447 Год назад +10

    Josh’s Son taking the title that heart my soul man he knows Dad don’t wanna lose it😢😢😢😢

  • @OmSingh3D
    @OmSingh3D Год назад +30

    I've been watching wrestling regularly since mid-2015.
    This is possibly one of the finest World Title reigns I ever witnessed, across any promotion I followed.
    Seeing it end like this is heartbreaking.

  • @deceitdoctrine
    @deceitdoctrine Год назад +37

    Heartbreaking moment. One of the greatest title reign of the lastest years. Thank you Josh Alexander.

    • @patricebrown3571
      @patricebrown3571 Год назад +5

      Get well soon josh Alexander we love you.🥰🥰🥰🤭🤗🤭🤭🙏🙏🙏

  • @mr.lamont1420
    @mr.lamont1420 Год назад +34

    He earned his way to the top of Impact. Respect.

  • @SalisburyTheWaterFoxxo
    @SalisburyTheWaterFoxxo Год назад +3

    10:13 That kid is like "THIS IS OUR TITLE" XD

  • @joemontanez543
    @joemontanez543 Год назад +10

    From Teaming on The North to longest World Champion Thank you Josh for ya dedication to Impact!

  • @ShaneDouglas713
    @ShaneDouglas713 Год назад +18

    10:13 His son knows who the real champion is and doesn't want that to change...

  • @codster9
    @codster9 Год назад +74

    Josh is one of the greatest World Champions of this generation. Simply one of the best. Proof that hard work and dedication can truly pay off. A real inspiration. A true professional in and out of the ring. Can tell a great story and make a great match. Brings out the best of everyone he is in the ring with. Thank you, Josh.

    • @donmeyers2631
      @donmeyers2631 Год назад +2

      Hes a killer in the ring. Im not a fan of his promos or personality. There just isnt much there in my opinion. Not bad just bland

    • @iceburgess461
      @iceburgess461 Год назад +1

      codster9 no

    • @ownknow8161
      @ownknow8161 Год назад

      *They stuck the belt on him, because there was no one else.*

    • @KidChampionshipWrestling
      @KidChampionshipWrestling Год назад

      @@ownknow8161they had built him for over two years especially during his team with Ethan Page

  • @thesandman2356
    @thesandman2356 Год назад +29

    Scott D is such a treasure in impact

    • @QBryant14
      @QBryant14 Год назад

      since team Canada 🇨🇦 was the best group in tna back in the day like Chris Harris and James storm America's most wanted 🔥

  • @moreno15266
    @moreno15266 Год назад +156

    This was so emotional and heartbreaking. The Walking Weapon Josh Alexander is the greatest Impact World Champion

    • @vincentkennedymcmahon50
      @vincentkennedymcmahon50 Год назад +4

      Ratings worse during his reign 😅

    • @QBryant14
      @QBryant14 Год назад +5

      how did Josh alexander get hurt he did awesome as Tna heavyweight champion he has the longest reign as champion he will be back

    • @dirkdiggler6135
      @dirkdiggler6135 Год назад

      @@QBryant14 He wasn’t TNA champion

    • @QBryant14
      @QBryant14 Год назад +1

      @@dirkdiggler6135 yes he was what are u talking about

    • @dirkdiggler6135
      @dirkdiggler6135 Год назад +2

      @@QBryant14 I’m talking about the topic of Josh Alexander being a TNA World Champion, the same topic I commented on I thought it was obvious. Anyway, he’s been an Impact Tag champ, X division champ, and an Impact Wrestling world champ. 😀

  • @Shockwave117yt
    @Shockwave117yt Год назад +20

    Expect a Third Reign when he's Healthy again his son grabbing the World title Almost made me cry

  • @JHammock664
    @JHammock664 Год назад +12

    Praying For Josh Alexander and that he makes a healthy recovery and comes back stronger than ever and challenges who becomes impact World champion

  • @lonzomathis8409
    @lonzomathis8409 Год назад +73

    Spoken like a true champion at a fierce competitor Josh Allen get well soon

  • @ShaneDouglas713
    @ShaneDouglas713 Год назад +11

    10:24 The Fans chanting 🆕 Champ 😂

  • @TihetrisWeathersby
    @TihetrisWeathersby Год назад +58

    Josh's son reaction was so wholesome

  • @leeimpactwrestlingsupporte4172
    @leeimpactwrestlingsupporte4172 Год назад +9

    Get well soon josh Alexander and come back soon.

  • @MPPharaoh
    @MPPharaoh Год назад +35

    Steve Maclin needs to be the next champ. Dude is clearly a star in the making. He look like a championship caliber wrestler.

    • @jinx_pachi4061
      @jinx_pachi4061 Год назад +7

      He’s gonna beat kushida.

    • @lamardasuperstar8575
      @lamardasuperstar8575 Год назад +5

      I hope so I don’t see Kushida as a world champion for Impact

    • @ftall2k1
      @ftall2k1 Год назад +2

      I agree😊

    • @adamnewman1672
      @adamnewman1672 Год назад +2

      never a dude that hides from the former champ doesnt need it the new world champion will be the former cruiserweight champion from wwe Kusida

  • @ozzylution
    @ozzylution Год назад +37

    10:11 that moment broke my heart so bad 💔

  • @muhammadsudheersudheer9640
    @muhammadsudheersudheer9640 Год назад +5

    Respectful , very much respectful , the walking weapon Josh Alexander , Salute you the great entertainer of the world .

  • @kendellwiggins6738
    @kendellwiggins6738 Год назад +9

    Scott D'Amore 2nd coming of Paul Heyman! Man is 🔥

  • @Rollyboy141
    @Rollyboy141 Год назад +10

    What an incredible reign it was. Get well soon, Josh

  • @orlandourena-cordero8184
    @orlandourena-cordero8184 Год назад +7

    Very emotional 😢😭💔. In addition, Steve Macklin truly became an amazing heel. I am looking forward to the paper per view

  • @TihetrisWeathersby
    @TihetrisWeathersby Год назад +46

    Such an emotional moment, Josh has been one of my favorites over the past few years

  • @Solider7
    @Solider7 Год назад +8

    1st, we lost Jay Briscoe, and now this.
    😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

  • @waffels3491
    @waffels3491 Год назад +18

    Made me tear up when his son jumped for the title

  • @AcornSmokes420
    @AcornSmokes420 Год назад +7

    The Crowd was loud and full that night I hear 5,000 was there ❤

  • @moreno15266
    @moreno15266 Год назад +24

    Scott is the GOAT especially on the Mic

    • @suedenim
      @suedenim Год назад +2

      I really like how he makes a Reasonable Authority Figure character compelling and entertaining.

    • @DesmondShannon87
      @DesmondShannon87 Год назад +5

      Used to be I hated Scott cause of his cowardly cheating on behalf of team Canada as their coach but now he's a man worthy of putting respect on his name

  • @giorgiasimeoni8437
    @giorgiasimeoni8437 Год назад +24

    Mama mia how exciting to see Josh Alexander say goodbye to his Canadian audience and his son crying with his wife and himself how exciting Josh Alexander always remains our IMPACT world champion ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @jeremiasquinones-hw8nc
    @jeremiasquinones-hw8nc Год назад +5

    Well Josh Alexander will return while his surgery has recovered and he will come back for that impact world champion and start over the Alexander Era

  • @FoodieTravellerPriyank505
    @FoodieTravellerPriyank505 Год назад +6

    Josh 🎉Alexander❤ my favourite

  • @mr.jultra4720
    @mr.jultra4720 Год назад +3

    That kid is learning some interesting words

  • @RockApe_
    @RockApe_ Год назад +9

    Best world champion of years. Get well soon Josh

  • @faraanbabar1473
    @faraanbabar1473 Год назад +88

    I felt for the family and the fans that night, even when his son took the belt of the boss's hands and felt to not ever forfeit the title due to injury and his son should keep the title as a gift.

    • @unknownkansasboy4183
      @unknownkansasboy4183 Год назад +3

      You do realize that all was scripted right lol

    • @syko2695
      @syko2695 Год назад +14

      @@unknownkansasboy4183 So is every film and tv show ever made, the entire purpose of them is still to make you feel things in reaction to what goes on.

    • @codingworld6762
      @codingworld6762 Год назад +2

      His son is Dominik 2.0. At Bound For Glory 2043 he will face josh alexander.

    • @ringspan2731
      @ringspan2731 Год назад +2

      It's wrestling, not an episode of Dr. Phil. The wife and kid shouldn't have been out there in the first place. Not the time or the place. I get that Josh Alexander is a family man, but they were in the way and the sympathy they were intended to generate just made it awkward. And no, championship belts don't go to kids of former champions as gifts. That's just ridiculous.

    • @syko2695
      @syko2695 Год назад

      @@codingworld6762 More like Negative One

  • @nunoarcade
    @nunoarcade Год назад +6

    The evolution of Steve Maclin since his WWE days is astonishing to Say the least. I think he wins the title

  • @matthewdavis5384
    @matthewdavis5384 Год назад +2

    Thank you 😊 josh Alexander 😊😭 best impact wrestle world champion 😊 thank you 😊 for everything 😭 get well soon josh Alexander 😊❤️

  • @cedhoneywood9667
    @cedhoneywood9667 Год назад +5

    You can try and not like a guy
    But Josh is a fighter
    A champion even without a belt

  • @FreakinJoe
    @FreakinJoe Год назад +2

    This is KUSHIDAS time!!

  • @aceee9813
    @aceee9813 Год назад +35

    I could see Maclin being like the bobby roode of this generation

  • @johnsloss9672
    @johnsloss9672 Год назад +5

    Josh is so underrated it's criminal ❤

  • @jennajenelene9530
    @jennajenelene9530 Год назад +3

    😢 it sad but I believe in you Josh alexander .I know you get it back .lots of love ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @JoeyT1
    @JoeyT1 Год назад +3

    Fantastic segment! Impact keeps getting better!

  • @datemasamune2904
    @datemasamune2904 Год назад +4

    Oh wow. The crowd actually looks so much better now.

  • @charlielong8941
    @charlielong8941 Год назад +2

    Tell me KUSHIDA doesn't look like former New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka.

  • @RainSennin_ismyAlt
    @RainSennin_ismyAlt Год назад +4

    Hope he comes back stronger than ever, reclaims the title and goes for an even longer reign!

  • @majinish
    @majinish Год назад +7

    Very touching and emotional. If this were WWE Vince would have Roman Reigns to spear the kid and Solo to Samoan Spike the wife.

  • @MrDante102
    @MrDante102 Год назад +4

    I really hope kashida wins the impact world champion. Get well son Josh Alexander!

  • @laurenw.8178
    @laurenw.8178 Год назад +9

    Jett is adorable 🥰

  • @f_mayllonn3619
    @f_mayllonn3619 Год назад +14

    josh alexander the best champion the impact has had in decades

  • @kerv7711
    @kerv7711 Год назад +5

    100k in 10 hours?? Impact killed it

  • @GlassesnMouthplates
    @GlassesnMouthplates Год назад +2

    That's a great segment.

  • @kotaamitsukami
    @kotaamitsukami Год назад +4

    That dude will be missed... seriously. Man brought legitimacy to the title. I dont care who wins the title noone will top Alexander

  • @VirgilAhmedJohnsonwerethebestw
    @VirgilAhmedJohnsonwerethebestw Год назад +2

    They should bring in Ric Flair for 1 last title run

  • @user-qk3ng1mk4i
    @user-qk3ng1mk4i Год назад +4

    josh alexander will be back

  • @amrendranimbran963
    @amrendranimbran963 9 месяцев назад

    Very touching segment

  • @ciscoduncan1490
    @ciscoduncan1490 Год назад +3

    That’s a nice belt.

  • @hamadhumaid1984
    @hamadhumaid1984 Год назад +2

    You heard 'em, Steve. You... tapped... out

  • @Rollyboy141
    @Rollyboy141 Год назад +5

    Rebellion can’t come soon enough 🔥 🔥

  • @shadowwilson7282
    @shadowwilson7282 Год назад +5

    Of all the ways to have a thumbnail put on this video, why did it have to be his son on that title for his father to not give away?!😭

  • @brandonj.hembrough2384
    @brandonj.hembrough2384 Год назад +1

    How did WWE let Kushida go? He was a stud in NXT. Glad that he's in the title picture in IMPACT.

  • @michaelschaumburg589
    @michaelschaumburg589 Год назад +6

    So many have had to relinquish their belt. Maybe one day he’ll be able to come back.

  • @erikak8187
    @erikak8187 11 месяцев назад

    Watching this is giving. Me goose bumps. I am so proud of you

  • @jclyde6460
    @jclyde6460 Год назад +5

    Josh Alexander vs Chad Gable ... 😮

  • @abhijitbhattacharjee7138
    @abhijitbhattacharjee7138 20 дней назад

    Impact needs this amount of crowd on a regular basis.

  • @kionacrooksstudentwhs7339
    @kionacrooksstudentwhs7339 Год назад +3

    Got a big heart right there

  • @ruff1draft
    @ruff1draft Год назад +9

    Kushida seems to be a back to the future fan

  • @arturomcneil5919
    @arturomcneil5919 Год назад +3

    A third member of Time Machine is our next Impact World Champion

  • @GimmeAHullYeah
    @GimmeAHullYeah Год назад +3

    Such a legend.

  • @loitersquadX
    @loitersquadX Год назад +5

    Bring back 6 sided ring for sure

  • @Jagdish.89
    @Jagdish.89 Год назад +2

    Kusida was in WWE some years ago.

  • @danielpuders7394
    @danielpuders7394 Год назад +2

    This is Pro Wrestling

  • @Walkerlovevtbers
    @Walkerlovevtbers Год назад +1

    Josh Alexander is my favorite wrestler all time

  • @joethecook7260
    @joethecook7260 Год назад +27

    Dude I love this crowd

    • @KingdomHearts863
      @KingdomHearts863 Год назад +2

      "A broken neck couldn't stop you, this won't!!" I legit almost shed tears 😭

  • @husainaboobaker9615
    @husainaboobaker9615 Год назад +2

    Would love to see jet Impact champ in 2043

  • @81rbutler
    @81rbutler Год назад +1

    "You tapped aweeeeeout." "You tapped aweeeeeout." "You tapped aweeeeeout."

  • @cedhoneywood9667
    @cedhoneywood9667 Год назад +7

    I’m gonna miss Josh
    But this world title match will start one of these two regins
    Love Kushida but don’t overlook Maclan is a gritty as they get
    That tree of woe spear I actually created it in WWE No Mercy but to see it in real life is cool to see

  • @phrancklynbillsonmc2581
    @phrancklynbillsonmc2581 Год назад

    Happy Easter ! 💚

  • @mjjohnson5904
    @mjjohnson5904 Год назад +1

    JOSH ALEXANDER MUCH RESPECT.................

  • @LunarSault23
    @LunarSault23 Год назад +2

    10:12 instant tears man 😢

  • @muhammadsikandar3397
    @muhammadsikandar3397 Год назад +4

    Thanks to AEW who recommend me impact wrestling 😊

  • @fother.mucker
    @fother.mucker Год назад +5

    Josh Alexander, better world champion than MJF

  • @DrFatDabs
    @DrFatDabs Год назад +3

    Honestly im normally critical of Impact, typically because i think their production lacks, i think they could infuse more money into it etc but i always watch from afar because they do have a ton of talent. This was pure gold, there was a lot of reality involved but what a segment and attention grabber. Great job all involved, and hate to see Alexander relinquish the strap.

    • @BigmanDogs
      @BigmanDogs Год назад

      I mean there is only so much money you can infuse when the fan interest isn't as high as can be. But the crowds have been recovering. It looked real grim for a while.

  • @zachery2759
    @zachery2759 Год назад

    15:44 Guys in the crowd laughing 😂

  • @michaelduke2630
    @michaelduke2630 Год назад +2

    Josh Alexander will be back.

  • @itlentertain
    @itlentertain Год назад +2

    Wow this was incredible af 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Simon_Jakle__almost_real_name
    @Simon_Jakle__almost_real_name Год назад +3

    So if all elite wrestling mixing the max into the ring, how does impact wrestling manage to do similar with fewer possibilities? does it still have to be canadian to move on an altered level? when a mid-sized rock results in a big impact?

  • @andrewazur8629
    @andrewazur8629 Год назад +1

    I think Scott is the best wrestling announcer and we saw what he did to bully ray

  • @nuuausalaropati2194
    @nuuausalaropati2194 Год назад +7

    Josh is one of the best the toughest Champion of All time in AEW history 👍👍👍

  • @dannybonney8757
    @dannybonney8757 Год назад +1

    Josh was ok but I didn't see an ending to his reign this is for the best n machlin deserves it💪🔥💯💰

  • @peterburke5174
    @peterburke5174 Год назад +4

    get well quicklyJosh and then get your tittle back