Chris Sabin is back on top of the X-Division.
Chris Sabin won the IMPACT X-Division Title in the main event of IMPACT 1000, defeating Lio Rush.
The finish saw Sabin hit Lio with a finisher buffet combo of KUSHIDA's tanaka punch, Alex Shelley's shellshock, and Cradle Shock. Earlier in the bout, Lio kicked out of a first Cradle Shock while Sabin kicked out of Final Hour.
Members of the IMPACT roster, including IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley, celebrated with Sabin after he won the title.
.@IamLioRush KICKS OUT OF THE CRADLE SHOCK! #IMPACT1000 @SuperChrisSabin pic.twitter.com/npXDK5jzqi
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) September 15, 2023
.@SuperChrisSabin KICKS OUT OF THE FINAL HOUR! #IMPACT1000 pic.twitter.com/oOU225yrj6
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) September 15, 2023
KUSHIDA's Tanaka Punch. Shelley's Shellshock. Sabin's Cradle Shock.
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) September 15, 2023
Time Machine inspires @SuperChrisSabin to become a TEN TIME X-Division Champion. #IMPACT1000 pic.twitter.com/9kyc7R8jLo
This marks Sabin's tenth reign as IMPACT X-Division Champion. Lio Rush's reign began at IMPACT Slammiversary when he defeated Sabin after jumping him before the bout. He made one successful title defense.
In a historical note, Sabin main evented the first episode of IMPACT in 2004, facing AJ Styles, Elix Skipper, and Michael Shane in a four-way bout to crown a number one contender for the X-Division Championship.
Fans can find Fightful's coverage of IMPACT 1000 by clicking here. Check out the post-show podcast by clicking here.
