'Is there KO division at all in Impact after Gail Kim's departure?' may some haters ask.
Yes, there is! And in the spirit of the company, we are having new returning one, several we are looking forward to debut and a pack of strong indies, who will rebuilt KO's fame, like Sienna, Allie, LVN and of course our favorite Rosemary!
The KO title is vacated. That is the cruelest reality. Just kidding! Empty title slot is a open door for new talents to contend for it. And Impact decided to involve, well established names with some returning and new ones.
The tournament is consisted of two triple threat matches, as the winners are proceeding to the final.
Madison Rayne is back for a title shot! For another title reign! It's unclear if Rayne is signed to Impact Wrestling (which will be great). It's sure that WWE didn't signed her after the tryout (next time, Queen Bee). The news of her involvement makes the forthcomming tournament more interesting, with the veteran involved. Rayne is former 5-time KO Champion and number 6th, maybe is on her way!
Sienna is sort of the powerhouse in the tournament. Former Knockouts Champion, the iconic indie, who received her biggest chance in Impact Wrestling is willing to put a good effort to win her second title. Whoever her opponents will be, they must be prepared for a release of a total rage on them.
LVN! Laurel Van Ness! Also known as Chelsea Green or the Daniel Bryan's kayfabe affair. It's nice to see this talent working with her new eccentric gimmick of a broken-heart-went-mad bride, with sort of a PTSD. Believe me her chances to win all of this are not to be taken lightly. Maybe she is the wild card and biggest surprise of the tournament.
Allie is one of our favorite comic-turned-heroic character. Once upon a time she was the embodiment of naivety and clumsiness, now she is slowly turning into the woman we know from SHINE, SHIMMER and WSU. As we prayed for - She is releasing her inner Cherry Bomb! Maybe this tournament will be the peak if she win the title for a second time.
The real surprise is the well known indie from WSU and other promotions - KC Spinelli. She is sort of a rising star and her involvement in the KO title's tournament is a huge show of respect and innovative thinking. It's nice to see Impact Wrestling creatives are deciding to put Spinelli in front of Taya Valkyrie or Alisha Edwards. I'm just curious to see how KC will deal with the pressure...
Last but not least , our not-crowned KO Queen - Rosemary! The Demon Assassin is targeting another well deserved reign, after her big match against Taya Valkyrie at Bound For Glory PPV, was cancelled, due to Valkyrie's personal reasons and later losing one to Taya, Rosemary really needs an adrenaline, confidence-elevating challenge and this tournament is all she needs! We really hope to see her wearing the belt, because she is one of the most popular KO's at this point.
The KO divsion is still alive and we can't wait to see announced signees like Kiera Hogan and Hania The Howling Huntress, debuting, soon. Until then we can concentrate on this Thursday's first triple threat match between Madison Rayne vs. KC Spinelli vs. Laurel Van Ness!
