BTI is a pre-show airing before the weekly broadcast of the flagship show, Impact!, that features recaps, previews, and an exclusive match.
The show's final episode aired on October 19, 2023. In 2024, it was replaced by a revival of TNA Xplosion.[2]
History
On February 10, 2021, Impact Wrestling announced the launch of a new program called Before the Impact, which will lead into the weekly Impact! broadcast.[3]Josh Mathews serves as both senior producer and co-host, alongside Impact interviewer Gia Miller, and, previously, NashvillesportscasterJon Burton. BTI features previews of upcoming matches, interviews with the Impact roster, behind-the-scenes access, and an exclusive match.[3] Insider George Iceman hosts a segment called “Iceman’s Intel”, which features news relating to the upcoming Impact episode.[3]
The wrestlers featured on BTI take part in scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers are portrayed as heroes, villains, or less distinguishable characters in scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.
