An injury has forced Josh Alexander's Impact World Championship reign to come to an end.
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Impact Wrestling has announced that Alexander is relinquishing the World title due to suffering a triceps tear. Alexander will be undergoing surgery for the injury today.
Alexander was scheduled to defend the Impact World Championship against Steve Maclin at Rebellion on Sunday, April 16. The pay-per-view will now be headlined by Maclin vs. KUSHIDA to determine a new champion.
Alexander was also scheduled to defend the Impact World Championship against KUSHIDA at Impact Wrestling and NJPW's Multiverse United event on Thursday, March 30. Alexander's replacement for that show has yet to be announced.
After winning the title at last year's Rebellion, Alexander's reign as champion lasted for nearly a year. It was the longest World Championship reign in Impact Wrestling history.
“We wish Josh a full and speedy recovery, and everyone at IMPACT Wrestling, including our loyal fans, can’t wait to see him back in the ring,” Impact Wrestling president Scott D'Amore said in a press release.
A six-man tag team match with Alexander, Rich Swann & Frankie Kazarian facing KUSHIDA & Motor City Machine Guns was supposed to take place at tonight's Sacrifice special. Maclin is taking Alexander's place in the match.
Knockouts Champion Mickie James is also currently injured. A title match between James and Jordynne Grace that was scheduled for Sacrifice is no longer taking place. An update on the situation with the Knockouts title will be given on Sacrifice.