Ace Austin Replaces Ken Shamrock in #1 Contenders Tournament

Ace Austin Replaces Ken Shamrock in #1 Contenders Tournament

News / May 18, 2020 / by IMPACT Wrestling Staff

Due to Michael Elgin‘s brutal attack on Ken Shamrock last week, Shamrock will be unable to compete in the #1 Contenders Tournament for the World Title. As announced on IMPACT Wrestling’s social media, Shamrock will be replaced by Ace Austin. The former X-Division Champion will battle Rhino in a first round matchup this Tuesday on IMPACT!

BREAKING: @ShamrockKen is unable to compete in the #1 Contenders Tournament as a result of @MichaelElgin25's attack last week.@The_Ace_Austin will replace Shamrock and face @Rhyno313 in the First Round TOMORROW at 8/7c on @AXSTV!#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/WymjMMmVVI
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 18, 2020