‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Jan 25th 2024)
Welcome to this week’s review of TNA Wrestling, the second episode under the return of the TNA branding! Let’s get into the review and see what went down…
Match #1: Chris Bey def. Kevin Knight
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Two of TNA’s most spectacular in-ring performers dazzle in a display of astounding athleticism. Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees is seen at ringside. Bey emerges victorious with the Art of Finesse.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #2: Dirty Dango and Oleg Prudius def. Damian Drake and Dante King
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Dirty Dango informs us that he hates pro wrestling. Dirty Dango takes a seat on the ramp as Prudius demolishes the competition. Dango takes the pin over Drake.
My Score: 0 out of 5
Match #3: Knockouts World Championship – Jordynne Grace def. Trinity
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This is Trinity’s contractual rematch after losing the championship at Hard To Kill. A handshake shows the respect between the competitors but Trinity takes the fight straight to Grace. After a series of back and forth pin attempts, Jordynne Grace uses the momentum of Trinity’s attempt to lock in Star Struck to score a quick pinfall victory.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #4: Nic Nemeth def. Zachary Wentz
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Nic Nemeth competes in a TNA ring for the very first time. Wentz feigns an injury to distract the referee allowing Trey Miguel to grab Nemeth’s leg as Wentz takes control. Nemeth connects with Danger Zone for the victory.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: MK Ultra def. Dani Luna and Jody Threat
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MK Ultra drop Threat with their tandem piledriver to return to winning ways after their title loss at Hard To Kill. MK Ultra also piledrive Luna after the match to assert their dominance.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #6: The Motor City Machine Guns and Kazuchika Okada def. The System (Eddie Edwards, Moose and Brian Myers)
The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com:
Kazuchika Okada makes his entrance to rapturous applause as he returns to TNA for the first time since 2011. Okada connects with the iconic Rainmaker on Brian Myers allowing Alex Shelley to follow up with Shellshock for the victory. Okada and The Guns celebrate their monumental victory.
My Score: 4 out of 5
News of the Night:
- A promo from Mustafa Ali aired to close the show
Final Verdict: 3.5/5
Week two of the new TNA and things are showing no signs of letting up. Apart from the Dirty Dango match everything was solid across the board, with a great opening match and an even better main event – with OKADA(!) of all people appearing in a TNA ring after his, shall we say forgettable, run back in the day as a Green Hornet knock-off. Plus, as if the in-ring action wasn’t enough, the show then closes with a video from Mustafa Ali, hopefully signalling he’s the next free agent, after Nic Nemeth, to sign to the company. Things are clearly on the up for the little brand that could… Which, honestly, is no longer “could” it now IS!
