‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Aug 29th 2024)
Welcome to this week’s review of TNA Wrestling, Let’s get straight into the review and see what went down on the show…
Match #1: TNA X-Division Championship – Speedball Mike Bailey def. Rich Swann
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AJ Francis joined commentary as Mike Bailey and Rich Swann squared off to kick off iMPACT. The match began with Swann and Bailey going back and forth at an impressive speed, ending in a standoff. They shook hands, but Swann slapped Bailey in the face! After a competitive matchup, Swann went for a huge splash and caught Bailey, but somehow Bailey kicked out at 2.9! Swann attempted a Cutter, but Bailey countered, catching Swann with Double Knees—but Swann kicked out! Bailey landed a Superkick and set up for Ultima Weapon. AJ Francis tried to intervene, but Trent Seven grabbed him, causing a distraction that led Bailey to miss Ultima Weapon! Swann hit a Cutter, but AGAIN the X Division Champion kicked out! Bailey then caught Swann with a Spanish Fly and picked up the W just one night before Ultimate X at Emergence!
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #2: Joe Hendry def. Brian Myers
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Before the match began Joe Hendry grabbed the mic and poked fun at Brian Myers in typical Joe Hendry fashion calling him “Edges Bitch.” The match began with a cheap kick from Myers that Hendry followed up with a Jumping Knee to this face sending Myers to the corner! The Scotmans landed a huge Stalling Suplex and sent Myers to the floor. Edwards and Alisha Edwards tried to get involved but Daniel Spencer ejected them from ringside Myers took advantage of the distraction and sent Hendry into the steps. Myers beatdown Hendry until the momentum when Myers went for a Spear but Hendry popped him up and hit a cutter and starting Myers up with punches, he connects with a huge Fallaway Slam and and a massive clothesline, he scoops Myers up for a “Standing Ovation” and picks up the victory!
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #3: Mike Santana def. Eddie Edwards
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The action started fast, with Santana taking control early, knocking Edwards around the ring and sending him to the floor. Alisha Edwards then arrived at ringside, attempting to distract Santana, which allowed Eddie to use her as a shield and drive Santana back-first into the apron. Eddie took over with some heavy offense, but Santana fought back, trading blows with Edwards. Santana eventually halted Eddie’s momentum with a pump kick, followed by Spin the Block, to pick up a strong victory over The System.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #4: Hammerstone def. Eric Young
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Hammerstone started the match by attempting to control Eric Young, but Young countered with multiple arm drags and a huge crossbody. The momentum shifted when Hammerstone inadvertently knocked Young into Steve Maclin at the commentary table. Back in the ring, Hammerstone continued his assault on Young, but Young turned the tide with a Death Valley Driver. Hammerstone kicked out and responded with a powerslam, a massive German suplex, and a sitout powerbomb, but Young refused to stay down. Young then confronted Maclin on the floor before returning to the ring, only to walk into a Nightmare Pendulum from Hammerstone, sealing his defeat just 24 hours before he faces Maclin at Emergence.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: ABC def. Cody Deaner and Jake Something
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Cody Deaner grabbed the mic, telling the crowd they had a choice, but Jake Something snatched it away, declaring it wasn’t about the people—it was about them standing strong in the Tag Division. He then called out ABC. The match kicked off with Jake Something overpowering Ace Austin. Deaner and Something exchanged tags, dominating Austin until he managed to tag in Chris Bey, who came in on fire, swinging the momentum in ABC’s favor. Ace Austin re-entered the match and got some offense in, but Jake Something shut him down. Eventually, ABC was able to hit 1, 2 Sweet and secure the 1, 2, 3 for the win!
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #6: TNA Knockouts World Championship – Jordynne Grace def. Ash By Elegance
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The match started with Ash attacking Jordynne Grace from behind, driving her face-first into a chair with a bulldog. The Personal Concierge joined commentary as Jordynne turned the tide, dropping Ash onto a trash can and crushing her with a Senton. Later in the match, Jordynne pulled out a protein shaker filled with jewels but Ash countered by smashing a bottle over Grace’s head. The Personal Concierge nearly attacked Grace with high heels, but Rosemary stormed the ring, spearing Ash and setting up Grace to cover Ash by Elegance—but Ash kicked out! Alisha Edwards and Masha Slamovich then hit the ring, with Masha taking out Grace with a Package Piledriver and holding her down for Ash. Just when it seemed like Ash had the upper hand, Spitfire made a surprise save. Grace then put Ash through a table with a move reminiscent of Samoa Joe, securing the pin and retaining the Knockouts World Championship!
My Score: 4 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3.5/5
A great week of wrestling for TNA this episode, really delivering an exciting go-home show before the Emergence PPV this weekend. Each match had something great about it, be it the high-flying speed of the opener, to the hard-hitting action of the Santana/Edwards match. Hell, they even managed to get a four-star match out of Ash for god’s sake, something I would NEVER have expected from the former WWE star. Good on her for making this character work and delivering when she needs to – OK, so some of her stuff comes across as cringe at times but by god, she can go! A really great episode this week, one that restored a bit of faith in the little company that could!
