‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Feb 15th 2024)
Welcome to this week’s review of TNA Wrestling, the latest episode under the return of the TNA branding! Let’s get into the review and see what went down…
Match #1: Frankie Kazarian def. Jake Something
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Jake Something steps up to the new-attitude Frankie Kazarian in tonight’s opening contest! Something puts his power on display as he whips Kazarian over the top rope to the floor. Kazarian rakes the eyes to gain control. Back in the ring, Kazarian hits a neckbreaker for two. Kazarian connects with a powerslam, followed by his signature springboard leg drop. Something fights off a Chicken Wing attempt, then creates separation with a forearm blast out of the corner. Something hits a sit-down driver for a near fall of his own. Kazarian spikes him with the slingshot DDT but it’s still not enough. Kazarian dodges, sending Something shoulder-first into the steel ring post. Eric Young is seen watching on from behind the curtain. Kazarian trips up Something on the top, then pins him with a hold of the rope to win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #2: Jordynne Grace def. Savannah Evans
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After being fired by Gisele Shaw, Savannah Evans looks to redeem herself against Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace! Evans hits a Butterfly suplex out of the corner. Grace drives her into the corner turnbuckle, then follows up with a Vader Bomb. Evans shuts down her momentum with a big boot. Evans shifts her attention towards Shaw at ringside, allowing Grace to capitalize. Grace hits the Muscle Buster to win.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #3: TNA World Tag Team Championship Match 2 in Best of 3 Series – ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) def. Grizzled Young Vets (Zack Gibson & James Drake)
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After losing in Match 1, ABC is in a must-win situation against the Grizzled Young Vets tonight! ABC are in control following Click Click Boom to Drake. Gibson grams the injured left arm of Austin, allowing Drake to dropkick him off the apron. In the ring, Austin is being worn down as the Grizzled Young Vets cut off the ring and employ quick tags. Drake hits Austin with an assisted shoulder breaker but it’s not enough to keep him down. Austin finally creates some separation with a powerslam, allowing him to make the tag to Bey. The pace quickens as Bey dives through the ropes, taking out Gibson on the outside. Back in the ring, Bey is rallying as he hits Drake with a Brainbuster before Gibson breaks the pin. The Grizzled Young Vets plant Bey with a Doomsday Device for a very close near fall. Bey prevents the Grit Your Teeth as Austin rolls up Drake for three.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #4: Digital Media Championship – Crazzy Steve def. Rhino
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An enraged Rhino challenges Crazzy Steve for the Digital Media Championship! Rhino retrieves a table from underneath the ring but Steve doesn’t want to give the fans what they want and puts it back. Rhino hits a thudding vertical suplex on the ramp. Steve gives him a low blow by kicking the ring rope. The referee stops Steve from using the Digital Media Title as a weapon. Rhino builds momentum with a TKO for two. Steve counters the Gore and diverts the referee’s attention by throwing a fork. Steve cracks Rhino with the title while the referee’s back is turned. Steve pins him to win the match and retain the Digital Media Title.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: Dani Luna def. Killer Kelly
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Killer Kelly looks to tune-up for MK Ultra’s Knockouts World Tag Team Title rematch against Decay at No Surrender! Dani Luna hits a running dropkick. Luna attempts a suplex but Kelly hangs on to Slamovich at ringside. Jody Threat kicks her free, allowing Luna to roll her up and score the big win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #6: Moose def. KUSHIDA
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After being laid out by The System, KUSHIDA seeks vengeance on TNA World Champion Moose with everyone banned from ringside! This comes before Moose defends the TNA World Heavyweight Title against Alex Shelley in the first-ever No Surrender Rules match, which can only end when a designated cornerman throws in the towel. The System, as well as Alex Shelley and Kevin Knight are seen watching the match from separate areas backstage. KUSHIDA drives the left shoulder of Moose into the steel ring post. KUSHIDA leaps off the top but Moose catches him in mid-air with a Uranage. The fight spills to the outside where Moose hits a big powerslam. Moose goes for a powerbomb on the outside but KUSHIDA counters into a Cross Armbreaker. KUSHIDA soars with a pair of top rope Moonsaults for two. KUSHIDA transitions into the Hoverboard Lock but Moose breaks free. KUSHIDA almost puts him away with Code Red. Moose turns the tide and puts KUSHIDA away with the spear.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3/5
TNA continues its streak with another great episode maintaining momentum on the road to No Surrender. Probably on a par with last week’s show, not quite as good as those immediately post-Hard to Kill, but still well worth your time. The only downside? The live audience seemed a bit disinterested at times and this took away from the excitement of the show for me.
