‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Feb 29th 2024)
Welcome to this week’s review of TNA Wrestling, the first episode after TNA’s No Surrender PPV! Let’s get into the review and see what went down…
Match #1: Steve Maclin def. Mike Bailey
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After Steve Maclin cost Speedball Mountain their match against the Rascalz on Countdown to No Surrender, Mike Bailey is out for revenge tonight! The fight spills to the outside in the early as Bailey and Maclin exchange strikes. Maclin distracts the referee, allowing the Rascalz to deliver a chop block to Bailey. Bailey avoids Caught in the Crosshairs, then soars through the air to take down Maclin on the floor. Bailey goes for the double knees but Maclin counters into the SCUD Missile dive. Miguel provides another distraction as Maclin capitalizes with Mayhem For All for two. Turnabout is fair play as Seven gets up on the apron, preventing Maclin from hitting the KIA. Bailey hits a Poison Rana but crashes and burns on the follow-up Ultima Weapon. Maclin connects with the KIA to win.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #2: Jake Something def. Laredo Kid
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Jake Something and Laredo Kid jockey for position in the stacked X-Division! Kid leaps over the top rope but Something catches him and hits a powerbomb on the floor. Back in the ring, Kid counters Into the Void with a superkick. Kid hits an innovative DDT, followed by a springboard Moonsault for two. From out of nowhere, Something connects with Into the Void to win.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #3: Rich Swann & Joe Hendry def. AJ Francis & Deaner
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AJ Francis makes his TNA in-ring debut as he joins forces with Deaner to battle Rich Swann and Joe Hendry! The bell rings and Francis immediately takes a cheap shot at Hendry, knocking him off the apron. Deaner hits Swann with a pair strong Irish whips into the corner. Deaner goes for a third but Swann turns the tide with a step-up crossbody. Hendry chops Deaner, the delivers a stalling vertical suplex. Hendry gets some payback on Francis as he knocks him off the apron. Minutes later, Hendry hits Francis with a big DDT, allowing him to make the tag to Swann. The pace quickens as Swann goes on the attack. Swann leaps off the apron with a senton, taking out Francis on the floor. Swann hits Deaner with the handspring cutter, followed by the Standing Ovation from Hendry to win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #4: Tasha Steelz vs. Xia Brookside (Double Countout)
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The rubber match between Tasha Steelz and Xia Brookside will determine who challenges Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts World Title at Sacrifice! Speaking of Grace, she’s seen watching this match on a monitor backstage. Brookside counters an early cutter attempt from Steelz, then hits a running crossbody for two. Brookside hits a Hurricanrana, followed by Broken Wings in the corner. Steelz avoids the Brooksie Bomb but Brookside kicks her to the outside instead. The fight spills to the floor, where Brookside hits a running neckbreaker. The brawl continues as both Knockouts prevent each other from re-entering the ring. The referee counts to 10, resulting in a double countout.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: The System (Moose, Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards) def. Eric Young & ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey)
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As Eric Young prepares to challenge Moose for the TNA World Championship at Sacrifice, it’s all about momentum in tonight’s six-man tag team main event! ABC take Myers down with a double dropkick. Myers retreats to the outside. Austin falls victim to The System’s constant numbers game as Alisha distracts the referee, allowing Moose to trip him up on the apron. Minutes later, it’s Eddie who provides the distractions this time as Alisha chokes Austin on the ropes. The System are in control as they cut off the ring and wear Austin down. Austin tags out of the match but Eddie and Myers have the referee’s attention diverted. Austin sends Myers crashing into Moose, allowing him to make the much-needed tag to Young. The pace quickens as Young goes on the attack. Young hits Eddie with a Death Valley Driver, then drops Myers onto his own partner. Young and Eddie exchange chops in the middle of the ring, eventually colliding with a double clotheslines. Moose catches Bey in mid-air, then powerbombs him into the apron. ABC have Moose beat following the 1, 2 Sweet but Eddie breaks the pin attempt. Bey is perched on the top but Alisha distracts him from the outside. Eddie hits Bey with a Backpack Stunner, followed by a top rope elbow drop from Myers to win.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3.5/5
The first episode post-Scott D’Amore’s departure from the company, this was an improvement over last week’s episode and a pretty good follow-up to No Surrender. A bit too many promos – or rather too many LONG promos but it’s forgivable when they’re building on new stories and new title holders from the pay-per-view. Great opener and main event and across the board eminently watchable – unlike another company’s product this week!
