‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Apr 4th 2024)
Welcome to this week’s review of TNA Wrestling, as the “Road To Rebellion” continues. Let’s get into the review and see what went down…
Match #1: Old School Rules – Mustafa Ali def. Rhino
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It’s Old School Rules in the 2300 Arena as Rhino looks to teach a lesson to X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali! Old School Rules means no disqualifications, no count-outs and anything goes. Rhino hits a back body drop, sending Ali over the top rope to the floor. Ali ducks, causing him to chop the steel ring post. Moments later, Rhino regains control with an Irish whip into the post. Ali grabs a copy of Joe Watson’s book and places it in the trash in front of him. Ali shows off the latest edition of Pro Wrestling Illustrated, which he is the cover star of. Ali goes Coast to Coast, dropkicking a trash can into the face of Rhino. Ali goes for a Gore but Rhino redirects him into another trash can. Ali’s security guards get involved as Rhino fights them off. Ali sends him crashing through a table to win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #2: The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) def. FBI (Zack Clayton & Ray Jaz)
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Miguel goads Jaz with a handshake and pulls him into the turnbuckle by his trunks. The Rascalz deliver a flurry of offense to Jaz, including double knees, a neckbreaker and running Shooting Star. Jaz creates separation with a leaping leg drop from the second rope, allowing him to tag in Clayton. The pace quickens as Clayton hits Wentz with a powerslam. Jaz joins Clayton for a double elbow drop to Wentz. Out of nowhere, a fellow Rascalz in Myron Reed blinds Guido with spray paint at ringside. The Rascalz put Jaz away with an assisted double stomp to win.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #3: Frankie Kazarian def. Chris Bey
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Chris Bey looks to handle Frankie Kazarian one-on-one tonight! Bey brings the fight, knocking Kazarian off the apron and taking him out with a slingshot crossbody to the floor. Back in the ring, Bey remains in control with a double stomp. Kazarian trips him up on the ropes to gain the advantage. Kazarian assaults Bey as he trash talks Austin on the outside. Kazarian hits a Backstabber, then keeps Bey grounded with a dropkick. Kazarian connects with his signature springboard leg drop for two. Bey quickens the pace and has Kazarian reeling following a Spinebuster. Bey counters the slingshot DDT into one of his own. Now it’s Kazarian who avoids the Art of Finesse and connects with the slingshot cutter for another near fall. Austin stops Kazarian from introducing a steel chain but Kazarian tricks the referee into thinking that Austin used it on him. Austin is ejected from ringside as Bey wipes out Kazarian with a dive. Kazarian uses the second rope for a low blow, then capitalizes with Fade to Black to win.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #4: Ash By Elegance def. Xia Brookside
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After Brookside collided with Ash at ringside during the 8-4-1 match last week, the two face off in what is the fourth match in the TNA career of Ash By Elegance! Brookside has her reeling in the early going as Ash retreats to the outside. The Personal Concierge provides a distraction, allowing Ash to send Brookside into the steel steps. Back in the ring, Brookside hits a running crossbody for two. Ash shuts down her momentum with a clothesline but frustration starts to set in when she can’t keep Brookside down. Brookside does a cartwheel on the apron, then hits a cutter on the floor. Brookside avoids Rarified Air but Ash counters the Brooksie Bomb. Brookside hits double knees in the corner, followed by a neckbreaker for two. Ash pulls the apron to create a distraction. The Personal Concierge pours champagne in the eyes of Brookside, allowing Ash to pin her for three.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: Generational Clash – Nic Nemeth def. Alex Shelley
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Two of the most accomplished professional wrestlers of all time, Nic Nemeth and Alex Shelley, face off for the first time ever in a Generational Clash! Shelley gains the early advantage by driving Nemeth shoulder-first into the steel ring post. The fight spills to the outside where Shelley continues to target the left arm of Nemeth. Shelley wears him down with a Straight Jacket submission, then clotheslines Nemeth back to the outside. Shelley once again turns his attention to the steel ring post but Nemeth counters to create an opening. Nemeth is tying his laces when Shelley sneaks up behind him with a rollup. Nemeth kicks out and shuts down Shelley with a back elbow. Nemeth hits a dropkick but Shelley bounces back with a chop block. Shelley hits a Dragon Screw, then locks in the Figure Four. Nemeth ducks a clothesline and begins to quicken the pace. Nemeth hits repeated elbow drops but Shelley counters his 10th attempt. Nemeth fights off the Border City Stretch but gets spiked with a tornado DDT. Shelley successfully locks in the Border City Stretch as Nemeth crawls to the ropes. Nemeth hits a DDT of his own but Shelley gets his foot on the rope before the referee’s count of three. Nemeth connects with a superkick but it’s still not enough to keep him down. After countering each other’s finishers, Nemeth puts Shelley away with the Danger Zone for three.
My Score: 4 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3.5/5
And there we go… TNA is back on form once again, with only the tag match with the “new” FBI letting the side down. Once again the vets of TNA delivered the best matches, with Kazarian and Shelley leading the charge. Speaking of Shelley, the main event was superb and really showed how much Nic Nemeth was under-utilized towards the end of his WWE run. If the Motor City Machine Guns are moving on from the promotion, TNA will be in good hands with Nemeth, Kaz and co.
