‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Sep 5th 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: KUSHIDA vs. Laredo Kid (Draw)
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The match begins with KUSHIDA and Laredo Kid engaging in fast-paced action. Before the match could gain momentum, Josh Alexander storms the ring and lays out Laredo Kid with a C4 Spike. KUSHIDA tries to intervene, but Josh locks him in a vicious Ankle Lock until security intervenes. A furious KUSHIDA grabs the mic, calls out Alexander, and chases him down, dropkicking Josh on the ramp. The two brawl into the commercial break!
My Score: 0 out of 5
Match #2: Josh Alexander def. KUSHIDA
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After the break, Alexander and KUSHIDA engage in an impromptu match. Despite a valiant effort from KUSHIDA, Alexander picks up the victory with a C4 Spike, making a powerful statement. As KUSHIDA walks to the back, clearly hurt, Joe Hendry checks on him. Meanwhile, Josh Alexander walks backstage and confronts Hendry, who reminds Josh that he hasn’t forgotten what happened at Slammiversary.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #3: TNA Knockouts Championship Open Challenge – Jordynne Grace def. Karmen Petrovic
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Before the match, Ariana Grace from NXT appears and announces she’s the new liaison between NXT and TNA. She introduces Karmen Petrovic. The match begins with a sign of respect as Grace offers a handshake. Petrovic gains early momentum with a barrage of kicks, while Rosemary watches from the stands. Despite a strong effort from Petrovic, Jordynne Grace retains the Knockouts World Championship with a Juggernaut Driver.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #4: Mike Bailey and Zachary Wentz def. The Good Hands
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Bailey and Wentz start strong with dives onto The Good Hands. The momentum shifts, with The Good Hands dominating until Bailey makes a comeback with a missile dropkick. After a series of fast-paced action, Bailey and Wentz pick up the victory with a UFO Cutter and Moonsault combination.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: Eric Young def. Jake Something
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Jake Something dominates early with power moves, but Eric Young fights back with a big clothesline and a discus lariat. After a back-and-forth contest, Young secures the win with a Piledriver. Post-match, Jake blindsides Young, but Steve Maclin makes the save, forcing Jake to retreat.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #6: JDC & Moose def. Joe Hendry & Mike Santana
The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com:
If The System wins, JDC becomes an official member. Hendry and Santana dominate until Alisha Edwards distracts them allowing Moose and JDC to take control. Josh Alexander, watching from commentary, trash-talks Hendry throughout. Santana is on fire in the ring while Hendry gets into a confrontation with Alexander on the outside. As Hendry turns his back, Josh delivers a low blow. The distraction allows Moose to capitalize, hitting a spear on Santana in the ring, securing the victory for The System and making JDC an official member!
My Score: 3 out of 5
News of the Night:
- Heather Reckless signed with TNA Wrestling and will face Gisele Shaw next week.
Final Verdict: 3/5
An OK episode of TNA this week. This one felt a little schizophrenic, given that they were dealing with the fallout from Emergence AND building to Victory Road. That’s what happens when you have far too many special events/PPVs… Plus those special events start to feel less “special”, which is definitely the case here. Even more so when you add on the WWE crossover stuff too – it feels like TNA has taken too much on and with a small roster we’re just retreading match-ups over and over, adding a new man here, a third team here, meaning the feuds are all becoming very samey unfortunately.
