‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Sep 12th 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: Steve Maclin def. Hammerstone
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The night kicks off with a heated matchup between Steve Maclin and Hammerstone. The two powerhouses lock up, with Maclin lighting Hammerstone up with hard chops. However, Hammerstone’s power is too much to contain as he delivers a massive spinebuster, swinging the momentum in his favor. He follows up with multiple slams before attempting a Torture Rack, but Maclin reverses it into a backbreaker on his knee. With Hammerstone down, Maclin sets him up for “Into the Crosshairs,” but Hammerstone kicks out. The match takes another turn when Hammerstone counters Maclin’s KIA attempt with a powerslam. The action spills to the outside, and both men battle their way to the top rope. Hammerstone manages to hit a belly-to-belly suplex from the top. Maclin slips out of a Nightmare Pendulum attempt and rolls up Hammerstone for the win.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #2: Heather Reckless def. Gisele Shaw
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Gisele Shaw starts the match with a headlock on Heather Reckless, but Heather counters with multiple pin attempts and a headscissors takedown. Gisele uses her strength to take control, press-slamming Reckless to the mat and delivering a series of chops in the corner. Reckless finds her opening after hitting a Satellite DDT, but Gisele kicks out just in time. The Personal Concierge, Ash By Elegance, makes their way to ringside, distracting the referee. Ash slaps Gisele while she’s on the top rope, allowing Reckless to capitalize with her finisher, “Recked,” securing her first victory as a Knockout.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #3: ABC def. First Class
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ABC wastes no time, with Chris Bey and Ace Austin taking control and diving onto First Class members Aj Francis and KC Navarro outside the ring. Aj Francis turns the tide with a brutal forearm and slams both Bey and Austin into the side of the ring. KC Navarro hits a double stomp on Bey on the floor, and First Class delivers a double-team move on Austin, who barely kicks out. ABC regains momentum, hitting a suplex on the 300-pound Aj Francis. Bey goes for the “Art of Finesse,” but Francis catches him, only to eat a cutter. Ace follows up with “The Fold,” and ABC picks up the win.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #4: Ash By Elegance def. Xia Brookside
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Ash By Elegance and Xia Brookside battle back and forth until Ash tries to counter a sunset flip, landing flat on her backside in pain. The Personal Concierge assists Ash by grabbing Xia’s leg, allowing Ash to regain momentum and beat down Xia. Xia catches Ash in an octopus submission hold but is distracted by The Personal Concierge. Out of nowhere, Heather Reckless runs out and pulls Xia into the ring post, giving Ash the opening to steal the victory.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #5: The Hardys def. The System
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Matt and Jeff Hardy start strong, working together with quick tags to dominate Brian Myers. The momentum shifts when Eddie Edwards tags in and begins to wear down Matt Hardy. The assault continues as Myers re-enters the match, targeting Jeff Hardy. However, Jeff manages to avoid a splash, and the Hardys hit Poetry in Motion, sending The System to the floor. As Jeff tries to follow up, Eddie grabs his leg, allowing Myers to take him out. Jeff eventually tags in Matt, who comes in on fire, taking out Myers and landing a second-rope leg drop. The System regains control, giving Matt a beatdown while taunting Jeff from the apron. Matt escapes their grasp, tagging Jeff back in, but Myers and Edwards manage to shut him down with a big shot from Edwards and a spear from Myers. Just when it seems The System has control, Matt lands a Twist of Fate on Myers, followed by Jeff hitting a Swanton Bomb, securing the victory.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3.5/5
What a solid episode of TNA Impact this was! From start to finish each and every match delivered decent action AND storytelling. We also got some promos – in particular the Joe Hendry/Josh Alexander stuff, that actually felt exciting. Which is a total turnaround from last week’s schizophrenic show… This week felt more like TNA of old (as in pre-Scott D’Amore’s release). It was interesting to see newcomer to TNA, Heather Reckless, take the win over Gisele Shaw, who put her over on her way to the aforementioned D’Amore’s Maple Leaf Wrestling promotion. Respect to Shaw for that for sure. The biggest shocker of the night? The Hardys delivering a good match against the System. Which kind of proves the point that opponents are just as important to the quality of the match as “stars” are!
