‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Apr 10th 2025)
Welcome to this week’s review of TNA Wrestling, Let’s get straight into the review and see what went down on this week’s show…
Match #1: Ace Austin def. Mustafa Ali (DQ)
The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com:
The Great Hands caused a distraction, allowing Ali to take control at the opening bell. Minutes later, Austin retaliated as he took out The Great Hands at ringside. A frustrated Ali attacked Austin with a chair, causing the disqualification!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #2: X-Division Championship – Moose def. Cody Deaner
The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com:
X-Division Champion Moose was the first member of The System out to prove himself tonight, as mandated by Eddie Edwards. The System offered Cody Deaner an opportunity to become their lackey. Deaner asked the people, but they said no. Deaner wants an X-Division Title shot – a confident Moose will give him one if he can last two minutes! Moose had the match won but chose to add insult to injury. Deaner evaded Moose to run out the clock – this is now an X-Division Title match! Moose quickly put Deaner away with the Spear.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #3: The System (JDC & Brian Myers) def. The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz & Trey Miguel)
The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com:
It was time for JDC and Brian Myers to prove themselves in tag team action against The Rascalz! The action was fast and furious as both teams exchanged offense. Wentz quickened the pace against Myers but it wasn’t enough! The Rascalz dove through the ropes to take out The System on the floor. Myers pinned Miguel with some help from JDC to steal the victory.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #4: TNA International Championship Tournament – A.J. Francis def. Sami Callihan & Mance Warner
The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com:
The TNA International Championship Tournament kicked off in first round action. Callihan went after Warner’s eye with a hook! Callihan delivered a pair of sick papercuts to both Warner and Francis. Callihan and Warner faced off with steel chairs but Francis was there to pick the bones! Callihan dropped Warner onto a steel chair. Francis blindsided Callihan with a spear to advance to the final.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: Leon Slater def. Ryan Nemeth
The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com:
Leon Slater was out for revenge on behalf of The Hardys! Ryan mocked Matt and Jeff before dropping down hard on Slater. Moments later, Slater soared over the top to collide with Ryan on the outside. Ryan was about to steel chair but he was stopped by The Hardys! Slater capitalized, putting Ryan away with the Swanton 450.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #6: Eddie Edwards def. Steve Maclin
The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com:
It was time for Eddie Edwards to put his money where his mouth is and prove himself against Steve Maclin! Alisha Edwards got involved at ringside, which allowed Eddie to gain control with a Blue Thunder Bomb. Maclin began to fight back and picked Eddie off the top rope. Eddie was Caught in the Crosshairs! The System made their way to ringside, but so did The Northern Armory. Eddie clobbered Maclin with The System ring, followed by the Boston Knee Party to win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3/5
A bit of a comedown for TNA this week. Plenty of story-driven action but there felt like too much of a focus on the future rather than the now. And what’s with no NXT involvement this week? In fact, what’s with no WOMEN in action on the show this week? This episode was, honestly, all about The System and that’s why – for me anyway – I think this episode suffered a little. The System have gotten stale IMHO and each time they’re given a huge focus I find my focus going elsewhere. But hey, at least we got the UK’s own Leon Slater in action again this week – always a bonus to see him in action!
