‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (May 22nd 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: Mustafa Ali def. Ace Austin
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Mustafa Ali looks to halt his downward spiral as he battles Ace Austin in tonight’s opening contest! Austin dropkicks Ali to the outside, followed by double knees out of the corner. Ali targets the injured knee of Austin, smashing it into the steel ring post. Austin crashes and burns on a crossbody attempt, allowing Ali to lock in the Sharpshooter. Ali uses Tasha Steelz as a shield. Ali capitalizes with another submission, forcing Austin to tap out.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #2: Aztec Warriors (Laredo & Octagon Jr) def. The Northern Armory (Judas Icarus & Travis Williams)
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Judas Icarus and Travis Williams of The Northern Armory face off against the Aztec Warriors in tag team action! Icarus and Williams are wearing the same bloody shirts they wore during Young’s Dog Collar Match against Steve Maclin a few weeks ago. Icarus bites at the mask of Laredo. Young and Williams get into it with the fans at ringside. Back in the ring, Octagon quickens the pace, taking out The Northern Armory with a corkscrew to the floor. Laredo follows up with a top rope Moonsault. The Aztec Warriors put Icarus away with double team offense.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #3: Eddie Edwards def. Jake Painter
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Cody Deaner joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary as Eddie Edwards battles Jake Painter! Deaner and Eddie will face off at Under Siege in a match where Deaner must win to save his TNA career. The bell rings and Eddie immediately goes on the attack. Eddie hits a thudding Blue Thunder Bomb on the hardest part of the ring. Back in the ring, Painter rolls him up for a close near fall. Eddie regains control, putting him away with the Boston Knee Party.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #4: FIR$T CLA$$ (A.J. Francis & KC Navarro) def. Sami Callihan & Mike Santana
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O’Shea Jackson Jr. is on commentary for our next contest. It’s FIR$T CLA$$ vs. Mike Santana and Sami Callihan, just 24 hours before Santana and A.J. Francis clash one-on-one at Under Siege! Callihan sends KC Navarro over the top rope he’s caught by Francis. Navarro gains control as FIR$T CLA$$ cuts off the ring. Callihan creates separation and makes the tag to Santana. The pace quickens as Santana goes on the attack, soaring over the top and taking out Francis on the floor. Francis attacks Callihan from the outside, allowing Navarro to capitalize with the Blessing in Disguise to win.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #5: Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat) def. Vipress & Mazzerati
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Spitfire tune up for their “do or die” Knockouts World Tag Team Championship Match By Elegance against Ash & Heather at Under Siege! Opposing them tonight are Vipress and Mazzerati. Vipress launches herself out of the corner but is caught with a mid-air clothesline from Luna. Luna continues the attack with a big German suplex off the ropes. Spitfire score the victory with the Pressure Drop!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #6: Joe Hendry & Elijah def. The System (Moose & Brian Myers)
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The System is in control as Myers trips up Elijah. Moose and Myers inadvertently chop the steel ring post. Elijah is about to make the tag but Myers pulls Hendry off the apron. Elijah creates separation with a knee strike to Myers, then makes the tag to Hendry. Both Hendry and Moose are down following in-sync clotheslines in the middle of the ring. Elijah spikes Myers with the Highwayman’s Farewell to win!
My Score: 3 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3.5/5
This week’s episode delivered a strong go-home show ahead of Under Siege, offering a solid mix of in-ring action and storyline momentum. One of the highlights was Mustafa Ali’s submission win over Ace Austin, which doubled as a bittersweet farewell for Austin (whose appearance at Under Siege is his last for the company). Ali looked ruthless, targeting the leg with laser focus, and this aggressive edge could make him a major player going forward. The tag division got some love, with the Aztec Warriors picking up a decisive win while sowing more discord within The Northern Armory. Meanwhile, Eddie Edwards dominated Jake Painter as expected (Edwards is starting to feel like TNA’s version of a certain “won’t lose” former AEW star), adding weight to his upcoming “do or die” showdown with Cody Deaner. It’s not groundbreaking storytelling, but it’s emotionally effective. Spitfire’s Knockouts tag win helped keep that division relevant though I don’t like the idea they’re teasing Spitfire breaking up, and the growing chemistry between Joe Hendry and Elijah in the main event added a fun dynamic to their rivalry with Moose and Myers. The post-match staredown with Trick Williams teased tension, though it still feels like Trick hasn’t quite hit his stride as a title contender. Overall, this episode didn’t reinvent the wheel, but it did its job well. The card feels stacked for Under Siege, and the stories, while not always perfect, are engaging enough to make fans care. Still feels weird TNA doing builds to both a TNA pay-per-view AND a WWE PLE!
