‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Jun 26th 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: Zachary Wentz def. Ryan Nemeth
The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com:
At Slammiversary, The Nemeths will defend the TNA World Tag Team Titles against The Rascalz, The Hardys and FIR$T CLA$$ in a Four-Way Ladder Match. Tonight, it’s all about momentum as Ryan Nemeth battles Zachary Wentz. The early advantage goes to Wentz following a standing Shooting Star. Ryan trips him up on the top rope, then spikes Wentz with a DDT for two. Nic Nemeth hands Ryan one of the title belts. The referee disposes of it as Wentz capitalizes with the Spiral Tap to win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #2: Knockouts Battle Royal for a Future Knockouts World Championship Match – Winner: Ash By Elegance
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The ring is full of Knockouts, including The IInspiration, The Elegance Brand, Léi Yǐng Lee, Tessa Blanchard, Indi Hartwell, Rosemary, Xia Brookside, Tasha Steelz, Jody Threat, Dani Luna, Victoria Crawford, Alisha Edwards, Harley Hudson, Myla Grace, Jada Stone, Mila Moore and Katie Arquette as they all vie for a future Knockouts World Title opportunity! The brawl is on between The IInspiration and The Elegance Brand, leading to the elimination of both groups. Threat hits Arquette with Pop Shove-It for the elimination. Steelz dumps Stone over the top rope to eliminate her. Grace eliminates Luna. Hartwell eliminates Moore. Lee counters Threat to take her out of the match. Hudson and Grace eliminate Rosemary, but Alisha and Steelz immediately send Hudson and Grace over the top rope. The alliance doesn’t last song as Steelz eliminates Alisha. Lee eliminates Crawford. Steelz kicks Brookside to the floor, but immediately gets dumped by Lee. Blanchard eliminates Lee and we’re down to the final two, Indi Hartwell and Tessa Blanchard. Ash By Elegance returns to the match after rolling underneath the bottom rope earlier. Ash eliminates both Hartwell and Blanchard to win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #3: Call To Arms Match – Mustafa Ali def. John Skyler
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Order 4 members Mustafa Ali and John Skyler clash in a Call To Arms Match! Both combatants will have one hand tied to the rope. Whoever gets untied first has the advantage and the winner is decided by pinfall or submission only. Ali immediately cuts his way free with a pair of scissors and goes on the attack. Skyler sends Ali to the floor with a back body drop. Jason Hotch hands Skyler the scissors so that he can break loose. Meanwhile, Tasha Steelz hides the evidence. Ali recovers and chokes Skyler with the rope. Ali puts him away with the top rope 450.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #4: The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) def. The Northern Armory (Judas Icarus & Travis Williams)
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The Hardys seek momentum against The Northern Armory as they prepare for the Four-Way TNA World Tag Team Title Ladder Match at Slammiversary! Eric Young attacks Matt at ringside, allowing The Northern Armory to take control. The referee catches Young on his second attempt, and ejects him from ringside. The Hardys hit Icarus with the Plot Twist. Jeff soars with the Swanton Bomb to score the victory.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: Moose def. Jake Painter & Shane Sabre
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Leon Slater joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary as X-Division Champion Moose takes on Shane Sabre and Jake Painter. Moose sends a message to Slater as he dominates both of his opponents. Moose spears Painter to score the quick pinfall victory.
My Score: 0 out of 5
Match #6: Street Fight – Mike Santana def. A.J. Francis
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After being screwed out of the TNA World Championship by A.J. Francis, Mike Santana is out for revenge in tonight’s Street Fight main event! The fight spills into the crowd as Santana delivers a big boot over the barricade. Back at the ringside area, Francis sends him face-first into the steel ring post. Francis hits a powerslam onto a steel chair but Santana kicks out at two. The assault continues with Tennessee Whisky. Santana bounces back with a springboard Moonsault, followed by the Rolling Buck 50. Santana hits a Death Valley Driver into the chairs for a near fall of his own. Santana sends Francis crashing off the apron into a pair of tables on the floor. TNA World Champion Trick Williams makes his way to ringside but Joe Hendry fights him off. Francis connects with a Styles Clash on Santana but it’s not enough. Santana smashes a champagne bottle over the head of Francis, followed by Spin the Block to win.
My Score: 4 out of 5
News of the Night:
- Cedric Alexander made his TNA debut after the Call to Arms Match, confronting Mustafa Ali
Final Verdict: 3.5/5
This week’s show offered a satisfying balance of in-ring action, character development, and build-up toward Slammiversary. Joe Hendry delivered a passionate opening promo, setting the tone for his renewed pursuit of the TNA World Championship and reestablishing himself as a top contender. The matches throughout the night were consistently engaging. Zachary Wentz had a solid bout with Ryan Nemeth, while The Hardys picked up a win in tag team action that also furthered Leon Slater’s storyline in the X-Division. Moose’s dominant win added momentum to his upcoming clash with Slater, and the mid-card scene saw a unique and hard-hitting “Call to Arms” match that continued to highlight TNA’s diverse roster. The clear standout of the night was the brutal Street Fight between Mike Santana and AJ Francis. Both men laid it all on the line in a violent, emotionally charged battle that ended with Santana scoring a decisive win. Meanwhile, the Knockouts division continued to build tension, with Killer Kelly’s promo and the battle royal stirring drama and likely setting up a major showdown at Slammiversary. Overall this was a strong, story-driven episode that hit all the right notes. The build to Slammiversary is heating up, and if this episode is any indication, the pay-per-view should (as usual) deliver in a big way.
