‘TNA Wrestling: Emergence 2025’ PPV Review
Here comes TNA Wrestling with their next pay-per-view, Emergence, which began with the Countdown to Emergence pre-show, which saw Indi Hartwell defeat Rosemary and The Home Town Man defeat Ryan Nemeth. Now let’s see what the rest of this show has to offer!
Match #1: X-Division Championship – Leon Slater def. Cedric Alexander
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The X-Division Championship is on the line as Leon Slater defends against Cedric Alexander! Slater turns Alexander inside out with a Lariat from the corner. Alexander spikes Slater with a Fisherman’s Brainbuster for two. Slater counters a Superplex in mid-air but Alexander gets his knees up on the Swanton 450 attempt. Alexander connects with a series of German suplexes before both men exchange near falls. Leon flies with Big Play Slater. Slater hits the Styles Clash, followed by the Swanton 450 to retain in a breathtaking encounter.
My Score: 4.5 out of 5
Match #2: Matt Cardona def. Mustafa Ali
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Matt Cardona steps up to the leader of Order 4, Mustafa Ali! It doesn’t take long for The Great Hands to get involved at ringside. Cardona stays focused and sends Ali face-first into the steel ring post. Cardona hits a missile dropkick from the top rope. Tasha Steelz distracts the referee while The Great Hands send Cardona into a DDT from Ali. Cardona counters the 450 into a pinning predicament to score the victory.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #3: FIR$T CLA$$ (A.J. Francis & Rich Swann) def. The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers)
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Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers of The System wage war with FIR$T CLA$$ in tag team action! FIR$T CLA$$ is in control as they cut off the ring and wear Myers down. Myers finally creates separation with a spear to Francis, allowing him to tag in Edwards. The pace quickens as Edwards goes on the attack, planting Swann with a Blue Thunder Bomb. Order 4 makes their way back to ringside and the brawl is on with The System. FIR$T CLA$$ capitalizes as Francis puts Edwards away with the Down Payment.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #4: Baltimore Street Fight – Mike Santana def. Sami Callihan
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If Callihan loses, he has vowed to retire from in-ring competition. Callihan lays down the challenge to make it a Baltimore Street Fight and Santana gladly accepts. Callihan delivers a pair of sick papercuts between the fingers and lips of Santana. Callihan then staples his chest with a staple gun. Callihan goes low and hits the Cactus Driver 97 for two. Santana bounces back with the Rolling Buck 50 but Santana kicks out at one. Santana hits Spin the Block to score the victory.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship – The Elegance Brand (Heather & M By Elegance) def. The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jessie McKay), Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley & Jazmyn Nyx) and Xia Brookside & Léi Yǐng Lee
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Masha Slamovich is in the corner of Brookside and Lee, TNA Knockouts World Champion and NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne is in the corner of Fatal Influence, Mara Sadè is in the corner of The IInspiration, and both Ash By Elegance and The Personal Concierge are in the corner of The Elegance Brand. Lee hits Jazmyn Nyx with a spinning Facebuster but Jayne puts her foot on the rope. Jayne and Sadè brawl at ringside and into the ring. Jayne takes her out with the Rolling Encore. Slamovich goes after Jayne as Ash also gets involved in a preview of what’s to come in their Knockouts World Title match at WWE Heatwave. The referee ejects everyone from ringside. Heather counters The Idolizer from The IInspiration. M clobbers McKay with the title belt to steal the victory.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #6: TNA International Championship No Disqualifications, No Countouts Match – Steve Maclin def. Jake Something
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Jake Something challenges Steve Maclin for the TNA International Championship in a match with no countouts and no disqualifications! Frankie Kazarian joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary. Something hits a thudding forearm shot for two. Maclin bounces back with an Olympic Slam. Maclin goes for a SCUD but Something cuts him off with a mid-air forearm. Something hits a powerbomb onto the steel steps. Maclin counters another powerbomb attempt into a back body drop on the ramp. Maclin leaps off the stage, colliding with Something on the floor. Back in the ring, Something is Caught in the Crosshairs but immediately counters into a Dragon Sleeper. Maclin withstands the punishment and hits the KIA to win.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #7: TNA World Tag Team Championship – The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) def. The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz & Myron Reed)
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The Hardys defend the TNA World Tag Team Championship against Zachary Wentz and Myron Reed of The Rascalz! The Hardys are in control as they cut off the ring and employ quick tags. Wentz breaks free by sending The Hardys colliding into one another. Matt plants Wentz with the Side Effect before both men tag out to their partners. Jeff hits Reed with a Superplex as Wentz soars with a Swanton and Matt connects with a top rope elbow drop. Jeff counters Flame On and sends Reed into a Twist of Fate from Matt on the floor. Jeff flies with a Swanton Bomb to retain the TNA World Tag Team Titles.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #8: TNA World Championship – Trick Williams def. Moose
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Moose looks to brings the TNA World Championship back to TNA Wrestling as he challenges Trick Williams! Moose attempts a powerbomb on the apron but Williams counters and sends him crashing into the steel ring steps. The brawl continues around the ringside area in front of Moose’s family. Moose hits a step-up crossbody out of the corner. Williams leaps into a neckbreaker for two. Moose delivers a series of strikes, followed by a Uranage and a senton. Moose almost puts Williams away with a Pop-Up Powerbomb. Moose hits a Superplex but Williams immediately counters into a suplex of his own. Moose connects with the Spear but Williams rolls to the outside. Williams sends Moose crashing through a table at ringside. Williams inadvertently takes out the referee. Moose has the match won following another Spear but there’s no referee to make the count. Williams catches Moose with the Trick Shot but it’s not enough to keep him down. Trick hits two more Trick Shots to retain the TNA World Championship.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3.5/5
This year’s Emergence delivered a night of highs and lows that reflected the promotion’s current momentum. The card was stacked with intriguing matches, and for the most part, the in-ring action lived up to expectations. The X-Division once again stole the spotlight, with breathtaking sequences that had the crowd fully invested. While a couple of bouts dragged and certain booking decisions may spark debate, the event maintained energy throughout. Overall, the PPV wasn’t flawless, but it was an enjoyable and engaging show.
