‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Apr 11th 2024)
Welcome to this week’s review of TNA Wrestling, as the “Road To Rebellion” continues. Let’s get into the review and see what went down…
Match #1: Digital Media Championship – Crazzy Steve def. Laredo Kid (DQ)
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After being unable to challenge Crazzy Steve at Sacrifice due to travel issues, Laredo Kid gets his Digital Media Title shot right here tonight! Steve gains the early advantage as he hits Kid in the back of the head with a clothesline. Both competitors kick out of multiple quick pin attempts. Kid hits a Michinoku Driver in the corner, followed by two springboard Moonsaults. Kid goes for a third but Steve knocks him off the top. Steve hits a running cannonball in the corner but Kid kicks out. Steve tries to rip off Laredo Kid’s mask and that sends him into a rage. Kid pummels Steve in the corner before pushing the referee down to the mat, resulting in a disqualification.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #2: Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis & Rich Swann def. ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey)
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The new duo of Rich Swann and AJ Francis, now known as Fir$t Cla$$, look for success in the tag team division against former champions ABC! Francis Irish whips Swann into Ace. Ace takes down Swann with a kick between the shoulder blades, then makes the tag to Bey. Ace and Bey deliver double dropkicks to Swann. Francis is on the apron grabs Bey by the hair. The distraction allows Swann to hang up Ace on the top rope. Moments later, Francis suplexes Bey on the hardest part of the ring. Francis and Swann cut off the ring and employ quick tags to wear Ace down. Austin plants Francis with a bulldog to create separation, allowing him to tag in Bey. The pace quickens as Bey goes on the attack. Francis gets two for one as he catches and powerslams both Ace and Bey. Francis connects with the Tennessee Whisky running knee on Bey. Ace kicks Swann into a spinning neckbreaker from Bey. Swann counters the Art of Finesse into a neckbreaker of his own. Francis grabs Ace from the outside. Swann rolls him up with hold of the tights to win.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #3: Moose def. Trent Seven
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With their respective championship matches looming at Rebellion, Moose and Trent Seven collide one-on-one. Seven delivers a series of chops in the corner but Moose puts him down with one singular chop. Moose hits a Uranage, then pummels Seven with strikes. Moose hits a strong Irish whip in the corner. Seven avoids the incoming attack, then spikes Moose with a DDT. Eddie gets up on the apron but Bailey neutralizes him at ringside. Moose headbutts Seven but he fights back with the Seven Star Lariat for two. Moose avoids the Burning Hammer, then hits a thunderous Spear to win.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #4: Jake Something def. James Drake
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The Grizzled Young Vets have been tasked with taking out Jake Something before he challenges Mustafa Ali for the X-Division Title at Rebellion! Gibson distracts Something at ringside, allowing Drake to take him down with a dive. Drake hits an Enzuigiri kick for one. Something bounces back with a haymaker. Gibson hooks the leg of Something from the outside and Drake capitalizes with a running dropkick. Gibson then chokes Something with his scarf while Drake has the referee distracted. Out of nowhere, Deaner knocks out Gibson at ringside as Something sends Drake Into the Void to win.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #5: Monster’s Ball – PCO def. Kon
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After being trapped in isolation for 24 hours with no food, no water and no light, PCO and Kon are unleashed in Monster’s Ball! PCO dives through the ropes but Kon cuts him off with a mid-air trash can shot to the head. The fight continues on the outside where PCO hits a vertical suplex. Kon turns the tide with a steel chair shot. Back in the ring, Kon chokes him with a kendo stick. Kon stuffs PCO inside of a trash can, then wraps a steel chain around his hand and pummels PCO. PCO hits a back body drop on the apron, then dives through the ropes to wipe out Kon on the floor. PCO connects with the Deanimator through a table. Kon delivers a low blow, followed by repeated kendo stick shots. PCO slows up Kon on the top rope, then sends him crashing through a table at ringside. PCO sets up a pair of ladders but Kon rips him off the top rope and through the ladders below. Kon places thumbtacks in PCO’s mouth but PCO throws them back at him. PCO hits a Chokeslam into the thumbtacks. PCO pours more thumbtacks on top of Kon, then soars with the PCOsault to win.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Final Verdict: 2.5/5
Well this was a step backward for TNA. This was average match after average match, with time wasted on a “sports entertainment” contract signing. The Road to Rebellion is looking shaky for TNA after this week’s show that’s for sure!
