‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Apr 18th 2024)
Welcome to this week’s review of TNA Wrestling, the last weekly episode on the “Road To Rebellion.” Let’s get into the review and see what went down…
Match #1: Hammerstone def. Guido
The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com:
This Saturday at Rebellion, Alexander and Hammerstone settle the score in a Last Man Standing match. But first, Hammerstone goes one-on-one with pro wrestling veteran, Guido! Hammerstone is in total control as he sends Guido to the outside. Hammerstone provokes Clayton at ringside, allowing Guido to gain the momentary advantage. Back in the ring, Hammerstone shuts him down with a belly-to-belly suplex. Hammerstone taunts Alexander as he places his headgear on Guido, then forces him to submit to the Torture Rack.
My Score: 0 out of 5
Match #2: Joe Hendry def. LSG
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Before Joe Hendry squares off with former friend Rich Swann at Rebellion, he takes to the ring for singles action tonight! Hendry puts his strength on display with a big press slam. Hendry hits a delayed Standing Ovation to score the dominant victory.
My Score: 0 out of 5
Match #3: Mustafa Ali & Grizzled Young Vets (Zack Gibson & James Drake) def. Jake Something, Cody Deaner & Rhino
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Jake Something will get his hands on Mustafa Ali ahead of their X-Division Title match at Rebellion, it’s six-man tag team action right here, right now! Rhino sends Drake over the top rope to the floor with a back body drop. Deaner takes Ali down with Thesz Press. Ali delivers a thumb to the eye, allowing the Grizzled Young Vets to double team Deaner. Deaner tries to fight his way out of the corner but gets caught with a neckbreaker from Ali. Deaner creates some much-needed separation with a clothesline. Deaner is about to make the tag but Drake dropkicks Something off the apron. Deaner breaks free and tags in Rhino. Gibson counters the Gore. Something quickens the pace and runs right through GYV. Drake saves Ali from the wrath of Something as he gets taken down with three dives to the outside. Rhino Gores Drake. Deaner takes down Ali and Gibson with a double running bulldog. Moments later, Ali puts Deaner away with the 450 Splash.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #4: Rosemary def. Jody Threat
The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com:
It’s all about momentum as Rosemary battles one half of the Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, Jody Threat. Spitfire and Decay will collide for the TNA World Tag Team Titles this Saturday on Countdown to Rebellion streaming LIVE & FREE on TNA’s digital platforms. Threat launches Rosemary out of the corner with a suplex. Rosemary turns the tide with a single leg dropkick. Rosemary bites her in the corner, then locks in the Upside Down. Rosemary hits a German suplex for two. Rosemary locks in another submission but Threat makes it to the bottom rope. Moments later, Threat almost puts her away with a big clothesline. Rosemary is rising but Threat sends her back down with a running crossbody. Luna and Havok are both up on the apron. Rosemary capitalizes off the distraction with the Spear to win.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #5: TNA World Tag Team Championship – The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) def. Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
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The Motor City Machine Guns are back on the same page as they challenge The System in a first-time-ever TNA World Tag Team Title match! The winners will move on to Rebellion where Speedball Mountain is waiting in the wings. The Guns are in control as they take Eddie down with double Dragon Screw leg whips in the corner. Sabin and Shelley lock in a pair of Figure Fours on their opponents. Alisha trips Shelley from the outside, then slaps him in the face. The distraction allows The System to turn the tide. Minutes later, Shelley plants Myers face-first into the corner turnbuckle as he rolls through and tags in Sabin. Sabin soars with a double crossbody to take The System down. Sabin hits Eddie with a running dropkick for two. Sabin dives through the ropes with a shot of adrenaline, colliding with Eddie and Myers on the floor. Sabin dropkicks The System into innovative offense from Shelley. Sabin inadvertently superkicks Shelley. The System drop Sabin with a Backpack Stunner elbow drop combo for a very close near fall. Alisha slows up Shelley on the top rope. Myers sends Sabin crashing into his own partner. Myers hits the Roster Cut on Sabin, followed by the Boston Knee Party from Eddie to win.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Final Verdict: 2.5/5
A pretty weak week for TNA this time round, with two squash matches and far too many promos & vignettes. Look, I get it, Rebellion is around the corner and they need to promote it… but at the expense of a good show? Really? At least the tag division managed to hold it down, with the trios match and, in particular, the main event really delivering great in-ring action. Shame that’s it for the Motor City Machine Guns in TNA though.
