‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Jun 27th 2024)
Welcome to this week’s review of TNA Wrestling, Let’s get straight into the review and see what went down on the show…
Match #1: Masha Slamovich def. Xia Brookside
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Xia Brookside started the match with momentum until Alisha Edwards caused a distraction, allowing Masha to turn things around. Xia fought back, using the energy of the iMPACT Zone to hit Broken Wings and a Neckbreaker, but Masha ultimately won the match with a devastating Snow Plow.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #2: ABC def. Jake Something & Cody Deaner & The Rascalz
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Cody Deaner addresses the people of Chicago, saying that if they win tonight, they will be back in line for a shot at the TNA World Tag Team Championships. The Rascalz interrupt, insulting Chicago and suggesting they forfeit. Chris Bey tells them to shut up, and Ace Austin chooses to start the match. Bey dives over Ace, flattening the Rascalz. Deaner starts the match by punching both Rascalz before tagging in Jake Something. The Rascalz take control when Trey pretends to hurt his ankle, followed by a tag team maneuver. Deaner fights back but gets hit by another tag team combo. Deaner tags in Ace, who comes in on fire, taking down both Rascalz and landing Click Click Boom. The Rascalz evade ABC and hit them with more teamwork. They aim to take out Jake Something, but Trey gets chopped by the big man. Jake catches Trey in a powerbomb and launches him at Wentz, then throws Ace at the grounded Rascalz. ABC comes out on top when they hit the Art of Finesse followed by The Fold, securing the 1, 2, Sweet!
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #3: Steve Maclin def. Sami Callihan
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Maclin wastes no time, taking Sami out with a huge running knee as soon as the bell rings. He tries to follow up with another knee, but Sami grabs him and lands a Cactus Driver 97 right off the hop! Maclin tries to dive on Sami, but Sami sidesteps, sending Maclin crashing into the ramp. The intensity stays high throughout the match. Sami eats a KIA while caught in the ropes, securing Maclin’s victory and his spot at Slammiversary!
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #4: KUSHIDA def. Alan Angels
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Angels tries to rush Kushida but gets sent to the floor. Angels turns things around when Kushida gets hot-shotted on the top rope and lands a dropkick to Kushida’s chest. Angels maintains momentum until Kushida fires back, catching Angels’ arm and locking in the Hoverboard Lock. After some back and forth, Kushida locks in the Hoverboard Lock again, winning the match.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #5: Nic Nemeth def. Rich Swann
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Nemeth starts strong, outwrestling Swann. Swann turns things around with a dropkick and taunts Nemeth. Nemeth hits a dropkick of his own as “AJ Sucks” chants ring out. DJ Whoo Kid distracts the referee, allowing AJ Francis to smash a can of Gin and Juice into Nemeth’s face. The referee ejects AJ Francis from the iMPACT Zone! Swann continues the beatdown on Nemeth, but Nemeth finds an opening. Swann rips at Nemeth’s eyes and hits a kick combo. Nemeth evades and hits Swann with a flurry of clotheslines and elbow drops. Nemeth goes for Danger Zone, but Swann counters with a huge kick to the head and a Handspring Cutter. After exchanging blows, Nemeth lands a HUGE DDT and a Danger Zone, securing his spot in the TNA World title match at Slammiversary!
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3/5
Well this was one hell of an improvement over last week’s show. The show opened strong with the Masha/Xia match, which I enjoyed far more than a lot of the rest of the card. Though that’s not saying the rest of the card was weak – it was a very strong show, with banger after banger, culminating in a great main event between two veterans of TWO wrestling promotions, delivering a great match which, ultimately, determined what looks to be a great match at Slammiversary. Great stuff!
