‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Aug 22nd 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: Hammerstone def. Frankie Kazarian and KUSHIDA
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Hammerstone dominated early with a massive belly-to-belly suplex on both Frankie Kazarian and KUSHIDA. After Kazarian attempted to ambush Hammerstone from behind, he quickly retreated, only to be caught in a double-team beatdown by Hammerstone and KUSHIDA. Hammerstone sent Kazarian crashing face-first into the steps, but Kazarian nearly stole the win with a slingshot cutter! Just as it seemed Kazarian was on his way to Ultimate X, KUSHIDA intervened, but Kaz was quick to counter with a leg drop. KUSHIDA teased a mist just as Kazarian was about to hit Fade to Black, then locked in the Hoverboard Lock. However, Hammerstone powered through, reversing it into the Nightmare Pendulum to secure the victory! Hammerstone is heading to Ultimate X at Emergence!
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #2: Rosemary def. Alisha Edwards
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Rosemary unleashed a wicked spear on Alisha Edwards, followed by a devastating hip attack and an X-Factor. Just as she was about to finish off Alisha, Masha Slamovich grabbed Rosemary’s leg, only for Spitfire to storm out and take down Masha! In the ring, Rosemary capitalized, landing As Above, So Below, to pin one half of the Knockouts Tag Team Champions, Alisha Edwards!
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #3: Rhino, PCO & Xia Brookside def Kon, Madman Fulton & SDL
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Before the match could even begin, Matt Cardona appeared, not in his ring gear, announcing that he wasn’t medically cleared to compete. He then introduced his surprise replacements: Kon and the returning Madman Fulton! Rhino quickly tagged in PCO, who unleashed a relentless assault on Madman Fulton, even taking out Kon with a daring dive. Back in the ring, PCO delivered a DDT to Fulton and followed up with a spectacular elbow drop on Kon from the apron. Xia Brookside then hit Fulton with a Brooksy Bomb, with a little help from PCO. Rhino added a Gore, and PCO capped it off with a massive moonsault, securing the win for his team. SDL joined PCO in the ring to celebrate as an irate Cardona looked on.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #4: Laredo Kid def. Bhupinder Gujjar & Jai Vidal
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Laredo Kid was in control, delivering a forearm shiver and a twisting moonsault on Jai Vidal, but Gujjar broke up the pin. Gujjar then unleashed a kick combo and a pop-up European uppercut on Laredo. Jai Vidal clawed at Gujjar’s eyes, landing a huge double stomp, but Laredo Kid was waiting in the wings. He executed a flawless Michinoku Driver followed by a 450 Splash, securing his spot in Ultimate X at TNA Emergence!
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #5: Jonathan Gresham def. Charlie Dempsey
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In a masterclass of catch wrestling, Dempsey and Gresham exchanged intricate holds, with momentum shifting between them. Gresham delivered a powerful shoulder tackle, leading to an intense test of strength between the two. After multiple bridges and counters, they went nose to nose, each refusing to back down. Gresham targeted Dempsey’s knee, hyper-extending it, while Dempsey retaliated by wrenching Gresham’s ankle. But Gresham’s persistence paid off as he pressed Dempsey’s shoulders to the mat, locking in a wrist hold that secured the win.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #6: Matt and Jeff Hardy def. Moose & JDC
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Jeff Hardy wasted no time, immediately going after The System with a chair, chasing Moose and JDC around the ring only to be cut off by Moose. Matt Hardy set up Moose for Poetry in Motion, after tagging in Jeff Hardy. JDC and Moose turned the tables, starting a brutal beatdown on Matt Hardy. Matt managed to reverse Moose’s suplex and tagged in Jeff, who came in like a whirlwind, laying waste to JDC and Moose. Jeff unleashed a flurry of offense on JDC, who somehow kicked out. Jeff called for the Twist of Fate, but JDC countered, only for Jeff to hit Whisper in the Wind. As Jeff tried to follow up, JDC hit a clothesline and tagged in Moose, who was met by Matt Hardy. Moose delivered a pump kick to Jeff and engaged in a fierce strike exchange with Matt. Moose attempted a top rope move, but Matt caught him with a cutter. JDC tried to capitalize with his top rope leg drop, but Matt cut him off with a Twist of Fate from the second rope. Matt tagged Jeff, who finished with a Swanton, sealing the victory for The Hardys!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3/5
Another solid week of wrestling from TNA. This week’s show had a couple of real standouts in the triple-threat X division match between Laredo Kid, Bhupinder Gujjar & Jai Vidal and the “TNA vs NXT” match between Jonathan Gresham & Charlie Dempsey. Though, just like NXT over the past few weeks, the show ended up being all about Joe Hendry, as he did a run-in at the episode’s close and had his theme play out throughout! That man is so over right now it’s insane. And on TWO television shows at the same time!
