‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Mar 27th 2025)
Welcome to this week’s review of TNA Wrestling, Let’s get straight into the review and see what went down on this week’s show…
Match #1: Ash & Heather By Elegance def. NXT’s Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley
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The official liaison between TNA and NXT, Arianna Grace, joined Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt for the opening contest as Knockouts World Tag Team Champions Ash & Heather By Elegance battled NXT’s Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley. Both NXT’s Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson, as well as Spitfire, were seen watching the match from backstage after being banned from ringside last week. The Personal Concierge would push Paxley off the top rope, as Ash capitalized with Rarified Air to win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #2: Chavo Guerrero Jr. & The Aztec Warriors (Laredo & Octagon Jr.) def. Frankie Kazarian & FIR$T CLA$$ (A.J. Francis & KC Navarro)
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Chavo Guerrero Jr. made his long-awaited TNA in-ring return in his hometown of El Paso, Texas, as he joined forces with The Aztec Warriors to battle Frankie Kazarian and FIR$T CLA$$. The action was fast and furious as Chavo, Laredo and Octagon Jr. took control. Francis would illegally get involved from the apron, turning the tide in his team’s favor. Francis put his strength on display as he simultaneously lifted and slammed both of The Aztec Warriors. The pace quickened when Chavo went on the attack, delivering a signature series of suplexes to his opponents. Chavo would put Navarro away with the Gory Bomb, followed by the Frog Splash.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #3: Masha Slamovich def. NXT’s Jacy Jayne
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NXT’s Jacy Jayne faced off against the Knockouts World Champion, Masha Slamovich, following her blindside assault on the champ last week. Jayne was aggressive in the early going as she cut off Slamovich and delivered a running boot on the apron. Slamovich would fight back, pushing the pace with a flurry of offense. Jayne countered Requiem into a running knee strike for two. Slamovich dropped her face-first on the hardest part of the ring, before putting her away with the Snow Plow.
My Score: 4 out of 5
Match #4: Eric Young def. Ace Austin
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Eric Young battled Ace Austin in a first-time-ever matchup. Young looked to prove a point to Steve Maclin when he turned his back to his opponent, and his allies in The Northern Armory immediately came to his aid. Young distracted the referee, which allowed Williams to hit Austin with a cheap shot from the outside. Young would go as far as biting Austin, before dropping an elbow into his chest. The Northern Armory got involved once again, as Young scored the victory off a vicious Piledriver.
My Score: 4 out of 5
Match #5: Nic Nemeth def. Leon Slater
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Leon Slater was out for revenge as he squared off with Nic Nemeth in the main event, following Nic’s shocking betrayal of Matt Hardy at Sacrifice. This marked another first-time-ever matchup tonight. Slater soared over the ring post, colliding with Nic on the floor. Nic made it apparent that he was targeting the left knee of Slater. Nic avoided the Swanton 450, then spiked him with the Famouser for two. Nic began to show his frustration after not being able to put Slater away. Slater connected with the Twist of Slate but Nic got his knees up on the Swanton 450. Ryan Nemeth got involved from the outside, as Nic capitalized with a superkick, followed by Danger Zone to win.
My Score: 4 out of 5
Final Verdict: 4/5
This week’s episode of TNA delivered an exciting mix of hard-hitting action, surprising returns, and major storyline developments, keeping fans invested in the road ahead. Things kicked off with a women’s tag match that pitted TNA versus NXT, with Ash & Heather managing to overcome Gigi Dollin and Tatum Paxley – though no one could see TNA stars losing a match on their own brand. That was followed up with Chavo Guerrero Jr. making his in-ring return, teaming with The Aztec Warriors (Laredo Kid and Octagon Jr.) to take on Frankie Kazarian and FIR$T CLA$$ (A.J. Francis and KC Navarro). Wrestling in front of his hometown El Paso crowd, Guerrero received a thunderous ovation and helped his team secure a big win, proving he still has plenty left in the tank.
The Knockouts division took centre stage again as Masha Slamovich defended her championship against NXT’s Jacy Jayne. Slamovich retained, but her celebration was short-lived as Tessa Blanchard launched a post-match assault. The chaos escalated when Léi Yǐng Lee and Xia Brookside got involved, hinting at an intense Knockouts rivalry brewing. Eric Young continued to assert dominance, picking up a hard-fought victory over Ace Austin with help from The Northern Armory. Meanwhile, Joe Hendry made it clear he was willing to defend the TNA World Championship against all challengers, only to be interrupted by Elijah. Their confrontation, which also saw Frankie Kazarian getting involved, added further intrigue to the title picture.
In the main event, Nic Nemeth clashed with Leon Slater in a thrilling encounter. Nemeth’s victory was overshadowed by his relentless post-match assault, which prompted The Hardys to step in and issue a challenge, setting up a must-see feud for the coming weeks.
With a strong blend of action and storytelling, this episode provided some great in-ring action whilst laying the groundwork for future rivalries and championship battles on the road to the next PPV, all the while continuing to deliver fantastic pro-wrestling action!
