‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (May 29th 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: The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) def. Laredo, FIR$T CLA$$ (A.J. Francis & KC Navarro) & The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers)
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Earlier today, Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers attacked Octagon Jr in the backstage area. He is not medically cleared compete and Laredo must go it alone in our opening contest! FIR$T CLA$$, The System, The Rascalz and Laredo clash to become #1 Contenders for the TNA World Tag Team Titles, held by The Nemeths! It doesn’t take long before Alisha Edwards gets involved on behalf of The System, but she’s ejected from ringside. Laredo soars off the top, taking out The System on the floor. The Rascalz are next to fly as they dive into FIR$T CLA$$ on the outside. Francis tries to pin his own partner with the Fingerpoke of Doom. Laredo counters the Down Payment into a tornado DDT. Laredo takes out everyone with a corkscrew off the top. Francis plants him with the Down Payment but Miguel tags himself in. Miguel pins Laredo to win.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #2: Mustafa Ali def. Raj Singh
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Mustafa Ali goes one-on-one with his former ally, Raj Singh, after Singh made his surprise return in the 8-Person Tag Team Match at Under Siege! The bell rings and Ali immediately goes on the attack. Singh gains the momentary advantage with a clothesline. John Skyler gets on the apron while Tasha Steelz protects Ali from a running dropkick. Ali capitalizes and puts Singh away with the top rope 450.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #3: Léi Yǐng Lee def. Ash By Elegance
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Robert Stone demanded that if Léi Yǐng Lee wants a shot at Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich, she has to earn it in a match against Knockouts World Tag Team Champion Ash By Elegance tonight! Ash feigns an injury, goading her opponent into the corner. Lee builds momentum with a series of 10 repeated strikes. Lee hits an Exploder suplex for two. Ash bounces back with running double knees for a near fall of her own. Lee is fired up as she hits Thunderstruck, followed by an airplane spin for three.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #4: Mance Warner def. Bryce Hansen
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The unpredictable Mance Warner takes to the ring for action against Bryce Hansen. Warner dominates his opponent, putting him away with Hit the Pay Window.
My Score: 0 out of 5
Match #5: NXT’s Robert Stone & Victoria Crawford def. Santino Marella & NXT’s Arianna Grace
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After suffering TMJ in her match at Under Siege, Tessa Blanchard is not medically cleared to compete. Robert Stone announces that Victoria Crawford will be his partner as they battle the father/daughter duo of Santino Marella and Arianna Grace! Stone continues to stack the deck as he unveils Alisha Edwards as the Special Enforcer, just in case something happens to referee Jimmy Korderas! Plus, there’s a 10-minute time limit and Santino Marella’s Cobra is banned! Blanchard gets involved from the outside but Korderas ejects her from ringside. Stone distracts Korderas, allowing Crawford to pick Grace off the top rope. Grace creates separation with a back suplex to Crawford, then makes the tag to Marella. The pace quickens as Marella goes on the offensive. Grace has Crawford beat with a top rope crossbody but Stone pulls the referee out of the ring. Stone pushes Korderas into Marella at ringside. Crawford takes out Grace with the Axe Kick. Stone pins her as Special Enforcer Alisha counts to three.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #6: TNA International Championship – Steve Maclin def. Matt Cardona
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The TNA International Championship is on the line as Steve Maclin defends against #1 Contender Matt Cardona in our main event! Tommy Dreamer gives Maclin a pep talk before he steps through the curtain. Cardona sends Maclin crashing into the steel ring steps. Cardona goes for a Piledriver on the ramp but Maclin counters in a thudding back body drop. In the ring, Cardona is in control as he targets Maclin’s recent skull fracture. Maclin builds momentum, connecting with an Olympic Slam, followed by a clothesline. Cardona bounces back with two Reboots. Maclin catches the third and almost puts him away with the Jar-Headbutt. Cardona goes low and hits the Unprettier. The referee stops Cardona from using the title as a weapon but Cardona catches Maclin with Radio Silence for another near fall. Maclin hits a mid-air powerbomb before Cardona is Caught in the Crosshairs. Maclin spikes him with the KIA to win the match and retain the TNA International Championship.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3/5
This week’s episode was a strong example of TNA’s currently evolving identity given the long-standing relationship with WWE and the loss of a number of high-profile stars. The show balanced solid wrestling with engaging character work, and while not every segment hit perfectly, the pacing and variety kept things fresh. The tag team division felt especially alive, with The Rascalz standing out as future stars in the making. Steve Maclin and Matt Cardona’s clash brought a much-needed sense of grit, and the Knockouts division continues to deliver compelling narratives, particularly with Lei Ying Lee rising to prominence. Trick Williams’ presence as champion is still developing, but he’s growing into the role. Not everything was must-see, but as a weekly wrestling show, this episode delivered where it counts: energy, build-up, and entertainment. TNA may not be perfect, but it’s clearly on an upward trajectory.
