‘TNA Wrestling: Slammiversary 2024’ PPV Review
Welcome to this review of TNA Wrestling’s biggest event of the year, Slammiversary which this year emanates from Montreal, Quebec, Canada for the first time since 2011, taking place from a SOLD OUT Verdun Auditorium! As always for pay-per-views, SPOILERS lie ahead…
Countdown to Slammiversary
Match #1: Tasha Steelz def. Faby Apache, Gisele Shaw & Xia Brookside
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The first Knockout to score a pinfall or submission will be the winner! Steelz dives through the ropes, taking out Apache on the floor. Shaw picks up both Steelz and Brookside on her shoulders and drops them on the mat. Apache soars off the top but Shaw catches her in mid-air with a sit-down powerbomb. Shaw hits Brookside with the Denounment. Steelz sends Shaw into the steel ring post, then steals the victory with a pinfall over Brookside.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #2: KUSHIDA def. Rich Swann
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Rich Swann steps in to face KUSHIDA, after Jonathan Gresham was unable to compete due to travel issues. KUSHIDA unveils a new look and gains the early advantage with a Dragon Screw. KUSHIDA hits a handspring back elbow but Swann bounces back with a handspring cutter for two. Swann avoids the Hoverboard Lock but gets caught with the Tanaka Punch. KUSHIDA crashes and burns on the Moonsault, allowing Swann to capitalize with a roundhouse kick. KUSHIDA locks in the Hoverboard Lock on the top rope, forcing him to submit.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #3: Knockouts World Tag Team Championship – Masha Slamovich & Alisha Edwards def. Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat)
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The Knockouts World Tag Team Titles are on the line as Masha Slamovich and Alisha Edwards defend against former champions, Spitfire. Slamovich trips up Luna from the outside as Alisha capitalizes with a Flatliner. Slamovich and Alisha cut off the ring and employ quick tags as they begin to wear Luna down. Luna creates separation with a dropkick off the top, then makes the tag to Threat. The pace quickens as Threat goes on the attack. Threat powerslams Alisha on top of Alisha for two. Spitfire hit a Hart Attack on Alisha but Slamovich breaks the pin. Slamovich plants Threat with the Snow Plow for a very close near fall. Threat goes head-first into one of the title belts. The Malisha hit a double team bulldog to win.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #4: Eric Young def. Hammerstone
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Hammerstone makes his return from injury as he battles TNA Original and Canada’s own Eric Young! Hammerstone leaps off the top rope with a dropkick. Hammerstone is in total control as puts his strength on display. Young fights back with a series of right hands, followed by a discus lariat. Young is headed to the top for his signature elbow drop but Hammerstone cuts him off. Young bites Hammerstone, then successfully connects with the elbow drop for two. Young fights off the Torture Rack, then rolls him up for three.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Slammiversary 2024
Match #1: Matt Hardy def. JDC
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Matt Hardy is out for revenge on JDC after he targeted the Hardy family! A vengeful Hardy jumps JDC on the ramp during his entrance. JDC attacks him with a flag pole before the match finally begins in the ring. JDC crashes and burns on his signature top rope leg drop, landing on the hardest part of the ring. Hardy hits an elbow drop out of the corner, followed by the Side Effect for two. Moments later, Hardy hits the Twist of Fate from the second turnbuckle to win.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #2: TNA World Tag Team Championship – ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) def. The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers)
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ABC look to reclaim the TNA World Tag Team Titles as they challenge Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers of The System. Eddie distracts the referee, allowing Alisha to choke Bey from the outside. Bey breaks free of double team offense from The System, allowing him to make the tag to Austin. The pace quickens as Bey dives over the top rope into both of his opponents on the floor. This time it’s Myers who distracts the referee as Eddie trips up Austin on a springboard attempt. The System are in total control as they begin the wear-down process on Ace. Minutes later, Austin counters the Roster Cut from Myers to create separation and make the much-needed tag. Bey drops Eddie with a springboard Moonsault. Alisha gets involved once again, causing Bey to run right into a chop from Eddie. Bey hits Myers with a cutter on the apron, followed by Soar to Glory from Austin. Bey almost puts Eddie away with a top rope frog splash. Myers hits an assisted spear on Bey but it’s not enough. Eddie pulls Myers out of the way, causing Bey to hit Alisha with the Art of Finesse. ABC hits the 1, 2 Sweet on Myers to win the match and they are the new TNA World Tag Team Champions!
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #3: Mike Santana def. Jake Something
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The action continues as Mike Santana battles Jake Something at Slammiversary! Something dives over the top rope, colliding with Santana on the floor. Moments later, Santana takes to the sky as he leaps up to the top and hits a rolling senton to the outside. Back in the ring, Something regains control with a strong Irish whip into the corner. Santana hits a pinpoint kick to the back of the head, followed by the Rolling Buck 50 for two. Santana connects with a running cannonball in the corner but it’s still not enough to keep Something down. Something connects with a thunderous sit-out powerbomb for a near fall of his own. Santana picks him off the top with a German suplex. Both men exchange strikes with Santana gaining the upper-hand off a clothesline. Something powers out at one but Santana hits Spin the Block to win.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #4: The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz & Wes Lee) def. No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Tavion Heights & Myles Borne)
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It’s an interpromotional showdown as the Rascalz battle NXT’s No Quarter Catch Crew! The early advantage goes to the No Quarter Catch Crew as they cut off the ring and wear Wentz down. Moments later, Wentz breaks free and makes the tag to Miguel. The pace quickens as Miguel knocks his opponents off the apron. Borne pushes Miguel off the top, into Dempsey who catches him in mid-air and connects with a suplex. Borne hits Miguel with a powerslam that launches him into the ropes. Lee hits a tornado DDT on Dempsey for two. It’s an all-out assault as the No Quarter Catch Crew delivers a three-on-one attack to Lee. Dempsey hits Miguel with a Dragon Suplex but Lee hits a top rope splash to break the pin. Everyone is down following a daring dive from Lee, over the top rope to the floor. The Rascalz take out Heights with Soup Kitchen, followed by Hot Fire Flame to win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: Digital Media & International Heavyweight Wrestling Championship(s) – PCO def. A.J. Francis
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Anything goes in this personal showdown between A.J. Francis and PCO for both the Digital Media and International Heavyweight Wrestling Championships! PCO is in control following the De-Animator, followed by a top rope PCO-Sault to the outside. PCO is going for a table but Swann attacks him from behind. Francis smashes a steel trash can over the head of PCO. Francis hits Tennessee Whisky in the corner. Francis drives a steel chair into PCO’s sternum with an elbow drop. PCO turns the tide with a big clothesline. Francis has PCO up in an electric chair and drops him back-first into a pile of chairs. It’s back and forth as PCO sends him crashing through multiple tables at ringside. Out of nowhere, Josh Bishop blindsides PCO with numerous steel chair shots. Sami Callihan tries to even the odds but gets taken out by Swann. Rhino is out next as he runs through Swann with a vicious Gore. PCO hits Francis with a Chokeslam into the chairs, followed by the PCO-Sault to win the match and become the new Digital Media and International Heavyweight Wrestling Champion!
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #6: Knockouts World Championship – Jordynne Grace def. Ash By Elegance
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Jordynne Grace puts the Knockouts World Title on the line against Ash By Elegance! During the match, Rosemary is seen watching on from amongst the fans. The Personal Concierge trips up Grace from the outside, prompting the referee to eject him from ringside. Rosemary makes her way to ringside and chases off The Personal Concierge with a knife. The commotion allows Ash to take control following a slam on the floor. Ash hits a backstabber out of the corner to slow the pace down. Grace begins to build momentum with a series of powerslams but the damage to her spine is apparent. Grace hits Shades of Samoa out of the corner for two. Ash hits a tornado DDT for two. Jordynne hits a Superplex, followed by the Juggernaut Jackhammer for a near fall of her own. Ash counters the Juggernaut Driver, then hits a Canadian Destroyer. Ash goes for Rarified Air but Grace gets her knees up. Ash catches her with a spinning neckbreaker, followed by Sliced Bread from the top. Grace hits a powerbomb, then puts Ash away with the Juggernaut Driver.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #7: X-Division Championship – Speedball Mike Bailey def. Mustafa Ali
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In his hometown of Montreal, Mike Bailey challenges Mustafa Ali for the X-Division Championship! Bailey hits a step-up Moonsault from the second rope to the outside. Moments later, Ali turns the tide with his signature rolling neckbreaker. Ali delivers innovative offense, swinging Bailey around and planting him into the mat. Bailey avoids the 450 Splash, then catches Ali with a superkick in mid-air. Bailey soars with a Shooting Star Press but Ali slips away before the referee can count to three. Bailey hits a top rope Spanish Fly into Ali and his entire entourage outside the ring. Ali tries to steal the pin with his feet on the ropes but the referee stops him. Bailey connects with a springboard Moonsault out of nowhere. Bailey dodges the 450, then picks Ali off the top with a Poison Rana. Bailey hits Ultima Weapon and scores the three count – but Ali’s foot was undearneath the rope. The referee calls off the decision and the match continues. Bailey inadvertently takes out the referee. The Secret Service surrounds the ring but Bailey takes them all out. Campaign Singh blindsides Bailey with the X-Division Title belt. Ali hits not one but two 450 Splashes. Trent Seven is dressed as one of the guards and stops the referee from counting to three. Seven is laid out and Ali signals to the back for another referee. TNA Hall of Famer Earl Hebner makes his way to the ring. Ali locks in a Sharpshooter but Hebner has a change of heart and refuses to screw Bailey. Now it’s Bailey who locks in a Sharpshooter, forcing Ali to submit.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #8: 6-Way TNA World Championship Elimination Match – Winner: Nic Nemeth
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It’s main event time at Slammiversary as six of TNA’s best collide in a 6-Way Elimination match for the TNA World Championship! Everybody gangs up on Kazarian in the early going as Hendry drops him with a stalling vertical suplex. The action spills to the outside where Hendry does the same to Moose. Alexander relentlessly hits Maclin with a series of German suplexes. Nemeth leaps off the apron, driving his elbow into Moose who’s laying on the floor. Kazarian catches Moose with a mid-air cutter for two. Kazarian is Caught in the Crosshairs by Maclin. Moose hits the Spear on Maclin to score the first elimination. Steve Maclin eliminated by Moose. Moose hits a thunderous powerbomb on Hendry, followed by a buckle bomb to Nemeth. Moose connects with a Superplex to Alexander. Hendry brawls up the ramp with Kazarian. The rest of the field joins them as Moose hits a back bodydrop to Alexander. Nemeth superkicks Kazarian off the stage, through a table below. Back in the ring, Hendry hits Moose with a cutter for a very close near fall. Alexander rushes Hendry bus in the receiving end of a Fallaway Slam. Moose spears Alexander and Nemeth. Hendry clotheslines Moose, followed by the Standing Ovation to eliminate the TNA World Champion. Moose eliminated by Joe Hendry. Alexander delivers a shocking low blow to Hendry. Alexander hits the C4 Spike to eliminate Hendry. Joe Hendry eliminated by Josh Alexander. Alexander continues to pummel Hendry after eliminating him. Alexander puts his hands on the referee but Nemeth comes to his aid. Nemeth superkicks Alexander for the elimination. Josh Alexander eliminated by Nic Nemeth. We are down to the final two. Kazarian, recovered from being launched off the stage earlier, immediately spikes Nemeth with Fade to Black. Kazarian locks in the Chicken Wing but Nemeth fights free. Nemeth hits a superkick for two. Nemeth hits another superkick, followed by the Danger Zone to win the match and the TNA World Championship!
My Score: 4 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3.5/5
Thankfully, after a few weeks of less-than-stellar episodes of TNA, the company salvages everything to put together a great pay-per-view! This was very much a rollercoaster of a PPV, with the match quality going up and down, up and down, throughout all 12 matches (yes, I’m counting the pre-show in there too), before culminating in a fantastic 6-man elimination main event that saw Nic Nemeth crowned TNA champ – which not a bad thing! It will be interesting to see what Nemeth does with the title and whether he can elevate it back to the status of Josh Alexander post-The North, where his sheer hard work made that title feel like the biggest challenge for ANYONE in the company to achieve!
