Andrew’s TNA Victory Road Results & Match Ratings: 9.13.2024

Happy Friday the 13th to all, and Jason brought us rematches! Nothing new aside from the Knockouts Championship, but the addition of Wendy Choo could be fun depending on where it goes.

This PLE only had two weeks to build off of Emergence, so nothing is super deep and everything feels like the straight line just to get through the show. Let’s hope the match quality makes up for the lack of real booking and story telling.

Ratings:

• The Hardyz vs First Cla$$ (KC Navarro & AJ Francis): Hardyz win via Swanton Bomb – ** 1/4
• X Division Championship: Zachary Wentz (c) vs Speedball Mike Bailey: Bailey wins via Flamingo Driver – **** 1/2 – TITLE CHANGE!!!
• SDL & Matt Cardona vs PCO & Rhino:
• Knockouts Tag Team Titles: Masha & Tasha (c) vs Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat): Spitfire win via Pressure Drop – ** 1/4 – TITLE CHANGE!!!
• Josh Alexander vs Joe Hendry: Hendry wins via Ankle Tamer – **** 1/4
• TNA Tag Team Championships: The ABC (Chris Bey & Ace Austin) (c) vs The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers): The System wins via Boston Knee Party – *** 1/2 – TITLE CHANGE!!!
• TNA Knockouts World Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Wendy Choo: Jordynne retains via Juggernaut Driver – ****
• TNA World Championship: Nic Nemeth (c) vs Moose: Nic retains via Danger Zone – **** 1/4

Results:

The Hardyz vs First Cla$$ (KC Navarro & AJ Francis)

The match starts off with Jeff Hardy and KC Navarro, slow start mostly feeling out. Jeff and Matt manage a few double teams to keep the control, nothing fancy, until Francis grabs Matt from behind. KC goes to take advantage but Matt sends him into AJ.

Eventually KC takes control and ground and pounds Matt Hardy. Francis uses the power game to swing the pendulum, but he gets arrogant and tries a Swanton Bomb of his own that comes up empty. Simultaneous tags, but Jeff is hot. AJ then tags in and slams Jeff. The Hardyz then hit Francis with a double suplex. Francis then hits a diving splash. AJ goes for a Double Down Payment, but The Hardyz hit him with a DDT. The Hardyz then clothesline AJ to the outside. Jeff then hits KC with a Twist of Fate follow by Matt with a Neckbreaker. Match ends thanks to the Twist of Fate and Swanton Bomb combination.

X Division Championship: Zachary Wentz (c) vs Speedball Mike Bailey

Things start even but frustrating for Wentz. Bailey gets the best of a few early spots, but Wentz is just emotionally distraught with all of the Rascalz drama lately. He puts his hands behind his back and asks Bailey to hit him, once Bailey does, Wentz shoots the half and goes nuts. Ground and pound, arm breaker, into Wentz dodging a Superkick from Bailey but connecting on his own and then a Suicida starts to really keep the momentum on Wentz’s side. But a quick strike, deposit outside and Triangle Moonsault from Bailey gives the challenger some edge back. He throws Wentz back in, lays him across the ropes and dives across to drive the knee into Wentz’s back, flipping him onto the mat. Bailey stays on Wentz, a few kicks and snaps into an Indian Deathlock submission, but Wentz eventually gets to the ropes.

Wentz tries to fire back, and we just get a locomotion spot, a few wild Sweeps, Strikes and Cradle attempts before Bailey connects on his rapid fire kicks and rocks Wentz. Sole Butt into Axe Kick and then Round Kick from Bailey, Bailey tries the Running Shooting Star but Wentz rolls away, trips Bailey, Release German into a forward roll Snapmare, Wentz tries the Running Shooting Star and missed, Bailey goes for it, misses again, they both get up, stereo Roundhouse Kicks and they’re both down until the Standing…8, and a Fighting Spirit spot that kinda makes sense. They crash to the floor, the crowd is behind the match, and they are just brawling on the outside. Bailey rolls back inside and tells Wentz to get in, things are staying fairly babyface competitive. Bailey charges, Wentz slingshots over, Bailey sees Wentz coming so he jumps to the top rope as Wentz comes through and a big Asai Moonsault connects.

Ultima Weapon attempt, but miss, Wentz Back Handspring Knee Lift, tries the UFO Cutter but Bailey pushes him to the apron. Bailey goes for a Baseball Slide but Wentz times it nice to just jump up and stomp on Bailey. Whisper in the Wind from Wentz to the outside, no one is giving up, Bailey catches Wentz and then Backflip Knees onto Wentz on the apron. Bailey tries to collect Wentz on the ramp, but Wentz pushes him off and then connects on a Headlock Driver. Bailey beats the 10 Count but eats a Stomp to the back, Swanton from Wentz but Bailey with the knees. PK into Backflip Knees, Standing Side Kick for 2! Bailey looks for the Flamingo Driver, but Wentz with the Sleeper Hold as they fight on the ropes, Avalanche Cutter from Wentz, but it’s only two! Wentz just peppers Bailey with strikes into the corner as he covers up, Knee Lift, Bailey suplexes Wentz, SHOOTING STAR PRESS! But only 2! Tornado Kick! Ultima…NO! Cradle from Wentz only 2, La Magistral, only 2! Wentz goes for a Essex Driver, but Bailey kicks out at 1! Huge signature spots for false finishes, UFO Cutter attempt but Bailey counters and takes advantage as quickly as he can, Flamingo Driver! Bailey wins!

SDL & Matt Cardona vs PCO & Rhino

This starts with SDL coming out talking. Saying she needs neck surgery and that Matt and PCO need to figure this out. This is…lame and unnecessary talking on a PLE. This is so damn boring, it’s almost like they just decided to give SDL Tommy Dreamer’s sad sack promo. Rhino opens the ropes for SDL, PCO walks her back…but Cardona attacks Rhino. 

Cardona hits Rhino with Radio Silence, but its not an official match. Cardona is just a dick. 

If they weren’t gonna have a real match, the match should’ve never been advertised. This was just stupid. 

Knockouts Tag Team Titles: Masha & Tasha (c) vs Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat)

Tasha and Dani start off, and its a lot of catching strikes, ducking and dodging, nothing lands. Tasha tags out and Masha allows Dani to tag in Jody. When Jody and Masha get together, at least there’s strikes. Charging Lariats, Back Elbows, T-Bone Suplex from Jody for a 1 count. Jody tags back in Dani, Dani Scoop Slams Masha, then Slams Jody onto Masha. Tag back to Jody, Tandem Suplex but Tasha comes in to stop it. Tasha manages to ole Dani out of the ring, and a kick to the back and Suplex from Masha has Jody on the ropes. A few Soccer Ball kicks for good measure, and Tasha gets the tag back in.

Tasha steps on Jody’s hand as she tries to crawl to her corner and plays bully ball and works Jody into the corner. Running Uppercut, Snap Kick into a PK for 2. Tasha stays on top for a while but Jody finally fires, connects a Suplex and simultaneous tags where Dani takes the hot tag and throws everyone around. Outside In Vertical Suplex on Tasha, Sack of Shit throws Masha into Tasha, Powerbomb from Dani Dumptruck for 2! Tags back in Jody, look for their tandem finish, but Tasha grabs Dani’s foot to pull her out, Superkick into German Suplex Hold for 2. Magic Killer is blocked, so Tasha tries a Shiranui on Dani as Masha hits the Russian Death Device on Jody. Dani holds Tasha in mid air and throws her into the pile to break the pinfall.

Heels crash into the faces, try a Magic Killer again but Dani hits the Luna Landing on Tasha and Jody hits Pop Shove It on Masha. Pressure Drop connects…and this team with no real personality continues…ugh. At least I really like Dani.

Josh Alexander vs Joe Hendry

Lets hope the complete crowd killer the last two match segments were, was just to set up more hype for Hendry and make him look like Texas’ favorite thing since football and sisters at cookouts. 

Collar and Elbow stalemate, pushes to the corner, clean break from Josh but the crowd is pretty hype for Hendry. Josh wrestles Hendry to the ground and does the arrogant amateur wrestler spot of spinning on his back and tapping the back of his head. So Josh is just dominating Hendry from a technical perspective. Slow tie ups again, Knee Lift, grappling advantage, but when Josh runs of the ropes, Hendry finally holds firm. Josh feigns agreeing to the strong style hoss spot, but Drop Toe Holds him and makes him look dumb. Hendry fires out of the Headlock after and connects with the Freight Train Shoulder Tackle sending Josh to the outside and pissed.

Josh charges in, which makes him sloppy, a few rope run spots but Hendry catches him with the Flying Side Attack, then right into a nice Stalling Suplex for 2. Hendry goes to follow, after Josh powders, but Josh manages to sandbag a Suplex, Stun Gun Joe on the ropes so he’s seated on the apron, and the Low Crossbody sends Joe skidding across the floor. Josh continues to pick apart Joe on the way back into the ring, kick to the head and a near fall. A short strike exchange, Hendry tries a Sunset Flip but Josh kicks and slips into the Ankle Lock. Hendry slips the Ankle Lock, they trade a couple moments but the German Suplex from Josh puts the match back in his favor.

Submission fun time from Josh as he tries to kill Hendry’s air by just sinking into a Guillotine Choke, but Hendry powers through, Suplex and Joe strings together some offense. Josh tries a Missile Dropkick but Joe does the Samoa Joe and just Nopes it. He connects with the Sack of Shit, into a Kip Up, calls for the Standing Ovation but Josh stops it…but not the POP UP POWERBOMB! Only a two count, but Hendry calls for the Standing Ovation again, Josh stumbles towards Joe and then powders away from the goozle. We then get a Josh trying to out maneuver Hendry and avoid, but Hendry won’t let him shake him, Trust Fall onto the floor. Razor’s Edge attempt, but Josh slips it into the Powerbreaker for two! Josh takes his time, goes for the C4 Spike but Hendry shrugs it off, they trade a bit in the corners, Josh goes to the top and Hendry cuts him off. Uppercuts rock the crotched Josh a half dozen times, Hendry goes up, Superplex attempt, but Josh is fighting back! AVALANCHE SACK OF SHIT! Near fall of course, but it looked good.

Strike exchange spot that Hendry gets the best of until Josh trips him up, grapevines the leg and locks in the Ankle Lock! The crowd chants “We Believe”, it sounds great, and motivates Hendry to the ropes. Josh with the old Shinsuke Nakamura big brother bootwashes. Hendry gets sick of the disrespect, fires up, blocks any swings, Hip Tosses Josh into the buckles. Josh shoves Joe into the official, kick to the gut, C4, nope! Hendry fights through and locks in the Ankle Lock, keeps it in and Josh taps, but the ref is still out. Josh with the Low Blow, thinks he’s outsmarted everyone, Joe pops back up, produces the cup with his own branding and a big grin, STANDING OVATION! ANKLE TAMER! HENDRY WINS!

TNA Tag Team Championships: The ABC (Chris Bey & Ace Austin) (c) vs The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers)

Match starts with Myers and Bey, but nothing crazy, its mostly used for Bey to try and feign not being affected by his double taped up ribs. So the start is slow, but its getting the personality of the wrestlers across well. ABC with a lot of double team spots, the ref is letting it fly, so they totally do. Bey with the Tope con Hilo to level Eddie, Ace does his Apron dance into the PK to rock Myers, Fosbury attempt but Eddie LOW BRIDGE! Ace crashes! Bey is gonna dive but Lish gets in the way, so Bey looks to Skin the Cat and Myers hits a gorgeous Spear on the upside down and injured Bey. The spot looked great.

Eddie sends Bey into the buckles sternum first and then just stands on his ribs. Myers tags in, keeps up the rib attack, distracts the ref and Lish chokes Bey with the ropes. Bey is staying grounded and pressure on the ribs is simple psychology, and listening to the crowd, it works. Crowd is trying to summon the ABC back up, but System boys are handling them. Eddie wipes out Ace, and Ace comes up limping. Myers tries the Sleeper, Bey Jawbreaker and goes for the desperation tag, but Eddie picks Ace off the apron. The System keep Bey isolated and then the crowd is chanting “Stupid Hair”. Okay…Texas…stop furthering stereotypes of stupidity. System Powerbomb into Eddie’s Knees combo move, but the pinfall is only 2.

Bey has been getting worked over for the better part of the last like 6 minutes. Every time Bey tries something he eats a Knee, or gets cut off. Tiger Driver, but Bey Frankensteiner! Mule Kick keeps Eddie away, but Myers picks Ace off the apron! Ace lands on his feet, clocks Myers, gets up and makes the tag, starts taking out both System members. Russian Leg Sweep, Click Click Boom and Myers powders. Ace with the corner dodge into the Triangle Kick and Face Stomp! Pinfall but Myers breaks it up! Bey tries to make the save but gets intercepted, Tandem Suplex is stopped by Ace, Double Art of Finesse from Bey but only 2! Bey officially tags back in, Looks for the 1-2-Sweet but Myers does enough to throw off the move, Bey gets caught by Eddie, Blue Thunder Bomb! Spin Kick from Ace to take out Eddie, Roster Cut kills Ace and Myers starts kicking Bey in the ribs and talking smack.

Lish picks Bey’s ankle, Spear from Myers! Boston Knee Party! THE SYSTEM WINS!

TNA Knockouts World Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Wendy Choo

Things start quick, Tilt-a-Whirl Side Suplex from Jordynne, bends Wendy across her back, goes to the outside and Jordynne DDTs Wendy on the outside but she pops up right infront of Jordynne’s family. Wendy grabs her pillow, goes for a cheap shot, but Juggernaut Grandma steals the pillow. Jordynne takes a moment to put over her grandma and Wendy catches her on the way back in, Axe kick, solid offense and Wendy Q, Karen Choo….WENDY CHOO, that’s right, is in control and not looking terrible. Honestly her No Mercy match wasn’t bad either until the botch in the corner. So I expect a good match from Wendy.

Cartwheel Elbow, near fall, Jordynne fights back up, tries to drop Wendy with a Back Elbow into a Vader Bomb, but Wendy cuts her legs out, Low Tree of Woe for the KENTA Hesitation Dropkick! They fight up to the top of the ropes, Headbutts, Knee Smashes, Uppercuts, very solid, Wendy applies the Cobra Clutch on the corner! Jordynne rolls forward, Avalanche Forward Roll Senton to break the Clutch! Hard hitting, Scoop Slams from Grace, Death Valley Driver from Grace for 2! Big right hand from Jordynne! KUDOME VALENTINE! But only for 2. Jordynne crotches Wendy to the top, slap fest, Choo tries the Avalanche Senton but Grace holds on, Grace repositions and eats a quick run Avalanche Belly to Belly into a Brainbuster!

Capture Suplex from Grace! Wendy goes for another Cobra Clutch but  Jordynne shrugs her off, Choo with a DDT for 2! Wendy goes back into the Clutch, but Jordynne fights her off, Backfist, Juggernaut Driver! Jordynne retains!

Rosemary attacks after the match. As Above So Below into Wendy’s Clutch, the demons leave Jordynne laying. 

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TNA World Championship: Nic Nemeth (c) vs Moose

They take a second to start swinging, but Moose catches him quick, but Nic ducks some offense, gets a few rabbit punches in, jumps on Moose and Moose grabs him and the Powerbomb stops the champs offense. Some corner brawling…MOOSE HITS THE GO TO HELL! I love that move…and he rarely uses it anymore.

Moose decides to post Nic and pose to the crowd of boos. Moose is just enjoying his advantage, slowly picking Nic apart. Abdominal Stretch keeps Moose in charge until Nic bites Moose’s hand! A burst of offense from Nic, but then the Million Dollar Dropkick levels Nic. Nic goes to the outside, Moose takes him time to follow, tries a Powerbomb on the ramp, but Nic fights it off and then Back Body Drop evens the score a little. Nic grabs Moose and throws him back in the ring because he’s a babyface, so as soon as Moose gets thrown in, he gets up and Uranage drops Nemeth. A chin lock keeps Nic down, when he tries to fight back up, clubbing blow to the shoulder blades and Nic is rocked again. Some strikes, Moose charges at Nemeth against the ropes, Low Bridge! Nic slowly tries to go after him since he’s still rocked, so Moose easily takes advantage. Goes for an Apron Bomb, Nic counters with a Frankensteiner! Nic runs at Moose, Moose catches him and hits the Apron Bomb he wanted.

Both men a selling a bit, slowly heading back into the ring a short strike exchange but Nic’s big Lariat takes them both out together. Some brawling on the outside, and Nic struggles to Suplex Moose, but the moment and struggle was solid, Moose was looking for something to grab, but went over. Nic breaks the count again, FameAsser-NO! Moose grabs him again, Nic tries to fight it off but Moose Powerbombs Nic through the time keeper’s table! After selling, exhaustion, Moose gets him and Nic back in the ring, looks for Lights Out, Nic moves and Moose posts himself! FAMEASSER! Only a two, but looked good. Nic goes to the top for the Elbow Drop, JDC and Lish run out for distraction, but even though Moose catches Nic, Nic repositions and goes into a Sleeper Hold. Moose throws off Nic, SUPERKICK! DANG-NO-LIGHTS OUT! Moose has w—nooo….Nic kicked out.

Lish throws in the belt, Santana runs in to grab the belt from Moose. Nic was playing possum a bit, DANGER ZONE! Moose kicks out! Nic eventually scales the ropes, but Moose cuts him off with a Spinning Chop. Superplex…no Nic fights him off, Moose does his Escalara into the Superplex, holds on, goes for a Jacknife…but Nic counters it into a FAMEASSER! One, two….Eddie and Myers show up to pull the referee out. The ref wants to DQ the match, Nic pleads to not have the match thrown out. So the ref decides to eject Brian and Eddie, System continue to plead their case…JBL comes out of the crowd! Clotheslines from HELL FOR EVERYONE!

Nic is speechless, Discus Lariat from Moose! LIGHTS OUT number 2! Nic kicks out again! The TNA chant gets pretty damn loud honestly. They rally behind Nic, and Fighting Spirit time. Lariat combo, Superkicks, Moose counters with a Headbutt, Superkick from Nic into a second a Danger Zone! Nic retains!

Overall Score: 8.5/10

Well…hot damn this was much better than I expected. Even though there were definite turd moments, like the whole SDL, PCO, Cardona thing, and the Knockouts Tag…the preshow was solid with the Hammer Daddies winning and Kushida winning. The bad middle part did actually help to keep the crowd with energy for the last four matches, which three of them were completely fantastic.

Wendy and Jordynne having a hard hitting All Japan Women’s style of match (curious if any ideas came because of the Dump Matsumoto Netflix series premiering next week), Hendry and Josh being a damn good match, mixed in with personality, story and callback wrinkles. Oh yeah and the main event was great as well. A little overbooked, but the JBL pop was noticeable and I was legit surprised he showed up at a minor PLE and didn’t save his next appearance for Bound for Glory.

Four matches that got over 4 stars, this is probably the first show in the new regime to have such high match quality, and coherent psychology and story telling in the ring. Like, I am very excited for Bound for Glory. Like…hot damn.