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TNA Rebellion notes: Sami Callihan returns, Shawne Merriman, new champion crowned

Posted on by Josh Nason

Sami Callihan has returned to TNA after several months as a free agent.

The former TNA World Champion made a surprise return during the Knockouts title match between Jordynne Grace and Steph De Lander, helping take out Kon and The Good Hands.

After dispatching them, he turned to De Lander and threw her back into the ring for the awaiting Grace who then finished her off for the successful title defense.

The 36-year-old finished off his last Impact contract in September 2023, ending a six-year run that began in 2017. During his break, Callihan wrestled on the indies 21 times, taking on the likes of actor Paul Walter Hauser at this year’s WrestleCon SuperShow in addition to some MLW dates among them.

TNA did not announce any formal signing as of yet.

His return was one of three on the night, including former TNA World Champion Matt Hardy and former AEW star Mike Santana.

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Among the five championship matches at Rebellion, only one title changed hands and that was on the pre-show.

In a bout for the Digital Media Championship, Laredo Kid upended Crazzy Steve to take the gold: his first in the company.

Kid picked up the win after hitting a top rope Spanish fly, getting the pin afterward.

The victory ends the 98-day run for Steve who had six successful defenses dating back to this past January.

In the other four defenses, TNA World Champion Moose successfully defended his title against Nic Nemeth, Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace defended against Steph De Lander, X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali defended against Jake Something, and Knockouts Tag Team Champions Spitfire (Masha Slamovich & Jody Threat) defended against Decay (Rosemary & Havok).

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Former NFL defensive star and wrestling fan Shawne Merriman got physically involved during Saturday’s show, nailing Joe Hendry.

Merriman was sitting at ringside for the Hendry vs. Rich Swann match when Swann’s teammate AJ Francis was about to hit Hendry with a chain. Merriman got involved as if he was coming to Hendry’s aid but got into the ring and clotheslined him instead, leading to Swann eventually picking up the win.

Merriman made sporadic WWE appearances through the years but told Renee Paquette in a 2021 podcast interview that a deal didn’t happen between the two sides due to issues around his “Lights Out” branding.

Digital Media title match added to TNA Rebellion pre-show

Posted on by Ethan Renner

A Digital Media Championship match has been added to Saturday’s TNA Rebellion pre-show. 

TNA revealed Thursday that Crazzy Steve will defend his Digital Media title against Laredo Kid at Countdown to Rebellion set for Saturday, April 20. 

Crazzy Steve defeated Tommy Dreamer to win the Digital Media title at January’s Countdown to Hard to Kill. 

Between the Countdown show and the main card, a total of ten matches and six title bouts are official for Saturday’s Rebellion event. 

Countdown to Rebellion streams for free on YouTube and TNA Plus at 7 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday, while the main card will kick off at 8 p.m. Eastern time on pay-per-view and TNA Plus. 

Here is the Rebellion lineup: 

  • TNA World Champion Moose defends against Nic Nemeth
  • TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace defends against Steph De Lander
  • TNA Tag Team Champions The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) defend against Speedball Mountain (Trent Seven & Mike Bailey)
  • TNA X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali defends against Jake Something
  • Last Man Standing match: Josh Alexander vs. Hammerstone
  • Full Metal Mayhem match: Eric Young vs. Frankie Kazarian
  • Joe Hendry vs. Rich Swann
  • “Lights Out” surprise
  • Countdown to Rebellion: TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions Spitfire (Jody Threat & Dani Luna) defend against Decay (Havok & Rosemary)
  • Countdown to Rebellion: TNA Digital Media Champion Crazzy Steve defends against Laredo Kid
  • Countdown to Rebellion: Ace Austin, Chris Bey & Leon Slater vs. The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz & Myron Reed)

TNA teases ‘Lights Out’ surprise for Rebellion

Posted on by Ethan Renner

TNA is teasing a surprise for its Saturday, April 20 Rebellion pay-per-view. 

A “Lights Out” video teaser aired during Thursday’s Rebellion press conference, and the promotion followed up by posting the teaser to social media and their website with the caption: 

Who will show up when the lights go out THIS SATURDAY at #Rebellion?

The video shows four figures in shadows, indicating a faction debut or return. 

Rebellion airs live from Las Vegas on pay-per-view this Saturday. The main card kicks off at 8 p.m. Eastern time on TNA Plus and pay-per-view, with the Countdown to Rebellion pre-show streaming at 7 p.m. Eastern time on TNA Plus and the company’s other digital platforms. 

The Rebellion card: 

  • TNA World Champion Moose defends against Nic Nemeth
  • TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace defends against Steph De Lander
  • TNA Tag Team Champions The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) defend against Speedball Mountain (Trent Seven & Mike Bailey)
  • TNA X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali defends against Jake Something
  • Last Man Standing match: Josh Alexander vs. Hammerstone
  • Full Metal Mayhem match: Eric Young vs. Frankie Kazarian
  • Joe Hendry vs. Rich Swann
  • “Lights Out” surprise
  • Countdown to Rebellion: TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions Spitfire (Jody Threat & Dani Luna) defend against Decay (Havok & Rosemary)
  • Countdown to Rebellion: TNA Digital Media Champion Crazzy Steve defends against Laredo Kid
  • Countdown to Rebellion: Ace Austin, Chris Bey & Leon Slater vs. The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz & Myron Reed)

Six-man tag match added to TNA Rebellion pre-show

Posted on by Joseph Currier

A new pre-show match has been made official for TNA Rebellion 2024.

On Countdown to Rebellion next Saturday, ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) will team up with Leon Slater against The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) & Myron Reed. The pre-show broadcast streams live for free starting at 7 p.m. Eastern time. It will air on TNA+ and TNA’s digital platforms.

Reed is back teaming with The Rascalz after making his Impact debut last October. He’s a former MLW Middleweight Champion and is a member of The Rascalz on the indies.

Last October, it was announced that Slater had signed a long-term TNA contract. He’s been a standout on the United Kingdom indie scene.

ABC lost the TNA Tag Team titles to Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers at Sacrifice last month.

The Rebellion pre-show will also feature a Knockouts Tag Team title match with Dani Luna & Jody Threat defending against Havok & Rosemary.

The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas is hosting Rebellion. Here’s everything that’s been announced for the event:

TNA Rebellion 2024 (Saturday, April 20) —

  • TNA World Champion Moose defends against Nic Nemeth
  • TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace defends against Steph De Lander
  • TNA X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali defends against Jake Something
  • TNA Tag Team Champions Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers defend against Mike Bailey & Trent Seven
  • Full Metal Mayhem match: Eric Young vs. Frankie Kazarian
  • Last Man Standing match: Josh Alexander vs. Alex Hammerstone
  • Rich Swann vs. Joe Hendry
  • Countdown to Rebellion: Knockouts Tag Team Champions Dani Luna & Jody Threat defend against Havok & Rosemary
  • Countdown to Rebellion: Ace Austin, Chris Bey & Leon Slater vs. Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz & Myron Reed

Two new matches set for TNA Rebellion

Posted on by Ethan Renner

Two matches have been added to TNA Rebellion, plus a new stipulation is set for the Josh Alexander vs. Hammerstone 3 match on the show.

On the Countdown show, Spitfire’s Jody Threat & Dani Luna will defend their Knockouts Tag Team titles against Decay’s Havok & Rosemary. 

In a match added to the Rebellion main card, former friends Rich Swann & Joe Hendry will go one-on-one. 

Josh Alexander & Hammerstone will settle their rivalry in the third bout of their trilogy at Rebellion, and it was revealed on Thursday’s Impact show that the rubber match will be contested under Last Man Standing rules. 

Eight matches are now official for Rebellion set for Saturday, April 20. The event will air at 8 p.m. Eastern time on pay-per-view. The Countdown to Rebellion pre-show begins at 7 p.m. Eastern time on YouTube & TNA Plus. The card: 

  • TNA World Champion Moose defends against Nic Nemeth
  • TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace defends against Steph De Lander
  • TNA X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali defends against Jake Something
  • TNA Tag Team Champions Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers defend against Mike Bailey & Trent Seven
  • Full Metal Mayhem match: Eric Young vs. Frankie Kazarian
  • Last Man Standing match: Josh Alexander vs. Alex Hammerstone
  • Rich Swann vs. Joe Hendry
  • Countdown to Rebellion: Knockouts Tag Team Champions Dani Luna & Jody Threat defend against Havok & Rosemary
  • Countdown to Rebellion: Ace Austin, Chris Bey & Leon Slater vs. Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz & Myron Reed

Josh Alexander vs. Hammerstone 3 official for TNA Rebellion

Posted on by Ethan Renner

Josh Alexander & Hammerstone will finish their trilogy at TNA Rebellion. 

TNA officially announced Thursday that Alexander vs. Hammerstone 3 will take place at the Rebellion pay-per-view on Saturday, April 20. 

Hammerstone made his return to TNA for the first time in six years in January at the Hard to Kill pay-per-view, losing to the veteran Alexander in his first match back. Hammerstone then took the victory in their second meeting in March at the Sacrifice event. The rubber match will now take place on April 20 at Rebellion in Las Vegas. 

Six matches are now official for Rebellion set for Saturday, April 20. The event will air at 8 p.m. Eastern time on pay-per-view. The current lineup: 

  • TNA World Champion Moose defends against Nic Nemeth
  • TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace defends against Steph De Lander
  • TNA X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali defends against Jake Something
  • TNA Tag Team Champions The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) defend against Speedball Mountain (Mike Bailey & Trent Seven)
  • Eric Young vs. Frankie Kazarian in a Full Metal Mayhem match
  • Josh Alexander vs. Hammerstone 3

Knockouts World title match set for TNA Rebellion

Posted on by Ethan Renner

Steph De Lander is the new number one contender to the TNA Knockouts World Championship and will challenge for the title at Rebellion. 

As a last-minute replacement for Ash by Elegance, De Lander won the 8-4-1 match on Thursday’s Impact Wrestling with assistance from Matt Cardona to become the new number one contender to the Knockouts title. 

Rosemary, Xia Brookside, Dani Luna, & De Lander were victorious over Masha Slamovich, Jody Threat, Havok, & Alisha Edwards in the 8-4 portion of Thursday’s 8-4-1 bout, then De Lander won the four-way over Luna, Brookside, & Rosemary with interference from Cardona. TNA then announced that the title match for Rebellion. 

Five matches are now official for Rebellion set for Saturday, April 20. The event will air at 8 p.m. Eastern time on pay-per-view. The current lineup: 

  • TNA World Champion Moose defends against Nic Nemeth
  • TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace defends against Steph De Lander
  • TNA X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali defends against Jake Something
  • TNA Tag Team Champions The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) defend against Speedball Mountain (Mike Bailey & Trent Seven)
  • Eric Young vs. Frankie Kazarian in a Full Metal Mayhem match