Tossing Salt Presents:
TNA Rebellion 2025
Thoughts & Predictions
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Doug Maynard

Later today, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA, and airing live on PPV and TNA+, it’s TNA Rebellion. And guess what that means is prediction time. Are you ready? Let’s do this.

TNA Champion Joe Hendry vs. NXT’s Ethan Page vs. Frankie Kazarian.

Fresh off a loss at WrestleMania 41, Joe Hendry can’t afford a loss right now, but the funny thing about a triple-threat match is the champion doesn’t have to be beaten to lose a title. I’m sensing a major upset here. I think we’re getting a new champion, and his name is All Ego Ethan Page. Page pins Kazarian and that leaves Hendry without a belt but looking for revenge.

Winner and NEW TNA Champion: Ethan Page.

TNA Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich vs. Tessa Blanchard.

Masha has been okay as the champion, but the era of Blanchard is here. We’re getting a new champion, and allegedly, she’s a racist.

Winner and NEW TNA Knockouts Champion: Tessa Blanchard.

TNA International Champion Steve Maclin vs. Eric Young.

This is Maclin’s first title defense since becoming the first-ever International Champion. He’s not losing the belt this quickly.

Winner and STILL TNA International Champion: Steve Maclin.

Ultimate X Match: TNA X-Division Champion Moose vs. Hijo del Vikingo vs. KC Navarro vs. Sidney Akeem vs. Leon Slater vs. Matt Cardona.

Wouldn’t it be cool to see Matt Cardona as a champion in TNA? It probably won’t happen, but with Chelsea losing her WWE Women’s United States Championship this past Friday night, the Cardona family needs some championship gold.

Winner and NEW TNA X-Division Champion: Matt Cardona.

TNA Tag Team Champions The Hardys vs. Nic & Ryan Nemeth.

This was being teased to be a fight at the Hardy Compound, so I don’t know if it’s a match live in Los Angeles or pre-taped from Cameron, NC. I guess it doesn’t matter. Like Ryan’s lawsuit against Tony Khan and AEW, the Nemeth Brothers will be DELETED!

Winners and STILL TNA Tag Team Champions: Matt & Jeff Hardy.

TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions Ash by Elegance & Heather by Elegance vs. Jody Threat & Dani Luna vs. NXT’s Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson vs. NXT’s Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley.

I have an NXT talent picked to win the TNA Championship, and in this match, NXT is represented by two teams. But I think the TNA home teams will stand their ground here. Look for the current TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions, Ash and Heather, to retain their belts with Elegance.

Winners and STILL TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions: Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance.

NXT’s Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Jazmyn Nyx, And Fallon Henley) vs. Xia Brookside & Lei Ying Lee & Rosemary.

This one should be wild, crazy, and just fun to watch. It’s a tough call, but my gut likes Rosemary, so let’s go with the TNA team for a hard-fought victory.

Winners: Xia Brookside, Lei Ying Lee & Rosemary.

Falls Count Anywhere: Mike Santana vs. Mustafa Ali.

This is the garbage match of the night and should be full of chaos, plunder, and possibly a little blood. Let’s go with Santana for the win.

Winner: Mike Santana.

The Rascalz & Ace Austin (with Sean Waltman) vs. The System’s Brian Myers & JDC & Eddie Edwards with Alisha Edwards.

Look for X-Pac to throw a huge bug into the system. The Rascalz and Ace Austin are getting the win. And if you’re not down with that, two words for you!

Winners: The Rascalz and Ace Austin w/ Sean Waltman.

Walk with Elijah Open Challenge.

So, who will answer the call and walk with Elijah? I think we’re due an appearance by some random WWE/NXT talent who just happens to be visiting with friends. Let’s go with NXT star Ridge Holland. And no, he doesn’t walk the walk. Elijah wins.

Winner: Elijah.

And there you go with my predictions for the evening at TNA Rebellion 2025. So, what do you think? Let me know your predictions, along with any other thoughts, comments, or questions. And with that, thanks for reading. Be well, my friends. Be sure to share, like, and subscribe. And that’s all folks. Stay safe and I’ll see you at the matches.

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