TNA’s Lockdown Event Returns with Exciting Matches

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) will host its Lockdown event at the Credit I Union Arena in Chicago on Sunday night. This marks its first occurrence since 2016 and the first time as a pay-per-view event since 2014. Lockdown is unique in TNA’s calendar as each match occurs within a steel cage, promising intense action.

Lockdown starts at 5 p.m. ET and airs on TNA+. Pre-show matches will stream for free on TNA’s digital platforms. Here’s an overview of the match card and predictions.

Avery Styles Set to Appear

Avery Styles, son of WWE and TNA legend A.J. Styles, will appear at Lockdown. TNA announced this on Saturday. Avery Styles, a newcomer to pro wrestling, has only performed with Game Changer Wrestling thus far.

Pre-show Matches

The pre-show features exciting bouts, including BDE and Rich Swann against The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) and Special Agent 0 facing Trey Miguel. These matches will also take place inside the steel cage.

A dark match will showcase Joe Alonzo versus The Home Town Man for the AAW Heavyweight Championship. If Alonzo wins, retaining his title, he earns a TNA contract.

Predictions: The Righteous and Miguel are expected to emerge victorious. Alonzo likely retains his title.

TNA World Tag Team Championship: Matt and Jeff Hardy vs. Nic and Ryan Nemeth

The Hardy brothers will defend their tag team championship against Nic and Ryan Nemeth. Nic Nemeth is currently the TNA world champion and could secure two titles with a win. The Hardys have held the tag titles since June’s Slammiversary, marking their fifth reign.

Prediction: The Hardys likely keep their championship.

TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship: Allie & TBA vs. Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance

Allie will defend the Knockouts World Tag Team Championship with a mystery partner. The Elegance Brand seeks to reclaim the titles they lost to DemonXBunny at Slammiversary.

Prediction: Allie and her unknown partner likely retain the championship.

Grudge Match: AJ Francis vs. Elijah

AJ Francis will settle his rivalry with Elijah. This feud escalated from Elijah’s music career to the wrestling ring, promising a thrilling conclusion in their ‘Final Encore’.

Prediction: Francis is expected to secure the win.

TNA International Championship: Jason Hotch vs. Mustafa Ali

After defeating Mustafa Ali to win the TNA International Championship, Jason Hotch faces Ali once again inside a steel cage. Ali aims to reclaim the title.

Prediction: Hotch is favored to retain his title.

Escape the Cage: Frankie Kazarian vs. Moose

Frankie Kazarian and Moose will face off in an Escape the Cage match, their first meeting in TNA. The winner is the first to exit the cage.

Prediction: Kazarian is projected to escape first.

TNA X Division Championship: Cedric Alexander vs. Leon Slater

Cedric Alexander defends his title against Leon Slater. A stipulation states that if Slater loses, his previous title reign will be removed from TNA’s records.

Prediction: Alexander is anticipated to win.

Lethal Lockdown Match

Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, and Alisha Edwards (The System) will battle Ricky Sosa, Fabian Aichner, KC Navarro, and Jada Stone in a Lethal Lockdown match. The event returns for the first time in a decade, promising heightened intensity.

Prediction: The System is expected to emerge victorious.

TNA Knockouts World Championship: Xia Brookside vs. Elayna Black

In her hometown, Elayna Black challenges Xia Brookside for the TNA Knockouts World Championship. Brookside aims to maintain her championship presence in TNA.

Prediction: Brookside likely retains her title.