Shawne Merriman Helps Rich Swann Win At TNA Rebellion

Originally posted on Wrestlezone | By Matt Black | Last updated 4/20/24

What a ruse! Shawne Merriman was in on it the whole time.

The NFL legend was seated at ringside during the Joe Hendry versus Rich Swann match at TNA Rebellion. AJ Francis attempted to hit Hendry with a chain at ringside, but Merriman stopped him from doing it. They went back and forth in the ring and looked to fight, but the whole thing was a set-up. The ref made Francis leave, so Merriman took Hendry out behind her back and helped set up the win for Swann.

.@shawnemerriman just BLINDSIDED @joehendry at #Rebellion! pic.twitter.com/PnoKzlZ8pX
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 21, 2024

TNA Rebellion Results

Check out a recap of the match, courtesy of our live coverage page:

Joe Hendry vs. Rich Swann (w/ AJ Francis)

Swann kicks Hendry and tries to keep him grounded after a step-up kick. The crowd chants “Dollar Tree” at Francis, then Swann chops Hendry in the corner. Hendry reverses before Swann rakes Hendry’s eyes. Hendry fights back with some clotheslines, then he runs and shoves Francis off of the apron. Hendry rushes right back and knocks Swann on the mat, then hits the ropes and Francis pulls the top rope down. Francis tries to get a chain and hit Hendry, but NFL legend Shawne Merriman stops Francis and jumps in the ring. Merriman and Francis argue, and the referee tries to get Francis out of the ring. Merriman turns and decks Swann with a clothesline behind the ref’s back, then Swann connects with a top rope splash for the win.

Winner – Rich Swann