The road to Genesis and Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC continues as TNA iMPACT! delivers a loaded episode this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet 360 in Canada.
The countdown is on before Team TNA battles the NXT outsiders in a five–on–five Steel Cage Match next Thursday. But before the war, the action heats up on an ALL-NEW TNA iMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet 360 in Canada.
TNA is gearing up for a massive relaunch in 2026, and the company is apparently shooting big when it comes to star power. With the promotion’s new multi-year media rights deal officially locked in, iMPACT is set to make its AMC debut on January 15, 2026, airing live from the Curtis Caldwell Center in Garland, Texas. And according to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, TNA is hoping to bring back one of its most iconic names for the premiere: AJ Styles.
Per Dave Meltzer, a WWE source says TNA has reached out with interest in having Styles actually wrestle on the debut episode. The idea is simple—kick off the AMC era with a major ratings splash by featuring the man many still associate with the company’s glory years. Styles himself recently said he’d love to wrestle in TNA one more time before wrapping up his in-ring career, and January would mark his first match for the promotion since 2013.
WWE did allow “The Phenomenal One” to make a cameo at TNA Slammiversary back in July, appearing in a non-wrestling role. Letting him work an actual match is, of course, a different conversation entirely—but not outside the realm of possibility given WWE’s slightly more flexible approach to cross-promotional moments in recent years.
If the match does happen, Meltzer notes a likely opponent: Frankie Kazarian. The reigning TNA World Champion has a long, shared history with Styles dating back to the 2000s, and the two have locked up many times over the years. A Styles vs. Kazarian showdown on AMC’s debut night would be a fitting callback for longtime fans while spotlighting today’s TNA main event scene.
Along with the network move, TNA is giving its flagship a refreshed identity. The show will officially be known as Thursday Night iMPACT, maintaining its two-hour timeslot from 9–11 p.m. ET and streaming concurrently on AMC+.
Whether AJ Styles steps back into a TNA ring remains to be seen—but if TNA gets its wish, their AMC premiere could instantly become one of 2026’s most talked-about wrestling nights.
The road to Final Resolution reaches its last stop on an all-new TNA iMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet 360 in Canada.
TNA Wrestling may be gearing up for its biggest visibility boost in years with its new AMC television deal, but the company has some important business to take care of behind the scenes before that January premiere.
According to a new report from Fightful Select, TNA is preparing to open formal contract talks next week with several wrestlers whose deals are approaching expiration. Multiple talents apparently held off on negotiating until the TV situation was settled, but with the AMC partnership now official, the company is moving quickly to secure its roster.
One name reportedly on TNA’s radar is former AEW talent Bear Bronson, who is being looked at as a potential signing ahead of the AMC debut. At the same time, a handful of current roster members will be free agents by the end of the month unless new agreements get finalized. That group includes Jody Threat, Mustafa Ali, The Hardys, and The IInspiration, among others.
TNA is also still featuring several notable wrestlers who aren’t currently under contract—most prominently Dezmond Xavier (formerly WWE’s Wes Lee), Matt Cardona, and Dolph Ziggler. Their status gives TNA flexibility, but it also adds urgency as the promotion tries to solidify a strong, stable roster heading into 2026.
Before the AMC era officially begins on January 15, 2026, at the Curtis Culwell Center in Texas, TNA has a packed weekend ahead with Final Resolution and two additional tapings. With major TV exposure on the horizon, expect contract news—and possibly some surprise signings—to heat up in the coming weeks.
After months of speculation and whispers across the wrestling world, TNA has officially locked in a major new television home — and it’s a huge step forward for the company. Beginning January 15, 2026, TNA’s flagship series will air live on AMC, confirming the long-running rumors linking the promotion with the network best known for prestige dramas and massive mainstream reach.
The newly rebranded “Thursday Night iMPACT” will keep its familiar two-hour slot, running 9–11 p.m. ET every Thursday, and will simulcast on the network’s streaming platform AMC+. The premiere episode will broadcast live from the Curtis Caldwell Center in Garland, Texas, just outside Dallas, marking TNA’s first major TV night under the AMC banner.
According to Sports Illustrated, TNA won’t waste any time expanding its footprint on the new network. The company has locked in TV tapings for January 22 and 23 in Albuquerque, New Mexico—a city closely tied to AMC thanks to powerhouse hits Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. The synergy is impossible to miss, and it’ll be interesting to see if AMC leans into that connection in its promotional push.
TNA is also gearing up for its Genesis pay-per-view in January, though details are still under wraps beyond the show taking place somewhere in the Dallas area.
One of the biggest questions surrounding the move has been how it might impact TNA’s unprecedented working relationship with WWE. The cross-promotion has produced some major moments over the past few years, especially with NXT talent appearing in TNA rings and vice versa.
Writer Jon Alba reported on X that when he asked whether the partnership was wrapping up, his sources “adamantly denied” any such plans. So for now, fans can expect the inter-promotional door to remain wide open heading into 2026.
Moving from AXS TV — which is owned by TNA’s parent company Anthem — to AMC gives the promotion a dramatic increase in reach. “Thursday Night iMPACT” is expected to land in roughly 60 million homes, more than double what was possible on AXS. For a company that’s been fighting to rebuild momentum, this exposure could be transformational.
With a bigger platform, a fresh name, and a major network backing them, TNA enters 2026 with more buzz than it’s had in years. If the product delivers, “Thursday Night iMPACT” could be the company’s biggest breakout opportunity in over a decade.
TNA iMPACT! is all-new THIS THURSDAY at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet 360 in Canada, as the fallout from Turning Point and NXT Gold Rush continues to shake the wrestling world.
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TNA has spent most of 2025 making waves—some headline-worthy, some eyebrow-raising—but one major goal has remained at the top of the company’s priority list: securing a new television home. President Carlos Silva has publicly emphasized all summer that locking down a fresh media rights deal is the promotion’s biggest mission, even teasing ongoing discussions. Early chatter pointed toward A&E and The CW as possible destinations, thanks to their existing connections with WWE, a key promotional partner for TNA this year.
Now, with the calendar winding down, the outlook depends on who you ask. The Takedown on SI reports that TV industry insiders still expect TNA to finalize a new rights agreement before the end of 2025—possibly even sooner. Inside TNA, however, things appear murkier. Company officials aren’t offering updates, leaving the actual progress of negotiations up in the air.
While A&E and The CW are still in the mix, a new name has suddenly jumped to the front of the rumor mill: AMC. The network—best known for prestige hits like Breaking Bad, Mad Men, The Walking Dead, and Better Call Saul—doesn’t currently have ties to WWE, making it an unexpected frontrunner. Whether AMC and TNA have actually sat down for formal talks wasn’t confirmed, but the interest alone is noteworthy.
If a deal with AMC becomes reality, it would be a massive upgrade for TNA. The move would more than double the number of homes currently able to access the product compared to its reach on AXS TV and TNA+. It would also mark AMC’s first real step into the pro wrestling world, though the network was briefly linked to WWE back in 2014 during a swirl of merger rumors that ultimately went nowhere.
For now, the wrestling industry is left waiting—much like TNA’s roster and fans—to see which network ultimately plants its flag on the promotion’s next chapter.
Longtime fans might want to savor the next year and a half of J.D.C.’s run — because the former Fandango has officially put a date on the end of his in-ring career.
During this week’s episode of TNA iMPACT!, The System hit the ring for what seemed like a routine group promo. Moose, Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, and J.D.C. each had a turn to speak, but before Myers could even grab the mic, J.D.C. stepped forward and delivered a major announcement.
J.D.C. shared that he recently got married, and after long conversations with his wife about life after wrestling, he’s decided he will retire at TNA Genesis in 2026. The reveal was emotional, with J.D.C. taking time to thank the fans and both companies that shaped his career.
The veteran admitted that he didn’t always appreciate the opportunities he had along the way, but said his mindset has changed as he heads into the final stretch. He called TNA “the best locker room” he’s ever been part of and made it clear he wants to help The System transition smoothly by finding someone to step into his spot.
J.D.C. — best remembered by WWE audiences as Fandango — spent 15 years under the WWE umbrella from 2006 until his 2021 release. After hitting the independent scene for a stretch, he resurfaced in TNA in 2023 and has been a regular presence ever since.
With Genesis 2026 circled as his final night in the ring, fans now have a long runway to appreciate this last chapter. And if his recent work in The System is any indication, J.D.C. appears set on going out on his own terms — grateful, grounded, and giving back.
Just 24 hours before Turning Point, TNA iMPACT! is LIVE from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida tonight at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet 360 in Canada.
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