Category: Impact

Alexander Hammerstone Confirms TNA Departure, Now a Free Agent

Alexander Hammerstone is officially back on the free-agent market. The powerhouse wrestler, known as “Muscle Mountain,” announced that he is no longer under contract with TNA Wrestling, bringing an abrupt end to his short-lived run with the promotion.

Hammerstone’s final TNA match aired on this week’s episode of iMPACT! on AXS TV, where he challenged Joe Hendry for the TNA World Championship. Despite putting up a strong fight, Hammerstone ultimately fell short, with Hendry securing the win after delivering his Standing Ovation finisher. The match took place after Hammerstone had already revealed his departure, making it a symbolic send-off for his time in TNA.

Hammerstone’s TNA Run: A Promising Start That Never Took Off

Hammerstone arrived in TNA at the start of 2024 with plenty of hype, having built a strong reputation as a former MLW World Heavyweight Champion. His first major feud in the company was a hard-hitting trilogy against Josh Alexander, but after losing the decisive rubber match, his momentum stalled. He was never quite able to regain his footing in TNA’s competitive landscape.

Complicating matters was Hammerstone’s absence from television, which led to speculation about his durability. However, the powerhouse recently released a video addressing those concerns, revealing that his absence was due to a misdiagnosis by a local state commission doctor. Initially told he had a heart condition, Hammerstone later discovered that he had actually been dealing with pneumonia. The process of clearing his name and proving his fitness to compete reportedly cost him around $20,000 in medical tests.

Despite this ordeal, Hammerstone continued wrestling on the independent scene. The only legitimate injury he suffered during his TNA tenure was a knee injury, which required surgery on December 23. Remarkably, he returned to action just two months later in February.

What’s Next for Hammerstone?

With his TNA run now behind him, Hammerstone is a free agent once again. Given his blend of power, agility, and charisma, there’s no doubt that he will have plenty of options. Could WWE or AEW come calling? Or will he continue making waves on the independent circuit before finding his next long-term home?

One thing is for sure: Hammerstone isn’t done yet. Stay tuned for updates on where the “Muscle Mountain” lands next.

TNA Impact Preview 3/13/2025

TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV.

* TNA World Championship: Joe Hendry (c) vs. TBD
* Team Advantage at TNA Sacrifice: Eddie Edwards vs.Leon Slater
* Laredo Kid vs. Wes Lee
* Xia Brookside vs. Rosemary
* Tessa Blanchard & Cora Jade vs. Masha Slamovich & Lei Ying Lee
* JDC vs. Cody Deaner
* Mike Santana and Mustafa Ali have a summit

TNA Impact Preview 3/6/2025

TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV, as the build continues for Sacrifice and NXT Roadblock. The lineup includes:

  • Elijah vs. Brian Myers
  • The Hardys vs. The Colons
  • The Northern Armory vs. Ace Austin & The Rascalz
  • Mike Santana vs. John Skyler
  • Savannah Evans vs. Xia Brookside
  • Moose and Oba Femi go face-to-face
  • We’ll hear from Masha Slamovich
  • First Class Penthouse returns

TNA Impact Preview 2/27/2025

TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV, with NXT champion Oba Femi appearing on the show. The lineup includes:

  • TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship – Losers Become Personal Concierge: Spitfire (c) vs. Ash & Heather by Elegance
  • Oba Femi & The Hardys vs. The System
  • Mance Warner vs. Sami Callihan
  • Ace Austin vs. Frankie Kazarian
  • Mike Santana vs. TBD
  • Tessa Blanchard must wrestle or she’s fired

TNA Impact Preview 2/20/2025

TNA Wrestling will present a live episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV from Full Sail University in Orlando. The lineup includes:

  • NO DQ: JDC vs. Leon Slater
  • Tyriek Igwe & Tyson Dupont vs. The Rascalz
  • Rosemary vs. Lei Ying Lee
  • Tessa Blanchard in action
  • Joe Hendry in concert
  • We’ll hear from the Northern Armory

TNA Impact Preview 2/13/2025

TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact on AXS TV tonight.

  • TNA World Championship: Joe Hendry (c) vs. Jake Something
  • TNA Knockouts World Championship: Masha Slamovich (c) vs. Savannah Evans
  • Eric Young vs. Josh Alexander
  • Cora Jade vs. Xia Brookside
  • Frankie Kazarian vs. Sami Callihan
  • Mustafa Ali hosts a Town Hall meeting
  • Ash By Elegance & Heather By Elegance in action

TNA Impact Preview 2/6/2025

TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV, with another WWE NXT tag team title match. 

  • WWE NXT Tag Team Championship: Fraxiom (c) vs. Nic & Ryan Nemeth
  • Mike Santana vs. Matt Cardona
  • The Hardys & Leon Slater vs. The System (Moose, JDC, Eddie Edwards)
  • Tyson Dupont vs. Ace Austin
  • Knockouts Battle Royal for a shot at the TNA Knockouts World title
  • Joe Hendry in concert
  • We’ll hear from Eric Young

TNA Impact Preview 1/30/2025

TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV.

  • Eric Young & Josh Alexander vs. Travis Williams & Judas Icarus
  • Mustafa Ali vs. Laredo Kid
  • Wes Lee vs. Ace Austin
  • Cora Jade vs. TBD
  • Brian Myers vs. Leon Slater
  • Nic Nemeth will appear
  • Sami Callihan to speak

Steph De Lander Returns To TNA With Mance Warner, Reveals She’s The New Digital Media Champion

Steph De Lander made her impactful return to TNA on Thursday night, shaking things up with a bold statement—and a brand-new championship reign. De Lander revealed herself as the mastermind behind the cryptic “23” vignettes that aired during recent PCO and Sami Callihan matches and announced that she is now the Digital Media Champion.

Her return wasn’t a solo act, either. De Lander arrived alongside Mance Warner, who immediately made his presence felt by attacking Sami Callihan during the segment. The return also put an end to speculation surrounding the mysterious vignettes, with De Lander confirming they were all part of her plan.

The Digital Media Title Drama Continues

De Lander’s claim to the Digital Media Championship stems from her ties to PCO, the title’s previous holder. She revealed that the championship became hers as part of her “divorce” from PCO. This development comes after weeks of controversy surrounding the title, including PCO’s headline-making moment at The People vs. GCW, where he destroyed the championship with a sledgehammer in what was reportedly an unsanctioned move that caught TNA officials off guard.

PCO’s chaotic antics seem to have officially ended his time with the promotion. His profile has been removed from TNA’s website, confirming his departure.

De Lander’s Comeback Story

Steph De Lander’s return to TNA marks her first appearance since Victory Road in September, where she announced that she needed to step away for neck surgery. After months of recovery, De Lander is back and making waves, proving she hasn’t lost a step in her time away.

Bringing in Mance Warner as her new ally signals a fresh direction for De Lander, whose new title reign adds even more intrigue to the Digital Media Championship’s already wild history. The dynamic between Warner and De Lander promises to be a storyline worth watching as they aim to dominate TNA together.

What’s Next?

De Lander’s return and Callihan’s attack by Mance Warner set the stage for some heated confrontations in the weeks to come. Meanwhile, with PCO officially out of TNA, the Digital Media Championship is poised to have a new chapter under De Lander’s reign.

The only certainty? With Steph De Lander back and Mance Warner at her side, chaos is bound to follow.

TNA Impact Preview 1/23/2025

TNA Wrestling will present a special live episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV from the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, TX, which features a WWE NXT tag team title match. The lineup includes:

  • WWE NXT Tag Team Championship: Fraxiom (c) vs. The Rascalz
  • The Hardys vs. Moose & JDC
  • Masha Slamovich & Spitfire vs. Rosemary, Heather & Ash by Elegance
  • We’ll hear from Josh Alexander (who is contractually obligated to appear)
  • We’ll hear from new TNA World Champion Joe Hendry
  • Tessa Blanchard to speak