Mustafa Ali Is Coming To TNA

Former WWE star Mustafa Ali has officially signed with TNA Wrestling, months after he was released by WWE.

The former Retribution member featured in a vignette on the 25 January 2024 episode of TNA iMPACT, which appeared at the end of the show. In the vignette, Ali, who was dressed in a suit, delivered a message, with two people mimicking secret service members standing behind him. 

“Change, often it happens gradually over time. But sometimes it happens in a flash. TNA has recently undergone a change, gradually, years in the making. But now it’s time for a different kind of change, one that’s immediate and ignited by the introduction of an x-factor. I’m Mustafa Ali and I approve this message,” he concluded smiling at the camera.

Following his WWE exit, Ali began a “World Tour Campaign,” wrestling around the world with his politician gimmick. Ali has wrestled in a few indies and also in GCW since leaving WWE, while a vignette of his also aired on NJPW recently. After his WWE non-compete clause expired, Ali announced a “Mustafa Ali 2024” campaign and promised that change is coming. The gimmick is similar to the one that he had in “WWE NXT” last year, which he debuted a few weeks before his WWE release.

Ali joins former WWE colleagues like Nic Nemeth (FKA Dolph Ziggler) and Ash By Elegance (FKA Dana Brooke) who have made TNA their new home. It remains to be seen when Ali will debut in TNA, but he has several upcoming matches in promotions like NJPW, Progress, and House of Glory

Source: Wrestling Inc.

TNA Impact Preview 1/25/2024

Tonight’s episode of TNA Impact on AXS TV is all-new. Here are the matches that have been announced for the show:

  • The System (TNA Champion Moose & Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards) vs. Motor City Machine Guns and the returning Kazuchika Okada
  • TNA Knockouts Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs. Trinity
  • Nic Nemeth’s TNA in-ring debut vs. The Rascalz’s Zachary Wentz
  • TNA Tag Team Champion Chris Bey vs. Kevin Knight
  • MK Ultra vs. Dani Luna & Jody Threat
  • Dirty Dango & Oleg Prudius vs. Damian Drake and Dante King

TNA Impact Preview 1/18/2024

The new era of TNA continues tonight at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders, following an earth-shattering Hard To Kill pay-per-view event.

  • Josh Alexander vs. Will Ospreay
  • Nic Nemeth to make TNA Impact TV debut with in-ring promo
  • New TNA Champion Moose and The System to appear
  • KUSHIDA vs. Trey Miguel vs. Laredo Kid vs. Mike Bailey vs. El Hijo Del Vikingo vs. Jake Something
  • Xia Brookside vs. Tasha Steelz
  • The Grizzled Young Veterans vs. Eric Young and Frankie Kazarian
  • PCO vs. Jai Vidal

Backstage Report On Future Of Trinity Fatu (Naomi In WWE)

Ever since joining Impact Wrestling/TNA Wrestling in April 2022, it’s been all sunshine and roses for Trinity, who is currently entering her sixth month as Knockouts Champion. It may also be her last month as champion, however, as Trinity appears to be contemplating a career move back to her old stomping grounds.

Fightful Select reports that Trinity’s contract with Impact/TNA is set to expire in the not-so-distant future and that the Knockouts Champion will be finishing up with the promotion. It’s unclear if Trinity’s last date will be the upcoming Hard to Kill PPV, where the promotion will officially rebrand back to TNA, or if she will continue to work through the end of the month.

As for what Trinity’s next move will be, those within WWE expect that she will return to the company, where she worked for over a decade under the name Naomi. One person within WWE believes a deal is so close that something drastic would have to occur to prevent Trinity from re-signing, though they pointed out that anything could happen in the current free agency market. WWE had previously sought to bring Trinity back last year but was prevented due to an unofficial hiring freeze. The move isn’t a surprise to those in TNA, who have long thought Trinity would return to WWE when her contract expired.

Trinity’s departure from WWE came under controversial circumstances, after she and then WWE Women’s Tag Team Title partner Mercedes Mone, then Sasha Banks, walked out of the promotion in May 2022 after disagreements with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. While Trinity’s return to WWE is expected, the same cannot be said for Mone, who has broken off talks with WWE and is expected to sign with AEW.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Impact Wrestling Hidden Jems 12/14/2023, Impact Expected To Reveal International Star’s Return 

Impact Wrestling will present a special ‘Hidden Gems’ episode tonight on AXS, with matches never aired before on TV.

  • Josh Alexander vs. Yuya Uemura
  • Street Fight: PCO vs. Deaner
  • Gisele Shaw & Savannah Evans vs. MK Ultra
  • Alan Angels vs. Samuray del Sol
  • Dirty Dango & Alpha Bravo vs. Tommy Dreamer & Channing Decker

An announcement on the return of an international star is expected to take place on this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling.

While there’s no word on who it will be, Kazuchika Okada and Will Ospreay have already been announced for the January 14th TV tapings in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the day after Hard to Kill 2024.

Impact Wrestling Preview 12/7/2023

Tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on AXS TV is all-new. Inter-promotional showdown with Lucha Libre AAA from Monterrey, Mexico. 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders

Here are the matches that have been announced for the show:

  • The Motor City Machine Guns and El Hijo del Vikingo vs. Trey Miguel and Los Vipers.
  • X-Division Champion Chris Sabin and Knockouts World Champion Trinity vs. Chik Tormenta & Dinamico.
  • Moose and Toxin vs. Josh Alexander and Octagon Jr.

Impact Wrestling Preview 11/16/2023

Tonight’s Impact Wrestling at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.

  • Impact World Tag Team Championship: ABC (c) vs. Kenny King & Sheldon Jean
  • Will Ospreay vs. Josh Alexander
  • Sonny Kiss vs. Trinity
  • Steve Maclin & KiLynn King vs. Bully Ray & Jordynne Grace
  • Moose vs. Heath
  • The Rascalz vs. Laredo Kid, Black Taurus & Juventud Guerrera

Impact Wrestling Preview 11/9/2023

The action continues from Chicago on an all-new IMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.

  • Impact Wrestling Championship: Alex Shelley (c) vs. Jonathan Gresham
  • Impact Wrestling Digital Media Championship – No DQ: Tommy Dreamer (c) vs. Crazzy Steve
  • Tasha Steelz vs. Deonna Purrazzo
  • Brian Myers vs. Joe Hendry
  • Eric Young vs. Eddie Edwards

Impact Wrestling Preview 11/2/2023

Just 24 hours away from Turning Point, the action emanates from Glasgow, Scotland on an all-new IMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.

  • Motor City Machine Guns vs. Josh Alexander & Eric Young
  • Trinity vs. Emersyn Jayne
  • Moose, Brian Myers and Deonna Purrazzo vs. SUBCULTURE 
  • Joe Hendry vs. Frankie Kazarian
  • Grado returns to IMPACT Wrestling for the first time since 2018 – Grado vs. Trey Miguel 

Impact Wrestling Preview 10/26/2023

  • USA: Thursdays 8pm ET on AXS TV, Thursdays 8:30pm ET on YouTube (IMPACT Insiders), Thursdays 10pm ET on IMPACT Plus

Relive the earth-shattering event that was Bound For Glory 2023, featuring an unforgettable night of action from Chicago. See exclusive highlights from the Knockouts World Championship match as Trinity defended against Mickie James, and the epic showdown pitting Will Ospreay vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey. Plus, the IMPACT World Championship match between Alex Shelley and Josh Alexander will be shown in its entirety! Tune in to IMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on AXS TV and 8:30pm ET on YouTube for IMPACT Insiders.