Category: TNA

TNA Announces Major TV Deal With AMC

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.

AMC’s Influence Already Showing

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.

What About TNA’s Relationship With WWE?

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.

A Massive Jump in Visibility

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.

WWE NXT Gold Rush Preview 11/25/2025

WWE returns tonight at 8/7c on The CW Network with a taped episode of their weekly two-hour NXT television program, a taped “Gold Rush: Week 2” show from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.

  • TNA Knockouts Championship: Kelani Jordan (c) vs. Jordynne Grace vs Lei Ying Lee
  • Evolve Men’s Championship: Jackson Drake (c) vs. Sean Legacy
  • Women’s Speed Championship Tournament Finals: Fallon Henley vs. Zaria
  • Evolve Women’s Championship: Kendal Grey (c) vs. Lainey Reid
  • Trick Williams vs. Myles Borne
  • John Cena will announce the men’s and women’s Iron Survivor participants

TNA iMPACT Preview 11/20/2025

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.

Orlando, Florida (Full Sail University)

  • TNA Knockout Championship #1 Contenders Qualifier: Xia Brookside vs. Victoria Crawford vs. Killer Kelly vs. Jody Threat
  • TNA Knockout Championship #1 Contenders Qualifier: Dani Luna vs. Indi Hartwell vs. Rosemary vs. Myla Grace
  • Matt Cardona vs. Mance Warner
  • Myron Reed vs. Jon Skyler
  • We’ll hear from Mike Santana

WWE NXT Gold Rush Preview 11/18/2025

WWE presents NXT Gold Rush, a two week event from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Title’s from NXT, TNA, AAA and Evolve will be defended.

NXT Gold Rush week 1 live on The CW from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York;

NXT Women’s Championship: Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Jacy Jayne
NXT Women’s North American Championship: Blake Monroe (c) vs. Sol Ruca
AAA Mixed Tag Team Championship: Chelsea Green and Ethan Page (c) vs. Thea Hail and Joe Hendry
NXT Tag Team Championship: DarkState (c) vs. Leon Slater and Je’Von Evans

TNA’s Nic Nemeth Returned On Raw As Dolph Ziggler In ‘Last Time Is Now’ Tournament

In a surprise that lit up social media before the bell even rang, former TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth stepped back into WWE rings Monday night—only this time he re-embraced the persona fans know best: Dolph Ziggler. The longtime WWE standout returned on “Raw” as a mystery entrant in the “Last Time Is Now” tournament, a high-stakes bracket that will determine who gets the honor of facing John Cena in his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

But Ziggler’s comeback run hit a wall early, courtesy of Solo Sikoa.

After “Raw” GM Adam Pearce kept Sikoa’s opponent under wraps all night, Ziggler emerged to a huge reaction. Sikoa made his entrance with Talla Tonga at his side, though he wouldn’t end up needing any backup. Ziggler came out hot, trying to overwhelm Sikoa with quick strikes and a series of elbow drops as he looked to shake off any ring rust.

The former World Heavyweight Champion pushed the pace, even locking in an early submission attempt that forced Sikoa to scramble for the ropes. When the action spilled to the floor, Ziggler bounced Sikoa off the announce desk, giving himself a brief opening. Back inside, a top-rope elbow and the Blonde Ambition weren’t enough—Sikoa kicked out with authority each time.

Momentum shifted when Ziggler lined up for Sweet Chin Music. Sikoa caught the first attempt, but Ziggler still managed to land a clean shot moments later. The problem? It didn’t keep Sikoa down for long. As Ziggler tried to regain his balance, Sikoa blasted him with a devastating Samoan Spike, dropping the 19-year WWE veteran for the three-count.

With the win, Solo Sikoa advances in the tournament, inching closer to a potential showdown with John Cena. As for Ziggler, his WWE return created plenty of buzz—even if his run in the bracket ended just as quickly as it began.

Backstage Update On TNA’s Ongoing TV Deal Hunt, AMC Emerges As Surprise Contender

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.

TNA Turning Point 11/14/25 (Results) – Dezmond Xavier (fka Wes Lee) returns – NXT Invasion

Countdown Pre-Show Highlights

• Kazarian rolls in as “the champ that matters.”
New TNA World Champion Frankie Kazarian arrived all swagger, brushing off Mike Santana as “yesterday’s news.” His attitude would be a theme for the night.

• Santino secures the building.
After NXT’s hostile appearance on Impact, Santino Marella put security on every door. According to him, this was a “closed set” situation.

• Jake Something wins chaotic three-way.
Jake Something outlasted Mance Warner and the mysterious Home Town Man in a wild opener. After Warner got distracted by Steph De Lander, the Home Town Man hit Sliced Bread… only to be snatched up by Jake and slammed Into the Void for the victory.

Kazarian’s Coronation — and Another Accusation

Kazarian rolled out his “King’s Speech,” bragging that his title win was his dream and the fans’ nightmare. He insisted he did not orchestrate the NXT invasion, though TNA President Carlos Silva revealed Kaz is on the investigation list.

Nic Nemeth interrupted and pointed the finger directly at Kaz. Nemeth vowed he’d cash in his Call Your Shot trophy later tonight — but first, they had business as reluctant tag partners.

Turning Point: Full Results

Kelani Jordan retains the Knockouts Championship

Kelani Jordan survived a physical showdown with M by Elegance. After M muscled her around and hit a fireman’s carry driver, the champ battled back, targeted the leg, and finished it with a split-legged moonsault.

Backstage, Gia Miller’s post-match interview was derailed by Ryan Nemeth, who chirped that the only story worth covering was whether his brother would cash in tonight.

NXT fallout continues

Ava denied any involvement with the NXT invasion, reminding Santino that NXT is her turf — but TNA is his to manage. Arianna Grace backed up her father and kept the peace.

AJ Francis overpowers BDE

YouTuber-turned-competitor BDE came out hot with dives, speed, and a slick Canadian Destroyer counter — but it wasn’t enough to topple the powerhouse. Francis flattened him with a spear and back-to-back chokeslams to seal the win.

No DQ: Indi Hartwell defeats Dani Luna

This one was as messy as advertised. Chairs, ladders, powder — you name it. The finish came when Hartwell drilled Luna with a Hurts Donut onto a steel chair after an elbow drop that sent both women crashing through a table.

Knockouts Tag Champs retain in triple threat turmoil

With Tessa Blanchard not cleared, Victoria Crawford drafted Mila Moore as her replacement partner. Things broke down fast, and in the chaos, The IInspiration caught Xia Brookside and planted her with the Idolizer to keep the gold.

Order 4 steals a win over Hardys & Cedric Alexander

The Hardys were rolling until Tasha Steelz cut off Jeff on the top rope. Ali tried to capitalize but wiped out Steelz instead. Matt hit a double Twist of Fate and nearly stole it, but Agent Zero yanked out the referee. Order 4 swarmed Alexander, and Ali snagged a low-blow roll-up for the cheap victory.

The Rascalz reunite — with Dezmond Xavier — to beat The System

A surprise eruption: Dezmond Xavier (fka Wes Lee) returned to team with The Rascalz in an eight-man sprint. Myron Reed hit highlight-reel cutters, Hot Fire Flame landed everywhere, and Xavier sealed the win with a picture-perfect Spiral Tap on Johnny Dango Curtis. Respect was shown all around afterward.

Eric Young points fingers at Santino

Young confronted the Director of Authority and accused him of being the mastermind behind the NXT assaults. He ominously warned a “cleanse” was coming.

X-Division: Leon Slater guts out a win over Rich Swann

Despite taking a nasty shot to the eye early and struggling with his balance, the young champion powered through. Slater reversed Swann into a Styles Clash and followed with the Swanton 450 to retain.

Post-match, TNA honored Slater’s late grandmother. Slater also mentioned he’s eyeing NXT Gold Rush, hoping to become the youngest NXT Tag Team Champion alongside Je’Von Evans.

Tag Team Main Event — and a Wild Post-Match Twist

Mike Santana finally shows, teaming with Steve Maclin to beat Kazarian & Nic Nemeth

Maclin had to start the match alone after Santana was absent all night. The former Marine held his own until distractions caught up. Just when Kaz and Nemeth were running the numbers, Santana stormed out, heavily taped but explosive. He drilled Kaz with the Spin The Block discus lariat to score the win.

But the night wasn’t over.

NXT Raids TNA… Again

Nic Nemeth seemed poised to cash in his Call Your Shot trophy on a downed Kazarian — but before the referee could make it official, the NXT contingent hit the ring en masse.

Robert Stone, Lexis King, Charlie Dempsey, High Ryze, Stacks, and Brooks Jensen overwhelmed everyone in sight. Even The Hardys couldn’t swing the tide with chairs. NXT closed the night standing tall over a wrecked TNA roster.

TNA Turning Point 11/14/2025 (Card)

Tonight, November 14 at 8pm ET, TNA Wrestling presents Turning Point streaming LIVE on TNA+ from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida.

The action begins on Countdown to Turning Point streaming LIVE AND FREE at 7:30pm ET on TNA+ and TNA social platforms. 

CARD

  • TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship: The IInspiration (c) vs. The Angel Warriors (Léi Ying Lee & Xia Brookside) vs. Tessa Blanchard & Victoria Crawford
  • TNA X-Division Championship: Leon Slater (c) vs. Rich Swann
  • No Disqualification Match: Indi Hartwell vs. Dani Luna
  • Mike Santana & Steve Maclin vs. Frankie Kazarian & Nic Nemeth
  • Cedric Alexander & The Hardys vs. Mustafa Ali & The Great Hands
  • BDE vs. AJ Francis
  • The System vs. The Rascalz (Wes Lee expected to be the 4th)
  • TNA Knockouts World Championship: Kelani Jordan (c) vs. M By Elegance

Countdown To Turning Point

  • New TNA World Champion Frankie Kazarian will host a special edition of The King’s Speech
  • Jake Something vs. Mance Warner vs, The Home Town Man

J.D.C. Announces Planned Retirement, Set to Wrap Up Career After TNA Genesis 2026

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. Reveals Retirement Plan

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.

A New Perspective on His Journey

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.

A Career Spanning WWE & TNA

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.

Joe Hendry Reportedly Wraps Up With TNA, Now Under WWE Contract

Joe Hendry’s momentum hasn’t slowed down for a second — and it looks like WWE is officially cashing in on the buzz.

After weeks of fans speculating about his future, Fightful Select is reporting that Hendry is finished with TNA and has now signed with WWE, finally answering one of the biggest questions coming out of his recent NXT appearances.

Quiet Exit From TNA?

According to the report, Hendry is no longer part of TNA’s internal creative plans. While he may still be spotted backstage at upcoming TNA events — he lives nearby and is tight with much of the roster — he’s not expected to appear on-screen. Essentially, all signs point to his run with TNA being over.

WWE Wanted Him Badly

One of the most interesting details from Fightful’s report is just how much WWE officials, particularly Shawn Michaels, have been pushing to land Hendry. Michaels has reportedly been a fan of Hendry’s work for a long time and strongly advocated for WWE to bring him in.

The twist? Hendry’s TNA contract wasn’t actually set to expire yet. Fightful’s sources suggest he still had months left on his deal, which implies one thing — WWE likely bought him out to expedite his jump to NXT.

TNA Pushed Back Publicly

Just a few weeks ago, TNA President Carlos Silva insisted that Hendry was still a TNA talent and would remain one “until he’s not.” At the time, Silva framed Hendry’s NXT appearances as part of the working agreement between TNA and WWE.

Well… it seems we’re officially at the “he’s not” part.

What’s Next for Hendry in WWE?

Hendry has already been connecting with the NXT audience in a way very few newcomers do. Fans loudly backed him in his feud with Ethan Page, and his charisma has made him an instant standout. With WWE now reportedly locking him in, don’t be surprised if his NXT presence grows quickly — or if he becomes one of the next big crossover stars to jump to the main roster.

One thing’s for sure: you believe in Joe Hendry — and now, apparently, so does WWE enough to buy him out.