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AJ Styles may still be delivering at a top-tier level in WWE, but The Phenomenal One already has a vision for life after the ring — and it doesn’t involve his trademark flowing locks.
In a recent conversation with Inside The Ropes’ Kenny McIntosh, Styles admitted that once he hangs up the boots, he’s ready to say goodbye to the look that’s defined much of his WWE run. According to AJ, “retirement AJ” is going to look like a completely different guy.
“When retirement does finally come, that will be the first thing that goes is probably the hair… I’m thinking about a full shave. Just go, completely gone, all of it.”
While the idea of a bald AJ Styles might be hard for fans to picture, his wife, Wendy Jones, seems more than ready for a change right now. Styles joked that she’s been pushing for a trim well before retirement enters the picture.
“According to my wife, it’s gonna be cut soon… it’s getting way too long, and she doesn’t like it. She keeps telling me I’m gonna have to cut a couple inches off — not all of it now, but soon.”
Styles’ hair has gone through phases over the years, but the longer look has become synonymous with his run as one of wrestling’s premier performers. Whenever AJ does decide to make the big chop — whether for retirement or for Wendy — it’s safe to say WWE fans will have plenty to talk about.
For now, though, the Phenomenal hair remains… at least until Wendy wins the argument.
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.
Wrestling icon Jimmy Hart has spent decades building his brand around loud jackets, louder energy, and of course, the loudest accessory of all – his trademark megaphone. But this weekend at WrestleCade in Winston-Salem, that famous prop suddenly went missing.
WrestleCade officials announced on Sunday that Hart’s megaphone was stolen sometime during his Saturday appearance at the convention. While the WWE Hall of Famer isn’t interested in pressing charges, he does want the item returned — no questions asked.
However, Hart’s patience isn’t unlimited. Event organizers noted that if the megaphone isn’t brought back or if the culprit doesn’t contact WrestleCade by Tuesday, the situation will officially become a police matter. The Benton Convention Center, which hosted the event, is equipped with high-definition security cameras and is already preparing to hand footage over to authorities.
The theft ended up becoming the most talked-about moment of the entire weekend, which is saying something considering WrestleCade featured a few surprises of its own — including Jushin Thunder Liger briefly coming out of retirement to squash Joey Janela during the SuperShow.
For now, Hart and WrestleCade are simply hoping the megaphone finds its way home. After all, the “Mouth of the South” just isn’t the same without it.
WWE Raw live tonight 8pm ET from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, airing on Netflix.
WrestleCade weekend delivered one of its biggest surprises ever when Japanese wrestling icon Jushin Thunder Liger briefly stepped out of retirement for an unexpected showdown with The Bad Boy Joey Janela.
Liger officially wrapped up his legendary 35-plus–year career back in 2020, closing the book with a tag match in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. But the 61-year-old Hall of Famer proved he still had one more run-in left in him, answering Janela’s open challenge at the Winston-Salem convention. According to Wrestling Observer, the quick exhibition went about four minutes, with Liger picking up the victory to the delight of the crowd.
Janela didn’t leave with the win, but he left with a bucket-list moment. The former AEW star shared just how surreal it felt to find himself across the ring from the masked legend he grew up watching.
“I thought I saw a ghost! In high school when I was 16, I would bring a portable DVD player on the bus and watch a seven-hour Jushin Liger compilation. Twenty years later, somehow WrestleCade made this wizardry happen! Spectacular feels!” Janela wrote.
Since hanging up the boots, Liger has stayed active in the business through commentary work in NJPW and even popped up in AEW during the 2023 Owen Hart Cup, where he had a brief segment with Ricky Starks.
This year’s WrestleCade was stacked as usual, featuring appearances from Ricky Morton, the Hardy Boyz, JBL, Matt Cardona, Nic Nemeth, and plenty more. But Liger’s unadvertised return easily stole the show — a rare treat for longtime fans and a reminder of why his legacy still resonates across generations.
Winners: AJ Lee, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY (via AJ Lee submitting Becky Lynch)
The women’s WarGames match kicked off with Charlotte Flair and Asuka renewing their long-running rivalry inside the cage. From the outset the pace never slowed — stiff strikes, cage shots, and signature offense were everywhere before the ring even filled up.
Highlights included:
The closing stretch saw Asuka spit mist — but Ripley ducked, leaving Legend blinded. That opening let the babyface squad string together a cinematic flurry: double chops, double suplexes, a Twisted Bliss from Alexa, and the now-signature IYO SKY trash-can dive… this time a senton atomico off the top into a pile of heels.
Becky tried to escape over the cage but the babyfaces dragged her back down, fed her into a right hand, and AJ cinched in the Black Widow for the tap-out.
Winner & NEW Intercontinental Champion: Dominik Mysterio
John Cena came into Chicago looking to continue his improbable late-career Intercontinental Championship run, but Dominik Mysterio arrived with a full Judgment Day-adjacent entourage: Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez, Finn Bálor, and JD McDonagh all played roles in a match that constantly bordered on a handicap bout.
Cena repeatedly fought through the interference:
At one point Cena nailed a double Attitude Adjustment on Bálor and McDonagh, seemingly sealing the deal — until Liv Morgan hit the ring. She teased aligning with Dominik… then slapped him. But the swerve was on Cena: Morgan low-blowed him and fed him into Mysterio’s final frog splash, with the ref revived just in time to count three.
Dominik celebrated with both his IC title and the North American Championship as Morgan proudly raised his hand.
Cena stayed behind afterward to salute the crowd as they chanted “Thank you, Cena!”
Winner: Stephanie Vaquer (still WWE Women’s World Champion)
Nikki Bella didn’t wait for the bell to get nasty, but Stephanie Vaquer answered with an aggressive early assault of her own. The match swung repeatedly between the two as Bella leaned on veteran instincts and Vaquer showcased the athletic precision that’s quickly made her a standout.
Key moments:
After dragging her challenger back inside, Vaquer finished the job with a gorgeous Spiral Tap, cementing her title reign against one of WWE’s most decorated women’s stars.
Winners: Brock Lesnar, Drew McIntyre & The Vision (Bron Breakker, Logan Paul & Bronson Reed)
The men’s WarGames bout was just as wild as advertised, starting with CM Punk and Bron Breakker throwing hands before the cage was even half full. Once Cody Rhodes dove off the top of the structure to enter the match, all bets were off.
Major moments included:
Inside the cage, everything broke down:
The turning point came when a masked intruder slipped into the cage, blasted Punk with a basement superkick and a Blackout, then disappeared without revealing themselves. Punk staggered right into a monstrous spear from Breakker, giving The Vision and their heavy-hitter partners the pinfall victory.
After the match, Roman offered Punk a fist bump — which Punk accepted — while he and Cody exchanged tense, barely audible words before Reigns exited.
WWE SmackDown this Friday on USA Network from Denver, Colorado
The AEW Thanksgiving Eve themed episode of Dynamite airs live tonight on TBS and HBO Max, from The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tennessee.
Penta’s first-round clash with Solo Sikoa on this week’s WWE RAW came to an abrupt and worrying end, as the match was waved off after Penta appeared to suffer an injury mid-bout. With the referee stopping the action, Sikoa was awarded the win in the ongoing “Last Time Is Now” tournament.
Following the scare, Penta took to social media to address fans directly. While he didn’t reveal what type of injury he suffered or how long he expects to be out, he made it clear that Monday’s setback hasn’t shaken his resolve.
In a passionate message, Penta thanked everyone who reached out, saying the situation pushed him both physically and mentally. He framed the moment as a reminder of the resilience he’s built throughout his career, calling himself a “Mexican warrior” shaped by struggle and pride. He also took a moment to show respect to Sikoa, praising him for a clean, professional match before things went south.
Most importantly for fans, Penta promised he won’t be sidelined for long. He vowed to return “very soon,” more focused and determined to finish the business he feels he left behind.
As of now, WWE hasn’t provided an official medical update, but Penta’s message suggests he’s staying positive and preparing for a quick comeback. We’ll keep you posted as more details emerge.
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