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.

Matt Cardona Reemerges as Zack Ryder on SmackDown, Come Up Short In ‘Last Time Is Now’ Tournament

The “Last Time Is Now” tournament kept rolling on this week’s WWE SmackDown from Albany, and fans got a surprise throwback appearance that nobody saw coming.

Jey Uso Advances — But Brackets Still a Mystery

The night opened with Jey Uso knocking off The Miz to secure his place in the next round. WWE still hasn’t revealed the tournament bracket, so we’re left guessing who Main Event Jey will collide with next.

LA Knight Gets a Mystery Opponent… Woo Woo Woo?!

Later in the show, LA Knight came prepared for a mystery opponent — but the crowd inside MVP Arena erupted when the curtain parted to reveal Matt Cardona, fully revived in his classic Zack Ryder persona. Same name, same color scheme, same entrance. The whole package.

This was Ryder’s first match on the main roster in more than five years, with his last WWE appearance coming during an NXT cameo back in 2019 where he lost to Josh Briggs.

Ryder Puts Up a Fight, Knight Puts Him Down

Cardona didn’t look out of place at all and came in swinging, clearly aiming to make the most of the moment. But despite a strong showing, LA Knight cut him off and sealed the win with the BFT, punching his ticket to the tournament’s next stage.

Whether Ryder’s return is a one-night nostalgia hit or something more permanent remains to be seen — but the crowd reaction made one thing clear: Albany knew it.

AEW Collision Preview 11/15/2024

AEW Collision live tonight on TNT and HBO Max from the Erie Insurance Arena Erie, Pennsylvania.

  • AEW TNT Championship: Kyle Fletcher (c) vs. Scorpio Sky
  • Juice Robinson, Bandido, & JetSpeed vs. FTR & LFI
  • Mark Davis vs. Mark Briscoe
  • Alex Windsor & Riho vs. Hyan & Maya World
  • We’ll hear from Toni Storm

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.

WWE SmackDown Preview 11/14/2025

WWE airs live tonight beginning at 8:00 pm ET on the USA Network in the United States and Netflix for international fans from the MVP Arena in Albany, NY.

  • The Last Time Is Now Tournament First-Round Match: Jey Uso vs. The Miz
  • The Last Time Is Now Tournament First-Round Match: LA Knight vs. Mystery Opponent
  • WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill vs. B-Fab (Non-Title Match)
  • Sami Zayn has a message for Solo Sikoa

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.

AJ Styles Shuts Down Idea of a WWE Retirement Tour, Reflects on Career Favorites

AJ Styles may be entering his final year as an active WWE Superstar, but don’t expect “The Phenomenal One” to follow in John Cena’s footsteps with a full-blown farewell tour. Speaking on the No-Contest Wrestling podcast, Styles was refreshingly honest about how he wants his final chapter to unfold—and it’s far more low-key than fans might expect.

No Grand Finale, No Victory Lap—Just a Quiet Goodbye

Styles made it clear that he’s not interested in a drawn-out retirement storyline.

“I don’t have to have an AJ Styles tour, a farewell tour. I don’t need that… You don’t have to know that I even left. I could just be gone.”

Instead of a big celebration, he’s content with slipping out the door quietly when the time comes. Styles explained that the realization he gets to retire—rather than being forced out—helped calm his nerves about the transition.

“A lot of people don’t get to retire; they have to retire. And I get to. So I’m just going to enjoy what time I have left.”

Still Open to One Last Dream Match

While Styles doesn’t want a farewell run, he is open to certain matchups before hanging up the boots—specifically a throwback showdown with CM Punk.

Styles said their chemistry was strong even 20 years ago, and revisiting it now would be “a lot of fun.” Whether WWE will make it happen? That’s another question entirely.

Styles Shows Love to His Greatest Opponents

The conversation also led Styles to reflect on the talent he’s shared the ring with—names he considers no-brainer, can’t-miss dance partners.

  • Finn Balor tops the list. Styles praised Balor as someone he never has to worry about in the ring, calling their chemistry effortless.
  • The Usos (Jimmy & Jey): Styles says he knew every match with the twins would be a “banger.”
  • John Cena: Despite having completely different styles, Styles is still puzzled—in the best way—by why they always produce magic together.
  • Samoa Joe: One of Styles’ close friends, and someone who’s “allowed to hit him harder.” Styles loves working Joe because he looks more violent than he actually is.
  • Christopher Daniels: Another longtime partner whom Styles credits with making five-star matches feel almost accidental.

What’s Next for The Phenomenal One?

Styles has already announced he’s stepping away in 2025, but his final year in WWE seems focused on performing on his own terms—not on nostalgia tours or goodbye speeches. Whether we see the Punk rematch or another surprise classic remains to be seen, but one thing is clear:

AJ Styles plans to finish his career exactly the same way he’s lived it—quietly confident, laser-focused, and undeniably phenomenal.

TNA iMPACT LIVE Preview 11/13/2025

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.

  • We’ll hear from TNA World Champion Mike Santana
  • Elijah returns with a live concert
  • TNA Knockout World Champion Kelani Jordan in action
  • Jason Hotch w/ John Skyler vs. Cedric Alexander
  • Indi Hartwell vs. Dani Luna
  • We’ll hear from The System