Good news for fans of zero miedo. After a rough landing sidelined Penta on WWE RAW late last month, it sounds like the former tag champ is inching toward a full medical clearance.
During his match with Solo Sikoa in the Last Time Is Now Tournament, Penta attempted a high-risk hurricanrana off the barricade—only to come down hard on his shoulder. The bout was waved off, giving Sikoa the win, and Penta has been off TV ever since.
This week, noted luchador physician Dr. Odiseo posted an update on Instagram alongside Penta, offering encouraging news on the masked star’s recovery. According to Odiseo, the injury is healing on schedule and Penta could officially be cleared as early as Friday.
“Penta is on the right track, and we’ve seen good results. We can’t let up, but I’m confident he’ll be ready by Friday,” Odiseo said.
Fans also wondered whether this timeline would allow Penta to make his previously advertised appearance at AAA’s Guerra de Titanes—where he and Rey Fénix are slated to face Dominik Mysterio and El Grande Americano. Odiseo kept expectations hopeful but cautious, responding simply:
“Hope so.”
The 26th annual Guerra de Titanes takes place December 20 at Arena Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico. If all goes well, Penta could be back in action just in time for one of AAA’s biggest cards of the year.
TNA Wrestling may be gearing up for its biggest visibility boost in years with its new AMC television deal, but the company has some important business to take care of behind the scenes before that January premiere.
According to a new report from Fightful Select, TNA is preparing to open formal contract talks next week with several wrestlers whose deals are approaching expiration. Multiple talents apparently held off on negotiating until the TV situation was settled, but with the AMC partnership now official, the company is moving quickly to secure its roster.
One name reportedly on TNA’s radar is former AEW talent Bear Bronson, who is being looked at as a potential signing ahead of the AMC debut. At the same time, a handful of current roster members will be free agents by the end of the month unless new agreements get finalized. That group includes Jody Threat, Mustafa Ali, The Hardys, and The IInspiration, among others.
TNA is also still featuring several notable wrestlers who aren’t currently under contract—most prominently Dezmond Xavier (formerly WWE’s Wes Lee), Matt Cardona, and Dolph Ziggler. Their status gives TNA flexibility, but it also adds urgency as the promotion tries to solidify a strong, stable roster heading into 2026.
Before the AMC era officially begins on January 15, 2026, at the Curtis Culwell Center in Texas, TNA has a packed weekend ahead with Final Resolution and two additional tapings. With major TV exposure on the horizon, expect contract news—and possibly some surprise signings—to heat up in the coming weeks.
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.
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.
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.
🚨 Someone stole Jimmy Hart’s megaphone at the convention yesterday. The venue has HD cameras and police will review the footage tomorrow. Jimmy isn’t looking to press charges — he just wants it back.
If you took it, DM us. 12/2, the police investigation moves forward.
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.