TNA Wrestling is shaking things up once again. The company has officially retired the Digital Media Championship and unveiled a brand-new title: the TNA International Championship.
The first-ever champion will be crowned at TNA Unbreakable 2025, set to take place during WrestleMania Week at the Cox Pavilion in Paradise, Nevada. The championship will be decided through three-way qualifying matches, leading up to the grand showdown at Unbreakable.
This marks a significant shift for TNA, as the Digital Media Championship had been part of the promotion since 2021. With the introduction of the International Championship, it appears the company is looking to expand its global reach and add more prestige to its mid-card division.
Unbreakable 2025 will air live on pay-per-view, making it a must-watch event for TNA fans. Stay tuned as more details, including participants for the qualifying matches, are revealed in the coming weeks!
TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV.
* TNA World Championship: Joe Hendry (c) vs. TBD * Team Advantage at TNA Sacrifice: Eddie Edwards vs.Leon Slater * Laredo Kid vs. Wes Lee * Xia Brookside vs. Rosemary * Tessa Blanchard & Cora Jade vs. Masha Slamovich & Lei Ying Lee * JDC vs. Cody Deaner * Mike Santana and Mustafa Ali have a summit
TNA iMPACT! delivered yet another shocker on Thursday night, as three former WWE stars made their presence felt in a big way. The show opened with TNA World Champion Joe Hendry doing what he does best—entertaining the crowd with one of his signature musical performances. But his concert was soon interrupted by two unexpected guests: The Colons – Eddie and Orlando (Primo and Epico Colon).
The Colons Arrive in TNA for “Business”
The former WWE Tag Team Champions introduced themselves to the TNA audience but made it clear they weren’t here for applause—they were here for business. Just as it seemed like they were about to get physical with Hendry, the lights in Full Sail University flickered, setting the stage for another major debut.
Elijah (FKA Elias) Joins TNA
When the lights came back up, fans were greeted by another musical act—Elijah, the artist formerly known as WWE’s Elias. Strumming his guitar, Elijah used his signature lyrical storytelling to confirm that he had officially signed with TNA Wrestling. Fightful Select later backed up the claim, reporting that Elijah had put pen to paper with the promotion, though details on the length of his contract remain undisclosed.
Main Event Set: Hendry & Marella vs. The Colons
Following Elijah’s unexpected debut, TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella wasted no time in booking a match. He announced that he would team up with Hendry to take on Eddie (Primo) and Orlando (Epico) in the night’s main event.
Elijah’s arrival continues the trend of ex-WWE talent finding a new home in TNA. After parting ways with WWE in September 2023 amid a wave of releases that also included Nic Nemeth (Dolph Ziggler), Ash By Elegance (Dana Brooke), and Mustafa Ali, Elijah re-emerged on the independent wrestling scene, making appearances for Wrestling Revolver, International Wrestling Cartel, and World Series Wrestling. He was also recently spotted in a social media teaser alongside The Righteous, an AEW and Ring of Honor-affiliated faction.
TNA’s Growing Roster of Ex-WWE Talent
With Elijah, Ali, and Nemeth now officially part of the TNA roster, the promotion continues to build momentum with a mix of familiar faces and homegrown talent. As TNA looks to re-establish itself as a top wrestling destination, the addition of these former WWE names could bring even more eyes to the product.