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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.

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

TNA iMPACT ‘Open Fight Night’ Preview 11/6/2025

TNA Impact returns tonight with an Open Fight Night special episode. Open Fight Night makes its highly anticipated return for the first time since 2017. Anyone can make a challenge, and everyone must accept! When the opportunities are endless, what chaos will unfold? It all goes down this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet 360 in Canada.

  • The System vs. The Rascals vs. The Great Hands vs. Sinner & Saint
  • Sitdown Interview With Kelani Jordan
  • More Open Fight Night Challenges

TNA IMPACT Preview 10/30/2025

TNA Impact returns tonight with a special “Very Hardy Halloween” celebrating the season. The special episode is now the third special episode of Impact in a row since TNA Bound For Glory took place on October 12th. You can see all the details below for tonight’s show:

On a special edition of TNA iMPACT!, celebrate A Very Hardy Halloween. Enter a universe unlike any other as Matt and Jeff Hardy open the gates to their world, The Hardy Compound. Go inside the minds of The Hardys as they relive some of their favorite Broken memories.

Matt Hardy Teases Major New Media Rights Deal On The Horizon For TNA

TNA Wrestling could be heading toward one of its biggest business moves in years, according to none other than Matt Hardy.

Speaking on a recent episode of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast, the veteran star opened up about what fans can expect from a “Broken Rules Match,” describing it as a chaotic, anything-goes environment where “the standard rules in a pro wrestling match are broken.” Hardy said the concept lets the action spill anywhere in the arena — a true showcase of the unpredictable, high-energy style he’s become known for.

But Hardy’s biggest revelation came when he shifted gears to talk about TNA’s future behind the scenes. The former World Champion hinted that a new media rights deal could be finalized and announced before the end of the year, potentially changing the company’s exposure in a major way.

“I think some very exciting things are on the horizon,” Hardy said. “From what I’m hearing, by the end of this year, maybe the start of next, there’s going to be a new media rights deal announced. It’s going to be huge for TNA.”

Hardy added that the company has seen real growth recently — from attendance and ticket sales to pay-per-view buy rates — and credited the locker room’s hard work for that momentum.

TNA currently airs weekly programming, it’s flagship show IMPACT currently airs on AXS TV. TNA has been rebuilding its brand over the past year with a mix of established veterans and rising stars. If Hardy’s comments prove true, a new broadcast deal could give the promotion the platform it needs to reach a larger audience and continue that upward trend heading into 2026.

TNA Impact After The Glory Special 10/16/2025

On a special After the Glory edition of TNA iMPACT!, go beyond the ring with exclusive access to the biggest event of the year, Bound For Glory. Don’t miss never-before-seen interviews, backstage footage and more. Plus, the champions will be in studio to take you inside their epic clashes. 

Tune in this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet+ in Canada.

  • Highlights From the matches that took place at TNA Bound For Glory on Sunday
  • Interviews with the champions coming out of the PPV

TNA IMPACT Preview 10/9/2025

The final TNA iMPACT! before the biggest event of the year (Bound For Glory) — don’t miss a moment of the action this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet+ in Canada.

  • No Disqualification: Joe Hendry vs. Eric Young
  • Matt Cardona vs. Ryan Nemeth
  • Mustafa Ali vs. JDC
  • Kelani Jordan and Indi Hartwell have a contract signing
  • Trick Williams kicks off the show

TNA Wrestling Is ‘In Active Negotiations’ With A New Broadcast Partner

TNA Wrestling may be on the verge of its biggest move in years, as company president Carlos Silva has revealed that the promotion is now in active talks with a new broadcast partner.

Speaking to TV Insider, Silva confirmed that negotiations have officially gone beyond the “feeling out” stage, with one network showing serious interest in bringing TNA to its lineup. While Silva stopped short of naming names, it’s worth noting that TNA has recently been linked to networks like The CW and A&E — both of which already feature WWE programming.

“We’re now in active negotiations with a partner,” Silva explained. “The good news is the process has started. We’re no longer just talking to a bunch of people to gauge interest. Now we have an interested partner, and we’re working through, potentially, a deal for 2026.”

TNA has called AXS TV home since 2019, but the promotion has been openly exploring new broadcast opportunities throughout 2024. With the company looking to expand its footprint — including a show earlier this year at Long Island’s UBS Arena — Silva is confident that a bigger television deal could be the next major step in TNA’s resurgence.

The timing couldn’t be more interesting, as TNA continues to ride the wave of mainstream attention from its ongoing working relationship with WWE. That partnership has brought more eyes to the product, and the company isn’t shying away from the competition either. In fact, TNA is set to go head-to-head with WWE NXT on October 7 when NXT presents its Showdown edition.

Silva made it clear that while there’s no finalized timeline just yet, the wheels are in motion: “It’s done when it’s over the finish line. We’re excited about it and keep pushing it forward.”

If TNA does land a new broadcast partner, it could mark one of the company’s biggest opportunities in over a decade — giving them a national platform just as momentum around the brand is starting to climb again.

TNA IMPACT Preview 10/2/2025

Witness the fallout from Victory Road as the Path to Bound For Glory continues on TNA iMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet+ in Canada.

  • Fallout from Victory Road
  • TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship: The Elegance Brand (c) vs. The IInspiration
  • Nic Nemeth vs. The Home Town Man
  • Tasha Steelz vs. Alisha Edwards
  • Xia Brookside & Lei Ying Lee vs. TBD
  • The King’s Speech w/ Frankie Kazarian – Special Guest Kelani Jordan

TNA IMPACT Preview 9/25/2025

It’s the final TNA iMPACT! before Victory Road this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet 360 in Canada.

  • Frankie Kazarian & Jake Something vs. Steve Maclin & Mr. Anderson
  • Cedric Alexander & Leon Slater vs. The Rascalz
  • Jody Threat vs. Victoria Crawford
  • Bound For Glory Call Your Shot Gauntlet Battle Royal Qualifier
  • Team 3D and The Hardys: The Final Negotiation
  • Mike Santana’s Road to Glory