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.