Tag: TNA

TNA’s Joe Hendry Reportedly Set for Full-Time WWE Move in 2026

It looks like Joe Hendry’s WWE run is only just beginning.

The former TNA World Champion made another splash this week at NXT: Homecoming, where he shared the screen with Bobby Roode, Charlie Dempsey, and Wren Sinclair. Hendry’s knack for stealing the spotlight has quickly turned him into the face of the ongoing WWE–TNA working relationship.

Since showing up at multiple WWE events, including WrestleMania 41, Hendry has become a fan favorite crossover attraction. But according to a new report from Jon Alba, the crossover may not be temporary—Hendry is expected to transition into a full-time WWE role by early 2026.

For now, Hendry technically remains under contract with TNA. TNA President Carlos Silva recently confirmed that, but the numbers tell a different story. Out of Hendry’s last eight matches, only one has been inside a TNA ring, while the rest of his focus has clearly shifted toward WWE programming.

WWE and TNA are reportedly coordinating his appearances closely as part of their partnership, but all signs point to Hendry becoming an exclusive WWE Superstar in the near future.

Hendry has long been praised for his charisma, unique presentation, and ability to connect with crowds—qualities that WWE has been eager to spotlight in NXT. If this move happens as expected, Hendry could be the first big crossover success story of the WWE–TNA partnership.

TNA IMPACT Preview 9/18/2025

Don’t miss an all-new TNA iMPACT! at 8/7c on TNA+, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet 360 in Canada as the path to Bound For Glory continues.

  • TNA World Tag Team Championship: The Hardys (c) vs. The Nemeths
  • The Elegance Brand vs. Masha Slamovich & The IInspiration
  • Dani Luna vs. Indi Hartwell
  • Eric Young vs. Judas Icarus w/Travis Williams
  • Mustafa Ali vs. Brian Myers
  • Mike Santana in action
  • The King’s Speech with Frankie Kazarian

TNA Invasion Of WWE NXT Reportedly In The Works

The lines between WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling continue to blur, and things may be about to explode.

On this week’s special NXT: Homecoming episode, several TNA stars took to social media during the broadcast, voicing frustration over how the company was being portrayed. Their reactions didn’t go unnoticed — commentary duo Vic Joseph and Booker T even referenced the posts throughout the night, fanning the flames of what looks to be a brewing cross-promotional conflict.

That tension is expected to carry over into next week’s show in a big way. In what could be one of the most talked-about matches of the year, NXT Champion Oba Femi is set to clash with TNA Champion Trick Williams in a rare Title vs. Title encounter.

While details of how deep this “invasion” storyline will run are still under wraps, the fact that TNA talent are being worked into WWE programming at this level is already turning heads across the industry. Fans have been clamoring for interpromotional rivalries for years, and this could be the biggest crossover WWE has embraced since its collaborations with ECW in the late ‘90s.

If the momentum continues, we could be on the verge of a full-fledged TNA presence inside NXT — and that opens the door to dream matches, shocking run-ins, and a rivalry unlike anything we’ve seen in recent WWE history.

Santino Marella voiced his frustration, writing,

“This is getting to be too much, honestly, I’m very close to … whatever, I’m just saying it’s getting to be too much.”

Mike Santana posted an emotional response, saying,

“After the week I’ve just had. To be honest, I JUST DGAF! I don’t care who shows up to #TNABoundForGlory as champion…just make sure you’re ready. All my pain becomes purpose. I don’t plan on my daughter leaving the arena heartbroken again… You’re ALL fcked. Also.To keep it real with everyone… I’m pretty sick and tired of all the “WWE/NXT has control over TNA and can do what they want”, bullshit. Think it’s about time we put it to rest and do something about…Santana will challenge for the TNA Title at TNA Bound For Glory.”

Former WWE Superstar Cedric Alexander added, “I came to @ThisIsTNA for new opportunities and to reinvent myself. I refuse to sit around and have @WWENXT talent take those opportunities! It’s time for a change!!”

Mustafa Ali echoed the sentiment, warning, “NXT celebrates its past but disrespects TNA’s future. Many will talk about it. A few will do something about it. Consider this a warning @ShawnMichaels.”

The IInspiration (formerly The IIconics in WWE), Peyton Royce and Jessica McKay, chimed in as well:

“Sick to death of @NXT running roughshod over @TNA like there are no consequences. You’re playing with fire @ShawnMichaels.”

“Wowwww, @WWENXT really thinking they can do whatever they want with @ThisIsTNA… you gotta be joking me!! #NXTHomecoming”

TNA International Champion Steve Maclin (formerly Steve Cutler) issued a direct threat, writing,

“I’m not here for nostalgia. I’m fed up. NXT remembers me. I don’t FORGET. Lines keep getting crossed and now, you’ll answer to me. #HoldTheLine”

Even Moose, who has appeared on NXT before, questioned the legality of the upcoming match. He wrote,

“Title vs Title….. Winner takes all… is that even possible @milanmiracle??? Doesn’t @carlossilva have to approve this decision? This is very frustrating. Will be watching this match very closely. I have unfinished business with both Oba and Trick @WWENXT #NXTHomecoming”

TNA IMPACT Preview 9/11/2025

TNA iMPACT! emanates from Minneapolis, Minnesota as The Path to Bound For Glory continues. Don’t miss a moment of the action this Thursday at 8/7c FREE on TNA+, YouTube and TNA’s FAST channels around the world, AXS TV in the US and Sportsnet 360 in Canada!

  • X-Division Championship #1 Contenders 4-Way: Zachary Wentz vs. Trey Miguel vs. Myron Reed vs. Jake Something
  • Joe Hendry vs. Eric Young
  • The Nemeths vs. The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers)
  • Moose vs. AJ Francis
  • Jessie McKay w/Cassie Lee vs. Heather By Elegance w/ M By Elegance & The Personal Concierge
  • Mike Santana in action

TNA IMPACT Preview 9/4/2025

TNA iMPACT! is LIVE from Minneapolis, Minnesota as The Path to Bound For Glory continues tonight at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US and Sportsnet 360 in Canada!

  • The Elegance Brand World Knockouts Title Celebration!
  • TNA Knockouts World Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Indi Hartwell vs. Dani Luna vs. Jody Threat
  • Matt Cardona vs. Frankie Kazarian
  • The Great Hands & Tasha Steelz vs. TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys & Mara Sadé
  • We’ll hear from Joe Hendry

TNA Impact Preview 8/28/2025

The Path to Bound For Glory rages on! Don’t miss an all-new TNA iMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ worldwide, Sportsnet 360 in Canada, and at 9/8c on AXS TV in the US.

  • We’ll hear from the new TNA Knockouts World Champion Ash By Elegance
  • Mike Santana & Steve Maclin vs. TNA World Champion Trick Williams & AJ Francis
  • TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys vs. X-Division Champion Leon Slater & Cedric Alexander
  • The IInspiration vs. Fatal Influence
  • Eric Young vs. Myron Reed
  • Mara Sadé vs. Tasha Steelz

WWE (NXT) Heatwave 8/24/2025 (Results), Speed Titles Coming to NXT

New Champions Crowned, Title Matches Set, and Oba Femi Survives a War

NXT Heatwave 2025 delivered a night of surprises, hard-hitting action, and championship shakeups. From the women’s division to the tag team ranks, the card kept fans in Lowell, Massachusetts on their feet all evening. Here’s how it all went down:

Lola Vice Earns NXT Women’s Title Shot

The show opened with a fast-paced triple threat as Jaida Parker, Kelani Jordan, and Lola Vice battled for the No. 1 contender spot.

Parker started hot, overwhelming both opponents until Jordan and Vice briefly joined forces to cut her down. Alliances quickly broke apart as all three women traded momentum in and out of the ring, including Jordan hitting a wild corkscrew splash to the floor and Parker nearly sealing the win with a spinebuster.

The finish came after a chaotic closing stretch that included a “tower of doom” and multiple near falls. Parker connected with her Hipnotic on Jordan, but Vice was waiting with a quick roll-up to steal the pin and the victory.

👉 Winner: Lola Vice (becomes No. 1 contender to the NXT Women’s Championship)

DarkState Captures the NXT Tag Team Titles

The dominant reign of Hank & Tank came to a shocking end thanks to the chaos of DarkState. Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin did the heavy lifting, but interference from Cutler James and Saquon Shugars proved to be the difference.

Despite the champions’ spirited comeback — including Tank hitting a Swanton Bomb on both challengers — the numbers game was too much. DarkState capitalized on a distracted referee and put Hank away with a devastating Doomsday Device.

👉 Winners and NEW NXT Tag Team Champions: DarkState

Ash by Elegance Becomes TNA Knockouts World Champion

With TNA President Carlos Silva watching from ringside, the Knockouts World Championship returned in a high-stakes triple threat between Jacy Jayne, Masha Slamovich, and Ash by Elegance.

The match was filled with interference and close calls, as Jayne had Fatal Influence in her corner and Ash leaned on her Elegance Brand entourage. Despite heavy strikes from Masha and big dives from both challengers, the end came when Jayne’s allies were ejected from ringside. That left the door open for Ash, who capitalized by pinning Slamovich after hitting her Swanton Bomb.

👉 Winner and NEW TNA Knockouts World Champion: Ash by Elegance

Blake Monroe Stuns Jordynne Grace

Former friends turned bitter rivals clashed as Jordynne Grace battled Blake Monroe in a physical showdown. Grace controlled much of the match with her signature power moves, but Monroe zeroed in on her arm and used every dirty trick possible, including exposing a turnbuckle.

After surviving a top-rope powerbomb, Monroe turned the tide by sending Grace face-first into the exposed steel before drilling her with a Double Arm DDT for the upset win.

👉 Winner: Blake Monroe

Chelsea Green & Ethan Page Score Mixed Tag Win

Lowell fans were firmly behind Chelsea Green, loudly chanting her name throughout her mixed tag with Ethan Page against Tavion Heights and Tyra Mae Steele.

The match broke down into chaos with Alba Fyre and the Elegance Brand getting involved, but Green had the final word. After a flurry of suplexes and a near victory for Steele, Green hit the Un-Pretty-Her to secure the win for her team.

👉 Winners: Chelsea Green & Ethan Page

Big Announcement: Speed Titles Coming to NXT

General Manager Ava revealed that both Men’s and Women’s Speed Championships are officially coming to NXT. Sol Ruca will defend her Women’s Speed Title at No Mercy against the winner of a new tournament.

Oba Femi Survives Je’Von Evans in Championship Epic

The main event saw Oba Femi defend the NXT Championship against Je’Von Evans in a match that had the crowd split and chanting “This is Awesome” before it was over.

Evans used his speed and high-flying arsenal to keep the champion off balance, but Oba’s size and strength proved overwhelming. A referee bump added controversy when Evans appeared to have the match won after hitting multiple cutters, but the original official waved it off after spotting Oba’s foot under the rope.

The end came in brutal fashion: Oba launched Evans through the announce table before finishing him with the Fall From Grace inside the ring.

👉 Winner and STILL NXT Champion: Oba Femi

After the bell, Ricky Saints confronted the champion, setting the stage for a new rivalry as Heatwave went off the air.

🔥 Takeaway: NXT Heatwave shook up the landscape with Lola Vice earning her first shot at the women’s crown, DarkState rising as tag team champs, and Ash by Elegance bringing the TNA Knockouts World Championship back to TNA. Meanwhile, Oba Femi proved once again why he is the most dominant force in NXT, though Ricky Saints is waiting in the wings.

  • Lola Vice def. Jaida Parker & Kelani Jordan
  • Chelsea Green & Ethan Page def. Tavion Heights & Tyra Mae Steele
  • Blake Monroe def. Jordynne Grace
  • Tag Team Championship: DarkState def. Hank & Tank (c)
  • TNA Knockouts Championship: Ash by Elegance def. Jacy Jayne (c) & Masha Slamovich
  • NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) def. Je’Von Evans

WWE (NXT) Heatwave 8/24/2025 (Card)

WWE NXT Heatwave – Sunday August 24, 2025 – Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts

CARD

  • NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Je’Von Evans
  • TNA Knockouts World Championship: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Masha Slamovich vs. Ash by Elegance
  • NXT Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Jaida Parker vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Lola Vice
  • NXT Tag Team Championships: Hank Walker & Tank Ledger (c) vs. two members of DarkState
  • Jordynne Grace vs. Blake Monroe
  • Ethan Page & Chelsea Green vs. Tavion Heights & Tyra Mae Steele

TNA Impact Preview 8/21/2025

With Emergence in the books, the Path to Bound For Glory continues! Don’t miss an all-new TNA iMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ worldwide, Sportsnet 360 in Canada, and at 9/8c on AXS TV in the US.

  • Fallout from Emergence
  • What will the TNA World Champion Trick Williams have to say about Emergence and Mike Santana when he kicks off iMPACT?
  • The System & Matt Cardona vs. Order 4
  • Knockouts Gauntlet (Winner gets future shot at the Knockouts World Championship)
  • TNA Knockouts World Champion & NXT Women’s Champion to address WWE Heatwave
  • Frankie Kazarian vs. Jake Something

TNA Emergence Results (8/15/25) – Trick Williams Survives Moose, Callihan Retires, Slater Shines

TNA Wrestling returned to pay-per-view Friday night with Emergence, live from Baltimore, and the show delivered a mix of big title matches, shocking moments, and emotional goodbyes. Here’s how it all went down:

Countdown to Emergence

The pre-show featured some early grudge matches to get the crowd warmed up.

  • Indi Hartwell vs. Rosemary: After Rosemary blinded Indi with the mist on iMPACT!, the two finally clashed. Indi survived the chaos — and a near repeat of the green spray — thanks to Dani Luna, before finishing Rosemary with Hurts Donut.
    ➡ Winner: Indi Hartwell
  • The Home Town Man vs. Ryan Nemeth: The local favorite lived up to his name, rallying back from Nemeth’s early offense to win with a roll-up after hitting an Airplane Spin into TKO.
    ➡ Winner: The Home Town Man

Main Card Action

X-Division Championship

  • Leon Slater (c) vs. Cedric Alexander: In a show-stealing bout, Alexander and Slater tore the house down with suplexes, reversals, and near falls. Slater sealed it with the Styles Clash and a Swanton 450 to retain in an absolute thriller.
    ➡ Winner & Still Champion: Leon Slater

Matt Cardona vs. Mustafa Ali (w/ Order 4)

  • Ali leaned on his Order 4 allies at ringside, but Cardona overcame the interference, countering the 450 into a quick pin to score the upset. The celebration didn’t last, as Order 4 destroyed him post-match until The System made the save.
    ➡ Winner: Matt Cardona

Tag Team Match

  • **The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) vs. FIR$T CLA$$ (Rich Swann & AJ Francis)**: A chaotic encounter ended when Order 4 distracted The System, FIR$T CLA$$ capitalizes as Francis puts Edwards away with the Down Payment.
    ➡ Winners: FIR$T CLA$$

Baltimore Street Fight – Sami Callihan’s Career on the Line

  • Sami Callihan vs. Mike Santana: In one of the most brutal matches of the night, Callihan unleashed staple guns, papercuts, and the Cactus Driver ’97, but Santana proved too much. After surviving the violence, Santana hit Spin the Block to end Callihan’s in-ring career. Callihan left his boots in the ring in an emotional farewell.
    ➡ Winner: Mike Santana

Knockouts World Tag Team Championship – Four-Way Match

  • The Elegance Brand (c) vs. The IInspiration vs. Fatal Influence vs. Xia Brookside & Léi Yǐng Lee: With chaos at ringside — including Jacy Jayne and Masha Slamovich getting involved — the referee eventually ejected all managers. The finish saw M by Elegance use the title belt to keep the gold.
    ➡ Winners & Still Champions: The Elegance Brand

Indi Hartwell lays claim to the Knockouts World Championship.

TNA International Championship – No DQ, No Countout

  • Steve Maclin (c) vs. Jake Something: A hard-hitting brawl spilled all over the arena, with both men crashing through steel and wood. Maclin survived a Dragon Sleeper and countered a powerbomb into the KIA to retain. Afterward, Frankie Kazarian teased a challenge but backed off before it could escalate.
    ➡ Winner & Still Champion: Steve Maclin

TNA World Tag Team Championship

  • The Hardys (c) vs. The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz & Myron Reed): The legendary brothers proved they still had it, outlasting The Rascalz in a fast-paced encounter. Jeff Hardy sealed the deal with a Swanton Bomb to keep the belts.
    ➡ Winners & Still Champions: The Hardys

In-Ring Segment – FIR$T CLA$$ Penthouse

  • Swann and Francis insulted Baltimore before being interrupted by Ravens mascot Poe and The System, creating a fun hometown moment.

TNA World Championship Main Event

  • Trick Williams (c) vs. Moose: The highly anticipated main event lived up to the hype. Moose came within seconds of victory multiple times, including after two Spears, but referee chaos left him without the win. Trick battled back, hitting a trio of Trick Shots to finally put Moose down and hold onto the World Title.
    ➡ Winner & Still Champion: Trick Williams

After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally handed the belt back to Trick, cementing his reign with the company’s top prize.

Final Take

TNA Emergence balanced high-octane action with major story progression. Leon Slater proved again why he’s the face of the X-Division, The Hardys rolled on as tag champions, and Trick Williams survived his toughest challenge yet. But the night may be remembered most for the emotional farewell of Sami Callihan, who left his boots in the middle of the ring after one last war.