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TNA Wrestling’s iMPACT! debuts on AMC with a refreshed roster, but Steve Maclin is absent from the premiere as the company shifts to a wider audience on AMC/AMC+, with AJ Styles, Nic Nemeth, and Matt Hardy appearing to kick off a new era.
TNA’s AMC premiere on Jan. 15 was impacted by visa delays that prevented several wrestlers and agents from traveling, including Dani Luna and Steve Maclin, though Xia Li and The IInspiration were present. Despite the absences, the show still featured marquee matches and notable returns like AJ Styles, Nic Nemeth, and Matt Hardy, and it aimed to set the new era on mainstream TV. The missing names could influence early storylines and momentum, with fans awaiting further appearances and post-show results.
TNA iMPACT arrives on AMC with a strong backstage play: a surprise appearance teased for tonight, a strategy to unveil several re-signings during the launch window, and a live-focused plan to maximize on-air impact. The card at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, TX (9 PM ET) features Frankie Kazarian vs. Mike Santana for the World Championship, AJ Styles returning to TNA TV after 11 years, The IInspiration vs The Elegance for the Knockouts Tag Titles, and The Hardys & Elijah vs Order 4, with undisclosed twists expected as the show airs.
CM Punk, who recently made his return to WWE, was reportedly approached by Impact Wrestling (TNA) before signing with WWE. Talks were held prior to his negotiations with WWE, and Impact Wrestling made a "major money offer." Despite the sustained hope of landing him, Punk ultimately chose WWE. He is expected to be assigned to the "WWE Raw" brand and work a part-time schedule.
Matt Cardona expresses his support for Impact Wrestling's decision to rebrand back to its original name, TNA Wrestling, in January 2024. Cardona praises the company's direction and its talented locker room. Although not currently under contract with Impact Wrestling, Cardona has worked for the company in the past and has insight into their operations. The promotion is already promoting the new name with TNA-branded merchandise available for purchase.
Impact Wrestling's Bound For Glory event featured surprises in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet match, including Sonny Kiss, Matt Cardona, and Juventud Guerrera. The match had 20 participants, with 7 spots left open for surprises. Kiss and Bully Ray had a memorable interaction, while Cardona turned on his friend Brian Myers. Jordynne Grace emerged as the winner, earning a title shot for the Knockouts Championship at Hard to Kill.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment announced that IMPACT Wrestling will be returning to its iconic Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling name at the "Hard To Kill" pay-per-view event on January 13, 2024, which will take place at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The announcement was made at the end of the "Bound For Glory" pay-per-view event. The new year will bring a new-look TNA Wrestling, with larger venues and more details to be revealed in an exclusive interview with IMPACT Wrestling President Scott D'Amore. Tickets for the events will go on sale on November 4.
Impact Wrestling has released a countdown of the top 10 moments from their Bound For Glory PPV event, featuring iconic wrestlers such as Sting, Hulk Hogan, and Jeff Hardy. The list includes moments like Sting becoming world champion, Rhino winning three matches in one night to become world champion, and Gail Kim making history by winning the inaugural Knockouts Championship. The top spot goes to Gail Kim's victory, while other notable moments include Hulk Hogan saving Sting from Immortal and Jeff Hardy's impressive Swanton from the top of the Impact Zone.
AEW has been accused of copying the script from the Impact Wrestling video game commercial for their own AEW Fight Forever commercial. A comparison video has gone viral, highlighting the similarities between the two commercials. AEW's first console video game also includes references to WWE and TNA, sparking controversy among fans.
IMPACT Wrestling held the second night of their Summer Sizzler television tapings from Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia. Matches and segments will air on upcoming episodes of IMPACT Wrestling. Spoilers include Trinity defeating Jai Vidal, PCO defeating The Good Hands, and Nick Aldis & Lio Rush defeating The Motor City Machine Guns.
PCO makes a surprise return to challenge Steve Maclin for the Impact World Championship at Under Siege, after Maclin tried to break his back with a sledgehammer. Other results from Impact Wrestling include Chris Sabin defeating "Speedball" Mike Bailey, Trinity winning her debut match, and Rich Swann defeating Angels. The full card for Under Siege is also announced, featuring several championship matches and a #1 contender match.
Trinity, formerly known as Naomi in WWE, made her debut in Impact Wrestling and expressed her desire to win the Knockouts Championship. Deonna Purrazzo, the current champion, welcomed her and warned her that she won't be an easy opponent. Jordynne Grace, who has a title match against Purrazzo at Under Siege, also entered the scene. Trinity stepped aside as Purrazzo and Grace handled their business, and she exited the ring to dance on stage.
Steve Maclin (formerly Steve Cutler of WWE) defeated Kushida to become the new Impact world champion at the Rebellion PPV event. Former Impact world champion Nick Aldis returned to the company and confronted Maclin after he attacked Impact president Scott D'Amore.
Santino Marella returned to the ring for his first televised match in nine years at the Impact Rebellion PPV. He teamed up with Dango and Joe Hendry to take on the Design faction, who had attacked him backstage. Despite being outnumbered, Santino had a proper hot tag moment and hit his signature sequences to win the match. His young son was in attendance to see him wrestle live for the first time.
Mickie James has relinquished the Knockouts Championship due to a broken rib, ending her fifth reign at 90 days. James made the announcement during Thursday's episode of Impact Wrestling, stating that she was not medically cleared to compete at the Rebellion PPV. The current card for Rebellion includes a Knockouts Championship match between Jordynne Grace and Deonna Purrazzo.