DreamBroken Posted January 15 Posted January 15 The AMC Era begins! -TNA Worlds Championship: Frankie Kazarian(c) vs. Mike Santana (Bully Ray as guest commentator) -Knockouts Tag Team Championships: The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jessie McKay)(c) vs. The Elegance Brand (Heather & M by Elegance) -Elijah & The Hardys vs. Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, & Jason Hotch) -AJ Styles returns to TNA + Perez Hilton appears.
hammerva Posted January 15 Posted January 15 What a hell of a trade off. You lose guys like Jake Something and the Rascalz but hey you get Bully Ray back It is a good thing that about half of current TNA fans are WWE tribalists who realize that their job is to take the bullets from AEW in the beginning of the battle. 3
worldcupfever Posted January 15 Posted January 15 Is it safe to assume Slater will do an open challenge to make up for the Myron Reed match?
RazorbladeKiss87 Posted January 15 Posted January 15 2 hours ago, worldcupfever said: Is it safe to assume Slater will do an open challenge to make up for the Myron Reed match? I hope so. Nothing else looks exciting. Is this going to end up on the AMC+ service?
Nice Guy Eddie Posted January 15 Posted January 15 5 hours ago, hammerva said: What a hell of a trade off. You lose guys like Jake Something and the Rascalz but hey you get Bully Ray back It is a good thing that about half of current TNA fans are WWE tribalists who realize that their job is to take the bullets from AEW in the beginning of the battle. Ugh, Bully Ray is back. Maybe I won't watch after all. 1 1
Curt McGirt Posted January 15 Posted January 15 It's not just Bubba back, it's Bubba on commentary. 1 2
Nice Guy Eddie Posted January 15 Posted January 15 2 minutes ago, Curt McGirt said: It's not just Bubba back, it's Bubba on commentary. Yeah, that's even worse. 1 1
worldcupfever Posted January 15 Posted January 15 29 minutes ago, RazorbladeKiss87 said: I hope so. Nothing else looks exciting. I'm hoping AJ's appearance leads to something at least mildly exciting. 2
Nice Guy Eddie Posted January 15 Posted January 15 2 hours ago, worldcupfever said: I'm hoping AJ's appearance leads to something at least mildly exciting. Watch it lead to AJ vs. Bully Ray 1 1
DreamBroken Posted January 15 Author Posted January 15 5 hours ago, worldcupfever said: Is it safe to assume Slater will do an open challenge to make up for the Myron Reed match? Fightful said Myron was willing to still work the match, but it was WWE that pulled Slater because they wanted him for their UK tour as they have a UK house show tonight. 2 hours ago, RazorbladeKiss87 said: I hope so. Nothing else looks exciting. Is this going to end up on the AMC+ service? Yes, live on Thursday nights and then it is to be on demand on AMC+ on Friday afternoons. 1
hammerva Posted January 15 Posted January 15 Doesn't Dolph Ziggler (at this point they should use WWE names again) have the other briefcase gimmick for a title shot? If so then I am 80% sure that Santana beats Kazarian for the title and holds it AGAIN for about 2 minutes long 1
worldcupfever Posted January 15 Posted January 15 48 minutes ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: Watch it lead to AJ vs. Bully Ray please god no 1
worldcupfever Posted January 15 Posted January 15 43 minutes ago, DreamBroken said: Fightful said Myron was willing to still work the match, but it was WWE that pulled Slater because they wanted him for their UK tour as they have a UK house show tonight. I appreciate giving the fans a good live show but this IS a network debut. Weird thinking by whoever made the call. 2
porksweats Posted January 15 Posted January 15 21 minutes ago, hammerva said: Doesn't Dolph Ziggler (at this point they should use WWE names again) have the other briefcase gimmick for a title shot? If so then I am 80% sure that Santana beats Kazarian for the title and holds it AGAIN for about 2 minutes long That would be extremely LOLTNA. 1
DreamBroken Posted January 15 Author Posted January 15 39 minutes ago, hammerva said: Doesn't Dolph Ziggler (at this point they should use WWE names again) have the other briefcase gimmick for a title shot? If so then I am 80% sure that Santana beats Kazarian for the title and holds it AGAIN for about 2 minutes long He said last week that he would cash in on the winner, so I 'm thinking he either loses or gets interrupted. Santino said whoever wins must defend at Genesis but didn't name an opponent. Speaking of, TNA announced today that they have officially re-signed Nemeth. SRS on Fightful said TNA is bringing in somebody "very out of left field" but he doesn't know who it is. Nic Nemeth on Busted Open today said they are bringing in young talent that have not yet been seen on TNA TV as well.
hammerva Posted January 15 Posted January 15 I hope that "very out of left field" isnt Jericho because that is barely out to the shortstop 3
Nice Guy Eddie Posted January 16 Posted January 16 4 hours ago, hammerva said: I hope that "very out of left field" isnt Jericho because that is barely out to the shortstop Jericho would be the infield fly rule. 1 3
Zimbra Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Jericho going to TNA feels like a good deal for everyone: Jericho gets to be a big fish in a small pond, TNA can act like they poached a big name from AEW, and there’s no chance I’ll have to see him wrestle again. Win-win-win. 1 1
odessasteps Posted January 16 Posted January 16 20 minutes ago, Zimbra said: Jericho going to TNA feels like a good deal for everyone: Jericho gets to be a big fish in a small pond, TNA can act like they poached a big name from AEW, and there’s no chance I’ll have to see him wrestle again. Win-win-win. In that scenario, I bet he would still work the Rumble.
DreamBroken Posted January 16 Author Posted January 16 (edited) Light on wrestling as most of the heavily hyped shows are. I think there will be more eyes on Impact strictly because of the greater availability but I don't think this show will have done much to convince anyone on the fence. For the most part, it felt like just a regular weekly episode of Impact. Always liked Daria Rae, so it's cool to see her involved. Fightful says the IInspiration's contracts have expired so dropping the titles here could've been their write off. tough loss for Dani Luna to miss Genesis after the build for her lately. Good main event that went mostly as expected minus no Nic Nemeth tease, but I was expecting one last surprise or one big something to happen in the aftermath and then nothing. Instead it was treated more like "ok now don't forget there's an immediate rematch at the PPV!" all of a sudden. next week, Feast or FIRED returns! Full results TNA Thursday Night iMPACT AMC Premiere: Spoiler TNA Thursday Night iMPACT - January 15, 2026 from Garland, TX *AJ Styles opened the show with a quick promo, putting over TNA and the debut on AMC. *Elijah & The Hardys def. Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, & Jason Hotch w/ Tasha Steelz & Agent Zero) (8:10) when Jeff pinned Skyler after the Swanton Bomb. After the match, Agent Zero laid out Elijah & The Hardys. The Righteous came out and pretended to help the Hardys but attacked them. -Backstage, Frankie Kazarian went face to face with AJ Styles. *Eric Young, AJ Francis, Mara Sade, and Candice Michelle were shown in the audience among celebrities and content creators. Gia Miller introduced stars of AMC's Dark Winds to interview but Ryan Nemeth interrupted. Ryan tried to go after them but crotched himself on the rail and took a chop from Zahn McClarnon. *Santino Marella came to the ring for a promo. Santino put over the new beginning on AMC and talked about what he's been through lately with Arianna Grace, but he has to make the best decisions for the company. Santino announced that the board has decided he could use some assistance. Santino introduced his new assistant "The Suit" Daria Rae (formerly Sonya Deville). Daria put over TNA and the crowd, but then turned heel and said they don't need Santino. Daria declared she could do Santino's job better than him and told him to stay out of her way. Daria then announced she has signed a new knockout and introduced Elayna Black (formerly Cora Jade) -Backstage, AJ Styles told Mike Santana to kick Kazarian's ass and do what he does best, win. *The Elegance Brand (Heather & M by Elegance) (w/ Ash by Elegance, Perez Hilton, & Mr. Elegance) def. The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jessie McKay)(c) (8:43) to WIN the knockouts tag team championships when M pinned Cassie with a rollup after Mr. Elegance interfered. -Backstage, Indi Hartwell cut a promo until the Elegance Brand interrupted her. Indi said she would talk to Santino about fighting one of them next week. *Santino Marella returned to the ring and introduced knockouts champ Lei Ying Lee w/ Xia Brookside. Santino announced that due to VISA issues, Dani Luna will not make it to Genesis so Lei Ying had issued an open challenge. Sol Ruca & Zaria interrupted for Zaria to accept the challenge. -Backstage, Santino Marella announced due to VISA issues, Leon Slater will not be at Genesis to defend the X Division Title against Cedric Alexander & Moose, so his replacement will be Joe Hendry. *The System (Moose, Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards, JDC, & Alisha Edwards) came to the stage for a promo. JDC announced that next week after his retirement, he will appear to announce his replacement as the newest member of the System. *TNA President Carlos Silva introduced former president Dixie Carter to the stage. Dixie put over TNA and thanked everyone for being there. Bully Ray came out and faced off with Dixie, then hugged her. *Mike Santana def. Frankie Kazarian(c) (16:54) after Spin the Block to WIN the TNA Worlds Heavyweight Championship. Bully Ray did guest commentary. Edited January 16 by DreamBroken 1
Ace Posted January 16 Posted January 16 (edited) LOLTNA is eternal. What a failure of a debut. Only 3 matches, with two of them featuring WWE cast-offs. This did nothing for new viewers? Want to know who Order 4 is? Fuck you. Want to know who the Elegance Brand are? Fuck You. Want to know who The System are? FUCK YOU. Enjoy multiple Santino segments. Enjoy Daria Rae (fka Sonya DeVille) as yet another heel authority figure. Enjoy a 12 minute sloppy main event with over 5 minutes of commercials. Dixie getting booed out of the building was hilarious. Edited January 16 by Ace 1 2
HarryArchieGus Posted January 16 Posted January 16 (edited) I caught a little of the second hour. That DaSilva dude needs to stay off camera. Yeah, a lot of shitty gaga, but I thought the video packages were valuable info pieces for new viewers. Dixie Carter is a remarkably beautiful woman - 61! I didn't watch during her run, but I assume they were booing because her version of the promotion wasn't particularly good? I didn't pay a whole lot of attention to much of anything but the Kazarian-Santana AEW Dark Main Event. Very good match. Happy to see Santana doing so well. Kazarian seems like a weak choice for 'World Champion' of a promotion, but he's still a helluva hand. This seemed like business as usual from TitsNAss Wrestling. p.s. can somebody ask Lionheart on his pod to compare AEW Dynamite from last night to this HUGE debut? Are they still looking like number 2, Wizard? Edited January 16 by HarryArchieGus 1
odessasteps Posted January 16 Posted January 16 So, are those visa issues a work or shoot? In 2026, I can believe just about anyone (except maybe someone working for TKO) having those problems.
DreamBroken Posted January 16 Author Posted January 16 After the show went off the air, Nic Nemeth showed up and brawled with Santana and Kazarian. Santino came back out and announced Santana/Kazarian at Genesis will now be a Texas Deathmatch, then Daria came out and announced that Nic Nemeth will be the guest referee. 9 minutes ago, odessasteps said: So, are those visa issues a work or shoot? In 2026, I can believe just about anyone (except maybe someone working for TKO) having those problems. I believe it's a shoot in Dani Luna's case, while Leon Slater might be on WWE's UK tour.
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