1/15 TNA iMPACT on AMC Preview – TNA kicks off a new era tonight as Thursday Night Impact airs live from the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, Texas, marking the promotion’s long‑awaited debut on AMC and the AMC+ streaming platform. The move comes after a multi‑year agreement finalized in early December, and the timing couldn’t be stronger with the Genesis pay‑per‑view just two days away.
The premiere episode is headlined by a major TNA World Championship match. Frankie Kazarian will defend the title against former champion Mike Santana. Kazarian captured the championship on the November 13 episode of Impact, cashing in his ‘Call Your Shot’ trophy during a chaotic invasion by NXT superstars. Santana, who originally won the belt from Trick Williams at Bound For Glory, now looks to reclaim the gold he briefly held.
Nick Nemeth, the co‑winner of the ‘Call Your Shot’ Gauntlet Match alongside Kazarian, still has an active title opportunity in his back pocket. Nemeth has hinted that he may cash in tonight to help generate maximum buzz for TNA’s AMC premiere, adding an unpredictable wrinkle to the championship picture.
AJ Styles Returns to TNA
One of the night’s biggest attractions is the return of AJ Styles. The Phenomenal One is set to appear on the AMC debut, marking his first TNA appearance since Slammiversary last July. Styles, who left the company in 2014 before signing with WWE in 2016, is expected to retire from in‑ring competition later this year. His appearance has sparked speculation about whether he might compete in one final TNA match before closing the book on his legendary career.
A Loaded Undercard
The undercard features the in‑ring return of Elijah, who has been sidelined since tearing his triceps during an NXT match last June. He teams with Matt and Jeff Hardy — recently named PWI’s 2025 Tag Team of the Year — to take on Order 4’s Mustafa Ali, Jason Hotch, and John Skyler.
The Knockouts division is also in the spotlight as The IInspiration defend the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against The Elegance Brand.
Full TNA Impact Lineup
- TNA World Championship: Mike Santana vs. Frankie Kazarian (c)
- TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships: The Elegance Brand vs. The IInspiration (c)
- Six‑Man Tag Team Match: Elijah & The Hardys vs. Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, Jason Hotch, John Skyler)
- AJ Styles returns to TNA
Tonight’s episode marks a pivotal moment for the company as it steps onto a new national platform — and TNA is clearly aiming to make the strongest first impression possible.
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1/15 TNA iMPACT on AMC Preview
