Big news for wrestling fans – one of the industry’s most talked-about shows is switching networks. TNA Wrestling’s flagship program, Thursday Night Impact! (officially stylized as Thursday Night iMPACT!), is leaving AXS TV and finding a new home on the AMC Network. The high-energy, action-packed series will debut on AMC starting January 15, 2026, broadcasting live from the Curtis Culwell Center in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
The weekly two-hour spectacle will air every Thursday night on AMC from 9 to 11 p.m. ET, with same-day streaming available on AMC+. This move marks the end of the show’s run on AXS TV, the network that helped nurture its comeback in recent years. But this shift isn’t just another programming change—it’s a bold step that could reshape the way pro wrestling reaches audiences on mainstream television.
TNA Wrestling president Carlos Silva called the partnership a major milestone for the brand, explaining, “We’re thrilled to bring the signature thrill, athleticism, and passion of TNA Wrestling to AMC. Heading into 2026, we’re hotter than ever—with fierce rivalries, massive fan enthusiasm, and now, a platform that can propel our stars into more living rooms than ever before.” Silva also praised AMC Networks for its reputation in delivering deeply engaging entertainment, suggesting that this deal could introduce a whole new era for TNA’s fanbase.
AMC Networks’ chief content officer and AMC Studios president, Dan McDermott, echoed that enthusiasm. “TNA’s rise has been fueled by both its gripping storytelling and the powerful connection it builds with fans,” he said. “At AMC, we pride ourselves on putting viewers first—and TNA’s philosophy mirrors that. Partnering together to bring Thursday Night iMPACT! to AMC and AMC+ is the perfect fit, and we can’t wait to create a must-watch Thursday tradition.”
This transition is especially interesting considering the business ties behind it. TNA Wrestling operates under the umbrella of Anthem Sports & Entertainment, which also happens to own AXS TV—the very network losing the show. That raises an eyebrow or two: is this a case of strategic expansion, or a hint of corporate restructuring? Time will tell.
TNA’s current roster is stacked with recognizable names from across the wrestling world, including Jeff and Matt Hardy, Nic and Ryan Nemeth, Frankie Kazarian (the reigning TNA World Champion), and performers like Mike Santana, Steve Maclin, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Santino Marella, Mustafa Ali, Moose, Elijah, Eric Young, Tessa Blanchard, and Ash By Elegance, among others. It’s a star-studded lineup that rivals any major promotion today.
And here’s where it gets even more intriguing: earlier this year, TNA and WWE revealed a groundbreaking multiyear partnership to share select in-ring talent. Icons like Nic Nemeth—known to WWE fans as Dolph Ziggler—and Matt Cardona, formerly Zack Ryder, have both reappeared on WWE television while maintaining roles with TNA. Cross-promotions of this kind are rare in an industry known for intense competition, making the arrangement both revolutionary—and potentially controversial.
Could AMC’s broadcast deal represent the first step toward pro wrestling returning to mainstream network dominance? Will WWE and TNA’s collaboration reshape the politics of sports entertainment? Share your thoughts below—because this move might just change the wrestling landscape all over again.
