TNA iMPACT! Goes Live From San Antonio (AXS TV, Thursday, January 23, 2025)

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After an eight-year hiatus, TNA iMPACT! is dusting off the “live” sign and heading to San Antonio for what they’re hoping is a triumphant return to Thursday nights. This week’s episode, emanating from the Boeing Center at Tech Port, isn’t just about nostalgia; it’s a calculated move to recapture the attention of lapsed fans and solidify the loyalty of those who stuck around.

While the glory days of competing with WWE for ratings dominance might be a distant memory, this live broadcast is a chance for TNA to demonstrate they can still deliver a compelling product. The card certainly seems designed to do just that, packing in title matches, familiar faces, and the kind of chaotic energy that has always been TNA’s trademark.

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Headlining the event is The Rascalz challenging Fraxiom for the NXT Tag Team Championship. Whether this is a sign of continued collaboration between the two promotions or a one-off affair will be something to watch. Also on tap is a six-woman tag team match pitting Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich and Knockouts World Tag Team Champions Spitfire against the formidable trio of Rosemary, Ash, and Heather By Elegance.

The Hardys, still holding the TNA World Tag Team Championship belts, will square off against X-Division Champion Moose and JDC. New TNA World Champion Joe Hendry is slated to make an appearance, as is Tessa Blanchard, whose presence always guarantees a certain level of unpredictability. And then there’s Josh Alexander, contractually obligated to be there, adding an extra layer of “will he or won’t he actually do something” intrigue.

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Whether this live show is a genuine turning point for TNA or just a fleeting burst of energy will depend on the execution. Can they recapture the magic that once made them a must-watch? Tune in Thursday to find out.

TNA iMPACT! airs Thursday, January 23rd, at 8 PM ET on AXS TV.

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