In a massive win for TNA Wrestling, the company has officially confirmed that AJ Styles will return for the live premiere of Thursday Night Impact on AMC. As TNA launches its new era on January 15, 2026, at the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, the “Phenomenal One” is set to make his first appearance for the promotion since his emotional cameo at Slammiversary 2025.
While it remains to be seen if the WWE Superstar will actually compete in a match or simply address the crowd, his presence is a major statement for TNA’s move to a new network. Styles, a founding father of the X-Division and a multi-time World Champion, remains one of the most beloved figures in TNA history, and his return coincides with the final year of his active wrestling career.
TNA Impact on AMC: Advertised Card (January 15, 2026)
TNA has loaded the debut episode with several high-stakes matches and the return of some major names:
TNA World Championship Match:
Frankie Kazarian (c) vs. Mike Santana
A Phenomenal Return:
AJ Styles LIVE
TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship Match:
The IInspiration (c) vs. The Elegance Brand
Elijah’s First Match in Six Months:
Elijah & The Hardys vs. Order 4
Then 48 hours later (Saturday, January 17) at the same venue, TNA presents Genesis, live on pay-per-view, with championships on the line and scores to be settled. Confirmed for Genesis so far:
TNA World Tag Team Championship Match:
The Hardys (Jeff & Matt Hardy) (c) vs. The Righteous (Vincent & Dutch)
TNA X-Division Championship Match:
Leon Slater (c) vs. Moose vs. Cedric Alexander
TNA Knockouts World Championship Match:
Léi Yǐng Lee (c) vs. Dani Luna
The Final Dance:
JDC vs. Eddie Edwards in JDC’s last match before in-ring retirement
Grudge Match:
Elijah vs. Mustafa Ali
Friends Turned Enemies:
AJ Francis vs. Rich Swann
Say His Name And He Appears:
Joe Hendry LIVE
