Matt Hardy Clarifies: Live Broadcasting Isn’t Mandatory
TNA Wrestling is entering an exciting new chapter as “TNA Impact” prepares to debut live on AMC. This event marks the first time the flagship show will broadcast on the network, scheduled for January 15, 2026. The new broadcast deal ends the previous practice of bulk-taping the weekly episodes.
Matt Hardy’s Insight on Live Broadcasting
Matt Hardy, the current TNA World Tag Team Champion, shared his thoughts on live broadcasts during a recent episode of his podcast, “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy.” Hardy emphasized that while live shows are beneficial, they are not essential for success. He stated, “I think live is very nice. When you can have a live show on a more regular basis, that’s a good thing. But I don’t think it’s mandatory.”
Upcoming Show Details
The inaugural live episode on January 15 will take place in Dallas, followed by a second live event on January 22 in Albuquerque. Hardy encouraged fans in these regions to attend the shows, saying, “If you live in those areas and you want to see some TNA Wrestling, this is going to be your chance to do it.”
Additional Events
- TNA will host the Genesis pay-per-view event live on January 17 in Dallas.
- Following Genesis, there will be an “Impact” taping on January 18 in Albuquerque.
- The schedule will alternate between live broadcasts and taped events moving forward.
Match Card Highlights
Matt Hardy will be featured in the January 15 episode, teaming up with his brother, Jeff Hardy, and Elijah to face off against Order 4. Special guests include former WWE and TNA World Champion AJ Styles.
The episode will also showcase three championship matches:
- The IInspiration will defend the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against The Elegance Brand.
- Leon Slater will defend the TNA X-Division Championship against Myron Reed.
- Frankie Kazarian will put the TNA World Championship on the line against the former champion, Mike Santana.
This new era for TNA promises to be thrilling for wrestling fans, with a mix of live excitement and competitive matches.
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