Following a great promotional video, IMPACT Wrestling President Scott D’Amore told the world at Bound For Glory that TNA Wrestling is back!
Speaking with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Scott D’Amore looked forward to 2024 and emphasized that TNA is moving forward, and they will be a force in the wrestling industry.
“We’re going to be the hardest working company in professional wrestling. That’s why when I said, ‘TNA, we’re back’, that was such a huge statement. We’re back to doing what we do best. We are going to take chances, give a stage for wrestlers to take a chance, and evolve wrestling. I’m excited for those that are joining us. We’re headed somewhere, we’re going on a journey, and we hope people hop on board with us. For those who don’t, that’s OK–wrestling has a lot of different products. But for those who jump on, the only direction we’re moving is forward. We know we’re good at what we do, and we’re going to be a game-changer and a force in 2024. So stay tuned,” D’Amore said.
TNA’s return will officially begin with the Hard To Kill pay-per-view in January. D’Amore previewed the company’s new era by noting that there will be upgrades to their look and pacing. He also stated that the company is in a position to inspire the next generation.
“You’re going to see upgrades to our look and pacing. We’re in a position to inspire the next generation. Will Ospreay mentioned to me he grew up a TNA Wrestling kid, and that TNA holds a special place in his heart. TNA Wrestling changed the landscape of wrestling with AJ Styles in the main event. AJ’s back is what the company was built on. TNA was an agent for change. Whether you were smaller or overlooked, you could shine in TNA. Keeping tag team wrestling alive with America’s Most Wanted or Triple X, that was a priority for TNA. The Knockouts division showcased strong women in an equal setting with the men. We are still that agent of change. TNA has a place in wrestling, and it fits into the landscape in 2024,” he said.
During the interview, D’Amore also hinted at more changes by stating that there will be a shakeup with the company’s talent, and TNA will disrupt wrestling. He vowed that the company will push the limits and take changes, even if they sometimes backfire.
“You will see some changes to our shows. The pacing is going to be quicker, there will be a shakeup talentwise, and you’re going to see us disrupt and change wrestling. We’re going to push the limits, like we did with Ultimate X and King of the Mountain. That might mean, every once in a while, we sometimes fall on our face in a reverse battle royal, but hopefully not too often. We owe it to our fans to take chances,” D’Amore said.
H/T Colin Tessier for Fightful.
IMPACT/TNA recently put out a press release about the rebranding. Scott spoke about possibly bringing in Will Ospreay and CM Punk, and welcoming them both into the company.
Scott also talked about a true “second Golden Era” on a media call shortly after Bound for Glory.
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