IMPACT Bound For Glory closed with a big announcement from Scott D'Amore as it was revealed that TNA Wrestling would return on January 13 at TNA Hard To Kill.
TNA Wrestling was the original name of IMPACT Wrestling before the company rebranded in 2017.
Speaking on a media call, Scott D'Amore provided more insight into the move back to TNA Wrestling and when the idea first popped up.
"This was first formulated early in 2023. The circle kept expanding as the year went on about who was inside that circle and in the know. I remember having this conversation earlier in the year and saying, 'it's a miracle if we see spring without this getting out.' The fact that it was kept under wraps until that night, to me, is truly special. It's a testament to the individuals we have in this company, on camera and behind the scenes. It meant a lot to everybody to create that special moment," he said.
D'Amore noted that they didn't have to repurchase any of the TNA IP as they still owned it, which is how they've done things like TNA One Night Only or TNA Homecoming.
D'Amore did confirm that new title designs will be part of the return to TNA Wrestling.
"We have all new championship belts. I know people have talked about returning to this design or that design, there are some amazing designs. The belts will continue to evolve and change, but we felt it was important that, we're TNA Wrestling, but we're still moving forward. We have all new championship belts and those will be revealed as we lead up to Hard to Kill. One of the things to address is, all the current IMPACT Champions and that lineage will continue. We're not crowning new champions. Fans will be excited to see the belts. We wanted to give them something new and something we push forward with into a new era," he said.
D'Amore made sure to clarify that all champions will remain as they currently are as the company heads into the rebrand.
The rebrand back to TNA Wrestling becomes official at TNA Hard To Kill. Fans can learn more by clicking here.
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