TNA iMPACT Shocks Fans With Former WWE Stars and Major Signing Announcement
Thursday’s live episode of “TNA iMPACT” delivered a night full of surprises, including a musical encore from TNA World Champion Joe Hendry and the shocking arrival of multiple former WWE Superstars.
Primo & Epico Colon Interrupt Joe Hendry’s Performance
As Hendry entertained the TNA crowd with his signature guitar performance, the show took an unexpected turn when Primo and Epico Colon made a surprise entrance. The former WWE Tag Team Champions wasted no time introducing themselves to the TNA Wrestling Universe, making it clear that their arrival wasn’t about popularity—but business.
Before they could attack Hendry, the lights inside Full Sail University suddenly flickered. As the arena went dark, another familiar name from WWE made his TNA debut—Elijah (formerly known as Elias in WWE).
Elijah Officially Signs With TNA Wrestling
Through the power of song, Elijah confirmed that he was officially joining TNA, marking a new chapter in his wrestling career. This was later verified by Fightful Select, which reported that Elijah had signed an official contract with TNA. However, details regarding the length of his deal remain undisclosed.
Following Elijah’s announcement, TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella booked a blockbuster main event—Joe Hendry and Elijah teaming up against Primo & Epico.
Elijah Joins Other Former WWE Stars in TNA
Elijah’s TNA signing follows his WWE departure in September 2023, when he was released alongside Nic Nemeth (formerly Dolph Ziggler), Ash By Elegance (formerly Dana Brooke), and Mustafa Ali. Interestingly, all of them have since signed with TNA Wrestling, with Ali confirming his deal during last month’s live “iMPACT” broadcast.
Since leaving WWE, Elijah has been active on the independent scene, making notable appearances in:
- Wrestling Revolver
- International Wrestling Cartel
- World Series Wrestling
Additionally, he recently appeared in a viral social media vignette alongside The Righteous, a tag team associated with AEW and Ring of Honor.
What’s Next for Elijah in TNA?
With Elijah now officially part of TNA Wrestling, fans are eager to see how he will fit into the company’s evolving landscape. Will he pursue championship gold, or does he have unfinished business with other TNA stars?
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| 2 |  Arsenal | 27 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 51 | 23 | 38 | 54 |
| 3 |  Nottingham Forest | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 44 | 33 | 11 | 48 |
| 4 |  Man City | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 53 | 37 | 16 | 47 |
| 5 |  Chelsea | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 52 | 36 | 16 | 46 |
| 6 |  Newcastle | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 46 | 38 | 8 | 44 |
| 7 |  Bournemouth | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 45 | 32 | 13 | 43 |
| 8 |  Brighton | 27 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 44 | 39 | 5 | 43 |
| 9 |  Fulham | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 40 | 36 | 4 | 42 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 40 | 45 | -5 | 42 |
| 11 |  Brentford | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 48 | 43 | 5 | 38 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 36 |
| 13 |  Tottenham | 27 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 53 | 39 | 14 | 33 |
| 14 |  Man United | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33 | 39 | -6 | 33 |
| 15 |  West Ham | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 32 | 47 | -15 | 33 |
| 16 |  Everton | 27 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 34 | -4 | 32 |
| 17 |  Wolves | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 37 | 56 | -19 | 22 |
| 18 |  Ipswich | 27 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 57 | -31 | 17 |
| 19 |  Leicester | 27 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 25 | 61 | -36 | 17 |
| 20 |  Southampton | 27 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 19 | 65 | -46 | 9 |