- Matt Hardy welcomes TNA Impact moving to live broadcasts on AMC but says weekly live shows aren’t mandatory.
- TNA will air live on Jan. 15 (Dallas) and Jan. 22 (Albuquerque) around the Genesis PPV.
- Matt and Jeff Hardy will team with Elijah on the Jan. 15 episode; AJ Styles will make a special appearance.
- Several title matches are scheduled, including Frankie Kazarian vs. Mike Santana for the TNA World Championship.
H2: TNA moves to live broadcasts — but not every week
TNA Wrestling will begin airing more live episodes of TNA Impact on AMC, but veteran Matt Hardy told listeners on his Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast that being live every single week isn’t required for success.
“I think live is very nice,” Hardy said. “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.” (Credit: The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast)
H3: Dates to know — Dallas, Genesis, Albuquerque
TNA will air live on January 15 in Dallas and again on January 22 in Albuquerque. Between those dates, the promotion will present its Genesis pay-per-view live from Dallas on January 17. The schedule means TNA will mix live broadcasts with taped shows rather than committing to live TV every week.
H3: What to expect on the Jan. 15 Impact
Matt Hardy will be in action on the Jan. 15 episode. Match and appearance highlights announced for the Dallas live show include:
- Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy teaming with Elijah to face Order 4.
- A special appearance from former WWE and TNA World Champion AJ Styles.
- Three key title matches: The IInspiration defending the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against The Elegance Brand; Leon Slater putting the TNA X-Division Championship on the line against Myron Reed; and Frankie Kazarian defending the TNA World Championship against former champion Mike Santana.
H4: Why a hybrid live/taped schedule matters
Hardy framed the change as a practical evolution. Live television brings energy, unpredictability, and a real-time connection with viewers. But tapings allow TNA to build logistics, film multiple shows in a single stop, and protect talent from constant travel.
A hybrid approach gives TNA flexibility to put marquee episodes and big storyline beats on live TV while still using taped shows to manage costs and schedules.
H4: Where to hear Matt explain it
You can hear Hardy’s full comments on this topic on his podcast, The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huuYzOkjUBc
H3: Final note
TNA’s shift to more live programming on AMC signals fresh momentum for the promotion heading into Genesis. As Matt Hardy put it, live broadcasts are welcome — but not mandatory — as TNA balances excitement with practicality.
Please credit “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” for direct quotes and give a hat-tip to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.
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