On the January 15 AMC premiere edition of TNA Thursday Night IMPACT, the company introduced Daria Rae and Elayna Black as newest additions to the roster.
The January 22 Thursday Night IMPACT should see some new free agent signings coming into the promotion as well.
With this being a live episode, the company should have some new stars debuting and arriving in a meaningful way.
Here are six more new TNA Wrestling signings to potentially debut on IMPACT.
6. Mandy Rose
In December 2022, Roxanne Perez defeated Mandy Rose to win the NXT Women’s Championship. Following the loss, it was announced that Rose was released from WWE after a seven year run.
The former NXT Women’s Champion was someone who became the face of the women’s division on the brand.
Developing as a character and in-ring performer, it felt like Rose had finally come into her own, but she has not competed inside the squared circle over the past three years.
Rose making a return to the ring could allow her to bring her star power to TNA Wrestling to firmly bolster the Knockouts division in a significant manner.
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5. Priscilla Kelly
Speaking of Mandy Rose, one of her former stablemates in Toxic Attraction during her time on WWE NXT was Priscilla Kelly.
Formerly known as Gigi Dolin, Kelly arrived in WWE back in 2021 and became a major part of the NXT women’s division alongside Rose and Jacy Jayne.
Ever since getting released from WWE in May 2025, Kelly has hit the ground running and once again has reached prominence on the independent scene.
Priscilla Kelly would be a key acquisition for TNA Wrestling where she brings plenty of experience and impressive character work into the promotion at a time they need it right now.
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4. Shotzi Blackheart
Since returning to the indies, Priscilla Kelly has found herself embroiled in a rivalry across several independent promotions with Shotzi Blackheart.
The former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion is someone who has quickly become one of the most popular stars on the indies today.
Since being released from WWE in May 2025, Shotzi has appeared for Game Changer Wrestling, Major League Wrestling and all around the world for different companies.
After proving herself to be a hard worker and someone who can be depended on, Shotzi could sign with TNA Wrestling and play a crucial role in making the Knockouts division important again.
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3. Matt Riddle
Back in September 2023, Matt Riddle was released from WWE after a five-year run with the company.
The former United States Champion has been used in prominent roles, including his memorable run alongside Randy Orton in RK-Bro.
Since leaving WWE, Riddle has made his way to Major League Wrestling where he has cemented himself as a top star and a former MLW Heavyweight Champion.
Riddle signing with TNA Wrestling would be a major boost in star power and someone who could play an integral role in the main event picture moving forward.
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2. Killer Kross & Scarlett
Another former WWE star who could instantly come in to be in the main event scene is Karrion Kross.
Following WWE SummerSlam 2025, Kross and his wife Scarlett announced that they were departing from the company after their contracts expired.
Now reinventing himself back to Killer Kross, the former two-time NXT Champion has returned to the independent scene alongside Scarlett where they have once again become a top act.
Kross and Scarlett returning to TNA Wrestling would feel like a huge acquisition that would provide a boost in attention and eyes on the product with all the popularity they garnered prior to leaving WWE.
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1. Braun Strowman
Another former WWE star who has been on the free agency market since leaving the company is Braun Strowman.
In May 2025, Strowman had to be one of the biggest stars released from WWE in their latest slate of talent cuts.
After two stints with the company, it could be just a matter of time before the former Universal Champion makes his presence felt in another promotion.
TNA bringing in Strowman would be an important figure that would bring new viewers to AMC where the company is looking to establish a different identity than what they have been known for over the past few years.
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