IMPACT Wrestling has addressed the six-sided ring following the TNA return announcement.
At IMPACT Bound For Glory 2023, the promotion made the announcement that they will be returning to the TNA name starting in January 2024 with their Hard To Kill pay-per-view.
This announcement has created a great deal of buzz and anticipation among the fanbase and also led to some more questions.
In particular, long time TNA fans were wondering if the signature six-sided ring that the company used from 2005-2010 would return.
Speaking with PWMania, IMPACT Wrestling President Scott D’Amore was asked about the six-sided ring returning. He answered:
“Frankly, no. It’s the first question that comes up and the first thing I tried to address in our press pass recently. I know that people love the six side. I was in the room when we made the decision to go six sides.”
“And I mean, it’s got a little place in my heart because it was one of the things that set us apart, but at the end of the day, just about every single talent that’s ever wrestled in it says that it was it was much harder to wrestle in, was more dangerous, not just injury but but even more so just daily wear and tear.”
“It was harder on their bodies so I will not apologise for putting talents health and safety first. You know, I think TNA has had great matches in four sided rings matches and six sided rings.”
“So, with all things considered, if the talent is safer and more comfortable in a four sided ring, then that’s an easy decision to make.”
Scott D’Amore also discussed the possibility of Will Ospreay signing with IMPACT Wrestling elsewhere in the interview, which you can read here.
For nine names IMPACT could bring in for their “TNA” relaunch, click here.
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