Aside from Nemeth’s debut, and those of AJ Francis (formerly Top Dolla) and Ash by Elegance (formerly Dana Brooke), TNA also rebranded, going back to its roots pre-Impact Wrestling, with Hard to Kill representing the first show under the TNA moniker since 2017. This capped a series of bold moves that have captured the attention of wrestling fans across the board, including Bischoff.

“It seems like TNA is kind of making a commitment,” said Bischoff. “[Rebranding] was a move. It was a step. So let’s see where that step takes them.” If Hard to Kill was a first step, by most accounts, it was a positive one. Of course, to gain momentum, TNA will have to capitalize on it moving forward, building off the buzz generated by the recent debuts and repackaged presentation. But to Bischoff, the addition of Nemeth above all others has tremendous potential and the promotion has his attention, at least in the short term.

“To bring in [Nemeth], how much television time has he had over the last ten years?” he asked rhetorically. “If you look at him like a credit card, he’s got a huge limit on him that’s available to TNA. So, a lot of good moves there. Maybe there’s a refocus and more energy there and I’m gonna be tuning in as a result.”

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