With TNA Sacrifice quickly approaching, another episode of “Impact” has come and gone. It was a show that technically featured six matches, but none of them lasted very long, including one that was over in just a few merciful seconds. TNA/X

One glaring issue became clear to this writer during this week’s show within each international commercial break, with TNA showing off little snippets of its past and matches including the likes of Jordynne Grace, Roxanne Perez, and Deonna Purrazzo. The issue: it’s not great to leave the viewer feeling disappointed when those clips cut back to the live show.

There are little glimmers of brilliance to TNA, but it requires one to suffer through an entire load of sub-par storytelling and acting with no discernible direction.

The Elegance Brand is currently being positioned high on the card, while also having questionable-looking foodstuffs thrown on them by ODB and “Action” Mike Jackson. Mike Santana’s current challenger for the World title is a man who was fired via Feast or Fired, and he got his title shot – and job – by just refusing to accept that he was in fact fired. All while Daria Rae and Santino Marella tussle for whatever ceremonial power it is they hold, because TNA President Carlos Silva is a bit of a regular on programming.

Arianna Grace, a “WWE NXT” talent, is the Knockouts World Champion because of constant interference, reinforcing the fact that she maybe shouldn’t be the World Champion, as she does not really wrestle on “NXT.” Everything feels like a collation of the very worst of 2010s WWE programming applied to some legitimately great workers.

The show feels to be wrestling in its most fake form, a pantomime with tired punchlines and a waste of what could be quite great. And as said, it’s not like TNA isn’t capable of producing some really great TV when it gets it right. Leon Slater, Mike Santana, Nic Nemeth, Trey Miguel, Lei Ying Lee, and even Tessa Blanchard, all have something to them that could be utilized to make a truly good wrestling show, rather than focusing on making terrible jokes and conforming to the same bad habits that have never paid off for anyone.

Written by Max Everett

If the rumors are true, WWE’s annual “Night of Champions” premium live event could be in geopolitical jeopardy. Recent reports suggest that, due to the United States’ ongoing war with Iran, WWE may choose to relocate their typically Saudi Arabia-based premium live event this year.

According to Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select, figures at WWE headquarters are “doubtful” that the premium live event will return to its typical home in Saudi Arabia. The news comes shortly after early reports seemingly confirmed a return to Riyadh for WWE, with WWE and Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority both allegedly refusing to entertain questions regarding rescheduling “Night of Champions.”

It is to be noted that WWE has not confirmed a location for “Night of Champions —” in Saudi Arabia, or elsewhere. Wrestlevotes acknowledged that the premium live event’s location is subject to change, though the timeline for WWE to confirm the June event’s venue is unclear. As of writing, no alternative locations have been named.

While “Night of Champions'” presence in Saudi Arabia has been called into question, the ongoing conflict involved the United States, Israel, and Iran has not stopped WWE from pressing on with their WrestleMania 43 plans. Recent reports affirmed that WWE is still planning to host 2027’s “Showcase of the Immortals” in Saudi Arabia — albeit, with back-up plans in place, should the conflict escalate or continue into next year’s WrestleMania season. While “Night of Champions” has not always been hosted in Saudi Arabia — the event was exclusively hosted in the United States from its inception in 2007 until its retirement in 2015 — WWE typically uses the event as a chance to host a Saudi Arabia wrestling mega-weekend.

As of writing, neither WWE nor Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority have officially commented on “Night of Champions'” tentative, or final, location.

Raven returned to TNA for the first time in four years starring in a backstage vignette alongside Rosemary and Allie during Thursday’s “TNA Impact.” 

The TNA Hall of Famer, and former World Champion, teased his return to the promotion earlier this month, pictured alongside Allie and Rosemary with the former yet to have returned. She did so during a segment last week, and it became clear that Rosemary’s storyline would center on her return from the dead, having been killed off when she initially departed the promotion. 

He appeared during this week’s segment, with Rosemary visiting him. They spoke about his issue with Tommy Dreamer, he ignored Allie’s presence, and proceeded to give Rosemary a vial of Dreamer’s blood. All in the spirit of storytelling, one would hope. 

“Envy is next on Rosemary’s list as she visits TNA Hall of Famer Raven on her quest to bring Allie back from the dead,” the caption for the segment reads via X. 

Envy is next on @WeAreRosemary’s list as she visits TNA Hall of Famer @theraveneffect on her quest to bring Allie back from the dead. #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/A9OFJLqs3a

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 20, 2026

Raven has Parkinson’s Disease, what he has described as payment for all he had taken throughout his wrestling career. Yet he continues to appear in the sport which saw him hold titles in WCW, WWE, ECW, and TNA, retaining a sense of optimism over his life.