Viewership for TNA iMPACT! Debut on AMC – The historical debut of TNA iMPACT! on AMC delivered a notable boost in viewership, marking a significant step forward for the promotion’s television presence.

The Thursday, January 15 episode of TNA iMPACT! averaged 173,000 viewers and posted a 0.04 rating in the key 18–49 demographic. The demographic figure was also confirmed by Programming Insider, reinforcing the accuracy of the reported numbers. This episode represented the first iMPACT! broadcast on AMC following the network move.

The audience total stands well above what the show typically generated on AXS TV. Prior to the move, iMPACT! generally drew between 75,000 and 100,000 viewers on a weekly basis. The AMC debut therefore reflects a sizable increase, nearly doubling the high end of the show’s previous average audience.

From a content standpoint, TNA positioned the episode as a major event. The show was headlined by a TNA World Championship match, with Mike Santana defending against Frankie Kazarian. In addition to the title bout, the episode featured appearances by several high-profile names, including AJ Styles and The Hardys, helping establish momentum for the new broadcast era.

The interest in the AMC debut was also reflected across digital platforms. Several clips from the January 15 episode performed strongly on YouTube, indicating heightened fan engagement beyond television viewership:

• AJ Styles RETURNS to TNA to Kick Off the AMC Era (453K views)
• Daria Rae and Elayna Black DEBUT in TNA (194K views)
• AND NEW! Mike Santana REGAINS TNA World Title (108K views)
• NXT’s Zaria STEPS UP to Accept Knockouts World Title Open Challenge (79K views)
• AND NEW! The Elegance Brand WIN Knockouts World Tag Team Titles (42K views)

While these numbers do not place iMPACT! among the top-rated wrestling programs on cable, the AMC debut clearly represents progress for TNA in terms of visibility and reach. Future weeks will determine whether the promotion can maintain or build upon this early momentum.

Viewership for TNA iMPACT! Debut on AMC

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