The true audience for TNA iMPACT!s January 15, 2026 premiere on AMC has finally been clarifiedand its significantly higher than the figure initially reported.
According to new information, the debut episode of TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! drew 173,000 overnight viewers with a 0.04 rating in the 1849 demographic. This new figure more accurately reflects the shows linear TV performance on AMC, which reaches far more homes than its former network, AXS TV.
This corrected viewership comes after earlier reports incorrectly claimed the show only drew 95,000 viewers. That number was widely circulated based on data from Programming Insider, but as Wrestlenomics later clarified on Twitter:
That clarification cast doubt over the initial 95K figure, leading to confusion and debate among fans and analysts who expected stronger numbers for TNAs AMC relaunch.
The episode featured several major moments, including Mike Santana reclaiming the TNA World Championship from Frankie Kazarian, and the official debut of Cora Jadenow performing as Elayna Blackalongside Sonya Deville.
Do you think 173,000 viewers is a strong enough start for TNA on AMC? Let us know what you expected from their big premiere in the comments.
