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History of Impact Wrestling

Impact Wrestling, formerly known as Total Nonstop Action or TNA, is an American professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff and Jerry Jarrett in 2002. The company is based in Nashville, Tennessee and broadcasts its weekly programming on AXS TV and Twitch. It has been one of the major wrestling promotions in North America for much of its existence.

Early Years (2002-2008)

Impact Wrestling debuted on June 19th, 2002 with weekly episodes taped at the Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. In 2004, they began a monthly pay-per-view series called TNA Pay-Per-Views that ran until October 2007 when they decided to move to a larger scale pay-per-view format. During this period, they also began airing their “TNA Xplosion” show on Fox Sports Net as well as syndicated television programs such as “TNA iMPACT!” and “TNA Reaction” on SpikeTV.

Their first major breakthrough came when they established a working relationship with WWE in 2006 which saw them receive access to WWE's talent pool for cross promotion purposes. This led to some high profile wrestlers such as AJ Styles, Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels appearing on TNA shows throughout 2006 and 2007. During this period the company also signed deals with Ring of Honor and Pro Wrestling Noah to bring foreign talent into TNA shows.

Expansion (2008-2015)

In 2008, they left Universal Studios and relocated their headquarters to Nashville Tennessee while continuing their weekly episodes at different venues around the US including Las Vegas Nevada, San Antonio Texas and Atlanta Georgia. Later that year they launched their own online subscription channel called “TNA On Demand” which offered live streaming video of all their events along with archived matches from past events.

During this time period Impact Wrestling entered into several key partnerships with various companies including MTV2 which aired a weekly episode titled "Impact Wrestling" from 2011 till 2012 before returning back to SpikeTV later that year. They would eventually move onto Destination America in 2015 where the show received its highest ratings yet under the new name of "IMPACT WRESTLING".

Rebranding & Modern Era (2016 - Present) 

In early 2016 Impact Wrestling rebranded itself from “Total Nonstop Action” to simply “Impact Wrestling” while adopting a more contemporary presentation style that showcased pyrotechnics during entrances, an updated logo design and modern production techniques.

During this time period they also began broadcasting monthly pay-per-views via traditional domestic cable providers as well as internationally through international distribution deals with Fight Network in Europe, G+ in Asia and Fightbox HD in Latin America among others leading up to present day where it currently broadcasts its flagship series "IMPACT!" every Tuesday night on AXS TV while airing PPV events sporadically throughout the year.

The Greatest Moments in Impact Wrestling History

Impact Wrestling history is littered with iconic moments that have shaped the wrestling landscape. Here are the ten greatest moments in Impact Wrestling’s illustrious history:

Hogan's Debut: When Hulk Hogan stepped through the curtain on January 4th, 2010 and revealed himself as a special guest referee for the Main Event at Genesis, it sent shockwaves through the wrestling world. This historic moment marked Hogan's return to professional wrestling after an 8-year hiatus and made for must-see television for fans of all ages.

The Victory of AJ Styles: On April 24th, 2005, AJ Styles defeated Jeff Jarrett in a 30-minute Iron Man Match to become the NWA World Heavyweight Champion at Lockdown in Charlotte, North Carolina. This iconic event was featured prominently on Spike TV commercials and cemented Styles as one of professional wrestling's biggest stars.

Samoa Joe vs Chris Sabin: The X Division Championship match between Samoa Joe and Chris Sabin took place at Turning Point 2004 and was hailed by critics as one of the most innovative matches in Impact Wrestling history. With so many high spots and surprise maneuvers this bout set a new standard for all future X Division matches.

Sting vs Kurt Angle: On June 11th, 2005, Sting faced off against Kurt Angle in a 30-minute Iron Man match to decide who would be crowned King of the Mountain and win the vacant NWA World Heavyweight Titlebelt at Slammiversary III. The battle between these two legendary wrestlers left fans in awe with its intensity, fluidity and technical excellence before it went down as one of Impact Wrestling’s most memorable matches ever witnessed.

Christian Cage vs Rhino: At No Surrender 2006, Christian Cage defended his NWA World Heavyweight Title against Rhino in one of the most brutal matches seen on Spike TV up to that point in time. With both men unleashing their inner animal during this historic encounter it was Rhino who ultimately emerged victorious becoming only the third man to hold both the NWA World Heavyweight Championship belt and TNA World Heavyweight Championship belt simultaneously after Jeff Jarrett had done it earlier that year. 

Bobby Roode & James Storm vs LAX: After LAX lost their titles to Beer Money Inc (Bobby Roode & James Storm) at Sacrifice 2008 they got a rematch - an Ultimate X Match - at Hard Justice 2008 which went down as one of TNA’s best tag team matches ever seen on PPV up. Beer Money emerged victorious retaining their titles once again despite some incredible interference from Homicide & Hernandez near the end of this epic contest. 

Anderson vs Roode: At Bound For Glory 2011, Mr Anderson defeated Bobby Roode in what is widely considered to be one of Impact Wrestling’s greatest matches ever seen. Both men put everything on line including their careers to deliver an unforgettable performance before Anderson ultimately emerged victorious capturing his first TNA World Heavyweight Championship titlebelt after enduring an intense 40 minutes long back-and-forth battle.

Austin Aries Wins Triple Crown: In March 2012 Austin Aries became only the second man ever after Doug Williams to capture all three major championships (TNA X Division Championship Belt; TNA Television Championship Belt; TNA World Tag Team Championship Belt) simultaneously. It earned him the triple crown status within Impact Wrestling making him only fifth Triple Crown champion within its history. 

Gail Kim Vs Awesome Kong Steel Cage Match: At Lockdown 2008, Gail Kim and Awesome Kong competed against each other inside a steel cage match which ended up being hailed by numerous critics as one of TNA’s greatest women’s matches ever. The match featured some highly innovative maneuvers such as Kim diving off the top rope onto Kong while she was still trapped inside the steel cage thus ending up winning her first Knockouts championship title belt since returning back to the company few months earlier.

Jeff Hardy vs Matt Morgan Ladder Match: At Victory Road 2009 these two superstars competed against each other in a ladder match for vacant TNA world heavyweight championship title belt. The match ended up being widely considered by fans and critics alike as one of the most entertaining ladder matches they had ever seen. Hardy ultimately emerged triumphant, climbing to the top of the ladder and grabbing the championship title belt.

The Greatest Wrestlers in Impact Wrestling History

Impact Wrestling has provided fans with decades of unforgettable matches and iconic moments. While there have been many great wrestlers who have competed in Impact, the following list showcases some of the greatest wrestlers in Impact Wrestling history.

AJ Styles: A two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion, AJ Styles is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers to ever step foot in Impact Wrestling. He held numerous titles over his time with the company and was known for his innovative high-flying style and incredible athleticism. As a founding member of The Bullet Club, he made a lasting impact on professional wrestling that will never be forgotten.

Samoa Joe: Another one of the most recognizable names from Impact Wrestling is Samoa Joe. He was a 2-time X Division Champion and won the TNA World Heavyweight Championship on three occasions during his reign with Impact Wrestling. His mix of power moves and technical wrestling styles made him an intimidating force in the ring, making him one of the toughest competitors to ever compete in Impact Wrestling.

Kurt Angle: Not only was Kurt Angle an Olympic Gold Medalist, but he was also a two-time King of The Mountain Champion and a four-time TNA World Tag Team Champion during his time with Impact Wrestling. In addition, he won four consecutive world championships while he was with the company, making him one of its most decorated champions ever and cementing his legacy as an all-time great wrestler in Impact Wrestling history.

Jeff Hardy: Considered by many to be “The Charismatic Enigma,” Jeff Hardy created some of the most memorable moments in wrestling history while competing in Impact Wrestling throughout the mid-2000s. He held several titles including being a 3-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion as well as winning both Tag Team Championships during his stint with Impact Wresting back then. His willingness to take risks along with his larger-than-life personality are just two reasons why he remains one of the most beloved wrestlers from that era for fans around world today.

Sting: As another mega star from its early years, Sting is certainly considered one of greatest legends to ever compete inside an IMPACT ring. During this time, Sting won multiple championships including being a 6-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion as well as becoming TNA Legends champion on five separate occasions. His remarkable career included countless classic matches which further solidified Sting’s status as one of greatest athletes to ever step foot inside an IMPACT ring.

Christian Cage: One particular performer whose name stands out amongst all others is Christian Cage. During his tenure with IMPACT, Christian captured multiple championships including winning both NWA & TNA World heavyweight titles multiple times. Alongside this, Christian also achieved tag team gold twice - once alongside Rhino & again alongside AJ Styles - helping establish himself as not only an individual competitor but also team player.

James Storm: The last person on the list is James Storm - often referred to as ‘The Cowboy’ because of his signature hat & attire - who became synonymous with IMPACT due to his long tenure & loyalty throughout its evolution over years. James won both tag team & world championship titles whilst competing within IMPACT meaning that he rightfully deserves recognition when talking about great achievers within promotion's history. All these accomplishments amongst other show exactly why James Storm is celebrated by so many fans around world today!