Only two days remain until TNA airs its first ever episode of “Impact” on AMC, and quite a bit in regards to the show stays up within the air, because the once advertised Leon Slater vs. Myron Reed match is reportedly now off the cardboard. Still, plenty in regards to the debut show is understood, including that WWE star AJ Styles will probably be in attendance, and that TNA World Heavyweight Champion Frankie Kazarian will probably be defending the title against Mike Santana within the essential event.
Because it seems, the 2 will wrestle with a special guest watching from the announcer’s desk. Taking to X on Tuesday morning, TNA announced that former TNA World Heavyweight Champion, TNA Hall of Famer, and “Busted Open Radio” host Bully Ray can be special guest commentator for the Kazarian-Santana match.
BREAKING: TNA Hall of Famer @bullyray5150 will probably be the special guest commentator for the essential event as #TNAiMPACT premieres on @AMC_TV THIS THURSDAY at 9/8c LIVE from the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, Texas. @AMCPlus
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— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 13, 2026
The commentary gig will probably be Bully’s first TNA appearance since Sure for Glory, when he and D-Von Dudley were defeated by the Hardys in a tables match for the TNA and NXT Tag Team Championships. Though the match was considered to be a swan song for each Bully and D-Von, Bully’s presence on the booth for an enormous match is prone to get fans speculating about him getting involved to establish a future storyline.
With Reed vs. Slater now seemingly off the cardboard, Bully’s presence joins appearances by Styles and Perez Hilton, Santana vs. Kazarian, The IInspiration defending the Knockouts Tag Team Championships again The Elegance Brand and The Hardys and Elijah vs. Order 4 as all the pieces announced for TNA’s AMC debut. More announcements regarding the show are expected int he coming days.