TNA’s AMC Debut Got Review-Bombed on Cagematch – And It’s Hilariously Obvious
The historic first episode of TNA Impact on AMC just dropped, and somehow it’s sitting at a laughable 1.43/10 on Cagematch. Yeah… that’s not real criticism. That’s a hit job.
Let’s be real: TNA’s big move to AMC on January 15, 2026, was never going to be perfect. Visa issues forced last-minute changes, the show leaned heavy on promos to introduce the roster to new viewers, and yeah, the in-ring time was light (only about 33 minutes of actual wrestling in 2 hours).
Production had some glitches (classic TNA vibes), and trotting out Perez Hilton felt like peak pandering.
But a 1.43 average rating? Come on. Look at the vote breakdown:
• 33 votes at 0.0
• 29 votes at 1.0
• A handful scattered higher (like one lonely 8.0)
That’s textbook review bombing.
I’ve seen genuinely awful wrestling shows—bad booking, botchy matches, dead crowds—get 4s or 5s on Cagematch.
This? This is rage-voting from people who hate-watch TNA just to tank it, rival fans, or the eternal “LOLTNA” crowd who can’t stand seeing them get a mainstream shot.
The episode had highlights: AJ Styles returning to hype the “house he built,” Mike Santana reclaiming the TNA World Title in the main event, surprise debuts (Sonya Deville/Daria Rae!), a HOT new signing (Elayna Black) and the energy from a crowd chanting “TNA!”
It was a go-home show for Genesis with some forced exposition for casuals—hardly a disaster worthy of sub-2 territory.
This low score is less about the show and more about internet wrestling tribalism. TNA finally gets a bigger platform, and suddenly every hater logs in to drop a zero.
It’s predictable, it’s petty, and honestly? It’s kinda funny how transparent it is.
TNA fans, take the W: The haters are mad because the company is moving up.
The AMC era is just starting—better production, more eyes, and hopefully fewer excuses. Let the numbers climb organically next week.
