TNA Wrestling kicked off a fresh chapter last month with the official launch of its weekly show Impact on AMC. This move from AXS TV to AMC marks a major step forward for the company, offering wider reach and greater exposure to mainstream wrestling fans across the U.S.
TNA Debuts on AMC with Major Championship Changes
The debut of TNA Impact on AMC was nothing short of eventful. The show featured several high-stakes matches, including two major title changes:
- In the main event, Mike Santana defeated Frankie Kazarian to become the new TNA World Champion.
- The TNA Knockouts Tag Team Titles also changed hands, as The Elegance Brand dethroned The IInspiration.
Shortly after their loss, reports began to circulate that The IInspiration—Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee—were leaving TNA. Now, we know why.
The IInspiration Set to Join AEW’s Women’s Tag Division
According to The Wrestling Observer, The IInspiration is heading to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Their arrival comes at a key moment, as AEW’s women’s tag team division continues to grow following the launch of the AEW Women’s Tag Team Championships in late 2025.
A month-long tournament crowned the first champions—Babes of Wrath—who have since defended their titles against top contenders like Sisters of Sin (Mercedes Moné & Athena) and others.
Just this week, Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford defeated Babes of Wrath in a Women’s Tag Team Championship Eliminator Match on AEW Dynamite. That win earned them a future shot at the gold, setting up a highly anticipated showdown.
Why The IInspiration Joining AEW Matters
Adding McKay and Lee to AEW’s growing women’s division is a big move. Here’s why their presence matters:
- Proven Tag Team Experience: The IInspiration are former TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions (2-time winners).
- WWE Legacy: As The IIconics, they captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 35.
- Chemistry & Popularity: Their charisma, in-ring chemistry, and global fanbase make them ideal contenders for AEW’s new division.
Their addition immediately shakes up the title picture and introduces new matchups for current and future champions.
From WWE to TNA to AEW: A Full Circle Moment
After being released by WWE in 2021 due to budget cuts, Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee reinvented themselves in TNA as The IInspiration. They made waves in the Knockouts division and even represented TNA in a crossover match against WWE’s NXT roster in September, appearing on the brand to participate in the NXT vs. TNA storyline.
Their next chapter in AEW will not only reunite them with a national audience but also give them another opportunity to shine as one of the top women’s tag teams in the world.
With the AEW women’s tag division heating up, and new rivalries forming, The IInspiration could play a crucial role in defining the legacy of this new title.
