Elias makes surprise Impact appearance, reportedly signs with TNA

The wrestler formerly known as Elias in WWE has made his TNA debut and reportedly signed with the company.

Elias, now known as Elijah, made his surprise debut on Thursday’s live TNA Impact, saving World Champion Joe Hendry from an attack at the hands of the former Primo and Epico Colon, also making their debuts in TNA.

Fightful reports that Elijah has signed with TNA.

Both known for their wrestling concerts, Hendry and Elijah then teamed against The Colons in the Impact main event, scoring the victory.

Elijah was released by WWE in September 2023 after a nine-year run with the company both on the NXT brand and on the main roster. He has wrestled regularly on the independent scene since reaching free agency in January 2024 and adopting the moniker.

Prior to his Impact appearance, Elijah had posted a video to social media hinting at an alliance with the AEW/ROH tag team The Righteous leading some to speculate that he was AEW/ROH-bound.

Our full report from Thursday’s live TNA Impact from Matt Boone is available here.