It\’s Friday, January 23, 2026 and here\’s your wrestling news update covering the biggest stories from WWE, AEW, TNA, and the world of professional wrestling.
Powerhouse Hobbs Officially Signs With WWE
The speculation is over—Powerhouse Hobbs is officially WWE-bound. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select confirmed Thursday that the former TNT Champion has signed a contract with WWE following the expiration of his AEW deal last week.
As previously reported, WWE had expressed interest in Hobbs for some time, and the company has reportedly already planned a new name and image for the powerhouse. The 32-year-old spent four years with AEW, where he established himself as one of the promotion\’s most physically imposing talents.
Hobbs\’ signing comes amid WWE\’s continued efforts to bolster its roster with established talent. His combination of size, athleticism, and presence makes him a natural fit for WWE\’s style, and fans should expect him to make an impact once he debuts.
Jim Ross Reveals Scary Fall Left Him on Floor for Hours
WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW announcer Jim Ross has provided an update on his health following a frightening incident at his home that prevented him from attending last week\’s Dynamite taping in Orlando.
Speaking on the latest episode of \”Grilling JR,\” the 74-year-old legendary commentator revealed the severity of the fall that kept him down. Ross disclosed that he was on the floor for approximately five hours before he could get help, but says he \”got lucky\” and avoided serious injury.
JR\’s return to AEW programming has been postponed as he continues to recover. The beloved announcer has faced numerous health challenges in recent years but has remained a fixture in professional wrestling broadcasting.
Trey Miguel Returns to TNA After AEW Release
Trey Miguel is officially back in TNA Wrestling, making a surprise return on Thursday\’s live episode of iMPACT just days after being released by AEW. Miguel entered the Feast or Fired match as an unannounced participant, securing one of the briefcases in the signature TNA stipulation bout.
Miguel\’s return comes after a whirlwind week. The Rascalz member had signed with AEW but parted ways with the company before ever appearing on television. Fightful Select reported that TNA had conversations with Miguel about a potential return just hours before Thursday\’s show.
\”If this is the fired briefcase, I\’ll be so pissed,\” Miguel joked after the match, referencing the stipulation where three briefcases contain title opportunities while one results in termination. The briefcase contents will be revealed on next week\’s iMPACT.
The System Undergoes Major Faction Overhaul in TNA
TNA\’s long-running faction The System underwent a shocking transformation during Thursday\’s iMPACT, with Cedric Alexander and Bear Bronson officially joining the group—only for the faction to immediately turn on two of its founding members.
After JDC announced the new additions, The System attacked both JDC and Moose, kicking them out of the group in a stunning heel turn. The betrayal came just weeks after JDC\’s retirement match against Eddie Edwards at TNA Genesis.
The revamped System now positions itself as a major heel faction heading into the AMC era of TNA programming.
Bishop Dyer Reveals Tony Khan\’s Reaction to AEW Debut
Former WWE star Baron Corbin, now competing as Bishop Dyer, has revealed how his recent AEW dark match appearance came together and Tony Khan\’s reaction to seeing him perform.
Speaking on Busted Open\’s \”Off the Ropes\” podcast, Dyer opened up about the opportunity, explaining how the booking materialized and sharing Khan\’s positive feedback after the match. Dyer competed in an eight-man tag before Wednesday\’s Dynamite in Orlando, teaming with Martin Stone and Better Together against Billy Gunn and his team.
While it remains unclear if this was a one-time appearance or a potential ongoing relationship, Dyer has been working for MLW since his WWE release in November 2024.
Quick Hits
- Marissa McMahon Scores Oscar Nomination: Shane McMahon\’s wife received a Best Picture nomination at the 98th Academy Awards announced Thursday. Dwayne \”The Rock\” Johnson missed out on a Best Actor nomination for his work in \”The Smashing Machine.\”
- Will Ospreay Backstage at Dynamite: The absent AEW star was spotted backstage at this week\’s Dynamite, having not competed since Forbidden Door in August. His presence has sparked speculation about an imminent return.
- Saraya Posts Training Footage: The former AEW star shared new training footage on her Instagram stories, fueling speculation about a potential in-ring return. Saraya hasn\’t competed since October 2024 and departed AEW in March 2025.
- Ash By Elegance Out of Retirement: Former WWE star Dana Brooke, now Ash By Elegance in TNA, ended her brief in-ring retirement during Thursday\’s iMPACT, getting physical in a segment and confirming \”she\’s back\” in a backstage interview.
- Joe Tessitore Named Zuffa Boxing Announcer: WWE\’s lead announcer has added another role, being named the play-by-play voice for TKO\’s Zuffa Boxing promotion ahead of their first numbered event tonight form Las Vegas.
- Chris Jericho Addresses Ageism: The 55-year-old veteran spoke about reinvention and ageism in wrestling, saying it\’s \”not a death sentence\” amid continued speculation about a potential WWE return ahead of Royal Rumble.
- SmackDown Tonight: WWE SmackDown airs from Montreal featuring Nathan Frazer vs. Johnny Gargano and a WWE Tag Team Championship match.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for continuing coverage of these stories.