TNA’s “23” Mystery Solved as Mance Warner Debuts and Steph DeLander Returns

TNA Wrestling had a big live episode of deliver fans for their January 23 episode of Impact. That included the continuation of a very interesting storyline in the fallout of TNA Wrestling Genesis 2025.

Cryptic “23” vignettes and interruptions have appeared during matches for weeks, leading to speculation about their meaning for TNA. Sami Callihan decided to address the situation, as he posted on X, stating that he is demanding answers.

As the first hour of the show kicked off, the Impact Zone went dark. They showed “23” all over the screens, and then they cut to commercial as they pointed out on commentary that it is January 23.

Sami Callihan came out next, and he made it clear that he was sick of waiting. He demanded that whoever is behind 23 get out to the ring right now. That is when Steph DeLander made her way back out, the new TNA Digital Media Champion. She claimed that she won the title from PCO in the divorce.

She said that since her husband is out the door, then it’s time for everyone to meet her new boyfriend. That is when the lights went down and another 23 intro started. Mance Warner showed up in the ring next, and he took out Sami Callihan.

Mance Warner hit Sami Callihan once more, and then he kissed Steph DeLander in the ring while they celebrated. This was a big surprise, as the madman is now in TNA Wrestling.

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