Former champion confirms return to active competition during January 22 episode
Summary
– Ash By Elegance became physical on January 22, TNA iMPACT, signaling her return
– She confirmed backstage that her in-ring retirement is officially over
– Fan reaction was overwhelmingly positive following the surprise development
Ash By Elegance is officially back in the ring after what turned out to be a very short retirement from active competition.
During the January 22, 2026, episode of TNA iMPACT, Ash got physical during an on-screen segment, immediately raising questions about her status moving forward. Those questions were answered shortly after when she appeared in a backstage segment and confirmed that she has returned to in-ring action.
The moment quickly gained attention online, with Matt Hardy posting on X to declare that Ash By Elegance is back. The post sparked a wave of positive reactions from fans, many of whom have been eager to see the former WWE 24/7 Champion return to competition.
Ash had previously indicated that her in-ring days were behind her and that she had transitioned into an alternative role within TNA Wrestling. That shift now appears to be over, with her actions on iMPACT making it clear that she is once again preparing for matches.
The timing of the return caught many by surprise, as there had been no public indication that her retirement would be this short-lived. With confirmation now official, attention turns to how quickly Ash By Elegance will be integrated back into TNA’s women’s division.
What a play by The Elegance Brand!@TheLeiYingLee, @XiaBrookside and @indi_hartwell just got COMPLETELY BLINDSIDED!@justmaggielee @Ashamae_Sebera @Heathereckless @IamGeorgeIceman @AJZiggy1818#TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/I5RJw1QrdI
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 23, 2026
