January 29 episode draws strongest numbers since AMC move
Summary
– TNA iMPACT viewership rises to 201,000 viewers on January 29
– Episode marks the show’s highest audience since moving to AMC
– Steve Maclin’s on-air firing sparks buzz during Feast or Fired reveal
TNA Wrestling saw a notable increase in viewership following the January 29 episode of iMPACT, which featured the shocking on-air firing of Steve Maclin.
According to data reported by Wade Keller of PWTorch.com, the episode averaged 201,000 viewers on AMC. This represents a significant jump from the 171,000 viewers recorded the previous week on January 22.
The broadcast also posted a 0.04 rating in the P18–49 demographic, up from the prior episode’s 0.03. These numbers reflect linear television viewership only and do not account for streaming or digital platforms.
The increase coincided with several major moments on the show. The Feast or Fired briefcases were revealed, with Steve Maclin opening the Fired case while Eddie Edwards, Trey Miguel, and Eric Young earned future title opportunities.
The episode also featured the in-ring return of Elayna Black, who competed in singles action against Ruthie Jay. Additional storyline developments throughout the night helped keep momentum high.
With its strongest performance since the AMC transition, TNA appears to be gaining traction as major storyline developments continue to unfold on iMPACT.
