Frankie Kazarian Wins First TNA World Title at 48

Frankie Kazarian, a 48-year-old veteran wrestler, captured the TNA World Heavyweight Championship for the first time in his nearly three-decade career during an episode of iMPACT in November 2025. He achieved the historic victory by cashing in his Call Your Shot Gauntlet trophy on champion Mike Santana at the Turning Point event, marking a triumphant return to the top of the promotion after years of perseverance.

Kazarian's win came at a pivotal moment for TNA Wrestling, as the company prepares to expand its reach with iMPACT debuting on AMC Networks on January 15. The title change highlighted Kazarian's enduring skill and determination, especially as he enters his late 40s in a physically demanding industry where many peers are winding down their careers.

In a recent interview on the Insight podcast with host Chris Van Vliet, Kazarian reflected on the emotional weight of the achievement. "You get into this business, at least I got in this business, I didn't want to just be a regular wrestler. I wanted to be a World Champion wrestler," he said. "And it took me a while, but here we are. TNA World Champion, man." He acknowledged early doubts, particularly around 2007, when he was...