TNA Stars Nic Nemeth & Mara Sadè Preview New Mexico Shows on Thursday & Friday, January 8-9

 

TNA Wrestling presents two nights of high-energy pro wrestling on Thursday & Friday, January 22-23, at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

 

The first Albuquerque show on January 22 is a LIVE broadcast of Thursday Night iMPACT! airing on AMC. Tickets are on-sale now at TIXR.com. Doors to Tingley Coliseum open January 22 at 5pm local time, with the event starting at 6pm.

 

Night two in Albuquerque on January 23 will be taped for future episodes of Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC. Tickets for Friday in Albuquerque also are on-sale now at TIXR.com. Doors to the venue open January 23 at 6pm, with the event starting at 7pm local time.

 

Former World Champion Nic Nemeth and Albuquerque native Mara Sadè will be in Albuquerque on Thursday & Friday, January 8-9, to preview the upcoming TNA live events in New Mexico.

 

NIC NEMETH

Formerly known as Dolph Ziggler in WWE, Nic Nemeth made his TNA debut in January 2024 and had a lengthy, successful reign as the TNA World Champion. He is now riding through the tag team circuit, teaming with his brother, Ryan Nemeth.

 

A Cleveland native who graduated from Kent State University after setting several school records as a wrestler, Nic Nemeth made his pro wrestling debut in 2004. He was a champion in singles and tag team action during his near-20-year career in WWE. He was a 2-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion and 6-time Intercontinental Champion.

 

Nemeth is a diehard fan of his hometown Cleveland Browns.

 

MARA SADÈ

  • Signed with WWE after a 2021 tryout and debuted in 2022.

  • Appeared across all three WWE brands at the same time — While based in NXT, she also made appearances on Raw and SmackDown.

  • Competed internationally at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, performing on one of WWE’s biggest global stages.

  • Left WWE in 2025 and rebranded in TNA Wrestling as Mara Sadè  

  • Has an elite multi-sport athletic background — Before wrestling, she competed in track & field, basketball, volleyball and bowling, shaping her athletic foundation.

  • Competed on national television outside wrestling — she appeared on NBC’s The Titan Games, hosted by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

  • Built a career as a model, fitness competitor and award-winning visual artist — Her creative work spans fitness, fashion and fine art, extending her brand beyond pro wrestling.

  • Grew up in New Mexico — She graduated from Volcano Vista High School and attended James Monroe Middle School.

  • Gained on-set experience in major film and television productions — She worked as an extra in Netflix and box-office films, including The Ridiculous 6, Blood Father, and The Harder They Fall.

  • Modeled for world-renowned photographers in Santa Fe — She was selected for high-level photography workshops, collaborating with internationally-respected artists.

  • The Quote: “New Mexico’s film boom opened my path into entertainment.” — The growth of the film industry in New Mexico introduced her to acting, modeling and life on set, ultimately opening the horizons that led her into entertainment and professional wrestling.

  • All-Time Favorite Wrestlers: Jacqueline and The Rock 

  • All-Time Favorite Wrestling Match: Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks at WrestleMania 37 in 2021.

  • Personal All-Time Favorite Match: Teaming with The Hardys (Jeff & Matt Hardy) against Order 4.

All the TNA stars will be in Albuquerque for the TNA live events, including Jeff & Matt Hardy, Nic & Ryan Nemeth, Frankie Kazarian, Mike Santana, Mustafa Ali, Leon Slater, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Ash By Elegance, Tessa Blanchard and others.

 

For tickets to both TNA shows in Albuquerque, go to: TIXR.com

 

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