15 Years Later: TNA Returns to the Liacouras Center

TNA Wrestling just dropped its full 2026 live event schedule, and as a lifelong fan and a Temple University researcher, I couldn’t be more thrilled. The biggest news for me is that TNA is returning to Philadelphia for a two-night stand at the Liacouras Center on Thursday, July 30th, and Friday, July 31st.

I’m already planning to be there for both nights, not just because the shows are happening right at my school, but because this event perfectly intersects with my personal and professional passions. My doctoral research at Temple focuses on the evolution of women’s professional wrestling, specifically how the TNA Knockouts revolutionized the industry by proving that women could headline shows and deliver high-caliber athletic performances long before the “Women’s Evolution” became a mainstream buzzword.

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Hulk Hogan at Temple University: The End of an Era in Professional Wrestling

Photography By: 
Joseph V. Labolito (Provided courtesy of the Liacouras Center Photo Archive)

I was interviewed by Stephen Orbanek from Temple Now about Hulk Hogan’s passing, his final televised match at Temple University, and the legacy he leaves behind. It was a pleasure speaking with Stephen, and I hope you enjoy reading the full piece below.

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