A major WWE star returns to action in TNA Wrestling

The surprise of the week in TNA came with the unexpected return of Mr. Anderson, known as Mr. Kennedy in WWE, during the television tapings of iMPACT Wrestling in Minneapolis. His appearance caught the attention of fans, but doubts quickly arose about whether this reappearance meant the beginning of a new full-time stage in the company.

In his podcast Mic Check, Kennedy clarified the situation and explained that, both for him and for the company, it was a one-time appearance. "I can't say anything beyond that, as far as I'm concerned, and as far as everyone is concerned, it was a one-off. It was an opportunity. TNA was in town, and several of my friends like Nic Nemeth, Matt Hardy, Frankie Kazarian, and Tommy Dreamer suggested the idea of including me because it was in my hometown," he recounted.

The wrestler explained that the idea was conceived in just a couple of weeks. Executive Ross Forman, in charge of TNA's meet-and-greets, also participated after organizing recent media events in the area. Furthermore, the relationship was strengthened when the Hardys visited the Kennedy's Academy to conduct a free seminar at the company's request. "Everything happened very quickly. Frankie called me with an idea he wanted to propose, and that conversation happened just a week and a half ago," he detailed.

His return was finalized with a promo segment alongside Kazarian that led to a tag team match, where Kennedy teamed up with Steve Maclin to defeat Kazarian and Jake Something. Although he made it clear that it won't be a permanent return, the moment served as a dose of nostalgia for TNA fans who enjoyed his time as one of the most recognizable faces of the promotion in the past decade. His appearance will be seen soon on AXS TV.

Prior to his one-time return to TNA, Ken Anderson left a significant mark in WWE in the mid-2000s. Under the name of Mr. Kennedy, he was introduced as a charismatic and arrogant character, famous for announcing his own ring entrance with an unmistakable style. His rise was rapid, culminating in winning the Money in the Bank in 2007, positioning him as one of the future top stars of the company. However, his career was derailed by an unexpected departure in 2009, after an incident where Randy Orton accused him of executing a move unsafely. That situation, combined with previous tensions, led to his dismissal at a time when he seemed destined for the top.

Following his departure from WWE, Anderson found a new home in TNA, where he became known as Mr. Anderson. There, he revitalized his career, becoming a two-time world champion and engaging in high-profile rivalries against names like Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, or Sting.