TNA Wrestling has confirmed that EC3 will return to the promotion at tonight’s Rebellion pay-per-view.
A teaser video surfaced on Friday featuring merchandise and ring gear associated with the wrestler.
Management followed up on Saturday morning to confirm his appearance at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Officials shared the news via social media.
Ladies and gentlemen, two-time TNA World Champion @therealec3 RETURNS to TNA TONIGHT at #TNARebellion LIVE on PPV and TNA+ from the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio!
Order/subscribe on TNA+ (use code REBELLION26 to save 25% on annual subscription): https://t.co/3qD3MC6gEn pic.twitter.com/UGdxpPmIgj
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 11, 2026
It is not known whether he will compete on the card or if the appearance signifies a full-time return. The veteran last appeared for the promotion in a one-off match against Moose at Bound For Glory 2020.
He previously concluded his full-time run with the company in 2018 prior to signing with WWE.
EC3 holds accolades as a former two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion and an Impact Grand Champion.
John Pollock will present a review of TNA Rebellion for POST Wrestling Café members.
TNA Rebellion lineup
- TNA World Championship: Mike Santana (c) vs. Eddie Edwards
- TNA Knockouts Championship: Arianna Grace (c) vs. Lei Ying Lee
- TNA International Championship: Trey Miguel (c) vs. Mustafa Ali
- TNA X Division Championship: Leon Slater (c) vs. Cedric Alexander
- TNA World Tag Team Championships: The Hardys (c) vs. Bear Bronson and Brian Myers
- Frankie Kazarian vs. Elijah
- The Elegance Brand (Ash By Elegance, M By Elegance, Heather By Elegance) vs. ODB, Mickie James & Taryn Terrell in a Hardcore Country match
- Nic Nemeth (with Bernie Kosar) vs. AJ Francis
- Moose vs. Special Agent Zero
- EC3 returns to TNA
- Pre-show: Ryan Nemeth vs. BDE
