TNA Rebellion notes: Sami Callihan returns, Shawne Merriman, new champion crowned

Sami Callihan has returned to TNA after several months as a free agent. The former TNA World Champion made a surprise return during the Knockouts title match between Jordynne Grace and Steph De Lander, helping take out Kon and The Good Hands. After dispatching them, he turned to De Lander and threw her back into the ring for the awaiting Grace who then finished her off for the successful title defense. The 36-year-old finished off his last Impact contract in September 2023, ending a six-year run that began in 2017. During his break, Callihan wrestled on the indies 21 times, taking on the likes of actor Paul Walter Hauser at this year's WrestleCon SuperShow in addition to some MLW dates among them. TNA did not announce any formal signing as of yet. His return was one of three on the night, including former TNA World Champion Matt Hardy and former AEW star Mike Santana. ********** Among the five championship matches at Rebellion, only one title changed hands and that was on the pre-show. In a bout for the Digi