TNA Wrestling has officially announced that international standout Ricky Sosa will be part of the iMPACT! tapings on March 5 and March 6 in Atlanta, Georgia. This will mark the North American debut for Sosa, who has gained significant popularity across the European independent scene. The 21-year-old wrestler from Belgium has recently made a name for himself in promotions such as KHAO Wrestling in France.
Sosa was recently pulled from the prestigious wXw 16 Carat Gold tournament due to what was described as a “last-minute major career opportunity.” A report from Fightful Select confirmed that this opportunity was the upcoming set of TNA tapings at the Gateway Center Arena. In addition to his TNA appearance, Sosa has already been announced for GCW The Immortal Clusterf**k as part of WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas.
Mark Henry Endorses The Future Star
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry recently took to social media to offer a glowing endorsement of the young Belgian star. Quoting a photo of the two together on X, Henry highlighted the specific attributes that make Sosa a “can’t-miss” prospect for a major promotion. Henry noted that Sosa possesses the “extra thing” required to succeed at the highest level of the business.
“I don’t know if you guys know Ricky Sosa, but he is going to be an unbelievable talent in the future,” Henry wrote. He added, “He’s young athletic and he’s got that extra thing that you need for pro wrestling.” This high-profile backing from the “World’s Strongest Man” has significantly increased the anticipation for Sosa’s arrival in the United States.
TNA’s New Era In Atlanta
The debut of Sosa comes as TNA continues its residency in Atlanta, Georgia, for its latest loop of television tapings. The promotion has been actively looking for “new and fresh” talent to fill its roster following several recent departures. As of today, TNA currently has no plans to officially announce Sosa’s first opponent, though he is expected to be a featured part of both nights of the Atlanta tapings.
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SOSA. SOSA.One of the hottest rising stars in wrestling @rickysosa508 will make his North American debut as part of our events tonight and tomorrow at the Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta.
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— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 5, 2026
Whoever signs Ricky Sosa (WWE, AEW, TNA, etc), please let him keep his theme. pic.twitter.com/1JU46phGKr
— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) January 25, 2026
Mark Henry posted a statement regarding independent wrestler Ricky Sosa on social media.
In a post on X, Henry quoted a photo of the two together. "I don’t know if you guys know Ricky Sosa, but he is going to be an unbelievable talent in the future," Henry wrote.
Henry added… pic.twitter.com/ll5cCbeD4U
— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) January 26, 2026
