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Add FightsATW on GoogleFour days removed from “Bound For Glory 2026,” the post-PPV edition of “TNA Thursday Night iMPACT” aired from the Dothan Civic Center in Alabama. It was celebration time for Leon Slater, who became the youngest TNA world titleholder in the company’s history this past Sunday. Also, TNA honored 35 years of The Hardys.
The Hardys Are in Charge
Matt and Jeff Hardy kicked off TNA’s first show since “Bound For Glory.” The Hardys were tasked with being in charge of “TNA Thursday Night iMPACT” for one evening only. Jeff announced that Nic Nemeth will be facing his brother Ryan. If either man attempts to intentionally throw the match, the brothers will be stripped of the TNA World Tag Team Championship.
Matt then revealed that syX will be facing The Righteous in a tables match. He also revealed that Indi Hartwell will team with Gabby Forza and Harley Hudson to take on Xia Brookside, Shayna Baszler, and Zoey Serrano. The Hardys then welcomed newly minted TNA X Division Champion Amazing Red to the ring.
Red said this isn’t about him because it’s about The Hardys, and he congratulated them on being the GOATs. Matt then brought out TNA World Champion Leon Slater. The top male titleholder in TNA put over The Hardys and Red as industry pioneers. Slater admitted he doubted himself prior to “Bound For Glory,” but he talked it over with his mother, which helped him push forward this past Sunday.
Slater said he’s willing to take on any challenger. Jeff was quick to throw his name in the hat, but Matt assured Slater that neither Hardy brother will be booking themselves in a title match tonight. Matt then announced a No. 1 contender ladder match for a shot at Slater’s TNA World Championship. Whoever wins the ladder match will get the title shot at “Destination X.”
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Miscommunication Between The Nemeths
The Nemeths were backstage, confused about having to face each other. Nic then told Ryan he’s supposed to rematch Leon Slater, which means Ryan needs to find a way to lay down for him. Ryan wasn’t interested in taking a dive.
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Is Eddie Edwards Losing The System?
Santino Marella was enjoying his time off from running TNA Wrestling when The System approached him. Cedric Alexander wanted his rematch for the TNA X Division Championship match. Bryan Myers called Ricky Sosa a “curtain jerker,” but Edwards said Sosa earned the win over him at “Bound For Glory.”
Bear Bronson questioned whether Edwards was going soft, and their fellow System members had to separate them.
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Nic Nemeth vs. Ryan Nemeth
The two embraced early but were tentative. Nic whispered a plan to Ryan, who seemed to like it. Nic faked a knee injury and laid down for Ryan. The Hardys made their way out. Matt reminded The Nemeths that they’d lose their tag team gold if they didn’t fight.
Finally, Ryan and Nic went for rollups. Matt got on the mic and continued egging The Nemeths on. Nic and Ryan got into an argument that turned into a shoving match. Nic delivered a superkick, and he was not happy about it. Nic didn’t want to follow up with another one before he nailed his brother with a famouser for the win.
Winner: Nic Nemeth
After the match, Nic grabbed a mic, and he was irate. He claimed he should’ve gotten his rematch for the TNA World Championship against Leon Slater. Nic made it clear he’ll keep his eyes on the No. 1 Contender Ladder Match.
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AJ Francis and Expressions Will Face The Hardys
The Hardys ran into AJ Francis and Expressions backstage. Expressions demanded a TNA world title match for Francis tonight. Instead, The Hardys booked themselves in a tag team against Francis and Expressions, who weren’t thrilled about the booking.
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The Righteous Keep Harley Hudson at Bay
Harley Hudson was preparing for her match when Vincent and Dutch of The Righteous approached her. Hudson wished The Righteous luck for their tag team tables match against syX. The Righteous said they wish Hudson could accompany them, but the match will be too dangerous.
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syX vs. The Righteous – Tables Match
The two teams brawled right away. Vincent delivered a flatliner to Samuel Shaw. syX and The Righteous grabbed tables from under the ring. Joseph Sawyer cut Vincent off before a commercial break.
Dutch went for a superplex, but Shaw slipped out. With Dutch on the apron, Shaw delivered a superkick that nearly sent him crashing onto a table. Shaw settled for tossing Dutch into the stairs. Meanwhile in the ring, Sawyer bounced off the ropes and delivered a clothesline to Vincent.
Vincent looked to poison Sawyer with the Lily flower from the Wicked Garden, but Shaw stopped him. Sawyer looked to suplex Vincent off the apron, but Shaw kicked Vincent off the apron and onto a table that didn’t break. Shaw then powerbombed Vincent through the table. Dutch then put Sawyer through a table.
In the ring, Dutch set up another table, looking to secure the win for his team. Dutch went high-risk, but Sawyer held onto his leg. The distraction allowed Shaw to drive Dutch through the table.
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Winners: syX
The Hardys Exchange Pleasantries With Frankie Kazarian
Before their match against AJ Francis and Expressions, The Hardys ran into Frankie Kazarian and Avery Styles. Kazarian said when he invokes his Call Your Shot Gauntlet title shot, he hopes The Hardys recapture the tag team gold. Matt said if Kazarian keeps taking Styles under his wing, they’ll grant the pair a title shot without the need for the trophy clause.
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Rosemary’s Return Draws Near?
Allie continued to mull over why Rosemary hasn’t been trusting of her or Kiera Hogan. For the first time in weeks, Rosemary was seen smiling.
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The Hardys vs. AJ Francis and Expressions
Jeff Hardy and AJ Francis got things rolling. Jeff got in a headlock, but Francis powered his way out. Hardy kept wrist control before tagging in Matt Hardy. Matt continued the job his brother started and worked the arm of Francis. The Hardys hit Poetry in Motion on Francis.
Expressions distracted Matt before being knocked off the apron. Francis nailed Matt with a big boot. Matt was sent to the corner, allowing Francis to pop him with Tennessee Whiskey. Expressions then delivered some chops to Matt before Jeff clobbered him.
Francis got back in the match and had Matt in a bearhug before slamming him down to the canvas. Expressions went for his own version of the People’s Elbow, but Matt moved out of the way. Jeff and Francis were the legal men again, and Jeff split the uprights before delivering a basement single-leg dropkick.
Francis countered Twist of Fate with a scoop slam. Expression was tagged in, and he held Jeff down. Francis looked for a moonsault, but Matt got him in a tree of woe. Matt then hit Twist of Fate on the hype man, and Jeff followed up with the Swanton Bomb for the victory.
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Winners: The Hardys
Indi Hartwell, Gabby Forza, and Harley Hudson vs. Xia Brookside and Apex (Shayna Baszler and Zoey Serrano)
Xia Brookside wanted no part of Indi Hartwell, and she tagged in Shayna Baszler. It didn’t take long for Baszler to target the arm of Hartwell. Baszler went to stomp on the arm of the TNA Knockouts World Champion, but Hartwell tripped her.
Serrano made a blind tag and leveled Hartwell with a lariat. Later on in the match, Forza and Baszler were the legal women. Forza delivered a series of lariats before hitting a double suplex on both members of Apex.
Forza lifted Hudson up and tossed her onto Brookside and Baszler. Serrano nailed Forza with a half-and-half suplex. Serrano followed up with a knee strike before diving on Forza and Hartwell. Hudson was the legal participant for the babyface team, but she got double-teamed by Apex. Serrano and Baszler hit the Kill Shot before Hudson was choked out.
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Winners: Xia Brookside and Apex
Moose vs. Elijah vs. Ricky Sosa vs. Jason Hotch vs. Trey Miguel – TNA World Championship No. 1 Contender Ladder Match
Leon Slater joined Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary. Moose and Ricky Sosa were soon left alone in the ring after cleaning house. The two embraced before trading shots. Moose got popped by a dropkick. Sosa then hit a running forearm in the corner, but Moose rebounded by dropkicking him out of the ring.
Elijah then reentered the fray and kicked Moose off the ring apron. Trey Miguel got caught in Drift Away. Jason Hotch got kicked in midair and was dropped by a Stunner. Meanwhile, Sosa got back in the ring and delivered a missile dropkick. Moose got caught in a Spanish fly.
Miguel delivered a reverse headscissors counter to Sosa, but he was planted by Blue Thunder Bang. Hotch delivered a sky-high crossbody to Sosa. Hotch then landed a rolling neckbreaker. The TNA International Champion looked to fight off Moose, and he ended up hitting a double DDT on “The Face of The Franchise” and Elijah.
Miguel dropped Hotch with a poison rana. Elijah was then hit with an enzuigiri. Moose halted Miguel’s momentum with a big boot. Elijah and Moose got in a tug of war over a ladder before taking out Hotch and Miguel with it. Sosa dove on Moose and Elijah before a commercial break.
When TNA returned on the air, Elijah and Hotch were fighting at the top of the ladder. Elijah was knocked off the apron, but Sosa climbed up to prevent Hotch from securing the No. 1 contendership for the TNA World Championship. Hotch eventually shoved the ladder, knocking Sosa down in the process. Miguel went for his senton dive, but Moose caught him and delivered a powerbomb onto the apron. Moose wedged one ladder between another and the ring apron, but Miguel used one of the ladders for leverage to hit a tornado DDT.
As Hotch was climbing up the ladder, Mustafa Ali ambushed his former Order 4 stablemate. Hotch and Ali brawled out of the venue. Miguel was left alone in the ring, and he slowly began to climb the ladder. Sosa and Elijah got back in the ring. Sosa pulled Miguel down, and Elijah caught the high flyer with a high knee. Sosa saw his opportunity to reach for the No. 1 contender contract, but Moose powerbombed him onto a ladder. Sosa only caught the edge of the ladder. Elijah cracked Moose with a guitar shot. Elijah went to grab the contract, but Nic Nemeth entered the match and shoved Elijah down before landing a superkick.
Nemeth tried grabbing the contract despite not being booked in the match. Miguel cut Nemeth off and hit Lightning Spiral. Miguel was all alone, and he grabbed the contract. Miguel will challenge Leon Slater for the TNA World Championship at “Destination X.”
Winner: Trey Miguel
After the match, The Hardys congratulated Miguel. Slater entered the ring, and he had a staredown with his first world title challenger.
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