The go-home edition of TNA “iMPACT” ahead of “No Surrender 2026” took place in Albuquerque, NM. Thursday’s episode featured an eight-man tag team match with The Hardys teaming with Mike Santana and Moose to take on The System. Also, Daria Rae flexed her authority early on, even overruling Santino Marella.
Daria Rae Spoils The Party
Moose opened the show to address being kicked out of The System. He said he won’t complain about his former friends looking down on him. He reflected on creating The System and knows what to do to dismantle it. Mike Santana made his way out and said he’s been to war with Moose in the past, but he’s willing to help him beat down The System. Moose called for The Hardys to assist him and Santana before Daria Rae interrupted.
Rae said Moose won’t get his chance to fight off The System until the main event. Rae then told Santana and Moose to leave the ring.
Ryan Nemeth Vows to Embarrass Mara Sade
Gia Miller asked Ryan Nemeth why he bailed on their planned interview. Nemeth said Mara Sade has superkicked him for far too long. He vowed to use every weapon he could find to destroy Sade.
Alisha Edwards at Crossroads
Moose was approached backstage by Alisha Edwards. Alisha apologized to Moose for Eddie Edwards’ actions. She said she doesn’t know what to do, and it might be time to walk away. Moose offered Alisha to be in his corner if she decides to stay.
Nic Nemeth vs. Rich Swann
Nic Nemeth landed a dropkick to Rich Swann early on. Swann knocked Nemeth out of the ring with a kick. Back in the ring, Swann took Nemeth down with a snapmare and delivered a kick to the back. Nemeth finally got back on the offensive with a headlock. The momentum was short-lived, as Swann blasted his opponent with a clothesline. Swann hit a rolling splash for a near fall. Nemeth went for a DDT but settled for the Famouser, which only got him a two-count.
Nemeth set up for a superkick, but Swann avoided it. Swann eventually got popped with a superkick, but he flipped to avoid Danger Zone. Swann delivered a frog splash, but he couldn’t secure a three-count. Swann got caught in a sleeper hold, but he muscled him over for a Death Valley Driver. Nemeth recovered and landed a headbutt. Swann retaliated with a series of strikes. Swann attempted a handspring move, but Nemeth countered with Danger Zone to secure the pin.
Winner: Nic Nemeth
Xia Brookside and Indi Hartwell Eye Tag Team Gold
Xia Brookside and Indi Hartwell discussed “No Surrender.” Brookside and Hartwell said they’ve earned a TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship match. Hartwell suggested that they take out The Personal Concierge and Mr. Elegance.
Stars Are Aligning for The Righteous
The Righteous cut a promo backstage. Vincent said the stars have aligned for “No Surrender” by teaming with The Hardys. They claimed to be honored to stay beside The Hardys against Order 4. Dutch asked The Hardys to trust them.
Eric Young Snaps Once Again
Eric Young said he gave BDE an ultimatum last week, and he wanted an answer. The YouTuber refused to align with Young’s “cleanse.” This made Young snap, and he hit BDE with a piledriver. Young threatened to hit fans before delivering piledrivers to members of the TNA security staff.
Daria Rae Overrules Santino Marella
Eric Young was finally restrained by security. Santino Marella initially suspended Young before Daria Rae negated that decision.
Mara Sade vs. Ryan Nemeth – Street Fight
Ryan Nemeth tried taking a cheap shot, but Mara Sade avoided it. The action quickly spilled into the crowd. The two hit each other with cooking sheets before Nemeth landed a neckbreaker. Nemeth set up a seated chair and went for another neckbreaker, but Sade shoved him into the ring post.
Sade leaped off the chair and delivered a clothesline. Sade pulled out a black bag with lollipops inside instead of thumbtacks. Sade landed a suplex right onto the lollipops. Nemeth then took a kendo stick to the ribs. Sade used the kendo stick to deliver a Russian leg sweep. Nemeth grabbed the kendo stick and went up the top turnbuckle, but Sade knocked him down and landed a superkick for the win.
Winner: Mara Sade
Mance Warner and Steph de Lander Want to Stack Bodies
Mance Warner and Steph de Lander introduced themselves to new fans of the AMC era. De Lander said both she and Warner are looking to stack bodies. De Lander warned that whoever is next in line to face Warner is in for a rude awakening.
Elijah and Mustafa Ali Prepare for Guitar Case Casket Match
Elijah and Mustafa Ali had some words before their guitar case casket match at “No Surrender.” Elijah suggested that Ali sincerely pray before their match because “TNA walks this way.”
Arianna Grace Takes Advantage of Santino?
Arianna Grace thanked Santino Marella for giving her a TNA Knockouts World Championship match at “No Surrender.” Grace then took her father’s cobra puppet.
Mike Santana, The Hardys, and Moose vs. The System
Mike Santana and Brian Myers got things started. Santana delivered a dropkick and then a running forearm in the corner. He then landed a senton. Jeff Hardy was then tagged in and worked on the arm of Myers.
The System ganged up on Santana before Moose made the tag. He planted Cedric Alexander with Go to Hell. Matt Hardy was tagged in, but eventually the numbers game caught up to him. Bear Bronson shoved Matt into the corner before Eddie Edwards made a blind tag. He chopped Matt in the chest.
Matt turned things around with a Side Effect on Myers. Santana was the legal man and chopped Edwards multiple times in the chest. The TNA World Champion hit the Rolling Buck Fifty, but members of The System broke up the pin attempt. The System triple-teamed on Santana, and Alexander landed a frog splash. Jeff kicked Myers out of the ring. Alexander went for a springboard crossbody, but he got caught in a headbutt courtesy of Moose. Matt landed Twist of Fate on Bronson. Santana and Edwards took each other out with simultaneous clotheslines.
Myers went for a belt shot, but Alisha grabbed the title. Edwards hit a suicide dive on Moose—Santana dove on Edwards outside of the ring. The Hardys landed a Twist of Fate combo on Bronson, but Alexander cut off Jeff when he was attempting the Swanton Bomb. Bronson planted Jeff with a driver to score the win.
Winner: The System
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