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Add FightsATW on GoogleThe go-home edition of TNA “Thursday Night iMPACT” ahead of “Slammiversary 2026” has wrapped up. A World Title Summit between TNA World Champion Mike Santana and Nic Nemeth took place in the final push towards Sunday’s pay-per-view event. Also, TNA X Division Champion Cedric Alexander teamed with Frankie Kazarian and Mr. Elegance to face Leon Slater, Fabian Aichner, and KC Navarro ahead of the Ultimate X match.
The Broken Hardys Kick Off TNA Thursday Night iMPACT
Matt Hardy said that both he and Jeff have been reborn. He admitted the Wicked Garden broke The Hardys’ bodies. Matt said The Hardys needed The Righteous to change them because it forced them to ascend. The Hardys vowed to win back the TNA World Tag Team Championship before The Righteous interrupted. Vincent claimed to be grateful that The Hardys are “finally telling the truth.” Dutch said The Righteous should take credit for enlightening The Hardys. Matt said Dutch is naive, as he doesn’t realize the mistake The Righteous has made.
The tag champions Brian Myers and Bear Bronson made their way out. Myers called The Hardys and The Righteous, “the freaks at table nine.” Bronson then called both teams glory hounds and said The System doesn’t care what the fans want. Bronson said The System will eat both teams alive at “Slammiversary.”
Matt guaranteed The Hardys will reclaim gold on Sunday. A brawl ensued with all three teams involved. The Hardys pulled out a ladder from under the ring. The System dragged Matt out of the ring. Jeff climbed the ladder, and he was ready to dive on the field before The System and The Righteous ran off.
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Massive Addition to TNA ‘Slammiversary’ Match
Daria Rae was approached by Order 4. Rae told Mustafa Ali that The Great Hands are now a part of the TNA World Tag Team Championship match on Sunday.
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M by Elegance w/The Elegance Brand vs. Mara Sade
Indi Hartwell joined Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary. Ash by Elegance was supposed to face Mara Sade, but she grabbed a mic and said she was tired of being called a mark. Ash said she needed another mental break and called on Heather to replace her.
M ended up replacing Ash instead. Sade brawled with M before Elayna Black made her way out. Sade had the advantage before Heather got on the ring apron and caused a distraction. M hit the Tower by Elegance for a two-count. M went for a suplex, but Sade countered with a small package attempt. Sade then hit a crossbody, but Heather got on the apron again. Hartwell pulled Heather off the apron, but she was ambushed by Black.
Sade hit a tornado DDT on M, but Black shoved her off the top rope. The referee saw what transpired and called the match off.
Winner by DQ: Mara Sade
M and Heather attacked Hartwell, while Sada targeted Sade. Rosemary and Allie made the save.
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Eric Young Explains Beef With Ricky Sosa
Eric Young had some words for Ricky Sosa. He claimed he was trying to show Sosa the truth, which is that going viral online means nothing. He said Sosa has world-class potential, but everything comes at a price. Young said Sosa needs to be taught a lesson at “Slammiversary.” Young doesn’t believe Sosa realizes that there are levels to pro wrestling.
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AJ Francis vs. Manny Lemons
AJ Francis wasted no time tossing Lemons to the corner. He then landed a splash before catching his opponent in a throwaway Attitude Adjustment. Lemons then got popped with Tennessee Whiskey. Francis mocked his “Slammiversary” opponent, Elijah, by stealing his top rope walk. Lemons thought he had finally gained some momentum, but he was shut down by the TFL. Francis then landed Down Payment to score the victory.
Winner: AJ Francis
After the match, Elijah appeared on the big screen. He called Francis an imposter and a fraud. Elijah spoke to his lawyers and TNA management. If he defeats Francis at “Slammiversary,” he will get his intellectual property back. Elijah then burned Francis’ cease and desist letter.
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Xia Brookside vs. Harley Hudson
Xia Brookside attacked Harley Hudson before the bell rang. She then connected with a dropkick and rained down punches. Hudson responded with two hip tosses and a scoop slam. Hudson went for a backslide, but her opponent thwarted it. Hudson landed an overhead suplex and did situps over Brookside’s body. Brookside stomped Hudson in the corner. Brookside charged the corner and landed double knees to the back of her opponent. Hudson gained some steam by hitting two clotheslines and a big boot.
Brookside was hit with a running knee in the corner. Hudson connected with a fallaway slam for a near fall. Hudson blasted Brookside with a rolling forearm, but she missed a high-risk leg drop. This allowed Brookside to land a high kick followed by the Darkside DDT for the victory.
Winner: Xia Brookside
Brookside trapped Hudson in a submission after the match, which led to Lei Ying Lee running down. Brookside immediately rolled out of the ring.
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TNA World Title Summit Goes Off The Rails
Gia Miller was joined by TNA President Carlos Silva to host the World Title Summit between Mike Santana and Nic Nemeth. Nemeth said Santana has done it all in one year, but his resume doesn’t stack up. Santana said all Nemeth sees in him is one good year.
Santana reminded Nemeth that he’s gone through some rough times in his life. He said the TNA World Championship was much bigger than his issues outside of the ring. Santana admitted that Nemeth has achieved just about everything there is to do in the industry. He said the biggest difference between the two of them is that he was the one who carried TNA through the good and bad times.
Santana claimed Nemeth went back on his word of representing TNA by doing tours for another promotion in Australia. Nemeth said there’s a reason he claimed he’s here for TNA. He said being an international star is a lot bigger than having one good year. Nemeth mentioned Santana’s daughter, which is when things went awry. He then said at least Santana’s father isn’t around to watch him fail.
Nemeth threw out the bait, and Santana took it by punching his “Slammiversary” opponent. Ryan Nemeth then ambushed Santana, which allowed Nic to slam the TNA World Champion’s head on his own belt.
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Mike Santana Medical Update
Tom Hannifan revealed that Mike Santana was taken to a local hospital following the World Title Summit. Hannifan said Santana’s medical condition is in question ahead of “Slammiversary.”
Moose and Eddie Edwards Get Personal
Moose made his way out, and he was accompanied by the retired JDC. He said the only way his match at “Slammiversary” with Eddie Edwards ends is when someone throws in the towel. Moose said just like Alisha, “Payback’s a b*tch.” Edwards and Alisha walked down the ramp. Edwards said all the road trips he had with Moose and JDC were the true problem with The System. He claimed both men prevented The System from ascending. Edwards vowed to end the feud with his former stablemates for good.
JDC said he’s known Edwards for 25 years and the two were brothers. Despite it all, he said he doesn’t take things personally. JDC claimed Edwards is allowing the wrestling industry to poison his brain. He said Edwards will eventually lose his wife and daughter.
Alisha dared JDC to bring his wife to “Slammiversary.” She then said Moose wants revenge deep down inside because she “played him for a fool.” Alisha dared Moose to spear her. Moose backed off and left the ring with JDC. Alisha then called Moose a “pathetic coward.”
Moose stormed the ring and was setting up for a spear, but JDC prevented it. Alisha claimed she’d rather die than throw in the towel. Moose promised there will be a funeral at “Slammiversary.”
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Ricky Sosa is Here to Stay
Ricky Sosa had a response to Eric Young’s comments earlier. He said he wants to become a legend in the business. Sosa believes Young is jealous of his quick rise. He said whether Young likes it or not, he’s here to stay.
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Cedric Alexander, Frankie Kazarian, and Mr. Elegance vs. Leon Slater, Fabian Aichner, and KC Navarro
Leon Slater and Frankie Kazarian got the match started. Slater delivered a big boot to Alexander, which knocked him off the ring apron. Fabian Aichner was tagged in, but it didn’t take long for Mr. Elegance to become the legal man for the heel team. Mr. Elegance slapped Aichner, who responded by popping him with a right hand followed by a clothesline.
KC Navarro was tagged in, and he landed a double axe handle. He then landed a basement crossbody on Mr. Elegance before Alexander was tagged in. Slater, Aichner and Navarro all landed dives on their opponents going into the commercial break.
Back from the break, Kazarian caught a kick attempt from Slater and flipped him onto the apron. Alexander connected with a German suplex on Slater in the ring. Mr. Elegance tried preventing a tag, but he was popped by an enzuigiri. Kazarian knocked both Aichner and Navarro off the ring apron. Slater regained momentum and landed a springboard crossbody on Kazarian before Aichner made the hot tag. Aichner hit a back body drop on Kazarian. He then landed a steamroller on Alexander followed by a moonsault.
Kazarian and Mr. Elegance caught Navarro on a crossbody attempt and hit a suplex. Alexander went for a pin, but Slater broke up the attempt. Kazarian and Alexander landed a backstabber into a Michinoku Driver for a two-count.
Slater went for the Swanton 450 on Mr. Elegance, but Kazarian hit a slingshot cutter. Navarro responded with Code Red, but Alexander hit a Death Valley Driver. Aichner took out Alexander, and Slater hit the Swanton 450 on Mr. Elegance. Kazarian ended up getting a jackknife pin on Slater for the win.
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Winners: Frankie Kazarian, Cedric Alexander, and Mr. Elegance
Mike Santana and Nic Nemeth Nearly Brawl Before Slammiversary
Nic Nemeth entered the ring and claimed that Mike Santana isn’t cleared to compete at “Slammiversary.” He then said Santana isn’t even returning to the wrestling business. Nemeth then called for TNA President Carlos Silva to crown him as the new TNA World Champion.
Ryan Nemeth ended up being tossed from the entrance ramp. A bloodied Santana showed up and pummeled Ryan. Santana and Nic were going to come to blows before TNA security intervened.
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