Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for December 11, 2025

It's time for The King's Speech. Frankie Kazarian heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Kazarian brags about retiring JDC and sending him packing while retaining the TNA World Championship, and stating that he is where he belongs. He says that he is the new face of AMC going into 2026, then calls the fans' collective anger his happiness and states that nothing makes him happier than a room full of angry marks. He says that at the end of the day, the fans would backstage even their own mother to be in his possession, then proclaims that he will be World Champion for a long time and demands that the fans get used to it. Suddenly, Mike Santana shows up in the crowd and gives credit to Kazarian for seizing the opportunity and doing what he said he would do, and as much as he wants to stomp Kazarian's head in, he must channel his anger more strategically. He wants Kazarian to be on high alert, as the target is on his head and not his back, and in next week's steel cage match, he will take out the invaders from NXT before pulling the trigger on the target at Genesis. Santana makes it known above Kazarian's protestations that the TNA World Championship is coming back home to him.

We hear from Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Brooks Jensen, Tyson Dupont and Tryiek Igwe. Lexis says that TNA refuses to die and calls Matt Cardona nothing more than a glorified backyard wrestler. Tyson and Tyriek state that they will defeat their opponents in next week's steel cage match. Jensen says they have nothing left to lose and everything to gain. Stacks says he warned Director of Authority Santino Marella, but Santino got in his business, and admits that while Santino is a good Director of Authority, he is "a horrible father" who didn't want him in TNA or his life, or around his daughter. Stacks says he gets what he wants, and next week, they all get what they want, and they will continue their takeover of TNA.

Lexis King beats Matt Cardona in an advantage match for next week's steel cage match following the distraction from Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. After the match, Stacks attacks Cardona from behind, then Lexis strikes Cardona in the arm with his cane. Steve Maclin runs into the ring, and Stacks and Lexis retreat.

We hear from The Angel Warriors (Lei Ying Lee and Xia Brookside). Xia Brookside says that their match at Final Resolution was intense. Lei Ying Lee says they respect each other and fight for honor, then they are met by Robert Stone, Mila Moore, Tessa Blanchard and Victoria Crawford, who mock The Angel Warriors. Xia reminds Tessa that she and Victoria lost to The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) at Final Resolution. Tessa says she not yet decided to go after the TNA Knockouts World Championship, but if she has to, she will beat The Angel Warriors.

Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman calls the fans of El Paso, Texas "no money losers" who cannot afford to give Christmas gifts before stating that he has a gift of his own in The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance).

The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) beat Myla Grace and Harley Hudson with a roll-up from Heather to Hudson after M rolls Myla and Heather back during a roll up by Myla following Hudson putting a gift box through The Personal Concierge George Iceman's head.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Matt Cardona is now out with a severe shoulder injury and cannot compete in next week's steel cage match. Mustafa Ali is day-to-day suffering abrasions following being dragged around by Elijah at Final Resolution. JDC is dealing with hip inflammation and joint manipulation following Final Resolution, and is questionable for in-ring action. Santino Marella is cleared followed being punched in the jaw by Stacks at Final Resolution, and that Santino is also dealing with mobility issues.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Rich Swann. Rich Swann the only thing first about Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) was AJ Francis putting himself first. He says that he and AJ Francis first met in the back of a plane, and Swann knew his potential. He then talks about how he linked up in the hopes of being tag team champions, but he found out for himself that Francis was a snake. He says that he is tired of the disrespect, and that Fir$t Cla$$ is over and that he will be damned if Francis holds him down. Swann is suddenly attacked from out of nowhere by AJ Francis, who says that he was always Fir$t Cla$$.

Musatafa Ali guests on commentary for the next match.

Cedric Alexander beats BDE, Jake Something, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Dezmond Xavier and Jason Hotch in a six-way scramble to earn a future shot at the TNA X Division Championship after hitting BDE with a Lumbar Check following BDE hitting Jake Something with a top rope splash.

Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwads, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) who look forward to seeing if Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) trust The System. Afterwards, JDC tells Eddie Edwards that he will bring it at Genesis, and Eddie says he would not have it any other way.

Backstage, Frankie Kazarian confronts Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding Mike Santana's rematch clause. Santino says that Kazarian should have other challengers, and states that he will defend the TNA World Championship against the winner of an upcoming battle royal featuring much of the TNA roster. He also mentions that Matt Cardona must be replaced in next week's steel cage match. The invaders from NXT (Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Brooks Jensen, Tyson Dupont, Tryiek Igwe) show up, and when Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo demands that the steel cage match next week be 5-on-4 and calls Santino "a horrible father," Arianna Grace slaps Stacks in the face.

The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) beat Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams).

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) head to the ring. Matt Hardy says it is great to be back in El Paso, Texas and that Eddie Guerrero will always be a member of Team Extreme, then mentions retaining the TNA World Tag Team Championship at Final Resolution as well as next week's steel cage match between TNA and NXT. Jeff Hardy is also happy to be back, then mentions that Matt Cardona is injured and that whoever replaces him must love TNA as much as they do. Matt says they must protect TNA, as 2026 will be TNA's biggest year ever. Jeff then says that they will shut NXT's team up in the steel cage match. All of a sudden, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up. Vincent introduces The Righteous, then Matt wants to know why The Righteous is here. Vincent says that they admire The Hardys, and state that The Hardys are "eternally loved" by everybody. After Vincent considers the Hardys gods, Dutch admits that The Hardys' fans are nothing like they have ever seen, then says The Righteous stand here because of The Hardys, not to replace them. Vincent says they do not see The Hardys as opponents and that they are grateful, as The Hardys have changed tag team forever. He wishes them luck in next week's steel cage match, with Dutch saying that they will be watching, as they want to bear witness to the ascension into the immortals that The Hardys will become.

Director of Authority Santino Marella and NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace show up. Santino announces that he has analyzed the locker room and that Matt Cardona's replacement in next week's steel cage match is none other than himself.

Dani Luna beats Indi Hartwell in a Dog Collar Match.

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