Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for January 8, 2026

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Matt says they have a big match tonight, then states that The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) have officially crossed the line after dragging him out of the ring, putting him in a ritual room, and then turning their locker room into a shrine that included their families. He says that The Righteous cannot come back from crossing that line, calling it "blasphemy," not respect or admiration. Jeff agrees, and says The Righteous should face them like real men. The Righteous show up, but Matt Hardy does not want to hear it, and wants a match with The Righteous. Vincent says they would love to share the ring with them. Dutch says they are "Die-Hardys" speaking truth and elevation, for The Hardys are righteous, but they are many. Vincent says this is a misunderstanding and not their intention, but if they are to do this, he want to be a friendly competition, and afterwards, all they are looking for is "a little peace" with The Hardys. Matt Hardy says that they trespassed into their private lives and that they will never see peace, but Vincent tells Matt that he can trust him. He then says that "we are all here [in the wrestling business] because we are not all there." Matt Hardy wants the match. Vincent says they cannot do that, as they have to prepare for going against greatness in a tag team that is forever, then mentions that Genesis is coming up, calling it "the rebirth of The Righteous." Jeff Hardy accepts the match for Genesis.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Steve Maclin, who wants to get the International Championship match back. He says that the locker room is glad that he is on their side, then Eric Young shows up. Eric Young says he tried to open his eyes to the truth and get him to join his team, and while he has not convinced him yet, he says that Maclin knows what has to be done. He says that if Maclin does not complete his mission, the cleanse will.

Dani Luna beats Harley Hudson. After the match, Dani Luna attacks Myla Grace when Myla checks on Harley, then chases the referee out of the ring before going back on the attack. Suddenly, Lei Ying Lee shows up and gets in the ring, and Dani Luna retreats at first only to go back to the ring and puts Lei Ying Lee in a sleeper hold. Xia Brookside tries to make the save, but Dani Luna lays her out, as well.

Backstage, Mara Sadé is met by "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. Mara wants Ryan Nemeth - who thinks she is interested in him following a series of superkicks - to leave her alone. When Ryan does not get the hint, she hits him with another superkick. Dani Luna then raises up the TNA Knockouts World Championship.

Backstage, nobody in Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz) can find Special Agent Zero, and Mustafa Ali has to go on with his State of the Union address without him. Elijah is right behind him, and he has taken out Special Agent Zero.

Backstage, The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, The Personal Concierge George Iceman) suddenly find their pick for "Mr. Elegance." The man in question is a backstage worker checking on the nearby light who has worked for TNA for eight years. Despite looking like a regular Joe, he gets the nod of approval from all four members of The Elegance Brand and gets a makeover. Meanwhile, a man in a kung fu robe comes out from under the table and says "I must protect...The Elegance Brand."

Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz) head to the ring for Mustafa Ali's State of the Union Address. John Skyler says that due to recent events, they have made some changes in TNA that will be imminent, permanent and not only beneficial to Order 4 but to all of TNA. Jason Hotch says they will mention everything nice and slowly so "the morons of El Paso, Texas" can understand.Tasha Steelz introduces Mustafa Ali, who says that it means a lot to be called a "culero" before addressing Elijah, who he says will suffer consequences for his actions. Mustafa states that he has spoken to TNA management about getting rid of some distractions, and proposes that from now on, there will be no more concerts, guitars, cowboy boots or cowboys hats, and puts it up to a vote. To nobody's surprise, this proves unpopular with the fans, and Mustafa says he knows better than the fans do about what is good for them, as they will cheer for anything, including him being dragged out of the arena by a horse. Elijah suddenly shows up on a horse before heading to the ring with a guitar in his hands. Order 4 retreats, and they are forced to flee through the crowd. Elijah gets on his horse and gets his lasso, then chases Order 4 to the back.

Backstage after the commercial break, Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz) is outside of the arena, but Elijah has caught up with them. Everything becomes old-school widescreen and slow motion as Elijah chases Order 4 again.

Steve Maclin beats Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo by disqualification after Arianna Grace gets in the ring and rakes his eyes. Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo retains the TNA International Championship. After the match, Lexis King, Tyson Dupont, and Brooks Jensen gang up on Maclin, and Stacks his Maclin with a knee to the face as Dupont and Lexis hold Maclin down.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Dani Luna, Lei Ying Lee, Xia Brookside and Harley Hudson are currently being evaluated after tonight. All members of The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC), Leon Slater, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Cedric Alexander are cleared for tonight's main event. TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella is now cleared, yet is still emotionally distracted and distraught. Mike Santana is cleared to compete next week despite lingering problems in his arm. Steve Maclin is now in evaluation after what happened earlier.

We see digital exclusive footage from last week where AJ Francis verbally runs down Rich Swann only for Rich Swann to attack him from behind with a baseball bat and put him through a table.

Leon Slater, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Cedric Alexander beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) in an eight-man tag match with a schoolkid pin from Cedric to Moose.

We hear from Lei Ying Lee, who says that she earned the TNA Knockouts World Championship prior to her match with Dani Luna.

TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella is in the ring. He apologizes for his appearance and thanks the fans for their support, then oversees the contract signing between Mike Santana and Frankie Kazarian for their World Championship match next week. Santana is introduced first, followed by Kazarian. Santino says that this match will have implications. If Kazarian retains, Santana goes to the back of the line; if Santana wins, he will defend the World Championship at Genesis. Kazarian says that Santino may have to send opponents from NXT to face him, then says that nobody wanted Santana in TNA more than him and that Santana has always been honest with everyone. He then admits something that he has never publicly disclosed: he, too, is an addict and has an addiction, but his addiction is being the TNA World Championship, "The King of TNA," and a top guy, and he likes his addiction. Kazarian says he wants to dance with his demons, not fight them, and that is why he will walk into Genesis at TNA Champion. He signs the contract. Santana says they were both at the same place at the same in a place that sucked the passion out of them, and they both left that place and are now sitting across each other vying for the greatest prize in pro wrestling. He says that he has heard what Kazarian has said before, then talks about how he carried so much on his back since his return to TNA two years ago before declaring that he is taking the World Championship back for himself. He guarantees that he will walk out a two-time TNA World Champion, and if he cannot do it, then he does not have what it takes and he may not have a place in TNA. Santana signs the contract. All of a sudden, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth shows up with the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy and calls himself the reason for TNA's debut on AMC next week. Nemeth says he does not like Kazarian or Santana, then says both men will beat the living hell out of each other while he waits in the wings to call his shot and walk out as World Champion. He tells both men to beat each other down and live for it, because afterwards, he will be World Champion. Santana signs the contract, as does Kazarian, then both men have a staredown to end the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!