Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for September 17, 2026

Before the next match, The Personal Concierge says the best part of Canada is leaving the country and flying over "the newly-named Lake America" before introducing M by Elegance.

M by Elegance retains the TNA Knockouts Television Championship against Kiera Hogan.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Leon Slater. Slater says he feels good because his path to Bound For Glory is set and sending him to "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, one of the best of a generation and a person he looked up to. Slater says that it is a shame Nic is the way he is, then says that if "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth wants a fight, he will get one, and he will beat Ryan tonight.

Backstage, Mila Moore takes a phone call - and orders - from Mustafa Ali, then John Skyler checks up on Mila after her brawl with Tasha Steelz. Before Skyler can ask Mila out, Mila has to take another phone call.

Rich Swann beats LJ Cleary in an TNA X-Divison Championship Scramble Match qualifier.

Backstage, Elijah tells Ricky Sosa not to let anyone tell him that he does not belong, then says that they are going to send a message tonight. (The audio for this backstage promo plays inexplicably during the previous match.)

We hear from Frankie Kazarian. He says he did not want tonight's match, but Moose called his bluff and he did not expect Moose to accept the stipulation. He says that Moose has had a stellar career in TNA and has put it on his back and taken it to the next level. Kazarian says he wants to surround himself with people like Moose and says that he will miss Moose, then says Moose kept pushing it even after taking the loss in Chicago and is now paying for it. Kazarian says he must focus on the future of TNA, then thanks Moose for what he has done for TNA.

Ricky Sosa and Elijah beat The System (Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander) after Elijah takes out Brian Myers and Bear Bronson from the top rope. After the match, Eddie Edwards hits Ricky Sosa from behind with a chair before hitting him with a package piledriver. Eddie then tells Sosa that he has been wrestling longer than Sosa has been on this earth and in his time, many guys like Sosa came and went. He says that since words no longer work with him, it is time for action. Eddie then challenges Sosa to a match at Bound For Glory to see if he truly belongs in TNA.

We hear from The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Vincent says BDE is losing his mind after his actions from last week, and Dutch says they put him through pain to make him into something greater, but BDE chose comfort - and Rich Swann - over growth. Vincent then says that if BDE wants to do things his own way, then they will let him grow the garden that he thinks will keep him safe.

As per the TNA Injury Report: Xia Brookside has multiple contusions after her match with Gabby Forza, and that she will be out for some time to recover. Leon Slater is still recovering from last week's backstage assault, but he has been medically cleared for tonight's match. Moose and Frankie Kazarian have been cleared for tonight's main event, although Moose continues to have neck issues.

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth guests on commentary for the next match.

Leon Slater beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. After the match, Slater is attacked from behind by "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. Ryan holds Slater down, then throws him towards Nic, who hits Slater with the TNA World Championship.

Backstage, John Skyler - who is holding a pair of red roses as he practices asking Mila Moore out - eavesdrops on a phone call from Mila Moore, who says that she would never date anyone who looks like Skyler. A dejected Skyler drops the roses and walks away.

We hear from Moose, who says that he has thought about his TNA accomplishments and how people have stated that he may have a mistake putting his career on the line, then says a man is at his best when his back is against the wall. He says that compared to Lockdown, Kazarian will get his very best and find out why he is called "the face of the franchise."

Zoey Serrano beats Harley Hudson. Before the match, TNA's head of security has to step between Serrano and anyone that Serrano decides to mess with on the way to the ring. (The Z360 is now known as "Hell and Back.") After the match, Daria Rae shows up and congratulates Zoey Serrano, then says that Harley Hudson has not learned her lesson. Daria directs Serrano to finish her, but Indi Hartwell runs into the ring to make the save. Serrano retreats as Indi calls Daria Rae out for trying to get rid of her and Harley, and Daria tells Indi that she is on borrowed time.

Moose beats Frankie Kazarian in a match with Moose's career on the line. (Had Moose lost this match, his career in TNA would have ended.) After the match, Moose throws a chair in the ring, then grabs Kazarian's crown and takes it to the ring. Moose then takes the chair and smashes the crown with it, much to Kazarian's disappointment.

The show ends with the revelation that Matt Hardy has been laid out backstage. Two people in black pants who are only seen from leg height stand over Matt before walking past him.