Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for May 14, 2026

Mustafa Saed is announced as a surprise competitor in the next match. (He ends up being the first person eliminated.)

Eric Young last eliminates Elijah with a kick to the groin on the ring apron to win a TNA World Championship #1 Contender's Battle Royal.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Leon Slater. Slater says he has never been more prepared, as he has another chance to make history as the longest-reigning X-Division Champion of all time, and he has a chance to draw a line between who he was, who he is now, and who he will be. He says he has been winning the big one for the last 300 days, and he will go from youngest to greatest. The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) show up and tell Slater that he has a chance to solidify himself as a legend much like they have.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero). Mustafa Ali says that order 4 continues to fail him, but he will fix things like he always does. He says he has a magic lamp in the International Championship, and he has already wished for the best that TNA has to offer. He says that the open challenge continues, and that he will go back to his winning ways. Order 4 leaves with Gia Miller telling Jason Hotch he did a good job in the battle royal, then Eric Young shows up says that Mike Santana will be the next to go as part of the cleanse.

Lei Ying Lee heads to the ring. She says that last week was the greatest night of her entire life and that she has fought for this moment to become a two-time Knockouts World Champion. She is proud to be able to bring the title back to TNA, and apologizes for her English not being the best, as while she wants to speak from her heart, the words in Chinese are not the same. She thanks the fans, stating she could not have done it without them. Xia Brookside shows up and tells Lei Ying Lee she can celebrate all she wants, but she has her mind on the Knockouts World Championship and sooner or later, it will come to her. Lei Ying Lee says she is sick of Xia and addresses her in Mandarin Chinese, but Xia tells her to speak like "her dumbass fans." Lei Ying Lee says she will beat her right here and now, and Xia teases getting in the ring before stating she will not wrestle in "a cesspool like Sacramento, California." Xia says she has already destroyed Lei Ying Lee and she will take the Knockouts World Championship from her, but today is not that day.

Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Eddie says they were robbed in the battle royal and that he will get another title shot with Moose out of the picture. Brian Myers says he does not want to hear Moose's name again, as he is weak. Bear Bronson says that The System cannot be broken, and Cedric says that Moose is a non-factor and that Leon Slater will find out he cannot beat The System.

Gia Miller interviews Keith Jardine, actor for the upcoming movie Over Your Dead Body. Jardine talks about the movie, then The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) shows up, with The Personal Concierge calling Mr. Elegance an example of real masculinity. The Elegance Brand soon think Jardine is jealous of Mr. Elegance, but Jardine says he makes him want to puke and calls The Elegance Brand "a gang of hos" before security has to get between Jardine and Mr. Elegance.

Chris Caray, Athletics play-by-play announcer and great-grandson of the late play-by-play announcer Harry Caray, guests on commentary for the next match.

AJ Francis beats KC Navarro in a Sactown Street Fight following a Down Payment through two tables on the outside of the ring.

Mike Santana heads to the ring. Santana says he was taught to speak with his actions instead of his words and that it got him to the TNA World Championship, then calls Eric Young a foundational pillar of TNA and says that despite his recent action, he is worthy of respect. He then says that he has made a name for himself out of facing the greats and has beaten them all, then tells Eric Young to bring something different, for he is the one holding down the fort week after week as TNA World Champion. Daria Rae shows up and congratulates Santana, then says Eric Young is not his next opponent, as he never really beat Steve Maclin at Rebellion. She announces that Maclin is cleared to return to the ring, and that they will have a title rematch next week. Daria then says that she ran the match by the board of directors, but not by Director of Authority Santino Marella, and that the board liked the idea. Santino then shows up and implies that Daria cancelled his flight last week. Santino admits he likes the Santana-Maclin rematch, then mentions that Indi Hartwell has just re-signed with TNA and that there are big things in the Knockouts Division with Lei Ying Lee as Knockouts Champion again. Daria says it is real classy that Santino is celebrating the downfall of his daughter, and Santino says that while he loves his daughter, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo has corrupted her mind, and he wants to get his hands on him. Daria says Stacks would destroy Santino. Santana interrupts, saying that he will beat any challenges for the World Championship.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Trey Miguel is out as his knee injury is worse than expected and that he is out indefinitely. Moose is out after the injuries he received after the end of last week's show. EC3 is now out following being put through a table by Eric Young last week and is out indefinitely with neck injuries. AJ Francis and KC Navarro are currently in evaluation after tonight's Sactown Street Fight.

Rosemary and Allie beat Victoria Crawford and Mila Moore.

We hear from "Broken" Matt Hardy. He says that The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) have freed the monsters of the Broken Universe and have freed both him and Brother Nero, and next week, he invites The Righteous to the battlefield. He says The Righteous are talented, but they are mortal men while The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) are gods.

Cedric Alexander beats Leon Slater two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match to win the TNA X-Division Championship, ending Slater's reign at 298 days and tying it with Austin Aries' record setting first reign with the title from 2011 and ending it one day before Slater could claim to be the longest-reigning of all time. Slater earns the first fall with a roll-up early in the match. Alexander scores the second fall after hitting a Lumbar Check. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva is about to award the title to Alexander when the lights go out and Fabian Aichner - formerly known as Giovanni Vinci in WWE - shows up to end the show.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for April 30, 2026

Jeff Hardy beats Vincent. During the match, the lights go out when Vincent goes to the top rope, and when they come back on, Matt Hardy - who is banned from ringside for this match along with Dutch - is in the ring, demanding Vincent be deleted. The lights go out again, and when they come back on a second time, Jeff Hardy is on the top rope while Vincent is down on the mat. Jeff Hardy then hits the Swanton Bomb for the win.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Frankie Kazarian. Kazarian says he is approaching tonight's Walk With Elias Match like he always has, as he has been the winner of new match match types and tonight will be no different.

Mustafa Ali retains the TNA International Championship against Adam Brooks. TNA President Carlos Silva awards Mustafa Ali with the TNA International Championship after the match.

We hear from Eric Young, who says that EC3 has not changed and that all he has done is change, adapt, evolve and become more pure, real and violent. He says that has EC3 not had enough, so next week, they can sort things out once and for all in a match where anything goes.

Mara Sadé, Rosemary and Allie beat Tessa Blanchard, Mila Moore and Victoria Crawford in a six-woman tag match.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Mike Santana and Rich Swann are cleared, but have the night off to rest and recover from last week's main event. Trey Miguel is still out following his match against Mustafa Ali at Rebellion, and an update will be provided when available. Frankie Kazarian and Elijah are cleared for tonight's main event.

We hear from Director of Authority Santino Marella. Despite being at home, he is no longer suspended and he is cleared of all charges thanks to a star witness. He says that he is getting back to business after what happened to two weeks ago, and this time, Moose and Leon Slater will be in a two-on-two tag match. He also announces that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and KC Navarro will face The System (Brian Myers and Bear Bronson) for the tag team titles, while Lei Ying Lee will get a rematch for the Knockouts Championship against Arianna Grande, with Xia Brookside banned from ringside. As for the star witness, it is none other than Indi Hartwell, who is also no longer suspended.

Indi Hartwell shows up. She says that she and Director of Authority Santino Marella were unjustly suspended and she is glad the board of directors listened to the both of them, then says she has some unfinished business with Arianna Grace. She says that her goals have not changed, and title or no title, she is coming for Arianna Grace first.

We hear from Mike Santana, who says that he and Rich Swann showed what it meant to represent TNA last week. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth shows up with the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy, and says that when he wins the tag team titles, he will become world champion and leave Santana with nothing.

Backstage, Daria Rae finds out that Director of Authority Santino Marella and Indi Hartwell are unsuspended and that all of Santino's matches are legitimate. Indi Hartwell shows up, and Daria says that she knows reminds Indi that her contract is coming up soon and to tread lightly. Indi makes a phone call after Daria leaves.

Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman introduces Mr. Elegance as "real life Greek god" and "a living Adonis" who works as everyone sleeps, fasts while everyone eats and smiles while everyone frowns.

Mr. Elegance beats The Home Town Man after Ash by Elegance tries to distract The Home Town Man only to end up kissing The Home Town Man's mask before she wears it.

Backstage, Mara Sadé and Allie celebrate their win, and Rosemary reminds them they still have some work to do.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Lei Ying Lee. Lei Ying Lee says that she does not want the title shot, as it is too much for her and she just wants to go home. Tommy Dreamer shows up and says that Director of Authority Santino Marella feels at fault for the situation, but reminds her that she is a warrior. He understands if it too much on her mental health, but she will go out there and win and that the only person who needs to believe in her is her. Lei Ying Lee changes her mind, saying that she will win.

Leon Slater heads to the ring. Slater says that day by day, moment by moment, he gets closer to making history and becoming both the young the longest-reigning TNA X-Division Champion of all time. Slater then addresses Cedric Alexander, then says that he is willing to give him another shot, as he has trained for this moment and will not let a rat like Cedric take it away. He says he has beaten Cedric twice and has no problem beating him a third time. Cedric shows up and calls Slater "a child" and "a fake champion," then says in two weeks' time, they will do this one more time, and there will be no excuses. He then says that assumes that Slater makes it there, as he may not even make it tonight. Suddenly, the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson) attack Slater from behind while Alisha Edwards walks down the entrance ramp, but Moose shows up and makes the save. He then says that assumes that Slater makes it there, as he may not even make it tonight. Suddenly, the rest of The System attack Slater from behind, but Moose shows up and makes the save.

Backstage, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is jealous of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth having a tag team title match with KC Navarro while he is left out. We find out he is talking to AJ Francis, who could care less about family drama as he tells Ryan to leave KC Navarro to him.

Elijah beats Frankie Kazarian in a Walk With Elijah Match.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for March 27, 2026

We look back at Magnus vs. Eric Young for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship from Sacrifice 2014.

We look back on Mike Santana and Leon Slater vs. The System (Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander) from last night's show.

Gia Miller interviews Bear Bronson for Around the Ring. Topics discussed include Bear Bronson's wife Gabby Forza as well as hardcore and deathmatch wrestling.

Mila Moore beats Myla Grace.

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for March 26, 2026

Mustafa Ali beats BDE. After the match, The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) attack Rich Swann, then Trey Miguel shows up, smacks Special Agent Zero in the back with the International Championship, and gets in the ring only to be overpowered. Jada Stone shows up and takes out Mustafa Ali, then manages to outsmart The Great Hands. Special Agent Zero gets in the ring to choke slam Jada, but Trey makes the save. Tasha Steelz and Jada Stone both have to be held back by their respective parties.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mike Santana and Leon Slater. Slater says that he has already run Cedric Alexander out of town once and that he can beat him again, and that he and Santana will handle business tonight. Santana says that Steve Maclin's game will come to an end and that Maclin will either prove he is the better man or realize he is not the man he claims to be. Daria Rae shows up and reminds Santana that if he lays a hand on Maclin before their match, the World Championship will be put in a tournament that Santana will not even be a part of.

Atlanta Falcons legends are seen in the front row before the next match.

Jeff Hardy beats Brian Myers. After the match, The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) attacks Jeff Hardy, and Matt Hardy is overpowered. The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up to help The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) fend off The System, and the brawl soon makes its way to the crowd. Bear Bronson is left in the ring, and Moose and Alisha Edwards arrive and head to the ring for the next match.

Moose beats Bear Bronson. During the match, the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Cedric Alexander) shows up, but the Atlanta Falcons legends in the front row jump the guardrail and shove Cedric down onto the ramp despite security and officials getting between both sides. This allows Moose to hit a distracted Bear Bronson with a Spear for the win. After the match, Moose celebrates with the Atlanta Falcons legends in the ring.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mara Sadé, who looks forward to beating Elayna Black tomorrow night at Sacrifice. As Mara checks her phone after the interview, she suddenly gets a note from Rosemary telling her to "follow the white rabbit." The white rabbit with the blood-splattered suit walks by, and Mara follows the rabbit. As this goes on, somebody is watching Mara. We then see the words "To Be Continued."

Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Bear Bronson tells Moose that this is far from over, and Brian Myers warns The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) that they can use their tag team title shot any time they want and take their titles. Eddie Edwards calls Moose "the face of the forgotten" and proclaims that this will all come to an end at Sacrifice. He also wants Alisha Edwards to separate herself from Moose, for she will fall with Moose and live with whatever happens next if she does not. Cedric Alexander says that The System have come to collect and are taking what belongs to them. After The System leaves, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up, having listened to The System's message.

Tessa Blanchard, Victoria Craford and Myla Grace beat Jody Threat, Myla Grace and Harley Hudson in a six-woman tag match.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Indi Hartwell's recovery from her backstage attack is slower than expected, and Indi Hartwell is still not cleared to compete. Ash by Elegance is still out with mental health concerns regarding recent events, and is taking time away to assess her next steps. Leon Slater is cleared for competition tonight despite still having soreness from Eric Young's piledriver.

We see the word "Wrath." Rosemary meets with someone that they owe: a person in a sheep mask, who happens to be Crazzy Steve. Steve knows that Rosemary needs something, and says that he did not choose to be a flawed design. He says they both know that this life is a joke and that death is the punchline, and that everything went so well until it did not, and he was cast aside to rot. Crazzy Steve says that he knows Rosemary is looking for a sacrifice, but he wants something from Rosemary in return so he can get out of this place. He says that his sacrifice comes with a cost, but Rosemary knows that cost and has come to offer it. Both of them join foreheads briefly, and a red glow is seen.

Eric Young beats Brad Attitude.

Backstage, Matt Hardy has been attacked, and Jeff Hardy and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) find Matt. Vincent says it was Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander, and tells Jeff that "revenge is forever" as Matt says that he was attacked from behind.

Gia Miller interviews Buff Bagwell on the stage. Buff Bagwell thanks God for being with him every step of the way through his journey, and talks about how he had to amputate his leg last year and how God stood beside him. He apologizes to the fans for his behavior over the last twenty years, and says that while there have been ups and downs, if the fans get behind him one more time, he will walk down the aisle and wrestle for TNA one more time. Frankie Kazarian shows up and interrupts, saying Buff Bagwell is not walking anywhere and that he will be hobbling. He says that he used to be a Buff Bagwell fan and that Buff had it all, and says Buff is pathetic compared to twenty years ago. Kazarian says he would like to take Buff apart right now, but Buff is half the man he used to be and he is twice the man Buff ever was. Suddenly, Elijah shows up, and Kazarian runs off. Elijah says that tonight is Buff's night, and while he will take care of Kazarian, no one will stop Buff from carrying out his dream. He says that when the time comes, he hopes to be there and hopes Buff will do him the favor of walking with Elijah. Buff looks forward to it.

Director of Authority Santino Marella announces that Matt Hardy is injured and not cleared to compete. The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up, and Vincent says The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) tried to break them and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), and that The System need to be punished. Vincent says that he will step in for Matt Hardy at Sacrifice against Brian Myers and Cedric Alexander. Santino makes it official.

We hear from "Doomsday" Dani Luna, who says that she will get her Knockouts title shot at Sacrifice despite everything she has had to go through to get it. She says that she will lay weeks upon weeks of hurt on her opponents, and that it is time to crown the champion who has run the place all along. Dani Luna says that she will be the one to win because it is doomsday.

The System (Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander) beat Leon Slater and Mike Santana. During the match, Steve Maclin shows up, pulls Leon Slater out of the ring and puts him in a sleeper hold, and when Mike Santana confronts him, Maclin dares Santana to hit him. Santana does not have to lay a hand on him, as Slater gets back up and superkicks Maclin. Santana then gets back in the ring only to eat a Boston Knee Party by Eddie Edwards, who gets the pin and the win.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for March 6, 2026

We look back on Christian Cage vs. Sting vs. Kurt Angle to decide the inaugural TNA World Heavyweight Champion from Sacrifice 2007.

We look back on Mike Santana and Leon Slater vs. The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) from last night's show.

We look back on Tigre Uno vs. Sanada for the TNA X Division Championship from Sacrifice 2014.

Victoria Crawford and Mila Moore beat Myla Grace and Harley Hudson after Victoria holds Myra from the outside to stop her from doing a top rope moonsault.

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for February 13, 2026

We look back on W. Morrissey vs. Moose for the IMPACT World Championship from No Surrender 2022.

We look back on The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) and Indi Hartwell vs. The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) from last night's show.

Gia Miller interviews Ash by Elegance. Topics discussed include the injury that caused her to be out for a few months (which was real, serious, and is something that she will discuss when she is comfortable doing so), how TNA is her home and how there will always be a job for her, the hope that TNA will come to Cleveland, Ohio and Miami, Florida, and the Jericho Cruise.

Mila Moore beats Big Mama following the distraction by Victoria Crawford.

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for January 23, 2026

We look back on Austin Aries vs. Low Ki for the TNA X Division Championship from the January 7, 2015 episode of Impact Wrestling.

We look back on Mike Santana vs. Frankie Kazarian for the TNA World Championship from last night's show.

We look back on Lashley vs. Bobby Roode for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship from the January 7, 2015 episode of Impact Wrestling.

Mara Sadé beats Mila Moore.

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for January 1, 2026

Before the next match, The Personal Conceierge calls "La Cucharacha" the Mexican National Anthem before calling the fans "cockroaches" and introducing The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance).

The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) beat The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) after Lei Ying Lee is attacked at the ring apron by Dani Luna.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Director of Authority Santino Marella, who is distraught after the TNA-NXT steel cage match. Santino says he is not ready to talk about what happened in the steel cage, then passes her a note for a match that is to be announced.

It is announced that Steve Maclin will face Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo for the TNA International Championship next week.

Mustafa Ali beats The Home Town Man following the distraction by John Skyler and Jason Hotch. After the match, Mustafa, Skyler and Hotch gang up on The Home Town Man, and Skyler and Hotch hold The Home Town Man down so that Mustafa can hit him with a chair. All of a sudden, Elijah shows up, his guitar covering his head. He walks across the stage but quickly makes his way to the back. Mustafa sics Skyler and Hotch on him, but this person proves to be a decoy, as the real Elijah shows up and nearly hits Mustafa with a guitar. Elijah says that Mustafa has pushed many of his buttons, but he crossed the line by hurting a friend. He then plays The Home Town Man's theme on his guitar and sings along before telling Mustafa that he will beat him at Genesis.

Backstage, The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) look back on everything they did in 2025 and look forward to 2026. When they talk to Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding shots at the X Division Championship, a distraught Santino puts them all in a match against each other the winner facing Leon Slater.

The NXT invaders (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Charlie Dempsey, Brooks Jensen, Lexis King, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe) and Arianna Grace show up. Arianna brags about how she put her father, Director of Authority Santino Marella, down after living in his shadow her whole life and that people see her only as Santino's daughter. She says that she only found out she was not booked in TNA for a while when she called the office instead of through her father, and that Santino has chosen TNA and its fans over her despite being the perfect daughter. She says that she had to carve this path for herself and that she does not need anyone's approval, then says that she stands by Stacks and that there is nothing anybody can do about it. Stacks says that Santino's girl is now his girl, and that sometimes, she calls him "Daddy." The two of them make out before everyone leaves.

Krystall Poppin is in the ring to perform Tessa Blanchard's entrance theme for the next match.

Tessa Blanchard, Victoria Crawford and Mila Moore beat Indi Hartwell, Jody Threat and Jada Stone in a six-woman tag match after Tessa bits Jada Stone before hitting her with Magnum.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report: All of the participants in the NXT-TNA steel cage match from two weeks ago have been cleared for competition. Elijah is still out with a torn triceps and is still not medically cleared. Lei Ying Lee is undergoing medical evaluation to ensure she is able to compete going forward after tonight's match.

We see footage from two weeks ago where Matt Hardy wakes up backstage in a room and is soon met by The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Vincent says that their devotion and that everything they do is for him. He wants Matt Hardy to help him help them, as they believe that he and Jeff can ascend even higher, and that all Matt has to do is trust him. After Vincent says that Dutch has a gift for him, Matt Hardy backs away.

The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) head to the ring. Vincent says they do not gather in violence; they gather with purpose. He says that legends never die; they drift and need someone to carry them and keep the rhythm going. He says that this is why they band together not as one voice, but as many, and that they gave Matt Hardy peace, quiet and serenity in a room of memory, and while Matt's spirit is cracked and bruised, it is not broken. Vincent says he has been watching Jeff Hardy his whole life and that he means it when he says that he is just a reflection of Jeff. All of a sudden, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) appear. Matt calls what The Righteous did some of the creepiest and weirdest behavior he has ever seen as well as "a little cultish." Vincent says Matt sounds crazy, and Matt says they are more interested in fighting more than mind games. Vincent says they do not want to fight them, and Dutch says they want to grow from The Hardys and make them reach greater heights and potential they never knew existed. Vincent says they want brotherhood, not conflict. Matt says they have all the brotherhood they need and do not need any more from The Righteous, and Jeff says they also have it with the fans as he agrees. Matt says they do not care what The Righteous want and that they want The Righteous out of their lives. Vincent says they just want what is best, but if they refuse their guidance and refuse to make this work, then the cycle will demand something different. Matt says that he and Jeff are only thinking about elevating TNA as it enters a new era.

Leon Slater guests on commentary for the next match.

Myron Reed beats Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel in a Triple Threat Match to face Leon Slater for the TNA X Division Championship at the AMC premiere. (Less than two weeks later, it is revealed that none of The Rascalz, including Dezmond Xavier, are under contract to TNA anymore, with Dezmond Xavier not even signing a contract as part of his brief return to TNA. As a result, references to this match are scrubbed from social media, and the match is scrapped from the official line-up for the AMC premiere.)

The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) head to the ring. Eddie says there is a lot of good things going in TNA, but there is a lot going on with them, and that they are getting closer to "the final dance" between JDC and Eddie. Eddie says that he knows how crazy JDC can get and that their match will be something the fans will not want to miss. JDC says things are going to get weird at Genesis, but it is not Genesis, and he wants one more match as part of a team. Eddie loves the idea, and when he asks the fans about it, the fans approve. JDC says he has talked to Director of Authority Santino Marella and that he has gotten a match for The System against Leon Slater, Cedric Alexander and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) next week.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). The Hardys say that they are looking forward to next week's match and opening a brand new era, then enter their dressing room only to find a shrine set up by The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) inside.

Frankie Kazarian retains the TNA World Championship against Bear Bronson after Bronson's back gives out as he goes for a powerbomb, allowing Kazarian to win and retain with Fade to Black. After the match, Mike Santana shows up from out of the crowd and congratulates Kazarian before announcing that their match for the World Championship will happen on TNA's AMC debut instead of at Genesis.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for December 18, 2025

Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.

Bear Bronson last eliminates Eric Young in a twenty-man battle royal to earn a shot at the TNA World Championship in two weeks.

Backstage, we hear from Director of Authority Santino Marella, who says that he will unleash his inner animal tonight. Steve Maclin, Jeff Hardy, and Matt Hardy want NXT out of TNA. Santana says that NXT's team isn't in the ring with five guys; they are in the ring with five dogs who will eat them alive.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Matt Cardona is out following a shoulder injury from Lexis King's cane. Dani Luna and Indi Hartwell are out following contusions from their Dog Collar Match. Rich Swann is day-to-day from the Down Payment from AJ Francis earlier tonight.

Mike Santana is on the cover of the newest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated digitally tomorrow and in stores on January 13th.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Bear Bronson, who says that he is feeling validated following the scars on his body that tell his story and prove that it was worth it. He says that he believed in himself and that all roads led to TNA, and that it is a bad time to be Frankie Kazarian, as he has kicked down the front door to his kingdom and he is coming for him.

The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) beat Tessa Blanchard and Mila Moore.

Backstage, we hear from Dani Luna, who says that she went through hell in a Dog Collar Match and won. She also wants Lei Ying Lee to prove that she is a fighting champion, as she is her doomsday. She says Lei Ying Lee won tonight, but she wants to see if Lei Ying Lee can survive her.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee). Lei Ying Lee says that Dani Luna is strong and tough, and if she wants a fight, she will give it to her and defend her title with honor. Xia Brookside admits that Dani Luna is scary, but Lei Ying Lee is champion for a reason. Lei Ying Lee then tells Dani "Anytime, anywhere...bitch."

Elijah is in the ring for a concert. He talks about what he did to Mustafa Ali at Final Resolution, then sings about El Paso, Texas. All of a sudden, he is interrupted by Tasha Steelz, who has a few ring workers set up a podium on the stage as Special Agent Zero watches. Tasha says she and Special Agent Zero are here to address what Elijah did to Mustafa Ali, who she then welcomes to the podium. Mustafa calls what Elijah did to him at Final Resolution "The Lasso in El Paso" and "his darkest moment," and says that the people cheered when he was dragged away by a horse. Elijah starts a "horse" chant before Mustafa Ali demands that everyone give a brief moment of silence, which is broken by Elijah's guitar. Mustafa says actions have consequences and that he will make Elijah's life hell, but Elijah says he would do it again. Elijah says they can fight about it. All of a sudden, two men in hoodies - who end up being John Skyler and Jason Hotch - attack Elijah, but Elijah overpowers them as Mustafa mocks him. Special Agent Zero steps up, but Mustafa tells him to stand down. Tasha gets in Elijah's face, and Elijah moves her out of the way only for Mustafa to blast him in the back with a guitar.

We hear from Indi Hartwell, who says that last week's Dog Collar Match was a war and that it look a lot from her. She says that Dani Luna beat her and that she is feeling it, but she does not back down. She says that she keeps climbing the ladder and gets knocked down, but Dani Luna took her to a limit she did not know existed, and when she comes back, she will prove that she is the best and one day become Knockouts World Champion.

Backstage, we hear from Moose, who says that he came close to winning tonight's battle royal, and while he will not be #1 contender for the World title, he never used his rematch clause for the X Division Championship. Moose challenges Leon Slater for the X Division title at Genesis, then Cedric Alexander shows up, says he is next in line and tells him to think about his cash in.

Backstage, Frankie Kazarian is talking to a painting of Elvis Presley on a wall, then says he will start 2026 by beating Bear Bronson. He says Bronson may have impressed some people, but it takes a lot to impress him, and his title is staying with him for as long as chooses.

Team TNA (Mike Santana, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Steve Maclin, Santino Marella) beats Team NXT (Brooks Jensen, Lexis King, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) in a steel cage match During the match, Matt Hardy is attacked by Tyriek Igwe before he can even enter the cage. Later on, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up and check on Matt Hardy before carrying him off to the back. After the match, Santino stares down Stacks, then Arianna Grace gets in the steel cage, locks the door and hugs Santino before kicking him in the groin. Stacks and Arianna attack Santino, but Stacks climbs out of the cage when Maclin climbs in. Maclin confronts Arianna before she leaves the cage and calls Santana a deadbeat.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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We look back on Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Roode in a steel cage match from Genesis 2014.

We look back on The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), Steve Maclin and Cedric Alexander vs. Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe from last night's show.

The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) beat Mila Moore and Jada Stone after Mila Moore leaves Jada Stone high and dry and Jada Stone confronts her for it. As this goes on, Victoria Crawford and Tessa Blanchard show up, and Crawford attacks Jada Stone and throws her back in the ring as the referee is distracted by M by Elegance. After the match, Mila Moore celebrates with Tessa and Crawford before the three of them run away when Myla Grace and Harley Hudson run into the ring and help Jada Stone up.

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Mila Moore beats Jada Stone after Stone misses a second top rope moonsault. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva, Tommy Dreamer and Jazz show up, and Jada Stone and Mila Moore are offered contracts with TNA Wrestling.

We look back on Steve Maclin vs. "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams from Emergence 2021.

Gia Miller interviews Myla Grace for Around the Ring. Topics discussed include Myla's dog back home, Myla's time as a dance teacher and how she fell back in love with wrestling during that time.

We look back on Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali from Slammiversary 2025.

Jody Threat beats Killer Kelly, M by Elegance and Rosemary in a four-way match.

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Xia Brookside beats Mila Moore.

We look back on the Ulimate X Match for the X Division Championship from Multiverse of Matches in 2022.

Gia Miller interviews "Inevitable" Ace Austin for Around The Ring. Gia Miller mentions their five-year relationship and Ace Austin talks about streaming video games on Twitch.

We look back on "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship from last night's show.

Eric Young beats KC Navarro.

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"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Trey Miguel after Zachary Wentz gets ejected from ringside for grabbing at Nemeth's ankle from the outside. After the match, Nemeth is attacked from behind by Steve Maclin, who continues to lay Nemeth out in the ring while Wentz checks on Trey. After the match, Maclin gets Nemeth up so that Trey and Wentz can superkick Nemeth in the face. Trey and Wentz then hand Nemeth over to Maclin, who hits Nemeth with K.I.A.

We hear from The Design (Deaner and Kon). Deaner says TNA has proved it is hard to kill and that is time to regroup. Kon says The Design is dead as it is always about regrouping than anything else, and because he has declared it dead. He says it is time to remind TNA who its baddest man, and that it starts tonight.

Backstage, Steve Maclin says he told Nic Nemeth that he was a phony and a liar, then calls his alliance with The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) "not phony at all." They soon run into "Speedball" Mike Bailey, and Maclin has to tell The Rascalz not to mess with Speedball as Speedball and Wentz argue.

Decay (Rosemary and Havok) beat Mila Moore and Savannah Thorne.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews MK Ultra (Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly). As Killer Kelly says they want their title rematch at No Surrender, Joey Threat and Dani Luna confront MK Ultra, and Dani says they have started a fight they could not finish. This leads to a match between Masha and Jody.

It's time for The Sound Check with Alan Angels. Tonight's guest is "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Throughout the production gaffes, Josh mentions that he worked hard to get where he was at, even as Alan Angels mentions that he has had to step on some toes along the way. Alan soon says that Josh is starting to become ungrateful and being a bad influence to his own son Jett, which causes Josh to walk out.

Brian Myers beats Kevin Knight. After the match, Eddie and Alisha Edwards show up to celebrate with Myers and gang up on Kevin Knight, but KUSHIDA rushes to the ring before they can do anything.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Chris Sabin. Sabin states that the X Division title represents the heart and soul of TNA, then says he is a fighting champion and that he knows who Mustafa Ali is. Suddenly, Mustafa Ali shows up on the screen with another message, then The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) show up. John Skyler says he can be the next X Division Champion, and Sabin says he can make the match official for next week.

Frankie Kazarian heads to the ring. Kazarian states that everything he is about to say is an absolute fact. He says he came back a year ago and saved the company, for he loves this company and he wanted to be here. He says that for the last year, he has given everything to TNA, and that for the last twenty-five, he has given everything to the business and has given more than anyone could imagine. He then says it is time to start taking what he wants and getting what he wants because he has earned the right to do so while he has watched others take advantage and reap the benefits. He says that this will stop, and that he will stop being a decent man in indecent times and will stop being overlooked and being a hero to the people, for all the fans love more than heroes are watching them fail. He says that to succeed, the hero must become the monster, and he intends to do that. Kazarian says that in a lot of ways, Eric Young has been the heartbeat of TNA and has been champion multiple times, while he has been a soldier in the trenches. He then says history remembers kings, not soldiers, and that he will become king. He says that if he has to lose friends or relationships, that is okay with him, because not even the fans mean anything to him. He calls Eric Young "a means to an end," and that any decisions he makes will be for the betterment of TNA. He says that he will not walk in the shadows and take a higher path, and if he has to walk it alone, so be it. Kazarian then gives the fans permission to hate him now. Backstage, someone is seen watching Frankie Kazarian from the curtains.

Backstage, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) is met by Alex Shelley, who tells Moose that he is getting his rematch for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Moose says this is not how The System works and that he will find out how soon enough.

We see another vignette for Ash By Elegance.

Deaner heads to the ring. Deaner admits that as of right now, something that he created is over, and as of right now, The Design (Deaner and Kon) is dead. The crowd cheers. He says it might even be his fault, as he thought he could take something and breathe new life into it and make it into something more beautiful, but he was wrong. He says that if it is dead, it will never rise and come back to life again. Suddenly, PCO is wheeled onto the stage on an operating table and revived.

PCO quickly beats Deaner. After the match, Kon attacks PCO from behind, then helps Deaner up only to clothesline him and twist his neck. PCO soon gets up, and Kon hits him with a claw slam before suffocating him.

Backstage, AJ Francis meets with Rich Swann, and says Joe Hendry beat Swann because Swann did not have anyone to have his back. He says that they could be a team, but Swann makes it known he is not interested. Rhino passes by and asks him if he needs help with Crazzy Steve, but Rhino tells him to fuck off. Swann then tells AJ Francis that nobody wants anything to do with him as he leaves, but Francis says money does.

We get a behind-the-scenes look at Jordynne Grace at the women's Royal Rumble in WWE.

Masha Slamovich beats Jody Threat after Dani Luna beats Killer Kelly up for getting physically involved in the match on the outside.

It is revealed that The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) has attacked KUSHIDA backstage with Alex Shelley unable to stop them.

Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) beats ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) in Match 1 of their best-of-three series after James Drake brings Ace Austin down to the mat from the ring apron with his scarf.

Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!