A TNA champion is suffering a severe injury, as the company announced they are dealing with a punctured lung and fractured ribs.
TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali is currently sidelined after suffering multiple injuries during Lockdown. Ali last competed at the August 23 pay-per-view, where he defeated Jason Hotch inside a Steel Cage to capture the International Championship for the second time.
During the August 27 episode of Impact, the company provided an injury update on Ali and revealed that he suffered a punctured lung and fractured ribs during his match against Hotch.
This is the TNA Injury Report, presented by Sandman Hotel Group – as it was an eventful night for the TNA medical staff at #TNALockdown. #TNAiMPACTpic.twitter.com/DLPBw89KTR
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) August 28, 2026
Ali had been scheduled to compete on the show, teaming with Special Agent 0 against Hotch and Trey Miguel. However, the International Champion was unable to compete and was replaced by fellow Order 4 member John Skyler. Hotch and Miguel went on to win the match.
Mustafa Ali Sidelined Following TNA International Title Win
It is currently unclear how long Mustafa Ali will be out of action following the injuries or what they could mean for his newly won championship reign. The 40-year-old regained the International Championship at Lockdown after defeating Jason Hotch inside the Steel Cage, beginning his second reign with the title.
TNA is scheduled to hold television tapings in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, tonight. The tapings could provide further information regarding Ali’s condition and the immediate future of the TNA International Championship.
As of now, no timetable has been announced for Mustafa Ali’s return to the ring.
