TNA iMPACT! Results: January 1, 2026

Boris Roberto Aguilar

Cover image for TNA iMPACT on January 1, 2026
Cover image for TNA iMPACT on January 1, 2026

Greetings and salutations! Happy new year to all of the Slammers that read the TNA iMPACT! reports each and every week. We are back with TNA iMPACT!, taped last month at the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas. We are just around the corner from their debut on AMC so i would suspect that we will start seeing the build to that huge show while also getting ready for TNA Genesis which happens days after their AMC debut on January 17, 2026. TNA is starting the year with a TNA World Championship match as Frankie Kazarian defends against Bear Bronson. We will also hear from Tessa Blanchard’s Diamond Collective. We will also see matches from Knockouts champion Lei Ying Lee, The Righteous gathering, and more.

TNA iMPACT! airs at 8 pm ET on TNA+, AXS TV in the USA, and Sportsnet 360 in Canada. Just a reminder that TNA iMPACT! debuts on AMC on January 15.

Elegance Brand (Heather & M By Elegance) vs. Angel Warriors (Lei Ying Lee & Xia Brookside)

TNA iMPACT! start things off in 2026 with some Knockouts tag team action. The heels (Elegance Brand) had the upper hand for much of the early part of the match as they split Brookside from getting the tag. The match shifted it’s momentum as we got a hot tag to Lei Ying Lee, who stormed in and cleaned house. Dani Luna then rushed the ring to ambush Lee on the floor, sending a clear message as she wants the Knockouts Championship. Back in the ring, Heather and M were able to take advantage of things as they hit a great bow-and-arrow dropkick on Xia Brookside, which gave Heather the pin to win the match.

Winners: Elegance Brand

Backstage, Santino Marella appeared visibly shaken and disheveled. Still reeling from the betrayal by his daughter Arianna Grace, Santino said he wasn’t ready to speak about it. Despite the turmoil, he handled his duties by handing Gia Miller a note to deliver to the commentary team.

Mustafa Ali vs. Home Town Man

Home Town Man had momentum early, but Order 4 interfered to stop him on his tracks. Ali took advantage and finished the match with a devastating 450 splash for the win.

After the match, The Great Hands continued beating down on HTM. Ali grabbed a steel chair and wanted to hurt HTM more, but the sound of Elijah’s guitar echoed through the arena. Elijah appeared on the stage with a guitar covering his face. The Great Hands went to attack Elijah, but it was all a ruse as Elijah slipped into the ring from behind, but Ali was able to escape. Elijah then said that he wants Ali at Genesis.

Winner: Mustafa Ali

The Rascalz cut a promo in the back where they all want a shot at the X-Division Championship. Santino announced a three-way match: Wentz vs. Trey Miguel vs. Myron Reed. The winner earns a shot at Leon Slater on the AMC debut, with that victor advancing to Genesis to face Cedric Alexander.

The NXT Outlaws show up as Arianna Grace explained the betrayal against her father, Santino Marella. Grace said that no matter what she accomplished, she was always viewed only as “Santino’s daughter.” She claimed Santino chose the fans over her time and again, and that something had to change. Arianna said that she was done seeking approval and vowed to stand by her man Stacks. Stacks took the mic and saisd that Santino’s “little girl” now stands with him.

Tessa Blanchard, Victoria Crawford & Mila Moore def. Indi Hartwell, Jody Threat & Jada Stone

The match broke down into pandemonium. Jada Stone had Tessa trapped in the corner, but Robert Stone interfered which allowed Tessa to connect with her flying Magnum. Mila Moore got the pin on Jada for the win.

Winners: Tessa Blanchard, Victoria Crawford & Mila Moore

The Righteous came to the ring with a message for the Hardys. Vincent said their mission was not rooted in violence, but purpose, claiming they wanted to elevate the legendary team. Matt and Jeff Hardy appeared on the stage and made it clear they had no interest in psychological games. The Hardy’s said that if The Righteous wanted a conflict, then they were ready to defend the TNA World Tag Team Titles. Vincent said that they were not looking for a fight, while Dutch said that they just want to help the Hardys reach untapped potential. The Hardys said no as Vincent warned them that refusing their guidance would have consequences.

Myron Reed vs. Zachary Wentz vs. Trey Miguel

With an X-Division Championship opportunity on the line for the AMC debut, all three members of The Rascalz came out and gave us a fast-paced, high-flying showcase. Late in the match, Wentz hit a UFO Cutter on Miguel, but Reed was able to also hit a springboard 450 splash onto both men. Reed pinned Wentz to earn the title shot.

Winner: Myron Reed

The Stem hit the ring. Johnny Dango Curtis (JD) announced that his retirement match is close, but he wants one final match with his brothers and sister in The System. Curtis said that he spoke with Santino Marella and he booked a match. That match will happen next week, and it is an eight-man tag team match seeing The Hardys, Leon Slater, and Cedric Alexander vs. The System.

Backstage, the Hardys are happy to hear that they will face the System and JDC next weel. They open their locker room door to find a shrine created by The Righteous, complete with personal family photos.

TNA World Championship: Frankie Kazarian (c) vs. Bear Bronson

Bronson dominated early with raw power, but Kazarian used his veteran knw-how to get things back on his side. The action spilled to the floor, where Bronson hit a dive from the middle ropes. Bronson then attempted to use the stairs against Kazarian, but Kazarian raked Bronson’s eyes and followed it up with a huge Slam onto the steel. Bronson barely made it back to the ring before the count to 10. Kazarian hit a Springboard leg drop, but Bronson avoided it and pinned Kazarian with a Crucifix, that almost gave him the shock win. As Bronson went for a powerbomb, his back gave out, and Kazarian hit a Fade to Black piledriver to win the match and retain the championship.

WInner: AND STILL TNA Champion; Frankie Kazarian

Kazarian’s celebration was cut short when Mike Santana arrived in the crowd. Santana announced that his rematch for the TNA World Championship that was originally scheduled to happen at Genesis has been moved up and will now take place on the AMC debut on January 15. That was the end for this weeks TNA iMPACT!

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