TNA iMPACT – 1/22/26

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TNA iMPACT – 1/22/26

TNA iMPACT is Live from Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico and TNA brought back one of the most infamous concepts in company history for the second episode of iMPACT on AMC: Feast or Fired. The high-risk, high-reward match features four briefcases suspended above the ring. Three contain contracts for future title opportunities, while the fourth holds a dreaded pink slip. With no obvious expendable names on the current roster, it will be VERY VERY interesting to see what goes down.

Here is the announced card for the show:

  • Moose vs. Cedric Alexander
  • The System announces new member
  • We’ll hear from Elayna Black
  • Feast or Fired returns
  • Jeff Hardy vs. Mustafa Ali
  • Indi Hartwell vs. M By Elegance\
  • We’ll hear from TNA World Champion Mike Santana

iMPACT airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on AMC and AMC+ in the United States, Sportsnet 360 in Canada, and TNA+ worldwide. So without further ado, let’s get to this week’s TNA iMPACT.

Cedric Alexander vs. Moose

TNA President Carlos Silva is at ringside for the night. The opening match showcased a classic speed-versus-power dynamic. Moose is still showing signs of having a stiff back stemming from his injury at Genesis, but he powered through the injury. Moose was unable to connect with the spear, as Alexander avoided the first attempt, causing Moose to crash into the corner, then countered a second attempt by leaping into a sunset flip.

Alexander maintained control with such quick offence including a roll through into a jackknife pin. Moose powered out by muscling Alexander up for a powerbomb, but Alexander countered once again, this time with a hurricanrana into a pin. Moose was not able to get up from this as his back was still injured.

Winner: Cedric Alexander

TNA World Champion Mike Santana Speaks

Santana delivered an emotional in-ring promo, playing a voice message from his late father. The essence of the promo was simple and was about three affirmations: Santana earned his place, deserved it, and belonged. Santana reflected on rebuilding his life from injury, addiction, and depression to becoming TNA World Champion. The journey wasn’t perfect, but he never stopped fighting. Santana closed by declaring that he is now “the guy” in TNA, and he knows that he earned it.

Santana knows that being the TNA World Champion puts a massive target on his back, whether it’s Nic Nemeth with the Call Your Shot Gauntlet or anyone else in the locker room. He says he has been doubted his entire life, but now stands proudly in front of the fans as their TNA World Champion.

Mustafa Ali Promo

Ali cut off Gia Miller backstage, telling her to “politely shut up.” Ali declared that The Hardys are not the greatest of all time, calling them “sheep,” and positioning himself as their shepherd. He ended the segment with, “In Ali, we trust.”

Indi Hartwell vs. M by Elegance

The match was filled with story, and was a good TV match. M by Elegance and Heather targeted Hartwell’s injured feet. Despite the interference, Hartwell battled through and countered out of the Hurts Donut and stacking M up for the pin and the win.

Winner: Indi Hartwell

After the match, Heather attacked Hartwell. Ash by Elegance stepped in to defend her, leading to a tense standoff. Although Ash was forced to retire due to medical issues, she appeared ready to fight. Lei Ying Lee and Xia Brookside ran in to even the odds. Ash made a surprise return as she blindsided Lee with a DDT and said that she was back.

In the back, Ash celebrated with the Elegance brand, and said she even fooled Heather and M. The group dubbed her return “The Comeback Club,” comparing it to legendary returns by Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods, and began planning a celebration.

Trey Miguel Returns to TNA

Trey Miguel made his surprise return to TNA, drawing a strong reaction from the Albuquerque crowd.

Feast or Fired Match

Other competitors in the Feast or Fired match included Mance Warner, Home Town Man, Rich Swann, AJ Francis, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Brian Myers, and Ryan Nemeth. Four briefcases were suspended around the ring, with three containing contracts for future title opportunities and one holding a pink slip. To own a case, you needed to retrieve one and safely reach the floor with both feet..

Home Town Man wiped out the field with a dive to the floor before climbing to retrieve a briefcase, but Eric Young ripped off his mask as he attempted to escape, allowing Young to claim the first case. Steve Maclin fought off The Great Hands to secure the second briefcase, while Trey Miguel planted Nemeth with a spider suplex and grabbed the third.

The final case came down to Brian Myers and Eddie Edwards. Myers sacrificed his chance by leaping onto the pile below, giving Edwards the opening to grab the case. AJ Francis attempted to steal it in the ring, but Edwards outsmarted the giant by tossing him the briefcase and then dropkicking him. Edwards recovered the case and escaped to the floor.

Briefcase Winners:

Eric Young
Steve Maclin
Trey Miguel
Eddie Edwards

The contents of the briefcases—three title shots and one pink slip—will be revealed next week.

Nic Nemeth Confronts Santana

Nemeth warned Santana that emotional champions don’t last long and vowed to call his shot for the TNA World Championship. He crossed the line by referencing Santana’s daughter, which got Santana angry and attacked him. Security separated the two. Nemeth later confronted BDE for playing video games backstage instead of studying the product, leading to a match being made for next week.

Elayna Black Speaks…

Elayna Black declared herself the standout force in the Knockouts division, insisting she is the only competitor generating headlines and the only one that truly matters. She promised that after her match next week, it will be undeniable that she deserves to be next in line for a Knockouts Championship opportunity.

Arianna Grace & Santino Marella come face-to-face

Arianna apologized to Santino Marella, blaming Stacks for influencing her behavior and calling Santino the best father she could ask for. Santino accepted the apology and embraced his daughter. Oh the drama….. (Wonder where this one goes)

Jeff Hardy vs. Mustafa Ali

Matt Hardy was the odd mad out as Order 4 kept trying to make their presence known. Matt was consistently outmatched. Late in the match, Jeff Hardy connected with a double Twist of Fate on Mustafa Ali while Tasha Steelz was on Ali’s back, but Ali kicked out at 2.9.

Ali rolled to the floor and grabbed one of the tag team title belts, only for Matt to intercept it and ends up hitting The Great Hands. Matt also sent Agent Zero crashing into the ring post, but Ali clipped Matt’s leg. Ali goes back into the ring and goes for a rolling attack, only to be countered by Jeff with a neckbreaker.

Jeff missed a Swanton Bomb, allowing Ali to capitalize with a 450 splash, but Jeff kicked out at 2. The match kept going with close pins and some great offence, and then we hear a familiar guitar music hit and Elijah appeared on the stage, briefly distracting Ali. Jeff seized the chance and hit a Twist of Fate followed by the Swanton Bomb for the win.

Winner: Jeff Hardy

As The Hardys celebrated their victory in the ring, the broadcast cut backstage to The Righteous. Vincent reflected on Matt and Jeff’s win over them at TNA Genesis, before the duo delivered another cryptic message, making it clear that their issues with the TNA World Tag Team Champions are far from settled.

The System has some business to attend to…

The System made their way to the ring, where JDC thanked the fans and his fellow members for the memorable sendoff he received at TNA Genesis. JDC then went straight to it and announced that The System has a new member in Bear Bronson. Brian Myers was shocked by this news as Bronson had been his protégé. Bronson entered the ring and embraced Myers before being welcomed by the rest of the group.

The celebration took a shocking turn when JDC hugged Eddie Edwards and was low-blowed by his longtime friend of more than 25 years, Eddie Edwards. Moose looked on in disbelief but was quickly taken out by Bear Bronson. Cedric Alexander’s music hit next, and he entered the ring wielding a steel chair. Alexander struck Moose in the back, revealing himself as part of the ambush and the newest member of the group!

Eddie Edwards then grabbed a microphone and let Moose know that The System had replaced not one, but two members tonight. Alisha Edwards could be heard screaming at her husband as the attack happened. The segment ended with Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, and Cedric Alexander standing tall, while commentary said that The System had undergone a violent reset in TNA….. back to heels they go.

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