Category: TNA

TNA Slammiversary 2026 Set For Afternoon Start To Avoid Direct Clash With AEW Forbidden Door

TNA Wrestling and AEW may both be running major pay-per-view events on June 28, 2026, but fans likely won’t have to choose between the two shows after all.

New details released by Ticketmaster and Boston’s Agganis Arena confirm that this year’s TNA Slammiversary will begin at 3 p.m. ET. The earlier start time creates a significant gap between Slammiversary and AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, which is scheduled to begin later that evening from the SAP Center in San Jose, California.

Forbidden Door is currently set for a 4 p.m. PT start time, meaning the AEW event won’t begin until 7 p.m. ET — giving viewers several hours between the two pay-per-views.

The scheduling setup appears designed to minimize overlap between the promotions, especially considering both events are among the bigger wrestling shows planned for the summer.

TNA originally announced Slammiversary for Boston before AEW revealed the date and location for Forbidden Door 2026. Reports later surfaced that AEW faced challenges locking down a venue and date for the crossover event. Chicago was reportedly considered as the original host city before the company settled on San Jose.

Had Forbidden Door taken place in Chicago, the time difference between the events would have been much smaller, potentially creating a more direct competition for viewers.

Slammiversary remains one of TNA’s flagship annual events and will serve as the company’s next major pay-per-view offering. Meanwhile, AEW still has Double or Nothing coming up later this month before turning its attention toward Forbidden Door in June.

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! Preview 5/7/2026

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! tonight at 9/8c on AMC.

  • TNA Knockouts World Championship: Arianna Grace (c) vs. Léi Yǐng Lee (Xia Brookside is banned from ringside)
  • TNA World Tag Team Championship: The System (Bear Bronson & Brian Myers) (c) vs. Nic Nemeth & K.C. Navarro
  • No DQ Match: Eric Young vs. EC3
  • Leon Slater & Moose vs. Eddie Edwards & Cedric Alexander
  • We’ll hear from Mike Santana
  • We’ll hear from Elayna Black

Dark Side Of The Ring Returning For Season 7 With First-Ever Multi-Part TNA Story

VICE TV’s acclaimed wrestling documentary series Dark Side of the Ring is officially coming back this summer, and Season 7 is shaping up to be one of the show’s biggest undertakings yet.

According to details released through Variety, the new season premieres on July 7 and will feature the series’ first-ever three-part documentary focused on TNA Wrestling. The episodes will center around TNA co-founder Jeff Jarrett and explore the company’s early years, including the successes, setbacks, and controversies that defined the promotion during its rise.

Series creators and executive producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisner described the upcoming season as the most ambitious in the show’s history. They specifically pointed to the TNA project as a major highlight, noting that Jarrett’s personal story of perseverance and redemption serves as the perfect backdrop for examining the promotion’s complicated legacy.

Since debuting in 2019, Dark Side of the Ring has become one of the most talked-about wrestling docuseries ever produced, diving deep into some of the industry’s most controversial and tragic stories through interviews with those directly involved.

Season 7 won’t stop with TNA. The new lineup will also include episodes focused on several notable names and moments from wrestling history, including:

  • The brutal and infamous Samoa Joe vs. Necro Butcher match
  • Former wrestling valet Missy Hyatt
  • One-legged WWE star Zach Gowen
  • WWE legend Big Boss Man
  • “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff
  • Rick Wilson, a former exotic dancer who portrayed “The Renegade”, a generic version of Ultimate Warrior.

Wilson’s story is expected to revisit his time portraying a character heavily inspired by The Ultimate Warrior during his WCW run.

VICE will kick off the season with two back-to-back episodes on premiere night before settling into its regular Tuesday night schedule at 9 PM ET for the remainder of the season.

With a mix of legendary names, controversial moments, and a deep dive into TNA’s turbulent beginnings, Season 7 looks set to continue the series’ reputation for uncovering wrestling’s most fascinating behind-the-scenes stories.

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! Preview 4/30/2026

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! tonight at 9/8c on AMC.

  • Walk With Elijah Match: Elijah vs. Frankie Kazarian
  • TNA International Championship: Mustafa Ali (c) vs. Adam Brooks
  • Allie, Rosemary, and Mara Sadé vs. Tessa Blanchard, Victoria Crawford, and Mila Moore
  • Jeff Hardy vs. Vincent
  • Mr. Elegance vs. The Home Town Man
  • We’ll hear from Leon Slater

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! Preview 4/23/2026

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC at 9/8c.

  • TNA World Championship: Mike Santana (c) vs. Rich Swann
  • Matt Hardy vs. Dutch
  • Nic Nemeth vs. Bear Bronson
  • Xia Brookside to speak
  • Elayna Black to speak

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! Preview 4/16/2026

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! tonight on AMC at 9/8c.

  • Fallout from Rebellion
  • EC3 vs. Eric Young
  • KC Naravarro vs. AJ Francis
  • Jada Stone vs. Tasha Steelz
  • Mike Santana appears
  • Chapter Three of the Undead Realm
  • We’ll hear from The System

Report: AEW Catches WWE and TNA Off Guard with Forbidden Door Scheduling Move

AEW has stirred up plenty of buzz this week—and not just with fans. A new report suggests that both WWE and TNA Wrestling were left in the dark when Tony Khan’s company made a major announcement regarding Forbidden Door 2026.

It was revealed on Wednesday that this year’s Forbidden Door event will take place on June 28 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The twist? That date just so happens to clash directly with TNA’s Slammiversary, which is set for the same night in Boston, Massachusetts.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, neither WWE nor TNA had any prior warning about AEW’s plans. Both promotions reportedly learned about the scheduling decision at the same time as the public, making the move feel like a surprise shot across the bow.

For TNA, the timing is especially significant. Slammiversary is widely considered one of the promotion’s biggest shows of the year, second only to its flagship events. Naturally, running head-to-head with AEW—particularly on a card as loaded as Forbidden Door—is far from ideal.

Some may have expected WWE to step in and bolster TNA’s lineup in response, especially given their growing working relationship. However, the report indicates WWE was just as blindsided and had no involvement in the decision or any immediate counter-strategy.

Meanwhile, AEW is aiming to make this year’s Forbidden Door the biggest yet. The 2026 edition won’t just feature talent from AEW and NJPW—it’s also set to include stars from CMLL and STARDOM, turning the event into a massive multi-promotional showcase.

Whether intentional or not, AEW has thrown a major wrinkle into the summer wrestling calendar—and all eyes will be on how the competition responds.

TNA Rebellion 2026 Results

TNA delivered a packed night at Rebellion 2026, featuring multiple championship clashes, storyline twists, and a major Hall of Fame announcement. Here’s how everything went down.

Countdown Pre-Show

  • Ryan Nemeth def. BDE
    Nemeth leaned into the heel role early by trolling the Cleveland crowd with Pittsburgh Steelers gear. BDE brought the speed and nearly scored the win with a frog splash, but Nemeth smartly rolled to the apron to avoid the pin. A rope-assisted neck shot followed by the Hollywood Ending sealed it.
  • Eric Young will confront EC3

Main Card

  • X-Division Championship: Leon Slater (c) def. Cedric Alexander
    Alexander targeted the back throughout, even spiking Slater with a nasty top-rope brainbuster. After a close nearfall off the Lumbar Check, Alexander got distracted by the title belt. Slater capitalized, hitting a Styles Clash onto the championship before finishing with a Swanton 450 to retain.
  • Frankie Kazarian def. Elijah
    Weapons came into play throughout, with both men using a belt at different points. The finish saw chaos involving a guitar, leading to Kazarian hitting a low blow and stealing the win with a roll-up.
  • Special Agent Zero def. Moose
    A hard-hitting battle turned chaotic when outside interference and Alisha Edwards getting caught in the crossfire shifted the momentum. Moose tried to help her to the back, but Zero took advantage, delivering a pair of devastating chokeslams to score the win.
  • Hardcore Country Match: Ash, Heather & M by Elegance def. Mickie James, ODB & Taryn Terrell
    A wild, comedic bout featured everything from pickle juice to weaponized props. The finish came after interference from Mr. Elegance allowed Ash to hit a DDT on ODB for the victory.
  • ODB announced for TNA Hall of Fame
    Following the match, Tommy Dreamer and Carlos Silva made it official—ODB will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame at Bound For Glory.
  • Nic Nemeth def. AJ Francis
    Francis dominated early, but Nemeth rallied with signature offense and even paid tribute to John Cena mid-match. After interference from a returning KC Navarro and help from Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar, Nemeth hit Danger Zone to pick up the win.
  • Knockouts Championship: Arianna Grace (c) def. Lei Ying Lee
    Stacks’ interference was neutralized, but Xia Brookside shocked everyone by turning on Lee, costing her the match. Grace capitalized with a running knee to retain.
  • EC3 returns
    EC3 answered Eric Young’s call, dropped him with a clothesline, and issued a challenge for Impact—marking his official return.
  • TNA International Championship: Mustafa Ali def. Trey Miguel (c)
    Heavy interference from Order 4 helped swing the match. After a brutal shot with a helmet, Ali landed a 450 splash to capture the title.
  • Undead Realm segment
    Abyss and Father James Mitchell reunited in a nostalgic segment reflecting on their shared history.
  • TNA World Tag Team Championship: Brian Myers & Bear Bronson def. The Hardys (c)
    Despite a strong showing from Matt and Jeff, The System capitalized on an opening, hitting a tandem superkick/piledriver combo for the win and the titles.

Main Event

  • TNA World Championship: Mike Santana (c) def. Eddie Edwards
    A chaotic main event saw Edwards target Santana’s arm early before things broke down with interference from multiple parties. Moose exposed Alisha Edwards’ alliance with The System, leading to distractions and near falls. After surviving the Boston Knee Party, Santana fired back with Spin the Block to retain the title.

Rebellion 2026 delivered on multiple fronts—new champions crowned, shocking betrayals, and the return of EC3, all capped off by Santana standing tall to close the night.

ODB Set for TNA Hall of Fame Induction

TNA Wrestling has officially revealed its first name for the 2026 Hall of Fame class, and it’s a familiar one to longtime fans. ODB is headed for induction following a memorable moment at Rebellion 2026.

After competing in a six-woman Hardcore Country tag team match, the post-match scene quickly shifted into something far more meaningful. TNA President Carlos Silva and Tommy Dreamer entered the ring, clearing out The Elegance Brand to make way for a special announcement. With Mickie James and Taryn Terrell by her side, ODB was caught off guard as Dreamer spoke about the importance of genuine moments in professional wrestling.

Dreamer praised ODB’s contributions to the business and even teased the possibility of her returning to TNA—though not without joking that she might need to clean up her look. Silva then made it official, confirming that ODB will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame later this year at Bound For Glory. The announcement was met with an emotional reaction, as ODB took a moment to thank the fans who supported her throughout her career.

ODB’s legacy in TNA is hard to overlook. A four-time Knockouts Champion, she also held the Knockouts Tag Team Titles and won the Gauntlet for the Gold match twice. Her unique personality and hard-hitting style helped define an era of the Knockouts division, making her one of the most memorable figures in its history.

With her induction now confirmed, ODB’s impact on TNA will be celebrated on one of the company’s biggest stages later this year.

EC3 Set for TNA Return at Rebellion Tonight

TNA Wrestling is bringing back a familiar face in a big way tonight, as the company has officially confirmed the return of EC3 for its Rebellion pay-per-view event.

After teasing fans with a series of mystery “lockbox” vignettes, TNA made the announcement public, revealing that the former two-time TNA World Champion will be appearing live at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The company hyped the moment on social media, emphasizing EC3’s decorated history in the promotion and positioning his return as a major attraction for the show.

EC3 hasn’t competed in TNA since Bound for Glory 2020, where he came up short against Moose. Despite that loss, his previous run in the company cemented him as one of its standout stars, having held both the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and the Impact Grand Championship.

With Rebellion airing live tonight on pay-per-view and TNA+, EC3’s return adds another layer of intrigue to an already stacked card. Whether he’s back for a one-off appearance or something more long-term remains to be seen, but his presence is sure to shake things up moving forward.