TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV, featuring the fallout from Sacrifice and more. The lineup includes:
TNA Sacrifice delivered a wild night of action, featuring brutal brawls, high-flying chaos, and shocking betrayals. From an impromptu street fight to a dramatic steel cage main event, the event had no shortage of memorable moments. Here’s a full recap of the night’s biggest highlights.
AJ Francis & KC Navarro def. Laredo Kid & Octagon Jr.
The lucha action kicked off with First Class securing a controversial win. KC Navarro faked a knee injury, distracting Laredo Kid long enough for Francis to chokeslam Octagon Jr. Navarro then twisted Laredo’s mask, impairing his vision before delivering a Sliced Bread finisher for the pin.
The show opened in complete chaos as Callihan and Warner brawled backstage before spilling into the ring. With no choice, TNA officials called for the bell. The carnage escalated quickly—Callihan powerbombed Warner through a table, both men exchanged staple gun shots, and at one point, Callihan even stapled Warner’s tongue to the turnbuckle. As Callihan prepared to stab Warner with a screwdriver, Steph De Lander intervened, blinding Callihan with powder. Warner capitalized, delivering a running knee strike for the win.
Lei Ying Lee (formerly known as Xia Li) put on an impressive showing, delivering a spinning torture rack slam and an avalanche twisting brainbuster. However, Blanchard proved resilient, surviving the onslaught before raking Lee’s eyes and hitting a cutter. The Magnum flying double knee facebreaker sealed the victory.
With lucha rules in effect, this match was an all-out sprint. In the closing moments, Ace Austin and Trey Miguel hit The Fold-Lightning Spiral combo on Wes Lee before taking out his teammates with suicide dives. This left Wentz free to deliver a spiral dive and score the emotional win for The Rascalz.
With Eric Young watching from commentary, Kazarian nearly secured the victory by locking in the chickenwing submission. However, Maclin managed to tumble through the ropes to the floor, forcing a break. As the referee checked on Maclin, Kazarian tried to use brass knuckles, but Young intervened—stealing the weapon and decking Kazarian himself. Unaware of Young’s interference, Maclin hit the KIA DDT to pick up the win.
This 3-on-2 handicap match, originally intended to favor the champions, backfired in a major way. Despite a fiery comeback from Jody Threat, the numbers advantage proved too much. The Personal Concierge disrupted Threat’s momentum, leading to a double-team attack from Elegance. A submission hold from Ash, followed by a flying stomp from Heather, secured the win and the Knockouts Tag Titles. Their celebration was interrupted by Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend from NXT, signaling their interest in the gold.
Santana looked poised for victory after landing a cutter and a frog splash. However, interference from The Great Hands and a slap from Tasha Steelz allowed Ali to steal the win with a roll-up while using the ropes for leverage. After the match, Ali mockingly offered Santana a beer, adding insult to injury.
Cora Jade, representing NXT, put up a strong fight, hitting a destroyer on the apron and following up with her Jaded DDT finisher. Slamovich narrowly escaped by getting a foot on the ropes. The match turned into a striking battle, but Jade ran straight into a spinning heel kick, allowing Slamovich to follow up with a piledriver for the win.
Hardy came close to victory after putting Moose through a table with a Swanton Bomb. However, Alisha Edwards interfered with a kendo stick, leading Hardy to take her out with a Twist of Fate. This distraction gave Moose the opening he needed—delivering a devastating spear through a table before climbing the ladder to retain his title.
Afterward, Mike Santana demanded a rematch against Mustafa Ali from TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella. Marella agreed, banning Ali’s Cabinet from ringside for their next showdown on Impact.
The chaotic main event saw team members enter the cage at timed intervals until all 10 men were involved. Joe Hendry made an immediate impact as the last entrant, throwing fallaway slams left and right. The highlight of the match belonged to Leon Slater, who hit an insane 450 Swanton from the top of the cage onto a pile of bodies. In the end, the babyfaces picked off The System one by one, with Matt Hardy sealing the win after delivering a Twist of Fate to Johnny Dango, who had a chair wrapped around his neck.
Just when it seemed the show was over, Nic and Matt Hardy remained in the cage to celebrate. Suddenly, Ryan Nemeth appeared, locking the cage door from the outside. In a shocking betrayal, Nic laid out Hardy with his Danger Zone finisher, while Ryan kept the rest of the babyfaces from saving him. It seems the Nemeth brothers felt disrespected, and Nic has officially turned to the dark side.
With title changes, NXT crossovers, and a stunning betrayal, TNA Sacrifice set the stage for major developments moving forward. What’s next for Nic Nemeth after his shocking turn? Will Mustafa Ali survive without The Cabinet in his rematch against Santana? And will Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend make a play for the Knockouts Tag Team Titles? The fallout begins on TNA Impact!
TNA Wrestling Sacrifice goes live from the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, TX at 8 pm ET on Friday night, March 14. The show will be available for streaming through the TNA+ subscription and Triller TV.
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Alexander Hammerstone is officially back on the free-agent market. The powerhouse wrestler, known as “Muscle Mountain,” announced that he is no longer under contract with TNA Wrestling, bringing an abrupt end to his short-lived run with the promotion.
Hammerstone’s final TNA match aired on this week’s episode of iMPACT! on AXS TV, where he challenged Joe Hendry for the TNA World Championship. Despite putting up a strong fight, Hammerstone ultimately fell short, with Hendry securing the win after delivering his Standing Ovation finisher. The match took place after Hammerstone had already revealed his departure, making it a symbolic send-off for his time in TNA.
Hammerstone arrived in TNA at the start of 2024 with plenty of hype, having built a strong reputation as a former MLW World Heavyweight Champion. His first major feud in the company was a hard-hitting trilogy against Josh Alexander, but after losing the decisive rubber match, his momentum stalled. He was never quite able to regain his footing in TNA’s competitive landscape.
Complicating matters was Hammerstone’s absence from television, which led to speculation about his durability. However, the powerhouse recently released a video addressing those concerns, revealing that his absence was due to a misdiagnosis by a local state commission doctor. Initially told he had a heart condition, Hammerstone later discovered that he had actually been dealing with pneumonia. The process of clearing his name and proving his fitness to compete reportedly cost him around $20,000 in medical tests.
Despite this ordeal, Hammerstone continued wrestling on the independent scene. The only legitimate injury he suffered during his TNA tenure was a knee injury, which required surgery on December 23. Remarkably, he returned to action just two months later in February.
With his TNA run now behind him, Hammerstone is a free agent once again. Given his blend of power, agility, and charisma, there’s no doubt that he will have plenty of options. Could WWE or AEW come calling? Or will he continue making waves on the independent circuit before finding his next long-term home?
One thing is for sure: Hammerstone isn’t done yet. Stay tuned for updates on where the “Muscle Mountain” lands next.
TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV.
* TNA World Championship: Joe Hendry (c) vs. TBD
* Team Advantage at TNA Sacrifice: Eddie Edwards vs.Leon Slater
* Laredo Kid vs. Wes Lee
* Xia Brookside vs. Rosemary
* Tessa Blanchard & Cora Jade vs. Masha Slamovich & Lei Ying Lee
* JDC vs. Cody Deaner
* Mike Santana and Mustafa Ali have a summit
TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV, as the build continues for Sacrifice and NXT Roadblock. The lineup includes:
TNA Wrestling will present a new episode of Impact tonight on AXS TV, with NXT champion Oba Femi appearing on the show. The lineup includes:
The Hardy Boyz are heading back to WWE—this time for their NXT debut. The legendary tag team, currently holding the TNA World Tag Team Championship, is set to take on No Quarter Catch Crew on Tuesday’s episode of NXT. This marks Matt and Jeff Hardy’s first WWE match in years, with Matt last competing in 2020 and Jeff departing in 2021.
Since leaving WWE, the brothers had stints in AEW and later TNA, where they are now a key part of the promotion’s resurgence. Their NXT appearance is the latest crossover in the growing partnership between WWE’s developmental brand and TNA, which has seen talent like Joe Hendry and Moose step into the NXT ring.
Speaking on The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast, Matt revealed that this match came together at the last minute but sees it as a major opportunity for both parties.
“It’s very cool because… NXT and TNA have this partnership right now… It has been so beneficial for TNA and it has also been so beneficial for NXT,” Hardy explained.
Matt also emphasized that the Hardys’ popularity remains strong despite the ups and downs of their careers.
“Our popularity is great right now. It’s been off the charts… The people have a connection with us and that connection is very strong. It hasn’t faded away.”
While their return to WWE programming is an exciting development, Matt reflected on their time in AEW, admitting they never fully regained momentum there. Jeff’s DUI arrest in 2022 led to a suspension, and according to Matt, it may have permanently damaged their standing with AEW President Tony Khan.
“I think we’re still a draw… I think we could’ve been that in AEW,” Matt said. “I understand, my brother, he made that mistake. I understand Tony didn’t feel good about trusting him… It just didn’t happen [there].”
Now, with a fresh opportunity in WWE’s NXT, the Hardys have a chance to remind fans why they are one of the most iconic tag teams in wrestling history. Whether this is a one-off appearance or the start of something bigger remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure—the Hardy Boyz are still extreme and ready to thrill the WWE Universe once again.
Stay tuned for NXT this Tuesday to see the Hardys in action!
It looks like AEW’s backstage drama isn’t staying behind closed doors. Former AEW talent Ryan Nemeth has officially taken legal action against All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Tony Khan, and CM Punk, filing a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on February 14. The lawsuit includes multiple allegations, including assault, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and intentional interference with prospective advantage.
According to Fightful, this legal battle appears to stem from a backstage incident on June 21, 2023, between Nemeth and CM Punk, who was still with AEW at the time. The situation reportedly escalated after Nemeth posted a tweet calling Punk “the softest man alive,” a comment Nemeth says was meant to bolster his heel persona. However, the tweet didn’t sit well with Punk, and the lawsuit claims the former AEW World Champion confronted Nemeth in the male talent locker room.
The lawsuit states that Punk aggressively approached Nemeth, allegedly saying, “Do we have a f*ing problem? Do we need to step outside and handle this like men?”** Nemeth asserts that he was cornered and attempted to defuse the situation. The following day, he allegedly reported the incident to AEW executives, but claims no disciplinary action was taken against Punk.
After the confrontation, Nemeth’s issues with AEW seemingly worsened. The lawsuit states that AEW’s legal team informed him that he was being benched—something he believes was directly influenced by Punk. Despite his attempts to return to the ring, Nemeth claims he was repeatedly turned away. One notable incident occurred on August 12, 2023, when he arrived at an AEW event in Greensboro, North Carolina, only to be told by AEW official Pat Buck that he needed to leave the arena immediately. Travel was then arranged to send him home that same day.
Nemeth’s final AEW match took place on November 18, 2024, but by that point, CM Punk had already been fired. AEW terminated Punk’s contract in September 2023 following a physical altercation at AEW All In, marking the end of his tumultuous tenure with the company. Just two months later, Punk made his highly-publicized return to WWE at Survivor Series 2023.
Meanwhile, Ryan Nemeth has since moved on and currently competes alongside his brother, Nic Nemeth (fka Dolph Ziggler), in TNA Wrestling.
This lawsuit brings yet another layer of controversy to AEW’s already rocky history with backstage altercations. While Punk has moved on to WWE and Nemeth has found a new home in TNA, this legal battle could shed more light on AEW’s handling of internal disputes. Will AEW respond publicly? Will Punk address the allegations? As the case unfolds, the wrestling world will be watching closely.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
The details surrounding WWE and TNA Wrestling’s unprecedented working relationship are becoming clearer, and it looks like this alliance is built for the long haul.
During an appearance at Monopoly Events’ For The Love of Wrestling convention, JDC (formerly known as Fandango in WWE) revealed a key detail about the agreement. According to JDC, WWE and TNA have signed a three-year partnership deal, meaning their collaboration will extend through 2028.
This revelation solidifies what many fans had speculated since the January 16 announcement of the partnership. Prior to that, crossovers between the two companies had already begun taking shape in early 2024, with TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace making a surprise appearance in the WWE Royal Rumble match. The agreement has since paved the way for further interactions between WWE’s NXT brand and TNA talent, creating exciting possibilities for both promotions. Given how historic this partnership already feels, the possibilities are endless.
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