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🟥🟧 TNA WRESTLING — WEEKLY COMPREHENSIVE RUNDOWN

Presented by Ed & Gordon

🎙️ DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, TNA Wrestling has been hotter than a depot stove this week! Coming off the fallout of Rebellion, iMPACT! rolled into Syracuse with upsets, chaos, and a locker room that looks ready to explode!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful episode, with shifting alliances, rising contenders, and several rivalries reaching a boiling point.”

🟥 TNA iMPACT! — APRIL 16, 2026 (FULL RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS)

📍 Upstate Medical University Arena — Syracuse, NY

🔥 AJ Francis vs. KC Navarro

  • Nic Nemeth joined commentary with his Call Your Shot trophy.
  • Nemeth distracted Francis at ringside.
  • Navarro capitalized with a cradle for the upset win. Winner: KC Navarro

Ed: “Fans, that’s a classic David‑and‑Goliath shocker — Navarro stole one right out from under Francis!”

🎤 EC3 Promo

  • EC3 declared he’s not on a comeback — he’s on a crusade to finish what he started with Eric Young.

Gordon: “Quite so. A most intense declaration from EC3 — laser‑focused and dangerous.”

🟦 The System Promo (Eddie Edwards, Alisha, Cedric Alexander, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson)

  • Edwards blamed Moose for costing him the World Title at Rebellion.
  • Alisha bragged about manipulating Moose.
  • Cedric demanded another X‑Division Title shot.
  • Leon Slater interrupted, reminding Cedric he already beat him.

Ed: “Fans, The System was coming apart at the seams — and Slater poured gasoline on the fire!”

🔥 Tasha Steelz (w/ Order 4) vs. Jada Stone

  • Mustafa Ali cut a promo calling TNA champions “second‑chance wrestlers” and announced an International Title open challenge.
  • Order 4 was ejected from ringside.
  • Stone hit the Spark Stunner for the clean win. Winner: Jada Stone

🧟 Undead Realm Segment

  • Tessa Blanchard confronted Rosemary demanding a way out.
  • Mara Sadé and Allie intervened.
  • The fight spilled into the arena with Blanchard, Victoria Crawford, and Mila Moore emerging from under the ring.

Also: EC3 vs Eric Young was a no contest when the ref lost control of the action.

Matt Hardy challenged Dutch for next week.

The System acc. by Alisha Edwards Def. Leon Slater and Moose – 2-on-4 Match when Cedric hit Slater with a Lumbar Check.

Gordon: “A most bizarre and supernatural confrontation — the Undead Realm continues to defy explanation.”

🔥 Backstage: Nemeth Brothers & The System

  • Ryan Nemeth frustrated with Nic’s attention on Navarro.
  • The System mocked them.
  • Bear Bronson challenged Nic Nemeth.

🏆 In‑Ring Promo — TNA World Champion Mike Santana

  • Santana wanted to give someone an opportunity.
  • Rich Swann answered, saying he’d fight Santana anytime.
  • Santana tried to make it official for next week, but Daria Rae didn’t appear.

Ed: “Fans, Santana is a fighting champion — and Swann is ready to dance!”

📰 TNA NEWS & RUMORS

BREAKING: TNA Lockdown returns for the first time in over a decade broadcasting live on PPV and TNA+ from Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago on August 23! Pre-sale begins April 22, tickets go on-sale April 24! #TNALockdown

Sign up for pre-sale HERE: https://t.co/6QOGjuyIjKpic.twitter.com/308QbvM7LM

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 16, 2026

As per f4wonline.com:

“At TNA Wrestling’s Rebellion PPV, Miguel defended and lost the TNA International Championship against Mustafa Ali.

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Ali emerged victorious in the match and ended Miguel’s title run at 57-days. Midway through the match, fans witnessed Miguel perform a Meteora on Ali onto the steel ring steps. Landing and bouncing brutally off the steps, Miguel suffered a deep laceration on his knees.

He later shared an image of the injury as well as a photo of him with a crutch. During the recent April 16 episode of TNA Impact, it was announced that Miguel has now been pulled from TNA events due to the injury.”

As per tnawrestling.com: “TNA Wrestling Stars Visit New York City, April 28-30

Apr 15, 2026 | TNA Wrestling Staff

The stars of TNA Wrestling, in and out of the ring, will be in New York City to kick off The Road To Slammiversary, the company’s annual summertime showcase event, which will be held on Sunday, June 28, at Agganis Arena on the campus of Boston University.

Jeff & Matt Hardy, aka, The Hardys join TNA World Champion Mike Santana and TNA Wrestling President Carlos Silva for multiple days in New York City.

AVAILABILITY

Mike Santana: April 28-29

Carlos Silva: April 28-29

The Hardys: April 29-30

MIKE SANTANA

One of the most decorated and accomplished tag team wrestlers in TNA Wrestling history, Mike Santana is now the reigning and defending TNA Wrestling World Champion. He is the first-ever TNA World Champion of Puerto Rican descent. A proud New York native, Santana is a 4-time TNA World Tag Team Champion as half of the team LAX – and their combined 662 days as champions is the most in company history by more than 100 days over Beer Money, Inc. (Bobby Roode & James Storm). Santana, who lives in The Bronx, made his pro wrestling debut in 2007.

THE HARDYS

Brothers Jeff and Matt Hardy have been wrestling professionally since 1993, holding countless championships over the decades. WWE named The Hardys as one of the greatest tag teams in WWE history.

Jeff and Matt are the only team to have held the WWE/World, WCW, TNA, ROH, Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships. Revolutionary and fearless, they are known for their energetic, high-risk approach to pro wrestling.

The Hardys captured the TNA World Tag Team Championships in July 2025, in a four-way ladder match. Since then, they have successfully defended the titles against legendary opponents Team 3D, NXT Tag Team Champions DarkState and TNA’s newest tag team, The Righteous.

CARLOS SILVA

Carlos Silva was named the President of Anthem Sports Group in December 2024, marking his first run in the action-packed world of pro wrestling.

Silva has built and sold companies in the TV, digital and media convergence space over the last 25 years. He has raised more than $300 million for the startups that he has operated.

Silva was the COO of Barrett-Jackson Auction, the largest collector car auction company – and he was responsible for all day-to-day operations, including auctions, sales, marketing and administration.

Silva formerly was the CEO of C360, an immersive video software company that delivers best in class broadcast level 360-degree video for TV and digital consumption.

Prior to C360, he was CEO and President of MDE Sports and Entertainment which owns and operates the Citi Open Tennis Tournament, The Washington Justice esports team, the City Paper, and the Washington Kastles in WTT.

Silva was the CEO of World TeamTennis (WTT) and CEO for the World Series of Fighting. He led the sale of the WSOF to new investors, staying on as President of the newly named Professional Fighters League (PFL).

He was the co-Executive Producer of the Vancouver Olympic Games.

Silva graduated from Boston College and earned his master’s degree from George Washington University. He played tennis at Boston College and was on the pro satellite tennis tour. Silva has finished 14 Ironman races, including the IRONMAN World Championship twice in Kona, Hawaii, and IRONMAN Maryland on Sept. 20, 2025.

To schedule an interview with The Hardys, Mike Santana or Carlos Silva, please contact Ross Forman: RForman@tnawrestling.com.

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About TNA Wrestling: 

A subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. and a division of Anthem Sports Group, Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling® is one of the world’s top wrestling brands, producing over 200 hours of original content annually and televised in 200 countries including AMC in the United States. Founded in 2002, TNA Wrestling’s deep library of premium content is streamed across the world on key OTT platforms including Pluto TV, Roku SamsungTV Plus and its own on-demand subscription service TNA+©. TNA Wrestling has a powerful social media presence with over 10 million engaged followers across all major services. Ancillary businesses include live events, merchandise, licensing, and sponsorship.

🟦🟧 ALL ELITE WRESTLING — COLLISION (APRIL 16, 2026)

Presented by Ed & Gordon

🎙️ COLLISION — FULL RESULTS (APRIL 16, 2026)

(Collision was taped after Dynamite)

🟩 The Young Bucks def. The Rascalz

  • Post‑match: The Dogs attacked the Bucks.

🟥 Jon Moxley def. Nick Wayne

  • Continental Title Eliminator.

🟦 PAC def. Lio Rush

  • Rush passed out in the Brutalizer.

🟪 Thekla (c) def. Alex Windsor — AEW Women’s World Title

  • Thekla used brass knuckles to retain.

🟧 Kris Statlander & Hikaru Shida def. Big Anne & Danika Della Rouge

🟨 Brody King, Mistico & Mascara Dorada def. Gibson, Riff & Rivera

🟫 The Conglomeration def. Lethal Twist — Trios Eliminator

🎤 Collision Segments

⭐ Adam Copeland Promo

  • Interrupted and attacked by Trent & Rocky.

⭐ Jack Perry Promo

  • Issued an open challenge to the Don Callis Family.

⭐ Mina Confronts Shida

  • Suggested involvement in the Toni Storm attack.

Gordon: “Indeed. Collision delivered a most compelling slate of matches — with champions asserting dominance and rivalries intensifying.”

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Gordon: “Fans, between TNA’s explosive fallout from Rebellion and AEW’s hard‑hitting Collision card, the wrestling world is roaring with momentum. New contenders rising, champions standing tall, and rivalries heating up across the board. And with that… so long from the wrestling world.”

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🟦 ALL ELITE WRESTLING & TNA WRESTLING

🎙️ DESK INTRO

Ed: “Fans, what a night across the wrestling world! AEW and TNA both delivered action hotter than a depot stove — championships defended, factions colliding, and rivalries reaching a fever pitch!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most eventful evening across both promotions, with several developments that will shape the weeks ahead.”

🟦 ALL ELITE WRESTLING — COLLISION (APRIL 2, 2026)

Major Highlights

  • Jon Moxley defeated Anthony Bowens in a Continental Championship Eliminator Match.
  • Will Ospreay attacked Moxley afterward and challenged him for the Continental Title at Dynasty.
  • Willow Nightingale retained the TBS Championship against the returning Hikaru Shida.
  • FTR picked up a win but were attacked by Adam Copeland & Christian Cage post‑match.
  • The Hurt Syndicate officially returned.
  • Jamie Hayter challenged Thekla for the AEW Women’s World Championship at Dynasty.

🥇 FULL MATCH RESULTS

  • Jon Moxley def. Anthony Bowens — Continental Title Eliminator
  • Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne & Lena Kross) def. Ava Lawless & Kristara
  • Willow Nightingale (c) def. Hikaru ShidaTBS Championship
  • FTR def. Mo Jabari & London Lightning
  • Tommaso Ciampa def. Juice Robinson
  • Andrade El Idolo & Mark Davis def. The Rascalz
  • Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kevin Knight & Mistico def. Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, David Finlay & Clark Connors — 8‑Man Tornado Tag

📰 AEW NEWS & RUMORS

  • Ospreay vs. Moxley is now officially a Continental Championship match at Dynasty.
  • The Hurt Syndicate is recruiting new members.
  • The Wrestling Observer reported after last Saturday’s Collision, “Kyle Fletcher left the show tonight in a walking boot. Whatever the injury is it’s legit. Hoping for the best.”

🟠 TNA WRESTLING — iMPACT! (APRIL 2, 2026)

Major Highlights

  • TNA World Champion Mike Santana opened the show, addressing his Sacrifice match and his upcoming title defense against Eddie Edwards at Rebellion.
  • The System (Edwards & Cedric Alexander) confronted Santana, escalating tensions.
  • Leon Slater, the X‑Division Champion, joined the confrontation, leading to a massive multi‑man showdown.
  • Tessa Blanchard and Jody Threat continued their feud in a Bunkhouse Match.
  • Arianna Grace retained the Knockouts World Championship against Xia Brookside.
  • Father James Mitchell welcomed Tessa Blanchard to the Undead Realm to close the show.

🥇 FULL MATCH RESULTS

  • Eddie Edwards, Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali & Agent Zero def. Mike Santana, Trey Miguel, Leon Slater & Moose — 8‑Man Tag
  • Tessa Blanchard def. Jody ThreatBunkhouse Match
  • AJ Francis def. The Home Town Man
  • Arianna Grace (c) def. Xia BrooksideKnockouts World Championship
  • Various backstage segments involving The Hardys, Order Four, The System, and Santino Marella shaped the Rebellion build.

📰 TNA NEWS & RUMORS

  • Eddie Edwards has officially cashed in his Feast or Fired briefcase and will challenge Santana at Rebellion.
  • The Hardys are set for a showdown with The Righteous next week.
  • On the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast Hardy told a story about injuring his nose in next week’s tables match. “You know, the last one we had there was against the Dudleys, obviously, but we’re in there with the Righteous, and we’re going nuts. And we went so nuts—this is something—a table that I put somebody through nicked my own nose. The tables were very sharp. They were very crunchy, and just wood was flying everywhere. It was a wild match.

🎙️ DESK OUTRO

Ed: “Fans, AEW and TNA both delivered the goods — rivalries deepening, champions standing tall, and the road to Dynasty and Rebellion heating up!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most compelling night across the wrestling landscape. And with that… so long from the world of professional wrestling.”