TNA Thursday Night iMPACT on AMC Results – (01/22/2026) | Live Coverage & Match Recap

TNA Thursday Night Impact! on AMC — Live Results & Recap (January 22, 2026)

By Indy Pro Wrestling Staff

TNA Impact! continued its new weekly television era on AMC from the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday, January 22, 2026. This week’s show featured exciting in-ring action, the return of the Feast or Fired match, a major faction shake-up, and storyline developments that will shape the road to TNA No Surrender.

Opening Match: Cedric Alexander vs. Moose

Winner: Cedric Alexander via pinfall

In a hard-fought opening bout, Cedric Alexander scored a key victory over Moose after countering Moose’s signature Powerbomb and rolling him up for the three-count. Despite Moose’s dominance and relentless offense, Alexander showcased his resilience with innovative counters including a Spanish Fly and well-timed roll-ups. This win puts Alexander back on the radar heading into future feuds.

Storyline Impact:

Moose continues to portray a bruising, unstoppable force but now needs to reassess his strategy post-loss. Alexander’s momentum and agility may set him up for renewed contention in the X-Division picture or secondary feuds.

Segment: TNA World Champion Mike Santana Addresses the Crowd

Mike Santana, celebrating his recent championship success, spoke passionately about his journey and paid tribute to his late father. Santana’s heartfelt promo reiterated his confidence as the reigning TNA World Champion and set up potential future conflicts with top contenders.

Breaking News: Santana’s title run has quickly become one of TNA’s focal points, especially with the Feast or Fired match creating potential challengers.

Knockouts Singles Match: Indi Hartwell vs. M by Elegance

Winner: Indi Hartwell via pinfall

Hartwell battled M by Elegance in a competitive Knockouts division match. After several near-falls and back-and-forth action, Hartwell capitalized on a mistimed cradle attempt by M to score the victory.

Post-Match Angle:

After the bell, a major surprise happened — Ash by Elegance returned to in-ring contention in a shocking twist. Initially appearing to protect Hartwell from an attack, Ash immediately turned heel by attacking Knockouts Champion Léi Ying Lee, delivering a savage DDT and declaring her return. This signals Ash’s intent to reinsert herself into title contention and reinvigorates the Knockouts scene.

Storyline Impact:

Hartwell’s win boosts her standing in the division, but the return and betrayal by Ash adds a fresh high-stakes feud, likely leading to a title chase for Ash down the line.

Main Event: Jeff Hardy vs. Mustafa Ali

Winner: Jeff Hardy via pinfall

In a spirited main event, Jeff Hardy overcame Mustafa Ali in a back-and-forth encounter. Both competitors traded big moves, counters, and dramatic near-falls, with Hardy ultimately hitting the Twist of Fate and Swanton Bomb to secure victory.

Storyline Progression:

The match further intensifies Hardy’s feud with Order 4 — Ali’s faction — which spilled to ringside and hindered Hardy’s momentum. Interference from members like Tasha Steelz and Agent Zero heightened the tension, while a post-match appearance by The Righteous teased future showdowns with the Hardys.

Feast or Fired Match — The Return of a Classic

In one of the night’s biggest highlights, Feast or Fired returned with a cluster of talent vying for four briefcases hanging above the ring — three offering future title opportunities and one carrying a dreaded pink slip. The match concluded with:

Eric Young

Steve Maclin

Trey Miguel

Eddie Edwards

all securing briefcases and escaping with them to ringside.

Breaking News:

Trey Miguel made a surprise return to TNA after his recent AEW release — immediately re-signing and securing a briefcase in his comeback night. This creates compelling speculation about Miguel’s future direction in TNA storylines.

Storyline Impact:

Feast or Fired outcomes will reverberate for weeks as the contents of each briefcase will be revealed in upcoming episodes. With names like Young, Maclin, Edwards, and Miguel holding briefcases, title scenes across TNA are primed for dramatic shifts.

Additional Segments

Elayna Black Appearance

Elayna Black addressed fans, claiming she’s the most relevant woman in the Knockouts Division with massive social engagement and hinting at future title opportunities.

Backstage Heat — Santana vs. Nic Nemeth

Following Feast or Fired, tension boiled over backstage between Mike Santana and Nic Nemeth as Nemeth demanded answers about how Santana would defend his title against his daughter when he calls his shot. This sets up a simmering world title feud for future episodes.

Trivia & Notes

This episode continued the fallout from TNA Genesis and directly pushes towards the No Surrender special on February 13, 2026.

Feast or Fired’s return marks one of the rare classic TNA concepts making a full comeback on television.

Ash by Elegance’s return comes as one of the most shocking Knockouts division angles in months.

Final Thoughts

Thursday’s Impact! delivered pivotal moments in several divisions, re-established a beloved match concept, and set the stage for explosive rivalries heading into late winter and spring specials. With ongoing tensions between major stars, upcoming title opportunities at stake, and new faction dynamics unfolding, TNA is building momentum toward its next big events.