By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
TNA Thursday Night Impact (Episode 1,122)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, at Tingley Coliseum
Simulcast live on January 22, 2026, on AMC and TNA+
[Hour One] Impact opened with a shot of the host venue’s exterior. Tom Hannifan spoke, but the audio was a mess… A video package recapped the TNA Genesis pay-per-view… The Impact opening video aired…
The broadcast team of Tom Hannifan and Matt Rehwoldt checked in from ringside and introduced TNA President Carlos Silva, who spoke briefly about how proud he is of the show’s premiere on AMC…
Powell’s POV: Whew. I was worried that we might make it through the first five minutes of the show without a needless Carlos Silva appearance. Anyway, the audio issue was limited to the opening seconds of the show.
Ring announcer McKenzie Mitchell delivered the introductions for the opening match while the entrances took place…
1. Cedric Alexander vs. Moose (w/Alisha Edwards). Moose sold his lower back while the broadcast team recalled him suffering the injury at Genesis. The match spilled over to ringside. Moose clutched his lower back when he set up for a suplex, which led to Alexander suplexing him on the floor.
Back in the ring, Alexander put Moose down with a Michinoku Driver for a near fall. Alexander executed a standing Spanish Fly for a near fall. He jumped from the middle rope into a headbutt from Moose. In the end, Moose went for a powerbomb, but Alexander countered with a huracanrana into a pin for the three count.
Cedric Alexander beat Moose in 10:00.
After the match, Moose sold his back and then extended his hand. Alexander accepted the handshake, and then Moose raised Alexander’s arm before a commercial break… [C]
Powell’s POV: A nice win for Alexander. Moose was protected by selling the back injury, but that also took a little away from Alexander’s win. I suspect they’ll run it back at some point. By the way, the live review was an impromptu decision tonight. We’ll likely have Impact reviews on delay more often than not.
TNA World Champion Mike Santana made his entrance from the concourse through the crowd. He set up a chair and took a seat inside the ring. Santana had the production crew play a message that his father sent him before his death that said he wanted him to remember that he earned his way, he deserved to be there, and he belongs there. A “you deserve it” chant broke out.
Santana said when he came back to TNA two years ago after rebuilding himself from injuries and addiction and the clutches of depression and anxiety, he declared that he was coming for the top spot. Santana said he put action behind his words every single day because he, the sport, and the fans deserve it.
Santana said everything wasn’t always perfect, but he always picked himself back up. He gave some examples and said it all led to last week’s AMC premiere. Santana recalled AJ Styles telling him last week that he carries the company on his back now meant the world to him. Santana said he had to give respect to Frankie Kazarian after their two matches last week.
Santana said he knows there’s a bigger target on his back than ever. He said it could be Nic Nemeth, who has the Call Your Shot trophy, or the winner of the TNA World Championship shot from Feast Or Fired. He said he stands before the fans as the guy. He said it’s because he earned his way there, he deserves to be there, and he belongs there. Santana dropped the mic and played to the crowd…
Powell’s POV: The usual strong mic work from Santana. It’s good that he got a chance to cut this promo after he didn’t get to say much during last week’s premiere.
Gia Miller spoke with “Order 4” Mustafa Ali, Tasha Steelz, Agent Zero, Jason Hotch, and John Skyler on a backstage interview set. Ali said he needed Miller to shut up, which drew good heat. Ali said the Hardys are sheep, and he will be the shepherd for the fans…
Hannifan hyped upcoming matches… [C] Podcast host Chris Van Vliet was shown in the front row… Highlights aired from Tuesday’s NXT of Sol Ruca and Zaria winning a three-way tag match to earn a future shot at the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Titles…
The Concierge stood in the ring and introduced himself. He insulted the locals for some easy heat before introducing “The Elegance Brand” of Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, and Mr. Elegance. Indi Hartwell made her entrance to a good crowd reaction…
2. Indi Hartwell vs. M by Elegance (w/Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, Mr. Elegance, The Concierge). M ducked between the roeps to avoid Hartwell to start the match. Hartwell grabbed M’s foot, but Heather held M’s hand to prevent her from being pulled toward the middle of the ring.
Hannifan reminded viewers that Dani Luna is still owed a Knockouts Title match after visa issues prevented her from getting her title match last week. Some of the Elegance crew caused a distraction while The Concierge gave M his shoe, which she slammed on the foot of Hartwell. M performed a clunky Codebreaker for a two count. [C]
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