The Nemeths scored a surprising victory over TNA World Champion Mike Santana and X-Division Champion Leon Slater at Thursday Night iMPACT in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 26, 2026. Nic Nemeth pinned Slater after reversing a 450 splash into a rollup, capitalizing on a distraction caused by Eric Young.
The match, which opened the show, saw Slater and Nic Nemeth begin with a technical exchange, according to commentary from Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt. Santana and Slater controlled the early portion of the bout, utilizing tandem offense both inside and outside the ring. However, the momentum shifted as the Nemeths isolated Santana, employing quick tags and double-team maneuvers. Santana briefly regained control with a Rolling Buck 50, but the Nemeths countered with a Back Suplex Neckbreaker combination. The finish came after Young’s interference allowed Nic Nemeth to secure the win.
Elsewhere on the card, Dani Luna defeated Léi Yǐng Lee in a match marred by the use of a chain. Luna secured the victory with the Luna Landing after wrapping the chain around the top turnbuckle and throwing Lee into it. Prior to the finish, Lee had attempted a pump kick and a superkick, but Luna countered with power moves, including a Blue Thunder Bomb.
A disqualification occurred in the match between Mance Warner and AJ Francis when Warner attacked Francis with a steel chair after Francis produced one himself.
A heated confrontation unfolded between Mickie James and Ash by Elegance. James challenged Ash, leading to a brawl that spilled to the entrance area, where Ash delivered a MickDT to James. The Elegance Brand was also seen backstage with James’ son during the altercation.
Jada Stone upset Tasha Steelz in a singles match. Stone avoided a cutter attempt from Steelz and rolled her up for the pinfall. Following the match, Steelz and Order 4 attacked Stone.
Steve Maclin addressed the audience, explaining his recent actions towards Mike Santana as stemming from a perceived lack of accountability and selfishness within TNA. Maclin recounted feeling betrayed by Santana after volunteering for military service and claimed Santana had thanked him for his selflessness. The segment escalated when Maclin physically confronted Hannifan, punching him in the stomach, and then shoved Rehwoldt. Santana then ran to the ring, prompting Maclin to leave.
In the night’s main event, The System – Bear Bronson, Brian Myers, Cedric Alexander, and Eddie Edwards – defeated The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and The Righteous (Dutch and Vincent). The match featured back-and-forth action and multiple tags, with The System ultimately securing the win by pinfall. Following the match, The System continued their attack on The Hardys and The Righteous, before being confronted by Moose and Alisha Edwards.
