TNA Thursday Night iMPACT Preview (2/26/26) – High Energy

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT Preview (2/26/26) – The Stakes at TNA Wrestling

The action intensifies on Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC as rivalries ignite, alliances form, and major showdowns take center stage.

With tensions spilling over and personal grudges reaching a boiling point, this week delivers action-packed confrontations you do not want to miss.

After recent chaos in his path, Steve Maclin breaks his silence and addresses what’s next.

Strength collides with striking fury as Dani Luna steps into the ring with the relentless and dangerous Léi Ying Lee.

After the shocking attack at TNA No Surrender, TNA Hall of Famer Mickie James makes her AMC debut and comes face-to-face with Ash By Elegance.

Following a heated encounter in his own room, AJ Francis now squares off against Mance Warner.

After a series of explosive encounters and a controversial tag team result influenced by Order 4, the rivalry escalates. Jada Stone and Tasha Steelz now meet one-on-one, determined to prove who truly stands on top.

The Hardys join forces with The Righteous to take on The System in a high-stakes 8-Man Tag Team match. With reputations on the line, The Righteous aim to silence the doubters and prove they are legit.

With championship pride on the line, TNA World Champion Mike Santana and TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater step into battle against the Nemeth brothers in a must-see tag team encounter packed with intensity.

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT Preview (2/26/26) – The Nygma’s View

With five matches and two segments, this episode is a crowded one. Until TNA Sacrifice on March 27, and TNA Rebellion on April 11,  TNA Wrestling can take the time to build some rock-solid cards for the PLEs.

Some Knockouts things

TNA Hall of Famer Mickie James made a surprise comeback at TNA No Surrender. Ash by Elegance is on her radar. A match between both is sealed, for sure. The question here is, why? What made Mickie James come back, and why target Ash? Nygma says: When you don’t know, you give up or throw the towel. In France, we give our tongue to the cat.

Mance Warner and AJ Francis started to feud at TNA No Surrender. Francis was at the commentary table as Warner was in the ring. Then, Warner attacked Francis in his room. Now, both men face inside the ring. However, at ringside, there will be Steph de Lander, who is the Champion of the interferences. Nygma says: Nothing. There’s nothing spectacular here.

Dani Luna faces Léi Ying Lee. This match was supposed to happen weeks ago when Lee was the TNA Knockouts World Champion and Luna was the #1 contender. The visa issues made it impossible, and NXT’s Arianna Grace became Champion. The context doesn’t make the match less interesting, as long as Dani Luna doesn’t blow a fuse and Xia Brookside doesn’t interfere. Nygma says, I can’t wait to watch that.

Jada Stone put herself on Order 4’s way. She now pays a heavy price as she faces Tasha Steelz. The former TNA Knockouts World Champion is not any wrestler. She is tough, talented, and has been one of the most fearless Knockouts of the last few years. Of course, Jada Stone can bet on the beginner’s luck, but it’s Tasha Steelz. Nygma says: With Order 4 on Steelz’s side, Stone will spend a bad moment, whether she wins or not.

Fired or not?

Steve Maclin got the pink slip at Feast or Fired. He was fired, but has still been around. He interfered in the TNA No Surrender main event match, attacking Mike Santana. Last week, he was waiting for a call from Tom Hannifan. Nygma says: If Maclin behaves the same way he did with Mike Santana, my advice to Tom Hannifan will be, run fast.

The System faces The Righteous and The Hardys. Last week, the Hardys said they were ready for The System, and The Righteous stood side by side with the Hardys to prove they’re legit. Nygma says: Dutch, Vincent, and the Hardys make a very mysterious faction. It seems to work in the ring. Then, the System is strong. And Moose has a problem with them.

Mike Santana and Leon Slater face the natural-born cheaters, sorry, the Nemeths. The TNA World Champion and the TNA X-Division Champion are also an unusual team, as Slater can cash in Option C when he wants. Nic Nemeth still has his Call Your Shot trophy. And Frankie Kazarian will be at the commentary table. That’s a lot for Santana, even if I don’t see him as the prey this week. Nygma says: Eric Young said the second phase of the cleanse is to save the TNA X-Division title.

I’ll see you on Friday with all the results and the review. Stay tuned as I spoke to Eddie Edwards earlier today. As I have already said many times, 2026 is a loaded year for TNA Wrestling. Thursday Night iMPACT on AMC era is nothing but Nygma. How else could it be? Till then, may the Nygma be with you.

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT Card (2/26/26)

Matches Announced

• The System (Bear Bronson, Brian Myers, Cedric Alexander & Eddie Edwards) vs. The Hardys ( Jeff Hardy & Matt Hardy) & The Righteous (Dutch & Vincent)
• Jada Stone vs. Tasha Steelz
• AJ Francis vs. Mance Warner
• Dani Luna vs. Léi Ying Lee
• Leon Slater & Mike Santana vs. The Nemeths (Ryan and Nic Nemeth)

Segments Announced

• Mickie James and Ash by Elegance face-to-face
• We’ll hear from Steve Maclin