TNA iMPACT! Set For Syracuse Tapings Following Rebellion Fallout

Posted by admin on April 7th, 2026
TNA iMPACT! Set For Syracuse Tapings Following Rebellion Fallout

TNA Wrestling is set to roll into Syracuse, New York for back to back nights of iMPACT! television tapings on April 14 and April 15 at the Upstate Medical University Arena, with both shows scheduled to begin at 7 PM local time. Fans can already secure their seats as tickets for each night are currently on sale.

These tapings will mark the first episodes filmed following TNA Rebellion 2026, which takes place just days earlier on April 11 in Cleveland, Ohio. That timing puts a strong spotlight on Syracuse, as the fallout from Rebellion is expected to carry directly into both nights of television, shaping the direction of ongoing storylines.

Several top names have been confirmed for the tapings, including TNA World Champion Mike Santana, TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys, X Division Champion Leon Slater, along with Moose, Frankie Kazarian, Ash By Elegance, and Léi Yǐng Lee.

Many of these stars are heading into major matches at Rebellion, adding even more intrigue to their advertised appearances. Santana is set to defend the TNA World Championship against Eddie Edwards, while The Hardys will put their tag team titles on the line against Brian Myers and Bear Bronson. Leon Slater is also scheduled to defend his X Division Championship against Cedric Alexander, and Frankie Kazarian will face Elijah in singles action.

The full lineup for TNA Rebellion 2026 features:

  • Mike Santana vs Eddie Edwards for the TNA World Championship
  • The Hardys vs Brian Myers and Bear Bronson for the TNA World Tag Team Championships
  • Leon Slater vs Cedric Alexander for the TNA X Division Championship
  • Trey Miguel vs Mustafa Ali for the TNA International Championship
  • Moose vs Agent Zero
  • AJ Francis vs Nic Nemeth
  • Frankie Kazarian vs Elijah
  • The Elegance Brand vs Mickie James, ODB, and Taryn Terrell

With so much at stake at Rebellion, the Syracuse tapings are shaping up to be a key turning point for TNA as new champions could emerge and rivalries continue to evolve.

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Top TNA Talent Reportedly Set For Contract Expiry This Summer

Posted by admin on April 7th, 2026
Top TNA Talent Reportedly Set For Contract Expiry This Summer

TNA Wrestling World Champion Mike Santana is officially on the clock, with a new report confirming his contract is set to expire this summer, putting his future firmly up in the air.

Santana has been a central figure for TNA since his 2024 return, capturing the TNA World Championship twice and currently holding the title in his second reign. With his deal nearing its end, what was once speculation about his next move has now become a very real situation.

Recent comments from Santana about a potential move to WWE now carry added significance. While he made it clear he remains focused on his current run, the looming expiration of his contract shifts those discussions into serious territory. With strong momentum behind him, Santana would likely attract interest from WWE, AEW, and top independent promotions alike.

The uncertainty also comes at a pivotal time for TNA. Following Steve Maclin’s frightening incident at Sacrifice and ongoing questions surrounding the company’s championship picture, Santana has been leading the brand as its top star heading into the summer. His possible exit could have major implications both inside and outside the ring.

As of now, neither Santana nor TNA have publicly addressed the situation or confirmed any ongoing negotiations.

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New Singles Match Announced For WWE Raw

Posted by admin on April 7th, 2026
New Singles Match Announced For WWE Raw

WWE has locked in a Hall of Famer for action on tonight’s Raw, with Rey Mysterio set to go one on one with Judgment Day’s JD McDonagh.

The match was confirmed earlier today, with WWE announcing that Mysterio will compete live on Raw. This will be his first singles bout since being sidelined with a torn groin back in April.

Mysterio returned to the ring last week in six man tag team action, teaming with John Cena and Sheamus to score a win over McDonagh, Finn Balor, and Dominik Mysterio. Now, he looks to follow that up with a singles victory.

Raw takes place tonight from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Alongside Mysterio vs McDonagh, the show will continue the “The Last Time Is Now” tournament, while Roman Reigns is scheduled to open the broadcast.

WWE Raw lineup:

• Men’s WarGames Advantage Match: Participants TBA

• Tournament Quarterfinal: Gunther vs Carmelo Hayes

• Tournament Quarterfinal: Solo Sikoa vs Penta

• Singles Match: Rey Mysterio vs JD McDonagh

• Roman Reigns opens the show

• Becky Lynch appears live

• Dominik Mysterio addresses John Cena

The winner of “The Last Time Is Now” tournament will earn a shot at John Cena in his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 in Washington DC. The Raw bracket features Gunther vs Hayes and Sikoa vs Penta, while SmackDown has seen changes due to Sheamus being sidelined. Rusev will face Jey Uso, and LA Knight is set to meet a mystery opponent. The finals are scheduled for the December 8 episode of Raw.

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Backstage Report On TNA Champion Mike Santana’s Current Contract

Posted by admin on April 6th, 2026

Over the last year, Mike Santana has become the top star in TNA, winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship on two different occasions, as well as headlining TNA’s marquee event, Bound for Glory, against WWE star Trick Williams. This would seem to signal that Santana could be around TNA for the long-haul. As it turns out, it will only be a few more months before Santana will have to make a major decision.

PWInsider Elite reports that Santana’s contract with TNA is set to expire this summer, making him a free agent. Though an exact date for when Santana will become available wasn’t specified, it was noted that there was expected to be interest in Santana from outside TNA, with WWE expect to pursue him. It was not made clear if any other promotions would look to sign Santana, including AEW, where he worked from August 2019 till the fall of 2023.

Should Santana hit the open market, it would not be the first time WWE has pursued him, having previously attempted to sign Santana when his TNA contract expired some time ago. To the surprise of many, Santana opted to re-sign with TNA instead, opening up the path to his current World Title run. 

Despite that, TNA’s working relationship with WWE has allowed Santana to make several appearances for “WWE NXT” over the last two years, where he continued his feud with Williams and took part in the “NXT vs. TNA” crossover event. His most recent “NXT” appearance occurred just last week, when he teamed with Bronco Nima and Lucien Price to defeat Dion Lennox, Osiris Griffin, and Saquon Shugars of DarkState.

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Ex-UFC Champion Defends Khabib Nurmagomedov’s ‘Women Are Weaker’ Comments

Posted by admin on April 6th, 2026
Khabib Nurmagomedov Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman has defended Khabib Nurmagomedov’s controversial stance on women in MMA. 

Nurmagomedov made headlines with a traditionalist take on gender roles after being asked his thoughts on women in combat sports, opining that “women are weaker” than men as he reasoned why he wouldn’t recommend it for them. The comments prompted backlash from fans and professionals, including reigning UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko.

But speaking on the matter during his “Pound4Pound” podcast alongside Henry Cejudo, Usman said he understands what Nurmagomedov meant as someone of a different culture.

“I completely understood where he went, because I am from a different culture, and I think it’s just a cultural thing,” Usman said. “I think it’s just his way of expressing himself, where this has absolutely nothing to with what the society or the American public is taking this as. He didn’t mean that, ‘Oh, women can’t do anything, women are just little weaklings.’ He didn’t mean that.”

Usman went on to say that fighting is a “rough sport” and that belief system comes from the societal norm where men would be expected to do the violent work while women and children stayed at home. 

“Everybody knows that men war. This was the premise of why you draft the men to go to war and the women and children stay at home. That’s exactly what that is. He’s not saying women are weak, women can’t do anything. But it’s just taken out of context. He meant that it’s a violent thing that men do, and that’s why you leave that to violent men sometimes.”

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