Nemeths Upset Slater and Santana at TNA iMPACT! – Full Results and Analysis
Nashville, TN – February 26, 2026, saw a night of intense action at TNA iMPACT!, headlined by a shocking upset as Nic Nemeth and Ryan Nemeth defeated TNA World Champion Mike Santana and X-Division Champion Leon Slater. The event, held at The Pinnacle, also featured compelling matches and escalating storylines, setting the stage for future conflicts within TNA Wrestling.
Match Results
Leon Slater & Mike Santana vs. The Nemeths (Nic Nemeth & Ryan Nemeth)
The opening bout pitted the champions, Santana and Slater, against the challenging Nemeth brothers. Slater and Nic Nemeth started quickly, with Slater demonstrating early aerial offense. Santana and Slater initially controlled the pace, but the Nemeths turned the tide by isolating Santana. After a brief interference from Eric Young, Slater attempted a Swanton 450, but Nic Nemeth countered with knees up and secured the pinfall victory.1
Winners: Nic & Ryan Nemeth
Dani Luna vs. Léi Yǐng Lee (w/Xia Brookside)
Luna dominated much of this Knockouts contest with power moves, while Lee relied on quick strikes and submission attempts. The match took a dangerous turn when Lee introduced a chain, wrapping it around the top turnbuckle. Lee ultimately fell to Luna after a German Suplex followed by the Luna Landing.3
Winner: Dani Luna
Mance Warner (w/Steph De Lander) vs. AJ Francis
This match ended in disqualification after Mance Warner attacked Francis with a steel chair, courtesy of Steph De Lander.3
Winner: AJ Francis (by disqualification)
Mickie James Confronts Ash by Elegance
Mickie James called out Ash by Elegance, leading to a heated exchange. James recounted how she helped Ash get a start in TNA, only to be met with betrayal. The Elegance Brand then attacked James at the entrance, with Ash delivering a MickDT to end the segment.3
Tasha Steelz (w/Jason Hotch, John Skyler, Mustafa Ali & Special Agent 0) vs. Jada Stone
A chaotic match saw Jada Stone overcome Tasha Steelz after a series of reversals and near falls. Stone avoided Steelz’s cutter attempt and secured a roll-up pin. Following the match, Order 4 attacked Stone.3
Winner: Jada Stone
The Hardys (Jeff Hardy & Matt Hardy) & The Righteous (Dutch & Vincent) vs. The System (Bear Bronson, Brian Myers, Cedric Alexander & Eddie Edwards)
In the main event, The System emerged victorious over The Hardys and The Righteous in an eight-man tag team match. The System continued their attack post-match, further solidifying their dominance. Alisha Edwards attempted to intervene, signaling a potential shift in allegiances.3
Winners: The System
Other Notable Moments
- Dutch and Vincent of The Righteous expressed regret for their actions at No Surrender, seeking to regain trust.2
- Steve Maclin delivered a scathing promo, criticizing Mike Santana and Tom Hannifan, and even physically assaulting Hannifan.3
- Santino Marella was confronted by Daria Rae regarding a title shot for Arianna Grace.3
TNA iMPACT! on February 26th delivered a compelling show filled with surprising victories and escalating tensions. The Nemeths’ win over the champions, coupled with the ongoing conflicts between The System, Order 4, and other key players, promises an exciting future for TNA Wrestling.
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