Former NXT champion advances in TNA TV title tournament

The Knockouts Television Championship tournament is full steam ahead to crown the inaugural titleholder in TNA. There were a few surprises when the bracket was released, and one of those was a former NXT women’s North American champion. Thea Hail made the most of the opportunity to move on to the next round. Impact (July 16, 2026) hosted a pair of first-round matchups on Thursday night. Hail competed against Harley Hudson. The DAD (determined and dedicated) is looking to make history in TNA. .@WWENXT's @theahail_wwe arrives in TNA as part of the Knockouts Television Title tournament. #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/c5zPaRXJHB — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) July 17, 2026 Hail showed style on offense. Hudson’s power helped control the pace. Hudson gambled for a flying leg drop as Hail was hanging through the ropes. Crash and burn. Hail quickly took advantage of the miss to land a bottom rope springboard senton for the win. .@WWENXT's @theahail_wwe advances to the second round of the Knock