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Former NXT champion advances in TNA TV title tournament

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What happened?

TNA’s tournament to crown the first Knockouts Television Champion continued on the July 16, 2026 episode of Impact. WWE NXT’s Thea Hail entered the field and defeated Harley Hudson in a first-round match to advance to the next round.

Key Takeaways

  • TNA is holding a tournament for the inaugural Knockouts Television Championship.
  • Thea Hail, identified as a former NXT women’s North American champion, competed in the tournament.
  • Hail defeated Harley Hudson in a first-round match on Impact.
  • The finish came after Hudson missed a flying leg drop and Hail capitalized with a bottom-rope springboard senton.
  • Hail has advanced to the second round of the tournament.

AI Timeline

Bracket revealed

TNA announced the Knockouts Television Championship tournament field, which included Thea Hail.

Impact match

Thea Hail faced Harley Hudson in a first-round tournament bout on the July 16 episode of Impact.

Match turning point

Hudson missed a flying leg drop while Hail was caught in the ropes.

Finish

Hail responded with a bottom-rope springboard senton to score the win.

Next round

Hail advanced in the tournament to crown the inaugural Knockouts Television Champion.

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Jul 17, 4:43 AM

Former NXT champion advances in TNA TV title tournament

Cageside Seats • TNA

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

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