TNA Wrestling Brings 2-Night Televised Event to Syracuse

The wrestling league's first visit to the city since 2009 will feature championship matches and appearances from WWE NXT superstars.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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TNA Wrestling is coming to Syracuse, New York for a 2-night televised event at the Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial on April 14-15. The shows will be filmed live for future episodes of 'Thursday Night iMPACT!' on AMC and feature championship matches as well as appearances from WWE NXT superstars.

Why it matters

This marks TNA Wrestling's first visit to Syracuse since 2009, giving local fans a rare opportunity to see the league's top stars perform live. The cross-promotion with WWE NXT also adds an extra layer of excitement and star power to the event.

The details

Tickets for the TNA Wrestling shows go on sale on February 27, with an official presale starting two days earlier on February 25. The lineup is expected to include TNA Wrestling World Champion Mike Santana, as well as Jeff & Matt Hardy, Frankie Kazarian, Nic Nemeth, Leon Slater, Moose, Eric Young, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Mustafa Ali, Léi Ying Lee, Ash By Elegance, Tessa Blanchard, Elayna Black, Rosemary and Mara Sade.

  • Tickets go on sale Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10 a.m.
  • An official TNA presale will begin on February 25, 2026 at 10 a.m.
  • The 2-night event will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 and Wednesday, April 15, 2026, with both shows starting at 7 p.m.

The players

TNA Wrestling

A professional wrestling promotion that has been in operation since 2002, known for its high-flying and hard-hitting action.

Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial

A multi-purpose arena located in Syracuse, New York that hosts a variety of events including concerts, shows, and sporting events.

Mike Santana

The current TNA Wrestling World Champion.

Moose

A former Syracuse football player whose real name is Quinn Ojinnaka, and a former TNA Wrestling world champion.

WWE NXT

The developmental brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), featuring up-and-coming superstars.

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What’s next

Fans can expect more details on meet-and-greet, autograph and photo opportunities to be announced in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The cross-promotion between TNA Wrestling and WWE NXT promises an exciting and star-studded event for wrestling fans in Syracuse, who haven't had the chance to see TNA live in the city for over a decade.