TNA Impact Results: Elijah Defeats Ali in Historic Casket Match

Hartwell Victorious, Maclin Seeks Voice, and Title Contenders Emerge

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC featured a night of compelling action from The Pinnacle in Nashville, including a groundbreaking Guitar Case Casket Match between Elijah and Mustafa Ali, championship contention, and simmering tensions between key TNA stars.

Why it matters

The TNA IMPACT! event showcased the continued growth and evolution of the promotion, with high-stakes matches, emerging storylines, and the announcement of the upcoming Rebellion pay-per-view event in Cleveland, Ohio.

The details

In the main event, Elijah defeated Mustafa Ali of Order 4 in the first-ever Guitar Case Casket Match. The brutal contest saw both competitors utilizing guitar cases, chairs, and other weapons, with Order 4 attempting to intervene before Elijah ultimately secured the win by placing Ali inside the casket. Elsewhere on the card, Indi Hartwell secured a victory over Heather by Elegance despite interference from The Elegance Brand, and Steve Maclin demanded a platform to address the TNA roster after being banned from the building. Trey Miguel retained the TNA International Championship against NXT Stacks, while Jody Threat earned a future title shot by defeating Tessa Blanchard.

  • The TNA IMPACT! event took place on Thursday night in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • TNA announced that their Rebellion pay-per-view will be held live on April 11th at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Pre-sale tickets for Rebellion begin on February 25th, with general sales starting on February 27th.

The players

Elijah

The winner of the historic Guitar Case Casket Match against Mustafa Ali.

Mustafa Ali

The competitor who faced Elijah in the Guitar Case Casket Match.

Indi Hartwell

The wrestler who secured a victory over Heather by Elegance despite interference from The Elegance Brand.

Steve Maclin

The TNA star who remains banned from the building and requested a platform to address the roster.

Trey Miguel

The TNA International Champion who retained his title against NXT Stacks.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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