Mara Sadé wrestles final TNA match in TV title tournament

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The TNA chapter is over in the career of Mara Sadé. The Go-Getter wrestled her last match in the company. Earlier this week, TNA announced that Sadé exited as a free agent. Rumors suggested that TNA tried to keep her on the roster in contract negotiations. TNA still had one more match from Sadé in the can taped last week from Philadelphia, PA, and that bout aired on Impact (Aug. 6, 2026). This match had important ramifications as part of the Knockouts Television Championship tournament to crown the inaugural titleholder. Sadé competed against Heather by Elegance in the quarterfinals. The Go-Getter showed style on offense, but Heather’s tactics got the better of her. Heather worked the left arm, and that paid off in the end. As Mara had momentum to finish for a moonsault, Heather pulled her arm to throw her off-balance crashing to the mat. Heather closed with a flying stomp/dropkick to pin Sadé. This result was surprisingly clean. Heather won without any cheating help from the Elegance Brand. .@Heathereckless defeats @itsmarasade to advance to the semi final of the Knockouts Television Title tournament! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/uIUGXmn8k7 — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) August 7, 2026 The wait begins for the next chapter of Sadé’s career. The most likely options are joining beau Kevin Knight in AEW or returning to NXT, where she honed her craft as Jakara Jackson. TNA moves on without Sadé. The TV title tournament semifinals are set. Indi Hartwell wrestles M by Elegance on one side of the bracket, and Heather by Elegance wrestles Jada Stone on the other side of the bracket. Share your thoughts about Mara Sadé’s time in TNA. What were you favorite moments? Which company do you want to see Sadé wrestle in next?