Nic Nemeth crowned new TNA world champion on Impact
Cageside Seats • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Nic Nemeth becomes the TNA world champion for the second time during Impact on July 2, 2026, after winning the title from Mike Santana at Slammiversary. Rumors suggest Santana may be leaving TNA for WWE, raising questions about a potential rematch. The Impact episode features two first-round matches in the Knockouts Television Championship tournament and a six-way #1 contender bout for the X-Division Championship. The show is taped in Albany, New York, and airs at 9 pm ET on AMC and AMC+. Fans are tuning in for updates and live discussions throughout the broadcast.
- •Nic Nemeth wins TNA world championship from Mike Santana
- •Rumors indicate Santana may head to WWE
- •Impact features two Knockouts Television Championship matches
- •A six-way #1 contender match for the X-Division Championship is scheduled
- •Impact airs at 9 pm ET on AMC and AMC+
- 11:00 PMCageside Seats — TNA Impact results, live discussion (July 2, 2026): New world champion Nic Nemeth
"TNA starts a new chapter on Impact (July 2, 2026) with Nic Nemeth as world champion for the second time. Nemeth won the gold from Mike Santana at Slammiversary. With rumors of Santana finishing up with TNA and possibly heading to WWE, the question is if Santana gets his rematch or if that’s a wrap for his time in the Impact Zone. Without Santana around, who will be Nemeth’s first challenger? The broadcast also features two first round matchups in the Knockouts Television Championship tournament, a six-way #1 contender bout for the X-Division Championship, and more taped from Albany, New York. Impact airs at 9 pm ET on AMC and AMC+ in the USA, TNA+ worldwide, and at 8 pm ET on Sportsnet 360 in Canada. Join us for updates on results, and have fun chatting in the open thread live discussion. TNA IMPACT RESULTS FOR JULY 2 New TNA world champion Nic Nemeth takes center stage Knockouts Television Championship first round: Heather by Elegance vs. Allie Knockouts Television Championship first round: Mara Sade vs. Tasha Steelz #1 contender match for X-Division Championship: Fabian Aichner vs. Mr. Elegance vs. BDE vs. Rich Swann vs. Jason Hotch vs. Home Town Man Leon Slater vs. Eddie Edwards Ryan Nemeth vs. KC Navarro New Knockouts champion Xia Brookside Ricky Sosa TNA! TNA! TNA!
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