Jason Hotch kept his International Championship after a wild, belt-swinging main event on TNA Impact. He needed all three falls and a GTH finish to put Mustafa Ali away.
Quick Facts
- Show: TNA Impact (Thursday, October 22, 2026)
- Match: Two Out of Three Falls main event
- Winner: Jason Hotch, still International Champion
- Finish: GTH for the deciding pinfall
- Source: Wrestling Inc.
Fall One: Ali Steals an Early Lead
Ali struck first and took the opening fall with a roll-up. He tried to build on that momentum, but Hotch answered by sending him outside and diving onto him with a tope. Back in the ring, Hotch climbed for a double stomp, and Ali rolled out of the way to the floor again. Hotch followed with a moonsault to the outside and rammed Ali’s face into the apron several times.
Fall Two: A Belt Shot Ends in a Disqualification
Ali crawled toward the International title belt, with Hotch right behind him. The challenger spun around and struck Hotch with the title, which drew a disqualification. That gave Hotch the equalizing fall and set up a decisive third round.
Fall Three: Referee Chaos and a Low Blow
Ali brought Hotch back inside and went for a pin, but Hotch kicked out. Ali tried twice more with the same result, then argued the count with the referee.
Hotch charged at Ali, and Ali sent him into the official. That opened the door for a low blow. Ali then took Hotch’s belt and beat him with it.
Hotch’s Comeback and Finish
Hotch refused to stay down. He fought back, hit Ali with the belt himself and returned to the ring. A GTH finished it, and the pinfall sealed Hotch’s win.
A Rivalry With Real History
This was another chapter in a back-and-forth feud. Here’s how it unfolded:
- June: Hotch first dethroned Ali for the International Championship.
- August, Lockdown: Ali won the title back.
- Bound For Glory: Hotch won the belt again in a four-way match involving Order Four, pinning Ali to start his second reign.
- Singles record: Before this match, the two were even at two wins apiece between TNA and Warrior Wrestling.
Thursday’s win gives Hotch the edge in their singles series.
Why This Win Matters
Hotch proved he could handle Ali’s tricks, including low blows, belt attacks and referee distractions, and still come out on top. A main event win over a rival who had beaten him before adds weight to his second reign as International Champion.
What Could Happen Next
TNA hasn’t announced Hotch’s next challenger. Fans should watch for a possible rematch demand from Ali after the controversial finish, a new contender stepping forward and how the champion builds momentum heading toward future TNA events.
Source: Wrestling Inc.