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Welcome to PWInsider.com's live, ongoing coverage of TNA Lockdown 2026 from Chicago from Credit Union 1 Arena!
Matt Rehwoldt and Tom Hannifan are on the call.
Countdown to Lockdown
They showed The Nemeths and The Hardys entering the arena.
Hannifan and Rehwoldt talked about Lockdown returning for the first time in a decade. Rehwoldt said to have it happen in a historic venue in Chicago, the former UIC Pavilion, is very special. I would agree with that statement.
Chris Bey has created the official Lockdown theme song, Fade Away.
They went into a video package on Jason Hotch vs. Mustafa Ali for the International title.
Jason Hotch's family will be in attendance.
Gia Miller was ringside to get fan opinions about the show. The fan cut a promo about Allie defending the Knockouts Tag Team titles alone.
The steel cage will lower at the start of the PPV.
The Righteous vs. BDE & Rich Swann
Vincent and Swann kicked things off. The Righteous stared at BDE as if Swann didn't exist. Vincent had control early until Swann used his speed and finesse to take down Vincent. BDE and Swann double-teamed Vincent. BDE scored a two count, then hit several dropkicks. Dutch blind tagged in and killed BDE with a clothesline as he was focused on Vincent. Dutch worked him over with hard right and tossed him into the buckles. The Righteous worked over BDE as Chicago chanted for him. Vincent hit an Implant DDT for a two count, then screamed at BDE that he was trying to help him and that Swann wanted nothing to do with him. The Righteous continued the double-team moves but BDE kicked out.
Dutch cinched in a side chinlock, grinding him down to the mat. Vincent tagged in and knocked Swann to the floor, leaving there no one for BDE to tag. BDE tried to fight back against both members of The Righteous and climbed to the corner but Vincent prevented it from happening. BDE drilled Vincent with a right and rolled him up. When Vincent kicked out, he sent BDE into his corner, where Swann scored the hot tag.
Swann cleaned house and nailed a handspring cutter on Vincent, then hit a dive on Dutch. Swann nailed a top rope frog splash for a close two count on Vincent. Dutch returned and nailed a spinning Bubba Slam on Swann. Vincent went for a pinfall but BDE came off with a frog splash to break it up. He nailed a double knee strike and a clip cutter for a two count. Dutch nailed BDE from behind, then took out Swann on the floor. BDE tried to fight off a two on one advantage but The Righteous hit Orange Sunshine for the pin.
Your winners, The Righteous!
Good opener. The Righteous play great characters and Swann has never looked better in the ring. BDE is getting better and the storyline of whether BDE will want to join The Righteous is good undercard soap opera.
The System cut a promo about tonight's Lethal Lockdown.
Daria Rae joined Tom and Matthew at ringside. She predicted The System will win tonight.
They aired a video package on Cedric Alexander vs. Leon Slater.
Candice Michelle joined the panel to discuss the Knockouts championship match. Michelle said they have some of the most impressive talents and when the cage comes down, they have to take their talents to the next level. They discussed the Knockouts Tag Team Championship tonight. Allie will have a mystery partner tonight.
Gia Miller interviewed a fan asking if Nic Nemeth had a chance to win the TNA Tag Team titles while holding the TNA title. The fan asked said there was no way and that the Hardys would win tonight.
Trey Miguel vs. Special Agent Zero.
Miguel had some great Spider-Man inspired gear.
Trey tried to use his speed and aerial ability early but Zero was unphased. He went for a powerbomb but they crashed over the ropes to the floor. Miguel went for a dive but was swatted down to the mat. Zero tossed him back into the ring and nailed a suplex. Some fans chanted for Trey but he ate another clothesline. He stalked Miguel, who ate another suplex. Miguel tried to fight back but was caught going for a high cross bodyblock and was slammed for a two count.
Zero set up and charged the corner but was nailed with an elbow. Miguel came off the top, nailing a Meteora. He nailed some chops and strikes. Zero fired back but was kicked to the floor. Miguel nailed a nice springboard dive to the floor. Zero cut him off and pressed and slammed him onto the outside of the ring apron. Zero missed a charge and was caught with a series of kicks.
Miguel went for a rana but was caught and sent into the buckles. Zero went for a chokebomb but was caught in a forward roll for the pin.
Your winner, Trey Miguel!
They did David vs. Goliath here with David getting the surprise win.
They aired a video package on The Knockouts Championship bout.
Indi Hartwell joined the panel. Daria wasn't happy about that. She said she didn't want to sign Indi again. Indi said that she knows Daria was in charge and that's why all the decisions around here suck. She said the only thing Daria is good at is stinking up the joint. Daria told her that strike one and she wasn't getting another warning. Daria walked off.
Behind the panel, they were lowering and setting up the cage, so they didn't push that as a big dramatic moment on the broadcast.
The panel then discussed the Escape the Cage match between Moose and Kazarian. They brought Ace Steel out to discuss the match. He said he was excited wrestling was back in this arena. When asked who would win the bout, Steel said he feels Kazarian has Moose's number tonight. They then discussed The Nemeths vs. The Hardys, which they said would main event tonight under Tornado rules. Steel said he excepts Ryan Nemeth will go splat a lot against the steel cage.
Today's card, all being held inside a steel cage, will feature:
*Lethal Lockdown: The System vs. KC Navarro & Ricky Sosa & Fabian Aichner & Jada Stone.
*TNA Champion Nic Nemeth & Ryan Nemeth vs. TNA Tag Team Champions The Hardys - Tornado Tag Team Rules.
*TNA Knockouts Champion Xia Brookside vs. Elayna Black.
*TNA X-Division Champion Cedric Alexander vs. Leon Slater - If Slater does not win, his X-Division reign will be deleted from the record books. Last Man Standing Match.
*TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions Allie & Rosemary vs. The Elegance Brand.
*TNA International Champion Jason Hotch vs. Mustafa Ali.
*Moose vs. Frankie Kazarian - Escape the Cage.
*Avery Styles to appear.
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