TNA Wrestling has formally celebrated its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, with Konnan, Amazing Red and ODB receiving one of the promotion’s highest honors ahead of Bound for Glory in Tampa, Florida.
The complete ceremony is now available to watch, documenting a significant night for three performers whose careers represent very different but equally important parts of TNA history. Amazing Red and ODB were present to accept their inductions in person, while Konnan’s place in the class was recognized through an induction delivered on his behalf by WWE NXT Superstar Cruz Montana, better known to longtime TNA viewers as Mike Santana.
The ceremony was held before TNA’s Bound for Glory event at the Yeungling Center. Bound for Glory airs live on pay-per-view later tonight and features a card built around championship matches, the annual Call Your Shot Gauntlet, a Falls Count Anywhere bout involving The Hardys, and an appearance by Mickie James.
A Hall of Fame class spanning multiple eras
The 2026 class brings together a foundational international star, an influential X Division pioneer and one of the most distinctive personalities in Knockouts history.
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Konnan enters the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame with a legacy that extends across the wider wrestling industry. His induction also carries a close personal and professional connection to Santana, who represented him at the ceremony. Now competing in WWE NXT as Cruz Montana, the former TNA World Champion was on hand to speak for the veteran and honor the role Konnan has played within wrestling.
Konnan’s career has included influential work in the United States and Mexico, and his recognition by TNA adds another major accolade to a résumé tied to generations of talent. The decision to have Santana induct him brought a current WWE NXT name into the celebration while also reflecting their established connection from their time around TNA.
Amazing Red was present for his own induction. His name is synonymous with the high-energy, innovative in-ring style that helped define the early identity of TNA’s X Division. Red’s speed, aerial offense and willingness to push the limits made him a memorable figure during a period when the division helped separate TNA from other major wrestling promotions.
For many fans, Amazing Red represents the spirit behind the X Division’s long-standing message that it is not about weight limits, but about no limits. His body of work helped set a standard for the wrestlers who followed, and the Hall of Fame recognition places him among the defining figures of that division’s history.
ODB also attended the ceremony to accept her induction. Across her TNA career, ODB became an unmistakable presence through her charisma, comedic timing, toughness and ability to connect with audiences. She was a central personality in the Knockouts division during its most celebrated stretches, bringing a presentation unlike anyone else on the roster.
ODB’s Hall of Fame honor recognizes more than an individual character. It also reflects the importance of the Knockouts division to TNA’s overall legacy. The division has long been a major part of the company’s identity, and ODB stood out in it with an approach that blended entertainment value with credible physicality inside the ring.
Bound for Glory follows in Tampa
The Hall of Fame ceremony serves as the traditional prelude to Bound for Glory, one of the biggest events on the TNA calendar. This year’s show comes from the Yeungling Center in Tampa and features a TNA World Championship main event between Nic Nemeth and Leon Slater.
Nemeth enters the event as the established championship-level name, while Slater has an opportunity to make a major statement on one of TNA’s most prominent stages. The world title match is positioned as a clash between an accomplished veteran with high-profile experience and a younger standout looking to seize a defining career moment.
The TNA Knockouts World Championship will also be on the line when Xia Brookside faces Indi Hartwell. Brookside and Hartwell bring different backgrounds and styles into the title encounter, with the match providing another important spotlight for the Knockouts division on a night that begins by honoring ODB’s contributions to that same part of TNA history.
The X Division Championship is set for a six-way Scramble Match featuring K.C. Navarro, Fabian Aichner, Cedric Alexander, Rich Swann, Ryan Nemeth and BDE. With Amazing Red entering the Hall of Fame only hours earlier, the championship scramble offers a timely reminder of the division’s continued emphasis on unpredictable competition and dynamic in-ring action.
Each competitor in the X Division field brings a distinct strength. Navarro, Aichner, Alexander, Swann, Ryan Nemeth and BDE will all be competing under a format that can shift in an instant. The match’s multi-person structure ensures that the champion will need to contend with threats from every direction rather than preparing for just one opponent.
Multiple titles and major rivalries on the card
Elsewhere, the TNA International Championship will be contested in a four-way match as Mustafa Ali meets Jason Hotch, John Skyler and Special Agent Zero. The match gives all four men a direct route to the championship and adds another volatile multi-competitor situation to the Bound for Glory lineup.
The TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships are scheduled to be defended by Allie and Kiera Hogan against Zoe Serrano and Shayna Baszler. Baszler’s involvement brings an especially dangerous edge to the contest, while Serrano joins her in pursuing gold against an established championship pairing in Allie and Hogan.
The Call Your Shot Gauntlet Battle Royal will once again give a large field of competitors a chance to alter their future in one match. Trey Miguel has drawn the difficult No. 1 entry position, while Joe Alonzo is listed at No. 20. Bear Bronson, Avery Styles, Frankie Kazarian, Elijah, Francis, Bryan Myers, Home Town Man and Harley Hudson are also announced for the gauntlet, with additional entrants still to be confirmed.
The staggered-entry format always makes the Call Your Shot match a test of endurance, positioning and survival. Miguel will be tasked with lasting longer than everyone else from the opening spot, while Alonzo’s No. 20 placement means he will enter considerably later in the contest. However, the number of unannounced participants leaves plenty of uncertainty around the final field.
The Hardys will face syX in a Falls Count Anywhere Match, ensuring that their confrontation will not be confined to the ring. Under those rules, the match can spill throughout the available arena space, making it one of the most difficult bouts on the show to predict or control.
Two additional singles matches round out the announced in-ring lineup: Eddie Edwards will meet Ricky Sosa, while Moose takes on Max Caster. Both bouts add established names and contrasting personalities to an already extensive Bound for Glory card.
Mickie James appearance announced
TNA has also announced that Mickie James will appear at Bound for Glory. No further details about the nature of her appearance have been provided, leaving an open question surrounding what she will have to say or do during the event.
James remains one of the most recognizable names associated with TNA and the Knockouts division, making her presence especially fitting on a night that includes ODB’s Hall of Fame induction and a major Knockouts World Championship match. Her appearance provides another reason to watch closely throughout the show beyond the scheduled matches.
The 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony creates a meaningful bridge between TNA’s past and its present. Konnan, Amazing Red and ODB each helped make an impact in distinctly different ways, and the company’s decision to honor all three on Bound for Glory weekend highlights the range of performers who have shaped its identity.
With those tributes complete, attention turns to the Yeungling Center and the matches that could shape TNA’s next chapter. Nic Nemeth and Leon Slater will battle for the TNA World Championship, Xia Brookside and Indi Hartwell will contest the Knockouts title, and a crowded field will fight for opportunity in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet. Bound for Glory has a long history of delivering consequential moments, and this year’s event begins after a ceremony dedicated to recognizing the people who helped build that history.
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