Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) announced on July 2, 2026, during the Slammiversary event that a tournament will be held to crown the first Knockouts TV champion. TNA legend Traci Brooks revealed the news to the audience in Boston, stating that a 16-woman tournament will commence on the 'Impact' show on Thursday. The championship will be defended exclusively on the television program.
The tournament bracket includes matchups such as Indi Hartwell vs. Vicki Venuto, Harley Hudson vs. Thea Hail, Elayna Black vs. Wendy Choo, and M by Elegance vs. Rosemary on one side, while the other side features Jade Stone vs. Alisha Edwards, Jody Threat vs. Gabby Forza, Mara Sadè vs. Tasha Steelz, and Heather by Elegance vs. Allie. The winner will become the first Knockouts TV champion.
The initial matches are scheduled to air on AMC at 9 PM ET on Thursday. Additionally, 'Impact' will showcase other matches including Leon Slater vs. Eddie Edwards and Ryan Nemeth vs. KC Navarro, along with an X Division Championship No. 1 contenders match featuring several competitors. New TNA world champion Nic Nemeth, TNA women’s champion Xia Brookside, and Ricky Sosa are also expected to address the audience.