Jeff Hardy Was Nearly Pulled from TNA iMPACT Match

TLDR

TNA officials strongly considered pulling Jeff Hardy from his January 22, 2026 match on TNA iMPACT due to lingering neck issues, with Matt Hardy reportedly lined up as a backup replacement. Jeff Hardy insisted on competing because he trusted his opponent Mustafa Ali and was excited to work a singles match against him, ultimately winning the bout without further complications. Hardy has been dealing with two bulging discs in his neck for over three months and previously feared his career might be ending after learning his treatment options were either a neurosurgeon or pain management plan.