Update on Mustafa Ali Following TNA Lockdown Injury

Mustafa Ali is expected to return at TNA’s September 24 television tapings in San Antonio, Texas, following his injury at TNA Lockdown.

Ali has been away from TNA since suffering serious injuries during his steel cage match against Jason Hotch at TNA Lockdown. Ali suffered fractured ribs and a punctured lung during the bout. Despite the injuries, Ali defeated Hotch and regained the International Championship.

PWInsider Elite reports that Ali is scheduled to appear at the September 24 episode of TNA iMPACT! The episode will air live from the Boeing Center at Tech Port. TNA will hold another set of tapings there on September 25. (via Wrestling Inc)

“Unless there is a major change, he will be involved in a top match for their live broadcasting that night,” the report reads.

It was previously reported that Ali’s injuries were legitimate and he was expected to remain sidelined until TNA’s September television tapings. Ali also withdrew from scheduled independent appearances in Melbourne, Australia, and Glasgow, Scotland. Mustafa Ali previously teased his return over the weekend with a social media video.

I almost died. @ThisIsTNA
🎥 @iamslpwlkr pic.twitter.com/KPYWDZk5Pg

— Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAli_X) September 13, 2026