Mustafa Ali may have picked up a big win at TNA Genesis, but he didn’t leave unscathed.
Just hours after his chaotic match against Elijah, Ali took to Twitter on January 17, 2026 to reveal a brutal injury he suffered during the bout—a completely torn-off toenail. Along with a close-up photo of his bloody toe, Ali posted a simple caption: “So I think my toe nail is gone.”
The tweet gave fans a grim peek behind the curtain following a match that already featured plenty of carnage. Ali’s bout with Elijah wasn’t just physical—it was chaotic. With interference from The Great Hands, Tasha Steelz, and Agent Zero, the match spiraled into a ringside war before Ali stole the victory thanks to outside help. But while Ali walked away with the win, it’s clear he left some skin—literally—on the canvas.
It’s unclear exactly when the injury happened, but given the high-impact offense on display, including Elijah’s sit-out powerbomb and a top-rope tombstone attempt, it’s easy to see how a misstep could lead to serious damage. And a torn toenail, while not headline-grabbing like a concussion or broken bone, is notoriously painful and slow to heal—especially in a sport where your feet are constantly in motion.
Ali hasn’t let the pain slow down his social media game, but fans are already expressing concern—and appreciation—for the kind of sacrifice that doesn’t always make the broadcast.
Would you keep wrestling through an injury like that? Or should Ali rest up before stepping back into the ring? Sound off in the comments and let us know what you think!
