Preview / January 18, 2025 / by TNA Wrestling Staff

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TONIGHT at 8pm ET, TNA Wrestling presents Genesis LIVE on pay-per-view from the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, Texas. Tickets are on-sale now at curtisculwellcenter.com.

At Final Resolution, global phenomenon Joe Hendry triumphed over Josh Alexander, Mike Santana and Steve Maclin in a 4-Way #1 Contenders match to earn another shot at the TNA World Championship. Meanwhile, Nic Nemeth defeated A.J. Francis of Fir$t Cla$$, marking another successful defense of his TNA World Title. Now Hendry and Nemeth are once again on a collision course, as they will meet with the TNA World Championship on the line at Genesis LIVE January 19 on pay-per-view from the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, Texas! Their first encounter at Bound For Glory was riddled in controversy following the involvement of John Layfield. One thing is for certain, Joe Hendry BELIEVES that he can become the TNA World Champion – but can he overcome the veteran Nic Nemeth in order to realize his lifelong dream?

At Final Resolution, former TNA and Knockouts World Champion Tessa Blanchard made her shocking return to TNA Wrestling, delivering an all-out assault on Jordynne Grace. During her exit, Blanchard vowed to remind the locker room whose name the Knockouts Division was built on. The attacks continued on iMPACT! when Blanchard once again blindsided “The Juggernaut”, this time following an 8-Knockout tag team main event. One week later, Grace delivered a daunting message that led to another violent brawl – if Blanchard truly believes the Knockouts Division belongs to her, she’s going to have to go through Grace to take it! With that, Director of Authority Santino Marella had seen enough and announced that on January 19 at Genesis, Tessa Blanchard and Jordynne Grace will collide in an explosive grudge match!

Rosemary has been on a path of destruction and that path has led her straight to the reigning Knockouts World Champion, Masha Slamovich. After colliding in a huge 8-Knockout tag team main event, Rosemary sprayed her vile mist into the eyes of Slamovich. Then, Rosemary would cross paths with extreme wrestling legend Raven, who suggested that Rosemary challenge Slamovich in his signature match type, the Clockwork Orange House of Fun. We can now confirm that this match has been made official for Genesis, LIVE January 19 on pay-per-view. With no disqualifications, no count outs, and a plethora of weaponry, anything can happen with the Knockouts World Title on the line!

2024 saw the long-awaited resurgence of The Hardys in TNA Wrestling as they captured the TNA World Tag Team Titles in a breathtaking Full Metal Mayhem match at Bound For Glory. Then, at Final Resolution, The Hardys cemented their reign with a successful title defense over The System, this time in a Tables match. Meanwhile, The Rascalz have been on a roll after refocusing on tag team competition, and have set their sights on championship gold. Recently on iMPACT!, Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel laid out the challenge for a first-time-ever dream match, which was graciously accepted by The Hardys. What will happen when The Rascalz battle The Hardys for the TNA World Tag Team Titles at Genesis? One thing is for certain, these two teams will tear the house down in Dallas!

Mike Santana and Josh Alexander share a common goal – they want nothing more than to become the World Champion and the face of TNA. At Final Resolution, both were involved in a 4-Way #1 Contenders match, that saw Alexander zip-tie Santana to a barricade, depriving him of that very opportunity. A few weeks later on iMPACT!, Santana attempted to run through each member of The Northern Armory in a grueling gauntlet. But after taking out Judas Icarus and Travis Williams, Alexander orchestrated a 3-on-1 assault on Santana, bringing the gauntlet to an abrupt halt. Now Santana will have an opportunity to get his hands on Alexander when the two collide 1-on-1 at Genesis! Just days before the big event, the two rivals exchanged in another heated face-off on iMPACT!, transforming their originally scheduled singles match into an I Quit match! Who will make their opponent utter the words “I Quit”?

Ever since dethroning Mike Bailey to become the new X-Division Champion, Moose has continued to disrespect the division’s rich history. When Ace Austin staked his claim to the TNA World Championship, he was interrupted by Moose who claimed that Austin should be coming after him instead. Tensions would boil over when Moose began to speak of Austin’s injured friend and tag team partner, Chris Bey. Now, the two are set to clash with the X-Division Title on the line at TNA’s first pay-per-view of 2025. Will Moose continue to reign over the X-Division? Or will Austin reclaim its greatest prize for a 4th time in his career? Plus, Moose has promised to reveal a new X-Division Title at the big show.

For months, Ash and Heather By Elegance have been a thorn in the side of the Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, Spitfire. After Ash was able to defeat both Jody Threat and Dani Luna in singles competition, Ash and Heather were awarded with a Knockouts World Tag Team Title opportunity. We now know that this match will take place at TNA’s first pay-per-view of 2025, Genesis! Can Spitfire continue to overcome adversity in order to remain the Knockouts World Tag Team Champions? Or will Ash and her protégé, Heather, usher in a new era of Elegance?

Following a 6-man tag team showdown on iMPACT!, The System looked to assert their dominance when they delivered a violent post-match assault to Jonathan Gresham, in an attempt to end his career. Now, Gresham’s longtime allies in Eric Young and Steve Maclin are out for revenge when they battle former TNA World Tag Team Champions Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers at Genesis!

TNA Genesis. WWE NXT. Tonight.

The action begins on Countdown to Genesis streaming LIVE AND FREE at 7pm ET on TNA digital platforms worldwide and Sportsnet 360 in Canada.

When Frankie Kazarian isn’t lurking at ringside with the Call Your Shot trophy, he’s almost certainly rubbing people the wrong way backstage. Recently on TNA iMPACT!, Kazarian approached rising X-Division star Leon Slater, and presented him with an opportunity to become his lackey. Slater wanted nothing to do with self-proclaimed “King of TNA”, and the two are now set for a singles showdown on Countdown to Genesis!

Countdown to Genesis will be hosted by Busted Open Radio as the crew shares their insights, predictions, and unique perspective on all things Genesis!

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Results / January 19, 2025 / by TNA Wrestling Staff

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TNA Wrestling presents Genesis LIVE on pay-per-view from the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, Texas.

The action begins on Countdown to Genesis streaming LIVE AND FREE on TNA Digital Platforms worldwide and Sportsnet 360 in Canada.

As the official liaison between TNA and NXT, Arianna Grace arrives on the Countdown to Genesis. She reveals that many of her friends will be here tonight. Kicking off the partnership between TNA and WWE is Ashante Adonis. He issues an open challenge to any TNA star, and it’s answered by Jake Something!

Ashante Adonis vs. Jake Something

Something puts his power on display in the early going. Adonis turns the tide with the Air Drop. Something spears Adonis in the corner, then cuts him off with a mid-air forearm shot. Something hits Into the Void to win.

Jake Something def. Ashante Adonis

The System’s JDC joins Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt on commentary as Leon Slater battles Call Your Shot Trophy holder Frankie Kazarian. Kazarian pushes Slater off the top rope, sending him crashing to the floor below. Slater quickens the pace, flying with a top rope crossbody for two. Kazarian catches him with the Slingshot Cutter for a near fall of his own. Slater soars over the corner turnbuckle, taking him out on the outside. JDC trash talks Slater from the announce desk. Kazarian gets his knees up on a Swanton 450 attempt, then rolls Slater up with a hold of the tights to win.

Frankie Kazarian def. Leon Slater

Genesis is on the air!

Pop & R&B Artist Cameron Wright sings the National Anthem.

As promised, Moose unveils the new X-Division Championship belt. The bell rings and Austin immediately goes on the attack with a running dropkick. The fight spills to the outside where Moose whips him into the barricade. JDC provides a distraction, allowing Moose to hit a thudding Chokeslam into the apron. Austin just makes it back into the ring before the referee’s 10 count. Moose connects with Go To Hell but Austin stays alive. Austin fights back with a series of strikes, then counters another Go To Hell attempt. Moose inadvertently spears JDC, allowing Austin to capitalize with The Fold on the outside. The System’s Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers appear at ringside but Austin takes them out with Soar to Glory. Moose spears Austin out of mid-air for a very close near fall. Moose counters The Art of Finesse , then hits one final spear to win.

X-Division Champion Moose w/ The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC & Alisha Edwards) def. Ace Austin – X-Division Championship

After the match, The System surrounds Austin when Steve Maclin and Eric Young even the odds. They brawl around the ringside area.

The competitors finally enter the ring and our next matchup is underway! Alisha trips up Maclin from the outside, allowing The System to gain control. After several minutes, both Maclin and Eddie are down following double clotheslines. Maclin makes the tag to Young, and he goes on the attack. Young hits Myers with a top rope elbow drop for two. Alisha intercepts Caught in the Crosshairs from Maclin. The referee is distracted, allowing Alisha to strike Maclin. Myers follows up with a spear but it’s not enough. Young prevents the System Overload, as Maclin spikes Myers with KIA to win.

Steve Maclin & Eric Young def. The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) w/ Alisha Edwards

Ash and Heather By Elegance jump Spitfire before the opening bell to gain the early advantage. Spitfire quickly turn the tide with double team offense. The Personal Concierge distracts the referee, as Ash kicks Luna from the apron. Ash and Heather plant Luna with a double team foot stomp to the floor. Luna dropkicks Ash to create some much-needed separation. Luna makes the tag to Threat, who quickens the pace. Threat hits Heather with a sit-down driver but Ash breaks the pin with a Meteora. Threat tosses Heather out of the ring with Pop Shove-It. Spitfire put Ash away with the Pressure Drop to win.

Knockouts World Tag Team Champions Spitfire (Jody Threat & Dani Luna) def. Ash & Heather By Elegance w/ The Personal Concierge – Knockouts World Tag Team Championship

Call Your Shot Trophy holder Frankie Kazarian places a target on tonight’s TNA World Title bout between Nic Nemeth and Joe Hendry.

Tessa Blanchard returns for an in-ring collision with Jordynne Grace! The fight is on as Grace hits a dive through the ropes, followed by a Juggernaut Jackhammer on the floor. Blanchard drops her on the steel steps to gain control. In the ring, Grace fights off a Sunset Flip attempt, smashing Blanchard face-first into the turnbuckle. Instead, Blanchard hits a modified Codebreaker out of the corner for two. Grace turns the tide with a Fallaway Slam off the top rope. Grace hits a sitdown powerbomb for two. Blanchard bounces back with a Destroyer for a near fall of her own. Grace hits a rolling Death Valley Driver off the steps to the floor. Blanchard attempts to remove the turnbuckle pad. Blanchard drops her with Buzzsaw into the exposed turnbuckle for another near fall. This time, Blanchard drives her into the exposed buckle with a bulldog, followed by Magnum to win.

Tessa Blanchard def. Jordynne Grace

Josh Alexander battles Mike Santana – who will make their opponent say “I Quit”? We learned earlier tonight that The Northern Armory has been banned from the building. Santana leaps over the top, crashing into Alexander on the outside. Santana sets up a table at ringside but Alexander makes him pay with a belly to belly throw. Alexander locks in a Figure Four Leg Lock, wrapping Santana’s legs around the steel ring post. In the ring, Alexander hits two German suplexes. Santana connects with the running cannonball in the corner. Alexander crashes and burns on a Moonsault attempt. Alexander secures an Ankle Lock but Santana’s boot comes off. Santana goes crashing through a table but it’s not enough to make him say “I Quit”. Alexander assaults his ankle with a steel chair and Santana tells Josh he’ll have to kill him! Alexander hits the C4 Spike but Santana springs to his feet. Santana gains control with a top rope frog splash, followed by Spin the Block. Alexander does not say “I Quit”. Turnabout is fair play as Santana zip-ties Alexander’s hands together. Santana hits another Spin the Block. Santana cannonballs a table as Alexander crumbles beneath. Mike whips him with a Slapjack, then threatens to drive his face into the steel steps, forcing Alexander to say “I Quit”.

Mike Santana def. Josh Alexander – I Quit Match

After the match, Alexander shakes Santana’s hand and calls him the standard of TNA. Alexander says that he quit tonight – and he quit TNA too.

Before the scheduled TNA World Tag Team Title match between The Hardys and The Rascalz, the reigning NXT Tag Team Champions, Fraxiom, cross the line to watch from ringside!

Matt Hardy dumps Wentz into the crowd. The Hardys cut off the ring and begin to wear Miguel down. The Hardys have Miguel beat with the Plot Twist but Wentz breaks the pin. The Hardys fall right into the laps of Fraxiom at ringside. Miguel dives through the ropes but inadvertently collides with Fraxiom. Tensions begin to boil over between The Rascalz and Fraxiom before security removes them from the iMPACT! Zone. The match continues in the ring as Jeff intercepts top rose offense from Miguel and hits the Twist of Fate. Matt hits a second Twist of Fate on Miguel as Jeff capitalizes with the Swanton Bomb to win.

TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) def. The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz)

Our next pay-per-view event: TNA Wrestling presents Rebellion LIVE April 27th from the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California!

This Thursday, TNA iMPACT! is live for the first time in 8 years. Don’t miss a moment of the action beginning at 8pm ET on AXS TV in the US, Sportsnet 360 in Canada and TNA+ around the world. Director of Authority Santino Marella will address the controversial comments made by Josh Alexander earlier tonight. Plus, history will be made when Fraxiom defend the NXT Tag Team Championship against The Rascalz!

Anything goes in the Clockwork Orange House of Fun with the Knockouts World Title on the line! Masha Slamovich uses a staple gun as a weapon. Moments later, Rosemary sprays green mist into the face and eyes of Slamovich. Slamovich charges at Rosemary, sending them both crashing through a table on the floor. Rosemary reintroduces her to Janice, the signature nail-filled weapon of Abyss. They fight to the top of the stage where Rosemary spears her into a pile of thumbtacks. Back in the ring, Slamovich hits the Snow Plow into a barbed wire board but it’s not enough. Rosemary pushes Slamovich off a ladder through a table below. Rosemary goes for the pin but Slamovich somehow kicks out. Slamovich hits Requiem into a collection of steel chairs to retain the Knockouts World Championship.

Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich def. Rosemary – Clockwork Orange House of Fun Match for the Knockouts World Championship

After the match, Masha Slamovich is confronted by NXT’s Cora Jade!

Ryan Nemeth interrupts Director of Authority Santino Marella, Gia Miller and the Busted Open Radio panel as they make their predictions for the TNA World Championship main event. Marella bans Ryan from ringside.

It’s time for the main event as Joe Hendry challenges Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship! Despite being banned from ringside, Ryan Nemeth reappears in the crowd after purchasing a front-row ticket. Nemeth slows the pace as he begins to wear Hendry down. Minutes later, Hendry hits a Fallaway Slam to begin building momentum. Hendry goes for the Standing Ovation with Nemeth counters. Nemeth delivers a straight headbutt but Hendry bounces back with a pop-up powerbomb for two. Hendry connects with an Attitude Adjustment for another near fall. Nemeth attempts a top rope crossbody but Hendry rolls through. Nemeth counters into a Famouser for two. Hendry hits a Fallaway Slam from the turnbuckles. Frankie Kazarian makes his way to ringside with the Call Your Shot trophy but John Layfield neutralizes him with a Clothesline from Hell! Ryan Nemeth jumps the guardrail and gets a right hand from Layfield.

In the ring, Hendry hits the Standing Ovation but somehow, someway, Nemeth kicks out. Nemeth hits the Danger Zone but this time it’s Hendry who kicks out just in time. Hendry has a resurgence, connecting with one final Standing Ovation to win the match and become the new TNA World Champion!

Joe Hendry def. Nic Nemeth – NEW TNA World Champion

After the match, Hendry celebrates his monumental victory amongst the fans as TNA Genesis goes off the air.