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THIS SUNDAY 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. This Sunday.
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!
