NXT vs TNA Matches
Say his name and he appears. NXT’s Joe Hendry will compete in TNA Wrestling for the first time since October when he battles Moose and Cedric Alexander in a Triple Threat match at Genesis. TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater was forced to withdraw from the match due to visa issues.
He was set to appear, but Joe Hendry will now compete at Genesis. Whatever happens here, it’s about who is the true contender for the X-Division Championship. And Nygma says, Cedric Alexander deserves the spot.
Due to visa issues, Dani Luna is unable to challenge Léi Ying Lee for the TNA Knockouts World Championship. However, being the fighting champion that she is, Lee would issue an open challenge on the premiere of Thursday Night iMPACT! On AMC, which was answered by NXT’s Zaria. Now, Léi Ying Lee and Zaria are set to clash at Genesis with the coveted TNA Knockouts World Title on the line.
I desperately wanted to see Luna vs. Lee. I also wanted to see Sol Ruca and Zaria on TNA iMPACT. The big question here is: May Zaria do in TNA what Sol Ruca did in NXT? Being a double Champion? That could make sense. Nygma says, If Fatal Influence and WrenQCC are in the arena, a DQ will be on the menu. So, Lee retains.
#WWENXT's @SolRucaWWE and @ZariaWWE_ are in the iMPACT! Zone and they heard Open Challenge!#TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/OCqN03x5qv
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 16, 2026
TNA Championship Matches
At TNA Final Resolution, The Righteous made their jaw-dropping arrival in TNA Wrestling as they confronted The Hardys, leading to series of cryptic mind games with the TNA World Tag Team Champions. The Hardys made one thing abundantly clear: they’re not here to play mind games, they’re here to fight! And with that, the TNA World Tag Team Titles will be up for grabs at TNA Genesis as The Righteous challenge The Hardys in a blockbuster showdown.
This match is everything but appealing. Nygma says, The Hardys retain. Period.
On the premiere of Thursday Night iMPACT! On AMC, Mike Santana dethroned Frankie Kazarian to reclaim the TNA World Championship. Moments later, Santana would fend off an opportunistic Nic Nemeth who attempted to call his shot. As revealed by Director of Authority Santino Marella and TNA Official Daria Rae, Santana and Kazarian will collide in a Texas Death Match with Call Your Shot Trophy holder Nic Nemeth serving as the Special Guest Referee.
Mike Santana may find himself cumulating short reigns. The Texas Death Match is for him. With Nic Nemeth as the referee, there could be a match after the match. Nygma says, Sadly, whoever wins, Nemeth will have the final word.
EXCLUSIVE: There was drama following the conclusion of #TNAiMPACT as @NicTNemeth looked to call his shot and a big #TNAGenesis World Title match was made official! @Santana_Proud @FrankieKazarian @milanmiracle @TheDariaRae pic.twitter.com/BNzINpMe3p
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 16, 2026
The unexpected ninth
After being betrayed by his daughter, Arianna Grace, Marella has retaliated by putting her fiancé, Stacks, in a four-way bout with his TNA International Championship up for grabs.
Challenging for the title will be Eric Young, B.D.E. and a mystery opponent who made their name in the great state of Texas. In a match where he doesn’t have to be pinned to lose the title, the odds are certainly stacked against the champion.
BREAKING: @milanmiracle has made a new match for #TNAGenesis! @Stacks_WWE will defend the TNA International Title against @TheEricYoung, @itsbrandonde and a third opponent "who made their name in the great state of Texas." pic.twitter.com/f0zwoDJPV6
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 17, 2026
I let you come to me with your Genesis predictions. Opinions are meant to be shared and compared. I’ll see you very soon. I’ll be with you live on Saturday night, well, Sunday morning. Till then, may the Nygma be with you.
TNA Genesis 2026 Card (01/17/26)
- Mara Sadè vs. Ryan Nemeth
- Rich Swann vs. AJ Francis
- Mustafa Ali (w/ Order 4) vs. Elijah
- Three Way Match: NXT’s Joe Hendry vs. Cedric Alexander vs. Moose
- JDC Retirement Match: JDC vs. Eddie Edwards
- Four-Way match for the TNA International Championship: NXT’s Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo (c) vs. Eric Young vs. BDE VS. ???
- TNA World Tag Team Title Match: The Hardys (Jeff Hardy & Matt Hardy) (c) vs. The Righteous (Dutch & Vincent)
- TNA Knockouts World Title Match: Léi Ying Lee (c) vs. NXT’s Zaria (w/ Sol Ruca)
- Texas Death Match for the TNA World Title: Mike Santana (c) vs. Frankie Kazarian – Special Guest Referee: Call Your Shot Gauntlet co-winner, Nic Nemeth
#TNAGenesis is January 17 LIVE on PPV and TNA+ from the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, Texas. Pre-sale begins December 9, tickets are on sale December 11.
Head to https://t.co/zTMPjdY9UA for more information! pic.twitter.com/9b6YcBYwt3
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) December 6, 2025
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