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Mike Santana retained the TNA World title at TNA Genesis despite Nic Nemeth's attempt to cash in his Call Your Shot chance.

TNA Genesis 2026 (01/17/26) – Review with Match Ratings

Ryan Nemeth vs. Mara Sadè (0,5/5)

Mara Sadè saves the match of an absolute zero. Not only was the bout awful, but it had nothing to do with the main card. Ryan Nemeth taught us a lesson in being a cunt, a douche bag, a macho, and an idiot. He ragdolled Sadè inside and outside the ring. He stole the win as he held Sadè’s pants and a rope. In 2026, that’s not what I expect from wrestling, or an intergender bout.

TNA Knockouts World Title Match – Léi Ying Lee (c) vs. Zaria (3,5/5)

Even if the initial match was Léi Ying Lee vs. Dani Luna, Lee vs. Zaria was also one we could expect good things from. The bout was rough, hard-hitting. Zaria is a powerhouse, but Lee didn’t let down. Despite being at ringside, Xia Brookside and Sol Ruca never interfered. A very good thing.

Then, when the Elegance Brand arrived (Heather and Maggie could defend against ZaRuca if the NXT team wins the Tuesday night challenge), the game was over as a brawl erupted outside, and the referee was knocked out. Lee retained, but not the way she should have.

Zaria shook Léi Ying Lee's hand after Lee retained the TNA knockouts World Championship at TNA Genesis
Courtesy of TNA Wrestling

TNA World Tag Team Title Match – The Hardys (c) vs. The Righteous (2,5/5)

The atmosphere here was very weird, before, during, and after the match. The Righteous seemed like they didn’t want to win. As Dutch said, “We want to hurt.” Some classic Hardy, as always, but this strange atmosphere never allowed me to enter into the match. And, as if it wasn’t enough, The Righteous gave the belts to the Hardys and left smiling. I have asked myself lots of questions since the match. No answers yet.

About Steph Franchomme

Steph, for Stephanie, is not only eNYGMAtic, charismatic, but also “très chic.” Living in France, her birth country, she broke the language barrier to become a respected writer and interviewer on many wrestling promotions. She has developed a very special bond with TNA Wrestling over time to the point of becoming an Authority on the company. The French Nygma, as she loves to call herself, has been a wrestling writer and editor for nearly a decade for SteelChair Magazine/Wrestling SC, TWM and Distortion Media. She has interviewed hundreds of wrestlers from WWE, MLW, TNA, NXT, AEW, and many more promotions. The Nygma is now the new “Authority” on TNA Wrestling and NXT for Last Word on Pro Wrestling. The writer/editor also runs @3WWrestling, her own platform.

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