TNA Genesis 2025 Full Preview – TNA Wrestling

TNA Genesis 2025 Full Preview

Preview / January 18, 2025 / by TNA Wrestling Staff

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TONIGHT at 8:00 PM 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 defeated 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 AJ Francis of Fir$t Cla$$, marking another successful defense of his TNA World Title. Now, Hendry and Nemeth are on a collision course again as they square off with the TNA World Championship on the line at Genesis LIVE on January 19th on pay-per-view from the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, Texas! Their first meeting at Bound For Glory was filled with controversy following the involvement of John Layfield. One thing’s for sure, Joe Hendry BELIEVES he can become the TNA World Champion – but can he overcome veteran Nic Nemeth to realize his lifelong dream?

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

Rosemary has been on the road to destruction, and that road has led her directly to the reigning Knockouts World Champion, Masha Slamovich. After clashing in a huge 8-Knockout tag team main event, Rosemary sprayed her vile mist into Slamovich’s eyes. Then Rosemary would cross paths with extreme wrestling legend Raven, who suggested that Rosemary challenge Slamovich in his signature match style, the Clockwork Orange House of Fun. We can now confirm that this match has been made official for Genesis, LIVE January 19th on pay-per-view. With no disqualifications, no count outs and a plethora of weapons, 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 the road after refocusing on tag team competition and have set their sights on championship gold. Recently at iMPACT! made Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel challenge for a first-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 sure, 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 world champion and the face of TNA. At Final Resolution, both were involved in a 4-Way #1 Contenders match, where Alexander got Santana into a barricade, depriving him of that very opportunity. A few weeks later at iMPACT! Santana tried to run through every member of The Northern Armory in a grueling cloak. But after removing Judas Icarus and Travis Williams, Alexander orchestrated a 3-on-1 attack on Santana that brought the gauntlet to an abrupt halt. Now Santana gets the chance to get her hands on Alexander when the two clash 1-on-1 in Genesis! Days before the big event, the two rivals traded blows in another heated showdown at iMPACT!, turning their originally scheduled singles match into an I Quit match! Who will make their opponent utter the words “I Quit”?

Ever since deposing Mike Bailey to become the new X-Division Champion, Moose has continued to respect the division’s rich history. When Ace Austin claimed the TNA World Championship, he was interrupted by Moose, who claimed that Austin should come after him instead. Tensions would boil over when Moose started talking about 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 in 2025. Will Moose continue to reign over the X-Division? Or will Austin reclaim his biggest prize for the 4th time in his career? Plus, Moose has promised to unveil 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 rewarded 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 to remain the Knockouts World Tag Team Champions? Or will Ash and her protégé, Heather, usher in a new era of elegance?

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

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The action begins on Countdown to Genesis, streaming LIVE AND FREE at 7:00 PM ET on TNA digital platforms worldwide and Sportsnet 360 in Canada.

When Frankie Kazarian isn’t lurking 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 offered him an opportunity to become his lackey. Slater wanted nothing to do with the self-proclaimed “King of TNA” and the two are now set for a singles showdown at 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!