TNA Genesis Match Results, Highlights and Key Moments for January 19, 2025

Tonight’s TNA Genesis 2025 pay-per-view, airing January 19, 2025, promises an unforgettable night of action live from The Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas. The main event sees Nic Nemeth defending the TNA World Championship against Joe Hendry, while Masha Slamovich and Rosemary collide in a brutal Clockwork Orange House of Fun Match for the Knockouts Championship. Plus, The Hardys defend their TNA World Tag Team Titles against The Rascalz, and Josh Alexander faces Mike Santana in an I Quit Match.”

The event kicks off with a pre-show at 7:00 PM ET, followed by the main show at 8:00 PM ET, streaming live on TNA+. Ringside News will provide live, match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Stay tuned to this page, refresh for the latest results as the action unfolds, and join the conversation in the comments below!

TNA Genesis Results (1/19/25): Live Match Updates and Highlights

Gia Miller hosted the pre-show from the stage with Tommy Dreamer, Mark Henry, and Dave LaGreca from Busted Open.

Footage showed Joe Hendry and TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth arriving, with Nemeth getting boos. Jordynne Grace and Tessa Blanchard were also shown arriving.

A pre-taped promo from Jordynne Grace aired, where she stated that no one wants Tessa Blanchard in TNA and vowed to send her back into obscurity.

Arianna Grace, wearing her “Miss NXT” sash, stepped onto the stage and took full credit for the NXT-TNA partnership.

Ashante Adonis interrupted, complimenting Grace but saying she only looked good today. He hyped himself up as the main event, played to the Dallas crowd, and trolled them with a comment about the Washington Commanders, drawing boos. Adonis then announced he was kicking off the NXT-TNA partnership with an open challenge, which Jake Something accepted.

Ashante Adonis vs. Jake Something

Adonis tried to get the upper hand by throwing a towel over Jake Something’s head and landing punches, but Something fought back, shaking the ropes like the Ultimate Warrior. He hit Into The Void and secured a clean pin.

Winner: Jake Something

Gia Miller and the panel discussed The System before Moose and JDC walked out. Moose kept it brief, while JDC announced he would join commentary for the next match.

After a video package on the TNA Tag Title match, The Rascalz Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz shared their excitement about facing Matt and Jeff Hardy for the first time ever.

Pre-Show Match: Frankie Kazarian vs. Leon Slater

Frankie Kazarian and Leon Slater started with a lock-up, leading to Kazarian hitting a quick arm drag and celebrating. After another lock-up, Kazarian landed a bodyslam and celebrated again, only to turn around and get hit with an arm drag and bodyslam in return. Slater avoided an attack, danced, and then countered Kazarian with a leaping attack and a monkey flip. He attempted another, but Kazarian caught him, sat him on the top rope, and then shoved him to the floor.

Kazarian followed Slater outside, landed a punch, and rolled him back into the ring. He hit a slingshot leg drop for a near fall, then a Side Russian Leg Sweep for another two-count. Slater tried to fight back but took a neckbreaker. Kazarian kept control with a headlock, but Slater broke free, flipped out of two suplex attempts, and blocked a corner attack. Slater’s speed allowed him to land a running kick, followed by a Crossover Crossbody off the top for a near fall.

Kazarian escaped Slater’s grasp and attempted the Chicken Wing, but Slater countered and hit a Blue Thunder Bomb for another two-count. Slater went to the top, but Kazarian tried to knock him down. Slater anticipated it, but Kazarian stayed one step ahead, hitting a slingshot cutter for a near fall.

Kazarian went for the Chicken Wing again, but Slater rolled him up. Kazarian kicked out and avoided a dive, forcing Slater to adjust and leap over the ring post onto him. JDC, still on commentary, yelled at Slater to finish it in the ring. The distraction slowed Slater down as he climbed the ropes. When he finally leaped, Kazarian got his knees up and rolled Slater up for the win.

Winner: Frankie Kazarian

A video package then aired for the I Quit match between Mike Santana and Josh Alexander.

Gia Miller and the panel shared final thoughts on the main card. Miller mentioned that we’d hear from the TNA World Champion and his challenger one last time.

A pre-taped promo from Joe Hendry aired, where he talked about his hard work and his chance to prove himself. He promised the world would be chanting “We believe.”

TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth’s pre-taped promo followed. He acknowledged the “We believe” chants and said the crowd was right to support Hendry. Speaking in a near-whisper, he assured that he would still walk out as champion.

At the commentary desk, Tom Hannifan and Matt Rehwoldt ran down the main card lineup. Rehwoldt confirmed that The Northern Armory was banned from ringside for the I Quit match between Josh Alexander and Mike Santana. He also announced that the X Division Title match would kick off the show. Hannifan wrapped up the pre-show by thanking fans watching from around the world.

The new female ring announcer introduced Camyrn Wright, who performed the national anthem at the bottom of the entrance ramp. A Genesis video package then aired.

Tom Hannifan and Matt Rehwoldt welcomed viewers, with Hannifan calling it a golden era and the start of a new beginning for TNA. Ring announcer McKenzie Mitchell was officially introduced with an on-screen graphic, and Hannifan welcomed her back to the company. The opening match entrances then began.

TNA X-Division Championship Match: Moose (c) vs. Ace Austin

The match began with Austin landing a shotgun dropkick right at the bell. The match kicked off with Austin hitting a shotgun dropkick at the bell. Moose quickly fought back, driving Austin into the ringside barricade. Moose then attempted a dive at ringside, but Austin moved, sending Moose crashing into the barricade.

Austin rolled Moose back into the ring and set up a move on the apron but had to stop to kick JDC away. As Austin attempted a springboard move, Moose caught him midair and delivered a brutal chokeslam onto the apron. Hannifan noted that this event had the highest paid attendance for any TNA pay-per-view in history. Austin responded with a jackknife pin for a near fall, then took Moose down with a side Russian leg sweep followed by a leg drop. The crowd started an “ABC” chant in support of Austin and his injured tag partner, Chris Bey.

Austin spiked Moose’s head on the apron using his feet and covered for another two-count. Moose countered The Fold and caught Austin on the top rope, delivering Go To Hell for a near fall.

Austin attempted another springboard move, but this time, Moose speared him in the back. Moose followed up with a second spear and covered Austin for the three-count.

Winner: Moose defeated Ace Austin in 14:45 to retain the X Division Championship.

After the match, Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers entered the ring, joining the others in surrounding Austin. Before they could attack, Steve Maclin and Eric Young rushed out and took the fight to Edwards and Myers, eventually hitting simultaneous suicide dives on them.

Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers (w/Alisha Edwards) vs. Steve Maclin & Eric Young

Maclin and Young brawled with Edwards and Myers around the ringside area. Alisha remained at ringside, but Moose, JDC, and Austin seemingly headed to the back. Once Maclin and Edwards were inside the ring while their partners continued fighting outside, the referee called for the bell to officially start the match.

Young got the hot tag and took control, working over both opponents. Maclin later tagged in and set up Myers in a tree of woe, ready to charge, but Alisha Edwards stepped into the ring to block him. The distraction allowed Myers to hit a spear on Maclin for a near fall, with the referee missing Alisha’s interference.

Myers went to the top rope, but Maclin countered by shoving Edwards into the corner, causing Myers to get crotched. Young followed up with a neckbreaker on Edwards. Maclin then speared Myers from behind in the corner while Young took out Edwards with a dive to the outside. Maclin finished Myers with a double underhook DDT for the win.

Winners: Steve Maclin & Eric Young defeated Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers.

Hannifan handed things over to the French broadcast team, Mark Blondin and Handsome JF, who spoke briefly in French. Hannifan and Rehwoldt then ran through some upcoming matches.

In the ring, The Concierge introduced Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance, who made their entrance dressed as Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. The Spitfire duo followed with their entrance, receiving a stronger reaction than usual.

TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship Match: Spitfire (Jody Threat & Dani Luna) (c) vs. Ash By Elegance & Heather By Elegance

Before the match began, The Concierge led a cheer with his team. Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance then threw their pompoms at the champions and attacked them to kick things off.

The champions quickly fought back, hitting a double suplex on Heather, allowing Luna to go for a cover, but she only got a two-count.

Heather rolled to the floor, and Luna attempted a suicide dive, but Ash cut her off with a kick while The Concierge distracted the referee. The challengers isolated Luna until she caught Ash with a well-placed single-leg kick.

Threat got the hot tag and took control, working over both challengers. She had Heather down for a pin, but Ash broke it up with a Meteora. Ash followed with a Backstabber, and Heather hit a middle-rope double stomp, leading to a near fall.

Threat later hit a cannonball off the ropes onto both challengers. Luna tagged in and delivered a pair of German suplexes to Ash before Heather took her down with a crossbody block.

Threat then tossed Heather over the top rope, but Heather barely managed to grab the top rope on the way down, appearing to hit the ring’s edge. Luna booted legal woman Ash, who was on the apron, then stood on the ropes and pulled her into a German suplex. Threat and Luna followed up with the Pressure Drop on Ash, and Threat secured the pinfall.

Winners: “Spitfire” Jody Threat & Dani Luna defeated Ash by Elegance & Heather by Elegance to retain the Knockouts Tag Team Titles.

Backstage, Kazarian reflected on his win, calling himself a gift to pro wrestling. He said he was laser-focused on the TNA World Championship match and hoped Nic Nemeth and Joe Hendry would tear each other apart, making his decision easier. Kazarian held up his Call Your Shot trophy, questioning whether he’d let them settle their business or if tonight would be the night he claimed the crown.

A video package then set up the Jordynne Grace vs. Tessa Blanchard match. Blanchard made her entrance, followed by Grace.

Tessa Blanchard vs. Jordynne Grace

The match started with both women charging toward the center of the ring. Jordynne Grace overpowered Tessa Blanchard, driving her into the corner with a shoulder thrust before tossing her twice inside the ring and then sending her to the floor. Grace followed up with a suicide dive and a Jackhammer on the outside.

Grace lifted Blanchard onto her shoulders and walked up the ring steps, but Blanchard slipped free and slammed Grace onto the steps. Playing up the heel role, Blanchard attempted a huracanrana, but Grace countered, launching her into the barricade.

Grace then set up for a powerbomb, but Blanchard held onto the ropes and countered with a double stomp. Blanchard took control and hit a slingshot splash for a two-count, then argued with the referee. She followed up with a reverse DDT but only got another near fall.

A short time later, Blanchard caught Grace on the ropes, setting up for another reverse DDT, but Grace repeatedly slammed Blanchard’s head into the turnbuckle. Blanchard countered by pulling Grace into double knees.

Blanchard went to the top rope, but Grace cut her off with a palm strike and climbed up to join her. Standing on the top rope, Grace delivered a fallaway slam, drawing loud “holy shit” chants as both women stayed down. They traded punches while getting to their feet. Grace then lawn darted Blanchard into the corner and followed with a sit-out powerbomb for a near fall. Some in the crowd booed, but Blanchard clearly kicked out in time.

Blanchard fought back with a Destroyer-style move for a close two-count. Grace avoided a hammerlock DDT and countered with a spinebuster for another near fall. While on the mat, Blanchard grabbed Grace’s head and threw forearm strikes. Grace blocked a slap and landed a strike of her own. She attempted to power Blanchard up for a move, but Blanchard slipped free and hit a neckbreaker, earning another near fall.

Blanchard sent Grace to the outside and followed up with a twisting dive. Grace recovered and lifted Blanchard onto her shoulders before walking up the ring steps. She then delivered a rolling Death Valley Driver from the steps to the floor, igniting “holy shit” chants that quickly turned into “this is awesome”.

Back in the ring, Grace positioned Blanchard on her shoulders while standing on the middle rope, but Blanchard countered with a crucifix bomb from the ropes for a near fall. Frustrated, Blanchard showed her disbelief at not getting the pin.

Blanchard locked in an octopus hold, but Grace powered out and bounced Blanchard off the top rope, sending her crashing to the mat. Grace followed up with a suplex for a two-count. She then set up for a Deadeye, but Blanchard slipped free and hit a cutter for another near fall.

Tessa Blanchard pointed to the corner and climbed to the top rope, but Grace avoided the attempt, forcing Blanchard to roll through. Grace then set up Blanchard for a reverse Alabama Slam, spinning her around multiple times before slamming her for a near fall.

A short time later, Blanchard attempted to remove the bottom turnbuckle pad but struggled to get it loose. Moments later, she drove Grace into the pad for a near fall, with the broadcast team explaining that Blanchard had shifted it just enough to make an impact.

Blanchard then focused on the middle turnbuckle pad, managing to rip it off so that it slid onto the ropes. She capitalized by bulldogging Grace into the exposed turnbuckle before hitting Magnum—a leaping Codebreaker from the ropes—for the win.

Winner: Tessa Blanchard

A video package set up the I Quit match.

I Quit Match: Josh Alexander vs. Mike Santana

Josh Alexander made his entrance, while Mike Santana was shown in the concourse before making his way to the ring through the crowd. The Northern Armory duo, Judas Icarus and Travis Williams, were banned from ringside for the match. Santana sent Alexander to the outside and followed him, but Alexander quickly rolled back into the ring, drawing boos from the crowd.

Santana sent Alexander back to the floor and hit a flip dive, then rammed him into the barricade twice. With the barricades shifting, Alexander wisely took lighter bumps. The crowd chanted for tables, and Santana delivered, pulling one from under the ring.

Santana set up for a powerbomb, but Alexander slipped free and countered with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex on the floor. He then ran Santana toward the ring steps, but Santana barely clipped them as he flipped over.

Santana clutched his knee, selling an injury, and Alexander immediately targeted it with a Figure Four around the ring post. Alexander dominated for several minutes before Santana fired back with a cannonball in the corner.

A short time later, Santana avoided a top rope moonsault and countered with a Death Valley Driver. Alexander responded by locking in an ankle lock, forcing the referee to ask Santana if he wanted to quit. “No, god dammit,” Santana shouted as he rolled out of the hold, losing his boot in the process.

Santana charged, but Alexander backdropped him over the top rope and through a table. The referee checked on Santana again. “I don’t quit,” he declared, drawing a strong reaction from the crowd. Alexander then slid a table and the bottom half of the ring steps into the ring. He slammed Santana at ringside, but Santana defiantly told the referee to get the mic out of his face.

Alexander targeted Santana’s injured knee, slamming a chair over it multiple times. When asked if he wanted to quit, Santana laughed and said there was no quit in his blood.

Alexander then pulled out a zip tie and repeatedly drove his elbow into Santana’s head, causing him to bleed. Santana wiped the blood on his hand and licked it defiantly.

Alexander hit his C4 Spike finisher, but Santana immediately fired up. Santana attempted a Buckle Bomb, but miscalculated, sending Alexander to the mat instead of the turnbuckles.

Santana rebounded, pulling Alexander off the top rope with a huracanrana, followed by a frog splash. He then landed a discus clothesline (STB) so hard that it knocked Alexander’s mouthpiece out and sent his headgear flying. The referee checked, but Alexander refused to quit.

Santana then used the zip tie Alexander had introduced, tying Alexander’s hands behind his back. He hit another STB, but Alexander still wouldn’t give up. Santana then propped a chair in front of Alexander in the corner and crashed into him with a cannonball, but Alexander once again refused to quit.

Frustrated, Santana pulled out a loaded sock and beat Alexander with it, causing him to bleed from both the forehead and mouth. The referee asked again, but Alexander defiantly told Santana, “You’ll never be the guy.”

Santana then prepared to stomp Alexander’s face onto the steel ring steps, but before he could, Alexander finally said, “I quit.”

Winner: Mike Santana defeated Josh Alexander in an I Quit match

After the match, Santana grabbed the mic and demanded Alexander face him like a man. He reminded Alexander that he had kept his word by coming to Dallas and doing exactly what he said he would. Now, he expected Alexander to keep his word by shaking his hand. The crowd chanted “Shake his hand,” and after a brief pause, Alexander did just that. Alexander then took the mic, acknowledging that he was a man of his word. He admitted, “I quit tonight… but I quit TNA too.” With that, he rolled out of the ring and left.

A video package set up the TNA Tag Team Title match before the entrances began. The Rascalz received a solid reaction, but The Hardys got the loudest pop of the night so far. Both teams met in the center of the ring for a respectful handshake before the action began.

In a surprise moment, NXT Tag Team Champions Axiom & Nathan Frazer made their way to ringside, carrying chairs. They set up in front of the entrance ramp to watch the match unfold.

TNA World Tag Team Championship Match: The Hardys (c) vs. The Rascalz

The match started with chants for The Hardys, who controlled the early stretch, isolating Zachary Wentz. Jeff attempted a Twist of Fate, but Wentz avoided it and countered with a knee strike. Trey Miguel tagged in, and The Rascalz double-teamed Jeff, leading to a near fall.

At ringside, Matt hit Wentz with a Side Effect and then tossed him over the barricade while Miguel watched from inside the ring. With Wentz briefly out of the picture, Matt and Jeff worked over Miguel and hit Plot Twist. Jeff went for the pin, but Wentz rushed back just in time to break it up. Miguel tagged out, and Wentz re-entered with momentum, hitting a missile dropkick that knocked down both Hardys.

Wentz delivered a slide kick that caused the Hardys to bump into Axiom and Nathan Frazer at ringside. Wentz then stood on the ropes, holding them open as Trey Miguel launched into a suicide dive—but instead of hitting the Hardys, he accidentally took out Axiom and Frazer.

The Rascalz initially apologized, but tensions quickly escalated into an argument between the teams. Before things could get out of hand, TNA security intervened and escorted Axiom and Frazer to the back.

Back in the ring, the action went back and forth until Wentz attempted a cutter from the ropes, but Matt Hardy shoved him to the outside. Matt then hit Miguel with a Twist of Fate, setting up Jeff Hardy to finish things with a Swanton Bomb for the win.

Winners: Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated The Rascalz to retain the TNA Tag Team Titles.

A Chris Bey video package aired, highlighting his recovery journey along with details on the GoFundMe campaign set up to assist with his medical expenses.

Backstage, Nic Nemeth was shown warming up, while Joe Hendry was seen preparing in another area.

A video package then promoted TNA Rebellion, set for Sunday, April 27, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California.

The broadcast team announced that Axiom & Nathan Frazer will face Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz on Thursday’s live edition of Impact. They also hyped other upcoming TNA events and dates.

TNA Knockouts Championship – Clockwork Orange House of Fun Match: Masha Slamovich (c) vs. Rosemary

Various weapons were scattered throughout the arena, hanging above the ring, inside the ring, and around ringside. The selection included a ladder, a piece of a cage, barbed wire boards, chairs, trash can lids, a staple gun, and brass knuckles. Masha Slamovich dominated Rosemary with weapons until Rosemary countered with green mist to the face. In an unusual moment, the referee handed Slamovich a bottle of water and a towel to wipe her face, which felt out of place in a match like this.

Shortly after, while Rosemary played to the crowd on the apron, Slamovich charged and hit a crossbody block, knocking Rosemary off the apron and through a table at ringside.

Rosemary regained control and pulled out Janice—the infamous nail-covered board. She hit Slamovich lightly in the gut with it before introducing thumbtacks on the stage, where Slamovich took a nasty bump.

Back in the ring, Rosemary hoisted Slamovich on her shoulders in front of a barbed wire board, but Slamovich slipped free and hit a Snowplow onto the board. She covered for a near fall in what should have been the finish. Undeterred, Slamovich climbed the ropes and double stomped Rosemary onto the barbed wire board, but Rosemary still kicked out.

Slamovich then climbed near the top of a ladder in the ring, but Rosemary shoved it over, sending her crashing through the front table of a two-table setup on the floor. Rosemary covered, but Slamovich somehow kicked out.

Back inside the ring, Rosemary set up four chairs and placed Slamovich on top of them. She went up top, but Slamovich sat up and met her on the ropes. From there, Slamovich delivered a piledriver from the ropes onto the chairs below and pinned Rosemary for the win.

Winner: Masha Slamovich defeated Rosemary in 14:05 to retain the Knockouts Championship.

After the match, NXT’s Cora Jade made a surprise entrance as Slamovich held up her title. Sign Guy seemed to expect her arrival, holding up a sign that read, “Cora, I Saved You A Seat.”

Jade entered the ring and went face-to-face with Slamovich. The two exchanged words before Slamovich raised her title, and Jade responded by motioning for a championship around her waist, signaling her intentions.

A video then aired promoting Thursday’s live edition of Impact in San Antonio, reminding fans that tickets were still available.

On the stage, Santino Marella joined the pre-show panel—Gia Miller, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer, and Dave LaGreca—for final predictions on the main event. Just as it was Dreamer’s turn to pick, Ryan Nemeth interrupted. Nemeth repeatedly referred to “my brother”, making it clear he wasn’t happy about the main event and didn’t care what Dreamer thought. Santino had enough and banned Ryan from ringside, calling for security to escort him to the back.

A video package then set up the TNA World Championship main event.

A spotlight shined on McKenzie Mitchell as she stood in the center of the ring, announcing that it was time for the main event.

TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match: Nic Nemeth (c) vs. Joe Hendry

Joe Hendry entered first to a loud reaction, with the crowd erupting into “We Believe” chants even after his music stopped. TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth followed, receiving a mix of cheers. On commentary, Tom Hannifan confirmed that the event was a sellout, thanking the host venue, the city of Dallas, and the entire TNA family.

McKenzie Mitchell handled the in-ring introductions for the TNA World Championship match. Joe Hendry was met with loud cheers and another round of “We Believe” chants. Meanwhile, Nic Nemeth was greeted with boos from the crowd. Hendry took Nic Nemeth down, but Ryan Nemeth suddenly appeared in the crowd, holding up a ticket.

Matt Rehwoldt noted that Ryan was a paid customer, raising the question—did Ryan buy a ticket in advance just in case he was banned from ringside at this sold-out event?

Meanwhile, Nic took control of the match, landing an elbow drop on Hendry for a near fall. He then locked in a chin lock just before the top of the hour, confirming that the event would run past the three-hour mark.

Hendry countered Nemeth with a backslide for a two-count, but Nemeth hit a dropkick to regain control. Hendry fought back with a cutter, getting the crowd going with “We Believe” chants. He went for Standing Ovation, but Nemeth avoided it and tried for a sleeper. Hendry escaped, took a headbutt, but then powerbombed Nemeth for a near fall.

Hendry set Nemeth up on the top rope, but Nemeth headbutted him off and hit a crossbody. Hendry rolled through and tried for an Attitude Adjustment, but Nemeth countered with a Fameasser for a near fall. Nemeth went to the top, but Hendry caught him and delivered a fallaway slam, leaving both men down.

Frankie Kazarian walked out with the Call Your Shot trophy and got on the apron. John Layfield was shown in the crowd, then ran to ringside, pulled Kazarian down, and clotheslined him. The crowd chanted “JBL” as he punched out Ryan Nemeth again like in the previous Hendry vs. Nemeth match. A “this is awesome” chant broke out.

Hendry hit Standing Ovation and covered, but Nemeth kicked out, shocking the crowd. Hannifan pointed out that no one had kicked out of the move before. The crowd chanted for Hendry to hit it again, but Nemeth slipped away, sent Hendry into the turnbuckle, landed a superkick, and hit Danger Zone for a near fall. Nemeth looked stunned that he didn’t get the win. Nemeth tuned up for another superkick, but Hendry stuffed it, hit a fallaway slam, and followed with another Standing Ovation for the three-count.

Winner: Joe Hendry defeated Nic Nemeth to win the TNA World Championship.

Hendry hugged his family at ringside, then celebrated in the crowd with the fans. Hannifan wrapped up the show, and the TNA logo appeared to close the pay-per-view.