TNA is now officially in the AMC era and they are kicking off 2026 in a big way with their Genesis pay-per-view. Thats why the company has booked a solid card for fans, ensuring theyll be entertained from start to finish.
Texas Deathmatch for TNA World Heavyweight Championship: Mike Santana (c) vs. Frankie Kazarian (Special Guest Referee: Nic Nemeth)
Mike Santana puts the TNA World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Frankie Kazarian in a Texas Deathmatch. This comes after Santana beat Kazarian to win back the title during the January 15th edition of TNA iMPACT on AMC, so well have to see if Santana can successfully retain the title at Genesis.
TNA Knockouts Championship: Li Ying Lee (c) vs. Zaria
Dani Luna was set to challenge Knockouts World Champion Li Yng Lee, but Luna also couldnt make the event because of visa problems. Lee then signed an open contract for Genesis, which drew attention from NXTs Sol Ruca and Zaria, with Zaria ultimately signing the contract to lock in Li Yng Lee vs. Zaria for the championship.
TNA International Title: Stacks (c) vs. BDE vs. Eric Young vs. TBA
The TNA International Championship will be defended in a four-way match, and its shaping up to be one of the nights most talked-about situations. Santino Marella announced that Stacks will defend against BDE, Eric Young, and a mystery opponent described as a man who made his name in Texas. So it remains to be seen who will walk out as the champion in the end.
TNA World Tag Team Titles: The Hardys (c) vs. The Righteous
The Hardys will put the TNA World Tag Team Championships on the line against The Righteous in whats expected to be one of the best matches on the show. The Righteous have been playing mind games with Matt and Jeff and so, fans are waiting to see if they can somehow beat the Hardys to win the titles.
Other Matches
Joe Hendry will square off against Cedric Alexander and Moose in a triple threat. This comes after Leon Slater was set to defend his X-Division title against Cedric and Moose but he couldnt make it due to visa issues, so Hendry took Slaters place.
Eddie Edwards will face off against JDC in JDCs retirement match and its expected to be a very emotional one. Mustafa Ali will duke it out with Elijah in singles competition. Rich Swann will square off against AJ Francis in one-on-one action. Finally, Mara Sad will duke it out with Ryan Nemeth in a singles match.
TNA Genesis 2026 Full Card:
- Texas Deathmatch for TNA World Heavyweight Championship: Mike Santana (c) vs. Frankie Kazarian (Special Guest Referee: Nic Nemeth)
- TNA Knockouts Championship: Li Ying Lee (c) vs. Zaria
- TNA International Title: Stacks (c) vs. BDE vs. Eric Young vs. TBA
- TNA World Tag Team Titles: The Hardys (c) vs. The Righteous
- JDC vs. Eddie Edwards
- Elijah vs. Mustafa Ali
- AJ Francis vs. Rich Swann
- Cedric Alexander vs. Moose vs. Joe Hendry
- Ryan Nemeth vs. Mara Sad
Final Thoughts on TNA Genesis 2026
Tonights TNA Genesis 2026 event promises to deliver high drama, incredible matchups, and storylines that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. With matches like Frankie Kazarian vs. Mike Santana and more, its bound to be a show you wont want to miss. Be sure to tune in live and follow along withRingside Newsfor full play-by-play coverage of the event.
Where to Watch TNA Genesis 2026
TNA Genesis 2026 will air live from the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas, on January 17th, with the pre-show starting at 7 PM ET and the main show beginning at 8 PM ET and fans can watch it on theTNA+streaming platform.
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