First TNA Genesis matches official
The first matches for TNA Wrestling’s first pay-per-view of 2026 are official, including a World title rematch.
TNA made two matches for the Saturday, January 17 Genesis event official during this week’s Impact episode, including Frankie Kazarian defending the TNA World Championship against Mike Santana. The World title bout is a rematch from the November 13 Impact episode where Kazarian defeated Santana for the gold in what was ostensibly his first title defense, a bout with Ryan Nemeth that went to a no contest moments before notwithstanding.
In another bout for Genesis, JDC will take to the ring for what is billed as his retirement match against his The System stablemate Eddie Edwards.
Genesis takes place from Garland, Texas on Saturday, January 17 on TNA Plus and pay-per-view.
TNA Genesis, Saturday, January 17, 2026 —
- TNA World Champion Frankie Kazarian defends against Mike Santana
- JDC retirement match: JDC vs. Eddie Edwards
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