TNA World title match stipulations set for Genesis after Impact goes off air
The show continued after TNA Impact went off the air on Thursday night.
As Santana was celebrating his TNA World Championship win over Frankie Kazarian, Nic Nemeth’s music hit and he walked to the ring, appearing intent on cashing in his Call Your Shot Gauntlet trophy for a world title shot. However, security pulled Nemeth and Santana apart before Santino cut a promo.
Santino confirmed that Kazarian will get a rematch for the world title against Santana at Genesis, adding that the match will be a Texas Death match. Then newly signed TNA authority figure Daria Rae came out and announced that Nemeth will serve as the special referee.
TNA Genesis takes place Saturday, January 17, 2026. The updated lineup is below.
Current TNA Genesis 2026 lineup for January 17th, 2026 | Garland, Texas
- TNA World Champion Mike Santana defends against Frankie Kazarian in a Texas Death match with Nic Nemeth as special referee
- TNA Knockouts Champion Lei Ying Lee defends against Zaria
- Joe Hendry vs. Cedric Alexander vs. Moose in a three-way
- Mustafa Ali vs. Elijah
- JDC vs. Eddie Edwards in JDC’s retirement match.
- TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys (Matt and Jeff Hardy) defend against The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch)
- AJ Francis vs. Rich Swann
- Joe Hendry concert
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