Quick Results:
COUNTDOWN TO TNA GENESIS 2026
- Four-Way Match for the TNA International Championship: Stacks (c) defeated BDE, Eric Young, and KJ Orso to retain
- Tessa Blanchard and Mila Moore (with Robert Stone and Victoria Crawford) defeated Indi Hartwell and Vicious Vicki Venuto by pinfall
MAIN CARD
- A.J. Francis defeated Rich Swann by pinfall.
- Mustafa Ali defeated Elijah by pinfall.
- JDC’s Retirement Match: Eddie Edwards defeated JDC by pinfall.
- Intergender Match: Ryan Nemeth defeated Mara Sadé by pinfall.
- Singles Match for the TNA Knockouts World Championship: Léi Yǐng Lee (c) defeated Zaria
- Tag Team Match for the TNA World Tag Team Championship: The Hardys — Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy (c) defeated The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch)
- Three-Way Match: Joe Hendry defeated Cedric Alexander and Moose
- Texas Death Match for the TNA World Championship (with Nic Nemeth as special guest referee): Mike Santana (c) defeated Frankie Kazarian
TNA Genesis 2026 delivered a packed night of action, blending championship stakes, storyline advancement, and a memorable farewell. From a chaotic Countdown pre-show to a violent Texas Death Match main event, the company gave fans plenty to talk about.
Countdown Pre-Show
TNA International Championship:
Stacks successfully defended his title in a four-way match against Eric Young, BDE, and KJ Orso. Santino Marella clearly intended to make life difficult for the champion, but Stacks once again proved his resilience. The challengers lit up the match with fast-paced offense, especially BDE and Orso, but the closing moments turned chaotic. After a rapid exchange of finishers, Stacks capitalized by dumping Young from the ring and stealing the pin to retain.
Backstage, Daria Rae confronted Santino over what she called emotionally driven decision-making. While Santino tried to justify the match as punishment for Stacks, he was forced to admit—albeit reluctantly—that the champion continues to rise above adversity.
Elsewhere, tensions brewed when Tessa Blanchard and the Diamond Collective disrespected locker room newcomer Vicious Vicki. Indi Hartwell stepped in, leading to a tag match later in the night.
Tessa Blanchard & Mila Moore def. Indi Hartwell & Vicious Vicki Venuto:
The heels controlled much of the contest by isolating Vicki, and outside interference proved decisive. Distractions from Robert Stone, Victoria Crawford, and members of the Elegance Brand kept Indi from helping her partner. Blanchard ultimately finished Vicki with a hammerlock DDT to secure the win.
Genesis Pay-Per-View
AJ Francis def. Rich Swann:
Francis set the tone early by attacking Swann before the bell, but Swann’s speed and creativity kept him competitive. The match featured several near-falls and counters, including dueling Styles Clash attempts. Outside interference from Top Dolla turned the tide, allowing Francis to land the Down Payment chokeslam for a hard-fought victory in an energetic opener.
Mustafa Ali def. Elijah:
Elijah battled not only Ali but the constant presence of Order 4. Despite multiple momentum shifts and a strong showing from Elijah, interference proved too much. After Tasha Steelz attempted to use Elijah’s guitar, Ali turned the weapon against him, scoring the pinfall in controversial fashion.
The Final Dance:
Eddie Edwards def. Johnny Dango Curtis
In Dango’s retirement match, the veteran delivered a serious, emotional performance. After an opening handshake, Dango briefly tried to catch Edwards off guard, but the match settled into a respectful, hard-hitting contest. Dango paid tribute to his career with classic offense, but Edwards ultimately needed a Die Hard Driver and three Boston Knee Parties to put his longtime rival away. The locker room joined Dango in the ring as the crowd showed its appreciation.
Ryan Nemeth def. Mara Sade:
A lighthearted bout saw Nemeth lean into underhanded tactics. Sade had brief flashes of offense, but Nemeth’s experience—and rule-bending—earned him the win.
Backstage segments continued the theme of questioning Santino Marella’s leadership, with Arianna Grace echoing earlier criticism and warning that emotional decisions could cost Santino his job.
Knockouts Championship:
Lei Ying Lee (c) def. Zaria
A physical, evenly matched title bout was briefly disrupted by a referee bump and ringside chaos involving the Elegance Brand. Once the dust settled, Lee countered Zaria’s power offense and landed the Warrior’s Way to retain. A respectful post-match moment was interrupted by Elayna Black, who made her intentions clear as the next challenger.
TNA World Tag Team Championship:
The Hardys (c) def. The Righteous
The champions came out aggressive, but The Righteous controlled long stretches, especially by targeting Matt Hardy. Miscommunication and a missed senton from Dutch opened the door for the Hardys to rally. A Twist of Fate and Swanton Bomb combo sealed the retention. Despite some cryptic words from Dutch afterward, the Hardys celebrated with the titles.
A video message from Leon Slater explained his absence due to visa issues. He thanked Joe Hendry for stepping up and promised future X-Division opportunities for Cedric Alexander and Moose.
Joe Hendry def. Cedric Alexander & Moose:
The triple threat was built around Moose fighting through a potential back injury, which TNA presented as serious. Alexander and Hendry briefly squared off while Moose was checked, but the powerhouse returned to the match. In the closing stretch, Moose’s injury backfired on him, allowing Hendry to capitalize and hit the Standing Ovation on Alexander for the win.
TNA World Championship – Texas Death Match:
Mike Santana (c) def. Frankie Kazarian
With Nic Nemeth as special guest referee, Santana and Kazarian engaged in a brutal, crowd-brawling war. Both men survived devastating table spots, barbed wire shots, and near finishes. Santana finally wrapped barbed wire around his arm to deliver the Spin the Block lariat, keeping Kazarian down for the full ten count.
After the match, Nemeth teased a cash-in with the Call Your Shot trophy, raising Santana’s hand before attempting to strike. Santana reacted first, dropping Nemeth with another lariat. With no official cash-in, Nemeth retained the trophy, and Santana closed the show standing tall as champion.
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