TNA Genesis 2025 provides a tremendous start to the year of the company. With Joe Hendry finally winning the big one and celebrating with the people who made his rise happen. Mike Santana being quoted as the new standard of TNA from Josh Alexander. Masha retained and had a staredown with Cora Jade after staring her down on NXT. Fraxiom appeared and was taken out with a dive to set up Rascalz Vs Fraxiom on Thursday’s Live TNA episode while The Hardy’s retained. Moose continues his X Division title reign after getting a new design and beating Ace Austin. And Tessa Blanchard returns to the company with a victory over Jordynne Grace in a match that is easily the women's match of the year so far.
Very well flowing show that had the two weaker matches earlier on in the card while having satisfying results for the main event, I Quit and shocking moments like Fraxiom and Cora Jade appearing. Enough to get you excited for what is to come.
TNA Genesis 2025 marks the return of the event under the name Genesis. With TNA starting off the year making history with WWE, NXT is certain to have a presence on tonight’s show! Joe Hendry gets his second singles match with Nic Nemeth as he looks to prove he is no flash in the pan. Moose brings a newly designed X Division championship as he faces Ace Austin. Masha Slamovich takes on Rosemary under the Clockwerk House Of Fun rules for her first Knockouts Championship match of 2025. Tessa Blanchard returns to TNA action and is set to face Jordynne Grace. Under the I Quit stipulation, Mike Santana wants to prove that he is on the level of Josh Alexander. The Hardy and The Rascalz have a first time ever dream match and more.
TNA Genesis 2025 Countdown Results:
SQUASH Jake Something Vs Ashante Adonis:
After interrupting Arianna Grace talking to Gia Miller and The Busted Open crew, Ashante goes to the ring and asks for anyone. Jake Something appears and this is just a squash match. Adonis is bumping and selling for the bigger Jake Something. Something gets the win with the Into the void.
Results: Jake Something by Pinfall via Into The Void
Frankie Kazarian Vs Leon Slater:
JDC is on commentary for the match and ultimately helps Frankie Kazarian get the edge and the victory on Leon Slater. It’s a fine match with good moments and did warm up the crowd with them getting TNA chants.
Results: Frankie Kazarian by Pinfall via Tights Assisted Roll Up
TNA Genesis 2025 Main Show:
MUST WATCH Moose Vs Ace Austin – TNA X Division Championship: TNA Genesis 2025 First Match
Fundamentals: 0.75
Atmosphere: 1
Storytelling: 0.75
Psychology: 1
Innovation: 1
As a whole this match is very well done. With great selling and bumping from Ace Austin. Working the power spots of Moose like the chokeslam on the apron. With counters of the go to hell, a catching spear on Ace’s springboard. The crowd is very much invested in this match. Austin’s step up twisting rana wasn’t as clean as they wanted but Moose is a bigger dude. Ace hits a flop onto both Myers and Edwards. After catching Austin with a spear to the back and then a second spear Moose retains, new championship strap and all.
Results: Moose by Pinfall via Spear
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.50 Stars
GOOD The System’s, Brian Myers and Eddie Edwards Vs Steve Maclin and Eric Young:
Fundamentals: 0.75
Atmosphere: 0.75
Storytelling: 0.50
Psychology: 0.75
Innovation: 0.50
While I like how this match was set up and flowed from after the first match to this match. This was just a fine match. Nothing over the top and amazing about it. It has a good crowd but nothing to really sink your teeth into. It’s a seven minute match that was an early card tag match.
Results: Steve Maclin by Pinfall via KIA on Brian Myers
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.25 Stars
ABOVE AVERAGE Spitfire Vs Ash and Heather by Elegance – TNA Knockout Tag Team Championship:
Fundamentals: 0.50
Atmosphere: 0.50
Storytelling: 0.50
Psychology: 0.75
Innovation: 0.50
Another relatively fine match. Nothing too great about it. There is a good structure that lets Ash and Heather have control of the match while also continuing to showcase their characters. Spitfire gets control of the match once Jody gets the tag. Jody and Dani hit an assisted powerbomb for the win.
Results: Spitfire by Pinfall via Assisted Powerbomb
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 2.75 Stars
MUST WATCH Tessa Blanchard Vs Jordynne Grace:
Fundamentals: 1
Atmosphere: 0.75
Storytelling: 1
Psychology: 1
Innovation: 1
The match that probably had the most eye rolls with it happening. Try to watch this for what it is, without personal bias surrounding one of the stars in it. This is what it needed to be, a very well done match on all ends. From unique spots and counters. Tessa reminds the viewers that her psychology is very much still intact and she sells with her moves, even after moves she does to Jordynne.
The story of Tessa wanting to come back into TNA and prove that the division belonged to her, she had to take out the standard bearer. As Jordynne keeps kicking out of the big spots and fighting back, Tessa gets angered as tries several times to get a turnbuckle ready. She hits a bulldog into a somewhat exposed turnbuckle before hitting the diving codebreaker. Only thing keeping this from being a five star match is the crowd chants being able to hinder perception surrounding the match with negative chants being directed to Tessa.
Results: Tessa Blanchard by Pinfall via Magnum
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.75 Stars
MUST WATCH Josh Alexander Vs Mike Santana – I Quit:
Fundamentals: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Storytelling: 1
Psychology: 1
Innovation: 0.75
This is a hard hitting match, from start to finish this is a war. With several table spots including a backdrop to the outside and a cannonballing through a table to hit Josh. Santana is taking everything Josh gives him, chair shots to the damaged leg. Santana takes a C4 Spike and stares him down. Josh attempts to use zip ties like he did to beat Maclin before but they are put on himself. Santana uses a loaded sock and ultimately has to threaten Josh of stomping his head onto the steel steps.
After the match Santana demands Josh to hold the end of his deal. They shake hands and Josh Alexander claims he quits TNA.
Results: Mike Santana by Referee Stoppage via Steel Step Curb Stomp Tease
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.75 Stars
GREAT The Hardys Vs The Rascalz – TNA World Tag Team Championship:
Fundamentals: 0.75
Atmosphere: 1
Storytelling: 0.75
Psychology: 0.75
Innovation: 0.50
This is just a fun match. Its well wrestled and has a very good crowd. With Fraxiom appearing and watching from the ramp, they enjoy this fun dream match. Trey Miguel ends up diving onto Matt Hardy and Fraxiom causing Fraxiom to be ejected to the back. By the end of it, The Hardy’s get their twist of fate and neckbreaker combo before Jeff hits a swanton. Fun match but not a standout compared to others on the show.
Results: The Hardys by Pinfall via Swanton Bomb on Trey Miguel
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.75 Stars
AMAZING Masha Slamovich Vs Rosemary – Clockwork House Of Fun, Knockouts Championship: TNA Genesis 2025 Semi Main Event
Fundamentals: 0.75
Atmosphere: 0.75
Storytelling: 0.75
Psychology: 1
Innovation: 0.75
Fitting of the stipulation they go to extreme lengths. With Masha stapling Rosemary’s arm pit. To hitting a crossbody through a table, Masha being pushed off of the ladder through tables. Using Janice as a weapon but seeing it break in half. Overall it’s a match that takes the stipulation and rolls with it. Masha gets a piledriver onto a collection of opened chairs for the win. Cora Jade appears and has a stare down with Masha after the match.
Results: Masha Slamovich by Pinfall via Piledriver onto Set Chairs
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.00 Stars
AMAZING Nic Nemeth Vs Joe Hendry – TNA World Championship: TNA Genesis 2025 Main Event
Fundamentals: 0.75
Atmosphere: 1
Storytelling: 1
Psychology: 1
Innovation: 0.50
A very solid main event. With Joe Hendry having his second shot the crowd very much still loves him. Ryan Nemeth got banned from ringside but ended up making the show a sell out by buying the last ringside ticket. At a moment, Frankie Kazarian ends up coming out, still having the trophy to cash in. JBL ends up stopping him and clothesline Ryan. Both Joe and Nemeth get nearfalls before Hendry gets the win with a freak of nature and Standing Ovation combo.
Results: Joe Hendry by Pinfall via Standing Ovation
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating –
TNA Genesis 2025 Overall…
TNA Genesis 2025 provides a tremendous start to the year of the company. With Joe Hendry finally winning the big one and celebrating with the people who made his rise happen. Mike Santana being quoted as the new standard of TNA from Josh Alexander. Masha retained and had a staredown with Cora Jade after staring her down on NXT. Fraxiom appeared and was taken out with a dive to set up Rascalz Vs Fraxiom on Thursday’s Live TNA episode while The Hardy’s retained. Moose continues his X Division title reign after getting a new design and beating Ace Austin. And Tessa Blanchard returns to the company with a victory over Jordynne Grace in a match that is easily the women’s match of the year so far.
Very well flowing show that had the two weaker matches earlier on in the card while having satisfying results for the main event, I Quit and shocking moments like Fraxiom and Cora Jade appearing. Enough to get you excited for what is to come.
Matches: 0.75/1 Stars
Show Structure: 1/1 Stars
Atmosphere…: 1/1 Stars
Storytelling: 1/1 Stars
Production/Theme: 1/1 Stars
Overall Rating. 4.75/5 Stars
Photo Credit: TNA – January 19 2025
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