All matches announced for TNA Genesis 2026 so far: JDC's retirement match; The Hardys in action & more

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Published at :January 2, 2026 at 6:33 PM

Modified at :January 2, 2026 at 6:33 PM

(Courtesy : TNA)

JDC, aka Fandango, will hang up his wrestling boots at the Genesis PPV.

TNA Wrestling is all set to kick off 2026 with its first PPV offering, Genesis. The fourteenth edition of the event will take place on January 17, 2026, at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas. Fans can catch all the action live on TNA+.

The Nashville-based promotion has announced multiple matches for the show. JDC, aka Fandango, as known by WWE fans, will take on a longtime friend and System ally, Eddie Edwards.

This will be JDC’s retirement match, a loyal member of the faction, The System. The veteran made the emotional announcement last month that he will be retiring from in-ring competition at the PPV.

One last System Dance with @DirtyDangoCurty NEXT WEEK on iMPACT!@MrsAIPAlisha @TheEddieEdwards @TheMooseNation @Myers_Wrestling WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/EkIqqcuYSK pic.twitter.com/va5FJPx268
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 2, 2026

TNA World Tag Team Champions, The Hardys (Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy), are set to defend the title against The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch), while Elijah and Mustafa Ali will collide in singles competition in Garland, Texas.

BREAKING: @MustafaAli_X will face @_Iam_Elijah_ at #TNAGenesis, LIVE on TNA+ from Dallas, TX on Saturday, January 17.Get tickets: https://t.co/ExkKtFAL5O WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/EkIqqcvwIi pic.twitter.com/XdVChmgLIc
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 2, 2026

Additionally, after impressing WWE fans, TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater will defend the title in a triple-threat match against Cedric Alexander and Moose.

BREAKING: @LEONSLATER_ will defend the TNA X Division Championship against @CedricAlexander and @TheMooseNation at #TNAGenesis, LIVE on TNA+ from Dallas, TX on Saturday, January 17.Get tickets: https://t.co/ExkKtFAL5OWATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/EkIqqcvwIi pic.twitter.com/OLUzXQBqmN
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 2, 2026

Matches announced for TNA Genesis 2026

JDC vs Eddie Edwards – JDC’s retirement match
The Hardys (Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy) (c) vs The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) – Tag Team match for the TNA World Tag Team titles
Elijah vs Mustafa Ali
Leon Slater (c) vs Cedric Alexander vs Moose – Triple-threat match for the TNA X-Division title

When and where will the 2026 edition of TNA Genesis take place?

The fourteenth edition of the event will take place on January 17, 2026, at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas. Fans can catch all the action live on TNA+.

Is JDC set to retire at the show?

Yes, JDC, aka Fandango, as known by WWE fans, will hang up his wrestling boots at the show. The veteran made the emotional announcement last month that he will be retiring from in-ring competition at the PPV.

Who will JDC face in his retirement match?

JDC will take on a longtime friend and System ally, Eddie Edwards.

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