All matches announced for TNA Genesis 2026 so far: JDC's retirement match; The Hardys in action & more
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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.
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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.
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.
The promotion has also confirmed the return of former TNA World Champion Joe Hendry at the PPV. Hendry is currently signed to WWE and performs under the NXT brand.
Furthermore, TNA Knockouts World Champion Léi Yǐng Lee will defend the title against Dani Luna, while A. J. Francis will battle Rich Swann in a singles match.
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 or Myron Reed (c) vs Cedric Alexander vs Moose – Triple-threat match for the TNA X-Division title
- Frankie Kazarian or Mike Santana or Nic Nemeth (c) vs TBA – TNA World title match
- A. J. Francis vs Rich Swann
- Léi Yǐng Lee (c) vs Dani Luna – TNA Knockouts World title match
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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