New TNA World Champion Crowned At TNA Genesis

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Joe Hendry captured the TNA World Championship at TNA Genesis, defeating Nic Nemeth in the main event.
The finish saw Hendry hit a fallaway slam followed by the standing ovation, his second of the match, to secure the win and earn his first TNA World Title.
.@joehendry KICKED OUT of Danger Zone! @NicTNemeth
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— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 20, 2025
JOE HENDRY IS TNA WORLD CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #TNAGENESIS pic.twitter.com/yJccdZ7fzU
— ———— (@WrestlingCovers) January 20, 2025
#ANDNEW TNA World Champion @joehendry
Watch #TNAGenesis on TNA+: https://t.co/KvBYOFReSB pic.twitter.com/aUSHNWwMqH
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 20, 2025
Frankie Kazarian tried to get involved in the match, looking to cash in his Call Your Shot trophy, but he was prevented by JBL, who wiped out Kazarian with the clothesline from hell. Ryan Nemeth also tried to get involved, but he was punched out by JBL.
.@FrankieKazarian is ringside with the Call Your Shot Trophy, but @JCLayfield just CLOTHESLINED him straight to hell and took out @ryrynemnem on his way out!
Watch #TNAGenesis on TNA+: https://t.co/KvBYOFQH33 pic.twitter.com/o0CmU6kKdW
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 20, 2025
Nemeth’s reign ends at 183 days. He made eight successful title defenses.
Fans can find Fightful’s coverage of TNA Genesis by clicking here. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review by clicking here.