– Tonight’s TNA Impact opens with a tribute to Jax Dane
– Joe Hendry came to the ring for a promo. Ryan Nemeth interrupted, so Hendry introduced Rhino as his opponent.
.@joehendry kicks off the first #TNAiMPACT of 2025!
Watch on TNA+: https://t.co/SjpCtpS013 pic.twitter.com/qTU9hBR0bt
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 3, 2025
– Ryan Nemeth defeated Rhino via DQ after Rhino used a steel chair that Ryan brought in to the ring.
– Jordynne Grace is backstage says she’s not the same as she was five years ago but she’s certain that Tessa Blanchard is and will be waiting for her.
– Backstage segment with the rascalz and the Hardys. The rascalz challenge the Hardys for Genesis and they accept.
– The Hardyz will defend the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Rascalz at Genesis
– Ace Austin defeated Kushida. After the match, Ace cut a promo about wanting to go for the world title. Moose interrupted and said the X Division championship is the true top title in TNA now. Ace talked about how he carried the X Division as they go back and forth. Santino Marella came out and announced Moose vs Ace for the X title at Genesis.
– Moose will defend the TNA X Division Championship against Ace Austin at Genesis
– Mike Santana came out for a promo. The Northern Armory (Josh Alexander, Judas Icarus, & Travis Williams) interrupt, so Santana challenges them to a Gauntlet Match next week.
– Nic Nemeth cut a promo in the ring about his match with Joe Hendry at Genesis. Ryan Nemeth joins Nic and announces they will face Hendry and Rhino next week
– Masha Slamovich, Jordynne Grace, & Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat) dedeated Tasha Steelz, Rosemary, Ash by Elegance, & Heather by Elegance when Masha pinned Tasha with Requiem after Tessa Blanchard brawled with Jordynne to the back.
Tessa Blanchard BLINDSIDES @JordynneGrace AGAIN as #TNAiMPACT goes off the air!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/SjpCtpSxQB pic.twitter.com/VNCfCFV8CZ
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 3, 2025