TNA Announces Joe Hendry at Genesis PPV Jan. 17, 2026

TNA Wrestling announced on January 6 that former World Champion Joe Hendry will make a live appearance at the company's Genesis pay-per-view event on January 17, 2026, at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas, just outside Dallas. The surprise reveal, shared via social media by TNA legends The Hardys, marks Hendry's return to the promotion after he signed a full-time contract with WWE in late September 2025, when his TNA appearances tapered off.

Hendry, who rose to prominence in TNA over several years and captured the World Championship, has since become a regular on WWE's NXT brand. His appearance underscores the ongoing collaboration between the two promotions, which has allowed for occasional crossovers amid evolving industry dynamics. While details of Hendry's role at Genesis remain undisclosed, officials emphasized the event's significance as TNA's first major pay-per-view of the year. Tickets went on sale immediately through the venue's website, with the show set to stream live on pay-per-view and TNA's platforms.

The Genesis card already features high-stakes matches that promise intense competition. The TNA World Championship will be defended by either current...