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00:00:00Ladies and gentlemen, please rise, if able, for the playing of our national anthem, welcoming Texas' own U.S. Army veteran, acclaimed singer-songwriter, Romeo Vaughn.
00:00:16Oh, say can you see, and by the dawn's early light, what so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
00:00:39And whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, nor the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming.
00:00:59And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
00:01:19And oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, for the land of the free, and the home of the brave.
00:01:42Thank you!
00:01:44The TNA on AMC era has begun!
00:02:01Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls wrestling fans from coast to coast, welcome to the house that AJ Styles built!
00:02:13It is bolder than ever.
00:02:16I'm not here for a popularity contest, so I suggest you stay the hell out of my way.
00:02:23My name is Daria Ray, and I'm the suit, so you shut up when I'm talking.
00:02:31Bold, alluring, and toxic.
00:02:35We can't change it all.
00:02:39Who's taking up Lane Lee on the Open Challenge for Genesis?
00:02:43You are a warrior in every aspect, however, the thing about Zeruka is, we've got a warrior of our own.
00:02:54And it looks like it's going down, Daria face-to-face, with the knockout's world champion, Lei Ying Li.
00:03:02Things are gonna get weird at Genesis.
00:03:06The battle between brothers within the system, it's the final dance for JDC, this last match of professional wrestling, up against Eddie Edwards' friend of 20 years.
00:03:17The only thing we want is to beat you and delete you from TNA!
00:03:25The righteous want to destroy the Hardys and take their essence!
00:03:29Fightin' through the pain
00:03:32We can't take it all
00:03:37Mike Santana is back on top!
00:03:44At Genesis, it's gonna be great because that is facing Mike Santana with a TNA world title!
00:03:51And since we're in Texas, it's gonna be a Texas Deathmatch!
00:03:56But there's gonna be one small little change.
00:04:00Nick Nemeth is gonna be the special guest referee!
00:04:08TNA Wrestling comes to you live from the Lone Star State.
00:04:12This past Thursday, we kicked off the TNA on AMC Era, right here in Dallas, Texas.
00:04:18We welcome you to one of our marquee pay-per-view events here inside the Kermis-Colwell Center.
00:04:25And in the words of the phenomenal AJ Styles, we are bigger, better, and bolder!
00:04:32TNA Wrestling is proud to present...
00:04:35Genesis!
00:04:36And we kick off this evening's proceedings with TNA's public enemy, number one.
00:04:51There's only one thing I've ever seen.
00:04:55Boy, I've seen a lot of things, I haven't seen a lot of things...
00:04:58Fuddling Contest is scheduled for one call!
00:05:01Introducing first, from Pioneer City, Maryland, weighing in at 333 pounds...
00:05:09AJ FRANCIS!
00:05:13Francis joined by a musical artist and streamer Primetime on his entrance.
00:05:18This was last month, this was just heartbreaking, Ray.
00:05:22Well, we saw the end of the First Class Penthouse, because AJ FRANCIS was spending his time...
00:05:28running his mouth about Rich Swann, his former partner within First Class.
00:05:33Rich Swann not only shut down the penthouse, but he also destroyed that record of AJ FRANCIS' Dear Summer.
00:05:40It was a damn crying shame.
00:05:43Not only is First Class done and dusted, the penthouse was burnt to the ground!
00:05:49On top of that, AJ FRANCIS is representing one of the handful of NFL franchises he once played for...
00:05:56the Washington Commanders.
00:05:58He's in Dallas Cowboys country here, of course, in Texas.
00:06:03He's not making any friends, shocker.
00:06:05And he ain't trying to, because he don't need to.
00:06:10Put your hands up, clap with me now.
00:06:14Put your hands up, clap with me now.
00:06:16Let's go.
00:06:17Rich Swann is with a buddy anyway.
00:06:19And his opponent, from Baltimore, Maryland, weighing in at 180 pounds, Rich Swann!
00:06:28Rich Swann knows how to get the whole town love.
00:06:30He's rocking Cowboys gear tonight in Dallas.
00:06:33A little bit of a return to form for Rich Swann here.
00:06:37A little bit of all night long for the folks here in Dallas, Texas.
00:06:42Free from First Class, back on his own, standing on his own two feet.
00:06:48Tonight we have multiple first ever singles matchups, plus three more championships to be contended for this evening here at Genesis.
00:07:00Swann and Francis about to go one-on-one for the first time ever.
00:07:04And let's think back.
00:07:06First Class was created by A.J. Francis and Rich Swann.
00:07:11They were undefeated as a tag team.
00:07:14Oh!
00:07:15But A.J. Francis always wants everything to be about him.
00:07:21Hashtag TNA Genesis.
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00:07:27The world is watching live on pay-per-view in TNA Plus in 175 countries.
00:07:33Early on, A.J. Francis wanted that down payment chokeslam, but Swann is fighting back.
00:07:38Never turn your back on A.J. Francis, but Swann managing to turn this one around.
00:07:44He's given up a lot of size in this matchup.
00:07:47He's gonna have to push the pace.
00:07:49Oh, now look at Francis.
00:07:52Launching Swann.
00:07:55Well, it is!
00:07:56Swann able to send the 330-pounder into the top turnbuckle.
00:08:01Rich Swann has unreal agility.
00:08:03Let's not forget that former world champion in his own right.
00:08:10Former TNA world champion, former TNA X Division champion as well.
00:08:14I believe A.J. Francis is jealous of the success that Swann has had.
00:08:19I mean, I don't think A.J. Francis has got to be jealous of anybody considering what he brings to the table.
00:08:25We're talking about that money, money, money.
00:08:28Swann, maybe hit the pay window at the rate.
00:08:31What's going here?
00:08:32Hold on.
00:08:33It's caught up.
00:08:34Caught up by Francis.
00:08:35Oh, look out.
00:08:36Let's go for the down payment over the apron.
00:08:38Swann has suffered that before.
00:08:41Look out at the top!
00:08:42Swann dropping Francis.
00:08:48Think about the ways that Francis has disrespected Rich Swann as well as Casey Navarro, former members of first class.
00:08:55Francis has had this coming.
00:08:57Look, there's no doubt about it.
00:08:59I don't think anybody ever had a second thought about first class being all about A.J. Francis.
00:09:06But to your point, some of his partners maybe should have.
00:09:11But either way, Swann has a chance now to put that all behind him with a big win here tonight.
00:09:16Swann, oh, big kick right to the face.
00:09:21Our referee, Frank Gasino, officiating this matchup, our opening contest this evening here.
00:09:28Capacity crowd here at the Curtis Colwell Center in Dallas, Texas.
00:09:33Oh, man, a big shot!
00:09:35Francis calls that D&D.
00:09:38And he ain't talking about Dungeons and Dragons, folks.
00:09:42I can tell you that much.
00:09:43Any time A.J. Francis makes a move, he's got to brand it in some capacity, Ray Walt.
00:09:51And that's what he's all about, those money moves, I guess you could say.
00:09:54Right!
00:09:55We're talking about a mid-ring mogul right here.
00:09:58We're talking about a guy making moves, branding every day.
00:10:02Everything's an opportunity.
00:10:03Everything is about that money, money, money.
00:10:06He's got his buddy Primetime on the outside.
00:10:08I have to ask a question, do you think first class is over and done with?
00:10:12Ever since Swan destroyed the penthouse?
00:10:15Look, we may not see it in name as far as a team or a unit, but in my mind, A.J. Francis is first class.
00:10:23Whether he wants to invite someone in is up to him.
00:10:26Uh-oh.
00:10:28Swan was going for the cross body.
00:10:30Look at the strength of A.J. Francis launching Swan!
00:10:34Oh, refraised like a sack of potatoes, just tossed across the ring.
00:10:41Swan's giving up well over 100 pounds to his opponent, just tossed!
00:10:47Swan's fought uphill his entire career.
00:10:51He's often been the underdog.
00:10:53But right now, he's about to get a taste a little bit of Tennessee whiskey,
00:10:59courtesy of Francis.
00:11:03Francis enjoying his handiwork.
00:11:05I said it before, I think A.J. Francis is jealous of the success that Rich Swan has had in his company.
00:11:11He wishes that he could have been TNA World Champion at the time that Rich Swan was a big reason why people were tuning in to this company during a tough time around the world.
00:11:31And right now, A.J. Francis is a big reason people around the world, including on AMC every Thursday, are tuning in to TNA.
00:11:39New stage, new era, new time.
00:11:42TNA Thursday night impact on AMC every Thursday, beginning at 9 p.m. Eastern.
00:11:50Swan trying to break free of the clutches of A.J. Francis.
00:11:54Francis wants that down payment chokeslam.
00:11:56He's attempted it a number of times in this match.
00:11:59I think it speaks to the threat that Swan poses.
00:12:03Oh, and Swan may face first off the floor.
00:12:06Look, Swan knows Francis so well.
00:12:09He saw that down payment coming.
00:12:11He fought valiantly.
00:12:12But all it takes, one hit, one swipe, one move from a guy like Francis to shut everything down.
00:12:20That is the danger.
00:12:22The referee beginning his count.
00:12:23Swan is still the count of ten to get back inside the ring, or else Francis.
00:12:28Francis will capture a count out victory.
00:12:33Hey, this one ain't about titles.
00:12:35It's about winning.
00:12:36Francis will take any win he gets.
00:12:41Got a five from the official.
00:12:43Swan starting to stir.
00:12:45One, two, three, three, three, three, four.
00:12:47Count of six.
00:12:48Francis seems content.
00:12:50He's ready for it.
00:12:52Count of seven.
00:12:53Swan's gotta hurry.
00:12:54Swan, and he's on wobbly legs.
00:12:57Count of eight.
00:12:58I don't even know where he, if he knows where he is.
00:13:02Count of nine.
00:13:03Swan dives back inside.
00:13:05The match continues.
00:13:06And notice the look on Francis' face as soon as that happened.
00:13:15The indignation.
00:13:17As if to say, really?
00:13:20How dare you dare to step foot back in this ring with me?
00:13:24Francis taking a little bit too much time taunting the crowd, and Swan able to take advantage.
00:13:35Oh, and a boot right to the face by Francis.
00:13:39There's a cover hook to both legs.
00:13:41Deep cover here, and Swan able to kick out.
00:13:44Can't count out Swan's resilience, that's for sure.
00:13:48But for how much longer?
00:13:49Take a look at this boot.
00:13:50Right to the face.
00:13:52Inside out goes Rich Swan.
00:13:54The thing about the complete lack of respect and gratitude A.J. Francis has had for other members of first class.
00:14:01Casey Navarro alongside Francis, challenged for the TNA World Tag Team titles in a ladder match at Slammiversary.
00:14:07Navarro did that on a torn ACL.
00:14:09And meanwhile, Rich Swan was willing to look past all of Francis' flaws and try and get first class off the ground.
00:14:15And what happened?
00:14:16When Swan had to go away from this company, did Francis bother to call him?
00:14:20No, not until Francis needed him this past summer when he was kicking Navarro out of first class.
00:14:25Hey, look.
00:14:26Oh!
00:14:27This is about a what have you done for me lately.
00:14:29And you take any opportunity that comes your way.
00:14:32You can't get stingy.
00:14:33Oh, you didn't call or text me.
00:14:35No, this is just about striking.
00:14:37A.J. Francis gave Swan a chance to strike.
00:14:40Oh!
00:14:41And he struck right there.
00:14:42A little kick back there by Swan.
00:14:44With Swan is one of the toughest outs I've ever seen in pro wrestling.
00:14:49Tremendous toughness hitting the cutter there.
00:14:52Francis is down.
00:14:54A little car wheel.
00:14:56Absolutely beautiful.
00:14:58On another level, Swan coming to life here.
00:15:014.50!
00:15:02Is it enough?
00:15:03Here's the cover!
00:15:04Oh!
00:15:05Power out there by Francis!
00:15:07There's no doubt about it.
00:15:08In his time away from TNA, Swan got his life together, got himself together into the best shape of his life.
00:15:18The most athletic man in the world pulling up moves like that 4.50.
00:15:23But can it be enough tonight to put Francis away?
00:15:27Go!
00:15:28Go!
00:15:29Go!
00:15:30Swan going back up top here in Dallas, Texas.
00:15:33Can he put away A.J. Francis and put first class to bed for good?
00:15:38All the way dangerous territory!
00:15:41Oh!
00:15:42Launched by the throat!
00:15:47Oh boy!
00:15:48What?
00:15:49We've seen Francis hold this one out of the back pocket from time to time!
00:15:55Think about the world's largest moonsault!
00:15:57Look at Swan!
00:15:58Look at Swan!
00:15:59Oh!
00:16:00And a big clubbing right hand there by Francis!
00:16:04Maybe a little bit of hubris there from Rich Swan.
00:16:07Swan strong as hell, but still!
00:16:11A bold move, but now Francis perhaps thinking super quets.
00:16:16And now Francis, I believe, mocking the memory of the late great Eddie Guerrero here in Texas with that shimmy!
00:16:29The people here in Dallas hate that shimmy!
00:16:32Swan able to-
00:16:35Oh!
00:16:36Wait, wait, wait, wait!
00:16:37Wait a second!
00:16:38Swan is biting Francis and the referee warning to Swan!
00:16:43Swan could have gotten disqualified there!
00:16:45Gotta be careful there!
00:16:47Put them chompers away!
00:16:49But hey, it did the trick!
00:16:51It got Francis off his case!
00:16:53I don't agree with it, but the referee give it a warning to Swan!
00:16:57Oh!
00:16:58The TFL!
00:16:59From out of midair!
00:17:00Good God!
00:17:02Swan somehow kicked at 2.9!
00:17:05Take another look at this!
00:17:10Francis like a javelin!
00:17:12Catching Swan out of the air!
00:17:14The TFL nearly cut Swan in half, but Rich stays in the game!
00:17:19Francis again going for the down payment again!
00:17:23Swan has an answer for it!
00:17:25Oh, hold on!
00:17:27Caught up!
00:17:28Caught up!
00:17:29Francis!
00:17:30Attempting an Alabama Slam almost, but Swan blocking!
00:17:35Swan had a hell of a grip there!
00:17:37Oh, my God!
00:17:38Up onto their shoulders!
00:17:40Oh, dear God!
00:17:43Styles clash!
00:17:46A.J. Francis trying to be the only A.J. that matters!
00:17:53We have the privilege of the phenomenal A.J. Styles with us this past Thursday to kick off
00:18:02Impact Live on AMC!
00:18:04On our premiere on AMC!
00:18:07The disrespect by A.J. Francis!
00:18:10He's thinking about another Styles clash!
00:18:12One is good, two is better, but Swan...
00:18:15Swan trying to fight back!
00:18:17Hold on!
00:18:18Oh!
00:18:19Stryer!
00:18:20Brantus is full in and half!
00:18:25Cover!
00:18:26One, two, three!
00:18:27Brantus is still alive!
00:18:34Brantus might need a new spine after this!
00:18:37Oh, my God!
00:18:39His knees hit his jaw!
00:18:41A 330-pound Dallas Destroyer!
00:18:45Now Swan has a moment here!
00:18:48a moment here it took a lot out of swan though Francis roll over precious time
00:18:57here
00:19:05Francis his height his reach advantage paying off big time great awareness what
00:19:13a way to kick off the action here in Dallas or Genesis hold on I got caught a reverse down
00:19:22payment stole first and now time for the OG
00:19:28a colossal chokeslam the down payment by Francis connects Francis is on top
00:19:38Francis takes out swan it was he truly first-class take a look back at how this
00:19:56one went down at the end that reverse chokeslam of sorts and then followed up by
00:20:02the original the packed it down payment from AJ Francis to put swan away
00:20:11a hell of an effort tonight by the former TNA world champion rich swan I asked him
00:20:18before what do you think the future of the first class franchise could be I mean if
00:20:24AJ Francis keeps making moves like this keeps having decisions go in his favor
00:20:29like this making things happen like this it's exactly whatever he wants it to be
00:20:35Francis moving into 2026 in charge
00:20:38a tremendous opportunity for all of us here in TNA wrestling the TNA on AMC era began this past
00:20:46Thursday night right here in Dallas Texas welcome to ringside he's the drama King Matthew Ray
00:20:51I'm Tom Hennepin this is the a game hydration announced desk and we invite you to use the promo code TNA 15 and get 15% off your purchase of a game on
00:21:01Shopify what a start to this evening we have plenty more action still to come this evening at the Curtis Colwell Center we just saw rich swan fall to AJ Francis
00:21:12Elijah will go one-on-one with Mustafa Ali this evening Elijah plenty of setbacks caused by Ali in order for in his recovery these two settle it tonight
00:21:22and it is one final dance the last match of Johnny Dango Curtis and he shares the ring with his system brother and real life friend Eddie Edwards one last time tonight at Genesis
00:21:37see while Ryan Nemeth likes to run his mouth and for months Mara Sade has been shutting it up with a bevy of super kicks they finally go one-on-one here at Genesis
00:21:47and the TNA knockouts world title is on the line an open challenge accepted by NXT's Zarya as layingly defends the title
00:21:58there's been a vicious cycle caused by the righteous here in TNA wrestling and the Hardys have suffered for it Matt and Jeff were willing to put the TNA world tag team titles on the line to battle Vincent and Dutch tonight
00:22:10well say his name and he appears once again here in TNA filling in for Leon Slater Joe Hendry takes on Cedric Alexander and moves in triple threat action
00:22:21and in our main event Mike Santana will have to defend his newly won TNA world championship against the former champion Frankie Kazarian in a Texas deck match however the call your shot gauntlet winner Nick Nemeth is the special guest referee I want to take you back to what happened on the
00:22:40on the premiere of TNA Thursday night impact live on AMC just two nights ago here in this very building in Dallas Texas in the main event Mike Santana got his long awaited rematch
00:22:51for the TNA world championship and was able to dethrone the self-proclaimed king of TNA Frankie Kazarian
00:22:59for more on tonight's main event the Texas deck match here is Gia Miller
00:23:18ladies and gentlemen please welcome my guest at this time your TNA world champion Mike Santana
00:23:28Mike Santana Mike tonight is the night Texas death match how are you feeling ahead of tonight's main event
00:23:39first and foremost Gia hey yo Dallas what's good
00:23:47let me keep it a buck with all of you this past Thursday Frankie you gave me the fight of your life
00:23:53and I gotta give props and respect where they're due but tonight Texas death match you know me better than most and you know I thrive in these trenches
00:24:04I live in this pressure so I hope and pray that you bring in that same fight tonight but Gia I want to give a quick shout out to everybody that reached out to me after the momentous win on AMC
00:24:18my family my friends but the most important phone call came from the person that means the most to me in this world
00:24:29listen the hardest thing I ever had to do was go home and face my baby girl after losing this
00:24:35but when I picked up that phone on Thursday she said one thing we back poppy
00:24:46day after day month after month I'm gonna continue showing why I am the illest and realest to ever do it
00:24:55let's get it
00:25:00well coming up next another rivalry that's gotten very personal over the last couple of months
00:25:06the notorious attraction Elijah goes one-on-one with Order 4's Mustafa Ali
00:25:13the lead
00:25:43The following contest is scheduled for one call.
00:25:55Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by order fourth, from Chicago, Illinois, weighing
00:26:01in at 206 pounds, Mustafa Ali!
00:26:07It was back in November that Ali created a setback in Elijah's road to recovery after
00:26:14suffering a torn left triceps.
00:26:16Then it was in December, a final resolution in El Paso, Texas, live on TNA, plus that Elijah
00:26:22got some payback in the midst of an eight-man tag team matchup.
00:26:26The lasso in El Paso, he dragged Ali out of the building.
00:26:29And it wasn't done there, it was last week.
00:26:32The horse shenanigans continue, a national tragedy in my book, as Elijah chased all of
00:26:39Order 4 around and out of the building.
00:26:44A nightmare that ends tonight at Genesis.
00:26:50And just two nights ago on the premiere of TNA Thursday Night Impact, live on AMC, the
00:26:55Hardys and Elijah got the win against Order 4 in a six-man tag team matchup.
00:27:01Kwan Lee has plenty of motivation, coming into Genesis tonight.
00:27:07Let it go one-on-one with Elijah for the first time in over six years.
00:27:22Walk this way, and walk this way, walk this way, and walk this way.
00:27:29Ladies and gentlemen, from the open roads to the bright lights, he's the man with a song
00:27:36in his soul and fire in his veins.
00:27:40The king of the six-string, the mystic cowboy prophet, the trifter.
00:27:46Give it up for the one and only Elijah.
00:27:51Elijah set for his first singles match in six months.
00:28:00The other man at the great hands, charging after Elijah.
00:28:03Down goes Skyler and Hutch.
00:28:06Immediately Order 4 trying to make an impact before this match even begins, but there's
00:28:10the bell.
00:28:11The bell has rung this match.
00:28:12He's officially underway for our referee, Alice Lane.
00:28:15It's Ali and Elijah one-on-one at Genesis.
00:28:21Elijah knew coming into this he was going to have to be aware and at times have to combat
00:28:26Order 4, just going one-on-one with Ali.
00:28:29Let's not forget, equine equation out of everything.
00:28:34Ali has had the number of the notorious attraction on multiple occasions, slamming a guitar into
00:28:42the arm and back of Elijah.
00:28:45Pop-pop powerbomb and Ali able to survive here in the early stages of this matchup.
00:28:50And Ali looking to have the number of Elijah yet again here tonight at Genesis.
00:28:59Elijah suffered a torn left triceps on NXT this past summer.
00:29:04The last time he had a singles match, he was challenging for the TNA World Championship
00:29:08and against all odds against then-champion Trick Williams.
00:29:12So it's been some time.
00:29:13He had his first match back this past Thursday.
00:29:16What did you think of Elijah's performance?
00:29:17Look, I thought he looked great, but it is a hard thing to get back into that shape.
00:29:25You can do all the cardio you want.
00:29:27You can jump on a treadmill.
00:29:28Oh, no, Skyler.
00:29:29Skyler trying to surprise Elijah.
00:29:31Elijah looking out for Hodge.
00:29:33That is very smart by Elijah.
00:29:35Look, but even more than your cardio shape, you got to look out for things like this.
00:29:39Oh, back elbow there by Hodge.
00:29:41Hodge sending Elijah into the apron, but Elijah has dancers.
00:29:45Woo!
00:29:47Look out, look out!
00:29:49Oh, wait a minute!
00:29:51Oh, he'll be able to track down Elijah!
00:29:55And let's not forget, Elijah had come back from that triceps injury in November when we were in Orlando.
00:30:03Seemingly about to come back, about to get cleared as you watch.
00:30:07Ali strike from behind.
00:30:09But it was on that night that Ali took his frustrations out on Elijah with the guitar, furthering his recovery time, which has led us to this night and tonight.
00:30:20Remember, it was Order 4, that lost in hardcore war against the system at Down for Glory back in October, that night in November.
00:30:31It was Ali, who was extremely frustrated, was trying to get Order 4 back on its feet, building momentum towards the future.
00:30:38And he wanted no part of Elijah's concert that evening.
00:30:42You can see now, Ali targeting the previously injured left triceps.
00:30:47Of course, of course, and why wouldn't you?
00:30:49It basically, might as well have a giant taped X on that triceps.
00:30:56So in Elijah's head, besides just getting into ring shape, getting back in a condition.
00:31:02Oh, it's a fight.
00:31:04Standing moon, soft hook to the leg here, powering out there is Elijah.
00:31:09Elijah living in the back of his mind.
00:31:11Ali is the man who put him back on the shelf, elongated his recovery time, and could do so again tonight.
00:31:18And you know what it means as a wrestler?
00:31:20You take days off the calendar, opportunities for one to compete.
00:31:24You're taking money out of someone's pocket, and more importantly, taking away what Elijah loves.
00:31:29No doubt about it.
00:31:30And look, let's just put it all on the table.
00:31:32Well, Elijah is someone who's possibly in the way of getting to the world championship.
00:31:37Don't think Mustafa Ali does not have his eyes and his mind set on becoming a TNA world champion.
00:31:43All the rivalry last year between Mustafa Ali and now TNA world champion Mike Santana.
00:31:49Santana has a ton to deal with tonight in a Texas death match, defending the title in our main event.
00:31:55Let's also not forget, I just mentioned it, Elijah's last singles match in his company was for the TNA world title.
00:32:00These could be two men eyeing the world championship scene.
00:32:03No doubt about it.
00:32:04They'd be fools if they weren't.
00:32:05Look out, though.
00:32:06Uh-oh.
00:32:07That classic Ali rolling neckbreaker.
00:32:11The interception by Ali to perfection.
00:32:16Oh, wait a minute.
00:32:22Oh, Ali got caught by Elijah.
00:32:25Great wearerthal there from the notorious attraction.
00:32:28Ali nearly dumped on his head.
00:32:32Take a look back here at some of the action.
00:32:35Watch back at your screen there.
00:32:36Ali able to intercept Elijah and hit that neckbreaker right now.
00:32:40Both men down here in Dallas, Texas at Genesis.
00:32:47And now starting to slug it out.
00:32:51Dead center of the ring.
00:32:53Mano in Mano.
00:33:02He's going to come out top.
00:33:04Elijah has the size and the strength.
00:33:07Ali, in my opinion, has the strategy, has the speed as well.
00:33:14Ooh.
00:33:16It don't have to be pretty, but it can be effective.
00:33:19Oh, look at this.
00:33:21The agility there of Elijah.
00:33:24Super kick.
00:33:26Oh, and a big clothesline by the notorious attraction.
00:33:29Ali's seeing stars here in Texas.
00:33:38Standing switch there by Ali.
00:33:42Size and strength advantage.
00:33:43Ooh, to Elijah.
00:33:44But a bell clap there by Ali from behind.
00:33:46Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
00:33:47A strike by Elijah.
00:33:49Ali might be out.
00:33:51Cover.
00:33:51On the right shoulder off the mat.
00:33:53Just in the nick of time.
00:33:55Come on, Ali.
00:33:56Come on.
00:33:57The mastermind.
00:33:59Order of four.
00:34:00Tasha Steeles nearly having a heart attack on that one.
00:34:03Take another look back.
00:34:05Watch this knee.
00:34:06Catching Ali right in the jaw.
00:34:09Nearly taking him out.
00:34:12But Ali stays in this fight.
00:34:13What does Elijah have to do?
00:34:16Oh, wait a minute.
00:34:17It's time for the Highwaymen's farewell.
00:34:19Well, that aisle driver we've seen from Elijah.
00:34:24Again, Ali tried to shove Elijah arm first into the turnbuckle there.
00:34:30Look at that strength, though.
00:34:31Well, great strength there.
00:34:33And a Death Valley driver by Ali.
00:34:36Hook to the inside leg.
00:34:38Is it enough?
00:34:39No, Elijah will not give up.
00:34:44And Ali wants to put this one away.
00:34:47Wants to end it.
00:34:48Wants to put Elijah in the rear view.
00:34:51Going to the top turnbuckle here.
00:34:55Could it be time for the 450?
00:34:57The rest of Order 4 looking off.
00:35:00Able to roll through as Elijah got out of the way.
00:35:02Hold on a second.
00:35:03Twisting in to the Highwaymen's farewell.
00:35:06Well, is that enough?
00:35:08Wait a minute.
00:35:09Ali able to bridge out.
00:35:12Down goes Ali, but the match continues.
00:35:19Just enough strength to get to his feet.
00:35:24But how much more is left within the leader of Order 4?
00:35:28Elijah trying to eliminate those who have tormented him for months now.
00:35:38Ali in Order 4.
00:35:40Trying to clear his path forward here in TNA Wrestling.
00:35:44Elijah just getting down and dirty here.
00:35:48Nassie just pummeling Ali.
00:35:51Depositing Ali on the top turnbuckle.
00:35:59Oh, Elijah thinking heavy offense here.
00:36:02This has been a hard-hitting affair between these two tonight in Dallas.
00:36:05Oh, come look!
00:36:07Ali biting at that triceps.
00:36:12Wait, what is going through the mine?
00:36:14Elijah trying to get a hold of Ali here.
00:36:16No way, no way.
00:36:18You've got the Highwaymen's farewell from the top turnbuckle.
00:36:22Oh, they're the great hands.
00:36:24Skylar and Hodge steals as the attention of the referee.
00:36:27The great hands saved Ali.
00:36:30Although Elijah fighting off Skylar and Hodge and a dropkick by Ali.
00:36:36A plan executed to perfection by Order 4.
00:36:40Actions, remember, have consequences.
00:36:48Oh, wait a minute.
00:36:49Elijah was laying in wait.
00:36:51Down goes Ali.
00:36:53Were you kidding?
00:36:54Off the sky high.
00:36:56Oh, wait a minute.
00:36:57The referee was pulled out of the ring by Special Agent Zero.
00:37:01You.
00:37:03I'm not stupid.
00:37:05You.
00:37:06You.
00:37:09Special Agent Zero has been ejected for ringside.
00:37:14The good hands are having a conniption.
00:37:18Oh, oh, oh, oh.
00:37:20The reaction is slain.
00:37:21I think they just kicked Skylar and Hodge out as well.
00:37:24They don't win.
00:37:25Because they expressed their opinion.
00:37:27Waving it in the ring.
00:37:28Steels with the guitar.
00:37:30Oh, my God, oh, my God.
00:37:33Oh, they got caught her to the spine.
00:37:37Good God.
00:37:40Steels escapes.
00:37:42The referee never saw the guitar shot.
00:37:44First shot, Ali to face Eliza.
00:37:52Here is your winner, Mustafa Ali.
00:38:00Once again, the aptitude, the precision of the plan from Order 4 executed to absolute perfection.
00:38:13Take a look back at the conclusion of this. Special Agent Zero Schuyler and Hodge were ejected.
00:38:18The referee was still with that. It was Stiles who introduced the guitar.
00:38:23Ali cracked Elijah with the guitar in the back.
00:38:28Once again, Ali with a guitar shot to Elijah one more time.
00:38:37Yet another example of Ali having one up on Elijah.
00:38:43Did Ali just dig his own grave?
00:38:52Or has he altered his career trajectory for the better?
00:38:57Well, the action continues here live at Genesis.
00:39:05In just a matter of moments, it's a battle of brothers.
00:39:09Eddie Edwards one-on-one with JDC.
00:39:11It's Curtis's final dance tonight after 27 years of memories.
00:39:18Johnny Tango Curtis's in-ring career comes to a close.
00:39:23So my wife slash handler and I have been talking a lot lately over the last couple of weeks and we've decided that after Genesis in January that I'm going to be retiring from in-ring action.
00:39:41I've spent a lot of time being ungrateful in this business, but right now I'm telling you that I'm very grateful for my last couple of years here in TNA.
00:39:49This is the best locker room I've ever been and I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart.
00:39:52One more dance for Johnny Tango Curtis.
00:39:57I'm a little nervous because I know we're going to kill each other in that ring.
00:40:00I love you like your brother, Eddie.
00:40:03I'm not going to hold anything back out there.
00:40:05I don't expect you to.
00:40:06If you do, I'll be very upset.
00:40:10This is it for him.
00:40:11It's daunting.
00:40:12You know, this is his last professional wrestling match.
00:40:15And I got to go out there and deliver.
00:40:16It's my turn to go out there and deliver because this is all about him.
00:40:20You know, I need to be the best opponent I can be, the best friend I can be for him.
00:40:25I got nothing but respect for you as a man, as a pro wrestler, and as a father.
00:40:28But I'll tell you this, brother.
00:40:31I ain't going out like no punk.
00:40:34So either you pull the trigger, Eddie, or I will.
00:40:38It's a battle between brothers within this system.
00:40:42It's the final dance for JDC.
00:40:44His last match of professional wrestling up against Eddie Edwards' friend of 20 years.
00:40:50There's nothing more romantic than starting your career with some 190 killer.
00:40:58The following contest is scheduled for one call.
00:40:59The following contest is scheduled for one call.
00:41:03Introducing first, representing the system.
00:41:05From Boston, Massachusetts, weighing in at 247 pounds, Eddie Edwards.
00:41:06Trust. The system.
00:41:12Do you want to know something?
00:41:16The following contest is scheduled for one call.
00:41:20Introducing first, representing the system,
00:41:24from Boston, Massachusetts,
00:41:26weighing in at 247 pounds,
00:41:30Eddie Edwards!
00:41:36Eddie Edwards has the unenviable
00:41:38task of having
00:41:40to potentially
00:41:42beat one of his best friends
00:41:44in his last match.
00:41:46The old question of
00:41:48can you pull the trigger
00:41:50in those last moments?
00:41:52More than 20
00:41:54plus years shared together
00:41:56up and down different roads,
00:41:58it is Eddie Edwards' chance
00:42:00to share one last match
00:42:02with his friend.
00:42:06And his opponent,
00:42:08representing the system,
00:42:10from Boston, Massachusetts,
00:42:12weighing in at 230 pounds,
00:42:16wrestling in his final stance,
00:42:20JDC!
00:42:30You and I have known Curtis for well over a decade.
00:42:32There's a tremendous video that
00:42:34JDC shared on his social media
00:42:36earlier on today.
00:42:38He carries the memories
00:42:40of so many moments and people with him
00:42:42everywhere he goes.
00:42:44I encourage you to check out the video
00:42:46that JDC has put out there
00:42:48because we got to see it as a TNA family
00:42:50earlier on today.
00:42:52on social digital platforms very soon.
00:42:54He's not a dry eye in the house.
00:42:56I've never seen Curtis
00:42:58really take it all in like this.
00:43:04Born Kurt Hussey.
00:43:06He left home at 16 years old
00:43:10to join the circus
00:43:12that is professional wrestling.
00:43:14Whether you knew him as
00:43:16Johnny Curtis,
00:43:18the Portuguese Sun Dragon,
00:43:20Fandango,
00:43:22one half of Brizango,
00:43:24Chet Cheddarfield,
00:43:26Dirty Dango,
00:43:28here in TNA.
00:43:30He has been up and down
00:43:32every damn road.
00:43:34JDC!
00:43:36JDC!
00:43:38JDC!
00:43:40JDC!
00:43:42JDC!
00:43:44JDC!
00:43:46You talk about how Curtis
00:43:48and her professional wrestling
00:43:50at the age of 16.
00:43:52He was born in Westbrook, Maine
00:43:54and Curtis spent the first 16 years
00:43:56raised in a trailer park
00:43:58in a town called Standish, Maine.
00:44:00Gotten to know Curtis
00:44:02very well over the years
00:44:04and for him to even make it
00:44:06out of there
00:44:08and rise to worldwide stardom.
00:44:10It's a tremendous accomplishment
00:44:11in and of itself
00:44:12and you can see the respect here
00:44:14between these two
00:44:15and Curtis trying to surprise Edwards!
00:44:20Hey!
00:44:21He said,
00:44:22I'm not going out like no punk.
00:44:24I'm going to do this thing.
00:44:26I'm going to give everything I have
00:44:28and leave it out there.
00:44:30Just because these two are friends
00:44:32for well over 20 years
00:44:33doesn't mean that
00:44:34there's a little gamesmanship here
00:44:36and I got a lot of respect
00:44:37for Curtis rocking
00:44:38the Terry Funk inspired gear
00:44:40tonight in his final match
00:44:41of professional wrestling.
00:44:43Right here in the heart of Texas
00:44:44apropos.
00:44:45JDC Dango is one of those people.
00:44:52You can talk to anybody
00:44:54who's ever interacted with him.
00:44:55He's that person
00:44:57who you are always happy
00:44:59always puts a smile on your face.
00:45:01Everybody enjoys their time
00:45:04with JDC.
00:45:06He is truly one of the boys.
00:45:08He's one of the crew
00:45:10and he made you feel like that too.
00:45:13We had the chance to speak
00:45:14to both these men
00:45:15ever since this match was announced.
00:45:17To their recollection
00:45:18they have never
00:45:19faced each other
00:45:20one-on-one.
00:45:21Absolutely astonishing
00:45:22considering
00:45:23considering they were
00:45:24once a tag team
00:45:25in the early 2000s
00:45:27until they met
00:45:28and kind of grew up together
00:45:29in the independent scene
00:45:30in Massachusetts
00:45:31and New England
00:45:32when they formed
00:45:33Team Tap Out.
00:45:34You and I talked about
00:45:35that not too long ago
00:45:36on Impact.
00:45:37A lot, a lot of history
00:45:39between these two.
00:45:40But to your point
00:45:42the first time ever
00:45:44one-on-one
00:45:45will be
00:45:46the last time ever.
00:45:48JDC obviously
00:45:50rose to prominence
00:45:51in WWE
00:45:52and all the way
00:45:53to the peak
00:45:54of Wrestlemania.
00:45:55However,
00:45:56he does have roots
00:45:57in this company
00:45:58dating back to 2003.
00:45:59He competed on
00:46:00TNA Explosion.
00:46:01Just a young kid
00:46:05looking for an opportunity.
00:46:06And now
00:46:07here in his last match.
00:46:09Oh!
00:46:10Kicked there by Curtis.
00:46:11I've known Johnny Curtis
00:46:13since my first days
00:46:14in wrestling.
00:46:15Back when he was down
00:46:16in Florida
00:46:17Championship Wrestling
00:46:18at the time.
00:46:19The day I walked in the door
00:46:20he was there.
00:46:22Oh!
00:46:23Chopped across the chest.
00:46:25Those early 2000s
00:46:26at Edwards
00:46:27and Curtis
00:46:28first got to know
00:46:29each other
00:46:30first became friends.
00:46:31We spoke to Eddie earlier
00:46:32on today.
00:46:33I said, what was your
00:46:34first memory of courtesy?
00:46:35It's like, I can't repeat
00:46:36the story exactly,
00:46:37but basically made me laugh
00:46:39pretty hard in the locker room
00:46:40the first time I met him.
00:46:41He's like, I knew I was gonna
00:46:42like this guy.
00:46:43And then you had JDC going off
00:46:45to his opportunity with WWE
00:46:47and Eddie Edwards
00:46:48and Eddie Edwards went on to pro wrestling
00:46:49NOAH in Japan
00:46:50and made history.
00:46:51So their paths would only cross
00:46:52every so once in a while.
00:46:53But ironically enough,
00:46:55Oh!
00:46:56Eddie Edwards' wife,
00:46:57Alicia,
00:46:58has known JDC
00:46:59longer than Alicia's known Eddie.
00:47:03Knew him just when she was about
00:47:0413 or 14 years old
00:47:06hanging around the wrestling scene
00:47:08in the Northeast
00:47:09wanting to get into the business
00:47:10herself.
00:47:11Yeah, I met JDC
00:47:13before even meeting Eddie.
00:47:14And now,
00:47:15we heard Eddie Edwards
00:47:16earlier today,
00:47:17backstage,
00:47:18looking at other lives
00:47:19have truly come full circle.
00:47:21Eddie and Alicia now married.
00:47:23They have a child.
00:47:25Dango himself just got married
00:47:27leading to this life decision.
00:47:29They're all coming together
00:47:30in these final moments.
00:47:31It's very apropos
00:47:33as they are bringing out
00:47:34the best and the toughest
00:47:36in one another.
00:47:37Oh!
00:47:40Don't hold back!
00:47:42Don't hold back!
00:47:43That's exactly what Dango said.
00:47:45Don't you do it!
00:47:50Saw how Curtis tried to surprise
00:47:52Edwards early on in the matchup.
00:47:54Eddie is paying the favor
00:47:56and he talked about it.
00:47:58Dango said on impact
00:48:00this past Thursday.
00:48:02I'm on AMC.
00:48:04If you don't pull the trigger,
00:48:05I will.
00:48:06And Eddie Edwards
00:48:09more than happy
00:48:10to bring all of that
00:48:13and more.
00:48:17Oh!
00:48:18Power slam there by Dango!
00:48:20Here's the cover,
00:48:21shoulders down, kick out
00:48:22at one.
00:48:24It's been incredible to watch
00:48:25the evolution of the
00:48:26professional and the person.
00:48:28As of the 19th of this month,
00:48:31JDC will celebrate
00:48:33seven years of sobriety
00:48:34and that is now white.
00:48:36A year into that,
00:48:37he's completely changed
00:48:38who he is.
00:48:39And many of us have argued
00:48:40in this industry
00:48:41that he's doing the best
00:48:42work of his career
00:48:43now.
00:48:4427 years in.
00:48:45It's incredible.
00:48:47Go out on top.
00:48:50Go out when you're feeling
00:48:51good, when you're feeling
00:48:52like you.
00:48:53That's the dream,
00:48:54to go out on your own terms,
00:48:55to pick your moment,
00:48:56to pick your date,
00:48:57not have it taken from you
00:48:59like it has so many
00:49:00of our brothers.
00:49:01You could feel the intensity
00:49:06starting to ratchet up a bit.
00:49:08Back elbow there by Curtis.
00:49:10Edward Statt,
00:49:11and Sir Corey right to the
00:49:12side of the head.
00:49:17This is exactly what Curtis
00:49:19wanted.
00:49:20He wanted the best Eddie
00:49:22Edwards there has to be!
00:49:23Bring everything.
00:49:29Down goes Curtis.
00:49:30Gonna have to regroup.
00:49:33JDC wanted this matchup
00:49:34against his brother,
00:49:35Eddie Edwards.
00:49:38And now Edwards on the move!
00:49:40Gotta remember,
00:49:41Eddie Edwards
00:49:42is a two-time TNA
00:49:43World Champion,
00:49:45former GHC Heavyweight Champion
00:49:47for Skaijin to win that trophy.
00:49:49Win that championship.
00:49:50Excuse me.
00:49:51Let's go Dango!
00:49:54Let's go Dango!
00:49:55Let's go Dango!
00:49:56We're out here,
00:49:57fourth behind Dango
00:49:58in his last matchup.
00:49:59He's like,
00:50:00even Eddie Edwards
00:50:01in his only,
00:50:02is behind Dango
00:50:03in this last matchup,
00:50:05even though Eddie is trying
00:50:06to be the victor.
00:50:07Let's go Dango!
00:50:08Let's go Dango!
00:50:09Let's go Dango!
00:50:10Let's go Dango!
00:50:11They say sometimes
00:50:12you hit your own brother
00:50:13harder than you hit
00:50:14your worst enemy.
00:50:17Oh!
00:50:18It's a strange little love
00:50:19language we have
00:50:20in pro wrestling.
00:50:21Eddie Edwards
00:50:22rolls back in,
00:50:23resets the referee's
00:50:24ten count.
00:50:25One shot right
00:50:26to the midsection.
00:50:29Curtis continues
00:50:30to respond with these
00:50:31chops.
00:50:35Answering back everything
00:50:36Eddie gave him
00:50:37and more.
00:50:39Curtis said he would do
00:50:40the same thing,
00:50:41he's gonna bring it all.
00:50:42Uh-oh!
00:50:43Belly-to-back suplex!
00:50:44Spine first
00:50:45into the hardest part
00:50:46of the ring,
00:50:47goes Eddie Edwards.
00:50:51These are two competitors.
00:50:53They're putting it all
00:50:54on the line.
00:50:55JDC,
00:50:56this is the end
00:50:57of the line.
00:51:01Leave no doubt,
00:51:02leave no question
00:51:03unanswered.
00:51:06You rustle like there
00:51:07is no tomorrow.
00:51:08Edwards able to retaliate.
00:51:12He went back first
00:51:15into the apron.
00:51:16Oh my God!
00:51:17And now his right hand
00:51:19smashed off the steel post.
00:51:21That could be a broken
00:51:22couple of fingers right there.
00:51:24Oh!
00:51:25Like a true veteran,
00:51:26Dango takes advantage.
00:51:28Oh!
00:51:31Chopped right to the chest again.
00:51:36Edwards with a straight
00:51:37headbutt.
00:51:40Count of six here
00:51:41from our referee
00:51:42being lenient
00:51:43given the circumstance.
00:51:47Count of seven.
00:51:48Curtis rolled back
00:51:49inside the ring
00:51:50by Eddie Edwards.
00:51:53Back in the...
00:51:54Oh!
00:51:56Got all of them there!
00:51:58Felt that myself
00:52:00more than a handful
00:52:01of times
00:52:02from JDC
00:52:03leveling.
00:52:05Eddie Edwards here.
00:52:06That beauty shot.
00:52:07That would make
00:52:08breezy blush.
00:52:17Now Dango back up
00:52:18to his feet.
00:52:19Oh!
00:52:22Those chops.
00:52:24Pain not only, yes,
00:52:25it rattles your
00:52:26your core,
00:52:27rattles your chest cavity,
00:52:28but still the pain
00:52:29radiates right down
00:52:30your collarbone,
00:52:31down your arms.
00:52:32Yeah!
00:52:33The longer this match
00:52:34goes on, the heavier
00:52:35these are getting.
00:52:36Yeah!
00:52:37The more oomph they have
00:52:38behind them.
00:52:39Go!
00:52:40Go!
00:52:41Go!
00:52:43Now, Eddie Edwards
00:52:44off to meet Curtis
00:52:45there with a back elbow.
00:52:47Slowing up his momentum.
00:52:48But Curtis in pursuit
00:52:49with an uppercut.
00:52:50Look at this!
00:52:51Boom right to the face.
00:52:52JDC sending Edwards to the outside.
00:52:53And he's not done yet.
00:52:54Look out!
00:52:55Curtis takes flight
00:52:56one more time!
00:52:57JDC!
00:52:58JDC!
00:52:59JDC!
00:53:00JDC!
00:53:01JDC!
00:53:02JDC!
00:53:03JDC!
00:53:04JDC!
00:53:05JDC!
00:53:06JDC!
00:53:07JDC!
00:53:08JDC!
00:53:09JDC!
00:53:10JDC!
00:53:11JDC!
00:53:12JDC!
00:53:13JDC!
00:53:14JDC!
00:53:15JDC!
00:53:16JDC!
00:53:17JDC!
00:53:18JDC!
00:53:19JDC!
00:53:20JDC!
00:53:21JDC!
00:53:22JDC!
00:53:23JDC!
00:53:24JDC!
00:53:25JDC!
00:53:26JDC!
00:53:27JDC!
00:53:28JDC!
00:53:29Both men over to the count of 10 to get back inside the ring so the match can continue
00:53:46See how much these two have dished out in this matchup the amount of punishment
00:53:52But the match continues
00:53:54Hard uppercut, but oh Edwards had an answer
00:54:03Edwards
00:54:05Oh
00:54:07With a middle turnbuckle there in an uppercut right in the back of the neck there by Curtis right wherewithal from dango there
00:54:15Look out a leg drop from the outside. Here's the collar hook to the leg and a kick out there by Edwards
00:54:24And go really pulling out all the stops here
00:54:29He's truly leaving it all in the ring
00:54:33Take another look here
00:54:35The leg drop right across the throat, but still Eddie Edwards able to stay in this thing
00:54:42We heard moments ago how JDC has said himself he spent a lot of time this business being ungrateful
00:54:47Ungrateful, but he's truly grateful for TNA wrestling for this locker room
00:54:52Within the system and this opportunity to call it quits on his own turn
00:54:58He's going out fighting
00:55:00Falcon arrow cover kick out by Edwards
00:55:04What a combo there though a tornado DDT into the falcon arrow?
00:55:10Dango pullin every trick out of the tool box
00:55:25Jam-packed Curtis Colwell Center here in Dallas, Texas
00:55:29We kicked off the TNA on AMC arrow this past Thursday in this very building here in Dallas, Texas
00:55:36What a night. It's been thus far at Genesis live a pay-per-view and TNA plus around the world
00:55:42And you're fighting off Edwards from the top away look at all blow Thunderbomb
00:55:49There's the cover. Is it the end for Curtis and a kick-out?
00:55:56Both these guys are having answers for each other every step of the way proving just how well they know each other
00:56:05Take a look at this Curtis watched off of the top turnbuckle and Eddie Edwards was able to take advantage of it
00:56:11You gotta wonder at this point the matchup. Yes, the damage that each man has absorbed, but still the emotions have to be running high
00:56:21I know Eddie Edwards said he would be after wonder what's going through his head. What's going through his heart?
00:56:27When the time comes does he have it in him?
00:56:31To hit that final shot Edward now trying to slow it down trying to maybe tap out
00:56:37It's JDC is JDC going to go quietly into that good night
00:56:45Or JDC is not gonna give up
00:56:50With a smirk on his face he ain't done yet
00:56:57JDC is in his happiest place on earth in the middle of a wrestling ring
00:57:03With one of his closest friends in the business. Look out. Oh, we caught him. Oh, wait a second. Oh, no, what?
00:57:14Flashbacks
00:57:16To WrestleMania
00:57:18The Lion-Hearted JDC with the walls
00:57:22Right to the back of Eddie Edwards one of the biggest rivals on his biggest stage
00:57:27Is this enough to put Edwards away? Is he gonna tap?
00:57:35Edwards trying to get to the bottom rope now turning things over on to his back
00:57:39Curtis trying to reposition for the walls
00:57:41Oh, Edwards might get him here on a kick-out
00:57:44Great counter, but
00:57:46No!
00:57:47A car breaker!
00:57:47From his biggest win to his final win perhaps. No! A kick-out!
00:57:49From his biggest win to his final win perhaps. No! A kick-out!
00:57:54What a series though from JDC
00:58:01What a sequence by Johnny Dango Curtis
00:58:03This is awesome! This is awesome! This is awesome! This is awesome! This is awesome! This is awesome!
00:58:16Great respect shown by the fans here tonight live in Dallas, Texas
00:58:21Johnny Dango Curtis
00:58:23Is gonna call it quits after this
00:58:26But he wants to go down a winner
00:58:29Now heading up
00:58:31To high-risk territory here
00:58:37Edwards
00:58:38Farming a way to fight back though
00:58:40Edwards
00:58:42Edwards trying to create Annie
00:58:44Little bit of space here
00:58:45In a difficult situation
00:58:47Top turnbuckle
00:58:48Edwards
00:58:49Trying to draw Curtis close
00:58:51But it cost him
00:58:55Wait a second
00:58:56Oh god
00:58:57Dangerous situation here
00:58:58LA Creece
00:59:00Over the top
00:59:01Is this it?
00:59:03Two
00:59:04Two
00:59:05Eddie Edwards is still in it
00:59:06Two
00:59:08One
00:59:10Two
00:59:11Two
00:59:12One
00:59:13Two
00:59:14Two
00:59:15One
00:59:16Two
00:59:17One
00:59:18Two
00:59:19One
00:59:20Two
00:59:21Two
00:59:22Two
00:59:23Two
00:59:24Three
00:59:25Three
00:59:26Two
00:59:27Three
00:59:28Two
00:59:29Two
00:59:30down and dirty one more time but it missed boston knee party cover oh and a kick out
00:59:40curtis kicked out of the boston knee party are you kidding me
00:59:48it was the last time we saw somebody kick out of the boston knee party take a look
00:59:52edwards got all of it we thought the career of jdc was over that move helped make out
01:00:00edwards a two-time tna world champion and johnny tango curtis on his final night in this business
01:00:07is it going to go away quietly another boston knee party
01:00:16another kick out somehow and you heard eddie edwards saying please just stay down
01:00:24he doesn't want to have to keep doing this to him but dango
01:00:27dango's going down with the biggest fight of his career
01:00:36how is kernis still in this thing brothers to the end
01:00:45oh my god
01:00:46wait a minute now edwards going into his arsenal going for a die hard driver
01:01:03another boston knee party
01:01:06johnny
01:01:16here is your winner
01:01:18eddie edwards
01:01:22is
01:01:38take a look back at the conclusion of this matchup you could see jdc inviting the end courtesy of his
01:01:46brother of over 20 years eddie edwards
01:01:57eddie edwards was able to pull the trigger
01:01:59but this is the end of the line
01:02:15dango said to us
01:02:29i'm not gonna miss wrestling
01:02:32i'm gonna miss the wrestlers
01:02:34and there is not a damn wrestler that has met this man in their entire career
01:02:40and has enjoyed every solitary second that they have spent with him
01:02:46the professional wrestling world is a better place because of what johnny curtis brought to it
01:03:02and
01:03:07and
01:03:10and
01:03:12and
01:03:14and
01:03:16and
01:03:20and
01:03:22and
01:03:24Let's go!
01:03:54Curtis calls it a career.
01:04:01Love you, buddy.
01:04:04Love you, buddy.
01:04:24Love you, buddy.
01:04:54Well, right now it's time for the TNA Genesis Injury Report presented by BioFlex, the exclusive recovery partner of TNA Wrestling.
01:05:08Elijah is currently undergoing evaluation by the BioFlex team after re-aggravating his triceps during his match earlier tonight with Mustafa Ali.
01:05:17Further updates on Elijah will be provided as they become available.
01:05:22The former TNA World Champion and two-time TNA International Champion Steve Macklin is currently out of action following the attack by the NXT Outlaws last week on Impact.
01:05:33Macklin is being held off of Genesis as a precaution.
01:05:36However, Macklin is scheduled to return to in-ring competition this week in Albuquerque, New Mexico on TNA Thursday Night Impact live on AMC.
01:05:46Following the disturbing events on the premiere of Thursday Night Impact live on AMC this week, the Hardys were evaluated by the BioFlex medical team after a calculated attack by the Righteous.
01:05:59The BioFlex team has confirmed that both Matt and Jeff Hardy are not at 100% but are clear to compete and will defend the TNA World Tag Team Championship tonight against Vincent and Dutch.
01:06:11This has been the TNA Genesis Injury Report presented by BioFlex.
01:06:41Here's squeamish as Vincent locked the gauged ear of Jeff Hardy this past week on Thursday Night Impact on AMC.
01:06:54The screams of agony from Jeff Hardy.
01:06:58That's one of the more uncomfortable things I think I've ever seen in TNA Wrestling.
01:07:03The Righteous will challenge the Hardys with the TNA World Tag Team titles later on tonight here at Genesis.
01:07:08We understand Jeff Hardy is doing okay and he is clear to compete later on tonight.
01:07:13But right now I want to turn our focus to another situation that's been a little uncomfortable I think.
01:07:18Well, specifically for Ryan Nemeth, the Hollywood hunk has been continuing to run his mouth and putting his foot in it.
01:07:25And then at the same time, Mara Sade has been super kicking Ryan Nemeth for months.
01:07:30Finally, Nemeth and Sade go one-on-one to settle this here at Genesis.
01:07:38Let's go home, let's go home, let's go home, let's go home, let's go home.
01:07:49A link contest is scheduled for one call.
01:07:53Introducing first, from Hollywood, California, weighing in at 214 pounds, Ryan Nemeth.
01:08:04Now, this whole situation started back in September when Nick and Ryan Nemeth made the return to this company at the expense of the Hardys and Mara Sade.
01:08:14Ever since, Mara Sade has taken every opportunity to super kick Ryan Nemeth.
01:08:20However, it's gone even further than that.
01:08:22Ryan Nemeth was flirting with Mara Sade recently on Impact.
01:08:26Ryan did not breathe the room and Mara super kicked him again.
01:08:30Who did you pay in the truck to put that compilation together?
01:08:34Kevin's awesome.
01:08:35That's a travesty!
01:08:42And his opponent, from Duke City, New Mexico, Mara Sade!
01:08:50The first time ever TNA Wrestling is going to be in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this Thursday, live on AMC.
01:08:58And this coming Friday, January 23rd, TNA presents Impact in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
01:09:04A homecoming for Mara Sade.
01:09:07But tonight, Sade is going to try and handle business.
01:09:10And we here at TNA Wrestling do things a little bit differently.
01:09:14An intergender matchup here.
01:09:16How does Sade topple Ryan Nemeth?
01:09:18Do you really want me to answer them?
01:09:21You're just going to wait to say,
01:09:23Super kick!
01:09:24Super kick!
01:09:25Super kick!
01:09:27But I think people underestimate Ryan Nemeth.
01:09:30He is a national treasure.
01:09:32He is a hardworking man.
01:09:34He is a Hollywood punk.
01:09:35And those Hollywood bozos on the Thursday Night Impact premiere at AMC mistreated him as well.
01:09:40I mean, Zon McClellan and Iowa Gordon from the Dark Winds.
01:09:44They are supposed to be SAG-AFTRA brothers, and they mistreated him.
01:09:49And RJ Kyler from Night Patrol.
01:09:50They should be fine!
01:09:51And Candice Michelle.
01:09:53All of them.
01:09:55And I hope Mara Sade gets what's coming to her.
01:09:58Look at this!
01:09:58Oh, oh, oh!
01:09:59And Ryan Nemeth!
01:10:00Completely disrespecting Mara Sade.
01:10:05So Ryan Nemeth is a former TNA World Tag Team Champion.
01:10:09I can't believe it.
01:10:10He pinned Jeff Hardy at Rebellion last year to capture the Titans.
01:10:16Easy turning your back on something like Mara Sade.
01:10:21Oh, now Sade go for a sleeper.
01:10:24Oh, Ryan Nemeth quickly able to turn it around.
01:10:30The hulking hunk, Ryan Nemeth.
01:10:33Hulking Hollywood hunk, Ryan Nemeth.
01:10:36Look at the power!
01:10:38Yes, that is the man whose last singles victory was against Krampus.
01:10:44And he defeated the Demon of Christmas, Tom.
01:10:48That's a supernatural beam.
01:10:50You're acting like that's nothing.
01:10:51You're acting like that's a long day!
01:10:53Oh!
01:10:55Shot A.
01:10:56Shot's right to the midsection.
01:10:58Trying to create a little bit of separation here.
01:10:59Giving up a lot of size and strength, obviously, to Ryan Nemeth.
01:11:04I think that's the first time you've ever called Ryan Nemeth strong.
01:11:10And the athleticism.
01:11:11Oh, oh, oh!
01:11:12I was loading up for a super kick!
01:11:14Smart.
01:11:16Brilliant.
01:11:18Can you imagine how much Ryan Nemeth is underpaying Dennis?
01:11:20Last year, full of months.
01:11:23Oh, wait a minute!
01:11:24Shot A!
01:11:25Leveling Nemeth!
01:11:29Ryan Nemeth once again taking his eye off the ball.
01:11:32I'm a firm believer in never turning your back on your opponent if you can help it.
01:11:41Shot A.
01:11:41tossing Ryan Emmett back inside the ring shot a one of the bright spots signing
01:11:47to the TNA not given division last year and Ryan never taking shot a off of her
01:11:53feet taking a shot shot a wait a minute oh god look at this Ryan never that's
01:11:59controlling shot a dumping her spine first where steel meets wood call it
01:12:13controversial but it could be a case of the old you know when you're in like
01:12:17fourth grade you like someone and you pull their hair and you poke at it not
01:12:21that it's good but maybe that's what Marsha is doing with Ryan never going for
01:12:28very arrogant cover here and shot a gets the shoulder up in time what was your
01:12:33childhood like very delightful okay not many dates but I had a very pleasant
01:12:40childhood oh
01:12:46shot a defiant in the face of Nemeth here
01:12:52this is disgusting
01:12:58he's a Hollywood honk he's a show-off comes from a family of show-offs
01:13:03Ryan Nemeth is doing this meanwhile his brother Nick Nemeth arguably the greatest wrestler on the planet
01:13:09is the special guest referee and the call your shot gauntlet winner for our main event later on tonight
01:13:16Santana defending the TNA World Championship against Kazaria the Texas Deathmatch
01:13:21okay so what yeah talent runs a family clearly so Ryan Nemeth could lose tomorrow
01:13:26shot a tonight here at Genesis Nick Nemeth could walk out as TNA World Champion
01:13:31the Nemeth family is the weirdest family of TNA
01:13:34and I'll shot a it's got a head to see you crashing down to the corner with the Superman
01:13:42four things around here on the Hollywood hunk
01:13:45look out the corner the DDT well done planted there's the cover shoulders down all Ryan Nemeth just got the left shoulder off the mat
01:14:00but take another look at this our shot a the Tornado DDT it planted Ryan Nemeth but not enough to get the win
01:14:13oh
01:14:14oh
01:14:16to the eye
01:14:18Ryan Nemeth I'm gonna go to dirty tactics just to turn things around
01:14:23on Ryan Nemeth on the far shot a wait a minute hold the ropes and the referee called Ryan Nemeth
01:14:30I mean Shade has attacked Nemeth from behind for weeks for what it's worth
01:14:34what are you talking about a sling blade
01:14:36all those sneak attacks sneaky super kicks and whatnot
01:14:41she kicked Ryan Nemeth right between the eyes to his face recently
01:14:45after sneaking up behind
01:14:47oh stop it
01:14:48oh the drop kick there by Ryan Nemeth down goes Shade awkwardly to the outside
01:14:53nasty landing
01:14:55oh now Ryan Nemeth holding on to the rope here's the cover
01:15:00there's the bell the referee can see it
01:15:02Ryan needs Shade
01:15:03here is your winner
01:15:06Ryan Nemeth
01:15:09who's laughing now who's ha-ha now the ha-ha Hollywood Hulk that's who didn't even need to use the super kick to get it done
01:15:21oh they had to cheat
01:15:23Ryan Nemeth cheating to be more of Shade tonight at Genesis
01:15:26he is able to eliminate Shade with that beautiful drop kick
01:15:31Shade went down awkwardly amidst the ropes and then watch this he's got a handful of the jeans
01:15:36his arm is on the rope
01:15:38the referee admittedly not taking a good position for the count
01:15:42and still the referee's decision is final
01:15:45Ryan beats Shade
01:15:47it's in the history books deal with it
01:15:49could we see two Nemeths as winners tonight at Genesis
01:15:55earlier tonight
01:16:02my dad thought he was being clever
01:16:04a four-way match
01:16:06the odds stacked against my man
01:16:09it's just another emotional decision
01:16:13a man making decisions for a company with his feelings
01:16:17instead of with his brain
01:16:20brain? you don't have a brain?
01:16:22you didn't want me to win tonight did you Santino?
01:16:24you wanted to embarrass me
01:16:26you wanted to take this title away from me
01:16:28you put me in the ring with three other guys
01:16:30but I didn't just win
01:16:31shoved it right in your face
01:16:33yeah and it's time you start making decisions that benefit the business
01:16:38what do you have to lose?
01:16:40you've already lost your daughter
01:16:42you've lost your company's title
01:16:44and you're about to lose your job to Daria Ray
01:16:48and anything you put in my man's way
01:16:52anything at all
01:16:54it won't matter
01:16:56because I'll still be
01:16:59your TNA
01:17:00international champion
01:17:02come on
01:17:04well speaking of championship gold
01:17:09it's time to put a title on the line
01:17:12in a last-minute replacement an open challenge was issued and accepted
01:17:16and now Lei Ying Li defends the knockouts world title against NXT's Zarya
01:17:23as we get set for this knockouts world championship matchup you're live in Dallas
01:17:28let's take a look at the tail of the tape
01:17:29remember it was Danny Luna who was supposed to challenge Lei Ying Li initially here at Genesis
01:17:34however due to visa issues
01:17:36Luna not able to be here
01:17:37an open challenge was put out and was answered by Zarya
01:17:40who was challenged for four different championships between TNA Wrestling and WWE
01:17:46the knockouts world championship is about to be defended live at Genesis
01:17:53books
01:17:59and
01:18:00we can see the video
01:18:02the impact
01:18:06of GDP
01:18:07the impact
01:18:08of GDP
01:18:10the impact
01:18:12of
01:18:15GDP
01:18:17health
01:18:19having
01:18:21Zarya, accompanied by her tag team partner, Sol Ruka, the team known as Zoruka in NXT.
01:18:32Sol Ruka said this past Thursday on Impact Live on AFC that Zarya deserves this opportunity.
01:18:39Well, Zoruka has an opportunity this coming Tuesday, live on NXT.
01:18:44It'll be Sol Ruka vs. Ren QCC, and Fatal Influence, a triple threat matchup, will determine the next number one contender to the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, the Elegant's brand.
01:18:58And if things go her way tonight, Zarya could be walking into that tag team matchup already with TNA gold around her waist.
01:19:07The Australian powerhouse, Zarya, has been consistently in championship contention between both these companies.
01:19:19She capitalized tonight.
01:19:20Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:21Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:22Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:23Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:24Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:25Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:26Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:27Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:28Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:29Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:30Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:31Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:32Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:33Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:34Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:35Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:36Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:37Zarya, has been consistently in the past.
01:19:38playing lead brought the knockouts world championship back to this company
01:20:06last month at nxt gold rush at the theater at madison square garden in new york city winning
01:20:14a triple threat matchup against tna legend jordan grace and then champion kalani jordan we've seen
01:20:20how the knockouts world championship has been represented by both tna and nxt stars could we
01:20:27see the title go back into the hands of an nxt star tonight at genesis every time we have one of
01:20:34these interpromotional battles everyone is waiting on pins and needles for what will be the outcome
01:20:42the following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the tna knockouts world championship
01:20:58introducing first the challenger accompanied by soul ruka from adelaide south australia
01:21:09and her opponent accompanied by zaya brookside from chongqing china she is the tna knockout world
01:21:29world champion
01:21:31so here we go one more time
01:21:49the battle between tna and nxt with gold on the line takes center stage here in the impact zone
01:21:57the tna knockouts world championship first introduced back in 2007 it is the most consistent championship
01:22:06in women's wrestling during that time representing opportunity and excellence
01:22:11tna has been a home for true opportunity in women's wrestling for decades a tna knockout is empowered
01:22:19athletic beautiful and captivating it's about striving for more in women's wrestling to be a tna knockout
01:22:27is to be a star
01:22:28the goalie
01:22:32the nose to nose goalie and zarya
01:22:36be a battle of power versus precision in this one we talked about it for a while
01:22:45lane we might be the most dangerous striker in all of tna took her 80 long years to get to this point to call herself a world champion
01:22:55to call herself a world champion in professional wrestling.
01:23:01Caught at the pass here by Zarya.
01:23:05Back and forth in the early goings of this one.
01:23:09Zarya charging and leave.
01:23:11And the challenger able to drop the champion early.
01:23:17Zarya, who debuted in pro wrestling in 2020,
01:23:21followed her brother into the sport, actually,
01:23:24in order to make a name for herself.
01:23:30Look at the raw strength.
01:23:34Which captured the imagination of wrestling fans years ago.
01:23:39There's a cover trying to win the title and a kick out.
01:23:43We talked about how Zarya's challenge for a TNA title in the past.
01:23:47Well, it just happened in Australia on an independent event.
01:23:50It was Zarya up against then-champion Jordan Grace years ago.
01:23:56So this is something that's been in the back of the mind of Zarya for quite some time.
01:24:00No doubt about it.
01:24:01Could make that come true here at night.
01:24:05But Lay Ying Lee striking back, literally.
01:24:10Big drop kick there by Lay Ying Lee.
01:24:15Trying to protect her championship ring and also protecting TNA wrestling.
01:24:21And Zarya able to dump Lee on the top turnbuckle.
01:24:24TNA fans around the world sit on the pins and needles on the edge of their seat any time there is a TNA versus NXT championship matchup.
01:24:36A little bit of PTSD from people like Trick Williams running roughshod over this company for nearly six months.
01:24:42Now look at the strength of Zarya.
01:24:45Has to the count of five and finally breaks for our referee Paige Brinjavalli.
01:24:53That is the power of the warrior, Zarya.
01:24:59Now a cover.
01:25:00Trying to win the championship here.
01:25:02Lee able to escape.
01:25:03Come on, Lee!
01:25:06Zarya!
01:25:06Zarya!
01:25:07Zarya!
01:25:08Zarya!
01:25:10Zarya!
01:25:10Being the TNA knockouts world champion on the back foot now.
01:25:17Manic elbow there by Zarya.
01:25:22Zarya really taking control of this matchup.
01:25:25Nasty clothesline.
01:25:27Robert again trying to capture the title and a kick out there.
01:25:30Tucked the arm and everything.
01:25:34But Lay Ying Lee proving resilience.
01:25:37The old adage, she hasn't come this far to just come this far.
01:25:43You said it.
01:25:44All those years worked to be at this level.
01:25:48Could it all go away tonight?
01:25:50Look at this being bent in half.
01:25:53Reminiscent of her fellow Australian, Rhea Ripley.
01:25:56And this is a version of the Texas Cloverleaf here in Texas.
01:26:04Oh, wait.
01:26:04Look at the strike.
01:26:05Oh, and jumping Lee.
01:26:07Lee has hardly had a real opportunity to get out of the blocks against the larger competitor.
01:26:13That was a great counter there from Lay Ying.
01:26:16They tried to reverse that pressure, but was just dumped by Zarya right back into the Cloverleaf.
01:26:22Trying to put the pressure on the small of the back of first and knee here with the submission attempt.
01:26:26Could Lee submit and give up the TNA Knockouts World Championship to Zarya?
01:26:32Look at this.
01:26:33At Genesis.
01:26:36Bad win once again.
01:26:39Lee strikes her way up.
01:26:41Look at this.
01:26:42One, two, three, four.
01:26:45Lee climbing the ladder, so to speak, all the way up.
01:26:49Hold on.
01:26:50Oh, we have him.
01:26:50Take down Zarya.
01:26:51Great submission here.
01:26:54Incredible counter work there from Lee.
01:26:57Locking it.
01:26:57Walter tried to lock in the STF, but a block here by Zarya.
01:27:01That's the power of the Australian warrior.
01:27:05Look at this.
01:27:06Shoulders down again.
01:27:07Try to win the title, but Lee survives.
01:27:09The battle of power versus precision really coming to fruition here.
01:27:22Zarya sent into the top turnbuckle.
01:27:24NXT's Sol Ruka looking on.
01:27:27Lee's tag team partner within the Angel Warriors.
01:27:31Zarya Brookside in her corner to offer support as well.
01:27:34Oh.
01:27:34Oh.
01:27:34Oh.
01:27:34Oh.
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