Pre-show match announced for TNA Genesis

Originally posted on F4WOnline.com | By Joseph Currier | Last updated Jan 14, 2025 1:53 PM ET

A new match announcement has been made for TNA Genesis 2025.

The pay-per-view is being held in Garland, Texas this Sunday night. TNA announced today that, on the pre-show broadcast, Frankie Kazarian vs. Leon Slater will take place. The pre-show has a start time of 7 p.m. Eastern airing for free on TNA’s digital platforms. It will also be shown in Canada on Sportsnet 360.

Kazarian vs. Slater was set up by a backstage interaction on a recent episode of Impact. Saying he sees something special in Slater, Kazarian offered to mentor him. But Slater turned the offer down after Kazarian wanted Slater to run errands for him.

.@LEONSLATER_ wants nothing to do being @FrankieKazarian's lacky!

Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/SjpCtpSxQB pic.twitter.com/cB0pS9Y0HL
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 3, 2025

The two faced off on a UK tour for TNA in 2023, where Slater earned a long-term contract with the promotion. Kazarian won both of the matches they had.

Though this bout is happening on the pre-show, Kazarian could potentially play a role in the World title picture at Genesis. He holds the Call Your Shot gauntlet trophy and is able to cash it in for a title shot of his choosing. Kazarian has said he’ll be keeping an eye on the main event of the PPV with Nic Nemeth defending the TNA World Championship against Joe Hendry.

Here is the updated Genesis lineup:

TNA Genesis 2025 (Sunday, January 19) —

TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth defends against Joe Hendry
Clockwork Orange House of Fun match: TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich defends against Rosemary
Jordynne Grace vs. Tessa Blanchard
TNA Tag Team Champions The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) defend against The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz & Trey Miguel)
TNA X-Division Champion Moose defends against Ace Austin
Mike Santana vs. Josh Alexander
TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions Jody Threat & Dani Luna defend against Ash By Elegance & Heather By Elegance
Pre-show: Frankie Kazarian vs. Leon Slater

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