Joe Hendry has become the new TNA world champion after defeating reigning champion Nic Nemeth at Genesis on January 19, 2025. The highly anticipated match was marred by several distractions, including Frankie Kazarian attempting to cash in for an instant title shot and JBL’s surprise appearance.
Despite these obstacles, JBL ultimately did the right thing when he clotheslined Kazarian straight into hell, taking out Ryan Nemeth on his way out as well. The finish was clean and fair, with Hendry counteracting Nemeth’s Danger Zone finisher to land a Standing Ovation slam that earned him the win.
Hendry kicked out of Danger Zone, earning the first-ever kickout from the Standing Ovation move. As he fought back, the crowd began chanting “We believe!” in support of their new champion. Hendry seized the momentum and landed a fallaway slam to seal the victory.
The electric moment marked a significant milestone for Hendry, who has earned the respect of fans worldwide with his exciting match. The Genesis replay is available through TNA+, TrillerTV, and other providers.
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