NXT’s Ashante Adonis issues surprise open challenge on TNA Genesis pre-show – Cageside Seats
Filed under:The new WWE/TNA partnership didn’t take long to show itself on TV.The new partnership between WWE and TNA is already bearing fruit with NXT’s Ashante “Thee” Adonis making a surprise appearance on the Genesis pre-show (Jan. 19, 2025) to issue an open challenge.Arianna Grace is acting liaison between NXT and TNA, and she ushered in the new era. She teased surprises in store, then Adonis walked out to the ring. After insulting the crowd, he kicked off the new relationship by initiating an open challenge..@WWENXT’s Ashante “Thee” Adonis has arrived in the iMPACT Zone with an Open Challenge! Watch the Countdown to #TNAGenesis on TNA+: https://t.co/kCt2yW6opS pic.twitter.com/hVo0BvSjmuJake Something stepped up to the plate. He put a whooping on Adonis. The NXT wrestler held his own for a bit with fancy footwork on a dropkick, however, Jake was too strong. He punched Adonis out of the air then closed with a swinging side slam to win..@JakeSomething_ sends Ashante “Thee” Adonis Into The Void! @WWENXTWatch the Countdown to #TNAGenesis on TNA+: https://t.co/kCt2yW6opS pic.twitter.com/gZeq7BlCflScoreboard reads TNA – 1 and NXT – 0. At least Adonis can go down as trivia for the first NXT wrestler to cross the line into the Impact Zone under this new deal.The match is up on the free pre-show to Genesis (video). The Genesis event is available for on pay-per-view through TNA+, TrillerTV, and other providers. Get full PPV results here.Share your thoughts on the surprise appearance from NXT’s Ashante Adonis in TNA.Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again.
