Former world champion says injury was serious, but return is expected
Summary
– Moose confirmed he suffered a real back injury at TNA Genesis 2026
– The injury occurred during a triple threat match on January 17
– Moose expects to compete at TNA’s upcoming live show despite pain
Moose has confirmed that what appeared to be another punishing moment in the ring at TNA Genesis was, in fact, a legitimate injury.
Following the January 17 triple threat match against Joe Hendry and Cedric Alexander, the former TNA World Champion revealed that he suffered a serious back injury during the bout. The match aired as part of TNA’s return to pay-per-view and concluded with Hendry picking up the victory while Moose’s condition remained unclear.
Days after the event, Moose addressed the situation directly through social media. He thanked fans for their concern and confirmed that the injury was real, putting an end to speculation surrounding the spot-heavy encounter.
Despite the severity of the injury, Moose offered reassurance about his status in the future. He acknowledged that his back remains stiff and painful, but indicated that he expects to be ready for TNA’s upcoming live television event in Albuquerque.
During the Genesis match, Hendry focused much of his offense on Moose’s lower back. One of the most notable moments saw Moose driven back-first into the steel steps, though it has not been confirmed if that spot caused the injury.
Moose’s history with back issues adds further context to the situation. He previously dealt with a similar injury following his match with Leon Slater at Slammiversary 2025, making the latest setback a familiar challenge in his career.
For those who watched TNA Genesis I did suffer a serious injury. From the bottom of my heart I want to sincerely thank everyone for all their concern and get well soon wishes. My back is super stiff still at the moment but I should be ok for @ThisIsTNA AMC live in Albuquerque
— MOOSE™️ (@TheMooseNation) January 20, 2026
