A few days ago on iMPACT!, Leon Slater had his first shot at the TNA X-Division Championship but fell short against Speedball Mike Bailey. At just 20 years old, Slater has the potential to dethrone Amazing Red and become the youngest X-Division Champion in the company’s long history. Nearly a year ago, Slater was signed by TNA after a standout performance during the TNA UK tour. While British fans were already familiar with his talent, it was during this tour that he truly captured the attention of the wider TNA audience.
Following in the footsteps of stars like Chris Bey and Ace Austin, TNA has placed a strong bet on Slater’s youth and explosiveness to shape the future of high-flying wrestling. A fan of legends such as AJ Styles and Jeff Hardy, Slater has continuously refined their moves and styles, perfecting maneuvers like the Swanton 450 Splash. In the interview below, Leon Slater discusses his match against Speedball Mike Bailey, the significance of the X-Division title, what TNA means to him, a potential appearance in WWE NXT, his first year in TNA via a “Nygma quiz,” his journey to “Bound For Glory,” his thoughts on the TNA Hall of Fame, wrestling in both the USA and UK, and much more…
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TNA iMPACT! airs every Thursday at 8 PM EST on AXS TV in the USA. Fans internationally can watch IMPACT on TNA+.
The next TNA PPV will be Bound For Glory, live from Detroit, MI, on Saturday, October 26, at 8 PM EST, available worldwide on TNA+ and Triller TV.
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