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Mustafa Ali addresses scary TNA Slammiversary dive: ‘No one to blame but me’

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Mustafa Ali is taking the blame for his rough landing at TNA Slammiversary last night.

During his match against Cedric Alexander at Sunday’s pay-per-view, there was a scary moment where Ali flew through the middle ropes for a dive to the outside. He hit the top of Alexander and almost flew over him entirely before taking a scary head-first landing onto the floor. A group of Ali’s Secret Service members were there but did not catch him. That has drawn criticism from fans, but Ali says no one is at fault but himself.

“Appreciate everyone’s concern. Unfortunately, I have to pull the curtain back here because the talent ringside was absolutely not responsible for that scary fall in any way and they are getting all the blame.” Ali tweeted this morning. “They did exactly what they were instructed to do. I tried to do a variation of a dive and simply slipped off my opponent. No one to blame but me.”

Ali was able to finish the match and get the victory over Alexander. And despite how scary the spot looked, Ali says he’s “all good.”

“I am all good,” he wrote. See ya on #TNAiMPACT”

After being released by WWE in 2023, Ali debuted for TNA in 2024 and is signed to a contract with the promotion. He plays a heel politician character, leading a faction called Order 4 with Jason Hotch, John Skyler & Tasha Steelz.

TNA’s next event following Slammiversary is a live episode of Impact in Kingston, Rhode Island this Thursday. The promotion will also hold TV tapings there on Friday.

TNA announces North American attendance record for Slammiversary

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A record-breaking night in Long island.

TNA issued a press release during Slammiversary announcing a new North American attendance record of 7,623 for Sunday’s show at the UBS Arena. The previous record was TNA Lockdown 2013, where they drew 7,200 at the Alamodome in Texas.

“This company has worked tirelessly since last December when it was announced that Slammiversary would be held at the UBS Arena,” TNA Wrestling President Carlos Silva said in a press release. “To see a record-setting crowd at the UBS Arena was a milestone moment for TNA Wrestling that no one will ever forget.”

The night saw new champions crowned as Jacy Jayne won the TNA Knockouts title from Masha Slamovich, becoming a double champion. Leon Slater defeated Moose to win the X Division title, and The Hardys won a four-way to become TNA Tag Team Champions once more. But in the main event, Trick Williams retained the TNA World title over Joe Hendry and Mike Santana, keeping TNA’s top title out of the company’s hands.

Jacy Jayne wins Knockouts title, becomes double champion at TNA Slammiversary

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Jacy Jayne is a double champion.

Jayne won the TNA Knockouts title at Sunday’s Slammiversary, pinning Masha Slamovich in a match where both the Knockouts and NXT Women’s Championship were on the line. As a result, Jayne has become the first person ever to simultaneously hold titles in both companies.

The finish of the match had Jazmyn Nyx and Fallon Henley at ringside interfere, only for Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee to come out and brawl with them into the crowd. Slamovich hit the Snow Plow and got a visual pinfall, but the referee was down after Jayne connected with an inadvertent superkick. The two traded nearfalls until Slamovich was sent into the ring post, then was pinned followig rolling encore by Jayne.

Slamovich had been champion since October of last year, defeating Jordynne Grace at Bound for Glory. She had been making appearances on NXT television in the weeks leading to the double title match, teaming with Sol Ruca and Zaria to defeat Fatal Attraction on this week’s NXT.

Jayne has held the NXT Women’s Championship since May 27, when she defeated Stephanie Vaquer in a surprise on an episode of NXT.

TNA Slammiversary 2025 Card: AJ Styles returns

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The TNA Slammiversary 2025 card has transformed from a strong lineup into genuine landmark status with the confirmed return of “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, a foundational star for the company whose homecoming amplifies further the cross‑promotional momentum between TNA and WWE/NXT.

TNA Slammiversary 2025 Matches

TNA World Championship Match: Trick Williams vs. Joe Hendry vs. Mike Santana

NXT Superstar Trick Williams defends his TNA World Championship in a triple threat match against Joe Hendry and Mike Santana.

Winner‑Take‑All Women’s Title Match: Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich vs. NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne

Masha Slamovich and Jacy Jayne respectively put their TNA Knockouts Championship and NXT Women’s Championship on the line. This is winner takes all.

TNA World Tag Team Championship Ladder Match: The Nemeths (c) vs. The Hardys vs. The Rascalz vs. First Class

The Nemeths defend their TNA World Tag Team Championships in a ladder match against The Hardys, The Rascalz and First Class.

X‑Division Championship Match: Moose (c) vs. Leon Slater

X Division Champion Moose puts his title on the line against rising British star Leon Slater.

Other Matches on the card

  • Tessa Blanchard vs. Indi Hartwell
  • Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali
  • DarkState vs. Matt Cardona, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers & JDC

Countdown To Slammiversary Preshow – Knockouts Tag Titles Match

The Elegance Brand defend against The IInspiration,

The Card in Full

  • Trick Williams vs. Joe Hendry vs. Mike Santana (World Title)
  • Masha Slamovich vs. Jacy Jayne (Knockouts & NXT Women’s Titles)
  • Moose vs. Leon Slater (X‑Division)
  • The Nemeths vs. The Hardys vs. The Rascalz vs. First Class (World Tag Team Ladder)
  • Tessa Blanchard vs. Indi Hartwell
  • Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali
  • DarkState vs. Cardona / Edwards / Myers / JDC
  • AJ Styles returns
  • Plus Preshow: The Elegance Brand vs. The IInspiration (Knockouts Tag Titles).

Zilla Fatu to make TNA debut on Slammiversary pre-show

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Zilla Fatu — the son of departed wrestling legend Umaga — is officially set to make his TNA debut at Slammiversary.

TNA has confirmed that a six-man tag match with Fatu, Real 1 (Enzo Amore) & Josh Bishop facing Steve Maclin, Jake Something & Mance Warner will take place on the pre-show for Slammiversary this Sunday. The pay-per-view is being held at UBS Arena in Long Island, New York.

The trio of Fatu, Real 1 & Bishop are representing Fourth Rope, an indie promotion and wrestling brand that aims to promote the love of wrestling through art, fashion, and music. The brand is curated by rapper and wrestling fan Westside Gunn. Leading into Slammiversary, Fourth Rope videos featuring Real 1 have been airing on Impact.

Fatu started his wrestling career in 2022 training at Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling. His first match then happened for Reality of Wrestling in 2023.

Maclin is the TNA International Champion and recently retained the belt against Something and Warner in a triple threat match.

The one-hour Slammiversary pre-show begins at 7 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday and will be hosted by Gia Miller, Tommy Dreamer, and Busted Open Radio’s Dave LaGreca. The pre-show is streaming for free on TNA+ and TNA’s digital platforms.

TNA Slammiversary 2025 (Sunday, July 20)–

  • AJ Styles appears
  • TNA World Champion Trick Williams defends against Joe Hendry and Mike Santana in a triple threat match
  • Winner-take-all match: Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich vs. NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne
  • Ladder match: TNA Tag Team Champions Nic & Ryan Nemeth defend against Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy, Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz, and AJ Francis & KC Navarro
  • X-Division Champion Moose defends against Leon Slater
  • Tessa Blanchard vs. Indi Hartwell
  • Mustafa Ali vs. Cedric Alexander
  • Matt Cardona, Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards & JDC vs. DarkState (Saquon Shugars, Cutler James, Dion Lennox & Osiris Griffin)
  • Pre-show: Knockouts Tag Team Champions Ash By Elegance & Heather By Elegance defend against Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay
  • Pre-show: Steve Maclin, Jake Something & Mance Warner vs. Real 1, Zilla Fatu & Josh Bishop

New eight-man tag added to TNA Slammiversary

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A new eight-man tag featuring members of WWE NXT’s DarkState vs. TNA’s The System is set for Sunday’s Slammiversary pay-per-view.

As announced during Thursday’s Impact go-home show, Matt Cardona will team with The System’s Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, and JDC against DarkState’s Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, and Osiris Griffin.

The new match stems from an angle on Impact where DarkState attacked Cardona, but The System came to Cardona’s rescue:

Seven matches are set for the pay-per-view portion of the card on Sunday, with a Knockouts Tag Team title match and a Busted Open panel set for the Countdown to Slammiversary pre-show on TNA’s digital media channels.

An invasion segment featuring Enzo Amore and Zilla Fatu from indie promotion Fourth Rope Wrestling has also been teased for the event, as has an appearance by WWE’s AJ Styles.

The finalized card:

TNA Slammiversary, Sunday, July 20, 7 p.m. Eastern time pre-show, 8 p.m. Eastern time main card —

  • AJ Styles appears
  • TNA World Champion Trick Williams defends against Joe Hendry and Mike Santana in a triple threat
  • Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich vs. NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne in a winner takes all match for both titles
  • Ladder match: TNA Tag Team Champions Nic Nemeth & Ryan Nemeth defend against Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy, Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz, and AJ Francis & KC Navarro in a four-way
  • X-Division Champion Moose defends against Leon Slater
  • Tessa Blanchard vs. Indi Hartwell
  • Mustafa Ali vs. Cedric Alexander
  • Matt Cardona, Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards & JDC vs. Saquon Shugars, Cutler James, Dion Lennox & Osiris Griffin
  • Pre-show: Knockouts Tag Team Champions Ash by Elegance & Heather by Elegance defend against The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay)

Update on AJ Styles-TNA Slammiversary rumors

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AJ Styles — the greatest homegrown star in TNA Wrestling history — could be returning to the promotion for an appearance this weekend.

Speculation that Styles will be appearing at TNA Slammiversary began this week when, while posting a tweet promoting the show, TNA President Carlos Silva was sure to capitalize the word “PHENOMENAL” — a possible reference to Styles. There has been no official announcement that Styles will appear, but Sports Illustrated’s The Takedown reports that several members of the TNA roster expect him to be at Sunday’s pay-per-view in some capacity.

“The Takedown has learned that a potential Styles appearance at Slammiversary has been in the works for some time now and was a top priority for the upper brass within TNA,” the report said. “The expectation among several members of the roster is that he will indeed be at UBS Arena for Slammiversary in some capacity.”

Styles is one of the most decorated wrestlers in TNA history but has not competed for the promotion since 2013. The 48 year old recently signed a one-year contract extension with WWE. An appearance at Slammiversary would be possible because of the growing working relationship that WWE has with TNA Wrestling.

The build to Slammiversary has been heavily featured on WWE NXT — and NXT stars Trick Williams and Jacy Jayne are competing in two of the top matches at the pay-per-view. Williams, the current TNA World Champion, is defending his title against Joe Hendry and Mike Santana in a triple threat match. Jayne and Masha Slamovich are facing off in a winner-take-all bout where the NXT Women’s Championship and TNA Knockouts Championship are both up for grabs.

Long Island, New York is hosting Slammiversary with the July 20 PPV set to take place at UBS Arena.

TNA Slammiversary 2025 Live Stream: How to watch

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TNA Slammiversary 2025 takes place on Sunday 20 July 2025 at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, and will be available worldwide via Impact Plus (TNA+) and traditional pay-per-view outlets. Fans in the United States can tune in live on watch.tnawrestling.com or via TrillerTV’s PPV service. British viewers can catch the action on Monday 21 July, with the free “Countdown to Slammiversary” pre-show kicking off on YouTube.

In Australia, the main card also airs on Monday 21 July. European fans east of the UK should set their clocks for 2:00 am CEST, while viewers in Japan can watch at 10:00 am JST The SmackDown Hotel. Impact Plus subscription or PPV purchase via FITE TV and TrillerTV ensures live access in other territories, with additional start-time information below.

How to watch TNA Slammiversary 2025 live in the United States

In the United States, Slammiversary 2025 streams live on Impact Plus (TNA+) at watch.tnawrestling.com. Alternatively, you can purchase the live PPV via TrillerTV for $19.99, accessible on web, mobile apps, Roku, Apple TV, and Android TV.

How to watch TNA Slammiversary 2025 live in the United Kingdom

UK fans can access Slammiversary through TNA Plus or by purchasing the PPV via FITE TV or TrillerTV. Triller TV offers the PPV purchase and streaming globally, with apps for iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV and Android TV boxes.

How to watch TNA Slammiversary 2025 live in Australia

Australian viewers should subscribe to TNA Plus or buy the PPV on TrillerTV. The event starts at 12:00 pm AEST on Monday 21 July. AEST/AEDT subscribers can watch via the TNA website or TrillerTV apps with a one-off PPV purchase.

How to watch TNA Slammiversary 2025 live in Japan

TNA Plus is available for international subscribers, with a free trial for new members, while TrillerTV’s PPV can be purchased via the FITE TV app or website. The free “Countdown to Slammiversary” pre-show airs at 9:00 am JST.

RegionLive Stream Options
United StatesTNA Plus (watch.tnawrestling.com)
TrillerTV PPV
United KingdomTNA Plus
TrillerTV PPV
AustraliaTNA Plus
TrillerTV PPV
Continental EuropeTNA Plus
TrillerTV PPV
JapanTNA Plus
TrillerTV PPV
Other territoriesTNA Plus
TrillerTV PPV

TNA Slammiversary 2025 Global Start Times: UK, US, Australia and more

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Whether you’re tuning in from North America, Europe, the Middle East, India, or the Asia-Pacific region, knowing the exact start time of TNA Slammiversary 2025 is crucial to catch every moment of the action as it unfolds from UBS Arena on Long Island, New York. Below is a concise guide to the global start times for the main show broadcast on TNA+ and traditional pay-per-view outlets, making sure you don’t miss the opening bell in your region.

US Start Times for TNA Slammiversary 2025

TNA Slammiversary kicks off in the United States on Sunday, July 20 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on TNA+ and pay-per-view platforms. For fans in the Central Time zone, the broadcast begins at 7:00 PM CT.

Viewers on Pacific Time should tune in at 5:00 PM PT to catch the live event. Those in the Mountain Time zone can watch starting at 6:00 PM MT.

Countdown coverage on “Countdown to Slammiversary” will air one hour prior to the main card, beginning at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT.

UK Start Time

British fans can watch TNA Slammiversary 2025 live at 1:00 AM BST on Monday, July 21. The pre-show “Countdown to Slammiversary” is expected to start around midnight BST, allowing UK viewers to warm up for the main card action.

Australia Start Times

In Australia, the event begins at 12:00 PM AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on Monday, July 21.
Regions observing daylight savings, such as New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania, should note that the event airs at 1:00 PM AEDT, reflecting the one-hour forward shift.

Other International Regions

To accommodate TNA’s global audience, the broadcast start times extend across several additional zones:

  • Europe (CET): 2:00 AM CEST on July 21
  • Arabia (GST)**: 4:00 AM Gulf Standard Time on July 21
  • India (IST): 6:30 AM IST on July 21
  • China (CST): 9:00 AM CST on July 21
  • Japan (JST): 10:00 AM JST on July 21

TNA Impact lineup for Slammiversary go-home show

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Four matches have been announced for the Thursday, July 17 TNA Impact, the final episode before next Sunday’s Slammiversary pay-per-view.

TNA World Champion Trick Williams will team with Frankie Kazarian against Williams’ Slammiversary title match opponents in Mike Santana and Joe Hendry.

As a tune-up before he defends the X-Division title at the pay-per-view, Moose will face Sami Callihan on next week’s Impact.

Tessa Blanchard will go one-on-one with Dani Luna on Impact ahead of her match against Indi Hartwell at Slammiversary.

Also announced, Order 4’s Mustafa Ali, Jason Hotch, and John Skyler will face The System’s Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, and JDC.

The lineups for both next week’s Impact and the Slammiversary pay-per-view are listed below:

TNA Impact, Thursday, July 17 —

  • Joe Hendry & Mike Santana vs. Trick Williams & Frankie Kazarian
  • Moose vs. Sami Callihan
  • Tessa Blanchard vs. Dani Luna
  • Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, Jason Hotch, John Skyler) vs. The System (JDC, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers)

TNA Slammiversary, Sunday, July 20 on pay-per-view —

  • TNA World Champion Trick Williams defends against Joe Hendry and Mike Santana in a triple threat
  • Double title match: TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich vs. NXT Women’s Champion (Jacy Jayne or Jordynne Grace)
  • Ladder match: TNA Tag Team Champions Nic Nemeth and Ryan Nemeth defend against Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy, Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz, & AJ Francis and KC Navarro in a four-way
  • TNA X-Division Champion Moose defends against Leon Slater
  • TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions Ash by Elegance and HEather by Elegance defend against The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay)
  • Mustafa Ali vs. Cedric Alexander
  • Tessa Blanchard vs. Indi Hartwell

Trey Miguel undergoing hernia surgery after TNA Slammiversary

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Trey Miguel is slated to undergo surgery soon, but he’ll still be competing at TNA Slammiversary.

Miguel announced today that he’ll be undergoing hernia surgery after the July 20 Slammiversary pay-per-view. He described it as a minor operation and said a full recovery is expected.

“After Slammiversary I will undergo hernia surgery. I was given a choice and I chose to be there. I will give it my absolute best because that’s what [TNA] deserves and you the fans,” Miguel wrote. “A full recovery is expected as this is a minor surgery. Thank you all for the well wishes and messages. Apologies to anyone I missed and didn’t get to reply to.”

The Rascalz (Miguel & Zachary Wentz) are one of four teams who will be competing in a ladder match for the TNA Tag Team titles at Slammiversary. Nic & Ryan Nemeth are defending their belts against Miguel & Wentz, The Hardy Boyz, and First Class (AJ Francis & KC Navarro).

Miguel is a former Tag Team Champion and X-Division Champion in TNA. He and Wentz held the tag titles for two months from August-October 2023.

UBS Arena in Long Island, New York is hosting Slammiversary. The PPV will be headlined by Trick Williams vs. Joe Hendry vs. Mike Santana in a triple threat match for the TNA World Championship.

Double title bout one of four new matches added to TNA Slammiversary

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The NXT Women’s Championship and TNA Knockouts Championship will be on the line in a double title match at TNA Slammiversary.

TNA announced during Thursday’s Impact that Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich will face the NXT Women’s Champion at Slammiversary in a match with both titles on the line:

Jacy Jayne is the current champion, but must defend the title against Jordynne Grace at WWE Evolution 2 on Sunday, July 13. The winner of that match will face Slamovich with both belts at stake.

Three more new matches have also been added to the Slammiversary lineup.

In a Knockouts Tag Team title bout, The IInspiration’s Cassie Lee and Jessica McKay will challenge Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance for their titles.

Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali, plus Indi Hartwell vs. Tessa Blanchard in a pair of grudge matches have also been added to the Sunday, July 20 pay-per-view lineup.

TNA Slammiversary, Sunday, July 20 on pay-per-view —

  • TNA World Champion Trick Williams defends against Joe Hendry and Mike Santana in a triple threat
  • Double title match: TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich vs. NXT Women’s Champion (Jacy Jayne or Jordynne Grace)
  • Ladder match: TNA Tag Team Champions Nic Nemeth and Ryan Nemeth defend against Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy, Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz, & AJ Francis and KC Navarro in a four-way
  • TNA X-Division Champion Moose defends against Leon Slater
  • TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions Ash by Elegance and HEather by Elegance defend against The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay)
  • Mustafa Ali vs. Cedric Alexander
  • Tessa Blanchard vs. Indi Hartwell

Mike Santana added to TNA Slammiversary World title match

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Mike Santana has been granted his request and added to the World title match at TNA Slammiversary.

After a segment on last week’s Impact where he demanded to be added to the Trick Williams vs. Joe Hendry World title bout set for the July 20 Slammiversary pay-per-view, TNA announced Monday night that director of authority Santino Marella had granted his request. The TNA World title match at Slammiversary will now have Williams defending against Hendry and Santana in a three-way.

Santana responded to the announcement with a social media post on X:

“I’ve worked my entire adult life for opportunities like this… FIRST EVER PUERTO RICAN TNA WORLD CHAMPION sounds pretty badass to me!!!”

The updated Slammiversary lineup so far:

TNA Slammiversary, Sunday, July 20 —

  • TNA World Champion Trick Williams defends against Joe Hendry and Mike Santana in a three-way
  • TNA Tag Team Champions The Nemeths (Nic Nemeth & Ryan Nemeth) defend against The Hardys (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy), The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz), and First Class (AJ Francis & KC Navarro) in a ladder match
  • TNA X-Division Champion Moose defends against Leon Slater

Joe Hendry to challenge for TNA World title at Slammiversary

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Joe Hendry is getting another shot at the TNA Championship.

TNA announced on social media Friday that Hendry will challenge for the TNA Championship at Slammiversary, which takes place on July 20 at the UBS Arena.

However, during Friday’s TNA Impact taping that aired live for TNA+ subscribers, Mike Santana declared he wanted a shot at the title, wanting to challenge both men and walk out of his hometown the TNA World Champion. The triple threat has yet to be made official.

Hendry lost the title to Trick Williams in the main event of NXT Battleground back in May, putting the title in the hands of a WWE-contracted wrestler for the first time. Shortly after, Santana faced Williams in a TNA title match on an episode of NXT. He was unsuccessful thanks to interference from First Class, AJ Francis and KC Navarro. Santana defeated Francis at Friday’s tapings as a measure of revenge.

Since losing the title Hendry has been on a losing streak, failing to defeat Frankie Kazarian and coming up short in a four-way for the X Division title at AAA’s Triplemania Regia.

X-Division title match official for TNA Slammiversary

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The first match is official for TNA Slammiversary and it will be for the X-Division Championship.

TNA announced during Thursday’s Impact that X-Division Champion Moose will defend his title against Leon Slater on the Sunday, July 20 Slammiversary pay-per-view.

Slater picked up a victory over Jason Hotch on Thursday’s Impact as his title challenge was revealed in a picture-in-picture segment during the contest.

Although not yet official, another title match appears to be set for Slammiversary following Thursday’s Impact.

The returning Killer Kelly won the 8-4-1 match on Thursday’s episode to earn a future Knockouts World title shot against Masha Slamovich, her former MK Ultra tag partner.

A Champions Challenge match set for next week’s Impact could provide further clarity to the Slammiversary lineup, with World Champion Trick Williams, X-Division Champion Moose, Tag Team Champions Nic Nemeth and Ryan Nemeth, and International Champion Steve Maclin facing a team of potential challengers in Joe Hendry, Elijah, Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel of The Rascalz, and Mike Santana.

Slammiversary is set for the UBS Arena on Long Island, New York on Sunday, July 20.

Our full report from Thursday’s TNA Impact is available here.

TNA Slammiversary, Sunday, July 20 on pay-per-view —

  • X-Division Champion Moose defends against Leon Slater