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News / July 31, 2025 / by TNA Wrestling Staff
After becoming the youngest TNA X-Division Champion of all time at Slammiversary, Leon Slater would make his first successful title defense less than two weeks later in a breathtaking three-way match against Jason Hotch and Cedric Alexander.
Later in the night, Alexander would congratulate Slater on his victory, but the two agreed that a singles showdown was needed to determine who the better man truly is.
With that, we now know that the fighting champion, Leon Slater, will defend the X-Division Championship against Cedric Alexander LIVE August 15 at Emergence. Who will soar to victory in what promises to be an awe-inspiring encounter?
BREAKING: @LEONSLATER_ defends the TNA X Division Championship against @CedricAlexander on Friday, August 15 at #TNAEmergence streaming LIVE on TNA+ from the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD.
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) August 1, 2025
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On Friday, August 15, TNA Wrestling presents Emergence streaming LIVE on TNA+ from the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD. Tickets are on-sale now at Ticketmaster.com.