Leon Slater already knows his first opponent for the TNA World Championship. The young British wrestler will defend the title against Trey Miguel at Destination X 2026, an event that will take place on November 15th in Edmonton, Canada. The match was confirmed during the TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! episode on Thursday, which was marked by the aftermath of Bound For Glory and the celebration of The Hardys' 35-year career.
The title opportunity was decided in the main event of the show, where Trey Miguel defeated Elijah, Jason Hotch, Moose, and Ricky Sosa in a ladder match. The winner secured a contract guaranteeing him a shot at the TNA World Championship at Destination X, becoming the first challenger to Slater's title since his coronation.
The match was announced by Matt and Jeff Hardy, who took creative control of the episode as part of their 35-year celebration in professional wrestling. The brothers decided to organize a five-participant ladder match to determine the next contender for the TNA World Championship, a decision that led to the appearance of several stars not officially included in the match.
The confrontation featured numerous risky moments. In the final moments, Moose powerbombed Ricky Sosa onto a ladder, before Elijah surprised his opponent with a guitar shot from the top rope. However, just when it seemed like Elijah had a clear path to the contract, Nic Nemeth made his presence felt.
The former world champion, who had expressed his discontent for not receiving an immediate title rematch against Leon Slater, attacked Elijah and tried to seize the contract. Nemeth even climbed the ladder despite not being officially part of the match, but Trey Miguel intervened before he could reach his goal.
Miguel took down Nemeth, blocked a superkick, and hit his Lightning Spiral, incapacitating the former champion. He then climbed the ladder and retrieved the contract to secure his spot at Destination X.
The outcome was one of the highlights of the TNA iMPACT! episode on October 15th, which also featured The Hardys' victory over AJ Francis and Expressions and a Tables Match between syX and The Righteous.
Trey Miguel's victory sets up the first major challenge for Leon Slater since winning the TNA World Championship at Bound For Glory. The British wrestler defeated Nic Nemeth at the event last weekend, starting his first reign with the company's top title.
The coronation marks a new step in Slater's rise within TNA. In July 2025, he became the youngest X-Division Champion in the company's history, defeating Moose at Slammiversary at just 20 years old. That victory solidified him as one of the promotion's most promising emerging talents.
Over the following months, Slater had several notable defenses of the X-Division Championship, including matches against Cedric Alexander and Eric Young. His journey was also marked by a rivalry with Cedric Alexander that led to a special stipulation match at Lockdown 2026.
Now, Slater must prove he can maintain his position at the top of TNA. During Thursday's episode, the company reported that the champion had not yet been medically cleared to compete after Bound For Glory, although he was able to be present at the commentary table during the ladder match that determined his next challenger.
For Trey Miguel, the victory represents one of the most significant individual opportunities of his career. At 32 years old, the American wrestler has extensive experience in TNA, where he has held the X-Division Championship, the International Championship, and the Tag Team Championship, but has never captured the top world title.
Miguel has been one of the most recognizable names in the X-Division in recent years. His career has also been linked to The Rascalz, a group that gained prominence alongside talents like Zachary Wentz.
The wrestler also had a particularly eventful start to 2026. After reports emerged of his discussions to join AEW, it was revealed that his deal with Tony Khan's company was canceled before being finalized. Miguel continued his career in TNA, where he competed for various championships.
His victory in the Ladder Match now allows him to vie for the company's top title. Additionally, it won't be the first time he shares the ring with Leon Slater. Both have faced each other in individual matches before, including a bout in June 2024 that ended inconclusively.
The Destination X match will be their third recorded individual encounter and the second under the TNA brand. However, this time, the context will be very different, with Slater defending the World Championship for the first time and Miguel aiming to add the only major individual title missing from his resume in the company.
TNA Destination X 2026 will take place on Sunday, November 15th at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The event will mark the return of one of the company's historic calendar fixtures and will be one of its last major shows of the year.
Currently, the TNA World Championship match is the first confirmed bout for the card.
The company will announce new matches in the coming weeks as it continues to develop the stories stemming from Bound For Glory. Nic Nemeth's presence in the ladder match also leaves open the possibility of the former champion continuing to pursue a new title opportunity against Slater.
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