At the Final Resolution event tonight, an NXT star claimed the TNA Wrestling Championship, adding to the event’s NXT vs. TNA theme which included several matches with talent from both brands. In one highlight, Channing Stacks Lorenzo won the TNA International Championship by defeating Steve Maclin, who had held the title since October 12 after reclaiming it from Frankie Kazarian, the Bound for Glory winner.
Besides being the reigning TNA International Champion, Stacks also boasts two NXT Tag Team Championship reigns alongside Tony D’Angelo. Although still recognized as the NXT Heritage Cup Champion, he hasn’t held the trophy since it was thrown off a bridge by D’Angelo at the Great American Bash. Stacks follows other WWE NXT wrestlers who have held the TNA title since the partnership between the two promotions started, including Kehlani Jordan, Trick Williams, and Dark State.
Fan Take: This crossover success highlights the growing synergy between WWE’s NXT and TNA, which can bring fresh excitement and fresh matchups for wrestling fans. Stacks’ win could signal bigger opportunities for NXT stars to gain prominence and elevate the sport’s competitive storytelling.
