The President of TNA Wrestling recently commented on Leon Slater, the X Division Champion, who participated in the main event of WWE Saturday Night. The special event on December 13 featured several exhibition matches between main roster wrestlers and NXT stars, including the final match of John Cena’s career. In an unexpected move, TNA’s Leon Slater teamed up with Jevon Evans and faced off against AJ Styles and Dragon Lee. Despite being well-known to NXT audiences, this was Slater’s debut on WWE’s main roster show, where he and Evans were defeated.
Following the match, TNA Wrestling President Carlos Silva publicly expressed his gratitude to Triple H via Twitter, thanking him for the opportunity. He also praised the respect shown by Styles and Lee towards Slater and Evans after the match and shared an optimistic tweet about the future of both TNA Wrestling and NXT. Before the match, Slater described the experience as “very, very surreal” and recalled the recognition he received from AJ Styles earlier in the year at Slammiversary. Triple H also recently offered positive remarks about Slater’s future following the event.
Fan Take: This crossover appearance is significant for WWE fans as it blurs the lines between wrestling promotions and highlights emerging talent like Leon Slater. It signals exciting potential collaborations and fresh storylines that could invigorate the wrestling landscape for years to come.
