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TNA Slammiversary _July 20, 2025 - Moose Vs Leon Slater _ TNA X - Division Championship Match
TNA Slammiversary _July 20, 2025 - Moose Vs Leon Slater _ TNA X - Division Championship Match
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00:00My name is Leon Slater, I'm from Bradford, England, and I'm 20 years old.
00:09I started training at 9 years old, and ever since then, it's been 11 years now.
00:13I've been keeping my head down, I've been working hard.
00:16People tell me that I earned it, and I don't feel like I have,
00:19because none of this has really felt like hard work, because I'm living my dream.
00:30The journey is long.
00:36The 20-year-old record breaker and moment maker.
00:45Leon Slater is trying to become the youngest X Division champion of all time.
00:55The moment has been made, can history follow?
00:59Moose has claimed that he is out to add prestige to the X Division championship.
01:05I'm gonna go down as the greatest X Division champion that's ever walked through the doors of TNA Wrestling.
01:16Wrestling.
01:19Leon, at Slammiversary, you're stepping into the biggest match of your entire career.
01:30You ever changed to being the youngest X Division champion of all time.
01:36But that's not gonna happen, because after I beat you, I'm gonna move on, continue my dominance, and become the longest reigning X Division champion of all time.
01:52Stop!
01:55Having to be in these positions has made me chore, in a sense, to where I don't feel like it.
02:01Yes, my age is young, and it's something I take massive pride in.
02:06It really does fuel everything I do.
02:08The reason for me trying to be the youngest in charge, trying to live forever.
02:13So that's why I jump off things 20 feet in the air, crash to the ground.
02:17That's why I jump off the corner.
02:19That is why I do everything I do.
02:21That is why I'm going to become the youngest X Division champion of all time.
02:25Right now, let's take a look at the X-Factors we get set for Moose versus Leon Slater.
02:40The record for the youngest X Division champion of all time was set back in 2003 by Amazing Red.
02:46As of today, Leon Slater, 20 years old, 9 months and 23 days, trying to break that record.
02:52Meanwhile, Moose is chasing history.
02:55The record for the longest reigning X Division championship of all time belongs to Austin Aries.
03:00That was set back in 2012, 298 days.
03:05One of these men will accomplish a historic victory tonight at Slammiversary.
03:11It's Moose and Leon Slater for the X Division title.
03:22The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the TNA X Division championship.
03:49Introducing first the challenger from Bradford, England, weighing in at 198 pounds, Leon Slater.
04:02At the age of nine years old with his mother's supervision, Leon Slater first started training in professional wrestling.
04:14Astonishingly, 11 years later at such a young age, he's found himself in this position to try and capture a championship that he watched evolve in front of his very eyes.
04:27Leon Slater, a self-proclaimed TNA kid from the United Kingdom, walking in now to one of the largest events ever in the history of TNA wrestling.
04:38Will the pressure be too much for the young man?
04:42Here's the thing though, and I've gone on record saying this to everyone who would ask.
04:47Leon Slater is a phenom in every sense of the word.
04:52He's not, even at the ripe age of 20 years old, he's not a kid.
04:57He carries himself with the maturity of a veteran.
05:01He is ready for this.
05:02He was born for moments like this.
05:06Oh shoot!
05:08And you're not taking so long.
05:09Oh shoot!
05:11That's how you do!
05:12That was another one!
05:16Oh shoot!
05:20That was so pioneer, isn't it?
05:22Oh shoot!
05:25You must do so!
05:27Instead of any offense or stung, we, we believe that he's multiplicately.
05:31Are you dead yet?
05:33Moose, Moose, Moose, Moose.
05:39And his opponent representing the system.
05:45He is the TNA X Division champion, Moose.
05:56The face of the franchise has his own custom X Division championship belt.
06:02He currently sits with the second longest X Division championship reign of all time in 255 days.
06:10He harkens back to the days when the TNA Hall of Famer Abyss and other super heavyweights like Samoa Joe,
06:16Bobby Lashley and Brian Cage held the X Division championship athletically dominant.
06:23And tonight, he wants to prove this is just another Sunday against Leon Slater.
06:28Moose living up and living past the moniker of no limits.
06:36Moose is the definition of a professional wrestler in every sense of the word.
06:42The type of guy who will tell you he will hold that TNA X Division title as long as he wants.
06:48And the words of the TNA Hall of Famer, the Professor Mike Tenet, it's not about weight limits, it's about no limits.
06:56The TNA X Division championship was first introduced back in 2002 in Huntsville, Alabama, captured by one AJ Styles.
07:06It would be held by other tremendous athletes, the likes of Jerry Lynn, the aforementioned Samoa Joe, plus Frankie Kazarian.
07:14We saw how Mustafa Ali took it to new heights, plus Chris Saban, Austin Aries, the list goes on and on.
07:22And now Slater and Moose will battle for this prestigious championship tonight at Slammiversary.
07:28Now Slater going right after Moose.
07:34What do you think about this early strategy here as Slater has given up a lot of size?
07:38I mean, he knew that going into this, look out.
07:40Uh-oh, go to hell, Moose connects.
07:42Are you kidding?
07:43Oh, this could be over quickly on a kick out.
07:48That is a bad start for Leon Slater.
07:54He's got a duck and move to avoid action like that, to avoid physicality and offense like that.
08:02Moose has gotten himself into impeccable shape for this title defense.
08:07Oh, now Slater trying to avoid the power bomb.
08:10There goes Moose over the top.
08:13There you go, a little bit of duck and move.
08:15Moose is on the hunt, but Leon is on the move.
08:19Big shot by Moose.
08:27Now Slater, ooh, able to turn things around there amongst the ropes.
08:31Hold on a second.
08:36Look at this.
08:37Oh, now Moose.
08:39Oh, wait, wait, wait.
08:40Moose is thinking power bomb.
08:42Oh, shoulder bursts into the steel steps.
08:45Great move again by Slater, avoiding the contact.
08:48This is what he needs to do, because Moose is gonna go high impact, high physicality.
08:54Slater avoiding catastrophe there on the outside.
08:58Watch this, as Leon Slater was trying to take Moose off of his feet.
09:02Was able to escape the near 300-pounder.
09:05And then, boom, Moose's left shoulder went into the steel.
09:09Here's the thing, meanwhile, back, as we come back to live action here.
09:12Leon Slater had it, took an extra minute getting Moose in three.
09:15It's a big, big man, and now trying to lift the X Division champion.
09:20I don't know why.
09:21He's trying to get him up, was trying to get Moose on.
09:24Maybe thinking, my God, about that rack blue thunderbomb we've seen him use in the past.
09:31Moose able to counter there, though.
09:35I'm looking at Slater.
09:38A lot more to Leon Slater than-
09:39My God, whipped into the corner by Moose.
09:43Shades of Mustafa Ali earlier tonight.
09:49A shine, shattering throw into the corner.
09:55Take another look at this.
09:56Just whipped into the buckle, ricocheting off back onto the canvas.
10:01Incredible velocity there by Moose, who has 12 title defenses now between TNA, NXT, and AAA Lucha Libre.
10:14And here stands on TNA's biggest stage, defending the title that many would argue is the lifeblood of TNA Wrestling, that X Division that has so often defined this company to its very core.
10:32It is TNA Wrestling's signature championship.
10:35It made TNA different from the very start.
10:39It took every type of wrestling you could imagine.
10:42It made a scenario where the athletes that walked into X Division title matches had to prove they were the best, no matter their weight class or background.
10:51That has been the beauty of this championship and the beauty of TNA Wrestling, the home of revolutionary professional wrestling for 23 years.
11:01And right now, though, Moose is like a lion playing with his food.
11:12Oh, wait a minute.
11:13Now, Leon Slater trying to resist the offense here by Moose.
11:18Uh-oh.
11:18Oh, the Yuranagi by Moose.
11:21You can only resist it so long.
11:27Moose not only powerful, his high in-ring acumen.
11:36But either way, no matter which way you toss, I mean, Slater is just being outmatched physically.
11:42There's no doubt in my mind that Leon Slater has the heart of an absolute lion.
11:49Three, two, one, two.
11:56And, oh, wait a second.
11:57Now, Moose thinking about a dangerous move on a dangerous part of the ring here.
12:04Leon Slater doing the smart thing, dropping his body weight here.
12:07Oh, kick right to the back of the neck.
12:12Leon Slater's bought himself some time.
12:15What can he do with it?
12:18He's gotta find an opening here.
12:20Once again, trying to muscle up the X Division champion.
12:27Hope Slater's not trying to bite off more than he can chew.
12:30Oh, right to the face there by Slater.
12:33And, oh, wait.
12:38Oh, dear God.
12:40Oh, no, no, no, not this again.
12:41Hold on a second.
12:42Oh, down goes Moose on the outside.
12:44What a counter.
12:53And it's moments like this that not only wow the world, but open up opportunity for Slater.
13:02The Rana to Moose sending him spine tingling and crashing to the floor.
13:08Slater dives back inside.
13:09Title can only change hands via pinfall or submission in the ring.
13:12Not via count out or disqualification.
13:14Leon Slater over the top.
13:16Oh, they're caught by Moose.
13:18Caught by Moose on the entrance way.
13:20The power on the face of the franchise.
13:23Oh, my God.
13:23Oh, my God.
13:24What the hell is Moose saying?
13:25Oh, Moose goes down on the ramp.
13:27Another counter from Leon Slater.
13:33Leon Slater avoiding disaster.
13:36Not once but twice.
13:40And now he knows, he knows he's gotta get the champ in the ring if he wants to make history here tonight.
13:46Slater tossed inside by Moose.
13:49Hold on.
13:49Oh, my God.
13:50Look out.
13:51Big play, Slater.
14:01Leon Slater doing what he was born to do.
14:05Take into the skies.
14:08You talk about no limits.
14:09Leon Slater has no freaking limit.
14:12The Hardys believe in the promise of Leon Slater.
14:18Thus, the Jeff Hardy-esque paint that Slater is adorning here tonight.
14:23And in attendance this evening, Leon Slater's mother, Joanne, his sister, Lana, his girlfriend,
14:30Madison, who've supported him through this entire journey in professional wrestling.
14:37And now Slater perched up top.
14:39What he saw a moment, Moose though, rises to counter.
14:42Uh-oh, Marley, pop up, powerbomb by Moose.
14:47Nasty landing.
14:48Here's the cover, trying to hold on to the championship.
14:52Leon Slater got the left shoulder up.
14:54A lot of heart left in Leon Slater to the surprise of no one.
15:00Take another look at this.
15:05Slater just bypassing the ring post there all the way to take out Moose on the floor.
15:127,623 filling the UBS Arena on Long Island, New York.
15:25The highest attended event in TNA wrestling history in North America.
15:35And the biggest stage will require, dear God.
15:39I was just about to say require the biggest play from Slater.
15:45But if Moose can keep up that level of physicality, I don't know how much left Leon Slater has.
15:53Hashtag TNA Slammiversary.
15:55Still the number one trend in sports on X.
15:59And still watching from ringside here is TNA President Carlos Silva, who just had to hand our TNA Knockouts World Championship to NXT's JC Chain.
16:09It's got to be sick to his stomach.
16:11But meanwhile, watching as Moose and Slater unfold.
16:20Went for another chop, went for another big chop.
16:22Slater caught it.
16:25The defiance in the eyes of Leon Slater.
16:31Slater off of the ropes, trying to chop down the near 300 pounder.
16:36Look at that Slater coming off with everything he got.
16:39Oh, what a big clothesline.
16:42Discus clothesline.
16:43Cleaning the clock of Slater.
16:47Oh, look out.
16:48Buckle bomb by Moose.
16:51Oh, the big lariat by Slater.
16:55Down goes Moose.
16:56You heard that almost guttural battle cry from Leon Slater after the buckle bomb.
17:04There is so much more life left in Leon Slater.
17:08Both Moose and Slater down.
17:21The X Division Championship is at stake tonight.
17:24Live on Long Island, New York at Slammiversary.
17:28One, two, three.
17:33Slater somehow the first one back up to his feet.
17:36Both these men have sustained a lot of damage.
17:39It has been an extremely physical matchup as Moose taking any advantage he can get here.
17:48Moose has been walking gingerly ever since those multiple Hurricanranas out on the floor.
17:53Well, now Moose, oh, a leg lariat there by Slater.
17:58Slater realizes he's got an opening, however.
18:01This could be it.
18:02Slater is scrambling to the top here.
18:06Moose was thinking Spear met the leg lariat.
18:10Slater going to the top turnbuckle.
18:12Moose is down, but Moose grabbed a hold of the top rope, and that slowed up Slater.
18:17Slater, nasty landing for Leon Slater.
18:22But now look at this, Moose lined up in the corner.
18:26Moose thinking about a Spear.
18:27Is it about to get caught, however?
18:29Slater, Slater trying to capture the title.
18:33Moose able to get out.
18:36Toss into the top rope, Spear by Moose.
18:40And is the dream over for Slater?
18:43No, no, no, Slater kicked out of the Spear.
18:50And there you can see Leon Slater's mother, sister, and girlfriend in attendance tonight
18:56at Slammiversary all the way from the United Kingdom right here on Long Island, New York
19:01to support Leon.
19:03Watching with bated breath, you can see, you can almost feel the tension reverberating off of them.
19:11All thoughts, all vibes with Leon Slater in the ring.
19:15But, I mean, after that Spear, and a miraculous kick out.
19:18But is it a matter of time here?
19:22Moose thinking about another Spear, charging at Leon Slater, that left shoulder into the turnbuckle.
19:29Great wherewithal, and wait a second, one second.
19:33Leon Slater got him up, we've got him up.
19:38Can he do this?
19:39Trying to set up for that Rock Blue Thunderbomb calls in Utopia.
19:47And Slater has come back to life.
19:51It is now Moose who is the hunted.
19:55Spear by Slater.
19:57Are you kidding me?
19:58Slater speared Moose.
20:01Moose is primed and in position.
20:04Come on, kid.
20:06And Slater is up top.
20:09In front of 7,000 plus, gets the Swanson for 50.
20:16And Moose kicks in at 2.9.
20:20How?
20:25No one in TNA has ever kicked out of the Swanson for 50.
20:30Take a look at this.
20:32Picture perfect in every single way.
20:36But the face of the franchise.
20:38Living up to every accolade he's ever won.
20:44And Slater looks like he's seen a ghost.
20:47Leon Slater can't believe it.
20:49One of the most eye-popping moves in all of professional wrestling.
20:53The Swanson 450 wasn't enough to put away Moose.
20:57Now what does Slater do?
21:00And look at the, you can see it.
21:01Oh, the frustration.
21:03Slater, that was his shot.
21:06And Moose egging him on.
21:07Oh, the hunted has turned into the hunter.
21:11Oh, wait a minute, now Moose slowing up Slater.
21:17Oh, and down goes Moose.
21:19Moose perhaps acting out of desperation.
21:23And you can see almost the anger building up in Slater,
21:27the determination reaching a different level.
21:30On the move from the second round, but a spear in midair.
21:36And Slater just driven right out of the ring.
21:38The force of that spear driving Leon Slater from this very ring.
21:51Slater on the outside of the ring, trying to buy himself some time.
21:54But Moose is loading up.
21:57On the move, look out, Code Red!
22:00A tribute to Amazing Red!
22:04And now can he get him back in the ring?
22:06Can Leon Slater capitalize?
22:09Moose is back inside.
22:11Leon Slater trying to seal the deal, trying to make history.
22:16Now, can he get it done?
22:18When the moment matters, can he make the moment?
22:21And Moose rolls away.
22:25And a little bit of sign language for Slater as Moose moves towards the center of the ring.
22:31Oh, you've got to be kidding me!
22:35Oh, Swanton Bomb!
22:37A tribute to one of his mentors, Jeff Hardy, and now following up.
22:45Swanton 450, come on, kid!
22:48Leon Slater is the youngest X-Division champion of all time!
22:57Here is our winner and new TNA X-Division champion, Leon Slater!
23:11And Leon Slater going to celebrate with his mother, his sister, and his girlfriend!
23:18What a moment!
23:19Something Leon Slater has been working for since he was nine years old.
23:27As a young kid in England,
23:31watching TNA Wrestling grow, flourish, and find itself here
23:36at a place like the UBS Arena in New York, packed to the gills.
23:44In a night full of history, another record has been broken by the moment maker, Leon Slater.
23:54Our president, Carlos Silva, in the ring to award the X-Division championship to Leon Slater.
24:02Wait a minute, wait a minute, Moose take you with a title belt!
24:08Moose may be a little sour.
24:11His plans thwarted.
24:21Wait a second.
24:32What a sign of respect by Moose.
24:43One I thought I would not see tonight.
24:46I don't say it like Moose shows very little respect for anyone outside of Moose.
24:51That was a rare moment indeed.
24:58What a moment.
25:00That proves the gravity of this occasion.
25:03Take a look back here at the conclusion of this matchup.
25:08Leon Slater was getting ragdolled at points in this matchup by Moose, but he thrived throughout.
25:15Left, right, and center, but Leon Slater, someone who lives by the definition of having no limits, fought through it all, turned the matchup around, turned the action around on the face of the franchise, and when the moment mattered, Leon Slater made another one, and in the process made history in spectacular fashion.
25:40Moment maker, record breaker, the youngest in charge, perhaps the future face of TNA wrestling.
25:49What a beautiful moment with his family here, traveling all the way from the United Kingdom to here in New York to support Leon Slater.
25:58Another absolutely incredible moment here at Slammiversary.
26:05Wait a second!
26:28Wait a second!
26:32We always dreamed of this day, AJ Styles has come home.
26:40A man who defies the very essence and existence of the X Division.
26:56Showing up here after an incredible, historic moment with a glisten in his eye if you're looking, folks.
27:06AJ Styles, the phenomenal one, is home.
27:26AJ Styles, the phenomenal one, is home.
27:56AJ Styles, the phenomenal one, is home.
28:26Now here I am in this ring, in this company where my name was built.
28:34I am the phenomenal AJ Styles.
28:38You know, there was a time when they said, you may not be able to come back.
28:47But here I am, and I'm telling you, the lights are a little bit brighter here.
28:59And Leon, the talent's better than it's ever been.
29:13You deserve it!
29:26You deserve it!
29:31Hey Leon, don't listen to him, you don't deserve it.
29:36You earned it.
29:43Leon Slater, the youngest X Division champion in TNA history.
30:00Let that sink in!
30:09You didn't just impress me tonight, Leon.
30:12You made me realize why I love this business.
30:17It's guys like you who make people like me love what they do.
30:24So thank you for that.
30:37AJ Styles, AJ Styles, AJ Styles, AJ Styles.
30:44AJ Styles, AJ Styles, AJ Styles, AJ Styles.
30:49On one of the biggest nights in TNA history and some of the brightest lights.
30:53One more match!
30:58One more match!
30:59One more match!
31:01One more match!
31:02One more match!
31:03One more match!
31:04One more match!
31:05One more match!
31:06Let me just talk about Leon for a second.
31:08We'll be back to that match.
31:10You showed everybody tonight that it's not about weight limits.
31:21It's about no limits.
31:24At least that was the foundation when I started.
31:32When I was in the X Division, it was AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe, Frankie Kazarian,
31:41The Amazing Red, Homicide, Jerry Lynn.
31:49We were the foundation back then, but you, Leon, you are the future.
31:55And I would say that the X Division is in phenomenal hands, my friends.
32:08So you've already made history tonight.
32:11The next step is to make your legacy.
32:18Ladies and gentlemen, the new TNA X Division champion, Leon Slater!
32:30From the first face of TNA Wrestling to now the future of TNA.
32:49There's a lot of smoke and mirrors in our business, but there's nothing more real than what we just saw.
33:04This was a moment we always hoped for, for the prodigal son to come home.
33:23Come on!
33:30Come on!
34:18The greatest star in the history of TNA Wrestling, AJ Styles returns home at Slammiversary.
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