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TNA Slammiversary July 20th Results: AJ Styles Shocks the World with TNA Return as NXT Stars Capture TNA’s Top Championships, Leaving the Company at a Crossroads Heading Toward Heatwave and Bound for Glory

In a night destined to be remembered as a seismic shift in professional wrestling, TNA Slammiversary emanated from the sold-out UBS Arena on Long Island, drawing an astonishing 7,623 fans—the largest North American audience ever for TNA—surpassing the previous high of 7,200 set at Lockdown 2013 in San Antonio’s Alamodome  . The event overflowed with history, heartbreak, and high stakes, redefining TNA’s place in the modern wrestling landscape and putting the spotlight on its partnership with WWE’s NXT.

From the chaotic pre-show to a main event soaked in controversy, Trick Williams retained the TNA World Championship with a brilliant yet polarizing “TrickNA” injury ploy—keeping the top prize firmly in NXT’s grasp. The evening then made wrestling history: Jacy Jayne, already the NXT Women’s Champion, defeated Masha Slamovich to claim the TNA Knockouts World Championship—becoming the first superstar in TNA and WWE history to simultaneously hold titles from both companies. Meanwhile, Leon Slater upended records by becoming the youngest-ever X-Division Champion at just 20 years old, eclipsing Amazing Red’s milestone of 21 years and 4 days set all the way back at the exclusive 2003 Ultimate X match on Impact!  . Given TNA’s current embrace of veteran and crossover talent, Slater’s record is unlikely to ever be broken—making his triumph a high-water mark for youth in the division.

Amidst the chaos, AJ Styles returned to TNA after eleven years with the fanfare of a prodigal hero—placing his legendary weight behind Slater and igniting hope that this is more than a fleeting moment for TNA. With NXT Heatwave on the horizon next month and Bound for Glory set for October 12, the wrestling world now asks: how will TNA respond when its most coveted titles sit on NXT belts? Can AJ’s return, Slater’s meteoric rise, the resurgence of The Hardys, and a fired-up Knockouts division spark a TNA renaissance—or has Slammiversary confirmed TNA as the proving ground for NXT’s brightest? The answers begin now.

Here the full results:

Countdown to Slammiversary:

Heather and Ash by Elegance defeated The IInspiration to retain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship

The Northern Armory made a surprise appearance on the countdown show setting up an impromptu match

The Hometown Man defeated Eric Young w/The Northern Armory

Real 1, Zilla Fatu and Josh Bishop defeated TNA International Champion Steve Maclin, Jake Something and Mance Warner

Slammiversary Main Card:

Mustafa Ali defeated Cedric Alexander

The System and Matt Cardona defeated DarkState

Indi Hartwell defeated Tessa Blanchard

Tessa officially SNAPPED last night attacking Reporter Gia Miller

Both Blanchard and Victoria Crawford were ejected from the building for their heinous actions

NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne defeated Masha Slamovich to become the NEW TNA Knockouts World Champion

Leon Slater defeated Moose to become the NEW AND YOUNGEST TNA X-Division Champion

Slater earned the respect of Moose

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The NEW X-Division Champion got a PHENOMENAL stamp of approval

The Hardys defeated The Nemeths, The Rascalz and First Class to become the NEW TNA World Tag Team Champions

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Trick Williams defeated Joe Hendry and Mike Santana to retain the TNA World Championship

How will TNA reclaim their World Championships? Find out this Tuesday on WWE NXT, as the Director of Authority will be in Houston.

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