Trending Now - Cedric Alexander Dethrones Leon Slater for TNA X Division Title

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Leon Slater won the TNA X-Division Championship last year at Slammiversary, becoming the youngest star to hold that title.

Fox News Sports - Cedric Alexander is the new TNA X Division champion.

Fox News Sports - Leon Slater was the previous X Division champion.

Fox News Sports - Fabian Aichner is a new challenger in TNA.

WHAT:

Fox News - Leon Slater was attempting to surpass Austin Aries as the longest-reigning X Division champion if he defeated Cedric Alexander on Thursday night’s "Impact."

Fox News Sports - Cedric Alexander ended Leon Slater's historic X Division Championship reign.

Fox News - Leon Slater was attempting to surpass Austin Aries as the longest-reigning X Division champion.

WHERE:

Fox News Sports - The event took place on TNA "Impact."

WHEN:

Fox News - Leon Slater was set to compete against Cedric Alexander on Thursday night’s "Impact."

Fox News - Leon Slater was set to compete against Cedric Alexander on Thursday night’s "Impact."

WHY:

Sportskeeda - Leon Slater was close to being the longest-reigning champion before his title was lost to Cedric Alexander.

Fox News - Leon Slater aimed to surpass Austin Aries' record as the longest-reigning X Division champion.

HOW:

Fox News Sports - Cedric Alexander's victory was described as "crushing" for Leon Slater's title defense.

(UPDATED May 15, 2026 09:52 UTC)

Leon Slater, who made history last year by winning the TNA X-Division Championship at Slammiversary, is now on the verge of surpassing Austin Aries as the longest-reigning X Division champion. He is set to compete against Cedric Alexander on Thursday night’s "Impact," where a victory would secure that record for him. Slater was just shy of achieving that milestone before losing the title to Alexander, making this upcoming match a pivotal moment in his career.

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(UPDATED May 15, 2026 04:22 UTC)

Cedric Alexander has claimed the TNA X Division championship, ending Leon Slater's historic reign in a match on TNA "Impact." Slater was looking to surpass Austin Aries as the longest-reigning X Division champion but faced a crushing defeat at the hands of Alexander. Additionally, Fabian Aichner has emerged as a new challenger in TNA, setting the stage for future competition.