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Leon Slater Vacates X‑Division Title, TNA Sets Bound for Glory Crown

By Kevin Clifford
August 27, 2026 1 Min Read
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Leon Slater Vacates X‑Division Title, TNA Sets Bound for Glory Crown

Leon Slater, who captured the X‑Division Championship at Lockdown, announced that he would exercise “Option C” to chase the TNA World Title. With the X‑Division belt vacated, the promotion declared that a new champion will be crowned at the upcoming Bound for Glory event.

Option C and the Path to the World Title

During the Lockdown show, Slater defeated Cedric Alexander to win the X‑Division Championship. However, later that night he declared his intention to pursue the TNA World Championship by invoking the “Option C” clause, which allows a titleholder to trade their current belt for a World Title opportunity. This move automatically vacated the X‑Division title.

TNA’s Response and the New Champion Announcement

Director of Authority Santino Marella addressed the vacancy, confirming that the X‑Division Championship would be contested at Bound for Glory. The promotion has not yet revealed the exact match format, but it is expected to feature the top contenders in a high‑stakes bout to crown the next champion.

What This Means for the X‑Division Landscape

With Slater’s departure, the X‑Division enters a new era. Fans can anticipate fresh rivalries and a reshuffled ranking as the division prepares for the Bound for Glory showdown. The vacant title also opens the door for emerging talent to step into the spotlight.

For more details, visit the original report on Wrestling Headlines.

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