The previous few months have been a coming out party for TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater, as he’s continued to defend the championship while also making notable appearances for “WWE NXT” and the WWE foremost roster. But one thing Slater hasn’t been doing in 2026 is hitting the independent scene, a stark contrast from 2025 when the 21 yr old wrestled the majority of his matches outside of the WWE/TNA umbrella.
It appears to be something fans will get used to throughout the remaining of the yr. While not fully confirmed, Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan reports that the “overwhelming belief” amongst promoters is that Slater can be taking less indie dates so as to protect himself as his TNA contract begins to wind down. Slater’s cope with TNA is anticipated to be up by the tip of 2026, and it’s believed he’ll draw heavy interest from outside the promotion, including WWE.
Some didn’t close the door on Slater working for select promotions, nonetheless, though its believed he would largely stick with those in his home country of England. This includes Revolution Pro Wrestling, where Slater worked probably the most in 2025 other than TNA and WWE, or NORTH Wrestling, Slater’s home promotion, where he previously reigned as NORTH Champion for over two years.
One place fans shouldn’t expect to see Slater in again is wXw, the promotion Slater pulled out of in December so as to compete at WWE’s Saturday Night’s Primary Event special where John Cena retired. Sources near the situation claim there was no contact between Slater and wXw, who were said to be annoyed with Slater pulling out of the show so late, since that point.