Leon Slater Shines on SmackDown in London Amid TNA Cross-Brand Buzz
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21-year-old Leon Slater, the X-Division Champion under TNA contract, appeared on WWE SmackDown in London to answer Carmelo Hayes’ US Championship open challenge. Visa issues forced him to miss planned TNA appearances, so TNA allowed the one-off crossover; there was no AJ Styles trade. Slater remains under contract with TNA through 2026, and this was a temporary showcase with optimism about resolving his visa situation.
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