TNA Slammiversary 2024 Full Preview
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LIVE TONIGHT at 8pm ET, TNA Wrestling returns to Montreal, Quebec, Canada for the first time since 2011 with its 20th Slammiversary pay-per-view event, taking place from a SOLD OUT Verdun Auditorium!
After narrowly escaping Against All Odds with his TNA World Title, Moose boldly declared that no challengers were worthy of a title shot. However, Director of Authority Santino Marella announced that at Slammiversary, Moose would defend his title in a 6-Way Elimination match, his greatest test to date. The challengers, determined through a series of qualifiers, include Josh Alexander, who bested Eric Young; Steve Maclin, who overcame Sami Callihan; Nic Nemeth, who triumphed over Rich Swann; Frankie Kazarian, who advanced after JDC’s interference led to Mike Santana’s loss; and Joe Hendry, who defeated Jake Something. Each competitor brings a unique threat to Moose’s reign, making this 6-Way Elimination match a must-see event. Will Moose retain his title, or will one of these formidable challengers dethrone him at Slammiversary?
For weeks, Ash By Elegance has tormented Jordynne Grace, interfering in her match against Roxanne Perez at NXT Battleground. Ash and her Personal Concierge continued to taunt Jordynne. Finally, on TNA iMPACT, Santino confirmed that Jordynne would face Ash By Elegance for the TNA Knockouts World Championship. However, Ash avoided the confrontation and sent her security team after Jordynne. Now, it’s official: Ash By Elegance will face Jordynne Grace at Slammiversary with the TNA Knockouts World Championship on the line! Will Jordynne continue her trend-setting reign? Or will it be time to usher in the era of Elegance?
After weeks of evading Speedball Mike Bailey, tensions finally erupted on TNA iMPACT when Mustafa Ali attacked a fan in frustration. Bailey rushed to the fan’s aid and seized Ali’s X-Division Championship, prompting Ali to challenge him in his hometown of Montreal at Slammiversary. However, Ali later canceled his challenge, stating that Bailey needed to earn his title shot. Santino Marella set up a thrilling 3-Way match featuring Jonathan Gresham and KUSHIDA. In an electrifying contest, Bailey emerged victorious, securing his opportunity at Slammiversary. Will Ali maintain his undefeated streak, or will Mike Bailey become a 2-time X-Division Champion?
The heated rivalry between PCO and AJ Francis reached a boiling point when AJ Francis and Rich Swann, known as Fir$t Cla$$, ruined PCO and Steph De Lander’s date by chokeslamming Steph through a table on TNA iMPACT. Since that shocking moment, Fir$t Cla$$ has been relentless in making PCO’s life a living nightmare! After AJ Francis retained the Digital Media Title against Rhino, he will now defend both the TNA Digital Media Title and the International Heavyweight Wrestling Championship against PCO at Slammiversary, which takes place in the monster’s hometown of Montreal! In a shocking turn of events, Director of Authority Santino Marella upped the ante and made this match a Montreal Street Fight!
ABC has been on a rampage in the tag team division. Knowing they needed to resolve their differences before challenging for the TNA World Tag Team Championship again, they faced each other and have been unstoppable ever since. Now, standing in their way are Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers of The System. Will ABC reclaim the gold, or will The System, alongside Alisha Edwards, continue their reign as one of the most dominant duos TNA has ever seen? Find out LIVE on pay-per-view at Slammiversary.
For the first time in four years, the Rascalz reunited in the Treehouse on TNA iMPACT. After Trey and Wentz finally realized they weren’t just seeing things, WWE NXT’s Wes Lee declared it was time to get the boys back together! Now, the Rascalz are set to face the No Quarter Catch Crew in a highly-anticipated match at Slammiversary, promising to be a show-stealer! Will the Rascalz prove to be the unstoppable force they once were, or will the No Quarter Catch Crew head back to NXT with bragging rights? Find out LIVE on pay-per-view at Slammiversary!
JDC has transformed into a menacing force, becoming a hitman for The System. Not only did he cost Mike Santana his spot in the 6-Way Elimination match at Slammiversary, but he also led the assault on Jeff Hardy on TNA iMPACT. It was later revealed that he had also attacked Rebecca Hardy, Matt Hardy’s wife. Now, Matt Hardy seeks revenge for both his brother and wife at Slammiversary. Will JDC manage to break Broken Matt Hardy, or will Matt gain the revenge he’s seeking?
After JDC cost Mike Santana his spot in the 6-Way Elimination match at Slammiversary, Santana was furious. Jake Something tried to help him stay calm, but it backfired when Santana disrespected him. Now, the two will face off in a heated battle at Slammiversary. Who will come out on top at TNA’s biggest event of the summer?
The action begins on Countdown to Slammiversary, streaming LIVE & FREE at 7pm ET on TNA+ and TNA digital platforms. Preview the night’s huge event and witness exclusive matchups you won’t see anywhere else!
Since losing the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship, Lars Frederiksen had put Spitfire through a series of rigorous tests, challenging their teamwork and friendship. This journey culminated in a 10-minute challenge on TNA iMPACT, where the punk rock duo proved they are ready to invoke their rematch clause and face off against the formidable team of Masha Slamovich and Alisha Edwards. As Alisha’s business with The System intensifies, questions arise about her ability to stay focused alongside Slamovich. Will Spitfire reclaim their titles and reign once more as Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, or will Malisha continue their dominance?
Originally scheduled to face Jonathan Gresham, KUSHIDA must now turn his attention towards Rich Swann as the two are set to clash on Countdown to Slammiversary. As both competitors look to light it up in front of a sold out crowd, there’s no telling what might happen in this adrenaline-pumping showdown.
Former Knockouts World Champion Tasha Steelz has been looking for ways to climb back up the ranks in the Knockouts Division. Enter AAA’s Faby Apache, Gisele Shaw, and Xia Brookside, three Knockouts who are no strangers to intense competition. The four will battle in a 4-Way Knockouts match on the Countdown to Slammiversary. Who will come out on top? There’s only one way to find out!
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