Leon Slater Vows To Take TNA World Title In New Direction

New TNA World Champion Leon Slater expressed amazement at capturing the title and pledged to put his personal mark on the championship. Slater achieved the feat by defeating Nic Nemeth at Bound for Glory, becoming the youngest wrestler to hold the TNA World Championship.

In an appearance on the I Love Wrestling Podcast, Slater revealed he was still processing the victory. He noted that it took time to settle in, as he initially felt like he was carrying Nic Nemeth's belt due to his familiarity with the previous champion holding it.

"It feels very, very surreal, man. Slater said. The English star described struggling to fully grasp his new status while attempting to continue his everyday activities, such as spending time with friends and playing video games. He recounted a recent moment during a gaming session when he realized he was the TNA World Champion, observing that his house, social circle, and hobbies had stayed unchanged except for the presence of the world title beside him.

Slater indicated that the championship is beginning to feel like his own after 13 years of playing the same game, with the only difference now being the TNA World Championship on his TV table. He expressed excitement about the title leading him in a fresh direction while he takes it in a new direction and creates memorable moments as champion.

Following his victory at Bound for Glory, Slater has identified potential challengers for the TNA World Title. The first is Trey Miguel, who earned the number one contender spot by winning a ladder match on the post-Bound for Glory episode of Impact.