Leon Slater Retains X-Division Title At TNA Emergence

Leon Slater held onto his TNA X-Division Championship against Cedric Alexander, picking up the win at TNA Emergence. Slater retained his championship in the opening match on the main card, pinning Alexander after a 450. The two shook hands and embranced in a show of respect after the match.

Slater’s title reign stands at 27 days, having won the championship from Moose at Slammiversary.

WHAT A LARIAT! @LEONSLATER_

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.@CedricAlexander SHUTS DOWN the Swanton 450! @LEONSLATER_

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.@LEONSLATER_’s X-Division Title reign is in serious trouble!

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.@LEONSLATER_ NAILS The Styles Clash!@AJStylesOrg @CedricAlexander

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#ANDSTILL TNA X Division Champion!@LEONSLATER_

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