Leon Slater update (Patreon)

SPOILERS FOR AMERICAN VIEWERS AHEAD!!!!!!!!!!!

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Leon Slater answered Carmelo Hayes' open challenge on WWE Smackdown.

Slater was originally booked to appear on the January 15 TNA on AMC show, and the January 17 TNA Genesis PPV before being pulled from both of them.

It was originally reported that TNA allowed WWE to use Leon Slater, with many implying that AJ Styles was sent over in the trade. However, Fightful Select is told that the Slater's planned matches in TNA were pulled because he was among the talent with visa issues. TNA allowed WWE to use Leon Slater while he was back home in the UK as a result.

TNA are hopeful to get the situation rectified soon. He remains under contract to TNA for at least most of 2026.