TNA Impact turned up the intensity in Pittsburgh, and Joe Hendrys road to redemption is now locked in.
The show opened with Hendry cutting an in-ring promo directed at TNA World Champion Trick Williams. Thats when Santino Marella came out to confront him with a key detailHendry had yet to activate his rematch clause. Marella made it official right then and there: Hendry will face Trick Williams for the TNA World Championship at Slammiversary, taking place Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
The announcement sets the stage for a major showdown between two stars crossing paths from NXT and TNA in a rare inter-brand spotlight. Hendrys rematch clause guarantees a chance to reclaim the title he lost, while Trick continues his rise as a dual-brand presence.
This isnt the only marquee match for the showLeon Slater is also set to challenge Moose for the TNA X-Division Championship at Slammiversary, adding even more stakes to the event.
With Slammiversary marking the companys 21st anniversary, the pressure is on for Trick to prove his title win wasnt a flukeand for Hendry to show he still belongs at the top of the card.
Who do you think walks out of Slammiversary as TNA World ChampionHendry or Trick? Share your predictions in the comments.
