TNA Wrestling Teases Return of X Division Legend Amazing Red for Slammiversary

TNA Wrestling has teased the return of X Division pioneer Amazing Red for the Slammiversary event on June 28, according to company social media posts. A teaser video and a post from TNA President Carlos Silva suggest the 44-year-old Brooklyn native may fill an open spot in the Ultimate X match at Boston’s Agganis Arena.

How did TNA tease the return of Amazing Red?

TNA Wrestling posted a teaser video on Friday, June 12, featuring a silhouetted figure. Fans identified the wrestler as Amazing Red, real name Jonathan Figueroa, based on his cross hand tattoo and trademark gear, according to social media reactions.

The company’s president, Carlos Silva, reinforced the hint a day earlier. Silva posted that “SLAMM is gonna be Amazing,” using a red square and an X emoji, which points to both Red’s name and the X Division.

Did You Know? Amazing Red is a three-time X Division Champion and previously held both the X Division and NWA World Tag Team titles simultaneously.

What is Amazing Red’s history with the X Division?

Jonathan Figueroa joined TNA at its inception in 2002. He became a foundational star of the X Division and later won an Ultimate X match at Bound for Glory 2009 against Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, Christopher Daniels, Homicide, and Suicide.

Outside of TNA, Red founded the House of Glory wrestling school in New York and won the ROH Tag Team Championship with AJ Styles. Although he announced his retirement in April 2019 due to a severe neck injury, he returned to the ring months later for New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that timing the return of a foundational pillar like Red to coincide with the return of the Ultimate X match creates a direct link between the division’s history and its current state. Bringing back a veteran who defined the high-flying style could elevate the stakes for the current champion.

What is the full card for TNA Slammiversary 2026?

Slammiversary marks the 22nd edition of the anniversary event, celebrating 24 years of the promotion. The show airs live on pay-per-view and TNA+ starting at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 28.

The announced matches include:

TNA World Championship: Mike Santana (c) vs. Nic Nemeth
TNA X Division Championship Ultimate X Match: Cedric Alexander (c) vs. Leon Slater vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. TBA
TNA World Tag Team Championship Ladder Match: The System (Brian Myers and Bear Bronson) (c) vs. The Hardys vs. The Righteous
TNA Knockouts World Championship: Lei Ying Lee (c) vs. Xia Brookside
TNA International Championship: Mustafa Ali (c) vs. TBA
TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship: The Elegance Brand (c) vs. Rosemary and Allie
Singles Match: Eddie Edwards vs. Moose
Singles Match: Eric Young vs. Ricky Sosa

What happens next for the X Division title?

Current champion Cedric Alexander, who ended Leon Slater’s 298-day reign in May, may face Amazing Red if the teaser is confirmed. Open spots remain in the Ultimate X match, which is the signature stipulation of the X Division.

TNA is also expected to feature talent from WWE NXT due to an ongoing partnership between the two companies. The event competes for viewers on June 28 against AEW and NJPW’s Forbidden Door and WWE NXT’s Great American Bash.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is TNA Slammiversary 2026 taking place?
The event takes place Sunday, June 28, at the Agganis Arena in Boston.

Who is the current TNA X Division Champion?
Cedric Alexander is the current champion after ending Leon Slater’s reign in May.

How can fans watch the event?
The show airs live on pay-per-view and TNA+ with a 4 p.m. ET start time.

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