Cedric Alexander retains TNA X Division Championship in chaotic Ultimate X match

Cedric Alexander successfully defended the TNA X Division Championship at Slammiversary 2026. In the 55th Ultimate X match, he faced a field that included Amazing Red, Frankie Kazarian, Fabian Aichner, KC Navarro, Mr. Elegance and Leon Slater. While none of the competitors secured the belt by climbing the cables, Alexander used a sneaky maneuver to pull the championship off Slater’s hands as the two dangled above the ring and slid out of the arena, ensuring the title remained with him.

The bout saw multiple high‑impact spots: Aichner’s flying cross‑body that cleared the outside area, Kazarian’s brief ascent to the cables before being taken down by Red, and Slater’s attempt to unhook the belt before Alexander seized it. The chaotic finish left the X Division crown unchanged, marking Alexander’s first ultimate‑X‑type defense.