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IMPACT Wrestling's X Division will be returning after a two-year hiatus at Slammiversary. Don Callis' creation has been a feature on IMPACT Wrestling/TNA since 2003. Josh Alexander will be defending his X Division Championship against Ace Austin, Trey Miguel, Rohit Raju, Petey Williams and Chris Bey.
The match came into being after a 5-way match between the contenders ended in a no contest at IMPACT Wrestling's Against All Odds. This match type usually ends up being the highlight of the show. This year should be no different considering the talent involved. A number of different finishes are possible, some extremely unlikely but not entirely implausible. Let's take a look at five possible results for this match at Slammiversary.
#5. The Ultimate Opportunist of IMPACT Wrestling Rohit Raju wins at Slammiversary
Rohit Raju is probably the least likely to emerge as the winner at Slammiversary but he cannot be discounted entirely. The one-time IMPACT Wrestling X Division Champion bent rules, utilized loopholes and weasled his way out of multiple dangerous situations during his title reign.
Having realigned himself with Desi Hit Squad member Mahabali Shera, Raju is in a strong position to go all the way and become champion for the second time. He's also aligned himself with Ace Austin. Should the heels, aided by the monstrous Shera, clear the field for themselves, both men will have a much better chance of retrieving the prize.
This will be Rohit Raju's first ever outing in an Ultimate X match but he defeated every opponent bar Josh Alexander during his first title reign. Perhaps that confidence, the know-how of getting the better of four of the five opponents and the looming threat of Mahabali Shera interfering helps him pull off what would be a monumental upset at Slammiversary.
#4. Petey Williams' experience reigns supreme at Slammiversary
Of all the six men in the Slammiversary Ultimate X match, nobody has as much experience with this stipulation as Petey Williams. In fact, his 5 appearances are more than all the appearances of his opponents combined. Not to mention, he emerged as the winner in the center of the ring, 15 feet above the ground twice, both of those victories coming in 2005, which speaks volumes of how much more accustomed Petey Williams is as compared to the rest of the herd.
In the pro-wrestling business, experience comes at a cost of physical wear and tear and that might go against him as he faces faster, more agile competitors, making a third victory in this gimmick match unlikely. He's still an X-Division legend and a victory cannot be ruled out for the Canadian Destroyer considering this could be one of his last chances to lift the title once again.
#3. First taste of gold for Trey Miguel at Slammiversary
Trey Miguel is a future superstar, don't think twice about it. The 26-year old from Ohio is yet to win a championship at IMPACT Wrestling, although he does have experience in the Ultimate X environment, competing in at Slammiversary in 2019.
After breaking off from The Rascalz, Trey Miguel proved himself to be a worthy singles competitor in a gruesome feud with Sami Callihan culminating in a Last Man Standing victory over the Death Machine.
Miguel isn't afraid to mix physicality with his high flying moves and has a versatile moveset.
He will definitely win a championship one day, and Slammiversary 2021 could be the day he fulfills his lifelong dream of capturing a title in IMPACT Wrestling. As the only one of the six to not have won a title, he will be itching to etch his name in Ultimate X history.
#2. Redemption for Chris Bey at Slammiversary
The buildup to the Slammiversary's Ultimate X match has featured Chris Bey and his allegiances quite extensively. The Ultimate Finesser had to make a choice heading into the Ultimate X match, choosing to align with the babyfaces, Trey Miguel and Petey Williams on an episode of IMPACT Wrestling.
Chris Bey is a former X-Division Champion but his reign lasted just 31 days. Considering how heavily he's been involved in the lead up to the match, he goes in as one of the favorites. The short title reign must play in his mind as well, becoming another motivating factor for him to grab the belt. It would also be poetic for Chris Bey as he won the title at last year's Slammiversary. Should he win this time, he would be hoping for a far lengthier reign.
#1. The reign of Josh Alexander continues post-Slammiversary
Since winning the X-Division Championship at Rebellion, Josh Alexander has been a stellar champion. His 60-minute iron man match against TJP elevated the title exponentially.
The nature of the Ultimate X match probably goes against Josh Alexander's style as he's a hard hitting mat wrestler and he'll be up against some of the best high-flyers in the company who can also turn physical when needed. However, if the champion's reign has prove anything, he never backs down and finds a way to victory. It's likely he ends up being the glue that holds the match together, the centerpiece around whom the others perform their moves.
Alexander is slowly becoming the unanimous face of the X-Division. He has expressed his desire to elevate the prestige of the IMPACT Wrestling X Division Championship to the top of the company, even beyond the IMPACT Wrestling World Championship. Considering his lofty goals and expectations, it's unlikely Alexander will lose his title at Slammiversary.
