Jonathan Gresham off TNA Slammiversary, KUSHIDA vs. Rich Swann announced
A change has been made to the lineup for TNA Slammiversary.
TNA has revealed that Jonathan Gresham has been deemed unable to compete on the pay-per-view. He was scheduled to face KUSHIDA on the pre-show. Rich Swann has been announced as Gresham’s replacement in the match.
“.@TheJonGresham is unable to compete tonight. KUSHIDA will now go one-on-one with @RichSwannTNA on Countdown to #TNASlammiversary streaming LIVE & FREE at 7pm ET on TNA+”
TNA also announced on Saturday that the Knockouts title match between Jordynne Grace and Ash by Elegance tonight will be sponsored by the film Detained—the psychological thriller debuts in theaters on August 2.
“Quiver is thrilled to partner with TNA Wrestling to promote our film Detained, starring Abbie Cornish and Laz Alonso,” Quiver Distribution Co-Presidents Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman said in a statement. “Sponsoring the Knockouts World Championship match at Slammiversary is a great way to introduce our film to an energized audience.”
Tonight’s pay-per-view takes place at a sold-out Verdun Auditorium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Over 3000 fans are expected to be in attendance.
The Slammiversary card:
- TNA World Champion Moose defends against Joe Hendry, Frankie Kazarian, Nic Nemeth, Josh Alexander & Steve Maclin
- TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace defends against Ash by Elegance
- TNA X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali defends against Mike Bailey
- TNA Tag Team Champions Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards defend against Ace Austin & Chris Bey
- TNA Digital Media Champion AJ Francis defends against PCO
- The Rascalz (Wes Lee, Zachary Wentz & Trey Miguel) vs. No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne & Tavion Heights)
- Mike Santana vs. Jake Something
- Matt Hardy vs. Johnny “Dango” Curtis
- Countdown to Slammiversary: TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions Masha Slamovich & Alisha Edwards defend against Jody Threat & Dani Luna
- Countdown to Slammiversary: KUSHIDA vs. Rich Swann
- Countdown to Slammiversary: Tasha Steelz vs. Faby Apache vs. Gisele Shaw vs. Xia Brookside
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