Nemeth Secures Spot in TNA's Six-Way X-Division Scramble
Ryan Nemeth won a qualifying match on TNA Impact, defeating KJ Orso to become the fifth entrant in the six-way match for the vacant X-Division Championship at Bound for Glory. He joins Fabian Aichner, KC Navarro, Rich Swann, and Cedric Alexander. The title was vacated when Leon Slater invoked Option C to challenge for the world title.
Nemeth's qualifying victory came after a competitive back-and-forth contest, with Orso briefly seizing control through a slam and a driver before Nemeth regained momentum. The finish saw Nemeth drive Orso into the ring post, followed by his signature Hollywood Ending to seal the win and earn his place in the championship scramble.
The six-way match was necessitated when Leon Slater vacated the X-Division title after invoking Option C, a clause permitting champions to trade their belt for a world title opportunity. Slater now headlines Bound for Glory against world champion Nic Nemeth, while Cedric Alexander returns to the title picture via a rematch clause from his loss to Slater.
This match could significantly shape TNA's mid-card hierarchy, potentially elevating one of the six competitors into a featured position. For viewers, the scramble format adds unpredictability to the pay-per-view, which may boost buy rates and streaming interest. The outcome could also influence future storylines, as the new champion's reign may determine whether the X-Division maintains its reputation as a launching pad for main-event talent.