Apollo Crews wrestles at TNA Slammiversary during WWE non-compete period
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Apollo Crews, now known as Uhaa Nation, competed at TNA Slammiversary 2026 during his 90-day non-compete following his release from WWE. He participated in a triple-threat match for the TNA International Championship against Mustafa Ali and Rich Swann. Crews initially expressed hesitation about wrestling during this period but ultimately embraced the opportunity after discussing it with Ali. He indicated that TNA's arrangement allowed him to compete without the risk of being pinned in the match, providing him a chance to return to the spotlight while noting that wrestling is not his main focus post-WWE.
- •Crews was released from WWE after nearly 12 years.
- •He wrestled at TNA Slammiversary 2026 on October 1, 2026.
- •The match featured Crews, Mustafa Ali, and Rich Swann for TNA's championship.
- •Crews and Ali discussed match arrangements before the event.
- •Wrestling is not Crews' primary focus after his WWE tenure.
- 12:30 PMWrestling Inc — Apollo Crews Explains How He Wrestled In TNA During WWE Non-Compete Period
"Former WWE star Apollo Crews, now known as Uhaa Nation, explained how he wrestled at TNA Slammiversary 2026 during his 90-day non-compete period.
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