Nic Nemeth invites LeBron James to present TNA championship in Philadelphia
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:49 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
TNA Wrestling invited LeBron James to attend its July 30 event at Philadelphia's Liacouras Center. James is asked to serve as the 'Official Title Holder' during Nic Nemeth's World Championship defense against Jeff Hardy. Nemeth, promoting the event, highlighted their shared Ohio roots and the significance of James' recent signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. The invitation includes a proposal for James to present the championship belt post-match without involving him in any wrestling activities. The event also features other championship matches.
- •LeBron James invited to July 30 TNA event in Philadelphia.
- •James to serve as 'Official Title Holder' for championship match.
- •Nemeth challenges Jeff Hardy for the TNA World Championship.
- •Event held at Liacouras Center during TNA's two-night program.
- •TNA promotes matchup as first one-on-one title contest between Nemeth and Hardy.
- 4:49 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James Skips Major Philadelphia Event Despite Cleveland Native Nic Nemeth’s Message: “Most of Us Didn’t Burn Our Jerseys”
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Nic Nemeth Invites LeBron James to Present TNA World Title After Philadelphia Main Event
"LeBron James may have officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers to launch his quest for a fifth NBA title, but he opted out of holding another championship belt in his new home. Following a formal invitation and a personal pitch from TNA World Champion and diehard LeBron fan, Nic Nemeth, James ultimately did not attend TNA Wrestling’s Thursday Night iMPACT! event at the Liacouras Center on July 30.
"LeBron James has only just joined the Philadelphia 76ers, but another sports organization in his new city already has a championship role waiting for him. ... Read More
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 4:49 AMLeBron James Skips Major Philadelphia Event Despite Cleveland Native Nic Nemeth’s Message: “Most of Us Didn’t Burn Our Jerseys”
LeBron James may have officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers to launch his quest for a fifth NBA title, but he opted out of holding another championship belt in his new home. Following a formal invitation and a personal pitch from TNA World Champion and diehard LeBron fan, Nic Nemeth, James ultimately did not attend TNA Wrestling’s Thursday Night iMPACT! event at the Liacouras Center on July 30.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 4:30 PMNic Nemeth Invites LeBron James to Present TNA World Title After Philadelphia Main Event
LeBron James has only just joined the Philadelphia 76ers, but another sports organization in his new city already has a championship role waiting for him. ... Read More
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