Uhaa Nation debuts in TNA at Slammiversary, competes for international title

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Mustafa Ali wanted the best competition TNA could find to defend the international title at Slammiversary (June 28, 2026). He received more than he bargained for to defend the title in a three-way. One of those men was Uhaa Nation (aka Apollo Crews in WWE) in a surprise debut. UHAA NATION MAKES HIS TNA DEBUT TO ANSWER THE TNA INTERNATIONAL TITLE OPEN CHALLENGE! #TNASlammiversary Watch Slammiversary on TNA+ HERE: https://t.co/7KMEHZG4li pic.twitter.com/8rzkiH8Hp7 — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 28, 2026 Ali was not happy about facing Nation and Rich Swann, but he kept his head in the game. One such example is grabbing Swann from Nation’s grip to deliver an avalanche Styles Clash on top of Nation. A Styles Clash out of the corner from @MustafaAli_X taking out both men! #TNASlammiversary Watch Slammiversary on TNA+ HERE: https://t.co/7KMEHZG4li pic.twitter.com/xLFAYQw9pM — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 28, 2026 Nation strut his stuff in the ring. The powerhouse tossed opponents around on German suplexes. With Germany set to play in Boston tomorrow, Uhaa Nation unleashes a series of suplexes in their honor. #TNASlammiversary Watch Slammiversary on TNA+ HERE: https://t.co/7KMEHZG4li pic.twitter.com/amfX0Xnlr6 — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 28, 2026 In the end, Ali had a backup plan to ensure victory. Nation was in control, then Agent Zero came to the ring as an insurance policy. Ali took advantage of the distraction for a suicide dive onto Nation. Zero piled the ring steps over Nation’s body. Nation was worn down with that amount of weight stacked on him. Back in the ring, Ali countered Swann’s handspring maneuver into a backslide bridging pin. Nation’s TNA debut was impressive, however, the win went to Ali. AND STILL TNA International Champion – @MustafaAli_X. #TNASlammiversary pic.twitter.com/AfbJjpYp6F — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 28, 2026 Catch up on all the results from TNA Slammiversary (here). Share your reaction to Uhaa Nation as the TNA surprise at Slammiversary. How do you think he fits in on the roster?