Xia Brookside prepares for steel cage match against Elayna Black at Lockdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:49 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Xia Brookside will defend her TNA Knockouts World Championship against Elayna Black at the Lockdown event on August 23. Brookside's character shift to a heel followed her betrayal of Léi Ying Lee at Rebellion. This match represents an important milestone in Brookside's career as she aspires to prove her dominance in the women's division. As she faces Black, who has also faced setbacks, both wrestlers promise an intense contest inside the steel cage.
- •Xia Brookside won the TNA Knockouts World Championship in July.
- •She turned heel after betraying Léi Ying Lee at Rebellion.
- •The championship match will take place at Lockdown on August 23.
- •Elayna Black has also navigated setbacks in her career.
- •Brookside aims to establish a deeper connection with the audience through her character.
- 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — TNA’s Xia Brookside on Channeling Her Dark Side & ‘Lockdown’ Showdown
"The pro wrestling star is set to defend against Elayna Black in a steel cage match.
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