X-Division pioneer receives major honor at Slammiversary
Summary
– Amazing Red was announced for the 2026 TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame during Slammiversary
– The announcement came after Cedric Alexander retained the X-Division Championship in Ultimate X
– Frankie Kazarian praised Red’s influence before the Hall of Fame reveal
Amazing Red did not leave Slammiversary with the X-Division Championship, but he still received one of the night’s biggest honors.
TNA announced during Slammiversary 2026 that Red will be inducted into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame. The induction will take place at Bound For Glory.
The reveal came shortly after the Ultimate X Match, where Cedric Alexander controversially retained the X-Division Championship. Red had been part of the title match, but the night became about something much bigger than the result.
Frankie Kazarian then took the microphone and spoke directly about Red’s legacy. Kazarian talked about their early days in TNA and credited Red for inspiring an entire generation of wrestlers.
The crowd in Boston then watched a tribute video before TNA officially announced the Hall of Fame inductees. Red received a strong ovation as he took it all in.
Amazing Red is a four-time X-Division Champion and one of the names most closely associated with the division’s early identity. His speed, creativity, and risk-taking style helped shape what fans came to expect from TNA’s high-flying stars.
His influence can still be seen across modern wrestling. Many performers who came after him borrowed from the style he helped make popular on a national stage.
Bound For Glory will now include a special moment for one of TNA’s originals. Amazing Red’s Hall of Fame induction gives the company a chance to honor one of the true pioneers of the X-Division.
