TNA Wrestling has another surprise lined up for Destination X, and a familiar face is coming back.
According to PWInsider.com, TNA sources have confirmed that a former X-Division Champion will return at Destination X on Sunday, November 15. The identity of the returning wrestler hasn’t been revealed, and there’s no word yet on whether the appearance will involve an actual match or something else.
The surprises won’t stop with the returning champion. Former WWE Superstar Elijah is also scheduled to perform a concert during the Countdown show, adding a musical performance to the festivities before the main card begins.
TNA is also bringing back the World X-Cup, and the tournament will get underway during the Countdown show before continuing throughout the pay-per-view. At least six countries will be represented, with eight wrestlers competing in two Fatal Four-Way matches. The winners will advance to the tournament final later that night.
As Ringside News previously covered, TNA International Champion Jason Hotch will represent the United States, while Rey Horus will represent Mexico. Ricky Sosa and Fabian Aichner have also been confirmed for Belgium and Italy.
The lineup continued to grow when The Home Town Man was announced as Canada’s representative. Then, on November 11, TNA added Amir Jordan to represent Pakistan, bringing the confirmed field to six wrestlers from six different countries. Two spots remain to be filled.
Destination X is also bringing back two Ultimate X matches, one for the men and another for the Knockouts division. Both matches will determine future championship challengers, giving the event plenty of stakes beyond the mystery return.
The current TNA Destination X 2026 lineup includes:
- TNA World Championship: Leon Slater (c) vs. Trey Miguel
- TNA Knockouts World Championship: Indi Hartwell (c) vs. Shayna Baszler
- Matt Hardy and Moose vs. syX (Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw)
- Men’s Ultimate X Match: Winner earns a future TNA X-Division Championship opportunity
- Knockouts Ultimate X Match: Winner earns a future TNA Knockouts World Championship opportunity
- World X-Cup: Two Fatal Four-Way opening-round matches, with the tournament beginning on the Countdown show
- World X-Cup Final: Winners of the opening-round matches face off
The event takes place at the Edmonton EXPO Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Countdown pre-show begins at 6 PM ET, followed by the main pay-per-view at 7 PM ET. Fans can watch the event live on TNA+ and traditional pay-per-view providers.
Which former TNA X-Division Champion do you think is returning at Destination X, and what would you like to see them do when they show up? Let us know your predictions and leave your feedback in the comments below.
