TNA Wrestling may have no choice but to change the main event of Destination X, and things aren’t looking good for the originally advertised TNA World Championship match. Trey Miguel is now considered unlikely to make it to Edmonton, Canada, for Sunday’s pay-per-view, putting his scheduled title match against Leon Slater in serious jeopardy.
According to PWInsider, word going around among TNA talent on Saturday, November 14, is that it would take a miracle for Miguel to arrive in Edmonton in time. The nationwide flight shutdown on Friday has left several wrestlers stranded at airports, with connecting flights into Canada causing even more problems. Miguel is among those affected, and there is now a strong chance that TNA will have to change its World Championship match.
The situation is getting worse as the hours pass. Several wrestlers are still trying to find ways into Canada, with some considering flying into other cities and driving the remaining distance to Edmonton. However, limited flights and additional cancellations have made those backup plans increasingly difficult.
TNA’s creative team is already preparing for the possibility of major changes. PWInsider noted that officials are assessing which wrestlers will actually make it to Edmonton before deciding how to adjust the card. As of Saturday afternoon, Miguel was not expected to be among those arriving in time.
This comes after TNA confirmed that Destination X would still take place despite travel problems forcing changes to the advertised lineup. TNA President Carlos Silva acknowledged the situation on November 14 and admitted that the company had no choice but to make adjustments.
“After a wild 24 hours, we are really excited for the returning Destination X on Sunday afternoon. As always, card subject to change – and yes, there will be changes to the originally scheduled lineup, forced by travel predicaments that are affecting travelers around the world.”
Silva also revealed that two wrestlers had offered to take short flights within the United States before driving more than 600 miles to Edmonton just to make the show. However, not everyone has been able to find a workable solution.
The problems began when the FAA grounded flights nationwide on November 13. Although the flight shutdown was lifted Friday evening, delays and cancellations continued, leaving TNA scrambling to get its roster across the border.
Miguel was scheduled to challenge Slater for the TNA World Championship in one of the biggest matches advertised for Destination X. With Miguel unlikely to arrive, TNA could be forced to find a replacement challenger or come up with an entirely different plan for the title. The company has not officially announced any changes to the World Championship match.
Destination X is still set for Sunday, November 15, at the Edmonton EXPO Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. The Countdown show begins at 6 PM ET, followed by the main pay-per-view at 7 PM ET on TNA+.
What do you think TNA should do if Trey Miguel can’t make it to Destination X? Should Leon Slater defend against a replacement opponent, or should the company go in another direction? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
