TNA Slammiversary Notes: AEW Star Backstage, NXT Boost, Reaction to Ticket Sales

TNA Slammiversary 2025 is shaping up to be a major moment—not just in the ring, but behind the curtain too. As the UBS Arena fills up in Elmont, New York, several behind-the-scenes developments are turning heads before the first bell even rings.

According to Fightful Select, AEW’s Deonna Purrazzo is backstage at the event, showing support for her husband, Steve Maclin, who’s competing on the show.

She’s not the only surprise in the building. A large number of talent have been brought in for the show, even if they aren’t booked to wrestle. It’s a clear sign that TNA wants all hands on deck as they put everything into making Slammiversary feel like a premium spectacle.

There’s also some cross-brand energy at play—WWE’s NXT brand is pitching in to help promote tonight’s pay-per-view across social media. The added spotlight could bring even more eyes to the card, which already features Trick Williams defending the TNA World Championship in a triple threat and AJ Styles returning to the company for the first time in over a decade.

Internally, TNA officials are said to be thrilled with how late ticket sales have gone. The buzz around AJ Styles’ return and the NXT crossover promotion has helped fill the UBS Arena faster than expected, signaling a strong turnout both live and online.

With big matches, major talent support, and a clear momentum shift behind the scenes, TNA Slammiversary 2025 is locked in as a must-see event.

TNA Slammiversary 2025 Lineup:

• TNA World Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Joe Hendry vs. Mike Santana
• Winner-Take-All: Masha Slamovich (TNA Knockouts Champion) vs. Jacy Jayne (NXT Women’s Champion)
• Ladder War for TNA World Tag Team Titles: The Nemeths (c) vs. The Hardys vs. The Rascalz vs. First Class
• X-Division Championship: Moose (c) vs. Leon Slater
• AJ Styles Returns
• Tessa Blanchard vs. Indi Hartwell
• Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali
• DarkState vs. Matt Cardona, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers & JDC
• Knockouts Tag Team Titles: The Elegance Brand (c) vs. The IInspiration (Pre-show)
• Steve Maclin, Mance Warner & Jake Something vs. Real1, Zilla Fatu & Josh Bishop

 Be sure to tune in live and follow along with Ringside News for full play-by-play coverage of the event.

What do you think about TNA pulling in help from NXT and Deonna Purrazzo showing up backstage? Are you tuning in tonight? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know what match you’re most hyped for.