TNA Wrestling 'Slammiversary 2025' Predictions: Will Trick Williams Spoil Mike Santana's Homecoming?

TNA Wrestling 'Slammiversary 2025' Predictions: Will Trick Williams Spoil Mike Santana's Homecoming? originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

TNA Wrestling is preparing for "Slammiversary 2025," and Athlon Sports has predictions for the pay-per-view event.

Eight matches have been announced for the show, which will take place on Sunday. The action will emanate from the UBS Arena. Mike Santana will hope to cap off his homecoming with a TNA World Championship win. To do so, he'll need to get past titleholder Trick Williams and Joe Hendry in a three-way match.

WWE will have a presence at "Slammiversary." There's the aforementioned TNA World Champion Trick Williams, who performs on the "NXT" brand. NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne will also compete on Sunday, and she has a chance to add another singles championship to her mantle. She will take on TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich and the winner will leave New York with two titles.

Plus, "Monday Night Raw" star AJ Styles will be making an appearance on Sunday. Styles was considered to be the face of TNA for over a decade.

Trick Williams (c) vs. Joe Hendry vs. Mike Santana - for the TNA World Championship

Since Williams defeated Hendry to capture the TNA World Championship at "NXT Battleground," the storyline has been that Williams doesn't care about TNA's history. It's led to some tension between Hendry and Santana, who have been tasked with bringing TNA's richest male prize back to the company.

TNA has been building Santana up as a viable main event player. His popularity has grown substantially not just with TNA fans but with the "NXT" audience as well. Hendry remains the biggest star in the company, but his time with the TNA World Championship has come and gone. Many also figure that Hendry is WWE-bound once his contract with TNA comes to an end.

For me, this is the time to let Santana run with the ball. You don't get many opportunities to have a perfect storm in wrestling, and Santana winning the gold in his home in honor of his late father is the perfect ending to TNA's summer anniversary.

Prediction: Mike Santana

Masha Slamovich (c) vs. Jacy Jayne (c) - for both the TNA Knockouts World Championship and the NXT Women's Championship

There are quite a few ways to get to the finish of this title-for-title crossover match, but I believe the winner will remain the same. Jayne is in the midst of a storyline with Blake Monroe on "NXT." WWE has been quickly building up Monroe as a star of the future, and I don't see Jayne losing her title until the two share the ring.

Slamovich has been the TNA Knockouts World Champion since Oct. 2024, and losing to Jayne due to outside interference would protect her. Rather than the actions of Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx playing a role in the finish, I can see Blake Monroe making a surprise appearance to cost Slamovich the match. It appears WWE is leaning into the story that Monroe wants Jayne all to herself when they inevitably clash for the NXT Women's Championship.

Prediction: Jacy Jayne

The Nemeths (c) vs. The Hardys vs. The Rascalz vs. Fir$t Cla$$ - ladder match for the TNA World Tag Team Championship

During Thursday's episode of "TNA iMPACT," The Hardys hinted at a split if they don't emerge victorious on Sunday. It's hard for me to see Matt and Jeff Hardy parting ways as a team, given that they're still one of the most popular acts in TNA Wrestling. Fans haven't gotten tired of the legendary tag team.

TNA's creative team could ultimately decide to have The Nemeths retain at "Slammiversary" and put a bow on their rivalry with The Hardys at the next PPV with a stipulation. That's where it can become a true do-or-die scenario for The Hardys' future as a team.

Ultimately, I think TNA decides to give The Hardys a title win in New York, which would draw a sizable reaction from the crowd at UBS Arena.

Prediction: The Hardys

Moose (c) vs. Leon Slater

It's become clear that Slater is destined to capture plenty of championships throughout his career. The 20-year-old uses his athleticism to his advantage, but he's also wise beyond his years in the ring. His time with The Hardys has also done wonders for his growth both as a performer and as someone fans can get behind.

I like the story TNA has told of why a win would hold significance for both men. Slater is trying to become the youngest champion in TNA history. Moose wants to become the record holder for the longest TNA X Division Championship reign.

With momentum on his side, it might be time for Slater to capture his first major singles title and make history in the process.

Prediction: Leon Slater

The Elegance Brand (c) vs. The IInspiration - for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship

Heather and Ash by Elegance have been on a roll since forming a team in TNA. The duo has even added a new member to their group, M by Elegance. On top of that, Ash has a guaranteed shot at the TNA Knockouts World Championship after winning a No. 1 contender battle royal.

So, will The IInspiration spoil the party? I think it's more likely that The IInspiration was booked to give Heather and Ash by Elegance another strong successful title defense. The Elegance Brand is getting good heat with the crowd and I'm not so sure it's time for their reign to end.

Prediction: The Elegance Brand

Mustafa Ali vs. Cedric Alexander

Tasha Steelz of Order Four pulled a fast one on Alexander by betraying him after the former WWE star offered his assistance to help Ali get back on track. Steelz and Order Four used Alexander's concern against him. Now, Steelz has taken a more aggressive attitude with Ali in an effort to bring the faction back to prominence.

While this will be Alexander's first big PPV event under TNA, I think he'll be staring at the lights. The storyline has been building to a fresh start for Order Four, and I think Ali will have his hand raised and begin to see Steelz's plan coming to fruition.

Prediction: Mustafa Ali

Tessa Blanchard vs. Indi Hartwell

Blanchard has cooled off a bit since losing to Masha Slamovich at "TNA Rebellion." She suffered temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction during her singles match with Arianna Grace at "Under Siege." With how strongly she was presented on TV during her return initially, it's almost difficult for me to see anything but a win for Blanchard here.

The only way I see Hartwell winning is with a rollup to give Blanchard an out. I don't envision Hartwell planting Blanchard with Hurts Donut for the pinfall. If Hartwell pulls off the win, I'd imagine she'd be set up to challenge Jacy Jayne for the TNA Knockouts World Championship.

While I think the scenario I laid out for a Hartwell victory could make sense, I feel TNA has been very high on Blanchard despite the backlash.

Prediction: Tessa Blanchard

Darkstate vs. The System and Matt Cardona

Brian Myers has been put in an awkward position involving The System and Cardona. Myers refused to participate in a post-match beatdown of Cardona courtesy of The System, which Myers is a member of. The faction has also begrudgingly sided with Cardona in the fight against "NXT's" Darkstate.

It's clear WWE is hoping to develop Darkstate into a viable faction in the vein of The Shield. A win for Darkstate allows TNA to continue telling the story of Myers being conflicted amid issues with his former tag team partner and his current faction. I can see this leading to The System giving Myers an ultimatum at some point, possibly as soon as Sunday.

Prediction: Darkstate

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.