Joe Hendry sees Leon Slater as the next AJ Styles.
Since signing with TNA in late 2023, Leon Slater has become a staple of iMPACT! and has also been a consistent name in British Wrestling while signed to the American promotion. One of the most iconic names in TNA's history is AJ Styles, who would spend a large portion of his career in the promotion, with a litany of championships to show for it.
While speaking to Wrestle India in a new interview, TNA World Champion Joe Hendry was asked about potential dream matches, and after Hendry briefly mentioned John Cena, Chris Jericho and The Rock, he also mentioned Slater as a potential dream match.
"I'm going to give you another dream match, one I've already had, but another one that I want to have again, and that is Leon Slater and the reason that's a dream match for me is because I think he is going to be the next AJ Styles. I think he is going to be the next guy. I think he's going to win this (TNA World Title) one day and hold it for a long time. I've faced him once before. I'd like to face him at least a couple more times. Very excited to see what happens with the trajectory of his career."
Elsewhere in the same interview, Hendry spoke about his NXT appearance from earlier this week. You can read more about that here.
Slater is currently scheduled to challenge for the X-Division Title at TNA Rebellion. You can read more about that here.
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