Leon Slater says his recent tag team match on Saturday Night’s Main Event felt like a dream. The TNA X-Division Champion teamed with Je’Von Evans and faced AJ Styles and Dragon Lee on the big show in December.
Big night on Saturday Night’s Main Event
The match took place on the special Saturday Night’s Main Event card that featured rising WWE NXT stars against main roster names. John Cena also wrestled on the show in a high-profile match against GUNTHER, which marked his retirement from in-ring competition.
On the undercard, the pairing of Je’Von Evans and Leon Slater stood out. Evans had appeared on WWE weekly TV before, but this was Slater’s first time in front of the main roster audience. The new team fought hard but just fell short against AJ Styles and Dragon Lee.
Slater’s memories of working with AJ Styles
Slater said getting to work with AJ Styles was very special. He remembered a moment when Styles praised him during Styles’ return to TNA at a past Slammiversary event. Slater called that praise something he will never forget.
Being on the WWE show with Styles in his home ring for the past decade made the night even bigger for Slater. He described the whole day as magical and still feels like he was in a fever dream. Slater said he could not have asked to be around better people for the match.
Backstage moments and friendship with Evans
After the match, walking backstage was a memorable part of the night. Slater and Evans were greeted by wrestling legends who have inspired them, including stars from past eras. Meeting those legends was emotional and meaningful for both men.
Slater also spoke about tagging with Je’Von Evans. He called Evans one of his best friends in the business and said teaming with him was a dream come true. The pair showed chemistry in the ring and helped them both make a strong impression on the big card.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Leon Slater | Lost tag match on Saturday Night’s Main Event |
| Je’Von Evans | Lost tag match on Saturday Night’s Main Event |
| AJ Styles | Won tag match on Saturday Night’s Main Event |
| Dragon Lee | Won tag match on Saturday Night’s Main Event |
Slater’s appearance on Saturday Night’s Main Event gave him a major spotlight and connected him with top names in wrestling. He said the experience will stay with him as he continues to build his career in the ring.
