Cedric Alexander Aims to Capture TNA X-Division Title at Rebellion

The System member says the X-Division Championship has 'always been' his goal

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:08pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a TNA wrestling match, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the intense, fast-paced action of the X-Division.Cedric Alexander's pursuit of the TNA X-Division Championship at Rebellion showcases the fractured, high-octane action that defines the division.Cleveland Today

Veteran wrestler Cedric Alexander is challenging Leon Slater for the TNA X-Division Championship at the upcoming Rebellion pay-per-view. Alexander, who joined the heel faction The System earlier this year, is confident he will capture the title and complete the group's sweep of the night's championships.

Why it matters

The X-Division has been a cornerstone of TNA Wrestling since its inception, featuring high-flying, fast-paced action. Alexander, a former WWE Cruiserweight and Tag Team Champion, sees winning the X-Division title as a career-defining moment that would cement his legacy alongside past champions like AJ Styles and Chris Sabin.

The details

Alexander turned heel in January when he joined The System, a faction that also includes Eddie Edwards, Bear Bronson, and Brian Myers. The group has found success in TNA, and Alexander believes they will sweep the championships at Rebellion, with himself winning the X-Division title, Edwards capturing the World Championship, and Bronson and Myers taking the Tag Team titles.

  • Alexander's title match against Leon Slater was previously postponed due to visa issues.
  • TNA Rebellion will take place on April 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The players

Cedric Alexander

A 17-year veteran wrestler who recently joined the heel faction The System in TNA. He is challenging for the X-Division Championship at Rebellion.

Leon Slater

The current TNA X-Division Champion, who will defend his title against Cedric Alexander at Rebellion.

The System

A heel faction in TNA that includes Cedric Alexander, Eddie Edwards, Bear Bronson, and Brian Myers. They are aiming to sweep the championships at Rebellion.

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What they’re saying

“It feels like home. Once you get a community in pro wrestling, you stick ten toes down in it...This different change with my match type and my personality not only gives me a longer clock for wrestling but brings out more of who I am as a person.”

— Cedric Alexander

“Leon [Slater]'s a great athlete. He's a great wrestler, and I can't deny that, but so am I, and I've been doing this a lot longer and at a higher level. When it comes down to the nitty-gritty, I truly believe that I am a better wrestler than Leon Slater, and at Rebellion, I'm gonna prove it.”

— Cedric Alexander

“Not only am I walking out with my first X-Division Championship, but I also want to be able to say that this is one of TNA's marquee moments. [It will be] the night of The System where Eddie [Edwards] wins the world championship, Bear [Bronson] and [Brian] Myers win the tag team championships, and we can have that nice celebratory picture of us all holding our championships. I'll frame that on my wall for later.”

— Cedric Alexander

What’s next

Cedric Alexander will challenge Leon Slater for the TNA X-Division Championship at the Rebellion pay-per-view on April 11, 2026.

The takeaway

Cedric Alexander's pursuit of the TNA X-Division title represents his desire to cement his legacy in the sport and join the ranks of past champions who have defined the division. His alignment with The System faction adds an intriguing storyline element, as he aims to lead the group to a historic championship sweep at Rebellion.