Leon Slater To Defend NORTH Wrestling Title At IMPACT Turning Point

The NORTH Wrestling Championship will be on the line at IMPACT Turning Point!

IMPACT Wrestling will tape the Turning Point IMPACT Plus special on Friday, October 27 at the Walker Activity Dome in Newcastle upon Tyne. Alongside IMPACT Wrestling talents, it has been revealed that Leon Slater will defend the NORTH Wrestling Title on the show. His opponent has yet to be revealed.

Owner of NORTH Wrestling Andrew Bowers said: "We are thrilled to partner with IMPACT Wrestling and bring the NORTH Wrestling Championship to an international stage. This collaboration showcases the incredible talent and passion of the British wrestling scene. Leon Slater is a testament to the calibre of athletes we produce, and we are confident he will shine at Turning Point 2023."

Slater has been NORTH Wrestling Champion since Thunderstruck in July. Turning Point will air on IMPACT Plus on Friday, November 3.

IMPACT will tape Turning Point in Newcastle as part of the promotion's UK Invasion Tour. The first show of the tour will take place on Thursday, October 26 in Glasgow, Scotland. Following the Newcastle event, IMPACT will hold two shows in Coventry on Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29.

Talents announced for the tour include Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Deonna Purrazzo, Moose, Grado, Jordynne Grace, and Rhino. There will also be special appearances from Gail Kim, while Will Ospreay will be in action at Turning Point.

Tickets are still available for IMPACT Turning Point in Newcastle upon Tyne.