Miguel Praises Ali, Eyes Slater at Destination X
Trey Miguel spoke of his TNA Rebellion 2026 match with Mustafa Ali and his upcoming TNA World Championship challenge against Leon Slater.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Wrestling
Trey Miguel praised Mustafa Ali on the 11/5 episode of Busted Open, calling their TNA Rebellion 2026 match one of his favorites of all time. Miguel will challenge Leon Slater for the TNA World Championship at Destination X on November 15th.
Why it matters
Miguel's comments highlight the preparation behind high-stakes wrestling matches and set up a title challenge that will test his standing in TNA's top division. The discussion also underscores the physical toll of in-ring work, given the knee injury he sustained during the Ali match.
Miguel says preparing a match with Mustafa Ali takes about four hours, compared with roughly 30 minutes for a typical independent bout. He continued wrestling for six minutes after breaking his kneecap at TNA Rebellion 2026, and the extraction does not say whether the injury will affect his November 15 title challenge.
The players
Trey Miguel
Trey Miguel is a professional wrestler in TNA who discussed his match history and upcoming title challenge.
Mustafa Ali
Mustafa Ali is a veteran professional wrestler known for his technical in-ring style and detailed match planning.
Leon Slater
Leon Slater is a TNA wrestler who currently holds the TNA World Championship.
The details
On Busted Open, Miguel said a bad match with Ali would warrant quitting, and described Ali planning camera positions, facial expressions and sell details. Ali checked on Miguel during the Rebellion match after the knee injury.
Timeline
November 5: Miguel praises Ali on the 11/5 episode of Busted Open.
November 15: Miguel challenges Leon Slater for the TNA World Championship at Destination X.
Season Trajectory
Miguel's Destination X title challenge against Leon Slater places him directly in TNA's World Championship storyline heading into the company's November event schedule. His praise of Ali and the Rebellion match also reflects the high-profile in-ring rivalries that shape TNA's midcard and main-event competition.
Miguel's title challenge at Destination X on November 15 gives fans a clear matchup to track on the TNA card. The knee injury from the Rebellion match is a factor for viewers to watch as the event approaches.
The takeaway
Preparation and physical risk are central to Miguel's account: the four-hour planning process and his six-minute continuation after a broken kneecap show how much work goes into a single match. Readers following TNA can watch the Destination X challenge as a test of both.
What happens next
Miguel challenges Leon Slater for the TNA World Championship at Destination X on November 15.
Further reading
For more on the sport's top championship picture, see Wrestling coverage across U.S. promotions.
