TNA is not leaving the Destination X main event to chance.
Trey Miguel is on his way to Edmonton for his TNA World Championship match against Leon Slater. Multiple flight delays have left officials unsure whether he will arrive before Sunday’s pay-per-view.
PWInsider confirmed the company has a contingency in place.
Trey Miguel is currently traveling to Edmonton, but TNA officials are not sure he will make it to Destination X in time, PWInsider.com can confirm. The 5 PM belltime, as well as the fact that multiple flights and delays are involved are all factors working against the promotion and Miguel.
The company has a backup main event in place, if needed, but all involved are hoping a miracle works out and Miguel is able to perform. Stay tuned. Real life has given the promotion a hell of a storyline.
The report did not reveal what the backup match is or who could step in as Slater’s challenger.
Trey Miguel’s Chances Improved
On Saturday, word among TNA talent was that it would take a miracle for Miguel to reach Edmonton. Bryan Alvarez offered a more hopeful update on Wrestling Observer Radio.
I was told that early Saturday, it was believed there was virtually no chance he would make it. But then the belief later in the day was that he might make it. So we shall see if that match takes place.
They still have quite a while. I don’t think they’re chartering a jet, but there seems to be a feeling that he might actually make it.
The travel chaos began when the FAA grounded flights nationwide on November 13. The shutdown was lifted Friday evening, but delays and cancellations continued through the weekend.
TNA President Carlos Silva had already confirmed Destination X would go ahead despite forced lineup changes. He also revealed that two wrestlers offered to fly part of the way and drive more than 600 miles to Edmonton rather than miss the show.
Miguel earned his title shot by winning a five-man ladder match on TNA iMPACT. It is one of the biggest opportunities of his career.
Destination X takes place at the Edmonton EXPO Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. The main card airs at 7 PM ET on TNA+. Check out the full Destination X preview for the rest of the card.
