TNAs X-Division was always a cool idea. It appears to have begun life as a fusion of the classic secondary belt concept, with the style and attitude of the WCWs high flying mid-card, circa 1990s. However, far from being a Light-Heavyweight or Cruiserweight belt, it seems that anybody can challenge for the X-Division Championship...As long as they wrestle in a fast-paced, spot-heavy style (and dont look down before launching a high flying attack). In addition to being TNAs version of the WWE Intercontinental Championship, the X-Division Championship belt can also be used rather like WWEs Money in the Bank briefcase. The Champ can, at the yearly Destination X Pay Per View, trade in the X-Division belt for a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. This provides an interesting way for a successful mid card player to jump up a level, (without being too on the nose) and helps to create an exciting aura of possibility for the fans.
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