The Main Event: Super Heavyweight Title
The headline bout features a massive clash for the Super Heavyweight Championship. The dominant division king, “Da Hawaiian Hitman” (Koiavea Latu), returns to defend his throne against the undefeated challenger Makini Manu. This is a classic power-vs-power matchup, with Manu looking to pull off a historic upset against one of the promotion’s most established stars.
Co-Main Event: Heavyweight Championship
The co-main event is a legacy-defining battle for the Heavyweight title. Darius “The Destroyer” Mata-Varona, an OG of the promotion and one of its most recognizable faces, will face off against the formidable Damien “The Bell” DeBell. DeBell has been on a tear recently, and this fight is being billed as a “changing of the guard” moment—or a chance for Darius to prove he still sits at the top of the mountain.
Power Slap 19 Event Summary
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Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
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Location: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
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Streaming: LIVE on Rumble (9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT)
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Main Stakes: Two world titles are on the line.
What to Watch For
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The Return of Vern Cathey: Reports indicate that veteran striker Vern Cathey may also be featured on this card after a long hiatus since July 2025.
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Undefeated Records: Both Makini Manu and Damien DeBell are entering their respective title fights with significant momentum, putting their unblemished records on the line against the promotion’s elite.
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Venue Atmosphere: This marks a return to the Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, a venue known for its high-energy, intimate setting for slap fighting.
