Category: TNA Explosion

Report: TNA Exploring OVW Partnership and Potential Change to Xplosion Taping Plans

TNA Wrestling is reportedly interested in establishing a formal relationship with Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), while the promotion is also considering changes to how it records its weekly programming.

According to PWInsider Elite, discussions surrounding a potential TNA-OVW partnership have continued, with the arrangement possibly being influenced by the fact that both companies share the same financial investors.

The report also revealed that TNA is considering moving production of its Xplosion episodes to OVW’s home venue, The Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, in a move that would reportedly help reduce expenses.

TNA and OVW Partnership Could Be Taking Shape

Speculation about a potential relationship between TNA and OVW first emerged several months ago, when reports indicated that both promotions were interested in an agreement that would make OVW a developmental territory for TNA.

The latest update from PWInsider Elite suggests the shared financial backing of the two companies could be a significant factor behind the potential arrangement.

TNA President Carlos Silva has also attended OVW events in the past, although the report noted that he has not been seen at recent shows.

A formal agreement has not been announced, but a partnership could give TNA a closer relationship with a promotion that has a long history of developing wrestling talent.

TNA Could Move Xplosion Tapings to Louisville

Another notable detail from the report concerns TNA’s production plans for Xplosion.

The promotion is reportedly considering filming the show at The Davis Arena, rather than continuing to record episodes at the same venues used for TNA iMPACT tapings.

According to PWInsider Elite, the potential move would be financially motivated, as recording Xplosion in Louisville would reportedly be a cheaper option for the company.

The change would represent a different approach to TNA’s television production, with the promotion potentially separating its Xplosion tapings from its main television events.

No final decision has been confirmed.

TNA’s Remaining 2026 Events

TNA has two additional television taping dates scheduled before the end of the year, with events planned in both Canada and the United States.

The company is set to visit the WinSport Event Centre in Calgary, Alberta, on November 18 and 19. Its final announced tapings of the year will then take place at the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas, on December 18 and 19.

TNA also has one more pay-per-view event remaining on its 2026 schedule. Destination X is scheduled for November 15 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

With a potential OVW partnership and possible changes to Xplosion production under consideration, TNA could be preparing to make some adjustments to its operations as it moves toward the end of the year.

TNA To Resurrect Secondary Show

TNA Wrestling recently underwent a massive rebranding following a long stint as Impact Wrestling, returning to the name the company was known as when it first broke into the industry. The promotion has issued new championship belts since undergoing their name changes, but according to fans and a report from Fightful, TNA is now officially bringing back “TNA Xplosion.”

According to Fightful, matches for “Xplosion” were recently taped ahead of the recent “TNA Snake Eyes” pay-per-view. Fans notably shared a few images of the graphics for the new show, but little has been revealed about the format it’ll have going forward. Additionally, at this stage, nothing is known about TNA’s plans with “Xplosion,” but since the show was taped on January 14, it’s safe to assume that fans will find out soon enough.

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“Xplosion” was originally launched in 2002 as the promotion’s first regular cable show. At first, the show featured matches from the TNA Asylum as well as interviews with talent, before being revamped in 2004 to showcase previously aired episodes of “TNA Impact.” The show was revamped in 2010 to feature exclusive matches, alongside airing matches from the 2000s. Ultimately, “Xplosion” was put on an extended hiatus in 2021.

TNA’s return to its old branding has been met with mixed reactions online, but many of the wrestlers associated with the promotion only have positive things to say. TNA Hall of Famer Gail Kim notably claimed that she was excited upon first hearing about the name change and believes the promotion will have a lot of momentum going into 2024.

Source: Wrestling Inc.