Tag: TNA Wrestling

WWE NXT Showdown (NXT vs TNA) Preview 10/7/2025

WWE NXT Showdown live tonight on The CW – NXT vs. TNA

  • Men’s Survivor Series Elimination Match: Team NXT (Ricky Saints & Trick Williams & Je’Von Evans & Myles Borne) vs. Team TNA (Mike Santana & Moose & Leon Slater & Frankie Kazarian) (with Joe Hendry as special guest referee) – Men’s Survivor Series Tag Team Elimination match
  • Women’s Survivor Series Elimination Match: Team NXT (Jacy Jayne & Sol Ruca & Jaida Parker & Lola Vice) vs. Team TNA (Kelani Jordan & Jessie McKay & Cassie Lee & Mara Sade) (with Jordynne Grace as special guest referee) – Women’s Survivor Series Tag Team Elimination match
  • Title vs. Title – Winner Take All: TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz (Matt & Jeff Hardy) vs. NXT Tag Team Champions DarkState (Dion Lennox & Osiris Griffin)
  • NXT North American Championship: Ethan Page (c) vs. Mustafa Ali

TNA Wrestling Is ‘In Active Negotiations’ With A New Broadcast Partner

TNA Wrestling may be on the verge of its biggest move in years, as company president Carlos Silva has revealed that the promotion is now in active talks with a new broadcast partner.

Speaking to TV Insider, Silva confirmed that negotiations have officially gone beyond the “feeling out” stage, with one network showing serious interest in bringing TNA to its lineup. While Silva stopped short of naming names, it’s worth noting that TNA has recently been linked to networks like The CW and A&E — both of which already feature WWE programming.

“We’re now in active negotiations with a partner,” Silva explained. “The good news is the process has started. We’re no longer just talking to a bunch of people to gauge interest. Now we have an interested partner, and we’re working through, potentially, a deal for 2026.”

TNA has called AXS TV home since 2019, but the promotion has been openly exploring new broadcast opportunities throughout 2024. With the company looking to expand its footprint — including a show earlier this year at Long Island’s UBS Arena — Silva is confident that a bigger television deal could be the next major step in TNA’s resurgence.

The timing couldn’t be more interesting, as TNA continues to ride the wave of mainstream attention from its ongoing working relationship with WWE. That partnership has brought more eyes to the product, and the company isn’t shying away from the competition either. In fact, TNA is set to go head-to-head with WWE NXT on October 7 when NXT presents its Showdown edition.

Silva made it clear that while there’s no finalized timeline just yet, the wheels are in motion: “It’s done when it’s over the finish line. We’re excited about it and keep pushing it forward.”

If TNA does land a new broadcast partner, it could mark one of the company’s biggest opportunities in over a decade — giving them a national platform just as momentum around the brand is starting to climb again.

WWE’s Ridge Holland Sidelined with Serious Foot Injury After TNA Tapings

Bad news has hit Ridge Holland’s momentum. The NXT/EVOLVE standout, who has been a regular face in the ongoing WWE–TNA partnership, announced that he’s dealing with a significant injury that will put him on the shelf for the foreseeable future.

Holland was in action this past weekend at the TNA iMPACT tapings from the Edmonton Expo Centre in Alberta, Canada. On Friday, he wrestled at the Victory Road 2025 special, suffering a loss to Mike Santana. The next night, he stepped into the ring with Moose for matches taped to build toward TNA’s marquee event, Bound For Glory, scheduled for October 12 in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Unfortunately, things didn’t end well for Holland. On Monday, he took to Twitter to confirm the nature of his injury, writing:

“Lisfranc Injury. Surgery Friday. See ya in a bit.”

The Lisfranc injury — which affects the midfoot — is no small matter, often requiring surgery and months of recovery time. That means Holland will be missing a crucial stretch of TV, including Bound For Glory, at a time when WWE and TNA’s partnership has created some high-profile crossover opportunities.

It’s a tough setback for the powerhouse, who had been gaining traction by mixing it up with some of TNA’s biggest names. While no timetable has been given for his return, fans will no doubt be eager to see him bounce back once he’s cleared.

TNA Emergence Results (8/15/25) – Trick Williams Survives Moose, Callihan Retires, Slater Shines

TNA Wrestling returned to pay-per-view Friday night with Emergence, live from Baltimore, and the show delivered a mix of big title matches, shocking moments, and emotional goodbyes. Here’s how it all went down:

Countdown to Emergence

The pre-show featured some early grudge matches to get the crowd warmed up.

  • Indi Hartwell vs. Rosemary: After Rosemary blinded Indi with the mist on iMPACT!, the two finally clashed. Indi survived the chaos — and a near repeat of the green spray — thanks to Dani Luna, before finishing Rosemary with Hurts Donut.
    ➡ Winner: Indi Hartwell
  • The Home Town Man vs. Ryan Nemeth: The local favorite lived up to his name, rallying back from Nemeth’s early offense to win with a roll-up after hitting an Airplane Spin into TKO.
    ➡ Winner: The Home Town Man

Main Card Action

X-Division Championship

  • Leon Slater (c) vs. Cedric Alexander: In a show-stealing bout, Alexander and Slater tore the house down with suplexes, reversals, and near falls. Slater sealed it with the Styles Clash and a Swanton 450 to retain in an absolute thriller.
    ➡ Winner & Still Champion: Leon Slater

Matt Cardona vs. Mustafa Ali (w/ Order 4)

  • Ali leaned on his Order 4 allies at ringside, but Cardona overcame the interference, countering the 450 into a quick pin to score the upset. The celebration didn’t last, as Order 4 destroyed him post-match until The System made the save.
    ➡ Winner: Matt Cardona

Tag Team Match

  • **The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) vs. FIR$T CLA$$ (Rich Swann & AJ Francis)**: A chaotic encounter ended when Order 4 distracted The System, FIR$T CLA$$ capitalizes as Francis puts Edwards away with the Down Payment.
    ➡ Winners: FIR$T CLA$$

Baltimore Street Fight – Sami Callihan’s Career on the Line

  • Sami Callihan vs. Mike Santana: In one of the most brutal matches of the night, Callihan unleashed staple guns, papercuts, and the Cactus Driver ’97, but Santana proved too much. After surviving the violence, Santana hit Spin the Block to end Callihan’s in-ring career. Callihan left his boots in the ring in an emotional farewell.
    ➡ Winner: Mike Santana

Knockouts World Tag Team Championship – Four-Way Match

  • The Elegance Brand (c) vs. The IInspiration vs. Fatal Influence vs. Xia Brookside & Léi Yǐng Lee: With chaos at ringside — including Jacy Jayne and Masha Slamovich getting involved — the referee eventually ejected all managers. The finish saw M by Elegance use the title belt to keep the gold.
    ➡ Winners & Still Champions: The Elegance Brand

Indi Hartwell lays claim to the Knockouts World Championship.

TNA International Championship – No DQ, No Countout

  • Steve Maclin (c) vs. Jake Something: A hard-hitting brawl spilled all over the arena, with both men crashing through steel and wood. Maclin survived a Dragon Sleeper and countered a powerbomb into the KIA to retain. Afterward, Frankie Kazarian teased a challenge but backed off before it could escalate.
    ➡ Winner & Still Champion: Steve Maclin

TNA World Tag Team Championship

  • The Hardys (c) vs. The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz & Myron Reed): The legendary brothers proved they still had it, outlasting The Rascalz in a fast-paced encounter. Jeff Hardy sealed the deal with a Swanton Bomb to keep the belts.
    ➡ Winners & Still Champions: The Hardys

In-Ring Segment – FIR$T CLA$$ Penthouse

  • Swann and Francis insulted Baltimore before being interrupted by Ravens mascot Poe and The System, creating a fun hometown moment.

TNA World Championship Main Event

  • Trick Williams (c) vs. Moose: The highly anticipated main event lived up to the hype. Moose came within seconds of victory multiple times, including after two Spears, but referee chaos left him without the win. Trick battled back, hitting a trio of Trick Shots to finally put Moose down and hold onto the World Title.
    ➡ Winner & Still Champion: Trick Williams

After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally handed the belt back to Trick, cementing his reign with the company’s top prize.

Final Take

TNA Emergence balanced high-octane action with major story progression. Leon Slater proved again why he’s the face of the X-Division, The Hardys rolled on as tag champions, and Trick Williams survived his toughest challenge yet. But the night may be remembered most for the emotional farewell of Sami Callihan, who left his boots in the middle of the ring after one last war.

Report: WWE Reportedly Holds Option To Purchase TNA Wrestling

The partnership between WWE and TNA Wrestling continues to raise eyebrows, and now new details suggest their deal may be even more significant than fans realized.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the agreement between the two promotions not only formalizes their current working relationship but also gives WWE the option to buy TNA outright. On top of that, the deal reportedly includes a “right of first refusal,” meaning if another buyer comes to the table, WWE would have the chance to match the offer and secure TNA for themselves.

This type of structure isn’t new for WWE. Similar clauses were part of past deals the company made with European independent promotions, allowing WWE to pull the trigger on a full acquisition within a set timeframe.

Report: TNA Wrestling Linked To Potential Sale Talks With Former UFC Owner

Still, the report indicates WWE may not be rushing to take over TNA anytime soon. Instead, the strategy could be more about ensuring TNA remains a strong, cooperative second promotion in the U.S. wrestling landscape. That kind of stability could ultimately benefit the industry as a whole — particularly when it comes to negotiating lucrative television rights deals down the line.

For now, TNA continues to operate independently, but the business safety net WWE has built into the partnership makes one thing clear: if the time ever comes for TNA to change hands, WWE won’t be left on the sidelines.

Report: TNA Wrestling Linked To Potential Sale Talks With Former UFC Owner

TNA Wrestling may be on the verge of another ownership shake-up, and this time a very big name is being floated around.

According to a new report from Fightful Select, former UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta’s name has come up in recent internal conversations regarding a possible TNA sale. Fertitta, who helped build the UFC into a global juggernaut alongside his brother Frank and Dana White, has strong ties to TKO Group Holdings — the same parent company that now oversees both WWE and UFC.

The speculation picked up even more steam when Conrad Thompson fueled the rumor mill with a cryptic “Lorenzo!” GIF on social media, seemingly hinting at the discussions.

This wouldn’t be the first time TNA has been in play. Former executive Scott D’Amore previously made a push to buy the company, while Tony Khan revealed he passed on purchasing TNA both before and after the launch of AEW. For Khan, the company’s tape library held little added value, as much of TNA’s classic footage already resides in Ring of Honor’s collection.

The timing of these new sale talks comes as rumors continue to swirl about TNA’s broadcast future. Recent chatter has linked the promotion to networks like The CW and A&E — both of which currently have partnerships with WWE and, by extension, TKO.

Whether Fertitta’s involvement is simply exploratory or a sign of something much bigger remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: TNA’s future could soon look very different.

Report: TNA Eyeing Wednesday Night Move — Possibly on a WWE-Linked Network

It looks like the Wednesday night wrestling wars could be getting a new twist — and it might involve TNA Wrestling stepping directly into AEW’s territory.

For the past six years, Impact Wrestling has had a steady home on Anthem’s AXS TV, as well as the TNA+ streaming service. But since the start of 2025, TNA President Carlos Silva has been shopping around for a new TV deal, hoping to give the company’s flagship show a bigger platform. Now, multiple reports suggest that new home could be on a network with WWE ties.

According to Jon Alba of The TakeDown on SI, TNA has explored moving Impact to a WWE-affiliated station — with The CW and A&E among the potential suitors. Both networks currently air WWE content, with The CW being the new home of NXT and A&E producing WWE documentary specials. Alba also notes that TNA officials are open to shifting Impact from its traditional Thursday night slot to Wednesdays, a direct clash with AEW Dynamite.

The time slot in question? Either 8–10 PM ET or 9–11 PM ET — the exact hours AEW has occupied on TNT since 2019. Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer and reporter Andrew Baydala have both backed up these reports.

Silva insists that any move wouldn’t be made purely to compete with AEW, but to act in TNA’s “best interests.” Still, the idea of WWE’s broadcast partners airing TNA programming — on the same night as AEW’s flagship — would be a major shake-up in the wrestling TV landscape.

Earlier this month, The CW was reported to have “legitimate interest” in adding TNA to its lineup, with some WWE stakeholders also reportedly in favor. Nothing has been finalized yet, and Silva says TNA’s current relationship with WWE remains limited to cross-promotional appearances and advertising.

One more wrinkle? There’s been chatter that Peacock could also make a play for TNA programming, especially now that WWE is set to leave the streamer for ESPN in the near future. If that happens, it could keep TNA in business with NBCUniversal while adding another layer to the ongoing TV shuffle.

Bottom line — if TNA jumps to Wednesdays, it could be the boldest scheduling move the company has made in years. Whether it’s The CW, A&E, or even Peacock, the next few months could redefine where and how fans watch Impact Wrestling.

Peacock Emerges As Frontrunner For TNA Media Rights Deal Amid WWE’s ESPN Move

WWE’s blockbuster move to ESPN starting in 2026 may be opening the door for another wrestling brand to step into the spotlight on Peacock. According to media insider Bobby Axelrod, TNA Wrestling has emerged as a top candidate to land a new media rights deal with the streaming service—potentially worth $10 million.

With WWE’s premium live events set to leave Peacock in favor of ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer platform, Peacock is actively seeking fresh wrestling content to fill the impending void. And TNA appears to be at the right place, at the right time.

TNA to Peacock? WWE May Be Lending a Hand

Interestingly, WWE and parent company TKO are reportedly supporting TNA’s pursuit of the deal, a move that speaks volumes about the evolving partnership between the two promotions. TNA has already been featured across WWE programming thanks to recent crossover appearances, and a formal streaming deal could signal an even deeper working relationship moving forward.

If the deal goes through, TNA would not only gain a powerful distribution platform in Peacock, but also increased visibility among mainstream wrestling fans who are already familiar with the app thanks to years of WWE content.

Peacock Also Looking at AAA Amid WWE Acquisition

TNA isn’t the only promotion on Peacock’s radar. The streamer is reportedly also in discussions for a deal with Lucha Libre AAA, which WWE recently acquired a 51% ownership stake in. That move could bring the high-flying, lucha-style wrestling product to a wider U.S. audience—and give Peacock a trio of wrestling brands to build its future around: TNA, AAA, and potentially archived WWE content that remains after the ESPN transition.

Rebuilding the Roster, Streaming Style

With WWE set to exit in 2026, Peacock is clearly preparing for life after its biggest wrestling partner. By pivoting to TNA and AAA, they’re not just patching a hole—they’re building a more diverse wrestling catalog that could appeal to both hardcore fans and international audiences.

Should the TNA deal be finalized, it would mark a huge milestone in the company’s resurgence under the TNA banner, and potentially elevate its visibility to a level it hasn’t seen in years.

TNA Closing In On New TV Deal, A&E and CW Rumored as Potential Homes

The ongoing WWE-TNA partnership may be generating mixed reactions from fans, but it could be paying off in a major way behind the scenes. According to a new report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, TNA Wrestling may be closer than ever to locking down a new, more prominent weekly TV deal — with both A&E and The CW reportedly in the mix.

The rumored networks are notable for their existing ties to WWE. A&E currently airs multiple WWE-related shows, including the docuseries WWE LFG, and The CW is home to WWE NXT: Level Up. This has fueled speculation that WWE could be playing a direct role in helping TNA secure a higher-profile broadcast partner as part of their growing working relationship.

The report also notes that scheduling is still being discussed, with Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays all on the table. Wednesdays would be a competitive choice, placing TNA in the middle of the weekly wrestling war between AEW Dynamite and WWE programming. On the other hand, Thursday or Sunday nights could offer TNA a clearer path, avoiding direct head-to-head competition.

In fact, TNA IMPACT! could end up as a lead-in for WWE LFG on Sunday nights, which might help both brands benefit from shared viewership.

TNA President Carlos Silva added fuel to the fire during a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, where he confirmed that negotiations for a new media deal have been ongoing since early 2025. Silva emphasized the importance of reaching a wider audience and revealed that talks had been “accelerating” over the past few months. He also hinted that by the end of the year, fans could see both IMPACT! and additional TNA programming move to a new network — possibly with live broadcasts replacing the current taped format.

If finalized, the deal would mark a major step forward for TNA, which has been looking to regain its foothold in the wrestling landscape. With WWE’s support and new champions from its own roster appearing on TNA programming, this potential media move could help turn the renewed partnership into a long-term win for both sides.

Stay with Wrestling News Blog for the latest updates as TNA’s media future comes into focus.

Former WWE Tag Champs The War Raiders Set For Bloodsport XIV, Natalya vs. TNA’s Masha Slamovich, Plus a Few Other WWE Stars

While WWE gears up for its two-night SummerSlam extravaganza at MetLife Stadium this weekend, the underground fight scene in pro wrestling is heating up just a short drive away. Game Changer Wrestling’s Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIV is set to kick off Saturday afternoon in New Jersey, and a pair of former WWE World Tag Team Champions are officially stepping into the no-ropes ring for the very first time.

Josh Barnett took to social media to break the news himself, declaring: “WAR is coming to Bloodsport.” That’s right—Erik and Ivar, collectively known as The War Raiders, are making their long-awaited debut at the gritty hybrid shoot-style event.

Last seen on the July 10 episode of WWE Main Event, where they steamrolled LWO’s Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro, Erik and Ivar will now test their mettle in one of wrestling’s most unforgiving formats. True to Bloodsport tradition, their match will be contested in a ring stripped of ropes and turnbuckles, with a hard-hitting MMA-meets-pro-wrestling ruleset. Their opponents for the event have yet to be revealed.

They won’t be the only WWE talents on the card, either. Raw veteran Natalya is set to face off against TNA Wrestling’s dangerous and unpredictable Masha Slamovich, while SmackDown‘s Pete Dunne brings his brutal British strong style to a clash with Jonathan Gresham. Also announced: NXT’s Charlie Dempsey returns to Bloodsport following his loss to Tavion Heights earlier this month. His opponent remains under wraps for now.

WWE’s growing crossover with Bloodsport isn’t exactly new. Last year’s Bloodsport X featured Shayna Baszler and Charlie Dempsey, both of whom picked up big wins—Baszler over Slamovich (with Zoey Stark in her corner) and Dempsey over Matt Makowski. The appearances signaled a surprising but intriguing collaboration between WWE and GCW, one that seems to be gaining more momentum with each event.

Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIV kicks off Saturday at 1 PM ET, offering a violent, visceral counterpoint to the polished spectacle of SummerSlam. Whether it’s WWE talent, indie legends, or international heavy-hitters, expect no frills—just fights.