WWE, TNA Wrestling announced a multi-year partnership
WWE and TNA Wrestling announced a joint multi-year partnership on Thursday that opens the door for both companies to sign talent.
WWE’s NXT talent can appear on TNA’s “IMPACT” and vice versa. Superstar wrestlers can be seen at select WWE Premium Live events and TNA pay-per-views in the future. The event took place at various points in 2024.
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The WWE logo at the WWE Live Tryout at Motorworld on November 7, 2018 in Cologne, Germany. (Mark Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
“This historic relationship shows that collaboration and competition should not be mutually exclusive,” TNA Wrestling and Anthem Sports & Entertainment Senior Vice President Ariel Schner said in a news release. “Our partnership will allow the TNA Wrestling brand and incredible athletes to reach a wider audience, giving WWE and NXT stars the opportunity to cross the line and gain valuable experience by joining one of the most talented rosters in professional wrestling today.
“The response to our collaboration last year has been overwhelming and both companies have benefited, but the fans have reaped the greatest rewards from this talent crossover and working relationship.”
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WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development Shawn Michaels added, “We look forward to growing and enhancing our partnership with TNA Wrestling and its great group of athletes, creating new opportunities for talent development and enhancing the audience experience. at home.”
TNA and WWE NXT wrestlers have already appeared on each other’s shows.
Last year, Jordyn Grace kicked off 2024 by appearing in the Women’s Royal Rumble. She went on to challenge Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship at Battleground.
Joe Hendry’s popularity grew during the spring and summer of 2024. He nearly defeated Ethan Page for the NXT Championship at No Mercy.
Bianca Bellaire, right, attacks Jordyn Grace during their Women’s Royal Rumble match at Tropicana Field on January 27, 2024 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Joe Camparelle-USA TODAY Sports)
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Former TNA stars have also appeared in WWE over the past few years.
Cody Rhodes, AJ Styles, Drew McIntyre, La Knight, CM Punk, Xavier Woods, Penta, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Chelsea Green, Zelina Vega are among those who have competed for the TNA brand in the past.
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