WWE and TNA Wrestling announced a multi-year joint partnership Thursday that would open the door for talent to perform for either company.
Talent from WWE’s NXT may appear on TNA’s “IMPACT” and vice versa. Superstar wrestlers could also appear at select WWE live premium events and TNA pay-per-views in the future. The phenomenon had already occurred at various times in 2024.
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A WWE logo at the WWE Live Tryout at Motorworld on November 7, 2018 in Cologne, Germany. (Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
“This historic relationship demonstrates that collaboration and competition do not have to be mutually exclusive,” TNA Wrestling and Anthem Sports & Entertainment Senior Vice President Ariel Shnerer said in a press release. “Our partnership allows the TNA Wrestling brand and its incredible athletes to reach a significantly broader audience, while giving WWE and NXT stars the opportunity to cross the line and gain valuable experience, while joining forces with one of the most talented rosters in professional wrestling today.
“The response to our collaboration over the past year has been tremendous and both companies have benefited, but fans have reaped the greatest rewards from this crossover of talent and working relationship.”
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Shawn Michaels, WWE Senior Vice President of Creative Talent Development, added: “We look forward to growing and evolving our partnership with TNA Wrestling and its outstanding group of athletes by creating new opportunities to further the development of our talent and elevate the viewer experience. home.”
TNA and WWE NXT wrestlers have already appeared on each other’s shows.
Last year, Jordynne Grace kicked off 2024 with an appearance in the women’s Royal Rumble. She then competed against Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship at Battleground.
Joe Hendry’s popularity increased during the spring and summer months of 2024. He nearly defeated Ethan Page at No Mercy for the NXT Championship.
Bianca Belair, right, attacks Jordynne Grace during the Women’s Royal Rumble match at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on January 27, 2024. (Joe Camporeale-USA Today Sports)
Former TNA stars have also appeared in WWE in recent 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.
