TNA Wrestling could be gearing up for a massive transformationand it might involve becoming part of the WWE and UFC empire under TKO Group. Thats the latest twist in the companys pursuit of a $10 million-per-year television deal, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio.
Carlos Silva, TNAs new president, has been making the rounds promoting their July 20 event while also teasing huge moves behind the scenes. On July 10, Meltzer revealed that Silvas push for a new broadcast deal may go much deeper than just TV.
Silva is looking to secure a deal that would allow TNA to air live 52 weeks a year, while also bundling in pay-per-viewsessentially modeling a package like WWEs Peacock deal or UFCs ESPN+ partnership. But the bigger bombshell was Meltzers reveal about Anthem Sports and the potential sale of TNA.
Thats where things get interesting. Meltzer referenced reports and insider conversations suggesting that WWEs parent company, TKO Group, has already had internal discussions about acquiring TNA. This comes on the heels of WWE and TNA launching a talent-sharing agreement earlier this year, which may have laid the groundwork for something much larger.
If this sounds familiar, it should. WWEs previous partnerships with Progress, ICW, and WXW included buyout options that never materialized. But Meltzer emphasized that TNAs situation is far more legitimate, especially with a stronger infrastructure and wider reach.
With Silva pitching a major deal and a possible sale to TKO on the table, TNA Wrestling may be on the verge of its biggest business move in years. Whether fans love or hate the idea, it could change the wrestling landscape all over again.
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