Running a pro wrestling company is no small featespecially for someone who entered the game with zero experience. But Carlos Silva proved in 2025 that hes not just here to keep TNA afloathes here to grow it.
In just one year under Silvas leadership, TNA Wrestling drew some of its largest attendance numbers ever, landed its biggest television deal to date, and formed an active partnership with WWEa collaboration that wouldve been unthinkable just a few years ago.
Silva credits his early success to humility, learning fast, and surrounding himself with the right people. He explained that even without a pro wrestling background, the core leadership principles still applied.
But he also admitted that the first year came with a steep learning curvesomething he embraced.
One of the biggest storylines of Silvas tenure so far? The formal partnership with WWEsomething that helped bring TNA back into the spotlight in a big way. WWE stars have appeared on TNA programming, and the companies have quietly begun sharing talent for special appearances.
That partnership is far from over. On Thursday, January 15, WWEs AJ Styles is set to appear on the premiere of TNA iMPACT! on its new home, AMCanother milestone moment in the companys ongoing evolution.
As Silva leads TNA into 2026, fans are watching closely to see how far this momentum can carry the promotion. With increased visibility, stronger business moves, and a WWE relationship still growing, TNAs comeback story is one of the most unexpectedand excitingdevelopments in pro wrestling right now.
Are you tuning in for AJ Styles TNA return on AMC? What do you think Silva and TNA should do next in this WWE partnership? Drop your thoughts below and lets hear how youd book it.
